yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III General] Autourdupc:
Concerning battery drain, we are now working with very low consumptions... 2% is quite significantly regarding 10%... It means 20% better !

Concerning modem, I did not test enought

My previous ROM was a XXEMD3 with modem XXEMA5 - I tested ROM on this topic XXEME2 with modem CEELL1 - And my actual ROM is XXEME2 with modem XXEMB6.

XXEME2 with modem CEELL1 was worse in battery drain than both others...
[Galaxy S III General] gomango:
Hotfile problems

Hi guys,

So I seem to be having problems downloading ROMs from this thread from Hotfile. They get to almost the end (99%) and then I get a "Failed - Network timeout" error. I'm not sure if this could have to do with AdBlock or my antivirus. Does anybody know where I can download MD3 or ME2 from somewhere other than Hotfile, or even a torrent?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] Autourdupc:
See here !

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300

Hum... It is hotfile ! Sorry.
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
Samsung_updates.com romhut .com

But they may also use hotfile .

jje
[Galaxy S III General] Narenji89:
Does anybody use H3G's MD3 here? If so, would be appreciated that /system/SW_Configuration.xml uploaded to dropbox
[Galaxy S III General] Autourdupc:
What do you mean ?

Need to be root to get the file ?
[Galaxy S III General] Narenji89:
I mean if you're using H3G branded XXEMD3 rom, upload "SW_Configuration.xml" to dropbox.

Not at all. Just go to system directory via any file manager you use(except stock one) and copy mentioned item to sdcard:)
[Galaxy S III General] Autourdupc:
Sorry, only stock rom from samsung !
[Galaxy S III General] gomango:
SS_DL.dll

Thanks for your help JJEgan and Autourdupc. So I was able to download the file from Hotfile.com from a PC with only Windows Defender as antivirus. The zip archive has a small file called SS_DL.dll which looks suspicious and may be the reason that the file stopped at 99%. Does anybody know what SS_DL.dll is or what it does?
[Galaxy S III General] radeonxt:
since updates for my country/region is outdated, i've always used uk - btu for my roms because XX modems are the ones compatible for my country.

this time around i wanna try the latest since they have bigger changelist than the latest uk - btu official roms.

we are now at EME2, and the one listed in main page has CE modem.

i'm going to try the other EME2 for norway which has same changelist as EME2 for netherlands on 1st page but has XX modem. thanks sammobile

Model: GT-I9300

Country: Norway (Telenor)

Version: Android 4.1.2

Changelist: 1160235

Build date: Thu, 16 May 2013 10:24:36 +0000

Product Code: TEN

PDA: I9300XXEME2

CSC: I9300TENEME2

MODEM: I9300XXEMB6
[Galaxy S III General] Milerpa:
Ok anyone got any news on an update for O2 UK? Booted up my laptop and Kies tells me there is a firmware update for my phone but I can't see what it is as Kies tells me me I can't update as I'm on stock ME2 which isn't stock for UK.
[Galaxy S III General] buge boyo:
Please does anyone have the the stock XXEMD3 kernel I have searched and can't seem to find it.
[Galaxy S III General] Painman1963:
According to Sammobile the latest UK O2 firmware is MC2
[Galaxy S III General] Narenji89:
Does anyone here have an operator branded rom? If so, would highly be appreciated that system/SW_Configuration.xml & system/CSCVersion.txt uploaded here.

Tnx:thumbup:
[Galaxy S III General] Warlord1981:
hello guyz, i followed instructions and tried to flash the most recent firmware, but on the process it gave me this:

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Also the top left square is red with word FAIL!

I only flashed the md5. No CSC involved.. Does this have to do with it? how do i check what csc i need now?

