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[Q] Firmware update failed, Wi-Fi and sound doesn't work (GT-I9505)

Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL".
After that my phone was showing downloading screen with this information:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Sansung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
SW. REV: CHECK FAIL: fused: 2, Binary: 1
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
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Of course I was trying Emergency Recovery option in Kies, but it was failing all the time. I also was trying to flash it again, but Odin again shows me "FAIL" during the process. So I choose re-partition with PIT file and stock, branded ROM (I9505XXUAMDE_I9505PLSAMD8_I9505XXUAMDE_HOME). And it works, now I can boot my phone and original recovery without any problems, but unfortunatly I can't enable Wi-Fi module and any function that needs sounds just don't work (phone calling, system sounds, notifications etc.). Kies don't want to update my OS from stock, branded version to newest one (error while updating device). I also tried this on different PC, but it's always showing "FAIL" in Odin.
What should I do to get back to stock firmware? Right now I can only send text messanges and use internet via carrier data plan...

matjas said:
Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL".
After that my phone was showing downloading screen with this information:
Of course I was trying Emergency Recovery option in Kies, but it was failing all the time. I also was trying to flash it again, but Odin again shows me "FAIL" during the process. So I choose re-partition with PIT file and stock, branded ROM (I9505XXUAMDE_I9505PLSAMD8_I9505XXUAMDE_HOME). And it works, now I can boot my phone and original recovery without any problems, but unfortunatly I can't enable Wi-Fi module and any function that needs sounds just don't work (phone calling, system sounds, notifications etc.). Kies don't want to update my OS from stock, branded version to newest one (error while updating device). I also tried this on different PC, but it's always showing "FAIL" in Odin.
What should I do to get back to stock firmware? Right now I can only send text messanges and use internet via carrier data plan...
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OMG Me too! This happened after using Mobile ODIN to flash latest stock ROM XXDMHA
Any help greatly appreciated.

matjas said:
Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL"......
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apprentice said:
OMG Me too! This happened after using Mobile ODIN to flash latest stock ROM XXDMHA
Any help greatly appreciated.
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it is something to do with bootloader
read this http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/4963-★☞-support-touchwizstock-deodexed-jflteuscr970vxuamf5-☜★/?p=77401 post #51
and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43619724&postcount=479

samersh72 said:
it is something to do with bootloader
read this http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/4963-★☞-support-touchwizstock-deodexed-jflteuscr970vxuamf5-☜★/?p=77401 post #51
and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43619724&postcount=479
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Thanks for this, it's very helpful. So now what? Can I do something with my bricked S4? Or I must wait for some solution or throw it away?

matjas said:
Thanks for this, it's very helpful. So now what? Can I do something with my bricked S4? Or I must wait for some solution or throw it away?
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re flash your original updated firmware. let it boot up and then do a factory reset vol up-power and home. hope this helps

You can install the any stock rom that ends on H8
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
You will not have root access anymore and are stucked with unremovable annoying system apps...
But thats the price to pay to have your phone back. I was phoneless for 3 days because of this. I'm happy to be still alive, but also wondering if live without root is worth it..

MR_Noidea said:
You can install the any stock rom that ends on H8
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
You will not have root access anymore and are stucked with unremovable annoying system apps...
But thats the price to pay to have your phone back. I was phoneless for 3 days because of this. I'm happy to be still alive, but also wondering if live without root is worth it..
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i tried to flash MH8 on my phone and it dident work.i am on MGG firmware

joecool666 said:
i tried to flash MH8 on my phone and it dident work.i am on MGG firmware
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Oh man, I feel your pain. Was in the same situation.
I flashed but kernel and the firmware attached to the link previously.
Let me know if that works

MR_Noidea said:
Oh man, I feel your pain. Was in the same situation.
I flashed but kernel and the firmware attached to the link previously.
Let me know if that works
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hi can you tell me how you did it. and is it all official?

On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

guys is this for samsung I9505 only or i9500 ? thanks
Im scared now im having I9500

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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i ll have ago again lol

You have already update new Bootloader from Samsung.You can not flash rom old version before.

