The latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is now available and can be installed manually on the smartphone.

New Android 4.4.2 KitKat for Galaxy S5 Mini

According to Android Advices, the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat with build version XXU1ANG1 features bug-fixing patches for the camera issues and crash-related problems on the Galaxy S5 Mini.

Moreover, some stock apps have been deleted on the firmware which will improve the memory usage on the Galaxy S5 Mini. It has been initially released in Russia via automatic updates that can also be installed manually.

Requirements

1. Create a manual backup of all data files and personal settings stored on the Galaxy S5 Mini.

2. The battery level must be at least 50 per cent to avoid power interruption during installation.

3. Enable USB debugging mode on the smartphone which can be found under the Settings menu.

4. Download the necessary USB drivers for Galaxy S5 Mini on the computer. If the Samsung Kies has been installed on the machine, connect the device using a USB cable to install the drivers.

5. Download the ODIN flash tool version 3.09 and the official Android 4.4.2 G800FXXU1ANG1 KitKat firmware on the computer.

Warning: We are not responsible for any errors which may occur on the device. Read and follow the instructions to any avoid issue. Do this at your own risk.

Flashing Instructions

1. Turn off the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini smartphone.

2. Reboot into Download mode by pressing and holding volume down, home and power keys at the same time till the Android logo appears.

3. Extract the ODIN flash tool and the official Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware to an easy access location on the computer.

4. Launch the ODIN flash tool on the computer.

5. Connect the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini to the computer using a USB cable.

6. ID:COM should turn yellow if device has been detected by the computer. Otherwise, install the necessary USB drivers as mentioned above.

7. On the ODIN flash tool, select the following files for the installation:

a. Click PDA then select the file with CODE in its name.

b. Click PHONE then select the file with MODEM in its name. If not found, ignore this step.

c. Click CSC then select the file with CSC in its name. If not found, ignore this step.

d. Click on PIT then select the ".pit" file. If not found, ignore this step.

8. Check on the AUTO REBOOT and F.RESET TIME on the ODIN flash tool.

9. DO NOT check the RE-PARTITION option on the ODIN flash tool if there is NO ".pit" file used.

10. Hit the START button to begin installation on the ODIN flash tool.

11. After the installation which may take up to five minutes, the device will restart.

12. Once the smartphone reaches the home screen, it can now be unplugged from the USB connection.

If you found any bug or issues related to the firmware, please send your feedback to SamMobile official Galaxy S5 Mini Web page.