Samsung Galaxy S4 software update brings option to move apps to SD Card, HDR video and more


Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-9505 Update

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S4 starting from Germany that brings lots of new features such as option to move apps to the SD card, HDR video recording, Semi-transparent status bar, new Smart Pause toggle in the notification, New camera firmware and lots more. Samsung released the first update for the Exynos version of the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) last month that brought stability improvements. The new update is rolling out for the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) in Germany, but Sammobile says the update would also be available for the Exynos-powered Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500).

Samsung Galaxy S4 new update

Here is the unofficial changelog from Sammobile

  • New Camera firmware
  • Smearing issue has been fixed (Purple effect while scrolling)
  • Smart Pause Toggle
  • Move Apps to SD Card
  • HDR Video (Can record HDR video)
  • Semi-transparent status bar
  • New Icons in Settings
  • Secure boot status (About Phone)
  • Increase legibility (Display) (New feature)

The update is about 365MB and is available Over-the-Air (OTA) in Germany. Hope Samsung rolls out the update for Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) in India soon.

Sources: SammobileAllaboutsamsung.demobiflip.de


Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

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