The latest XXUAME1 Android 4.2.2 JB updates have been rolled out and you can update your SGS4 i9505 models OTA. In case you haven't yet got the OTA notifications and want to manually install the official update for Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505, then follow this simple tutorial and be on the latest firmware.

XXUAME1 Android 4.2.2 firmware:

PDA: I9505XXUAME1

CSC: I9505YOGAMDB

Version: 4.2.2

Date: May, 2013

Prerequisites to install official update for Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 XXUAME1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean:

Create a backup of all important data in your Galaxy device.Download and install USB drivers for Galaxy S4 in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigate and tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your SGS4 carries more than 70% of charge.

How to install the official update for Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 XXUAME1:

Required files: downloadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUAME1for Galaxy S4 I9505 andOdin 3.07in your computer. Extract the firmware file and you will get a.tar.md5file along with some other files (optional).Extract ODIN zip file too on your pc.

Turn your SGS4 i9505 off and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Put your Galaxy S4 inDownloadmode by pressing and holdingVolume Down,HomeandPowerbuttons together until you see an Android bot on screen. PressVolume Upagain to enter into the Download Mode.Run Odin .exe as an Administrator on your computer andconnect your Galaxy S4 with your computer using the USB cable. When connected, you will see a message in Odin’s message box saying“Added!!”.(In case you don’t get it then try another USB port).Once connected, select the following files from I9505XXUAME1folder downloaded earlier:Click thePDAbutton and select the.tar.md5file with *code* appearing in its name.Now click on thePhonebutton and select file with *modem* in its name (add it if you got it in your extracted folder -optional).Next comes theCSCbutton to select file with *csc* in its name (add it if you got it in your extracted folder -optional).Finally click on thePITbutton and select the .pitfile. (add it if you got it in your extracted folder -optional).In Odin window make sure that theAuto RebootandF. Reset Timecheck boxes are selected. In case you got the.pitfile then select theRe-Partitioncheckbox too.Double check everything and then click on theSTARTbutton to start the official update process.Once the installation is completed, your phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see aPASSmessage in the screen of Odin.You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the PC.

Ta da! Your Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 should now be running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean build XXUAME1. To verify go toSettings>About phoneandconfirmthe official firmware update.