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Update Galaxy S3 with XXEMB5 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware with Video Tutorial

Galaxy S3 Green LogoSamsung Galaxy S3 GT I9300 smartphone can now be updated with the latest Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware which is dubbed as XXEMB5. The best part of this firmware is that there are significant number of bug fixes and also there are many number of custom ROM firmwares based on this firmware. We will be coming out with many custom ROM firmwares for Galaxy S3 based on XXEMB5. We are not having the exact change log of this XXEMB5 release but you can apply this update in all the Galaxy S3 smartphones which are unlocked.

Quick Pre Requisites:

  • All the data in your Galaxy S3 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually and not with the KIES or ROM Manager.

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

  • Assuming that you have created a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps, you need to turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the Recovery Mode.
  • The Galaxy S3 can be entered into the recovery mode by holding the Volume Up button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.
  • In recovery mode, select options to clear and wipe the data present in your phone. Once the data is wiped, you then will have to select the option of “Reboot system now” for rebooting the device in the normal mode.
  • From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” enable the SUB 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 firmware update increases which may even brick your Galaxy S3.

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.

Let’s proceed to the next page where we have mentioned the detailed tutorial on how to apply this update.

Procedure to Update Galaxy S3 with Jellybean 4.1.2 XXEMB5 Firmware:

  • Now, turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.
  • The Galaxy S3 can be entered into the Download mode by holding the Volume Down button + the Home key button (the middle button). While holding these both buttons, you need to switch ON your device.
  • Once the device gets into the Download Mode, connect your phone to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow or Blue indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.
  • Click on “PDA” to click on “KIES_HOME_I9300XXEMB5_I9300OXAEMB5_996085_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5” and click on “Start” for starting the process of firmware update. As soon as the firmware is updated, the device will be rebooted.
  • It will take around 3 -4 minutes for applying the update. Once the update is applied successfully, the phone will be rebooted automatically. Don’t disconnect the device from computer till you see the home screen in your phone or the Language selection options.

Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, 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 learnt on how to apply this update in your phone. Do let us know in the comments section or on out Facebook / Google+ Page if you face any issues.

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