yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III General] KennyLegend:
It doesn't work and to be honest Is totally unnecessary when flashIng new formware.

/Data is all that need to be wiped.

/system , /cache and /dalvIk are wiped using Odin anyway.
[Galaxy S III General] Don1973:
I'm confused I've been previously told to flash XLAF2 and there's also XLALE8 which do I do XLBF2 as you suggest or one of the other two ? Which is the newest? Are they all UK ? Sorry for all the questions this is my first Samsung and I don't want to brick my phone
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
i am on I9300XXEMU8

am i on efs v1

should i take a backup
[Galaxy S III General] danierakes:
Anyone who still in mj9 stock rom(unrooted) can try this method to change csc without root access

http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/08/15/how-to-change-csc-on-samsung-galaxy-s3/

Tell me is it working?
[Galaxy S III General] tiby87:
With mk6 the battery is good, 55% in 15 h, it has some problems with voice command on music player, but I am satisfied with it, much faster than 4.1.2. Sorry for bad english :)
[Galaxy S III General] sohagpnk:
Not working on firmware 4.1.2 to newer firmware
[Galaxy S III General] fabianokbr:
Question: both root and custom recovery increase the binary counter?
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
I dont understand what u have told
[Galaxy S III General] Vijay1302:
i did as u said..and it worked like a charm...thanks :) now am in 4.3 MK6..
[Galaxy S III General] drelite08:
Don't really think talk of MK6 belongs in here now, seen as Samsung have now come out and said its a test firmware.
[Galaxy S III General] Squall-Leonhart:
and they said this, where?
[Galaxy S III General] tiby87:
On samfirmware.com
[Galaxy S III General] tariq2kn:
If this mk6 is a test firmware then why was is it updated via ota :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III General] tiby87:
Because samsung likes bad jokes :))))
[Galaxy S III General] Squall-Leonhart:
and samfirmware are an official source of information - i think not.
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
plse reply someone
[Galaxy S III General] SwiftSmoke:
I'm pretty sure sammobile says the mk6 they have got hold of is from the test lab BUT is the same version as the firmware that's gone live. So not exactly a test firmware, sammobile just a little late getting hold of it.
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
so can we go ahead and flash MK6

incase i need to go back to 4.1.2 is it possible after that
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
Yes always

---------- Post added at 11:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:13 AM ----------

Poor reading ability .Note its the NOTE

However, Galaxy Note II’s firmware is fresh out of Samsung’s test labs, for now it’s labeled as a test firmware but Samsung might actually make it official if they feel it’s stable enough.
[Galaxy S III General] Faryaab:
Just to clarify some things.. I9300XXUGMK6 has officially been released by Samsung BUT it is only available via OTA, so no one was able to flash it using KIES or Odin as it wasn't on KIES server it wasn't on SamFirmware either. So, after waiting a few days we decided to get the Open Europe version from our insider so at least the users have something to play with because Samsung wasn't uploading it to KIES.

And, that's why it's not posted here instead it's in the test fw thread because it's not been officially released by Samsung on KIES.
[Galaxy S III General] drelite08:
Poor reading ability? I'm dyslexic. Like to throw any more personal insults my way?
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
that was great Faryaab

can u plse let us know if it is possible to go back to 4.1.2 after flashing this MK6

any safety precautions

i am asking this as i had a problem with MG4 before
[Galaxy S III General] mnemonyc:
And the differents between new leaked fw and this official fw??

I have this official fw with googy-kernel and work great...

For upgrade the performance of my phone, leaked fw is better?

Inviato dal mio GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
If you are then simply do not post untrue facts get someone to verify first .

You said that it was a test firmware and that was totally wrong and may well have misinformed many users .
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
CAN anyone plse answer this
[Galaxy S III General] Falster:
No problem going back, just use firmware with efs v2 to avoid trouble.

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[Galaxy S III General] drelite08:
Untrue or not, talknof it doesn't belong in this post. Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
can u plse let me know what are the firmwares that are efs v2
[Galaxy S III General] dkionline:
All from MG4

[tapatalk]dki[/tapatalk]
[Galaxy S III General] D'evil69:
Any differences?

Is there any difference between the leaked test version and the OTA version?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] SignetSphere:
None.
[Galaxy S III General] D'evil69:
Any reported bugs until now? is the lockscreen lag still present?
[Galaxy S III General] SignetSphere:
Ask here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2344133
[Galaxy S III General] hwjrmrm:
Sammobile:

2013-12-16	BTU - United Kingdom	GT-I9300	I9300XXUGMK6	I9300OXAGMK6

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
[Galaxy S III General] Yehazkel:
Oh at last :)

Thank you!
[Galaxy S III General] mjuan:
mmm it has the same changelist than the "Open Europe test firmwares" announced last friday. what does it mean?
[Galaxy S III General] Falster:
It means that the tests have been passed and now it will be rolled out :) I´m using it since saturday and I´m happy.
[Galaxy S III General] dkionline:
Whats with the branded one? will someone test it?
[Galaxy S III General] ymy3890:
I also using since last friday and happy with it...:laugh::good::D:victory:

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UK 4.3 with latest built comparing with Vodaphone...
[Galaxy S III General] increatu:
The branded one have another changelist.
[Galaxy S III General] vnky12:
can i install this uk unbranded firmware on my original stock firmware MG2 build no XEMH4..??

pls help with procedures.

and if i do it, will it increase my counter.?

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can i install this uk unbranded firmware on my original stock firmware MG2 build no XEMH4..??

pls help with procedures.

and if i do it, will it increase my counter.?
[Galaxy S III General] LubbeSGS:
Cool.. thanx for the news.

Does anybody have a MEGA or PCLOUD link? The Sammobile link has bad gateway errors all way round...
[Galaxy S III General] Inaam24:
Just tried doing an ota update on my uk unbranded s3 running 4.1.2 and it says something like update is available in the order it was requested.

That only happens when there is a new official update out. I would check kies. I think 4.3 is official for unbranded uk s3 running 4.1.2.
[Galaxy S III General] magpie22:
Just got my update today through kies and my phone is unbranded UK i9300 so it should be there when you plug in
[Galaxy S III General] LubbeSGS:
Alternate links for i9300XXUGMK6 firmware region BTU

Alternate links for i9300XXUGMK6 firmware region BTU:

Link 1

Link 2
[Galaxy S III General] PIRATA!:
Aren't RIL file important also then the modem???

I mean...official BTU MK6 is out.

I grave seen MK6 modem, but no one with rils!!
[Galaxy S III General] botturgec:
Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] LancelotSA:
I'm loving this MK6 update. I haven't bothered with any of the leaks and waited for it to appear on Sammobile. Put it on my phone earlier and I'm very happy thus far. Things seem snappier and the font looks a little sharper in most applications.

I'm also feeling that scrolling in many of my most used applications is smoother (ie twitter).

I'm happy. And I suppose that's am that matters.
[Galaxy S III General] LubbeSGS:
Alternate links for i9300XXUGMK6 firmware region: VOD

Alternate links for i9300XXUGMK6 firmware region: VOD

Link 1

Link 2
[Galaxy S III General] deepgrass:
MK6 BTU is out finally and flashed.

The only thing I don't like is the default contact picture.

EDIT: For anyone who failed to root, where SuperSU saying

"There is no SU binary installed, and superSU cannot install it. This is a problem"

This would get root for MK6.

1) Use Odin 3.09 from OP

2) In Odin, click AP and flash CF-auto-root from here

3) Update SuperSU app from Play store.

4) Flash Triangle away.
[Galaxy S III General] Faber-92:
I tried it briefly but I'm not very satisfied. Surely it solves many problems, but it is not as reactive as it could be. Stock apps such as Messages and Dialer takes long to open, Touchwiz suffers from refreshes, as usually did, after using "heavy" applications. The firmware is clearly usable and have no invalidating bugs, but modded rom are much faster.

Inviato dal mio GT-I9300 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III General] dkionline:
I made with rils, if you want.

[tapatalk]dki[/tapatalk]
[Galaxy S III General] rocky3:
4.3

Will this wipe my device if I install it using Odin. I'm currently on stock and not rooted.

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S III General] OrangeRafi:
Comming from a leaked 4.2.2, will the 4.3 BTU firmware wipe my device?
[Galaxy S III General] ymy3890:
Leaked 4.2.2...

Official firmware usually will not wipe your device but on the safe side it's always advise to do a backup before moving forward:fingers-crossed:. Anyway 4.2.2 to 4.3 is a major upgrade in term of version and it is advise to do a factory reset to gain better performance.;)
[Galaxy S III General] xtcvampire:
A very annoying BUG is the bluetooth SAP mode is broken (worked perfect with other firmware up to 4.1.2)
[Galaxy S III General] ashmont:
I got the BTU 4.3 update last night on Kies. It's still not perfect. I am finding the wake up lag is still there albeit much better than before. I am also concerned about the way battery life is looking although I shall give it a few days before pronouncing a final verdict.

However, the WiFi issue seems to be fixed as does the stuttering audio playback.

Hopefully they'll issue a further patch to iron out the remaining issues.

