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You can now root your AT&T Galaxy S4 running on 4.4.2 KitKat I337UCUFNB1 without the possibility of voiding KNOX counter. This root method uses the tolwelroot that has recently found by George Hot (Geohot). Rooting the 4.4.2 KitKat updates like the I337UCUFNB1 brought some chaos to some advanced advanced as it include the new KNOX counter which can be tripped once you attempt to root. So from now on, this root method is so easy we only download the root file and manually install like any app we found from Play Store. This means that we do not even need a computer and we can simply root just by downloading the root app. Again to begin with rooting you must have AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 running on the latest 4.4.2 KitKat firmware theI337UCUFNB1. Just read on below for the detailed step by step guide. AT&T Galaxy S4 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware I337UCUFNB1 Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that this root method will not void the warranty of your phone. Use this guide at you...

For those who owned the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE version (GT-I9505) in European countries, you should keep an eye for your official Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update that has now started arriving. Samsung has officially began rolling out the Android 4.3 in select countries and the first update took place in Germany which posed the build version numbers of  (I9505XXUEMJ5) and then recently followed in UK, Spain, France, Ireland, Czech Republic, Baltic States and certainly the rest of Europe countries will also seen this 4.3 update coming with build version numbers (I9505XXUEMJ7) . In the United States, the 4.3 update was first rolled out for Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 (SCH-I545) and comes in firmware build numbers (I545VRUEMJ7) . Then followed by Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 (SPH-L720) with their own Android 4.3 firmware build numbers (L720VPUEMJA) . The rest of U.S carriers, including T-Mobile and AT&T Galaxy S4 variants, has not yet available for now. But instead AT&T 's Galaxy S...

If you owned a Samsung Galaxy S4 and might have long-awaited the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update, you must take a deep-breath by now. Samsung has begun rolling-out the official Android 4.3 for your Galaxy S4 devices. The 4.3 update has just started arriving in select countries in Europe, which specifically took place in Germany and hitting only the unbranded Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505/Snapdragon) variants. While the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500/Exynos) Android 4.3 update has now arrives in Russia. Unfortunately, other countries has no significant reports of when it could arrive soon, but as far as we know the releasing of an update is in stages and not all devices receives an update simultaneously. Those who lived in Germany and Russia were lucky enough to enjoy the latest Android 4.3 twists, while the rest of other countries may still need to wait for a while, but not too long enough until it reaches in your areas. The most important thing for now is that the official Android 4.3 has finally arrived....

Both US carriers AT&T, Verizon and Sprint and likewise the international variants of Samsung Galaxy S4 Android devices has started receiving another firmware update this July 2013. The US Samsung Galaxy S4 variants received an update that includes the Samsung KNOX security, this will add a Secure Boot status from the device. It has also the ability to move application to SD card or any downloaded apps from market and directly install it through the onto the SD card.

MetroPCS now offering the Samsung Galaxy S4 for $549 with additional tax. The 4G connectivity plans that also includes unlimited talk and data which start at $40 a month. MetroPCS has just officially announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4 in selected store locations, below is the official press release. MetroPCS Brings the Samsung Galaxy S® 4 to its Growing Nationwide 4G Smartphone Lineup Affordable Nationwide 4G Plans and Galaxy S 4 Deliver More Choice for Value-Conscious Consumers DALLAS (July 8, 2013) – With today’s launch of the Samsung Galaxy S® 4, MetroPCS is coupling the ground-breaking features of the latest generation of the Samsung Galaxy-line of smartphones with the exceptional affordability of its unlimited rate plans, and is providing customers with access to a faster nationwide 4G network for one of the best wireless values in town. The popular smartphone can be paired with any of MetroPCS’ affordable no-annual-contract nationwide 4G service pla...

Samsung has just started to push the latest firmware update on Samsung Galaxy S4, the LTE version GT-I9505 built with Qualcomm processors. The new software update labeled with build number I9505XXUBMEA and based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean version is currently hitting Germany. This update is more on improvements and enhancement to fix previous issues, it also comes with new Camera enhancements. Some new features is the 'Move to SD' that allows users to move files to the SD card, the video recording is also added with option to record high HDR videos. Again, this update is now live from Samsung firmware server and only available in Germany for now, other countries may follow soon. To update the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 LTE, it can be downloaded  via OTA (over the air) or by using Kies while connecting the phone to the computer. source

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S4 is battling its journey to owners who expects that it comes with unlocked bootloader but its locked bootloader. This has been confirmed by +Steve Kondik   the after-market developer of the famous CynogenMod ROM that the Ma Bell version of the Galaxy S4 launches truly has a locked bootloader. With locked bootloader, the development community is on-hold for building custom ROMs and this scenario sparks disappointment to owners who expected that they can easily install root, custom recoveries and custom ROMs.

