[Q] Samsung Galaxy S4 software update - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just got my Samsung Galaxy S4. It is running on a 4.4.2 OS. But when I press software update, it keep on downloading new updates which ranges from 13.8 MB to 450 MB. Now it wants to download an update which is a 680 MB files. Should I download it actually? Anyone has any idea when will Kit Kat update be available.

It may help if you actually stated what Rom you are running?

SSThing said:
It may help if you actually stated what Rom you are running?
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I am using the stock ROM.

........Android 4.4.2 is KitKat. Its the latest version currently available. Are you sure you're reading the version number correctly?
If you are. When and where did you buy your GS4?
I personally install all system update. Just keep checking for updates until there are no more.

meiyi2 said:
I just got my Samsung Galaxy S4. It is running on a 4.4.2 OS. But when I press software update, it keep on downloading new updates which ranges from 13.8 MB to 450 MB. Now it wants to download an update which is a 680 MB files. Should I download it actually? Anyone has any idea when will Kit Kat update be available.
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4.4.2 is kit kat.... unless your device is fake

fishykipper said:
........Android 4.4.2 is KitKat. Its the latest version currently available. Are you sure you're reading the version number correctly?
If you are. When and where did you buy your GS4?
I personally install all system update. Just keep checking for updates until there are no more.
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Sorry. It is 4.2. I read the number wrongly. I upgraded it to 4.3 yesterday. When I check for the latest update, it said it is the latest system. This means 4.4.2 Kit Kat has not been release yt?

Zoddex said:
4.4.2 is kit kat.... unless your device is fake
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Sorry. I read the numbers wrongly. It is 4.2.

Ahh that makes more sense.
4.4.2 is available, but it's through a "test release ROM". (Which I'm currently using).
Its good enough for daily use, it just has a couple bugs.
4.4.2 Official from Samsung is meant to be arriving in the UK and US very soon. Hopefully within a couple weeks.

meiyi2 said:
Sorry. I read the numbers wrongly. It is 4.2.
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Oh ok ..... so yes you still not on kitkat.... should be next week... wait for it

Zoddex said:
Oh ok ..... so yes you still not on kitkat.... should be next week... wait for it
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Don't think so... i believe that in a month for sure..maybe with the s5 presentation...

Zoddex said:
Oh ok ..... so yes you still not on kitkat.... should be next week... wait for it
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robertostorm said:
Don't think so... i believe that in a month for sure..maybe with the s5 presentation...
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Waitn for it. :laugh:

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Nexus One OTA Update - Done

Just got it on AT&T.
Model number - Nexus One
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Baseband version 32.24.00.22U_4.03.00.21_2
Kernel version 2.6.29-01117-g4bc62c2 [email protected] #1
Build number ERE27
Dont think we will get it running the CyanogenMod as if you go into Aboutphone theres no option for updates.
kevinddavis said:
Just got it on AT&T.
Model number - Nexus One
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Baseband version 32.24.00.22U_4.03.00.21_2
Kernel version 2.6.29-01117-g4bc62c2 [email protected] #1
Build number ERE27
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Can you grab the update from the sd card and post it?
can you look if you have increased memory?
scuzzy19 said:
Can you grab the update from the sd card and post it?
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+1 that would be awesome!
i haven't gotten yet.
Delarock said:
can you look if you have increased memory?
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He's still waiting for the app to load (hee hee)
kevinddavis said:
Just got it on AT&T.
Model number - Nexus One
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Baseband version 32.24.00.22U_4.03.00.21_2
Kernel version 2.6.29-01117-g4bc62c2 a[email protected] #1
Build number ERE27
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Interesting... new baseband. Mine currently says 32.19.00.16U_4.02.02.14. Does this mean we're getting a radio update?
Can you verify that you've been updated to Maps 3.4 and have pinch-to-zoom in Maps, Gallery, and Browser? According to Google, this is part of the update.
http://googlenexusoneboard.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-software-update-for-nexus-one.html
Just got my OTA update..
Phone is alot faster, less buggy.
3g is on point now.
Running T-Mobile
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/02/nexus-one-gets-a-software-update-enables-multitouch/
cangri87 said:
Just got my OTA update..
Phone is alot faster, less buggy.
3g is on point now.
Running T-Mobile
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Palm wrap problem gone?
Multi touch enabled on keyboard?
Do you see more RAM?
cangri87 said:
Just got my OTA update..
Phone is alot faster, less buggy.
3g is on point now.
Running T-Mobile
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Can YOU grab the update from the sd card and post it for us?
Giggity on the update
this maybe a dumb question but if my phone is rooted but I still have everything is stock, I should be able to get the update automatically from the roll out correct?
The update won't be on the sdcard.
Bicster_ said:
The update won't be on the sdcard.
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damn really? that sucks was this posted elsewhere?
misterjimmy said:
Giggity on the update
this maybe a dumb question but if my phone is rooted but I still have everything is stock, I should be able to get the update automatically from the roll out correct?
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Correct
Any idea if this OTA will make it harder to root?
scuzzy19 said:
damn really? that sucks was this posted elsewhere?
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OTA updates work without an sdcard installed. They get downloaded directly to the flash on the phone. I don't remember where, but if you search it shouldn't be too hard to find. Cyanogen has mentioned it.
Once someone with a rooted phone without a custom ROM should be able to snag a copy before it's installed. Or maybe even discover the URL of the update in the phone's log...
Slimgym20 said:
Any idea if this OTA will make it harder to root?
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No, it will not. Google wants us to have root on this device.
what about free memory?
Slimgym20 said:
Any idea if this OTA will make it harder to root?
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You said harder as though it took more then 5 minutes to begin with. Unless it has a new SPL to overwrite the current one, then no, it will not be any "harder."

