Force Update AT&T Galaxy S3 Android 4.1.2 Premium Suite UCDMG2 Official Firmware

Elvind Anderson August 5, 2013 Galaxy S3, How To, Samsung

Guys, AT&T is pushing out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S3 finally. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Premium Suite was released back in December last year for other carriers but not with AT&T. After a long wait, you can get it now. If you still yet to receive any update notification, check out our post below and try your luck to make a force update on your AT&T Galaxy S3. I wish you luck here. We hope you enjoy the brand new experience of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on AT&T Galaxy S3 !

Alright, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is not new for us, but maybe yes for AT&T Galaxy S3 users. In case you do not know the features of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, here I briefly go through it with you. Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Premium Suite contains several significant improvements, like multi windows (a must to have), new camera features, S-Voice features, Auto Share Shot with NFC and more. Multi windows is a great features which firstly brought by Galaxy Note 2. Splitting the windows to run different apps synchronously is awesome and amazing in Galaxy S3. Besides that, S-Voice is also a “new” feature in Android 4.1.2 S-Voice with voice control for info searching is a additional convenient idea instead of typing using the on-screen keyboard.

In this tutorial, we would share you how to update your device in a normal way as well as a force update method which may works or may not. We can’t 100% guarantee but no harm to give a go. Since the OTA update is now available with AT&T Galaxy S3, method below should works to speed up the OTA update. Let’s check out the tutorial below.

How To Update AT&T Galaxy S3 to UCDMG2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware (Premium Suite)

As mention, we have total 3 ways to update your devices officially. They are update via OTA (Over-The-Air), update via Samsung Kies and force update in tricky way. Update via OTA and Samsung Kies are the easiest ways for update yet you have to wait the release from Samsung (But it could takes thousand years of waiting). Force update is a tricky way to attempting request to get update from OTA. We will cover all 3 update methods in our tutorial.

Disclaimer: It’s always a risk to modify your device. We, Android Teen are not responsible for any damage or bricks on your device. Your device warranty may void with any mod. Check your devices warranty’s term & conditions before start. (HTC, Samsung, LG, Sony, Motorola). Use this guide on your own risk, contact us for help if you face problem.

Pre-requisites & Requirements

  1. AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-i747 (Ensure correct device model and firmware; Check device model – Go to Settings -> About Device -> Model Number)
  2. Windows-based computer or laptop
  3. Download Samsung Galaxy S3 USB driver for Windows and install in your computer. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation. Skip this step if you have installed the USB driver.
  4. Enable USB Debugging on your device. How to Enable USB Debugging Mode on Android Devices.
  5. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
  6. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial. You may restore the data and files if necessary.

Reminder: Firmware upgrade should not delete your device data yet you may experience inconsistent performance after upgrade. Optionally, we recommend you to make a backup and do a clean upgrade. Ensure you meet the requirements before proceed. Contact us if you face problem.

Choose Your Update Methods:

Instructions: How To Update AT&T Galaxy S3 via OTA

  1. Ensure you have stable internet connection (Wifi or data network) on your devices.
  2. Power up your device, go to android apps drawer, select Settings.
  3. Under Settings menu, select About device under System.
  4. Select Software update under About device.
  5. Select Update (Check for updates).
  6. You should see an update available, press OK to download and install. (Caution: Download with 3G will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
  7. Your device will reboot automatically and complete installation.
  8. If you see “The latest updates have already been installed”, you have to wait for Samsung to release the OTA update.
  9. Check out manual updates which give you the fastest and latest firmware update.

Instructions: How To Update AT&T Galaxy S3 via Samsung Kies

  1. Ensure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
  2. Download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
  3. Power up your device and connect it to computer with USB cable.
  4. Open up Samsung Kies on your computer.
  5. Wait for Samsung Kies to detect your device.
  6. You should able to see New Firmware Upgrade is available at the home of Samsung Kies.
  7. Press on Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
  8. Check the box to agree all the T&C about the upgrade and Press Start Upgrade to proceed.
  9. Wait download and installation to run. Do not disconnect your device at this moment.
  10. You should see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically.
  11. Upgrade is complete. (Check device firmware – Go to Settings -> About Device –> Android & Baseband version)
  12. If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, you have to wait for Samsung to release the update via Samsung Kies.
  13. Check out manual updates which give you the fastest and latest firmware update.

Instructions: How To Force Update AT&T Galaxy S3

If both OTA and Samsung Kies updates do not work for you, follow tutorial below to force update your device. You do not need to use Odin to flash any firmware but try steps below.

  1. Disconnect your device from internet. Recommend to switch to airplane mode.
  2. Goto Settings.
  3. Under Settings menu, select Application Manager under Device.
  4. Swipe left to All tab. This tab shows all the running applications.
  5. Find Google Services Framework, tap on it.
  6. Click Force Stop and then click Clear data and Clear cache.
  7. Turn on and connect your device to internet again.
  8. Ensure you have stable internet connection (Wifi or data network) on your devices.
  9. Go to android apps drawer, select Settings.
  10. Under Settings menu, select About device under System.
  11. Select Software update under About device.
  12. Select Update (Check for updates).
  13. You should see an update available, press OK to download and install. (Caution: Download with 3G will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
  14. Your device will reboot automatically and complete installation.
  15. If you see “The latest updates have already been installed”, you have no luck but only to wait.
  16. Try harder for few more times.
  17. Good luck!!

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By Elvind Anderson
A 18 years old young android enthusiast who loves Android (Big fans of David Beckham too). He enjoys learning, testing and sharing on Android latest technologies. He likes to play around with custom ROM flashing, customize theme, discover new applications, system tweaking and more. Now, he owns Galaxy Note 2, HTC One, Nexus 7, Nokia Lumia 520 and iPhone 5.
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    Please be sure you are with the correct models. Which methods you are using? Update interrupted? Interested to know more from you.

    • Caio Quitete

      The same happened to me. None of the first two methods worked, so I went to force the update, after I pressed check for updates, the system looked for a couple seconds then an message was shown just like in the picture attached. And everytime I go there from now, there’s a countdown telling me when these 24 will be finished.

      The pic is not mine, I found on internet.

      Thanks in advance.