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Any hardware differences between HK and UK versions of the 7.7?
I've got a Hong Kong version (16 gig, 3G enabled) and was wondering if there would be any pitfalls to flashing it with UK firmware when available.
TIA
I also have a Hong Kong 7.7 3g model and live in the UK and I flashed it with the Open Austria firmware because it covers the UK region and had no problems.
Here is the description taken from SamMobile:
GT-P6800 - Open Austria
PDA: P6800XXLQ1
CSC: P6800OXALQ1
Version: 4.0.4
Date: 2012-06-22
Regions: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
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Kaiser Wilhelm II said:
Any hardware differences between HK and UK versions of the 7.7?
I've got a Hong Kong version (16 gig, 3G enabled) and was wondering if there would be any pitfalls to flashing it with UK firmware when available.
TIA
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None I guess. I had mine flashed and no problems at all.
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Kaiser Wilhelm II said:
Any hardware differences between HK and UK versions of the 7.7?
I've got a Hong Kong version (16 gig, 3G enabled) and was wondering if there would be any pitfalls to flashing it with UK firmware when available.
TIA
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The Open Austria ROM comes with an installation of swype that does not include Chinese input, unlike the Hong Kong ROM. You also lose the DioPen Chinese input. But other than that, I can't see much else of a difference. (I have successfully flashed the Open Austria ROM on my HK device and gotten around the input options issue by other means.)
Thanks - sounds like I can go ahead and change to UK ROM then. I'm in the UK so not too worried about any loss of Chinese input options.
Theory, any cool way u found to input chinese?
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Josvaz said:
Theory, any cool way u found to input chinese?
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Covered in my FAQ. Hint: install swype beta and download the required language packs. (I haven't tested if the old google Chinese IME works yet; but I like the latest version of swype beta.)
Kaiser Wilhelm II said:
Thanks - sounds like I can go ahead and change to UK ROM then. I'm in the UK so not too worried about any loss of Chinese input options.
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You wouldn't miss DioPen once you have tried Go Chinese input method. It's designed specifically for tablets, so that you can have a bigger (with more keys) keyboard layout when you installed the right plugin.
I list below those packages you needed to install for use in Hong Kong:
GO輸入法中國香港倉頡\速成\筆劃詞庫包
GO輸入法Pad插件
GO輸入法國際版 <=== install it first
GO輸入法國際版中文手寫插件 <==== only if you want handwriting, I use 倉頡 anyway.
The only downside is that you lost the Voice input key in the new keyboard layout, but that is something I wouldn't really use too frequently anyway.
Ty lots guys <3
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When will the automatic Over The Air update be released? I have a Hong Kong 7.7 and living in the UK
Add me to the list of people who have the Hong Kong version but flashed the Austrian ICS update with no issues.
I have galaxy tab 7.7 hongkong version too,
I did upgrade to ics Austria version...
I can say , almost everything is fine ... only a few minor thing missing ...
1. like people said before chinese keyboard is missing
2. Ebook reader (stock form samsung) ... if I click this one ... i got message "service will be available soon" but I don't care ... many ebook reader can be downloaded.
3. Kies warning "Your Device does not support software Upgrading via Kies"
I am afraid because csc change from hongkong to austria ...
My question is : if ICS Hongkong version release , Can I re flash again with Hongkong version ???
kresna rudy kurniawan said:
I have galaxy tab 7.7 hongkong version too,
I did upgrade to ics Austria version...
I can say , almost everything is fine ... only a few minor thing missing ...
1. like people said before chinese keyboard is missing
2. Ebook reader (stock form samsung) ... if I click this one ... i got message "service will be available soon" but I don't care ... many ebook reader can be downloaded.
3. Kies warning "Your Device does not support software Upgrading via Kies"
I am afraid because csc change from hongkong to austria ...
My question is : if ICS Hongkong version release , Can I re flash again with Hongkong version ???
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Sure you can flash other releases. Provided that Samsung actually releases them...
I am in the same boat. HK tab 7.7 in the UK.
At the beginning I was thinking of changing CSC to UK or EU, but then I somehow realized that CSC only make a difference for KIES software, but not to anything else. Google market does not have a concept of CSC. Cyanogen ROMs do not have a concept of CSC. There are no restrictions or differences whatsoever apart from KIES.
