Install Official Android 4.3. Jelly Bean Update On Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE; GT-19505 Gets XXUEMJ7 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S4 owners can now install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on their device.

The firmware, XXUEMJ7, which is based on the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, is now available to Samsung Galaxy S4, particularly the LTE variant which bears the model number GT-19505.

Those users of Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE who wish to install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update can do so via Samsung KIES tool or the Over-the-Air update method. October 15 is the build date of the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update and it has been rolled out to United Kingdom. But since it is an unbranded version, factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 units can be installed with the latest firmware, irrespective of the country or region.

Some of the pre-requisites when installing the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 are listed below:

• The smartphone should have battery level of 80 percent or higher before installing Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.
• Install the appropriate USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer to successfully connect the Android device with it.
• The device needs to be factory unlocked.
• Use custom recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP to create a backup of data and settings stored on the Samsung Galaxy S4.
• And to reiterate, take note that the XXUEMJ7 firmware is only compatible with Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE variant, which bears the model number GT-I9505. Before proceeding to install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, verify if you have to correct model by navigating to Settings > About Device> Model Number.

For the comprehensive guide on how to install official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S4, you may visit this post from International Business Times.

Some of the new features to find after installing the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S4 are OpenGL 3.0 support, TRIM support, new Samsung keyboard and browser, TRIM Support, Galaxy Gear support, enhanced RAM management, new camera firmware and more.