Firmware update for Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Firmware for Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S III smartphone How to flash Samsung s 3

The world of Android is incredibly unusual, but no less complex and diverse. As we all know, many developers are working daily to release new firmware that is more efficient and more customizable. And it’s very difficult to navigate, because there are simple firmware that offer maximum battery life, and there are others that make it possible to customize Android as much as possible for your needs. It is precisely because of this that we decided to create this article in order to show you all the firmware that can be used daily and is of the greatest interest.

Each firmware presented here has been tested for one week to ensure reliable daily use.

Please note that if after flashing your smartphone constantly reboots or shows the initial logo image without subsequent loading, then this is not the worst thing and if you do the right things, this will not happen to you, or the next time the firmware will be successful.

Attention: updating your smartphone is a risky activity and therefore you are responsible for all your actions. If you end up with a “brick”, it means you did something wrong.

Once you have chosen the firmware version, you can begin to study the instructions, which are available below. But first of all, just in case, have stock firmware for your Galaxy S3 so that you can return to the default settings.

First, let's do a test in the quadrant:

And a short video presentation (you can watch the video after the video, since you are unlikely to understand anything by ear):

Now you can proceed directly to firmware and modifications.

ROM ICS 4.0.4
1.ParanoidAndroid

The image above shows a quick overview of the firmware contents. So, it is obvious that it runs on Android 4.0.4 and aims to combine the capabilities of the best tablets with the best smartphone in the world. In the end, it worked out quite successfully.

Indeed, the 4.8-inch screen of the Galaxy S3, in theory, allows you to experiment and use different menus. Even if at first glance they seem small. This firmware is suitable for those who prefer to work with pure Android without the TouchWiz shell. However, don't be surprised that all the new Samsung products (S Voice, etc.) are present here. And here is the result of the firmware test:

2. RGUI battery friendly
As you can guess from the name of the firmware, it is based on MIUI and is designed for maximum operating time. Even if you use the Galaxy S3 with maximum load, the battery life will still please you. We confirmed this in our tests.

This firmware provides great opportunity for configuration customization. You can also apply different themes to the system. Icon design, modified themes, transition animations, customization of the notification panel - everything is here. As for the battery life, it really holds a charge for a long time. With normal use of the smartphone, it was able to last 1 day and 14 hours. With intensive use, the battery lasted for 23 hours. The only possible complaint about this firmware is that it looks too much like a jailbroken iPhone for our tastes. Here is the screenshot:

And this is what the main screen looks like. Don't be surprised if you can't find the application menu - it doesn't exist. Basically, everything is copied from the iPhone, when all the icons are collected on one screen.

We go to the settings menu and everything is as usual.

This is the notification menu. There is an advantage here over the previous firmware - we have maximum opportunity for settings as desired. In addition, you should remember that the MIUI firmware has a tool for applying various themes. There are countless themes available that will change your phone every detail in a split second. To complete the presentation of the firmware, let's look at the characteristics.

ROM Jelly Bean 4.1
1. ANDROID REVOLUTION HD 11.0.0
This is a new firmware that runs on the latest Android Jelly Bean. The good thing is that it is becoming more and more stable. We chose it because we need to take the Android 4.1 modification for comparison. And we were not disappointed in it, it is actually reliable.

We think that it is not worth posting screenshots of this firmware, because it completely repeats the design of the official firmware from Samsung. Everything is just as simple, fast and smooth in animation.

If you want to improve the performance of your Galaxy S3, then this firmware is suitable for you. You can download it from here.

2. SUPER NEXUS
The Samsung add-on has its own advantages, which sometimes turn out to be discredited. It's a personal matter to love or hate her.

Thus, this firmware offers a good alternative. Indeed, the new firmware will turn your Galaxy S3 into a real Galaxy Nexus. The OS interface is user-friendly, responds smoothly, and the animation effects are well done. If you want to discover a completely new interface, completely developed by Google, then you can use this mod.

Obviously, this is almost pure Android and therefore there are no applications and options that are in the official Samsung firmware (Pop-up Play, S Voice, etc.).

Here are her screenshots and video:

You can download this firmware from this link.

