Among the dozens of models of smartphones produced annually by one of the market leaders - Samsung - the flagship devices of the manufacturer attract special attention. As for the program of the Samsung flagships, here we can talk about the widest opportunities for its variability. Consider in this aspect The Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S III model - about the methods of the device firmware will be discussed in the suggested material below.

A high level of performance and a large reserve of productivity, thanks to the use of the most advanced achievements of the industry make it possible to easily use flagship solutions Samsung for many years, without a critical drop in productivity. Some attention requires only the software part of the device. However, to interact with systemic software, up to its complete replacement, there are convenient tools and proven methods.

All manipulations of the following instructions are produced by the user at their own risk. The author of the article and the site administration does not guarantee the achievements of the results positive and desired by the owner, and are also not responsible for possible damage to the smartphone as a result of incorrect actions!

For the most quick and effective implementation of the process of reinstalling the system software in Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S3, it is necessary to carry out several preparatory procedures. This issue should be given due attention, because only after the proper preparation, you can count on a positive feedback and quick elimination of errors, the appearance of which is possible when installing android in the device.

Drivers

Almost all procedures involving serious interference in the Android-smartphone system software require the use of PC and specialized utilities as tools that allow manipulation. Therefore, the first thing you should take care when you need to flash the Samsung GT-i9300, this is the correct pairing of the device and the computer, that is, the installation of drivers.

Usb Debug Mode

To use Windows applications to interact with smartphone software components, a special mode must be activated on the device. "USB debugging". This option will be required to use virtually any manipulations involving access to the data in the phone's memory. To enable the mode, we do the following:

Rut-Ruth and BusyBox

Without the use of superuser rights, conducting serious interference with the Samsung GT-I9300 Galaxy S III software is impossible. At the preparatory stage, root law will be allowed to create a full-fledged backup, and in the future they will allow you to implement virtually any manipulation, up to its complete replacement.

To get privileges on the model under consideration, one of the software tools is used: Kingroot or Kingoroot is the fastest and simple tools with which it is easy to rush the device. The choice of a specific application remains for the user, in general, they work equally efficiently and easy to use.

In addition to the root right, many operations with the Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 model require the availability of in the device installed
BusyBox - a set of console utilities that allow manipulations that require the connection of additional OS kernel modules. Installer that allows you to get BusyBox available on Google Play Market.

Bacup

Theoretically, after installing the drivers to perform manipulations with Samsung GT-i9300 Galaxy S III through programs to interact with memory sections, there is practically no obstacles, you can start installing Android, but, as you know, this process may not always be accurate and able to lead to Damage to individual software components of the device, not to mention the fact that all user data as a result of the procedure will be removed and the restoration of all necessary - contacts, photos, applications, etc. In a word, without prior backup, it is not recommended to start reinstalling android.

Custom data

To save information accumulated in the phone's memory during operation, the easiest way to use the above-mentioned driver installation process SMART SWITCH from Samsung is the easiest. We perform only three simple steps and all information will be archived to the backup:

It should be noted that the recovery from the backup created using the Samsung branded on Samsung will be possible only for a smartphone operating under the official firmware. If you plan to transition to custom or there is a desire to further reinstate the data loss, you can use one of the instructions for creating backups offered in the material below:

Section EFS.

An extremely important system area of \u200b\u200bsmartphones memory is "EFS". This section contains a serial number of the device, IMEI, the GPS identifier, Wi-Fi-Fi-, and Bluetooth modules. Damage or deletion "EFS" In the process of manipulation with system partitions for various reasons, it will lead to the inoperability of network interfaces, and in some cases it is impossible to turn on the phone.

For the model under consideration, the creation of a backup "EFS" Before reinstalling the system software is not just a recommendation, but mandatory to fulfill the requirement! Ignoring the operation for the creation of a dump repeatedly increases the level of risk of obtaining an inoperable smartphone!

