I went to the place where Ibought my galaxy s4 gt i9500, and asked why I didn't get the software update(i currently have 4.2.2)
So this guy tells me that my s4 is old( I bought it on may 21th 2013)and doesn't have Fota Inside so I never will update it
and I will stick to 4.2.2 unless I flashed it into a rom( its rooted but I dont want to flash it into a rom).
So I really wont get the software update.
Dude ! Is ur i9500 real or a chinese copy ? If its real u ll get the 4.3 update via kies in few days..
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I checked for an update and the update failed so I got an unroot app and verified that I am not rooted. I already did a factory reset for a separate issue but the update is still failing. What else can I try?
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fivedezs said:
I checked for an update and the update failed so I got an unroot app and verified that I am not rooted. I already did a factory reset for a separate issue but the update is still failing. What else can I try?
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Sorry i was going to respond to you but Opéra had crashed UU.
So the best you can do is to do yourself the update of the firmwire.
The most simple way would be to find for beginning the official rom stock for Android 4.3 for i9500.
Then download Odin (don t pass by Kies honestly it s not good and slow).
Make sûre Your drivers for s4 are installed on Your PC.
Once done turn off your phone.
After turn it on while pressing all in same time the following buttons ower+Volume DOWN (not HIGH) and Home button.
You should to come in the download mode.
Plug Your phone on Your pc who have Odin installed.
VERY IMPORTANT !: Be sûre all the tasks for Kies are shut down! All of them !
Open Odin ans pour Your phone on pc .Normally you should see the square in the left corner show a color (blue etc).
If Yes it s OK it worked.
Presse the PDA button after to search the rom you have download juste before.
Once it's done verify that Auto-reboot and F reset time are ticked.
Chen....push Start.
Waiting for Odin who will be flashing Your update.
It take about 5 minutes something l'ile that.
Acter Your phone will reboot by himself.
Just wait a bit Your phone finish to update and out everything in place.
Hère it is ! Ylu have done the update yourself!^^
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Where do I go next if odin isn't recognizing my phone when its I download mode? I have the Samsung drivers and I've connected and reconnected my phone, tried every version of odin, I hear the sound my computer makes that lets me know it recognizes the connection, but odin doesn't see it. Don't know what to do now.
fivedezs said:
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Where do I go next if odin isn't recognizing my phone when its I download mode? I have the Samsung drivers and I've connected and reconnected my phone, tried every version of odin, I hear the sound my computer makes that lets me know it recognizes the connection, but odin doesn't see it. Don't know what to do now.
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If neither Kies nor Odin recognise it then I recommend that you throttle the man who sold you that phone claiming it was a Galaxy S4. Samsung would never put anything in a phone that would stop it from EVER getting OTAs. It's a fake, end of story.
sami0x said:
I went to the place where Ibought my galaxy s4 gt i9500, and asked why I didn't get the software update(i currently have 4.2.2)
So this guy tells me that my s4 is old( I bought it on may 21th 2013)and doesn't have Fota Inside so I never will update it
and I will stick to 4.2.2 unless I flashed it into a rom( its rooted but I dont want to flash it into a rom).
So I really wont get the software update.
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what a load of rubbish! I think he is lying to you mate.
Download an app called CPU-Z and check your hardware, he could of sold you a fake device.
kof200440 said:
Dude ! Is ur i9500 real or a chinese copy ? If its real u ll get the 4.3 update via kies in few days..
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Its real but rooted, but my moms s4 not rooted didnt get the software update
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Hey!
I have a Bell SGH-I337M. First off, my big mistake is I forgot to backup my stock firmware. I would like to return my phone to Stock so I can back it up but I can not.
I originally installed CM10.1 nightly as directed on cyanogenmod.org
Wasn't happy with the nightly, and decided to install Google Play Edition ROM. I like the way it works, except I can not Root or see my phone in ODIN when its in download mode.
So far from what I've read is I can only flash the stock firmware back through ODIN.
When I try to root it with motochopper it always comes up failed.
