GT-I9505 19 countries
Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Snapdragon) I9505XXUEMK8 Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Snapdragon) I9505XXUEMK8 is an Android firmware for 19 countries, 26 CSC codes. 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 I9505XXUDMH7, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for GT-I9505 is available: I9505XXUPQG1.
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OS Version
2013-11-19
Build Date
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Security patch
19
Countries
26
CSC codes
U (30)
Bootloader binary
Bootloader binary U (30). Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.
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#.
Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
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MODEM/CP Version: I9505XXUEMK8
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Device specifications
- Launched withAndroid 4.2.2
- Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")
- Display resolution1080 x 1920 pixels
- Display typeAMOLED
- Processor frequency1.9 GHz
- RAM2 GB
- Rear camera resolution13 MP
- Rear camera typeSingle camera
- SIM cardsSingle SIM
- Battery capacity2600 mAh
- Weight130 g
How to flash I9505XXUEMK8
- Install Samsung USB Drivers:Download Official Drivers
- Download Odin Flash Tool:
- I9505XXUEMK8 has bootloader binary U (30). Your device must run binary U (30) 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.
Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A newer build for GT-I9505 is available: I9505XXUPQG1. Install it instead of I9505XXUEMK8 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was I9505XXUDMH7.
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 Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Snapdragon) must be on bootloader binary U (30) or lower.
This build uses bootloader binary U (30). It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Snapdragon) running binary U (30) or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 101 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.