Download and install Update Galaxy S3 I9300 with Galaxy S5 styled Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

 

Revolutionary Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware for Galaxy S3 is finally here and for all those users who are having the Galaxy S3 smartphone can now update with this latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS. This new update comes with tons of new features which are otherwise there in the Galaxy S5 smartphone. While Samsung is still keeping its mum on by when there will be an official firmware update of Kitkat 4.4.2 for Galaxy S3, this one is one of the most stable kitkat 4.4.2 android firmware. After checking out on what are the quick list of pre requisites mentioned below, we will be checking out on what is the procedure with which you can apply this firmware update.

Note: This update should only be applied to the Galaxy S3 I9300 Android phone and not to any other Galaxy S3 variants as it may even brick the device.

Features:

• All S5 UI sounds
• All S5 ringtones
• All S5 Alarms
• All S5 notification sounds
• S5 boot animation(true)
• S5 boot sounds
• New S5 default wallpaper
• Complete S5 UI
• True S5 UI icons
• S5 status bar
• S5 framework(updated)
• Slightly faster
• Android Secure wiped while wiping /data
• Re-enabled ink effect
• More S5 icons(in launcher)
• S5 download UIProcedure to Update Galaxy S3 with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware:
  
• Check on whether your device is rooted or not. With the help of “Root Checker” app, you can check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if your device is not rooted, you need to root the device with the help of below mentioned step;

• Download the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware Zip package from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the same in your device.

• Disconnect the device and turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Recovery Mode. Press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up buttons to enter the device in the Download Mode. If your Galaxy S3 i9300 enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Download Mode.

• In recovery mode, select Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache” to clear the data and wipe the cache present in your phone.

• Once the data is cleared, select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.

• Once done, select “go back” and choose the option of “reboot in normal mode” for rebooting the device normally. Please note that it may sometime take more than 4 -5 minutes for rebooting the device in the normal mode.

Note: If at all your Galaxy S3 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.
So there you go, you have now successfully applied the latest firmware update of KITKAT 4.4.2 in your Galaxy S3 GT I9300 Android phone. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

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Download and install Update Galaxy S3 GT I9300 with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware (OmniRom)

Omni ROM Android custom ROM firmware is one of the most used custom ROM firmware by all Galaxy S3 users. So for all those who want to experience the best of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android firmware can now make use of this custom ROM firmware as it comes lots of new features. This firmware comes with many bug fixes along with the additional customizations which even allows you to play with different boot screens. So after checking out the detailed list of quick pre requisites, we will be checking out on what are the instructions with which you can apply this Omni ROM in your device.

Quick Pre Requisites:

• All the data in your Galaxy S3 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned manual steps. Don’t make use of KIES for backing the data up as it may not help you detect the device as this being the custom ROM firmware.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”

• Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” in your Samsung Galaxy S3 so as to enable the USB Debugging Mode.

Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your Galaxy S3 due to not following the instructions mentioned in the article.
Let’s head over to the detailed guide which will empower you to update your Galaxy S3 with this latest update.
Procedure to update Galaxy S3 with OmniROM Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware Update:

• Download Omni ROM Custom ROM Firmware Zip and Google Apps from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer and place this zip file in your Galaxy S3.

• Disconnect the device from computer and check on whether your device is rooted or not which can be checked with the help of Root Checker app. You can download Root Checker app from Google PLAY Store. Just in case if your device is not rooted, you need to root the same with the help of below mentioned 2 steps.

• You need to root the device so as to continue. Once done, you now need to download the “ROM Manager” app from Google PLAY Store and install the custom recovery image in your Galaxy S3.

• Once custom recovery image is installed successfully, open the ROM manager app to enter the device in recovery mode.

• Alternatively, recovery mode in Galaxy S3 can be entered by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.

• In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone by selecting the options like “Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache”.

• Once done, you now need to select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.

• Once done, select “go back” and choose the option of “reboot in normal mode” for rebooting the device normally. Please note that it may sometime take more than 4 -5 minutes for rebooting the device in the normal mode.

• To check on whether the firmware is update or not, you need to head over to the path “Settings > About Phone” where the current firmware will be mentioned as Kitkat 4.4.2 firmware.

Note: If at all your Galaxy S3 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.
So there you go, you have now successfully learnt on how to update with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android firmware. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

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Download and install Upgrade Galaxy S3 I9300 with Official Jellybean 4.3 XXUGND1 Firmware

 

Procedure to Update Galaxy S3 GT I9300 with Jellybean 4.3 XXUGND1 Android OS:

• Download Odin and XXUGND1 Android firmware package (Alternate Link) from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the firmwares in your computer.

• Turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons to enter the device in the Download Mode. If your Galaxy S3 i9300 enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Download Mode.