Best wishes,

Ashley
[Galaxy S III General] TuxBobyl:
To all those complaining about wake-up lag, you do know that this could be due to the Exynos design?

If the lag is approx. 1-2s, it's due to the Exynos CPU powering up when in deep sleep. When there is no lag, it means that the CPU is already awake (and sucking up your battery).
[Galaxy S III General] AssassinGEO:
This guy is kinda right.
[Galaxy S III General] ashmont:
Only it was instant before the update. Or is Exynox a power saving part of the update? Excuse my ignorance. Actually now that you mention it the battery life has been OK - 25% in six hours.
[Galaxy S III General] AssassinGEO:
Yes,it is.

Exynos now goes truly deep sleep when phone is locked,so standby time is increased (by pretty much). Now I understand wake-up "lag's" meaning,it's really a part of update. :)
[Galaxy S III General] onesolo:
Can you please explain more about the sap mode broken??

I don't see anything broken... The bluetooth from my car works fine with the S3, can read the contacts from it...
[Galaxy S III General] je198ß:
can i use the version in germany (T mobile). At the moment i use Omnirom 4.4 nightlys
[Galaxy S III General] Falster:
No :D

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[Galaxy S III General] loekis:
Why not? German T-Mobile should use international model in my opinion. Different to US T-Mobile....
[Galaxy S III General] fabianokbr:
How do I flash MK6 BTU with Odin 3.09? In which slot should I put the single file?
[Galaxy S III General] yahyoh:
AP

BTW why u don't read the OP -_-
[Galaxy S III General] Jihad Shanaa:
after my hard time with terafile trying to get this file I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_BTU.zip I make it as torrent and will seed it as possible as I can.
[Galaxy S III General] oae08:
Noob question :silly: so the leaked I9300XXUGMK6 firmware now became an official firmware with no changes ?
[Galaxy S III General] placimaster:
exactly! :good:
[Galaxy S III General] hwjrmrm:
N7100 updated 4.3 for many countries,but 9300...............
[Galaxy S III General] wlting:
actually just same built... I9300XXUGMK6 stable enough after 2 days used. can flash first before wait ur country official release. I always flash official latest stable version and not really use own country rom... for fun!!
[Galaxy S III General] ymy3890:
give them a break and maybe you will get it as Christmas Gift!!!!:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III General] deepgrass:
On MK6, stock rom and stock kernel, my phone got itself switch off 2 times a day. This never happen on my phone on 4.1.2.

Does anyone has the same problem?
[Galaxy S III General] f0xy:
Shame they can't get hold out exynos source code :/ wishful thinking
[Galaxy S III General] nukysh:
Have you already tried a factory reset (or a full wipe)?
[Galaxy S III General] saivert:
late ota

I got the unbranded intl. SIII with XXEMG4 baseband but Samsung has still not pushed out an OTA update for this device.

I hate that there are so many versions of phones.

Received 4.1.2 update in aug. 2012 and two small updates during 2013. Then nothing.
[Galaxy S III General] Falster:
That´s just wrong, there are official 4.3 already available: http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9300

Just use Odin and flash 4.3 BTU if you won´t wait for OTA in your country.
[Galaxy S III General] SYMLY:
Wery good MK6, stabile, fast
[Galaxy S III General] OrangeRafi:
MK6 seems stable after 2 days of use
[Galaxy S III General] migz012788:
Is it bug free? I mean is it much stable like 4.1.2?
[Galaxy S III General] danierakes:
Yes its stable like 4.1.2. ..battery life is better than 4.1.2
[Galaxy S III General] hwjrmrm:
official or customer?
[Galaxy S III General] danierakes:
Stock rom mk6 deodexed. ...stock kernel
[Galaxy S III General] hohassan444:
Can I downgrade to 4.1.2 ?
[Galaxy S III General] Quozl:
Has anyone got a download mirror for the latest UK BTU version? The sammobile link is painfully slow.

Cheers Q
[Galaxy S III General] placimaster:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48543777&postcount=2804
[Galaxy S III General] Quozl:
Thank you very much, so that has the BTU UK unbranded version in the zip?

Cheers Q
[Galaxy S III General] placimaster:
Exactly! ;)
[Galaxy S III General] Falster:
Yes, just make sure to use a 4.1.2 firmware with EFS v2
[Galaxy S III General] DocMarc73:
After upgrading from stock 4.1.2 to 4.3 mk6 camera stopped working. Cleared all caches and did a factory reset. Didn't help. Could anyone upload the stock camera apk? Maybe reinstalling helps.
[Galaxy S III General] owaisekmt:
Knox!

