Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 and Galaxy Note GT-N7100 2 recently received two new Anytime test firmwares, I9300XXUGMK6 and N7100XXUEMK9. These firmware have Reportedly leg leaked from Samsung’s test labs during the development process.
Though the Galaxy S3 firmware is now officially available as Over-The-Air (OTA) update, it is still inaccessible via Samsung Kies or Odin flash tool. In otherwords, Those who can not wait for the official release or manual downloads via CHOOSE software can proceed with our step-by-step guide given below for manually installing the new Anytime test firmware on Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2.
Changes and Improvements in Android 4.3 Update
Anytime test firmware brings a host of feature changes and improvements to the new Android 4.3 update
- TRIM Support (Makes the device much faster)
- Samsung KNOX [Only in Galaxy Note 2]
- Samsung Wallet (Pre-loaded) [Only in Galaxy Note 2]
- Core UI elements updated to the ones on the Galaxy S4 (Galaxy S4′s theme all over)
- GPU drivers have been updated (Higher GPU benchmark scores)
- New Lockscreen: Multiple widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
- New screen modes (From S4): Adapt and Professional Photo Display
- New Camera Mode: Sound and Shot
- New Additions in Notification Center
- Completely revamped UI Settings (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the Galaxy S4)
- Implementation of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
- New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
- New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4)
Android 4.3 Firmware I9300XXUGMK6 Details
Model: GT-I9300
Country: Anytime
Version: Android 4.3
Change List: 2168382
Build date: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 21:02:26 +0000
Product Code: OXA
PDA: I9300XXUGMK6
CSC: I9300OXAGMK6
MODEM: I9300XXUGMK6
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy S3 to connect the phone to your computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging mode on phone to connect it with your computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications . Now browse and click the Development option then check USB Debugging Mode .]
3) Back up important data and settings on the phone as the procedure given May wipe out all data on phone. It is recommended to backup data using custom recovery tools zoals CWM or TWRP.
4) Ensure That the Galaxy S3 has at least 80% battery charge.
5) The device Should Be factory unlocked and not locked to a Particular carrier.
6) The phone will lose custom ROM after installing the official firmware. Also, the custom recovery will be replaced by stock recovery.
7) The device will no longer have root access after official firmware is installed.
8) Android 4.3 XXUGMK6 official firmware works only with Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300. Ash attempting to install the firmware on the device incorrectly Model May brick, verify, the model number or Galaxy S3 by navigating to Settings >> About Device >> Model number .
How to Install Android 4.3 I9300XXUGMK6 Anytime Test Firmware on Galaxy S3
Step 1: Download Android 4.3 Anytime test firmware for Galaxy S3 to computer
.
Download: I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_OXA.zip
Step 2: Extract the downloaded firmware file to get a file tar.md5
.
Step 3: Download Odin3 v3.09 . Extract zip to get Odin Odin v3.09.exe
Step 4: Run Odin3 v3.09.exe on computer
Step 5: Restart the Galaxy S3 in Download Mode . To do so, first turn off the phone and wait for five to six seconds after the display is off. Press and hold Volume Down , Power and Home buttons together until a warning screen appears. Then hit the Volume Up button to continuously into Download Mode
Step 6: Connect the phone to your computer using USB cable while it is still in Download Mode. On successful connection an Added message will Appear in Odin and usefull one of the ID: COM boxes will turn blue with the COM port number.
Note: If the Added message fails to Appear, try another USB port located at the back of the computer. If Odin still fails to Recognise the phone, then reinstall the USB drivers.
Step 7: Click the AP button in Odin and select
AP_I9300XXUGMK6_2168382_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
- Add BL_I9300XXUGMK6_2168382_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5via BL button
- Add MODEM_I9300XXUGMK6_REV02_REV04_CL1413323.tar.md5via CP button
- Add CSC_OXA_I9300OXAGMK6_2168382_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 via CSC button
Step 8: Verify Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected under Option section in Odin. Uncheck Re-Partition option.
Step 9: Click the Start button in Odin to start firmware installation whichwill take just a few minutes
Step 10: A PASS message with green background appears in Odin once the flashing is completed, and the phone will restart automatically. When the home screen appears, disconnect the USB cable connecting the phone to your computer.
