Do you own a Samsung Galaxy S4 16GB? Have been complaining about the user memory that you got? Good news is here! Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Samsung Galaxy S4 today according to SamMobile.com. This Samsung Galaxy S4 new software update is for Germany only for the Samsung Galaxy S4 variant I9505, Snapdragon powered processor one. Exynos processor powered phone I9500 will get this update later on. You can update your Samsung Galaxy S4 via Samsung KIES update. Update for the rest of the world is not planned yet but coming soon.
Samsung Galaxy S4 new software update – Firmware Details:
Model: GT-I9505
Country: Germany
Version: Android 4.2.2
Changelist: 768421
Build date: Wed, 29 May 2013 16:05:23 +0000
Product Code: DBT
PDA: I9505XXUBMEA
CSC: I9505OXABMEA
MODEM: I9505XXUBMEA
Improvements and Fixes:
This Samsung Galaxy S4 new software update brought a a lot of improvements and fixes. Though Samsung couldn’t make more space for the user except that 80 MB. The 16 GB Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with 9.15 GB accessible memory for the user but with this new update the phone will have 9.23 GB of internal storage.
- New Camera firmware
- Smearing issue has been fixed (Purple effect while scrolling)
- Smart Pause Toggle
- Move Apps to SD Card
- HDR Video (Can record HDR video)
- Semi-transparent status bar
The Samsung Galaxy S4 new software update size is 365.67 MB, charge your device fully then connect your device Samsung KIES using your laptop or pc and install the new update.
Google is releasing the Samsung Galaxy S4 as a Nexus experience device from June 26th. Without all the Samsung customizations and blotwares. You will get pure stock Android experience, and hopefully more user storage as Google is not going to customize it. Thus the system will be smaller.
Further information and a how-to guide on how to look for latest firmware for your Samsung device is here. You can check firmware for any Samsung mobile phones.
[SamMobile]
harout says
Please wnat to know when can I receive new update xxubmea for galaxy s4 i9500. I need fix camera restarting issue and I need app move to sd card. And semi transparent notification bar..ect..I live in middle east lebanon.pliz email me thx
ahmeto says
Same Problem here, I live in Lebanon, s4 i9500. All i care about is the (camera -> Phone restart) problem.
is it fixed in the new update or only the space issue is addressed.
Admin says
Check this post on how to upgrade firmware for your Samsung phones.
Admin says
Hi Harout
For Galaxy S4 I9500 the update is not released yet or no leaked firmware. You have to wait until Samsung release any soon. This update is for I9505 model. You can keep an eye on our Facebook page for any news or update http://facebook.com/techloverhd
Rishabh Ananthan says
Hi!
I live in the middle east (UAE) and I’m wondering when the update will roll out here.
I have the GT-I9505
Admin says
Hi Rishabh
Samsung didn’t release any other firmware update for Galaxy S4 yet except for Germany. When there will be new update available I’ll post here. If you want to know straight way after it is released please subscribe here and you can like and keep an eye on our Facebook page.
Hope this answers your question.
Admin says
check http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ for firmware update. I do not provide firmwares. All the leaks come from SamMobile.
harout says
Hi just wanted to know when new update will roll out for galaxy s4 i9500. ..I heared there is some fixes like camera reboot issue..and also new notification toggle. And app move to sdcard.ect.i live in Lebanon.my model is xxuamdk the new update will be xxubmea. My email is harout78@live.com
Admin says
Yes, all the firmwares are there. Goto http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and find your firmwares. Search ‘i9500’ in the search box you will get results.
sarvesh says
hi i m sarvesh from india i hav jst brought samsung galaxy s4 . bt my s4 is not connecting to my pc plz can u help me plz u can msg on my email sarveshlotlikar25@yahoo.com
sarvesh says
its gt-19505