The latest Jelly Bean firmware update is now available for Android phone having UAAMA1 Android 4.1.2 and you can now update it on your Galaxy S3 Mini I8190N. You can download it through Samsung KIES or you may download it manually by following our easy tutorial given below.
We will guide you about the entire process of how to install UAAMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 using ODIN below as you further continue reading it. Do create a backup for all your apps and data as a precaution because it might prove risky and may delete all your data and apps. So backup is a must! Moreover, for installation of this firmware update, we do not require either ClockworkMod recovery or a rooted phone. All we will be using is an ODIN. Now let’s proceed with a tutorial below.
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Android 4.1.2 UAAMA1 Firmware Details:
- PDA: I8190UAAMA1
- CSC: I8190DORALL1
- Version: 4.1.2
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini USB Drivers
Download Galaxy S3 Mini USB Drivers
Backup and Other Important Tips
When done with the USB drivers. First see some of the tips before we continue with the guide below.
It is suggested that you should create a backup of all your data before starting the process on the device. Just in case anything bad happens during the process. See below for some tips on how to backup data:
- How to Backup and Restore Text Messages on Android
- How to Backup and Restore Call Logs on Android
- How to Backup WhatsApp Chat Messages
How to Install Android 4.1.2 UAAMA1 on Galaxy S3 Mini I8190
We are providing you with complete step by step guidelines on how to update Samsung Galaxy S3 to Android 4.1.2 UAAMA1. This should not be different for you if you already download your official updates via ODIN on Samsung Galaxy devices. For all the readers, we have a small tricky part as well to perform but we have given that at the end after flashing with ODIN.
Kindly read between lines and make sure that before performing it on your phone, you have read the tutorial once.
To Remember:
- Keep this in mind that this tutorial is solely for installing for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini I8190. Do not try installing it on any other Galaxy S3 variants.
- This firmware (I8190UAAMA1) is not a custom ROM but is an official one.
- Before you proceed, do not to forget to backup all your data.
Rooting Warning: Remember, this update Android 4.1.2 build UAAMA1 is officially for Galaxy S 3 I8190 that means that the moment you are done with installation of this update you will lose root. In order to again have a full access to your full system you need to root Galaxy S3 Mini so that you can able to install root apps again.
Tutorial to Update Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 to UAAMA1 Android 4.1.2 Official Firmware
Step 1 – For Galaxy S3 Mini, Download Android 4.1. 2 I8190UAAMA1 to your computer and extract the zip file.
Step 2 – Now download ODIN v3.07 that will assist you in installing Android 4.1.2 on your Galaxy S3 Mini I8190.
Step 3 – Turn off you phone and then go to Download mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home button together and then press the Power button until you are able to view the construction of Android robot and a triangle. For the confirmation to enter into Download Mode, press the Power button again.
Step 4 – Be sure about the USB drivers of your Galaxy S3 Mini that you have installed them on your computer.
Step 5 – While your phone is in the Download Mode, open ODIN on your computer and connect your phone to your computer.
Step 6 – When your phone is connected successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will be changed into yellow with the COM port number. This may take some time so be patient!
Step 7 – Now select those files that you have installed on your Galaxy S3. You can find these files from the extracted files mentioned in Step 1.
- Click on ‘PDA’ and select file with ‘CODE’ in its name.
- Click on ‘Phone’ and select file with ‘MODEM’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
- Click on ‘CSC’ and select file with CSC’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
- Click on ‘PIT’ and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Step 8 – Check the Auto Reboot and F in ODIN. Then reset the Time options. If you have selected .PIT file in the above step only then check for Re-Partition option.
Step 9 – Now in ODIN click on the Start button to start the installation. Once it is started then it will take a little time to complete it.
Step 10 – Your phone will be restarted once you are done with the installation. When you can able to view the Home Screen then unplug your phone from the computer.
Finally you have successfully updated to Android 4.1.2 build UAAMA1 firmware update on your Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini. To check go to Settings > About phone to verify.