Gentlemen ! How about knox in this firmware? :confused:
[Galaxy S III General] Hanzo.Hasashi:
Nope, no Knox

Sent from beneath my cloak of magic
[Galaxy S III General] owaisekmt:
Thaks for reply :o
[Galaxy S III General] ahmedhels3iiidy:
i downolad this ROM [Leaked Firmware] I9300XXUGMK6 (Android 4.3) - Open Europe (OXA) [12-12-13) IS it the same for the newely [Official Firmwares] I9300XXUGMK6 (Android 4.3) - United Kingdom (BTU) [18-12-13] or not ???? or i should install [Official Firmwares] I9300XXUGMK6 (Android 4.3) - United Kingdom (BTU) [18-12-13]
[Galaxy S III General] brinboston:
This looks like the link to the Open Europe version (OXA) that was uploaded a few days ago, not UK unbranded (BTU)? Or are they one and the same?
[Galaxy S III General] Gonzakpo:
I'm wondering the same thing. I though that was a leaked ROM. I shouldn't be posted like an official release. Samsung hasn't released it worldwide yet.
[Galaxy S III General] brinboston:
Agreed. Note though that this upload by Faryaab is listed as official firmware (I have been using his uploads for some time now). It is my understanding that even the OXA was 'leaked' while this BTU is now 'official'.

Appreciate the upload but these hosting services are garbage... anyone have the full download yet that can set up a mirror or torrent?
[Galaxy S III General] Quozl:
Agreed, I downloaded it and upon unzipping realised it wasn't BTU but the leaked one.

I upgraded my wife's phone using KIES as it was faster than the speed I could get downloading from the sammobile link but I'm grabbing the sammmobile one now to have here in my archive and do my phone.

Just wish there was a decent mirror.

Cheers Q
[Galaxy S III General] id1k:
I got a strange bug on my 4.3 K6 Rom i updated it abot 7-10 days ago here:

Anyone else had this ?
[Galaxy S III General] AhmadMarikar:
Update on ROM?

Any reviews or good news about it?
[Galaxy S III General] tahasmarty:
I just update it and everything works fine :)
[Galaxy S III General] deepgrass:
I didn't wipe. I want to know if the problem is also found by other.

Might get a log next time.
[Galaxy S III General] isholay:
I'm on MK6, the Internet app fc whenever I try to stream online movie or watch live football match. I have Adobe Flash installed. Please what could be responsible for this? Thanks
[Galaxy S III General] m7md_k9:
BTU <<< means?
[Galaxy S III General] syamsoul:
Dear all my great friend,

im on 4.3 BTU stock no root.

what file does Syscope scan for actually?

When Memory card, inserted the status is Custom

When no Memory card, and then reboot, the status is Official.

What files actually been scanned?
[Galaxy S III General] shoames:
Means this firmware is targeted for United kingdom. UK's CSC code is BTU.
[Galaxy S III General] GrippingSphere:
AFAIK only on Dolphin Jet browser (with flash player set to on) the flash player works.
[Galaxy S III General] hwjrmrm:
Waiting for TGY 4.3!!!!
[Galaxy S III General] isholay:
Thanks @ gripping
[Galaxy S III General] :
Update went well but unfortunately I've lost root, since then I've discovered i no longer have USB functionality. No notification, and no connection with my computer. I've tried 2 cables and 2 computers.. None work.
[Galaxy S III General] boomboomer:
Factory reset and reflash, check the md5 of the download.
[Galaxy S III General] acnasty:
Playstore not working after flashing

Hi There

I just flashed this rom but my playstore does not seem to be working. Google+ and the other google apps seem to be working fine exept for my playstore. Can anyone help please?
[Galaxy S III General] kornelius1982:
Coming from CM11 and have to say this rom is just amazing!

Everything works well and as it should.

Performance is dramatically improved over old 4.1.2.

running boeffla 4.3 kernel.
[Galaxy S III General] balviforever:
S3 good

so i dirty flashed :) installed cf autoroot, deleted all the samsung and google crap with titanium and so far all smooth :) ram is allway at least 300 free so good i there.

was going to install 4.4 but that is not stable and this one if official so better this on.

so far i can say fone is much faster, smoother lovely. will report after some days. but happy so far witch this rom.!
[Galaxy S III General] smpillai11:
Does anyone have faster links to the ROM. Terafile is very slow
[Galaxy S III General] Awesome Developer:
other mirror

hi my friends if any one wants a fast mirror here you are

to download xxugmk6 official click here

notice

i downloaded the fw from here then uploaded the zip file like i downloaded i am not touch the file
[Galaxy S III General] smpillai11:
Thanks :)
[Galaxy S III General] leo_nidas:
What is the difference between this version of the leak
[Galaxy S III General] danierakes:
No different
[Galaxy S III General] The S3 Kid:
Does this official UK version of 4.3 have a stock browser, or is does it just have chrome?
[Galaxy S III General] danierakes:
:eek::thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown::banghead:
[Galaxy S III General] The S3 Kid:
What's wrong with the question? My tablet had 4.3 with no stock browser.
[Galaxy S III General] manupuerto:
Will give you both, stock and chrome.