I can see that re-partition is ticked, isn't that meant to me unticked?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thank you very much MR_Noidea, it worked for me too. You saved my life:good:
andyjg247 said:
I can see that re-partition is ticked, isn't that meant to me unticked?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4
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Leave it unticked, just flash firmware and kernel like MR_Noidea said.

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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good man yourself it worked nice-one yeah.

joecool666 said:
good man yourself it worked nice-one yeah.
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Does anyone know if its rootable already? I found some articles claiming it is, but other denying it...

MR_Noidea said:
Does anyone know if its rootable already? I found some articles claiming it is, but other denying it...
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root works but i think some apps are buggy with it.

Rooted my device, Remove 68 bloadware from stock rom.
Feel free again

MR_Noidea said:
Rooted my device, Remove 68 bloadware from stock rom.
Feel free again
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do you think that would work for DBT firmware MH5

Cannot flash stock firmware??

Hey all ive been trying to flash my orginal firmware for my galaxy s4 at&t i337. Ive been using odin 3.07 but I keep having a fail to complete error. It boots up fine and I attempted to root it but it seems like it works but I run root checker and it tells me that it has rooted incorrectly. A lot of other people have been saying that samsung block this exploit in 4.2.2 and im basically screwed till the new update comes out. Ive tried everything, help would be appreciated
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

joearvelo1987 said:
Hey all ive been trying to flash my orginal firmware for my galaxy s4 at&t i337. Ive been using odin 3.07 but I keep having a fail to complete error. It boots up fine and I attempted to root it but it seems like it works but I run root checker and it tells me that it has rooted incorrectly. A lot of other people have been saying that samsung block this exploit in 4.2.2 and im basically screwed till the new update comes out. Ive tried everything, help would be appreciated
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I think that's the wrong odin i think it's 1.85 or something like that you need

jaythenut said:
I think that's the wrong odin i think it's 1.85 or something like that you need
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3.07 works too since it has compatibility with all devices that work with 1.85 and dev recommends to use v3.07...

kingzain900 said:
3.07 works too since it has compatibility with all devices that work with 1.85 and dev recommends to use v3.07...
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I've tried both and get nothing but a fail here's this mornings attempt on Odin v1.85, if I got the wrong firmware please let me know, I don't think I do though...

joearvelo1987 said:
I've tried both and get nothing but a fail here's this mornings attempt on Odin v1.85, if I got the wrong firmware please let me know, I don't think I do though...
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You're not supposed to decompress the tar file.
You need to flash the xxxxxxx.tar

kingzain900 said:
You're not supposed to decompress the tar file.
You need to flash the xxxxxxx.tar
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What do you mean by decompress? Unzipp?

joearvelo1987 said:
What do you mean by decompress? Unzipp?
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Exactly

sajlence said:
Exactly
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No good, different fail error this time. Fail(auth) ??

joearvelo1987 said:
No good, different fail error this time. Fail(auth) ??
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Were you on mf3 firmware? If you were Odin is not going to work

[Q] Cannot upgrate GN3 N9005 via ODIN 3.07

Hi All,
I have a Galaxy note 3 - N9005 LTE 32 GB.
It had JB installed however i wanted to instal KK on it so i downloaded the Germany KItkat fimrware NB4 and after flashing Odin says Fail!
I cheked Autoreboot & Reset Time.
Appreciate all the help you can give to solve this issue.
Also - if the answer will contain refrences to other firmwares include links coz i have been searching for POLAND firmware however icannot find where to download it.
Thanks

newapostlenew said:
Hi All,
I have a Galaxy note 3 - N9005 LTE 32 GB.
It had JB installed however i wanted to instal KK on it so i downloaded the Germany KItkat fimrware NB4 and after flashing Odin says Fail!
I cheked Autoreboot & Reset Time.
Appreciate all the help you can give to solve this issue.
Also - if the answer will contain refrences to other firmwares include links coz i have been searching for POLAND firmware however icannot find where to download it.
Thanks
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What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

mikkelrev69 said:
What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thank you for your reply.
I am in the middle east (Saudi) - but my phone is carrier unlocked.
Polish firmware works? i mean you didnt get the error with that.
Thanks
MQ

mikkelrev69 said:
What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Appreciate your help.

newapostlenew said:
Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Much Appreciate your help.
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Thank you

Couple of questions
1- The poland firmware works for sure? or does that render odin to fail as well?
2 - Can i install 4.3 firmware stock? if yes can you pls share a link.
Appreciate your help.

newapostlenew said:
Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Appreciate your help.
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The sammobile.com/firmwares are for all Samsung phones. Fill in N9005 in the fw search box to search firmwares.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

mikkelrev69 said:
The sammobile.com/firmwares are for all Samsung phones. Fill in N9005 in the fw search box to search firmwares.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thanks i was able to locate the firmware in question right here on XDA as SAMMOBILE i encounter download issues/dead pages. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647861&page=2 (for anybody else visiting this page.
Also - can i revert back to 4.3 and flash that?
Thanks

newapostlenew said:
Thanks i was able to locate the firmware in question right here on XDA as SAMMOBILE i encounter download issues/dead pages. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647861&page=2 (for anybody else visiting this page.
Also - can i revert back to 4.3 and flash that?
Thanks
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There is no returning to 4.3 once you have upgraded your bootloader to 4.4.2

radicalisto said:
There is no returning to 4.3 once you have upgraded your bootloader to 4.4.2
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Thanks. I am currently dldlng. Hopefully this works.

You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine

radicalisto said:
You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine
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You mentioned nogo to 4.3 due to bootloader however i dindt check the bootloader option in odin (see screenshot). Should i tick that as well next time?

Well there is some debate as to if you should check the bootloader or not.
With the leaked Polish firmware it came in seperate files. You needed to check to upgrade the Bootloader.
With the XEO single .zip firmware you don't need to check it as it upgrades automatically - plenty agree with this. -- There is a few people who say that by not checking it, it hasn't upgraded for them and some just recommend you check it for good luck sake.

radicalisto said:
Well there is some debate as to if you should check the bootloader or not.
With the leaked Polish firmware it came in seperate files. You needed to check to upgrade the Bootloader.
With the XEO single .zip firmware you don't need to check it as it upgrades automatically - plenty agree with this. -- There is a few people who say that by not checking it, it hasn't upgraded for them and some just recommend you check it for good luck sake.
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Thanks Radicalisto.
Lets see how it goes. Fingers crossed.

Normally after the odin flash, all apps/data etc are there? If not what is the best/tried method of backup without root?
Thanks

radicalisto said:
You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine
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Does this rom suffer from any battery drain issues? or in general any issues? this isnt beta so i suppose none should exist.

No drain issues no, pretty decent build tbh.

belerephont said:
Normally after the odin flash, all apps/data etc are there? If not what is the best/tried method of backup without root?
Thanks
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You mean the NEO one which radicalisto mentioned? if the former than ill update once i try this as i am re downloading it again. People should seriously use drop box instead of Mega.

newapostlenew said:
. People should seriously use drop box instead of Mega.
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MEGA is country based per account. So if I upload to my MEGA it comes from a UK Server which is slow to Asia/America etc, trick is to set up your own MEGA account, and then import it from the download MEGA link and it'll switch to a server in your country and you'll get faster download speeds

radicalisto said:
MEGA is country based per account. So if I upload to my MEGA it comes from a UK Server which is slow to Asia/America etc, trick is to set up your own MEGA account, and then import it from the download MEGA link and it'll switch to a server in your country and you'll get faster download speeds
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shucks! i am downloading - i have a 50Mbps fiber line however for the reason you mentioned i am downloading from a non account. Next time ill use my account. Thanks for that again.

i9500 odin fail Help pls

Hi mate my s4 stock firmware 4.3 Turkey rom flash and odin fail give error and download mode sw check fail device 3 binary 2 writes help me please ???

emre9363 said:
Hi mate my s4 stock firmware 4.3 Turkey rom flash and odin fail give error and download mode sw check fail device 3 binary 2 writes help me please ???
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Do not someone who knows please help me

emre9363 said:
Do not someone who knows please help me
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What was the last firmware on your phone before you decided to flash?

