Hey Guys! Are you all users of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Duos Smartphone? Then I am back with a very good news for you. Wanna know what? Now you guys can further update your Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Duos GT-I9192 Smartphone to the next level, I mean to the lately released official Android 4.4.2 UBUCNG2 Firmware. The firmware bears the code name CHO with PDA number I9192UBUCNG2 and has landed in Chile. Then definitely the Chilies (The people of Chile) will get the opportunity to update their device via the OTA method. The update is being pushed in installments and as usual might take little time to hit the notification panel of your device. But this method is applicable for the users in Chile. But users living in other parts of the world have to follow the manual update method to update their tablets with this latest firmware. Wonder how? Don’t worry. I have brought you here the complete guide for simplifying your task. So first read and understand the guide properly and then only proceed to-wards the update.
Caution
Before initiating the update process, it’s mandatory that you must double check the name and model number of the device since this update is only meant for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Duos GT-I9192 handset. 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 Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Duos GT-I9192 Smartphone.
- Original Data Cable
- One PC preloaded with Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Duos 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 Android your device since the update process will erase all data.
- Keep at least 60% to 70% battery back up in your Galaxy S4 Mini Duos GT-I9192 handset to avoid accidental shut down during installation.
Downloads
- Android 4.4.2 UBUCNG2 Firmware
- Odin Flash Tool
Steps to Update
- First of all download the above mentioned two files and extract the 4.4.2 UBUCNG2.zip file to the desktop of your PC.
- Now switch off your 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 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 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 tablet from your PC when your device restarts.
The update process will take around 4-5 minutes and your device will reboot automatically. So wait still your device gets rebooted. Your device got rebooted? Congrats!! Now your Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Duos GT-I9192 has been successfully updated to the latest Android 4.4.2 UBUCNG2 firmware. 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.