In order to always be able to quickly restore the section "EFS" In Samsung Galaxy S3, create a dump area with a specialized software - EFS Professional.

Recovery "EFS" Used tab "Restore" In EFS Professional. After connecting the smartphone in the same order as when creating a backup and transition to the program recovery section in the list "SELECT A Backup Archive to Restore" You need to select the backup file, check the availability of marks in the field checkboxes "Archive Backup Contemps" and by clicking the button "Restore", wait for the completion of the procedure.

Firmware

One of the remarkable features of the flagship apparatus Samsung is the presence of a huge number of modified informal firmware for them. The use of such solutions makes it possible to completely convert the software shell and get new version of android. But before switching to the installation of customs, the methods of installing official versions of the system should be studied. In case of problems, this skill will allow you to restore according to the model in the original condition.

Method 1: Smart Switch

The Samsung manufacturer keeps a rather strict policies regarding interference with the work of the devices of its own brand. The only thing that it allows to make the Galaxy S3 firmware is officially updating the version of the system via SMART Switch, already used by us above when installing drivers and create a backup copy of information from a smartphone.

1. Install and launch Smart Switch. We connect the smartphone running to the Android to the USB port of the computer.



2. After the model is determined in the application, the version of the system installed in the phone is automatically reconciled on the samsung version servers, and if the update is possible, an appropriate notification is displayed. Press "Update".



3. Confirm the need to start updating the version of the phone system - button "Proceed" In the emerging request window that appears with the editors of the installed and affordable system software.



4. After familiarization with the conditions under which the update is carried out successfully, click "All confirmed".



5. Further, Smart Switch will carry out the necessary manipulations automatically, reporting on the performance indicators in special windows:
   

   

6. After receiving confirmation of the successful end of the OS update in the Smart Switch window

   

   Samsung GT-i9300 Galaxy S3 can be disconnected from the YUSB port, all the system software components are already optimized.

Method 2: Odin

Using the ODIN universal means to replace the system software and restore android in Samsung devices is the most effective method of manipulation. The application allows you to set the official firmware of two types - service and single-foam, with the installation of the first package option, is one of the few ways to "revive" inoperative in the Galaxy S III software plan.

Before using one to overwrite sections of memory samsung GT-i9300, we recommend reading the instructions for reinstalling the system software using the application in the general case from the material available at the link:

Service package

Special type of package with system software used in service centers and intended for installation in Android-devices Samsung through one called name "Multifile firmware" Due to the fact that includes several system component files. You can download the archive containing the service solution for the model under consideration by reference:

1. Transfer S3 to ODIN mode. For this:
2. Run one and connect the phone to the USB port. We are convinced that the device was determined in the program in the form of a flowing field with a blue field with a Som port number through which the connection is carried out.



3. We add to the program components of a multifile firmware from the folder obtained as a result of unpacking the archive downloaded by reference above.

   

   To do this, alternately press the buttons and specify the files in accordance with the table in the conductor window:

   

   After loading all the components of the software window, one must have the following form:

   

4. If you are planned to re-install the device, specify the path to the PIT file on the tab "Pit".

   

   Conducting the revimaging is appropriate only in critical situations and when errors occur during the operation, one without a PIT file. Initially, you should try to hold the process of reinstalling android, lowering this step!

   Press the button "Pit" On the same tab in ODIN and add a file "MX.PIT"present in the directory with the proposed package.

   

   When using a PIT file in the process of reinstalling Android on the Samsung GT-i9300 on the tab "Uptions" In ODIN there must be a mark "RE-PARTITION".



5. Making sure that all files are added to the appropriate fields and the parameters are specified correctly, click the button "Start" To start transferring files to the memory of the device.



6. We still expect one to overwrite the memory regions of the smartphone. The interruption of the process is unacceptable, it remains only to monitor the execution indicators in the firmware window and, at the same time,

   

   on the S3 screen.



