The official latest firmware update XXUAMDM is now available for Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE i9505bringing the latest features of Jelly Bean on this new exciting Android phone of the year. XXUAMDM firmware update is available to download from Samsung KIES since it's an official update. But we are also writing a step by step guide to help you do it manually in case you haven't received it yet in your region or are keen to update it manually. We will be using ODIN to update our SGS4 LTE i9505 smartphone.
Firmware details:
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXAAMDM
Version: 4.2.2
Note:this tutorial is only meant for Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE i9505 models. Please do not try it on other variants. For Galaxy S4 I9500 official update, check this link.
Prerequisites to check before you update Galaxy S4 i9505 to XXUAMDM Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean official:
Back up all your important data before starting the installation process.Enable the USB debugging in your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE.Make sure you have USB drivers for Galaxy S4 on your computer.Ensure to charge up your SGS4 LTE to at least 80%.
How to update Galaxy S4 i9505 to XXUAMDM Android 4.2.2Jelly Bean official firmware:
Required files: downloadAndroid 4.2.2 I9505XXUAMDMfor Galaxy S4 LTE to your computer and extract thezip file.Also, download theODIN v3.07using which we will be updating the smartphone.
Switch your SGS4 LTE off and enter in theDownloadMode: press and hold theVolume Down&Homebuttons together and then press thePowerbutton till you see the Android robot icon with a triangle. Press thePowerkeyagain to confirm entering in the Download mode.Now openODINexeon your computer and connectyour SGS4 to the computer while in the DownloadMode. When your phoneis successfully connected, one of theID:COMboxes will turn yellow with the COM port number- this might take some time.Next, we would select the files to flash on the SGS4 LTE i9505, downloaded earlier.1.click onPDAand select file withCODEin its name.2.next click onPhoneand select file withMODEMin its name -ignore if there is no such file.3.now click onCSCto select the file withCSCin its name-ignore if there is no such file.4.and finally click onPITand select.pitfile-ignore if there is no such file.After selecting the files above, inODIN check theAuto RebootandF. Reset Timeboxes. Check the Re-Partitionoption too only IF you selected a.pitfile in the above step.Once done with selecting the files and check-boxes, click on theStartbutton inODIN to initiate the installation process - it will take a few minutes to complete.When the installation process is done, your SGS4 LTE will restart automatically. When it shows you the home screen, disconnect yourphone from the computer.
Ta da! Your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE i9505 has now been updated to the official Android 4.2.2 build XXUAMDM. To verify, go toSettings>About phone.