Samsung Galaxy S4 i-9505 into Google Edition with OTA - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi mates,
There's any way to turn my stock Samsung Galaxy S4 into Google Edition with OTA updates?
Thanks in advance

pancherre said:
Hi mates,
There's any way to turn my stock Samsung Galaxy S4 into Google Edition with OTA updates?
Thanks in advance
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No with OTA. STOCK OTA will give u updates for the STOCK ROM

Joku1981 said:
No with OTA. STOCK OTA will give u updates for the STOCK ROM
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And i suppose stock rom cannot be installed, right?

Not possible

jonndwest said:
Not possible
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R u sure?

Yes we are sure. .The Google edition has different partition and no you can't just repartition your s4 ... You'll Brick it just as quick. ... But if you don't belive us then go ahead and flash stock gpe rom onto your phone and see what happens...
It has been done by others that's why we tell people not to do it. ... It's not the same
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frnkly said:
Yes we are sure. .The Google edition has different partition and no you can't just repartition your s4 ... You'll Brick it just as quick. ... But if you don't belive us then go ahead and flash stock gpe rom onto your phone and see what happens...
It has been done by others that's why we tell people not to do it. ... It's not the same
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Thank you so much, my friend

I was searching for that also thanks for the info though.

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[Q] Convert samsung edition i9505 into google edition i9505G ?

Hi guys !
I have the GS4 i9505 with touchwizz and i want to know if it is possible to transform it into the google edition i9505G (without touchwizz). I saw it was possible to convert a LG optimus G into a nexus 4 so can we do the same with the i9505 and the i9505G because they have the same hardware ?
Or anybody know how to port AOSP on it ?
Thank you a lot !!!
TomTheFrench said:
Hi guys !
I have the GS4 i9505 with touchwizz and i want to know if it is possible to transform it into the google edition i9505G (without touchwizz). I saw it was possible to convert a LG optimus G into a nexus 4 so can we do the same with the i9505 and the i9505G because they have the same hardware ?
Or anybody know how to port AOSP on it ?
Thank you a lot !!!
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u should wait for i9505G ROM
then u will be able to flash its kernel and rom because of same hardware
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and there will always be cyanogin Mod
x102x96x said:
u should wait for i9505G ROM
then u will be able to flash its kernel and rom because of same hardware
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YEAAAA thanks ! :victory:
Blackwolf10 said:
and there will always be cyanogin Mod
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I know but I think the google S4 will be updated before stable CM roms
My fear is it will not be exactly the same hardware so we won't just be able to flash pure goog on a 9505g. I fear they will hobble the G with no SD or something else. Please guys don't do this!
downwiththebanksters said:
My fear is it will not be exactly the same hardware so we won't just be able to flash pure goog on a 9505g. I fear they will hobble the G with no SD or something else. Please guys don't do this!
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Google said it. It will be the same hardware for the 2 and the i9505G will have a micro SD slot.
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or something else...sorry, it just seems their style
You can flash the platform file from the leaked 4.3 firmware via odin and you will have a fully working Google system including the ability to update.
But without root....
At this moment there is no root possible
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argentux said:
You can flash the platform file from the leaked 4.3 firmware via odin and you will have a fully working Google system including the ability to update.
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Is this really possible? I've heard just the opposite! Is there a thread or something you could share so I could check it out myself?
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norpan111 said:
Is this really possible? I've heard just the opposite! Is there a thread or something you could share so I could check it out myself?
Skickat från min Nexus 7 med Tapatalk 4 Beta
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lifehacker.com/install-google-edition-roms-on-skinned-htc-ones-and-cer-732590116 (copy and paste the link newbies cant post urls )
Actually you can flash a google edition rom on the samsung edition S4. Google Play Edition only supports GSM so, if your S4 is CDMA you need to flash a ported version, not the official version for the S4 Google Play Edition.
So, can perhaps somebody summarize what is possible and what not?
I think the Otas for GPEs are out, so are we able to flash stock 4.3 Goolge edition to our i9505? I mean the stock one, so not the modifyed versions from jamal etc.
slg60 said:
So, can perhaps somebody summarize what is possible and what not?
I think the Otas for GPEs are out, so are we able to flash stock 4.3 Goolge edition to our i9505? I mean the stock one, so not the modifyed versions from jamal etc.
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this is funny, this has been achieved in HTC One and people including me have got 4.3 OTA and running it successfully. its interesting that same has not been achieved in bigger s4 community!
dryspuri said:
this is funny, this has been achieved in HTC One and people including me have got 4.3 OTA and running it successfully. its interesting that same has not been achieved in bigger s4 community!
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My i9505 should arrive in the next few days, I hope there will be stock Odin images by then. If not, well... I'm no stranger to custom ROMs...
I am also interested in changing my i9505 into a i9505g.Any pogress?
9505 to 9505g
It has been days I'm trying to find a solution for that, but can't find anything!!
The idea is to have a full conversion of the image, fully OTA from Google, working 100% as the GE version, but all I have found are custom roms.
Anybody had success flashing the platform from Google ??
Thanks.
hotweiss said:
I am also interested in changing my i9505 into a i9505g.Any pogress?
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Bump. Do we know if this is going to be possible at any point or are the custom roms are going the be the closest we can come to the GE S4? Thanks.
arnie580 said:
Bump. Do we know if this is going to be possible at any point or are the custom roms are going the be the closest we can come to the GE S4? Thanks.
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+1
No one knows the answer for this one???
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I've seen another thread about this, but those trying couldnt get the job done...including one guy bricking his S4 twice ;/ too bad