I have tried KIES couple of times and that was enough. I will never touch it with a barge pole. I always hated iTunes, but KIES is a total joke! If I were Tim Cook, I would buy a Samsung tab and posted Youtube videos of my actual experiences with KIES. That would be enough to eliminate all but hardcore customers!
So why should I even be bothered to think of CSC? Hardware is exactly the same. I can install any UK or European Samsung ROM and it will work exactly the same on HK tab. When decent CM9/CM10 come out I would give it a try.
In other words I see no advantages of a UK Tab 7.7 vs HK Tab 7.7.
But I see one very important disadvantage and you know what it is.
m0bster said:
I am in the same boat. HK tab 7.7 in the UK.
At the beginning I was thinking of changing CSC to UK or EU, but then I somehow realized that CSC only make a difference for KIES software, but not to anything else. Google market does not have a concept of CSC. Cyanogen ROMs do not have a concept of CSC. There are no restrictions or differences whatsoever apart from KIES.
I have tried KIES couple of times and that was enough. I will never touch it with a barge pole. I always hated iTunes, but KIES is a total joke! If I were Tim Cook, I would buy a Samsung tab and posted Youtube videos of my actual experiences with KIES. That would be enough to eliminate all but hardcore customers!
So why should I even be bothered to think of CSC? Hardware is exactly the same. I can install any UK or European Samsung ROM and it will work exactly the same on HK tab. When decent CM9/CM10 come out I would give it a try.
In other words I see no advantages of a UK Tab 7.7 vs HK Tab 7.7.
But I see one very important disadvantage and you know what it is.
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i have major wifi issues after ics update on my hk tab. It stopped connecting to wifi. H
brontetab said:
i have major wifi issues after ics update on my hk tab. It stopped connecting to wifi. H
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Did you try factory reset after ics update ?
kresna rudy kurniawan said:
Did you try factory reset after ics update ?
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The WiFi issue with HK tablets after ICS update is a real thing. Im suffering from it too amd other guys in the forum are having it. So, there sould be something different in these HK tablets that makes WiFi drops.
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Try flashing singapore/malaysia rom before flashing ics.?
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Did you try factory reset after ics update ?
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Yes i did 2 times. I noticed the problem happens only if you turn off the wifi on the tab. Its fine if you keep the wifi on all the time. Also the bettery life is much shorter on ics. In 1 hr i loose 20%. What gives i ask???
Do you think it will help? Do you know anyone who tried already?
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Since around a month, there hasnt been any new Galaxy S4 updates when it comes to Middle eastern, African and neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan because all of them are stuck at UBMEA. But on the other hand, Indian Sub continent (inda,Srilanka, nepal, bangladesh,etc.) are now ahead of the rest by THREE updates (MF5,MF8,MG1) now which is stupid and it doesnt make sence.
I know it takes time, but in the past with Galaxy S3 updates, all countries used to get the SAME update and then after some time, Samsung used to release a new update when most of the countries had got the previous update. But now Samsung have ignored the rest and concentrating on few countries now.
IT makes me wonder whether whether the rest countries are now being ignored or indian sub continent has got the most faulty units in comparison to others.
Thoughts?
p.s. Not all people like to 0din and flash manually.
There isn't a logical answer at your question. Middle East countries sale match more than Shrilanca Indonesia, Bangladesh e.t.c
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I would suggest you use Odin and install the latest firmwares coming out. Those are official updates. I guess that's the reason why your phone came with Odin mode.
I got my phone from a distributor, and my phone came from South Africa. It took a while before I got the MEA update, and now that I see new firmwares coming out, I finally decided to use Odin, my phone is now officially from Bangladesh (software-wise)
farrukhna said:
Thoughts?
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If you look on Sammobile or Samsung-Updates at any Samsung device there are regions on ancient ROMs while CSC's like DBT have gotten three updates. It's pretty random from device-to-device and region-to-region.
It's more of the official country importer's fault than Samsung's fault...
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It's more of the official country importer's fault than Samsung's fault...
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No its samsungs, they should send out the update to everyone. I understand the delay, HTC devices also have similar delays when software updates are rolled out.
There are people in the UK Still stuck on MDM..... Not sure why you think you think you are being ignored.
Dont worry though, nothing past MEA seems to make much of a difference anyway lol
dude most latin american countries are still rocking MDE or MDK
now thats ignored, mine was TPA(Panama) and to this day MDK is its latest
i used odin to flash MF3 from TTT, and might flash MG1 if it doenst come ota by august.
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farrukhna said:
Since around a month, there hasnt been any new Galaxy S4 updates when it comes to Middle eastern, African and neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan because all of them are stuck at UBMEA. But on the other hand, Indian Sub continent (inda,Srilanka, nepal, bangladesh,etc.) are now ahead of the rest by THREE updates (MF5,MF8,MG1) now which is stupid and it doesnt make sence.
I know it takes time, but in the past with Galaxy S3 updates, all countries used to get the SAME update and then after some time, Samsung used to release a new update when most of the countries had got the previous update. But now Samsung have ignored the rest and concentrating on few countries now.
IT makes me wonder whether whether the rest countries are now being ignored or indian sub continent has got the most faulty units in comparison to others.
Thoughts?
p.s. Not all people like to 0din and flash manually.
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You are right not only to the Middle East I bought S 4 in the Netherlands. Csc PHN priced at $ 750 So far, came many update june and july for Countries of the world, including the Middle East But the Netherlands s4 is still on May updates
Samsung this jear bad service for expensive smartphone.:banghead:
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Dude if ur phone came from south Africa and u flashed it with ur country's firmware would it brick you fone? I have a similar situation here I need to be really sure where my phone came from b4 I odin it
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alphamars said:
Dude if ur phone came from south Africa and u flashed it with ur country's firmware would it brick you fone? I have a similar situation here I need to be really sure where my phone came from b4 I odin it
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Why would a stock firmware brick your phone ? i flashed my Dutch Vodafone rom with the DBT rom from Germany. The only way you can brick your device is if you flash a i9505 rom on a i9500
noteics said:
You are right not only to the Middle East I bought S 4 in the Netherlands. Csc PHN priced at $ 750 So far, came many update june and july for Countries of the world, including the Middle East But the Netherlands s4 is still on May updates
Samsung this jear bad service for expensive smartphone.:banghead:
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I seriously dont understand the differences because it is absurd. Either the indian sub continent has sold more i9500 than other countries or Samsung dont like to take notice of other countries. HTC is Way better when it comes to 'Distribution' (and not the number) of updates as they cover the whole continent at once.
MichelN said:
Why would a stock firmware brick your phone ? i flashed my Dutch Vodafone rom with the DBT rom from Germany. The only way you can brick your device is if you flash a i9505 rom on a i9500
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DBT frimware is good and fast update for from samsung but not shortcut on lock screen also dbt frimware for note1 note 10 not shortcut on lock screen.
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farrukhna said:
I seriously dont understand the differences because it is absurd. Either the indian sub continent has sold more i9500 than other countries or Samsung dont like to take notice of other countries. HTC is Way better when it comes to 'Distribution' (and not the number) of updates as they cover the whole continent at once.
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HTC is exactly the same. They are just have a different way to do that (by CID) and you can't flash a new firmware without rooting or messing with your device.
All OEMs are the same, they have a lot of differe t firmwares for a lot of different regions, thus making everybody wait for ages or ignoring some regions completely, LG doesnt count cause they almost never update their devices
why doenst samsung release two universal firmwares for the 9500 and 9505 and then the carrier specifics? would be a lot easier
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MichelN said:
Why would a stock firmware brick your phone ? i flashed my Dutch Vodafone rom with the DBT rom from Germany. The only way you can brick your device is if you flash a i9505 rom on a i9500
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Thanks for the explanation.
negrobembon said:
All OEMs are the same, they have a lot of differe t firmwares for a lot of different regions, thus making everybody wait for ages or ignoring some regions completely, LG doesnt count cause they almost never update their devices
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lol
That was good
farid993 said:
lol
That was good
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Life is Good
I live in Pakistan
I have a I9500 and I am still stuck with XXUAMDK
Whenever I check for updates from the phone or kies, they notify me with that I have the latest firmware installed.
Although I know that there are updates rolled out.
How to check whether my phone connects to the samsung servers to check for the updates?
And I have not rooted or customised my phone in any way. The status still shows "Official"
Ghazi Anwar1 said:
I live in Pakistan
I have a I9500 and I am still stuck with XXUAMDK
Whenever I check for updates from the phone or kies, they notify me with that I have the latest firmware installed.
Although I know that there are updates rolled out.
How to check whether my phone connects to the samsung servers to check for the updates?
And I have not rooted or customised my phone in any way. The status still shows "Official"
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You can flash any I9500 official Samsung rom downloaded from here www.sammobile.com/firmware with Odin 3.04. You don`t have to wait for updates.
Link for how to http://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=j...r_KS4Aqzam707pZGU82AvAQ&bvm=bv.49784469,d.ZWU.
Over the years, I noticed that the firmware for the market to hong kong always remain a step backwards compared to those for the European market, in particular for Poland. Also for the Notes 4, the European market has got the firmware version ANJ4 while Hong Kong still have version ANJ3.
For these reasons I have not yet taken the N910U. I'm wrong?
Up!
For Note 10.1 updates for Polish firmware were always first or close to being first - at least in the beginnnng - (I have a theory that Samsung was using us as beta-testers ). But I don't know if it's true for other Samsung devices. Also there seems to be a big mess on our market with Note 4 - we can choose from versions C, U and F in different stores - but no store is 100% sure if we will get the version they state. There might be differences in times of updates for those various versions for Polish market too.... I chose C, but am not sure what I will get, really (it seems to be most available though, only one store had U).
Thank you Magnesus! Can you say me where can I buy the sm-n910c(an online store with paypal)? I'm in Italy.
I don't know, Polish stores usually don't ship abroad I think and no PayPal support. I bought mine at vobis.pl. We have quite high prices too so I wouldn't recommend buying from Poland.
Yes the prices are very high ,I have seen them here: http://geizhals.eu/samsung-galaxy-note-4-n910c-schwarz-a1161556.html
Still thanks!
Regards
i have the N910U one..and as u can see in sammobile N910U and N910C are up to date till now ..so i think samsung will make all equal from now on i think?
and i checked it N910U build date is 6th october, and N910C in 8th october..
Not all of them, Hong Kong variant differ from Poland variant: NJ3 < NJ4
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Not all of them, Hong Kong variant differ from Poland variant: NJ3 < NJ4
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oh ok..i thought NJ3 is for U version and NJ4 for C version, maybe im wrong...i just double checked again and new zealand N910U already NJ4.. but the build date is 9th october for new zealand,
if u consider N910U get the New Zealand one then..
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oh ok..i thought NJ3 is for U version and NJ4 for C version, maybe im wrong...i just double checked again and new zealand N910U already NJ4.. but the build date is 9th october for new zealand,
if u consider N910U get the New Zealand one then..
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You will be able to flash NZ firmware on HK version as they are both N910U. I've ordered mine and should be here early next week.
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You will be able to flash NZ firmware on HK version as they are both N910U. I've ordered mine and should be here early next week.
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ya..i know about that..but what's the big difference between NJ3 and NJ4?i don't think there will be significant update right?
i wish samsung put changelog or something so we know what getting update..
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ya..i know about that..but what's the big difference between NJ3 and NJ4?i don't think there will be significant update right?
i wish samsung put changelog or something so we know what getting update..
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I wouldn't have a clue as I haven't even looked at NJ3. Don't hold your breath with the changelog, Samsung never say whats changed. All you can go on is the change list in build.prop.
NJ4 has this ro.build.changelist=2816635. Whats NJ3 say?
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You will be able to flash NZ firmware on HK version as they are both N910U. I've ordered mine and should be here early next week.
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Yes, but I'm in Europe(Italy). With Poland rom I have always found italian language on all items, settings menu, keyboard, etc .. Instead, with my old galaxy s4 Exynos(for Asiatic market) one time I had flashed another rom(more updated) but the keyboard and some voices of the menu was in Korean/Chinese, no italian and no English. In another words, with Poland rom I'm (almost)sure that the language fit my needed.
not-i said:
I wouldn't have a clue as I haven't even looked at NJ3. Don't hold your breath with the changelog, Samsung never say whats changed. All you can go on is the change list in build.prop.
NJ4 has this ro.build.changelist=2816635. Whats NJ3 say?
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i checked mine and my ro.build.changelist=2816604..
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cyberz said:
Yes, but I'm in Europe(Italy). With Poland rom I have always found italian language on all items, settings menu, keyboard, etc .. Instead, with my old galaxy s4 Exynos(for Asiatic market) one time I had flashed another rom(more updated) but the keyboard and some voices of the menu was in Korean/Chinese, no italian and no English. In another words, with Poland rom I'm (almost)sure that the language fit my needed.
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u can put another input for the language right?as for me..i never use samsung keyboard..i always use another keyboard for me..
liquidz17 said:
i checked mine and my ro.build.changelist=2816604..
u can put another input for the language right?as for me..i never use samsung keyboard..i always use another keyboard for me..
