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[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]Convert your SHW-M250S\k to I9100

Stuff dat you need:
Odin - Download here
I9100 pit file - Download HERE
Galaxy s2 Stock rom [I used orange [Israel, not UK] rom 4.0.4 That you can download here]
Samsung ADB USB drivers - download here in daerragh's thread.
Samsung Galaxy S2 SHW-250S\K [Not for long ]
** This tutorial will WORK for m250s Great [I did it on 4 phone by the time I wrote those lines] but I have never tried it on m250k, but it should work too. **
How to do the convert:
Warning: You will lose the ability to watch DMB-T TV.
1) Enter download mode [Volume down,home button and power button pushed together and press a volume up when a screen pops. tutorial here ]
2)Enter Odin and in PIT choose the I9100 PIT FILE and in PDA choose your stock rom, your side options should look like this
The whole odin will look like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Connect your phone when it is in Download mode, some things will show up:
Press start then wait till it will write "PASS!", when it write RESET don't touch the phone.
TroubleShooting:
1)Some app [""unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped"] is consistanly crashing and stucks the phone, the solution is to do a factory reset.
2)Some data popup is in the home screen behind the apps, the soluition is to download a launcer [ I use Apex ]
3)No lockscreen\power menu, solution is in here -- Might also fix the Data popup in the background
Pictures of my converted Galaxy : here and here
I was having a lot of problem when I tried to convert so I thought it will be helpful to do step-by-step tutorial on it.
Hope it helped, ZivC12

Good effort mate!
But this belongs in the General Section (I have asked the mods to move it there).
If you got this guide from somewhere else (on XDA or elsewhere), don't forget to give proper credit to them.
And do add [GUIDE] to the title of your post too. :good:

immortalneo said:
Good effort mate!
But this belongs in the General Section (I have asked the mods to move it there).
If you got this guide from somewhere else (on XDA or elsewhere), don't forget to give proper credit to them.
And do add [GUIDE] to the title of your post too. :good:
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I wrote this guide from scratch , anyway I have gave credit to the people I took metrial from.

ZivC12 said:
I wrote this guide from scratch , anyway I have gave credit to the people I took metrial from.
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You wrote it from scratch? Good effort then mate! Hope other members find this useful too.
Perhaps you can make the title sound more like guide and less like a question? Try this:
"[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]Convert your SHW-M250S to I9100" :good:

immortalneo said:
You wrote it from scratch? Good effort then mate! Hope other members find this useful too.
Perhaps you can make the title sound more like guide and less like a question? Try this:
"[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]Convert your SHW-M250S to I9100" :good:
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Sure title edited.

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ZivC12 said:
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i think its my 1st time to post here XD
can i ask if i can use jellybean rom directly or ill just stick with your tutorial? i want to use the i1900 GLB for philippines =)

I'm the newest of noobs. Have spent hours on XDA trying to figure stuff out. 5 hours ago I'd never heard the term flash, kernal, or ROM before.
Just used this to convert my M250s to I9100. Worked o.k. but I've got some data in the background and I keep getting an error: "unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped"
I also have a root testing app which tells me that my phone still isn't rooted. I don't get it.
My goal: I'm trying to root and unlock the phone (bought in Korea) so I can use it with a virgin mobile plan. I'm going to try flashing siyah on there now and see if it solves my issues. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. must...not...brick....phone...
Update: Flashed Siyah over this. Now to get rid of "orange" rom (?) from above link and connect to phone network. No clue where to begin....
Update 2: success with this combo: Turned M250s into i9100 -> Siyah Kernal -> Cyanogenmod version 10.1.3 ROM + relevant google apps.