[Q] Turning the i9505 into i9505G : because of the bootloader ?

I'm wondering why we cannot flash directly the I9505GUEUBMFP (4.3) - U.S.A (XAR) firmware on "standard" i9505 as Faryaab told us here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342377
After reading some posts in dev section (Aerys is trying to bypass the problem, but I have no news since yesterday...), it seems that the bootloader won't allow complete flash of the i9505G firmware, as it has a "write protection enabled". Is this the main problem that avoid flashing ?
So, are we forced to use only unofficial ports of i9505G firmwares ? There is another way to unlock/bypass such protection to flash the original i9505G firmware ? And what do we really miss when we flash/use ported ROMs than the original one made by Google ?
Thanks for your answers !
Yea we cant flash the .pit/modem/bootloader from I9505G on our I9505. Maybe it can be bypassed but idk how.
Write protection: Enabled (in Downloadmode) is our main issue. THis prevents us from flashing other devices odin files.
One reason: Modem.
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MaKTaiL said:
One reason: Modem.
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Is different or un-flashable ?
Shocker580 said:
Is different or un-flashable ?
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Different LTE frequencies. S4 Google Edition is being sold in the US for two carriers. Both use totally different frequencies from i9505 (international version).
This flash might be possible on S4 of the same carrier but not on our international edition.
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MaKTaiL said:
Different LTE frequencies. S4 Google Edition is being sold in the US for two carriers. Both use totally different frequencies from i9505 (international version).
This flash might be possible on S4 of the same carrier but not on our international edition.
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And is not possible to flash dump 1:1 from i9505G and after flash a different modem ?
To have most original the firmware..
or
Aerys said:
Write protection: Enabled (in Downloadmode) is our main issue. THis prevents us from flashing other devices odin files.
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This is the problem ?
In this forum all have the own personal idea about this problem
It is possible to flash part of the odin files of the leaked 4.3 firmware, see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342377&page=14
When the i9505g is available we can see how it differs from the original. Im sure we can then flash the bootloader etc to our i9505 completely.
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argentux said:
It is possible to flash part of the odin files of the leaked 4.3 firmware, see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342377&page=14
When the i9505g is available we can see how it differs from the original. Im sure we can then flash the bootloader etc to our i9505 completely.
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What makes you think so?
Hardware is the same
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Yes, but Odin wont allow us to flash anything other then our own bootloader + modem.
Aerys said:
Yes, but Odin wont allow us to flash anything other then our own bootloader + modem.
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Check this, maybe can be useful.
Thx but too late
I bricked my S4
Aerys said:
Thx but too late
I bricked my S4
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So sad !!! :crying::crying::crying:
Did you try this ?
http://forum.legija.net/showthread....g-galaxy-S4-(i9505-and-similar)-via-USB-Cable
kaalalto said:
So sad !!! :crying::crying::crying:
Did you try this ?
http://forum.legija.net/showthread....g-galaxy-S4-(i9505-and-similar)-via-USB-Cable
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Yes but Im able to get in Download mode, flash .pit and stock Samsung firmware but after flashing is succesfully done it goes into qhusb again and It again is dead.
Aerys said:
Yes but Im able to get in Download mode, flash .pit and stock Samsung firmware but after flashing is succesfully done it goes into qhusb again and It again is dead.
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You didn't stop till you bricked did you??
The shawty warned you... why so stubborn man ?
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Just wanted to get it work but whatever.. I ordered a Riffbox and I cant wait to continue experimenting.
Sigh.. Time for a 4.3 port for Nexus 4 now.
Aerys said:
Thx but too late
I bricked my S4
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I'm sorry! How is this happened ?
Aerys said:
Just wanted to get it work but whatever.. I ordered a Riffbox and I cant wait to continue experimenting.
Sigh.. Time for a 4.3 port for Nexus 4 now.
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But if you have download mode working you should be able to restore.. Before use JTAG check all other possibility..
Im in download mode and I can flash stock firmware and pit but when it reboots it enter qhusb dload and I cant do anything.
Aerys said:
Im in download mode and I can flash stock firmware and pit but when it reboots it enter qhusb dload and I cant do anything.
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I think you should start a dedicated thread to get more chance to have answers.
EDIT : you've done it !
How to make write protection disable?
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Help note 10.1

