So, practically everyone I know has already updated their Samsung S4 to 4.3
None of them have had their phones rooted, but I decided to root my phone to get some apps that required root access.
With that in mind, KIES no longer recognizes my phone when I connect it and says it's an unsupported device.
Trying to update the phone from the 'Software update' in the actual phone doesn't give me a message regarding 4.3's release.
So, I was wondering, does having my phone rooted (I also have CWM custom recovery installed) break KIES and not allow me to update to 4.3
I really want to install the new firmware.
Any advice/help?
Odin back to stock then get the update.
jd1639 said:
Odin back to stock then get the update.
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Where do I get the stock version from though?
I bought the phone from the United Arab Emirates and currently reside in Jordan, Middle East.
Does this information change anything at all?
KareemAlSaudi said:
Where do I get the stock version from though?
I bought the phone from the United Arab Emirates and currently reside in Jordan, Middle East.
Does this information change anything at all?
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What specific device do you have? I9500, i9505, etc
jd1639 said:
What specific device do you have? I9500, i9505, etc
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Here are all the details.
KareemAlSaudi said:
Here are all the details.
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You have an i9500. Go to sammobile.com and you can download the firmware. You have to register but it's free. You'll download a zip file. Use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file. Use that file in Odin, PDA slot
jd1639 said:
You have an i9500. Go to sammobile.com and you can download the firmware. You have to register but it's free. You'll download a zip file. Use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file. Use that file in Odin, PDA slot
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Can you get me a link? I'd be extremely grateful, as it stands I get extremely confused when I go to that website because I can't tell which firmware to download as I'm unsure which one relates to my country.
Also will this remove my root access?
KareemAlSaudi said:
Can you get me a link? I'd be extremely grateful, as it stands I get extremely confused when I go to that website because I can't tell which firmware to download as I'm unsure which one relates to my country.
Also will this remove my root access?
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Goto www.sammobile.com. Look for the firmware that ends in mg9
I went to the website and clicked check firmware, according to that I have the most recent baseband version for my phone 'United Arab Emirates - LYS'
Is it possible that 4.3 just hasn't arrived to this version yet, because according to that website it just isn't available for download yet.
KareemAlSaudi said:
I went to the website and clicked check firmware, according to that I have the most recent baseband version for my phone 'United Arab Emirates - LYS'
Is it possible that 4.3 just hasn't arrived to this version yet, because according to that website it just isn't available for download yet.
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For the UAE 4.3 is available for one carrier but not the other. I don't know what carrier you're on
jd1639 said:
For the UAE 4.3 is available for one carrier but not the other. I don't know what carrier you're on
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Yeah, you can see from my baseband version that I'm on LYS.
'United Arab Emirates - LYS' Is what I'm on.
Apparently all my friends are on XSG, or the I9505 which already has 4.3 available.
I don't see why having root access wouldn't let me install 4.3 through the software update on my phone so I'm assuming it just isn't out yet?
KareemAlSaudi said:
Yeah, you can see from my baseband version that I'm on LYS.
'United Arab Emirates - LYS' Is what I'm on.
Apparently all my friends are on XSG, or the I9505 which already has 4.3 available.
I don't see why having root access wouldn't let me install 4.3 through the software update on my phone so I'm assuming it just isn't out yet?
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That's what it looks like. I guess you'll just have to wait
jd1639 said:
That's what it looks like. I guess you'll just have to wait
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Cheers, and thanks for the help.
Looks like I don't have to restore my phone and remove my root access after all, wasn't bothered to go through all that hassle.
KareemAlSaudi said:
Cheers, and thanks for the help.
Looks like I don't have to restore my phone and remove my root access after all, wasn't bothered to go through all that hassle.
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no problem. Any time you need help there's lots of good people on xda
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Seems like they're on a roll. Build date 6th May.
Available via Kies, don't have an ODIN link yet.
Download link for ODIN: Megaupload or multiupload
Jesus Christ. Is there a change log somewhere?
Wow. It sucks that stuff was broken in the first place but you've got to give Samsung credit for staying on top of it and turning these releases around. I'm glad I won't have my phone until tomorrow. I'll be able to skip some of the gymnastics. I really hope this one nails the battery issues.
ODIN ODIN ODIN. I already froze Kies, and have no intention of unfreezing it, lol.
lol this is fun, well i will get use to using odin i guess so its a good thing, let us know when u have the link
Please
Uploading Odin version now (is no one will beat me to it)
Come again?
