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[Q] Stuck on baseband N9005XXUBMJ1

Hi all!
After searching without interesting results, I come here to see if someone else has noticed this issue I'm facing.
Ever since I did the Root De La Vega and went to MJ1 with it, any official firmware I flash works ok and changes the csc and all other parts accordingly EXCEPT the modem/baseband that is stuck ever since on N9005XXUBMJ1
I've downloaded the latest ODIM tar file for MJ6 and it flashed all well without a hitch EXCEPT for the modem that, yes, still is at N9005XXUBMJ1.
Tried Odin 3.09 and 3.07, full FW and also only the modem.bin file with the same bad result.
There's no error whatsoever while flashing, and you can see the blue progressbar on the phone, and then it reboots as usual, but the baseband is still the same.
I even went and used a hex editor to check that the modem,bin was actually a different version (in the latest MJ6) and it is in deed the correct stated version.
So... has anyone else noticed this behavior or even knows to point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.
Thank you very much in advance!
PS: I can even go BACK in firmware version to XXUBMI7 without a hitch EXCEPT the baseband that stays frozen...

CekMTL said:
Hi all!
After searching without interesting results, I come here to see if someone else has noticed this issue I'm facing.
Ever since I did the Root De La Vega and went to MJ1 with it, any official firmware I flash works ok and changes the csc and all other parts accordingly EXCEPT the modem/baseband that is stuck ever since on N9005XXUBMJ1
I've downloaded the latest ODIM tar file for MJ6 and it flashed all well without a hitch EXCEPT for the modem that, yes, still is at N9005XXUBMJ1.
Tried Odin 3.09 and 3.07, full FW and also only the modem.bin file with the same bad result.
There's no error whatsoever while flashing, and you can see the blue progressbar on the phone, and then it reboots as usual, but the baseband is still the same.
I even went and used a hex editor to check that the modem,bin was actually a different version (in the latest MJ6) and it is in deed the correct stated version.
So... has anyone else noticed this behavior or even knows to point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.
Thank you very much in advance!
PS: I can even go BACK in firmware version to XXUBMI7 without a hitch EXCEPT the baseband that stays frozen...
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had that once and it was a bad download ,so download it again and try you never know
and are you putting it in pda or phone and unchecking e reset

jaythenut said:
had that once and it was a bad download ,so download it again and try you never know
and are you putting it in pda or phone and unchecking e reset
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Thx for reading and replying!
Well... sadly yes... I wish it would be a bad download, but I already tried many different ones, ZIP decompresses correctly and the TAR images flash without any issues...
This is a screen capture of latest try just with the modem file (another download) with the same result...
I just have left to try a dd to the correct modem partition and see if that changes anything...
Really weird... Phone is working correctly and I get signal and everything is working ok, but it seems forever stuck.
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CekMTL said:
Thx for reading and replying!
Well... sadly yes... I wish it would be a bad download, but I already tried many different ones, ZIP decompresses correctly and the TAR images flash without any issues...
This is a screen capture of latest try just with the modem file (another download) with the same result...
I just have left to try a dd to the correct modem partition and see if that changes anything...
Really weird... Phone is working correctly and I get signal and everything is working ok, but it seems forever stuck.
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Do what I do this days and don't worry about it,I'm on mj1 lol

jaythenut said:
Do what I do this days and don't worry about it,I'm on mj1 lol
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Yeah, went back to my MJ1 TWRP backup... but it is bugging me... A LOT (and would like to see if reception can be enhanced with newer modem).

CekMTL said:
Yeah, went back to my MJ1 TWRP backup... but it is bugging me... A LOT (and would like to see if reception can be enhanced with newer modem).
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Dit you try extracting the modem.bin from the stock rom tar file and flash it with odin? Put it in the CP slot. I did that yesterday to firmware MJ3 and updated the modem to MJ2 this way. It did't trip my knox counter.

