Upgrading from Android 4.3 to 4.4.. How to?

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Hi guys.

Wondered how i go about updating my galaxy s4 from Android 4.3 to Android 4.4?

Would it need rooting?

Thank you.

Just wanna add it is a Gi9505
 
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MartK87 said:
Hi guys.

Wondered how i go about updating my galaxy s4 from Android 4.3 to Android 4.4?

Would it need rooting?

Thank you.

Just wanna add it is a Gi9505
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Hi,

Are you talking about upgrade from stock 4.3 to stock 4.4.2? if so there is no need to root , just go to Sammobile.com find the rigght firmware and flash it ( Odin)
 
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Thanks!

On SAM Mobile now.

How do i find out which country the phone belongs to along with knowing the correct firmware to get?

I should note i got the phone from Australia, however i cannot see Australia in the firmware list for GT-I9505.

Thanks

Just an update.

Not sure if its possible to flash to 4.4 because I've just been on SAMMobile.

Clicked on FIRMWARE

Then clicked Check Your Firmware.

Which i did. The phone is unlocked so i just chose vodafone.

Then it directs me to a 2013 update which is android 4.3.

So does that mean i can't get one for 4.4？
 
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MartK87 said:
Thanks!

On SAM Mobile now.

How do i find out which country the phone belongs to along with knowing the correct firmware to get?

I should note i got the phone from Australia, however i cannot see Australia in the firmware list for GT-I9505.

Thanks

Just an update.

Not sure if its possible to flash to 4.4 because I've just been on SAMMobile.

Clicked on FIRMWARE

Then clicked Check Your Firmware.

Which i did. The phone is unlocked so i just chose vodafone.

Then it directs me to a 2013 update which is android 4.3.

So does that mean i can't get one for 4.4？
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Hi mate ,

For Australia seems like the newest firmware is 4. 3 but you can flash a firmware from other " similar" countries like UK , check other countries that you may consider closer to yours

for example
BTU means unbranded


Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:15:30 +0000
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I9505XXUFNB9
CSC: I9505BTUFNE1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNB9
CSC: I9505BTUFNE1


Language is similar and if the modem gives you problems ( it should not) you can always flash ( odin) another the only thing you may lose would be maybe any specific carrier service that is on your current carrier rom you have in your phone and your CSC will be from UK ( in this case)
 
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Ok guys thank you.

So if i were to get the latest UK one. How likely is it my sim would still work in it?

I currently use vodafone in AU and uk also has vodafone. So would i be better off getting a vodafone uk firmware or just an unlocked one?

Cos the s4 is actually unlocked already.

If you could perhaps link me to the correct firmware id really appreciate it. I just really dont wanna screw this up.

Any info you require i can give you. I know for sure it is a GT-I9505 and that it was purchased unlocked in australia.

Thank you.
 
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MartK87 said:
Ok guys thank you.

So if i were to get the latest UK one. How likely is it my sim would still work in it?

I currently use vodafone in AU and uk also has vodafone. So would i be better off getting a vodafone uk firmware or just an unlocked one?

Cos the s4 is actually unlocked already.

If you could perhaps link me to the correct firmware id really appreciate it. I just really dont wanna screw this up.

Any info you require i can give you. I know for sure it is a GT-I9505 and that it was purchased unlocked in australia.

Thank you.
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Hi,

Sim will work ok

Your choice vodafone or unbranded should be fine ( unbranded is newer) , unbranded ( no carrier stuff on it) has nothing to do with network lock

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=30963 (vodafone)

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31852 ( unbranded)

back up your app , data , contacts , pictures , music and use this app to make a backup of your EFS folder ( there is your imei info) just in case


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock&hl=en
 
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MartK87 said:
Thanks so much for that! Awesome.

And to update it with the uk firmware, do i just refer to this guide?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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hi

they basically say the same ...... there is only one way to flash stock , in your case you do not need to flash the PIT file


from sammobile:

Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
 
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MartK87

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Ok thats everything i need thanks so much.

Just one last question.. Can this process be done using a mac or am i better off using an XP based machine?

Thanks guys
 
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Ok cool.

I will use an XP based machine.

Ok so i now have odin and i now have the 1.54GB firmware package.

I can do the update as per the instructions.

But you suggested getting the latest USB Drivers for my device...

How would I find these drivers?

Is it just a matter of having the latest Kies right??

Thank you.
 
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MartK87 said:
Ok cool.

I will use an XP based machine.

Ok so i now have odin and i now have the 1.54GB firmware package.