Android 4.3 for I9500 and android 4.4

when will android 4.3 be released for galaxy s4 i9500?
and what about android 4.4? im sad its not android 5.0/... seems to be a small upgrade. again.
darixtorento said:
when will android 4.3 be released for galaxy s4 i9500?
and what about android 4.4? im sad its not android 5.0/... seems to be a small upgrade. again.
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We never know with this guys :/
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
any news?
darixtorento said:
any news?
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Yes, tomorrow at 9:35pm EST. It will have new features like serving you dinner and dropping you at work. Seriously! No one knows when will the official 4.3 will be released.
All we know is that Samsung said it will be released this month. Also, a leaked i9505 build has been released so we are all expecting a leaked i9500 build soon.
darixtorento said:
any news?
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Samsung said in October.
Don't expect them to release update in starting of month. But at the end.
Also, we might not want to update our devices to new update considering new update will come with Knox and possibly some region lock.
BY mistake

T-Mobile US LTE (SM-P607T) 4.4.4 rollout starting today

http://www.androidcentral.com/android-444-update-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-rolling-out
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00061233&fm_seq=89348
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...14-edition-receiving-update-to-android-4-4-4/
kcrudup said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-444-update-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-rolling-out
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00061233&fm_seq=89348
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...14-edition-receiving-update-to-android-4-4-4/
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Mine doesnt have an ota also kies says im up to date..... any ideas?
ibrumfield said:
any ideas?
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Patience? It just started today.
kcrudup said:
Patience? It just started today.
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Didnt realize it would be a staged rollout....
I'm running CM-11, but I haven't seen it the update on Sammobile. I wouldn't think these sold in such numbers to warrant a staged rollout either, though.
kcrudup said:
I'm running CM-11, but I haven't seen it the update on Sammobile. I wouldn't think these sold in such numbers to warrant a staged rollout either, though.
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Me either, all these sites say it released but no one that i talk to that has one has the update.... so are they just going by the samsung site that you have the link to? I was pretty amped earlier when i read about this then i cant get the update. Its just disappointing lol
I'm just waiting for root for it then I will update. I don't want to update and not be able to remove the crap I don't use. If I knew how to make a rooted version, I would do it but I don't know anything about development. Oh well, I guess the wait won't kill me.
Sammy Jumped The Gun
It is starting to seem as if Samsung jumped the gun on this one. I think they released it alright, but released it to TMO for testing, etc. I know quite a few people that have this exact same model on TMO and they all live in different areas of the country. Not one has received it. Samfirmware has no link for it, and they don't even mention it. And for the most part if there is a new version out, they know and quick. And of course 4.4.4 is not available in KIES.
This is why I believe Sammy sent 4.4.4 to TMO and not to us, or at least not yet. We all know how the carriers are. At this point I'd rather not have 4.4.4 and wait for 5.0, but it will be a very long wait, unless I go CM12 when it is stable...
kcrudup said:
I'm running CM-11, but I haven't seen it the update on Sammobile. I wouldn't think these sold in such numbers to warrant a staged rollout either, though.
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You're using CM-11 for the P607T model of the tablet? I've been looking for months for ROMs but haven't found any that work specifically for the P607T, which is the Tmo variant of the tablet.
Those who have 4.4.4, can you still root with Towelroot?
I am contemplating buying the P607t, which probably will have 4.4.4 by now and would not buy it if there is no root for 4.4.4 that won't trip KNOX. I returned the Wifi version for this exact reason.
DavidChill said:
You're using CM-11 for the P607T model of the tablet? I've been looking for months for ROMs but haven't found any that work specifically for the P607T, which is the Tmo variant of the tablet.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782528
DavidChill said:
... but haven't found any [ROMs] that work specifically for the P607T ...
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the P605 and P607T are essentially identical.
kcrudup said:
the P605 and P607T are essentially identical.
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Thanks OP! I was thinking they were, but with how these things work, I didn't want to risk using a P605 ROM without confirming that. Because brick. :\
Yeah I flashed a few 605 Roms, your good!
Still no one got the update
Nope...
Nope, still no update. I stick with my previous assessment on the issue...
*sigh*
md1008 said:
Still no one got the update
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Tatdude806 said:
Nope, still no update. I stick with my previous assessment on the issue...
*sigh*
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I think you are absolutely correct
I just got the 4.4.4 update
Received 4.4.4 update
Update rolled out to my device as well.
I went ahead with the update, since all I really used root for was Titanium Backup and ES File Explorer.
Failed first time (likely because of root)
Removed root (under Cleanup section of super su FULL Cleanup)
Second attempt succeeded.
Towelroot failed to reroot.
If you are dependent on root, don't update until there is a new method found. Looks like towelroot is plugged on this one.
jmmckenz said:
Update rolled out to my device as well.
I went ahead with the update, since all I really used root for was Titanium Backup and ES File Explorer.
Failed first time (likely because of root)
Removed root (under Cleanup section of super su FULL Cleanup)
Second attempt succeeded.
Towelroot failed to reroot.
If you are dependent on root, don't update until there is a new method found. Looks like towelroot is plugged on this one.
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I got the notification for the update this morning, holding off until someone can confirm root capability. As with any new update, we will need to wait until people can get their hands on it and mess around to see if rooting is possible.
What are your initial thoughts on 4.4.4?