Also is there a way we can find out the firmware version of the phone when it came out of the box? I hadnt written it down for me before i rooted.. :/

Thank you :)
[Galaxy S III General] AinsCrowbar:
Using a different micro USB cable fixed this for me (not a Samsung one).
[Galaxy S III General] Warlord1981:
thank u i will try with a different cable. Should i choose to flash a 4.0.4 firmware (my SIII came with 4.0.4 firmware from the box) and then update it to 4.1.2? Or it is ok to flash directly a 4.1.2 firmware? (right now its rooted and flashed with omega rom v45.1 [android 4.2.2])

is there a way to find out what the stock firmware was when it came out of the box? (i dont remember :/ )

thank you again
[Galaxy S III General] mikejt2000:
1) I would flash directly to 4.1.2.

2) Not really, but you could check the release dates for your firmware on sammoble firmware website.
[Galaxy S III General] shoames:
Better RAM/battery management than MD3?!
[Galaxy S III General] Nick Fury:
Also if you use a usb 3.0 port this causes problems as I found out. But if you make sure you always use a usb 2.0 then you will be fine
[Galaxy S III General] MichelN:
I flashed mine with a usb3.0 port.
[Galaxy S III General] nelsonw:
I wanna know this too!
[Galaxy S III General] golcheck:
XXEMF1 is out. And again the same changelog as ME2 and MD3...
[Galaxy S III General] dkionline:
They finalized the 4.1.2 base and we wait for 4.2.2.

[tapatalk]Send with DCI/Nano ROM from Tapatalk 4[/tapatalk]
[Galaxy S III General] Abyv:
Had same kinda issue. Bad file was my case..may be re download?
[Galaxy S III General] nelsonw:
already posted
[Galaxy S III General] erwingle:
Hi. What's the best firmware prior to this latest one that is really good on battery? Tha ks
[Galaxy S III General] nemisi:
I personally like MB1. The battery life is pretty good.
[Galaxy S III General] SavanTorian:
whats up with XXEMF1 (one / emr) ... all buddies fixed on the leak? ;)
[Galaxy S III General] Theshawty:
Got the exact same changelist as ME2 and MD3.
[Galaxy S III General] ginzo:
So it doesn't make sense to flash it right?

un pò di tap qui e là... :)

Rom: Maya Rom v5.2

Kernel: Boeffla 2.12 beta 8

Modem: testing

Operator: Tim

Recovery: Philz touch
[Galaxy S III General] Theshawty:
Precisely.
[Galaxy S III General] radeonxt:
my previous rom which i used since it came was ELLA - connects to my wifi for about 3 to 4 seconds.

now using this EME2, it takes about 7 to 9 seconds.
[Galaxy S III General] SavanTorian:
i'm on md3 so far.. actually the best for me :)

waiting for the official 4.2.2 or 4.3... no need to hurry ;)
[Galaxy S III General] drelite08:
Snap, MD3 has been the best for me too. Also using boeffla kernel 2.12 beta 8 I've been getting the best battery life I've had from any rom so far by at least a good 6-8 hours depending on my usage away from wifi.
[Galaxy S III General] whiskerp:
+1. XXMD3 + Boeffla 2.12b8 in "battery friendly" mode+ Nova launcher. Very responsive and very good battery.
[Galaxy S III General] stalvatero:
Hi, exactely what means the number in the column "Changelist"?
[Galaxy S III General] Theshawty:
No one knows. We don't even know what triggers the changelist.
[Galaxy S III General] stalvatero:
So is not sure that the latest 5 firmwares are the same? Why sammy should release some firmware mounth after mount and with different number. I think something should be different, and hopefull be better... what do you thinkabout?

Inviato dal mio A500 con Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S III General] Theshawty:
I have no idea. I don't know what's required to trigger the changelist (i.e. upping it a few numbers) so there could be changes and there could not be changes.
[Galaxy S III General] Warlord1981:
hello guyz.

i had previously rooted rom (omega v45.1) and i did everything by the letter, to flash stock firmware and i flashed the latest XXEMF1, all went well, but on reboot the phone has gone into a bootloop of the samsung galaxy logo..it shows the logo over and over again.. :/

Also, before flashing, on download mode custom was to no and the other two settings to official as it should be .

