How to Download and Install Official Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Stock Rom
If you are looking for a way to restore your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 to its original factory settings, you may want to download and install the official stock rom. The stock rom is the official firmware that comes pre-installed on your device when you buy it from the store. It contains the operating system, apps, and settings that are optimized for your device model and region.
There are many reasons why you may want to install the official stock rom on your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500. For example, you may want to:
- Fix software issues or bugs that are causing your device to malfunction or crash.
- Unroot your device and remove any custom modifications or tweaks that you have applied.
- Upgrade or downgrade your device to a different Android version or security patch level.
- Restore your device warranty if it has been voided by rooting or flashing custom roms.
- Sell or give away your device and erase all your personal data and settings.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install the official stock rom for your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 using a tool called Odin. Odin is a Windows-based software that allows you to flash firmware files to your Samsung devices. You will need a Windows PC, a USB cable, and a few minutes of your time to complete this process.
Disclaimer
Before you proceed, please note that flashing firmware files can be risky and may damage your device if done incorrectly. We are not responsible for any damage or data loss that may occur as a result of following this guide. Please proceed at your own risk and make sure to backup your important data before you start.
Requirements
To download and install the official stock rom for your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, you will need the following:
- A Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 with at least 50% battery charge.
- A Windows PC with the latest Samsung USB drivers installed. You can download them from here.
- A USB cable to connect your device to your PC.
- The official stock rom file for your device model and region. You can download it from here. Make sure to select the correct firmware version that matches your device's CSC code. You can check your device's CSC code by dialing *#1234# on the phone app.
- The Odin tool to flash the stock rom file to your device. You can download it from here. We recommend using the latest version available.
Steps
Once you have all the requirements ready, follow these steps to download and install the official stock rom on your Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500:
- Extract the stock rom file that you downloaded using a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip. You should get a file with a .tar.md5 extension.
- Extract the Odin tool that you downloaded and run it as administrator on your PC.
- Turn off your device and boot it into download mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down, Home, and Power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. When you see a warning screen, press Volume Up to continue.
- Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable. Odin should recognize your device and show a blue or green box in the ID:COM section. If not, make sure you have installed the correct USB drivers and try again.
- Click on the AP button in Odin and browse to the stock rom file that you extracted in step 1. Make sure that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked in the options section. Do not check any other boxes or change any other settings.
- Click on Start to begin flashing the stock rom file to your device. This may take several minutes, so do not disconnect your device or interrupt the process until it is finished.
- When the flashing is done, Odin should show 51082c0ec5