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[Q] Help reverting to stock... usual steps not working

Goal:
Latest firmware info from SamMobile
GT-I9505 Galaxy S 4 LTE
PDA: I9505XXUBMGA
CSC: I9505OXXBMG3
MODEM: I9505XXUBMGA
Previous set up:
Custom Recovery. Philz Touch
ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352258
I has also attempted to update the base band when on this rom to MGA to the About device Baseband version stayed at XXUBMEA
Situation: I was getting lots of force closureswouldn'tentually it just wouldnt reboot, thenre-flashedvery failed. I reflashed the recovery and restored from wouldn'thowever it still wouldnt boot. (About 90% of the way through the bSamsungmation the audio samsung logo sound died. The Samsunghen went to the "samsung" static image with the blue LED light on and just stayed there... for about 30 mins before I force shutdown the phone.
I the attempted to flash stock ROM (listed in Goal above) downloaded from SamMobile. The same thing happened again. Boot gets stuck. I got into stock recovery and wre-flashedactory reset and reflashed. The ROM installed but I had no wifi. I then flashed the I9505XXUBMGA modem. Reboot and I had wifi. However About device still shows XXUBMEA baseband.
I wanted to see if I was able to get OTA updates from Samsung however Samsung update app is saying that the device is modified... so something isnt quite right yet. Im guessing it might be to do with the modem / baseband but to be honest I am a bit lost.
Screen shot of my current About Device Information. Also Device Status is showing as custom..
Thinking outloud here... would a Root->TriangleAway->reset counter etc->flash philz touch->full wipe for new ROM->boot to download->Odin flash stock fix it? Or could that do any further damage?

First install chainfires triangle away to reset your flash counter. For this you need root.
Then do a factory reset in recovery and flash stock with odin.
You wont get ota when flash counter >0 so give it a try.
Hopefully this helps
EDIT: If the new modem wont appear after a odin flash then uncheck the auto reboot option in odin and flash the modem twice, that helped for me.

Device Status is showing as custom, because you had flashed non-stock rom...
so the wifi not working, but can you make call??
The first time I flashed OMEGA ROM, wifi did not work, but flashed Adam kernel fixing the issue.

Look at his attachment, mobile connection seems working
@polcup please report back if it worked.

cellegg said:
Device Status is showing as custom, because you had flashed non-stock rom...
so the wifi not working, but can you make call??
The first time I flashed OMEGA ROM, wifi did not work, but flashed Adam kernel fixing the issue.
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Wifi is now working after I flashedlashed the I9505XXUBMGA modem. Rebooted and I had wifi. However About device still shows XXUBMEA baseband.
Calls and mobile date is fine.
_sebha said:
Look at his attachment, mobile connection seems working
@polcup please report back if it worked.
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Yep, I will try that over lunch and see if it works. Not sure that will get me to the XXUBMGA modem though but its certainly a step in the right direction.
I really appreciate both your replys. Thanks.

Look at my edit in first post.
Uncheck auto reboot in odin and flash only the modem twice (manual reboot to download mode after first flash) after second flash reboot device.
That worked for me

_sebha said:
Look at my edit in first post.
Uncheck auto reboot in odin and flash only the modem twice (manual reboot to download mode after first flash) after second flash reboot device.
That worked for me
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Superb! I will try that as well. Thanks!!

Update
I was unable to root I9505XXUBMGA. CF-Autoroot didnt stick. I tried a couple of installs. One through Odin and one through CWM. Neither took.
I flashed an older pre-rooted stock rom I had XXUBMEA and then ran Triangle away. It returned the counter to '0' and brought the status back to official.
So now im back to stock MEA and to be honest I am happy to stay here for a bit. I will maybe move up to MGA if I find a pre-rooted version.
Thanks for your help.
Sorted!

[Q] Signal dead when phone is in sleep mode

Hi guys,
I have a problem since the first 4.3 release. When the phone is in sleep mode, the cellular signal dead and i must turn on the airplane mode and turn off it. It's a very fastidious problem, what can i do?
GT-9505 with XViSiON Rom and KT Kernel.
PS: Sorry for my english

anyone?