T-Mobile customers can now avail the Samsung Galaxy S4 that comes with 16GB storage and two available colors to choose, the white frost and black mist. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now available online for $149 down-payment and the succeeding balance will be paid for $20 on the next 24 months. The Samsung Galaxy S4 also includes support for T-Mobile's 4G LTE network.

It seems like US costumers who wants the Samsung Galaxy S4  into the hands may take a little bit delay. Although, US carriers such as T-Mobile and Sprint starts to sell the Samsung Galaxy S4 on April 27th and 29th on their website, but the availability of the device in stores is not yet confirmed. The two US major carriers stated that the Samsung Galaxy S4 may face delivery shortage and causing them to push back the official launch date. T-Mobile statement, We know customers are really looking forward to getting their new Samsung Galaxy S 4 soon. However, due to an unexpected delay with inventory deliveries, the Galaxy S 4 will not be available on www.T-Mobile.com as planned on Wednesday, April 24. Instead, online availability is expected to begin on Monday, April 29. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working with Samsung to deliver the device to T-Mobile customers as soon as possible. Sprint, Sprint is excited to launch the new Samsung Galaxy 4....

Samsung Mobile US has officially announced that most of of all US carrier providers will get the Samsung Galaxy S4 this April, but it's up to each individual carriers to provide their own release date, in the list includes are as follows. AT&T Verizon Sprint,  T-Mobile Cricket US Cellular C Spire  MetroPCS Some various retailers are also in the list, including Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile, Costco, RadioShack, Sam’s Club, Staples, Target, and WalMart.

Here's the Samsung Galaxy S4 that somewhat going to be added as a model number or specific code for each countries or regions. PDAdb.net has already posted some model number specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and has a codename of "Samsung Altius", but maybe some of you might wants to know of which goes for you and which goes for others, you can read it and directly compare it right here . As I am little bit familiar with Android devices model numbers, I could use the Samsung Galaxy S3's model numbers pattern here. So, let's tackle each of the Samsung Galaxy S4 model number specifications. These are only some of my initial overview and not yet final until the Samsung Galaxy S4 will finally available this coming April. International Samsung Galaxy S4 / Galaxy S IV variants This is the Samsung Galaxy S4 to be released on these regions - Australia, Europe, New Zealand, Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Asia Samsung GT-i9500 Galaxy S4 / Galaxy S I...

The Samsung Galaxy S4 hardware specs will be set in to variations  from market to market. Samsung will set a two different processors, the U.S version will be built with Qualcomm’s quad-core Snapdragon 600 1.9 GHz Quad-Core and the international version will be using a octo-core Exynos 5 Octa (5410) 1.6 GHz Octa-Core . The two CPU's has different speed capability, the rest of the world is a bit slower as compared to the U.S version. +Robert Triggs  from +Android Authority   has covered a full list of official Samsung Galaxy S4 specs and features for U.S and  International variants: Specification Samsung Galaxy S4 Operating System Android 4.2 Jelly Bean TouchWiz Nature UI Size 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm Weight 130g Display type Super AMOLED Display size 4.99-inch (12.67cm) Display resolution 1920 x 1080 Full HD Display density 441ppi CPU International version Samsung Exynos 5 Octa Quad-core A15 (1.6GHz) + Quad-core A7 (1.2GHz) US ver...

Rumours has been spreading across the web fro the mystery of the Samsung Galaxy S4 before its official launch. Some reports that it usually features a Hyper Bright Display PHOLED display instead of the AMOLED which is used like in Samsung Galaxy S3. A famous Chinese blogger has posted a comparison of the alleged Samsung Galaxy S4 prototype between the Samsung Galaxy S3. The result is simply astonishing compared to the AMOLED types displays, since the Galaxy S4 is rumored to have built with 4,99´´ PHOLED display, and introduces the Octa-Core processor. What's behind the Octa-Core processor? As I want to understand closer to this chip I found out something interesting. The Exynos 5 Octa mobile processor was featured in the Samsung Exynos booth at Mobile World Congress 2013. Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa is the industry’s first ARM® big.LITTLE™-enabled mobile application processor (AP). The Exynos 5 Octa pairs ultra-efficient ARM® Cortex™-A7 (LITTLE) cores with Cortex™-A15 (big) cores...