GSM Learning solution: s4

Showing posts with label s4. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

How To Guide Install XXUBML2 Android 4 2 2 JB Firmware on Galaxy S4 Active GT I9295

Samsung launches Android 4.2.2 firmware update XXUBML2 official Jelly Bean for Galaxy GT-I9295 Active S4. The firmware update launched in several countries including Switzerland, and also can be downloaded for manual updates. Hold I9295 Galaxy S4 Active smartphone is water and dust comes with Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 out of the box, this new firmware update just brings bug fixes and performance tweaks. Continue reading this guide to learn how to get the stock Android 4.2.2 official I9295XXUBML2 Jelly Bean firmware running on the Galaxy GT-I9295 Active S4. Almost all of the possible ways to update your device to this firmware discussed here. One thing should be noted that the official firmware flashing or install kernel then restore root access you will fail, in short it will unroot it.

I9295XXUBML2 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 stock firmware that is available in both OTA and Kies update. However, if you can not get it from there then you can always blink I9295XXUBML2 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 firmware on Galaxy GT-I9295 Active S4 manual. We will discuss all the methods available updates. You should always try OTA or Kies method first and when the two methods do not work then just try flashing manually.

Pre Requisites:

Though official firmware restore all existing data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation such as bootloop fix.

1. Backup your device data.

2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.

3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 in your PC. Download USB Drivers

4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295.

Warning: This tutorial is only for Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.

How To Update Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 via OTA

First of all make sure you have stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or data network) on your device.
Now, go to Android app drawer and then select Settings.
Then locate About Device and tap on it.
Next select Software update from About device Lcd.
Then tap on Update option.
You should see an update, press OK to download and install. (Remember, download using 3G or network data will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
Soon your device will reboot to complete the installation process.

If you see “The latest update have already been installed” massage while checking update then your device yet to receive an OTA update. Check back within few days or jump to next procedure.

How To Update Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 via Kies

Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
Now download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.
Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.
You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home Lcd.
Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
Follow on Lcd instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.

Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.

I9295XXUBML2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware Details:

PDA: I9295XXUBML2

CSC: I9295AUTBML1

Download: AUT-I9295XXUBML2-20131223112203.zip | Mirror

Please Note: After flashing this firmware you will lost any installed custom ROM including CM10.2, AOKP, Avatar,Beanstalk, Omni ROM, Slim ROM, Pac-Man, Paranoid Android, LiquidSmooth or Carbon.

How To Install I9295XXUBML2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean On Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 Manually

Download Odin v3.09.
Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Now, put the Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home &Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning Lcd will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Click the AP Button, and select that .tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.
In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Once flashing completed, your Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Congrats! You just updated your Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware. Go to Settings > About device to verify this firmware update.

Fix Boot Loop Issue On Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295

If Galaxy S4 Active GT-I9295 stuck at booting animation for more than 10 minutes after Step 11 then follow below instructions:

Go to recovery mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.
Now perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option.

Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

That’s it! Let us know about your latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean experience.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

How To Guide Install XXUBML5 Android 4 3 JB Firmware on Galaxy S4 LTE A GT I9506

Samsung launches Android 4.3 Jelly Bean XXUBML5 official firmware update for the Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506. The firmware update is launched in various countries including France, and also can be downloaded for a manual update. You can also update your device for the firmware via Kies or OTA update. Because this smartphone comes with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box, this new firmware will update your device to a better OS that Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Continue reading this manual to learn how to get an official stock Android 4.3 Jelly Bean I9506XXUBML5 firmware running on the Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506. Almost all the possible ways to update your device to this firmware discussed here. One thing to note that flashing or installing the official firmware kernel then restore your root access will be canceled, in short it will unroot it.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean I9506XXUBML5 stock firmware available in both OTA and Kies update. However, if you can not get it from there then you can always flash I9506XXUBML5 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware on Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 manual. We will discuss all the methods available updates. You should always try OTA or Kies method when the first and second method does not work then just try flashing manually.

Warning: This tutorial is only for Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506. Don’t try this guide on any other Android device. Also, we are not responsible for any damage caused due to the instruction given in this page. Try this at your own risk. However, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions as it is which are mentioned in procedure.

Pre Requisites:

Though official firmware restore all existing data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation such as bootloop fix.

1. Backup your device data.

2. Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.

3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 in your PC. Download USB Drivers

4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506.

How To Update Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 via OTA

First of all make sure you have stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or data network) on your device.
Now, go to Android app drawer and then select Settings.
Then locate About Device and tap on it.
Next select Software update from About device screen.
Then tap on Update option.
You should see an update, press OK to download and install. (Remember, download using 3G or network data will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
Soon your device will reboot to complete the installation process.

If you saw "The latest update has been installed" massage while checking for updates and the phone you have not received the OTA update. Check back in a few days or move on to the next procedure.

How To Update Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 via Kies

Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
Now download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.
Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.
You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home screen.
Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
Follow on screen instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.

Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.

Note: You can install any firmware listed below despite availability in other countries, except those which comes with carrier name.

I9506XXUBML5 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware Downloads

France (Orange): I9506XXUBML5_I9506FTMBML1_FTM.zip

Please Note: After flashing this firmware you will lost any installed custom ROM including CM10.2, AOKP, Avatar,Beanstalk, Omni ROM, Slim ROM, Pac-Man, Paranoid Android, LiquidSmooth or Carbon.

