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[HOW TO]Update GS3 to Official JB update using Kies-India. No Warranty issues.

The JB update just started rolling out in India a few days back and this method helps you update your Galaxy S3 to the official JB release using Kies(Easiest and the safest way) Though people over at this thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33921598#post33921598 ) do say the servers are sometimes down and I personally think this was take a LOT of time.
Also, This should work in India, GS3 owners in other countries(GLOBAL + US VERSIONS) can give this a try to check whether they have the update or not. No harm done either ways.
I'd like to thank jshashwat93 for this method as I saw his post on the aforementioned thread and that's how I got my update.
NOTE: This method is pretty safe until you don't remove the phone from your computer while it's updating in Download mode. So if you do somehow manage to screw up your Device, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE
Here's how it goes:
1. Disconnect your phone from the computer, if you have it connected and start Kies.
2. Click on Help->Check for updates. This Updates Kies. It's required for Updating the Firmware of your phone.
3. After this is done, you might want to restart Kies, and from here on, we shall get to the Update process.
4. Go to Tools->Firmware Upgrade and Installation.
5. It should ask for your Model No. Enter: "GT-I9300".
6. Now it should ask for your Serial No. as Shown in the 2nd picture attached.
7. Now power off your phone and remove the back cover and then the battery.
8. The battery compartment has the IMEI number and the serial number near the Barcode. You require the Serial number.
9. The serial number is written as "S/N: XXXXXXXXX". That's an 11 character number. Write the "XXXXXXXXXXX" in the Serial Number field in the Kies pop up. (Do not write the 'S/N:/ Part)
10. Non Indian users, this is the step that makes it or breaks it for you, the next screen shows you whether or not there is an update for you and from here on, the software will download some files(Shouldn't take long)
11. After a few agreements, you should see the software now asking you to attach your phone in Download mode.
12, Make sure your phone has at least 80% battery because I am not sure whether the battery is charged in Download mode or not. And this step might take a while. The phone, from here, SHOT NOT BE DISCONNECTED or you will spoil your phone(Brick i even. Don't know the consequences)
13. By now you must havee seen that all settings and apps will be erased(In one of the agreements) so it's better to back up your data. ALTHOUGH, here's the interesting part, after my update, I saw all the apps and EVERYTHING was carried forward as it is so cheers to SAMSUNG for that.
14. ALright, Power off your device and press and hold the VOLUME DOWN+HOME BUTTON+POWER BUTTON to enter the download mode.
15. The phone should now display a warning(Check image). Press the volume up button to Continue.
16. You are now in download mode.
17. Connect your phone to your computer and start the installation(The onscreen instructions will guide you. I couldn't post screenshots because I have already updated my phone. Sorry)
18. Sit back and relax this may take a while I left it overnight and slept like a baby(LOL). Though make sure, YOU DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR PHONE
19. You should have Jelly Bean after the update is done. No need to restart or anything as for me, it was already rebooted. And all my apps were carried here. Works absolutely perfectly. CHEERS Samsung
NOTE: This does not void the Warranty because it's been updated through Kies. So if something DOES go wrong, and you can't find a way to solve it on XDA, you can always get it repaired. Still, Don't blame me if the guy won't repair your phone.
Have fun with your new Update. Cheers
If I helped in anyway, Which I hope I did, HIT THE THANKS BUTTON INSTEAD OF JUST SAYING IT!!!!!!

Doesn't work mate.I tried it and I am from india. Nowhere is jb update available in india......also kies is the weirdest app ever...says no update...I tried everything you just mentioned...God knows if indian users will get it in this month or maybe next year(4.1.1)...as of 4.1.2 and multi window ,its like just give up,samsung is too busy to roll out updates...

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Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.

emerald123 said:
Doesn't work mate.I tried it and I am from india. Nowhere is jb update available in india......also kies is the weirdest app ever...says no update...I tried everything you just mentioned...God knows if indian users will get it in this month or maybe next year(4.1.1)...as of 4.1.2 and multi window ,its like just give up,samsung is too busy to roll out updates...
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gauravdm said:
Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.
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Please follow the instructions properly and it will work. Don't forget to put your phone in download mode when kies prompts you too

gauravdm said:
Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.
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i think JB is out for India. iam from india and am running JB right now. just check Sammobile and i think its a official one. . i tried the given method. it works but i got struck at 99% while downloading. so i flashe with ODIN. follow the instructions it may work for you. the update is true.