Regards, Manupuerto.

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 usando Tapatalk 4
[Galaxy S III General] The S3 Kid:
Thanks. :good:
[Galaxy S III General] cojak72:
many thankssssssssssssss:D:D:D:D
[Galaxy S III General] owaisekmt:
This is torrent ! will seed for some days! http://thepiratebay.se/torrent/9372359

I didn't touch anything in the zip file ! Thanks
[Galaxy S III General] jinksd:
It is my understanding from searching the thread that the downloaded and unzipped .tar.md5 file is to be placed in the AP section in Odin and the other sections are to be left blank (ie. BL, MODEM, CSC).

This however does not appear to be the directions that Faryabb provides. He indicates that there are different .tar.md5 files for each section of Odin.

I have tried unzipping the .tar.md5 that Faryabb provided for download but I get files that do not matched the files Faryabb listed as the ones to place in the specific sections.

Sorry to ask this but I am a little confused and I am also limited in my knowledge of flashing Roms. I have searched the forum and as noted I did see that someone has said to put the unzipped .tar.md5 file in the AP section and leave the others blank but I want to make sure that is correct before proceeding.
[Galaxy S III General] hectorviov:
Is there a problem if I install it on top of a Mexico's I9300??
[Galaxy S III General] Stefanicio:
I had the same concerns just like you. I search whole topic for more specific instructions and I think I've figure it out. An hour ago I flash this ROM and for now I am very satisfied. This is what I've done:

1. Backup everything on my device (EFS, Nandroid Backup, Personal Data (not app data via Titanium Backup))

2. Factory reset and Cache wipe

3. Unzip I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_BTU.zip (2 files show up bigger is: I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_I9300XXUGMK6_HOME.tar.md5)

4. Start Odin v. 3.09

5. Click with mouse on AP and chose this file: I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_I9300XXUGMK6_HOME.tar.md5

6. Power off the phone and put it on download mode (press and hold: Down Volume Key + Home Button + Power Button, then press Up Volume Key)

7. Connect the phone to USB port via original Samsung USB Cable

8. Press Start on Odin and wait...

After few minutes everything was successfully finished. I turn off the phone again and enter in recovery mode (press and hold: Up Volume Key + Home Button + Power Button), delete Cache partition and wipe data (factory reset)

Root Phone vie CF-auto-root, and now I'm enjoying Android 4.3 :)

I hope this will help you and other noob users like me, to get everything wright :)
[Galaxy S III General] jinksd:
Yes that is very helpful. Thank you. :good:

I am very thankful to the OP for providing links to official ROMs but it is somewhat odd that his directions are not followed and not really understood here.

On another note you stated that you back up your EFS and data. I use Titanium for apps. I learned the hard way that it doesn't back up data (ie. photos, documents, etc.). I currently use My Phone Explorer for data, sms, contacts, notes, calendar, call log, etc. What is your favorite method of backing up data and your EFS folder before installing a ROM?
[Galaxy S III General] Stefanicio:
I backed up EFS partition with EFS Professional. This is a Desktop Tool to backup such things. I really don't care to much for a lot of stuff in my phone memory. Only important thing for me are Contacts and SMS, and i use Kies for backup and restore. My pictures are in cloud service (Dropbox), and music and videos are easier to just copy from PC than backing up :)

It takes me few hours to Root phone again, install apps, transfer data, and restore all settings and customisations to make device just by my personal taste. Now I will make Nandroid backup via CWM Recovery for any case. If something bad happen I will have a way to restore phone :)
[Galaxy S III General] Szkodnik25:
Is MK6 final offical update? Is there going to be another update?

Wysłane z mojego GT-I9300 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Galaxy S III General] deepgrass:
MK6 is an offical update. There would other update at least up to Android 4.4.
[Galaxy S III General] manemzjum:
Had a read of the topic didn't notice if this will work on a s3 with efs v2

As i did not make a backup prior to flashing MG4

Im under the impression that anything after MG4 (eg MK6) will work

without needing to flash a MG4 modem
[Galaxy S III General] hwjrmrm:
MG4 and MK6 are all EFS V2, so you can flash any of them..

but never down if you didnt have EFS V1 backup..