3.OMEGA V27

OMEGA firmware has been known for a very long time and it has managed to firmly establish itself in the world of developers. Why? Simply because these firmwares are stable and have a wide range of settings. Plus, it's easy to switch from one theme to another. They are based on the main Samsung firmware and therefore the overall appearance of your Galaxy S3 will not change completely.

This is what the Galaxy S3 interface will look like with this firmware:

The firmware is available for download.

Instructions
If you have already chosen the appropriate firmware for your requirements, great. Now we move on to the installation stage.

It's quite simple, but you must follow every step of the instructions unconditionally.

There are 2 options available to you:
1. If you have installed ClockWorkMod on your Galaxy S3.
Then installing the firmware is greatly simplified.

• 1). Download the archive.
• 2). Copy it to the root memory of your smartphone.
• 3). Then launch CWM by pressing three keys in the following order: UP + POWER + HOME.
• 4). Select Install ZIP from SD Card and select the firmware file.
• 5). Make a complete memory wipe: Wipe cache partition / wipe dalvik cache / factory reset.
• 6). Restart your smartphone.

If you did everything correctly, your smartphone should reboot in a few minutes. If this does not happen, then repeat the operation, starting from the second point.

When the phone boots up and starts functioning, you may need to install GAPPS. This is a set of Google applications (Play Store, Gmail, etc.). To install GAPPS, do the same until step 4 and select the GAPPS file.

That's it, Galaxy S3 can celebrate its new birthday.

2. If you haven't installed ClockWorkMod on your Galaxy S3 yet.

Install ClockWorkMod and go to option 1.

Samsung, it’s important to get a little familiar with the device itself. This way you can learn some useful things that you didn’t even know about before. Therefore, let's take a short excursion into the cosmic world of Samsung Galaxy devices - such as n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others.

Galaxy devices are very popular, stylish and high-quality gadgets

Samsung's smartphone market today accounts for an impressive share. The mobile giant in the modern world is the biggest competitor to another popular company that even children know about - Apple. And this is no coincidence, because Samsung presents to the public a large number of a wide variety of devices in all possible price categories. This, in principle, gives the company a certain advantage - the availability of devices for all segments of the population. If a person cannot afford a smartphone for 20,000 rubles, but he needs modern functions, then budget models can provide some of them. And Samsung is doing a pretty good job in this regard: the company’s devices in the budget price segment have a large number of necessary functions in their arsenal.

The most popular models are the Galaxy series. They include both premium smartphones S, S Edge, Note, and more affordable ones - A, Grand, Grand Prime and others. How do these devices differ from each other?

As you know, Galaxy S and S Edge are the company's top smartphones, which are released every year with new characteristics, functions and features, receiving a new number in the name (the latest version of the series is the seventh). Note is positioned as a tablet phone (a fairly popular word today), a device for business people or creative people. For those who constantly need a large screen, the main feature of this device is the S Pen, which allows you to create quick notes, sketches and other types of handwriting directly on the screen in various applications.

Grand and Grand Prime are positioned in the budget smartphone segment as the most popular. And this is not without reason: the devices have two cameras - front and main, a touch screen, support for high-speed networks, access to the global network, the ability to install almost any program (except for complex games and applications) and use them.

Naturally, not all available Samsung mobile devices today were named above.

What do you need to know before flashing your smartphone?

So, if you are about to tackle this difficult task, then we hasten to make you happy. Because anyone can flash or reflash Samsung Galaxy (such as n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others). To do this, you just need to familiarize yourself with the initial data, some features, and most importantly, follow the instructions.

What might you need before you begin your mission?

1. The Samsung device itself with a charged battery (at least 80 percent). This is necessary to prevent unexpected device stops and further program failures.
2. Original USB cable for connecting to a computer. The cord is included, but if you don’t have one, you can use the one you have. However, it is worth remembering that such actions are performed at your own peril and risk.
3. Internet connection with unlimited traffic. This is needed in order to download the firmware itself, which can weigh more than one gigabyte. In principle, tariffs with limited traffic may also be suitable if this does not cause you any inconvenience. If you are unsure about your tariff, be sure to check with your Internet provider.
4. Desire and patience that will become your faithful companion. You may not be able to flash or reflash your Samsung Galaxy the first time. Don't be upset in this case. It’s better to try to carefully reconsider whether you did everything correctly and whether you could have made a mistake somewhere.

