Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Software Update Kitkat Download
Posted : admin On 03.09.2019Aug 16, 2014 G7102XXUBNH3 Android 4.4.2 is the very first KitKat firmware released for the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 G7102 — dual-SIM variant. We don’t have a complete changelog of the changes made in this update, but we sure know that a huge number of enhancements, a UI update with the new TouchWiz and several performance updates have been included. Samsung Galaxy Grand 2-SM-G7102 Stock Firmware Download. Thank you for visiting SkyFileOS.com.The firmware that SkyFileOS are going to provide is Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat) based firmware (Samsung Galaxy Grand 2-SM-G7102) Stock Firmware Download).
The Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 is the 4G LTE variant to the S3 with 2GB RAM, Exynos 4412 1.4 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A9 CPU, Mali-400MP4 GPU, 8MP camera and a 4.8 inches Super AMOLED display. The GT-I9305 is an improvement to the S3 GT-I9300 but has been officially supported by Samsung to relish the KitKat taste.
The latest version of Android took off a huge leap with the release of KitKat 4.4 during the fall of last year. Since then, its over a complete cycle when KitKat now covers a major proportion of devices providing a better-than-ever user interface, performance and extreme support. Manufacturers have bought KitKat to its latest flagships, of which Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 is one to have now received the latest KitKat 4.4.4 Firmware update. This guide will instruct you to easily install the latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305. The procedure will follow up using the famous Odin flashing tool.
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Warning
DroidViews or any of its community members shall not be held responsible for any damage to your device. Updating firmware manually may harm your device in unknown ways. Understand the risk and proceed thereafter.
Preparations
- Install Samsung USB drivers: Click here
- Backup your device completely (storage, SMS, contacts, calendars, etc.)
- Charge your S3 to at least 60% battery to avoid any shutdowns during the procedure.
- Enable USB Debugging using our detailed guide
Download the firmware
Odin Flash Tool: Odin_v3.07.zip
You can download the stock firmware for your device from sites like Updato and Sammobile.
Steps to Install KitKat Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305
- Extract the downloaded DBT-I9305XXUFNI3-20140927015030.zip and you will find the corresponding firmware update .md5 file.
- Power off your Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305.
- Press Volume Down, Home and Powerbuttons altogether until you see the warning triangle. Now press the Volume Up button to enter into Download Mode.
- Now connect your device to the PC via USB cable.
- Extract the downloaded Odin_v3.07.zip and double-click on Odin3 v3.07.exe to start the Odin Program.
- You will see the ID: COM box lighten up with the corresponding device ID, which means the connection has been established successfully.
- Make sure Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked and everything else is left as it is.
- Click on the PDA button and select the firmware .md5 file from the location where it was extracted during step #1.
- Click on the Start button to initiate the process. It will take a few minutes to finish.
- Once the process is complete, you will be indicated by a PASS message in the message box.
- The device will then reboot itself normally into the updated KitKat firmware. Please note that the first boot might take time.
Voila! You now have KitKat firmware on your Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305. Enjoy the taste of the latest Android with a plethora of new features. If you’re struck anywhere, comment below and let us know. If you’ve installed the new firmware update and want to root your Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305, click on the link below.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Grand series years ago to especially for the emerging markets where people prefer smartphones with a big screen, decent hardware specs but at an affordable price. Many years have gone by and the Grand line is still here with more choices to attract more customers. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime is a mid-range phone that was released back in September 2014 with Android 4.4.4 KitKat out of the box.
The phone did not witness any major OS upgrade since it’s release, but Samsung seems to have kept its promise of upgrading the phone’s software to Android Lollipop. If you own the Galaxy Grand Prime with model number SM-G530H and have been waiting for the sweetest take on Android, that is Lollipop, you finally have a reason to rejoice.
The Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for the Grand Prime (SM-G530H) is finally out and available for download. We probably don’t need to tell you that Lollipop is a very big update that brings a completely new user interface with a lot of tweaks and changes. Having updated your Grand Prime to the latest software, you would enjoy faster performance and better battery life.
Contents
- Install Lollipop Firmware on Grand Prime
Disclaimer
The firmware installation procedure described below has been tested successfully, but it does not necessarily mean that it’s 100% safe. Make sure to follow the given steps carefully and don’t hesitate to clear any doubts before proceeding. Just a reminder, we won’t be responsible for any mishap so jump into things at your own liability.