• Connect your device to the computer using the original USB cable to see that the ID: COM section turns Blue which indicates that all the drivers have been installed in the computer.

• Now, in Odin, select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. But, the Re-Partition option must be checked.

• Click on “AP” to choose the tar file which you got after extracting the firmware file. Once the tar file is selected, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Please note that the whole process of firmware update will take around 4 -5 minutes and once done, you now need to wait to see “PASS” in Odin.

• Once the firmware is applied successfully, you need to head over to the path Settings > More > About Phone where the current version of firmware will be mentioned as XXUGND1.

• If you get to see the Google Apps crashed, you need to enter the device in the recovery mode. Press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up buttons to enter the device in the recovery Mode.  In recovery mode, select “Clear Cache/ Wipe Data” options to clear the cache and wipe the data.

Note: If at all your Galaxy S3 I9300 smartphone gets in the boot loop mode, then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button and repeat the whole process again.
So there you go, you have now successfully applied the firmware of XXUGND1 in your Galaxy S3 device. Very soon we will also be coming out with the detailed guide which will help you root the device and install the custom ROM firmwares.

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Samy Deluxe 4 ROM for the Galaxy S3 is here

Samy Deluxe ROM 4 : Description and Download
Samy Deluxe 4 ROM based XXUGNA7 the basis and was visually adjusted greatest territory to the new Galaxy Tab Pro Series or to the Galaxy S5.
The launcher comes this time from the S4 and not the Note 3 , so it is again possible to hide apps in the drawer . Moreover, the RAM usage is somewhat lower.Nevertheless, it is still recommended unneeded apps , such as Titanium Backup to freeze .
There are also many little things that I can not go into detail now . I hope you like it .

installation InstructionsTo install a current version Philztouch is required. Anyone who wants to can make a fullwipe , but need not .
Detailed installation instructions for beginners, intermediate and Flashoholics are located in a separate article here .

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How to Root Galaxy S3 GT I9300 on XXUGNB6 Firmware

 

Procedure to Root Galaxy S3 GT I9300 on XXUGNB6 Firmware:

• Download  XXUGNB6 Rooting Package along with Odin from here to your computer. Once downloaded, you now need to enter your Galaxy S3 I9300 in download mode.

• Turn off your Galaxy S3 I9300 and after 5 seconds or when your device gives a small vibration, hold the Volume Down button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device to see the Green Robot on the screen.

• Connect your device in Download mode with the computer in which you have opened the Odin. In Odin you will see that the ID:COM section will turn yellow indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.

• Once done, click on “PDA” / “AP” depending upon the Odin version to choose the Rooting tar file which you got after extraction and click on “Start” to start the process of rooting. It will take around a minute for rooting the device. In some cases it may taken even longer time than expected.

• Download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting.

Tip: Since rooting voids warranty, if you need to get back the lost warranty, you need to update the device with the below mentioned firmware by following the respective instructions.
Manual Update Galaxy S3 GT I9300 with Official Jellybean 4.3 XXUGNB6 Firmware – Guide
Note: Just in case if your Samsung Galaxy S3 GT I9300 gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button.
Do let us know in the comments section or on out Facebook / Google+ Page if you face any issues. We will very soon be coming up with the detailed guide which will help you install the custom ROM firmwares.

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Download and install Update Galaxy S3 with most stable & Official Jellybean 4.3 XXUGNB6 Android Firmware

 

Guide to Update Galaxy S3 with Jellybean 4.3 Android OS:

• Download the Jellybean 4.3 Android OS Package  and Odin from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the packages and open Odin in your computer.

• Turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons to enter the device in the Download Mode. If your Galaxy S3 i9300 enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Download Mode.

• Connect your device to the computer using the original USB cable to see that the ID: COM section turns Blue which indicates that all the drivers have been installed in the computer.

• Now, in Odin, select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. But, the Re-Partition option must be checked.

• Click on “AP” to choose the tar file which you got after extracting the firmware file. Once the tar file is selected, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Please note that the whole process of firmware update will take around 4 -5 minutes and once done, you now need to wait to see “PASS” in Odin.

• If Google Apps gets crashed after installing, you need to turn Off the device so that it can be entered in the recovery mode. Press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up buttons to enter the device in the Recovery Mode. If your Galaxy S3 i9300 enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Recovery Mode.

• In recovery mode, select “Clear Cache/ Wipe Data” options to clear the cache and wipe the data. As soon as the device gets rebooted, you can then head over to the Settings > More to check out the current version details in About Phone section where it will be mentioned as XXUGNB6 Jellybean 4.3 Android OS.

Note: If at all your Galaxy S3 I9300 smartphone gets in the boot loop mode, then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button and repeat the whole process again.
Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of firmware update.

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