[Q] Doubt about stock firmwares i9505 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Im currently running 4.2.2 MH5 region DBT (Germany). I want to update my phone to 4.3. I would like to know what stock firmware from what region contains less bloatware and oIf its safe to root said firmware. I would really appreciate some help, i have searched for this information without a consice answer.

Hello? I would appreciate some help..thank you

Logicboard said:
Hello? I would appreciate some help..thank you
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Update or not is your choice. I recommend u dont update coz now u can root and flash any android 4.2.2 firmware and still having warranty. If u update ur phone to 4.3 with Kies u will have ur phone updated and with warranty.... but tc coz if u root it u will void ur warranty. If u dont care about it... update ur phone without worries :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
Update or not is your choice. I recommend u dont update coz now u can root and flash any android 4.2.2 firmware and still having warranty. If u update ur phone to 4.3 with Kies u will have ur phone updated and with warranty.... but tc coz if u root it u will void ur warranty. If u dont care about it... update ur phone without worries :highfive:
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Thanks for the reply. Btw i already have knox since it came with mh5 and it tripped..so i am wonderong of 4.3 ads any other shady things. And if you happen to know which regions stock firmware is the cleanest.
Thank you!
One of many GT I9505 users moving away from sams$*%t.

Logicboard said:
Thanks for the reply. Btw i already have knox since it came with mh5 and it tripped..so i am wonderong of 4.3 ads any other shady things. And if you happen to know which regions stock firmware is the cleanest.
Thank you!
One of many GT I9505 users moving away from sams$*%t.
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The unique firmwares with less bloatware are the ones for UNLOCKED devices. Anyway u have a guide HERE for debloat ur S4 without problems :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
The unique firmwares with less bloatware are the ones for UNLOCKED devices. Anyway u have a guide HERE for debloat ur S4 without problems :highfive:
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Thanks a lot for your help! I appreciate it.
One of many GT I9505 users moving away from sams$*%t.

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A Confuse I9500 user

Hi guys, I'm a kinda of novice on android after coming from blackberry, I rooted my I9500 using chainfire auto root and everything worked flawlessly well. I never use triangle away since its not available for the device. Now some new updates are rolling in from Sammy and really love touchwiz so I didn't bother myself with custom roms. I would love to have those updates cos I heard they make the phone really fast and eliminate lagging. When I checked for updates I still get I have the latest firmware. My device status shows official. I didn't do anything to change Dat. If you guys have any idea how to get OTA Plz ur ideas are welcome plus a step by step method of running stock rom via odin is appreciated. Here is a snapshot of my device. Pls guys don't be offended if someone has already post a similar complaint.
Sent from my GT-I9500
alphamars said:
Hi guys, I'm a kinda of novice on android after coming from blackberry, I rooted my I9500 using chainfire auto root and everything worked flawlessly well. I never use triangle away since its not available for the device. Now some new updates are rolling in from Sammy and really love touchwiz so I didn't bother myself with custom roms. I would love to have those updates cos I heard they make the phone really fast and eliminate lagging. When I checked for updates I still get I have the latest firmware. My device status shows official. I didn't do anything to change Dat. If you guys have any idea how to get OTA Plz ur ideas are welcome plus a step by step method of running stock rom via odin is appreciated. Here is a snapshot of my device. Pls guys don't be offended if someone has already post a similar complaint.
Sent from my GT-I9500
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The firmware u have now is oldest
If u are not getting ota no issue In my sign link u can go download the firmware u want should be of I9500 only and Odin also from there and flash it u will have latest firmware
How to flash guide is also there in first post of the link
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Or use Mobile ODIN, retain root and update to the latest official OS...
ultramag69 said:
Or use Mobile ODIN, retain root and update to the latest official OS...
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Mobile odin is not yet supported to i9500 if i m not wrong
U should not guide without knowing properly buddy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
123hiten said:
Mobile odin is not yet supported to i9500 if i m not wrong
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
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My apologies, thought it was listed...
Comes from no sleep and long shifts....

