Galaxy S3 I9300: Update Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUFME3 Leak Firmware

Elvind Anderson May 20, 2013 Galaxy S3, Samsung

I9300XXUFME3 leaked firmware is now available for download. Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 international version is now running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware and Samsung promises Android 4.2.2 (pre-installed in Galaxy S4) will come to Galaxy S3. Official android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean should be releasing very soon since the test firmware is leaked to the web. As mentioned, XXUFME3 is test firmware (not official) and may contains major or minor bugs, test it at your own risk.

With the leaked downloaded firmware package you can manually install it with Samsung Odin. For your information, you can downgrade Android 4.2.2 back to Android 4.1.2 if you do not like it. You do not need custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) or root access to flash this leaked firmware. Let’s check out the manual installation tutorial below.

Samsung Galaxy S3 is Samsung flagship smartphone in 2012 with 4.7 inches 720p Super AMOLED display, Samsung Cortex Quad-Core 1.4GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 8MP rear camera. It is running Android 4.0.3 Ice cream sandwich out of the box. It can be upgraded to Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.

New Features on Android 4.2.2 Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300

  • Android 4.2.2 – Build ID: JDQ39
  • New S4 Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, two Unlock effects (Ripple and Light), improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
  • New Screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
  • Daydream
  • Driving mode
  • Actionable notifications
  • New Additions in Notification Center
  • Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the S4)
  • Addition of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
  • Gallery modes have white background (When changing gallery modes to 3D the background changes to white)
  • Full screen Samsung apps
  • New S-Voice (from S4)
  • New smart switch widget
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Update Galaxy S3 I9300 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUFME3 Leak Firmware

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. Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 (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.
  4. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
  5. Skip this step if you have installed the USB driver.
  6. Enable USB Debugging on your device. How to Enable USB Debugging Mode on Android Devices.
  7. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
  8. 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: You do not need to wipe your device but we always suggest your backup and make a clean wipe before flashing. Do a factory reset if you face problem after flashing. Ensure you meet the requirements before proceed. Contact us if you face problem.

Download

  1. Samsung Odin3 v1.85 (Odin3_v1.85.zip, 199KB).
  2. Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S3 (I9300XXUFME3_I9300OJKFME1_ILO.zip | 972.3 MB)
  • PDA: I9300XXUFME3
  • CSC: I9300OJKFME1
  • MODEM: N/A
  • Region: Middle East
  • Carrier: Branded
  • Changelist: 611730
  • Build Date: 8 May 2013

Instructions:

  1. Download and extract Odin3-v1.85.zip to get Odin3 v1.85.exe in a folder in computer.
  2. Download and extract I9300XXUFME3_I9300OJKFME1_ILO.zip to get *.tar or *tar.md5 in a folder in a computer.
  3. Power off your device.
  4. Enter Download Mode by pressing and hold the Volume Down key, Home button, and Power button.
  5. You should see a warning triangle sign, press Volume Up to continue.
  6. You should see Odin Mode at the top and Downloading… , Do not turn off target!!
  7. Launch Odin executable file by double-clicking on Odin3 v1.85.exe.
  8. Connect your device to your computer with USB cable.
  9. Wait until Odin to show an “Added” message at the lower-left message box.
  10. After your device is detected by Odin, click on the PDA button and select the *.tar or *.tar.md5.
  11. Make sure the Repartition option is not checked under Options & checked on Auto Reboot.
  12. Click Start button to flash ***.tar.md5 to your device. Monitor the flash progress on Odin.
  13. A green “PASS” message should show for a success flashing.
  14. Your device shall reboot automatically.
  15. Wait patiently for the first time boot up.

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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.
  • Trev

    It worked but not I cannot connect to Kies and a couple of the navigation apps are in hebrew or russian.

    What is involved to get back to 4.1.2?
    Thanks guys.

    • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

      Hi, you may need to flash back to stock 4.1.2 firmware. Where do you come from? We might find you a correct firmware.

      • Trev

        Would love any assistance. My country is New Zealand.
        I could possibly go back to an earlier version and then run an update from my phone to get the correct 4.1..2
        Cheers

        • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

          Hi, This is the 4.1.1 firmware for New Zealand Verizon.
          http://www.hotfile.com/dl/184799551/4087e02/I9300XXDLK1_I9300VNZDLL1_VNZ.zip.html. You might go for OTA update to 4.1.2 Firmware after flash back using the above file.

