By Keerthi Chandrashekar (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Nov 23, 2012 12:44 PM EST

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, and the Galaxy S2 can jump the gun on the next Android update if they wish to by downloading the following leaked Android 4.1.2 firmwares. 

All of the firmwares listed below are not official Samsung releases, so be sure to use caution when flashing your handset. Be sure to read the instructions carefully if you haven't done this before, since there's always a chance that your phone could brick and become unusable. If you would rather risk it, here's how you can obtain an Android 4.1.2 firmware for any of the three devices listed above. 

Samsung Galaxy S3 - Galaxy S3 owners can download the I9300XXELK4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean test firmware via SamMobile. Although it is an unofficial update, SamMobile does go on the record that it works as "perfectly as any other official firmware." The update gives the Galaxy S3 some of the Galaxy Note 2's features such as Multi-view, which lets apps run simultaneously.

The official Android 4.1.2 update from Samsung for the Galaxy S3 is expected to roll out in December. 

You can download the I9300XXELK4 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean test firmware at SamMobile.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - Those interested in upgrading their Galaxy Note 2's Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean to Android 4.1.2 can download the N7100XXDLJ2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware. New features include an ink effect on the lock screen and more customization features for Notfications. 

The Galaxy Note 2 should receive an official Android 4.1.2 upgrade from Samsung within the next couple months. 

You can download N7100XXDLJ2 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware at SamMobile also. 

Samsung Galaxy S2 - If you've got a Galaxy S2, and simply can't wait for a taste of Jelly Bean, there's firmware  I9300XXLSJ Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. This update comes courtesy of XDADevelopers member izap. The build is reported to be extremely stable. 

The Galaxy S2 is expected to get Android 4.1.2 within the coming weeks. 

You can download I9300XXLSJ Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean through SamMobile.

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