despite Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 updateReleased in December, it is available for almost all users, some still have not been able to install the OTA. Fortunately, it is possible to force this by manually installing the firmware on your smartphone. We’ll explain how to do it.
How to Force Android 4.3 Update on Galaxy S3
Although it is official firmware, any such manipulation is not guaranteed without risk. Therefore, neither Moyens I/O nor the author of this article can be held responsible for any damage that may occur during installation.
Prerequisites
before performing Android 4.3 update for your Galaxy S3it is necessary to perform the following manipulations.
perform full backup your data using our tutorial
Then go to mobile or here download firmware by making the following selection:
- Device type: Smartphone
- Operating System: Android
- Model: Galaxy SIII GT I9300
- Country: Here select your carrier or the firmware corresponding to the bare version of the device
Then fill in the following information:
- PDA: I9300XXUGMK6
- CSC: I9300OXXGML1
- MODEM: I9300XXUGMK6
Download Odin3 v3.09 here or here
Installing Android 4.3 ROM on Galaxy S3
- Unzip the downloaded archive
- Open Odin3 v3.09 on your PC
- Restart your smartphone in “Download” mode by pressing the keys at the same time Power + Volume Up + Volume Down
- Connect your phone to your PC’s USB port
- A blue signal will appear when your Galaxy S3 is recognized by Odin
- add md5 file from archive to AP domain
- Check Repartition box is unchecked
- Click start and wait a few minutes
In case of problems during installation
- Restart your smartphone in mode Recovery Pressing Power + Home + Volume Up
- choose option Factory reset using the volume control keys
If in doubt, feel free to ask your questions on the Galaxy S3 tutorials forum.
