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Need help: from i9505 no knox std ROM to last 4.3 GE

Hi all!
I've bought a new S4 (i9505) and fortunately I don't have knox on my device...
Now I'd like to install the last 4.3 GE and may be the CM 10.2 when in stable state.
My first question is: if I flash the recovery (CWM or ... ?) and then the GE and/or CM ROM the knox will not installed right? I'll only need Triangleaway app to reset counter?
Second: if I get trouble and I'll need to flash back to stock for warrenty, can I flash the actual stock ROM via kies and bypass the know problems?
Third: I saaw that there's not only one post for the GE ROM... where can I find the last standard GE release flashable via recovery?
Thanks!

You should read the forums more before you start doing anything. It will save you lots of trouble in the future. I know its a lot of information in this forum, but read read read before you start doing things to your expensive phone.
If you stay away from knox enabled stock roms, you will be fine. That is with stock roms that also flash bootloaders. My advice would be to stay away from flashing stock roms in general and look for a custom rom that suits your needs.
Don't use kies, but just use Odin if you want to get back to stock.

Lennyz1988 said:
You should read the forums more before you start doing anything. It will save you lots of trouble in the future. I know its a lot of information in this forum, but read read read before you start doing things to your expensive phone.
If you stay away from knox enabled stock roms, you will be fine. That is with stock roms that also flash bootloaders. My advice would be to stay away from flashing stock roms in general and look for a custom rom that suits your needs.
Don't use kies, but just use Odin if you want to get back to stock.
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Thanks! I've really appreciate your help!
I've read a lot of posts but is not simple to understand all and/or read all the messages, so apollogise if me and someane else write down a new post hoping someone point us to right thread.
Well... I've understood that ODIN is my friend and I'm downloading from sammobile my current stock ROM without knox so I'll be able to reflash stock ROM if necessary keeping my S4 far from knox.
Now.... someone con point me to the last 4.3 GE ROM because I still can't understand wich is the cleanest (similar to the real GE) and stable ROM to flash...
Thanks guys!

[Q] HELP - Locked up my S4 I9505

Well I feel dumb to say this but I bought my S4 last week and already Bricked it.
It is an I9505 with ME7 firmware. I did some easy root way using a formatted SD card so haven't flashed and files before.
Anyways now to the dumb part, I was bored and work and installed chainfire 3d without reading all of the info just saw it had good rating I obviously now know it is not made for a newer phone so I feel really stupid.
So my Verizon S4 is locked up and wont load past the Verizon screen. I have goggled the problem and that is what brought me to this website. A lot of great information here but I figured I would make a thread for help and make sure I understand everything right before I try anything from now on.
The search bought me to this page being the way to fix it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
Now I have read though it all but there are so many links that it just confused me on witch one to download and install to fix the device. I dont mind if the phone gets fully wiped or stays rooted/doesn't. Just want to be able to use it and read up and learn more. I would be most interested on a root that has the least bloatware
So basically I am asking if that that link is the fix to my problem and what download/rom should I use. Do I download a Original Stock ROM or Pre-Rooted ROM? Then put my phone in download mode and use ODIN
Thanks

Steelers743 said:
Well I feel dumb to say this but I bought my S4 last week and already Bricked it.
It is an I9505 with ME7 firmware. I did some easy root way using a formatted SD card so haven't flashed and files before.
Anyways now to the dumb part, I was bored and work and installed chainfire 3d without reading all of the info just saw it had good rating I obviously now know it is not made for a newer phone so I feel really stupid.
So my Verizon S4 is locked up and wont load past the Verizon screen. I have goggled the problem and that is what brought me to this website. A lot of great information here but I figured I would make a thread for help and make sure I understand everything right before I try anything from now on.
The search bought me to this page being the way to fix it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2250824
Now I have read though it all but there are so many links that it just confused me on witch one to download and install to fix the device. I dont mind if the phone gets fully wiped or stays rooted/doesn't. Just want to be able to use it and read up and learn more. I would be most interested on a root that has the least bloatware
So basically I am asking if that that link is the fix to my problem and what download/rom should I use. Do I download a Original Stock ROM or Pre-Rooted ROM? Then put my phone in download mode and use ODIN
Thanks
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You should be able to recover if you can flash the original stock rom back on there but not too sure about Verizon S4 as I have an international S4,. I would be flashing the stock rom in your situation.
Someone else who has the Verizon variant might answer if there isn't a forum for it.