It only works if an actual update for your individual phone exists.
jje
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emerald123 said:
Doesn't work mate.I tried it and I am from india. Nowhere is jb update available in india......also kies is the weirdest app ever...says no update...I tried everything you just mentioned...God knows if indian users will get it in this month or maybe next year(4.1.1)...as of 4.1.2 and multi window ,its like just give up,samsung is too busy to roll out updates...
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Can't be. I live in Pune and I updated it just yesterday. Its working just fine for me. Try to see if your lies is updated or not. And probably it hasn't been rolled out for your location. Samsung, at least in the US releases OTA updates specific to locations. Might be the same case here. Oh and this only works on the stock ROM. What error are you getting?

JJEgan said:
It only works if an actual update for your individual phone exists.
jje
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Specific to the serial number?

gauravdm said:
Same here, no update yet. Neither OTA nor via kies....I confirmed from my friends across the country who have S3, they too don't see the update yet.
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I'm Indian too man. And I am on 4.1.1 just updated last night. I guess ota is rolled out to specific regions at a time so their servers don't crash so I don't expect people getting otas soon. Kies by default doesn't give an update either. This method is the only way to get it right now if you have it

got it...finally updated to 4.1.1

gauravdm said:
2. Click on Help->Check for updates. This Updates Kies. It's required for Updating the Firmware of your phone.
Its on step (2), it says "Latest Version installed". So, would this still work, if i try to update?
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Also, when I'm putting in the model no. and the serial no., it gives the following error:
"The model information that you have entered cannot be verified; the device initialization cannot proceed"
Can someone help and let me know what the error all about?
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Yes it will work.
You entered in Caps "GT-I9300" right?
See the screenshot. And check whether you entered the Correct Serial Number. All should be in caps and do not add the "S/N:" in the beginning.

So did anyone in Kolkata get the OTA update?
Also, this method probably woks but due to my slow internet connection, I don't know if I can stare at my phone that long being in download mode.

sidh10 said:
So did anyone in Kolkata get the OTA update?
Also, this method probably woks but due to my slow internet connection, I don't know if I can stare at my phone that long being in download mode.
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Me neither. Put it for download at night and woke up to see it was done. You can give it a try. Though it is slower than usual

It works fine for me, updated day before yesterday as said in op.I am from Tamilnadu
sivashankkar

skssha said:
It works fine for me, updated day before yesterday as said in op.I am from Tamilnadu
sivashankkar
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does this work for sri lanka?

niko_s3 said:
does this work for sri lanka?
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No harm in giving it a try man. All the best.

Sadly no JB for me....
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niko_s3 said:
Sadly no JB for me....
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Why whats it say?

Nothing changed. Still on ICS
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It works partially for Poland (T-mobile). It found an update, installed it, but the 4.1.1 for polish T-mobile version is surely broken. I haven't got bar at the top of the screen (the one with battery usage, time) and I couldn't set wallpaper (only black screen as background). I'm not an expert with this but I think it have something to do with odexed/deodexed ROM in the update.
I had the same issue when tried to manually install first leaked JB OTA. Good thing I could root phone and restore backup.
BE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE TRYING THIS METHOD!

[Q] Note3 Unable to get Three 4G OTA update even after unrooting - Advice needed pls

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (International unlocked) and I have rooted it, and via Odin I have installed Android 4.4.2 (KitKat - it is the version from Poland since it has not been released for the UK yet). Everything is working pretty smoothly but Three has started sending out OTA updates which are needed in order to be able to receive 4G and I can not get the update because my phone has been rooted. To get around this problem this is what I have tried so far:
1: Contacted Three and asked them if they can give me the update in ANY other way, such as text, new SIM etc Three refused and said it is only available OTA.
2: Unrooted my phone by flashing my phone with the Kitkat ROM from Sam firmware taking it back to stock, but then when I search for updates, it says that my device has been modified. I know that SD cards can cause this problem so I removed the SD and rebooted but it was the same.
3: Did a factory reset, cleared partition/Dalvik cache etc then installed 4.4.2 - still says that my device has been modified so no update!
Is it possible that tripping my Knox counter (yes it has/don't care) can prevent OTA updates? I would have thought this unlikely?
Is it possible that Samsung is detecting that the version of Android that I am using, although official has not been released for this country?
Does anyone know where I can get the Three 4G OTA to install it manually? Would it be a case of flashing it with ODIN or is it a zip file?
Thanks in advance for any help on this one.

