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Cannot update Galaxy Tab !

This morning connected my Galaxy Tab to KIES and it prompted that there is an update !!
it took ages to download its binary files then finally after it got done, it gave me a decryption error !!
I have changed my sales code to gain access to market, could this be the problem or do i redownload the files !!
Isn't there a way to UPGRADE fw via OTA? or placing update.zip in root of sd nd flashing from recovery? (similar to HTC devices)
how do I upgrade to the latest version? help please
Cheers
Jackie
PS: Please find attached the firmware code : current and new !

Are you UK based Jackie? Just guessing as you said cheers! I've seen nothing this morning though have read there was an Android Market update which I had already downloaded and applied, maybe why I'm seeing no update.

no I'm based in UAE !! that's just teh way I speak !!

Ah right, nice to read it all the same, Cheers!

so anyone has any idea?

Jackie,
I don't bother with Kies.... It put my SGS in a right mess and couldn't be used until I sorted it out with another ROM and a different PC software upgrader by the name of Odin.
Your best bet is to go on over to samfirmware.com and check out the latest ROM's available.
I'm sending you also a link which although was written for the SGS and Froyo it's still relevant for ROM files for the Tab and how to use Odin.
See here:- How to use Odin to Upgrade the SGS to Froyo

Beards said:
Jackie,
I don't bother with Kies.... It put my SGS in a right mess and couldn't be used until I sorted it out with another ROM and a different PC software upgrader by the name of Odin.
Your best bet is to go on over to samfirmware.com and check out the latest ROM's available.
I'm sending you also a link which although was written for the SGS and Froyo it's still relevant for ROM files for the Tab and how to use Odin.
See here:- How to use Odin to Upgrade the SGS to Froyo
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How do I know which is the latest ROM is for my TAB !
I checked out samfirmware, but it has loads of firmwares !
I'll check out what to do with ODIN though !
Thanks a lot
Cheers

jackie_jagger said:
How do I know which is the latest ROM is for my TAB !
I checked out samfirmware, but it has loads of firmwares !
I'll check out what to do with ODIN though !
Thanks a lot
Cheers
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First, what ROM version do you currently have installed?
Next, look at the list of ROM's available see here.
You need to find out if you are on a European, Asian, Arabic, etc ROM and decide if you want to stay on that list or opt to another nation list.
For European lists JMA is the latest. There's a topic on JMA here.

PDA: P1000JPJJ2
Phone: P1000JXJJ1
CSC: P1000OJPJJ3
is what is being reported on *#1234# and samfirmware says this is the Arabic firmware and the latest for Arabic is P1000JVJL1 December 2010, not that I'm interested in any of the region specific apps - just wondering what has been fixed in these firmwares and also if flashing would delete all my data (I'm guessing it would)
I don't mind flashing a European firmware too, so which would be best?
PS: Tab is currently rooted with OCLF set ! =)
Cheers

Hi may i ask if you do firmware update does the tab have to be sim free not lock to a network as im on t-mobile uk, i dont want to brick my tab
thanks

jackie_jagger said:
PDA: P1000JPJJ2
Phone: P1000JXJJ1
CSC: P1000OJPJJ3
is what is being reported on *#1234# and samfirmware says this is the Arabic firmware and the latest for Arabic is P1000JVJL1 December 2010, not that I'm interested in any of the region specific apps - just wondering what has been fixed in these firmwares and also if flashing would delete all my data (I'm guessing it would)
I don't mind flashing a European firmware too, so which would be best?
PS: Tab is currently rooted with OCLF set ! =)
Cheers
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It should not delete any data.
The browser and camera have been improved.
The browser now scrolls smoother.
The camera focus's much better.
No idea what other improvements have been made.
It does not really matter which firmware you wish to use BUT bear in mind a number of users who have performed a lagfix have had issues in upgrading the ROM.
You MUST ensure you remove any lagfix applied otherwise you stand a good chance in bricking the phone.
Also, ensure you have access to the Recovery and download mode.
You will need this if you 'brick' the phone.
ownhd2 said:
Hi may i ask if you do firmware update does the tab have to be sim free not lock to a network as im on t-mobile uk, i dont want to brick my tab
thanks
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You need someone who is on a T-Mobile locked phone to answer this. I have heard of users on carrier networks who have run into issues.
Basically, unless you have a sound knowledge in what you are doing I would not attempt it until you get good solid advice.

seems like a long procedure, I'll hold off until i'm done with my exams....
also should I try KIES again? just in case ?? o.0

jackie_jagger said:
seems like a long procedure, I'll hold off until i'm done with my exams....
also should I try KIES again? just in case ?? o.0
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You can try but I'd still make sure you have access to recovery and download first, just in case anything goes wrong.