[Q] root on 4.3 to baseband I9505VJUEMJ6

is there some root that works in this baseband I9505VJUEMJ6 ?
its an original brazil version.
sorry for my bad english :/
HiagoCosta said:
is there some root that works in this baseband I9505VJUEMJ6 ?
its an original brazil version.
sorry for my bad english :/
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Hi...Look HERE
Rooting depends on your phone varient not the baseband...Also be wary of KNOX. There is a link in my sig to find some more info!
and how can I be wary with the KNOX ?
I want to keep a way to back if something happen to my smartphone in case of emergency with the hardware. (technical assistant)
HiagoCosta said:
and how can I be wary with the KNOX ?
I want to keep a way to back if something happen to my smartphone in case of emergency with the hardware. (technical assistant)
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hi there, if u dont want to trigger the Knox flag, just flash a pre rooted rom, whatever CSC coz u can change after
have nice day
CarlM34 said:
Hi...Look HERE
Rooting depends on your phone varient not the baseband...Also be wary of KNOX. There is a link in my sig to find some more info!
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So this mean that if I have a Galaxy S4 I9505 4G, no matter where I bought it, and no matter the android version, I can can use the CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar to root it?
PDA: I9505VJUEMJ6
CSC: I9505ZTOEMJ6
Android: 4.3 Jelly Bean
airuzzo said:
hi there, if u dont want to trigger the Knox flag, just flash a pre rooted rom, whatever CSC coz u can change after
have nice day
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I cant find a link to pre rooted rom, may you had someone?
I like the stock ROM, and if there's a pre rooted ROM made in stock will be gratefull!!

First time at rooting

Hi as I have just got a S4 i9505 and would like to root it with a custom rom with beats audio software, I have never rooted before and just wanted to know if someone could show me the best guide to use as I don't have a clue.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
klownem said:
Hi as I have just got a S4 i9505 and would like to root it with a custom rom with beats audio software, I have never rooted before and just wanted to know if someone could show me the best guide to use as I don't have a clue.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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I only advise u that if u root ur phone u will void ur warranty (Knox 0x1). Knowing that I think this is the best method for root ur smartphone: CLICK HERE
Joku1981 said:
I only advise u that if u root ur phone u will void ur warranty (Knox 0x1). Knowing that I think this is the best method for root ur smartphone: CLICK HERE
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@Joku1981 Before I root should I right down my stock firmware so if I wanna unroot I can.
klownem said:
@Joku1981 Before I root should I right down my stock firmware so if I wanna unroot I can.
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U have a guide HERE if one day u wanna unroot it again :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
U have a guide HERE if one day u wanna unroot it again :highfive:
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@Jouk1981 Cheers you been a great help thanks
First i would check if you have a non knox bootloader. Uf you dont have knox... dont update to 4.3 but root and flash 4.3 rooted rom without knox.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
You lost me lol the only reason I wanna use a custom rom is to get better audio quality.
I think I will leave rooting just in case I mess up thanks anyway lads.

S4 4G update?

Hi, I have a samsung galaxy s4 which i purchased on o2 but now i am using a three sim. Phone is rooted using CF method but i have to update the firmware apparently to get 4G. How can i do this without loosing the root or tripping knox on the new update.
Thanks
akz007 said:
Hi, I have a samsung galaxy s4 which i purchased on o2 but now i am using a three sim. Phone is rooted using CF method but i have to update the firmware apparently to get 4G. How can i do this without loosing the root or tripping knox on the new update.
Thanks
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1. U have to update for Kies for no void ur warranty (Knox 0x1)
2. U can't update without lose the root
3. Difficult choice? Uh? U love Samsung more now?
Thanks for the reply
Is there no way to install the new update without knox?
Joku1981 said:
1. U have to update for Kies for no void ur warranty (Knox 0x1)
2. U can't update without lose the root
3. Difficult choice? Uh? U love Samsung more now?
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akz007 said:
Thanks for the reply
Is there no way to install the new update without knox?
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With Kies (android 4.2.2) or Kies3 (android 4.3) and forget ROOT ur phone
Your Update
Hi,
I'm interested in this subject also ..
Can I ask what baseband your on ?And do you have knox 0x0 already ?
Cheers
Nope i'm not on knox
bagofbits said:
Hi,
I'm interested in this subject also ..
Can I ask what baseband your on ?And do you have knox 0x0 already ?
Cheers
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akz007 said:
Nope i'm not on knox
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Ok, this is how I understand it, although I could be wrong on some things....
a) 4g on three has nothing to do with your SIM
b) 4g on Three has nothing to do with your ROM (Stock or Custom)
c) Three have not switched on 4g yet and apparently at first it's only four places, so unless your in one of those there really ain't any rush.
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d) If your on a stock or even custom rom the 4g network setting does not show as an option, As your rooted though you can use an app called phoneinfo from the play store. Using this app you can change your network setting to anything you want.
e) This one I'm not 100% about, Getting 4g on three can only be modem related, you can upgrade your modem(s) to GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1 without getting Knox.
Please read up about e) as I've spent ages looking for a definitive answer and I think I'm correct, if you find anything else out then get back to me.
.... If anyone else could verify the above that would be great.
Hope this helps a bit ...
Cheers
Three 4G OTA Update on rooted phone
I am in a similar situation, I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Rooted with Kitkat ROM (Poland) .
I contacted Three UK about the 4G update and asked them to send it to me. I was told that closer to the time I should unroot the phone DL the update and reroot. However I am not sure that would even work for various reasons.
I think that the info mentioned is accurate we just need to establish the correct file for each phone and flash with Odin.
Any further information appreciated.