Now, i can get into download mode. should i try flashing the ME2 firmware?

Please help..

EDIT: never mind i booted to recovery and wiped everything and on teh next boot everything loaded ok.. :)
[Galaxy S III General] cammel:
Hi, does anyone knows how wifi passpoint option works and if it was here before this leak?? (on 4.1.2 firmwares?) thanks in advance!

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[Galaxy S III General] key_r:
I'm courious too.

This option is not here. I'm using this one:

I9300XXEMD3 Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)

Base Firmware: I9300XXEMD3 (4.1.2)

Region: Europe

Country: Turkey

Carrier: Unbranded

Build Date: 23 April 2013

Modem: XXEMA5

CSC: OJVEMC1

Change List: 1160235

Enviado do meu DeLorean em 1955 às 22h04.
[Galaxy S III General] MMarkkk:
:)

NewCameraApp (Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Edition Camera) mirror http://www.mediafire.com/download/399jbqvisdmqbv7/NewCameraApp.apk

-download

-install

Source
[Galaxy S III General] agenjo9:
Thanks ;)

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Galaxy S III General] Edris89:
Just got an update for nordic countries I9300XXEMD3 (4.1.2)

anything new?
[Galaxy S III General] nickmax1:
on installing this apk I get nothing new, certainly nothing like the screenshot you posted. Mine is just the bog standard (and that is after uninstalling all of my old galleries/cameras)
[Galaxy S III General] jorgewmsn:
I've been thinking that was only me... I dont know why, but also for me, MB1 has the better battery life
[Galaxy S III General] mikejt2000:
it is stand alone app, look in you apps for a new camera and gallery.
[Galaxy S III General] buge boyo:
You don't need to uninstall your old galleries and camera, just install the apk the camera will be in your app drawer next to your old camera. You have two cameras apps instead of one.
[Galaxy S III General] jorgewmsn:
Could the kernel increase the change list? And that's why they all have the same changelist... based on the same kernel? If its true, maybe the MF1 have the higher changes... but the same kernel behavior
[Galaxy S III General] VanXamar:
I like the stock camera. There are more options there... thanks anyway for the apk
[Galaxy S III General] duncan_donut:
the reason to have the new apk is for photosphere. or did I miss that option in the stock camera?

since it's a standalone and you keep the stock camera, I am surprised people have any complaints. it works great and the interface is less cluttered than stock. 95% of the options if not more in stock camera I do not use anyway. photosphere is one thing I would use if it were available in stock.

this apk is a great freebie so thanks to the OP for sharing it.
[Galaxy S III General] fridlack:
I have a problem with this camera

What i see in the screen is cropped compared with the final result of the photo

Here are an example

Thats what i see

And thats the photo

There are any solution for this? maybe changing the DPI with appsettings and xposed or something

I am using a SGS3 GT-I9300 with stock rooted ROM + Jkay

Hope anyone can help me, love this camera app but hates this problem (

BEst regards
[Galaxy S III General] enigma1981:
That's an issue with that particular camera APK regardless of ROM, it's exactly the same issue I had when I was running CM10.1 about 4 months ago

The camera app looks great, but it's a little underwhelming when it comes to actual performance!
[Galaxy S III General] bruno_257:
Hi guys! can you help a fellow n00b here?

I have bought an SIII which came with the version I9300XXEMC2 and it tells me that there´s no new updates via ota or kies.

So I want to update it to the latest version but i have a few questions.

Can I just flash (via odin) the newest firmware from the main page or do I also need to change the csc before/after?

And what about the modem? Is there any problem by flashing a firmware with a different modem? Also after the flash will I get new updates (from that region) via ota or kies?

