Samsung released the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for Sprint Galaxy S4 back in May as an OTA, but now the firmware in TAR format is available for download that you can install yourself to manually update the device, no matter what you have currently installed on your device. Build no. is exactly same, I9505XXUHOH2.
You could not take the OTA if you were rooted, or didn’t have a stock recovery, but with this stock firmware, you only need to follow the guide below and update your Sprint Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 to Android 5.0 Lollipop right away. That is why we love the stock firmware that is Odin flashable!Do note that you will lose root access when you install the stock firmware using Odin, because it will re-write everything on your device. Custom recovery and custom ROM will be uninstalled too, and you will be back to stock on your Sprint Galaxy S4.
To view all Samsung devices have been updated to The Flash File will help you to Upgrade, Downgrade, or re-install the Stock Firmware (OS) on your Mobile Device. The Flash File (ROM) also helps you to repair the Mobile device, if it is facing any Software Issue, Bootloop Issue, IMEI Issue, or Dead Issue.
Info Rom
- Model Name: Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505
- Model Number: S4 GT-I9505
- Region: US
- Language: ENG
- Operating System: Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Disclaimer
Installing an official firmware through Odin doesn’t void your device’s warranty, but it remains an unofficial process and thus you need to be cautious of it. In any case, you only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.
What is Stock Rom ?
Stock ROM– Stock ROM is Original ROM/ Official Rom that your phone have. IF you buy a android phone. It have a Stock ROM. Stock ROM is default ROM.
Warranty – Stock ROM does not avoid your warranty. One of the reasons that android people don’t go for Custom ROMs is warranty. If you install custom ROM then your warranty is canceled on time.
Premium Apps – Premium apps is which you did not install apps. Normally stock ROMs come with unique premium apps to attract customers. These premium apps different from one mobile vendor to another vendor. These apps can be anything like music players, apps stores, widgets, Track-ID (Sony) , S voice (Samsung)
Security– in stock ROM, You can be sure that it does not contain/include any spywares, malwares, backdoor,trojan or other malicious tools.
Why I Want to Install Stock Rom
- When phone does not on.
- When phone does not pass “LOGO” Screen / boot image
- When phone get “could not do normal boot Odin mode” error
- When phone get “System errors”
- If you think though your phone go crazy / Slow even after performing reset, then you can flash Stock Rom
- When phone broke after rooting.
Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Specifications
Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 Android Smartphone was launched in March 2013. It is running on the Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600 processor with Adreno 320 GPU. The phone has 2 GB RAM and 16/32/64 GB storage of internal storage which is expandable using microSD, up to 64 GB.
The I9505 Galaxy S4 has a 4.99 inches Full HD, 1080 x 1920 pixels Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 441 ppi. Coming to cameras, it has a 13 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera for selfies. It has a microUSB port for data syncing and charging. There is a accelerometer sensor present on the I9505 Galaxy S4. It is a single SIM smartphone with support for 4G LTE, USB OTG, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS too.
The I9505 Galaxy S4 runs on Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and all this is powered by a 2600 mAh battery. It measures 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (height x width x thickness) with a total weight of 130 grams including battery.
Pre-Requisites
The I9505 Galaxy S4 has a 4.99 inches Full HD, 1080 x 1920 pixels Super AMOLED display with a pixel density of 441 ppi. Coming to cameras, it has a 13 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera for selfies. It has a microUSB port for data syncing and charging. There is a accelerometer sensor present on the I9505 Galaxy S4. It is a single SIM smartphone with support for 4G LTE, USB OTG, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS too.
The I9505 Galaxy S4 runs on Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and all this is powered by a 2600 mAh battery. It measures 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (height x width x thickness) with a total weight of 130 grams including battery.
- This will work on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (Don’t Try this on Any other device).
- Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
- Download the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
- You will lose all you data. So make sure to Backup your phone before doing this step .
- You can also backup all your Data.
- Download all the Zip files from below.
Before Start Update Firmware
- Backup Apps and SMS messages, Contacts, Google Data,WhatsApp Messages Pictures and Videos.
- Make sure your Android device is charged up to 60-70% battery level.
- USB drivers installed for the Samsung Galaxy.
- Make sure model number (Sph-720t).
- Download the Custom firmware or rom file in download section Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 .
Benefits of Stock Firmware
Back To Stock: If you wish to go back to stock on your Samsung device, simply installing a firmware using Odin will do it. Whatever customization you had done will be gone, like custom recovery, custom kernel, root access, etc. The device becomes as good as new software-wise.
Update: Installing firmware with a newer Android version or build no. is the easiest way to update your Samsung Galaxy device manually, without waiting for the OTA update, or when OTA fails you.
Unbrick: If your Galaxy device is not starting properly and is stuck in the boot loop situation and thus rebooting after should the logo, then installing a firmware will fix that too. It serves as a good fix for soft-bricked devices.
Unroot: Well, you can easily unroot your device by installing the stock firmware. This will also remove custom recovery (like TWRP, CWM, Cyanogen, PhilZ, etc.), custom kernel, etc. stuff, as all partitions are installed with Samsung’s default respective images.
Steps to Be Followed
Step 1: Download and install device driver software on your computer.
- download Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 official firmware in download section .
- download the driver software of your device. Download and then install it on you computer.
- Download or update Kies, part of which will install or update drivers.
Once drivers are installed or updated, it is highly recommended that you restart your computer.
Step 2: Download and extract the Stock ROM (Official/Original Firmware).
After downloading it (normally a compressed file), you need to extact/unzip it to certain location of your PC. The file types that Odin uses are *.bin,*.tar and *.tar.md5.
After extracting, right-click to "Open as Administrator". It may prevent certain issue from happening.
Follow these steps to enter Download Mode/Odin Mode:
- Power off your device
- Press and hold Volume Down key,Home Button Key and Power Key
- When your device vibrates, release Power key while keep holding the Volume Down key and Home Button key
- Press Volume Up key to enter Download mode, which has a green robot figure and “Downloading… Do not turn off target!!)
You device should be automatically recognized by Odin. At the lower-left of Odin interface, it should show a message that says "Added!" and in the meantime you should see a light-blue box at the ID:COM section stating "COM:3" (the number depend on which USB port you have plugged the device cable and is irrelevant).
After adding the file, click "Start" to begin the flashing process.
WARNING :
DO NOT REMOVE OR OPERATE ON YOUR DEVICE UNTIL FINISHED OR FAILED IS SHOWED ON ODIN.
When the flashing process is done and if everything goes well, you should see a big green box saying "RESET" or "PASSED" (depends on the version of Odin is used). By now, the device should be rebooted and it is safe to remove/unplug your device.
Download Official Rom For Samsung galaxy S4 GT-I9505
Download the Official Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 official ROM package from the below download links. Transfer them to your device before proceeding with the installation process.
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