Install Official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update On Samsung Galaxy S3; XXUGML2 Firmware Available For GT-I9300 Units Via OTA Update Or KIES Tool

Users of the global version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 can now install the latest and official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

According to International Business Times, a new stock firmware based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S3 units. As posted on the site, the update arrives after the South Korean phone maker resumed its upgrade service for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. It was suspended temporarily because of user's complaints over bug issues.

Particularly, the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware with build number I9300XXUGML2 is compatible only to international variant of Samsung Galaxy, with model number GT-I9300. The official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update has been rolled out in Swizerland already. Moreover, users of Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 who wish to install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update can access the firmware via Over-The-Air or OTA notification; or through the Samsung KIES desktop tool.

The Galaxy S3 is Samsung's flagship smartphone model in 2012. According to its Wikipedia page, the Samsung Galaxy S3 was unveiled on May 3, 2012 and was then released in 28 European and Middle countries at the latter part of that month.

For owners of Samsung Galaxy S3 who wants to install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, you can check out this post to learn more about the step-by-step process on the installation process.

Also, there are some requirements that should be taken care of before installing the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

First, verify first that the model number of your Samsung Galaxy S3 is GT-I9300. Go to Settings > About Phone > Model Number. Installing the firmware in the wrong variant can cause potential damage to the device.

Second, install the appropriate USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 on your computer so the Android device will connect with it easily during the installation process.

Third, make a backup of the data and settings stored on your Samsung Galaxy S3 using custom recovery tools like CLockWorkMod.