Install Official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update On Samsung Galaxy S3; GT-19300 Model Receives XXEMH4 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S3 owners can now install the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update on their smartphone. 

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is expected to roll out to Samsung Galaxy S3 but for now, users can opt to update their smartphone with Androiod 4.1.2. The official update was released for the international variant of Samsung Galaxy S3.

Those who are interested to install the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update can do so through Over-the-Air method or Samsung KIES. The official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is rolled out to India and other countries. Manual installation of the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is also possible via the ODIN tool.

Just to clarify, the firmware XXEMH4, which is based on the official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is only compatible with Samsung Galaxy S3, bearing the model number GT-19300. And since I9300XXEMH4 firmware is an unbranded version, it can be installed successfully to any GT-19300 units, regardless of its region or country, provided that they are factory unlocked, meaning not locked to any particular carrier.

There are various requirements to follow first to make sure that users will be able to successfully install Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300. Below are some of them:

• Make sure appropriate USB drivers for the Samsung Galaxy S3 are installed on the PC, especially if you are going to install the Android 4.1.2 update via Samsung KIES desktop tool.
• The battery level of the Galaxy S3 should be at least 80 percent to avoid loss of power due to battery drainage.
• Enable USB Debugging mode on the device.
• Create a backup of data and settings stored on your Samsung Galaxy S3 before proceeding with the installation process. ClockWorkMod or TWRP are custom recovery tools that can be utilized during the backup process.
• Verify the model number of your smartphone. Again, your Samsung Galaxy S3 should have model number GT-19300.

For the step by step guide on how to install official Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, you may visit this post from International Business Times.