M8 take out battery for a min, start odin and uncheck the autoreboot then pass once the mj2 modem, wait a bit and pass the same modem again and reboot.
Try this, many people have this trouble
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

BlueChris said:
M8 take out battery for a min, start odin and uncheck the autoreboot then pass once the mj2 modem, wait a bit and pass the same modem again and reboot.
Try this, many people have this trouble
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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YEEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
You sir are a legend!!!!
Followed your precise instructions and I'm on MJ2! ... so it seems that it was getting the reboot command before finishing the update or something!...
Good to know, now at least I know that my N3 is ok!
Thx again, I can relax now!

You wanna lauph now? From my measurements the mj1 modem is better in carrier signal but more power consuming but mj2 is better in Wifi and less power consuming.
If you have good signal stay as you are, I personally rolled back to mj1
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BlueChris said:
You wanna lauph now? From my measurements the mj1 modem is better in carrier signal but more power consuming but mj2 is better in Wifi and less power consuming.
If you have good signal stay as you are, I personally rolled back to mj1
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oh wow...Ok, good to know!
Will test also MJ4 to see if it makes any difference (for the better of course).
Had perfect wifi with MJ1 at home and at work (lots of roaming wifi there coz it's a very big place).
Thx again... life saver!

Oh I need to try also the mj4 but I need to find it 1st
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BlueChris said:
Oh I need to try also the mj4 but I need to find it 1st
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It's available from Samfirmware for BTU (UK).
Flashed it without a hitch and with MJ4 modem, as it should be.
I imagine it was stuck on MJ1 with a bad flash.

CekMTL said:
It's available from Samfirmware for BTU (UK).
Flashed it without a hitch and with MJ4 modem, as it should be.
I imagine it was stuck on MJ1 with a bad flash.
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I will w8 a bit to appear for Greece because I'm rooted with RDLV method and mj3 and if I change csc maybe I will trip knox
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BlueChris said:
I will w8 a bit to appear for Greece because I'm rooted with RDLV method and mj3 and if I change csc maybe I will trip knox
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Well... in my case I knoxed the hell out of my N3...(But it will be my last Samsung, as I hate restrictions of any kind).

I've downloaded the MJ6 ROM with MJ4 modem. I extracted the modem.bin file from the archive and created a .tar file to flash with ODIN. I flashed, but still on MI6 modem, any idea why? I even flashed the NON-HLOS.bin file but still stuck on MI6?