ericritou said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (International unlocked) and I have rooted it, and via Odin I have installed Android 4.4.2 (KitKat - it is the version from Poland since it has not been released for the UK yet). Everything is working pretty smoothly but Three has started sending out OTA updates which are needed in order to be able to receive 4G and I can not get the update because my phone has been rooted. To get around this problem this is what I have tried so far:
1: Contacted Three and asked them if they can give me the update in ANY other way, such as text, new SIM etc Three refused and said it is only available OTA.
2: Unrooted my phone by flashing my phone with the Kitkat ROM from Sam firmware taking it back to stock, but then when I search for updates, it says that my device has been modified. I know that SD cards can cause this problem so I removed the SD and rebooted but it was the same.
3: Did a factory reset, cleared partition/Dalvik cache etc then installed 4.4.2 - still says that my device has been modified so no update!
Is it possible that tripping my Knox counter (yes it has/don't care) can prevent OTA updates? I would have thought this unlikely?
Is it possible that Samsung is detecting that the version of Android that I am using, although official has not been released for this country?
Does anyone know where I can get the Three 4G OTA to install it manually? Would it be a case of flashing it with ODIN or is it a zip file?
Thanks in advance for any help on this one.
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You won't need the OTA update as the XEO (Poland) firmware has 4G/LTE compatibility on it. You have to wait for Three to roll out your 4G properly, up until now unless you're in London it's only in test phase.

Poland 4G
Many thanks for that info. Will it work OK here though? Is it for same frequencies etc?
I am in London and they have started rolling it out to ordinary members of the public, people online have been saying that they have got it so it may reach me soon.
radicalisto said:
You won't need the OTA update as the XEO (Poland) firmware has 4G/LTE compatibility on it. You have to wait for Three to roll out your 4G properly, up until now unless you're in London it's only in test phase.
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Three 4G OTA update - Any ideas anyone?
I have been in touch with three and they tell me that apart from enabling 4G in the phone settings and having the latest software etc I do still need to receive a specific OTA update from three, in order for their 4G to work, so I guess my initial questions still stand.Any ideas anyone?
ericritou said:
Many thanks for that info. Will it work OK here though? Is it for same frequencies etc?
I am in London and they have started rolling it out to ordinary members of the public, people online have been saying that they have got it so it may reach me soon.
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Hi, I am in a very similar situation. I too have a GN3 9005, also on threeUK network. I bought the phone from amazon.co.uk, so I dont have any three stuff on it. I am also rooted and flashed the leaked firmware and so far so good. I am also a bit worried that we might not get the 4G update if we are rooted. I am also waiting for the official firmware for UK model on samfirmware, hopefully if you flash that you should be on the correct track to receive the update.
Can I ask which file did you use to go back to stock? And did you boot into the official samsung recovery and did a factory reset/wipe cache ??
Maybe the solution to your question.
Let us know what happens.

Note 3 Three 4G Update OTA
Thanks for the post. I am trying some things now including your suggestion and I will let you know what happened once I finish.

I bought somebody's unwanted upgrade on O2. I then unlocked it and am now using my 3 PAYG sim.
Currently my network settings don't show 4G as an option either.
Does anybody know if I'll get the 3 OTA update, even though the phone is running an O2 stock 4.3 unrooted ROM?

since your device is rooted , why not just change csc version to your country

On the Polish XEO firmware (custom ROMs also) - I get 4G without any updates on Three and O2... my device status is custom and I've not had an OTA update since the day I bought my phone in Oct and It has been wiped and reset many times since.. So not sure why you cannot get it.

OK I think I have gotten to the bottom of this now
Right here goes:
1. Flashed clean Android 4.4.2 Kitkat official Polish ROM from SamFirmware. Tested OTA Update=Your device has been modified.
2. Rooted via CF Root and then downloaded Chainfire Triangle away (the latest version supports Note 3) then run it to reset flash counter. Please note that I did not reset Knox counter only the flash counter. Tested OTA Update=Your device has been modified.
3.Booted into recovery mode - did a wipe of cache partition, Tested OTA Update=Your device has been modified.
4. Booted back into recovery mode and did a factory reset, Tested OTA Update=SUCCESS! "You have the latest updates" message.
So...nothing to do with Polish ROM, everything to do with Flash counter on 0 and a factory reset using the default recovery.
So I hope this helps you all if you are in a similar position, however for me the main reason for me to be rooted is to have Nandroid backups via clockwork mod. Within 5 mins of the above I had re installed clockwork mod again and then used it to restore my phone exactly the way it was just before I started. The fact that there was no OTA means that I am going to just wait and see if my phone picks up 4G on its own since in network settings I have the option of LTE listed. If not then I now know exactly what I need to to to get the update but if I have to do it I will have to set up my phone again from scratch and I really cant be bothered so I am going to put it off for now.
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since your device is rooted , why not just change csc version to your country
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ericritou said:
The fact that there was no OTA means that I am going to just wait and see if my phone picks up 4G on its own since in network settings I have the option of LTE listed.
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if it is listed then there is no problem , just make sure your provider activated 4G in your account/phone number

Three 4G OTA Update on rooted phone
Spoke to Three looking for 4G update info and established that although an update from three is required for 4G, it is not an OTA update, it is via text message, so everyone with a rooted phone does not need to worry as long as 4G or LTE is selectable in the phone menu.
Lastly the text update is slowly being sent to all three customers with a 4G compatible phone between now and the end of March, so everyone should have it before April.
Cheers.
Medical HRH said:
I bought somebody's unwanted upgrade on O2. I then unlocked it and am now using my 3 PAYG sim.
Currently my network settings don't show 4G as an option either.
Does anybody know if I'll get the 3 OTA update, even though the phone is running an O2 stock 4.3 unrooted ROM?
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ericritou said:
Spoke to Three looking for 4G update info and established that although an update from three is required for 4G, it is not an OTA update, it is via text message, so everyone with a rooted phone does not need to worry as long as 4G or LTE is selectable in the phone menu.
Lastly the text update is slowly being sent to all three customers with a 4G compatible phone between now and the end of March, so everyone should have it before April.
Cheers.
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So pretty much APN settings sent via text, same way carriers provide MMS settings updates then.

Hi. Thanks for the info. My problem is that LTE/4G is not appearing in my network options or indeed anywhere else.
Will I still get the text message?
ericritou said:
Spoke to Three looking for 4G update info and established that although an update from three is required for 4G, it is not an OTA update, it is via text message, so everyone with a rooted phone does not need to worry as long as 4G or LTE is selectable in the phone menu.
Lastly the text update is slowly being sent to all three customers with a 4G compatible phone between now and the end of March, so everyone should have it before April.
Cheers.
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Medical HRH said:
Hi. Thanks for the info. My problem is that LTE/4G is not appearing in my network options or indeed anywhere else.
Will I still get the text message?
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Yeah you'll get it.

Three 4G
In order to get 4G from three you must have 4G or LTE selectable in your phone settings plus the other text from three for settings.
The first one is via OTA update.
If you are rooted you may get it depending on how much your system has changed.
Personally I could not getget OTAs so I downloaded Android Kitkat 4.4.2 from Sammobile which also comes with LTE support. It worked for me.
Medical HRH said:
Hi. Thanks for the info. My problem is that LTE/4G is not appearing in my network options or indeed anywhere else.
Will I still get the text message?
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I'm on three as well and I did not get a text, I just got two OTA upgrades that enabled the "LTE" option in my network settings.
Got a sniff of 4G today while in central london N7 postcode.
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Nightmare. I really don't want to root this phone. I've rooted every other phone I've had, pretty much as soon I've bought it and although the custom ROMs I've used have been pretty good, there's always been something that has not worked quite well enough with the odd bug here and there. The stock 4.3 ROM seems to be perfect at the moment - no bugs and decent battery life. Hence my reluctance to root and flash anything else.
Surely there must be a way to get the OTA without rooting?
The only reason I bought this phone was for the 4G. I'm beginning to regret it. Other than the LTE support, I honestly haven't seen any serious differences to justify upgrading to the Note 3 from the Note 2, which is an amazing phone. I'm wondering if I might just cut my losses and sell the Note 3, if I can't use the 4G.
ericritou said:
In order to get 4G from three you must have 4G or LTE selectable in your phone settings plus the other text from three for settings.
The first one is via OTA update.
If you are rooted you may get it depending on how much your system has changed.
Personally I could not getget OTAs so I downloaded Android Kitkat 4.4.2 from Sammobile which also comes with LTE support. It worked for me.
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Just to clarify - my Note 3 is from O2, sim unlocked and using a 3 sim.
What about yours?
pac-mannan said:
I'm on three as well and I did not get a text, I just got two OTA upgrades that enabled the "LTE" option in my network settings.
Got a sniff of 4G today while in central london N7 postcode.
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Three 4G
Mine is bought off the shelf no contract unlocked...
Medical HRH said:
Nightmare. I really don't want to root this phone. I've rooted every other phone I've had, pretty much as soon I've bought it and although the custom ROMs I've used have been pretty good, there's always been something that has not worked quite well enough with the odd bug here and there. The stock 4.3 ROM seems to be perfect at the moment - no bugs and decent battery life. Hence my reluctance to root and flash anything else.
Surely there must be a way to get the OTA without rooting?
The only reason I bought this phone was for the 4G. I'm beginning to regret it. Other than the LTE support, I honestly haven't seen any serious differences to justify upgrading to the Note 3 from the Note 2, which is an amazing phone. I'm wondering if I might just cut my losses and sell the Note 3, if I can't use the 4G.
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Just to clarify - my Note 3 is from O2, sim unlocked and using a 3 sim.
What about yours?
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I bought mine from Three network and then had it unlocked from three.
Still using the three sim.
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[Firmware] LG G3 D855 SEA V20I & TWN V20U

Added:
For the 32GB model, SEA, V20C now available at the following link.
For the 32GB model, SEA, V20G now available at the following link.
For the 32GB model, SEA, V20I now available at the following link.
For the 32GB model, TWN, V20I now available at the following link.
For the 32GB model, TWN, V20U now available at the following link.
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I have a EUR model so I will have to wait. But is the bug that the LG G3 had since the update to Lollipop solved? The bug where the screen goes on every 10 seconds after the battery is fully loaded using a wireless pad? Since the update to lollipop I cant use wireless charging anymore since this is a very anoying bug.

Wouldn't know. This is my first time on Lollipop.
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Yargoo said:
I have a EUR model so I will have to wait. But is the bug that the LG G3 had since the update to Lollipop solved? The bug where the screen goes on every 10 seconds after the battery is fully loaded using a wireless pad? Since the update to lollipop I cant use wireless charging anymore since this is a very anoying bug.
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Yeah, still has this bug.
EDIT: sorry, ignore me, i don't think v20b has this bug.

xdatastic said:
Yeah, still has this bug.
EDIT: sorry, ignore me, i don't think v20b has this bug.
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I just updated my D855 SEA model with the latest OTA, did a fully wipe and started fresh. Charged it last night on the wireless charge pad and no such issue.
Cheers

Thanks, @cheetah2k
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If this V20B SEA an older version than the current V20E?

I believe so, @twosix but the thing is, it doesn't have much bloat, IMHO.
Sent from my LG-D855

ive just v20b on my lg g3 and im over the moon with it the slight lag i had before has gone and i like the lock screen notifications, over all very happy, its made a good phone i had for xmas into a great phone

Thanks. I would really appreciate it if someone can make this one as a flashable zip and pre-rooted.

cheetah2k said:
I just updated my D855 SEA model with the latest OTA, did a fully wipe and started fresh. Charged it last night on the wireless charge pad and no such issue.
Cheers
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Did a factory reset yesterday and set back everything with the LG backup feature, but the bug is still present

Yargoo said:
Did a factory reset yesterday and set back everything with the LG backup feature, but the bug is still present
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My SEA/20b version has intermittent weirdness with wireless charging. It often wakes in the night to say its charging slowly. I'm using an LG WCP-700 charging pad.

