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[Q] question before updating firmware!

hi,
im using this http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/
to udpate my s4 firm ware for app2sd and other stuff but
when i connect my phone to pc whit kies says CSC in THR that i read is iran!
andorid version 4.22 moddel number i9500
base band version I9500XXUAMDK
Build number JDQ39.I9500XXXUAMDK
can i sue this ?
and can i change my csc to get the firmware update?

R *#1234# SAYS CSC is I9500JVAMDK CP XXUAMDK AP XXUAMDK

kamranhaghighi said:
hi,
im using this http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/
to udpate my s4 firm ware for app2sd and other stuff but
when i connect my phone to pc whit kies says CSC in THR that i read is iran!
andorid version 4.22 moddel number i9500
base band version I9500XXUAMDK
Build number JDQ39.I9500XXXUAMDK
can i sue this ?
and can i change my csc to get the firmware update?
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I guess the easy way will be get the firmware from the link and flash it using Odin 3.07 it wont affect the warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500

i didnt understand what is csc what is frimware version and..

also can i flsh any country firmware to my i9500?

no i want to update my s4 not get the firmware! i want to ahve new realeased firmware for app 2 sd and fix purple effect when scrollng

123hiten said:
I guess the easy way will be get the firmware from the link and flash it using Odin 3.07 it wont affect the warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
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the update is not avaible here in iran
when i go to about>>update i see no updates! thats why!

kamranhaghighi said:
the update is not avaible here in iran
when i go to about>>update i see no updates! thats why!
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mine is also rooted

kamranhaghighi said:
mine is also rooted
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oh and after update i can root my device riht? using the coffe recovery

kamranhaghighi said:
the update is not avaible here in iran
when i go to about>>update i see no updates! thats why!
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Yes i too saw that for u havent got an update yet u myte have to wait may be
And yes u can flash latest country firmware will work just make sure u its for I9500
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kamranhaghighi said:
mine is also rooted
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If u are already rooted u wont get update using kies or from ur phone
u have to use Odin to flash a latest firmware thats the option

123hiten said:
Yes i too saw that for u havent got an update yet u myte have to wait may be
And yes u can flash latest country firmware will work just make sure u its for I9500
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If u are already rooted u wont get update using kies or from ur phone
u have to use Odin to flash a latest firmware thats the option
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yay so i will download a anothers country firmware and my simcard still works? and for warranty and stuff i have to flash stock?
sorry for filling here im consufed:S i dont understanded anything and then i can root?

kamranhaghighi said:
yay so i will download a anothers country firmware and my simcard still works? and for warranty and stuff i have to flash stock?
sorry for filling here im consufed:S i dont understanded anything and then i can root?
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Yes u can flash other country firmware and still use ur sim card without issue
And after flashing the firmware u can root the best method is CF-AUTO ROOT
And just to be safe take a backup of EFS folder

thanks i will do it sorry for pm no need reading i just wanted to give me link! ( i mean which is lastes!)
seems its 1.9 or 1.5gb that needs 2 days of downloading for me btw i will do that and tell what happend really thanks for help

oh and if u can in here i can't dwownlaod zippy share or hotfile can u give me link from other sites?!

kamranhaghighi said:
oh and if u can in here i can't dwownlaod zippy share or hotfile can u give me link from other sites?!
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No thats the only option we get u ll have to use that only it does gve a good speed max it will take a 1.30 hour for download

123hiten said:
Yes i too saw that for u havent got an update yet u myte have to wait may be
And yes u can flash latest country firmware will work just make sure u its for I9500
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If u are already rooted u wont get update using kies or from ur phone
u have to use Odin to flash a latest firmware thats the option
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http://hotfile.com/dl/226687251/8d80b2f/SER-I9500XXUBMF3-20130610111759.zip.html
downlading it put it in out nets free time! (from 2am-8am)

if i unroot do i get update? so i can unroot update root! coz its 1.5gb!!!!!

kamranhaghighi said:
if i unroot do i get update? so i can unroot update root! coz its 1.5gb!!!!!
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No you won't be able to unroot for that also u need to put stock firmware and again reset the device from ur phone that will be complete stock without issue
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

coffance got unroot option but thanks i will downlaod it i saw ota screen shots says 53mb only!