How To Install I9506XXUBML5 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean On Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 Manually

Download Odin v3.09.
Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
Now, put the Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home &Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Click the AP Button, and select that .tar.md5 file that you get in Step 2.
In Odin window, make sure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 8 & Step 9 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Once flashing completed, your Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Congrats! You just updated your Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. Go to Settings > About device to verify this firmware update.

Fix Boot Loop Issue On Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506

If Galaxy S4 LTE-A GT-I9506 stuck at booting animation for more than 10 minutes after Step 11 then follow below instructions:

Go to recovery mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together.
Now perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option.

Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Root Galaxy S4 I9500 on Stock Jelly Bean 4 2 2 XXUAMDL OS

If your Galaxy S4 I9500 has been rooted, but now you have applied the official XXUAMDL Jelly Bean 4.2.2 firmware, the root access has been revoked. Don’t worry though as by using this step by step guide you will learn how to easily root the new stock XXUAMDL OS. This method is safe and you will be able to complete the guide in just a few minutes and without damaging or bricking your Galaxy S4. Do remember though that this tutorial can be performed only for the SGS4 model number I9500 that runs on official Android 4.2.2 JB XXUAMDL software.
What’s important to know when dealing with root operations are the following info:

First you need to know how the root process will work and what tools will be used; well for the present tutorial, you will learn how to root the Galaxy S4 on stock JB 4.2.2 XXUAMDL firmware by using Odin and CF-Auto-Root.
Then, you need to know that once the system is unchained, the warranty will get void. This is the only negative aspect related to the root procedure and unfortunately, the same can’t be avoided – you will make changes into the internal system of your smartphone, so it is normal to lose the warranty.
Also, what most of the users who are applying these tutorials aren’t aware of is that the warranty can be afterwards restored: all you have to do is to downgrade / update to stock / official Android OS. Of course then the root will be revoked and the bootloader relocked.

After that it will be a good idea to ensure that you do need to unchain the system of your Galaxy S4 as usually, the users are applying this operation only because they heard that is good and maybe helpful. So, in order to make a background view over the root aspect, here is what you need to know:

You need to root the Galaxy S4 if you want to have access over its Jelly Bean 4.2.2 OS, or if you want to make changes into its internal system.
That’s why, once the system is unlocked you will be able to remove in-built programs and add new apps and tools.
Furthermore, on a rooted SGS4 you will be able to customize and optimize the performances for gaining more speeds, improving the battery life, personalizing the looks and so on.
Finally, if you do apply this tutorial, then you will be able to flash a custom recovery image and later a custom ROM firmware for running on a custom version of the Android OS.
As you can see there are many advantages that comes along with a rooted OS, but don’t complete this operation only for “making” something with your smartphone.

Finally, just before heading to the proper steps from below, you need to prepare your Samsung Galaxy S4 for the installation procedure that will shortly follow. So, don’t skip the list from below as it represents the most relevant part of this step by step guide:

First of all, remember that this guide will work only for the Galaxy S4 I9500 on Stock Jelly Bean 4.2.2 XXUAMDL OS; applying the next steps for a similar or different handsets will probably brick your Android based device.
Then, as mentioned Odin will be used; therefore make sure that you are having access to a Windows running computer, to your phone and to its USB cable.
You will download and install the required files and tools on the computer and then you will root your S4 via Odin and CF-Auto-Root.
You need to enable the USB debugging option from your device and you also have to charge its battery – only if there is less than 60% power left.
Furthermore, it is recommended to uninstall the security tools from both computer and smartphone.
Even though you will be using Odin, the data which is being saved on the internal storage memory of your S4 might get corrupted. So, for being able to avoid the unpleasant situations I recommend you to backup your personal info and saves first. You can use suitable backup and restore apps from Google Play, or you can even use our step by step tutorials; anyhow just ensure that you are making a full backup.

How to Root Galaxy S4 I9500 on Stock Jelly Bean 4.2.2 XXUAMDL OS

On your computer the Galaxy S4 drivers must be installed. If not, you can download the drivers manually or you can use Samsung KIES. Don’t go any further without installing the proper drivers on your PC.
Also, download and install Odin on your computer.
Then, run the program.
Download the rooting file from here and place it on your computer.
Turn off your phone and reboot it into download mode.
The download mode on the SGS4 can be reached by pressing on Volume Down, Power and Home buttons together.
Connect your handset with the computer.
You can tell if everything is working as planned if on Odin the “added” message is displayed and the ID:COM section is yellow or blue.
If not, you just have to re-install the drivers on your computer; then repeat the steps from above.
Now, from Odin select “PDA”.
Pick the rooting package (the Cf-auto-root .zip file).
On Odindon’t check the Re-partition box.
But enable the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.
Then, click on “Start”.
In the end, the “pass” message will be displayed.
Reboot and that’s it.
In case you will not be able to boot into rooted Jelly Bean 4.2.2 XXUAMDL software, you will have to reboot your Galaxy S4 into recovery mode (press and hold Volume Up, Power and Home buttons at the same time) and from there you will have to select “wipe data factory reset”.
Also, in case Odin will get stuck, you will have to: remove the USB cable, force restart your S4 (take off and re-insert the battery), close Odin, re-install the drivers and repeat the rooting procedure explained above.

That was all for now. The best is that your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 on stock / official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean XXUAMDL firmware is rooted. Therefore you can now install a custom ROM software on your device; stay close for suitable step by step guides and don’t forget to share your experience with us by using the comments area from below.