The most expected official Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS update for Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device has released. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N800 and the Note 10.1 2014 edition has already received the new KitKat OTA update.
If you want to manually install the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat OTA update onto Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200, go through the step by step process as explained in the following guide.
The new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is called XXUDNE4 and it has been released for Galaxy Mega 6.3 using the OTA channel. Moreover, the new firmware has started rolling out in phases that means users have a Mega 6.3 device This might be a reason you need to follow and apply this step by step instructional guideThis is for those users who have a rooted device and want to install an official OTA firmware.
If your device has not received an official notification to download and install the new update, go toMenu >Settings > About phone > Software update”
If it isn’t available and you want to install it, you can use this step by step guide. If you want to use this manualmethod, ensure that you read the guidelines and apply the new Android 4.4.2 XXUDNE4 KitKat OS on Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 model number I9200.
It is to be noted that, you’ll need the ODIN application, an official software provided by Samsung and used only for Samsung devices.
Once you apply an officially OTA update, the warranty of your device will not get void and there is no risk to device.
The good thing is that you can use this method to apply the official Android OS on a Rooted and also on a locked Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device. Keep in mind that if the device is rooted, once the official firmware is applied, the root rights will be revoked- you can regain the root rights on your device afterwards, by using a suitable step by step rooting procedure fully compatible with Android 4.4.2 KitKat update (XXUDNE4) .
Take a backup of your SMS, video, audio and data before applying this process.
Before you begin this process, you need to follow some pre-requisites:
Odin application works only on Windows based PC’s and that’s why you need to have an Windows running computer, or notebook.
Also your Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device should be close to you as you will have to connect it to PC.
Enable the USB debugging mode option from “Menu –>Settings > Developer options”.
On your PC, you need to temporarily uninstall or deactivate the security software such as antivirus, antimalware, and protection as this may interfare with the process.
Now, you need to check the device’s battery level. It should be more than 65 %. Your Galaxy Mega 6.3 device may get damaged if the process is stopped suddenly.
Now, flash the XXUDNE4 Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS only if you have and Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 model number I9200.
Install the Official Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware on Galaxy Mega 6.3 device
- Download and save the required files on your PC. So, download ODIN application from here, and then download the updated file from here.
- Download the Samsung Kies application if your PChas the suitable USB driver.
- Next, unzip ODIN application and save it on your desktop.
- Unzip the firmware package and save it on the desktop.
- Install the Samsung KIES in your PC in order to install your drivers.
- Install the ODIN application on your PC.
- Power off your device, enter into Download Mode (Press and keep holding power, volume down and home buttons simultaneously for few seconds.
- Run ODIN application on your PC.
- Connect the device to your PC using the USB cable.
- Next, wait until the ODIN application displays the “added” message and the ID:COM section is colored yellow or blue.
- From ODIN, press the “PA” button and from the opened Windows, you need to search the update file in order to pick it.
- Do not make any changes on the ODIN configurations.
- Click on START button from ODIN.
- Now, the ODIN begins to update the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device with the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.
- When ODIN wdisplays the “pass” message, you should disconnect the USB cord and reboot the device.
Troubleshooting:
If the ODIN app gets stuck, close it, remove the USB cable from the PC. Now, force to restart the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device, reinstall the drivers in your PC. Next, repeat steps as described above.
If the device ends the installation process and gets stuck in a boot loop, you need to enter into recovery mode, select the “wipe data /factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and then“wipe dalvick cache”.
Congratulation, now you havemanually install the new official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 device.