          • Trev

            We do not have Verizon in New Zealand. Is the firmware tied to Verizon somehow? I am with a company called 2 degrees and I do not think they require any proprietary software.
            I would just require an international version that operates here.

          • Trev

            Thanks for your assistance to date.
            Another question – it may sound naive – but is the downgrade the same process as the upgrade,
            Load the file into the PDA section of Odin – as per the upgrade?
            I would imagine it would be the same as the phone shouldn’t care what firmware is being installed.

          • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

            Hi, the upgrade and downgrade shall use the same procedure with Odin. We have a complete tutorial on upgrade or downgrade on Samsung Galaxy S3. . We always recommend to use the matching firmware with your device in order to avoid any unnecessary issue. Anyway you can still flash firmware from other country, and change the CSC later.

          • Trev

            I have tried several versions of 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 but none of them work for my downgrade from 4.2.2.

            I get a PASS signal via Odin but the phone keeps going through a reboot cycle. I read somewhere that the reboot should not be ticked in Odin and a process of clearing the cache and another step should be done. Not sure if this is relevant or not.

            I would like to retain my data similar to the outcome of the update process.

            Another thought …. can I just change the firmware version number on my phone to fool the update process for a current OTA firmware download?

          • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

            Hi Trev, first of all, let me clarify the auto boot option in Odin. It works to reboot your phone automatically after flash via Odin. It does not lead to bootloop after the flash.
            We suggest you to backup your data and wipe data before flash 4.1.2 firmware through Odin. Some of your application or system file may not compatible especially you got a major Android version upgrade.

          • Trev

            I appreciate your ongoing assistance.
            I used Kies for backup but since the upgrade I cannot use it via USB. I do have an older backup – once I can access Kies again. The Kies Air is functional but does not do backup or syncing of accounts. If I had those two features back again I would stay with this firmware.

            I am a little reluctant to wipe my data given the problems I have had trying to downgrade. I do have some technical ability but not in this area. When you suggest I wipe the data does this mean that I do a factory reset. I assume this will take me back to 4.2.2 but without any downloaded apps or data.

            Some specific questions.
            1. Would it be beneficial to unmount and remove the SD card beforehand?
            2. Should I be able to run Odin and install 4.1.1 after doing the factory reset? That is just by inserting the appropriate firmware file into the Odin PDA box and running it?
            3. Have others had similar problems with a resolution as suggested above?

            I love my phone and don’t want to stuff it.

            Thanks again to everyone who put their time and effort into this forum.

            Trev

          • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

            The mistake is mine. It’s actually New Zealand Vodafone firmware instead. Nevertheless, I fail to find the matching firmware for company 2 degrees.

  • Surapong

    Hi I have the problem on the 4.2.2 , the MS Exchange server Email is can not save the attachment file and the error display “connection error” and not have my country Languages

    So, how can downgrade back to 4.1.2, My country is Thailand

    • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

      May I know the carrier of your Galaxy S3? We try to get you the correct firmware.

      • Surapong

        Hi

        My carrier is TRUE , some one assisted me to use I9300TDUELL2 is it ok?

        Thanks

        • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

          Yes, you may install this firmware. The download link is available here. . It seem like a newer firmware is available. You may later update via Kies.

  • …

    hi i have same prob i have an galaxy s3 updated to official 4.2.2

    and i lose very mouch space and battery life 2
    mn: i9300
    bn: I9300XXUFME3
    bv: i9300ceell1
    i alredy tried to downgrade but then my phone even wont turn on i couldent get into recovery mode only in download mode so i aginst updated to 4.2.2 so i can turn it on but i want stock rom back
    and i have a wierd map /storage/emulated/0 and it duplicates everithing and i have not so mouch space so…
    somewhone said i should wait to android 4.3 update but i cant wait so mouch pls help!!!
    and if i go to download mode it sais:
    custom binary downloads : yes 2 counts
    current binary:samsung official
    system status:official
    my phone is not rooted and not modified so i can update if 4.3 is comming
    (srry for bad english)

    • https://androidteen.com/ androidteen

      Hi, you may proceed to our guide to restore Galaxy S3 to stock firmware (Jelly Bean or ICS)? If you still encounter the same problem, you might send us another request. Here the link.