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I also, but not for (some)settings menu items.
liquidz17 said:
i checked mine and my ro.build.changelist=2816604..
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Not much change judging by the numbers
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I also, but not for (some)settings menu items.
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ohh..ok..i understand about that..ahaha
Hi all,
My rooted phone just broke, and i want it repaired. I don't know my original stockrom, and i don't know if it matters. I live in Denmark and i use 'Telia'.
Does it matter that it is the original, or can i just use one i find on the internet, as long as it is to i9505?
I have at ensurance on it, so it should be free, but if i use a not valid rom will it be?
BobberK said:
Hi all,
My rooted phone just broke, and i want it repaired. I don't know my original stockrom, and i don't know if it matters. I live in Denmark and i use 'Telia'.
Does it matter that it is the original, or can i just use one i find on the internet, as long as it is to i9505?
I have at ensurance on it, so it should be free, but if i use a not valid rom will it be?
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Hi mate,
You belong to the Nordic Countries (NEE)
here is the latest for you , no carrier specific
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/25946/I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_NEE.zip/
UK version
Hi,
Sorry, I am a newbie but I would like to upgrade my rooted GT-I9505 to the latest stock kitkat version.
Do you have the link to download it for the UK?
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate,
You belong to the Nordic Countries (NEE)
here is the latest for you , no carrier specific
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Hi,
Sorry, I am a newbie but I would like to upgrade my rooted GT-I9505 to the latest stock kitkat version.
Do you have the link to download it for the UK?
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate,
You belong to the Nordic Countries (NEE)
here is the latest for you , no carrier specific
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Hi
This is the latest but this version it can no be rooted using towelroot no knox tripping
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/34317/I9505XXUGNG8_I9505BTUGNG2_BTU.zip/
Thia can be rooted with towelroot withot tripping nonx
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31852/I9505XXUFNB9_I9505BTUFNE1_BTU.zip/
BTU is open not carrier branded
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Thank you very much!!
I will chose the option that can be rooted later (http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31852/I9505XXUFNB9_I9505BTUFNE1_BTU.zip/)
Also, I am suddenly very confused. When I bought my phone, it was the Galaxy S4 (on the receipt and everywhere else). Now, in that website they call it GALAXY S4 LTE. Does the LTE make any difference? I double checked, and the model number I gave you is correct: GT-I9505
neuronfj said:
Thank you very much!!
I will chose the option that can be rooted later (http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31852/I9505XXUFNB9_I9505BTUFNE1_BTU.zip/)
Also, I am suddenly very confused. When I bought my phone, it was the Galaxy S4 (on the receipt and everywhere else). Now, in that website they call it GALAXY S4 LTE. Does the LTE make any difference? I double checked, and the model number I gave you is correct: GT-I9505
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Hi ,
Is a S4 capable to use LTE data transfer ( better than 3G) also your model has qualcomm CPU , that is the model use in Europe , I have a S4 3G ( I9500) and uses exynos cpu
The I9505 is a S4 LTE
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Hello,
im sorry if im doing this wrong but its my first time. I live in KSA and Bought my Samsung Galaxy S5 here, And i have been waiting for a very VERY long time for the lollipop update which seems like it will never come here (sammobiles doesn't even have 4.4.4 for KSA).
So i just wanna know if i were to put a firmware of another country which has 5.0, will it cause any major problems ?? :cyclops: please help!
Burooj said:
Hello,
im sorry if im doing this wrong but its my first time. I live in KSA and Bought my Samsung Galaxy S5 here, And i have been waiting for a very VERY long time for the lollipop update which seems like it will never come here (sammobiles doesn't even have 4.4.4 for KSA).
So i just wanna know if i were to put a firmware of another country which has 5.0, will it cause any major problems ?? :cyclops: please help!
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not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "XXU*****" ... i live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first
rrgrrg said:
not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "XXU*****" ... i live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first
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Wait please explain...what do u mean by same area code????????
rrgrrg said:
not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "xxu*****" ... I live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... Mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first
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pleasse reply!!!
I already have lollipop and it's better if you wait for the 5.1 (I'm waiting for it :/ ), the 5.0 have a lot of problems.
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Burooj said:
pleasse reply!!!
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For the G900F, the firmware is G900FXXU1BOC7
When looking for firmware that will work with your model S5, make sure the model number is the start of the firmware version