kamranhaghighi said:
coffance got unroot option but thanks i will downlaod it i saw ota screen shots says 53mb only!
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Ya it has but mostly u ll still have custom on ur device status which will not allow u to have OTA
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

9505 downgrade fail

Yesterday I've tried to grade my MH1 9505 down to MH8. dumbest idea ever.
My device lost his sound and I can't call someone.
Wi-Fi does not work.
Download mode:
Odin Mode
Product name:GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY:SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUSFFICIAL
KNOX KERNEL LOCK:0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID:0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB:0x30
WRITE PROTECTION:ENABLE
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The searchbar does not help.
Please help me,
sry for my bad english,I'm from Germany.

The same has happened to me! I am about to flash the latest firmware again via odin
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

Me too,I can not downgrade firmware MF8 because new bootloader has been update by Samsung.it's stupid from Samsung.

How can you guys do this?
The problems with MH8 have been all over the forum. Once you have MH8 on your S4 you are stuck with that firmware. You can't downgrade as there has been no fix released for the brummy bootloader Samsung forced into the newer firmwares( I believe MGG also is a problem)...
Don't try to or your next post will be something along the lines"ODIN failed in flash"....

I am on MGG but dont have sound, wifi or calls. I have tried flashing the MGG modem but it still hasnt worked. I am now flashing the modem with the MGG tar file....Any suggestions?
ultramag69 said:
How can you guys do this?
The problems with MH8 have been all over the forum. Once you have MH8 on your S4 you are stuck with that firmware. You can't downgrade as there has been no fix released for the brummy bootloader Samsung forced into the newer firmwares( I believe MGG also is a problem)...
Don't try to or your next post will be something along the lines"ODIN failed in flash"....
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Have you managed to sort this?
mintberry said:
Yesterday I've tried to grade my MH1 9505 down to MH8. dumbest idea ever.
My device lost his sound and I can't call someone.
Wi-Fi does not work.
Download mode:
The searchbar does not help.
Please help me,
sry for my bad english,I'm from Germany.
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Watenaccio said:
I am on MGG but dont have sound, wifi or calls. I have tried flashing the MGG modem but it still hasnt worked. I am now flashing the modem with the MGG tar file....Any suggestions?
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Have you managed to sort this?
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reflash your own region firmware with odin 3 .then wipe factory data reset form vol up-power-and home buttons. hope this helps
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joecool666 said:
reflash your own region firmware with odin 3 .then wipe factory data reset form vol up-power-and home buttons. hope this helps
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make sure its the updated firmware.

how does this work for cooked roms based on the new firmware?
same situation? or can we flash older firmware based roms?

scottyf79 said:
how does this work for cooked roms based on the new firmware?
same situation? or can we flash older firmware based roms?
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as far as i am aware there's no going back. just yet. but if you flash older firmwares they wont work . IE WiFi /sound / lots of problems.and you risk harming or bricking your device. hope this helps.

mintberry said:
Yesterday I've tried to grade my MH1 9505 down to MH8. dumbest idea ever.
My device lost his sound and I can't call someone.
Wi-Fi does not work.
Download mode:
The searchbar does not help.
Please help me,
sry for my bad english,I'm from Germany.
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Hi...Try my way...when you first use odin fail..Don't touch anything,don't close odin,and press start again...OK,S4 will reboot,but it will stay in "Samsung Galaxy S4" screen,you can hold power still it reboot now...At this time,you must very soon press volume + & power make it into 3E recovery mode,and then you can wipe data/factory reset,wipe cache..reboot...Now you must very soon pree volume - & power make it into download mode,,OK!!You can downgrade in odin...Hehe sorry for my english

Can't we use any custom roms anymore such as cyanogenmod?

jayjay2244 said:
Can't we use any custom roms anymore such as cyanogenmod?
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i am sure we can install custom kernel and flash cm but there is a risk of voiding your warranty as c-f has not updated just yet. ask around just to be on the safe-side

andy6415 said:
Hi...Try my way...when you first use odin fail..Don't touch anything,don't close odin,and press start again...OK,S4 will reboot,but it will stay in "Samsung Galaxy S4" screen,you can hold power still it reboot now...At this time,you must very soon press volume + & power make it into 3E recovery mode,and then you can wipe data/factory reset,wipe cache..reboot...Now you must very soon pree volume - & power make it into download mode,,OK!!You can downgrade in odin...Hehe sorry for my english
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Interesting method there.
So what did you downgrade to after flashing MH8??
I really cant see how this can change your bootloader back though¿?
So you're still stuck with the same bootloader problem...........

