Install Android 5.0.1 Lollipop on the Galaxy S4 manually
As the international Galaxy S4 firmware has already made its way online, you can install Lollipop on your device manually without having to wait for it to arrive via your carrier. It's a very simple procedure; just follow our tutorial for how to get Android 5.0.1 Lollipop on the Galaxy S4.
SamMobile acquired an early test version of Android Lollipop on the Galaxy S4, complete with refreshed TouchWiz UI, which you can check out in the video below. The final version is virtually identical to what you see here.
Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop update in the US
AT&T Galaxy S4 Android update
The AT&T Galaxy S4 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update began rolling out on April 7 via an over-the-air (OTA) update. The exact date when you will receive the update depends on the batching process and your particular region.
To check for the update, go to Settings > About Device > Software Update > Check for Updates. If you experience any problems with the AT&T Galaxy S4 update, visit our guide on how to fix Galaxy S4 Lollipop problems.
T-Mobile Galaxy S4 Android update
The T-Mobile Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop update has not been released yet. As soon as the T-Mobile Galaxy S4 update is available we'll update this article.
Verizon Galaxy S4 Android update
The Verizon Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop update has not been released yet. As soon as the Verizon Galaxy S4 update is available we'll update this article.
Sprint Galaxy S4 Android update
The Sprint Galaxy S4 Android 5.0 Lollipop update has not been released yet. As soon as the Sprint Galaxy S4 update is available we'll update this article.
Galaxy S4 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update in Europe
Android World in the Netherlands is reporting that users started to see the Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update on their Galaxy S4 at the end of March. Vodafone-branded Galaxy S4 owners received the update recently too, but now the rollout seems to be hitting unlocked Galaxy S4's in the region.
Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, Serbia, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, the Baltic, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India also have the update already.
What version of Android is your Galaxy S4 running? When do you expect the update?
