How to Install G350EXXU0ANF8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware for Samsung SM-G350E-

Samsung SM-G350E. Samsung recently started rolling out an OTA update about the firmware. The latest firmware build version number isG350EXXU0ANF8. The Samsung SM-G350E recently announced with Android 4.4.2 KitKat and already received official firmware update. If you own the device and yet to update your device with this latest firmware, then update the same using our simple tutorial below. The below guide will help you to download and install theG350EXXU0ANF8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware manually through Odin.

As the Samsung SM-G350E released with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, you can onlyexpect few bug fixes and performance enhancement with this latest update. So, want to update your Samsung SM-G350E to the latest G350EXXU0ANF8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware? To install in official way, either you can go for  OTA (over the air) from Settings-About Phone-Software Update.  or downloadfirmware through the Samsung Kies utility. However, most of us prefer manual way to update official firmware. So, in this article you’ll find step by step manual guide to update the latest Android 4.4.2 XXU0ANF8 firmware on yourSamsung SM-G350E through Odin.

Important Note:

"The firmware is released only for the Samsung SM-G350E model, so don’t try this in any other android device. Check your device model number from Settings-About Phone. Also the tutorial is based on Windows PC. Follow all the pre-requisites, procedures and steps carefully to avoid breaking your phone".

Android 4.4.2 KitKat G350EXXU0ANF8 Official Firmware Download List

Samsung rolled out the firmware for the following countries. The firmware which are unbranded or not locked to any carrier, no matter of which country or region, can be flashed on any Samsung SM-G350E model.

Russia: G350EXXU0ANF8_G350EOXE0ANF8_SER.zip

[Firmware for rest of the countries and carrier will be added here when available]

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. See below for some tips on how to backup data:

• Backup your Apps. How? –> How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data. How? –> Sync with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History. How? –> How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages. How? –> How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung KIES. If you backup data manually, you get more options what to choose from and it is very easy to move data across Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy Note backup data to HTC One X.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your tablet, we strongly recommend you to also backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing tablet set up.