[Q] No updates on I9500...help required - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I live in Pakistan
I have a I9500. I bought this phone a couple of weeks before.
My phone came with the built in XXUAMDK.
I know there is a XXUAMEA update as my brother has a s4 and he got the update in June.
I connected my device to kies and that too notifies me that i have the latest firmware installed.
My device has a stock rom and it is not rooted. I know i can install rom through odin but i would like to know why dont I get the updates?

cURRENTLY ONLY THE gt-i9505 and some of the carrier model recied the update

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
I live in Pakistan
I have a I9500. I bought this phone a couple of weeks before.
My phone came with the built in XXUAMDK.
I know there is a XXUAMEA update as my brother has a s4 and he got the update in June.
I connected my device to kies and that too notifies me that i have the latest firmware installed.
My device has a stock rom and it is not rooted. I know i can install rom through odin but i would like to know why dont I get the updates?
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maybe your product code didnt receive update yet
connect to kies and tell me the last 3 letters under firmware info MDK(???)

samersh72 said:
maybe your product code didnt receive update yet
connect to kies and tell me the last 3 letters under firmware info mdk(???)
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pda: Mdk/ phone: Mdk/ csc: Mdk(pak)

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
pda: Mdk/ phone: Mdk/ csc: Mdk(pak)
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yes the latest firmware for PAK is MEA http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=PAK#firmware
it is weird! you must receive it unless you had modify something in system, recovery....
if you boot into download mode, does it say official?

samersh72 said:
yes the latest firmware for PAK is MEA http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=PAK#firmware
it is weird! you must receive it unless you had modify something in system, recovery....
if you boot into download mode, does it say official?
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I have not been into the download mode
but under settings>more>about device>status, it says official
when i press the check for update, after a couple of seconds of connecting to server it notifies me that "the latest updates have already been installed". Same is the case with kies

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
I have not been into the download mode
but under settings>more>about device>status, it says official
when i press the check for update, after a couple of seconds of connecting to server it notifies me that "the latest updates have already been installed". Same is the case with kies
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see it in download mode.
i dont know if it may help by wiping data and cache from recovery

samersh72 said:
see it in download mode.
i dont know if it may help by wiping data and cache from recovery
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Im new to andorid, i used to do all kinds of experiments on iphone.
But, ive tried hard resetting my phone but still this.
I went to the service centre and they told me that the updates are directly linked to samsung. We cant help until and unless you want us to manually upgrade the firmware.

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
Im new to andorid, i used to do all kinds of experiments on iphone.
But, ive tried hard resetting my phone but still this.
I went to the service centre and they told me that the updates are directly linked to samsung. We cant help until and unless you want us to manually upgrade the firmware.
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Did you buy the phone new or from somebody else? It might work to reflash the rom you have now with Odin, do a data factory reset and see if the phone gets updated.

gee2012 said:
Did you buy the phone new or from somebody else? It might work to reflash the rom you have now with Odin, do a data factory reset and see if the phone gets updated.
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I bought a brand new phone. I already data reset the device once.
Is there a way to know whether my phone connects to the servers?

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
I bought a brand new phone. I already data reset the device once.
Is there a way to know whether my phone connects to the servers?
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Save yourself from the Kies agony and flash the rom with Odin bro, takes about 5-10 minutes and you`re done. Better than asking and posting questions for days or weeks. Just my 2 cents

gee2012 said:
Save yourself from this Kies agony and flash the rom with Odin bro, takes about 5-10 minutes and you`re done. Better than asking and posting questions for days or weeks. Just my 2 cents
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Thanks bro. I think i will go with the Odin then..

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
Thanks bro. I think i will go with the Odin then..
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Here is a tutorial http://www.trickytweaks.com/how-to-use-odin-to-flash-the-official-rom-odin-tutorial.html, i would warch watch it first. It isn`t that hard. Here you get the rom www.sammobile.com/firmware. Good luck If you have question post it here, also make sure you have Kies closed (also in windows task manager). Download Odin 3.04, 3.07 is not stable.

gee2012 said:
Here is a tutorial http://www.trickytweaks.com/how-to-use-odin-to-flash-the-official-rom-odin-tutorial.html, i would warch watch it first. It isn`t that hard. Here you get the rom www.sammobile.com/firmware. Good luck If you have question post it here, also make sure you have Kies closed (also in windows task manager). Download Odin 3.04, 3.07 is not stable.
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Sorry for asking so many questions.
Although my device status says its official from the about device.
how to check the status from the download mode?

