Update Galaxy S4 I9500 to XXUFNB3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Official Firmware

KitKat firmware is now available for the Galaxy S4 I9500 — you can download XXUFNB3 Android 4.4.2 firmware update. This update has just started rolling out today and Samsung Galaxy S4 users all over the world should be slowly starting to get this new software update. This firmware comes after a leaked Android 4.4.2 build for Galaxy S4 LTE. It is being pushed to all the regions worldwide through limited access for users to this firmware on Samsung KIES or OTA. However, you can follow our manual guide for updating your device.I9500XXUFNB3 firmware is unbranded and region specific which means you might be getting some extra apps and CSC codes for local network operators. Also you might get some extra language packs. You can easily update Galaxy S4 I9500 to XXUFNB3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware — and for those who have already installed, you can root this firmware.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you how to install XXUFNB3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S4 I9500 using ODIN. Please note, XXUFNB3 Android 4.4.2 firmware is an official firmware by Samsung, not a custom or modified firmware hence we won’t require you to install custom recovery. We have also given some tips on how to backup your phone data and have given some other important tips. Don’t forget to backup all your apps and personal data as a precaution. It would be in your favor if you backup your data now before continuing for later use. Let’s continue with the tutorial now.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500. Please don’t try this on any other variants of the phone.
• I9500XXUFNB3 is an official firmware by Samsung for the Galaxy S4 I9500.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding.
• Double check and read the tips on the previous page once again to make sure everything is in order.

Rooting Warning: This is an official Android 4.4.2 build XXUFNB3 update for Galaxy S4 I9500, which means you will lose root as soon as you install this update. You will again have to root Galaxy S4 to gain full system access and be able to install root apps again. See here:How to Root Galaxy S4 on Android 4.4.2 XXUFNB3 Official Firmware.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 4.4.2 I9500XXUFNB3 for Galaxy S4 to your computer and extract the zip file.

Step 2 - Download ODIN v3.09 which will help you to install Android 4.4.2 on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500.

Step 3 - Switch OFF your phone. Now go to Download Mode. How? Press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together, and then press the Power button till you see the construction Android robot and a triangle. Press Power again to confirm to enter into Download Mode. Read here: How to Enter Download Mode on Samsung Galaxy S4.

Step 4 - Make sure you have your Galaxy S4 USB drivers installed on your computer.

Step 5 - Open ODIN on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer while your phone is in the Download Mode.

Step 6 - If your phone is connected successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time.

Step 7 - Now select the files that you have to flash/install on your phone. These files are to be found from the extracted files in Step 1.

• Click on ‘PDA’ and select file with ‘CODE’ in its name.
• Click on ‘Phone’ and select file with ‘MODEM’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
• Click on ‘CSC’ and select file with CSC’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
• Click on ‘PIT’ and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if there is no such file.

Step 8 - In ODIN, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. As for the Re-Partitionoption, check it ONLY if you selected a .PIT file in the above step.

Step 9 - Now click on the Start button in ODIN. Installation process will start and would take a few minutes to complete.

Step 10 - After the installation is completed, your phone will restart. After you see the home screen, unplug your phone from the computer.

That’s it. Your Samsung Galaxy S4 has now been updated to Android 4.4.2 build XXUFNB3firmware update. Go to Settings > About phone to verify.

Now that you have updated to the all new XXUFNB3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update, you can root your phone from here: How to Root Galaxy S4 on Android 4.4.2 XXUFNB3 Official Firmware.

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