What are the firmware methods?

You can flash your device (Samsung Galaxy n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others) using both official Samsung tools and third-party utilities. Let's look at each of these values ​​and then move on to their instructions.

1. Firmware update using official software. This can be done from the smartphone itself, without using a computer or using it by directly connecting the device via a USB port. This is necessary for those who simply want to update the operating system version, for example, from Android4 to Android 5.0.
2. Flashing or flashing using third-party tools. The most popular service in this matter is the Odin program. It can be easily installed on a computer or laptop and is provided to users free of charge.

Official firmware update

Without using a computer

1. So, you have decided to update the operating system version of your smartphone without any cords or other devices, but only with the help of the device itself. Go!
2. Initially, connect to the Wi-Fi network. Without this there is no point in going further. If there is no access to wireless networks, but you have a computer with access to the global network and a USB cable, then move on to the next paragraph entitled “Using a computer.”
3. Now go to the “Settings” menu and find the “About device” item. Here we will need a tab called “Software Update”. Click the update button.
4. If your smartphone says that updates have already been installed on your device, it means that there are no available firmwares for your device. That is, the latest available version of the operating system is installed.
5. Otherwise, you need to agree to download the updates and wait for it to complete. When finished, click on the install button. After this, your Samsung Galaxy will begin a system update, during which the device cannot be used. Do not turn off the phone under any circumstances, do not try to reboot it or remove the battery - you can get a “brick”, that is, a completely inoperative device.
6. Only when you see the familiar home screen and a message that you have successfully completed the firmware update procedure, can you use the device as usual.

Using a computer

1. To work, you must have Internet access on a computer or laptop. Otherwise you won't be able to do anything.
2. Download Smart Switch software to your PC from the company’s official website (http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin/).
3. Now we connect the smartphone using a USB cable to the PC and wait until the device is detected.
4. The program itself will show you the availability of a new version of the operating system for the device in a special small window. If the outcome of events is positive, the “Update” button will appear, which you will need to click on.
5. All you have to do is wait until the updates are downloaded and installed. Installation may take a long time, so be patient.
6. As in the previous option, do not turn off the device under any circumstances or remove the cord from the computer. Ensure smooth operation of both your PC and phone to avoid unexpected breakdowns.
7. After a successful firmware update, you can continue to use your smartphone as usual.

What should you know after flashing?

Samsung, in its official manual (instructions) for upgrading the operating system, recommends resetting the data after such manipulations. Otherwise, Samsung warns of possible system failures. This will not necessarily happen to your gadget, but you can take it into account when you discover such problems in future work with your phone.

However, it is worth remembering that before resetting it is important to save all existing data: photos, contacts, videos, music, documents. This can be done manually, by simply transferring information to a computer, or using the Smart Switch utility, which allows you to backup data from a Samsung Galaxy n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others.

Firmware using third-party program Odin

First, familiarize yourself with the basic points that should never be violated. You have been warned about this several times, so that later you don’t grab your head and say to yourself: “What have I done?” Therefore, it is better to play it safe and carefully look at what needs to be done and what you are doing.

1. You perform all operations at your own peril and risk. This is the most important rule, because after flashing the firmware using an unofficial method, you will lose Samsung's warranty.
2. Do not unplug the power cord of your computer or laptop, that is, ensure unconditional operation of the PC.
3. Charge your smartphone at least 80-90 percent so that it cannot run out of charge during the update.
4. When connecting to a PC, use only the original cable.

