How to Manually Install Android 4.3 in Samsung Galaxy S4

There is another test version of Android 4.3 for the Galaxy S4 (GT- I9505) published. In the current build, it should be the almost final version of the official firmware. New features are not added, Samsung has only removed some bugs. In the download package you will find Samsung mobile. The Android 4.3 version can indeed S4 (GT- I9505) Galaxy install, but since it is an Asian firmware, no other European language file other than English is included - but alternatively, you can choose English.

 Whether Android 4.3 actually officially released in October for the Galaxy S4 is still unclear - the now leaked test version for European appliances, however, suggests. Because even the internal build runs round than the previously installed Android 4.2 version. Micro stuttering, for example, when opening large folder no longer occur. You can look at the S4 update therefore especially pleased with the boosted performance. However, there are hardly any new features:


With “Knox" Samsung introduces a long-awaited security feature with the Galaxy S4 , thanks to the user separate personal and professional data to make it easier to integrate Smartphones into private enterprise. Part of the firmware is now also in Samsung Wallet, an app that will store including tickets, coupons and similar cards. We were able to test the app. New is the read mode, you can access via the quick settings. But the function seems to work only with selected apps. Who does not want to wait for the official update, you can install the trial version 4.3 of Android for the Galaxy S4 manually.

However, you should be aware of the risks, because an incorrect procedure may spoil your Smartphone. Connect your Smartphone, because the connection is not stable enough to a USB hub. The flash process could be interrupted and the phone may be unusable. Also, use only the original cables. You can also run any background processes that could bring the computer out of the clock and disable absolutely all gravel processes via task manager.

The Smartphone battery should be charged at least 50 percent. The flash process will erase all data on your Smartphone, so you should create a backup. How and save all datas. After completing all the preparations, you need to download the firmware at SamMobile and unzip the file. In addition, you must have the latest version of Flash tools Odin3 (v3.09).

Turn off the S4 and hold while turning the volume down buttons (volume down) and hold the Home button and the Power button. It now displays a warning that you confirm with the volume up, now the S4 is in download mode. Connect your Smartphone to your PC, open Odin as administrator and wait until the device under: is detected (blue bar) " id COM" .

Copy grants the firmware files as follows "Files [Download]":

Under BL : BL_I9505XXUEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar

Under AP: AP_I9505XXUEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Under CP : CP_I9505XXUEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Under CSC CSC_OXA_I9505OXAEMI8_1715731_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Odin3 v3.09 : These settings are made for flashing Android 4.3.

 Under "Options", only the points "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" be marked - you have to leave all other fields blank. Check again all the settings and the correct assignment of the files because with a click on "Start" now you flash Android 4.3 on your Galaxy S4. If your stay Galaxy S4 hangs after flashing, try the device to “Wiping ", i.e. reset to factory settings.

To turn off the S4 and hold while turning the volume up (volume) buttons, the home button and the power button is pressed. Then boot S4 into recovery mode, where you Wiping the device. Follow the instructions strictly. Update flash Android 4.3 on your Galaxy S4 at your own risk. We recommend Android newcomers, wait  few more weeks  for the official version.