The Android 4.3 Jelly Bean I9300XXUGMK6 test firmware Should now be installed and running on the Galaxy S3. Navigate to Settings >> About phone to verify, the firmware installed on the phone.
How to Fix Boot Loop Issue
If the device encounters any issue zoals FC or Boot Loop, after the firmware installation, then boot the phone in recovery mode . Press and hold Volume Up , Home and Power buttons together. In recovery mode, perform data wiping task by selecting shop Wipe data / factory reset . Then reboot the phone by selecting shop reboot system now . NOTE: In recovery mode, use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power button to Select desired option. Performing wiping task will erase all data-including internal SD card.
Android 4.3 Firmware N7100XXUEMK9 Details
Model: GT-N7100
Country: Anytime
Version: Android 4.3
Change List: 2138564
Build date: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:16:05 +0000
Product Code: OXX
PDA: N7100XXUEMK9
CSC: N7100OXXEMK4
MODEM: N7100XXUEMJ9
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to connect the phone to your computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging mode on phone to connect it with your computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu >> Settings >> Applications . Now browse and click the Development option then check USB Debugging Mode .]
3) Back up important data and settings on the phone as the procedure given May wipe out all data on phone. It is recommended to backup data using custom recovery tools zoals CWM or TWRP.
4) Ensure That the Galaxy Note 2 has at least 80% battery charge.
5) The device Should Be factory unlocked and not locked to a Particular carrier.
6) The phone will lose custom ROM after installing the official firmware. Also, the custom recovery will be replaced by stock recovery.
7) The device will no longer have root access after official firmware is installed.
8) Android 4.3 XXUEMK9 official firmware works only with Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7100 2. Ash attempting to install the firmware on the device incorrectly Model May brick, verify, the model number of Galaxy Note 2 by navigating to Settings >> About Device >> Model number .
How to Install Android 4.3 N7100XXUEMK9 Anytime Test Firmware on Galaxy Note 2
Step 1: Download Android 4.3 Anytime test firmware for Galaxy Note 2 to computer
.
Download: N7100XXUEMK9_N7100XXUEMJ9_OXX.zip
Step 2: Extract the downloaded firmware file to get a file tar.md5
.
Step 3: Download Odin3 v3.09 . Extract zip to get Odin Odin v3.09.exe
Step 4: Run Odin3 v3.09.exe on computer
Step 5: Restart the Galaxy Note 2 Download Mode . To do so, first turn off the phone and wait for five to six seconds after the display is off. Press and hold Volume Down , Power and Home buttons together until a warning screen appears. Then hit the Volume Up button to continuously into Download Mode
Step 6: Connect the phone to your computer using USB cable while it is still in Download Mode. On successful connection an Added message will Appear in Odin and usefull one of the ID: COM boxes will turn blue with the COM port number.
Note: If the Added message fails to Appear, try another USB port located at the back of the computer. If Odin still fails to Recognise the phone then reinstall USB drivers.
Step 7: Click the AP button in Odin and select
AP_N7100XXUEMK9_2138564_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file
- Add BL_N7100XXUEMK9_2168382_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 by BL button
- Add CP_N7100XXUEMJ9_REV08_CL1423182.tar.md5 button via CP
- Add CSC_OXX_N7100OXXEMK4_2174777_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 by CSC button
Step 8: Verify Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected under Option section in Odin. Uncheck Re-Partition option.
Step 9: Click the Start button in Odin to start firmware installation whichwill take just a few minutes
Step 10: A PASS message with green background appears in Odin once the flashing is completed, and the phone will restart automatically. When the home screen appears, disconnect the USB cable connecting the phone to your computer.
The Android 4.3 Jelly Bean N7100XXUEMK9 test firmware Should now be installed and running on the Galaxy Note 2. Navigate to Settings >> About phone to verify, the firmware installed on the phone.
How to fix boot loop issue
If the device encounters any issue zoals FC or Boot Loop, after the firmware installation, then boot the phone in recovery mode . Press and hold Volume Up , Home and Power buttons together. In recovery mode, perform data wiping task by selecting shop Wipe data / factory reset . Then reboot the phone by selecting shop reboot system now . NOTE: In recovery mode, use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power button to Select desired option. Performing wiping task will erase all data-including internal SD card.
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[ Source: SamMobile]
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