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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III
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Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III

Released: 2012, May. Released 2012, MayPrice: About 190 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 4.3 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400MP4
NFCYes
SAR0.55 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
Size4.8 inches, 63.5 cm, 2, (~65.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 2), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung I9300 Galaxy S III
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
Video720p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsPebble blue, Marble white, Amber brown, Garnet red, Sapphire black, Titanium grey, La Fleur
ModelsGT-I9300, GT-I9300I, SHV-E210S, SHW-M440S
SAR EU0.21 W/kg (head)
Single1.9 MP, f/2.6
StatusDiscontinued
Weight133 g (4.69 oz)
ChipsetExynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) / 3.419:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, May. Released 2012, May
Stand-byUp to 590 h (2G) / Up to 790 h (3G)
Announced2012, May. Released 2012, May
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 21 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 11 h 40 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 2
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 75dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -90.3dB / Crosstalk -92.6dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 50h

Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III Overview

About Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM, 64GB 1GB RAM with Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III?

The Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III.