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Knox Problem - I Can't upgrade rom

Letter I sent to Samsung - of course not helped me:
Hello,
Yesterday was the worst day for me.
i purchased a Samsung galaxy S4 !9505 from i private store.
when i loaded the device for the first time, i got a push update to MH8 (with the knox)
i didn't know whats ahead of me...
yesterday i tried to upgrade the version to a rooted one.
and suddenly, the wifi and the sound in the device stopped working, plus i had problems with incoming/outgoing calls.
finally, i could solve the problem with a modded version of MH8 Pre-rooted, truthfully i don't care about the root anyway.
i just wanted to check what is what, because i'm new to this whole thing.
but now, every time i boot my device, i'm afraid something will happen to it.
besides that, i understand that i can't upgrade any future version anymore, which means for me that my device is half dead already.
i'm asking you, with kind regards, help me restore my phone to its original form, so i could enjoy your updates, and google's as well
my phone is in "knox warrany void: 0x1" state as for now.
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There has been a solution to the problem?
Or I got stuck and I can't upgrade?
I'm from Israel, so if you need to flash a modem or something, just so you know
Sorry my english!
Thank you!

somebody please?

Hello,
There are serveral threads about this point, please read around...
You can upgrade to new roms with the ODIN/flashable roms available, or you can set the device status to "official" to receive OTA updates.
The only thing you can't change is the knox 0x01 which is suspected to be an eFuse and therefore non-reversible (nothing 100% confirmed so far)
for questions on how to flash each thing (ODIN packages recovery flashable zips and so on) refer to the specific thread
good luck

BeerFreek said:
Hello,
There are serveral threads about this point, please read around...
You can upgrade to new roms with the ODIN/flashable roms available, or you can set the device status to "official" to receive OTA updates.
The only thing you can't change is the knox 0x01 which is suspected to be an eFuse and therefore non-reversible (nothing 100% confirmed so far)
for questions on how to flash each thing (ODIN packages recovery flashable zips and so on) refer to the specific thread
good luck
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If I as usual I upgrade to version 4.3 via Odin official from sammobile (when it is released), the wifi and sound work properly?
And how do I set the device status to "official" to receive OTA updates on my current version?
Thank you!

please?

liorbm87 said:
please?
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Please update it to MH8 again Official stock.

liorbm87 said:
If I as usual I upgrade to version 4.3 via Odin official from sammobile (when it is released), the wifi and sound work properly?
And how do I set the device status to "official" to receive OTA updates on my current version?
Thank you!
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Hi mate - As it is for know your KNOX warrenty is void....What this means is you will not be able to use the KNOX software/locker/container (whatever you wanna call it).........for the moment this is indeffinate until one of the brilliant minds in xda figures out a way to re-set it (not gonna be easy or anytime soon).....However, your device is not lost.....all you need to do if flash any stock firmware that has the new KNOX bootloader via odin. You can find stock firmware ( you just need to look for it )...Sammobile would be a good place to start maybe? Once you have loaded the firmware you should be able to recieve OTA updates but WILL NOT be able to use KNOX stuff.
Hope this clears some stuff up for you!
EDIT - Even if you have issues via OTA you can always flash the latest firmware via odin!

CarlM34 said:
Hi mate - As it is for know your KNOX warrenty is void....What this means is you will not be able to use the KNOX software/locker/container (whatever you wanna call it).........for the moment this is indeffinate until one of the brilliant minds in xda figures out a way to re-set it (not gonna be easy or anytime soon).....However, your device is not lost.....all you need to do if flash any stock firmware that has the new KNOX bootloader via odin. You can find stock firmware ( you just need to look for it )...Sammobile would be a good place to start maybe? Once you have loaded the firmware you should be able to recieve OTA updates but WILL NOT be able to use KNOX stuff.
Hope this clears some stuff up for you!
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thank you!
This means that custom roms i can't install it?

liorbm87 said:
If I as usual I upgrade to version 4.3 via Odin official from sammobile (when it is released), the wifi and sound work properly?
And how do I set the device status to "official" to receive OTA updates on my current version?
Thank you!
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liorbm87 said:
thank you!
This means that custom roms i can't install it?
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Yes you can install custom roms - but when you have a custom ROM then you are very unlikely to get OTA updates....which is why odin is a great tool!
I suggest you do ALOT more reading up on this mate.....people will only help so much....This is why xda is what it is....a place for people to learn and READ READ READ

