Install Official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update On Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE; Stock Firmware XXUENA4 Now Available For GT-I9505 Units

Users of Samsung Galaxy S4 can now install the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on their smartphone.

As posted on GSM Arena, Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE originally runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS. But with the release of the latest stock firmware, the 2013 flagship smartphone from Samsung can now be upgraded to version 4.3 of Google's Android OS.

Last month, the South Korean manufacturer started to roll out the latest stock firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. Particularly, the firmware with build number I9505XXUENA4 is compatible with the LTE variant of Samsung Galaxy S4 bearing the model number GT-I9505. Thus, users of Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE located in almost all parts of the world can now install official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update.

Those who are interested to install official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean on their Samsung Galaxy S4 can access the firmware via Over-the-Air update. However, since the firmware is rolled out in stages, it may take a while before it reaches your region. With this, Samsung Galaxy S4 users who wish to have the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update can opt for the manual installation process.

According to International Business Times, the XXUENA4 stock firmware brings in native apps. It does now come with bloatware or any third-party apps. Also, since the firmware is an unbranded version, it can be installed to any factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE irrespective of the region. Make sure to check first the model number of the device. Go to Settings > About Phone > Model Number to verify if your smartphone is a GT-I9505 unit.

Also, before installing the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update on Samsung Galaxy S4, ensure that the appropriate USB drivers for the device are installed on the computer. This is to be certain that the device will connect easily with the PC for the installation process.

For the step-by-step guide on how to manually install official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, check out this IB Times post.