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Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S3 is suitable for you to update to the latest version, as well as to correct old errors in operation and, of course, introduce new versions of them.
It often happens that good old bugs are much more familiar and nicer than new evil glitches in the operation of a smartphone, so think carefully before changing the firmware.
And if you think about it, then make a backup previous version, so that later you won’t be excruciatingly painful for the aimlessly destroyed smartphone, which still has life to live.
Preparing for firmware
To prepare, you will need new firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S3; the official release can be obtained from the official website, and the unofficial one from many unofficial ones.
And the CWM Recover program, with which you can easily install new firmware.
Step-by-step instruction
- Install the firmware update program from the CWMManager.apk file. We boot into recovery mode, to do this we simultaneously press “Volume up”, “Home key” and “Power button”.
- We definitely do backup copy, if the update fails, you will be able to roll back to a previous working version. For backup, select “Backup and restore”.
- Then, to prevent colds, you need to clear the cache virtual machine dalvik, to do this we do the following: click “WIPE cache”, then “Wipe data”, select the “Advanced” item, and then boldly click wipe Dalvik Cache.
- The phone is almost ready for flashing. Then, with even hands, in the update program, select “Install zip from sdcard” from the list, select your firmware and, confirming your sanity, wait for the miracle of the update.
- After installation, select “Reboot system now” and enjoy your wonderful new Samsung Galaxy S3.
- If your phone suddenly freezes while updating, then turn off the phone, and not against the wall, but with the power button, press and wait for the power to turn off.
- Next, we boot into recovery mode again, read how to do this above. Again we clear the cache and select “Backup and restore”, and then confirm the restoration from the backup.
Hello, today let me show you how to flash Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3 standard firmware and rooted (or rooted?). Since the amount of information on this device is quite large, I decided that service codes, custom firmware and backup of this model I’ll tell you next time. Everyone already knows what kind of beast this is - there are a lot of reviews and reviews on the Internet.
Initially, the device was supplied with Android version 4.0.4 “Ice Cream Sandwich”, they still deliver them with this old software, but you can already update it to version 4.1.2 “Jelly Bean”, they also promise updates at the end of the year up to version 4.3 - we're still waiting. Initially, in the first versions, the device was wildly glitchy, froze, turned itself off, applications stopped working (processes were terminated urgently), lost the network and stupidly died - it turned off for no particular reason and would not turn on again - on servers they stupidly changed the boards under warranty (who was lucky) and They explained that this was a factory defect, but about a year later the situation leveled out and there were fewer such jambs, which Samsung engineers could correct.
The main drawback of this device today is its fragility - if you pressed or pinched it a little and God forbid you dropped it, a crack in the sensor is guaranteed, and this means replacing the entire display module (up to 8,000 thousand rubles for repairs in some sharashkas). So be careful. And let's get started with the firmware.
ATTENTION!!! Before you start updating software, rooting, resetting settings and other manipulations with your own or, God forbid, someone else’s device HIGHLY RECOMMEND read this one. In short, you have been warned and don’t say later that this is the first time you’ve heard this.
Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3 - software update and ROOT rights.
Before we start flashing the firmware, let's first prepare everything we need:
- Let's fully charge the battery;
- MicroUSB Any cable will do, but it’s better to take one from the kit;
- Firmware, latest version - I9300XXUGOE1 ;
- Flasher program - Odin3 v3.04 ;
- Drivers - install kies (when updating the software, do not run this application, or better yet, go to the task manager and kill all processes called kies). But it’s better to install the drivers there and post about how to install them correctly;
- Personal computer or laptop of average configuration with operating system WIN7 SP1 should be enough;
- CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.tar - firmware file for rooting.
First, back up all your data or use KIES to save everything necessary files on computer. Soon there will be an article on how to backup the firmware - I’m already writing it. You can download all files at the end of the article.
Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3- factory firmware.
