Install Official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update On Samsung Galaxy S3; XXUGNA8 Firmware Now Available For GT-I9300 Units Via OTA Upgrade

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

According to a post on Droid Report, Samsung is currently rolling out the latest update based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Reportedy, the firmware, with build number, I9300XXUGNA8, is available for Samsung Galaxy S3 units located in Uzbekistan.

Particularly, the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update is compatible with the international version of Samsung Galaxy S3, which bears the model number GT-I9300.

Since the firmware is being released in stages, it may take a while for other Samsung Galaxy S3 to arrive in other country or regions via over-the-air update. Those who cannot wait to install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S3 through OTA update can opt for the manual installation process.

Visit this post on International Business Times to learn the detailed process on how to manually install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300.

But before proceeding with the actual installation process, there are things to check first. For instance, the model number of the smartphone should be GT-I9300. To verify the model of your unit, go to Settings> About Phone> Model Number.

Moreover, the battery level of the device should be 80 percent or more before installing the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. This is to avoid power interruption issues once the installation begins.

Also, create a backup of the important settings and data stored on your Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300. It is recommended to use custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP to do so.

Users of Samsung Galaxy S3 should also enable the USB debugging mode on the device before installing official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. Navigate to Settings, then to Developer Options to enable the Debugging Mode. 

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