I can do the update as per the instructions.

But you suggested getting the latest USB Drivers for my device...

How would I find these drivers?

Is it just a matter of having the latest Kies right??

Thank you.
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Yes , if you have the latest Kies you are set , remember to close all Kies activity ( task manager)

Good luck
 
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MartK87 said:
Ok cool.

I will use an XP based machine.

Ok so i now have odin and i now have the 1.54GB firmware package.

I can do the update as per the instructions.

But you suggested getting the latest USB Drivers for my device...

How would I find these drivers?

Is it just a matter of having the latest Kies right??

Thank you.
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1. Install Kies 3, it will autimaticly update all Samsung Drivers to the latest version
2. Connect your phone to the PC
3. Shut down Kies 3 and unconnect your Smartphone from PC
4. Boot in Download Mode on Your Phone
5. Open Odin 3.09
6. Connect Phone to the PC
7. Select AP and than search the tar.md5 file
8. Hit Flash if the button turns blue
 
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Thanks for the help.

Gonna do it tonight after work.

Is there anything on the phone i should enable/disable before doing this?

Such as debugging?

Thanks!
 
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    MAX 404
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    MartK87 said:
    Hi guys.

    Wondered how i go about updating my galaxy s4 from Android 4.3 to Android 4.4?

    Would it need rooting?

    Thank you.

    Just wanna add it is a Gi9505
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse



    Hi,

    Are you talking about upgrade from stock 4.3 to stock 4.4.2? if so there is no need to root , just go to Sammobile.com find the rigght firmware and flash it ( Odin)
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    MAX 404
    MAX 404
    MartK87 said:
    Thanks!

    On SAM Mobile now.

    How do i find out which country the phone belongs to along with knowing the correct firmware to get?

    I should note i got the phone from Australia, however i cannot see Australia in the firmware list for GT-I9505.

    Thanks

    Just an update.

    Not sure if its possible to flash to 4.4 because I've just been on SAMMobile.

    Clicked on FIRMWARE

    Then clicked Check Your Firmware.

    Which i did. The phone is unlocked so i just chose vodafone.

    Then it directs me to a 2013 update which is android 4.3.

    So does that mean i can't get one for 4.4？
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse



    Hi mate ,

    For Australia seems like the newest firmware is 4. 3 but you can flash a firmware from other " similar" countries like UK , check other countries that you may consider closer to yours

    for example
    BTU means unbranded


    Model: GT-I9505
    Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
    Country: United Kingdom
    Version: Android 4.4.2
    Changelist: 481100
    Build date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:15:30 +0000
    Product Code: BTU
    PDA: I9505XXUFNB9
    CSC: I9505BTUFNE1
    MODEM: I9505XXUFNB9
    CSC: I9505BTUFNE1


    Language is similar and if the modem gives you problems ( it should not) you can always flash ( odin) another the only thing you may lose would be maybe any specific carrier service that is on your current carrier rom you have in your phone and your CSC will be from UK ( in this case)
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    egy_b0y
    You can try installing Kies 3 Connecting your phone and see if it promotes an Update
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    MAX 404
    MAX 404
    MartK87 said:
    Ok guys thank you.

    So if i were to get the latest UK one. How likely is it my sim would still work in it?

    I currently use vodafone in AU and uk also has vodafone. So would i be better off getting a vodafone uk firmware or just an unlocked one?

    Cos the s4 is actually unlocked already.

    If you could perhaps link me to the correct firmware id really appreciate it. I just really dont wanna screw this up.

    Any info you require i can give you. I know for sure it is a GT-I9505 and that it was purchased unlocked in australia.

    Thank you.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse


    Hi,

    Sim will work ok

    Your choice vodafone or unbranded should be fine ( unbranded is newer) , unbranded ( no carrier stuff on it) has nothing to do with network lock

    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=30963 (vodafone)

    http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31852 ( unbranded)

    back up your app , data , contacts , pictures , music and use this app to make a backup of your EFS folder ( there is your imei info) just in case


    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock&hl=en
    View
    1
    MAX 404
    MAX 404
    MartK87 said:
    Thanks so much for that! Awesome.

    And to update it with the uk firmware, do i just refer to this guide?

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    hi

    they basically say the same ...... there is only one way to flash stock , in your case you do not need to flash the PIT file


    from sammobile:

    Instructions
    Extract (unzip) the firmware file
    Download Odin v3.09
    Extract Odin zip-file
    Open Odin v3.09
    Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
    Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
    Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
    Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
    Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
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