Step 1:If you have not yet charged the battery, then it’s time to do it, insert the battery into the phone and enter the device into DOWNLOADING mode - to do this, first press and hold HOME button(central), then the volume down key and then the power button.
Step 2:Information will appear warning us about possible problems with phone when using modified firmware. And it offers to either continue or restart the smartphone. Continue pressing the volume up key. A green android robot should appear. We are on the right track.
Step 3:Download the archive with the firmware and flash driver and launch the application Odin3_v3.04.exe.
Step 4:The main window of the flashing program appeared in front of us Odin3 v3.04.
Step 5:And so, the smartphone is entered into boot mode, the battery is charged, important information is saved, the drivers are installed (don’t forget to “kill” all Kies processes if you installed it). We connect the cable to the phone - the com port should be detected and a line with the word Added will appear - this is a good sign, it means that the device has been detected by the PC.
Step 6:Now it’s time to configure ONE - selecting firmware files:
PIT -mx.pit
Bootloader - BOOTLOADER
PDA - CODE _I9300XXEMG4_1314436_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
PHONE - MODEM _I9300XXEMG4_REV02_REV04_CL1360150.tar.md5
C.S.C. - C.S.C. _OXE_I9300OXEEMH1_CL1359224_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
BE CAREFUL - CHECK SEVERAL TIMES!!!
If everything is fine, press the START button.
Step 8:"PASS"- in about five minutes the device will be flashed. All, Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3 ready to use. You have the latest firmware version.
Step 9:Reboot and check the software version by typing the following code on your phone keypad *#1234# .
Obtaining ROOT rights.
If you still decide to root your Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3, it means you are aware of what you are doing and take full responsibility upon yourself. And so let's get started:
Step 1:Download CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.tar - This is a rootkit, so you will need to disable your ANTI-VIRUS, unzip this archive. The final file must have a .tar or .tar.md5 extension.
Step 2:We switch the device to DOWNLOADING mode - see the instructions above.
Step 3:Let's launch application Odin3 v3.04.exe.
Step 4:Select the rootkit file and put it in the field PDA. If you have version androida 4.1.x, then be sure to uncheck Auto-reboot.
Step 5:We connect the phone with a cable to the computer and press the Start button. In a minute, the device will flash, and since we unchecked Auto-reboot- turn off the device manually and enter it into recovery mode by holding the volume up button in turn, then the HOME button and the power button. Root rights are automatically installed.
The world of Android is incredibly unusual, but no less complex and diverse. As we all know, many developers are working daily to release new firmware that is more efficient and more customizable. And it’s very difficult to navigate, because there are simple firmware that offer maximum battery life, and there are others that make it possible to customize Android as much as possible for your needs. It is precisely because of this that we decided to create this article in order to show you all the firmware that can be used daily and is of the greatest interest.
Each firmware presented here has been tested for one week to ensure reliable daily use.
Please note that if after flashing your smartphone constantly reboots or shows the initial logo image without subsequent loading, then this is not the worst thing and if you do the right things, this will not happen to you, or the next time the firmware will be successful.
Attention: updating your smartphone is a risky activity and therefore you are responsible for all your actions. If you end up with a “brick”, it means you did something wrong.
Once you have chosen the firmware version, you can begin to study the instructions, which are available below. But first of all, just in case, have stock firmware for your Galaxy S3 so that you can return to the default settings.
First, let's do a test in the quadrant:
And a short video presentation (you can watch the video after the video, since you are unlikely to understand anything by ear):
Now you can proceed directly to firmware and modifications.
ROM ICS 4.0.4
1.ParanoidAndroid
The image above shows short review firmware contents. So it's obvious that it runs on Android 4.0.4 and aims to bring together the capabilities of best tablets With the best smartphone in the world. In the end, it worked out quite successfully.