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
Sorry for asking so many questions.
Although my device status says its official from the about device.
how to check the status from the download mode?
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Turn off the phone, wait 10 seconds, the press volume down and power at the same time and you`ll get in downloadmode where you can see the status.

gee2012 said:
Turn off the phone, wait 10 seconds, the press volume down and power at the same time and you`ll get in downloadmode where you can see the status.
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pressing volume down and power boots the phone normally

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
pressing volume down and power boots the phone normally
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Press volume down first and then power button.

Hold volume down, then power on

gee2012 said:
Press volume down first and then power button.
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No home button involved?

Ghazi Anwar1 said:
No home button involved?
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No, only 2 buttons, it used to be 3 buttons on the former Galaxy`s.

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[Q] Easy fix for u guys, too complicated for me. PLEASE HELP, I'm here waiting 4 U

8 months ago I got my Sprint S4 i9505. I installed CyanogeMod when they released that "1-Click Root" app. So here I am today about 8 months of using cyanogenmod and I've went back to stock. I used Odin and installed the original stock firmware 4.2. Odin said everything was successful.
I'm trying to update to 4.4 KitKat then have it rooted but I have a problem. I'm on stock 4.2.2 right now but the Wi-Fi isn't turning on. "Prevention Information" is keeping it from turning on.
I don't know where to go from here because I have a feeling that something else is wrong. Maybe the "baseband" or "kernal" version is wrong? I have no idea and anything I do further will either mess things up further or brick it. Should I install KitKat using Odin and hope everything gets fixed?
I am a complete noob! I do not feel like going thru hours of research and understanding definitions in hopes of finding out my problem. I beg someone knowledgeable to get me out of this situation ASAP. I have paypal money, whatever it takes.
Here is my info: 4.2.2 - baseband L720PUAMF9 - Kernal 3.4.0-442222
Ripping my hair out kind of feeling...I absolutely hate dealing with this **** anymore. never again.
Please, help me out if you understand your way around this stuff.
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JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
Should I install KitKat using Odin and hope everything gets fixed?
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Yes, yes you should.
Go to Sammobile.com and download latest 4.4 KitKat firmware.
Boot to your custom recovery and format system, Cache and Data.
Then POWER OFF your device.
Boot back up into download mode.
Flash 4.4 firmware with Odin (lots of info online to do this)
Once flashed boot into stock recovery and perform a factory reset.
You should be good to go.
P.S- don't bump threads more than once in 24 hours.
Obagleyfreer said:
Yes, yes you should.
Go to Sammobile.com and download latest 4.4 KitKat firmware.
Boot to your custom recovery and format system, Cache and Data.
Then POWER OFF your device.
Boot back up into download mode.
Flash 4.4 firmware with Odin (lots of info online to do this)
Once flashed boot into custom recovery and perform a factory reset.
You should be good to go.
P.S- don't bump threads more than once in 24 hours.
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hey, I love you man. Going to start this process right now.
Obagleyfreer said:
Yes, yes you should.
Go to Sammobile.com and download latest 4.4 KitKat firmware.
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Cant find it. it's nowhere. Also googled "sprint 4.4 i9505 download". What's going on? Is it even out?
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
Cant find it. it's nowhere. Also googled "sprint 4.4 i9505 download". What's going on? Is it even out?
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Dial *#1234# and tell me what appears in ur phone
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and tell me what appears in ur phone
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yea I'm just sitting here waiting for responses...
Dialed the number and got.....
AP L720VPUAMDC
CP L720VPUAMF9
CSC L720SPTAMDC
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
yea I'm just sitting here waiting for responses...
Dialed the number and got.....
AP L720VPUAMDC
CP L720VPUAMF9
CSC L720SPTAMDC
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I think you could be in android 4.2.2 still if you want... or u prefer flash latest android 4.4.2?
