Install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update To Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300; CM10.2 ROM Now Out!

Users of Samsung Galaxy S3 now have the option to install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on their smartphones.

After the release of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Google's latest iteration of its mobile operating system, for Nexus devices, members of Android developers' community has already started releasing custom builds for the newest software.

In fact, CM10.2 featuring Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update is now available for users of Samsung Galaxy S3, particularly with model number GT-I9300. The device is currently running the official version of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

Since the CM10.2 released by XDA developer, codeworkx, is still an unofficial build, owners of Galaxy S3 who wish to install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update should know that they might still experience bugs and issues with the software.

International Business Times posted this warning: "This is an experimental build, and the Android device is likely to encounter FC errors, boot loops, several other bug issues with the installation of the custom ROM. To fix this, users will have to reinstall stock firmware or any other stable version of custom build."

If you are planning to install this custom build to install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to your Samsung Galaxy S3, some things to remember are:

• Make sure you have more than 80% battery level to avoid power drainage that may cause automatic device shutdown while the installation process is still ongoing.
• Enable USB debugging.
• Back up data and personal settings installed on your Samsung Galaxy S3 before you commence with the actual installation process. Use custom recovery tool like ClockWorkMod.
• Make sure you have installed appropriate USB drivers to successfully transfer files between PC and your Galaxy S3.
• Verify the model number of your smartphone. Remember that only Samsung Galaxy S3 with model number GT-I9300 is compatible with this custom build.