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After tremendous searching and asking for help from members.. I got all these instructions which I am compiling for myself and others who might need it.
Disclaimer: I have tried these instructions as it is and worked fine for me. Now I have GPS lock in <5secs and with a accuracy of 5-10m. Tried it atleast 5-6 times at different times and still seem to work fine, unlike while I was on 2.1 before. Feel free to suggest any modifications or corrections.
Assumptions:
You have used OTA update.zip to go to Froyo and have no GPS at all
You are on windows machine
You have guts to flash back to older firmware and not brick your unit like other did (possibly restored too)
Atleast I am not rooted before or after update. Not sure how thats gonna affect this process.
Files needed (PC only)
DI18 .tar.md5
http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV
odin & pit from the wiki link
http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/Odin3+v1.61andepic.pit.zip
Step1: ODIN [worked perfectly,had to install samsung drivers]
1. Open odin
2. Put your phone in download mode (Shut it off, wait for lights to all go out, then hold 1 on the keyboard while powering up)
3. connect phone (you should see odin put a Com4 or something like that in the first box. The actual number is NOT important what is important is something popped up there when you connected your device, meaning ODIN can see it)
4. Select the victory_8G_100528.pit on the right in the pit section. Some say pit is needed..some say not needed. I am going to put it in and try first.
5. In the PDA Section you place either the full Stock tar (SPH-D700-****-8Gb-REL.tar around 300mb~) for a full wipe and full return to stock. This is what you downloaded from above multiupload.com link. Its about 255 mb.
6. Hit start. It will do its thing. Doesn't take long you can see the progress bar. If it sits on File Analysis for longer than 30 seconds its not going to happen. See the troubleshoot section below.
7. Device should reboot and should be done.
Step 2: GPS LOCK[ Got instant lock]
Fire up Google Maps app and wait for it to lock your location.
If your GPS doesnt lock after sometime.. try these steps.
In your dialer, type *#1472365#
click "Setup" tab
Then:
Operation Mode: (MSBased)
Back out
Starting Mode: (Cold Start)
Back out
Session Type: (Single Fix)
Back out and reboot your phone.
Step 3: Flash back to DK28 [ not sure why we cant use update.zip as we did before for this process]
1. Download DK28 .tar file here http://www.multiupload.com/C5YEZK3WF7 <== DONT USE THIS, YOU WILL GET MD5 HASH INVALID.
Use this instead http://www.multiupload.com/A4HRBSEB7X
2. Follow the same steps as above in STEP 1 instead use the above file in the PDA section.
Note: There doesnt seem to be a pit file for this flashing. Please let me know if thats accurate.
Note2: I didnt use any pit file for this step, and it worked fine.
NOTE1: The.md5.tar seems to wipe out everything and there is no alternative
NOTE2: Some people have suggested to remove the SD card before running ODIN. I am not 100% sure.
NOTE3: You will need to get samsung drivers if ODIN doesnt recognize the phone. Also ppl are saying samsung cables are crap, so if ODIN doesnt recognize then you may have to swap out the cables.
NOTE4: If you are stuck in the download mode (yellow digging android) and you have NOT started the flashing/odin process yet, just pull the battery out and it will be normal. IF YOU STARTED THE FLASHING/ODIN PROCESS,PULLING MIGHT HOSE YOUR PHONE.
32-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/Samsung_Mobile_...00_Epic_4G.zip
64-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip
I ll keep adding as I find more info.. Hope this helps.
Thanks every one for their feedback.
PS: This is almost accurate.. I have followed them as it is and they worked for me.
Update: I followed every step to the T in the above guide and have been able to get back to froyo and gps lock successfully. Tho the first gps lock was only 60m inside the house. I will play around more and post updates.
Update 2: I get a accuracy of about 5-10 m now.
Thanks...this is what I've been waiting for. Problem I've been having is my compter or odin wont recognizes the epic. What should I do...I'm runing Windows 7 64bit
I guess you need to have samsung drivers installed.. its there somewhere in this forum.. I will update the guide.
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I'm waiting for the link to the drivers. also could I back up my apps so I wont lose them. How do I back up. I'm newbie sorry.
I just saw the link to drivers. Do i just install them to my laptop?
shook187 said:
I just saw the link to drivers. Do i just install them to my laptop?
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I guess t should be.. I am just compiling the steps.. I am about to try them and see how it goes..
Edit: Mine wasnt being recognized either.. and I installed the 64bit drivers from above link and it identified it right away.. no issues.. flashed back to DI18.. just that all data/apps are gone..but that was expected since its a full wipe. Was surprised that the contacts are gone too.. but I can live with that
The driver didnt installed.