Indeed, the 4.8-inch screen of the Galaxy S3, in theory, allows you to experiment and use different menus. Even if at first glance they seem small. This firmware is suitable for those who prefer to work with pure Android without the TouchWiz shell. However, don't be surprised that all the new Samsung products (S Voice, etc.) are present here. And here is the result of the firmware test:
2. RGUI battery friendly
As you can guess from the name of the firmware, it is based on MIUI and is designed for maximum operating time. Even if you use the Galaxy S3 with maximum load, the battery life will still please you. We confirmed this in our tests.
This firmware provides great opportunity for configuration customization. You can also apply different themes to the system. Icon design, modified themes, transition animations, customization of the notification panel - everything is here. As for the battery life, it really holds a charge for a long time. With normal use of the smartphone, it was able to last 1 day and 14 hours. With intensive use, the battery lasted for 23 hours. The only possible complaint about this firmware is that it looks too much like a jailbroken iPhone for our tastes. Here is the screenshot:
And this is what it looks like main screen. Don't be surprised if you can't find the application menu - it doesn't exist. Basically, everything is copied from the iPhone, when all the icons are collected on one screen.
We go to the settings menu and everything is as usual.
This is the notification menu. There is an advantage here over the previous firmware - we have maximum opportunity for settings as desired. In addition, it should be remembered that MIUI firmware has a tool for applying various themes. There are countless themes available that will change your phone every detail in a split second. To complete the presentation of the firmware, let's look at the characteristics.
ROM Jelly Bean 4.1
1. ANDROID REVOLUTION HD 11.0.0
This is a new firmware that runs on the latest Android Jelly Bean. The good thing is that it is becoming more and more stable. We chose it because we need to take it for comparison Android modification 4.1. And we were not disappointed in it, it is actually reliable.
We think that it is not worth posting screenshots of this firmware, because it completely repeats the design of the official firmware from Samsung. Everything is just as simple, fast and smooth in animation.
If you want to improve the performance of your Galaxy S3 then this firmware will suit you. You can download it from here.
2. SUPER NEXUS
The Samsung add-on has its own advantages, which sometimes turn out to be discredited. It's a personal matter to love or hate her.
Thus, this firmware offers good alternative. Indeed, the new firmware will turn your Galaxy S3 into a real Galaxy Nexus. The OS interface is user-friendly, responds smoothly, and the animation effects are well done. If you want to discover completely new interface, completely developed by Google, then you can use this mod.
Obviously, this is almost pure Android and therefore there are no applications and options that are in the official Samsung firmware(Pop-up Play, S Voice, etc.).
Here are her screenshots and video:
You can download this firmware from this link.
3.OMEGA V27
OMEGA firmware has been known for a very long time and it has managed to firmly establish itself in the world of developers. Why? Simply because these firmwares are stable and have a wide range of settings. Plus, it's easy to switch from one theme to another. They are based on the main Samsung firmware and therefore the overall appearance of your Galaxy S3 will not change completely.
This is what the Galaxy S3 interface will look like with this firmware:
The firmware is available for download.
Instructions
If you have already chosen the appropriate firmware for your requirements, great. Now we move on to the installation stage.
It's quite simple, but you must follow every step of the instructions unconditionally.
There are 2 options available to you:
1. If you have installed ClockWorkMod on your Galaxy S3.
Then installing the firmware is greatly simplified.
- 1). Download the archive.
- 2). Copy it to the root memory of your smartphone.
- 3). Then launch CWM by pressing three keys in the following order: UP + POWER + HOME.
- 4). Select Install ZIP from SD Card and select the firmware file.
- 5). Make a complete memory wipe: Wipe cache partition / wipe dalvik cache / factory reset.
- 6). Restart your smartphone.
If you did everything correctly, your smartphone should reboot in a few minutes. If this does not happen, then repeat the operation, starting from the second point.
When the phone boots up and starts functioning, you may need to install GAPPS. This is a set Google applications (Play Store, Gmail, etc.). To install GAPPS, do the same until step 4 and select the GAPPS file.