7. After in the indication field of the processes in ODIN will appear "PASS",
   
   

   the device will restart and initialization of OS components will be initialized.



8. Installing Android is complete, and in the end we get a previously cleared device from the remnants of the previous operating system,

   

   which demonstrates the same level of performance as when it is first turned on after the purchase.

   

Single-name firmware

If you need to easily reinstall the Android, updates or rollback version of the official OSSUNG GT-i9300, a single-fuel package is usually used. Download the latest version of the official OS for Russia to install it through one, you can link:

It is much easier to establish such a decision than the service. Just perform the same steps as in the instructions for working with a multifyle package, but instead of paragraphs 3 and 4, you need to make a button "AP" Adding a single file * .tarcontained in the catalog obtained as a result of unpacking the archive with a single-fuel firmware.

Method 3: Mobile Odin

Many Android-devices users are interested in the possibility of reinstalling the OS on the device without using a PC. For Samsung GT-i9300, this action is feasible using the Mobile Odin - android application tool, which allows you to easily install official single-fuel firmware.

Get a tool in the device by downloading from Google Play Market.

Successful performance of mobile functions One is possible only if root rights are obtained on the device!

The software package used in the example below can be downloaded by reference:

1. Installing Mobile One and put the package that will be installed, in the internal memory of the Galaxy S3 or on the memory card installed in the device.



2. Run the application and provide Mobile Odin Rut-Right.



3. We download the additional components of the MobileOdin, providing the ability to install packages with system software. A request for updating will appear when the tool is first started. Confirm the need to download supplements tap by button "DOWNLOAD" and expect the end of the installation of modules.



4. Before installation, the firmware file must be loaded into Mobile Odin. Frapping the list of options on the main screen of the application, we find and click "Open File ...". Select the storage where the firmware is copied, then specify the file intended for installation.



5. If a system version rollback rollback is performed, you must first clear the sections of the device's memory. To do this, celebrate Chekboxes "WIPE DATA AND CACHE", as well as Wipe Dalvik Cache.

   

   In the event of an update, data cleaning can be not carried out, but the procedure is recommended, as it allows you to remove the "software garbage" from the system, and also prevents the appearance of many errors when installing android and its further operation!

6. Press "Flash" And confirm the appearing application requests.



7. Further manipulations of Mobile Odin carries out without intervention from the user. The latter remains only to watch for:



8. After the appearance of the welcome screen, we carry out the initial setting of OS parameters.



9. Everything is ready to use Samsung GT-i9300 Galaxy S III running reheasted official android.

Method 4: Custom firmware

The above-described methods for installing official editions of the Android in Samsung S3 allow you to bring the device to the factory condition and solve a lot of problems arising for various reasons in the process of using the smartphone. If the purpose of the device firmware is the complete transformation of the program part, bringing new features to the device and transformation of the phone in a really modern, in any case with respect to the version of the OS, the device, you should pay attention to the possibility of installing one of the custom firmware.

Since the level of popularity of the model under consideration is extremely high, a large number of different informal solutions of system software based on Android versions of Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat have been created. Below are the most popular modified shells for S3, and their installation can be divided into two stages - equipping the smartphone modified recovery, and then the immediate installation of the informal android.

Installation, Running, TWRP Setup

In order for the possibility of installing a modified unofficial OS on the model under consideration, the device must be equipped with a special recovery medium - custom recovery. For the device under consideration, several solutions are available, including CLOCKWORKMOD Recovery (CWM) and its updated PHILZ Touch version, but the most functional and convenient product is considered to be Teamwin Recovery (TWRP), and should be installed to obtain results as in the examples below.

For all Samsung flagship solutions, TeamWin team officially developed and produced packages from recovery, which are set by several methods. Two of them are already told in articles on our website.