I have the same problem.
I have even tried different Android 4.3 ROM's to my GT-I9505 where all lost it's GSM signal when i'm setting my phone into sleep mode.
I though for some time that my phone was faulty somewhere here. But to confirm that this was only happening in Android 4.3, i installed FoxHound v2.0 ROM earlier today witch was the latest Android 4.2.2 ROM of that ROM. Here i don't have that problem anylonger.
So what's going on with the Android 4.3 ROM's. Does anyone have any clues?

must be the modem, i had a similar problem back when i was on the S3 and it was related to that
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

happy to know I'm not the only one and happy to know that the problem is only in 4.3. can I flash the 4.2.2 modem on 4.3 rom? or it isn't compatible?
Thanks for reply and sorry for my English

You probably have flashed/installed too good modification
Try to reinstall software, do restore from backup (if you have) or try to google it... No idea why.. I understand it happens for wifi, but not for "mobile signal"

Ok I flashed a MH8 modem and for now it's ok, today and tomorrow i test if it work.

Ok, i have now flashed the XXUEMK8 modem by doing the instructions under here:
Originally Posted by lambstone
Ok it worked.
If anyone else is having issues with the baseband not changing, do this.
Use Odin v3.04
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem
Reboot once again into Download Mode using (Vol Down plus Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Once done,unplug then reboot device manually.
If this doesn't work, try repeating the flash process again while rebooting manually and with auto-reboot option turned off.
The only thing i did differently was to use the Odin3 v3.0.9 application instead. You can download this here or here.
You can find all of the modems you need here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Now the signals isn't dropping anymore :laugh:
So there you have my confirmation on this. So anyone who have the same problem should just do the same by installing the newest modem you find in the link over.

Tom-Helge said:
Ok, i have now flashed the XXUEMK8 modem by doing the instructions under here:
Originally Posted by lambstone
Ok it worked.
If anyone else is having issues with the baseband not changing, do this.
Use Odin v3.04
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem
Reboot once again into Download Mode using (Vol Down plus Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Once done,unplug then reboot device manually.
If this doesn't work, try repeating the flash process again while rebooting manually and with auto-reboot option turned off.
The only thing i did differently was to use the Odin3 v3.0.9 application instead. You can download this here or here.
You can find all of the modems you need here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Now the signals isn't dropping anymore :laugh:
So there you have my confirmation on this. So anyone who have the same problem should just do the same http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
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Yes it work, maybe the MK8 modem is fixed for this problem... thanks a lot ^_^
I hope this thread help who have this problem

[Q] [Omega v19 4.3] Galaxy S4 i9505 Losing Cellular Connection On Screen Lock

Hey,
I recently installed Omega Rom v19 (Android 4.3) on my Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 Intl.
All of a sudden it loses cellular connection instantly whenever I lock the phone with the power key. It will take a couple of minutes before it will come back and this is REALLY annoying.
Any help on this would be great, could it be a modem issue? My baseband is I9505DVUAMD8
I installed a 4.4.2 Google Edition Rom prior to this one and it did the same thing, I have no idea how to fix it!?
Thanks!

thefury91 said:
Hey,
I recently installed Omega Rom v19 (Android 4.3) on my Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 Intl.
All of a sudden it loses cellular connection instantly whenever I lock the phone with the power key. It will take a couple of minutes before it will come back and this is REALLY annoying.
Any help on this would be great, could it be a modem issue? My baseband is I9505DVUAMD8
I installed a 4.4.2 Google Edition Rom prior to this one and it did the same thing, I have no idea how to fix it!?
Thanks!
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Flashed a new modem which did not work, could it be a kernel issue perhaps? What is a recommended kernel for use with Omega v19?
Cheers

thefury91 said:
Flashed a new modem which did not work, could it be a kernel issue perhaps? What is a recommended kernel for use with Omega v19?
Cheers
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I doubt you flash it right follow this instruction. and check your baseband version if it changes that should fix your dropping issue. Remember to turn off your phone Manually before flashing anything via odin.
Use Odin
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem
Reboot once again into Download Mode using (Vol Down plus Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Once done,unplug then reboot device manually.
If this doesn't work, try repeating the flash process again while rebooting manually and with auto-reboot option turned off.

