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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.

Need official PDA, MODEM & CSC version of India.

Hi,
Anyone pls help me. I need the official PDA, MODEM and CSC files for my Galaxy S. I tried flashing it and by mistake i chose wrong CSC and MODEM files. Since Froyo is officially launched in India, i want to install the official version through KIES. But I think i just messed up with the wrong files.
Pls help..

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=846913

I referred to the same thread and flashed my SGS with this link
ASIA
I9000TGYJH1|2.1|2010 August|Download
Now the phone language is Chinese.! I think the MODEM and CSC files for India are different.
Pls help.

2.1 = Eclair anyway.. think the ones for India are in:
I9000DDJP6|2.2|2010 November

akhil7j said:
I referred to the same thread and flashed my SGS with this link
ASIA
I9000TGYJH1|2.1|2010 August|Download
Now the phone language is Chinese.! I think the MODEM and CSC files for India are different.
Pls help.
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try to change csc from phone
type *#272*IMEI#
where imei is your imei code, from there select your csc, phone will reboot and make a factory reset.

Tried changing CSC from phone..
It says "UNKOWN APPLICATION" after entering the code.

Any help corgar?

Firmware version - 2.2
Baseband version - I9000DDJP2
Kernel version - 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build number - FROYO.DDJP6
i guess this is indian version of froyo

I9000DDJP6|2.2|2010 November|Download Link1 or Link2
but i can't check if it's a full package, if not you need to flash first another full rom like jm9 then upgrade to ddjp6

Thanks corgar,
I am downloading the same package. Lets see if it has the MODEM and CSC.

another way you can take is using kies registry hack here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835628
choose your csc and patch registry. After open kies and try to flash. But for me kies is evil i still prefer flashing via odin

after some searching product code for indian is I9000 [India] = GT-I9000HKAINU
you need to patch INU then.
hope this will help

Downloaded the I9000DDJP6 firmware but it doesn't have MODEM and CSC.
Downloaded the KIES Registry hack and Spoofed it to INU. Which you said is India.
Now KIES says Firmware upgrade is available. And its showing,
Latest Version: PDA:JP6 / PHONE:JP2 / CSC:JP5
Is it correct? Is this the one for India?

try to search in general section but i think it's the indian one.

Its kind of weird that i m spoofing KIES to India only and it says Update available and without spoofing it says no update. Kies is really evil...!

Checked in the general section. Its the same PDA:JP6 / PHONE:JP2 / CSC:JP5 for India.
Dont know why i cant update without Registry Hack.! Weird.
Thanks Corgor for your time and help.
Have a good day.!

akhil7j said:
Downloaded the I9000DDJP6 firmware but it doesn't have MODEM and CSC.
Downloaded the KIES Registry hack and Spoofed it to INU. Which you said is India.
Now KIES says Firmware upgrade is available. And its showing,
Latest Version: PDA:JP6 / PHONE:JP2 / CSC:JP5
Is it correct? Is this the one for India?
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The one you downloadedis a single package if its named JP6_JP5_U_JP2.tar. You need to put in in PDA in Odin with re-partition checked & flash.

Thanks Ragin and Corgar, the issue is solved now. I m back on Froyo.
But the usual problem of SGS is not fixed. "Lagging"! Any help which lag fix i should install? I searched a got many results but since i am new in this, dont want to take risk again.
Thanks for the help..!

Search for a kernel and flash it as pda in odin. I'm on speedmod atm. Enter recovery and choose lagfix and tweaks.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

akhil7j said:
Thanks Ragin and Corgar, the issue is solved now. I m back on Froyo.
But the usual problem of SGS is not fixed. "Lagging"! Any help which lag fix i should install? I searched a got many results but since i am new in this, dont want to take risk again.
Thanks for the help..!
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Search for hardcore's speedmod kernel in DEV. download the latest stable Odin version. Put your phone into download mode & flash via Odin. Pull the battery, & go into recovery, & apply first the Tweaks. Reboot & check if you are satisfied with the snappiness/speed. I am sure you will be. If not, go into Recovery again & enable lagfix.
You can also try Trasig's kernel based on VooDoo.

[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.

