I9505XXUFNBH Android 4.4.2 Stock Firmware Arrives for Galaxy S4 LTE

Samsung has just started rolling out its latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat build with base firmware I9505XXUFNBH for the international LTE variant of Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) in the UK.

The new stock firmware is an exclusive Over-The-Air (OTA) release for Galaxy S4 LTE users in the UK who are connected to the EE network. The official firmware may be rolled out to other countries of the world in phases in the near future.

Galaxy S4 LTE users in the UK can also access this firmware manually via Samsung KIES. Those who missed the official OTA update notification and cannot access the firmware via Samsung KIES for some reason can follow our step-by-step guide to install the same manually.

I9505XXUFNBH Android 4.4.2 Official Firmware Details

Model: GT-I9505

Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE

Country: United Kingdom (EE)

Version: Android 4.4.2

Changelist: 481100

Build date: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:31:42 +0000

Product Code: EVR

PDA: I9505XXUFNBH

CSC: I9505EVRFNB3

MODEM: I9505XXUFNBH

NOTE: As this is an EE carrier branded firmware, it can only be installed in the United Kingdom and may not work properly in other countries or regions.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held liable for any damage to device during or after firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

Pre-requisites

1. Install necessary USB Drivers for Galaxy S4 (LTE) GT-I9505 on the computer.

2. USB Debugging Mode should be enabled on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.

3. Back up your important data to avoid potential data loss during firmware installation.

4. Ensure the phone is factory unlocked (not locked to any specific carrier).

5. Verify Galaxy S4 LTE has at least 80 percent battery charge.

6. The Android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNBH firmware is compatible with Galaxy S4 LTE (GT-I9505) only. Do not attempt installing it on incorrect variants as it may brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

Downloads Required

Note: Register via SamMobile to download and install the stock firmware or use alternate link 1 or link 2.

Steps to Update Galaxy S4 LTE with Android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNBH KitKat Official Firmware

Step 1: Extract Android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNBH firmware zip file via WinRAR/7-Zip or WinZip to obtain a .tar.md5 file and some other optional files.
Step 2: Next Odin zip file should be extracted to get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off the Galaxy S4 (LTE) and boot the device into Download Mode. To do so, press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Then keep tapping Volume Up button to progress into Download Mode.
Step 5: Launch Odin on computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Now connect Galaxy S4 (LTE) to computer with USB cable in Download Mode. When Odin detects the device and a pop-up message reading "Added!" appears on screen, the ID: COM box will turn light blue with the COM port number.
Note: If the Added message fails to appear, then try re-installing USB drivers or changing the port on computer.
Step 7: In Odin, click on AP button and select the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension(firmware filename: I9505XXDLJ5_I9505ODDDLI7_INU.tar.md5)

Step 8: In Odin, select Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. But, the Re-Partition option must be checked only if you used the .pit file in previous step.
Step 9: After ensuring that Step 7 and Step 8 are done correctly, hit the Start button in Odin to begin installing the firmware.
Step 10: After the firmware is installed, a PASS message with green background appears in the left-most box at the top of Odin. Galaxy S4 will then reboot to the Home screen. It is now safe to disconnect the USB cable and remove the phone from computer.

Galaxy S4 (LTE) GT-I9505 is now running I9505XXUFNBH Android 4.4.2 KitKat stock firmware. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the firmware installed on the device.

Troubleshooting: If Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 is stuck at boot animation after Step 10, then boot into recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together), and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before choosing Reboot System Now option.

Note: In recovery mode, use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Performing data wipe task will erase your device's internal memory and not external SD card data.

[Source: SamMobile]