[Metal Militia]

meaning the band base version under about device, as i have s4 mini gt-i9197, which says thru about device it has displayed (band base version I9197XXUBNC1)
when i update does that change, because every time i search for my galaxy phone all i can find is XXUNBG1 , WHERE AS MINE HAS A C NOT A G
yup amature here

[christopher neils]

Well, yes that do change actually it varies according to the region, like your code is "I9197XXUBNC1" starting from last where "1" is the revision , "C" us the month which means you device has the march version, "BN" is the region Amena, Spain !

[Metal Militia]

interesting as i bought my phone in australia ? another q u mayb able to answer is , I have 4.2.2, when i see on the web 4.3 or 4.4 for s4 mini, Im guessing they are for the american variants , mine is S4 Mini GT-I9197 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with Touch Wiz Nature UX 2.0. from Australiabought from a optus carrier...
Q WHEN YOU UPDATE DOES THE TOUCH WIZE UPDATE TO ?
Q where can i manually update to 4.3 or 4.4 doe you have a link to an official untouched update or know where i can get help to find a guide to do so, using odin i guess, thanks for you time and previous help..... cherz ))