Repulsa said:
I doubt you flash it right follow this instruction. and check your baseband version if it changes that should fix your dropping issue. Remember to turn off your phone Manually before flashing anything via odin.
Use Odin
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem
Reboot once again into Download Mode using (Vol Down plus Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Once done,unplug then reboot device manually.
If this doesn't work, try repeating the flash process again while rebooting manually and with auto-reboot option turned off.
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Thanks for the reply,
After flashing the modem I checked and the baseband had changed to the new modem, I am trying a different modem soon, once it has downloaded. I will see how I go with this new one.
Cheers

No Signal after 4.4.2 update

Hey Guys,
Today I updated my i9505 from Cynogen Mod 10.3.1 to the new "[AOSP] Official 4.4.2 - S4 Google Edition - Final-R1.1" by Jamal, but I read that you needed to update to the leaked 4.4.2 before flashing so that the modem and bits are upto date before flashing any 4.4.2 ROMs or else you could end up with no wifi after flashing.
So I followed these instructions to flash the leaked 4.4.2:
INSTRUCTIONS
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From here or here)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add AP_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to AP
- Add BL_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to BL
- Add CP_I9505XXUFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to CP
- Add CSC_OXA_I9505OXAFNA5_373648_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to CSC
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
Which all went well but I couldn't get Wifi after flashing, and (probably not important) but the default language it choose during the setup was Dutch??? Seeing as I couldnt get the wifi to enable I decided to flash Philz Touch Recovery v6 and then put Jamal's "S4 Google Edition - Final-R1.1" by putting it onto the SD card and flashing through Philz recovery.
Flashing went without a problem.... only thing is now I cant get Vodafone (UK) signal 80% of the time, the other 20% I do get signal and can make calls, just seems strange as previously 80% I WOULD get signal!
Did I do something wrong? I had a really bad feeling that flashing the CP, BL and CSC has somehow messed things up......please help!

Same problem, bump.

ColdIce23 said:
Same problem, bump.
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I just fixed the problem, ColdIce23, check your Baseband Version under Settings > About Device, I bet yours is still set to the original baseband version like mine was...
1) Re-Download the Baseband for the leaked 4.4.2 rom (Here)
2) Open Odin 3.09 and do the following:
Ok it worked.
If anyone else is having issues with the baseband not changing, do this.
Use Odin v3.04
Untick Autoreboot
Flash modem
Reboot once again into Download Mode using (Vol Down plus Home button combi)
Flash Modem once more
Once done,unplug then reboot device manually.
If this doesn't work, try repeating the flash process again while rebooting manually and with auto-reboot option turned off.
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Now I have FULL SIGNAL! .....so far..... will report back once I have left work but this is a good sign as I had no signal what-so-ever 5 minutes ago!

Flasing a 4.4.2 Modem works well with the Kit Kat based roms. Two to choose from NA1 or NA5, depending on what bootloader your on flash the appropriate modem files.
I've got NA5 on the 4.4.2 GE Rom with Three and no signal issues as of yet.

treesmoker said:
I just fixed the problem, ColdIce23, check your Baseband Version under Settings > About Device, I bet yours is still set to the original baseband version like mine was...
1) Re-Download the Baseband for the leaked 4.4.2 rom (Here)
2) Open Odin 3.09 and do the following:
Now I have FULL SIGNAL! .....so far..... will report back once I have left work but this is a good sign as I had no signal what-so-ever 5 minutes ago!
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My I9505 baseband version is I9505XXUFNA5. Is not it the updated one?

kamrul.auntu said:
My I9505 baseband version is I9505XXUFNA5. Is not it the updated one?
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Yes you the latest baseband available.

treesmoker said:
Hey Guys,
Today I updated my i9505 from Cynogen Mod 10.3.1 to the new "[AOSP] Official 4.4.2 - S4 Google Edition - Final-R1.1" by Jamal, but I read that you needed to update to the leaked 4.4.2 before flashing so that the modem and bits are upto date before flashing any 4.4.2 ROMs or else you could end up with no wifi after flashing.
/QUOTE]
I think u missunderstood something. For the Kitkat Google Edition u do not have to flash the leak before. Its only for the Samsung Touchwiz Version of Kitkat
tapatalked by an Echoenian
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nikzDHD said:
Flasing a 4.4.2 Modem works well with the Kit Kat based roms. Two to choose from NA1 or NA5, depending on what bootloader your on flash the appropriate modem files.
I've got NA5 on the 4.4.2 GE Rom with Three and no signal issues as of yet.
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I flashed the NA5 modem which seems to have failed the first time round, as it didnt actually change the baseband version in settings. Since flashing a second time (when it actual flashed properly) I now have full signal...... but I have another problem now:
When I click the dailer and select a person to call, the screen goes black and I dont see/hear any indication that a call has initiated. I tried with my wife and her phone rings and she can answer the call, but my screen is still black with no sound....
I have tried wiping data / davlik / cache and installing the rom from scratch, but I still get the same issue?
UPDATE:
Right so I just flashed CM11 as a test, and still can't make calls, so obviously not a ROM fault..... does the BL, CP or CSC have anything to do with the making calls procress?