Aight !! thanks a bunch !! will do

Got a similar problem... info says its P1000XXJID, valid euro firmware... Bought the tab in Hungary (Middle of europe), carrier free, and after looking at samfirmware.com's ROM list I was wondering about the updates.
Kies tells me this version can't be updated...
Can anyone help me with this problem?

Many, Many of us here in UK are having problems and are unsuccessful when trying to update/upgrade using Kies.
Hopefully Kies will get fixed properly to allow us all to use it.

ziffos said:
Many, Many of us here in UK are having problems and are unsuccessful when trying to update/upgrade using Kies.
Hopefully Kies will get fixed properly to allow us all to use it.
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Even ActiveSync was better... at least it didn't offer the SW update...

to trick kies to update u could use kies registry patcher. I have sucsessfully updated via kies from jj3 -> jj7 (when no updates was availible)
read thru this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863386
Use the info from check fus and paste it in registry patcher, reboot pc - start kies - connect phone - something should happen.

[Q] Is it worth upgrading from JF3 to JPY

Hi there,
I've a galaxy s running 2.2.1 I think, kies reports the current firmware version is JF3, but the latest is JPY.
I only got it to this state last week, and am not sure I can be bothered upgrading and having to set up bookmarks etc again.
Can anyone tell me the benefits of JPY compared to JF3?
Thanks

rjphillips1 said:
Hi there,
I've a galaxy s running 2.2.1 I think, kies reports the current firmware version is JF3, but the latest is JPY.
I only got it to this state last week, and am not sure I can be bothered upgrading and having to set up bookmarks etc again.
Can anyone tell me the benefits of JPY compared to JF3?
Thanks
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you can check the android version in "about this phone", not only the firmware code name.
Any Android 2.2.1 *stable* (not leaks) for the Galaxy S is fine in my opinion. Changes are usually minimal from version to version.
But i'm not sure if JF3 is 2.2.1.

Jf3 is 2.1, a really slow version.
Upgrading to jpy is deffinetly worth it.
You get tons of new things like flash player.
And its much, much faster.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

[Q] I9000 revert to official EUR ROM

Hi to all,
I'd like to revert my rom to an official one (froyo 2.2.1) and let kies update to the latest revision.
I founded tutorials on how to flash the rom, I now need the correct official rom for my GT I9000 so kies will recognize it and permit updates.
the product code is:
GT-I9000HKDEUR
actual firmware is:
PDA : I9000RSJP5
PHONE : I9000XJPP
CSC : I9000ITVJP3
I do not remember the original firmware letter codes so I need to reconstruct it; as I can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14273114&postcount=2
as I can see there I think I can flash with:
XWJSD/XXJPY/OXXJS6/Sbl
XWJS8/XXJPY/OXXJS5
XWJS5/XXJPY/OXXJS4
Can somebody point me to the correct one?
nick

nickgs9000 said:
Hi to all,
I'd like to revert my rom to an official one (froyo 2.2.1) and let kies update to the latest revision.
I founded tutorials on how to flash the rom, I now need the correct official rom for my GT I9000 so kies will recognize it and permit updates.
the product code is:
GT-I9000HKDEUR
actual firmware is:
PDA : I9000RSJP5
PHONE : I9000XJPP
CSC : I9000ITVJP3
I do not remember the original firmware letter codes so I need to reconstruct it; as I can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14273114&postcount=2
as I can see there I think I can flash with:
XWJSD/XXJPY/OXXJS6/Sbl
XWJS8/XXJPY/OXXJS5
XWJS5/XXJPY/OXXJS4
Can somebody point me to the correct one?
nick
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Which country? there is not only one version for europe
Sent from my GT-I9000

Thanks for your response
What are you referring with country? where can I find this info on my phone?
nick

nickgs9000 said:
Thanks for your response
What are you referring with country? where can I find this info on my phone?
nick
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I mean since you want to downgrade to your original firmware you have to tell us in which country you live in you know there are different firmwares for different regions. there is no 'europe' version as such.
Sent from my GT-I9000

ok I'm in italy.
thanks

Ok then i would recommend XWJS8 to you. you can find it in the thread you mentioned above.
Sent from my GT-I9000

No, unfortunately everyone above is mistaken. Your phone is Greek, (EUR is Greece, not Europe, as you might think). And more bad news for you, there is no 2.2.1 firmware for Greece, Samsung never released it. They are waiting for 2.3.3 any day now, however. The official firmware for your phone is XWJPH, 2.2. I will post a link when I get to my pc...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
EDIT: Here you are... http://www.multiupload.com/AS2RWUE64Z. Wipe your phone with a factory reset, then flash this on top with Odin without repartition. You will then have the official version for your phone.
I'm not sure why you would want to do that, however...

what is the latest ROM version for SGS?

Tyxerakias said:
No, unfortunately everyone above is mistaken. Your phone is Greek, (EUR is Greece, not Europe, as you might think). And more bad news for you, there is no 2.2.1 firmware for Greece, Samsung never released it. They are waiting for 2.3.3 any day now, however. The official firmware for your phone is XWJPH, 2.2. I will post a link when I get to my pc...
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
EDIT: Here you are... http://www.multiupload.com/AS2RWUE64Z. Wipe your phone with a factory reset, then flash this on top with Odin without repartition. You will then have the official version for your phone.
I'm not sure why you would want to do that, however...
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as far as i understood he just wants to get gingerbread via kies. and if he is in italy, the product code doesnt matter at all, only thing that matters is his previous firmware. and with js8 he should get an offer from kies for gingerbread as it is officially available for italy. http://asf-mobiles.com/2011/06/samsung-releases-android-gingerbread-italy-for-galaxy-s/
please correct me if im wrong i actually never used kies.

hofinho said:
as far as i understood he just wants to get gingerbread via kies. and if he is in italy, the product code doesnt matter at all, only thing that matters is his previous firmware. and with js8 he should get an offer from kies for gingerbread as it is officially available for italy. http://asf-mobiles.com/2011/06/samsung-releases-android-gingerbread-italy-for-galaxy-s/
please correct me if im wrong i actually never used kies.
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Yes, unfortunately I do have to correct you, sorry, you are wrong
Kies will not recognise the JS8 firmware because the italian rom will not match his greek product code. If he puts JS8 on, Kies will just tell him that "This firmware cannot be updated".
The only solution, if the OP's problem is staying under warranty and using Kies, is to flash the firmware that corresponds to his product code, which is the one I provided above.
Anything else will involve messing with the /efs folder to completely change the product code, but there is no point in doing that, as the IMEI of the phone will still betray its origins.
Actually I personally don't see the point in going back to an old Froyo build just to be able to upgrade via Kies, when Odin will give you the exact same result, and you can actually flash a newer and better ROM, which has not been given to Greece by Samsung, for whatever reason.
But in order to properly use Kies to officially upgrade, my previous post stands
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Of course, if you don't care about where the phone came from and all that warranty stuff and you only want to get it to upgrade via Kies, you can always change the sales code to ITV, by pressing phone and typing *#272*IMEI# (where IMEI is your phone's IMEI number, found by typing *#06#, or on the phone itself (under the battery)). Then choose ITV, and press Install. The phone will reset to factory defaults, you will lose your apps, but then you will be able to upgrade to the latest Italian Gingerbread with Kies, which for you will be RSJV3.

Tyxerakias said:
you can actually flash a newer and better ROM, which has not been given to Greece by Samsung, for whatever reason.
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Maybe because Greece hasn't paid Samsung....

You're hilarious

Argh!!!!!
as Tyxerakias said the XWJS8 will not result updatable with kies.
the rom suggested by Tyxerakias, result in kies as the latest for the phone, but was unusable.
lot of process (like "android.process.acore") died unexpected and the phone was not usable.
I returned to XWJS8 but is not the solution I wanted.

Latest firmware on Kies

I've been away from the forum for a while and was hoping someone could tell me what the latest firmware is on Kies for UK phones. Don't feel like flashing my phone backwards just to find out.
Thanks

2.3.3 is the latest

slugger09 said:
2.3.3 is the latest
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No, it's 2.3.4.
Samsung Firmware Info Tool
Type or copy the firmware file name into the box bellow
I9100XWKI4
Model: I9100
Region: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, UK, (Branded: no)
Available languages: de, en, es, fr, it, pt, tr, (pl),
September 2011 Revision: 4
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dandroid13 said:
No, it's 2.3.4.
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UK unlocked here, I can only get 2.3.3 http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...aily-Updated&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13166248886571

slugger09 said:
UK unlocked here, I can only get 2.3.3 http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...aily-Updated&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13166248886571
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Lie! There's no Brazil update.
Had to flash using Odin, which I recommend.

