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S3 with 4.2.1? I don't think so... Upload more pics.

I used to have this problem, very frustrating and worrisome. It started happening when I updated to a certain firmware version, I can't remember which one right now, but after confirming that my phone has the Insane chip and thus is vulnerable to the Sudden Death bug (check through "eMMC check"...

DO NOT insert the battery back until you are sure it is completely dry inside (hope it's not too late). Dip your phone in rice (raw, dry rice, any kind), rice absorbs humidity and will pull it out of your phone. Once it's completely dry if you start it and still get that message, try flashing...

Would you happen to have a JB firmware? There's a known bug "crazy chip" that makes the phone lag, freeze and eventually either restart or come back to life. Only some 32gb S3 are affected. Best advice is to update to newest firmware. Try this ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300...

Perhaps the files that you downloaded are corrupted? It's weird that the process always stops at the same time, it makes me think that the problem could be in the file. Check out and follow this guide, it works! ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and...

Did you flash a Recovery? Do you have an app called "Super User"? Try the "Root with ClockWorkMod" section of this guide, that should do it! ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and customization guide Good luck!

This is a known issue with JB firmwares. Easy solution: Update to newest firmware. Best tool: ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and customization guide. Good luck!

I'm no expert, but that error over there "<ID:0/004> Receive Response from boot-loader" "<ID:0/004> FAIL!" sounds like there could be something wrong with the boot-loader, as in "main board", it could be a hardware issue. If it's still in warranty you should send it in! Maybe the files and...

It could be one of your sd cards that is damaged and when the phone tries to read over that piece of data it hangs. Try LagFix (fstrim) Free from the market. You could also be another victim of a known bug, it is always recommended to update to the newest available firmware. This could be...

This shall do it! ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and customization guide Good luck!

Here's the answer to your call: ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and customization guide Good luck!

Perhaps this ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and customization guide can be of help. Good luck!

Here you go! ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and customization guide Good luck,

Check out my ULTIMATE step-by-step Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 Firmware update, rooting and customization guide, I think it will help you out. Good luck!

Hi, I recently wrote this Step-by-step tutorial to update the Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 to the newest official firmware, Root it and Customize it. I think this guide will help users of all levels, from basic to experienced, I even use it myself as a reference/checklist as I do this process on...