G800FXXU1ANH2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware Last
Updated on 26-Sep-2014. Users of Samsung Galaxy S5Mini SM-G800F (also
known as Galaxy S5 Neo) can now update their Smartphone with the
latestXXU1ANH2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware. Samsung
started rolling out an OTA update about the firmware. The latest firmware build
version number isG800FXXU1ANH2. The Galaxy S5 Mini is the Small
version of the latest Galaxy S5, released with Android 4.4.2 KitKat
out of the box and already received officialfirmware update. If you own
the Smartphone and not yet updated this latest firmware, then update the
same using our simple tutorial below. The below step by step guide will help
you to download and install the G800FXXU1ANH2 Android 4.4.2
KitKat Firmware manually through Odin.
As the Galaxy S5 Mini G800F already running on Android
4.4.2 KitKat firmware, you can only expect few bug fixes (if any) and
performance enhancement with this latest update.
Android 4.4.2 KitKat comes with many new features than the previous Android
4.3 Jelly Bean, some includes- Camera shortcut on
lockscreen, White icons in status bar, Performance improvements, Transparent
status bar, Improved keyboard layout in landscape orientation, Select
between the stock messaging app or Hangouts for SMS and MMS, Select
between TouchWiz or other launchers through settings, Wireless
printing, Updated Google apps and many more.
So, want to update your Galaxy S5 Mini G800F to the latest G800FXXU1ANH2 Android
4.4.2 KitKat firmware? To install in official way, either you
can go for OTA (over the air) from Settings-About Phone-Software
Update or download firmware through the Samsung Kies utility.
However, most of us prefer manual way to update official firmware. So, in
this article you’ll find step by step manual guide to update the latest Android
4.4.2 XXU1ANH2 firmware on your Galaxy S5 Mini G800F through Odin.
Important Note:
"The firmware is released only for the Samsung Galaxy
S5 Mini SM-G800F model, so don’t try this in any other android
device. Check your device model number from Settings-About Phone. Also the
tutorial is based on Windows PC. Follow all the pre-requisites, procedures and
steps carefully to avoid breaking your phone".
Download G800FXXU1ANH2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Official
Firmware
Samsung rolled out the firmware for the following
countries. The firmware which are unbranded or not locked to any
carrier, no matter of which country or region, can be flashed on any Galaxy
S5 Mini SM-G800F model.
Romania (Vodafone): G800FXXU1ANH2_G800FVFG1ANH2_CNX.zip
Germany (Vodafone): G800FXXU1ANH2_G800FVFG1ANH2_VD2.zip
Netherlands (Voadfone): G800FXXU1ANH2_G800FVFG1ANH2_VDF.zip
[Firmware for rest of the countries and carrier will be added here when
available]
Previous Firmware Builds:
Pre-Requisites:
Check battery percentage, your device should have at least 60% battery
power
Turn on USB Debugging mode, go to Settings-Developer
Options-USB Debugging
Backup important data and settings to external storage- follow this guide
Install USB driver for your device on your
computer- Download Samsung USB Driver
Points to be noted:
If you are using any Custom ROM such as- CyanogenMod,
Paranoid Android, AOKP, SLIM ROMs etc, then it’ll replaced by this
official Stock ROM
Custom Recovery (CWM or TWRP Recovery) will be replaced
by Stock Recovery
After flashing official firmware, your device will no
longer belongs to rooted device. However you can root your device any time
after flashing the firmware.
All the above pre-requisites are very important and must
follow before proceed to installation guide. Hope you get all the above points.
Now, go through the below tutorial to install Android 4.4.2
G800FXXU1ANH2 official firmware on Galaxy S5 Mini G800F.
How to Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat Official Firmware on
Galaxy S5 Mini G800F through Odin:
Download Android 4.4.2 XXU1ANH2 Firmware for Galaxy
S5 Mini G800F from the above list
Download Odin
3.09
Switch off your phone and boot Galaxy S5 Mini
G800F into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume
Down+Home+Power buttons (long press until the boot screen appear), now
press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
Extract the downloaded Odin3.09 zip file and
run the Odin3 v3.09.exe file as an administrator (Right
click on the .exe file and click on Run as administrator)
Now connect your Galaxy S5 Mini G800F to your
computer via USB cable
In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port
number like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and“Added!” text at the
message box. This means your device has been detected by Odin3.
Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F.
Reset Time” options are checked.
Now, extract the downloaded firmware zip
file, you’ll find a firmware file with extension.tar.md5
In Odin screen, click on AP (PDA in older Odin) button
and select the firmware file with.tar.md5 extension (The firmware file
look something like: G800FXXDLJ5_G800FODDDLI7_INU.tar.md5)
Now, click on the Start button to begin the
installation process, wait few moments.
Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in
ID:COM port having green background
Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
You can now disconnect your phone from computer
Finish
Congratulations! your Galaxy S5 Mini G800F is
now updated to the latest and official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware.
Hope you successfully done the update process. If you followed everything as
mentioned in the above tutorial, then your your Galaxy S5 Mini should
now running on the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat build version G800FXXU1ANH2.
You can confirm the firmware update details from Settings-About
Phone. If you find any problem with the above tutorial and download link,
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