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Downgrade Impossible (I9500 Folks) Help

After flashing 4.3 leak on my I9500 using Odin 3.09, it doesn't boot up as it should, I have wiped data/cache, but to no avail. I even flashed the Russian official 4.3 firmware, but it just doesn't boot up as it should.
When I turn on the phone, the phone stops right after the "Galaxy S4 I9500," screen. I see a black screen right after that.
I tried to downgrade my phone using Odin 3.09, 3.07 and 3.04, but it keeps failing. My S4 shows "unsupported version," when I try to flash stock 4.2.2.
I am guessing this is probably happening because of the newer bootloader, the newer bootloader is making it impossible to downgrade to an older version.

exclaimed said:
After flashing 4.3 leak on my I9500 using Odin 3.09, it doesn't boot up as it should, I have wiped data/cache, but to no avail. I even flashed the Russian official 4.3 firmware, but it just doesn't boot up as it should.
When I turn on the phone, the phone stops right after the "Galaxy S4 I9500," screen. I see a black screen right after that.
I tried to downgrade my phone using Odin 3.09, 3.07 and 3.04, but it keeps failing. My S4 shows "unsupported version," when I try to flash stock 4.2.2.
I am guessing this is probably happening because of the newer bootloader, the newer bootloader is making it impossible to downgrade to an older version.
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ok try this first use the cf root provided in the cf root thread and then dload the latest 4.2.2 http://samsung-updates.com/details/14135/Galaxy_S_4_Exynos_Octa/GT-I9500/XFE/I9500XXUBMH1.html from here and flash it see what happens

Solved.
The problem was that I didn't flash the stock rom that came with my phone. I flashed that and my phone was restored to its factory settings. However my imei was messed up, it was showing me 0049. I rooted, flashed twrp recovery and used twrp to restore from a backup and I got my imei back along with my data.
I will wait for 4.3 to become flashable and see how it goes then.

hypergamer1231 said:
ok try this first use the cf root provided in the cf root thread and then dload the latest 4.2.2 http://samsung-updates.com/details/14135/Galaxy_S_4_Exynos_Octa/GT-I9500/XFE/I9500XXUBMH1.html from here and flash it see what happens
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Hi, I got back from version 4.2.2 to say. Thank you. But the 4.2.2 's what I want to install other versions (eg Russian version) still odin error. Is it possible to install other versions?

volkantipi said:
Hi, I got back from version 4.2.2 to say. Thank you. But the 4.2.2 's what I want to install other versions (eg Russian version) still odin error. Is it possible to install other versions?
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i had this issue on my gs3 , try to move the odin md5 rom file and the odin folder to C: or my documents . maybe one of those directories where u have them right now are too large (odin has issues with long directories)

Please help stock on Samsung boot logo

please help, I checked Nand Erase All option (stupid of me) in Odin and flashed a stock firmware and now my phone is stuck on Samsung logo.

samanbabah said:
please help, I checked Nand Erase All option (stupid of me) in Odin and flashed a stock firmware and now my phone is stock on Samsung logo.
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do you mean you are stuck on logo

jaythenut said:
do you mean you are stuck on logo
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yes I am stuck on logo. I think I have soft bricked my phone and now I am desperately looking for a PIT file for my phone but still no luck

samanbabah said:
yes I am stuck on logo. I think I have soft bricked my phone and now I am desperately looking for a PIT file for my phone but still no luck
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Have you flashed the right firmware you cannot downgrade it must be the same or newer for it to work, you can get the latest updates from www.sammobile.com

jaythenut said:
Have you flashed the right firmware you cannot downgrade it must be the same or newer for it to work, you can get the latest updates from www.sammobile.com
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yes I have flashed the latest firmware. I am pretty sure.

samanbabah said:
yes I have flashed the latest firmware. I am pretty sure.
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try this pull the battery out and back in put into download mode flash again with odin ,untick f-reset and reboot
with odin 3.07

jaythenut said:
try this pull the battery out and back in put into download mode flash again with odin ,untick f-reset and reboot
with odin 3.07
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I followed your instructions but it still gets stuck on the logo

I have done everything I could. I also tried to install CWM but it gives me this error "secure check fail : recovery"

okay for those with the same problem as mine, I finally managed to fix this problem by going to recovery, then wiping data factory reset.

i've the same error,
it was because i use bobcat v2 with abyss kernel so after i would use echoe V5 but reflash a stock rom MJ7 to clean my phone
but ===> error the message just apear
I fixe the problem with a flash stock kernel ^^

I think i Messed up

guys ii really need some help.
i downloaded BTU-N9005XXUENB7-20140310153913 and flashed it via odin while in download mode. the flash was successful but now all im seeing is "recovery booting" on the phone and its just staying there?
ii was on stock rom 4.3 rooted with custom recovery before flashing the 4.4.2 file in odin. have i f****d my phone?
i did the same thing as i did last time iand it worked but im not sure whats going on here?
please can someone help me please:crying::crying::crying::crying:

Same happened to me when i used mobile Odin. The bootloader wasn't updated.
Did you use Odin 1.85? And did you tick the option update new bootloader? If not do that.
If did that then wipe cache and data reset from recovery.

kenny1991 said:
Same happened to me when i used mobile Odin. The bootloader wasn't updated.
Did you use Odin 1.85? And did you tick the option update new bootloader? If not do that.
If did that then wipe cache and data reset from recovery.
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yeah i used the wrong version of odin. i used 1.85 now its working, but i didnt select update bootloader, how do i know if it updated the bootloader?