I've got a similar issue.
I've got a M919V running Jamal's 4.3 GPE rom, but after flashing Jamal's 4.4.2 GPE i get no signal. After going into settings and selecting network the signal lasts, but after the screen goes off signal is once again lost.
Is there a procedure to follow that will fix this? This is found when when flashing many 4.4 roms.
-Thanks

Well, I get signal when I'm near a cell tower...
No changes tho. Still same problem.

Hi guys,
I'm wondering if you have resolved your modem problems?
I flashed to Jamal's 4.4.2 version 1.2 and I don't have a signal now.
I flashed the modem to NA5 but styill no signal. Also I can't even check my CSC using *#1234# as "Mobile network not available"
Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Hi Duskin,
For me, I think it's releated to the phone itself as I got a screen replacement. I haven't solved the problem yet because I got to get back to the store where I got my screen replaced.
Sent from my LG-P880 using Tapatalk

[Q] i9505 WiFi not working - tried ALL solutions (GNG8 baseband)

Hi!
Does anyone ever managed to fix not working WiFi on i9505 flashed to stock 4.4.2 with GNG8 and higher modems/basebands? On a daily basis i'm running CM11 but due to heavy GPS problems I decided to go to stock 4.4.2 (I9505XXUGNG8_I9505YXZGNH2_XEO).
Unfortunately I never managed to get WiFi fixed. I've tried everything I found on xda. And yes, i'm experienced Android user
What I've tried:
1. re-flash modem and NON-HLOS.bin files, tried multiple times - no success. Also tried single flash but from "hard power off".
1a. did factory resets, reflashed, rebooted and so on and so forth.
2. re-flashed all rom again - no success
3. re-flashed bootloader, also multiple times.
4. tried to edit build.prop and disabled "secure.storage" (switched do false) - no success
I've repeated every one step in a different order, like flashing modem, no auto reboot, flashing again, then flashing NON-HLOS etc. etc.
I have "Black edition" device so I hoped stock rom would fit perfectly. Ofcourse this stock is working better than CM11 latest on this machine - better battery life and better GPS operation, but no WiFi is a real pain.
Anyone have any clues what could be wrong?
Thanks,
Tomek

So just to summarize, Wifi works on CM but not on TW based roms?
tomeq_ said:
Hi!
Does anyone ever managed to fix not working WiFi on i9505 flashed to stock 4.4.2 with GNG8 and higher modems/basebands? On a daily basis i'm running CM11 but due to heavy GPS problems I decided to go to stock 4.4.2 (I9505XXUGNG8_I9505YXZGNH2_XEO).
Unfortunately I never managed to get WiFi fixed. I've tried everything I found on xda. And yes, i'm experienced Android user
What I've tried:
1. re-flash modem and NON-HLOS.bin files, tried multiple times - no success. Also tried single flash but from "hard power off".
1a. did factory resets, reflashed, rebooted and so on and so forth.
2. re-flashed all rom again - no success
3. re-flashed bootloader, also multiple times.
4. tried to edit build.prop and disabled "secure.storage" (switched do false) - no success
I've repeated every one step in a different order, like flashing modem, no auto reboot, flashing again, then flashing NON-HLOS etc. etc.
I have "Black edition" device so I hoped stock rom would fit perfectly. Ofcourse this stock is working better than CM11 latest on this machine - better battery life and better GPS operation, but no WiFi is a real pain.
Anyone have any clues what could be wrong?
Thanks,
Tomek
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Lennyz1988 said:
So just to summarize, Wifi works on CM but not on TW based roms?
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Yes, that's correct (whatever TW means) - wifi works on CM11 latest but not on stock 4.4.2. What surprised me most: after reverting back to CM11 from nand backup I noticed that i'm now on GNG8 baseband/modem that got flashed from stock, and this configuration works like a charm! GPS, WiFi, 3G/4G audio and data works great on first sight and few hours of testing.
So, this must be the problem with kernel and/or modules in I9505XXUGNG8_I9505YXZGNH2_XEO rom not the baseband/modem issue itself...
I think I would try another stock 4.4.2 (I9505XXUGNH2_I9505PLSGNH1_PLS) and see if it will resolve WiFi issue....
Greets,
Tomek

