Showing posts with label s3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label s3. Show all posts
Friday, October 31, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 unlock pin code
If you forgot your unlock pin code just follow these steps to reset your phone.
1.Power off your phone
2.Push together volume up + home button + power key
3.Select with volume keys "wipe data/factory reset" and push power to confirm
4.Select "yes"
5.Wait until format ends
6.Push power key to confirm "reboot"
7.Wait until the phone restarts
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Install I9300XXUGML3 Official Firmware on Galaxy S3 to Android 4 3 Guide
A new firmware is now available for global variant of Galaxy S3 devices; it is about of the new Android 4.3 I9300XXUGML3 Official Firmware.
The new firmware has been released as an OTA (Over-The-Air) update and trough Samsung KIES application (servers) in several regions and countries including Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand.
The new update is based on Android 4.3 platform, and its build date is on Dec 26, 2013. Its specifications include PDA: I9300XXUGML3, MODEM: I9300DXUGMK1 and MODEM: I9300DXUGMK1. In Additional, the new update can be flashed on any unlocked Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 devices by using a manually step by step guide. That’s why we will provide you a step by step guide where you’ll teach how easily install the new Android 4.3 I9300XXUGML3 official firmware on Galaxy S3 device.
Pre-requisites and guidelines to follow before to install the new firmware:
- Android Source Team provide this guide for educational and instructional purpose, so we will not be held liable or responsible for any data lost or damage to the device during or after the ROM installation. Apply this guide only on your own risk.
- Download and install suitable USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 device on the PC. Download link for USB Drivers here.
- Enable the USB Debugging Mode on the smartphone from Settings>Developer Options.
- A full backup is required to avoid potential data delete or corruption, so backup all your important data stored into Galaxy S3 device’s internal memory.
- The Galaxy S3 device should be factory unlocked, not locked in any specific carrier.
- Ensure that the device’s battery has more than 85 % power left.
- The new official Android 4.3 (I9300XXUGML3) firmware is fully compatible with all Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 devices only. Do not use this firmware in any other incorrect versions of Android devices as it may damage or brick your device.
- To be sure about the device model verify this by navigating to Settings>>About Phone.
How to update Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.3 I9300XXUGML3 Jelly Bean Firmware:
- Download Android 4.3 XXUGML3 JB Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 device.
- Download ODIN application from here.
- Now, extract the downloaded Android 4.3 JB firmware to obtain a .tar.md5 file and some other additional files.
- Now, extract the ODIN archive to get ODIN3 v3.07.exe and some other files.
- Turn off the Samsung Galaxy S3 device.
- Boot it into Download Mode. (Press and keep holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons in the same time until an Android icon with together with a warning triangle will be displayed on the screen and then press once again the Volume UP button).
- Open the ODIN application on PC as an Administrator.
- Now, by using the USB cable with the device in Download Mode connect the Samsung Galaxy S3 device.
- When the ODIN application detects the S3 device a “Added” message will appear on the display and the ID:COM box with the COM port number will turn light blue. If the “Added” message fails to be displayed try to reinstall once again the USB drivers.
- Now, load the extracted files in ODIN application from the extractedI9300XXUGML3 firmware folder:
- · From ODIN tap on PDA button and from there select the .tar.md5 file.
- · From ODIN, tap PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
- · From ODIN select the CSC button and chose the file named CSC.
- · From ODIN click PIT button and select the file with the .pit extension.
· Note: if the MODEM, CSC and .pit files are not found you should ignore these steps.- In ODIN application select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. The Re-Partition option must rest checked only if you have a .pit file in the previous steps.
- Now, verify once again all the steps to be done correctly.
- Press on START button in ODIN to start the flashing process.
- Once the new official firmware is completely installed a “PASS” message with a green color on the background will be displayed in the left top of ODIN application.
- After that the Samsung Galaxy S3 device will get an automatically reboot to the Home screen.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the PC.
- These were all the steps in order to install the new official Android 4.3 I9300XXUGML3 JB firmware.
- Verify the OS version from Settings>About Phone.
Troubleshooting:
If the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 device is stuck on the first boot animation you need to:
Boot the device into Recovery Mode by pressing and keep holding the Volume UP and Power buttons in the same times.
From the Recovery Mode perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition operations.
Return to the main menu of the Recovery Mode and choose Reboot System Now option.
Note: Into Recovery Mode menu you need to use the Volume Keys to navigate between its options and the Power key to select the options that you want to use.
Important: the data wipe task will erase your entire device’s internal memory but not external SD card data. So by knowing that, you need to ensure that you get a full backup for all your critical data.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
UnRoot Manual Update Galaxy S3 I9305 with Official Jellybean 4 1 2 XXBME3 Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 smartphone can now be un rooted. Once the device is unrooted, the warranty can be reclaimed. Let’s check out on how you can un root the device by applying the official firmware which is released by Samsung. Before we proceed on to check on what are the instructions to apply this firmware update, you need to follow the list of quick pre requisites which we have summed up below. To unroot the device, the simplest process to do is to apply the official firmware update which was rolled out by Samsung Electronics. This firmware which we will be talking about is the official firmware and is dubbed as XXBME3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware.
Quick Pre Requisites:
- Create a backup of all your data with the help of below mentioned steps. Though, you can back up the data with KIES as well, we recommend you to backup manually with the help of below mentioned steps as sometimes KIES refuses to detect the device.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log - Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- From the path “Settings > Development Options > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode. Minimum charge left in your phone is 30% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed below, where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update.
Procedure to Update Galaxy S3 I9305 LTE Smartphone with Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware:
- Download the latest & Official Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware for Galaxy S3 I9305 smartphone along with Odin. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then
- Open Odin in your computer. Download Mode in Galaxy S3 I9305 can be entered by first turning Off the device and then hold Volume Down Rocker Key + Menu Button and then Power ON the device. Once the device is booted and you see the Download Mode Green Robot, you can release the button combos.
- Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow / Green, indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.
- Click on “PDA” to select the tar file which you got from the firmware package which is the TAR File which you got after extracting the file from the first step.
- Once all the file is selected, click on “Start” to start the process of firmware update. Once the firmware update process is completed which will be mentioned in the ODIN, the Galaxy S2 device will be rebooted.
- For firmware update to be finished, it will take around 2-3 minutes for applying the update. Once the device is updated successfully, the device will be rebooted. As soon as you see the Language preferences or the Home Screen, you need to disconnect the device from computer and enjoy using your phone.
Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome Lcd, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.
So there you go, you have now successfully updated your phone with the latest firmware of Jellybean 4.1.2 in your Galaxy S3 LTE I9305 smartphone. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
How To Root I535VRUCML1 Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH I535 Android 4 3 JB Firmware
Warning: This tutorial is only for Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.
Pre Requisites:
Though root don’t erase internal memory data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation.
1. Backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.
2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.
3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535.
5. This method may require a bootloader unlocked device.
Though root don’t erase internal memory data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation.
1. Backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.
2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.
3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535.
5. This method may require a bootloader unlocked device.
How To Root I535VRUCML1 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean On Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535
- Download Odin v3.09 and root file for I535VRUCML1.
- Extract CF-Root zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file.
- Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
- Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Now, put the Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Down, Home and Power button together. A warning Lcd will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
- Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
- Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
- Click the AP Button (PDA button for old Odin), and select that CF-Auto-Root-d2vzw-d2vzw-schi535.tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.
- In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
- Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
- Once flashing completed, your Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
Congrats! You just rooted Samsung Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 running on I535VRUCML1 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. To confirm if you successfully rooted your Android device or not install an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
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Friday, August 15, 2014
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