One of the most popular Android device form AT&T, Samsung Galaxy S5 model number G900F has received a new update named Android 4.4.2 KitKat update.
During this step by step guide we will show you how you can easily install the update by using a manual method without bricking the device.
This guide is for advanced Android users and those users that didn’t received the latest update and don’t want to wait until the latest UCU1ANCE KitKat firmware can take advantage of this method. Prerequisites:
- This post is only applicable for the AT&T model of Samsung Galaxy S5 device model number (SM – G900A).
- Do not use the same to any other version of Galaxy S5 device.
- Download and install the suitable USB drivers on your PC.
- Next, enable the USB Debugging mode from Developer Options.
- Disable or uninstall any antivirus applications and Samsung KIES software from your PC.
- If the S5 device is a rooted one, the update will revoke the root access.
- Once the new update is applied the warranty will be restored.
- In case, you have a custom ROM on a custom Recovery installed on your device, the new update will be completely removed.
- The custom Recovery tool will be replaced with a stock Recovery.
- If the smartphone runs on an official Android OS, you need to know that no files should deleted in the flashing process.
- Device’s battery should be fully charged.
- Do not skip any steps from here and read the entire post.
- This guide is provide only for educational or instructional purpose, so do not held us liable or responsible for any data lost or damage of your device during or after the flashing process. Use this guide only on your own risk.
How to install UCU1ANCE Android 4.4.2 Official Update for AT&T Galaxy S5:
- Download the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat G900AUCU1ANCE firmware file from here. To download the firmware file, open an account from SamMobile website The download file has the tar.md5 extension.
- Now, extract the contents of the downloaded zip file and save it on your PC desktop screen.
- Download the ODIN3 v3.09 software from here.
- Odin will be used to install the new ROM for your device.
- Now, extract the ODIN contents and save the files in a single folder on your PC.
- Turn off the device.Boot the AT&T Galaxy S5 device into Download Mode.
- Open the ODIN3 v3.09 executable file.
- Now, connect the device your computer by using the USB Data Cable.
- From ODIN app’s menu tap on the “AP” button.
- Next, browse for G900AUCU1ANCE tar.md5 file and load it into ODIN.
- Important: Make sure that the Re-Partition option is disabled, and do not edit any other default ODIN options.
- When you are ready to install the new firmware, press the START button.
- During the flashing process your device might reboot several times, do not press any buttons until ODIN application completes the installation.
- When all files are successfully installed, your device will restart into normal mode and ODIN application will display the “PASS” message.
- Now, after the home screen is displayed, start testing all the features and functions.
Congratulation, you have successfully installed the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat update into AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 device.