tomeq_ said:
Yes, that's correct (whatever TW means) - wifi works on CM11 latest but not on stock 4.4.2. What surprised me most: after reverting back to CM11 from nand backup I noticed that i'm now on GNG8 baseband/modem that got flashed from stock, and this configuration works like a charm! GPS, WiFi, 3G/4G audio and data works great on first sight and few hours of testing.
So, this must be the problem with kernel and/or modules in I9505XXUGNG8_I9505YXZGNH2_XEO rom not the baseband/modem issue itself...
I think I would try another stock 4.4.2 (I9505XXUGNH2_I9505PLSGNH1_PLS) and see if it will resolve WiFi issue....
Greets,
Tomek
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The solution is that you have to flash the correct CSC (region code) for your device. You can know it installing this APP.

Joku1981 said:
The solution is that you have to flash the correct CSC (region code) for your device. You can know it installing this].
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Hi, I think CSC setting is not the case. CSC should not interfere with WiFi operation at all.
When I flashed stock 4.4.2 XEO (i'm in Poland so XEO or PLS are good for me, phone was branded by PLS before) CSC in stock recovery was "Multi-CSC". Now it has changed to NEE for some reason. It happened after one of the re-flashes.
Despite that, with CSC set to NEE, CM11 is working perfectly with all features on GNG8 modem/baseband. Stock - no WiFi still.
Greets,
Tomek

Wifi off
Hello
I have the same problem with my samsung I9505, i am on Morocco and i m tried all solution no one work
AP : I9505XXUGNK4
CP: I9505XXUGNH7
CSC: I9505OXAGNK4

Aminest said:
Hello
I have the same problem with my samsung I9505, i am on Morocco and i m tried all solution no one work
AP : I9505XXUGNK4
CP: I9505XXUGNH7
CSC: I9505OXAGNK4
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The firmware you are flashing is DBT (Germany). You can download it: HERE. In theory you have to have:
AP : I9505XXUGNK4
CP: I9505XXUGNK4
CSC: I9505OXAGNK4
Reflash that firmware 2 times for fix your device :highfive:

tomeq_ said:
Hi, I think CSC setting is not the case. CSC should not interfere with WiFi operation at all.
When I flashed stock 4.4.2 XEO (i'm in Poland so XEO or PLS are good for me, phone was branded by PLS before) CSC in stock recovery was "Multi-CSC". Now it has changed to NEE for some reason. It happened after one of the re-flashes.
Despite that, with CSC set to NEE, CM11 is working perfectly with all features on GNG8 modem/baseband. Stock - no WiFi still.
Greets,
Tomek
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Just try what Yoku suggests.

Hi, I downloaded the firmware that you gave me, and I flash 2 times but without any results :/

Lennyz1988 said:
Just try what Yoku suggests.
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I found the solution to WiFi and it is not connected with CSC setting (I still have NEE instead of XEO).
I managed to flash XEO firmware stock with WiFi finally working and enabled. This is just ridiculous and seems completely pointless and troublesome but.... :
1. turn off phone completly, some say that you just need to turn off by power button and then go to ODIN. I found that (by trying few times) it is mandatory to take out the battery not just powering off the phone by button.
2. put battery on, and enter ODIN mode (Vol Down + home).
3. flash, remember to untick "Auto reboot".
4. after successfull flash, again take out battery.
5. again, put battery on, enter ODIN mode.
6. flash, AND AGAIN remember: do not auto reboot! (untick "Auto reboot")
7. after successfull flash.... Yes - remove battery put battery on and enter RECOVERY mode this time.
8. instead of stock recovery menu it will show some progressbar going with green android and then it will reboot. Let him do so.
9. after reboot and settle down for minute or two, poweroff by removing battery.
10. enter stock recovery, now it will work and do Factory Wipe/reset. Reboot.
This procedure I found after maybe 10-15 reflashings. I think that crucial parts are: remove battery between every reflash and going to recovery at the end, two times.. other options i've tried didn't help at all.
I'm wondering why is that? Is it some kind of write protection (besides KNOX thing) that does not allow to simple flash/reboot procedure?
But still - I cant figure out why CSC is set to first from the list of available CSCs after that operation (NEE is first, there's some other possible CSCs and XEO at the end).
Greets,
Tomek