Joku1981 said:
I think you could be in android 4.2.2 still if you want... or u prefer flash latest android 4.4.2?
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YEA. yes sir. I need kitkat. But I've been googling and there is no kitkat firmware download for the sprint i9505. whats going on?
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
YEA. yes sir. I need kitkat. But I've been googling and there is no kitkat firmware download for the sprint i9505. whats going on?
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Go to recovery Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up buttons) and wipe data/factory reset (pic 1)
Register/Sig in in this page: http://www.sammobile.com
Download this FIRMWARE and extract (unzip) the firmware file
Open Odin
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons. Volume up next)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA (only file named .tar or .md5)
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes (pic 2)
Joku1981 said:
Go to recovery Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up buttons) and wipe data/factory reset (pic 1)
Sig in in this page: http://www.sammobile.com
Download this FIRMWARE and extract (unzip) the firmware file
Open Odin
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons. Volume up next)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes (pic 2)
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I guess you have to be registered to find the sprint firmware. But hey I'm going to get to this and see if it goes smooth. Don't forget about me, It's gonna be a while until I download this firmware.i love you bro.
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
I guess you have to be registered to find the sprint firmware. But hey I'm going to get to this and see if it goes smooth. Don't forget about me, It's gonna be a while until I download this firmware.i love you bro.
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When u will be logged in the webpage only click the link in the step 3 and it go directly, only u have to press DOWNLOAD button and wait
Joku1981 said:
When u will be logged in the webpage only click the link in the step 3 and it go directly, only u have to press DOWNLOAD button and wait
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50 mins to go....i might see u tommorrow because ill have to sleep in about 2 hrs. my friend, your help is an A+
Joku1981 said:
When u will be logged in the webpage only click the link in the step 3 and it go directly, only u have to press DOWNLOAD button and wait
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We did it my friend!!! We're on KitKat! :highfive:
Okay, now. I just need to root the phone and that's it!
Do you think my baseband version is up to date for rooting? or my kernal version?
Baseband: L720VPUFNAE
Kernal: 3.4.0-481102 (jan 28
am i ready to root?
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
We did it my friend!!! We're on KitKat! :highfive:
Okay, now. I just need to root the phone and that's it!
Do you think my baseband version is up to date for rooting? or my kernal version?
Baseband: L720VPUFNAE
Kernal: 3.4.0-481102 (jan 28
am i ready to root?
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Can I follow this guide? http://dottech.org/152151/how-to-ro...n-android-4-4-2-kitkat-sph-l720-sprint-guide/
His model is L720TVPUBNAF but mine is L720VPUFNAE...Can I still follow his guide?
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
Can I follow this guide? http://dottech.org/152151/how-to-ro...n-android-4-4-2-kitkat-sph-l720-sprint-guide/
His model is L720TVPUBNAF but mine is L720VPUFNAE...Can I still follow his guide?
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Yeah, you can follow this guide relaxed.
Joku1981 said:
When u will be logged in the webpage only click the link in the step 3 and it go directly, only u have to press DOWNLOAD button and wait
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I couldn't wait anymore and i did it. WE ARE ROOTED :highfive: and on KitKat.
I would just like to say that you can fool me once, but you wont fool me twice. Good ridance cyanogenmod and every other unofficial firmware. I will NEVER use unofficial firmware nor will I EVER recommend it.
I am JustRootDontCustomRomIt, and as my farewell to XDA (you're all great), Dont use unofficial Roms, Just Root. Peace.
JustRootDontCustomRomIt said:
I couldn't wait anymore and i did it. WE ARE ROOTED :highfive: and on KitKat.
I would just like to say that you can fool me once, but you wont fool me twice. Good ridance cyanogenmod and every other unofficial firmware. I will NEVER use unofficial firmware nor will I EVER recommend it.
I am JustRootDontCustomRomIt, and as my farewell to XDA (you're all great), Dont use unofficial Roms, Just Root. Peace.
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Congratulations

