Install XXAMA1 Android 4.1.2 Official Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 [Guide]

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini (i8190) gets a new firmware update that brings Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) for the device. The update can be accessed via Samsung Kies or manual installation.

Firmware Details:

PDA: I8190XXAMA1

CSC: I8190OXAAMA1

Version: 4.1.2

Users who are interested in updating the device manually may do so by following this tutorial. This is an official Jelly Bean build, which means the device will lose root after installing the update. Before proceeding, ensure the device has all the necessary USB drivers installed.

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To Install I8190XXAMA1 official firmware on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

• Download Android 4.1.2 I8190XXAMA1 to the PC and extract the file
• Download Odin v1.85
• Switch the device off and boot the device in Download mode (To do so, press and hold Volume Down and Home buttons until Android robot and a triangle appears and then press Power button to confirm entry to Download mode)
• Connect device to the PC using a USB cable (a successful connection is indicated by one of the ID:COM boxes turning yellow with the COM port number)
• Flash these files, in the order mentioned (these will be obtained from the zip files downloaded earlier)
• Click PDA and choose file named Code
• Click Phone and choose file named Modem
• Click CSC and choose file named CSC
• Click and choose file ending .pit
• In Odin, check the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time options
• Click on the Start button. Installation will now begin
• After installation, the device will restart automatically. Once the Home screen, appears disconnect the device from PC

Android 4.1.2 build XXAMA1 firmware update has been successfully installed on Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.

[Source: Team Android]