Technology: The Ultimate Guide To Unbrick 16 Gb International Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Technology: The Ultimate Guide To Unbrick 16 Gb International Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) And Upgrade To KitKat 4.4.2 Through Custom ROM
Original article, images and videos can be found on Locky's English Playground http://lockyep.blogspot.com/2014/01/technology-ultimate-guide-to-unbrick-16.html
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And I was going to make a good old demonstration of "how to install Stock KitKat ROM on your SM-N9005", until the whole thing got so out-of-hand... here are my failed attempts compressed into a real short video...
My Note 3 was soft-bricked, meaning that a failure in flashing software has caused my phone to become a 'brick', a not-dead-but-unusable condition.
It was a bummer! But it is one that can hardly avoid having all those upgrade tutorials on YouTube which didn't mention the uniqueness of 16Gb Hong Kong Note 3. Why should they mention anyway? They don't have 16Gb Hong Kong Note 3 in the first place.
Thanks Samsung for making the Hong Kong Note 3 so special, such that it is the Note 3 with the smallest storage in the world (16Gb) when the rest of the world are getting at least 32Gb! For this and for the trouble you have caused Samsung, I hate you!
After 2 days of research, I have finally arrived at a completely, perfectly usable state!!! And it is functioning with speed!!
However, from soft-bricked to success, the road had not been smooth. There was about a day or so that my phone was able to boot and use the internet, but had no in/outgoing call, no sound, no Google Now, no S-Voice, no camera, slow lockscreen and slow settings.
I have followed all the instructions given by several XDA members, but I still could not get it to work. Why?
That's because all those instructions are inaccurate. The thing is, minor details that are missing can be real serious, and for that, I want to write a very very detailed descriptions on how to solve this soft-brick issue specifically for 16 Gb International Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005) when upgrading to KitKat 4.4.2.
Before you start, you'll need,
a Custom ROM, eg. Sweet ROM v7.01 4.4.2 NA6
a leaked N9005XXUENA6 4.4.2 KitKat ROM for Note 3 Download on my blog
a Hong Kong N9005ZHUBMI7 Rescue ROM Download here
the latest CWM Recovery, eg 6.0.4.7 Download on my blog
Odin 3.07 Download on my blog
the latest Samsung USB Driver Download on my blog
Samsung Kies Download on my blog
Note 3 16Gb SM-N9005 from Hong Kong at 50% battery level
a Note 3 USB 3.0 cable
Installation Instructions:
Install Samsung Kies
Install Samsung USB Driver
Connect USB into PC and Note 3, then copy Custom ROM onto the SD card
Put Note 3 into Download mode by holding Power + Volume down + Home buttons at the same time until you see "Warning!!", then press Volume up
When you see "Downloading..." and Android logo, plug in the USB into the PC and Note 3
Run Odin 3.07 (See my video)
When you see a blue 0:[COM4], in the Bootloader put leaked KitKat's BL file, and in PIT, PDA, PHONE, CSC put Hong Kong N9005ZHUBMI7 Rescue ROM's PIT, AP, CP and CS respectively and then press Start to flash.
When Note 3 restarts, it will keep rebooting and it will only show Samsung boot screen, at this time, remove the battery and then put it back.
Repeat Step 4, 5 and 6
In Odin 3.07, go to PDA and choose CWM Recovery, eg 6.0.4.7, and press Start to flash, it will reboot automatically when complete. Unplug the USB.
When the phone reboots, it will boot into CWM Recovery. If it asks you to root phone, just say no. Otherwise, select Wipe data/factory rest --> yes, Wipe Cache --> yes, advance --> Wipe Dalvik Cache --> yes. This will erase the unwanted files and prepare your phone for the good stuff.
Go to install zip --> choose zip from /external_sd and select the Custom ROM you have chosen, then choose yes to flash. This will take about 3 minutes, press reboot after it is completed.
This reboot will be slow, and most likely there will be no sound at boot and errors at setup, be extremely patient and wait for the screen asking you to choose Language to appear. Choose the language you want, press Next, then do nothing else!!!!
Without doing anything else, repeat step 4, 5 and 6.
In Odin 3.07, go to CP, choose leaked KitKat's CP file and then press Start to flash.
When the phone reboots, you should hear the Samsung bootup music and then everything will be functioning perfectly!
The moral of the story is, you have got to have brain and perseverance to work with KitKat 4.4.2.

Only SweetROM can work? Or I can use others such as X-Note? Thanks
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raychak said:
Only SweetROM can work? Or I can use others such as X-Note? Thanks
Sent from my SM-N9005 with CM11 temasek Unofficial + temasek Kernel via XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Any custom ROM will work.

I have a 16gb Hong Kong Note 3. Firstly I wish to give my congratulations for you, my friend. Fantastic post! Some questions, please:
1- My phone is stock and rooted since the first firmware. I don't upgrade it for the newest version HK Firmware. Is your guide useful for me if I want to update to kit kat and don't wait the official kit kat Hong Kong?
2- After the moment (final part of the guide) that we have to select the language and only check next can I just power off the phone to make easy to start the phone in download Mode to finish the process?
Sorry for my questions and my poor english, my friend. I have read several posts to learn with guys like you. Please let me know. Thank you so much!
Sent from my GT-N8000 using xda app-developers app

JN9 said:
I have a 16gb Hong Kong Note 3. Firstly I wish to give my congratulations for you, my friend. Fantastic post! Some questions, please:
1- My phone is stock and rooted since the first firmware. I don't upgrade it for the newest version HK Firmware. Is your guide useful for me if I want to update to kit kat and don't wait the official kit kat Hong Kong?
2- After the moment (final part of the guide) that we have to select the language and only check next can I just power off the phone to make easy to start the phone in download Mode to finish the process?
Sorry for my questions and my poor english, my friend. I have read several posts to learn with guys like you. Please let me know. Thank you so much!
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1. Yes, that is exactly what I did and what I thought. I didn't want to wait. I came from stock and rooted 4.3
2. Powering off the phone first, in my opinion, doesn't make going into download mode easier. So just directly hold Power+Vol Down+ Home to get into Download Mode