i have a galaxy note 10.1 and can only put 4.1.2 roms on it. i want to use kitkat but it failes all the time please can someone help me.sorry if its not in the right place
I have a car that make a ping pong ping noise, can someone help me??? :highfive:
1. READ..
2. Put the question in the Questions and Answers section of the forum
3. Be specific.. What model number, what have you tried to do, in order to reach desired outcome..
:victory:
I have a fix for your car issues
z31k said:
I have a car that make a ping pong ping noise, can someone help me??? :highfive:
1. READ..
2. Put the question in the Questions and Answers section of the forum
3. Be specific.. What model number, what have you tried to do, in order to reach desired outcome..
:victory:
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Sounds like your car needs to be Flashed With VERSION 3.4r3456986753.. And Then Rooted with car-root.strt then install app called. FREE Junk car two away.
Good Luck:good:
erica_renee said:
Sounds like your car needs to be Flashed With VERSION 3.4r3456986753.. And Then Rooted with car-root.strt then install app called. FREE Junk car two away.
Good Luck:good:
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Wait... I flashed 3.4r356986752 last night... Chainfire hasn't posted a commit to the junk car github..
jasonfreeborn said:
i have a galaxy note 10.1 and can only put 4.1.2 roms on it. i want to use kitkat but it failes all the time please can someone help me.sorry if its not in the right place
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I have the same situation as yours with my N8000.Where did you bought your tablet? I have one bought in China(original), I can only install one made for China version(same as those 16gb bought in Hongkong), every other firmware always got error when installing via odin.But I can install custom 4.4.2 custom roms.
filchi756 said:
I have the same situation as yours with my N8000.Where did you bought your tablet? I have one bought in China(original), I can only install one made for China version(same as those 16gb bought in Hongkong), every other firmware always got error when installing via odin.But I can install custom 4.4.2 custom roms.
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i have a note 10.1 n8010 16gb all it will take is 4.1.2 i want 4.4
its rooted with recovery
jasonfreeborn said:
i have a note 10.1 n8010 16gb all it will take is 4.1.2 i want 4.4
its rooted with recovery
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Where did you bought your tablet? Is it Hongkong?
filchi756 said:
Where did you bought your tablet? Is it Hongkong?
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hi i got it from a friend
jasonfreeborn said:
hi i got it from a friend
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Can you check your firmware? What is it?
filchi756 said:
Can you check your firmware? What is it?
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hi model gt-n8010
android 4.1.2
build tundra rom v.2.0
jasonfreeborn said:
hi model gt-n8010
android 4.1.2
build tundra rom v.2.0
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Since you are already on a custom recovery and ROM, rooted I assume. I would download this app, and flash the latest Philz Recovery, CWM, or TWRP with it. Then you should have no problem flashing a KitKat ROM. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools&hl=en
How did you tried to install KitKat? Kies? Custom recovery? On tyhe tablet itself?
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How do i delete omega rom? i9505

