How to Install the Android 5.0.2 update on Samsung Galaxy S3: Remember, this is only to be done by experts and at your own risk

By Staff Writer

Apr 30 2015, 06:36 AM EDT

A lot of people have still been trying to find out how to install the Android 5.0.2 update on Samsung Galaxy S3.

For starters, it has to be clear that there are no official announcements, let alone an update, for the Samsung Galaxy S3 to get the Android 5.0.2 update. While the three-year-old flagship model could seemingly handle the change, it is doubtful that the chipset really can handle the OS hence the reason why neither the Korean manufacturer nor its official distributors do not recommend doing this.

There have been videos online supposedly showing successful upgrades into unofficial mods of the Android 5.0.2, and some unsuspecting user accidentally hastening the process of their old smartphones turning into useless bricks - or paper weights, as others would put it.

For the bold and daring, though, feel free to risk it and experience the Android 5.0.2 on your trusty Samsung Galaxy S3. Just remember that there is no one to blame but yourselves if everything does not go according to plan.

First off, one needs to take the experience of someone who has the same unit and enjoyed success in upgrading. They're the best ones to share their experiences and walk you through on the process. It would be preferable if it is someone who one has a way of getting physically in touch with.

Now if that is not possible, there are a lot of videos and forums online that will provide you with some steps on how to install the Android 5.0.2 update on Samsung S3. Again, this is done at your own risk.

One such video could be found here.

Most of the cyanogenmods require the phone unit to be rooted, with a series of buttons to be pressed simultaneously to bring users to a series of menus. Choosing the right options, as well as downloading the correct support apps, is critical in this process. All of these, by the way are done by freelance developers who may or may not have anything to gain in developing such unofficial updates.

There are a lot of ways on how to install the Android 5.0.2 update on Samsung Galaxy S3 but most users are pretty much on their own on this. But, as they say, no guts no glory so go ahead and have at it.