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AM2P1S22
is that baseband or build number?
because my basband is kdj
and is this for unlocked uk versions?
Download:
http://www.multiupload.com/7OCBLBD7V9
Would anyone be kind enough to upload the new kernel on it's own or tell me how to extract it from the files so that I can re-flash after rooting
NIK516 said:
is that baseband or build number?
because my basband is kdj
and is this for unlocked uk versions?
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If you have XWKE1, you have the latest baseband. But this update will still give you a PDA update.
Kies only release them as a package, that's why you have to apply it all, even though you only need the PDA update.
Yes, it is unlocked UK version.
If you have Korean or O2 versions, please check your Kies for updates, do not use these files.
kersey said:
Would anyone be kind enough to upload the new kernel on it's own or tell me how to extract it from the files so that I can re-flash after rooting
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They are on the Dev forum
I upload them to this thread as soon as they are released:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074930
uskr said:
They are on the Dev forum
I upload them to this thread as soon as they are released:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074930
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Thanks for the link, only just woke up and got so excited that theres another firmware I didn't look
Thanks very much for the download links. Flashed with odin keeping eyes open for any noticeable differences!
Kies is downloading the firmware now...
Anyone know if we can still successfully root after this update?
otacon888 said:
Kies is downloading the firmware now...
Anyone know if we can still successfully root after this update?
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Yep, just rooted. All is still good
Why Does the filename say XEUKD1 whereas the latest PDA version is XEUKD2? Is that a mistake or the PDA updates to XEUKD1
New to Samsung flashing.. Do i just flash the tar file as PDA in Odin?
Just updated 02 simfree all fine
Finished updating.
Don't see any immediate changes...
Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance
amolak1999 said:
Hi,
I have a GS3 from Amazon in the UK. I havnt recieved the 4.3 update yet so I decided to check the CSC code which was set to TTT :crying: (Trinidad and Tobago). The update hasnt been released in TTT yet so I want to change the CSC to BTU. The phone is NOT rooted. I have tried a few apps plus the *#272*IMEI# but non work . Can anyone please tell me how to do it?/??
Thanks in advance
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You can use this app to change your CSC. However, two things.
A. You need to be rooted beyond XXELLA
B. Your selected rom needs to support multi csc
( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software
amolak1999 said:
( tried that before but doesn't work as its unrooted and on stock software
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It should work, but you need to root if you're on XXELLA or above
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
amolak1999 said:
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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Xxella would be a 4.1.2 firmware.
It would look like your stock setup doesn't have a multi CSC setup so I'm not sure if you're able to change to BTU
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
amolak1999 said:
Sorry not that much of a techie :silly: what is XXELLA? So it doesn't need to be rooted? Because when i press change CSC it comes up with com.android.preconfig not found on your device and takes me to the dialer with *#272*1759# already punched in?? After ringing that I get Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
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if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)
Flash the latest 4.3 rom for the UK, using odin and following the guide in sticky thread.
Factory reset from recovery, reboot and csc should match the firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
chrismast said:
if I am not wrong you need:
(1) be rooted to change the CSC
(2) after that you can use the tool mentioned before and/or flash a BTU rom
or maybe easier:
just flash the newest 4.3 rom version (you can do this without root as well I think)
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Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?
amolak1999 said:
Hi can you please tell me how to flash the latest 4.3 without rooting please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post
blazevxi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Download the latest 4.3 for UK - which would be - I9300XXUGMK6. Then follow instructions in the first post
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I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.
electrotune1200 said:
I'm pretty sure this method will default the CSC to "KOR"
You want to flash the ELL4 U.K. firmware from the stock firmware thread. Download the S2/S3 CSC changer app from the play store and set the CSC to BTU.
This will factory reset the device, so make sure you have your important files backed up.
Then proceed to flash MK6 4.3. Now everything will match.
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Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??
amolak1999 said:
Do you think If I took the device to Carphone Warehouse would they be able to change the CSC??
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Do it yourself man.... It's easy.
electrotune1200 said:
Do it yourself man.... It's easy.
