Install ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 on Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 China Official Firmware

The latest Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 update ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean now available. Many of Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 users already received this firmware on their tablet through OTA update. Those who don’t run a custom ROM or don’t rooted their tablet can also update Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 to ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware using official Samsung utility KIES. Now, if OTA update isn’t available and you can’t use KIES as well to update your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 to ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware then follow our tutorial for a manual update. You can then easily update your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 to ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official stock firmware. This tutorial don’t require a custom recovery such as CWM recovery or a rooted Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 because to install this firmware we will use ODIN utility. After installing official firmware ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean you can always root your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000.

Continue reading this page to install N8000ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update in Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 using ODIN. However, before moving towards installation of firmware you should backup your apps and other personal data. Although, installing official firmware restore everything if your Android device was running on official firmware before installing this but it always better to have a backup. Also manual backup let you move your personal data from one manufacturer to another; for example you can use Samsung Galaxy Note 2 data to HTC Butterfly.

Android 4.1.2 ZCCMA4 Firmware Details:
PDA: N8000ZCCMA4
CSC: N8000CHNCMA4
Version: 4.1.2
Date: 2013-01-25
Regions: China, Hong Kong

Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the tablet should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android tablets.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to install ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update on Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000.

Next Step

Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully update your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 to ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• After installation of official firmware you will lose all additional customization including root, custom recovery (CWM recovery, TWRP Recovery etc.), custom ROM (CM10.1, Paranoid Android, Slim Bean etc.) and MODs. You can always root your device later by following this tutorial: How To Root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware. To unroot your device just install any official firmware again.
• Again this tutorial and firmware we mentioned is only for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000, don’t try it in any other Android device.
• As this is official firmware, it won’t void your warranty if you install it.
• Another thing you should note, extract downloaded archive only once and not twice otherwise you won’t get desired files. The only file we must have in an extracted firmware zip is the file with .tar.md5 extension and all other files are optional. That’s why you won’t always get other mentioned file such as modem, csc or pit file after extracting.
• It’s essential to run ODIN as Administrator if your OS have that option. To do so, you should right click on odin.exe file first then click on ‘Run as administrator’ from context menu. Windows XP or lower don’t require this.
• ODIN is designed to work on Windows OS. If you using other Operating system then try out open source cross-platform tool Heimdall.

Complete Installation Tutorial Of N8000ZCCMA4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Step 1: Download Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean N8000ZCCMA4 for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 and Odin 3.07 in your computer.
Step 2: Extract Firmware zip file at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 3: Now extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 4: Now turn off your tablet and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in tablet screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.
Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.
Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Step 7: Select these files from N8000ZCCMA4 folder that you get in Step 2 in Odin at respective buttons:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name (required)
2. Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
3. Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
4. Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only when you added a .pit file (see Step 7.4) in ODIN.
Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once installation is done, your tablet will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
That’s it! Your Galaxy Note 10.1, model number N8000 should now run on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean build N8000ZCCMA4. Go to Settings > About tablet to verify this firmware update.
Quick Note:

• Sometime Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stuck at boot animation after Step 10. If its happen to you then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up + Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset as well as Wipe Cache Partition before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode you can use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select an option.

If you face any problem then feel free to drop a comment below and we will try our level best to solve it out as soon as possible.

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How To Root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 Tablet–Quick Guide

We TRY time to time cover official firmware update of Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 whenever Samsung rolled out anything new. The fact is, after installing official firmware update many of you prefer to root it to gain some additional benefits that otherwise isn’t possible. We are here to help you with a rooting guide. This is an easy to follow guide that allow even an Android newbie to root his/her Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000. You probably already know that rooting void your manufacturer warranty and to get back warranty you should install an official firmware (to unroot the device) as well as reset the flash counter using TriangleAway app. This rooting tutorial that allow you to root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 running on official firmware won’t require custom recovery such as CWM recovery, instead we will use ODIN utility.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to root official Android firmware on Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with complete steps. To root this firmware we will flash CF-Auto-Root file in Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 that running on official Android firmware. A rooted Android device let you access system files, allow you installing custom firmware and let you flash MODs using a custom recovery. However, as this process push a customize file in your Android device it may erase your personal data and settings, although very unlikely. That’s why we suggest you to follow this guide carefully to properly backup your data that you can restore later.

