This latest XXUBMG5 firmware has been released by Samsung for Galaxy S4 model number I9505 from Asia and Europe, and it is available by an automatically notification by OTA or using the KIES app.
This is an official firmware, and after you have installed this on the device, your warranty will be restored and all the factory restrictions will be restored.
Pre-requisites:
So, this Jelly Bean 4.2.2 XXUBMG5 is an official firmware and by installing on the Galaxy S4 device the warranty will not get void.
- Backup all data stored in the internal device’s memory.
- The root rights will be revoked, the bootloader relocked after it is installed.
- This step by step guide will use the ODIN software, which is especially a flashing tool developed by Samsung.
- The Odin software needs to be installed on Windows based PC.
- Enable the USB debugging option from the Developed menu, and make sure that the antivirus, firewall and other security tools are deactivated or uninstalled.
- Make sure that the device battery status is more than 70 % power, if not please charge the device.
- This presented firmware, Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG5 Jelly Bean update works only for Samsung Galaxy S4 model number I9505.
- This guide is for advanced users and you should initiate the process at your own risk.
How To Manually Install Latest Stock Jelly Bean 4.2.2 XXUBMG5 Firmware On Galaxy S4 I9505 :
- Download from here, update file and save it on your PC.
- Now, unzip the file on desktop.
- Download and install the suitable USB drivers on the same PC, you can use the Samsung KIES app for install the USB drivers.
- After installing the drivers, download ODIN app in your computer and install it.
- Run ODIN, after its installation is successfully done.
- Power off the S4 device.
- Boot it into Download Mode, to do that press, and keep holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons at the same time.
- Connect the S4 device to the PC using its USB cable.
- Next, look in ODIN window and an “added” message should be displayed together with the ID:COM section colored, yellow or blue.
- When these notifications are done the ODIN successfully recognized the device, and you can move to the next step.
- If not, you have to close Odin, disconnect the S4 device from the PC by removing the USB cable, reinstall the drivers once again; after that, repeat all steps from beginning.
- Now, form Odin app select “PDA”.
- Browse and select the extracted downloaded file and pick it from the desktop.
- Important: Don’t perform other changes on Odin – make sure that the re-partition box must be unchecked.
- Now, when you want to start the installation process click on “start”.
- The flashing process will start immediately, and you need to wait ,while the new firmware is being applied.
- The end of the installation process is shown by the “pass” message displayed on Odin.
- After the “pass” message is displayed, you can disconnect the Galaxy S4 device from the PC computer.
- Now, reboot the S4 device.
You have successfully learnt how to manually flash official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUBMG5 firmware on Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 device
