Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9305N) Firmware Overview
What is the latest GT-I9305N firmware?
I9305NXXSFQF1, released July 17, 2017 with Android 4.4.4. The archive holds 11 official builds across 2 regions (CSC). Each one is the full stock ROM (flash file) for Odin, not an OTA patch.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S3 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since July 2017, so Android 4.4.4 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Which Android versions did it get?
The GT-I9305N builds in the archive run Android 4.1–4.3 to 4.4.4. The earliest build we have for each version:
- Android 4.4.4: I9305NXXUFNI4 (Sep 2014), 7 builds in total
- Android 4.1–4.3: I9305NXXALIA (Sep 2012), 4 builds in total
All GT-I9305N firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I9305NXXSFQF1 | — | COV | 4.4.4 |
2017-07-17 | Download |
| I9305NXXSFQD1 | — | NEE | 4.4.4 |
2017-06-22 | Download |
| I9305NXXSFQF1 | — | COV | 4.4.4 |
2017-06-12 | Download |
| I9305NXXSFQD1 | — | NEE | 4.4.4 |
2017-04-12 | Download |
| I9305NXXUFOD2 | — | COV | 4.4.4 |
2015-04-13 | Download |
| I9305NXXUFOD2 | — | COV | 4.4.4 |
2015-04-13 | Download |
| I9305NXXUFNI4 | — | NEE | 4.4.4 |
2014-09-12 | Download |
| I9305NXXUEML1 | — | NEE | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-12-13 | Download |
| I9305NXXBMH1 | — | NEE | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-08-09 | Download |
| I9305NXXBMA2 | — | NEE | 4.1–4.3 |
2013-01-15 | Download |
| I9305NXXALIA | — | COV | 4.1–4.3 |
2012-09-22 | Download |
Latest GT-I9305N Firmware by Region
The newest build for each region (CSC) code. Not sure which region your phone uses? See the CSC code guide.
| Region | Latest build | Bit | Android | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COV | I9305NXXSFQF1 | — | 4.4.4 | 2017-07-17 |
| NEE | I9305NXXSFQD1 | — | 4.4.4 | 2017-06-22 |
Older GT-I9305N Builds (Archive)
1 earlier build from the samdb.org catalogue. They are not in the download list above; the link searches for the build on the partner site.
| Build / PDA | Bit | Month | Regions (CSC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I9305NXXBMC2 | — | — | COV | Find |
How to Flash GT-I9305N Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy S3 into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.