 

Rooting Information: Once your device is rooted, warranty will get void; However, you can reclaim the warranty by applying official firmware update and then resetting the flash counter to 0 using apps like TriangleAway.
To confirm if you successfully rooted your Android device or not install an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store


Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the tablet should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android tablets.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to root Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 running official Android firmware.

 Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully root your Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 on official Android firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• This root method that we mentioned in this page only applicable for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000.
• Though root usually not effect your tablet internal SD card (memory) data but it’s advisable to follow pre-requisites that we discussed in previous page as precaution.
• This tutorial is for official Android firmware but it may work on other firmware version for same device.
• As we not going to use a file from Samsung, it will increase the binary flash counter of your device.
• This firmware tutorial only allow you to root your tablet. If you looking for a custom recovery then flash it separately.

Complete Rooting Tutorial Of Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000

Step 1: Download CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.zip and Odin 3.07.
Step 2: Now extract CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.zip and at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file within extracted folder.
Step 3: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 4: Now turn off your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down  + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in tablet screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.
Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.
Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Step 7: Select following file in Odin at respective button:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the CF-Auto-Root-p4noterf-p4noterfxx-gtn8000.tar.md5 file.

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected.
Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once installation is done, your tablet will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
That’s it! Your Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 running on official Android firmware is now rooted. You can now install apps that require root permission as well as access system files. To verify your device is rooted or not follow this guide: How To Verify Android Device is Rooted or Not.

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Update Galaxy mini 2 S6500 BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Official Firmware

The latest Samsung Galaxy mini 2 S6500 update BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread now available. Many of Galaxy mini 2 S6500 users already received this firmware on their smartphone through OTA update. Those who don’t run a custom ROM or don’t rooted their smartphone can also update Galaxy mini 2 S6500 to BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware using official Samsung utility KIES. Now, if OTA update isn’t available and you can’t use KIES as well to update your Galaxy mini 2 S6500 to BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware then follow our tutorial for a manual update. You can then easily update your Galaxy mini 2 S6500 to BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread official stock firmware. This tutorial don’t require a custom recovery such as CWM recovery or a rooted Galaxy mini 2 S6500 because to install this firmware we will use ODIN utility. After installing official firmware BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread you can always root your Galaxy mini 2 S6500.


Continue reading this page to install S6500BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread official firmware update in Galaxy mini 2 S6500 using ODIN. However, before moving towards installation of firmware you should backup your apps and other personal data. Although, installing official firmware restore everything if your Android device was running on official firmware before installing this but it always better to have a backup. Also manual backup let you move your personal data from one manufacturer to another; for example you can use Samsung Galaxy Note 2 data to HTC Butterfly.

 

Android 2.3.6 BULK2 Firmware Details:
PDA: S6500BULK2
CSC: S6500VDHLK2
Version: 2.3.6
Date: 2012-12-06

Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the smartphone should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android Phones.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy mini 2 S6500. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to install BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread official firmware update on Galaxy mini 2 S6500.

Next Step

Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully update your Galaxy mini 2 S6500 to BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• After installation of official firmware you will lose all additional customization including root, custom recovery (CWM recovery, TWRP Recovery etc.), custom ROM (CM10.1, Paranoid Android, Slim Bean etc.) and MODs. To unroot your device just install any official firmware again.
• Again this tutorial and firmware we mentioned is only for Galaxy mini 2 S6500, don’t try it in any other Android device.
• As this is official firmware, it won’t void your warranty if you install it.
• Another thing you should note, extract downloaded archive only once and not twice otherwise you won’t get desired files. The only file we must have in an extracted firmware zip is the file with .tar.md5 extension and all other files are optional. That’s why you won’t always get other mentioned file such as modem, csc or pit file after extracting.
• It’s essential to run ODIN as Administrator if your OS have that option. To do so, you should right click on odin.exe file first then click on ‘Run as administrator’ from context menu. Windows XP or lower don’t require this.
• ODIN is designed to work on Windows OS. If you using other Operating system then try out open source cross-platform tool Heimdall.

