Install Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update To Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE; XXBME3 Firmware Available

Samsung Galaxy S3 owners with the LTE model can now install official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update.

Samsung just released an official update for the Galaxy S3 with model number GT-I9305. The base firmware XXBME3 based on official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update has been released for the Samsung Galaxy S3, LTE version.

The official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE has been rolled out in countries like Poland and France. If you are interested to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to your Samsung Galaxy S3, you can do so through the KIES utility or the OTA update process. You can check if Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is already available in your region by navigating to Settings>About Phone>Software Update.

However, those who were not able to install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update through the official process can choose to use the manual procedures. Since the firmware with build number XXBME3 is unbranded, it can be installed on any Samsung Galaxy S3, just as long as it is factory unlocked and it bears the model number GT-I9305.

Before installing the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to Samsung Galaxy S3, make sure that you satisfy first the pre-requisites listed below:

• Install the appropriate UBS drivers for your Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE to connect your Android device successfully with the computer.
• Make sure to enable USB Debugging mode on your Galaxy S3 and use Android SDK with it.
• The battery level of the mobile device should be 80 percent or higher before installing official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update.
• Create a backup of all data and settings stored on your Galaxy S3 through the use of custom recovery tool such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP.
• Again, the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware update with build number XXBME3 is only compatible with Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE GT-I9305. It should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular network carrier.

Check out the step-by-step guide on how to install official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update  posted by International Business Times .