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How?? I don't wanna void the warranty
amolak1999 said:
How?? I don't wanna void the warranty
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If you flash a untouched 4.3 rom thru odin it does not void the warranty. It will read official in Odin. At least on my phone it did. Like they said earlier they should have a uk version floating around somewhere. Otherwise just leave it alone and wait for the update. I hope that helps
Hi All,
I have a Galaxy note 3 - N9005 LTE 32 GB.
It had JB installed however i wanted to instal KK on it so i downloaded the Germany KItkat fimrware NB4 and after flashing Odin says Fail!
I cheked Autoreboot & Reset Time.
Appreciate all the help you can give to solve this issue.
Also - if the answer will contain refrences to other firmwares include links coz i have been searching for POLAND firmware however icannot find where to download it.
Thanks
newapostlenew said:
Hi All,
I have a Galaxy note 3 - N9005 LTE 32 GB.
It had JB installed however i wanted to instal KK on it so i downloaded the Germany KItkat fimrware NB4 and after flashing Odin says Fail!
I cheked Autoreboot & Reset Time.
Appreciate all the help you can give to solve this issue.
Also - if the answer will contain refrences to other firmwares include links coz i have been searching for POLAND firmware however icannot find where to download it.
Thanks
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What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
mikkelrev69 said:
What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thank you for your reply.
I am in the middle east (Saudi) - but my phone is carrier unlocked.
Polish firmware works? i mean you didnt get the error with that.
Thanks
MQ
mikkelrev69 said:
What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Appreciate your help.
newapostlenew said:
Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Much Appreciate your help.
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Thank you
Couple of questions
1- The poland firmware works for sure? or does that render odin to fail as well?
2 - Can i install 4.3 firmware stock? if yes can you pls share a link.
Appreciate your help.
newapostlenew said:
Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Appreciate your help.
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The sammobile.com/firmwares are for all Samsung phones. Fill in N9005 in the fw search box to search firmwares.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
mikkelrev69 said:
The sammobile.com/firmwares are for all Samsung phones. Fill in N9005 in the fw search box to search firmwares.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thanks i was able to locate the firmware in question right here on XDA as SAMMOBILE i encounter download issues/dead pages. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647861&page=2 (for anybody else visiting this page.
Also - can i revert back to 4.3 and flash that?
Thanks
newapostlenew said:
Thanks i was able to locate the firmware in question right here on XDA as SAMMOBILE i encounter download issues/dead pages. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647861&page=2 (for anybody else visiting this page.
Also - can i revert back to 4.3 and flash that?
Thanks
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There is no returning to 4.3 once you have upgraded your bootloader to 4.4.2
radicalisto said:
There is no returning to 4.3 once you have upgraded your bootloader to 4.4.2
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Thanks. I am currently dldlng. Hopefully this works.
You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine
radicalisto said:
You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine
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You mentioned nogo to 4.3 due to bootloader however i dindt check the bootloader option in odin (see screenshot). Should i tick that as well next time?
Well there is some debate as to if you should check the bootloader or not.
With the leaked Polish firmware it came in seperate files. You needed to check to upgrade the Bootloader.
With the XEO single .zip firmware you don't need to check it as it upgrades automatically - plenty agree with this. -- There is a few people who say that by not checking it, it hasn't upgraded for them and some just recommend you check it for good luck sake.
radicalisto said:
Well there is some debate as to if you should check the bootloader or not.
With the leaked Polish firmware it came in seperate files. You needed to check to upgrade the Bootloader.
With the XEO single .zip firmware you don't need to check it as it upgrades automatically - plenty agree with this. -- There is a few people who say that by not checking it, it hasn't upgraded for them and some just recommend you check it for good luck sake.
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Thanks Radicalisto.
Lets see how it goes. Fingers crossed.
Normally after the odin flash, all apps/data etc are there? If not what is the best/tried method of backup without root?
Thanks
radicalisto said:
You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine
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Does this rom suffer from any battery drain issues? or in general any issues? this isnt beta so i suppose none should exist.
No drain issues no, pretty decent build tbh.
belerephont said:
Normally after the odin flash, all apps/data etc are there? If not what is the best/tried method of backup without root?
Thanks
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You mean the NEO one which radicalisto mentioned? if the former than ill update once i try this as i am re downloading it again. People should seriously use drop box instead of Mega.
newapostlenew said:
. People should seriously use drop box instead of Mega.