[Q] cant acces homescreen anymoe galaxy s5

Hello Geeks out there! I deleted some Apps whit Rootacces and iam not able to use the Homescreen anymore, i dont see any applications and when i shortclick the menu button nothing happens. The buttons and everything is still working, also i did a Factory reset, which didnt solve the problem. Suggestions?
i didnt do a TWRP or custom recovery btw.
best regards and hopefully someonehelps me soon
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fffft said:
That didn't work out so well, did it? That is why we should always make a backup.. that we can restore if things go wrong.
If you can't replace the items that you deleted, then you need to use Odin ( or Kies would probably work too) to reinstall a full stock firmware to fix your system. A factory reset only reverts user settings, it does not restore crucial system apps that have been deleted. Reinstalling the full firmware will replace the missing apps.
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i was considering to reinstall the stock... how would i do that?aint there anyone having another way to suggest? thanks for your answer anyway
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fffft said:
Sure.
1. You can restore a backup if you made one.
2. You can replace the system apps that you deleted if you retained copies of them.
3. Magic
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how do i reinstall the stock firmware?
..
i did flash a stock firmware and then...
so i downloaded the odin exe and the stock firmware of my country, flashed it until almost the end and then it says fail.
what can i do? right now phone is in download mode, almost completed the flashing process and im afraid to do anything, but if i dont nothing happens.
what to do?
jan91 said:
so i downloaded the odin exe and the stock firmware of my country, flashed it until almost the end and then it says fail.
what can i do? right now phone is in download mode, almost completed the flashing process and im afraid to do anything, but if i dont nothing happens.
what to do?
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Did you terminate all Kies processes in windows task manager and enable usb debugging on the phone? Just pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, reinsert it and press volume down + menu + power simultanious to get into download mode.
gee2012 said:
Did you terminate all Kies processes in windows task manager and enable usb debugging on the phone?
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since i cant start my phone anymore (the samsung logo shows up and then it wont start) iam not sure about that. i usually never use kies and iam killing tasks, and im pretty sure i enabled usb debug
jan91 said:
since i cant start my phone anymore (the samsung logo shows up and then it wont start) iam not sure about that. i usually never use kies and iam killing tasks, and im pretty sure i enabled usb debug
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Just pull the battery and do as stated above and try again.
gee2012 said:
Just pull the battery and do as stated above and try again.
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well... i cant have acces to my phone, it wont start. and if i just pull the battery, i guess this will have an unwanted effect since iam in a flashing process?
and do you mean kies programms running on my computer? there are none i guess...
jan91 said:
well... i cant have acces to my phone, it wont start. and if i just pull the battery, i guess this will have an unwanted effect since iam in a flashing process?
and do you mean kies programms running on my computer? there are none i guess...
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You can either take my advice or Google to find another solution, good luck
gee2012 said:
You can either take my advice or Google to find another solution, good luck
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i did pull the battery.. and startet into download mode and this sentence appears:
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
jan91 said:
i did pull the battery.. and startet into download mode and this sentence appears:
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
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Look here for that http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/ or here https://www.google.nl/search?q=Firm...annel=rcs&gfe_rd=cr&ei=X3PPU_D_Cc74-ga-s4GwCA.
gee2012 said:
Look here for that http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/ or here https://www.google.nl/search?q=Firm...annel=rcs&gfe_rd=cr&ei=X3PPU_D_Cc74-ga-s4GwCA.
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iam using kies now but my phone doesnt connect to it. my phone isnt anywhere.
im trying it whit de recovery guide in kies, but it dosnt show my phone anywhere at all.
later before i upgraded the stock firmware whitout kies.
im using this turtorial for the firmware emergency
http://techbeasts.com/2014/04/14/firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue/
on step 5 it says that my SN number is wrong, and trust me i spelled it right. tryed several times.

