How To Install The New XXUGNE8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update on Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

The Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 has a new firmware update, The new firmware isI9505XXUGNE8, It is Android 4.4.2 KitKat update, So in case you could not update your Galaxy S4 via OTA or Samsung Kies, Then you can read this guide to download the new firmwareupdate package, And update your Galaxy S4 manually.

New Samsung I9505XXUGNE8 Firmware Update Details:

Model Code: GT-I9505

Model Name: GALAXY S4 LTE

Version: Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Changelist: 1567293

Build Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 12:47:18

PDA: I9505XXUGNE8

CSC: I9505VFGGNE2

MODEM: I9505XXUGNE8

Wanted Downloads:

- Odin3 Flasher.

- Samsung Galaxy S4 USB Driver.

- I9505XXUGNE8 Firmware Update Package, Select the suitable one for your Country and Carrier.

Preparation Steps:

1- Download Odin3 flasher and extract it.

2- Extract the I9505XXUGNE8 Firmware Update Package.

3- Download and install the Samsung USB driver.

4- Restart your Computer.

5- Backup any wanted data on your device.

6- Charge your device battery to be at 80% minimum.

7- It is better to make Factory Data Reset, That can keep you away from some errors later.

8- Enable USB debugging option.

Installing XXUGNE8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update on your Galaxy S4 GT-I9505:

1- Turn off the device, And take out its SIM and Memory card.

2- Put your Galaxy S4 into Download Mode.

3- Connect it to your Computer using the USB cable.

4- Wait for a couple of seconds to let your PC recognize the device.

5- Run Odin3.exe as Administrator.

6- Make sure that Re-Partition option is not checked.

7- If Odin3 flasher detects your Galaxy S4 correctly, You will see its COM port number 0:[COMxx]

8- Click on AP button and select: I9505XXUGNE8_I9505VFGGNE2_I9505XXUGNE8_HOME.tar.md5

9- Click on Start button, Odin3 will begin to install the new firmware on your device.

10- After the installing is done, Your Galaxy S4 will be rebooted automatically.

11- When your device is on again, Disconnect it from your PC.

12- When it is completely on, Check the new installed firmware.

13 Done, And now you have the new XXUGNE8 firmware version installed on your Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505.