Complete Installation Tutorial Of S6500BULK2 Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Official Firmware

Step 1: Download Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread S6500BULK2 for Galaxy mini 2 S6500 and Odin 3.07 in your computer.
Step 2: Extract Firmware zip file at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 3: Now extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 4: Now turn off your smartphone and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy mini 2 S6500 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in phone screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.
Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.
Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy mini 2 S6500 with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Step 7: Select these files from S6500BULK2 folder that you get in Step 2 in Odin at respective buttons:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name (required)
2. Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
3. Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
4. Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only when you added a .pit file (see Step 7.4) in ODIN.
Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once installation is done, your phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
That’s it! Your Galaxy mini 2, model number S6500 should now run on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread build S6500BULK2 . Go to Settings > About phone to verify this firmware update.
Quick Note:

• Sometime Galaxy mini 2 S6500 stuck at boot animation after Step 10. If its happen to you then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset as well as Wipe Cache Partition before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode you can use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select an option.

If you face any problem then feel free to drop a comment below and we will try our level best to solve it out as soon as possible.

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Update Galaxy S2 I9100G XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

The latest Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G update XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean now available. Many of Galaxy S2 I9100G users already received this firmware on their smartphone through OTA update. Those who don’t run a custom ROM or don’t rooted their smartphone can also update Galaxy S2 I9100G to XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware using official Samsung utility KIES. Now, if OTA update isn’t available and you can’t use KIES as well to update your Galaxy S2 I9100G to XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware then follow our tutorial for a manual update. You can then easily update your Galaxy S2 I9100G to XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official stock firmware. This tutorial don’t require a custom recovery such as CWM recovery or a rooted Galaxy S2 I9100G because to install this firmware we will use ODIN utility. After installing official firmware XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean you can always root your Galaxy S2 I9100G.

Continue reading this page to install I9100GXXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update in Galaxy S2 I9100G using ODIN. However, before moving towards installation of firmware you should backup your apps and other personal data. Although, installing official firmware restore everything if your Android device was running on official firmware before installing this but it always better to have a backup. Also manual backup let you move your personal data from one manufacturer to another; for example you can use Samsung Galaxy S2 data to HTC Butterfly.

Android 4.1.2 XXLSR Firmware Details:
PDA: I9100GXXLSR
CSC: I9100GXEFLSR
Version: 4.1.2
Date: 2013-01-28
Regions: France

Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the smartphone should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android Phones.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy S2 I9100G. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to install XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update on Galaxy S2 I9100G.

Next Step

We already mentioned some very important steps that you should follow before proceeding for installation of XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S2 I9100G. Now in this page we summed up a detailed step-by-step instruction or guide on how to update Galaxy S2 to Android 4.1.2 XXLSR. If you already used ODIN to install firmware then it should be easy for you but for others we have a simple guide below.

Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully update your Galaxy S2 I9100G to XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• After installation of official firmware you will lose all additional customization including root, custom recovery (CWM recovery, TWRP Recovery etc.), custom ROM (CM10.1, Paranoid Android, Slim Bean etc.) and MODs. You can always root your device later by following this tutorial: How To Root Galaxy S2 I9100G XXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware. To unroot your device just install any official firmware again.
• Again this tutorial and firmware we mentioned is only for Galaxy S2 I9100G, don’t try it in any other Android device.
• As this is official firmware, it won’t void your warranty if you install it.
• Another thing you should note, extract downloaded archive only once and not twice otherwise you won’t get desired files. The only file we must have in an extracted firmware zip is the file with .tar.md5 extension and all other files are optional. That’s why you won’t always get other mentioned file such as modem, csc or pit file after extracting.
• It’s essential to run ODIN as Administrator if your OS have that option. To do so, you should right click on odin.exe file first then click on ‘Run as administrator’ from context menu. Windows XP or lower don’t require this.
• ODIN is designed to work on Windows OS. If you using other Operating system then try out open source cross-platform tool Heimdall.

