Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 (SCH-I679) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SCH-I679 firmware?
I679KEUAOI1, released October 5, 2015 with Android 4.3. The archive holds 7 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 Ace 3 still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since October 2015, so Android 4.3 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
All SCH-I679 firmware builds
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I679KEUAOI1 | — | CTC | 4.3 |
2015-10-05 | Download |
| I679KEUAOI1 | — | CTC | 4.3 |
2015-09-15 | Download |
| I679KEUAOH2 | — | CTC | 4.3 |
2015-08-19 | Download |
| I679KEUAOF1 | — | CTC | 4.3 |
2015-06-01 | Download |
| I679KEUAOF1 | — | CTC | 4.1–4.3 |
2015-06-01 | Download |
| I679KEUANI1 | — | CAM | 4.1–4.3 |
2014-09-27 | Download |
| I679KEUANA6 | — | CTC | 4.3 |
N/A | Download |
Latest SCH-I679 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAM | I679KEUANI1 | — | 4.1–4.3 | 2014-09-27 |
| CTC | I679KEUAOI1 | — | 4.3 | 2015-10-05 |
Older SCH-I679 Builds (Archive)
3 earlier builds from the samdb.org catalogue. They are not in the download list above; the link searches for the build on the partner site.
How to Flash SCH-I679 Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 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.