while updating Galaxy S4 running Android 4.4.2 KitKat It may turn out today, the official firmware has leaked to the web, making the “home” installation quite possible. As noted by our colleagues at SamMobile, this is the intended version for the model stamped with the reference GT-I9505. (Snapdragon 600) which only happens to be marketed in our region.
Summary
Once this Android 4.4.2 update is complete, your Galaxy S4 will not only enjoy all the new features from Google, but also those offered by Samsung.
Update your Galaxy S4 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Prerequisites
- Get a full backup of your data
- Download the official firmware from this link
- Download Odin3 v3.09 from here or here
Install Android 4.4.2 firmware on your Galaxy S4
- Extract the firmware
- Launch Odin3 v3.09 on your PC
- Restart your smartphone in “Download” mode by pressing the keys at the same time Power + Volume Up + Volume Down
- Connect your phone to your PC’s USB port
- A blue signal will appear when your Galaxy S4 is recognized by Odin
- Add the file I9505XXUFNA1_I9505OXAFNA1_I9505XXUFNA1_HOME.tar.md5 to the AP domain
- Check Repartition box is unchecked
- Click start and wait a few minutes
in case of problems
- Restart your smartphone in mode Recovery Pressing Power + Home + Volume Up
- choose option Factory reset using the volume control keys
However, if you have any questions, feel free to ask for help on the Galaxy S4 tutorials forum.