I am in the same soft brick boat but I have 32gb. I think it's HK as it was shipped from Hong Kong. Will this guide work for me to?
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mabrady85 said:
I am in the same soft brick boat but I have 32gb. I think it's HK as it was shipped from Hong Kong. Will this guide work for me to?
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No harm trying. Nothing to lose
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will do and will let you know

There is no PIT file in the N9005XXUENA6 zip file

mabrady85 said:
There is no PIT file in the N9005XXUENA6 zip file
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Exactly, because you have to read more carefully. It is in the N9005ZHUBMI7 Rescue Pack

Locky Loki said:
1. Yes, that is exactly what I did and what I thought. I didn't want to wait. I came from stock and rooted 4.3
2. Powering off the phone first, in my opinion, doesn't make going into download mode easier. So just directly hold Power+Vol Down+ Home to get into Download Mode
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My friend, I am very grateful for your atention. The guide inside in your blog is fantastic and very rich. I will try to flash kit kat and I will let you know.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

JN9 said:
My friend, I am very grateful for your atention. The guide inside in your blog is fantastic and very rich. I will try to flash kit kat and I will let you know.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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Await for good news

Locky Loki said:
Exactly, because you have to read more carefully. It is in the N9005ZHUBMI7 Rescue Pack
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Just downloaded the rescue pack but can't find the PIT file...

raychak said:
Just downloaded the rescue pack but can't find the PIT file...
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You got the download link from my blog?
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1CBNGR
Don't try to find it yourself from Google.

Locky Loki said:
You got the download link from my blog?
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1CBNGR
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Yes, there are 3 files after extracted.
- The Kernel file unable to view or extract to see the content.
- I extracted the tar.md5 file, but no PIT inside...
Thanks

raychak said:
Yes, there are 3 files after extracted.
- The Kernel file unable to view or extract to see the content.
- I extracted the tar.md5 file, but no PIT inside...
Thanks
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Please check with this photo
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9emHQBd5COmX01jYXJLRjdwMFE/edit?usp=sharing
Your download is probably incomplete or faulty. Try using download manager like JDownloader.
PIT file for you
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9emHQBd5COmeGlCeUJaeFh5aGs/edit?usp=sharing

Locky Loki said:
Please check with this photo
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9emHQBd5COmX01jYXJLRjdwMFE/edit?usp=sharing
Your download is probably incomplete or faulty. Try using download manager like JDownloader.
PIT file for you
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9emHQBd5COmeGlCeUJaeFh5aGs/edit?usp=sharing
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The file named TGY-N9005ZHUBMI7-20130926192530.rar, is that correct? I downloaded twice with baidu download manager but the downloaded file only contain 3 files, not the files you shown on the photo...

raychak said:
The file named TGY-N9005ZHUBMI7-20130926192530.rar, is that correct? I downloaded twice with baidu download manager but the downloaded file only contain 3 files, not the files you shown on the photo...
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Try this
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qxi81

Locky Loki said:
Try this
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qxi81
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I just found this version too, downloading now... still not 100% sure I am really want to flash 4.4.2 now as I really don't my Note 3 got soft-bricked during coming few days of holiday. BTW, except from the Note 3 you owned upgraded to 4.4.2 with this method, is there any other user upgraded to 4.4.2 with this method? Thanks

raychak said:
I just found this version too, downloading now... still not 100% sure I am really want to flash 4.4.2 now as I really don't my Note 3 got soft-bricked during coming few days of holiday. BTW, except from the Note 3 you owned upgraded to 4.4.2 with this method, is there any other user upgraded to 4.4.2 with this method? Thanks
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Get this done and you will have a great holiday.
I suppose many did, many wrote on XDA, but none wrote as detailed as I did.

UK Firmware on a Canadian Network

Hi all,
I have a GT-I9505 phone. I am in Canada on the Rogers network. I had an issue with their OTA update for 4.4.2 a week ago and was forced to use Odin to put a UK BTU 4.3 firmware onto the phone.
The GT-I9505, to my knowledge, is a UK phone (I actually called Samsung and they told me that model is a UK phone).
So my question is will I receive OTA updates through the Canadian network (Rogers) for the UK BTU firmware that I put on my phone.
The phone is unlocked.
Thanks.

