Updating you Smartphone to the latest firmware, not only multiplies your Smartphone experience, but fixes a number of existing bugs in your device and blesses your device with all new smart & useful features. And specially when matter comes to update with the out-of-the-box Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware, it’s simply awesome. I mean the latest updates of Android 4.4.4 KitKat comes with lots of eloquent features that are obviously quite superior than the default KitKat OS. You can see here an example of what improvisations the KitKat firmware brings in your device.
Recently, Samsung rolled the latest Android 4.4.4 VRU1ANI2 Firmware for its Galaxy S5 Smartphone users in USA. Since this update has landed in USA, so the citizens of USA will get the update notification in their Smartphone devices via OTA. Even some might have already updated the latest firmware if got the notification. But if you are among them who have still not updated your device with this latest firmware, then dear readers, I bring you here a step-by-step guide to update this firmware in your Verizon Galaxy S5 device manually. The update process otherwise is called manual update. This firmware update is meant only for The Verizon Galaxy S5 Smartphone users and hence no other Galaxy S5 users must install the firmware in their device. So let’s have a look on the update process.
Caution
Before initiating the update, it’s mandatory that you must double check the name and model number of the device since this update is only meant for the Verizon Galaxy S5 Smartphone. Upgrading any other device following this update method might hard-brick your device. Remember, BlogZamana will never remain responsible for any sort of brick or damage of your device. What you do is all your risk.
Pre-Requisites
- One Verizon Galaxy S5 Smartphone.
- Original Data Cable.
- One PC preloaded with Galaxy S5 drivers. Else at first download and install the drivers on your PC from Samsung’s official website.
- Enable the USB Debugging Mode. You will find the option in the Developer Section of your device.
- Back Up all important data in your Verizon Galaxy S5 device since the update process might erase all data.
- Keep at least 80% battery back up in your Verizon Galaxy S5 handset to avoid accidental shut down during installation.
Downloads
Steps to Update
- First of all download the above mentioned two files and extract the 4.4.4 VRU1ANI2.zip file to the desktop of your PC.
- Now switch off your Verizon Galaxy S5 Smartphone and boot it into download mode by long press and hold of the Volume Down Key+Home Buttom+Power Button. Press the Volume Up button again to continue as soon as you see a warning triangle on your display.
- Now launch Odin and connect your Verizon Galaxy S5 device to your PC via USB.
- You will see the ID: COM box of ODIN screen turning blue along with the COM PORT Number and Added Massage in the bottom left corner of the screen, if your device gets connected properly.
- Now select the AP/PDA button from the ODIN screen and select the file with .tar.md5 extension from the extracted folder placed on your desktop in step 1. Ensure that the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time check boxes are ticked in ODIN and the Re-Partition button is unchecked.
- Double check the settings and hit the START button to initiate the update process.
- Wait for sometime and you will see the PASS massage on the ODIN screen with green backdrop once the flashing is complete. Disconnect your Verizon Galaxy S5 device from your PC when it restarts.
The update process will take around 4-5 minutes and your device will reboot automatically. So wait still your device gets rebooted. If your Verizon Galaxy S5 device gets rebooted successfully, then you have properly followed the steps and has successfully flashed the latest Android 4.4.4 VRU1ANI2 firmware on your Verizon Galaxy S5 Smartphone. But if your device doesn’t reboot properly then it might have struck in bootloop sequence. To get out of there, follow this article. The procedure is easy and finishes within a few minutes. You shouldn’t face any issues for the same. In case you face any issues in the update process, don’t forget to massage me in the comment section. I shall definitely find out a solution for you at hand.