Telstra i9505 question - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am wondering if im better off flashing my Telstra branded GS4 to the BTU (generic UK firmware) so i get the latest firmware updates like on my GS3?
Any feeeback appreciated.
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Simmo3D said:
I am wondering if im better off flashing my Telstra branded GS4 to the BTU (generic UK firmware) so i get the latest firmware updates like on my GS3?
Any feeeback appreciated.
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Hi,
You could flash THIS ROM
It gives you the latest firmware + root + it is updated regularly + you stay "Official"

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Noob! Need help flashing Rom

Hey guys I just picked up my Galaxy s3 today and I noticed it's the Telstra model i9300t and I want to flash original jelly bean Rom without Telstra crap. Can someone please help me?
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Here's the sammobiles firmware page for the I9300T but it seems all the firmware for Australia are carrier firmware, I however don't think there would be issues flashing the New Zealand unbranded Rom which will remove the Telstra bloatware.
Or you could just root and uninstall the Telstra bloatware via Titanium.
delsus said:
Here's the sammobiles firmware page for the I9300T but it seems all the firmware for Australia are carrier firmware, I however don't think there would be issues flashing the New Zealand unbranded Rom which will remove the Telstra bloatware.
Or you could just root and uninstall the Telstra bloatware via Titanium.
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do i use odin to flash this?
naathaanb96 said:
do i use odin to flash this?
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Yes.
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rkkaranrk said:
Yes.
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I just used kies to update. I'll eventually get a custom ROM
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Need stock Australian Vodafone rom

Hi all,
Sorry in advance if I am not in the right section.
I am in desperate need of an stock Australian Vodafone rom GT-N7105T I have been searching everywhere.
My Note 2 has been rooted and running cwm & installed with 4.1.2 jelly bean rom with no branding.
This is what it says in About Device:
Model Number: GT-N7105 (my phone is the GT-N7105T model)
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband: N7105XXDLL4
Kernel Ver: 3.0.31-679347
Build No: JZO54K.N7105XXDLL4
CSC: N7105VFGDLL2
All help will be greatly appreciated.
Have you tried sammobile it should be there
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sammobile.com just has the stock for Optus (Australia) sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-N7105&pcode=OPS&os=1&type=1#firmware
blitzu said:
Hi all,
Sorry in advance if I am not in the right section.
I am in desperate need of an stock Australian Vodafone rom GT-N7105T I have been searching everywhere.
My Note 2 has been rooted and running cwm & installed with 4.1.2 jelly bean rom with no branding.
This is what it says in About Device:
Model Number: GT-N7105 (my phone is the GT-N7105T model)
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband: N7105XXDLL4
Kernel Ver: 3.0.31-679347
Build No: JZO54K.N7105XXDLL4
CSC: N7105VFGDLL2
All help will be greatly appreciated.
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Yeah thanks I have tried Sam mobile they only have the Optus one.
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Telstra one has not been uploaded to kies yet hence why not on Sammobile
Give it time as Telstra only just released device
Thanks for your help but I'm after the Vodafone software. Vodafone has had this phone for about 3 weeks now.
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There you go:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7105T
Your a legend downloading now. Will give it a go today. Thanks Heaps
Dont worry about 't', it just indicates your device is vodafone locked or vodafone version (or telestra) and a minor difference is it perfers 850 mhz over 2100mhz on 3g. So virtually no difference, can flash any 7105 firmware. Last time I flashed my i9100t gs2 to another firmware which was for i9100 and everything is ok.
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vladeco said:
There you go:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7105T
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This is older firmware then the one he has now
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Thanks guys I have installed the Oz Vodafone rom and used triangle away. And now everything is sweet. Thanks all.
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blitzu said:
Thanks guys I have installed the Oz Vodafone rom and used triangle away. And now everything is sweet. Thanks all.
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Hi, I'm planning to root my phone aswell. Can you link me to a tutorial? and any tips if possible.
Phone: N7105T
Andriod: 4.1.1 (I'm assuming to get that version on this link, provided earlier)
Carrier: Vodaphone

Debrand Stock O2UK I9505, How?

I will post this here:
I currently have an O2 Branded I9505, I have read all the stuff, and I all I want to do is debrand the S4 to the UK BTU model. I know there is a way, can anyone provide the right info please.
I currently have:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
Im not 100% sure what the UK Stock is but can anyone guide me please,
You need to download the BTU ROM from http://www.hotfile.com/dl/209462137/82c78b1/I9505XXUAMDM_I9505OXXAMDB_BTU.zip.html
And flash it with Odin
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What branding has yours got as my s4 direct from o2 doesn't have any as far as I'm aware
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Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.
nintendolinky said:
Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.
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It includes a new CSC so it should change as well. Its the lastest ROM ATM so installing over what you have now should be straightforward. No resets etc required
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Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
nintendolinky said:
Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
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You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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I got mine as an upgrade from O2 and was shocked to discover it came completely un-branded and unlocked. No o2 apps, startup animations, wallpapers or anything to remind of o2.
galaxy s4
dave106 said:
You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx
r1che said:
hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx
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Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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i9505
dave106 said:
Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked
r1che said:
thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked
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my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks
skibadee said:
my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks
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I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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mancuk29 said:
I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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skibadee said:
Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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mancuk29 said:
So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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skibadee said:
Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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mancuk29 said:
So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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skibadee said:
The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
Does.the 3 bout screen go as well ?
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mancuk29 said:
Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
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Recovery is volume Up + home
Download is volume Down + home
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EE push I9505XXUAME2 before stock!?

Hello
I see on Sam Mobile that EE have released I9505XXUAME2.
I have the stock rom and it isnt available!
So you are telling me an operator have a more up to date version than a stock rom????
oxfordmark said:
Hello
I see on Sam Mobile that EE have released I9505XXUAME2.
I have the stock rom and it isnt available!
So you are telling me an operator have a more up to date version than a stock rom????
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Probably, happened a lot with the s3, didn't to start with when it first came out though.
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skibadee said:
Probably, happened a lot with the s3, didn't to start with when it came out though.
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What is the best stock to have for latest updates?
I just downloaded Netherlands, is that ok to flash and have fastest updates?
oxfordmark said:
What is the best stock to have for latest updates?
I just downloaded Netherlands, is that ok to flash and have fastest updates?
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Looks like H3G did a quicker push also .. damn I unbranded my mobile to get quicker updates ... not flashing 3 software back though unless someone tells me M2 is faster and better than DM
mancuk29 said:
Looks like H3G did a quicker push also .. damn I unbranded my mobile to get quicker updates ... not flashing 3 software back though unless someone tells me M2 is faster and better than DM
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Did you go for BTU?
I always find Netherlands update wayyyyyy faster than UK.
Mine has just updated to I9505XXUAME2 on tmobile uk.
Lost root...booooooo
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oxfordmark said:
What is the best stock to have for latest updates?
I just downloaded Netherlands, is that ok to flash and have fastest updates?
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Not sure which is best for updates. I unbranded mine from 3, but with all the root issues I'm staying stock btu until the new root methods are well established and tested. The updates will come to sim free phones soon enough.
AFAIK Netherlands or any others are fine to flash, I prefer to keep to btu myself.
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skibadee said:
Not sure which is best for updates. I unbranded mine from 3, but with all the root issues I'm staying stock btu until the new root methods are well established and tested. The updates will come to sim free phones soon enough.
AFAIK Netherlands or any others are fine to flash, I prefer to keep to btu myself.
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You'd of thought BTU would get it VERY soon then!
oxfordmark said:
You'd of thought BTU would get it VERY soon then!
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Should be, maybe later today but could be anytime over the next week. If I remember the jellybean update from ics was about a week later than carriers were sending their's out.
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skibadee said:
Should be, maybe later today but could be anytime over the next week. If I remember the jellybean update from ics was about a week later than carriers were sending their's out.
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How stupid, i always thought it was the other way round.
oxfordmark said:
How stupid, i always thought it was the other way round.
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Yep used to be. I heard that the carriers may have a deal with Samsung these days to get theirs first, maybe to encourage contract buying?
I guess the success of the Galaxy S range of phones has made carriers see that IPhones aren't the smartphone everyone wants now. Money is most likely the reason
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So is it worth going back to EE's software??
geeez - why you need ota /stock - in most cases sammobile is way ahead BEFORE carier update 0 just download / root / modify the way you want ...
best ota is here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
damador said:
geeez - why you need ota /stock - in most cases sammobile is way ahead BEFORE carier update 0 just download / root / modify the way you want ...
best ota is here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
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Hello
But Sam Mobile do not have a BTU update. So in this case the carrier is way ahead of Sam Mobile
oxfordmark said:
Hello
But Sam Mobile do not have a BTU update. So in this case the carrier is way ahead of Sam Mobile
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What is a BTU update? Very noobish but cant seem to find the answer
BTU is unlocked and unbranded uk
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skanj said:
BTU is unlocked and unbranded uk
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And is exactly same as other open europe rom version. I have installed open belgium and its unbranded. For s 4 9505/9500 almost all roms are unbranded even most carrier specific roms.
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I am back on EEs firmware
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Can I root XXUDMGG and flash CWM and then a custom ROM such as CM or GE?

Hi,
I stupidly upgraded via OTA and now have the locked boot loader. Is there anyway to downgrade or just root and flash a custom ROM via CWM? Thanks in advance
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FYI I have the international i9505 on Vodafone UK
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Watenaccio said:
FYI I have the international i9505 on Vodafone UK
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hi / i was on Vodafone Ireland. now i am unbranded BTU/ yes you can root and flash cm and ge. but remember there is always a risk of running into problems. hope this helps you.
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joecool666 said:
hi / i was on Vodafone Ireland. now i am unbranded BTU/ yes you can root and flash cm and ge. but remember there is always a risk of running into problems. hope this helps you.
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and i was on MGG updated firmware.
There's no way to downgrade the bootloader at the moment
There are also MH8 based roms available too that should work. But there's no chance of flashing older Official stock rom atm..

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