Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 recently received XXUFNBE Android 4.4.2 firmwareupdate package. Not much time has passed since Samsung released KitKat for the Galaxy S4 and now we are seeing follow up builds which acknowledge bugs. XXUFNBE Android 4.4.2 is meant for the South East Region and fewer devices have received this update through Samsung KIES or through over the air (OTA) update system. So we have compiled a complete manual guide on updating your device even though you haven’t received the update. Luckily, this method works on any Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 model. You can easily update Galaxy S4 I9505to XXUFNBE Android 4.4.2 KitKat official test firmware– and also root Galaxy S4 I9505phone on this firmware. This firmware is branded so you might see some extra carrier apps installed and some new languages in you phone, that’s completely normal.
As you continue reading below, we will guide you how to install XXUFNBE Android 4.4.2 KitKat on Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 using ODIN. 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. We don’t want anyone losing their data due to any issues. For the rooting tutorial, we have given the link below for a complete tutorial. Check once again if your data has a recent backup before going ahead. Let’s continue with the tutorial now.
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XXUFNBE Android 4.4.2 Firmware Details:
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: Galaxy S 4 LTE
Country: Malaysia
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:18:09 +0000
Product Code: XME
PDA:I9505XXUFNBE
CSC: I9505OLBFNB3
MODEM: I9505XXUFNBE
Model name: Galaxy S 4 LTE
Country: Malaysia
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:18:09 +0000
Product Code: XME
PDA:I9505XXUFNBE
CSC: I9505OLBFNB3
MODEM: I9505XXUFNBE
You might find these following Galaxy S4 I9505 related articles interesting:
- Root Tutorial: How to Root Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat Official Firmware.
- Recovery Mode: How to Enter Recovery Mode on Galaxy S4.
- Install ClockworkMod Recovery: How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Galaxy S4 LTE I9505.
- Install TWRP Recovery: How to Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S4 LTE I9505.
- Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of Samsung Galaxy S4 custom ROMs, click here!
If you plan on rooting this phone or are still confused for why to root Galaxy S4 LTE I9505, read: Benefits of Rooting Your Android Device.
Samsung Galaxy S4 USB Drivers
You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:
Download Samsung Galaxy S4 USB drivers!
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.
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.
A few more optional tips that you should remember:
1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmwareupdate or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?4. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.
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All set and ready? Good. You can now head over to the next page and update Galaxy S4 I9505 to Android 4.4.2 XXUFNBE official firmware update.
