Update to Android 4.4 KitKat (GT-i9505) - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi Guys,
I wanted to update to the new Android 4.4 KitKat but have a few questions before doing so and i was hoping a few of you on here could give me some insight / heads up.
My phone is currently rooted.
Currently Running:
Model:
Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9505)
Android Version:
4.2.2
Baseband Version:
I9505DVUBMG1
What's the best link to download all the correct stuff for Android 4.4 KitKat? And it is possible to do it on my phone correct?
Thanks!

hamzzzzz said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to update to the new Android 4.4 KitKat but have a few questions before doing so and i was hoping a few of you on here could give me some insight / heads up.
My phone is currently rooted.
Currently Running:
Model:
Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9505)
Android Version:
4.2.2
Baseband Version:
I9505DVUBMG1
What's the best link to download all the correct stuff for Android 4.4 KitKat? And it is possible to do it on my phone correct?
Thanks!
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depends on what rom youre looking to run, theres plenty guides on here, or i can email you all required files for omega v21 4.4.2 including bootloader and modem files,

andy1weir said:
depends on what rom youre looking to run, theres plenty guides on here, or i can email you all required files for omega v21 4.4.2 including bootloader and modem files,
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A link to a guide to install 4.4.2 would be nice, what's the best ROM to install currently?
Thanks

andy1weir said:
depends on what rom youre looking to run, theres plenty guides on here, or i can email you all required files for omega v21 4.4.2 including bootloader and modem files,
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Andy I had Omega v21 but the wifi wouldn't turn on and Security force closed Settings. Omega's BL file isn't partitioned for Odin to see and the latest BL didnt work for me. Any suggestions?

dincroot said:
Andy I had Omega v21 but the wifi wouldn't turn on and Security force closed Settings. Omega's BL file isn't partitioned for Odin to see and the latest BL didnt work for me. Any suggestions?
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theres two files you have to flash for omega v21, before installing the rom, the bootloader and modem below is the link to the post, youll find the instructions there just make sure you flash both the files via odin before flashing the rom via custom recovery

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[Q] Modem for Fido?

Hey guys,
I'm having trouble finding the right modem to install. If i try to install one, the baseband version seems to not change? I'm not sure what to do...
Can someone help point me in the right direction?
I'm running GOOGLE EDITION 4.4.2 BY Danvdh, Kryten2k35 & Ktoonsez.
Fido galaxy s4
Baseband: I337MVLUEMK6
Kernal version 2.4.0-g22842f5
Build number: KOT49H.04.08.2014
Would be greatly appreciated!!
immune2fire said:
Hey guys,
I'm having trouble finding the right modem to install. If i try to install one, the baseband version seems to not change? I'm not sure what to do...
Can someone help point me in the right direction?
I'm running GOOGLE EDITION 4.4.2 BY Danvdh, Kryten2k35 & Ktoonsez.
Fido galaxy s4
Baseband: I337MVLUEMK6
Kernal version 2.4.0-g22842f5
Build number: KOT49H.04.08.2014
Would be greatly appreciated!!
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You need the NC1 modem, there is a page here with it on it...you likely are running mk6 or lower. When you flash via odin PC, make sure you that the checkmark out of auto reboot as it actually reboots before odin has a chance to finish, there are also instructions in that thread, you should flash the modem twice....
Gage_Hero said:
You need the NC1 modem, there is a page here with it on it...you likely are running mk6 or lower. When you flash via odin PC, make sure you that the checkmark out of auto reboot as it actually reboots before odin has a chance to finish, there are also instructions in that thread, you should flash the modem twice....
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I've flashed the NC1 modem however the signal strength is still really low. Any ideas?
immune2fire said:
I've flashed the NC1 modem however the signal strength is still really low. Any ideas?
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Please see this thread, ckeck that you have done the steps as they are explained. Also make sure the modem actually flashed, I have seen where it didn't take the first time. The other thing you could try is do a backup of your current rom and try flashing the mapleleaf rom. I was on Dan's before but found mapleleaf runs better, for me anyway....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680347