whitearab said:
I'm the newest of noobs. Have spent hours on XDA trying to figure stuff out. 5 hours ago I'd never heard the term flash, kernal, or ROM before.
Just used this to convert my M250s to I9100. Worked o.k. but I've got some data in the background and I keep getting an error: "unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped"
I also have a root testing app which tells me that my phone still isn't rooted. I don't get it.
My goal: I'm trying to root and unlock the phone (bought in Korea) so I can use it with a virgin mobile plan. I'm going to try flashing siyah on there now and see if it solves my issues. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. must...not...brick....phone...
Update: Flashed Siyah over this. Now to get rid of "orange" rom (?) from above link and connect to phone network. No clue where to begin....
Update 2: success with this combo: Turned M250s into i9100 -> Siyah Kernal -> Cyanogenmod version 10.1.3 ROM + relevant google apps.
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if you would read some online it is a common problems [In "TroubleShoot" Section there was a solution for almost all of your problems, I've bought the phone unlocked so I had no idea how to unlock it [Costed me 162$ with shipping]
I wrote that the rom is for israel. its Orange [Partner] stock rom.
whitearab said:
I'm the newest of noobs. Have spent hours on XDA trying to figure stuff out. 5 hours ago I'd never heard the term flash, kernal, or ROM before.
sufahsexy said:
i think its my 1st time to post here XD
can i ask if i can use jellybean rom directly or ill just stick with your tutorial? i want to use the i1900 GLB for philippines =)
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Well, I've checked the rom that i gave , but you can use any i9100 stock rom [Didn't tried with custom just because all the phones I did it with was to friends or family .] , After the first pit , if it worked and the download mode screen changed to english you can install roms for i9100 without the pit file , the phone is i9100 by any terms [except the anthenna and the sticker under the battery].
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I want firmware i9100 m250s arabic please reply
I want firmware i9100 m250s arabic please reply

Hi, i follow ur guide to convert my m250s to i9100, but i cant my use my internal or external mmc
I used emmc brick bug check
eMMC Chip
Type: VYL100M
Date: 04/2011
CID:
FwRev: 0x19
Brick Bug?
YES. Insane chip.
Is there a way to fix this?
Tnx

Hello everyone ...
TODAy i9100 just convert almost successful, except for one small problem, the IMEI standard out so I could not lift signal.
I backup the EFS folder trying to retrieve the IMEI but was not effective, then, at least to use it to surf the internet, as mentioned here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42668704&postcount = 10 I tried to recover the shutdown menu, after that restarted the phone and did not leave anything, so I said ufffff rom not working so flash back with Odin. I can not start with ICS or JB, only Gingerbread.
Can not mount EFS.
Someone can help me?

zcedar said:
Hi, i follow ur guide to convert my m250s to i9100, but i cant my use my internal or external mmc
I used emmc brick bug check
eMMC Chip
Type: VYL100M
Date: 04/2011
CID:
FwRev: 0x19
Brick Bug?
YES. Insane chip.
Is there a way to fix this?
Tnx
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try to change rom, if you were got brickbug you couldn't turn the phone on.
krlosalvarenga said:
Hello everyone ...
TODAy i9100 just convert almost successful, except for one small problem, the IMEI standard out so I could not lift signal.
I backup the EFS folder trying to retrieve the IMEI but was not effective, then, at least to use it to surf the internet, as mentioned here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42668704&postcount = 10 I tried to recover the shutdown menu, after that restarted the phone and did not leave anything, so I said ufffff rom not working so flash back with Odin. I can not start with ICS or JB, only Gingerbread.
Can not mount EFS.
Someone can help me?
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is your phone was locked to a carrier? is the shutdown menu was recovered?

sonylove3 said:
I want firmware i9100 m250s arabic please reply
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The rom I gave has built-in arabic

ZivC12 said:
try to change rom, if you were got brickbug you couldn't turn the phone on.
is your phone was locked to a carrier? is the shutdown menu was recovered?
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I repair my Phone, Flash full Package Gingerbread rom, rooted and repair with sgsII repair...
Desde mi Galaxy S2 con Tapatalk 4

Samsung Note n9005 AUSTRALIAN Help

Help i have a Australian SM-N9005 and i rooted fine and flashed the Omega rom which worked perfectly. I decided to some of the other roms out there and after flashing ROM][XXBUMI7][V1.1][8/10][N9005] K.I.D.1412| Fast|Clean|Stable|battery life| now my phone just boot loops after intial Samsung Note 3 logo. I can get into CWM still and Odin Mode and have tried flashing Kernel, Recovery etc etc and also a few other roms with the same boot loop. Anyone know what would be going on?

If that was happening to me. I would take out my Sd card and go into cwm wipe all! Then flash over stock with Odin
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I ended up getting a swap over as the Aussie XSA Firmware not out yet. I'm not rooting mine again until more roms released and Aussies be careful flashing the roms already released

I recently upgraded my Optus contract and picked up the note 3. It has Optus branding. Once the Australian XSA firmware is released am I able to flash over the Optus firmware via odin like we used to do with previous Samsung devices or am I going to trigger knox? I'm not fussed about root for now, I just don't want the Optus crap.

