Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Exynos Octa) I9500ZSSHQD1
GT-I9500 2 countries Android 5.0.1 (KitKat)

Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Exynos Octa) I9500ZSSHQD1 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Exynos Octa) I9500ZSSHQD1 is an Android 5.0.1 (KitKat) firmware for Hong Kong SAR China (TGY), Taiwan (BRI). It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build I9500UBSHQA5, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for GT-I9500 is available: I9500ZCUJQD1.

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Android 5.0.1 (KitKat)
OS Version
2017-05-22
Build Date
2
Countries
2
CSC codes
S (28)
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary S (28). Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Exynos Octa) use bootloader binary U (30) (latest: I9500ZCUJQD1). If your device already runs binary U (30), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    MODEM/CP Version: I9500ZSSHQD1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    GT-I9500
    BRI Taiwan
    TGY Hong Kong SAR China
    		I9500OZSHQD1 2017-05-23 1.489 GiB
    GT-I9500_1_20170522122244_mt01cdwh2e_fac.zip
    		Download

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    How to flash I9500ZSSHQD1

    • I9500ZSSHQD1 has bootloader binary S (28). Your device must run binary S (28) or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    Rollout of I9500ZSSHQD1 by region

    Samsung released this build in all regions (2) on the same day, May 23, 2017.

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 4.2.2
    • Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")
    • Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • RAM2 GB
    • Rear camera resolution13 MP
    • Rear camera typeSingle camera
    • SIM cardsSingle SIM
    • Battery capacity2600 mAh
    • Weight130 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I9500ZSSHQD1 is Android 5.0.1 (KitKat) firmware for Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Exynos Octa), released for Hong Kong SAR China (TGY), Taiwan (BRI). Samsung built it on 2017-05-22.

    No. A newer build for GT-I9500 is available: I9500ZCUJQD1. Install it instead of I9500ZSSHQD1 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was I9500UBSHQA5.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The download is 1.489 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Exynos Octa) must be on bootloader binary S (28) or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary S (28). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Exynos Octa) running binary S (28) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 8 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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