It's been a long time coming, and it's finally here. We haven't stopped seeing new preview versions of the long-awaited update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy S3. The official update was just around the corner, but we were still waiting for it to arrive. Now we won't have to wait any longer to see it; it's officially out and it's now possible to update. Of course, only for LTE devices.
It's not for all versions of the South Korean company's flagship, but only for one, the international Samsung Galaxy S3 with LTE. The update has been officially released first for Australian devices, which have been the first to enjoy it, but the truth is that it has managed to be extracted and published so that all users who want can do so. install it on their smartphones.
Of course, there is a warning to be made, and that is that it is only compatible with a specific model, the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305. Therefore, if you don't have this specific device, you'll have to keep waiting for an update to appear for your model, even if it's in another part of the world.
In any case, the new official version Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is installable on Spanish devices that have the international version of the device, in its international edition, yes, whose internal name is, as we have already said, GT-I9305. To check if it is your version, you will have to access Settings > About phone > Model number. If you have this one, you will have to update via ODIN, and you will find a small guide in IBTimes.
What Android 4.1 Jelly Bean brings to the Galaxy S3
Jelly Bean significantly improves the system fluidity and animations compared to Ice Cream Sandwich, with a smoother experience in menus and transitions. It integrates Google Now with faster searches and highly accurate voice dictation, as well as a dashboard expandable notifications, quick access and brightness control from the curtain.
They are also refined multitask and the memory manager. In advanced builds of Jelly Bean for S3, a increase in available RAM for the user (around 833 MB), with better management of background processes. Depending on the region and build, features such as toggle customization, new Gallery and apps like Paper Artist or Group Cast; features like Multi View They are usually included starting with later builds of the 4.1.x branch.
How do you know if you can update?
The easiest way is Samsung Kies on the computer: connect the phone and press Check for updatesIf the system doesn't offer any, it means it's not yet available for your CSC/operator. The devices free usually receive it earlier; with operator It may take a little longer due to additional validations. It may also reach you by OTA from Settings > Software Update when it's released for your region.
Methods to install: official with Kies/OTA or manual with Odin
The method official is through Choose or OTA. If you are impatient or your operator is slow, it is possible to install the firmware leaked official with Odin taking risks. First of all, do a Backup, charge the battery above the 75 % and if possible use a PC connected to SAI.
- Drivers: Install Samsung Kies so that the PC recognizes the S3 (this adds the drivers).
- Downloads: get Odin and the official firmware corresponding to GT-I9305 (.tar.md5 file). Avoid unverified packages.
- USB debugging: Activate in Settings > Developer options > USB debugging.
- Download mode: Turn power off and on with Volume Down + Home + Power; confirm with Volume Up.
- Odin: open Odin, leave only marked Auto Reboot y F. Reset Time, without Re-Partition. Press PDA/AP and select the .tar.md5.
- Connection: connect the S3; you will see a port COM active (yellow/blue). Press Start and wait for PASS!.
If after flashing a appears bootloop (reboots), enter Recovery (Volume Up + Home + Power) and run Wipe data / Factory reset y Wipe cache. This process is legal when using official firmware, but there is always risk; proceed at your own risk responsibility.
Compatibility, language and regions
This update is for the Samsung Galaxy GT-I3 S9305 (LTE). Do not install I9305 firmwares on the I9300 (3G), nor vice versa. Although the firmware is released first for another region (e.g. Poland or Australia), official compilations are usually multi language and allow you to configure the system in Spanish. Always check your model number in Settings > About phone.
With all the above, you can enjoy a more comfortable Galaxy S3 Speed, with more notifications tools and new features of GoogleThe recommended path is still to wait for the release for your region or use Kies, reserving Odin for those who need to advance with knowledge and caution.