Guys, for some reason I feel that 20b is better than 20e (had that before the official launch of lollipop for SEA).

after updating via pc suite and checking for another update, it shows two upgrades available with version that is still v20b.
can someone please let me know if they have successfully upgraded their phone with both upgrades?
thanks.
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mdprotacio said:
after updating via pc suite and checking for another update, it shows two upgrades available with version that is still v20b.
can someone please let me know if they have successfully upgraded their phone with both upgrades?
thanks.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Free mobile app
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im downloading updates now will report once tested

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im downloading updates now will report once tested
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well that didnt go well, it was a two part update to 20b, after the first part installed it got stuck in a boot loop and then second part installed still in boot loop, after install finished it just kept boot looping, i had to put it in recovery mode and do a factory reset, that worked but it loaded up with 10k 4.4.2 kitkat, so pluged it back in and ive just updated back to 20b, think ill leave it there unless somebody wants to try it

bazz7777777 said:
well that didnt go well, it was a two part update to 20b, after the first part installed it got stuck in a boot loop and then second part installed still in boot loop, after install finished it just kept boot looping, i had to put it in recovery mode and do a factory reset, that worked but it loaded up with 10k 4.4.2 kitkat, so pluged it back in and ive just updated back to 20b, think ill leave it there unless somebody wants to try it
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Same thing happened to me, except i think i only got the boot loop after the second update.
Did you happen to catch the firmware file name of the second update?

xdatastic said:
Same thing happened to me, except i think i only got the boot loop after the second update.
Did you happen to catch the firmware file name of the second update?
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in the box on the screen on the second update it was already showing 10 k 4.4.2, i can only think that the first part of the update rolled it back to kit kat

Reporting after update
Update sucks, a bit laggy, and usage bumped up from 14% to 20% in smart cleaning. And there's really no need for T-action, though quick remote did get its very much needed upgrade.
I think this has some added bloatware to it, guest mode is gone (i mean half-a$$ed), quick memo+ does not activate when pressing its icon from the integrated home button, but I did discover a way to use it.
First, open the quick memo icon (green), close it, then press the shortcut on the home tray, now it works!

does anyone of you know what's the difference between the brightness slider on notification widget having C on it and without C? I cannot understand what's the difference, it seems the same for me.

Issues on Lollipop Build LRX21V.N9005XXUGBOEA

Hi Everyone, I am having some annoying issues with my Lollipop since upgrading my note 3.
The build is Build LRX21V.N9005XXUGBOEA, Kernal version 3.4.0 -50200004 and base version N9005XXUUGBOD3
I have noticed the GPS is horrible. It often drops out and whilst using it, it drops out all the time and is always losing signal. I had to install a second app to help support the GPS so it works mostly no but not as well as it used too.
The wifi and 4G is a problem as well. It will often freeze and the whole phone becomes unresponsive and I have to take the battery out too reboot it.
Is there a more stable version I should be using please? I am getting tired of these ongoing issues, if I can't find a solution, I might just roll back too kitkat.

Other the GPS issue (it locks fine outside but I am still not happy that it sometimes won't lock inside) there are no problems on my phone at all. There is no 4G here, but H+ stays almost always, WiFi is absolutely rock solid too! Honestly I am really happy with this TouchWiz iteration. I was on OEA and I didn't have any issue as far as I can remember, but now I am on OF3, but as you can guess I wasn't having those issues you mentioned on OEA either, so I really don't know what to tell you mate.

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Other the GPS issue (it locks fine outside but I am still not happy that it sometimes won't lock inside) there are no problems on my phone at all. There is no 4G here, but H+ stays almost always, WiFi is absolutely rock solid too! Honestly I am really happy with this TouchWiz iteration. I was on OEA and I didn't have any issue as far as I can remember, but now I am on OF3, but as you can guess I wasn't having those issues you mentioned on OEA either, so I really don't know what to tell you mate.
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Thanks for getting back to me. I was hoping someone would be able to point me in the direction of a more solid version. I am running the first one that came out, so am thinking maybe a better version has been released that has fixes in place for these issues. Sorry I am not sure what OEA is or OF3