Complete Installation Tutorial Of I9100GXXLSR Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Step 1: Download Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean I9100GXXLSR for Galaxy S2 I9100G and Odin 3.07 in your computer.
Step 2: Extract Firmware zip file at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 3: Now extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 4: Now turn off your smartphone and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy S2 I9100G in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in phone screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.
Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.
Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy S2 I9100G with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Step 7: Select these files from I9100GXXLSR folder that you get in Step 2 in Odin at respective buttons:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name (required)
2. Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
3. Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
4. Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only when you added a .pit file (see Step 7.4) in ODIN.
Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once installation is done, your phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
That’s it! Your Galaxy S2, model number I9100G should now run on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean build I9100GXXLSR. Go to Settings > About phone to verify this firmware update.
Quick Note:

• Sometime Galaxy S2 I9100G stuck at boot animation after Step 10. If its happen to you then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset as well as Wipe Cache Partition before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode you can use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select an option.

If you face any problem then feel free to drop a comment below and we will try our level best to solve it out as soon as possible.

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Update Galaxy S2 I9100 XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

The latest Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 update XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean now available. Many of Galaxy S2 I9100 users already received this firmware on their smartphone through OTA update. Those who don’t run a custom ROM or don’t rooted their smartphone can also update Galaxy S2 I9100 to XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware using official Samsung utility KIES. Now, if OTA update isn’t available and you can’t use KIES as well to update your Galaxy S2 I9100 to XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware then follow our tutorial for a manual update. You can then easily update your Galaxy S2 I9100 to XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official stock firmware. This tutorial don’t require a custom recovery such as CWM recovery or a rooted Galaxy S2 I9100 because to install this firmware we will use ODIN utility. After installing official firmware XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean you can always root your Galaxy S2 I9100.

Continue reading this page to install I9100XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update in Galaxy S2 I9100 using ODIN. However, before moving towards installation of firmware you should backup your apps and other personal data. Although, installing official firmware restore everything if your Android device was running on official firmware before installing this but it always better to have a backup. Also manual backup let you move your personal data from one manufacturer to another; for example you can use Samsung Galaxy S2 data to HTC Butterfly.

Android 4.1.2 XWLSD Firmware Details:
PDA: I9100XWLSD
CSC: I9100FOPLS4
Version: 4.1.2
Date: 2013-02-04
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the smartphone should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android Phones.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy S2 I9100. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to install XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update on Galaxy S2 I9100.

Next Step

We already mentioned some very important steps that you should follow before proceeding for installation of XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S2 I9100. Now in this page we summed up a detailed step-by-step instruction or guide on how to update Galaxy S2 to Android 4.1.2 XWLSD. If you already used ODIN to install firmware then it should be easy for you but for others we have a simple guide below.
Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully update your Galaxy S2 I9100 to XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• After installation of official firmware you will lose all additional customization including root, custom recovery (CWM recovery, TWRP Recovery etc.), custom ROM (CM10.1, Paranoid Android, Slim Bean etc.) and MODs. You can always root your device later by following this tutorial: How To Root Galaxy S2 I9100 XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware. To unroot your device just install any official firmware again.
• Again this tutorial and firmware we mentioned is only for Galaxy S2 I9100, don’t try it in any other Android device.
• As this is official firmware, it won’t void your warranty if you install it.
• Another thing you should note, extract downloaded archive only once and not twice otherwise you won’t get desired files. The only file we must have in an extracted firmware zip is the file with .tar.md5 extension and all other files are optional. That’s why you won’t always get other mentioned file such as modem, csc or pit file after extracting.
• It’s essential to run ODIN as Administrator if your OS have that option. To do so, you should right click on odin.exe file first then click on ‘Run as administrator’ from context menu. Windows XP or lower don’t require this.
• ODIN is designed to work on Windows OS. If you using other Operating system then try out open source cross-platform tool Heimdall.

