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Samsung has just started to push Galaxy S4′s (GT-I9505) firmwares to the KIES server as the device is soon going to be launched in various countries. Samsung always releases the firmware before the device itself and it’s the same case

 with the Galaxy S4, as well. The firmware is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Samsung’s Nature UX 2.0 running on top of it. Currently, Samsung has only released the firmware for Germany, we hope other countries to follow soon.

Firmware Details:
Android Version: 4.2.2 – Build JDQ39
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXAAMDM

All the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) firmwares are available for download from our Firmware Section. Now as the official firmwares have been released, it’s going to rain custom ROMs and custom kernels for the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505).

Lead CyanogenMod developer and creator Steve Kondik has made an important announcement that will make Galaxy S4 owners leap with joy. The custom ROM project is currently available in an experimental, nightly build for the T-Mobile version of the Samsung flagship smartphone.

Kondik also unveiled that CM10.1 is coming for the international GT-i9500 model in the near future. Its development has been postponed for a little while since the team doesn’t have an actual unit to fiddle with.

Moreover, the custom ROM is going to support Android’s hover events meaning that they’ll be open to developers to think of cool new software features in the line of Samsung’s Air View. Steve Kondik notes that there are “a few rough edges”, but as they get ironed out “in short order”, CyanogenMod 10.1 for the Galaxy S4 will be more than good enough for a daily driver.

If you’re eager to treat you Galaxy S4 with an experimental build of the CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM, follow the source links below (the first is for the T-Mobile variant; the second for Canadian versions). Others should follow in the next few days and weeks. Happy flashing!

Source (1), Source (2) | Via, Via (2)