Install Official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update On Samsung Galaxy S3; Firmware Available For GT-I9300 Units In UK Via OTA Or KIES Server

Official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update is now available to Samsung Galaxy S3 units in UK.

According to International Business Times, Samsung started to release official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S3 earlier this month. It actually began in Ireland, releasing official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S3 owners with Vodafone subscription. And most recently, the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update has been rolled out to Samsung Galaxy S3 users in UK.

Those with unlocked and unbranded version of Samsung Galaxy S3 in the UK can now install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. The firmware is particularly compatible with Samsung Galaxy S3 units bearing the model number GT-I9300.

Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 users will receive the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update via OTA notification or through the Samsung KIES server.

Some of the features and improvements brought by the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to Samsung Galaxy S3 are: support for Galaxy Gear, ANT+ and TRIM support, new Samsung Keyboard, new lockscreen, updated GPU drivers, new screen modes, driving mode, and a lot more.

For those interested to install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, you can follow the step-by-step guide provided on this post on IB Times.

Furthermore, before installing Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, there are some requirements that needs to be followed:

• Make sure to enable USB Debugging mode on your Samsung Galaxy S3.
• Create a backup of relevant settings and data stored on your Samsung Galaxy S3 using custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMOD or TWRP.
• The battery level of the smartphone should be 80 percent or higher before proceeding with the installation process.
• Install the appropriate USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 on your computer.
• Verify the model number of your smartphone. Again, it should be the GT-I9300 model since the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update will only work on that specific device.