Install Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update To Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300; Build XXEMG6 Available

If you wish to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to your Samsung Galaxy S3, you can do so through firmware with build number GT-I9300.

Samsung has already released the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S3, specifically for the international version that bears the model number GT-I9300. International Business Times suggested that those with unrooted version of Samsung Galaxy S3 without custom firmware can connect the device to a computer and install official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update through the KIES utility.

OTA update to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S3 is also available. To check, you go to Settings > About Phone > Software Update.

Take note that the firmware to install official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is available for the Samsung Galaxy S3 users in the Netherlands. But since firmware XXEMG6 is an unbranded version of the update, it can be installed to any Galaxy S3 with model numbers GT-19300, regardless of country and region. The smartphone should also be factory unlocked (meaning it is not locked to a particular network carrier).

However, if you failed to update your Samsung Galaxy S3 through the OTA or the KIES procedures, you can opt for the manual installation process but there are requirements that should be fulfilled first before proceeding to the actual procedures.

First, you need to have the right USB drivers for your Samsung Galaxy S3 installed on your computer so you can connect the Android smartphone successfully to the PC.

Second, make sure that you enable USB debugging mode on your Galaxy S3 and use Android SDK.

Third, before you install official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update, you need to make sure that the battery level is 80 percent or higher.

Fourth, as the installation process may wipe all the data installed on your Samsung Galaxy S3, it would be best if you create a backup through custom recovery tool such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP.

And lastly, it should be highly-noted that the XXEMG6 official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is only compatible to Samsung Galaxy S3 with model number GT-I9300. Using this firmware for other device might brick it or severely damage the device. Make sure to verify the model number through visiting the Settings menu > About Phone > Model number.

Visit this post for the step-by-step installation process of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update.