How to get Android 5.0.1 Lollipop on the Galaxy S4

How to update Galaxy S4 to Android 5.0.1 with Kies

The least demanding approach to introduce the overhaul is by utilizing Samsung Kies. Simply download the most recent rendition of Samsung Kies on your PC and associate your Galaxy S4 with a USB link. Kies ought to tell you that there is a redesign accessible. Basically take after the steps. In the event that Kies doesn't let you redesign the Android 5.0.1 firmware, you can streak it physically utilizing Odin. Here's the manner by which to do that.

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Galaxy S4 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update [updated: available now]

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Note: the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware, assemble number I9500XXUHOA7, is official Samsung firmware for the Galaxy S4, GT-I9500. While it is Russian firmware it will likewise deal with any worldwide S4. Endeavoring to blaze this firmware on bearer marked S4's may cause issues so we don't prompt it. As dependably, physically tinkering with your gadget has dangers included. If its not too much trouble make a special effort to be mindful of them before undertaking.

****** Essentials ******

• Download Samsung drivers 
• Download I9500XXUHOA7 firmware for the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 
• Download Odin v3.09 
• Charge your battery to at least 80 percent
• Enable USB Debugging in Settings > Developer Options (in case you need to troubleshoot later)
• Backup your essential data for safe keeping. Here's how to backup everything on the Galaxy S4 (without root)

Galaxy S4 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update [updated: available now]

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Install Lollipop on Galaxy S4 instructions

1. Unzip the downloaded firmware zip file on your computer.

2. Launch Odin.

3. Reboot your Galaxy S4 in download mode (Volume Down + Power + Home button).

4. Connect your Galaxy S4 via USB cable to your computer and wait for Odin to recognize it (a blue box should appear next to ID:COM).

5. Make sure only Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked in Odin.

6. Make sure Re-Partition IS NOT CHECKED.

7. Click the AP button and locate the tar.md5 file in the unzipped firmware file and hit Start.

8. Wait patiently until the procedure ends and do not disconnect your S4. It may take a while.

9. You should see a green PASS message when successful.

10. Once your Galaxy S4 restarts, you should be running Android 5.0.1 Lollipop!

Galaxy S4 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update [updated: available now]

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Restore any backed up data and if you get stuck in a bootloop or encounter some buggy behavior, reboot your S4 in Fastboot (press and hold Volume up + Power + Home) and use the volume keys to navigate and Power button to access Recovery Mode. You wan to clear cache partition and then reboot.

If you have any major bugs at startup, do a factory reset on your Galaxy S4 from Recovery Mode and then restore your data again.

How do you like Android 5.0.1 on the S4? Is there anything else you wish Samsung had done in Android Lollipop?

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