Obagleyfreer said:
Interesting method there.
So what did you downgrade to after flashing MH8??
I really cant see how this can change your bootloader back though¿?
So you're still stuck with the same bootloader problem...........
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MH1 -> MH8 -> MF8 re partition without MF8 bootloader.

new update NB4 is out . any information ?

Hi everybody
NB4 is out for Germany ,
i wanna know can i use that on my N9005 32GIG ?
thanks

mehdi.moha said:
Hi everybody
NB4 is out for Germany ,
i wanna know can i use that on my N9005 32GIG ?
thanks
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Yes you can, but it will probably fail on flash as most people who flashed XEO cannot flash it due to size error. Also there is no difference from NB3

Hi @radicalisto
thank u again , u know
i installed NA6 and checked for update , i recieved 27 MB update that changed my NA6 to NB3
so i don't need this
i promise , i'll not flash my phone anymore till my region update is comin ( you what i'm talking about )

radicalisto said:
Yes you can, but it will probably fail on flash as most people who flashed XEO cannot flash it due to size error. Also there is no difference from NB3
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I'm on NB3 Poland on a non rooted note 3. Originally it was a ITV CSC (Italian).
If I flash NB4 may I get a failed flash? Is there any fix around which grants me to not trigger knox or similar?

i think as long as you not rooted your phone , u can flash Samsung officials ROM without taking effect on KNOX. @radicalisto please correct me if i'm wrong

mehdi.moha said:
Hi @radicalisto
thank u again , u know
i installed NA6 and checked for update , i recieved 27 MB update that changed my NA6 to NB3
so i don't need this
i promise , i'll not flash my phone anymore till my region update is comin ( you what i'm talking about )
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:good:
GDT said:
I'm on NB3 Poland on a non rooted note 3. Originally it was a ITV CSC (Italian).
If I flash NB4 may I get a failed flash? Is there any fix around which grants me to not trigger knox or similar?
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You may yes, you can try if it fails you can flash back to NB4 Polish again without any issues. - another method is to tick re-partition and/or use a PIT file, but if you aren't confident with stuff like that I would highly advise against it.
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mehdi.moha said:
i think as long as you not rooted your phone , u can flash Samsung officials ROM without taking effect on KNOX. @radicalisto please correct me if i'm wrong
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Correct, so long as you don't try to downgrade to 4.3 and stay on 4,4.2 and use Odin to flash only Official ROMs your KNOX is safe

+ thanks @ radicalisto

nb4
i woke up this morning and my phone said it wanted to update so i thought great! kitkat is here! but all it did was take my root away and change my number from mj5 to n900aucubnb4 ... what the heck is that! lol .. i had old MLG rom on it then changed it back to mj5 thanks to you guys .. once i was back to mj5 i used kingo to root and it worked great .. was that mj5 rom from overseas or something? sorry for noob questions ..just dont know whats going on

To me, updating solved battery draining! And the system feels faster, maybe due to ART?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

FrancescoGato said:
To me, updating solved battery draining! And the system feels faster, maybe due to ART?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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ART is not available to be selected on Samsung 4.4.2. And for sure is not default on 4.4.2. You are still on Dalvik.

Mcee said:
i woke up this morning and my phone said it wanted to update so i thought great! kitkat is here! but all it did was take my root away and change my number from mj5 to n900aucubnb4 ... what the heck is that! lol .. i had old MLG rom on it then changed it back to mj5 thanks to you guys .. once i was back to mj5 i used kingo to root and it worked great .. was that mj5 rom from overseas or something? sorry for noob questions ..just dont know whats going on
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I'm in the exact same situation as Mcee above. N900A (note 3 on ATT). I was rooted with the Kingo Root (I know people were saying it was risky and there might be some issues but I figured if I started noticing some issues I would put wipe and put a rooted ROM on). I wonder if this OTA update this morning pulled in some international update?!
Any info would be appreciated. I notice nothing other than the loss of Root. Seems like Mcee and I are the only ones with this firmware version so far...or who have posted about it at least.
I want to get Root back but I'm hesitant with the new version that it will not work. I'm willing to get back on MD5 or something but only if it's worth it. Maybe this is to prep for KitKat 4.4?