[Q] can i flash any regions firmware on my galaxy s5?

hey, i recently bought an unlocked Samsung s5 and online it didn't not specify what region it was made for stop doesn't have all the languages i need. is it possible to just flash another regions firmware or does it need to be specifically for my galaxy?
i have a G900f
skrcer1 said:
hey, i recently bought an unlocked Samsung s5 and online it didn't not specify what region it was made for stop doesn't have all the languages i need. is it possible to just flash another regions firmware or does it need to be specifically for my galaxy?
i have a G900f
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Yes that possible as long as its G900F firmware. Just flash it with Odin 3.09.
gee2012 said:
Yes that possible as long as its G900F firmware. Just flash it with Odin 3.09.
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awesome thanks! do you know how to find which firmware is for my region?
skrcer1 said:
awesome thanks! do you know how to find which firmware is for my region?
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Look here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and look for a rom in your region. Where do you live?
gee2012 said:
Look here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and look for a rom in your region. Where do you live?
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Israel
skrcer1 said:
Israel
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There are Israelian roms available for the G900F on Sammobile. Flash the one you need with Odin 3.09.
gee2012 said:
There are Israelian roms available for the G900F on Sammobile. Flash the one you need with Odin 3.09.
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thanks !
hey so I tried flashing with odin and at the end it says failed and now my phone says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again."
I tried reflashing with the same downloaded israeli firmware from and the same thing happens. It still gets a blue ready sign in odin. any ideas of how to fix this?
skrcer1 said:
hey so I tried flashing with odin and at the end it says failed and now my phone says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again."
I tried reflashing with the same downloaded israeli firmware from and the same thing happens. It still gets a blue ready sign in odin. any ideas of how to fix this?
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Oke, just do the following:
- Disable Kies in windows task manager
- Pull the battery and wait 20 seconds
- Boot into downloadmode and connect to the pc
- Untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09 and place the rom in AP
- Hit start and when done pull the battery
- Boot into recovery and data factory reset and boot.
gee2012 said:
Oke, just do the following:
- Disable Kies in windows task manager
- Pull the battery and wait 20 seconds
- Boot into downloadmode and connect to the pc
- Untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09 and place the rom in AP
- Hit start and when done pull the battery
- Boot into recovery and data factory reset and boot.
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when it finishes in odin it still says downloading... do not turn off target on the phone. is that fine?
skrcer1 said:
when it finishes in odin it still says downloading... do not turn off target on the phone. is that fine?
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Yup, pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, go into recovery and factory reset and reboot.
gee2012 said:
Yup, pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, go into recovery and factory reset and reboot.
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Ok, i have tried and when i hold volume up, power, and menu key at once it brings me back to the kies firmware issue screen
skrcer1 said:
Ok, i have tried and when i hold volume up, power, and menu key at once it brings me back to the kies firmware issue screen
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Was the rom completely flashed by Odin? Did it say reset in the window ?
gee2012 said:
Was the rom completely flashed by Odin? Did it say reset in the window ?
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yeah, completely flashed but it says failed in odin for some reason.
skrcer1 said:
yeah, completely flashed but it says failed in odin for some reason.
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Do you have Teamviewer on your pc, i can help you from here if you want that. If so install TeamViewer and let me know.
This method never fails actualy:
Have you disabled Kies in windows task manager?
- Pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot in to downloadmode
- Place the .md5 file in AP, connect the phone with usb and untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09
- Flash the rom, pull the battery, boot into recovery and factory reset and wipe cache
- Reboot.
gee2012 said:
Do you have Teamviewer on your pc, i can help you from here if you want that. If so install TeamViewer and let me know.
This method never fails actualy:
Have you disabled Kies in windows task manager?
- Pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot in to downloadmode
- Place the .md5 file in AP, connect the phone with usb and untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09
- Flash the rom, pull the battery, boot into recovery and factory reset and wipe cache
- Reboot.
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yes, i tried that, i downloaded team viewer can you private message me?
skrcer1 said:
yes, i tried that, i downloaded team viewer can you private message me?
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I started TeamViewer, start yours and give me your Partner-ID through PM
This problem is still happening, anyone else know what may be the problem? It seems as if it is Chinese, could it be a fake?
skrcer1 said:
This problem is still happening, anyone else know what may be the problem? It seems as if it is Chinese, could it be a fake?
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If you bought yours from a reputable seller, you don't have to worry about this but there are some fake galaxy s5 around. There are some differences that you can observe.
Hopefully this is not the case with yours.
tookie015 said:
If you bought yours from a reputable seller, you don't have to worry about this but there are some fake galaxy s5 around. There are some differences that you can observe.
Hopefully this is not the case with yours.
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Well I bought it from amazon. It seemed legit and it looks legit for the most part except the sticker on the inside behind the battery where it says g900f is in Chinese and I heard its not supposed to be.
And I teamviewed with gee , he made sure everything in Odin was set up correctly. It was, we thought maybe the file was corrupt so I download it again from another source and it didn't help.
Any ideas on how I can fix this assuming it is not. Fake?