I am getting md5 invalid also.. :/ for dk28
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The driver didnt installed.
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make sure u are using 32bit or 64 bit as per ur system...
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make sure u are using 32bit or 64 bit as per ur system...
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I got the right one. I click the setup file to install right? Its still wont install.
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I got the right one. I click the setup file to install right? Its still wont install.
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I got it to installed..Now is there a way I could back up my apps so i wont have to download them again?
Like to inform you guys the DK28 is not the official release. Sprint has not corrected the fix for the GPS. http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/52685#
I don't think the way you are going about this has anything to do with the problem. I think the tar file I dl on Friday had a problem as the GPS wasn't the only thing that was bad when flashing to 2.2.1.
So I decided to flash back to DI18 and then flashed the DK28 modem. I then booted into CWM and ran the latest Froyo Quantum rom. After boot my GPS locked on (outside) to within 10-15 feet in < 5 seconds (better than it has since launch day). Inside my apartment it won't lock at all, but the walls here are steel reinforced concrete so I wasn't expecting it to lock on indoors. I will add in the GPS fix (found on the Quantum thread) later tonight and see what happens.
So far the only problem I have noticed with any regularity is a FC of com.android.phone when hanging up on a phone call.
daveshow said:
Like to inform you guys the DK28 is not the official release. Sprint has not corrected the fix for the GPS. http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/52685#
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You did know that you are on a smart phone enthusiast site that thinks having a good time is playing around with all the custom roms, right?
hardrock121 said:
After tremendous searching and asking for help from members.. I got all these instructions which I am compiling for myself and others who might need it.
Disclaimer: I havent tried these "YET" but will do that later in the day. Feel free to suggest any modifications or corrections.
Assumptions:
You have used OTA update.zip to go to Froyo and have no GPS at all
You are on windows machine
You have guts to flash back to older firmware and not brick your unit like other did (possibly restored too)
Atleast I am not rooted before or after update. Not sure how thats gonna affect this process.
Files needed (PC only)
DI18 .tar.md5
http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV
odin & pit from the wiki link
http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/Odin3+v1.61andepic.pit.zip
Step1: ODIN [worked perfectly,had to install samsung drivers]
1. Open odin
2. Put your phone in download mode (Shut it off, wait for lights to all go out, then hold 1 on the keyboard while powering up)
3. connect phone (you should see odin put a Com4 or something like that in the first box. The actual number is NOT important what is important is something popped up there when you connected your device, meaning ODIN can see it)
4. Select the victory_8G_100528.pit on the right in the pit section. Some say pit is needed..some say not needed. I am going to put it in and try first.
5. In the PDA Section you place either the full Stock tar (SPH-D700-****-8Gb-REL.tar around 300mb~) for a full wipe and full return to stock. This is what you downloaded from above multiupload.com link. Its about 255 mb.
6. Hit start. It will do its thing. Doesn't take long you can see the progress bar. If it sits on File Analysis for longer than 30 seconds its not going to happen. See the troubleshoot section below.
7. Device should reboot and should be done.
Step 2: GPS LOCK[ Got instant lock]
Fire up Google Maps app and wait for it to lock your location.
If your GPS doesnt lock after sometime.. try these steps.
In your dialer, type *#1472365#
click "Setup" tab
Then:
Operation Mode: (MSBased)
Back out
Starting Mode: (Cold Start)
Back out
Session Type: (Single Fix)
Back out and reboot your phone.
Step 3: Flash back to DK28 [ not sure why we cant use update.zip as we did before for this process]
1. Download DK28 .tar file here http://www.multiupload.com/C5YEZK3WF7 Use this instead http://www.multiupload.com/A4HRBSEB7X
2. Follow the same steps as above in STEP 1 instead use the above file in the PDA section.
Note: There doesnt seem to be a pit file for this flashing. Please let me know if thats accurate.
NOTE1: The.md5.tar seems to wipe out everything and there is no alternative
NOTE2: Some people have suggested to remove the SD card before running ODIN. I am not 100% sure.
NOTE3: You will need to get samsung drivers if ODIN doesnt recognize the phone. Also ppl are saying samsung cables are crap, so if ODIN doesnt recognize then you may have to swap out the cables.
32-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/Samsung_Mobile_...00_Epic_4G.zip
64-bit drivers: http://firon.net/xda/usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip
I ll keep adding as I find more info.. Hope this helps.
Thanks every one for their feedback.
PS: This is 70-80% accurate.. will be updating it once I get everything working out tonite.
Update: I followed every step to the T in the above guide and have been able to get back to froyo and gps lock successfully. Tho the first gps lock was only 60m inside the house. I will play around more and post updates.
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Well I dont know what the hell I did, but through the process of ODINing to di18, losing root, rerooting, GPS still not working, trying the *# thing still not working, then restoring from a nandroid that bootlooped to ODINing to dk28, then restoring again, I now have working GPS. lol
you got to think the information that was posted are for people that are freaking out. running around with there heads cut off like a chicken. best way to inform someone is to give all the facts, and if it does not work once or twice. maybe never. they can come to the relaztion there phone is not broke. maybe you have no clue who comes on the forums to find out information, but i understand your point. I went from many custom roms dk28. Ive had my wifi not work nor my gps was working as expected. got alittle tired of odining my phone, and clock working my phone. to realize there is no confirmed fix. being back to di18 everything working as expected. do not get me wrong dk28 runs much better, but i need all the atributes the phone provides wifi gps etc... Those where the only confirmed problems i have had. great props to the devs
ok i followed every step, but when hitting start on odim this came out.
<osm> enter cs for md5..
<osm> check md5.. Do not unplug the cable...
<osm> please wait..
<osm> md5 hash value is invalid
<osm> sph-d700-di18-8b-REL.tar.md5 is invalid.
<osm> end...
now my phone is stuck in the downloading screen. what do i do to restart my phone to see if i didnt mess it up
Make sure there are no spaces in the filepath and name. I also had issues like this with parens in the name.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
lrosenman said:
Make sure there are no spaces in the filepath and name. I also had issues like this with parens in the name.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk
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in the filepath? the file names that i put on the pit and pda section? the names have no spaces or parenthesis, just underscores which i think belong there
is it safe to unplug the battery to get it out of the download screen on my phone? its been stuck there since the attempt to go back was unsuccesful
I read in general about changing to GB. I tried and all I have are force closings I can't do anything. I tried to get the Russian fix, but it will not download. I tried xda but most things are from magaload and its been busted. Is there anyone with the Russian fix or another way to get GB with what I have? I can get into download, but have nothing to download.
It boots but it goes to language and then force closes. I've tried power-volume up and have tried factory refresh and delete cache, nothing has worked.
I downloaded though oden p1010 XWKC1
If you can get in Download Mode, your never "totally screwed"
Unfortunately, I have no idea what to tell you as to what to download (I don't have a P1010)....
espionage724 said:
If you can get in Download Mode, your never "totally screwed"
Unfortunately, I have no idea what to tell you as to what to download (I don't have a P1010)....
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This statement is a FACT and from the symptoms you describe (basically a boot loop) you are NOT screwed.
I recently received a GT-P1010 as a hand-me-down from my wife and did my research. I have been able to do all sorts of things to it. In my opinion this device should have it's own section here on XDA as it is nowhere near the same as the devices that get a majority of the "press" and finding the "appropriate posts" is difficult.
Bottom line ... You need to download ODIN, learn how to put your device in download mode, find the firmware upgrade/downgrade you wish to flash and use ODIN to flash them.
You say you attempted to upgrade to GB so I assume you know most of this but let me tell you .. IT WORKS!
Get your device to an OFF position and you will be able to enter download mode again. If your device is looping, in my experience shutting it OFF will be the toughest step.
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I finally got the Russian download, I installed went to 2.2, and downloaded GB, it boots now, but now I have no Market.
How do I get market?
It looks like the new GB is in German. I googled market but it's in German and I'm not sure what to hit to get market, or if it would translate.
Thanks for your responses.
cdmcfud said:
I finally got the Russian download, I installed went to 2.2, and downloaded GB, it boots now, but now I have no Market.
How do I get market?
It looks like the new GB is in German. I googled market but it's in German and I'm not sure what to hit to get market, or if it would translate.
Thanks for your responses.
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You could "try" to flash one of the CyanogenMod 6.0-1.x gapp packages from Recovery: http://goo-inside.me/gapps
I found another GB firmware and it had a market. Thanks
I tried searching but not really sure what it is I need.
Histiory:
I installed Zune on my computer and hooked my Windows 7 Focus up for the 1st time.
While in Zune it told me updates were available. I clicked on update,it went through all the steps,but when it got to restarting your phone thats where it stayed.
