Install Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update On Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505; AOSB Custom ROM Available!
Users of Samsung Galaxy S4 can now install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE using a custom ROM.
The GSM Arena post about the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE noted that the latest and official update made for the GT-I9505 model is the Android 4.4.2 Jelly Bean. But props to custom developers, Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 users can now install Android 4.4.3 KitKat update.
According to WCCF Tech, the AOSB custom firmware is now out for Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. Some of the changes and improvements included in the Android 4.4.3 KitKat AOSB Rom for the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE are:
OTA Support
Android-4.4.3 r1.1 KTU84L
AOSB Feature: Custom SmoothProgressBar with v0.4 API
AOSB Feature: Control and customize "Toast Animation"
AOSB Recent App with HTC Style
AOSB Power Saver Manager
On-The-Go Mode
Keyboard Animation
Scrolling Animation
Flip to Mute/Reject Call
Advanced BatteryBar
User selectable camera click sound (disable camera sound)
MediaScanner behavior on boot
Configurable up to user (LTE or 4G)
Advanced Battery Bar
Navigation bar with custom dimensions
Screen video recording
Incoming calls dialog
RAM bar with custom colors
Advanced low battery indicator options
See the entire list of features and tweaks included in the AOSB custom ROM based on Android 4.4.3 Kitkat update, as well as the detailed installation procedures here.
But before installing the official Android 4.4.3 KitKat update on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505, there are some requirements to meet first.
First, battery level of the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 should be 80 percent to avoid power interruption during the installation process.
The data and settings installed on the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9505 should have proper backup. Use recommended recovery tools such as ClockWorkMod or TWRP to do so.
Turn on USB Debugging Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE.