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[HELP] i9505 data dropping

Hello guys.
I have a i9505 and it was running perfectly coolboy 4.3 GPE rom in old bootloader.
Then, I wanted to flash the brand new Jamal`s 4.4 GPE. And for that it was needed to upgrade my firmware to the last ML6 BL (Knox 0x1, but i dont really care about warranty). I flashed a MKE full package using odin, after I flashed ML6 modem using odin too, then Philz touch CWM and in the last the zip 4.4 rom.
It was fine, but i wanted to revert to 4.3 Rom because i didnt really like kitkat. and now my problem starts......
i flashed MKE stock package again, philz touch and then 4.3 GPE zip that was previously installed. After all this.. Everything works wonderfully, but the data.... it keeps dropping all the time! I tried everything... flashed ML6 firmware, ML6 modem, 4.4 Rom again, MKE stock again... nothing fixed.
To use data, i need to turn airplane on and off, but after sometime it drops again. When I select "only 2G network" it works fine too... but when 3G or LTE, it drops constantly...
Please, anyone have a suggestion... I really apreciate.!
Thanks in advance.

I had similar problems with coolboy's 4.3 GPE, the data just would not stick to "on", even on 2G. So I decided to flash Jamal's 4.3, and everything was great, on the very same modem! So I would suggest you to try that! Though it doesn't really explain anything! :silly:

Nawfil Nibir Neel said:
I had similar problems with coolboy's 4.3 GPE, the data just would not stick to "on", even on 2G. So I decided to flash Jamal's 4.3, and everything was great, on the very same modem! So I would suggest you to try that! Though it doesn't really explain anything! :silly:
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thank you... but i can observe the problem running all kind of rom. I tried stock frimware, 4.3 coolboy rom, 4.4 jamals rom, CM11 rom, AOSP...
i dont think its related to any of them. maybe it is because of flashing modems and firmwares using odin.

Did you ever try to downgrade your modem? If not, then I don't see why installing latest stock ROM+Modem should not fix this!

Nawfil Nibir Neel said:
Did you ever try to downgrade your modem? If not, then I don't see why installing latest stock ROM+Modem should not fix this!
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Nope. ... I did not try this....
I dont see that either. Im used to do these flashing stuff. This is my fourth samsung phone, and i had never seen something that even a pure firmware flash didnt solved.
I looked for something related to knox triggered. But i didnt find anything that could blame knox for this.
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WiFi Fix 4.4.2 i9505

Hi,
i used mobileOdin to install 4.4.2 (I9505XXUFNA1) from the thread along with the kernal.
but after installing it the WiFi Fix i have messed my sound up aswell!!!
Please can someone help me restore my sound and wifi back

aniqpirzada said:
Hi,
i used mobileOdin to install 4.4.2 (I9505XXUFNA1) from the thread along with the kernal.
but after installing it the WiFi Fix i have messed my sound up aswell!!!
Please can someone help me restore my sound and wifi back
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Have you updated your baseband and modem to match your new ROM? You need to flash them in desktop Odin, normally a few times in a row, and once you reboot your WiFi etc should be back.

rory1980 said:
Have you updated your baseband and modem to match your new ROM? You need to flash them in desktop Odin, normally a few times in a row, and once you reboot your WiFi etc should be back.
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i kinda messed up my sound. bcz i was on 4.2.2 bootloader (without knox) and on 4.4.2. then used the 4.4.2 WiFi fix which messed up my sound :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

aniqpirzada said:
i kinda messed up my sound. bcz i was on 4.2.2 bootloader (without knox) and on 4.4.2. then used the 4.4.2 WiFi fix which messed up my sound :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Ahh, well if you still have the 4.2.2 bootloader then you'll probably have some WiFi/sound issues depending on the ROM you pick. You can always flash a 4.2.2 Based ROM to unbork your phone and then look for an alternative?

rory1980 said:
Ahh, well if you still have the 4.2.2 bootloader then you'll probably have some WiFi/sound issues depending on the ROM you pick. You can always flash a 4.2.2 Based ROM to unbork your phone and then look for an alternative?
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nvm
i just flashed 4.4.2 and got the new bootloader. knoxed ftw xD

4.4.2 Update from 4.3 on Galaxy S4 i9505

Pardon the noobishness.
My 4.3 was rooted via towelroot and has Nova launcher,
as I have read for months about recoveries, ROM's, Kernels, bootloaders etc
and am more confused than when I first looked into rooting!
3 days ago I decided to flash my stock ROM so that I could update from 4.3 TO 4.4.2 VIA kies.
Immediately I was underwhelmed!
My phone turned itself off randomly.
The K on the kit katkat screen did not spin.
I lost my root, so I thought I would try and re flash the i9505XXUEMK9. Odin said in yellow "failed".
I waited about 15 minutes and nothing was happening and unplugged,big mistake,
the screen had a yellow picture, oh FUDGE!
So I took it to the Samsung Store in Sydney and I was lucky enough that the store was empty and a tech came up to me(!?)
I didn't have a reciept, but I told him the story and he said he could help.
He connected it to his laptop and asked me what carrier, and 10 minutes later,
phone was working and he had flash the Optus logo onto it
I was so happy!
When the phone booted up there was the towelroot and Titanium apps on the screen, but he didn't even care
I take it home, towelroot doesn't work, so I investigate, and the answer is Chainfire, all good.
The stress of it all!
Then I decide to hell with a custom ROM, I found Xposed with Gravitybox
and spent all arvo trying to make it work and Nudda!
Are my dreams of custom ROMS over??
As I am really wanting a hybrid S5 ROM!
I'm so lost!
I back up with titanium. I don't understand why I would need CWM, TWRP or Philz?
Then, the wiping process, dalviks?
Then I know how to flash with Odin.
I would really appreciate if someone knows a comprehensive tutorial or just to be pointed in the direction of my
knowledge blackholes, I feel that I'm close to being full circle!
I really want the S5, Note 3/4 features but I can't afford the upgrade.
Any advice or comments will be appreciated

Indeed, based on your story you are a big noob (no offence). You tried to flash a 4.3 rom while you were already on 4.4.2. That's impossible.
So what do you want? A custom rom?
- Flash a custom recovery
- Flash the rom with the custom recovery
It's so easy.
And Gravitybox? You should read more. That's not for a TW based rom. It clearly states that in big letters.

Thanks
Thanks for stating the obvious Lenny.
I want a hybrid S5 Rom.
Do I just have to download the ROM then flash it?
I don't understand why I couldn't just re flash 4.3?
Thanks

Yes download and flash.
If you want to know why you couldn't reflash 4.3 read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470635

Lennyz1988 said:
Yes download and flash.
If you want to know why you couldn't reflash 4.3 read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470635
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OK.
I have flashed CWM 6.0.4.4.
I don't see the point of that though.
Next is to download a custom ROM and flash that?

PapaChef said:
OK.
I have flashed CWM 6.0.4.4.
I don't see the point of that though.
Next is to download a custom ROM and flash that?
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http://www.howtogeek.com/193055/what-is-a-custom-recovery-on-android-and-why-would-i-want-one/
Yes, do a wipe in the recovery though.

PapaChef said:
OK.
I have flashed CWM 6.0.4.4.
I don't see the point of that though.
Next is to download a custom ROM and flash that?
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I recommend you flash TWRP or Philz Recovery for avoid problems.

Downgrade G900H from Lollipop to Kitkat?

I seem to be having an issue with downgrading my S5 G900H Exynos to Kitkat from Lollipop BOAD. I've tried 4 different stock Kitkat firmwares from sammobile but all of them cause the phone to hang at the Samsung logo however I can flash back to stock lollipop BOAD and it works fine again.
ODIN gives me no errors when I try to flash kitkat or lollipop and infact both gives the "PASS!" mark what should I do?

I downgraded to KK from LP the other day, and ended up stuck at the Samsung logo too
Tried factory resetting, didn't work
The only thing that finally worked was flashing the same KK ROM again over the top of the one that got stuck at the Logo
Once I'd done that, it booted

*Detection* said:
I downgraded to KK from LP the other day, and ended up stuck at the Samsung logo too
Tried factory resetting, didn't work
The only thing that finally worked was flashing the same KK ROM again over the top of the one that got stuck at the Logo
Once I'd done that, it booted
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Doesn't seem to work for me bud

CntrlAltDel45 said:
Doesn't seem to work for me bud
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You might need to flash the PIT file for your model S5, maybe the partitions are different between ROMs for that specific model
Be sure to get the exact PIT file though or you'll brick it
PIT file and KK ROM in ODIN at the same time, it will flash the PIT, then it will flash the ROM

*Detection* said:
You might need to flash the PIT file for your model S5, maybe the partitions are different between ROMs for that specific model
Be sure to get the exact PIT file though or you'll brick it
PIT file and KK ROM in ODIN at the same time, it will flash the PIT, then it will flash the ROM
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I cant seem to find those pit files bud

CntrlAltDel45 said:
I cant seem to find those pit files bud
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Check here, post 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737448

*Detection* said:
Check here, post 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737448
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Thanks for your support so far bud but the pit file there for my phone model is only for 16GB versions and mine is 32GB

CntrlAltDel45 said:
Thanks for your support so far bud but the pit file there for my phone model is only for 16GB versions and mine is 32GB
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No probs, I`ll see if I can find one, in the meantime try requesting it in that thread

*Detection* said:
No probs, I`ll see if I can find one, in the meantime try requesting it in that thread
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It is possible for me to reflash the phone with lollipop firmware and install custom recovery could I flash stock rom via that custom recovery?

CntrlAltDel45 said:
It is possible for me to reflash the phone with lollipop firmware and install custom recovery could I flash stock rom via that custom recovery?
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You could flash a custom recovery like TWRP, but unless someone has made a flashable zip of the stock firmware for custom recovery it'll not work
You could flash a custom KitKat ROM from TWRP
The only method that works for mine is flashing CF Auto Root, to gain root, then using TWRP manager from Google Play to install TWRP Recovery
This will void your warranty though

*Detection* said:
You could flash a custom recovery like TWRP, but unless someone has made a flashable zip of the stock firmware for custom recovery it'll not work
You could flash a custom KitKat ROM from TWRP
The only method that works for mine is flashing CF Auto Root, to gain root, then using TWRP manager from Google Play to install TWRP Recovery
This will void your warranty though
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Mine is similar to that too. I have to install CF Auto Root first and then install Flashify and then install TWRP via flashify img file to gain custom recovery

Might be worth flashing a custom KK ROM, then trying to flash stock over the top after 100% wiping everything & formatting from TWRP advanced wipe

*Detection* said:
Might be worth flashing a custom KK ROM, then trying to flash stock over the top after 100% wiping everything & formatting from TWRP advanced wipe
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I'm working on that now mate. I appreciate your assistance so far.

No bother, Lollipop not your taste?
I went back to KK just to see what everyone was on about, lasted a couple hours and flashed back to LP, some people get great LP performance, some bad, for me LP is way better

*Detection* said:
No bother, Lollipop not your taste?
I went back to KK just to see what everyone was on about, lasted a couple hours and flashed back to LP, some people get great LP performance, some bad, for me LP is way better
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I actually prefer lollipop over kitkat but the performance is horrible and i have to charge my phone 3 times daily

CntrlAltDel45 said:
I actually prefer lollipop over kitkat but the performance is horrible and i have to charge my phone 3 times daily
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Stupid question, but you did factory reset after upgrading to LP?
KK leaves behind rubbish files which cause battery drain, I got the same after first upgrade, but after a reset, it has been great since
Performance is definitely better with LP this end too, but you're not alone, the majority who upgraded say KK is way better atm

*Detection* said:
Stupid question, but you did factory reset after upgrading to LP?
KK leaves behind rubbish files which cause battery drain, I got the same after first upgrade, but after a reset, it has been great since
Performance is definitely better with LP this end too, but you're not alone, the majority who upgraded say KK is way better atm
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Yep bud.
I decided to install a custom lollipop rom Zephyr Lite to address the battery and performance issues, if it works out well I will use it as my daily driver.

Nice one, fingers crossed

*Detection* said:
Nice one, fingers crossed
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I installed a custom rom called XtreSoLite with Aroma addon and so far I'm happy with it. I tried Zypher Lite but it didn't work, rooting failed and had all sorts of problems so I'm glade to say I'll stay with XtreSoLite for now.
Thanks for your help mate

Good stuff, I was gonna suggest that exact ROM weirdly, I haven't tried it yet but heard good things about it

No IMEI, Baseband,and Signal after Downgrading to Stock KK

So I had DarkLord N5 on my N9005 before, which was awesome, but it had performance issues (especially when gaming). Then i downgraded to Stock KitKat using Odin and after boot up It showed No Signal, and everything was freezing and force closing. I somehow went to settings and found that i also have issues with IMEI and Baseband version, it was all unknown. The worst part is i did not backup my EFS. Any help guys please :crying:
I also have no audio playback

Im no pro here, but as i found in my research it is hard to downgrade from lolipop to kitkat as in 5.0 new architecture has been presented which they called art. I think. So it gives lots of incompatibilities. I tried the same as you but i ended up going stock lolipop for a while.
Yesterday i flashed Ressurrection remix 6.0.1 Marshmallow based off Slim roms and CM and i admit this is so far best rom i have tested. (Unless you need all fancy spen features)
I'd try to stick to anything that is 5.1 or above since great battery life.
Sorry for not much info, but i couldn't get past your post unanswered.

oxoconstantineoxo said:
Im no pro here, but as i found in my research it is hard to downgrade from lolipop to kitkat as in 5.0 new architecture has been presented which they called art. I think. So it gives lots of incompatibilities. I tried the same as you but i ended up going stock lolipop for a while.
Yesterday i flashed Ressurrection remix 6.0.1 Marshmallow based off Slim roms and CM and i admit this is so far best rom i have tested. (Unless you need all fancy spen features)
I'd try to stick to anything that is 5.1 or above since great battery life.
Sorry for not much info, but i couldn't get past your post unanswered.
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I had many experiences with downgrading from new version to old version with my S3 and my Note, but never had this issue. Something is causing this...

founded a old backup of CM11.. Flashed CWM and restored to CM. Works flawlessly, but still no sound and those stuff

Honix5962 said:
I had many experiences with downgrading from new version to old version with my S3 and my Note, but never had this issue. Something is causing this...
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So i had problems with my either s2 or note 4.
But afaik if u have updated your bootloader there may be no way to get back. And lack of IMEI on reverted KitKat isn't anything new. I bet going simply to anything art. Based will do.
People here are arguing on same issues as yours. Just don't listen to these "flash with odin" guys.. This doesn't work. Even if u flash the stock one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...o-downgrade-lollipop-to-kitkat-t2990262/page2
Hope you will dig up something.

You could try this. It worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507403

Have you tried flashing to the latest stock rom for the phone using Odin?

audit13 said:
Have you tried flashing to the latest stock rom for the phone using Odin?
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Nope, I downloaded the KitKat firmware from Sammobile, and I'm downloading the Lollipop one now.

deejhay14 said:
You could try this. It worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507403
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I tried it, but still no use :c

I would not try any other ROMs before trying to flash the latest stock rom from sammobile.com. Hopefully, this will resolve the baseband and imei issue. Sometimes, the missing or wrong imei is caused by a mismatch between the bootloader and modem firmware.

audit13 said:
I would not try any other ROMs before trying to flash the latest stock rom from sammobile.com. Hopefully, this will resolve the baseband and imei issue. Sometimes, the missing or wrong imei is caused by a mismatch between the bootloader and modem firmware.
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I hope so.

I have seen this sort of problem on the Samsung s3 and note 3 phones.

audit13 said:
I have seen this sort of problem on the Samsung s3 and note 3 phones.
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I did downgrading from 5.0 (CM12) to Stock 4.4 KitKat in my S3, but never had issues like this.

Downgrading from a cm rom to a stock rom via Odin can be fine because installing a cm rom does NOT alter the phone's bootloader or modem. Trying to downgrade from stock 4.4.2 to stock 4.3 with Odin on an s3 cannot be done.

audit13 said:
Downgrading from a cm rom to a stock rom via Odin can be fine because installing a cm rom does alter the phone's bootloader or modem. Trying to downgrade from stock 4.4.2 to stock 4.3 with Odin on an s3 cannot be done.
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Oh, never knew about this, thanks for the info

Sorry, I meant to say that installing a cm rom DOES NOT change the bootloader or modem. When you flash back to stock via Odin, you are simply writing over the existing modem and bootloader with the same bootloader and modem if you are flashing the same stock rom that was on the phone before installing cm.

I flashed between KitKat and LP official just fine.

audit13 said:
Have you tried flashing to the latest stock rom for the phone using Odin?
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Never mind, It works. Thanks for the help.

Which method worked? Thanks.

Use gsii repair