Hi there,
Is it possible to install Android version 4.3 WITHOUT also installing the Knox bootloader?
I've just purchased a brand new S4 i9505. I'm running 4.2 with no Knox bootloader installed. I would like to upgrade to v4.3 but still retain the ability to downgrade to previous ROM versions. Is this possible?
Many thanks for any information you can provide.
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Hello guys, I currenly have i9505 android 4.2.2 I9505XXUDMGG
rooted, hence knox flag is 0x1.
I would really like to upgrade to 4.3 but I am not sure which version should I download, I would like to root after.
so basicaly
1. Which version should I download? which country? I have no idea what country-region is currently installed
2. How should I flash the new rom if my knox flag is triggered? still ODIN as usual?
3. I have titanium backup installed, after I install a clean rom will i be able to transfer all apps from titanium?
Thanks guys !
Hi,
I would really appreciate some advice on installing the latest 4.4.2 update on my S4 i9505.
I've been using the MIUI CM rom the last few days but have found it too buggy (it's actually getting worse with updates).
I've also tried installing the Samy Delux rom, although it installs it just won't boot.
My phones boot loader is currently unlocked (no knox, early version of 4.1.2), I know if I install the new OEM rom it will install a secure bootloader.
Can someone please advise if my phone can be rooted if I install the latest rom for my phone and what the process is.
In the past I was able to install a stock rom pre-rooted, but from what I've read on forums that's no longer possible ??
Any advise would be appreciated.
you can root 4.4.2 but you will trip knox
and you can flash Pre-rooted Roms via Recovery
First of all Hi everyone!
I bought an S4 for my girlfriend and have a question regarding this Knox bullsh*t. When I bought it out was running 4.2.2 i9505xxubmga firmware. I rooted and installed aosp rom on it. But she doesn't like aosp apparently..
So i wanted to know if it is possible to flash 4.4.2 Samsung rom without upgrading the bootloader to Knox enabled one?
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Hey,
sorry, this is not possible with stock Samsung rom. When you upgrade to 4.4.2 knox bootloader will be activated. But it is possible to go back to 4.2.2 mga, this firmware uses the old knoxfree bootloader.
Edit: i think you can install a Samsung based custom rom like imperium rom, this is also knox free and compatible to the old bootloader but I'm quite not sure whether this will enable knox. I think it won't...
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You can flash any custom rom you want. 4.4.2, 4.2.2, 4.3 etc. It doesn't matter.
You need the correct modem though if you have the old bootloader and anything above 4.3+ rom. You have to do some searching on the correct modem I can't remember which one it was.
Hi everyone,
I have a Galaxy S4 that is a Canadian version (SGH-i337m).
It is currently running Android Kitkat 4.4.2 (Latest Update) - Stock Android.
As I do not like it, has so many buys and seems a battery killer, I was wondering am I able to downgrade to JellyBean 4.3?
Things you need to know about my device;
It is currently KNOX void 0x1
I have downloaded an official Android JellyBean 4.3 that is the stock to this phone
Is it possible to downgrade at this point? I do not want to install a cusom rom, I want to install the official JellyBean 4.3 that I have
If it is possible, can someone please tell me how?
Thank you
No its not possible, you'll brick ur phone
AlQassam said:
Hi everyone,
I have a Galaxy S4 that is a Canadian version (SGH-i337m).
It is currently running Android Kitkat 4.4.2 (Latest Update) - Stock Android.
As I do not like it, has so many buys and seems a battery killer, I was wondering am I able to downgrade to JellyBean 4.3?
Things you need to know about my device;
It is currently KNOX void 0x1
I have downloaded an official Android JellyBean 4.3 that is the stock to this phone
Is it possible to downgrade at this point? I do not want to install a cusom rom, I want to install the official JellyBean 4.3 that I have
If it is possible, can someone please tell me how?
Thank you
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Not possible at all...and please dont even try..
The BL wont allow you to...
Knox is one BIG HEADACHE...
Press Thanks if I helped
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Hey all, Back from kryosleep after long time.
Was wondering if downgrading to 4.2.2 [1st Firmware, when shipped] possible from the 5.0.1? Back then the Bootloader, modem, etc were separate and knox was unheard of.
I just want to downgrade to 4.2.2 or 4.3 if possible.
Awaiting answers.....
Regards,
Achyut.
No impossible with stock. Only with custom rom (if you find any still out there).