An Android 5.0 OTA update is now available for ZenFone 4, 4.5, 5, and 6 devices. The update will bring various features such as Material Design language, upgraded Kindle, Asus Webstorage, and many more. A new stock Android Lollipop (I9505XXUHOD7) for the Galaxy S4 Inernational LTE model is also available. Further, a guide is given to install the stock build.

Android 5.0 updates of ZenFone devices

Owners of ZenFone 4, 4.5, 5, and 6 can now receive Android 5.0 OTA update for their devices in the coming months. Specifically, Asus reportedly said that the ZenFone 5 LTE (A500KL) is going to receive the Lollipop upgrade in this month, the ZenFone 4 (A400CG/A450CG), ZenFone 5 (A500CG), and ZenFone 6 (A600CG) are going to have the Android 5.0 update in the middle of this month.

The Android update size is around 820 MB. It will upgrade Kindle, Asus Webstorage, Super Note apps, new lock screen, standby wallpaper, Material Design language, changes to the quick settings/recent app layouts (for 1 G RAM versions only), improved Dialer and Contacts, removal of in-call animation and cover, addition of My Ocean wallpaper, Day Scene Live Wallpaper, TripAdvisor, Asus Auto-start Service Manager app, improved VOIP calls, and music function.

There should be an update notification to appear on the device, but if not, users can manually check the upgrade by going to Settings>About phone>System updates.

Android 5.0.1 update for Galaxy S4

Samsung also released a new stock Android Lollipop (I9505XXUHOD7) for the Galaxy S4 International LTE model that uses the quad-core Snapdragon 600 CPU. Though it is mainly available in Germany, owners can connect their devices to the Samsung Kies server and check for the update. However, the unit should be an unlocked GT-I9505 in order to install the stock build.

Details of the firmware are as follows:

• Model: GT-I9505
• Model name: Galaxy S4 LTE
• Country: Germany
• Version: Android 5.0.1
• Changelist: 4760392
• Build date: April 22
• Product code: DBT
• PDA: I9505XXUHOD7
• CSC: I9505OXAHOD7

Before installing, owners should take note of the following:

• Install proper USB drivers for the Galaxy S4 on the computer.
• Backup all important data by custom recovery. The process might erase everything in the device.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode on unit to connect it to the computer. Use Android SDK with it.
• Have the device battery charged at least 80% so that the process won't be stopped halfway as it could brick the device.
• Once the stock is installed, the unit will lose custom ROM firmwares.
• This installation is exclusive for Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. Once tried on other units, the stock build might brick them.

Disclaimer: The procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the device getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. VcPost or any source providing the guide cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the unit is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.

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