How to Root Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4 2 2 XWUBMG5 Jelly Bean Firmware

The Exynos 5 octa-core variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) has received a new software update with firmware build number I9500XWUBMG5. The new software update is still based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version and now available in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.2.2 XWUBMG5 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by recognised XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy S4 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S4 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S4 I9500 (CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.zip)
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Root Galaxy S4 I9500 Running on Android 4.2.2 XWUBMG5 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.07 files using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy S4. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.
Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option is not selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 running on Android 4.2.2 XWUBMG5 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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How to Root Galaxy S3 I9300 on Android 4 3 Jelly Bean Firmware

The International version of Samsung Galaxy S3 with model number GT-I9300 has received Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update firmware. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Elite Recognized XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy S3 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S3 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on the international version of Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S3 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S3 I9300 (CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip)
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Root Galaxy S3 I9300 Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.07 files using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy S3. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy S3 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Firmware Update List July 2012

These are the  list of firmware update for all variants of Samsung Galaxy S3 both carrier branded by major mobile network operators and unbranded international versions such as - GT-I9300 Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Africa and New Zealand. This includes AT&T SGH-I747, U.S T-Mobile SGH-T999, Verizon SGH-I535, Sprint SPH-L710 and Canada SGH-I747M that has been released in the month July 2012. This may useful to the millions of Samsung Galaxy S3 users out there, to have a sneak peak of which country already receives any newest or latest firmware or software update available for the Samsung Galaxy S III.

United States - US variants of Samsung Galaxy S 3 are mostly handled with mobile network operators, and software updates not seems likely too much more rapidly release. But there is a latest updates released for the Verizon SGH-I535 lately.

Country | Carrier | P-Code | Firmware info: PDA/CSC/MODEM | Android Version

AT&T USA (SGH-I747) ATT - I747UCALG1 | I747ATTALG1 | I747UCLG1 | ICS 4.0.4
                   from previous build - I747UCALEM | I747ATTALEM | I747UCLEM | ICS 4.0.4

Verizon USA (SGH I535) - VZW - I535VRALF2 | I535VZWALF2 | I535VRLF2 | ICS 4.0.4
                                                     (Not sure if this is an update or the shipped firmware)

Other networks no signs of any updates yet, probably coming soon.
T-Mobile USA (SGH-T999) TMB - T999UVALEM |  T999TMBALEM | T999UVLEM | ICS 4.0.4
Sprint USA (cdma) (SPH-L710) SPR -& L710VPALEN | L710SPRALEN | L710VPLEN | ICS 4.0.4

Europe - European countries again receives another new software updates with firmware build number I9300XXBLFB from the previous released in June with the firmware build numbers I9300XXALF2, I9300XXALF5, I9300XXALF6 (unbranded) and I9300BUALF1 for the carrier branded variants.

Update 2012, July 25th: UK receives two firmware updates I9300XXBLFB and I9300XXBLG6

Europe Unbranded  Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 Software Updates
Austria unbranded ATO - I9300XXBLFB | I9300ATOBLG1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Baltic States unbranded   SEB - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXFBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Czech Republic unbranded  XEZ - I9300XXBLFB | I9300XEZBLG1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4

France unbranded   XEF - I9300XXBLFB | I9300XEFBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Greece unbranded EUR - I9300XXBLFB | I9300EURBLG1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Hungary unbranded XEH - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXFBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Macedonia unbranded MBM - I9300XXBLFB | I9300MBMLF2 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4 
Netherlands unbranded PHN - I9300XXBLFB | I9300PHNBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Nordic Countries unbranded NEE - I9300XXBLFB | I9300NEEBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Poland unbranded XEO - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXFBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Romania unbranded COA - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXFBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Russia unbranded SER - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXEBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Spain unbranded PHE - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXFBLG1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Switzerland unbranded AUT - I9300XXBLFB | I9300AUTBLG1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4 
Turkey unbranded TUR - I9300XXBLFB I9300OJVBLF3 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Ukraine unbranded SEK - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXEBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4 
United Kingdom unbranded BTU - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OXABLFB | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4 (1st)
United Kingdom unbranded BTU - I9300XXBLG6 | I9300OXABLG6 | I9300XXLG6 ICS 4.0.4 (2nd)

