Another Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update with base firmware XXUEMJ7 is now available to download for the LTE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 bearing model number GT-I9505. The XXUEMJ7 build is available as OTA update and through Samsung Kies sever.

Samsung Galaxy S4
XXUEMJ7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update released for Galaxy S4 LTE I9505.

Android 4.3 Firmware features

OpenGL 3.0 support

Galaxy Gear support

TRIM support (makes the device faster)

ANT+ support

Samsung Knox implementation (Knox bootloader and dedicated application)

Samsung Wallet pre-loaded

Improved RAM management

Improved display colour reproduction (Display looks much sharper than before)

Improved TouchWiz launcher

New Samsung Keyboard

New Samsung Browser (Full screen by default, new tab interface and more)

New Reading mode (Optimises display for reading, used only for a few specific applications)

New Camera firmware

Minor UI tweaks (Contact app, Flashlight widget, dialogue boxes etc)

Firmware details

Model: GT-I9505

Version: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

PDA: I9505XXUEMJ7

Build date: 15 October

Country: United Kingdom

Changelist: 1765174

Galaxy S4 users, who wish to update their devices to XXUEMJ7 Android 4.3 manually, may follow our step-by-step guide. The XXUEMJ7 Android 4.3 build is for the users in UK. As it is an unbranded version of firmware it can be installed on any unlocked GT-I9505 units, regardless of country and region.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held liable for any damage to the device. Before installing the official firmware, users are advised to verify that their devices meet following requirements.

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 computer and use Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and then check the USB Debugging Mode.]

3) As the tutorial is likely to wipe all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP already installed then backup data using the recovery.

4) 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. Additionally, the custom recovery such as ClockworkMod/TWRP will be replaced by stock recovery.

7) The device will no longer belong to a rooted version with the installation of official firmware.

8) XXUEMJ7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware works only on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE 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.

Steps to install XXUEMJ7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505

Step-1: Download XXUEMJ7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy S4 to computer

[Download link courtesy of Samsung Updates]

Step-2: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using any extracting tool to get a .tar.md5 file with few other files

Step-3: Download Odin v3.07. Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v3.07.exe

Step-4: Switch off Galaxy S4 and wait for five to six seconds for the vibration to confirm complete power off

Step-5: Place the phone into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until the construction Android robot and a triangle appears on the phone screen. Now press the Power button to continue to enter Download Mode

Step-6: 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-7: 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 blue with the COM port number, indicating successful connection

Note: If the Added message does not come then try another USB port, try the one located at the back side of the computer. If Odin still fails to recognise the device then re-install USB driver.

Step-8: Select these files extracted from I9505XXUEMJ7 folder to install on the phone

a) Click PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file

b) Click Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name

c) Click CSC button and select file with CSC in its name

d) Click 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-9: Verify Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin window. But uncheck Re-Partition option and select it only when a .pit file is being used

Step-10: Click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and would take about few minutes to complete

Step-11: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Also, the successful installation will be indicated by a PASS message with green background in the extreme left box at the very top of Odin. When the home screen appears, unplug the USB cable safely from the phone to disconnect it from the computer

XXUEMJ7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official firmware should be now installed and running on the Galaxy S4 LTE variant. Head over to Settings>> About phone to verify the new software version of the handset.

How to fix bootloop issue

After flashing the firmware, if the Galaxy S4 come across any issues such as boot animation or bootloop (after step-11) then place the device into recovery mode by pressing and holding Home, Power and Volume Up buttons together. In recovery mode, perform data wiping task by selecting Wipe data/factory reset. Then select Wipe Cache Partition and 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. It should be noted that performing wiping task will erase the phone's internal memory data.

Also read: Update Galaxy Note 2 N7100 to Official XXUEMK4 Android 4.3 Firmware [How to]

[Source: Team Android]

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