Install Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update To Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini; ROM Available On KIES

Samsung has just released the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.

Reported by International Business Times, the XXAMG3 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean ROM was released for users in Europe. However, the firmware can also be downloaded and installed by owners of Galaxy S3 Mini located in other parts of the world.

Even if the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is available on KIES, if you cannot download the ROM for some reason, there are other ways to install it and comprehensive online guides are posted on various sites. For instance, if you are not familiar of the installation process to update your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, you can visit this link for a step-by-step tutorial. But take note that the methods provided on the linked post on how to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is only applicable for all variants of the S3 Mini with model number GT-I8190/N/L.  

The compact version of Samsung Galaxy S3 as initially launched with the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean version and it was later upgraded to v4.1.2. This official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S3 provides a lot of enhanced features such as Page Buddy, Multi-View, refreshed Notification panel, new gallery app, Group Cast app and a lot more.

Before you install the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, here are some prerequisites first that you need to fulfil.

• Install the appropriate USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini on your PC to ensure that you can successfully connect the device on the computer and later on transfer files.
• Enable USB Debugging.
• The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini should be factory unlocked. It should not be locked to a particular network carrier.
• Make sure you have the right Galaxy S3 Mini variant by checking the "About Phone' of your device.
• The battery level should be 50 percent of more before going ahead and installing Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.

If you think your device is ready, then, you may proceed with installing the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update whenever you like.