You will receive UK OTA updates if u flashed BTU firmware and ur phone goes OK :highfive:
*EDIT: For confirm it you can:
1. Conect it to Kies 3 and take a look your CSC (Code region). CSC are this 3 letters btw parenthesis. You have all codes HERE
2. If u doesnt root and nothing, u will receive the updates of this CSC. Hi5

Joku1981 said:
You will receive UK OTA updates if u flashed BTU firmware and ur phone goes OK :highfive:
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So the Canadian network will allow me to download/install OTA BTU firmware even if I'm in Canada? And what do you mean "goes OK"?

aerospaceCU said:
So the Canadian network will allow me to download/install OTA BTU firmware even if I'm in Canada? And what do you mean "goes OK"?
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1. Yes.
2. If ur phone dont have any issues :good:

Joku1981 said:
1. Yes.
2. If ur phone dont have any issues :good:
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tyvm

Joku1981 said:
You will receive UK OTA updates if u flashed BTU firmware and ur phone goes OK :highfive:
*EDIT: For confirm it you can:
1. Conect it to Kies 3 and take a look your CSC (Code region). CSC are this 3 letters btw parenthesis. You have all codes HERE
2. If u doesnt root and nothing, u will receive the updates of this CSC. Hi5
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I have (AUT) which is Switzerland. Based on SamMobile, Switzerland has 4.4.2 out already.
So what does this mean? Will I get OTA updates (through the updates settings on my phone) for Android firmware?
I'm still on 4.3 and my Canadian network that I'm on (Rogers) pushed out 4.4.2 last week. I'm not getting any updates...
Please advise. Thanks!

aerospaceCU said:
I have (AUT) which is Switzerland. Based on SamMobile, Switzerland has 4.4.2 out already.
So what does this mean? Will I get OTA updates (through the updates settings on my phone) for Android firmware?
I'm still on 4.3 and my Canadian network that I'm on (Rogers) pushed out 4.4.2 last week. I'm not getting any updates...
Please advise. Thanks!
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Same question ......u said u have aut so u should get updates for switserland
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Same question ......if u r on canadian network u will get otas for that canadian network only
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That's weird though because I bought my phone online, its international and I know there is no GT-i9505 model in Canada. And I was getting OTA through that. So clearly whatever stock firmware I had at the time (which I don't know what it was) was receiving OTA updates.
Any thoughts?

aerospaceCU said:
That's weird though because I bought my phone online, its international and I know there is no GT-i9505 model in Canada. And I was getting OTA through that. So clearly whatever stock firmware I had at the time (which I don't know what it was) was receiving OTA updates.
Any thoughts?
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I would suggest u flash 4.4.2 rom manually nd u may get ota updates after that
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I would suggest u flash 4.4.2 rom manually nd u may get ota updates after that
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I should get a switzerland one right?

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Do you have this pasted on your phn box mobile phm gt i9500zkains ...tells that I have a indian firmware installed ....dont knw that wheather it would be pasted international one or not bt atleas5 you can try
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Do you have this pasted on your phn box mobile phm gt i9500zkains ...tells that I have a indian firmware installed ....dont knw that wheather it would be pasted international one or not bt atleas5 you can try
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No I don't have that. I just know my phone is Brazilian. Out of the box it worked fine here in Canada on the Rogers network. Got 4.3 and it was fine. Perhaps 4.4.2, put out by Rogers, realized I wasn't the right model or not using a carrier-specific phone?
I'm just not sure anymore. I got the UK BTU 4.3 firmware from Sam mobile but Kies 3 says I am AUT (Switzerland). And I am still unable to get the 4.4.2 update through KIES or OTA.

aerospaceCU said:
No I don't have that. I just know my phone is Brazilian. Out of the box it worked fine here in Canada on the Rogers network. Got 4.3 and it was fine. Perhaps 4.4.2, put out by Rogers, realized I wasn't the right model or not using a carrier-specific phone?
I'm just not sure anymore. I got the UK BTU 4.3 firmware from Sam mobile but Kies 3 says I am AUT (Switzerland). And I am still unable to get the 4.4.2 update through KIES or OTA.
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Is your phn rooted or something
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Is your phn rooted or something
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No it is not rooted. Antutu says no root access and I don't even know how to root (I'm a noob). Also, my device status is official.
I am so confused. I just want to get back the normal OTA update ability and get 4.4.2. I do not want to manually update the firmware every time.
Please help...

