For the GT-I8190 (S3 Mini), the correct Samsung USB driver is not named "U8500". Here's the standard solution:
Or use Google USB Driver (via Android SDK) with custom .inf entries.
The "U8500" driver you saw in some forums is likely a modified Google ADB driver with VID_04E8&PID_6860 (Samsung's Vendor ID) and manual chipset string added.
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| ADB Interface Driver | Allows adb devices recognition in booted ROM or recovery. |
| Fastboot Driver | Enables fastboot mode flashing (if U8500 bootloader supports it). |
| Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader Driver | For emergency download mode (if needed). |
| Windows Compatibility | Supports XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32/64-bit) via .inf files. |
| Driver Signature Disabling | Batch script to allow unsigned driver installation on Windows 8+. |
| Automatic Installation Script | install_driver.bat using DevCon or DPInst. |
Although the S3 Mini is not an MTK device, the SP Flash Tool for U8500 variants uses the same protocol. After installing the driver: U8500 Usb Rom S3 Mini Driver Zip
If you're trying to:
No official “U8500 USB ROM driver zip” exists. Some xda-developers posts have Odin flashable driver packages (like u8500_usb_driver_signed.zip) – but these are rare and often unsigned.
If you are trying to flash or connect a Galaxy S3 Mini (I8190) for USB/ROM development, then the "U8500" refers to the SoC family.
A common mistake is installing the official "Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones." While that package works for MTP (file transfer) and ADB (debugging), it does not include the VID/PID (Vendor ID/Product ID) for the U8500’s USB ROM state. For the GT-I8190 (S3 Mini), the correct Samsung
When your S3 Mini enters Deep Flash mode, its USB identifier changes to something like:
Without the specialized U8500 driver, your PC will label the phone as:
This is precisely why you need a dedicated, chipset-specific driver zip.
The U8500 USB ROM S3 Mini Driver Zip is an all-in-one package for users wanting to: Or use Google USB Driver (via Android SDK) with custom
If you need help actually finding or creating such a package, let me know — I can guide you to existing XDA-Developers threads or help you build a custom driver/ROM bundle.
USB Drivers Directly: If Kies doesn’t provide what you need, you can search for the USB driver specifically.
Universal Adb Driver: For Android devices, the Universal ADB driver can often be helpful.
Odin: For flashing firmware, Odin is commonly used with Samsung devices.