Just got my new s4 do I update? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Its downloaded OS upgrade to 4.3, currently on 4.2
I haven't installed it yet as it states you cannot downgrade after this update.
I will probably be interested in custom roms and rooting, if I update to this will i not be able to root etc?
Sorry if this is a noob question

You always update via OTA or download ROM and flash?

Which model do you have?
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nikzDHD said:
Which model do you have?
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9505
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THUDUK said:
9505
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Tell me the firmware your currently on. If pre KNOX your good.
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Does root change software status?

From official to custom? Thanks
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topcat07 said:
From official to custom? Thanks
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Yes it does. Unless you use a pre rooted stock firmware

UAEM2 build what is it? Confused

Had a bit of a Google but drawing blanks here not sure what this build number is?
Currently on MDM btu version but what is the above please is it some sort of special custom build?
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topcat07 said:
Had a bit of a Google but drawing blanks here not sure what this build number is?
Currently on MDM btu version but what is the above please is it some sort of special custom build?
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Its a taiwanese build the latest from samsung if u want it get it from samsung-updates
muhammadshais said:
Its a taiwanese build the latest from samsung if u want it get it from samsung-updates
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Thank you very much
Could this be used on a UK phone and any idea if it is different to MDM build?
Thanks for your help
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topcat07 said:
Thank you very much
Could this be used on a UK phone and any idea if it is different to MDM build?
Thanks for your help
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I think in uk there is i9505 variant do u have i9505 snapdragon version???
muhammadshais said:
I think in uk there is i9505 variant do u have i9505 snapdragon version???
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I do indeed 1.9ghz one with LTE...
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topcat07 said:
I do indeed 1.9ghz one with LTE...
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Yep u can flash it in odin on any firmware consider reading these
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2255190
Read that just unsure of differences between stock MDM and above firmware
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Unlock bootloader for international version??

Is ther any way t unlock bootloader for Galaxy s4 international???
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muhamet said:
Is ther any way t unlock bootloader for Galaxy s4 international???
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The I9505 doesn`t have a locked bootloader, it is fully rootable if that is what you mean. Only some US carriers have the bootloader locked down.
I haw write protection ennabled.tmobile Macedonia???
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muhamet said:
I haw write protection ennabled.tmobile Macedonia???
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Are you rooted? If not root the device and try again.
No root yet official.you hawed write protection enabled in official
?????
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muhamet said:
No root yet official.you hawed write protection enabled in official
?????
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I also have write protection enabled but rooted without any problems, even flashed custom ROMs and kernels.
I solved thx
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muhamet said:
I solved thx
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Can you kindly explain how you solved it? I have identical problem...
Thanks in advance...:silly:
What sgs4 you haw i9505 international?
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muhamet said:
What sgs4 you haw i9505 international?
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Yes, I do. My Galaxy S 4 is the GT-I9505, with the XXUAMDM firmware...
Just flash from djembay thread rooted ME2 firmware whit Odin.But wait 5 to 15 min will work
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Mmhhh... it didn't work for me... :crying:
I think I'm missing something so evident that I can't see it...
Use 3.04 odin
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Hello, quick question...

Can I still upgrade to the 5.0 android when it comes out even if my S4 is rooted??
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Yes, but you might have to install a custom firmware or return to stock without root, or just remove the root and wait for the ota update.
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Banksy1892 said:
Can I still upgrade to the 5.0 android when it comes out even if my S4 is rooted??
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I hope we get it, but I'd say we'll be waiting quite a while but no guarantees either.
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[Q] 4.4.2 Root

I apologize if this has been addressed already but i have not been able to find an answer. Is there a way to successfully root a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 on 4.4.2 which was updated OTA on a Mac? Thank you.
Cf auto root.
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daniel4653 said:
Cf auto root.
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on a mac??
thanks for the reply btw
http://www.all-things-android.com/content/how-root-samsung-mobile-device
This should get you going.
Found it in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417699
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krnfrk6663 said:
http://www.all-things-android.com/content/how-root-samsung-mobile-device
This should get you going.
Found it in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417699
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What about the 4.4.2 update and the SD Card issue. I'm having major issues with that right now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
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