In the desire to get the newest Android versions on the Samsung GT-i9300, many of the apparatus owners ignore the possibility of using one of the most beautiful and functional shells for the apparatus under consideration - MIUI. Meanwhile, this product is considered one of the best solutions, despite the fact that it is based on a terrible relevance of Android 4.4.

Miui packages intended for installation in the model under consideration are posted including on the sites of famous Miui.su and Xiaomi.eu developers.

If your smartphone has been for several years now, and he has already become annoying, can you breathe a new life in it? Make it so that he pleased you again for some other time? Most users will most likely say that no, the smartphone is outdated, it became a little "RAM", the processor is no longer a "cake", the built-in memory is not enough, and the screen resolution has become a cut. I even walked about the lost capacity of the battery. But if you have a popular flagship of past years, then you can do something.

Replacement of Account

In most cases, the first starts to "take" a battery. Year, a maximum of one and a half, and we notice that our smartphone with difficulty "lives" is not the fact that until the evening, but well, that before lunch. If the battery is removable, then the problem is minimized.Some smartphone models will not be difficult to find the original battery. True, the price will not be completely humane. A good alternative will be batteries "Craftmann". Find such a battery will not make problems.

Again, there are many alternative options, consider one of them. This is a monstrous battery, with a declared capacity of 6400 mA / h. Comes with a back cover for a smartphone, in exchange original. When installing all this, the smartphone is urged to complete disgrace, but you get guaranteed two days of work.

You can certainly carry a portable battery with you everywhere, or in the workplace constantly hold the smartphone on charging, but you will agree, each of us wants from your smartphone more autonomy, therefore, the replacement of the battery cannot be avoided, in any case.

Taming or "lagging" firmware

So we came to the most interesting. Most users of the Early Flags of Samsung are sooner or later faced with the problem of "brakes" on their smartphone. Working tables spilled with noticeable slow-moving, "dialer" opened a few seconds, the camera was launched for a long time ... It all started to annoy it, and some users were decided to reflash their smartphone to custom firmware. In our case, all sorts of options are very, very much. The most stable and supported firmware is Cyanogen MOD. Samsung has ceased to update its flagship of 2012 SGS3 for a long time. The latest official version of Android seems 4.2.2. or 4.3.1. But the Cyanogen MOD firmware is already on Android 6.0.1. Of course, the 7th Android will not be more likely for this smartphone, but still for this thanks to developers. But from this year, to the great regret of the lovers of this firmware, the Cyanogen MOD project closed .... The enthusiasts will be possible to release their modifications for a while, but officially, Cyanogen MOD we will no longer get. But there is also good news, instead of Cyanogen MOD, we have LineageOS, and thanks to her, our SGS3 has all received Android 7.1.1 !!!

A brief overview of LineageOS for the 3rd Galaxy.

First, I want to say that the interaction with the smartphone interface does not leave the oppressive impression on the stock firmware. But still, it is not worth waiting a lot, iron is old. The smartphone works quite quickly, but turns on with some delay. The dialer opens faster than in the drain, the working tables are turning smoothly. Applications are open differently, some quickly, and some think about 2-3 seconds. But we have Android 7.1.1! True assembly "Night", that is, some functions of the smartphone and the program can work incorrectly. On the firmware Cyanogen MOD, there were already stable assemblies, and in general, the work of the smartphone was satisfactory. But already enough about Cyanogen MOD, let's study the features of LineageOS firmware. In the smartphone settings, in the "About Phone" section, we can view information about the status of the phone, the device model, version of Android and firmware:
And so the main screen looks like:
A few words about Google applications, after installing Lineageos, they simply do not have them, and we will have to put them on their own. It's just as easy how to install the firmware itself. When you "stitched" on LineageOS, without leaving the recovery, set Gapps (package of programs and services from Google). You can download them. And after installing all this, we will see such a picture: all Google applications will appear on your smartphone!

