Last week, Samsung Galaxy S4 in India got the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. Soon as it hit, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to snap up the update for my device. You see, I was so enthusiastic for the Lollipop that I once installed an unofficial version last year which ended up badly. So I made up my mind to await an official version.
The Indian update for the Galaxy S4 comes is the second update – the first update was to Russia. If you are in an English speaking country, the Indian version is what you will want to get.
Here is how I updated my device:
Disclaimer: Manually updating your phone can cause it to malfunction if not done properly. Innovation Village will not be responsible for any damage you cause your device.
Precautions: Backup your data and ensure your battery is charged to at least 80%.
1. Get your device ready by enabling USB Debugging. To that head to Settings>>More>>About Device. Scroll to Build Number and tap it repeatedly till a message says ‘Developer mode has been enabled’. Hit the back button and just above Above Device, you will see ‘Developer Options’. Enter and tick USB Debugging.
2. Download the necessary Samsung USB Drivers to your PC, if you do not have them.
3. Download software for your PC, Odin and launch it.
4. Downloaded the firmware zip file to your computer and unzip it.
5. Put off your Galaxy S4, and then press Volume Down + Power + Home button to get it into Download Mode.
6. 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).
7. Make sure only Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked in Odin.
8. Make sure Re-Partition is not checked.
9. Click the AP button and locate the tar.md5 file in the unzipped firmware file and hit Start.
10. Wait patiently until the procedure ends and do not disconnect your S4. It will 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!
