Samsung has officially seeded the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop (build LRX22C.I9500XXUHOA7) update for Galaxy S4 I9500 in Russia via a hefty OTA that weighs in at 1.05 GB. But it seems like some people are having issues while installing that package. Therefore, you can download the full XXUHOA7 firmware as a backup image (Nandroid) which can easily be flashed by restoring it in CWM.
Firmware Details
- Device: Galaxy S4
- Model: I9500
- Android: v5.0.1 Lollipop
- Firmware: I9500XXUHOA7
- Build: LRX22C
- Baseband: I9500XXUGNL1
- Kernel: 3.4.5
- Date: 31-01-2015
- Region: Russia
- Status: Official
- Type: Nandroid Backup Image
- Official Availability: OTA only
- Nandroid Size: ~1.5 GB (zipped)
Download Link: Click here to download XXUHOA7 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware. Another Nandroid image is available here.
How to Install
- Your Galaxy S4 needs to have Philz Touch recovery (tested on v6.48.4) to restore this backup. You’re also recommended to create a backup of your current apps and data stored in the internal memory.
- Download the Nandroid firmware on your PC and extract the backup folder “2015-01-31.05.01.12_LRX22C.I9500XXUHOA7”.
- Connect your phone to the computer via a USB cable in mass storage mode.
- Copy this folder to Clockworkmod » Backup folder of the external SD Card.
- Reboot your GS4 into Recovery Mode and perform “Wipe Data/Factory Reset” and then “Clean to Install a new ROM” [Optional].
- Return to the homescreen, go to Backup and Restore and choose “Restore from /sdcard” option.
- Wait for the installation and then reboot your device normally.
Don’t forget to share your experience with the update!
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