[Q] Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1?

Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1? Thats the question..
Kcetin20 said:
Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1? Thats the question..
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Yes, it will, definitely.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...nexus-4-build-lmy47d-rollout-may-begin-today/
Kcetin20 said:
Will get N4 Lollipop 5.1? Thats the question..
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No, the question isn't if will but just when....
https://android.googlesource.com/device/lge/mako/+/android-5.1.0_r1
It have been confirmed for quite some time now
dragos281993 said:
Yes, it will, definitely.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...nexus-4-build-lmy47d-rollout-may-begin-today/
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Thanks for it but we need to update it? , cant we just install the officiall rom from recovery ?
Kcetin20 said:
Thanks for it but we need to update it? , cant we just install the officiall rom from recovery ?
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We're probably gonna have to wait for that a bit more. I'm currently on CM12, cause I don't like the stock limitations, so it will most likely pass a few days till they rebuild CM12 and include what 5.1 has brought new, so I'll stick with what I've got right now, which is 5.0.2.
So, we'll see some flashable ROMs based on Android 5.1 after a few minutes, hours, days, depending on how fast the developers move.
EDIT: If you're on stock, when the update comes out, the best move is to update your device through OTA, not with flashable zips.
dragos281993 said:
We're probably gonna have to wait for that a bit more. I'm currently on CM12, cause I don't like the stock limitations, so it will most likely pass a few days till they rebuild CM12 and include what 5.1 has brought new, so I'll stick with what I've got right now, which is 5.0.2.
So, we'll see some flashable ROMs based on Android 5.1 after a few minutes, hours, days, depending on how fast the developers move.
EDIT: If you're on stock, when the update comes out, the best move is to update your device through OTA, not with flashable zips.
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Just flash Google Factory Image when it is out! You ain't get it any cleaner than that.
coffeecore said:
Just flash Google Factory Image when it is out! You ain't get it any cleaner than that.
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Read my comment again then the one that I replied to, and you'll see what we were talking about.
no it only has 7 months of support yet

system update in Australia

I just got the 16GB 3GB RAM variant from JB HiFi but just wondering in what ways I can update the system to the latest version. It seems slow and the security update is still on January.
Hope someone can help. Cheers
I would like very much to know as well as bought tonight the g5 + from officeworks and unsure if i can flash and use twrp and custom roms with the australian variant
fcukcompany said:
I just got the 16GB 3GB RAM variant from JB HiFi but just wondering in what ways I can update the system to the latest version. It seems slow and the security update is still on January.
Hope someone can help. Cheers
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theres only an update for india. more regions coming soon™
alevity said:
I would like very much to know as well as bought tonight the g5 + from officeworks and unsure if i can flash and use twrp and custom roms with the australian variant
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you should be able to unlock and flash twrp+lineage without any problems
ckret said:
theres only an update for india. more regions coming soon™
you should be able to unlock and flash twrp+lineage without any problems
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thank you kind sir. I shall try stock for a few weeks as, i haven't had a non custom android rom since froyo. and as this device is so new would love to see what everyone discovers. I hope my updating to motos latest push update wont affect my future rootability
Updating......
fcukcompany said:
Updating......
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which update is that? what rom version are u on now?
jbmc83 said:
which update is that? what rom version are u on now?
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If same as me (should be, in Australia as well), it's NPN25.137-67. I was on -15 beforehand. Had to check manually via Settings --> System updates as there was no automated notification, or at least not yet. Therefore if you're still on an older update i'd wait before installing anything manually - the official OTA can't be far away.
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which update is that? what rom version are u on now?
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Yup, 137.67 as well. They have fixed my headset mic issue as Samsung AKG doesn't work
kool, good to know ive already installed the stoneware custom rom based on the -67 stock rom, was just wondering if anything newer is coming out soon. cant wait to give this nice lil phone to my gf as her bday present in a few days
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