I think you should flash a 4.4.2 rom let it be aut
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I think you should flash a 4.4.2 rom let it be aut
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thanks (I cant thank you, I reached my limit lol)

By the way I was looking at my baseband version (modem) and see that its XXUENAA. Sam mobile does not show that for the Switzerland firmware (AUT).
I wonder what that means?

aerospaceCU said:
By the way I was looking at my baseband version (modem) and see that its XXUENAA. Sam mobile does not show that for the Switzerland firmware (AUT).
I wonder what that means?
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Doesnt I think you had aut one installed previously try flashing aut only
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Doesnt I think you had aut one installed previously try flashing aut only
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Ya I think I had AUT before hand and now I switched to BTU and it won't do OTA.
So I'll flash an AUT 4.3 onto my phone and see if it wants to do an OTA 4.4.2 update. Thanks

Did I get an unlocked n9005

I bought note 3 n9005 in Pakistan. I have a doubt that I have got an old phone because someone told me. Now I want to know did I get an unlocked phone? Which was locked to some network or specific country and shop keeper unlocked it and sold it to me?
How can I find that?
2nd question is: if phone was already unlocked and now if I upgrade it to 4.4.2 by odin will it again get locked?
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thahim said:
I bought note 3 n9005 in Pakistan. I have a doubt that I have got an old phone because someone told me. Now I want to know did I get an unlocked phone? Which was locked to some network or specific country and shop keeper unlocked it and sold it to me?
How can I find that?
2nd question is: if phone was already unlocked and now if I upgrade it to 4.4.2 by odin will it again get locked?
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Go to the service center and ask them coz they will better guide u regarding this as they might such provisions as this aspect is related to warranty also.

Chirag_Galani said:
Go to the service center and ask them coz they will better guide u regarding this as they might such provisions as this aspect is related to warranty also.
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They wont tell here shops here are greedy and they also sell old devices in price of new. So I want someone go check my rom amd build number and guide me here.
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thahim said:
They wont tell here shops here are greedy and they also sell old devices in price of new. So I want someone go check my rom amd build number and guide me here.
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Build number is when ur firmware is compiled not when device is built which will be same of old and new device.

Chirag_Galani said:
Build number is when ur firmware is compiled not when device is built which will be same of old and new device.
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But I dont wana know I got an old device or not my question is that did they gave me a device which was locked to some carrier or country and they unlocked it. Because if its like that and ill update to 4.4.2 my device will be locked.
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thahim said:
But I dont wana know I got an old device or not my question is that did they gave me a device which was locked to some carrier or country and they unlocked it. Because if its like that and ill update to 4.4.2 my device will be locked.
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Then u go to the service center show the bill as it matches the IMEI they'll take the necessary steps

@thahim: sorry I'm not familiar with this. I see your Diag Code is 0000 so it might be OK, but I'm not sure.
Can you send me all screenshots from the app Phone INFO ★Samsung★ so I can investigate furthermore.

thahim said:
But I dont wana know I got an old device or not my question is that did they gave me a device which was locked to some carrier or country and they unlocked it. Because if its like that and ill update to 4.4.2 my device will be locked.
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my understanding if yours is international N9005, unlikely u have a locked bootloader device.
The most possible is simlock by the network provider, but this one you can easily remove by region lockaway by Chainfire.

antique_sonic said:
my understanding if yours is international N9005, unlikely u have a locked bootloader device.
The most possible is simlock by the network provider, but this one you can easily remove by region lockaway by Chainfire.
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@vndnguyen @antique_sonicMy phone is not locked but I want to find out that shopkeeper I bought the phone from might have unlocked it. Can I find it out. I want to update to 4.4.2 so if I did my phone will be again locked.
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thahim said:
@vndnguyen @antique_sonicMy phone is not locked but I want to find out that shopkeeper I bought the phone from might have unlocked it. Can I find it out. I want to update to 4.4.2 so if I did my phone will be again locked.
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As I said. If urs international n9005, unlikely it's a locked bootloader version.
Sent from N7105, DN3 with AGNi kernel.

