Do we need to do a ODIN flash or anything to get the phone properly up to date?
and is there a definite way to tell which 4.3 firmware to exactly get for your i9505?
jpustin said:
Do we need to do a ODIN flash or anything to get the phone properly up to date?
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yes
jpustin said:
and is there a definite way to tell which 4.3 firmware to exactly get for your i9505?
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if your 9505 is carrier-locked, then you've gotta go with the carrier-specific firmware if not, then make sure it's not carrier-locked
And if not carrier locked can you do dbt to any other csc?
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And if not carrier locked can you do dbt to any other csc?
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dont mean to hijack but bit of a noob question here, what is "dbt"? im seeing it on the latest firmware
rodnah said:
dont mean to hijack but bit of a noob question here, what is "dbt"? im seeing it on the latest firmware
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Pretty sure it's just a German CSC code, similar to the UK's BTU CSC code which stands for British Unbranded, therefore DBT will stand for something in German.
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I currently have an O2 Branded I9505, I have read all the stuff, and I all I want to do is debrand the S4 to the UK BTU model. I know there is a way, can anyone provide the right info please.
I currently have:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
Im not 100% sure what the UK Stock is but can anyone guide me please,
You need to download the BTU ROM from http://www.hotfile.com/dl/209462137/82c78b1/I9505XXUAMDM_I9505OXXAMDB_BTU.zip.html
And flash it with Odin
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What branding has yours got as my s4 direct from o2 doesn't have any as far as I'm aware
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Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.
nintendolinky said:
Its got the o2 splash screen and a few o2 apps are installed. And Dave106, will installing that also change the CSC or will i have to also change that. Im downloading the stock uk rom now.
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It includes a new CSC so it should change as well. Its the lastest ROM ATM so installing over what you have now should be straightforward. No resets etc required
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Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
nintendolinky said:
Do you have the Stock UK Info, like the o2uk info below:
Modem: I9505XXUAMDD
CSC: I9505O2UAMD6
PDA: I9505XXUAMDD
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You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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I got mine as an upgrade from O2 and was shocked to discover it came completely un-branded and unlocked. No o2 apps, startup animations, wallpapers or anything to remind of o2.
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You'll end up with
MODEM: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
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hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx
r1che said:
hi im new to this
just asking i also have the s4 on three.uk which is branded and locked to three
if i were to flash to this stock uk firmware will it also un lock the phone to use any sim?
many thx
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Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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Will unbrand but the SIM lock would still be present
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thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked
r1che said:
thx for your quick reply dave 106
will look into getting it unlocked
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my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks
skibadee said:
my csc still says H3G after flashing stock btu rom and doing a FR
Tried the CSC changer app which wont work without root.
How do I change CSC to BTU?
Thanks
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I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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I want to know that to as the apps in the market don't work
Have you had any issues since updatong to btu ?
Does the handset status remain at official ?
Im on 3 handset and want to go to btu firmware completely
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Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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Mine is now set to btu, I rebooted again after reloading from the factory reset and it changed in recovery. Kies now sees it as an upgradable firmware and im running the latest rom, which feels smoother. No problems so far
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So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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So just to confirm
You loaded the firmware via odin
Factory reset
Reboot and your good to go on btu ?
Is that about it ? No rooting etc
Ii want rid of 3 firmware but don't want to void my warranty on case ... I presume if it's official firmware there is no issue
I always bought unlocked handsets and this is my first carrier handset for years
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Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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Yes mate. That's all I did. AFAIK it doesn't void your warranty unless you root/use custom rom. I'm not sure if Samsung would even know if it was originally branded.
I'm waiting for chainfire to get back from his hols, once he's got Cf auto root sorted on MDM ROM I'll prob root then.
I only got mine from 3 as they were cheapest for sim free in stock. I refused to pay the 599 Argos and phones 4 u wanted. I had hoped they were still sending unbranded + unlocked but never mind.
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So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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So the csc changes automatically now on reboot ? I know that the csc changer app doesn't seem to work on mine but I think that's cos I only have the one on mine
Thanks for help so far
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The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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skibadee said:
The csc changer app didn't work for me either. Just flashed btu rom, factory reset, reboot, reboot again into recovery and it changed itself to btu
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Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
Does.the 3 bout screen go as well ?
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Cool I'll have a bash . When you say reboot.into recovery is that download mode or just rebooting the phone
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Recovery is volume Up + home
Download is volume Down + home
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Hello
I see on Sam Mobile that EE have released I9505XXUAME2.
I have the stock rom and it isnt available!
So you are telling me an operator have a more up to date version than a stock rom????
oxfordmark said:
Hello
I see on Sam Mobile that EE have released I9505XXUAME2.
I have the stock rom and it isnt available!
So you are telling me an operator have a more up to date version than a stock rom????
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Probably, happened a lot with the s3, didn't to start with when it first came out though.
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Probably, happened a lot with the s3, didn't to start with when it came out though.
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What is the best stock to have for latest updates?
I just downloaded Netherlands, is that ok to flash and have fastest updates?
oxfordmark said:
What is the best stock to have for latest updates?
I just downloaded Netherlands, is that ok to flash and have fastest updates?
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Looks like H3G did a quicker push also .. damn I unbranded my mobile to get quicker updates ... not flashing 3 software back though unless someone tells me M2 is faster and better than DM
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Looks like H3G did a quicker push also .. damn I unbranded my mobile to get quicker updates ... not flashing 3 software back though unless someone tells me M2 is faster and better than DM
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Did you go for BTU?