I've been waiting for 2.3.4 XEU to be available on Kies so I can update to official firmware. But I was just thinking...why do I care if its XEU or not? I can flash an official update from another region and still switch the language to english. I am in USA on AT&T anyway so its not like even XEU matches my country.
Am I missing something here? Is there a reason it matters to be on XEU for Americans?

It can depend if your phone is branded as the carriers can block Kies updates! There are serious problems with builds before KF3 (eg wifi sharing bug) so it worth flashing to that version if your carrier is blocking Kies updates. I updated about two months ago via Kies to build KF3 (2.3.3). I am in the UK unbranded O2/car phone warehouse. I am waiting for this latest new update to arrive on my s2 via Kies.

I am unlocked/unbranded. I think I'm going to just flash another official 2.3.4 firmware from Intratech's thread and then when a UK version comes out, I'll just flash that. I'm being patient for no reason Now I just have to figure out which region's firmware to flash....

TheSopranos16 said:
I am unlocked/unbranded. I think I'm going to just flash another official 2.3.4 firmware from Intratech's thread and then when a UK version comes out, I'll just flash that. I'm being patient for no reason Now I just have to figure out which region's firmware to flash....
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He has posted an XEU CSC version. Just used it myself. It's perfect.
Just look for it in the thread.
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKD1_I9100XXKI1

Yep, KI4 includes english (US) I guess, so it shouldn't bother you.
I have to stick to UHKG7 because european roms don't include brazilian portuguese...

dandroid13 said:
No, it's 2.3.4.
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Right, but we're talking about Kies, KI4 isn't on Kies, nor is 2.3.4

http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...2-3-4-update-is-Rolling-out-NOW-Daily-Updated

donalgodon said:
He has posted an XEU CSC version. Just used it myself. It's perfect.
Just look for it in the thread.
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKD1_I9100XXKI1
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what do you mean? i'm on NEE_I9100XWKI4_I9100XEUKI2_I9100XXKI1_I9100XXKI4 and can select English UK?

Why not use Odin, mate? Then you can have the latest fw version.

question: I wanted to check out if the new firmware is available in my country, so i just restored (from cwm) my original firmware (cf-root kernel), reflashed a original kf3 kernel.
But Kies message is "You cannot update this device type".
Did i forgot to restore something original? besides the "root" everything else (rom + kernel) is original.
Well np i go back to miui i dont rly care atm, but in future if icecream is released, i prolly want to try it and having a working kies makes it faster.
Any suggestion?

Sandwiches said:
Right, but we're talking about Kies, KI4 isn't on Kies, nor is 2.3.4
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Its a roll-out beginning with Nordic countries as posted here on XDA on this very section .
That is via Kies official Samsung product updates .
OTA may even follow .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1269607
jje

rembrandtlnx said:
question: I wanted to check out if the new firmware is available in my country, so i just restored (from cwm) my original firmware (cf-root kernel), reflashed a original kf3 kernel.
But Kies message is "You cannot update this device type".
Did i forgot to restore something original? besides the "root" everything else (rom + kernel) is original.
Well np i go back to miui i dont rly care atm, but in future if icecream is released, i prolly want to try it and having a working kies makes it faster.
Any suggestion?
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Seriously, man. Ice Cream will be melted loooong before it shows up on KIES. If/when it shows up and you want it sooner, you'll more than likely need to flash it via Odin. KIES is limited by carrier releases. My SII wouldn't update via KIES either. Odin is the standard around here for a reason. It's safer, and it allows you to try what YOU want when YOU want it. Not when your carrier and/or Samsung releases it.

donalgodon said:
Seriously, man. Ice Cream will be melted loooong before it shows up on KIES. If/when it shows up and you want it sooner, you'll more than likely need to flash it via Odin. KIES is limited by carrier releases. My SII wouldn't update via KIES either. Odin is the standard around here for a reason. It's safer, and it allows you to try what YOU want when YOU want it. Not when your carrier and/or Samsung releases it.
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Hope so, thanks for the heads up

So, how come Poland has got an official 2.3.4 update then..?
Sandwiches said:
Right, but we're talking about Kies, KI4 isn't on Kies, nor is 2.3.4
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Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