Preliminary preparation and configuration of services

As you may have noticed, these rules are no different from the requirements for updating through official Samsung means, so you will have no difficulty in complying with them. Now let's move on to the most important thing:

1. First, download the Odin utility. It can be taken from the website (http://androidpru/odin-firmware-samsung/).
2. Now download the firmware file for your device to your computer. If you don’t know where to do this, you can use the Samsung Firmware Linker program, which allows you to find and download firmware specifically for your device.
3. Download the driver for your device to your computer. This is necessary for proper detection and configuration of the smartphone when connecting it to the PC. You can use the resource (http://androidp1.ru/drviver-for-android/).
4. Be sure to save all important data from the device to any other storage medium, just in case. Because when flashing, partial or complete loss of information from the gadget is possible.
5. The preparatory work is over now, and we are moving on to the main process. We put the phone into firmware mode. If you don’t know how to do this, then we try this option: turn off the device, hold down the volume down, center and lock (off) buttons at the same time. If it works correctly, you should go to a special menu, where using the volume up key you will agree to start in firmware mode. If you do not get to such a menu, then find this information specifically for your device.
6. If everything worked out for you, you can connect the device to your computer via USB. Wait a while until the necessary drivers are installed.
7. After this, you can launch the Odin application on your computer. In the left corner you will see that the gadget is connected, which means we are moving on.
8. Now you need to add the firmware files in the correct order. If for single-file firmware everything is very clear (insert the firmware into the AP or PDA field by clicking on the corresponding button), then with multi-file firmware you will have to tinker a little longer.

Multi-file firmware

Let's figure out which files need to be inserted into which field:

1. PIT is inserted into the PIT field.
2. tar.md5 - in BL or Bootloader.
3. File CODE_xxxxx.tar.md5 - in AP or PDA.
4. File MODEM_xxxxx.tar.md5 - in CP or PHONE.
5. tar.md5 - in CSC.

Continuation

1. Please note that you do not need to check any boxes on the left if the firmware itself does not provide for this.
2. After the correct installation of the firmware files, press the START button and wait until the program completes. After finishing, the word RESET or PASS will appear on the left. The device will now reboot and be ready to use again. You can disconnect your smartphone from your computer.

Conclusion

If after flashing or flashing your device you cannot turn it on (the so-called “perpetual reboot”), then try doing a reset. It is also known by its other name - Wipe. We hope that you can still flash or re-flash your Samsung Galaxy n9005 Note, n900, S3, N7100 and others without any incidents. Good luck, dear readers!

Instructions for installing the official single-file firmware on the Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I930x).

Drivers and programs

Attention!

To install the official stock firmware on the Galaxy S3 and return the phone’s status (“Settings” > “About device” > “Properties” > “Device status”) to “Official” after switching from custom firmware and thereby returning the ability to receive updates over the air, just follow the instructions provided.

Installation instructions

Unpack the downloaded archive into a folder with Odin PC for convenience. The file in the ".tar" or ".tar.md5" format must be left, but the "SS_DL.dll" can be deleted.

Reset your device.
To do this, go to the settings tab " Accounts" to the section " Archive and reset", select the item " Reset device" and press the button " Delete everything" The phone will reboot.

Run Odin PC as administrator.

Put your device into download mode ( Download Mode).
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Down key, the Home button and the Power button. Then wait until the phone reboots and agree to the warning by pressing the Volume Up key.

In this state, connect the smartphone to the computer. In Odin the message “ COM».

Click on the “ AP» and select the TAR firmware archive.

Items " Auto Reboot" And " F.Reset Time" must be activated, A " Re-Partition"if active - must be disabled.

Click on the “ Start" The firmware installation process will begin.

At the end of the operation, if everything was successful, the message “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)". The phone must be restarted manually by holding down the power button until the screen turns off. It may take up to 5 minutes for your device to boot up initially.
ATTENTION!
If the device does not boot for a long time or the data has not been reset, it must be performed from recovery.
To do this, you need to simultaneously hold down the Volume Up key, the Home button and the Power button. After downloading, select " Wipe data/Factory reset", and then - " Reboot system now" If after these steps the device also freezes when loading, you need to reflash it again.

After using a smartphone for a long time, in some cases it is necessary to update its software. This will help increase the speed of operation and significantly update the system, somewhat diversify the functions of the device (depending on the type of firmware used). Galaxy S3 is one of the most popular smartphones of its time. However, not all its owners know how to flash S3.

What should you consider before starting the firmware?