CarlM34 said:
Yes you can install custom roms - but when you have a custom ROM then you are very unlikely to get OTA updates....which is why odin is a great tool!
I suggest you do ALOT more reading up on this mate.....people will only help so much....This is why xda is what it is....a place for people to learn and READ READ READ
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I love this forum! I just do not seem much
Before I flash the MH8 Pre-rooted, i flash customs rom (almost everyone), and all was sound and Wifi, know why?
That's why I'm asking and I'm not sure.
For example, I flash the rom costum MH8, and worked (problems Sound-WIFI), and Pre-Rooted worked, why is that?
Thank you!

liorbm87 said:
I love this forum! I just do not seem much
Before I flash the MH8 Pre-rooted, i flash customs rom (almost everyone), and all was sound and Wifi, know why?
That's why I'm asking and I'm not sure.
For example, I flash the rom costum MH8, and worked (problems Sound-WIFI), and Pre-Rooted worked, why is that?
Thank you!
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Could have been kernel related....I am not entirely sure....but this is wavering from your initial opening post - Knox Problem - I Can't upgrade rom - which has been answered.......I would suggest sticking to what you know works and as I said READ ALOT because you are not the only person who has had wifi and sound issues:good:......I believe your initial issue has been answered as much as it can now. Good luck in you search for answers:fingers-crossed:

Last one from me....have you also tried to flash a new modem to fix wifi???? Try looking HERE also!
Rom and LTE modem should be the same build number. GSM modem is region dependent and can be anything you like.

CarlM34 said:
Last one from me....have you also tried to flash a new modem to fix wifi???? Try looking HERE also!
Rom and LTE modem should be the same build number. GSM modem is region dependent and can be anything you like.
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Thank you!
I will try this in the future, now im afraid.
but. how i flash this?

liorbm87 said:
Thank you!
I will try this in the future, now im afraid.
but. how i flash this?
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What?? Modems etc........ODIN...........I'm sorry but if you are looking for someone to spoonfeed you information then its not going to happen.....I believe I have given you plenty of help for you to get your issues fixed and it would not hurt to hit the thanks button once in a while..............

CarlM34 said:
What?? Modems etc........ODIN...........I'm sorry but if you are looking for someone to spoonfeed you information then its not going to happen.....I believe I have given you plenty of help for you to get your issues fixed and it would not hurt to hit the thanks button once in a while..............
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I'm sorry, I clicked Now "thank you", as I said - I'm new here and in writing
Anyway, help me a lot Thank you for everything!
Sorry my question was not understood, I asked how I burn through Odin?
Like a rom?

liorbm87 said:
I'm sorry, I clicked Now "thank you", as I said - I'm new here and in writing
Anyway, help me a lot Thank you for everything!
Sorry my question was not understood, I asked how I burn through Odin?
Like a rom?
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Click the BACK TO STOCK link in my signature....There are concise instructions on how to use ODIN.....It is used for flashing STOCK ROMS, MODEMS, BOOTLOADERS etc......It very useful if you have issues and want to revert.....

CarlM34 said:
Click the BACK TO STOCK link in my signature....There are concise instructions on how to use ODIN.....It is used for flashing STOCK ROMS, MODEMS, BOOTLOADERS etc......It very useful if you have issues and want to revert.....
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

CarlM34 said:
Click the BACK TO STOCK link in my signature....There are concise instructions on how to use ODIN.....It is used for flashing STOCK ROMS, MODEMS, BOOTLOADERS etc......It very useful if you have issues and want to revert.....
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last question plz.
i can flash this rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
the bootloader is free, its ok for me?
and deodex rom pre rooted its lastest bootloader - i can flash this rom too?
Thank you and very very sorry!

liorbm87 said:
last question plz.
i can flash this rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
the bootloader is free, its ok for me?
and deodex rom pre rooted its lastest bootloader - i can flash this rom too?
Thank you and very very sorry!
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One bit of advice... please work on your English sentence structure (yes it is very bad )
It is an annoying challenge to understand you without repeatedly rereading what your wrote.
Now unto more important things:
1. Please fix your initial problem by returning to stock before you ask more questions.
2. Let us know if everything is working on stock and your device is back to stock form and function.
3. Read the howto documents on this site before you proceed to ask any further questions related to rooting or rom flashing.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk now Free

[Q] Can't root after upgrading to 4.4.2 leaked firmware

Please help! Lost root after upgrading to 4.4.2. When I tried to regain root by flashing CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar, boot loop resulted. It seemed I've lost stock recovery too. After removing the battery and switching to download mode, then vol down button, I managed to boot my device normally. Yet I still can't root my phone. Can anyone advise me on this issue? Thanks in advance.