I always find Netherlands update wayyyyyy faster than UK.
Mine has just updated to I9505XXUAME2 on tmobile uk.
Lost root...booooooo
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oxfordmark said:
What is the best stock to have for latest updates?
I just downloaded Netherlands, is that ok to flash and have fastest updates?
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Not sure which is best for updates. I unbranded mine from 3, but with all the root issues I'm staying stock btu until the new root methods are well established and tested. The updates will come to sim free phones soon enough.
AFAIK Netherlands or any others are fine to flash, I prefer to keep to btu myself.
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Not sure which is best for updates. I unbranded mine from 3, but with all the root issues I'm staying stock btu until the new root methods are well established and tested. The updates will come to sim free phones soon enough.
AFAIK Netherlands or any others are fine to flash, I prefer to keep to btu myself.
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You'd of thought BTU would get it VERY soon then!
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You'd of thought BTU would get it VERY soon then!
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Should be, maybe later today but could be anytime over the next week. If I remember the jellybean update from ics was about a week later than carriers were sending their's out.
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Should be, maybe later today but could be anytime over the next week. If I remember the jellybean update from ics was about a week later than carriers were sending their's out.
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How stupid, i always thought it was the other way round.
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How stupid, i always thought it was the other way round.
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Yep used to be. I heard that the carriers may have a deal with Samsung these days to get theirs first, maybe to encourage contract buying?
I guess the success of the Galaxy S range of phones has made carriers see that IPhones aren't the smartphone everyone wants now. Money is most likely the reason
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So is it worth going back to EE's software??
geeez - why you need ota /stock - in most cases sammobile is way ahead BEFORE carier update 0 just download / root / modify the way you want ...
best ota is here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
damador said:
geeez - why you need ota /stock - in most cases sammobile is way ahead BEFORE carier update 0 just download / root / modify the way you want ...
best ota is here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
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Hello
But Sam Mobile do not have a BTU update. So in this case the carrier is way ahead of Sam Mobile
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Hello
But Sam Mobile do not have a BTU update. So in this case the carrier is way ahead of Sam Mobile
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What is a BTU update? Very noobish but cant seem to find the answer
BTU is unlocked and unbranded uk
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BTU is unlocked and unbranded uk
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And is exactly same as other open europe rom version. I have installed open belgium and its unbranded. For s 4 9505/9500 almost all roms are unbranded even most carrier specific roms.
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I am back on EEs firmware
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Hello. I want to change my csc to BTU, but is it possible without root?
Thanks
Unfortunately it's not possible without root.
Edit: There might be a solution. I think if you flash a BTU Stock firmware you will get the BTU CSC. But to do this you must have Odin and I don't know if it sets knox to 0x1.
Check Sammobile.com for BTU firmware.
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Mustajab Is'haq said:
Unfortunately it's not possible without root.
Edit: There might be a solution. I think if you flash a BTU Stock firmware you will get the BTU CSC. But to do this you must have Odin and I don't know if it sets knox to 0x1.
Check Sammobile.com for BTU firmware.
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It worked! Thank you!
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It worked! Thank you!
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Can i ask what CSC you were on before? Network locked or unlocked?
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Can i ask what CSC you were on before? Network locked or unlocked?
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SIM, unlocked
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SIM, unlocked
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How did you select BTU when you flashed the new firmware? And did it change your Knox to 0x1? (I'm on XME and am considering moving to BTU too.)
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It worked! Thank you!
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You're Welcome!
Glad I could help
A bit of a noob question. I want to restore the stock rom to my i9505. Does it matter which contrary stock rom I use? The phone was bought in the USA but I'm using it in Israel.
Yes it does pal! Find the correct Rom at sammobile.com
Not entirely sure what country code to use for the US and carrier it should be found on the side of the box of your phone and
flash with odin
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1eyedmonster said:
Yes it does pal! Find the correct Rom at sammobile.com
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I can't find one for Israel there.
btw, why does it matter?
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I can't find one for Israel there.
btw, why does it matter?
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Because it normally won't flash but sometimes it will and will leave you with an expensive paper weight what ROM do you have installed ATM?
What carrier are you with ie T-Mobile voda etc and what country is the device from
What does your baseband say?
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maxuel780 said:
A bit of a noob question. I want to restore the stock rom to my i9505. Does it matter which contrary stock rom I use? The phone was bought in the USA but I'm using it in Israel.
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I doesn't matter which I9505 rom you flash. You probably need a 4.4.2 rom though. You can pick any 4.4.2 you want.
What are PDA, CSC and Modem about?
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What are PDA, CSC and Modem about?
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PDA is the firmware, modem controls the mobile network and CSC is the region code. It says to which country or provider the firmware belongs.
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thanks
DarkerTimes said:
PDA is the firmware, modem controls the mobile network and CSC is the region code. It says to which country or provider the firmware belongs.
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i wanted to know this because I have a at&t s4 i337 with 4.2.2 and i want to update it to 4.4.2 but since i'm not in the US I can't update to it.
Frost52 said:
i wanted to know this because I have a at&t s4 i337 with 4.2.2 and i want to update it to 4.4.2 but since i'm not in the US I can't update to it.
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You mean OTA is not possible?
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Nope
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DarkerTimes said:
You mean OTA is not possible?
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nope