I9505XXUFNB9 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware Last Updated on 27-Feb-2014. Download and install the latest XXUFNB9 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (Snapdragon LTE) Smartphone. Samsung recently started rolling out an OTA update the firmware. The latest firmware build version is I9505XXUFNB9. However, the firmware is currently out for Nordic Countries. Hope the firmware will hit other part of the world soon. The Samsung GT-I9505 was released with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and receiving Android 4.3 Jelly Bean from the month of October 2013. This is another official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update for the device. If you own the device and not yet updated this latest firmware, then update the same using our simple tutorial below. The below guide will help you to download and install the I9505XXUFNB9 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware manually through Odin.
The latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat is definitely a great update for the Galaxy S4 I9505 users. The latest firmware will upgrade the OS version to 4.4.2 KitKat and will bring many new features and performnace tweaks.
Android 4.4.2 KitKat comes with many new features than the previous Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, some includes- Camera shortcut on lockscreen, White icons in status bar, Performance improvements, Transparent status bar, Improved keyboard layout in landscape orientation, Select between the stock messaging app or Hangouts for SMS and MMS, Select between TouchWiz or other launchers through settings, Wireless printing, Updated Google apps and many more.
So, want to update your Galaxy S4 I9505 to the latest XXUFNB9 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware? To install in official way, either you can go for OTA (over the air) from Settings-About Phone-Software Update or download firmware through the Samsung Kies utility. However, most of us prefer manual way to update official firmware. So, in this article you’ll find step by step manual guide to update the latest Android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNB9 firmware on your Galaxy S4 I9505 through Odin.
Also Check: Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Full Specifications and Features
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Android 4.4.2 KitKat comes with many new features than the previous Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, some includes- Camera shortcut on lockscreen, White icons in status bar, Performance improvements, Transparent status bar, Improved keyboard layout in landscape orientation, Select between the stock messaging app or Hangouts for SMS and MMS, Select between TouchWiz or other launchers through settings, Wireless printing, Updated Google apps and many more.
So, want to update your Galaxy S4 I9505 to the latest XXUFNB9 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware? To install in official way, either you can go for OTA (over the air) from Settings-About Phone-Software Update or download firmware through the Samsung Kies utility. However, most of us prefer manual way to update official firmware. So, in this article you’ll find step by step manual guide to update the latest Android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNB9 firmware on your Galaxy S4 I9505 through Odin.
Also Check: Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Full Specifications and Features
Download I9505XXUFNB9 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Official Firmware
Samsung rolled out the firmware for the following countries. The firmware which are unbranded or not locked to any carrier, no matter of which country or region, can be flashed on any Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 model.
United Kingdom: I9505XXUFNB9_I9505BTUFNE1_BTU.zip
United Kingdom: I9505XXUFNB9_I9505BTUFNE1_BTU.zip
[Firmware for rest of the countries and carrier will be added here when available]
All the above pre-requisites are very important and must follow before proceed to installation guide. Hope you get all the above points. Now, go through the below tutorial to install Android 4.4.2 I9505XXUFNB9 official firmware on Galaxy S4 I9505.How to Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Official Firmware on Galaxy S4 I9505 through Odin:
- Download Android 4.4.2 XXUFNB9 Firmware for Galaxy S4 I9505 from the above list
- Download Odin
- Switch off your phone and boot Galaxy S4 I9505 into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons (long press until the boot screen appear), now press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
- Extract the downloaded Odin3.09 zip file and run the Odin3 v3.09.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on Run as administrator)
- Now connect your Galaxy S4 I9505 to your computer via USB cable
- In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your device has been detected by Odin3.
- Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.
- Now, extract the downloaded firmware zip file, you’ll find a firmware file with extension .tar.md5
- In Odin screen, click on AP button and select the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension (The firmware file look something like: I9505XXDLJ5_I9505ODDDLI7_INU.tar.md5)
- Now, click on the Start button to begin the installation process, wait few moments.
- Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green background
- Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
- You can now disconnect your phone from computer
- Finish
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ReplyDeleteYes, you can, but you should have unlocked device....
Deletethis update can't find it on the OTA but it's on kies my phone is nordic version any help???
ReplyDeleteSometimes its happen, use the kies update or download and follow this manual guide......
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ReplyDeletei bought my samsung s4 here in saudi arabia and i can use any network carrier here which means my phone is unlocked. Can i use this update? and will it still work with the same networks here in saudi arabia?
ReplyDeleteYes, you can flash the firmware. Download any firmware from the list except the Romania (Orange)...
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DeleteI’m a bit confused right now. I flashed the leaked I9505XXUFNA5 firmware and my phone worked normally although it’s locked by my carrier. Would it work also normally if I flash this firmware?
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