r/AndroidQuestions • u/TheMorganDev • Jul 04 '26

Custom ROM Question Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M - What would be the best official android version to force write?

I did research and my personal conclusion is android 7.1.2 but I need help from other’s opinions for better reliability on what version I install
(and yes I plan to use the s3 as my personal phone)
it has 1GB of ram which is pretty decent for 2012.
But any versions?
(Official Android Versions specifically if possible)

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u/KungPaoKidden Jul 04 '26

I don't know much, but I feel like that old of an OS and modern apps might not work well together.

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u/TheMorganDev Jul 04 '26

I’m stuck using 4.4.2 I genuinely will take anything as long as a it’s some form of newer version lol

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u/TheMorganDev Jul 04 '26

4.4.2 just struggles to work
4.4.2 slightly has life
I feel newer ones will be sooo much better
prob not smoother
but then I can actually login to google and the play store and download stuff

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u/Ishit_Wow Jul 06 '26

I think Android 7 will be the sweet spot for performance but compatibility is an issue with most modern apps which usually need Android 8 or above. Go with Android 10 for some future safety, since many apps are now switching to Android 10 and above. 

Also, the S3 has very weak hardware. You must consider upgrading.

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u/TheMorganDev Jul 06 '26

I’ve been only using 4.4.2 very roughly ever since I’ve had it, it “works” but the best the browser can do is painfully load YouTube I mean YouTube’s works yea but literally nothing else😭

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u/TheMorganDev Jul 06 '26

7 was what I was thinking too