Are you using Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505? This is a popular Android smartphone. I am also a big fan of galaxy S4. Samsung has added 5.0 inch display in this phone. It has managed to attract many big screen smartphone lovers. I have some good news for Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 users. Android 4.4.2 KitKat XXUFND7 has been released for S4. I have recently published a tutorial for updating Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 to Android KitKat XXUCND3. Now you can update Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 to Android 4.4.2 KitKat XXUFND7.
This is a pretty good news for Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 users. You can experience the improvement on your Galaxy S4 after installing the new official firmware. Samsung has added 13MP camera in this phone that provides a great photography experience. You don’t need to install CWM recovery on Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 before updating it to KitKat XXUFND7. You can root Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 after updating it to the new official firmware. All data including photos, videos and songs available on your Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 may be removed after installing KitKat XXUFND7, so you must take a backup. Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 USB driver need to be installed on your PC for successful connection between your S4 LTE GT-I9505 and PC.
Below are the steps using which you can install KitKat XXUFND7 on your phone. Androidbiits will not be responsible if your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 got corrupted during the update process. The battery level of your Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 must be above 86% before following these steps.
How to Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat XXUFND7 on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505
1. First you have to download Android 4.4.2 KitKat XXUFND7 on your PC.
2. Now you have to download Odin to install XXUFND7 on S4.
3. Now you have to put your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 into download mode using these steps:
- Turn off your Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505.
- Now it’s time to press Galaxy S4 LTE volume down button and home button simultaneously.
- Press the Power button of your Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 at the same time while pressing the Home button and volume down button.
- After a few minutes you will be able to see a warning message on your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505. Press the Power button again after viewing this warning message to put your S4 into download mode.
4. Launch Odin on your PC and connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 with your PC via USB cable.
5. You can see a message in the bottom left corner of Odin after connecting your S4 with your PC.
6. Now you have to extract the ZIP file of KitKat XXUFND7 on your PC downloaded in STEP 1.
7. Once you have successfully extracted the ZIP file of KitKat XXUFND7, you have to press “PDA” in Odin and choose “.tar.md5″ file.
8. Now you have to press “PDA” in Odin and choose “modem” file.
9. Now you have to press “CSC” in Odin and choose “csc” file.
10. Press “PIT” in Odin and choose “.pit” file.
11. Now you have to press the “Start” button in Odin after selecting “Re-Partition” and “Auto-reboot” options.
You will have to wait until your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 restarts. It may take around 4 minutes to reboot. Once your Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 is restarted, you can enjoy KitKat XXUFND7 firmware on your S4. If you are facing any difficulty while installing KitKat XXUFND7 on your Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505, then you can share your difficulty with me in the comment section.