[Q] updating problem GT-I9500

[Itsakash]

hey guyz my gf is using s4 from past year now, and it is still on android 4.2.2 (screen shot attached for details)
:crying:
shes having problem of updating it to next versions of androids 4.3.x, 4.4.x

when we try to update from samsung update (setting-->about-->software updates) it shows up to date

when we try to install via kies it shows latest firmware installed.
what should we do now ,thanks in advance.

 

[Joku1981]

hey guyz my gf is using s4 from past year now, and it is still on android 4.2.2 (screen shot attached for details)
:crying:
shes having problem of updating it to next versions of androids 4.3.x, 4.4.x

when we try to update from samsung update (setting-->about-->software updates) it shows up to date

when we try to install via kies it shows latest firmware installed.
what should we do now ,thanks in advance.

You have some options:
1. Flash a custom firmware through custom recovery.
2. Download the latest firmware and flash it through ODIN. For know what firmware is the best for you, conect it to Kies and tell me the 3 letters close to ur CSC

 

[Itsakash]

You have some options:
1. Flash a custom firmware through custom recovery.
2. Download the latest firmware and flash it through ODIN. For know what firmware is the best for you, conect it to Kies and tell me the 3 letters close to ur CSC

Thanks for quick reply.

I already attached image showing csc characters.( MJ5(INU))

Does flashing firmware through odin void warrenty?

there is no way to get official update via software update or kies?

 

[RubbaBand]

its just the update didt arrived for your country and there is 2 solutions :
1- wait till the update arrive
2- download & falsh the Update VIA Odin
if you flash it with odin nothing wrong will happen i just recommend you to backup everything :good:

 

[Itsakash]

its just the update didt arrived for your country and there is 2 solutions :
1- wait till the update arrive
2- download & falsh the Update VIA Odin
if you flash it with odin nothing wrong will happen i just recommend you to backup everything :good:

one question, can i flash android 4.4.2 firmware over 4.2.2 via odin directly?

 

[RubbaBand]

one question, can i flash android 4.4.2 firmware over 4.2.2 via odin directly?

you need to flash 4.3 then 4.4.2 Because of the bootloader

 

[Itsakash]

you need to flash 4.3 then 4.4.2 Because of the bootloader

ok,so do i need to flash all updates that are passed over 4.2.2 up untill now to get the latest 4.4.2 or any one 4.3 firmware will work, and then 4.4.2 firmware ?

Where can i download all these firmwares?

 

[RubbaBand]

Download 4.3 Here
You Want to download 4.4.2 you will need to signup to www.sammobile.com
then enter firmware section then search for your device in search bar "GT-I9500" then choose country and download

PS: if you dont know how to flash VIA Odin Search XDA or Google it