Latest on Kies are:
AUT = Switzerland I9100XWKI4/I9100OXXKI2 (Android 2.3.4)
THL = Thailand I9100DXKI2/I9100OLCKH1
Source: Samfirmware tweet
If anyone can post a link for download the first, I'm interested
Regards

[Q] purchased N9005 from Amazon appears to be from Philipines

Hi All
I purchased a SM-N9005 from Amazon, for £400, on arrival it appears to be from Philipines, no region lock?, do i keep it and use it? could there be any problems? or should I return and get a UK varient? can I/should I re-flash with generic UK firmware? (I havent put the battery in it yet!)
it looks lovely, so excited... moving from a note 1

ooMoo said:
Hi All
I purchased a SM-N9005 from Amazon, for £400, on arrival it appears to be from Philipines, no region lock?, do i keep it and use it? could there be any problems? or should I return and get a UK varient? can I/should I re-flash with generic UK firmware? (I havent put the battery in it yet!)
it looks lovely, so excited... moving from a note 1
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Same problem

I'm not sure if UK BTU firmware can flash over Philipinnes or Hong Kong firmware
But I'm sure:
- UK BTU firmware can flash over Malaysia XME firmware
- Australia firmware can flash over Hong Kong TGY firmware
Hope this help to find out some clue

vndnguyen said:
I'm not sure if UK BTU firmware can flash over Philipinnes or Hong Kong firmware
But I'm sure:
- UK BTU firmware can flash over Malaysia XME firmware
- Australia firmware can flash over Hong Kong TGY firmware
Hope this help to find out some clue
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Thankyou all for your replies, ive decided to use it, keyboard was showing as HK? thankfully my colleague in the office has just found how to download and set the english keyboard as the default, (im an IT technician and i couldnt find it) Im a lot happier now, also activated the developor menu and changed the time on the animation scale to 0.5, Running smoothly and beautifully

ooMoo said:
Thankyou all for your replies, ive decided to use it, keyboard was showing as HK? thankfully my colleague in the office has just found how to download and set the english keyboard as the default, (im an IT technician and i couldnt find it) Im a lot happier now, also activated the developor menu and changed the time on the animation scale to 0.5, Running smoothly and beautifully
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Curiously what happen if you change the time on the animation scale to 0.5? Any visual effect or to improve system performance?

vndnguyen said:
Curiously what happen if you change the time on the animation scale to 0.5? Any visual effect or to improve system performance?
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I do this as it makes the screens transition faster, you can even turn off the animation scale if you wish. but i thought, since this is a powerful phone i would leave it on for a while

ooMoo said:
I do this as it makes the screens transition faster, you can even turn off the animation scale if you wish. but i thought, since this is a powerful phone i would leave it on for a while
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So I guess the bigger value will make a better visual effect, and also affect to overall system performance.
(?)

vndnguyen said:
So I guess the bigger value will make a better visual effect, and also affect to overall system performance.
(?)
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well - i moved the value on mine from 1.0 to 0.5 on all 3 transition options and it does transition faster, basically the higher the value the longer the transition takes..... try it! you cant damage anything, and you can always change it back.

vndnguyen said:
I'm not sure if UK BTU firmware can flash over Philipinnes or Hong Kong firmware
But I'm sure:
- UK BTU firmware can flash over Malaysia XME firmware
- Australia firmware can flash over Hong Kong TGY firmware
Hope this help to find out some clue
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could you possibly point me in the right direction to do this the HK stuff on the phone is starting to get annoying? if you flash a different firmware so you then get the OTA for that firmware?

ooMoo said:
could you possibly point me in the right direction to do this the HK stuff on the phone is starting to get annoying? if you flash a different firmware so you then get the OTA for that firmware?
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I afraid that you cant get the OTA update after flashing a firmware from another region.
I think you have 2 choices:
1- root your phone and remove the bloatwares that annoying you.
2- flash appropriate firmware from another region. Ask other people that using HK phone to make sure which firmware you can safely flash.

As I don't want to root I decided to just use as is and have tried to install the updates available for hk, every time progress gets to 30 percent it fails. I've tried downloading the OTA over wifi, 3g, and installed kies. All Fall. Does this mean there is something wrong with the phone?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

You can alternatively dowmload the latest one from sammobile.com and flash with odin
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

If I do that will it trip knox?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

maybe it was me - friend just updated it for me

I don't know about you, but this is the one I bought off of Amazon and it's working flawlessly for me.