[Q] Ota not possible because of customized device

Today I found out that there is a new update to my phone that is running stock 4.3 rom.
I have only rooted the phone but I can't update it with ota any more.
I only gets a message when I try to do a ota update. "Your device is customized. Update is not possible"
Is this because I have rooted the phone or is it because I have used clean up software that replace system apps with updated version?
How do I make ota working again without losing all my data? I have used triangle away but that was not enough. My device status is still custom. But my counter is now 0.
hi
Sankaboy said:
Today I found out that there is a new update to my phone that is running stock 4.3 rom.
I have only rooted the phone but I can't update it with ota any more.
I only gets a message when I try to do a ota update. "Your device is customized. Update is not possible"
Is this because I have rooted the phone or is it because I have used clean up software that replace system apps with updated version?
How do I make ota working again without losing all my data? I have used triangle away but that was not enough.
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You can still update through kies.
First aff all i would like to tell you that you cannot ever update a rooted device from the OTA provided by the manufacturer.
So unroot your device and you can surely update after that.
Sankaboy said:
Today I found out that there is a new update to my phone that is running stock 4.3 rom.
I have only rooted the phone but I can't update it with ota any more.
I only gets a message when I try to do a ota update. "Your device is customized. Update is not possible"
Is this because I have rooted the phone or is it because I have used clean up software that replace system apps with updated version?
How do I make ota working again without losing all my data? I have used triangle away but that was not enough. My device status is still custom. But my counter is now 0.
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1. Ur warranty is void (Knox 0x1) for sure.
2. U can't update ur phone via OTA coz u have rooted ur phone.
3. U can use ODIN for flash the latest firmware for ur phone
Joku1981 said:
1. Ur warranty is void (Knox 0x1) for sure.
2. U can't update ur phone via OTA coz u have rooted ur phone.
3. U can use ODIN for flash the latest firmware for ur phone
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but he can also update after unrooting device.....
sorry for any mistake but i have read about it on xda that if u unroot then u can update and then u can again root........
Piyush Pastor said:
but he can also update after unrooting device.....
sorry for any mistake but i have read about it on xda that if u unroot then u can update and then u can again root........
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He is running 4.3 and he rooted it ...... Knox 0x1... or maybe I didnt understand the first post . I mean if he void the warranty is a lil stupid lose the time unrooting, then updating by OTA/KIES and rooting it again... if u can flash it with ODIN, no?
Joku1981 said:
He is running 4.3 and he rooted it ...... Knox 0x1... or maybe I didnt understand the first post . I mean if he void the warranty is a lil stupid lose the time unrooting, then updating by OTA/KIES and rooting it again... if u can flash it with ODIN, no?
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Yes you are right sir....
But I really dont know about the guy whether he is a noob or one genius like you ......
so i just suggested some safe metod as sometimes odin may result in hard brick .. . . ......
But as i am only a 13 boy you are always correct but i may make mistakes
Piyush Pastor said:
Yes you are right sir....
But I really dont know about the guy whether he is a noob or one genius like you ......
so i just suggested some safe metod as sometimes odin may result in hard brick .. . . ......
But as i am only a 13 boy you are always correct but i may make mistakes
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Im not any genius. And Im happy one guy of 13 years old is learning with us. Im 40 and Im still learning things everyday. Enjoy :highfive:
gusm41 said:
You can still update through kies.
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That did the trick.
Unrooting and the update via ota did not work for me.
Thanks for all good answers here.

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