Unlike MIUI, there are applications menu in our firmware:
The notification curtain, as well as on all smartphones is called swipe from the top of the screen down if you make a short swipe, notifications will open if the icons of different switches will open:

In general, LineageOS firmware is close to "naked" Android, only all sorts of settings will be more. For example, you can change the color of the indicator to different events. In stock, just three colors, but on LineageOS you can mix these colors, as you want.

What else can I tell about this firmware? The camera interface is very primitive. The list of latter running programs looks like on "Golob" Android.

Here are some more screenshots of the battery menu:

And so the settings menu looks like:

In general, everything is simple and functionally, there is even no one for how on Cyanogen MOD, but over time I hope the developers will correct. It remains to solve the main question, how can I install it all? Yes, so that the smartphone did not turn into a "brick"?

Install LineageOS firmware on SGS3

So we came to the most important thing. If you have already installed Custom Recovery, such as TWRP, then everything is very simple. We will do everything in order and without fuss:

3. Copy and copy to the smartphone, to the memory card (Micro SD Card) in the root directory of the firmware. Download the appropriate versions of Android Gapps and copy the Gapps to the smartphone, on the memory card (Micro SD Card) in the root directory.

2. Turn off the smartphone

3. Modern cluster the "Volume +" button, "home" and "switching on" when the Samsung Galaxy S3 logo appears, release the button, and after a few seconds we get to the main menu Recovery.

4. Select the point "Cleaning", then "selective cleaning"

5. Amend the items Dalvik / Art Cache, Cache, Sistem, Data. Item "Internal Memory "can also be cleaned, but not necessarily. The main thing is not to mark the "Micro SD Card" item!

6. The relaxed swipe right give the command to clean.

7. After successful cleaning, we return to the main menu and select the "Install" item, then the item (parent directory) and finally we reached the "external_sd" item. Click it and select the file with the firmware.

8. Again, we make swipes to the right, and wait for the end of the firmware. At the end of this operation, you will be asked to clean Dalvik and Cache. This can be done, but you can ignore.

9. Forbid chosen the "Set" item, then the item (parent directory) and the item "external_sd". Click it and select a file with Gapps.

10. Swipe right confirm the installation.

11. After installing Gapps, you can agree to clear Dalvik and Cache and then, in the main menu, select the "Restart" item and click on the "System" button.

The download process will last for quite a long time. When everything is established, you will be prompted to select a language, set the time and log in to your Google Account. After that, you can familiarize yourself and evaluate LineageOS.

Articles and Lifehaki.

The SAMSUNG Galaxy S3 firmware will suit you to upgrade to a fresh version, as well as to correct old errors in work and, of course, making their new options.

It often happens that old good bugs are much grateful and the nice of new evil glitches in the work of the smartphone, so think well before changing the firmware.

And if you thought, then make a backup of the previous version, so that it was not painfully painfully for an aimlessly destroyed smartphone, which else to live and live.

Preparation for the firmware

To prepare, you will need a new firmware for Samsung Galaxy S3, the official release can be taken from the official site, and unofficial with a set of unofficial.

And CWM recovery program with which you can easily install a new firmware.

Step-by-step instruction

1. Install the program to update firmware from the CWMManager.apk file. Loading in recovery mode, for this, simultaneously clamp "volume up", "Home key" and "Power button".
2. Be sure to make a backup if the update fails, it will be possible to roll back to the previous workable version. For backup, choose the "Backup and Restore" item.
3. Then, for the prevention of colds, you need to clean the Dalvik virtual machine cache, we do the following: Click "Wipe Cache", then "Wipe Data", select the "Advanced" item, and then boldly press Wipe Dalvik Cache.
4. The phone is almost ready for flashing. Then with smooth hands in the update program, select "Install Zip From Sdcard" from the list, choose your firmware and, confirming your sane, waiting for the refresh miracle.
5. After installation, choose "Reboot System Now" and use the new wonderful Samsung Galaxy S3.
6. If you suddenly hang on the update, turn off the phone, and not about the wall, namely the shutdown button, press and wait for power off.
7. Next, be loaded again in recovery mode, how to do it higher. Again, clean the cache and choose "Backup and Restore", and then confirm the recovery from the backup.