antique_sonic said:
As I said. If urs international n9005, unlikely it's a locked bootloader version.
Sent from N7105, DN3 with AGNi kernel.
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How do I know if its international or not?
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thahim said:
How do I know if its international or not?
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N9005 variant is international. Just flash kitkat. safe your efs first.

IzArsha said:
N9005 variant is international.
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Great. So that means no one unlocked it before yeah. Can I update to 4.4.2 and root it there is no risk of my phone getting locked.
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thahim said:
Great. So that means no one unlocked it before yeah. Can I update to 4.4.2 and root it there is no risk of my phone getting locked.
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Yes just update it and root it and see how it goes.

IzArsha said:
Yes just update it and root it and see how it goes.
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Im already rooted ill have to flash. so you still not sure how will it go?
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thahim said:
Im already rooted ill have to flash. so you still not sure how will it go?
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Im pretty sure there's nothing bad will happen.

thahim said:
Im already rooted ill have to flash. so you still not sure how will it go?
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as I said, it won't locked
the only possible thing which can harm your device is... you never read the thread properly before you upgrade / flashing root / cwm / custom rom.
so, since you are rooted, my suggestion is go and look for dr. ketan IMEI/EFS backup restore (under themes&apps), and do a backup of it.
better than sorry
after do this, read the thread properly on how to upgrade to KK, find the file properly for N9005. and you are good to go.
cheers.

antique_sonic said:
as I said, it won't locked
the only possible thing which can harm your device is... you never read the thread properly before you upgrade / flashing root / cwm / custom rom.
so, since you are rooted, my suggestion is go and look for dr. ketan IMEI/EFS backup restore (under themes&apps), and do a backup of it.
better than sorry
after do this, read the thread properly on how to upgrade to KK, find the file properly for N9005. and you are good to go.
cheers.
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Does cf root works to root 4.4.2 on n9005? I have only used cf root so have experience with it.
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thahim said:
Does cf root works to root 4.4.2 on n9005? I have only used cf root so have experience with it.
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Yes it work like a charm my friend

thahim said:
Does cf root works to root 4.4.2 on n9005? I have only used cf root so have experience with it.
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work!
download the correct version for N9005 for KK.
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IzArsha said:
Yes it work like a charm my friend
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hohoho.
u r faster mate

[Q] Root for GT-I9301I Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo?

Is there any way to root the Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo i9301i with Android 4.4.2 KitKat on it?
Hope somebody can help me :fingers-crossed:

ViktorFoedowski said:
Is there any way to root the Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo i9301i with Android 4.4.2 KitKat on it?
Hope somebody can help me :fingers-crossed:
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Still no answers?
I'd also like to root this device.
Maybe with towelroot?

+1 for supporting rooting s3 neo
Thx

Towelroot works brother
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ViktorFoedowski said:
Is there any way to root the Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo i9301i with Android 4.4.2 KitKat on it?
Hope somebody can help me :fingers-crossed:
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mianahmadpp said:
Towelroot works brother
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no for me, popup advise that device not supported
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vroot no work, until now
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framaroot no work
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POOT no work
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rod555 said:
no for me, popup advise that device not supported
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you propably updated to the new version of Kitkat 4.4.2.
The new update had the bandversion I9301IXXUANF4 for me (I updated too) (there is no possible way to root this version as far as i know)
But the not updated version of KitKat 4.4.2 (bandversion for me: I9301IXXUANC6) works with towelroot.
Beside i updated to the new update i still got my phone rooted:
I downloaded the new version of Odin on my pc.
I downloaded the old version from sammobile. (the I9301IXXUANC6 version)
In Odin (launched with admin rights) you click on the PDA (or sometimes AP called) button and select the downloaded firmware version (unpacked)
Next boot your phone in recovery mode (turn it off, then press volume down + home + power button)
Connect your phone to your pc (after that odin should recognize your phone)
Now make sure re-partition is NOT checked in odin !this is very important! and click start (now wait some time until its finished)
Your phone should reboot automatic (if auto reboot is checked in odin) and the old firmware should be on your phone
Now install towelroot and click "make it rain"
Now you should have root! :laugh:
(Hope this helps. Sorry for my bad english... :crying: )