The version of Google Play Edition Rom is for the GT-I9505G but thats the one that Galaxy4root.com said to use for the Canadian version. I'm thinking this might be the issue for not being able to see the phone in ODIN or be able to root.
*I can see the phone in ODIN when my phone is booted up as normal*
*I had root when I had CM10.1, but its gone now that I have Google Play Edition*
Also, I downloaded I337M/I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_BMC.zip and when I try to use CWM to Install from .ZIP it says:
Can't open /external_sd/I337M/I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_BMC.zip (bad)
I've tried downloading this stock firmware from multiple sites and always get the same message.
Please any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Bender
Use chainfire's cf-auto root method.
Sounds silly, but try a different usb plug and or input spot. That was my problem once.
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xBeerdroiDx said:
Use chainfire's cf-auto root method.
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According to this thread: [SGH-I337M] CF-Auto-Root [CANADIAN MODELS ONLY]
It states:
"Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. See the third post for exact supported model numbers. If your device is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !"
Since my device is now showing as the GT-I9505G, I'm worried this may brick my phone.
douggiephresh said:
Sounds silly, but try a different usb plug and or input spot. That was my problem once.
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Hi,
Thank you, but I have tried this as well as using my wifes cable from her galaxy s3
benderf1 said:
Hi,
Thank you, but I have tried this as well as using my wifes cable from her galaxy s3
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First, try what beerdroid suggested.
Second, the stock firmware zip you downloaded is only usable in kies. You cannot use it in your recovery.
jd1639 said:
First, try what beerdroid suggested.
Second, the stock firmware zip you downloaded is only usable in kies. You cannot use it in your recovery.
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Ok, thanks I will try this.........but can I use CF-AUTO Root with out using ODIN because like I said, when my phone is in download mode there is nothing in the com window in ODIN
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First, try what beerdroid suggested.
Second, the stock firmware zip you downloaded is only usable in kies. You cannot use it in your recovery.
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jd1639 !! you mentioned Kies and it lit a light bulb in my head..............since I was running the Google Play Edition I9505 version, I realized that the samsung drivers that were installed on my computer were still for the SGH-I337M. I uninstalled Kies and reinstalled, and it installed the I9505 drivers. I was then able to see my phone in ODIN mode!!!
I have been working at this for a month now off and on, and I just couldn't figure it out.........Thanks so much for your help!
Stock firmware is back on my phone!
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jd1639 !! you mentioned Kies and it lit a light bulb in my head..............since I was running the Google Play Edition I9505 version, I realized that the samsung drivers that were installed on my computer were still for the SGH-I337M. I uninstalled Kies and reinstalled, and it installed the I9505 drivers. I was then able to see my phone in ODIN mode!!!
I have been working at this for a month now off and on, and I just couldn't figure it out.........Thanks so much for your help!
Stock firmware is back on my phone!
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Glad to hear it helped. Good luck to you!
Hi guys,
I'm new to this also did alot of reading before I post this thread.
I've a a Samsung GT-I9500 Tried connecting it with Odin or Sam kies they are not able to connect to device. Also noticed that my pc in device manager at portable devices it recognize it and give that it's a GT-I9500.
I wanted to root the device but was not able with Odin (reason that it does not connect) so I tried motochopper which worked for me and also detected the phone. Forgot to say I've installed USB driver for samsung galaxy s4 before trying to connect with odin also with Sam kies.\
After rooted with motochopper was able to dwnl titanium back up and root but now I'm stock at the part of flashing.
Now I want to flash my rom to get new firmware but I'm not able cause the Odin does not detect device. Also when I turn off phone to boot in download mode by pressing vol dwon , home button and power button. It tells me factory mode then a bunch of (guess) chinese menu option.
Because of this went to search if my device was original or fake and still not sure tried many things and apps which tells me that it original.
My whole question is what should I look at to let Odin connect with device.
Charles
Its a clone for sure. Go to Menu - Settings - More - About device and attach the screenshot for confirm it
Joku think you are right did some more reading and installed CPU z and got in system hardware mt6589 which suppose is the clone s4. Also attached screenshot about.
In this case as I have a lone which I manage to root is there a way to still root it?
