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How to Root XXUBMEA Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 i9505
How to Root XXUBMEA Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 i9505-November 2024
Nov 6, 2025 8:45 AM

Samsung has started rolling out another update for Samsung Galaxy S4 Germany users to increase the memory size! The XXUBMEA update will not only increase the storage but would fix plenty of bugs and bring performance improvements. The update will be received by all the international Galaxy S4 devices eventually. Germany users can update it via OTA or KIES but you too can manually update your Galaxy S4 i9505 Snapdragon to this latest update for galaxy S4 to increase memory storage.

XXUBMEA firmware details:

PDA:I9505XXUBMEA

CSC:I9505OXABMEA

MODEM:I9505XXUBMEA

Version:Android 4.2.2

Updates and enhancements in the latest update for Galaxy S4 i9505:

Upgrade Galaxy S4 SD card storage from 9.15GB to 9.23GBNew Camera firmwareSmearing issue has been fixed (Purple effect while scrolling)Smart Pause ToggleMove Apps to SD CardHDR Video (Can record HDR video)Semi-transparent status barNew Icons in SettingsSecure boot status (About Phone)Increase legibility (Display) (New feature)

Prerequisites to update Galaxy S4 i9505 to XXUBMEA firmware update:

Create a backup of all important data in yourGalaxy device.Download and install USB drivers for Galaxy S4 i9505 in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your S4 carries more than 70% of charge.

How to root XXUBMEA Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 i9505:

Required files: downloadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUBMEAfor Galaxy S4 i9505 andOdin 3.07in your PC. Extract the firmware file and you will get a.tar.md5file along with some other files (optional).Extract and install ODIN too on your computer.

Power off your Galaxy S4 i9505 and wait for a few seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.Boot your device inDownloadmode: press and holdVolume Down,HomeandPowerbuttons simultaneously until you see an Android construction bot on screen. PressVolume Upagain to enter into the Download Mode.RunOdin .exeas an Administrator on your computer (admin rights are required) andconnect your Samsung Galaxy with your computer using the USB cable. Once connected, you will get a message in Odin’s message box saying“Added!!”.(In case you don’t get it, try another USB port. If that doesn't help either, then re-install USB drivers).In your Odin, click onPDAand select the.tar.md5file with *code* appearing in its name (required). Click onPhoneto select a file with *modem* in its name, onCSCbutton select a file with *csc* in its name and finally click onPITto select the .pit file. All these latter three are optional files so do not worry if you haven't got any such files.In Odin window make sure that theAuto RebootandF. Reset Timecheck boxes are the only options checked and nothing else is. Also, selectRe-Partitionif you have got a.pitfile.Double check everything in the last two steps to confirm and then hit theSTARTbutton to initiate the official firmware update process.Once the installation is successfully finished, your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 will reboot automatically and soon you will get aPASSmessage in Odin.Disconnect the smartphone from your computer and check out the new features.

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