Have you tried this tutorial?
How to root Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo GT-I9301I
Hopes help.
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cacing32 said:
Have you tried this tutorial?
How to root Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo GT-I9301I
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yes, but when I launch app advise that my device isn't supported
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ViktorFoedowski said:
you propably updated to the new version of Kitkat 4.4.2.
The new update had the bandversion I9301IXXUANF4 for me (I updated too) (there is no possible way to root this version as far as i know)
But the not updated version of KitKat 4.4.2 (bandversion for me: I9301IXXUANC6) works with towelroot.
Beside i updated to the new update i still got my phone rooted:
I downloaded the new version of Odin on my pc.
I downloaded the old version from sammobile. (the I9301IXXUANC6 version)
In Odin (launched with admin rights) you click on the PDA (or sometimes AP called) button and select the downloaded firmware version (unpacked)
Next boot your phone in recovery mode (turn it off, then press volume down + home + power button)
Connect your phone to your pc (after that odin should recognize your phone)
Now make sure re-partition is NOT checked in odin !this is very important! and click start (now wait some time until its finished)
Your phone should reboot automatic (if auto reboot is checked in odin) and the old firmware should be on your phone
Now install towelroot and click "make it rain"
Now you should have root! :laugh:
(Hope this helps. Sorry for my bad english... :crying: )
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one billion of thanks! run perfectly [emoji106]
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rod555 said:
one bullion of thanks! run perfectly
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No problem. I just wanted to help.
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Well, I hope that there will be a root app for I9301IXXUANF4 soon.
I've got some bad memories of doing anything to my phone with ODIN. App is the only non-destructive way for me.
Does anyone know how much time developer needs to release his updated app after new version of Android?

in download mode do you have trace of knox?
i can't understand if it's only a software knox or a hardware one (efuse) like on the s4
you can enter in download mode by doing:
The phone must be turned off.
Keep pressing and holding ‘Home Button (middle button) + Volume down key + Power Button’ simultaneously until you see a warning message. Now press Volume Up to continue. This will land you into downloading mode.
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If you read "knox warranty etc..." there is a hardware-efuse knox

Help
Hello the root worked. but I can not runterladen..kann the SU file a reinstellen here bitte..soory I can not speak English and write here about the google translator

ViktorFoedowski said:
you propably updated to the new version of Kitkat 4.4.2.
....
Beside i updated to the new update i still got my phone rooted:
....
(Hope this helps. Sorry for my bad english... :crying: )
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Do you mean that you can downgrade, then root and then again apply the update installing the "F4" version of firmware?
Thanks

Proteusso said:
Do you mean that you can downgrade, then root and then again apply the update installing the "F4" version of firmware?
Thanks
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No I just wanted to say that I updated my phone to the "F4" version. And after I found that the updated version cannot be rooted I downgraded the phone and rooted it. I am still on the old "C6" version.
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Give it a try
ViktorFoedowski said:
No I just wanted to say that I updated my phone to the "F4" version. And after I found that the updated version cannot be rooted I downgraded the phone and rooted it. I am still on the old "C6" version.
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Hello,
i think we give it a try. Will there be root when you update again?

Harzer30 said:
Hello,
i think we give it a try. Will there be root when you update again?
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The same question here... Then can I upgrade to ANF4 again with root saved?

BaRTaSs88 said:
Can I upgrade to ANF4 again with root saved?
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I don't think so but I'm not sure. I didn't try updating with root.
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BaRTaSs88 said:
The same question here... Then can I upgrade to ANF4 again with root saved?
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no, if you upgrade root it's not saved. Until AND3 firmware yes
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Only C6 can be rooted, and as far as I can see there are not that changes with ANF4 and the newer!
So if you really need follow the steps of some posts before!