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Chachito said:
Joku think you are right did some more reading and installed CPU z and got in system hardware mt6589 which suppose is the clone s4. Also attached screenshot about.
In this case as I have a lone which I manage to root is there a way to still root it?
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XDA dont give support clones. Sorry.
Hi im new to this really i recently got the tab 4 and needed to root it so i can mirror my screen with the chrome-cast doggle for an application xbmc . I found guide on internet to use Odin to root it and ive used Odin before to root a few phones but when i tried to use the PDA option within ordin to apply the tar file that was in zip - CF-Auto-Root.tar the process started but then failed for some reason. The device then said i need to kies to emergency firmware restore but kies 3 said it does not support my device. Ive been looking for solution on net to no joy and now device must of died or somit but all i get is black screen and wont turn on. please help....
Tyandroid said:
Hi im new to this really i recently got the tab 4 and needed to root it so i can mirror my screen with the chrome-cast doggle for an application xbmc . I found guide on internet to use Odin to root it and ive used Odin before to root a few phones but when i tried to use the PDA option within ordin to apply the tar file that was in zip - CF-Auto-Root.tar the process started but then failed for some reason. The device then said i need to kies to emergency firmware restore but kies 3 said it does not support my device. Ive been looking for solution on net to no joy and now device must of died or somit but all i get is black screen and wont turn on. please help....
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Which Tab4 do you have? Tmobile? If so I have a zip file you can use to odin back to stock. I had the same thing happen to me when I tried to root. Once it gets to that point, kies doesn't seem to function. But odin still recognizes the device. I have an SM-T337T. Let me know.
Could you post the link of the rooting method site please?
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magda623 said:
Which Tab4 do you have? Tmobile? If so I have a zip file you can use to odin back to stock. I had the same thing happen to me when I tried to root. Once it gets to that point, kies doesn't seem to function. But odin still recognizes the device. I have an SM-T337T. Let me know.
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MY galaxy tab 4 is the wifi version model SM-T230 and ive been trying to get stock file even tho its at that screen where it says
Firmware upgrade uncounted an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
its still in download mode so odin will fix it in theory. i downloaded this file named ;
T230NUUEU0ANE2_T230NUXAC0ANE2_HOME.tar.md5 but think its for another model coz of the NU after T230 that never worked and been looking for my model to to avail and im still green when you come to this i feel like im out my depth.
now when i connect it to kies it says device not supported and screen flashes on off. im using a win xp machine will that make any difference aswell.
thank you
Tyandroid said:
MY galaxy tab 4 is the wifi version model SM-T230 and ive been trying to get stock file even tho its at that screen where it says
Firmware upgrade uncounted an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
its still in download mode so odin will fix it in theory. i downloaded this file named ;
T230NUUEU0ANE2_T230NUXAC0ANE2_HOME.tar.md5 but think its for another model coz of the NU after T230 that never worked and been looking for my model to to avail and im still green when you come to this i feel like im out my depth.
now when i connect it to kies it says device not supported and screen flashes on off. im using a win xp machine will that make any difference aswell.
thank you
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Only think i've found for that firmware is a UK version. Not quite sure why there isn't a US version readily available. Anyhow, You can download it from here. The version from June might be able to be rooted using towelroot. But the May version definately can be rooted using that method. Here is the link Hope it helps.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-T230&pcode=BTU#firmware
OK s4 got the new lollipop update but when it kept in asking I clicked OK but it COMPLETELY TURNED OF THEN rapidly said could not do normal boot on the top but I remove battery still going into download mode my phone was in 4.4.4 root but I in rooted also please help me I really need to take business calls how do I get BACK AND GET 5.0 ?
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OK s4 got the new lollipop update but when it kept in asking I clicked OK but it COMPLETELY TURNED OF THEN rapidly said could not do normal boot on the top but I remove battery still going into download mode my phone was in 4.4.4 root but I in rooted also please help me I really need to take business calls how do I get BACK AND GET 5.0
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Sounds like the rom is corrupt or not present, you would need to kies or odin back to 4.4.4 and reapply.