Complete Installation Tutorial Of I9100XWLSD Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Step 1: Download Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean I9100XWLSD for Galaxy S2 I9100 and Odin 3.07 in your computer.
Step 2: Extract Firmware zip file at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 3: Now extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 4: Now turn off your smartphone and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy S2 I9100 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in phone screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.
Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.
Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy S2 I9100 with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Step 7: Select these files from I9100XWLSD folder that you get in Step 2 in Odin at respective buttons:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name (required)
2. Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
3. Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
4. Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only when you added a .pit file (see Step 7.4) in ODIN.
Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once installation is done, your phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
That’s it! Your Galaxy S2, model number I9100 should now run on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean build I9100XWLSD. Go to Settings > About phone to verify this firmware update.
Quick Note:

• Sometime Galaxy S2 I9100 stuck at boot animation after Step 10. If its happen to you then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset as well as Wipe Cache Partition before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode you can use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select an option.

If you face any problem then feel free to drop a comment below and we will try our level best to solve it out as soon as possible.

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Update Galaxy S3 I9300T DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

The latest Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300T update DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean now available. Many of Galaxy S3 I9300T users already received this firmware on their smartphone through OTA update. Those who don’t run a custom ROM or don’t rooted their smartphone can also update Galaxy S3 I9300T to DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware using official Samsung utility KIES. Now, if OTA update isn’t available and you can’t use KIES as well to update your Galaxy S3 I9300T to DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware then follow our tutorial for a manual update. You can then easily update your Galaxy S3 I9300T to DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official stock firmware. This tutorial don’t require a custom recovery such as CWM recovery or a rooted Galaxy S3 I9300T because to install this firmware we will use ODIN utility. After installing official firmware DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean you can always root your Galaxy S3 I9300T.

Continue reading this page to install I9300TDUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update in Galaxy S3 I9300T using ODIN. However, before moving towards installation of firmware you should backup your apps and other personal data. Although, installing official firmware restore everything if your Android device was running on official firmware before installing this but it always better to have a backup. Also manual backup let you move your personal data from one manufacturer to another; for example you can use Samsung Galaxy S3 data to HTC Butterfly.

Android 4.1.2 DUEMA1 Firmware Details:

PDA: I9300TDUEMA1
CSC: I9300TTHLEMA1
Version: 4.1.2
Date: 2013-01-28
Regions: Thailand

Pre Requisites:

As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the smartphone should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android Phones.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy S3 I9300T. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to install DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean official firmware update on Galaxy S3 I9300T.

 Next Step:

--> We already mentioned some very important steps that you should follow before proceeding for installation of DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for Galaxy S3 I9300T. Now in this page we summed up a detailed step-by-step instruction or guide on how to update Galaxy S3 to Android 4.1.2 DUEMA1. If you already used ODIN to install firmware then it should be easy for you but for others we have a simple guide below.

Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully update your Galaxy S3 I9300T to DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• After installation of official firmware you will lose all additional customization including root, custom recovery (CWM recovery, TWRP Recovery etc.), custom ROM (CM10.1, Paranoid Android, Slim Bean etc.) and MODs. You can always root your device later by following this tutorial: How To Root Galaxy S3 I9300T DUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Firmware. To unroot your device just install any official firmware again.

• Again this tutorial and firmware we mentioned is only for Galaxy S3 I9300T, don’t try it in any other Android device.

• As this is official firmware, it won’t void your warranty if you install it.

• Another thing you should note, extract downloaded archive only once and not twice otherwise you won’t get desired files. The only file we must have in an extracted firmware zip is the file with .tar.md5 extension and all other files are optional. That’s why you won’t always get other mentioned file such as modem, csc or pit file after extracting.

• It’s essential to run ODIN as Administrator if your OS have that option. To do so, you should right click on odin.exe file first then click on ‘Run as administrator’ from context menu. Windows XP or lower don’t require this.

• ODIN is designed to work on Windows OS. If you using other Operating system then try out open source cross-platform tool Heimdall.

 

Complete Installation Tutorial Of I9300TDUEMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Step 1: Download Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean I9300TDUEMA1 for Galaxy S3 I9300T and Odin 3.07 in your computer.

Step 2: Extract Firmware zip file at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).

Step 3: Now extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.

Step 4: Now turn off your smartphone and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy S3 I9300T in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in phone screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.

Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.

Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy S3 I9300T with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.