After 13 hours I disconnected the phone,and now I just have the white Samsung logo,although I CAN get into download mode and hard reset
My issue is what am I supposed to download,and how? I'm as noob as you get,but hopefully I can follow simple instructions.
I found a thread on here about firmware revision,but when I click on that it wanted me to install iVid,or something like that,and not even sure what firmware I was supposed to be using.
Under the battery it shows Rev 1.4
Please,can someone help me restore my phone?
Many thanks in advance.
exautomgr said:
I tried searching but not really sure what it is I need.
Histiory:
I installed Zune on my computer and hooked my Windows 7 Focus up for the 1st time.
While in Zune it told me updates were available. I clicked on update,it went through all the steps,but when it got to restarting your phone thats where it stayed.
After 13 hours I disconnected the phone,and now I just have the white Samsung logo,although I CAN get into download mode and hard reset
My issue is what am I supposed to download,and how? I'm as noob as you get,but hopefully I can follow simple instructions.
I found a thread on here about firmware revision,but when I click on that it wanted me to install iVid,or something like that,and not even sure what firmware I was supposed to be using.
Under the battery it shows Rev 1.4
Please,can someone help me restore my phone?
Many thanks in advance.
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Hi, well since you can put it in download mode, you can install MAGLDR (custom bootloader) and flash a custom rom.
Install all for revision 1.4 , link for MAGLDR(read carefully the instructions) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485569
link for custom rom for version 1.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024825
Good luck.
VSparxx said:
Hi, well since you can put it in download mode, you can install MAGLDR (custom bootloader) and flash a custom rom.
Install all for revision 1.4 , link for MAGLDR(read carefully the instructions) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485569
link for custom rom for version 1.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024825
Good luck.
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Happen same thing with me, working good after flash it with custom rom. Thank you
VSparxx said:
Hi, well since you can put it in download mode, you can install MAGLDR (custom bootloader) and flash a custom rom.
Install all for revision 1.4 , link for MAGLDR(read carefully the instructions) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1485569
link for custom rom for version 1.4 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024825
Good luck.
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I really appreciate the help.
I'm a little concerned about putting anything custom because of my lack of technical knowledge. I'm afraid if I encounter any issues in the future,it wont be easily corrected with custom roms.
Does Zune then work with a custom Rom,or is it no longer needed?
Can anyone provide the factory firmware and instructions on how to download and install ?
exautomgr said:
Does Zune then work with a custom Rom,or is it no longer needed?
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yes, it works as usual
exautomgr said:
Can anyone provide the factory firmware and instructions on how to download and install ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131022
and read that thread thoroughly and carefully
you could've used search btw
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better yet, enderpsp wrote a very detailed step by step guide here. see how search works?
Saiyaku said:
yes, it works as usual
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131022
and read that thread thoroughly and carefully
you could've used search btw
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Ok thanks. I guess I didn't read it well enough,as this is the thread that I did search ,but wasn't sure as to what link to use,and when I cliick on the links I got this:
http://lnx.lu/5yD, and I didn't think that was right as stated in the very 1st line of my original post. I guess I should have linked that thread and asked the question form there as which to use,and if I was supposed to be on some page for "final torrent"
okay, let's go slower then:
- went to the link with the factory firmware
- there are three roms provided there; since you said that your focus is a rev 1.4, the correct rom is the one labeled WP7_PRODUCT_4K (1.4 HW), in other words, the rom named "Samsung i917 Focus firmware UCJK3 ATT USA 4K"
- clicked the link, multiupload says that the file is no longer available
- went back and checked the other two just because... all gone... figures, HEH
- performed a web search for the term "Samsung i917 Focus firmware UCJK3 ATT USA 4K" (see the trend here?)
- while most of the mirrored links are dead, there are still mirrors alive and well, as noticed on the very first page of results
- one of these is stored on depositfiles, the link: http://depositfiles.com/files/oimdoqz1r
- the other is on zippyshare, http://www7.zippyshare.com/v/14086695/file.html
now your mission is:
- download the file
- follow enderpsp's guide, here, again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17092804#post17092804
- if successful, treat yourself to a nice drink
- SAVE THE FILE in its original package and store it in a cool, dry location for future use
...and that's why i said that search works. because it does
cheers and good luck
ps. there's a thanks button in this forum for a reason :angel:
@Saiyaku
1st off I do thank you for your time and involvement.
Saiyaku said:
...and that's why i said that search works. because it does
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I agree,as long as you know what your searching for. When you find threads with broken links ,as I did,it makes a noob even more confused then when they started the search. See 1st line of my original post.
I'm just a guy that had a working phone and when it went to update, killed my phone.