Paolonicus said:
What was the last firmware on your phone before you decided to flash?
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the latest 4.4.2 stock ROM had russia

emre9363 said:
the latest 4.4.2 stock ROM had russia
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Are you still using an older version of Odin?
Try using v3.09, and flash the Firmware as AP.

Paolonicus said:
Are you still using an older version of Odin?
Try using v3.09, and flash the Firmware as AP.
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I'm flashed odin v3.09 try but don't do it

emre9363 said:
I'm flashed odin v3.09 try but don't do it
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I suggest download first the Russian Firmware and try flashing that. Otherwise your only hope would be to JTAg your phone.

You want to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 ?
Are you on the new bootloader?
Hit the thanks button if I was able to help you
S4 9505 / Note 10.1 2014 P600

emre9363 said:
Do not someone who knows please help me
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Its very difficult when people cant communicate in proper English.

theunderling said:
Its very difficult when people cant communicate in proper English.
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why it is giving error "sw rev check fail device 3 binary 2" ???

If i understand you correctly you want to downgrade from android 4.4.2 to 4.3. That is not possible with odin. You have to flash a custom rom via recovery with a clean install
S4 9505 / Note 10.1 2014 P600
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HELP! Dead phone after stock rom flash

I decided to flash back to stock in odin, it gets about 90% through the flash and fails and now when i turn my phone on it tells me to recovery my note 4 via Kies. Anyone help (N910F)
it says after the flash,
volume size is to big 81920 < 47104
odin : invaild ext4 image

ant78 said:
volume size is to big 81920 < 47104
odin : invaild ext4 image
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Try firmware initialization under tools in Kies. You will probably get a pop up saying your phone is not compatible just close that out and hit tools, firmware initialization, then follow the instructions Kies gives you.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
Try firmware initialization under tools in Kies. You will probably get a pop up saying your phone is not compatible just close that out and hit tools, firmware initialization, then follow the instructions Kies gives you.
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OK thanks, did as you suggested , kies downloads and decompresses the firmware but then kies just sticks o 0% and does nothing?

ant78 said:
OK thanks, did as you suggested , kies downloads and decompresses the firmware but then kies just sticks o 0% and does nothing?
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I get a message saying the device cant connect to my pc.
beginning to wish i wouldnt of bothered rooting and installing a rom now :crying:

ant78 said:
OK thanks, did as you suggested , kies downloads and decompresses the firmware but then kies just sticks o 0% and does nothing?
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Well that stinks. Maybe another firmware for the F version or maybe as I have heard others say they need a new pit file but that is dangerous stuff there and shouldn't be messed with unless really necessary and I don't know where you could find one. Good luck.

I'm not sure, but i think you're on a newer bootloader and you flash back to an older firmware
so far as i know you can't downgrade!
Try searching newer stock firmware and try again!
Regards
Sonic76

sonic76 said:
I'm not sure, but i think you're on a newer bootloader and you flash back to an older firmware
so far as i know you can't downgrade!
Try searching newer stock firmware and try again!
Regards
Sonic76
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I think you might be right, i flashed the newer bootloader and modem with the XNOTE rom, Where do i find the newer stock firmware?

You can look @ sammobile or ask google!...from where (location) is your old Firmware?
Regards
Sonic76

sonic76 said:
You can look @ sammobile or ask google!...from where (location) is your old Firmware?
Regards
Sonic76
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i tried samobile, its the version i all ready tried :crying:

ant78 said:
i tried samobile, its the version i all ready tried :crying:
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My firmware is BTU (UK)

ant78 said:
My firmware is BTU (UK)
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Check your P.M! ....or flash other newer stock Firmware.
...maybe there's no newer UK Firmware at the moment
Sonic76