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Thanks for getting back to me. I was hoping someone would be able to point me in the direction of a more solid version. I am running the first one that came out, so am thinking maybe a better version has been released that has fixes in place for these issues. Sorry I am not sure what OEA is or OF3
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OF3 is how we refer to firmware the last 3 digits but if I was you I would get very latest OG4 and update your modem to OF3 your firmware is a buggy release
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DevilsArc said:
Hi Everyone, I am having some annoying issues with my Lollipop since upgrading my note 3.
The build is Build LRX21V.N9005XXUGBOEA, Kernal version 3.4.0 -50200004 and base version N9005XXUUGBOD3
I have noticed the GPS is horrible. It often drops out and whilst using it, it drops out all the time and is always losing signal. I had to install a second app to help support the GPS so it works mostly no but not as well as it used too.
The wifi and 4G is a problem as well. It will often freeze and the whole phone becomes unresponsive and I have to take the battery out too reboot it.
Is there a more stable version I should be using please? I am getting tired of these ongoing issues, if I can't find a solution, I might just roll back too kitkat.
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I am having a worst issue on same Stock firmware.. Same baseband, same kernel.
All stock
My wifi and Bluetooth isn't turning on.. Please help.
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Murshad007 said:
I am having a worst issue on same Stock firmware.. Same baseband, same kernel.
All stock
My wifi and Bluetooth isn't turning on.. Please help.
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Fully wipe the phone, then flash the firmware.

ithehappy said:
Fully wipe the phone, then flash the firmware.
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Should I reflash same? It's KSA firmware, Or open Europe?
I am in Pakistan currently..
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Murshad007 said:
Should I reflash same? It's KSA firmware, Or open Europe?
I am in Pakistan currently..
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Doesn't matter where you are mate. Just get either OF3 or OG4 from sammobile, whichever has more build number and flash it. Update your modem too.
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Doesn't matter where you are mate. Just get either OF3 or OG4 from sammobile, whichever has more build number and flash it. Update your modem too.
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Hi,
I am on OG4 which I downloaded from Sammobile and I flashed it through Odin (checked only F. Time Reset & Auto Reboot). Everything else works fine but my Wifi does not turn on. Bluetooth & H+ (3G) are also working fine. Can you please tell me whether I need to update modem? I was rooted previously & Knox is at 0x1. Can you share the link for flashing the modem if it's required? Or any other solution please.

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Doesn't matter where you are mate. Just get either OF3 or OG4 from sammobile, whichever has more build number and flash it. Update your modem too.
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Hi,
I am on OG4 which I downloaded from Sammobile and I flashed it through Odin (checked only F. Time Reset & Auto Reboot). Everything else works fine but my Wifi does not turn on. Bluetooth & H+ (3G) are also working fine. Can you please tell me whether I need to update modem? I was rooted previously & Knox is at 0x1. Can you share the link for flashing the modem if it's required? Or any other solution please.
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I also flashed UAE Lollipop OG4 but my WiFi and Bluetooth still not turning on.

I don't know how and why you guys have these problems!
Anyway, I am sure you must have fully wiped the device before upgrading right? By full wipe I mean wiping everything, TWRP - Advanced Wipe - Select all (except external SD of course) and then flash the ROM via Odin.

ithehappy said:
I don't know how and why you guys have these problems!
Anyway, I am sure you must have fully wiped the device before upgrading right? By full wipe I mean wiping everything, TWRP - Advanced Wipe - Select all (except external SD of course) and then flash the ROM via Odin.
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Nops. I told from the start that I am fully Stock, Never rooted. So I just Cleared cache and Factory data..
Downloaded and Tried to Installed Hong Kong OH3 but failed Twice..
Boot looped in Download mode with yellow triangle.
Reflashed UAE Lollipop again.
What should I flash now? Taiwan Rom OG3 or Nordic countries OF3?
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When i restart my phone it shows set warranty bit : Kernel
how can i slove this peoplem
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i haved a proplem woth the sm-n9005 when i ever restart my phone it shows set bit warranty bit : kernel
and i have a question if i donloaded a new firmware does the imei will change pls replay fastly

No imei does not change.
Warranty bit kernel is correct.
Details found via SEARCH.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/forum/2494?query=set warranty bit : Kernel
Reason. Custom rom kernel etc.

New Update N910VVRU2BPA1

I've been chatting with Samsung Support through Twitter about Kies not taking my serial # for my Note 4. They asked for my serial # and my imei #, so I gave it to them and they asked what version i was on and told them BOK3, they wrote back saying there is a newer version, so I asked which one is it. So here is a screenshot.
OTA Update provided by @hsbadr thanks to @doinsvelt
Official Firmware & OTA Update from N910VVRU2BOG5 to N910VVRU2BPA1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
Safe Upgrade N910VVRU2BPA1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65278655
Update: if your battery takes a dump with the OTA, it is recommend that you do a repair via the Verizon assistant or via Kies. But if you are on a safe upgrade version then this will take you out of safe upgrade and keep you on BOG5 incremented bootloader.