So would flashing the stock 4.3 ROM void my warranty it was running 4.2.2 I believe? And just to verify this would be the link I want to use? Original Stock ROM (see below)
Or would a 4.2.2 original stock rom be better?
Model: GT-I9505 (4.3)
PDA: JSS15J.XXUEMI8
PHONE: XXUEMI8
CSC: OXAEMI8 (8 codes)
Kernel: 3.4.0-1715731 (20.09)
Bootloader FREE!!
FULL WIPE ROM!! BACK UP YOUR DATA!!
Leaked/TEST FW
Device Status - CUSTOM
KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x1
Build Date: 20.09.2013
Changelist: 1715731
Original Stock ROM: Download: <<< Hotfile >>>
Stock KERNEL: Downloads: <<< Android Host >>>
Stock RECOVERY: Downloads: <<< Android Host >>>
Pre-Rooted ROM: Odex - FULL - Downloads: <<< Android Host >>>
Original (Reversible*) BOOTLOADER** - DOWNLOAD
* - Reversible back to 4.2.2 - XXUDMGG and newer FW's with KNOX Bootloader!!
Impossible to downgrade back to XXUBMH1 or older FW's!!
** - open in Odin as BL/Bootloader and flash it ONLY if you have WiFi or sound issues!!
NOTE:
I've prepared a special package for all who are using ODEX version (ORIGINAL) and decided to try DEODEX instead...
Quick guide:
1. Download "DEODEXED Apps+Framework" package (THIS IS NOT ROM!!!): ANDROID HOST
2. Extract, open folder and click on "DEODEX_ME". (DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING in System folder unless you know what you're doing!!)
3. Connect phone (with USB Debugging Enabled) and accept connection
4. Wait..... all files will be transferred to internal SD...
5. Accept SuperSU request for ADB Shell and wait.... phone will restart automatically
6. Enjoy your DeOdexed SuperSlim Version!
BIG THANKS and CREDITS goes to @A.S._id for this great tool!!
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Go to sammobile.com for the stock firmware. Voiding your warranty is the least of your worries. Flashing the stock will not void it.

[Q] Europe SM-N9005 MJ7

Hi guys,
I have always flashed my HTC phones without problems or weirdness at all, now i buy my first samsung and all of a sudden i read samsung is putting in all kinds of weird crap in my far to expensive phone because they feel i should use or need knox. They need to make good phones and not care as to what i run on my phone IMHO
I read alot of stuff on here about people bricking their phone so i had a few questions to clarify things. I really really DONOT want to render
my note 3 useless. First about Knox: I don't care about any flags, knox or company's at all, i bought the note 3, it is mine and i would like to do with it what i want not what samsung thinks is right for me hence Android. I donot lose any functionallity after i tripped knox right?
So i understand that this knox thing is just a flag? Other then that i can forget about it and just root and place a rom of choice?
What about that thing called binary flash counter (not even sure wy my phone has it or need it), do i need to do anything with that? Also i read 4.4 peeps can't get back to 4.3 this is wy i killed automatic updates on my device for now.
My current firmware is MJ7 and basicly i don't want or need kitkat (atleast not now). So which exact files do i need to use chainfire's method of rooting my device? After that which exact recovery do install and how? Odin or via the market GOO apk thingy? so i can install rom's like x-note v7 or one in that trent? I am leaning towards TWRP although i always flashed on CWM. Can i for instance just flash 4.3 roms once i got TWRP newest version?
Just want to get this all over with so i can enjoy my phone 100% and not 50. I also need to get rid of all the crap samsung put on my phone (stuff i didn't ask for) and no i don't want their music, movies or appstores. Any help is appreciated.
I think a good guide with up to date links for my firmware would help a lot. Not just snippets everywere across the board.
1) the EXACT files i need to root my phone.
2) the EXACT TWRP version (can i just get newest one for 4.3 roms?) i need and how to put it on my Note 3 Odin or with the GOO apk thingy.
after i do have the thing rooted.
3) the zip rom file were do i put that? internal SD card or on my external one or does it matter?
Thanks in advance!
Have fun...
Caved

