The latest official firmware update for Samsung Galaxy S4 has been started rolling out in quite a few regions. It brings quite a number of different bug fixes and performance improvements. If your Galaxy S4 is a rooted device or your country still hasn't received the latest official firmware update then follow the instructions below to root the XXUBMF8 latest official update on your Samsung Galaxy S4.

XXUBMF8 firmware details:

PDA:I9500XXUBMF8

CSC:I9500OLBBMF8

Version:Android 4.2.2

Prerequisites to root XXUBMF8 Android 4.2.2 official firmware on Galaxy S4 i9500:

Create a backup of all important data in yourGalaxy device.Download and install USB drivers for Galaxy S4 i9500 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 XXUBMF8 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean on Galaxy S4 i9500:

Required files: downloadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUBMF8for Galaxy S4 i9500 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 i9500 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. PressPoweragain to enter into the Download Mode.RunOdin .exeas an admin on your computer (admin rights are required) andconnect your Galaxy S4 with 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.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 i9500 will reboot automatically and soon you will get aPASSmessage in Odin.You can disconnect the smartphone from your PC now.

Your Samsung Galaxy S4 is now rooted to the latest update.