Following the Exusnos 5 octa-core variant, Samsung has just began rolling out inventory Android 4.4.2 KitKat software program replace for the LTE variant of Galaxy S4 with mannequin quantity GT-I9505 running quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor.
With build quantity I9505XXUFNB8, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat replace is presently accessible for Galaxy S4 users in Germany, reviews Sammobile. To replace Galaxy S4 to I9505XXUFNB8 Android 4.4.2, join the device to the computer and use Samsung Kies or, the OTA service. Navigate to Settings>> Extra>> About device>> Software replace>> Update to obtain and install new firmware by way of OTA.
Because the replace is rolling out in phases, it is probably not available for all users on the moment. But it is expected to arrive for all Galaxy S4 users across the globe soon. Those having carrier branded devices should look ahead to a while, since the update has to get accepted by the carrier first, after which Samsung will make it available.
Firmware details
Mannequin: GT-I9505
Mannequin identify: Galaxy S 4 LTE
Country: Germany
Version: Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Changelist: 481100
Construct date: thirteen February 2014
Product Code: DBT
PDA: I9505XXUFNB8
CSC: I9505OXAFNB8
MODEM: I9505XXUFNB8
Pre-requisites
1) Install
USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 to connect the Android device with the computer.
2) Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Navigate to
Settings>> About phone. Tap on
Build Number several times until a message appears saying 'You are now a Developer.' Now go to
Settings>> Developer Options to enable USB Debugging Mode.]
3) As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP then backup data using the same.
4) If the Android phone powers off due to lack of battery while the installation process, it could damage the device. Therefore, the Galaxy S4 should have charge above 80% battery charge.
5) The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.
6) The phone will lose custom ROM with the installation of official firmware. Also, the custom recovery will be replaced by the stock version.
7) The device will no longer belong to a rooted version with the installation of official firmware.
8) I9505XXUFNB8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware works only with LTE Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505. As flashing this on any other variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Galaxy S4 by navigating to
Settings>>
About device>>
Model number.
Download files
I9505XXUFNB8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat [Alternative
links]
Odin v3.07
How to install I9505XXUFNB8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505
Step-1: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool to get a
.tar.md5 file with few other files, which are optional
Step-2: Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v.3.07.exe with few other files
Step-3: Switch off Galaxy S4
Step-4: Place the phone into
Download Mode by pressing and holding
Volume Down,
Home and
Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on the phone screen. Now press the
Volume Up button to enter Download Mode
Step-5: Run
Odin3 v3.07.exe as Administrator [To do so, right click on Odin.exe file then click on Run as administrator from context menu.]
Step-6: Connect the Galaxy S4 to computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully an
Added message will appear under Odin. Also, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn light blue with COM port number, indicating successful connection
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try to re-install USB derivers or change the USB port on the computer.
Step-7: Select these files extracted from I9505XXUFNB8 folder
a) Click the
PDA button and select the
.tar.md5 file
b) Click the
Phone button and select file with
MODEM in its name
c) Click the
CSC button and select file with
CSC in its name
d) Click the
PIT button and select the
.pit file
Note: Ignore the last three steps (step-b, c and d) if such files do not exist.
Step-8: In Odin enable
Auto Reboot and
F.Reset Time checkboxes. Click the Re-Partition checkbox if a .pit file has been chosen in the previous step
Step-9: Verify everything and click the
Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and take about few minutes to complete
Step-10: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically and soon a
PASS message with green background will appear in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin. Disconnect the phone from the computer
I9505XXUFNB8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware should now be installed and running on the Galaxy S4 LTE. Navigate to
Settings>>
About device to verify the new firmware version running on the device.
How to Fix Bootloop Issue
If the Galaxy S4 gets stuck at booting animation (after step-10), go to
recovery mode by pressing and holding
Volume Up,
Home and
Power and buttons together. Now perform
Wipe data/Factory reset then
Wipe Cache Partition.
Once the action is completed, reboot the phone by selecting
reboot system now. In recovery mode, use
Volume keys to scroll between options and
Power button to select the desired option. Note that performing wiping task will erase the phone's internal memory data.
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