Samsung Galaxy S5 Update: New Flagship Phone SM-G900I Model To Get DVU1AND2 Android V4.4.2 KitKat Software; Installation Tutorial

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Samsung Galaxy S5 Update: The latest Android upgrade with build number DVU1AND2 Android v4.4.2 KitKat firmware is now available to Samsung's new flagship phone Galaxy S5 SM-G900I model.

According to International Business Times, these are the things to remember before installing the firmware in the smartphone:

1. This Android v4.4.2 Software with build number DVU1AND2 must be installed on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I model only.

2. Installation of the firmware in the devices leads to a complete data wipe out, so make sure to back up all personal data.

3. Users make sure they have installed USB drivers on the PC, to connect Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I

4. Make sure the smartphone has more than 80 percent battery.

Warning: The site is NOT responsible for any damages or errors that may occur on the user's Samsung Galaxy S5. The custom requires manual installation which will void the warranty and risks the chance of bricking.

The following is IBT's Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I DVU1AND2 Android v4.4.2 stock software installation tutorial:

Step 1: Download .zip file of Android v4.4.2 G900IDVU1AND2 and ODIN v3.09 through your computer

Step 2: Then initiate Download mode in the phone, but first turn-off the device and then press hold the volume rocker (down)+home button+ power key; press them until the animated Android Bot and a triangle appear and then, once again press Power button to enter the download mode.

Step 3: Connect Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I to PC via USB chord [Note: users advised to install USB drivers in the PC].

Step 4: Open ODIN on the PC and connect the smartphone while it is in the Download mode [Note: wait for the one of the ID:COM boxes to turn yellow; it indicates that device has established successful connection with the PC]

Step 5: Then it is time to select files that will enable flashing of the phone;

- Tap on 'AP' and select file with AP tag in it name

- Then tap ‘CP' and select file with MODEM
- Tap on 'CSC', and select file with same CSC tag
- Tap on 'PIT' and select the .pit file
- Tap on 'BL', and select file same BL tag

Note: Team Android says that if the phone owner is using an old version of ODIN for flashing, they will have trouble locating files; instead look for files- PDA, Boot Loader and Modem in place of AP, BL and CP respectively. The change in abbreviation used will not change the type of functionalities they have been assigned.

Step 6: Then in ODIN, select Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time options. [Note: If user has found the .pit, only then select Re-Partition option]

Step 7: Now, initiate the installation process by pressing the Start button (on Odin)

Once initiated, the device (Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I) would take a minimum of five minutes to complete booting process. Users then head to Settings >> select About phone to confirm the installation of Android v4.4.2 with build number DVU1AND2.

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