Samsung Galaxy S4 users can now install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update on their devices.

The South Korean smartphone maker has rolled out the latest official firmware update for Samsung Galaxy S4 in the form of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The firmware with build number XXUBMG is available Over-The-Air (OTA) for those who purchased the Samsung Galaxy S4, particularly the GT-I9505 model. The OTA update is available in Germany.

Using the OTA update to install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware will not void the warranty of the smartphone, as it will not make any changes to the hardware.

If you cannot wait for the firmware to reach your region or you have missed the OTA update, you can try to install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update via the manual process through the use of ODIN tool. Furthermore, Galaxy S4 users can also use the Samsung KIES Utility tool to install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update.

There are pre-requisites when installing official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update and some of them are specified below:

• The XXUBMGC official firmware is compatible for Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 model. Verify the model of your device first by going to Settings>About Phone.
• Make sure to install correct USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S4 on your computer.
• Enable USB Debugging mode.
• The battery level should be 80 percent or higher before installing the official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update. This is to avoid automatic shut off of the device during the installation process due to battery drainage.
• Create a backup of the data and settings stored on your Samsung Galaxy S4. It is recommended to use custom recovery tool like ClockWorkMod or TWRP.

For the step-by-step instructions on how to manually install official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update, you can visit this post from International Business Times. It also provide comprehensive tutorials to update Samsung Galaxy S4 using KIES or OTA.