That's it, Galaxy S3 can celebrate its new birthday.
2. If you haven't installed ClockWorkMod on your Galaxy S3 yet.
Install ClockWorkMod and go to option 1.
Firmware images:
Instructions for installing the firmware:
Firmware rules:
- Follow the instructions carefully and clearly, all steps must be performed strictly as indicated and with the attached files or links- If you have questions, please use the " " section by asking a question through " ")
continuation of the rules...
You can install the firmware only on the model indicated in the description, the model must match down to every number and letter
- Everything you do with your smartphone is done at your own peril and risk! Accordingly, the author is not responsible for a negative result!
- Charge your smartphone at least 50%
- During the firmware installation, your smartphone should lie still, it’s better not to even breathe!
- If in doubt, read it again!
- If it doesn’t work out for you, repeat the firmware again, reading the instructions again!
- The installation of the firmware was tested on the files listed below for download, you can use other files at your own peril and risk!
Required files:
1. Create a folder in the root of your hard drive with English letters or numbers (for example: C:\i9300)2. Download everything needed for the firmware into the created folder using the links below (it is recommended to download the latest versions)
Firmware I9300XXUGMK6 (single-file, for Russia)
Preparing for firmware:
3. Disable unnecessary things on your computer:If you have Kies installed, then you have 2 options:
- Remove Kies
- Go to the application manager (ctrl+alt+del) and end all processes where it says Kies
If you have an antivirus, disable it
4. Install the programs necessary for the firmware:
Install drivers Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones
Unzip Odin PC (Extract Here)
Unpack the Firmware (Extract Here)
5. Put Galaxy S3 into Download Mode:
Turn off the phone completely, everything should go dark.
Press three keys at the same time " Power + Volume Down + Home"
A warning will appear, you need to click " Volume up"
6. Installing firmware via Odin:
Run Odin3 (.exe), it should be located in the folder of the same name
Click on the field PDA and find the firmware file in .md5 or .tar format, which was saved in the i9300 folder
Connect the phone with the original cable to the computer, first field ID:COM lights up blue
If all the previous steps are done, click "Start"
After successful completion you will see the message "PASS!"
Disconnect your phone from your computer
7. Booting the phone after flashing the firmware
- If everything is done correctly, you will see a boot animation and then the device itself will boot with the new firmware. Loading takes longer than usual!
8. Other firmware and goodies can be found on the blog, subscribe and participate.
For the current generation of people, the smartphone has become an indispensable assistant and an extremely useful device that combines hundreds of different functions. Taking a photo, counting the number of ingredients, setting reminders, checking the weather, reading the news, chatting with friends - this is not a complete list of everything that you can do. modern smartphones. Sometimes we simply forget that they do not last forever and are subject to gradual wear and tear.
The firmware process is quite interesting. QS has an installer where you can select installation and application options. The first time I did not install the firmware with the desired parameters (also, the phone froze when loading, on the Samsung logo). I had to choose more modest - stock parameters. After that everything worked.
QS-3.3 with stock parameters is very similar to the official Galaxa S3 firmware, except that several options have been added (for example, a grayscale screen mode, like on the Galaxy S5). So far there are no complaints about its performance. Of course, in this regard, the CyanogenMod interface is much nicer, but you can live with this familiar interface.
How to flash Galaxy S3?
Very often, owners of a Korean smartphone from Samsung strive to increase the performance of the device and its functionality due to flashing. Updating the software helps improve the technical characteristics of the gadget. In this article we will look at how to flash a mobile phone on Samsung example Galaxy S3.
How to flash a smartphone yourself
Before starting work, charge your phone (preferably to maximum) and make a backup copy from it important information. To follow the instructions, you will need a computer or laptop with access to the global network, as well as a USB cable.
- The first thing you need to do is download a flashing program to your computer (this article involves using the special Odin program), the latest firmware version for the phone model you are interested in, and a set of drivers for your smartphone (for example). For convenience, place all downloaded files in one folder.