Looks like NB4 cuts down the frequency of diagnostics.client.Wakelocks and thus improving battery life.
It also looks like NB4 fixes the "free" tethering workaround with HotSpot Toggle Widget. I cannot get tethering with that or FoxFi.

radicalisto said:
Yes you can, but it will probably fail on flash as most people who flashed XEO cannot flash it due to size error. Also there is no difference from NB3
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Why do you think its gona fail on flash ?

1980aksoy said:
Why do you think its gona fail on flash ?
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Due to a size change, it'll error in Odin. - there are ways around it tho.

[QUycalisto;50632789]Due to a size chaXEO it'll error in Odin. - there are ways around it tho.[/QUOTE]
So .,,,,any other way to flash safely DPT firmware on XEO firmware

update
I got the same update this morning and it did take away root...I tried rooting again with Kanga but it just loops and can't establish root. I just disconnected the usb cable and the phone is fine....I've become spoiled; life sucks without root!...the only "visual" signs that this update did anything is the change in the build number and a few system apps getting uptated (Playnewstand & Drive)....I had deleted them when rooted...this has got to be some sort of tuneup before the big kitkat upgrade.
jibz

1980aksoy said:
radicalisto said:
Due to a size chaXEO it'll error in Odin. - there are ways around it tho.
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So .,,,,any other way to flash safely DPT firmware on XEO firmware
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Use a PIT file to re-partition during Odin flash - @HSD-Pilot has posted a PIT file on one of the threads here ( can't remember which) but it works fine :good:

Ipaqman01 said:
Looks like NB4 cuts down the frequency of diagnostics.client.Wakelocks and thus improving battery life.
It also looks like NB4 fixes the "free" tethering workaround with HotSpot Toggle Widget. I cannot get tethering with that or FoxFi.
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The change list is the same, therefore no difference to NB3 - so if free tethering is fixed in NB4, it will be the same in NB3
:good:
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radicalisto said:
Due to a size change, it'll error in Odin. - there are ways around it tho.
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I haven't had this size error and I've flashed from Aus Vodafone 4.3 to Poland NA6 to Singapore NA6 and then back to Poland NB3

cheetah2k said:
I haven't had this size error and I've flashed from Aus Vodafone 4.3 to Poland NA6 to Singapore NA6 and then back to Poland NB3
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Jumping from XEO to DBT you mean?

my screen on NB3 is brighter that NA6 for me ! believe me !
but my task manager not opening any more ( press and hold the home button )
so i decided to not goes closer ( NB4)

Indian S4 not finding OTA 4.4.2

Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ

vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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I don't know the reason,but comparing ur stats with mine,the only difference is SE thing,which is enforcing in my case and permissive in urs...
No idea if that makes any difference..
edit:flash 4.4.2 via Odin,from sammobile.. But do remember that u will get Knox bootloader in ur phone.
Similarly,u can go to Samsung care and get it updated..

vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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I had same problem i had bought this phn in india 6-7 days before i think it cant update to latest 4.4.2 via ota because there is 4.3 also in between ......however kies doesnt work too as kies 2 cant update s4 to 4.4.2 nd kies 3 can recognise a s4 with 4.2.2 so only way to get upgrades is flashing via odin i did this i am running 4.4.2 on my phone without any issues ....if u want links i can give u u assure u that 4.4.2 indian fw has no bugs nd u will not need to get downgraded
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

Please add mirror mediafire i9500 inu 4.4.2
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

hi..!
i bought my s4 last sunday and it alread has this firmware as seen in the pic
and it is heating up a lot even in minimal use arnd the speaker grill
anyone else facing this issue?
does 4.4.2 update resolve it??