You know if the phone is up and running. Kitkat can't boot without new bootloader. So if the phone is working there is no issues.

kenny1991 said:
You know if the phone is up and running. Kitkat can't boot without new bootloader. So if the phone is working there is no issues.
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last thing. im trying to install TWRP . i have the tar file from their site. i used odin 1.85 and 3 and flashed pda. odin says its done but it wont boot into TWRP it just reboots.
edit: i used mobile odin and its all good thanks for all your help

You welcome

thedan55 said:
last thing. im trying to install TWRP . i have the tar file from their site. i used odin 1.85 and 3 and flashed pda. odin says its done but it wont boot into TWRP it just reboots.
edit: i used mobile odin and its all good thanks for all your help
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just FYI,
if you want to flash TW custom ROM, the best you use is Chenglu CWM. So far I seldom see user complain got problem during flashing with this CWM.
TWRP, some users got problem, some are not.

my note 3 4G never boot with 4.4 why ?

hello i have a problem
every time i try to flash 4.4 with update boatloader it gave me fail in odin
try another firmware it boot but never leave the n9005 logo
what it the problem ?
i can install x-note ROM 4.3 with recovery and work fine
but x-note 4.4 boot but never leave the n9005 logo too
is my phone hate kitkat?

Is my due to bo you gi di eg?
Why even touch your phone when you can't basics or at least learn some by reading and searching and Google translating some. How about to sell your note and get a dumb phone.
What logo? Samsung?
Just clear dalvik cache and factory reset from recovery. Turn phone off. Pul battery out. Volum up, home and power button at same time and do it from there. You will be find after a reboot.

i did that
and i did every thing here
http://www.cultofandroid.com/53963/save-galaxy-note-3-failed-kitkat-update-odin-tip/
the same no boot
had to get back to x note 4.3
kenny1991 thank for your way in talking man

rowihel2012 said:
i did that
and i did every thing here
http://www.cultofandroid.com/53963/save-galaxy-note-3-failed-kitkat-update-odin-tip/
the same no boot
had to get back to x note 4.3
kenny1991 thank for your way in talking man
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Hello.
When upgrade to kk with upgrading bootloader sometimes will have a bootloop. This is normal.
I read few website they all suggest same thing.
When u face bootloop just go to recovery do wipe data and wipe cache partition.
I upgrade few note 3 already from 4.3, all the same. Have to do wipe.
Some I use nb7 germany some I use nc2 czech. All have to full wipe.
Sent from N9005 NC2 ROM.

i tried what you told me but the same no boot to system whin tick update bootloader on not tick it
tried two firmware
no luck
back to xnote 4.3

Use odin 1.85, correct usb drivers, uninstall/kill kies. If you can still run a 4.3 rom like you said then obviously your bootloader hasnt been updated. Or 4.3 wouldnt boot at all.
Also you say odin gives you a fail, but you dont even give the details as to what fails? A simple copy and paste is all that is needed.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

at first firmware it gave me fail
the Poland firmware bass odin but cant boot stuck on bootloap
it tick bootloup update is important in odin can i try with out it?

rowihel2012 said:
at first firmware it gave me fail
the Poland firmware bass odin but cant boot stuck on bootloap
it tick bootloup update is important in odin can i try with out it?
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U r on 4.3, u have to update bootloader to 4.4 in order the rom to load up.
As u mentioned that firmware u flash give u fail, it might need pit file.
Check from this thread if u need any.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643109
But bootloader need to upgrade mate.
Sent from N7105, DN3 with AGNi kernel.

Stuck in stock recovery bootloop

I tried to flash a new rom and something went wrong. It booted to galaxy splash screen, rebooted and then loaded stock recovery. I tried to odin back and I get the same results. Help

dakoop said:
I tried to flash a new rom and something went wrong. It booted to galaxy splash screen, rebooted and then loaded stock recovery. I tried to odin back and I get the same results. Help
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did you enter download mode when you tried ODIN?

dakoop said:
I tried to flash a new rom and something went wrong. It booted to galaxy splash screen, rebooted and then loaded stock recovery. I tried to odin back and I get the same results. Help
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Boot into the stock recovery and do a factory reset then try using Odin again.

I tried that and it did not work. I was on nc4, can you verify what i should be flashing via odin

dakoop said:
I tried that and it did not work. I was on nc4, can you verify what i should be flashing via odin
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Were you on 4.3 or 4.4.2 when you started?

4.4.2

dakoop said:
4.4.2
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You need to flash the NC4 full tar in Odin, you can find it here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572

airmaxx23 said:
You need to flash the NC4 full tar in Odin, you can find it here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
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Thank you so very much. I have my phone back up and running. Looks like I need to research how to reroot this bad boy

Assistance needed as well
dakoop said:
Thank you so very much. I have my phone back up and running. Looks like I need to research how to reroot this bad boy
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I used Odin to install NC4, now when it restarts it sits at the Note 3 screen that says custom, forever. Is there a fix for this?

Ammoguy36 said:
I used Odin to install NC4, now when it restarts it sits at the Note 3 screen that says custom, forever. Is there a fix for this?
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Boot into the stock recovery by holding down Volume Up, Home and Power then do a factory reset, it may work.

You may have a corrupted file.

I have the same problem
I tried to flash the eclipse rom for galaxy note3 while on nc4 now stuck on galaxy note 3splash with custom at the bottom is this fixable?

noctis211 said:
I have the same problem
I tried to flash the eclipse rom for galaxy note3 while on nc4 now stuck on galaxy note 3splash with custom at the bottom is this fixable?
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Did you clear everything but the microsd card?

I fixed it already all you have to do is flash the stock firmware on odin but the stock fw from before it happened on pda and just in case flash the pit for the model and it should be fixed