The best way to upgrade Samsung Galaxy S4 firmware is using OTA method. But that’s not the only way to do so. You can use Samsung Kies to upgrade Galaxy S4 firmware as well. Only use Samsung Kies if you can’t get OTA software update because this process is slower. Why? You need to download the whole firmware which is more than 1 GB file size. So be sure to enable Latest firmware auto-download in Firmware update settings in Samsung Kies. Else you will need to wait for quite some time if your Internet connection is slow. And can’t use your Galaxy S4 during the firmware upgrade process. Note – both I9500 and I9505 firmware upgrade method is the same.

New Galaxy S4 firmware available
Samsung Kies is one of the must installed applications for Samsung Galaxy S4 users. It is Samsung’s desktop software to transfer music, contacts and photos, update software and sync wirelessly from your Samsung phone or tablet. Something likes iTunes for iOS devices. And it is available on both Windows PC and Mac OS. Besides, it also provide Galaxy S4 USB driver for the use of Odin software for those who like to root, install custom ROM on their Galaxy S4.

Samsung Kies for Galaxy S4 GT-I9500
30 Jan
Posted by Jayce Ooi as Software
Samsung Galaxy S III Premium Suite Upgrade is here for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam Samsung Galaxy S3 users. Yup, grab these features in the latest Android 4.1.2 XXEMA2 Firmware. Update through OTA or Samsung Kies and enjoy these nicely done features like Page Buddy, Contexual Menu, Contexual Tag, Multi Window, Auto Share Shot Paring using NFC, Reader Mode, Facebook Lock Ticker, Paper Artist, Low Light Shot, Best Face, Easy Mode, Sound Balance, Setup Wizard and Camera Easy Snap…

Samsung Galaxy S3 XXEMA2 Jelly Bean Firmware Upgrade
29 Oct
Posted by Jayce Ooi as Software
Finally, Southeast Asia Samsung Galaxy S III users can enjoy official Android 4.1 Jelly Bean firmware from now on just like other regions. Yes, you should be receiving OTA update on Samsung Galaxy S3 if yours is from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam. What are the new features or changes in Samsung Galaxy S3 XXDLJ1 Jelly Bean Firmware? Better performance, thanks to Project Butter it’s even smoother and faster, reorganized settings menu, 2 Home screen modes, new Notifications bar, Google Now and sizable Pop-up play screen. Interested? Upgrade it now…

Samsung Galaxy S3 XXDLJ1 Jelly Bean Firmware Upgrade
20 Oct
Posted by Jayce Ooi as How to
Yeah… There is a new firmware update for Samsung Galaxy Note II. You can use the easier method ~ upgrade Samsung Galaxy Note 2 firmware with OTA software update. However, you might not get OTA notification about new software update. And “no update available” prompted when you checked for update manually. No worry, there is another official method to upgrade Samsung Galaxy Note 2 firmware ~ through Samsung Kies. Basically, just launch Samsung Kies application at PC or Mac. Then connect your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to PC with USB cable. Continue firmware upgrade by follow the onscreen instructions. Still don’t understand? No worry, just follow my picture step by step guide to upgrade Samsung Galaxy Note 2 firmware with Samsung Kies…

New Samsung Galaxy Note 2 firmware available