SAMSUNG GALAXY SIII smartphone firmware via Odin.

Instructions for the smartphone firmware Samsung Gelaxi C3 single-fuel firmware through the ODIN 3 program on Windows

Any digital device, be it player, telephone, camera, computer and even smart clocks will not perform their functions without software (software). Without a computer, it is just a "piece of iron", therefore, so as not to be just a piece of iron on the computer installed the operating system (OS). On the phone, also installed OS, which the people nicknamed "firmware". Firmware (Eng. Firmware) is a set of hardware settings and software that are in the device's memory. So, let's look in this article in more detail what people change the firmware on the phone.

If, just a purchased phone works with our bang, it does not give any errors, "flies" and so on, then the phone that has served for us some time can slow down, work with interruptions, buggy, have an outdated design, factory marriage , not to install applications because the firmware is outdated and so on and so on. If in the case of brakes, you can make a complete reset of the phone settings, then when eliminating glitches, marriage or unstable operation of the device, it is recommended to update the firmware to a newer version.

Usually, Android smartphones themselves offer to upgrade in automatic mode, but there are cases when our smartphone is affected by the virus or does not turn on or hangs on the download, then in this case we will have to install the firmware yourself.

1. Preparation and download of all necessary

Before flashing the phone you need to download:

1. USB driver for samsung phones (in our case, we used the driver version 1.5.59.0 from 01/08/2016 called Samsung + USB + Driver + for + Mobile + Phones + 1.5.59.0 + sspc.exe);
2. Firmware(We used stock not operator firmware Android 4.3 XXUGOE1 (Ser) (05/21/2015) Changelist 2833503, download);
3. ODIN PC program (We used ODIN3 v3.09.3).

2. Installation program

First you need to install a USB driver for Samsung phones, then unpack the ODIN program to the directory without Cyrillic (Russian) letters, usually suits the C. into the same folder where Odin unpacked, throw the firmware, unpack it and see 2 files: first In format.tar.md5, the second SS_DL.DLL (the second DLL file can be deleted).

3. Transfer the smartphone to Download Mode mode

To do this, turn off the phone completely by pressing the power button. We wait until the device screen goes out.

4. ODIN program and smartphone firmware

So, now you run the program by double clicking on the ODIN3 file v3.09.exe. The following window should appear:

In the "Option" section, leave the tick: "AUTO Reboot" and "F. Reset Time". And in the "Files (download)" section, click on the PDA button and select the firmware file. After the manipulations have done, we connect the cable to the phone, in turn in ODIN the blue label "ID: COM" should light up.

Now the most important thing is to press the "Start" button and wait until the phone is stitched (1-5 minutes). When the phone is shifted in the program, the inscription "PASS" will turn on top, and from the bottom " All Threads Completed. (Succeed 1 / Failed 0) "What does it mean" everything is just cool and without errors! ", Now we turn off the cable from the phone, close the program and wait for the download of android on the phone itself.

For the year of using Samsung Galaxy S3, I tried a lot of firmware, but not one of them did not suit me even half.

I'll start with the fact that in the standard firmware from Samsung, I could not accept the terrible design, a bunch of unnecessary services of the company, an uncomfortable call, which opens with a terrible expectation, a phone book, messages, a standard browser. That is, it can be said that almost everything had to be changed.

I began to try different firmware based on flow, they did not particularly differ outwardly, and did not solve the problem. Then I installed CyanogenMod, and now, I finally thought that I found what I was looking for. "Naked" Android 4.2.2 at first very happy, he had excellent design and quickly worked. But there were 2 very large minuses: first, Galaxy S3 on this firmware weakly held a battery charge, and in the second, the photos from the chamber were noticeably worse in quality.