[ROM][OFFICIAL][ANDROID UPDATE] N8010XXUDOF2 KitKat (4.4.2) (18.06.2015)

Well, I hate Samsung-updates because their links never work for me but I hope it works for you guys!
This tutorial is dedicated to Hogan285 who asked me in first place. Here it is:
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N8010
RapidGator (ORX):
rapidgator.ne /file/d485928568bd894d4075a7aac478d756
AlfaFile (ORX):
alfafile.net/file/gAV
CloudMail (recommended):
cloud.mail.ru/public/HHaf/y8Y2VG9vQ
Thanks, firechicken25.
Update (Tutorial and additional info):
Model: GT-N8010
Region: ORX
OS: KitKat
Version: 4.4.2
Release date 18.06.2015
Changelist: 4798185
PDA: N8010XXUDOF2
CSC: N8010O2UDOF1
Phone: N8010XXUDOF2
Odin downloader – Odin3_v3.09 (datafile.com/d/TmpReE1EazFOQT0F9/Odin_Multi_Flasher_v3.09.zip)
USB Driver (androidromupdate.com/samsung-android-phones-usb-driver/)
1) Extract the downloaded N8010XXUDOF2 firmware or stock ROM. Use winzip, 7zip,winrar or any decompressing program you have in your computer.
2) Run Odin3_v3.09 flasher program.
3) Just click on the PDA button then select and load the N8010XXUDOF2 firmware.
DO NOT check ‘Re-Partition’ option.
leave these checked: Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time check-boxes.
4) Reboot the Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 into Download Mode: Turn it Off first. Now Press and hold the Volume Down, HOME and Power ON button at the same time). You will then presented into a “Warning Message” screen, just press the Volume Up to continue. Once the Android robot and a “Downloading” message appears.
5) Connect USB data cable to Phone. The ID:COM box will highlight and turn to a bluish color when the phone is properly connected and already recognized with Odin.
6) Tick the ‘START’ button when all is set and ready to begin flashing.
7) DO NOT Interrupt, touch nor do anything when the phone is already in flashing progress mode. You’ll messed up the phone if you accidentally interfere the installation. Wait until a word “PASS” appears on the left side of the Odin screen, it is an indication that the installation successfully completes. (If you get failed errors, check the USB connection condition, repeat the whole process)
8.Wait until the phone completely reboots, then unplug it from PC.
Do factory reset again after flashing.
This is only optional just in-case you’ll experience bootloop and lag issues after flashing.
Press and hold Volume Up+ Home+Power button, then select the Wipe Data/Factory Reset, to gain a fresh firmware installed.
Thank you so much for the files and tutorial. I will try this tomorrow when I will have got all my things backed up!
Finaly on kitkat. It's Christmas before time
Hogan285 said:
Thank you so much for the files and tutorial. I will try this tomorrow when I will have got all my things backed up!
Finaly on kitkat. It's Christmas before time
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Haha! Glad you liked it and I could help! ^^
Is the region matter? I'm note quite sure of what region I'm for the tablet.
Hogan285 said:
Is the region matter? I'm note quite sure of what region I'm for the tablet.
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It doesn't.
So is this the only way I can get off of rooted,unlocked Android revolution for 4.1.2?
kickenwing13 said:
So is this the only way I can get off of rooted,unlocked Android revolution for 4.1.2?
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Haha, I wouldn't say the ONLY way but yes, it is the easiest and most common way indeed. And probably the only safe way.
Perottonis said:
Haha, I wouldn't say the ONLY way but yes, it is the easiest and most common way indeed. And probably the only safe way.
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what if I hate the 8013?
kickenwing13 said:
what if I hate the 8013?
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Then a huge range of possibilities are opened for you! You can "Can You Blend It?" it, Frisbee it, record videos trying to destroy it, offer it to Satan... so much fun!!!
Perottonis said:
Then a huge range of possibilities are opened for you! You can "Can You Blend It?" it, Frisbee it, record videos trying to destroy it, offer it to Satan... so much fun!!!
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lol!! So this thing really is stuck?? No way...
kickenwing13 said:
lol!! So this thing really is stuck?? No way...
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You said "what if I hate 8013"! xP
If you want to " unroot" it you should try using an original Samsung N8013 firmware.
Perottonis said:
You said "what if I hate 8013"! xP
If you want to " unroot" it you should try using an original Samsung N8013 firmware.
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lol have.. I can't get stock files. they take 2-3 days to download and fail.. or the ones that download are the wrong ones... i'm trying this method . http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/help/kitkat-gt-n8013-t2834294
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lol have.. I can't get stock files. they take 2-3 days to download and fail.. or the ones that download are the wrong ones... i'm trying this method . http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/help/kitkat-gt-n8013-t2834294
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You should try finding a mirror. And I thought you were joking at first. lol
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lol have.. I can't get stock files. they take 2-3 days to download and fail.. or the ones that download are the wrong ones... i'm trying this method . http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-1/help/kitkat-gt-n8013-t2834294
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I found the faster mirror download link, its Russian though lmfao.
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/HHaf/y8Y2VG9vQ
Sammobile and samsung-update failed to download after hours of waiting to download. finally got the samsung-update downloaded but then odin failed
firechicken25 said:
I found the faster mirror download link, its Russian though lmfao.
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/HHaf/y8Y2VG9vQ
Sammobile and samsung-update failed to download after hours of waiting to download. finally got the samsung-update downloaded but then odin failed
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Thank you, but are you sure it's the same firmware?
Perottonis said:
Thank you, but are you sure it's the same firmware?
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yes i have it loaded up now with Gnado V8 rom
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just have to select country language at the beginning of the setup
OK
Thank you Firechicken25!
Your welcome! Sharing is caring around here! I was desperate also
firechicken25 said:
I found the faster mirror download link, its Russian though lmfao.
Sammobile and samsung-update failed to download after hours of waiting to download. finally got the samsung-update downloaded but then odin failed
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After extracting three md5 file, how Brush
Official rom system is too bloated. Brush no wifi