caved said:
Hi guys,
I have always flashed my HTC phones without problems or weirdness at all, now i buy my first samsung and all of a sudden i read samsung is putting in all kinds of weird crap in my far to expensive phone because they feel i should use or need knox. They need to make good phones and not care as to what i run on my phone IMHO
I read alot of stuff on here about people bricking their phone so i had a few questions to clarify things. I really really DONOT want to render
my note 3 useless. First about Knox: I don't care about any flags, knox or company's at all, i bought the note 3, it is mine and i would like to do with it what i want not what samsung thinks is right for me hence Android. I donot lose any functionallity after i tripped knox right?
So i understand that this knox thing is just a flag? Other then that i can forget about it and just root and place a rom of choice?
What about that thing called binary flash counter (not even sure wy my phone has it or need it), do i need to do anything with that? Also i read 4.4 peeps can't get back to 4.3 this is wy i killed automatic updates on my device for now.
My current firmware is MJ7 and basicly i don't want or need kitkat (atleast not now). So which exact files do i need to use chainfire's method of rooting my device? After that which exact recovery do install and how? Odin or via the market GOO apk thingy? so i can install rom's like x-note v7 or one in that trent? I am leaning towards TWRP although i always flashed on CWM. Can i for instance just flash 4.3 roms once i got TWRP newest version?
Just want to get this all over with so i can enjoy my phone 100% and not 50. I also need to get rid of all the crap samsung put on my phone (stuff i didn't ask for) and no i don't want their music, movies or appstores. Any help is appreciated.
I think a good guide with up to date links for my firmware would help a lot. Not just snippets everywere across the board.
1) the EXACT files i need to root my phone.
2) the EXACT TWRP version (can i just get newest one for 4.3 roms?) i need and how to put it on my Note 3 Odin or with the GOO apk thingy.
after i do have the thing rooted.
3) the zip rom file were do i put that? internal SD card or on my external one or does it matter?
Thanks in advance!
Have fun...
Caved
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root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
then cwm http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454079
flash with odin
if you dont care about knox like i dont just flash anything you want
just one more thing if you update to kk you cant go back to 4.3
and if you want a tw kk rom you have to flash tw 4.4.2 stock 1st then root again all a bit of a pain
hope that makes sense

jaythenut said:
root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
then cwm http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454079
flash with odin
if you dont care about knox like i dont just flash anything you want
just one more thing if you update to kk you cant go back to 4.3
and if you want a tw kk rom you have to flash tw 4.4.2 stock 1st then root again all a bit of a pain
hope that makes sense
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Thank you jaythenut,
Have fun!
Caved

Restoring default Android version

Hi
I recently bought a second hand S4 from Amazon but it seems that it have customised firmware installed; PhoeniX ROM. I was wondering what is the easiest way to remove this and bring back either the default or latest version of Android.
Thanks

Try to restore firmware throug kies application first, but surely, it will fail.
So the best option you have, IMO, is to download a stock ROM from sammobile, wioe the entire phone, and flash it

Ignore kies, it won't work
Just flash a stock ROM via Odin

whats the chances of bricking? any advise to avoid this? thanks

oasfc said:
whats the chances of bricking? any advise to avoid this? thanks
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Hi mate,
Is not difficult but if you do not do it right you may brick it .........you have to read well , pay attention and follow the instructions , read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
you can do it , no problem

