The Google Play Version Galaxy S4 obtained its Android 4.4 KitKat replace only a week ago. Now the identical firmware has been ported to the Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (LTE) variant as it shares the identical hardware specs as the Google Play Edition.
Although the developers initially confronted some hitches in porting the ROM, all the problems have been sorted out for implementing a successful KitKat port to Galaxy S4 LTE.
New Features of Android 4.4 KitKat Google Play Edition ROM Right here is the whole changelog for the new Android 4.four KitKat Google Play Edition ROM:
Primarily based on latest Official Build 4.four kitkat
Faux123-kernel
No advert, no malware, no spy ware, bloatware
build.prop tweaked
Replace script
Tweaked for Best Efficiency
All Google apps are removed. Download from Googleplay
Dalvik + bionic library optimization
3G and 4G are working. Examined with I9505XXUEMKE_Modem
Auto zipalign
Sqlite script
Lite
Signal & Zipalign, smali/baksmali version: 2.zero, with api_level 19 (deodexed version v.1)
Head over to the official XDA developers supply web page (verify the link beneath) to learn more concerning the ROM and its features.
Pre-requisites
1.
Download and install the correct USB drivers for Galaxy S4 I9505 on your computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Back up all your important data before proceeding with firmware installation.
4. Ensure the phone is
factory unlocked with ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP recovery installed.
5. Verify the phone has
at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown during firmware installation.
6. The Android 4.4 KitKat Google Play Edition ROM works only on the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505). Attempting to install this firmware on incompatible models may inadvertently brick the device. Verify the model number of the phone by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
7. If the device is
stuck at booting or is experiencing
boot loop issues, perform
Wipe Cache Partition and
Wipe Dalvik Cache a few more times before rebooting.
8. Allow newly installed ROM to
stabilise for five minutes before you start working on it.
Downloads Required
Android 4.4 KitKat Google Play Edition pre-rooted ROM for Galaxy S4 I9505
How to Update Galaxy S4 (LTE) I9505 to Android 4.4 KitKat Google Play Edition
Step-1: Download Android 4.4 KitKat Google Play Edition ROM for Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 to computer
Step-2: Connect the Galaxy S4 LTE to computer via USB cable. Without extracting, copy the downloaded firmware zip file to the root folder of the phone's SD card.
Step-3: Power off the phone and wait for 5 to 10 seconds until the device shuts down completely.
Step-4: Press and hold
Volume Up,
Home and
Power buttons together, until the Galaxy S4 logo appears on screen.
Step-5: Release all three buttons at the same time to boot into recovery mode.
NOTE: In recovery mode, use
Volume keys to navigate between options and
Power key to select the desired option.
Step-6: Perform
Wipe data/Factory reset (this will delete all apps and their settings and game progress) and choose Yes on next screen to confirm the action.
Step-7: Return to CWM recovery main menu and select
Mounts and Storage >
Format System and click Yes on next screen to confirm. Then perform
Wipe Cache Partition. From the main menu of CWM recovery, go to
Advanced and choose
Wipe Dalvik Cache. Then hit Yes on next screen to confirm.
Step-8: Select
Install Zip from sdcard and then click
Choose zip from sdcard. Browse to the location of the Google Play Edition firmware file which you copied earlier to your phone's SD card. Choose Yes on next screen to confirm the firmware installation.
Step-9: Once the firmware is installed, select
"+++++Go Back+++++" and reboot the phone by tapping
reboot system now from the recovery menu. Your Galaxy S4 I9505 will restart and it may take about 5 minutes for first boot. So, do not interrupt the process.
Your Galaxy S4 (LTE) I9505 is now running on Android 4.4 KitKat via Google Play Edition ROM. Go to Settings > About Phone to verify the firmware installed.
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