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[Q][i9505][Official Firmware] - United Kingdom (BTU)

Hi everyone,
first of all i hope it`s not a double thread, I could not find any BTU discussion of 4.3.
I`m getting really lost in this OTA / Kies compatibility over here..
My S4 was rooted now I`m trying to restore it to official state to make it OTA update compatible again.
The phone was bought in UK, GSM phone.
There was a matching firmware, which should be compatible for updates here, but i keep getting the same "Your firmware is not supported..." error message again and again.
Details:
AP: I9505XXUEMJ7
CP: I9505XXUEMJ7
CSC: I9505BTUEMJ8
Current binary: Samsung Official
System status: Official
Later on 2nd try:
AP: I9505XXUEMJ7
CP: I9505XXUEMJ8
CSC: I9505BTUEMJ8
Current binary: Samsung Official
System status: Official
So far after trying to help my problem with Google all I got, that I9505XXUEMJ7+I9505XXUEMJ7+I9505BTUEMJ8 is the latest official state and BTU is for the UK.
If someone could explain what is wrong here, I would be very happy.
Thanks.

Thread says the same, that I`m using the correct version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
Is my question so stupid or is it an unique problem that I have so no one will reply?

Maybe I'm missing something here but have you reverted to stock, stock recovery and Triangle Away first. You cannot receive OTA updates or Kies if your device is rooted or has a custom recovery etc...

Yes, Triangle away done, stock rom, stock recovery.

Cool, is BTU the correct firmware for you? Are you on a different carrier there? Can you flash the stock ROM you want through ODIN? (gotta run for lunch but I'm sure someone better than I will help)

restock
put phone into download mode
open kies select firmware upgrade initialisation
enter model number and serial number in capitals
make sure both are correct you can find it on the box or under the battery.

Thanks everyone, I`m gonna do it all over again this evening. BTU is correct for me, its unbranded gsm unlocked phone from UK.
Edit: Boring day in job here.. redone the whole thing and it works now.
Thank you everyone, again.

[Q] Galaxy S4 I9505 Original Help Needed

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 Original
I am having the problem of not seeing the option in Network menu to enable 4G/LTE. I am running 4.3 right now. Our service provider Ooredoo in this country (Maldives) has released 4G and several others with the same model phone as mine can switch to 4G. I was wondering if there is any fix for this. I did hear about rooting the phone and deleting a file to fix this problem. I can't find out which file. and I have already downloaded a 4.3 firmware that said would fix the problem and flashed it. But there is no change.
And I am looking for the 4.4 Official Firmware for Galaxy S4 I9505 which can be used in my country.. Maldives.
And also is it possible to Downgrade the phone back to 4.3 after I flash 4.4?? From what I know so far it isnt.
I will post more information about the phone soon. Don't have it atm.
Thanks for any help you guys can provide.

Zephiroth said:
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 Original
I am having the problem of not seeing the option in Network menu to enable 4G/LTE. I am running 4.3 right now. Our service provider Ooredoo in this country (Maldives) has released 4G and several others with the same model phone as mine can switch to 4G. I was wondering if there is any fix for this. I did hear about rooting the phone and deleting a file to fix this problem. I can't find out which file. and I have already downloaded a 4.3 firmware that said would fix the problem and flashed it. But there is no change.
And I am looking for the 4.4 Official Firmware for Galaxy S4 I9505 which can be used in my country.. Maldives.
And also is it possible to Downgrade the phone back to 4.3 after I flash 4.4?? From what I know so far it isnt.
I will post more information about the phone soon. Don't have it atm.
Thanks for any help you guys can provide.
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1. Install Kies 3. Look for the 3 letters btw parenthesis close CSC. It will give u the code for know what firmware you have to download.
2. Go to Sammobile.com, log and sig in (pic 1)
3. Look for your firmware and download it
4. Flash it through ODIN like in the pic attached 2
5. Enjoy it

Joku1981 said:
1. Install Kies 3. Look for the 3 letters btw parenthesis close CSC. It will give u the code for know what firmware you have to download.
2. Go to Sammobile.com, log and sig in (pic 1)
3. Look for your firmware and download it
4. Flash it through ODIN like in the pic attached 2
5. Enjoy it
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Alright so I was directed to a firmware on Sammobile
/firmwares/3/?download=27582
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Unknown
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:39:06 +0000
Product Code: OMD
PDA: I9505XXUFNC9
CSC: I9505OMDFNC1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNC9
Does the country being Unknown have any effect on the firmware? The I9505XXUFNC9 firmware is said to be the international one but there is one on Sammobile that has country/carrier of Russia.
Thanks.