Maybe a new Samsung version, but maybe not a Verizon version?
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Here are the screenshots.
They responded back that it is 5.1.1 with security patches

So Samsung says there is another version they have out. But has Verizon released it yet? The manufacturer releases versions to the carriers who then release it to the phone owners after they do their "branding". Case in point, Samsung released 6.0.1 for the Note 4, but we don't have it yet. So
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I just got this update. Here it is.

It's up and running now. The wifi notification is gone which is great.

Got it here as well. Glad the wifi notification is gone.... now to see if it still references AT&T in the Wifi Settings. LOL

My bad, I got it too.
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Hopefully it fixes my battery life problem, after the 5.1.1 update my battery life is TERRIBLE. It is the worse it has ever been and that's with trying to different factory OEM batteries.......The Note 4 really was a disappointment for a phone with such awesome hardware...

If anybody able to pull OTA and link it, I would put in the OP, I have it downloaded, but not installed. If anybody can guide me to pull it, I would appreciate it

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thegipper said:
Hopefully it fixes my battery life problem, after the 5.1.1 update my battery life is TERRIBLE. It is the worse it has ever been and that's with trying to different factory OEM batteries.......The Note 4 really was a disappointment for a phone with such awesome hardware...
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My Battery life got better after the first 5.1.1 update. Weird.

Yes, so glad the wifi notification is gone!

Please if someone could capture... it will be awesome, sammobile still not post 5.1.1, so it would be almost a year until they put BPA1 available, the only way i installed 5.1.1 was from a zip file someone upload it

EdrickMG said:
Please if someone could capture... it will be awesome, sammobile still not post 5.1.1, so it would be almost a year until they put BPA1 available, the only way i install 5.1.1 was from a zip file someone upload it
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Hi,i was wondering how you go about installing 5.1.1 zip. Well my question is ,are you using a retailer edition and what recovery you went into flash?,is it stock recovery if you're using RE?,am just little confuse about it.Thank you in advance.

desmond462 said:
Hi,i was wondering how you go about installing 5.1.1 zip. Well my question is ,are you using a retailer edition and what recovery you went into flash?,is it stock recovery if you're using RE?,am just little confuse about it.Thank you in advance.
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I don't remember I belive it's called 5.1.1 something forum, I have a retail, and you are right I enter to the normal recovery stock... And flash it with no troubles

EdrickMG said:
I don't remember I belive it's called 5.1.1 something forum, I have a retail, and you are right I enter to the normal recovery stock... And flash it with no troubles
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Ok then i might try it,with little guidance from you,it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you again for your reply. So could u tell me what is the performance like?,is it better so far or not much of a difference and how is battery life?

desmond462 said:
Ok then i might try it,with little guidance from you,it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you again for your reply. So could u tell me what is the performance like?,is it better so far or not much of a difference and how is battery life?
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Its quite simple indeed just download the zip file from the forum 5.1.1 then save it in ur sd card, press up volume, power and home button at the same time to access stock recovery, navigate to option where is says update from a file, there you go it will update to 5.1.1, batter been slightly different (not a big improvement) im indeed a very very heavy user.... i received emails all day from my job, need to check whatsapp several times, there is some annoyances however... like wifi notification that is connected never go away... the wireless and fast charging notification remain in 5.0.1 now in 5.1.1 just says it once time and disappear, album cover full screen its completly gone.... performance in task screen and some apps display faster and also navigate throught touchwiz its a little bit better... not a BIG BIG difference... they put connect to at&t network (even thou its verizon), everything its fixed in BPA1 update so if you want to give a shot go ahead... i mean its not a big big diference but if you are bored of being in 4.4.4 or 5.0.1 go ahead! good luck

This may need to go devs but notice every time you boot into recovery on this update it says "installing update". Not sure exactly what that means cause I am no dev but it seems like the the recovery is more locked down on this update.
I also did factory reset after update. So not sure why it would do that every time booting into recovery.

for last week battery been dropping fairly quickly to about 40%, then stopping abruptly. Got the update last night. After almost 12 hours on battery, it is still at 88%.

My battery wasn't doing very well until I disabled fast charging and charged regularly. But have always noticed that even on kitkat