Europe Carrier Branded  Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 Software Updates

Austria T-Mobile MAX - I9300XXBLFB | I9300MAXLF2 | I9300BOLF1 ICS 4.0.4
Austria Orange ONE - I9300BVALF4 | I9300ONEALF2 | I9300BVLF2 ICS 4.0.4
Croatia T-Mobile CRO - I9300XXBLFB | I9300CROLF2 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Czech Republic T-Mobile TMZ - I9300XXBLFB | I9300TMZLF3 | I9300BOLF1 ICS 4.0.4
France Orange FTM - I9300BVALF4 | I9300FTMALF4 | I9300BVLF2 ICS 4.0.4
France Bouygues BOG - I9300XXBLFB | I9300BOGBLG1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Germany T-Mobile DTM - I9300XXBLFB | I9300DTMLF6 | I9300BOLF1 ICS 4.0.4
Italy TIM   TIM -  I9300XXBLFB | I9300TIMBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Romania Orange ORO - I9300BVALF4 | I9300OROALF2 | I9300BVLF2 ICS 4.0.4
Spain Orange AMN - I9300BVALF4 | I9300AMNALF2 | I9300BVLF2 ICS 4.0.4
Poland T-Mobile TPL - I9300XXBLFB | I9300TPLLF3 | I9300BOLF1 ICS 4.0.4
Poland Orange IDE - I9300BVALF4 | I9300IDEALF2 | I9300BVLF2 ICS 4.0.4
Portugal TPH -I9300XXBLFB | I9300TPHBLG1  | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4  
Portugal Optimus OPT -I9300XXBLFB | I9300OPTBLG1  | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
Netherlands T-Mobile TNL - I9300XXBLFB | I9300TNLLF2 | I9300BOLF1 ICS 4.0.4
Norway Telenor TEN - I9300XXBLFB | I9300TENBLF1 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4
United Kingdom Orange ORA - I9300BVALF4 |I9300ORAALF2 | I9300BVLF2 ICS 4.0.4
United Kingdom T-Mobile TMU - I9300BVALF4 | I9300TMUALF2 | I9300BVLF2 ICS 4.0.4
United Kingdom O2 O2U - I9300XXBLFB | I9300O2UBLF3 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4

Canada - Canadian Samsung galaxy S3 variants such as Telus, Roger, Sasktel, and Bell (SGH-I747M), Mobilicity and Videotron (SGH-T999V) still stays with the current firmware builds:
Telus Canada TLS - I747MVLALE8 | I747MOYBALE8 | I747MVLLE8 | ICS 4.0.4
Sasktel Canada BWA -I747MVLALE8 | I747MOYCALE8 | I747MVLLE8 | ICS 4.0.4
Rogers Canada RWC -I747MVLALE8 | I747MOYAALE8 | I747MVLLE8 | ICS 4.0.4
Bell Canada BMC - I747MVLALE8 |I747MOYCALE8 | I747MVLLE8 | ICS 4.0.4
Canada Videotron VTR  - T999VVLALE6 | T999VYVLALE6 | T999VVLLE6 ICS 4.0.4
Canada Mobilicity  MCT  - T999VVLALE6 | T999VYVLALE6 | T999VVLLE6 ICS 4.0.4

Australia - receives new updates with firmware build I9300XXALF2 for the SIM Free and Optus carrier branded device. I9300TDUALF2  for the Telstra and Vodafone version (GT-I9300T). These are still packed in v4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Australia unbranded XSA - I9300XXALF2 | I9300XSAALF2|I9300XXLF2 ICS 4.0.4
             from previous build - I9300XXALE8 |  I9300XSAALE6 | I9300XXLE8  ICS 4.0.4

Australia (Optus) OPS - I9300XXALF2 | I9300OPSALF1 | I9300XXLF2 ICS 4.0.4
        from previous build - I9300XXALE8 |  I9300OPSALE4 | I9300XXLE8  ICS 4.0.4

Australia (Telstra) TEL - I9300TDUALF2 | I9300TTELALF2 | I9300TDULF2 ICS 4.0.4
         from previous build - I9300TDUALE6 |  I9300TTELALE6 | I9300TDULE6  ICS 4.0.4