[Q] After latest firmware update - Wifi will not turn on

Firstly some details....
Galaxy was rooted but was still stock ROM. The ONLY change I did was install Adaway - nothing else
Anyway, I used Kies v2.x today (25/11/13) to backup my phone - when I started it up it said there was a new firmware update. I did a backup & then like a idiot - I decided to accept it.....
... everything seemed to go OK... it installed, rebooted etc etc & when I checked all the apps still worked, home screen OK etc etc.
I then decided to do a bit of Browsing - so dragged down the notification bar & tapped the Wifi.... It didn't turn on.
It moves over to ON - then moves straight back to 'off'
Instead I get a silver shield pop up, & a 'Security notice' stating - 'your device's security has blocked an action that is not permitted. No further action is required'
Long tap on this brings up a [App info] box & tapping this shows 'Knox notification manager'
Tried googling this & I find it's part of Samsung 'security', so started trying to find how to fix/bypass/stop it from blocking me from turning on my Wifi
Some suggestions were ..Softreset,reset data/cache, pull battery - even hard reset... nothing worked (couldn't 'freeze' the app(s) as Titanium need to be brought for that feature)
Now I thought I'll just restore the backup I did for contacts etc, so I can at least use it as a phone & hope that Samsung DID **** up with the firmware & a new firmware will fix it
- but re-starting Keis & it tell me v2 is not compatible with my phone & I have to use V3, so I downloaded/Upgraded it & it sees the phone, but trying to restore the backup & it fails
I checked my 'rom' counter & that's is set to 0 & device status shows 'samsung' - however doing a 'update check' (from within phone) states my phone is 'modified' (I guess it's sees SuperSU or the modified host file)
I managed to restore my contacts using GPRS (but it cost me a package as I'm on PAYG), but why cant I get my Wifi to turn on ??
Without that I can't restore any apps (easily)... or update or do anything
Is it a cockup by Samsung with their firmware update ??
Is it this dam 'Knox' thing..??
Is it because of the 'altered Host' file from adaway ??
Is it because it was 'rooted' ??
I've seen posts about restoring the stock firmware, which directs me to Sam's webpage - but the only GT-i9505 I found there for a UK unlocked/unbranded phone is a GT-i9505 LTE (I guess I should use the BTU & not Branded ones) which I'm pretty sure isn't mine (I may be wrong) & apparently I have to sign up to download it anyway
Has anyone else had this problem ??
What can I do to fix it ??
Can anyone help ??
I've only had this phone for a couple of days & I hate to think it's been buggered up by Samsung Firmware Update

I'm not being funny but if you use the search feature in the Q&A section there are loads of threads to do with WiFi not working and multiple solutions. Its hit and miss which solutions work and which don't, so go through them and come back when they haven't worked.