clivediablo said:
Please help! Lost root after upgrading to 4.4.2. When I tried to regain root by flashing CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar, boot loop resulted. It seemed I've lost stock recovery too. After removing the battery and switching to download mode, then vol down button, I managed to boot my device normally. Yet I still can't root my phone. Can anyone advise me on this issue? Thanks in advance.
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Make sure you have the right CF-Autoroot.

radicalisto said:
Make sure you have the right CF-Autoroot.
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Mine is N9005XXUENA6,

Looks to me like you flashed the one for 4.3, they both have the same name.
Download this file and flash thru odin.

hey_joe said:
Looks to me like you flashed the one for 4.3, they both have the same name.
Download this file and flash thru odin.
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Beat me to the punch. Thanks @hey_joe :good: -- was over in another thread dealing with the dreaded trolls haha

hey_joe said:
Looks to me like you flashed the one for 4.3, they both have the same name.
Download this file and flash thru odin.
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I'm giving it a try and will let you know if it works. Thank you!

radicalisto said:
Beat me to the punch. Thanks @hey_joe :good: -- was over in another thread dealing with the dreaded trolls haha
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I steer clear of the likes of them as I have a short fuse. I just concentrate on those that need help

clivediablo said:
I'm giving it a try and will let you know if it works. Thank you!
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YES yes yes yes ! It works! Thanks a lot, Joe!

clivediablo said:
YES yes yes yes ! It works! Thanks a lot, Joe!
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Glad to help out.
Enjoy :good:

how to root s4 i19505

As what the title says I need to root my s4,
model is GT-I9505
version is 4.4.2
baseband is I9505XXUFBE
Thanks in advance guys. Sorry if this topic is already posted but I already tried searching but didnt find anything that can help me.

denclaud said:
As what the title says I need to root my s4,
model is GT-I9505
version is 4.4.2
baseband is I9505XXUFBE
Thanks in advance guys. Sorry if this topic is already posted but I already tried searching but didnt find anything that can help me.
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Here you go check out this link
It has all info you need

11calcal said:
Here you go check out this link
It has all info you need
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Hi thanks for the reply. Also if you woudnt mind do you have the specific drivers for this model? tried searching here in this site but could not found the specific model. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/

denclaud said:
Hi thanks for the reply. Also if you woudnt mind do you have the specific drivers for this model? tried searching here in this site but could not found the specific model. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
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No I don't sorry
Don't know if this is what your lookin for ?

what drivers? PC S4 (USB and other) drivers? Go and install Kies and let it connect once, it will DL the proper drivers and install them, and after that kill Kies and Kies processes on your PC and you're set for Odin...
Edit: Then if you need those specific drivers again and on the same PC (or even a different one), then repeat the steps or simply perform the backup with Driver Magician or similar and you'll have them even after the PC format...

Dang! now I already rooted my phone. So whats next for me? Should i install recovery now?

Go ahead and install a custom recovery and flash away.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Whew tried searching for a complete and specific guide on how to flash a recovery but couldn't find the specific one for this model. Any one who has a linked that I can follow? will really appreciate it. thanks guys.

denclaud said:
Whew tried searching for a complete and specific guide on how to flash a recovery but couldn't find the specific one for this model. Any one who has a linked that I can follow? will really appreciate it. thanks guys.
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Download this tar.md5 from here & use it like you did when you rooted it from the link in my 1st reply

11calcal said:
Download this tar.md5 from here & use it like you did when you rooted it from the link in my 1st reply
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Thanks bud! will try it later thanks for all the help!

denclaud said:
Thanks bud! will try it later thanks for all the help!
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No worries glad I could help ya

Another question bud haha sorry if I have too many questions, is this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355&page=40
still good to use? or there is other script that removes bloatware?

denclaud said:
Another question bud haha sorry if I have too many questions, is this script http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355&page=40
still good to use? or there is other script that removes bloatware?
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Never used it so couldn't advise sorry :crying:

11calcal said:
Never used it so couldn't advise sorry :crying:
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Last question I would to have the CWM recovery and still couldn't find it. do you know how to flash it properly?

denclaud said:
Last question I would to have the CWM recovery and still couldn't find it. do you know how to flash it properly?
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Here is cwm rec (bottom 1st post)here just flash the .tar via odin

PhilZ is an advanced version of custom recovery with more customization and options. It is working great and I don't really see the need to go for a regular CWM; either PhilZ or TWRP should be the way to go - depends on what you fancy more :good:

[Q] Is it possible to install Stock ROM by Samsung on S5?