Note 4 Verizon failing to update to Marshmallow

Hello everyone
Please bear me with me for I am a dinosaur that grew up with Symbian phones, then was forced to use Windows phones and now recently converted to Android, therefore not an expert in this field.
Bought the Note 4 off ebay in UK. Mobile banking app and Android Pay say my phone is rooted however Root Checker says it isn't . I have tried to update to Marshmallow through ODIN but I get the FAIL Auth error every time I try...
In settings the phone shows up as N910F however it is a N910V ... I do need help to figure out the precise model though just to make sure I am installing the correct software.
Also, I am using a Lebara SIM card (partners with Vodafone) here in UK, not sure if that matters.
Would really appreciate if someone would have the patience to guide me how to install Marshmallow on my phone, I just want a clean one and no rooting. Tried different tutorials on the internet but none worked for me or I am surely doing something wrong.
Many thanks in advance!
Andy
Andyyy91 said:
Hello everyone
Please bear me with me for I am a dinosaur that grew up with Symbian phones, then was forced to use Windows phones and now recently converted to Android, therefore not an expert in this field.
Bought the Note 4 off ebay in UK. Mobile banking app and Android Pay say my phone is rooted however Root Checker says it isn't . I have tried to update to Marshmallow through ODIN but I get the FAIL Auth error every time I try...
In settings the phone shows up as N910F however it is a N910V ... I do need help to figure out the precise model though just to make sure I am installing the correct software.
Also, I am using a Lebara SIM card (partners with Vodafone) here in UK, not sure if that matters.
Would really appreciate if someone would have the patience to guide me how to install Marshmallow on my phone, I just want a clean one and no rooting. Tried different tutorials on the internet but none worked for me or I am surely doing something wrong.
Many thanks in advance!
Andy
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Hi Andy I'm also in the UK with note 4. To find out the correct model you need to boot to download mode. Power off the phone, Hold volume down + home + power together. It will boot to download mode and from there it will show you the model.
Post your correct model here and I will post the firmware with the correct steps to flash.
Hi Callum
In download mode it says N910V
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Hi Callum
In download mode it says N910V
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Ahh you have the verizon varient.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117781/N910VVRS2CPL1_N910VVZW2CPL1_VZW/
Here is the stock marshmallow firmware for your device.
Download and unzip the firmware. Place it in odin in AP. In odin options enable auto reboot and uncheck repartition. Put phone in download mode, connect to pc and start.
Thanks for the firmware , that worked like a charm. Is it possible to install a non-Verizon version on this phone? One that does not have the Verizon preloaded apps?
Also, do you know anything about the Note 4 getting the Nougat update?
Andyyy91 said:
Thanks for the firmware , that worked like a charm. Is it possible to install a non-Verizon version on this phone? One that does not have the Verizon preloaded apps?
Also, do you know anything about the Note 4 getting the Nougat update?
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You can only flash firmware for your device which is N910V. Which means unfortunately you can only flash verizon firmware. However you can root your phone and use titanium backup to remove the bloat.
As for the N update I have read and heard rumours that we will get it but I don't have my hopes up. Even though the Note 4 is 2 years old it's still a high end device. It hasn't been officially announced yet. Only been announced for s6/s7 and future releases
callumbr1 said:
Hi Andy I'm also in the UK with note 4. To find out the correct model you need to boot to download mode. Power off the phone, Hold volume down + home + power together. It will boot to download mode and from there it will show you the model.
Post your correct model here and I will post the firmware with the correct steps to flash.
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Hello. I'm also having this problem with SM-N910C, care to help? Thanks.
J73 said:
Hello. I'm also having this problem with SM-N910C, care to help? Thanks.
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What is the problem?
callumbr1 said:
What is the problem?
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It fails to upgrade to Marshmallow.
J73 said:
It fails to upgrade to Marshmallow.
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What region are you in?
Is your phone network locked?
callumbr1 said:
What region are you in?
Is your phone network locked?
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I got it from UAE but I'm currently in the Philippines. I don't think it is network locked.
J73 said:
I got it from UAE but I'm currently in the Philippines. I don't think it is network locked.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117967/N910CXXS2DPL1_N910COJV2DPI1_XSG/
Download and flash this.
Are you familiar on how to flash with odin?
callumbr1 said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/117967/N910CXXS2DPL1_N910COJV2DPI1_XSG/
Download and flash this.
Are you familiar on how to flash with odin?
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It's my first time right now.
J73 said:
It's my first time right now.
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1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
callumbr1 said:
1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
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Thank you! I'll keep you updated.
callumbr1 said:
1st download the firmware.
Download odin, latest version is fine but I use v3.10.6
On phone settings go to about device, tap build number 7 times until developer options is there, go on developer options and enable USB debugging.
Plug phone to pc to make sure drivers are up to date.
Once firmware is downloaded unzip it.
Power off phone and put into download mode, vol down + home + power.
Open odin and click AP, insert the firmware. Odin options should be, re partition UNCHECKED, auto reboot checked, f reset time checked.
Plug phone into pc, in odin log it will say added with blue box saying com:3 or similar.
Press start and it will flash and reboot. The first boot can loop a few times or hang on the Samsung logo for a little while it's normal.
If it hangs for more than 15 minutes remove the battery for a few minutes then power on again and it will boot.
If you get any errors or are unsure let me know.
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It worked flawlessly! Thank you so much!
J73 said:
It worked flawlessly! Thank you so much!
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Not a problem
Callum , thanks for all your help. Will keep my eyes on the update news, I'm curious the see if we will get it aswell
Andyyy91 said:
Callum , thanks for all your help. Will keep my eyes on the update news, I'm curious the see if we will get it aswell
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If you see anything post it here to keep me updated
Will do

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