Developers on the XDA forum have successfully fitted Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) to the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3. This comes after news from SamMobile that the South Koreans were officially testing Android 4.1 for the S3. The Galaxy S3 was launched with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

The XDA developers have claimed success porting an AOSP ROM, dubbed LiquidSmooth ROM for the S3 model number i9300. Available key features include faster and more responsive User Interface (UI), customisable center clock, improved battery icons, native overclocking/undervolting performance and more. The LiquidSmooth ROM is in the early stages of its development and some features, like the camera and Google Now, have been reported as not functioning.

Check out the steps to install LiquidSmooth Jelly Bean ROM for the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3. IBTimes UK warns users the ROM is compatible only with the international version and not any other variants. In addition, we recommend users back-up all important data and settings.

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Android 4.1 Android Jelly Bean with Liquidsmooth ROM ported to Samsung Galaxy S3. Samsung

Steps to Install Android 4.1 LiquidSmooth ROM for Samsung Galaxy S3

  • Install ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery and download LiquidSmooth ROM and copy downloaded files to device's SD card
  • Boot Galaxy S3 into CWM recovery (turn off device and simultaneously press Volume Up, Home and Power buttons and wait for device to boot into CWM recovery and select the "recovery" option)
  • Back-up current ROM (navigate to Back-Up and Restore and select Back-up). Return to main menu after back-up
  • Select Wipe Data / Factory Reset and confirm data wipe
  • Navigate to SD card with downloaded ROM and select to start installation
  • Upon completion, reboot device into LiquidSmooth ROM

Congratulations... your Samsung Galaxy S3 now runs Android 4.1 LiquidSmooth ROM.

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