If you cant do anything BUT download mode, you gotta get odin and go to sammobile download your phones official rom and apply it. After this you can attemp the OTA update again.
PLEASE READ THE GUIDE CAREFULLY as this procedure is risky if done wrong or on a bad usb connection.
Lollipop uses a new system it's not a normal update.
Don't use Kies , use Odin.
Kies can easily break your phone.
Just use Google for ROM searching and install them over Odin.
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OverBit said:
Don't use Kies , use Odin.
Kies can easily break your phone.
Just use Google for ROM searching and install them over Odin.
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Just now missed it use kies my phone died it was on a black screen got over heated got sceard went to best buy and fixed it for free
Guccimaine said:
Just now missed it use kies my phone died it was on a black screen got over heated got sceard went to best buy and fixed it for free
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Good to hear it's fixed, Kies is a "supported" program so when it screws up you usually can get it fixed for free. Odin is not (even though it works better)
So i wanted to root my phone, following a tutorial on androidsoul(i cant post link yet i just googled edge plus root)
after like 20 tries to flash with odin it finally passes(dunno why. nothing changed the last 5 tries... and odin tooks about 1h for the flash..)
finally their i decided to add some lines in the build.prop to tweak the ram management -.-
so heres where the **** begins. The device bootlooped, so i downloaded the firmware for my device nummer with the vodafone branding and tried to flash it.
it fails and the phone gets some kind of bricket i get a message i need to emergency firmware recovery with some kind of samsung crap software, which doesnt support my device(neither kies 3).
good thing i can still enter the download mode but when i try to flash, odin stucks at setupconnection or iniialazion or get pit mapping or sboot.bin or cm.bin in this momen at boot.img .. just somewhere everytime.
I already deleted kies and tried all my ports.
any ideas??
ty alot!
Look for a 3 Part Firmware with a PIT File.
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put phone in download mode, connect to Kies even though says not compatible and goto Emergency Firmware upgrade in the menu it will flash anyway even though not compatible
didnt found anyone only for the normal edge. mby its to early...
Shockwave71 said:
Look for a 3 Part Firmware with a PIT File.
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didnt found anyone only for the normal edge. mby its to early...
bunglebp said:
put phone in download mode, connect to Kies even though says not compatible and goto Emergency Firmware upgrade in the menu it will flash anyway even though not compatible
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but i have to choose a device then and because the device is not supported its not listed...
bunglebp said:
goto Emergency Firmware upgrade in the menu it will flash anyway even though not compatible
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That should work though failing that you may have to get it to a dealer to look into.
if not insurance,,,, 3 seconds in a microwave,,,, claim,,,, done
Disclaimer: I do not condone putting phones in microwaves unless its totally awesome
when i try to just flash a new firmware with keis or smart swtich the installation just stays at 0% forever...
i have no ideas anymore what to do..
figlero said:
when i try to just flash a new firmware with keis or smart swtich the installation just stays at 0% forever...
i have no ideas anymore what to do..
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How old is it? - repair/replacement is looking likely
Have you tried KEIS on another machine?
has the machine been rebooted yet? (old trick)
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How old is it? - repair/replacement is looking likely
Have you tried KEIS on another machine?
has the machine been rebooted yet? (old trick)
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the phone is 1 week old and got no guarantee cuz i triggered know when i rooted-.-
yes i tried kies on my laptop too...
of course... ^^
figlero said:
the phone is 1 week old and got no guarantee cuz i triggered know when i rooted-.-
yes i tried kies on my laptop too...
of course... ^^
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I would be tempted to take it back to where you got it and ask them to replace it... its up to you if you say it was because you were trying to root it or not...
If it t'were me I would blame an Update or App Corruption - though I am a gifted linguist (read: Bull****ter) and can normally get things sorted, your average shop employee wont know enough about rooting (hopefully) or KNOX (hopefully) so they will just replace it.
But thats not a Guarantee (as with all changes you make its your device and your responsibility if it goes wrong, warranty void etc etc etc)
I'm hopeful you are able to get this sorted and keep us posted if its replaced etc