Keep restarting after update

Update note 3 smn900p threw klies now all it does is restart over and over how do I unistall go back to old update

stcspiderman said:
Update note 3 smn900p threw klies now all it does is restart over and over how do I unistall go back to old update
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You have upgraded from which firmware to which firmware ?
Have you tried to do factory reset from stock recovery ?
If you are upgrading from KK to KK, the only possible way to downgrade is through ODIN flashing.
But it might not work if you have upgraded the bootloader (if on N9005 - my device), but N900P I have no idea (might work).

antique_sonic said:
You have upgraded from which firmware to which firmware ?
Have you tried to do factory reset from stock recovery ?
If you are upgrading from KK to KK, the only possible way to downgrade is through ODIN flashing.
But it might not work if you have upgraded the bootloader (if on N9005 - my device), but N900P I have no idea (might work).
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Not even sure what it upgraded to I du=id do factory reset still samething

stcspiderman said:
Not even sure what it upgraded to I du=id do factory reset still samething
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in that case, go to samfirmware, and download the latest firmware for N900P, and flash it through ODIN. Actually very seldom update through KIES / Software update (from device) will cause a bootloop, unless during the download, there's a network disruption.
the latest should be NC5 for SPRINT (based on your device you mentioned N900P).
Model: SM-N900P
Model name: GALAXY Note 3
Country: Spint (cdma)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 951486
Build date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 05:18:12 +0000
Product Code: SPR
PDA: N900PVPUCNC5
CSC: N900PSPTCNC5
MODEM: N900PVPUCNC5

Update

Hello i have a Samsung galaxy note 3 on three network , i am new to all this and i have googled my question many times only to become more confused. I was curious when my phone will get the lollipop update for uk phone. Future thanks to anyone who can give me any information. P.s im not rooted

zaravacher said:
Hello i have a Samsung galaxy note 3 on three network , i am new to all this and i have googled my question many times only to become more confused. I was curious when my phone will get the lollipop update for uk phone. Future thanks to anyone who can give me any information. P.s im not rooted
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Hi,
What model of phone do you have? The LTE SM-N9005? If so (and I hope someone could either second this or correct me if i'm wrong) I believe you could flash via odin (and you do not need to be rooted to do this) the lollipop update that O2 has. 5.0 is available for the UK via the sammobile website, so if the basebands remain the same and the phone is the same model, I believe you could just download the 5.0 update from sammobile and flash it via odin.
Since you would be flashing an official version of sammy's rom, you won't need to be rooted, nor have a custom recovery.
Cheers

zaravacher said:
Hello i have a Samsung galaxy note 3 on three network , i am new to all this and i have googled my question many times only to become more confused. I was curious when my phone will get the lollipop update for uk phone. Future thanks to anyone who can give me any information. P.s im not rooted
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We need know your model and firmware that you are using. Install this APP and add some screenshots here.

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Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1

zaravacher said:
Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1
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so, you are using the sm-n9005, and the firmware u have is the same one as the firmware that the 02 UK version runs in 4.4.2.
Unless I'm mistaken, and if anyone sees I am please correct me, you could flash the 5.0 version with odin for o2 UK. I don't see why it wouldn't work, since it seems you have the same phone and firmware currently in 4.4.2
cheers

zaravacher said:
Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1
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Your device is using of UK (with CSC: BTU). It still without Lollipop update. I recommend don't flash via ODIN any firmware and wait for future updates (via OTA) if you aren't rooted.

zaravacher said:
Ok phone model is SM-N9005 And firmware is N9005xxugng1
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You have
Model SM-N9005 Model name GALAXY Note 3 LTE Country United Kingdom Version Android 4.4.2 Changelist 1955971 Build date Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:56:29 +0000 Product code BTU PDA N9005XXUGNG1 CSC N9005OXAGNJ3
BTU no current update and likely to skip to the next build of Android .
O2 UK firmware can be used on this phone flashed via Odin .
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/45137/N9005XXUGBOB6_N9005O2UGBOC1_O2U/

[Q] What version of Android 4.4 corresponds to my Android 4.3?

Hello, I have an S3 Neo (I9300I) with Android 4.3 and I would like to upgrade to 4.4 so I can start installing other roms. The question I have is what 4.4 version corresponds to my 4.3 version?
AP: i9300ixxuand1
CP: i9300ixxuand1
CSC: i9300iojvand1
I don't wanna have any conflicts with my phone not detecting my phone operator.
Thanks.

Okay I started reasearching:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s--neo/GT-I9300I/MID/
I took the AP and searched for it on Google. The Iraq MID has the same jellybean AP Version.
But I don't know what the CSC is for (still noob).
I any case make a backup with TWRP.

You can literally install any official firmware and it'll work. The only problem you might get is a non-working camera. If such happens, check this thread made by me. Step 5 is the one you wanna look for in this situation xP
Have fun flashing and welcome to the world of Android customization!!

He told you everything.