Noob questions about king of nougat 4.2

Hello all,
Sorry if my question has already been answered, didn't find it.
I'm iOS fluent, just coming to Android World with a G935FD, so quite a noob here (already played with a S5 and flashing)
I wanted to install King of Nougat on my phone, but I have some questions:
- it says that "knox removed", does it means "knox tripped" or "knox not tripped but won't be usable unless go back to a Samsung official rom"?
- I'm french, is XEF CSC included? If not, can I flash it by Odin (or TWRP) after? And were to find CSC for Nougat Beta?
- Does VoLTE/Wifi Calling/visual "answering machine" (don't know how it's called in english, messagerie vocale visuelle en français) work?
Very big thanks and again, sorry if it has been already answered

valiran said:
Hello all,
Sorry if my question has already been answered, didn't find it.
I'm iOS fluent, just coming to Android World with a G935FD, so quite a noob here (already played with a S5 and flashing)
I wanted to install King of Nougat on my phone, but I have some questions:
- it says that "knox removed", does it means "knox tripped" or "knox not tripped but won't be usable unless go back to a Samsung official rom"?
- I'm french, is XEF CSC included? If not, can I flash it by Odin (or TWRP) after? And were to find CSC for Nougat Beta?
- Does VoLTE/Wifi Calling/visual "answering machine" (don't know how it's called in english, messagerie vocale visuelle en fran?ais) work?
Very big thanks and again, sorry if it has been already answered
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1) KNOX removed means the dev has removed the KNOX apps and processes built-in to the Stock Samsung ROM. Flashing this will trip KNOX and void your warranty, you will be able to flash back to stock if you want, but KNOX will stay tripped and your warranty will still be void.
2) Don't know if it's included, ROM thread doesn't mention. You can ask in the Nougat Beta thread in the Q&A section. You can flash CSCs using Odin.
3) No idea about the visual answering machine, but if your carrier supports VoLTE and you flash the correct CSC, it should work, but don't take my word for it.
Also, welcome to the Android world.

Hello and thanks for your answer!
Maybe you can help me choose another rom?
What I want is:
- keeping touchwiz
- going on nougat
- having a better optimized kernel
- keeping Knox
Is that exists?
Thanks!

valiran said:
Hello and thanks for your answer!
Maybe you can help me choose another rom?
What I want is:
- keeping touchwiz
- going on nougat
- having a better optimized kernel
- keeping Knox
Is that exists?
Thanks!
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Currently there is no custom rom that allows you to keep Knox intact.
Flashing any other kernal other stock automatically trips knox.
Depending on your location offical nougat may not come out for stock roms until the 2nd quarter of 2017.

valiran said:
Hello and thanks for your answer!
Maybe you can help me choose another rom?
What I want is:
- keeping touchwiz
- going on nougat
- having a better optimized kernel
- keeping Knox
Is that exists?
Thanks!
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-All ROMs have TouchWiz, except the unofficial CM builds obviously.
-Majority of Custom ROMs for S7E are based on Nougat Beta.
-Dunno about that.
-Not possible. Any Custom ROM, no matter how close to stock it is, will trip KNOX and void warranty.
I'd say wait for Official Nougat to drop and stick with that. I'm also impatient but I'm hanging around with Marshmallow, don't wanna trip KNOX just yet.

Ok, I will give a try to King of nougat.
Shall I follow this guide first => recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
Or shall I only follow King Of Nougat guide?
Remember, my phone is like out of the box, with a french official samsung rom
Big Thanks

valiran said:
Ok, I will give a try to King of nougat.
Shall I follow this guide first => recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
Or shall I only follow King Of Nougat guide?
Remember, my phone is like out of the box, with a french official samsung rom
Big Thanks
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Hi,
The King of Nougat guide tells you to flash the TWRP using Odin, which I assume will be better explained on the TWRP thread. So if you're unsure about what to do, then follow the TWRP guide on flashing itself and then continue from there on the King of Nougat guide.
All the best,
~Lord

Ok thanks !