Galaxy S5 (Snapdragon 801) Receives G900FXXU1ANE4 Android 4.4.2 Stock Update

While there is no official word on when Samsung will release the latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat software version for its high-end Galaxy series smartphones, a new stock firmware based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat with build number G900FXXU1ANE4 has been released for the international variant of the Galaxy S5, powered by the Snapdragon 801 chip featuring a quad-core Krait 400 processing unit clocked at 2.5GHz.

The G900FXXU1ANE4 build is currently live for Galaxy S5 users in Nordic Countries via OTA update and through the Samsung Kies server. Below are the firmware details for G900FNEE1ANF1 build.

Firmware details

Model: SM-G900F

Model name: Galaxy S5

Country: Nordic countries

Version: Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Changelist: 1539356

Build date: 27 May 2014

Product Code: NEE

PDA: G900FXXU1ANE4

CSC: G900FNEE1ANF1

MODEM: G900FXXU1ANE2

Galaxy S5 users who failed to get the OTA update or are unable to access the firmware via the Samsung Kies server for being region-specific may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually using Odin flashing tool.

Since the G900FXXU1ANE4 build is an unbranded version of firmware, it can be installed on any unlocked SM-G900F unit regardless of country and region.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers it will not be held responsible for any mishap. Before flashing the stock firmware, users are advised to verify their devices meet the following requirements.

Pre-requisites

1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S5 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>> Developer Options>> check the USB Debugging option.]

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 S5 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) G900FXXU1ANE4 Android 4.4.2 stock firmware works only with the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. As flashing this on any other variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Galaxy S5 by navigating to Settings>> About phone>> Model number.

Download files

G900FXXU1ANE4

Odin v3.09

How to install G900FXXU1ANE4 Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F

Step-1: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using any 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.3.09.exe with few other files

Step-3: Switch off Galaxy S5

Step-4: Place the phone into Download Mode by pressing and holding Home, Power and Volume Down button together

Note: Ensure that you have installed Galaxy S5 USB Drivers installed on the computer.

Step-5: Run Odinas Administrator on the computer

Step-6: Connect the Galaxy S5 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, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn light blue with COM port number. This step might take some time

Step-7: In Odin, click AP button and select the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension

Step-8: Enable Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes in Odin. Ensure Re-Partition checkbox is not checked

Step-9: Verify everything and click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and take a few minutes to complete

Step-10: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Once the home screen appears on the phone, disconnect the phone from the computer

The latest Android 4.4.2 stock firmware with build number G900FXXU1ANE4 should now be installed on the Galaxy S5. Navigate to Settings>>About phone to verify the new firmware version running on the handset.

[Source: Sammobile]