[Q] Help w/ Bad Service

Hey guys can someone please give me some advice on what to do with my phone please....
Sprint
Model # - SPH-L720
Android Version: KitKat 4.4.2
Kernel Version: [email protected] #1
Build# - Negalite-WondeROM-NAE-r6
I rooted and installed this rom a few months back, im getting inconsistent service! i barely get data service in places i should be getting. i updated my PRL, Profile, and Firmware but still no change. i called sprint and they said you need to update the PRL but i already did that but they dont see it on their system that i did, maybe its because im rooted with a custom rom.
if anyone knows what to do or which rom i should install. please any help would be great. thank you
Flash STOCK rom :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Flash STOCK rom :highfive:
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can you post a link with the latest stock rom please? ive been searching and im confused because of the knox thing. i only see the 4.3 rom but i have 4.4 installed. can i flash to an older firmware?
jjacob158 said:
can you post a link with the latest stock rom please? ive been searching and im confused because of the knox thing. i only see the 4.3 rom but i have 4.4 installed. can i flash to an older firmware?
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1. This is the latest firmware: HERE.
2. You can't flash older firmware.

SM-N9005 Downgrade 4.4.2 to 4.3

Hi guys, I have been searching everywhere in order to know how to downgrade from 4.4.2 back to 4.3.
However,all posts were telling that once we have updated to 4.4.2....there is no way on downgrading.
So,even the Samsung center can't help me to downgrade too?
Because Im thinking to go over Samsung center to downgrade if they can really do so.
you have a big risk to brick your phone
I read somewhere that someone do it but everywhere it's recommand and it said that after upgrade to KK, no way back
Won't happen. The only way to downgrade a snapdragon based note 3 is to replace the mainboard with one that has not yet seen kitkat.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
hell...i juz received the 4.4.2 update and start facing so many issues especially the sd card file permission..
It did hav solution but require root..so i thaught maybe reverting to previous version will do..
But now, my note 3 is hopeless and wondering if samsung will release a fix for this ;-(
toastido said:
Won't happen. The only way to downgrade a snapdragon based note 3 is to replace the mainboard with one that has not yet seen kitkat.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
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Well, It can happen now. It may be a little too late for many who might have moved on to newr phone by now. But as a new n9005 owner I struggled hard to downgrade to 4.3 without any issues. So by trial and error I managed to do it taking cues from the original post in another thread. My reason for the downgrade was better battery life. But that did not happen after downgrade. AT least not in a significant way.. Anyway here's my strategy in summary for those who want to downgarde to 43 with no issues. It worked for me. IMEI ok, video recording ok. But I give no guarantee for others. I am not allowed to provide links so will just provide enough clues to loacte them.
Here's what I did:
Again to remind use this is to downgrade N9005 FROM 4.4.2 TO 4.3
The starting point is 4.4.2 rom version N9005XXUGNG1. I had N9005XXUGNG1_VFGGNH1 if you have Android 5.0 first downgrade to this
1. Do A Wipe Data Factory Reset and cache partition
2. Odin: Flash In AP the file "COMBINATION_FA43_N9005XXUGNH1_N9005OXAGNH1_267031 2_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5."
3. Odin: Flash In AP a JB compatible cwm/twrp (look up in this forum) recovery for N9005
5. Boot into Recovery and do a Data/Cache/Dalvik wipe
6. Install in recovery Omega Rom 4.0 for N9005 JB 4.3 (N9005_Omega_v4.0_XXUDMJ7_md5_A7256B2A7F2E7005A65A 6E1CA5EA77C9.zip
7. Done! you will be running a fully working Jelly Bean 4.3 ROM!
Search google for the download links for the required files in 2 and 6. I got them form google search
Thanks InSenex! Would it be possible to flash a _stock_ 4.3.x ROM after the procedure described by you? Omega is a custom ROM, or am I mistaken?
Omega is custom rom.
JJEgan said:
Omega is custom rom.
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Its a stock based touchwiz custom rom. Its tweaked stock rom. Its not a custom rom like cm, aosp, aokp etc. Those wishing to desperately downgrde to 4.3 probably would not care about tweaked stock rom or original stock rom
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ace2rus said:
Thanks InSenex! Would it be possible to flash a _stock_ 4.3.x ROM after the procedure described by you? Omega is a custom ROM, or am I mistaken?
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Omega is STOCK based touchwiz tweaked rom. I believe you can make it a pure stock rom by stripping off all the optmizations/tweaking done to it, replacing deleted stocke files from an extracted stock rom, or flash a cwm/twrp flashable jelly bean stock rom (Not sure if it exists, but there are guides on how to make a flashable stock rom)
Original question answered correctly .
<Omega is a custom ROM, or am I mistaken? >
Its a custom rom .
Based on Samsung firmware yes .
Thats why its in Android Development section .
Please be carefull of giving users wrong / confusing information .

