Galaxy S III

How to Update Galaxy S3 GT I9300 with Latest Omega v12 Custom ROM firmware

S3 LogoOmega v12 custom ROM firmware finally comes along with the stable firmware version which is dubbed as XXBLG9 which ropes in the latest ICS 4.0.4 firmware version. This firmware comes with a host of advanced features which we have summed up below. Please note that it was the last time when we saw on how you can install the previous unstable version of omega custom ROM firmware. Please be informed that this is the custom ROM firmware developed by the renowned developer ::indie::. This firmware is based on the XXBLG9 firmware version which comes with the best Modem and Wi Fi drivers.

Over a period of this article we will be checking out on what are the screen captures on this custom ROM firmware along with the detailed instructions to apply and the pre requisite instructions. Please note that before applying this firmware, you will have to root the device, to check on whether you have rooted your Galaxy S III or not, you can check the same by downloading the app called “Root Checker” which you can download from the Google PLAY Store. If you are not on the rooted firmware then with the help of below steps you can root the device. As of now there is no ETA on by when there will be an official version of Jellybean 4.1.1 firmware but it is slated to release very soon.

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Note: This update is strictly for the users of I9100 users only and not for I9100G users. You can find the model number from the path “Settings > About Phone”.

Features of Omega v12:

  • All stock applications – plus:
  • Flipboard (updated to latest version)
  • Google Maps (updated to latest version)
  • Gmail (updated to latest version)
  • Play Store v3.7.15
  • S memo
  • Modem XXLH1
  • Kernel Stock XXLG9
  • efs Backup (added the option to create efs backup during installation)
  • ClockWorkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4 v1.5 by Chainfire -(removed from v10)
  • CWM Manager v3.60 by Chainfire
  • CSC: BLF1 – set be default to EUR
  • Busybox v1.20.2
  • SuperSU v0.94
  • init.d support without the need of a kernel that supports init.d

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.

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Since you will be updating the firmware, its highly recommended that you back up all the data present in your phone with the help of below mentioned steps so that just in case if the data gets wiped or deleted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps

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 > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging Mode in your device.

So once you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to apply this firmware update.

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