Samsung of late launched the official stock firmware Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUANI3 for Samsung Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) Smartphone in Romania (Cosmote). The firmware was formed on 24 Sep this year and being an OTA update, the update will be send to the users in Romania via Air. But it also can be installed in your device via the manual update method which is quite easy to follow and simple to implement. For that you must have adequate knowledge about the update method. If you are a newbie, then also you can work it out. But before that you must ensure that you have read and understood the below given guide properly. Then only proceed for the update.
The update is codenamed as COA and is recommended to get downloaded via WiFi, since it might use much mobile data. If you are a user of this device and want to update it via OTA method, then you have to search for the update from Settings » About phone » Software updates menu. Then you can install the update by clicking on it and by following the instructions that appear on your screen. But if you are a user who want to follow the manual update method, then this step-by-step guide is just for you. Followthe steps given in this article and you will easily update your device with the latest firmware within a few minutes. Before that you need to take care of certain requirements, so that your update will not be a failure and you will not brick your device nor will lose any important data.
Warning
Double check the Name and model of your device before initiating the update since this guide is meant for only the Samsung Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) and implementing the procedure in other devices might soft/hard brick your device. Anyways, TechGipsy will not remain responsible for any sort of damage or data loss the device might undergo during the installation process. So proceed only if you understand what you do.
Pr-requisites
All important data and files of your Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) should be provided a good back-up before this update since the update might erase your important data.
A computer and original USB cable should be kept ready for use.
Your PC must be pre-loaded with the Galaxy S III mini VE drivers since the drivers will help you connect your device to your PC. If not installed, then at first download the drivers from the official site of Samsung.
The USB debugging option should be enabled by following the steps Menu > Settings > Applications.
To ensure if your USB debugging is enabled, navigate and tap on Developer Options. Don’t forget to disable the USB Debugging option post update.
Most importantly keep your phone battery fully charged. If it is not fully charged, at least maintain a minimum of 75% power back up before starting the update.
Steps to Update
First of all download the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUANI3.zip file for your Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) Smartphone and extract it on the desktop of your Computer. Now download Odin_v3.09.zip.
Then Put your Galaxy S III mini VE into download mode by first turning off the phone and then pressing its Volume Down button, Power Button and Home Button simultaneously. Thereafter press the VU Button again after a warning message appear on your screen, to put your Galaxy S III mini VE into download mode.
Then connect the Galaxy S III mini VE to the PC via USB cable.
The button-left corner of Odin will display a message after the connection of the Galaxy S III mini VE device with your PC is successful.
Now launch Odin on your PC, click on “AP/ADB” in Odin and choose the “.tar.md5″ file from the extracted 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUANI3 folder. Make sure that re-partition option is unchecked.
Next select the “Auto-reboot” option in Odin and press the “Start” button. The update process will take around 4-5 minutes. Wait still your Galaxy Grand DUOS Smartphone restarts.
That’s it! Now you are have successfully updated your Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) Smartphone with the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUANI3 firmware. Go ahead and experience the KitKat fun in your Galaxy S III mini Smartphone. In case of any issues, get back to me via the comment section. I shall definitely come out with a solution for you. For further tech news, android updates and rooting
The update is codenamed as COA and is recommended to get downloaded via WiFi, since it might use much mobile data. If you are a user of this device and want to update it via OTA method, then you have to search for the update from Settings » About phone » Software updates menu. Then you can install the update by clicking on it and by following the instructions that appear on your screen. But if you are a user who want to follow the manual update method, then this step-by-step guide is just for you. Followthe steps given in this article and you will easily update your device with the latest firmware within a few minutes. Before that you need to take care of certain requirements, so that your update will not be a failure and you will not brick your device nor will lose any important data.
Warning
Double check the Name and model of your device before initiating the update since this guide is meant for only the Samsung Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) and implementing the procedure in other devices might soft/hard brick your device. Anyways, TechGipsy will not remain responsible for any sort of damage or data loss the device might undergo during the installation process. So proceed only if you understand what you do.
Pr-requisites
All important data and files of your Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) should be provided a good back-up before this update since the update might erase your important data.
A computer and original USB cable should be kept ready for use.
Your PC must be pre-loaded with the Galaxy S III mini VE drivers since the drivers will help you connect your device to your PC. If not installed, then at first download the drivers from the official site of Samsung.
The USB debugging option should be enabled by following the steps Menu > Settings > Applications.
To ensure if your USB debugging is enabled, navigate and tap on Developer Options. Don’t forget to disable the USB Debugging option post update.
Most importantly keep your phone battery fully charged. If it is not fully charged, at least maintain a minimum of 75% power back up before starting the update.
Steps to Update
First of all download the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUANI3.zip file for your Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) Smartphone and extract it on the desktop of your Computer. Now download Odin_v3.09.zip.
Then Put your Galaxy S III mini VE into download mode by first turning off the phone and then pressing its Volume Down button, Power Button and Home Button simultaneously. Thereafter press the VU Button again after a warning message appear on your screen, to put your Galaxy S III mini VE into download mode.
Then connect the Galaxy S III mini VE to the PC via USB cable.
The button-left corner of Odin will display a message after the connection of the Galaxy S III mini VE device with your PC is successful.
Now launch Odin on your PC, click on “AP/ADB” in Odin and choose the “.tar.md5″ file from the extracted 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUANI3 folder. Make sure that re-partition option is unchecked.
Next select the “Auto-reboot” option in Odin and press the “Start” button. The update process will take around 4-5 minutes. Wait still your Galaxy Grand DUOS Smartphone restarts.
That’s it! Now you are have successfully updated your Galaxy S III mini VE (GT-I8200) Smartphone with the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUANI3 firmware. Go ahead and experience the KitKat fun in your Galaxy S III mini Smartphone. In case of any issues, get back to me via the comment section. I shall definitely come out with a solution for you. For further tech news, android updates and rooting
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