Samsung Galaxy S4 users can now install the latest firmware available - the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update.

Those with Samsung Galaxy S4 with model number GT-19500 can now enjoy the latest Android update available over-the-air. The firmware Android 4.2.2 XXUBMG9, the official firmware released by Samsung is available for download in various countries.

According to International Business Times, this official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update is a follow up to a previous build released July of this year. The software upgrade provides a number of fixes and enhancements to performance issues experienced on the previous release.

Unlike other update process, installing the firmware will not need the custom recovery tool called ClockWorkMod or CWM since it will be using ODIN for the flash tool. If you are interested to install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update to your Samsung Galaxy S4, you should visit this post to get download links for the firmware as well as the step-by-step procedure if you will install it manually.

But before you process, you should know that there are things you need to check first before you install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update and some of them are listed below:

The official firmware for Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update is unbranded, thus it can be used for any Galaxy S4 model GT-19500, regardless of the region or country.

You also need to check the appropriate USB drivers for your Galaxy S4 GT-19500 installed on your computer to make sure the phone will connect easily on the PC and the update process will run as smooth as possible.

Other reminders include:

• Backup your settings and data using custom recovery tool such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP.
• Enable USB debugging.
• Battery level of your Samsung Galaxy S4 should be 80 percent or higher.
• The device and its bootloader should be unlocked before installing Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update.