Preparations
- Download Odin 3.09 or 3.10.7 from hereand extract the zip.
- Download and install the latest Samsung USB Drivers or Kies on your computer.
- Enable USB Debugging on your Grand Prime. You can find a detailed tutorial for the same here.
- Charge your device to ensure 60% battery juice at least.
- Since you might need to perform a data factory reset after installing the Lollipop firmware for better performance, it’s a good idea to backup all important data before attempting the installation.
Download Lollipop Firmware for Grand Prime SM-G530H
The firmware provided below is originally meant for Russian users but because it’s unbranded and contains many languages including English, it can be installed on any Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530H that is not locked to a network operator. More firmwares will be added as they come!
Uruguay:G530HXXU2BPH1_G530HUUB2BPH1_UPO.zip
Panama:G530HXCU1BOI2_G530HUUB1BOI2_TPA.zip
Mexico (Telcel):G530HXXU2BPC2_G530HTCE2BPD1_TCE.zip
Germany:G530HXWU2BPI1_G530HXWU2BPI1_MBC.zip
Indonesia:G530HXXS2BPG1_G530HOLB2BPK1_XSE.zip
Russia:G530HXXU2BPH2_G530HSER2BPH2_SER.zip Mirror Link
India: G530HXXU2BPG3_G530HODD2BPI7_INU.zip Mirror Link
Iraq:G530HXXS2BPI2_G530HOJV2BPF2_MID.zip
Panama:G530HXCU1BPI2_G530HUUB1BPI2_TPA.zip
Iran:G530HXXU2BPF3_G530HXXS2BPI2_THR.zip
Malaysia:G530HXXS2BPG1_G530HOLB2BPK1_XME.zip
Egypt:G530HXXU2BP13_G530HOJV2BPI2_EGY.zip
Vietnam:G530HXXS2BPG1_G530HOLB2BPE3_XXV.zip
Saudi Arabia:G530HXXU2BPF3_G530HOJV2BPF2_KSA.zip
Chile:G530HXXU2BPH1_G530HUUB2BPH1_CHO.zip
South Africa:G530HXCU1BPH1_G530HXCU1BPB1_XFE.zip
Algeria:G530HXCU1BPH1_G530HOJV1BPH1_TMC.zip
Kenya:G530HXXS2BPI2_G530HOJV2BPG1_AFR.zip
Software Update Mac
Nigeria:G530HXCU1BPH1_G530HOJV1BPH1_ECT.zip
Tunisia:G530HXXS2BPI2_G530HOJV2BPF2_TUN.zip
Nigeria:G530HXXS2BPL1_G530HOJV2BPF2_ECT.zip Mirror
Install Lollipop Firmware on Grand Prime
- Download the firmware and extract the Zip to get the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension.
- Turn off your Galaxy Grand Prime and boot it into the Download Mode by pressing the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds. When you see the warning screen with a yellow exclamation mark, press the Volume Up key to enter the Download Mode.
- Now launch the Odin tool as administrator and then connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable provided with your device.
- When Odin detects your phone, the ID:COM port on Odin will turn blue and you will see “Added!” text in Odin’s message box.
- Now click the AP button and add the firmware file (G530HXXU2BOH5_G530HSER2BOH5_SER.tar.md5) to it.
- Click the Options tab on Odin and check Auto-Reboot and F. Reset Time. These options and enabled in Odin by default, so all you need to do it is to make sure that they are checked.
- You are now all set to go. Just click the Start button on Odin to trigger the firmware installation. It might take a few minutes before the installation completes, so wait patiently.
- When the firmware installation completes, you’ll see PASS! message on Odin. It’s the green signal that indicates a successful installation. In case you get Fail! message, make sure you have gone through the preparations carefully. You can also try rebooting your PC and phone and a different USB cable and port. You can also refer to our exhaustive guide on firmware installation using Odin.
- Anyway, your Galaxy Grand Prime will reboot automatically and when it boots up, you’ll be greeted by Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.
Done! In case you face issues like buggy performance, error with network connectivity, device overheat or battery drain, you should try a data/factory reset via stock recovery. If you don’t know how to do it, head over to our detailed tutorial on the procedure.