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By Jean-Louis Pétrod November 23, 2013

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If you’re one of the unlucky users Galaxy S3 to have performed the update to Android 4.3 since interrupted by Samsung, and you encounter problems with your smartphone, be aware that it is possible downgrade your device to Android 4.1.2 via small simple manipulation that we will present below.

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CAUTION: Although the manipulation described in our tutorial is relatively simple and safe, or Phonandroid nor the author of this article shall not be liable for any damage to the unit .

How to reinstall Android 4.1.2 on your Galaxy S Android 4.3

Prerequisites:

• Enable USB mode on your Galaxy S3 debugging:

1. Go to the Settings

menu

7 Tap once on the option Build Number / Version

message “You are now in developer mode” is displayed

Return to the Settings menu then Developer Options

Check the USB debugging

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3.0.9 Download Odin.

Then download the firmware for your phone by clicking on this link and then performing the following options:

1. Device Type: Smartphone
2. OS: Android
3. Model: GT I9300 Galaxy SIII
4. Country: Select here whether your operator is the firmware corresponding to the naked version of the device

Remove completely

Android 4.3 Galaxy S3 web:

• Unzip the ZIP file you downloaded on your PC

Turn off your Galaxy S3

• then boot into Download mode by simultaneously pressing the keys Power + Volume Up
• Run Odin 3.0.9
• Connect your smartphone to your PC. As soon as it is recognized by Odin, a blue symbol appears
• Visit the Files [Download] and select the tar.md5 archive file
• If you have multiple files, add them in the following boxes
• Make sure the box Re-Partition is unchecked
• Click Start and wait
• Your smartphone restarts Android 4.1.2

If your smartphone does not start:

• Simultaneously press the keys Power + Volume Up + Volume Down to restart Recovery mode
• Select Factory Reset with the keys volume control
• Confirm with Power

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Do not hesitate to ask for help on the forum tutorial Galaxy S3.

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