Hi there guys, Ive bought a S5 a couple of months ago and now want install a different stock rom provided by Samsung which matches the country I live in. Now I have got the following setup:
Model phone: SM-G900F
Current installed baseband/Samsung Stock ROM: G900FXXU1ANG2
I want to install this Samsung Stock ROM: G900FXXU1ANH6
Is it possible for me to do this (with Odin) or how else? Without or with ROOT acces without
voiding warranty or the KNOX counter?
I hope somebody can help me with this issue, I have rooted devices before but the S5 and KNOX are totally new for me,
thanks in advance!!

Mod Edit
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malybru said:
Mod Edit
May I remind you of the XDA RULES # 5
Your other posts have been deleted
malybru
Forum Moderator
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This is the only threat ive started? Sorry for violating ur rules..

hanslast said:
This is the only threat ive started? But wil remove it.. sorry for violating ur rules
*edit, you can remove it im not coming back
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Don`t act offended mate, these rules apply to all users and its not a personal thing. Sure you can flash a stock rom with Odin 3.09 without root and it shouldn`t cause any issue as long as the rom is compatible with your device.

gee2012 said:
Don`t act offended mate, these rules apply to all users and its not a personal thing. Sure you can flash a stock rom with Odin 3.09 without root and it shouldn`t cause any issue as long as the rom is compatible with your device.
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Thanks for your reply, I was more surprised because I've only started this topic and asked one time in an other thread before I posted this topic. Now it's more clear to me, thanks for your suggestion. I'm using a Macbook so Odin wont be an option for me I think. I've tried to find an option in Kies to choose which firmware to install, but no luck.

hanslast said:
Thanks for your reply, I was more surprised because I've only started this topic and asked one time in an other thread before I posted this topic. Now it's more clear to me, thanks for your suggestion. I'm using a Macbook so Odin wont be an option for me I think. I've tried to find an option in Kies to choose which firmware to install, but no luck.
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Look here for tuts. http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=macbook+and+Odin. JOdin should work on a Mac i think.
-Edit- This method is not recommended for large files it seems according to OP (Adam Outler).

hanslast said:
I'm using a Macbook so Odin wont be an option for me I think. I've tried to find an option in Kies to choose which firmware to install, but no luck.
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It depends on the firmware you are using to flash. Some firmware can be flashed with Odin, some firmware can only be flashed with Kies.
Install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser' > enter XXU into the CSC textbox and tap Go button to search. You will see a list of stock firmware that are compatible with your device. The one with the brighter Kies icon can be flashed with Kies. The one with the dimmed Kies icon can only be flash with Odin.

Require help if possible

Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505G which I flashed a custom rom on about a year or so ago.
I have since tried to update/flash it again with no joy. My baseband version is (meant to add my baseband when my phone loaded, it didn't.... Its something like MEA on the end.
I tried updating it so many ways, all different roms, stocks, baseband updates, god knows what else and I spend a lot of time on it also.
When ever I try to flash a stock rom using ODIN it fails. I recently tried to flash 5.1 I9505GUEUDOH2 Full Restore hoping it would just solve all my issues but now I seem to be in a boot loop.
I honestly don't know why this has happened.
Please can some one give me some advice or point me in the right direction?
Sorry if this is in the wrong section.
Thank you in advanced
Dom

dy_domyoung said:
Thank you in advanced
Dom
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Follow this guide: HERE. Post any screenshot of the ODIN error too pls. Ty .

Joku1981 said:
Follow this guide: HERE. Post any screenshot of the ODIN error too pls. Ty .
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Sorry for posting in the wrong section
Okay, so I managed to sort a sort of fix, I guess.
I used odin in download mode to flash twrp recover using BL. I launched into recovery and installed a I9505 rom onto my phone. So its currently working and I will probably leave as is in worry that if I continue to mess around I may brick it for good lol
Thank you
Dom

dy_domyoung said:
Sorry for posting in the wrong section
Okay, so I managed to sort a sort of fix, I guess.
I used odin in download mode to flash twrp recover using BL. I launched into recovery and installed a I9505 rom onto my phone. So its currently working and I will probably leave as is in worry that if I continue to mess around I may brick it for good lol
Thank you
Dom
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My guess is you were flashing the wrong roms. You probably have an I9505 and not an I9505G.