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MEGA is country based per account. So if I upload to my MEGA it comes from a UK Server which is slow to Asia/America etc, trick is to set up your own MEGA account, and then import it from the download MEGA link and it'll switch to a server in your country and you'll get faster download speeds
radicalisto said:
MEGA is country based per account. So if I upload to my MEGA it comes from a UK Server which is slow to Asia/America etc, trick is to set up your own MEGA account, and then import it from the download MEGA link and it'll switch to a server in your country and you'll get faster download speeds
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shucks! i am downloading - i have a 50Mbps fiber line however for the reason you mentioned i am downloading from a non account. Next time ill use my account. Thanks for that again.
I have Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900.
I didn't receive any update of lollipop on my device yet.
It is made in Vietnam and I live in Pakistan.
Kindly guide me how to update my device to lollipop (Official). Also, my device is not rooted and don't want to.
Did you try looking for the stock firmware on Sammobile.com?
Note 3 Update
audit13 said:
Did you try looking for the stock firmware on Sammobile.com?
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I checked, but I didn't understand which one is suitable?
My mobile is made in Vietnam so should I download Vietnam firmware?
sameerse1997 said:
I checked, but I didn't understand which one is suitable?
My mobile is made in Vietnam so should I download Vietnam firmware?
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Download the stock firmware for Pakistan.
Firmware
Uzair40 said:
Download the stock firmware for Pakistan.
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There is 4.4.2 firmware for Pakistan which is already installed. But PDA is different on device then on sammobile.com .
Thanks.
What are the last 4 characters of the bootloader, CSC, and modem?
sameerse1997 said:
There is 4.4.2 firmware for Pakistan which is already installed. But PDA is different on device then on sammobile.com .
Thanks.
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With 4.4.2 you'll remain on KitKat. Download and install a stock firmware of any other country with Android version 5.0 or above.
Update
audit13 said:
What are the last 4 characters of the bootloader, CSC, and modem?
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From where I can check all these things?
Update
Uzair40 said:
With 4.4.2 you'll remain on KitKat. Download and install a stock firmware of any other country with Android version 5.0 or above.
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If I install Rom of any country then my phone will be blocked.. Isn't it?
If not than kindly send me link to download Rom. I live in Pakistan and device is made in Vietnam.
You can install the Samsung Info App from the Play Store to find out everything about your phone.
sameerse1997 said:
If I install Rom of any country then my phone will be blocked.. Isn't it?
If not than kindly send me link to download Rom. I live in Pakistan and device is made in Vietnam.
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Your phone will not be locked if you install a ROM of another country.
audit13 said:
You can install the Samsung Info App from the Play Store to find out everything about your phone.
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Actually, the application is called Phone INFO Samsung.
it says "The latest updates have already been installed" but it's 4.4.2 now.
Model number is SM-N900
Ask Samsung.
Dejan Sathanas said:
Ask Samsung.
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they said try on smart switch and kies i tried both but there is no update
Is your phone carrier branded ?
Ask them.
Is the system rooted? If 5.0 stock ROM is available from sammobile.com, you could flash it via Odin.
Xenjz said:
it says "The latest updates have already been installed" but it's 4.4.2 now.
Model number is SM-N900
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I think your device is from some of the countries that still without android lollipop (Iran, Israel (Cellcom) or Panama) if the latest updates have already been installed. You can install this APP and verify it by yourself.
audit13 said:
Is the system rooted? If 5.0 stock ROM is available from sammobile.com, you could flash it via Odin.
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my phone isn't rooted
Joku1981 said:
I think your device is from some of the countries that still without android lollipop (Iran, Israel (Cellcom) or Panama) if the latest updates have already been installed. You can install this and verify it by yourself.
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I'm in Turkey and here in Turkey note 3 model is n9000Q and it got the update but mine is n900 and nothing for me
Xenjz said:
my phone isn't rooted
I'm in Turkey and here in Turkey note 3 model is n9000Q and it got the update but mine is n900 and nothing for me
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Sorry, but isn't important where are you from, but yes where is the phone mounted. Install the app that i was telling you before and you will know all the info needed.
Joku1981 said:
Sorry, but isn't important where are you from, but yes where is the phone mounted. Install the app that i was telling you before and you will know all the info needed.
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csc country says trinidad and tobago
Try here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900/TTT/
Xenjz said:
csc country says trinidad and tobago
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It will be very interesting for you if you can add screenshots of that app here (imei not necessary). I will check it and help you better.