Hey guys,
Any updates on if we can flash the sea firmware over the top via Odin?
Tobz

VanHermiz said:
I recently upgraded my Optus contract and picked up the note 3. It has Optus branding. Once the Australian XSA firmware is released am I able to flash over the Optus firmware via odin like we used to do with previous Samsung devices or am I going to trigger knox? I'm not fussed about root for now, I just don't want the Optus crap.
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There is one called SM-N9005 Australia 2013 October 4.3 N9005XXUBMI7 N9005XSABMI1
from sammobile.com
does it work?
I dont dare to flash yet... cos I dont want to lose my 2+1 years warranty.

Knox and Region Lock better play safe, who knows after flash firmware from different region Our phone will become one of region locked phone.
-I wait for Devs figure out the way to disable Knox counter flag.

uccoffee.forum said:
There is one called SM-N9005 Australia 2013 October 4.3 N9005XXUBMI7 N9005XSABMI1
from sammobile.com
does it work?
I dont dare to flash yet... cos I dont want to lose my 2+1 years warranty.
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I tried to flash this on my n9005 from Kogan (Phone come from Hong Kong) & it kept failing in odin right at the end.
I eventually had to do a firmware recovery with Kies to get it working again

uccoffee.forum said:
There is one called SM-N9005 Australia 2013 October 4.3 N9005XXUBMI7 N9005XSABMI1
from sammobile.com
does it work?
I dont dare to flash yet... cos I dont want to lose my 2+1 years warranty.
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I downloaded that from sammobile.com last night, I don't want to flash until I know it wont trigger knox. I've got 2 more years on this contract so warranty is important right now lol.
KTM690 said:
I tried to flash this on my n9005 from Kogan (Phone come from Hong Kong) & it kept failing in odin right at the end.
I eventually had to do a firmware recovery with Kies to get it working again
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Not sure but could be that your phone is region locked to Hong Kong and you're flashing firmware from another region? But then again I remember reading someone downloaded Unknown - XSI from sammobile and flashed it without having problems and it supposedly didn't trigger knox not sure what firmware he was on though.

If it's region locked it says so on the box
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Didn't know that cause I didn't have that sticker on my note 3 box. Thanks for the info.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

My N3 is also from Kogan. I suspect mine was activated in Hong Kong before being shipped to me even though the OLB region is not meant to have Region Lock enabled. I had written to Kogan before buying the phone enquiring on the Region Lock of the devices they ship. I guess they activated the phone in Hong Kong just to be safe.
Looking forward to rooting and loading Omega ROM but until the process is a little more mature, I'm holding off.
Great to see so many people working hard on this device.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

For others who purchased from Kogan, refer to this post and the responses:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46449951
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I have an Optus N3. Flashed another stock firmware over the optus one before flashing Omega Rom. Works beautifully. Cant wait for kernels to come out so i can play with it more (undervolting, etc).
Love the Xposed installer with modules.

Hi,
I also am worried to flash anything at the moment.
Does that XSA Firmware (I'm assuming that means open, like directly from Samsung AUS...?) trigger KNOX counter? Its official firmware, I'd assume not, just wanted to see what others say or have had happen...
Do you guys think its better to wait till carrier updates to 4.4.2, so bootloader and everything gets done officially. then root and flash 4.4.2 roms?
Or I can just flash the Polish (or other NA7) 4.4.2 (NA7) and just go from there? Dam, I'm not sure yet...if anyone shed some light on this that would be great!!
Thanks advance guys!!

Lambetts said:
Hi,
I also am worried to flash anything at the moment.
Does that XSA Firmware (I'm assuming that means open, like directly from Samsung AUS...?) trigger KNOX counter? Its official firmware, I'd assume not, just wanted to see what others say or have had happen...
Do you guys think its better to wait till carrier updates to 4.4.2, so bootloader and everything gets done officially. then root and flash 4.4.2 roms?
Or I can just flash the Polish (or other NA7) 4.4.2 (NA7) and just go from there? Dam, I'm not sure yet...if anyone shed some light on this that would be great!!
Thanks advance guys!!
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You can flash any Stock Samsung rom without triggering Knox however, due to a new bootloader in the Kitkat rom once you flash it you can't go back to the Aussie JB rom...
You should be able to go to the Aussie KK rom when it comes out but until then you are stuck using other country roms and modems....
I had the Polish NA7 rom installed and it worked OK however my phone was rooted so I didn't have some of the problems others have reported - apps unable to access/write to internal/external sd cards...
Since then I went to custom roms, much better...

