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[Q] help| i want to restore my GS4 to the original Firmware

Hi,
I have bought my GS4 from a small store in my country and not from the importer back in July.
I saw that the latest update for the device was out and tried to update it in the device it self and it didn't work.
Next i have installed Samsung Kies to update the device and then the Kies as informed me that my "firmware version is not supported to update".
the current firmware is(as noted by Kies):
PDA:MDE / PHONE:MD9 / CSC:MD9 (KSA)
Model :
GT-I9500
Android version:
4.2.2
Baseband version:
I9500JKUAMD9
Kernel version:
3.4.5-447845
[email protected] #1
Fri Apr 12 17:22:34 KST 2013
Build number:
JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDE
My question is can I reverse the device back to factory firmware and ROM?
If not, can you direct me to a ROM which looks like a Samsung original ROM?
I am sure that someone have already asked this question but i didn't find it when i was looking the search tool...
Many Thanks
Omri Arielly
P.S: I am so sorry for my English in is not my first language

Read this post carefully and flash the appropriate firmware for your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

djmik21 said:
Read this post carefully and flash the appropriate firmware for your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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thx! worked perfectly!

[Q] About Rooting the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505

Hello I want to root my Samsung Galay S4 19505 (I'm not sure if it's LTE.. I think it supports LTE? It hase an LTE at the back of the box.)
I have this phone for 5 months now but I don't know if this site (I can't post links. the site true-android blogspot com/2013/11/root-i9505xxuemke-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505.html) could be helpful. I only trust xda-developers and before I have successfully rooted my old samsung ace with the help of xda-developers site .
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9505XXUEMKE
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2082040
thanks

re: rooting
MrSlendy said:
Hello I want to root my Samsung Galay S4 19505 (I'm not sure if it's LTE.. I think it supports LTE? It hase an LTE at the back of the box.)
I have this phone for 5 months now but I don't know if this site (I can't post links. the site true-android blogspot com/2013/11/root-i9505xxuemke-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505.html) could be helpful. I only trust xda-developers and before I have successfully rooted my old samsung ace with the help of xda-developers site .
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9505XXUEMKE
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2082040
thanks
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If you are on 4.3 baseband and don't mind the possibility of voiding warranty then
here is the direct download link for cf-autorooter by chainfire for your phone:
http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-...xx-gti9505.zip
Unzip into empty folder and use Odin which is in the zip to flash the TAR.MD5 file.
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
If you are on 4.3 baseband and don't mind the possibility of voiding warranty then
here is the direct download link for cf-autorooter by chainfire for your phone:
Unzip into empty folder and use Odin which is in the zip to flash the TAR.MD5 file.
Good luck!
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Hmm.. Gonna think about that autorooter..
I more confident in manually rooting like what I did at my old phone.. maybe I'll just try the site.

Yeah, I have always used the cf-autoroot with odin, fast simple and clean
It will trip the knox vw thingy, but I didnt mind.

installing official firmware on s4 i9505 lte(custom rom black edition)

Help needed!!!I bought s4 from England and then rooted it and installed custom on it(black edition). Now the problem is I want to remove root and install official firmware. Kindly please guide me what should I do so that I don't brick/damage my device. Thanks in advance

Aqib Farooq said:
Help needed!!!I bought s4 from England and then rooted it and installed custom on it(black edition). Now the problem is I want to remove root and install official firmware. Kindly please guide me what should I do so that I don't brick/damage my device. Thanks in advance
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Hi ,
Just go to
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Select the official firmware you want ( UK or your country) follow instructions given
Example
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=34317
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2309103
Build date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:16:57 +0000
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I9505XXUGNG8
CSC: I9505BTUGNG2
MODEM: I9505XXUGNG8
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot 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 the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
In the case above , after you flash it if you wish to gain root again towelroot will not work (yet) so if you root knox bit will be trip , maybe is already tripped as you have a custom rom now

I've already downloaded this firmware I9505XXUBMGA (4.2.2) : Stock GT-i9505 ROM from sammobile. Can I use this firmware. And then updated it afterwards ota or from kies?

