Install L720VPUEMJA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean On Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720

Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 now received its first Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update (L720VPUEMJA) which is also now available for download for a manual update. Galaxy S4 is a flagship device by Samsung for this year which introduced with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. Recently, Samsung started to send Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to international version of Galaxy S4 I9500 and I9505. Its good to see, now Sprint users received its share of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Since most Android 4.3 Jelly Bean custom ROM for Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 comes with some issues, many user looking for an official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. So, follow below guide to learn how to get official stock L720VPUEMJA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware running on Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720.

L720VPUEMJA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware Details:

Model: SPH-L720
Country: Spint (cdma)
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 1927016
Build date: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 04:46:05 +0000
Product Code: SPR
PDA: L720VPUEMJA
CSC: L720SPTEMJA
MODEM: L720VPUEMJA
Download: L720VPUEMJA_L720SPTEMJA_SPR.zip

L720VPUEMJA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean stock firmware available on both OTA and Kies update. However, if you can’t get it from there then you can always flash L720VPUEMJA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware on Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 manually. We will discuss all available update method. You should always try OTA or Kies method first and when both method don’t work then only try manual flashing. 

Warning: This tutorial is educational purpose only. Neither True Android nor developers are responsible if your brick your device. Try it at your own risk.

Pre Requisites:

Though official firmware restore all existing data but we recommend to back up your data first before proceeding to avoid any uncomfortable situation such as bootloop fix.

1. Backup your device data. You can follow our ultimate backup guide.

2.  Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily.

3. You already have USB Driver Installed for Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 in your PC. [Download USB Drivers]

4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled otherwise you won’t able to transfer file between PC and Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720. [Guide].

How To Update Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 via OTA

1. First of all make sure you have stable internet connection (Wi-Fi or data network) on your device.
2. Now, go to Android app drawer and then select Settings.
3. Then locate About Device and tap on it.
4. Next select Software update from About device screen.
5. Then tap on Update option.
6. You should see an update, press OK to download and install. (Remember, download using 3G or network data will incur additional charges to your phone bill!)
7. Soon your device will reboot to complete the installation process.

If you see “The latest update have already been installed” massage while checking update then your device yet to receive an OTA update. Check back within few days or jump to next procedure.

How To Update Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 via Kies

1. Make sure you have stable internet connection on your computer.
2. Now download and install Samsung Kies on your computer.
3. Turn on your device (if it off) and then connect it to computer with USB cable.
4. Run Samsung Kies and wait for it to detect your device.
5. You should see a New Firmware Upgrade is available at Samsung Kies home screen.
6. Press the Firmware Upgrade button to proceed.
7. Follow on screen instruction and soon you will see your device running upgrade and reboot automatically. Once done, you can disconnect your device from computer.

Again! If you see “This is the latest firmware” in Samsung Kies, then your device yet to receive the latest update on Kies. Its good time to go for manual update instruction that located below.

How To Install L720VPUEMJA Android 4.3 Jelly Bean On Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 Manually

1. Download Odin v3.09.
2. Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded earlier from above link, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
3. Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.09.exe along with few other files.
4. Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
5. Now, put the Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720  in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Home & Volume Down button together while pressing the Power button. A warning screen will come up; press Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
6. Now run Odin3 v3.09.exe (see Step 3) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly (only applicable Windows Vista and higher).
7. Now connect your device to your PC using USB cable. An “Added!!” massage will appear in Odin’s message box. If you don’t get the same then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
8. Select these files in Odin at respective buttons from extracted firmware folder (don’t panic if you don’t get all files, only AP is required:
   1. Click the BL Button, and select file have *BL* as prefix(Optional)
   2. Click the AP Button, and select file have *AP* as prefix(Required)
   3. Click the CP Button, and select file have *CP* as prefix(Optional)
   4. Click the CSC Button, and select file have *CSC* as prefix(Optional)
   5. Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file (Optional)
9. In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only if you are using a .pit file (see Step 8.5).
10. Double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 & Step 8 above. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
11. Once flashing completed, your Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Congrats! You just updated your Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware. Go to Settings > About device to verify this firmware update.

[If you using an old Odin version then your need to add big sized .tar.md5 to PDA button.]

Fix Boot Loop Issue On Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720

If Sprint Galaxy S4 SPH-L720 stuck at booting animation after Step 11 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

That’s it! Let us know about your latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean experience.