- To avoid unexpected situations during a software update, we recommend disabling Anti-Virus for the duration of the procedure.
- It is also worth disabling the Kies program (if it is installed).
- After downloading, install all the necessary programs on your computer. Unzip the firmware file.
- Next, you need to manipulate the smartphone, namely, switch the phone to download mode. To do this, turn off the device and simultaneously press the following buttons - Menu (Home), Power and Volume with the slider up. Wait for the withdrawal information message on the mobile phone screen and press the volume key (up slider) again.
- After these steps, connect your mobile device to your computer using a USB cable.
- Launch the Odin program, then click on the PDA button and select the firmware file.
- Next, click the "Start" button and wait for the software installation to complete. Typically the firmware process lasts about five minutes. During this time, it is important not to disconnect the phone from the computer.
- Once the operation is completed, a “Pass” or “Reset” message will appear on the smartphone screen, and then the phone will reboot.
- Disconnect your mobile phone from the computer, close the program and use the flashed smartphone.
It is worth noting that contacting to update the software will entail considerable costs.
Self-flashing mobile phone It should not be difficult if you strictly follow these instructions. However, we warn you that if you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to entrust the operation to professionals. Please note that the editors are not responsible for incorrect actions taken by the user.
You can find it in our section.
1. Download everything we need to your computer
Driver SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones v1.5.23.0.exe (14.65 MB) or Samsumg Kies (usually a disk with this program is included in the kit, or download the latest version from the official website)
The firmware itself is 4.1.2 I9300XXEMF6 (TMC) (06/27/2013)
Odin PC latest version Odin3_v3.07 (452.87 KB)
2. Then install all downloaded programs in this order:
The first on the list is SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones, or completely Samsung Kies, although you will then have to temporarily “kill” the processes associated with the operation of this program through the Manager Windows tasks. It’s not difficult to do this; it’s worth stopping everything where the word “Kies” appears.
Disable your antivirus, if you have one (I personally do without it)
Install drivers.
Unpack Odin (check that there are no folders with Cyrillic characters in the path to the program, this is important).
Place the firmware in any folder on your PC, say your desktop (check that there are no folders with Cyrillic characters in the path to the firmware).
3. Transfer the phone to Download Mode
– Turn off the phone completely, wait for it to turn off completely.
– Then to enter Download mode (firmware / download mode) Samsung phone GT-I9300 Galaxy S 3 press three hardware buttons at the same time, volume down (down) + phone power key + menu button, and hold for a couple of seconds.
Enter download mode Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S 3
– After turning on the phone, release the buttons, a warning message with a yellow triangle should appear where they will ask us or we definitely want this, confirm the desire to enter download mode by pressing the “Volume up” (increase) key
– An image appears on the smartphone screen, green robot, like on a picture.
Flashing mode Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S 3 Congratulations, let's move on to the next stage.
4. Odin program and firmware.
Find the downloaded archive with single-file firmware in .zip format and unpack it. We see two files: in .tar or .tar.md5 format.
Run Odin PC as administrator
In the PDA field we indicate the path to our firmware. Let's not touch anything else!
We connect the phone with the original cable, which is already in Download Mode, to a computer with Odin running and the selected firmware file, the field with the name of the port through which you connected lights up blue.
How to reflash Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S 3 Well, that’s all, feel free to click “Start”, and the process of flashing your Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S 3 phone will begin
During the flashing process, you will see many changing images in img format; system.img will take the longest to flash.
Then you will see this picture, and the phone will reboot into installation mode.
Afterwards the phone will reboot. It is possible that the Samsung message will hang for a long time (the first turn on after flashing lasts longer than usual, sometimes up to 10 minutes), but usually no longer than a minute.
Next, the phone will boot, you will see the welcome screen, and Odin will show you that everything was successful. The message “All threadscompleted.(succeed1 / failed 0)” will appear in the log.