raven619claw said:
hi..!
i bought my s4 last sunday and it alread has this firmware as seen in the pic
and it is heating up a lot even in minimal use arnd the speaker grill
anyone else facing this issue?
does 4.4.2 update resolve it??
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Everbody is facing this 4.4.2 minimises it ....dont worry just update to 4.4.2 thats stable nd battery friendly too
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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If ya need the firmware is HERE

aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Everbody is facing this 4.4.2 minimises it ....dont worry just update to 4.4.2 thats stable nd battery friendly too
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
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can u plz giv intructions for installin it....
dont wanna screw up this phone within one week..
thanks
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Everbody is facing this 4.4.2 minimises it ....dont worry just update to 4.4.2 thats stable nd battery friendly too
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
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is it actually better because it almost burns my freaking ear right now....cannot even call the phone is so hot

raven619claw said:
can u plz giv intructions for installin it....
dont wanna screw up this phone within one week..
thanks
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is it actually better because it almost burns my freaking ear right now....cannot even call the phone is so hot
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I had the same firmware that u have i also had prblem now im on 4.4.2 nd phone o getting heated but on playing heavy games or using while charging wait a second i will gove u link instruction flash 4.4.2
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Step 1: Download the firmware package and extract the
zip file. You will get a .tar.md5 file and
Step 2: Download Odin v3.09 , and extract the zip file.
You will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Run Odin3 v3.09 as an Administrator.
Step 4: Switch off the Galaxy S4 and boot it into
Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down,
Home and Power buttons.
Step 5: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer via the
USB cable and wait until a blue sign appears in Odin.
Step 6: Click on the AP button in Odin and select
the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in Step 1.
Step 7: In Odin, ensure that the Auto Reboot and F.
Reset Time options are checked.
Step 8: Now, click on the Start button in Odin to begin
the installation process.
Step 9: After the installation is complete, the device
will restart automatically.
Step 10: Once you get the pass on odin , you can unplug the device from the computer
and close Odin.
Give a factory reset before flashing the firmware otherwise it will not boot
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Odin - www.devfiles.co/download/CAHmXM6c/Odin_v3.09.zip
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Firmware can be downloaded from samfirmware.com put country as india (ins) hope i helped
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I had the same firmware that u have i also had prblem now im on 4.4.2 nd phone o getting heated but on playing heavy games or using while charging wait a second i will gove u link instruction flash 4.4.2
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Step 1: Download the firmware package and extract the
zip file. You will get a .tar.md5 file and
Step 2: Download Odin v3.09 , and extract the zip file.
You will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Run Odin3 v3.09 as an Administrator.
Step 4: Switch off the Galaxy S4 and boot it into
Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down,
Home and Power buttons.
Step 5: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer via the
USB cable and wait until a blue sign appears in Odin.
Step 6: Click on the AP button in Odin and select
the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in Step 1.
Step 7: In Odin, ensure that the Auto Reboot and F.
Reset Time options are checked.
Step 8: Now, click on the Start button in Odin to begin
the installation process.
Step 9: After the installation is complete, the device
will restart automatically.
Step 10: Once you get the pass on odin , you can unplug the device from the computer
and close Odin.
Give a factory reset before flashing the firmware otherwise it will not boot
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk
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Odin - www.devfiles.co/download/CAHmXM6c/Odin_v3.09.zip
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Firmware can be downloaded from samfirmware.com put country as india (ins) hope i helped
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Hi everyone once again you all are great and i did download and flash the 4.4.2 and now my phone runs a lot smoother as well as kitkat is awesome.
i got around 20% increase in all benchmark results (quadrant,antutu,linpack,epic citadel) and also the os is more fast and smooth.
thanks everyone for your help
my device status also is still showing official and not custom after flashing with odin.
thanks everyone

same issue
vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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I bought the phone 3 days back.. did the exact same updates mentioned by you.. still at 4.2.2... kernel and build same as yours now.. what to do???

vijsel07 said:
Hi everyone once again you all are great and i did download and flash the 4.4.2 and now my phone runs a lot smoother as well as kitkat is awesome.
i got around 20% increase in all benchmark results (quadrant,antutu,linpack,epic citadel) and also the os is more fast and smooth.
thanks everyone for your help
my device status also is still showing official and not custom after flashing with odin.
thanks everyone
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can u comment on the heat generated by the phone now as compared to before on 4.2.2?
(still downloading the firmware 1.4 freaking gb!!)