After that, I tried many times with various custom and Stock Rom in search of my ideal until I found Miui V5, which for me personally became the best firmware for Samsung Galaxy S3.

MIUI V5 is based on the official firmware from Samsung, so it keeps the battery perfectly, and makes beautiful pictures, unlike your predecessor V4.

Battery life

As I said, this firmware is based on the native version of Android 4.1.1 jro03c, and shows a fairly good battery life. Just like firmware on the basis of the drain. As usual, we tested how much time the smartphone "Sits" by 10%.

The tenth of the charge was enough for 37 minutes of the screen enabled (most of the time was used a browser with Wi-Fi on medium brightness, but also "heavy" antutu and titanium backup) and almost 2 hours of operation in standby mode. The result is very good.

In real life, this firmware saves the charge of your battery, and the smartphone is enough for 1 day very active use. Sometimes, with a gentle mode, lives up to 2 days.

Benchmark

In the Antutu Benchmark test on the "default" kernel, the smartphone shows about 15.000 "Parrots". This is not a lot, but not enough. I have not been looking at the results in the benchmarks for a long time, but for the dough decided to do them.

Lock screen

Looking at how the lock screen is made in Miui you begin to understand how much the role is played here and every little thing. There are no "natural" effects as in stock, but there are other very convenient features.

For example, if you hold the "Home" key and keep it, the flashlight will turn on. A very convenient solution, because you do not need to look for a shortcut with the application and look at the screen.

Or else if you tap 2 times on the unlock icon, the player will start. It is also pretty practical and convenient. In this firmware, it is much more convenient to open through the unlock screen of the camera, a dialer or SMS.

To all this it is worth noting that you can quickly change your Lockscreen by setting another topic. At the same time in some topics, you will completely change the lock screen (animation, location of elements, icons, sound, etc.).

Ring, phone book, SMS.

The first thing that rushes into the eyes is a dialer on Miui opens in a fraction of a second, and there is no this terrible delay, as in an analogue of the drain. The second is its design. It is made in a beautiful style with elements of minimalism. Swipe can be moved to the address book, group and back. Everything is beautiful, it works fast, also accompanied by excellent animation.

The messedmer is also done perfectly, has a pleasant design and convenient to use. There are many settings, support templates, emoticons.

Desktop

Who else does not know, MIUI has no list of all applications, and all that you installed, gets on the main screen, just like the iPhone. Someone likes it, someone does not, this is the personal matter of everyone.

All icons are beautifully drawn, and have a large size. The statusbar is transparent, and looks very beautiful. This Lancher has not many settings, but everything is needed.

From negative moments, it is possible not to be noted smooth animation when closing folders and switching in the settings. But if you take into account that the 5th version just started to develop, this bug must fix it soon.

Notification panel

By default, the notification panel is divided into 2 tabs "Notifications" and "Switches". It is clear from the name that all your notifications are displayed in the first, and in the second - the entire screen is clogged with convenient switches.

At the same time, again there is a very convenient trifle - by default the "Notifications" tab opens, but if there are no "switches". It's just mega comfortable. You can switch between them with the help of the "swipe" gesture to the right or left.

Oh yeah, naturally, the switch buttons are configured to themselves.

File manager

File manager in MIUI is the best that I have seen, choosing from dozens of programs of this kind. It automatically grows all your type of type, thereby easier access to them.

For example, if you need to open a document on the exam, you do not need to look for it in 20 folders or on a memory card, but simply select the "Documents" section where all files of this type will be collected. Convenient, agree.

Also, it is also displayed information about the memory status, and which type of data is how much it takes.

There is also a regular file manager that it is enough to switch to the right to right. The application works smartly and without brakes.

Player

The music player is not so sophisticated as the stock, has fewer settings and functions. But in some plan it is more convenient, and has everything necessary even for the most hardcore music lovers.