I had no idea the rom you posted is what I needed,,,,so again thanks:good:.
Saiyaku said:
now your mission is:
- download the file
- follow enderpsp's guide, here, again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...4#post17092804
- if successful, treat yourself to a nice drink
- SAVE THE FILE in its original package and store it in a cool, dry location for future use
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Now I'll explain what happened when I tried the above:
When you follow enderpsp's guide he states:
You will not need the "Samsung WP7 Flash Program" as it is included in the ROM (Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCJK2-ATT-USA.exe).
Install Samsung Mobile USB Drivers v5.2
Unfortunately no instruction for a noob on how to install the USB Drivers:crying:
Next it states to:
"1. Copy "Samsung-i917-Focus-firmware-UCJK2-ATT-USA.exe" in a new folder and run it (Install). After running you will see these files:
signed_CSC_Cetus_ATT_i917ATTJK2.csc
signed_eboot_Cetus_ATT.eb0
signed_pda_Cetus_ATT.nb0
signed_phone_Cetus_ATT.bin
WP7 Downloader Ver 7.21 for All Device (Publish version).exe
WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product _Force_Select_MD5_X).exe
Then it goes on to state:
"The fhash program you need to run is
WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product _Force_Select_MD5_X).exe"
Unfortunately WP7_Downloader_Ver_7.05_for_Retail_Device_(Product _Force_Select_MD5_X).exe is not part of the download.
The flash program you are being told to run isn't there:crying:
Again very confusing for a noob (see the trend here?)
So currently here is where it stands. Don't ask me how,but after more hours spent on this then I can remember,I manage to restore the phone... YEAA !!
but when I connect the phone to the computer or just turn it on it tells me there are updates for the phone. Running these updates is exactly what caused the problem originally,so now I don't know if I should try again,or just leave a working phone alone?
But again,I really do thank you for your time and support.Yor help is what kept me going at trying to resolve my issue.
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u neeed not to woory about all i was also had same problem u juss need to download company original stock rom 1.4 and juss deploy to ur phone ur phone will b set to factory condition..
imloveguru said:
u neeed not to woory about all i was also had same problem u juss need to download company original stock rom 1.4 and juss deploy to ur phone ur phone will b set to factory condition..
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Yes,I did,but then it tells me there is a update. Updating the phone through Zune is what started my original problem.
Plus I'm not really sure what the update really is for.
Hi all,
(This is regarding my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4)
I was updating via Wifi to Jelly Bean 4.3 however I went outside and interrupted the Wifi connection. I tried to re-do the software update and it says "Current software up to date, you may check back in 24 hours". I then tried switching my clock manually to tomorrow, but I got the same message and now it says "Current software up to date, you may check back in 48 hours".
Question is, does anyone know how to bypass this dumb message or does anyone know of a direct download? I also tried Kies but it wont work on my company laptop for security reasons.
Thanks a bunch!
I had the same problem. I turned off the Automatic date and time in the settings and set the clock ahead as needed. It worked, and after 4.3 was installed I turned Auto time back on.
callison4321 said:
I had the same problem. I turned off the Automatic date and time in the settings and set the clock ahead as needed. It worked, and after 4.3 was installed I turned Auto time back on.
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Thanks for your input. I did try this multiple times and it only says "Software up to date". I should have never interrupted the wifi - now I can't get the download going again.
Reboot the phone,then set date forward 1 day,should allow you to download the update then
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
customhdrider said:
Reboot the phone,then set date forward 1 day,should allow you to download the update then
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Ok, I'll give this one more try. I wonder why there's not a direct download link available anywhere, like on the AT&T website.
Thanks.
EDIT - I tried and same thing...just says software is up to date I think I lost my one chance to get the update and now this phone thinks I'm at 4.3 or something. Oh well...maybe I'll just wait to see it works in another week or so.
thasquizzle said:
Hi all,
(This is regarding my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4)
I was updating via Wifi to Jelly Bean 4.3 however I went outside and interrupted the Wifi connection. I tried to re-do the software update and it says "Current software up to date, you may check back in 24 hours". I then tried switching my clock manually to tomorrow, but I got the same message and now it says "Current software up to date, you may check back in 48 hours".
Question is, does anyone know how to bypass this dumb message or does anyone know of a direct download? I also tried Kies but it wont work on my company laptop for security reasons.
Thanks a bunch!