[HELP]SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 FLASHING FOR NEWBS LIKE ME

Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:
macoyism said:
Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:
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1. You can download the latest firmware for your device: HERE. Follow the pics attached (The download is slow like a turtle but be patient).
2. These firmware package is one package. Download, unzip it and flash it then using odin tool to brush into the radio PDA. Lil GUIDE: HERE.
hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033
macoyism said:
hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033
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Seems all ok. Why you don't update your phone via OTA?
I'm going to try flashing it using Arya Mod v1.7 what kernel should I use ?
n900p
I have the same basebank k1..... did this stock work perfect...
Un-bricked Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900L) on KitKat 4.4.2 - N900LKLUFNK1:
* Download link: http://youtu.be/FGoqxX3BwA0
* Flash by ODIN 3.07 or up
* Based on Official Firmware N900LKLUFNK1
* Android version KitKat 4.4.2
* Rooted by SuperSU 2.45
* KNOX Removed
* Fixed all Korean:
- Removed Korean characters on Dial Pad
- Add (+) sign for International call on (0) Dial Pad
- Removed all Korean apps
- Fixed Network Mode (2G/3G/LTE/Auto)
- 90 languages + ASOP for EUROPE
* Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/pages/Galaxy-Note-3-LTE/749184655174799
macoyism said:
hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033
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User wants $ 25 for the password to the archive...
Don't join XDA if you wanted to get Paid... Trust me.. you will get nothing
Regards
macoyism said:
Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:
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Same problem with me.I have the same korean varient with LG u+ logo. I am using it in Pakistan. Read almost every thread regarding korean variants but there is'nt any method specific for SM-N900L.
So are you wanting to flash a custom recovery e.g. twrp and then install a custom rom?
Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
Chris
Hokage-Sama said:
Same problem with me.I have the same korean varient with LG u+ logo. I am using it in Pakistan. Read almost every thread regarding korean variants but there is'nt any method specific for SM-N900L.
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Hello, new here and was trying to do the same thing on my SM-N900L unit, i want to install a custom ROM so i can remove all of those korean apps and fix the API for my network.
cmro said:
So are you wanting to flash a custom recovery e.g. twrp and then install a custom rom?
Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
Chris
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Hello Chris,
same here, if anyone can post some procedure on how we can install custom firware and rom on our SM-N900L unit that is under Lollipop.
thanks a lot
ab.normal said:
Hello, new here and was trying to do the same thing on my SM-N900L unit, i want to install a custom ROM so i can remove all of those korean apps and fix the API for my network.
Hello Chris,
same here, if anyone can post some procedure on how we can install custom firware and rom on our SM-N900L unit that is under Lollipop.
thanks a lot
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Do you have a custom recovery and is your mobile rooted?
Hokage-Sama said:
Do you have a custom recovery and is your mobile rooted?
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Hello Hokage-Sama,
i think the custom recovery installed is TWRP
did some further searching online and i was able to restore the firmware from lollipop down to kitkat, from there i was able to download a md5 file which i ran from Odin and i was able to root the phone however, its based on kitkat and im still searching if there are any for lollipop and the only one i see if the 1 poser who asks for a $25 payment to update a N900L to N9005.
... was hoping if i can use Aryamod custom rom but i think my phone should be on a rooted lollipop under N9005 model only.
hope this made sense
thank you
Root is not required to install a custom rom.
If your phone can run 9005 ROMs, you could try editing the updater script to include your phone.
audit13 said:
Root is not required to install a custom rom.
If your phone can run 9005 ROMs, you could try editing the updater script to include your phone.
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hi, thanks for the reply
apologies i dont know what you meant to edit hte updater script.
Sorry i have a N900L and based on reading some other threads only
DarkLord Note 5 RC2.1 or Phronesis v5.1 will work on my unit.
before installing the rom i should have a custom recovery right? but to get a custom recovery my bootloader needs to be unlocked first.
i am currently stuck on unlocking my bootloader, i downloaded samsung usb drivers, go to recovery mode, then insert the usb on the phone, i hear a sound when you connect a device on the pc and saying that the device is ready to use but i am unable to see the contents of my phone.
am i doing it correctly?
thank you once again
Are you sure the phone's bootloader is locked? If the bootloader is not locked, do not use any unlocking apps because this will proably brick the phone.
Just install TWRP from Odin. I don't recommend Philz Touch or CWM as I don't they have been updated for a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ecovery-twrp-materialized-dark-light-t3153614
audit13 said:
Are you sure the phone's bootloader is locked? If the bootloader is not locked, do not use any unlocking apps because this will proably brick the phone.
Just install TWRP from Odin. I don't recommend Philz Touch or CWM as I don't they have been updated for a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ecovery-twrp-materialized-dark-light-t3153614
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i tried the twrp custom recovery based on the link you sent above thru Odin, it messed up my custom recovery, when i tried to go there it said something like unable to load recovery and goes to download mode and the phone wont startup normally.
is that a sign that my bootloader is locked since i cant install the custom recovery?
used my standard backup recovery to bring back the phone.
i wonder how other SM-N900L users installed their roms.
any other help would be greatly appreciated
thanks a lot
When you flashed twrp, did Odin say the installation was successful?
Download the tar version of twrp for your device from here: twrp.me .
In Odin, do not check anything except f.reset time. Flash twrp and, when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable from the phone, remove the battery, wait 5 seconds, replace battery, now use button combination to boot into recovery.
thanks for the help, was finally able to install twrp custom recovery. the latest version wont work on SM-N900L, i used TWRP-2.8.6.0-N900S version and it worked! im now running on Darklord N5 custom rom for Note3 and loving it!!!

