In a completely unexpected move, Samsung has rolled out the very latest Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware for Galaxy S3 Neo but has kept its flagship at the 4.4.2 stage. It may be due to the unpolished state of the latest firmware or some other behind-the-scenes reasons that is seeing Galaxy S5 getting delayed update. However, Korean tech leader has surely sent a newG900FXXU1ANH4 Android 4.4.2 firmware for Samsung Galaxy S5. This update brings some performance improvements and stability features along with some other noticeable changes.

Considering it is a branded firmware, you will get extra apps and perhaps a carrier boot animation too. You can update your Samsung Galaxy S5 toG900FXXU1ANH4 Android 4.4.2 KitKat via OTA of Samsung KIES. If it's unavailable in your region or you want to manually updateG900FXXU1ANH4 on Galaxy S5, here is the guide to help you out.

-Once updates, here is how to Root XXU1ANH4 Android 4.4.2 on Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F

-Root guide:RootXXU1ANH4Android 4.4.2 on Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F – How to

G900FXXU1ANH4 Android 4.4.2 details:

Model: SM-G900F

Model name: GALAXY S5

Country: Greece (Vodafone)

Version: Android 4.4.2

Changelist: 2089850

Build date: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 04:49:29 +0000

Product Code: VGR

PDA: G900FXXU1ANH4

CSC: G900FVFG1ANH3

MODEM: G900FXXU1ANG8

Note:This is an official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update forSamsung Galaxy S5 modelSM-G900F. Please do not try it on other variants!

Prerequisites to flashG900FXXU1ANH4 onSamsung Galaxy S5:

Create abackupof all important data in yourGalaxy device.Download and install USB drivers forSamsungGalaxy S5 in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that yourSamsung GalaxyS5 G900Fcarries more than 80% of charge.

How to update Galaxy S5 toG900FXXU1ANH4:

Required files:download officialG900FXXU1ANH4 Android 4.4.2 from here.Alsodownload theOdin3v3.09 for installation fromhere. Unzip Odin; and unzip the leaked firmware file inside the same folder as Odin.

Install Odin on your PC and launch it.Switch yourSamsung GalaxyS5 off and boot it inDownloadmode: press and holdVolumeDown,PowerandHomebuttons together.Connect your SGS5 via a USB cable; when connected successfully, you will get a message in Odin sayingAdded!!.(In case you don’t get it, try another USB port. If that doesn't help either, then re-install USB drivers).From that window, locate the respectivefiles toAP(PDA), BL (bootloader), CP (modem), PIT, and CS (CSC) - except AP, ignore others if you don't get any such file.Check theAuto RebootandF. Reset Timeoptions. CheckRe-Partitiononlyif you selected a .PIT file in the above step.Click onStartbutton to initiate the flashing process.When update installation is successfully completed,on OdinID:COMwill turn green and Odin will show you aPASSmessage.Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F will then restart and you can then disconnect yourdevicefrom computer.