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Sprint is pushing another software update on Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P, the update will bump the software build version to G900PVPU1AND2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The G900PVPU1AND2 is 41MB in size and is hitting over-the-air or OTA update will resolved some issues like the camera app not loading when a voice call was active, alarm failure when deleting alarms, duplication of emails when moving them one from folder to another, and two bugs associated with the Google Search app and the S View Cover. Note that this update will probably not be rolling out to the international variant, as it seems to focus on issues found on the Sprint variant. The changelog G900PVPU1AND2 4.4.2 KitKat Update: - Enable camera capture during voice call - Fixed alarm failure when deleting alarm - Fixed email duplication, when moving an email from original folder -to another folder the email should only be viewable in the moved to folder - Fixed Daydream when using S View Cover, when view cover is closed Da...

Here's how to root the new 4.4.2 G900IDVU1AND2 update on Galaxy S5 SM-G900I, Australia's  unbranded SGS 5 variants.  This root method has been tested and it worked on the old 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANDC6 but still it will perfectly worked on the latest build version 4.4.2 G900IDVU1AND2. “This root method will work on Android 4.4.2 KitKat software build number KOT49H.G900IDVU1AND2″ Rooting your Galaxy S5 SM-G900I is fun indeed, but you must also be aware that if you modify your phone your warranty will be gone for good. There is now a new security policy that has been implemented by Samsung and your carrier providers.  This is so-called KNOX warranty counter hidden inside the Android ecosystem in your phone. Once this KNOX counter tripped it will automatically void the warranty of your Galaxy S5.  So if you are completely a beginner without any knowledge of what the risk involved on this method, you should make a care...

Here is the stock 4.4.2 G900IDVU1AND2 for Australia's unbranded  Galaxy S5 SM-G900I to those who are running with rooted, any ROMs and custom recovery and cannot get the update officially from Kies or over-the-air OTA.    The G900IDVU1AND2 is an incremental update that may improved system stability and other enhancements. Again, the stock firmware below, are for those who might to return back to official 4.4.2 KitKat update G900IDVU1AND2. Once you install back an official G900IDVU1AND2 you will lose root, but you can still root back and install custom recovery anytime you want. How to Install and Return Back the Official G900IDVU1AND2 4.4.2 Firmware on Galaxy S5 SM-G900I Sooner or later if you alter your Galaxy S5 you will end-up and  come through this. Once you root or install in custom ROM and then you want to return back your Galaxy S5 to its original firmware, then this is what you need. What is a Stock ROM? Stock ROMs a...

Australian SIM-Free or unbranded Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I is getting a new Android 4.4.2 update to build version G900IDVU1AND2. The G900IDVU1AND2 is an update from the first f irmware build 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANC6 and might add system stability improvements and other enhancements. This is the first software update now seen hitting in Australia's Galaxy S5 variants but yet again the update can only be seen on unbranded Galaxy S5 devices through Kies. Technical details of G900IDVU1ANC6 4.4.2  Update Here are the build info of Australia’s Galaxy S5 G900I 4.4.2 update build version G900IDVU1ANCD2: Android version: 4.4.2 (KitKat OS) Baseband version: G900IDVU1AND2 Kernel version: 3.0.4-1315312 Build number: KOT49H.G900IDVU1AND2 AP: G900IDVU1AND2 CSC: G900IXSA1AND2 CP:  G900IDVU1AND2 Build Date:  April 11th 2014 How to Update the Galaxy S5 SM-G900I to the latest 4.4.2 G900IDVU1AND2 Software Release Update to G900IDVU1AND2 4.4.2 via Ov...

Gain root on Roger, Bell, Telus, Fido, Koodo, Wind and all other Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 variants. This root method has been proven as an effective root method for Canada's Samsung Galaxy S5. To root your phone you may now use Chainfire's CF-Auto Root that is basically built for Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8. This guide will show you on how to root your Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8. Through rooting you can gain super user access and gives you the full privileged to control your phone. The Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 are not actually comes with a locked bootloader,  so rooting is easy as it was on devices without compromising the bootloader that may sometimes resulted into undesired outcomes.  Once you gain root on your Samsung Galaxy S5 G900W8, you can managed and or customized it's system appearance, you can install a custom recovery, a customized firmware, you can also install a wide variety of a...

Here's  is a guide that will show you on how to install a full functioning TWRP Recovery on Canadian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 variants. This TWRP Recovery isn’t officially built, but it was already tested  and it will worked well on Bell, Rogers, Telus, Fido, Koodo and Wind Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 variants. The Canadian  Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8  are not actually comes with a locked bootloader compared to those released on select US carriers, so this simply means it has a highly manageable system for further development and customizing its original software appearance. So if you want to give it a try right now, just simply read the rest of the process on how you can acquire a working TWRP Recovery on your Canadian version of Samsung Galaxy S5 with model number SM-G900W8. One more thing, flashing any custom recovery tripped Knox security counter and switched your phone phone from official into custom. Before that I would like to advise you especially if ...

Install a full functioning  TWRP Recovery on Australia's Samsung  Galaxy S5 SM-G900I variants. This TWRP  Recovery  isn't officially built, but it was already tested on Australia Galaxy S5 SM-G900I, and it will worked well. Australian Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900I variants  are not actually comes with a locked bootloader compared to those released on select US carriers, so this simply means it has a highly manageable system for further development and customizing its original software appearance.  So if you want to give it a try right now, just simply read the rest of the process on how you can acquire a working  TWRP Recovery on your Australian version of Samsung Galaxy S5 with model number SM-G900I. One more thing, flashing any custom recovery tripped Knox security counter and switched your phone phone from official into custom. Before that I would like to advise you especially if your a completely a beginner wi...

You can now install a full functioning  TWRP Recovery on Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P. Although, the TWRP  released isn't official yet, but it was already tested on Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P, and it will worked well.  Sprint Galaxy S5 G900P is not actually comes with a locked bootloader, so this simply means it has a highly manageable system for further development and customizing its original software appearance.  So if you want to give it a try right now, just simply read the rest of the process on how you can acquire a working  TWRP Recovery on your Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P. One more thing, flashing any custom recovery tripped Knox security counter and switched your phone phone from official into custom. Before that I would like to advise you especially if your a completely a beginner without any knowledge of what the risk involved on this method, you should make a careful research first before attempting to m...

XDA-Developers has now started making it's way for adding a lot of fun on Android devices. For Today's treats we have X-Note TMT which is applicable for the international Galaxy S5 SM-G900F (Snapdragon). The X Note is based from the latest official 4.4.2 stock firmware G900FXXU1ANCF  and it comes on its first public released build version 1.0.  The X Note offers a  True Multi Dpi Touchwiz that has the ability to select your screen density thru to its  X-Transformer app. Not only that it also  provides some features not available in the vendor-supplied firmwares, it allows you to avoid the bloatware that comes with vendor firmware, and it is highly customisable through the UI just almost anything if you want. So if you may want to give a try just read on as I will show you on how to install the X-Note on your Galaxy  SM-G900F. As per X-Note general disclaimer, you modify your phone at your own risk! Getting Star...

Here are Australia's  Galaxy S5 SM-G900I  official and the original 4.4.2 factory firmware G900IDVU1ANC6 which is suitable to use when times comes that you need to unroot your  phone. The stock 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANC6 is the first firmware that has set foot on Australians Galaxy S5  during the market launch.  Firmware is not only useful to remove root from the device but you can also use it to fully restore back your SGS 5 from any modification you have made to its original default settings from the first time you bought it. One more thing, if you've missed-up your phone from customization and ended-up into soft bricks, this is also your other last resort to fix and regain your phone back to life. Technical details of G900IDVU1ANC6 4.4.2 Firmware? Here is what we have in Australia's Galaxy S5 G900I 4.4.2 firmware build version of G900IDVU1ANC6 : Android version: 4.4.2 Baseband version: G900IDVU1ANC6 Kernel version: 3.0.4-964941 Build ...