Pulse654321 said:
I'm not being funny but if you use the search feature in the Q&A section there are loads of threads to do with WiFi not working and multiple solutions. Its hit and miss which solutions work and which don't, so go through them and come back when they haven't worked.
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And you think that I haven't used search ??
I have, but I've only tried the 'simple' things (soft/hard rest etc) since for a newbie like me many posts are very confusing
for example this one (although its for rooting) has a bit about
FYI: ODIN has problems with flashing latest FW's and if WiFi doesn't work you MUST flash ROM again or use matching WiFi-FIX (post #2) to make it work.
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however looking at 2nd post & there's a link to WiFifix where there are many files, which I am unsure which one to use.
Kies 3 tell me I have PDA:MK8 / Phone:MH8 / CSC:MK5 (BTU) & there a MK8 AND a MH8 file there - so which one do I use ? (BTW, I updated the firmware originally using Keis so I don't think the WiFi fix is really relevant, but reflashing the ROM with Odin MAY be useful to know.. if only I know WHICH rom to use) I won't be able to use keis since v3 tells me that 'Your device current firmware is not supported to update via Kies'
> I've read about flashing a Modem with Odin - but that didn't say where I can get it from or which file to use
> I've read articles about 'Knox Warrenty' being '1' or '0x1' (or whatever) - so how do I check that ??
> I've also read about 'freezing' the Knox apps to 'allow' me to turn on my Wifi - but to do so Titanium is recommended (& it has to be the paid for version to 'freeze' apps)..
which I cant download because I have no Wifi (& it costs a FORTUNE to do so using PAYG)
> I've also seen posts about UNROOTING the phone by using Odin & install stock ROM (in case you need to send back to Samsung)
In second post there's quite a few United Kingdom BTU (I assume I need a BTU for an Unbranded Sim-free phone) with different version.. I I assume for the latest version it's the first one in the list
United Kingdom BTU (November 2013) (NO DOWNGRADE)
PDA: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5
MODEM: I9505XXUEMK8
Version 4.3
but how do I find out if the Modem is correct ??
& since I have problems with the Wifi with the latest version - perhaps there's a problem with it in general,
can I downgrade back to 4.22 ?? I've not seen any mention if this is possible & once again - WHICH one do I use ? there like 3 or 4 different ones
> I've also seen post elsewhere that direct me to sammobile.com - I assume my GT-i9505 is the same as a 'GT-i9505LTE' (that is how much of a newbie i am) since that is the only UK BTU they have...
Checking firmware on the site & it shows
PDA: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5
Modem: I9505XXUEMK8
Latest firmware version
GT-I9505 Galaxy S 4 LTE
PDA: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5
MODEM: I9505XXUEMK8
Added: 2013-11-22
PDA and CSC match (I think) with Keis (as it only show the last 3 characters) but once again .. how do I find out the Modem ?
FYI in 'About Phone', which might be useful for anyone who can offer me proper advice into which file(s) I should use (I forgot to add it to first post), I have :-
Model number GT-I9505
Android Version 4.3
Baseband version : I9505XXUDMH8
Kernel version: 3.4.0-2082040
[email protected] #1
Tue Nov 19 17:21:44 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMK8
SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF_GT-I9505_4_3_0014
Secure boot status: type Samsung
& It's a UK Sim-free Unbranded phone