Hi!
I've installed omega rom earlier, but i'm giving the phone away and want to have the rom removed.
How do i do it? I have TWRP installed if that helps.
so fyi, i want the phone to be a completly stock S4. Nothing fancy.
Thanks,
Zapmi
Zapmi said:
Hi!
I've installed omega rom earlier, but i'm giving the phone away and want to have the rom removed.
How do i do it? I have TWRP installed if that helps.
so fyi, i want the phone to be a completly stock S4. Nothing fancy.
Thanks,
Zapmi
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flash stock rom with odin
AOsmanov said:
flash stock rom with odin
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Do i have to download a stock rom? I don't remember anything from when i installed omega..
Zapmi said:
Do i have to download a stock rom? I don't remember anything from when i installed omega..
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download from samsung updates or sammobile and flash
AOsmanov said:
download from samsung updates or sammobile and flash
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Thanks! But i can't seem to find norway in any of the regions.. Can i choose whatever?
Plzz provide ur device model number here, so maybe we can search can provide you something else.. Thnks... ?
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---------- Post added at 01:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:47 AM ----------
Oke my mistake u already maintain in Upper u have gt i9505 u can serch any good and stable rom on xda it self here is lots of good stable rom, they ppls are great then even u dont wanna goto stock, coz there is lods of great rom, buddy ????
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Zapmi said:
Hi!
I've installed omega rom earlier, but i'm giving the phone away and want to have the rom removed.
How do i do it? I have TWRP installed if that helps.
so fyi, i want the phone to be a completly stock S4. Nothing fancy.
Thanks,
Zapmi
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Download any I9505 rom from SAMMOBILE.COM and flash it..except for the carrier based ones..
Any would do..no region specific..
I am in India and running 4.4.2 russian..
So..not an issue..
Press Thanks if I helped
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how to update my samsung galaxy s3 gt-I9300 to kitkat version

can anyone help me how can i upgrade my samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9300 to kitkat version. I want to use Odin, I think it's much safer.
please help me guys. thank you so much
ebullube25 said:
can anyone help me how can i upgrade my samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9300 to kitkat version. I want to use Odin, I think it's much safer.
please help me guys. thank you so much
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There is no Odin flashable file of KitKat available. You have to root your device first then flash custom KitKat roms via custom recoveries.
hello
Vishnu pv said:
There is no Odin flashable file of KitKat available. You have to root your device first then flash custom KitKat roms via custom recoveries.
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Thanks vishnu. Umh How about 4.2.2 ? Or 4.3? Do have any version that works in gt-I9300 that is safe? Hehehe thanks again.
ebullube25 said:
Thanks vishnu. Umh How about 4.2.2 ? Or 4.3? Do have any version that works in gt-I9300 that is safe? Hehehe thanks again.
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There is no official 4.2.2.
The last official rom is a 4.3.
Search sammobile for you're last 4.3 rom.
Downloading from there than you can use odin.
coolhof said:
There is no official 4.2.2.
The last official rom is a 4.3.
Search sammobile for you're last 4.3 rom.
Downloading from there than you can use odin.
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Thanks coolhof.
Umh
Am I safe to hardbrick if I flash that 4.3 rom?
My phone is gt-I9300 running in Jl 4.1.2.
ebullube25 said:
Thanks coolhof.
Umh
Am I safe to hardbrick if I flash that 4.3 rom?
My phone is gt-I9300 running in Jl 4.1.2.
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Its safe when you follow the guide.
You can get a softbrick, do a full wipe when you finished flashing, than your phone wil start.
Notice that after flashing it can take up some time before it boots.
coolhof said:
Its safe when you follow the guide.
You can get a softbrick, do a full wipe when you finished flashing, than your phone wil start.
Notice that after flashing it can take up some time before it boots.
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I am now looking for a 4.3 rom JL in sammobile site but I can't find anything. all link is not available.
can you please give me the link so i can download now please.
ebullube25 said:
I am now looking for a 4.3 rom JL in sammobile site but I can't find anything. all link is not available.
can you please give me the link so i can download now please.
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You need to create a account on sammobile, then you can download a rom.
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You need to create a account on sammobile, then you can download a rom.
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thanks coolhof.
umh one more thing coolhof. what if I flash 4.4.2 kitkat on my device, is it safe? what I mean is, is the rom safe to my s3? or it will hardbrick my phone like samsung s2 issue? about flashing rom.
thanks you so much coolhof
If you follow the steps from the OP than you are 99% safe.
Make a nandroid and a backup from your efs before flashing a kk rom.
does anyone have odin flash file for samsung s3 I9300 to run in with kitkat ver?
etgo11 said:
does anyone have odin flash file for samsung s3 I9300 to run in with kitkat ver?
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why not just get lineage 14.1 [nougat]?
Hello guis! Choose your on xda developers on Galaxy S3 Android Original developers !ink, Galaxy S3 Stok ROMs and kernel. Gutlak!
SILELICA said:
Hello guis! Choose your on xda developers on Galaxy S3 Android Original developers !ink, Galaxy S3 Stok ROMs and kernel. Gutlak!
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Mod Edit: Spam link removed. also dont know...

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