Software Upgrade for S4 Mini

Kimeran

///Member
Sup gents

Does anybody know if there a software update available for the Samsung S4 Mini? The phone currently has version 4.2.2
Also where would I be able to get it from

Shot Alot
 

FiRi@Rennzport

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Official Advertiser
Yip its available, but via phones updates. Install kies 2 on your pc and do it through there. Same applies to s4. The only time free to air updates will work is if the phone was not coded by a mobile carrier eg vodacom or mtn

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Kimeran

///Member
Dude I have no idea what that means :roflol:
How would I know if it was coded? I took it on contract from MTN, would that mean they coded it?
 

Wes

///Member
Kies doesnt want to update on my PC.

I then tried downloading a new version (The site says I need Kies 2 for the S4mini) from the samsung site, the file downloads but wont install. This was after removing the old software.

Any advice?
 

FiRi@Rennzport

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Official Advertiser
Did mines at work, post which versions I have tomorrow. However I remember it asking me to upgrade the version first before it the upgrade.

Prior to me connecting phone to koes I could not do upgrade thought the phone only. It Stayed only on 4.2.2.

To see if you can do it straight from the phone, go to settings, click on MORE on the top right hand side on screen, then scroll right down to ABOUT. Click on update software. If it doesnt allow you to update from here, it means the phone was loaded with mtn, vodacom or cell c software first. This happens most of the time when you geeting your own phone through a contract. If this happens, then you need to go through the kies/pc route.

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Wes

///Member
I tried running the update strait from the phone, that didn't work, thats why I tried the Kies route.

Will download Kies 3 and see if it installs.
 

Kimeran

///Member
Ok so I downloaded Kies. My phone seems to work fine with it.
I still can't find anyway of updating my software though?
 

dvst8

///Member
Kimeran said:
Sup gents

Does anybody know if there a software update available for the Samsung S4 Mini? The phone currently has version 4.2.2
Also where would I be able to get it from

Shot Alot

Only upgrade for a Samsung is an Iphone.

:roflol:
 

FiRi@Rennzport

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Official Advertiser
Only next step if not working is checking with damsung at theor centers. Roodeport and pretoria.

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Rayzor

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http://androidfact.com/update-galaxy-s4-with-kies/

How to update your Samsung Galaxy s4 with Kies.

Download and install the official Samsung Kies software.
Once you have installed Kies to your computer start it up.
Connect your phone to your computer with the USB cable.
If this is the first time you connect your phone to the computer, give it a couple of minutes to install the necessary drivers and connect.
If any updates are available a pop up will appear. Click update and hit confirm once you have read the caution statements.
Hit the start upgrade button.
All that is left for you to do is wait until the update is complete and hit the confirm to finish the installation.
 

Scouse

Active member
Kimeran said:
Ok that never popped up for me.
Thanks Ray Ray :thumbs:


Will do Firoze, thanx bud



If it doesnt pop up on the screen then just loom at where it says current firmware.
It will have the build number, then under that it should have a different firmware build
If thats the case then you should see a button that says update firmware, press that andnthen follow the prompts.
 

Kimeran

///Member
Nah it says the installed firmware and current firmware are the same.
Just saw on the net that there's a later version available, so thought I would be able to get it.
 
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