Android halaxy said:
I bought the phone 3 days back.. did the exact same updates mentioned by you.. still at 4.2.2... kernel and build same as yours now.. what to do???
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On previous page of this thread there are instructions to download nd flash 4.4.2 see them as u r saying u hav same kernel so u need to do the same
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
On previous page of this thread there are instructions to download nd flash 4.4.2 see them as u r saying u hav same kernel so u need to do the same
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Okay thanks... will that procedure void the warranty?

No it will not void warranty
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raven619claw said:
can u comment on the heat generated by the phone now as compared to before on 4.2.2?
(still downloading the firmware 1.4 freaking gb!!)
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Hi,I personally feel there is no difference in the heat from the phone.whenever i run a benchmark like quadrant or antutu the phone heats up quickly. even in 4.4.2 too.one more thing i found out is the battery drain.the phone is just one week old and battery drains like hell.within 2 hrs of chaton and msging friends the battery falls from 100 to 63% which is way too bad.i dont understand why this crazy battery drain.

vijsel07 said:
Hi,I personally feel there is no difference in the heat from the phone.whenever i run a benchmark like quadrant or antutu the phone heats up quickly. even in 4.4.2 too.one more thing i found out is the battery drain.the phone is just one week old and battery drains like hell.within 2 hrs of chaton and msging friends the battery falls from 100 to 63% which is way too bad.i dont understand why this crazy battery drain.
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Its same as 4.2.2 i dont see that i hav more battery drain on 4.4.2
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vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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Hi
If you are unable to get OTA update then there is something seriously wrong with your phone. First make sure it is 9500 as the update is aimed at 9500 only. If you still cant update it I would strongly suggest you go to a samsung service center. There is no reason why you can not receive the update over the air. One of my friend had purchased a phone from black market. When he did not receive 4.2.2 update he goes to the service center and it turns out that his was a imitation.

neatearth said:
Hi
If you are unable to get OTA update then there is something seriously wrong with your phone. First make sure it is 9500 as the update is aimed at 9500 only. If you still cant update it I would strongly suggest you go to a samsung service center. There is no reason why you can not receive the update over the air. One of my friend had purchased a phone from black market. When he did not receive 4.2.2 update he goes to the service center and it turns out that his was a imitation.
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Yes it can be true but flashing via odin fixes this as in his case i had gone toh service centre to ask for this problem they said it may be because otas cant update a phn with two consecutive version
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mite b ur concern is resolvedbut this is sol
all u need to do is connect ur fone to keis n then it will update to 4.4.2 or watever is latest ...
i done my fone a week earlier thru kies .. got same prob as urs

[Q] Not Getting Official OS Update!

Hello, I'm from India and today I received my brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 which I had ordered online earlier. Currently it's running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean but when I'm checking for Software Updates, it says "The latest updates have already been installed". But I know that Android 4.4.2 KitKat is already available in my country and also my device's product code is INS. Being pretty confused I installed the "Genuine Galaxy - Phone info" app from Google Play Store to check whether I received a fake S4 but it says that it's a genuine S4. Then what makes it unable to receive any update?
Please help me.
Thanks.

You'll get it. Give it some time. Otherwise you can install kies and try it out from there.

Can anyone suggest me that how much time it may take?

Phoenix.Mobiplanet said:
Can anyone suggest me that how much time it may take?
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I bought it 15 days ago nd only way of updating it was downloading stock rom for india ins from sammobile.com nd flashing via odin kies will say device is up to date found other 3-4 threads also so this is usual everybody buying new s4 in India is facing dis flash via odin u will nt have any issues on 4.4.2 as indian version is stable I m running it on my device
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I bought it 15 days ago nd only way of updating it was downloading stock rom for india ins from sammobile.com nd flashing via odin kies will say device is up to date found other 3-4 threads also so this is usual everybody buying new s4 in India is facing dis flash via odin u will nt have any issues on 4.4.2 as indian version is stable I m running it on my device
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Is it Safe bro? Does the FOTA work after installing the update in that manner? And does the Air Gesture, Air View etc. work properly after updating in this manner? Please guide me step by step.
Thanks.