AT&T Note 3 N900a Root + Custom roms?

Hi guys,
Been out of the loop for a while with galaxy phones. Just got a note 3 for at&t and trying to see if I can root and install the latest phronesis rom, or any other custom rom. Here is my system information:
Build number: LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC2
Android version: 5.0
I've heard of safestrap setup and rooting, but can you install any custom roms such as marshmallow?
Sorry if its been asked 1,000 times. Please advise, thanks guys!
You can do anything you set your mind to -Eminem
jxs714 said:
Hi guys,
Been out of the loop for a while with galaxy phones. Just got a note 3 for at&t and trying to see if I can root and install the latest phronesis rom, or any other custom rom. Here is my system information:
Build number: LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC2
Android version: 5.0
I've heard of safestrap setup and rooting, but can you install any custom roms such as marshmallow?
Sorry if its been asked 1,000 times. Please advise, thanks guys!
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First you must get ODIN which is a program from Samsung
GET Odin HERE : 3.10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
How to use ODIN: http://www.samsungodindownload.com/odin-tutorial/
Second you must get the Marshmallow ODIN files for 4.4.2 Which are as follow....
BL https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891602
AP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891890
CP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891603
CSC https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891604
Using this will revert you back to the N900AUCUCNC2, OPEN ODIN AND RUN THE FILES ACCORDINGLY
Third, In order to easily root I found KINGOROOT TO BE THE EASIEST.. Make sure you enable USB debugging
http://www.kingoapp.com/
BUT you can Also Use TOWEL ROOT: https://towelroot.com/
Fourth Install Super User from GOOGLE PLAY:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....supersu&hl=en
open it and run it
Fifth, Install Busy Box
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....busybox&hl=en
open it and install it
Sixth, Install Safestrap by transferring the APK from your PC to the device and running it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devd...ct/dl/?id=7216
Seventh you can pick a Rom from Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development
kuddos to @rootedi747 from post http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/help/rooting-att-note-3-lollipop-t3201986
Hi Felix,
Thanks so much for the response. Yep, I came across this to root and go to a custom rom of lollipop, but it seems there isn't a Marshmallow rom available for AT&T note 3 due to a locked bootloader.. :/ sigh

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