In order for the software changes to be beneficial, the following nuances of the process must be taken into account. Before flashing your Galaxy S3, you need to make sure that the battery is charged more than 50%. It is also worth considering that worn-out power supplies will not be able to keep the smartphone on for the required amount of time. Therefore, the firmware must be installed on a device with a good power supply.

Before you start making changes to the software, you should save all the necessary files from your phone memory. This is because they may be removed during the firmware installation. In addition, a certain amount of free virtual space will be required to copy the necessary new files. You should also not forget about the phone book in the phone memory, as there is a possibility of data loss.

Firmware for the Galaxy S3 can be carried out by almost any smartphone owner who has the skills to work on a laptop computer. But at the same time, you must follow all the rules of the procedure.

Required Software

The following programs will be needed:
1. Odin PC.
2. Recovery clockwork.
3. Firmware for S3.
4. Samsung drivers.
5. A set of Google applications.

After all the software has been downloaded and installed, you can proceed directly to

What can interfere with your work?

Before starting work, you need to disable your antivirus program. This is due to the fact that some files that will be used by programs when installing firmware may be identified by the antivirus as malicious information. In this case, it will block the programs from running. Many users know how to flash a Samsung Galaxy S3 with antivirus on a computer: temporarily suspend protection or add used folders and programs to an exception - there are many ways to limit the operation of such software.

After fulfilling the above not so complicated, but mandatory and extremely important conditions, you can continue preparing to install the firmware on your Galaxy S3 phone.

Installing programs

To carry out the work, you will need Samsung drivers, which will allow you to recognize your smartphone, as well as the Odin PC program. The process of installing them is no different from installing conventional utilities and software: you need to follow all the recommendations and select the necessary items. These programs are necessary and mandatory to complete the intended work. In order to figure out how to flash a Samsung Galaxy S3 without them, you need to have more in-depth knowledge of programming, and also have a good understanding of the phone system itself.

Preparing your phone

To start flashing the software, you need to put your phone in Download Mode:
1. Turn off your phone completely.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the “Power”, “Volume Down” and “Home” keys for a while. This will load a special menu.
3. After this, a warning will appear, at which you should press the “Volume Up” key.
4. An image of a green robot should appear in the center of the screen, which will indicate the activation of the required mode.

Compliance with this item is mandatory. Only in this case is it possible to make changes to the phone software and prepare it for installing new firmware. A similar menu should appear when you hold down the above keys on all original devices of this model.

Installing root rights to make changes

In order to install root rights, you need to run the previously installed Odin program. In the window that appears, click “PDA”, then find the file called “CF-Auto-Root”, after which you can connect the phone to a personal computer. When connected, the ID: COM field should light up blue. If everything went well, you can press the virtual “Start” key. The rooting process is usually quick. After its completion, the message “RESET” should appear, and the phone will automatically reboot in the mode for changing root rights. Next, the smartphone needs to be rebooted in normal mode, after which it can be disconnected from the computer. Rooting is necessary to be able to change the software, which is prohibited by the manufacturer.

Installing "recovery"

In order to complete this step, you need to enter the smartphone into Download Mode, for which we perform the above process. Next, launch the Odin program. We connect the phone again to the computer via the original cable, press the “Start” key. Once the process is complete, the phone should reboot.

Firmware installation

At this point, you can directly find out how to flash a Samsung Galaxy S3, since the previous steps were only a preparatory stage.

We will divide the whole process into the following main points:
1. Turn on the phone.
2. Connect it to the computer in storage disk mode for data exchange.
3. Copy the firmware and set from Google to the internal memory. It is worth remembering that you need to copy all files.
4. Turn off the phone.
5. After turning off completely, press and hold the “Power”, “Volume” and “Home” keys at the same time.
6. After the downloaded recovery, you need to do wipes.
7. Install the firmware as follows: type Install zip from sdcard and find the firmware, type Install zip from sdcard and find the set from Google.
8. Reboot the phone.

If the entire process was completed correctly, a loading animation should appear on the screen. In this mode, the device will boot along with the new firmware. It is impossible to flash a Chinese Samsung Galaxy S3 without a set of standard software from the phone manufacturer, but for similar devices you can find other firmware and methods for installing them.