> I've read about flashing a Modem with Odin - but that didn't say where I can get it from or which file to use
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You find it yourself, they're all over the place. SamMobile being one.
> I've read articles about 'Knox Warrenty' being '1' or '0x1' (or whatever) - so how do I check that ??
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Download mode.
> I've also read about 'freezing' the Knox apps to 'allow' me to turn on my Wifi - but to do so Titanium is recommended (& it has to be the paid for version to 'freeze' apps)..
which I cant download because I have no Wifi (& it costs a FORTUNE to do so using PAYG)
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Download the APK file to your PC, plug your phone in, transfer to phone's memory, using a file browser/manager on your phone, install it?
> I've also seen posts about UNROOTING the phone by using Odin & install stock ROM (in case you need to send back to Samsung)
In second post there's quite a few United Kingdom BTU (I assume I need a BTU for an Unbranded Sim-free phone) with different version.. I I assume for the latest version it's the first one in the list
United Kingdom BTU (November 2013) (NO DOWNGRADE)
PDA: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5
MODEM: I9505XXUEMK8
Version 4.3
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Yes that'll be the most recent
But how do I find out if the Modem is correct ??
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I don't get what you mean. Correct for what?
Since I have problems with the Wifi with the latest version - perhaps there's a problem with it in general,
can I downgrade back to 4.22 ?? I've not seen any mention if this is possible & once again - WHICH one do I use ? there like 3 or 4 different ones
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There is a massive problem with the updates lately, Samsung have pulled almost all of the 4.3 updates in UK and US from what I've read.
I think you can install a 4.2.2 version but that won't get rid of KNOX, people are still trying to work out a way of getting rid of it.
> I've also seen post elsewhere that direct me to sammobile.com - I assume my GT-i9505 is the same as a 'GT-i9505LTE' (that is how much of a newbie i am) since that is the only UK BTU they have...
Checking firmware on the site & it shows
PDA: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5
Modem: I9505XXUEMK8
Latest firmware version
GT-I9505 Galaxy S 4 LTE
PDA: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5
MODEM: I9505XXUEMK8
Added: 2013-11-22
PDA and CSC match (I think) with Keis (as it only show the last 3 characters) but once again .. how do I find out the Modem ?
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Again, not being funny, but you just wrote/copied the bit you need to look at.
MODEM: I9505XXUEMK8
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Thanks for replying & yes I know that many things I've said do sort of confirm what I think may be the right ROMs etc..
But I would like to be ABSOLUTELY sure I use the right one. Many posts say you can seriously brick your phone using the wrong files
> I guess the modem files are somewhere in the forums on Sammobile then ??.. I never look that hard there
> In download mode - the text in the corner is so small I can barely read it.. guess I have to get a magnifying glass to see that
> Had a derpy moment about the download via PC & transfer over.. & as said I would still need a paid version of Titanium to freeze apps.
Yes I could google & download from suspicious sites (there's no way to get it from Play store for example) but that's one thing I REALLY hate doing - you never know whats been added
The bit I mentioned about 'modem' - Can you get 'stock' roms with different modem files ?
.. I know you can get customized roms of stock . but worried that using the wrong file can seriously brick your phone
All I wanted to know is how do I find out what Modem is installed atm on my phone to check its the same as in the ROM download
About the downgrading/unrooting - Yes I know it won't get rid of Knox, but at least I could switch on my WiFi with (one of) the previous 4.2.2 version (whatever one I had before). Even reverting to a working unrooted older ROM would be better than no WiFi at all (especially if I have to send the phone back to Samsung service for example)
As for the Sammobile details & my phone details, I was a little concerned with the differences shown between them
For example: I updated my Firmware yesterday (25th) & my phone shows Baseband version : I9505XXUDMH8
There's no 'UDMH8' shown in the latest rom on Sam's: only PDA (UEMK8) ,CSC (UEMK5) or Modem (UEMK8)
Although there IS a 'UEMK8' under my phones Build Number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMK8
(& I always thought 'E' came after 'D' so if the latest sam rom came out on 22nd & I updated later than that .. why didn't I get the 'E' instead of the 'D' ?)
Also there is no 'UEMK5' shown under My Phone details (that I can find). Since there's no '5' in my phone details I was (once again) worried that using the wrong file would brick the phone
- Can I assume then that 'PDA' shown by Keis is the same as the last part of 'Build' ?? & as long as they are the same then the ROM's the same & is safe to use ??
- What do the CSC (UEMK5) and MODEM (UEMK8) numbers refer to then ?? & should I be worried if they are different than what (may be) on my phone
Oh - one last thing IS my GT-I9505 phone the same as a GT-I9501 LTE ??? - I thought there was a difference between a 'normal' and a 'LTE' phone (just not sure what)
Thanks again for taking the time in answering my (stupid) questions.For a newbie, this type of thing can be a bit nerve wracking.. I would hate to see a expensive phone being totally bricked
EDIT : just found out about *#1234#.. STILL not sure what these refer to (compared to Keis) but at least I now see a CSC, & there's a 'UEMK5' and 'UEMK8' there - what the hell is CP - boy is THIS confusing
AP: I9505XXUEMK8
CP: I9505XXUDMH8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5

[Q] How to Get Official Updates via OTA/Kies

Hello everyone,
I got confused after reading a lot of posts and threads about the subject, because each one says something a little different.
A little background:
I bought a new Galaxy S4 GT-I9505, it comes with android 4.2.2 and I wanted to update it to the new 4.3.
But when I try to update via the software update in the phone, I get "The latest updates have already been installed", and when I try to update via Kies I get "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies".
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My phone version is:
PDA: I9505XXUBMG7
Phone: I9505XXUAMDC
CSC: I9505EVRBMF5
Now, after reading about it I still don't understand why I can't get official updates, but I think it's either of the following:
1. My CSC and PDA do not match.
2. I changed my CSC to something different than the original.
I don't know which one of the above is true.
Anyway, I don't understand how this can happen if I bought a NEW phone?!
If 1 is true then:
1. What does that mean? What should match?
2. How come I get a new phone with CSC and PDA that do not match?
3. How can I get them to match so I can get official updates?
If 2 is true then:
4. This is a new phone, so how come this isn't the original CSC?
5. How can I know what the original CSC is?
6. What should I do to get the correct CSC (and get official updates)?
I would very appreciate if you try to help me.
I really want to finally understand the CSC and PDA stuff and get myself to have official updates via OTA/Kies.
Thank you in advance for helping.