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Download and copy "update-mf3-mj9.zip" to your SD card, get into recovery mode, and find the file by updating from external SD card. I just did it and it works fine.
ishta21 said:
Download and copy "update-mf3-mj9.zip" to your SD card, get into recovery mode, and find the file by updating from external SD card. I just did it and it works fine.
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Same happend to me .only way I was able to update and it not take 4 to 8 hrs to dl was to have att push update to my phone witch only took 2hrs..lol. only haha..
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ishta21 said:
Download and copy "update-mf3-mj9.zip" to your SD card, get into recovery mode, and find the file by updating from external SD card. I just did it and it works fine.
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Hi, I'd love to try this. Do you know where I can get "update-mf3-mj9.zip"?
Thank you!
thasquizzle said:
Hi, I'd love to try this. Do you know where I can get "update-mf3-mj9.zip"?
Thank you!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
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lodloaded said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
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I was told by AT&T tech support to use keys yeah I spelled it wrong anyway they're idiots because you can only do it wifi and three nights in a row it was going to download the update and it says error and then you can't do it another 24 hours I cannot believe that stock phone no one can find a way past the 24 hour clock. Maybe I'll just hangouts shabby. its really shocking because there's so much talent here at least I found this lol
Dont download the mf3/mj9 file. Go to the thread in the general section about the 4.3 update coming nov 13.
Around page 70 there is a link to the full mk2 update. This is what you want. Other wise youll still be short a 28mb update and still have to check for software updates again.
Hi all. I have a G900I that has been rooted and has TWRP. I tried flashing it with AICP 7.1.2 using TWRP after copying the rom to the root of the phone (sdcard doesn't work). It appeared to flash fine and then rebooted. No it gets to show AICP changing colours across the screen. Now the only way to turn it off is remove the battery. I can boot into recovery or download mode fine. Booting into recovery isn't much use because I can't access the file system. What I need is a tar.md5 rom so I can flash it with Odin. Any ideas where I might get one? I have tried Sammobile but for some reason when I try to download it asks me to log in but when I log in and go to firmware it logs me out.........sounds like a standard Samsung boot loop.
This is what I've used ever since my S3 Mini days: http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-G900I
Download may be slow but it definitely works without any registrations
Thank for the link. It tells me the file is too big for a guest.
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Thank for the link. It tells me the file is too big for a guest.
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Try to use the RapidGator mirror. That always works for me.
Giving it a try but it has failed a few times.
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Giving it a try but it has failed a few times.
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Bummer, you tried all links/mirrors? Maybe try a different browser too. If not I'll download it and upload it to mega.nz then share link here.
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Try this link:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
I've used their website several times before and not once has it disappointed me
Thanks for your replies but samobile started working. I got the ROM and about to try it. Will let you know how it goes.
Looks like I am back up and running. Thanks guys. Now time to try and stuff it again.
Can you suggest a decent simple ROM. I don't want a whole lot of fancy crap, just something that allows me to make phone calls, take pictures and play games.
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Can you suggest a decent simple ROM. I don't want a whole lot of fancy crap, just something that allows me to make phone calls, take pictures and play games.
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Try Resurrection Remix 5.8.4 (the second latest build). Currently lineageOS has some CPU scaling issues which will waste battery needlessly.
I'm currently using LineageOS 13 (previously called CM13) mainly for better battery life and stability.
I have been trying to install Lineage 14 and it keeps getting to about 90% and just sits there. I will try the resurrection one soon.
Also what is the crDroid one like?
I will give the resurrection one a go. I have been trying the Lineage 14 one and it keeps getting to about 90% and just sits there.
You can wait a bit and flash MagmaROM once a stable version for the G900F comes out.
Whats the difference between an 900I and a 900F?
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Whats the difference between an 900I and a 900F?
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G900I and G900F have the same SoC, but only the NFC chip is different. If you flash a G900F ROM/kernel on a G900I, you only lose NFC.
Well I have got the resurrection ROM on but now Smartswitch says it is not compatible. I can't get all my contacts back.
I have tried 3 different ROMs and I still can't connect with Smartswitch to get my contacts and messages back. Any ideas? Is there another way to get them?
Also Windows 10 has started recognising the phone. This never happened before.
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I have tried 3 different ROMs and I still can't connect with Smartswitch to get my contacts and messages back. Any ideas? Is there another way to get them?
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Pretty sure smart switch is only for official firmware, as with other Samsung software. I usually only backup my contacts on Google, but for messages, I'm not too sure (since there really isn't a solid backup tool that I trust).
I got most of them back from an old phone so not many lost. Only problem now is I can't seem to place the contacts widget on the screen. It keeps disappearing.