Step 7: Select these files from I9300TDUEMA1 folder that you get in Step 2 in Odin at respective buttons:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name (required)
2. Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
3. Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)
4. Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. (add it if you only have it in your extracted firmware folder)

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only when you added a .pit file (see Step 7.4) in ODIN.

Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.

Step 10: Once installation is done, your phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

That’s it! Your Galaxy S3, model number I9300T should now run on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean build I9300TDUEMA1. Go to Settings > About phone to verify this firmware update.

Quick Note:

• Sometime Galaxy S3 I9300T stuck at boot animation after Step 10. If its happen to you then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset as well as Wipe Cache Partition before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode you can use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select an option.

If you face any problem then feel free to drop a comment below and we will try our level best to solve it out as soon as possible.

 

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How To Root Galaxy S3 I9300T–Quick Guide

We time to time cover official firmware update of Galaxy S3 GT-I9300T whenever Samsung rolled out anything new. The fact is, after installing official firmware update many of you prefer to root it to gain some additional benefits that otherwise isn’t possible. We are here to help you with a rooting guide. This is an easy to follow guide that allow even an Android newbie to root his/her Galaxy S3 I9300T. You probably already know that rooting void your manufacturer warranty and to get back warranty you should install an official firmware (to unroot the device) as well as reset the flash counter using TriangleAway app. This rooting tutorial that allow you to root Galaxy S3 I9300T running on official firmware won’t require custom recovery such as CWM recovery, instead we will use ODIN utility.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you through the entire process of how to root official Android firmware on Galaxy S3 I9300T with complete steps. To root this firmware we will flash CF-Auto-Root file in Galaxy S3 I9300T that running on official Android firmware. A rooted Android device let you access system files, allow you installing custom firmware and let you flash MODs using a custom recovery. However, as this process push a customize file in your Android device it may erase your personal data and settings, although very unlikely. That’s why we suggest you to follow this guide carefully to properly backup your data that you can restore later.

Rooting Information: Once your device is rooted, warranty will get void; However, you can reclaim the warranty by applying official firmware update and then resetting the flash counter to 0 using apps like TriangleAway.
To confirm if you successfully rooted your Android device or not install an app called “Root Checker” which is available for free from Google PLAY store.

Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the smartphone should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android Phones.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Galaxy S3 I9300T. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

So, you done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, you are ready to move towards next step where we summed up detail instruction on how to root Galaxy S3 I9300T running official Android firmware.

Next Step

We already mentioned some very important steps that you should follow before proceeding for rooting official Android firmware that running on Samsung Galaxy S3. Now, in this page you will learn all necessary steps that required to root Galaxy S3 I9300T running on official Android firmware. To complete this rooting process first you need to download CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0du-gti9300t.zip and ODIN zip. Then follow all the steps we mentioned below.
Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully root your Galaxy S3 GT-I9300TT on official Android firmware.

Things Your Should Note:

• This root method that we mentioned in this page only applicable for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300T.
• Though root usually not effect your phone internal SD card (memory) data but it’s advisable to follow pre-requisites that we discussed in previous page as precaution.
• This tutorial is for official Android firmware but it may work on other firmware version for same device.
• As we not going to use a file from Samsung, it will increase the binary flash counter of your device.
• This firmware tutorial only allow you to root your smartphone. If you looking for a custom recovery then flash it separately.

 

Complete Rooting Tutorial Of Galaxy S3 GT-I9300T

Step 1: Download CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0du-gti9300t.zip and Odin 3.07.

Step 2: Now extract CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0du-gti9300t.zip and at a convenient location in your desktop; you should get a .tar.md5 file within extracted folder.

Step 3: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.

Step 4: Now turn off your Galaxy S3 I9300T and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy S3 I9300T in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in phone screen. Press Power button again to enter into Download Mode.

Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.

Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy S3 I9300T with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). If this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. However. if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.

Step 7: Select following file in Odin at respective button:

1. Click the PDA Button, and select the CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0du-gti9300t.tar.md5 file.

Step 8: In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are only two that are selected.

Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.