If some of the above recommendations for installing new software were not followed, then there is a possibility of losing the old software. Therefore, during the work you need to be careful, since if the installation of the firmware has been started, then it must be completed without fail. Otherwise, the smartphone will not work.

Fifth generation

If you are the proud owner of a Galaxy S5, we note that the process of flashing its firmware is not much different from that described above. It is worth saying that during the firmware installation, user information (settings, as well as programs) is not deleted - everything that was on the smartphone will remain there even after the device’s firmware process is completed. Remember that if the firmware is unsuccessful, the device cannot be restored without the help of specialists. To avoid such problems, a number of conditions must be observed. First of all, you need to make sure that the smartphone is fully charged. After that, we check the wire through which the firmware will be installed for functionality. Let's make sure that the personal computer with which the firmware process will be carried out is functioning correctly and does not display Blue Screens, does not turn off, or reboot. We carefully study the instructions, only then proceed to the firmware process. The computer will be supplemented with a UPS, which is capable of operating for at least twenty minutes during a blackout.

Complete instructions for flashing Samsung Galaxy S3 phone to CyanogenMod 11 with Android 4.4 KitKat.

Follow the instructions exactly and you will succeed! At the beginning of the process, make sure that your smartphone is charged more than 50%! Those who already have custom recovery installed can immediately proceed to point No. 8.

1. Immediately create a folder on the disk with English letters or numbers for

the necessary files (for example: C/:i9300).

Download touch recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.4-i9300.tar.md5

Download Odin PC Odin3_v3.09.zip

Download the Google application kit gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip

Download SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones v1.5.29.0.exe

Download the rootkit CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.tar.md5

Download the standard recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.3-i9300.tar.md5

Download the latest CyanogenMod 11 firmware

3. Disable everything unnecessary on your computer:

If the Kies utility is installed, then you have 2 methods:

Remove Kies

Go to the application manager (ctrl+alt+del) and end all processes that say Kies

Disable the installed antivirus.

4. Install the programs needed for the firmware:

Install drivers SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones v1.5.29.0.exe.

Unpack Odin3_v3.09 (Extract to Odin3_v3.09).

5. Switch your smartphone to Download Mode:

Turn off your smartphone completely, everything should go out.

Press three buttons at the same time - Power, Volume Down and Home

A warning will appear, you must click "Volume Up"

"Downloading" will appear with a green robot in the middle.

6.1. Install root rights for Galaxy S3:

CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.tar.md5, which you downloaded to the i9300 folder

6.2. Rooting

The installation process will be quick

Then you will see the message “RESET” and the smartphone will reboot into root installation mode

Then the smartphone will reboot into normal mode.

Disconnect your smartphone from your PC

7. Install recovery (cwn) on Galaxy S3:

Follow step 5!

Launch Odin3 v3.09, which should be in the Odin3_v3.09 folder

Click on the PDA field and find the file recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.4-i9300.tar.md5 or recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.3-i9300.tar.md5, which was downloaded to the i9300 folder

Connect your smartphone to the PC with the original cable, the first ID:COM field will light up blue.

If all previous tasks are completed and completed successfully, click "Start"

Once completed, you will see the message “RESET” and the smartphone will reboot.

8. Install CyanogenMod 11 firmware on Galaxy S3:

Turn on your phone

Connect your smartphone to your PC in disk mode

Copy to the internal memory of your smartphone:

Firmware cm-11-20140123-NIGHTLY-i9300.zip

Google application kit gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip

Turn off your smartphone completely

Press three buttons at the same time "Power + Volume Up + Home"

The smartphone should boot into recovery

In a loaded recovery, do the wipes in order:

Wipe data/factory reset

Advanced -> Wipe dalvik cache

Wipe cache partition

Mounts & storage -> format/system

Then install the firmware and utilities in this order:

Install zip from sdcard, find the firmware archive cm-11-20140123-NIGHTLY-i9300.zip

Install zip from sdcard, find the archive gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip

Restart your smartphone. If you do everything correctly, you should see an animation of the loaded Cyanogenmod 11 and then the phone itself will load with the new firmware. The download itself will take longer than usual!