I´ve already read the main/n00b guide but I still have these questions and I just wanted some peace of mind :o

(btw I want to flash the MD3 one since it seems to be the best in the comments)

Thanks
[Galaxy S III General] raj_p:
If you want to be able to receive updates from the region of the new firmware, you have to change your CSC to that region. Without changing the CSC the firmware will also work flawless except for the updates. I'm not sure if you will receive updates after changing the modem. You have tot try that.
[Galaxy S III General] yanqemil:
New firmware uploading on samfirmware with new changelist...
[Galaxy S III General] hwjrmrm:
ZSEMF1,it's for Hongkong..
[Galaxy S III General] cba1986:
Nope:

2013-07-3	ORA	GT-I9300	I9300XXEMF1	I9300ORAEMF1	Queued	0%
[Galaxy S III General] Perka:
heres a hotfile, maybe someone has premium and can upload to a better server?

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/230412765/9316806/I9300XXEMF1_I9300EVREMF1_EVR.zip.html
[Galaxy S III General] DeadSOL:
Ah, sorry guys! I have severe internet problems so I can't download anything at all. It took me 3 minutes just to open this page. If the firmware is newer, I'll try to download it as soon as I can (might take 2 days or more, depending on when the internet gets fixed and when I'm free).
[Galaxy S III General] cba1986:
I will try to generate a MEGA and a torrent Link. But don't hold your breath.
[Galaxy S III General] yanqemil:
EMF1 with EVR csc is not new.is from 9 days on samfirmware..
[Galaxy S III General] cba1986:
Nope:

This is another update. Look at the date on sammobile:

2013-07-3	ORA	GT-I9300	I9300XXEMF1	I9300ORAEMF1	Queued	0%

EDIT: Ooops. I double check it and you are right after all.

---------- Post added at 03:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:20 PM ----------

It's taking ages to download. 40 Minutes to go.
[Galaxy S III General] gkhushal:
This is the wrong link...I mean the firmware

The correct firmware

http://hotfile.com/dl/232201648/3e738c0/TGY-I9300ZSEMF1-20130624180924.zip.html
[Galaxy S III General] cba1986:
Anyway. It seems that it is the same FW that was uploaded before.
[Galaxy S III General] Perka:
depends what fw you want, Asian or EU

EDIT: uploading to stash now, eta 30min
[Galaxy S III General] MattBooth:
I'll have it on ROMHut in about 10 minutes.

---------- Post added at 09:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:55 PM ----------

http://romhut.com/rom/samsung-galaxy-siii-i9300/stockfirmware

It's up :)

This is the XX one, not the others :D

Also, I think ROMHut now as some speed limits in place for guests. 500kbs. If you register for

free

, I think it's 2MB/s.
[Galaxy S III General] Perka:
Up in stash also, no limits :) EU version.
[Galaxy S III General] cammel:
What version is this?? I can't find any unbranded EMF1 firmware on sammobile for the EU.

Thanks!

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[Galaxy S III General] falconhawk81:
Where i can see the change list of new rom EMF1?
[Galaxy S III General] cba1986:
10 minutes for MEGA mirror.

EDIT: MEGA mirror:

I9300XXEMF1_I9300EVREMF1_EVR.zip
[Galaxy S III General] erwingle:
Hi. Any review on this one?

Can someone put it on torrent pls?

Thank you...
[Galaxy S III General] drelite08:
Exact same change list number as MD3
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
can we use Hongkong firmware in 9300

they have a new firmware with increase changelist 1276773
[Galaxy S III General] Eleve11:
Tried a couple of versions back and got an error in Odin when trying to flash But not sure :p
[Galaxy S III General] DeadSOL:
Hong Kong roms follow a different changelist. Don't worry about that.
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
but can we flsh this in I9300
[Galaxy S III General] nfribeiro:
Is it true that official 4.2.2 will only be available for S3 and Note 2 in the begining of November, only because S4 sales are not as expected?

If it is true it's a SHAME for SAMSUNG and Android OS.