Step 10: Once installation is done, your phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

That’s it! Your Galaxy S3 I9300T running on official Android firmware is now rooted. You can now install apps that require root permission as well as access system files. To verify your device is rooted or not follow this guide: How To Verify Android Device is Rooted or Not

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How To Verify Android Device is Rooted or Not

Rooting is an essential part of any Android device specially if you want to go beyond what your manufacturer presently offering. No matter you use a tablet or smartphone or any other Android powered device, a rooted device offer you complete control over your device and give you freedom of uses. Once you rooted your smartphone, you can then easily install custom recovery (such as CWM recovery or TWRP recovery) easily, can install and run apps that require Super User permission, can tweak system file as well as can use MODs that cam improve certain things in your device. The opportunity is really big when you have a rooted Android device.

That’s why despite it void warranty most Android user prefer to own a rooted Android device.
There are many articles that we shared already in Droid Noob which allow you to root your device. Now, we are here to help you to know if your device is rooted or not. This will help you to confirm the root method work for you or not. For this we will use the well known but free app Root Validator. We peaking Root Validator app because it not only check root but also provide necessary information about Super User and Busybox.

How To Verify Root Access with Root Validator

Step 1: First and foremost you need to download and install Root Validator from Google Play Store.

Step 2: Now open Root Validator app from your app drawer.

Step 3: Tap on ‘Do I Have Root’ button.

Step 4: Wait few seconds. The app will ask you to grant root access if not done already.

Step 5: And that’s it! You will see a screen with result in front of you from where you can determine if your device is rooted or not. If rooted then the root field will be green along with information. Checkout the screenshot given above for a clear view .

So, this is very easy to use instruction set that allow you to verify if your Android powered smartphone or tablet or any other device is rooted or not.

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How To Install Android 4.2.2 Chameleon OS Jelly Bean on Nexus 4

Nexus 4 can now be updated to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based Chameleon OS. The ChaOS developer team recently released the nightly for downloading. Chameleon OS build using CyanogenMOD source but the ChaOS team customize each piece to give ultimate control while maintaining the simplicity we all love about Android. The most notable feature of ChaOS is the theme engine that based on MIUI’s theme engine. Chameleon OS comes with various customization and features which we listed later part of this ROM installation guide. By flashing or installing Chameleon OS ROM on your Nexus 4 you will enjoy a customized experience of latest Android version which is Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Chameleon OS not only offer a bloatware free, fast user experience but the included theme engine allow you to give an unique look. If you wish to try out this fantastic and attractive custom ROM Chameleon OS then read through this page to know the step-by-step procedure of installing Chameleon OS custom ROM on your Nexus 4.

If you don’t know then Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean comes with various interesting features including multi-user support, gesture typing, new quick settings option, lock-screen widget, new camera app, photo sphere, improved Google Now, new daydream feature and miracast display.

Before flashing this ROM you should know that it’s a custom firmware and still going through development phase and currently tagged as BETA. That’s why, it’s very likely that it may comes with some bugs and issues that may look annoying to you. However, we all know most developer of ROMs are usually proactive and we believe all known issues will be fixed along with the development.

Chameleon OS Key Features:

Launcher Features

• Folder icon styles: stacked, grid, or carousel
• Folder sorting: alphabetically, reverse alphabetically, or by usage
• Icon scaling in app drawer and on homescreen
• Home screen previews, rearrangable homescreens
• Set default screen from previews layout
• Add or remove homescreens from previews layout
• Slide homescreens with a second finger while holding widgets and icons
• Gestures: Pinch to show previews, spread to show launcher settings

Theme Manager

• Customizable toggles, compact or page view (or off)
• Extended volume panel in page view toggles
• Access status or navigation bars while in fullscreen apps by touching the edge of the screen
• Applies native ctz files, but also will apply MIUI mtz files, not all elements will theme properly with mtz packages
• Animated boot animation preview
• Boot animation resolution scaling

Status Bar

• Customizable toggles, compact or page view (or off)
• Extended volume panel in page view toggles
• Access status or navigation bars while in fullscreen apps by touching the edge of the screen

Messaging

• Reads custom notification tones from Contacts
• Revised layout: Added messaging bubbles, removed avatar icons from conversation and put one in the action bar, quick shortcut for emojis

Security

• Manage installed apps’ permissions …and more

Pre Requisites:

As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.

1. Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. Also, it’s good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially when during following instruction you have to perform some type of wiping task.
2. If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why always check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the smartphone should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware and it will be fine on 30% or more if you going to root it. Learn How to Check Battery Percentage in Android Phones.
3. You should make sure, you have installed proper USB driver for Nexus 4. Visit our USB Driver Download page. If you can access your mobile content in your PC when both are connected the your already have it.
4. USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
5. Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned.

If you already read and followed everything that we mentioned above then you are all set to go the next step of this tutorial which ultimately help you to flash Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based Chameleon OS ROM for Nexus 4.

 Next Step

We hope you already read what we mentioned in previous page which is indeed very important for you to safely install this custom ROM Chameleon OS on Nexus 4 (mako). If you already have any ROM installation experience then this procedure shouldn’t bother you much. Basically you required to download ROM zip and Google Apps zip first. Then follow our below mentioned guide as it is.

We now have few quick instruction for you before you jump into the tutorial. You should remember the following:

• This ROM only tested on Nexus 4. You shouldn’t flash it in any other Android device.
• The ROM installation process don’t require any root permission unless explicitly mentioned anywhere in this tutorial.
• You require a custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM recovery to install this custom ROM. We used CWM recovery in our instruction.
• You should always perform a Nandroid backup before flashing any ROM. You can restore everything if this ROM doesn’t satisfy you.
• After flashing this ROM your device may stuck on Boot or may face a boot loop. In such cases perform perform wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache 4-5 more times before rebooting.
• It’s always a better idea to give installed ROM 5-10 min after it boot first time to settle everything for you for a better using experience.
• If you faced a Status 7 error then its mean either you flash it on wrong device or you required to install a related kernel (if it’s a Jelly Bean ROM then you may required to install a Jelly Bean kernel first) before installing the ROM.

Installation Instruction of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Based Chameleon OS ROM on Nexus 4

Step 1: First of all download Chameleon OS ROM for Nexus 4 (Chose right device and latest nightly) and Google Apps [Filename: gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip]

Step 2: Now, connect your Nexus 4 to PC using USB cable and then mount your storage first.

Step 3: Once you manage access of your phone SD card content from your computer, copy downloaded zip files to the SD card of your phone. Important: Don’t extract any file.

Step 4: Once you finish file transfer procedure, disconnect USB and then turn off your phone.

Step 5: Boot into recovery mode. To boot into recovery, first turn off your device and then boot into bootloader. Once you are in bootloader navigate “Recovery Mode” using volume keys and then select it using Power button.[you can then use volume buttons to scroll between recovery options and Power button to select as option]. You can also try this: Recovery Mode without Key Combination.

Step 6: As we mentioned earlier, it’s important to perform a Nandroid backup of your existing ROM that you can restore later if this new ROM not work or you want to go back. To perform a Nandroid backup, select Backup and Restore, then on the next screen, select Backup again. Go back to main recovery menu after backup process done.

Step 7: It’s time to perform some wiping task to eliminate clash between new ROM and previous ROM. To do so, first select wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm your action. Wait few minutes till the data wiping process done. Now come back to CWM recovery main menu. Select wipe cache partition and after wiping cache partition process completed, select Wipe Dalvik Cache under advance option to perform Dalvik cache wiping. When all done, it’s safe to move into next step.

Step 8: Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Now, locate the Chameleon OS zip file that you copied earlier in Step 3 and select it by pressing Power button. Confirm installation on next screen and soon the ROM installation procedure start.

Step 9: Once the ROM installation process end, repeat the step 8 but choose gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip instead of ROM zip to install the Google apps package.

Step 10: When all done, you should go back to the main recovery menu and select reboot system nowto reboot the smartphone. The phone will then boot into this new ROM, however you should note the first boot usually take time usually about 5 minutes.

Returning to Previous ROM: To go back to your previous ROM, boot into recovery, select backup and restore then restore your previous ROM by selecting it from the list.

Congrats! Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean based custom firmware Chameleon OS is now installed and running on your Nexus 4. Go to Settings –> About phone to verify this update. Share your update experience with us below in comment.

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