Aqib Farooq said:
I've already downloaded this firmware I9505XXUBMGA (4.2.2) : Stock GT-i9505 ROM from sammobile. Can I use this firmware. And then updated it afterwards ota or from kies?
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Hi ,
It depends in what firmware you had last , if you had 4.2.2 you can , if you had 4.3 or 4.4.2 yon can not , odin will not let you downgrade
Once you flash stock firmware and your status is stock you can upgrade from kies or ota

Guys need help about downgrading from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1

Brothers i flashed below stock debloted rom via odin 3 days back
Device: Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910C
Build: Android 5.1.1
Build date: Fri Dec 11 18:50:38 KST 2015
Changelist: 6035384
Product Code: (BTU) (United Kingdom Unbranded)
PDA: N910CXXU2COL2
CSC: N910COXA2COJ5
MODEM: N910CXXU1COJ5
BOOTLOADER: N910CXXU2COL2
KERNEL: STOCK
then i flashed [M 6.0.1_r13] ResurrectionRemix v5.6.3
but did not take any TWRP backup of 5.1.1
but their are many problems in Marshmallow so i want to downgrade to 5.1.1
can u help me guys with simple process
i also have twrp backup of 4.4.4 which i took 5 months ago that should have my efs file
now what should i do to downgrade?
PS: i am thinking to do
1st restore 4.4.4 twrp backup
2nd then immediately flash stock 5.1.1 via odin
is it correct to do?
i dont want to take any wrong steps now so asking u guys.
HELP realy appreciated
sorry for trouble in reading my long post and for my bad english

You can't downgrade to kitkat 4.4.4 because the bootloader in 5.1.1 is locked .but you can flash android 5.1.1 ...

go to kies and do recovery fw installation

Just flash 5.1.1 Stock Rom for 910C via Odin.
ROM: Here

Nando14sunny said:
Just flash 5.1.1 Stock Rom for 910C via Odin.
ROM: Here
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yo done same and got success but why many peoples are telling to take efs backup of 5.1.1
see this thread also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/fix-note4-exynos-n910c-bootloop-problem-t3312161
anyways thanks

SM-N910P compatible?
Can the 5.1.1 stock rom for the 910C listed above also work with the Sprint SM-N910P? Thanks

PostalTrucker said:
Can the 5.1.1 stock rom for the 910C listed above also work with the Sprint SM-N910P? Thanks
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no it can not it is only for international version sm-n910c

Hi..my note 4 910c is shutting down automatically..
I folowed few instructions and found thats happening after System update to marshmallow
I have found and went to safe mode uninstall /disabled some apps which I don't use and after updating I have wiped cache.
After doing all this I have found that my phone has not shut down of 2 hours of usage
benefits of doing that is I found it is charging better thwn before..
Any idea or suggestions?

If you have installed the latest OS updates for Marshmallow. You can no longer downgrade from Marshmallow to Lollipop.

Need LOLLIPOP UPDATE for G530HXXU2AOE5

Dear xda developers help me, I am using SM-G530H Baseband version G530HXXU2AOE5 and its UAE region, now i can instal other UAE baseband version of lolipop os??? its possible??? pls help me developers.. im waiting...

Che3Ari said:
Dear xda developers help me, I am using SM-G530H Baseband version G530HXXU2AOE5 and its UAE region, now i can instal other UAE baseband version of lolipop os??? its possible??? pls help me developers.. im waiting...
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Yes you can install without any issues. Download the latest firmware for your region or any other region and it will work just fine.

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Has.007 said:
Yes you can install without any issues. Download the latest firmware for your region or any other region and it will work just fine.
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Ok brother but im tired of instal other region lollipop rom. im download lollipop firmware on sammobile site rom country like india and russia but when in instal this successfully and i get pass on odin but its cant boot its going black screen. tell which region lollipop firmware suitable for my baseband version? pls link that rom

Che3Ari said:
Ok brother but im tired of instal other region lollipop rom. im download lollipop firmware on sammobile site rom country like india and russia but when in instal this successfully and i get pass on odin but its cant boot its going black screen. tell which region lollipop firmware suitable for my baseband version? pls link that rom
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Post a screenshot from About Phone.

i cant post image so now i type about my phone
Device Name: Galaxy Grand Prime
Model Number: SM-G530H
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: G530HXXU2AOE5
Kernal Version: 3.10.28-613519
[email protected] #1
Thu May 28 19:15:32 KST 2015
Build Number: KTU84P. G530HXXU2AOE5
SE For Android Status Enforcing
SEPF_SM-G530H_4.4.4_0042
Thu May 28 19:15:12 2015
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
TRA ID : 0016333/08
TA : 00000000/00
Thats all.

I'm in the same situation. tried the LineageOS 15.1, 15, 14.1 and 13 without success.

Hey Guys, look
Before installing the firmware (that you downloaded from sammobile)
Install a custom Recovery like TWRP via Odin
Then, go to your custom Recovery and wipe EVERYTHING (system, cash...)
After That, turn on your phone, and it will not boot up (it will stuck and The POWERED BY ANDROID page)
And, remove your battery, then put it back
And finally, install the firmware via Odin
You're welcome