At least Apple does not discriminate those who bought a top device the year before...
[Galaxy S III General] Eleve11:
Unable to download. Nothing happens when pressing download, it just loads and then nothing happens.
[Galaxy S III General] syamsoul:
S3 is design for human. Why should I buy s4? Hahah
[Galaxy S III General] DeadSOL:
Of course. The widgets' previews will be in an Asian-Pacific language, though.
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
but someone said there will be problem he had with Hongkong FW when flshing thru Odin
[Galaxy S III General] erwingle:
I hope and wish someone can post a torrent of this firmware... Any good reviews so far?
[Galaxy S III General] asiic:
torrent

https://mega.co.nz/#!hVph3SxY!GWECZW_oPuknxUUst4r3hhkEhT8zN2e0Hw1YNOAyUm4
[Galaxy S III General] DeadSOL:
As long as you have a GT-I9300, you can flash any GT-I9300 firmware. If there are any problems related to flashing, they're user-specific and don't apply to everyone (such as software interfering with the flash, cable disconnecting, other errors in flashing, etc.).
[Galaxy S III General] chrismast:
go and buy an iPhone then :)

as discussed many times in different threads, users have different views on why Samsung delays, e.g. I understand the delay due to pushing the S4 as this is their new flagship, if you were on Samsung's place, I guess you would do the same. Other users, as for instance you, have a different opinion which is totally fine. We live in a world where "nearly" everyone can choose, hence make your choice ;).
[Galaxy S III General] tqgia2:
Hear hear! Completely agree. Most of the people around don't even care about updates. My friends who have s1/s2/s3 haven't downloaded an update since they bought their phone, they don't understand that a lot of what is in the newer phones are software based (mostly anyway). Samsung knows that people like this exist and will delay updates to make their newest flagship seem more exclusive, it's an excellent business strategy on their part and while I am not happy it's what would do if I was them (:D money money money).

Anyway we're all annoyed at sammy but can we stop the samsung bashing. No amount of rage or ranting on xda is going to change their minds. Vote with your feet and move to another company if you're not happy.
[Galaxy S III General] nfribeiro:
I already have one.
[Galaxy S III General] Meemo23:
Stick with it and stop asking silly questions.

If you own an iphone you should know you get an update once a year or so. With the S3 you're getting updates and improvements on the software a lot. But major updates take time. So stop complaining and live with it or go back to basics with your iPhone..
[Galaxy S III General] nfribeiro:
Silly question?!!!

First, since iPhone 5 was launched, there were 4 updates.

Second, if you think Iphone is basic, it is because you don't understand anything and you are completely out of what the jailbreak community did last years.

Third, I am an android user since the time HTC hero was launched. I love Android more than iOS but I am not blind and passive as you.
[Galaxy S III General] Meemo23:
LOL 4 updates BRAVO!! and you're still moaning let me guess did they change an icon every update and call it revolutionary instead of fixing bugs? Oh no wait 4 updates to fix a ****ty map then remove it cuz it sucked yes i am blind.. iPhone is basic face the fact. jailbreak don't make me laugh people jailbroke it so they can add what android users already have. WOW so advanced i'm well and truly amazed. How about you count how many updates this phone has had since release? I think you will find more than 4 and they are always improving performance instead of moving icons and some wallpapers. Congrats enjoy your basic phone. Although i will agree that iPhone does have some good apps that is about it.

:laugh:
[Galaxy S III General] drelite08:
Please stay on topic this isn't an iPhone forum
[Galaxy S III General] Meemo23:
Agreed just had to say it because his moaning about updates and compares it to other phones. Can someone deodex the XXEMF1 if not i will deodex it and upload it here after work today..
[Galaxy S III General] kovai:
The New EMF1 for Europe from romhut is very good sofar

better battery also
[Galaxy S III General] rs-x:
Completly right. Also love your aveter.