Download the firmware package and extract the
zip file. You will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
[Download link 1 , 2 ]
Step 2: Download Odin v3.09 , and extract the zip file.
You will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Run Odin3 v3.09 as an Administrator.
Step 4: Switch off the Galaxy S4 and boot it into
Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down,
Home and Power buttons.
Step 5: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer via the
USB cable and wait until a blue sign appears in Odin.
Step 6: Click on the AP button in Odin and select
the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in Step 1.
Step 7: In Odin, ensure that the Auto Reboot and F.
Reset Time options are checked
Step 8: Now, click on the Start button in Odin to begin
the installation process.
Step 9: After the installation is complete u will see PASS in odin, the device
will restart automatically.
Step 10: Once you get pass on odin you can unplug the device from the computer
and close Odin
Odin- http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489998839
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Thanks!
But does the FOTA work after installing the update in that manner? And does the Air Gesture, Air View etc. work properly after updating in this manner?

Ota must work because phn is nt getting modified in any manner ......I think i forgot to write that u should have a factory reset before doing this so hav a backup first nd its stable no problems felt till now jst remember to read 10 times before doing this u may end up messing up your phn for doing it carelessly.....nd dont worry also if u follow steps correctly u will nt mess up ur phn
Link to latest indian 4.4.2 firmware http://www.mediafire.com/?93m3db4dl9i5nv3
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Ota must work because phn is nt getting modified in any manner ......I think i forgot to write that u should have a factory reset before doing this so hav a backup first nd its stable no problems felt till now jst remember to read 10 times before doing this u may end up messing up your phn for doing it carelessly.....nd dont worry also if u follow steps correctly u will nt mess up ur phn
Link to latest indian 4.4.2 firmware http://www.mediafire.com/?93m3db4dl9i5nv3
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And does the Air Gesture, Air View etc. work properly after updating in this manner? Please inform.
Thanks.

Phoenix.Mobiplanet said:
And does the Air Gesture, Air View etc. work properly after updating in this manner? Please inform.
Thanks.
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Yes mate I said no problem felt everything is fine even more smoother than 4.2.2 nd heating problem is also minimised
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Nd last thing use odin 3.09 from that odin.zip
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Yes mate I said no problem felt everything is fine even more smoother than 4.2.2 nd heating problem is also minimised
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Nd last thing use odin 3.09 from that odin.zip
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Oh! Thanks a lot.

Last day, I sent a mail to Samsung too. But they say that the update is currently available to particular S4 devices with particular baseband versions which are: XXUFNB3, DDUFNA4, ODDFNB3, I9500XXUFNC1, I9500YDDFNC2, I9500DDUFNA4 & I9500XXUFNC1.
But my Baseband version is: I9500DDUBMF8
Eh! What kind of a dumb thing is Samsung doing here?
Does anyone have any idea regarding this?
Please respond.
Thanks.

Phoenix.Mobiplanet said:
Last day, I sent a mail to Samsung too. But they say that the update is currently available to particular S4 devices with particular baseband versions which are: XXUFNB3, DDUFNA4, ODDFNB3, I9500XXUFNC1, I9500YDDFNC2, I9500DDUFNA4 & I9500XXUFNC1.
But my Baseband version is: I9500DDUBMF8
Eh! What kind of a dumb thing is Samsung doing here?
Does anyone have any idea regarding this?
Please respond.
Thanks.
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This is the original Rom for your phone India Android 4.3
http://samsung-updates.com/details/17391/Galaxy_S_4_Exynos_Octa/GT-I9500/INS/I9500XXUEMJ9.html
download it and flash it with Odin

4.4.2 is for ins nd inu both so u can download nd flash that rom dony knw bt may be a problem tgat kies can update a phn to lates version bt kies 2 cant give s4 a 4.4.2 nd kies 3 cant recognise a device with 4.2.2 nd for ota its too dont think phn can be updated via ota to such a difference between 4.2.2 nd 4.4.2 ....this is jst what I think I m nt sur abt this too
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Android 4.4.2 KitKat is now available for New Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 devices too. I just received 5 Updates one by one.
Update 1: 658 MB - Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Update 2: 16 MB - Stability Improvement
Update 3: 24 MB - Stability Improvement
Update 4: 114 MB - Stability Improvement
Update 5: 354 MB - Android 4.4.2 KitKat