Samsung Galaxy S5
New Android 4.4.2 major update is available for European Samsung Galaxy S5. Reuters

A new G900FXXU1ANG2 Android 4.4.2 update is now available for the European Samsung Galaxy S5. According to tech experts, the new firmware is the second major update since the S5 went on sale in April. The update delivers a smoother and more snappy user experience. Not only does the firmware improve the S5's response, it also improves the accuracy of the fingerprint scanner and offers new lock screen options.

Even though this new G900FXXU1ANG2 Android 4.4.2 update is announced as a firmware for the European Samsung Galaxy S5, unlocked Galaxy S5 models can still download the firmware. According to IBTimes UK, the latest Android 4.4.2 update comes in two parts. The first file requires 194MB of space while the second file is only 1MB.

Before we get into the nitty gritty of exactly how to download the latest G900FXXU1ANG2 Android 4.4.2 firmware, we advise unlocked Galaxy S5 users to take reasonable precaution before tampering with their device. Without further ado, carefully follow the instructions below to install the latest update to your S5:

Pre-Install Systems Check:

  • Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S5 to connect the Android device with the computer.
  • Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with the computer and use Android SDK with it. [Navigate to Settings>> Developer Options to enable USB Debugging Mode.]
  • As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device has any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP then back up data using the same.
  • If the Android phone powers off due to lack of battery charge during the installation process, it could damage the device. Therefore, the Galaxy S4 should have above 80% battery charge.
  • The device should be factory unlocked and not locked to a particular carrier.
  • The phone will lose custom ROM with the installation of official firmware. Also, the custom recovery will be replaced by the stock version.
  • The device will no longer belong to a rooted version with the installation of official firmware.
  • G900FXXU1ANG2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware works only with Galaxy S5 SM-G900F. As flashing this on any other variant might brick the device, verify the model number of Galaxy S5 by navigating to Settings>> About phone>> Model number.

Download Firmware:

G900FXXU1ANG2

Odin v3.09

Install G900FXXU1ANG2 Android 4.4.2 on Galaxy S5:

Step-1: Extract the downloaded firmware zip using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool to get a .tar.md5 file with a few other optional files.

Step-2: Extract the Odin zip to get Odin3 v.3.09.exe with a few other files.

Step-3: Switch off Galaxy S5 and wait for some time until the device goes off completely.

Step-4: Reboot the phone into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down,Home and Power buttons together.

Step-5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.

Step-6: Connect the Galaxy S5 to the computer using the USB cable while it is in Download mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully an Added message will appear under Odin. Also, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn light blue with COM port number, indicating successful connection.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try to re-install USB derivers or change the USB port on the computer.

Step-7: In Odin, click the AP button and select the .tar.md5 file which was extracted in step-1.

Step-8: Enable Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes. Ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is not ticked.

Step-9: Verify everything then click the Start button in Odin. The installation process should begin now and take a few minutes to complete.

Step-10: When the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Once the home screen appears, disconnect the phone from the computer.

Firmware details:

Model: SM-G900F

Model name: Galaxy S5

Country: United Kingdom

Version: Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Changelist: 2089850

Build date: 3 July

Product Code: BTU

PDA: G900FXXU1ANG2

CSC: G900FOXA1ANG3

MODEM: G900FXXU1ANG2

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