I am also a CM Punk fan
[Galaxy S III General] nelsonw:
Samsung it's reading a 4.3 update for S4, so i think our update is near. I prefer to wait a little for a perfect update than updating all over again like 4updates in a row. ;)
[Galaxy S III General] DeadSOL:
Hey, anyone willing to bet that Samsung are going to claim that they're actually working on a 4.3 update so that the next update for our phone will take another year? XD
[Galaxy S III General] mikejt2000:
Think you may well be right, since the S4 release the updates have be rather scarce LOL.
[Galaxy S III General] dherre65:
does anybody have a mirror for the EME2 firmware?

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III General] erwingle:
Just installed the latest Hong Kong firmware and quite good so far. Hope battery is okay. How come the title of the thread is not yet updated?
[Galaxy S III General] Eleve11:
Haha wouldn't surprise me at all. That's why I'm waiting for the next Nexus/Moto phone. AOSP in it's purest form.

And btw. What firmware do you use atm our good ROM-reviewer? :D
[Galaxy S III General] gkhushal:
[MENTION=4069134]DeadSOL[/MENTION] are you reviewing the latest firmware I.e, zsemf1 it has highest changelist no.
[Galaxy S III General] rs-x:
Special Note ( My download speed 64Kbps, means it takes 4.5 – 5 hour to download a rom)

Dear Friends, Please help me on a matter. For last few months I have been using XXEMC2 rom. I want to update but the problem is I cannot download from ether from Hot file or Romhut after a while both stopped download. For example 20% downloaded then stopped I have tried several times but can’t download. I have tried stock download manager, IDM, flashGet and Orbit but none help. I request all of you people, Please help me by providing a resume supported link or good download method so that I can download roms. I only prefer Stocks . I am not very fond of modified roms. Hope someone will help me.
[Galaxy S III General] Cilus:
i hope my link is good for you....is the latest one Hong Kong I9300ZSEMF1
[Galaxy S III General] rs-x:
So is this rom good? Have any one used it ? How is the battery life ?
[Galaxy S III General] MattBooth:
Chinese firmwares always have different changelists. The ZSEMF1 isn't any different to the XXEMF1. Which is the same as XXEME3 and XXEMD3.

This thread title would be updated if the Chinese XXEMF1 variant was worth updating to.

TL;DR?

Don't ask for the Chinese firmware stuff to be reviewed.
[Galaxy S III General] Theshawty:
Chinese firmwares are very weird. They always have a ton of Chinese bloat, rarely any Google apps because for some weird reason China doesn't like Google that much.
[Galaxy S III General] rs-x:
After 450MB download, it tells me time out and download canceled. When I hit retry it start from the beginning. So thanks but my luck is

Way too bad. I think I will Try Zoot from now on. Before I download please tell me which will be better I9300XXEME2 or I9300XXUFME7.

After you reply I will start the Download.
[Galaxy S III General] yanqemil:
This chinese firmware EMF1 is ok. No bload chinese app...
[Galaxy S III General] DeadSOL:
Kryten has perfectly summed up what I've been saying;

I've tried the Chinese firmware before and it has never been good. I would not recommend that anyone flash it. :cowboy:
[Galaxy S III General] slaphead20:
Orange UK have dropped XXEMF1, so it just needs debloating and its good to go ;)
[Galaxy S III General] jorgewmsn:
I'm using MF1 from tawain right now and it seems good... I felt no difference from MD3 except one: The screen has much better collors, like it has the Andreilux kernel
[Galaxy S III General] rs-x:
So Do you recommend Updating from XXEMC2 to MF1 will be better? ??

**On a different note, how do you people think about wanam lite roms. the latest version is 6.8 (ME2) and 7.1. (UFME7 4.2.2). As i am

unable to download from Romhut and Hotfile I think custom is the only option I got. I figure that he use XDA file server which is very favorable

in my condition. So which Rom you people suggest ? **