There is an excellent equalizer, different types of sorting, playlists, etc. What else is needed?

Gallery

In the firmware MIUI, there is a plain beautiful gallery that quickly works and performs its functions by 100%. If you enter the application, the photos made by the camera are displayed, and to go to the list of all albums, you need to select "Local albums".

Again, we note the thoughtfulness of the interface, because usually, a person looks through or shows exactly the pictures from the chamber. There is also a built-in photo editor that allows you to make elementary operations above the images (make inscriptions, add effects, trim, retouch).

Browser

Up to this point, I used Google Chrome, but after 10 minutes of using the MIUI browser, I realized that now we can forget about third-party browsers.

It works faster and smoothly chrome. There are gestures, a huge number of settings, switching tabs with volume keys, and convenience of work - it was they who forced me to change my browser.

Topics

One of the most interesting features of the firmware MIUI - themes. In the online directory you can download the skin you like, and install it on your Galaxy S3. At the same time, it is worth noting that most topics are changed by your gadget beyond recognition. That is, everything is changing, icons, wallpaper, dialer, notification panel, lock screen, etc.

Also from the downloaded theme you can put separate items. For example, we can apply only new icons and lock screen.

This gives practically unlimited possibilities for customization of the interface.

Calculator

The usual calculator, there are 2 modes: basic and scientific.

Dictaphone

This application is also very simple, without any settings, but has everything you need: voice recording, pause mode, playback, playlist records.

Radio

Lovers listen to the radio will not be disappointed by running the application of the same name on its Galaxy S3. Here you can add the channels to your favorites, enable playback through speakers, write the sound in audio capture mode.

Clock

As with most devices, several alarm clocks are available to you, time with different time zones, stopwatch and timer.

Compass

An indispensable tool for the traveler. In addition to its basic functions, latitude, longitude, pressure and height shows.

The calendar

Perhaps the MIUI calendar in some functions is inferior to Samsung S-Planner, but rather "taste and color ...". Both applications are made simply excellent, and have all the necessary functionality.

Notes

In MIUI V5 for Galaxy S3, notes are perfectly implemented. All your data is displayed in the form of multi-colored stickers. You can put a reminder for the selected note that in my opinion it is very convenient. Personally, I, because of the synchronization capabilities, I use Google Keep.

Download manager

The system has a built-in download manager, which allows you to fully control the download of the files. It is possible to download files only when connecting to a Wi-Fi network, limit the file size, etc. Excellent application.

Antivirus

Recently, an antivirus for Android smartphones is "Mast Hav" by the application, especially for inexperienced users. In MIUI firmware, there is already an excellent antivirus, and looking for a side of the app.

This program allows you to scan your system to various trojans and viruses, and also checks the file and its rights when installing and starting. Now you yourself will be able to control your applications and their rights in the system.

Bekadov system

Backups - a very important component of any information system. Applications for backup to one click will allow you to create an exact copy of your entire system or individual items. You can also encrypt your data and configure automatic backup. Everything is simple, convenient and affordable.

Monitoring traffic

From the name it is clear that this application allows you to follow your traffic. But this is not just a statistical collector, and also a full firewall. You can limit access to any application, or allow you to enter the Internet only via Wi-Fi. Also for each application there are detailed traffic use statistics. As in the usual Android, you can easily install daytime or monthly traffic, when you reach which, Internet access through 3G or EDGE will be blocked.

Antispam

Useful utility that allows you to block unwanted incoming calls and SMS. It works about the principle of firewall with a white or black list. If you have added some subscriber to a black list, and after that I tried to get through to you, then detailed call statistics and SMS you can see in the log of calls or messages.

Safety

Another utility that will help protect your Samsung Galaxy S3. With it, you can configure access rights for applications to your personal data: contacts, SMS, call logs and also resolve \\ prohibit the autorun application, give it root rights and more. This utility leads the log of all the actions of the applications that they do on your smartphone.