Australia (Vodafone) VAU - I9300TDUALF2 | I9300TVAUALF2 | I9300TDULF2 ICS 4.0.4
         from previous build - I9300TDUALE6 |  I9300TVAUALE6 | I9300TDULE6  ICS 4.0.4

New Zealand - Vodafone Receives new update from factory firmware build I9300XXALE8 to I9300XXALF2. The SIM free or unbranded version no signs of update yet.
New Zealand (Vodafone) VNZ -I9300XXALF2 | I9300VNZALF1 | I9300XXALF2 | ICS 4.0.4
                             Previous build - I9300XXALE8 | I9300VNZALE4 | I9300XXLE8 ICS 4.0.4
No updates yet:
New Zealand Unbranded  NZC - I9300XXALE8 | I9300NZCALE5 | I9300XXLE8 ICS 4.0.4
New Zealand Telecom XT Mobile  TNZ - I9300TDUALE6 | I9300TTNZALE6 | I9300TDULE6 ICS 4.0.4

Latin America - New software update receives with firmware builds I9300UBALF3 and I9300UBALF6
South Americas - I9300UBALF3  ICS 4.0.4
North Americas - I9300UBALF6  ICS 4.0.4

Africa -  Some countries like Kenya and Algeria receives new updates with firmware build I9300XXBLFB.
Africa Regions - I9300XXALF2 | I9300OJVALF1 | I9300XXLF2 ICS 4.0.4

Middle East - Also receives new updates with firmware build I9300XXBLFB.
 Arabic firmware - I9300XXBLFB | I9300OJVBLF3 | I9300XXLFB ICS 4.0.4

Asia - Also receives new updates with firmware build I9300XXBLFB and I9300XXBLG1 in South East Asian Region. NTT Docomo Japan Samsung Galaxy SIII SC-06D also receives latest update - SC06DOMALG1 from previous SC06DOMALF5.
South Asia - I9300XXBLFB | I9300ODDBLF3 | I9300DDLF3 ICS 4.0.4
South East Asia - I9300XXBLG1 | I9300OLBBLF1 | I9300DXLF3 ICS 4.0.4 
China Regions - I9300ZSALG3 | I9300OZSALG3 | I9300XXLG3 ICS 4.0.4
Japan NTT Docomo DCM - SC06DOMALG1 | SC06DDCMALG1 | SC06DOMLG1 ICS 4.0.4
             from previous build - SC06DOMALF5 | SC06DDCMALF5 | SC06DOMLF5 ICS 4.0.4

Some features and Changes of new Software Updates Released this month (July 2012).
The camera voice recognition has new 11 mode icon change, as well as added feedback,
Camera voice recognition – icon changed
Camera voice recognition – feedback
Camera – wand – 11 new modes
Lock screen – camera launch quicker
Adjust screen tone
Swype – now works in google search box
Swype – now works in address bar for searching
Swype – improved accuracy
Text messages – attachment icon on the left
Text messages – message box width reduced
Text messages – delete specific messages in a conversation
Sound crackling – (A sound crackling notices after long use)
Audio application checkbox
Email – update time
Email – message body
Long press power for silent/vibrate

New featured apps

S planner – week view changed
S planner month,
S planner task,
S planner mini today
Clock
desk clock
digital clock
all share cast
Notifications brightness

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is amazingly built with Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen and a stunning 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.8 inches display, this couldnt be enough without the power of Android OS that driven to its system (Exynos 4212 Chipset - Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU). You need to get your device frequently updated to any latest Android firmware releases to enjoy more and have a great user experience with your phone.

So, if you feel that your Galaxy S3 phones needs to be updated, you might check for any firmware update thru Kies or via OTA (Over the Air).

I will keep this post updated until 31st of July 2012.

Note: This list may contain errors and or incomplete for it it is impossible to us to track down all available firmware releases from all countries and mobile network providers around the world. 
If you have something to add, feel free to leave a message on our comment form below.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Software Updates Monthly Compiled list
June | July | August | September | October | November | December

source: Samsung Kies

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How to Root Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4 3 Jelly Bean Firmware

The Exynos 5 octa-core variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) has received a new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 users who have already updated their devices with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Elite Recognized XDA Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy S4 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy S4 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S4 I9500 (CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.zip)
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Root Galaxy S4 I9500 Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.07 files using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy S4. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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