Oh ok I see. Thanks for your reply.
So what do you recommend? Can't I flash the polish to get my boot loader updated then flash a custom kit kat rom? Then when an Australian one comes out flash stock again then root again? Is that possible?
I've never had this problem where I've been faced with how I can't "go back" Haha.
Thanks again.
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Anyone know where i can get stock aus firmware higher than;
N9005XXUBMI7_N9005XSABMI1_XSA
Was preloaded JB 4.3 i forgot to save backup before i flashed.
I went to a KK 4.4 CM ROM straight out of the box.
I decided i wanted to revert to stock and play with the touchwiz features.
Strangely i flashed via odin the wrong firmware.
Pretty sure it was this one;
N9005XXUDML3_N9005IDEDML4_IDE
Which ended up being polish JB 4.3 (Orange)
And it worked.
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Forgetting my confusion about reverting from KK to JB,
After downloading aus firmware from sammobile,
Both the retail and telstra are failing with this message;
W REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 2 . Binary : 1
Checked the forums but only found threads relevant to SGSIV.
Something about new OTA update blocking root.
Any help?
Oh and if possible id prefer stock retail to telstra branded.
Cheers.
Edit ; sorted, found them, Sammobile just takes abit of navigating.

Wobzy said:
Anyone know where i can get stock aus firmware higher than;
N9005XXUBMI7_N9005XSABMI1_XSA
Was preloaded JB 4.3 i forgot to save backup before i flashed.
I went to a KK 4.4 CM ROM straight out of the box.
I decided i wanted to revert to stock and play with the touchwiz features.
Strangely i flashed via odin the wrong firmware.
Pretty sure it was this one;
N9005XXUDML3_N9005IDEDML4_IDE
Which ended up being polish JB 4.3 (Orange)
And it worked.
=\
Forgetting my confusion about reverting from KK to JB,
After downloading aus firmware from sammobile,
Both the retail and telstra are failing with this message;
W REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 2 . Binary : 1
Checked the forums but only found threads relevant to SGSIV.
Something about new OTA update blocking root.
Any help?
Oh and if possible id prefer stock retail to telstra branded.
Cheers.
Edit ; sorted, found them, Sammobile just takes abit of navigating.
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Not sure whether you have found out already but there is NO going back to 4.3 courtesy of the Samsung d1cktatorship.

[Q][I9500] How can i upgrade my android version ?

Hi all,
Myself new into S4 forum. I bought one second hand (previously used) Galaxy S4 I9500. When i got the phone, it's having the SuperSU app installed on it. So i hope its having root access. For confirming root access i installed root browser and checked whether i can see the system files. I confirmed :highfive:
So my phone is rooted. Isn't right guys ? (i previously owned sony phone, so am making all my doubts clear)
Then i asked in noob's QA section for checking boot-loader status and i found my system status as following in the download mode.
CURRENT-BINARY : Custom
SYSTEM STATUS : Custom.
This means my phone has unlocked boot-loader . I just want to confirm whether i am right or not, thats why i am writing all these
I tried to update via Phone, it says my Phone has been modified. There is NO updates. :crying:
And about the recovery,i found the Android System Recovery in there. (Probably Not a custom Recovery)
My Current phone Status is
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The build shows I9500UBUBMG1: means some foreign region(Uruguay) update and i am from INDIA, Is it weird ?
So coming to my actual topic question, (there is a lot of questions )
1.How can i update to latest version with my current system?
2.What is MODEM and Knox mean ? (just a short answer)
3.Is it possible to update my phone to any region update ?
4. If i need to install custom ROM's, how can i do that ? ((Suggest Recoveries if any))
5. Can i go back to original official system(no root and no custom recovery), i mean remain in warranty ?
Seeking for Solutions eagerly, i hope someone will help me out.
FAQ threads are making me mad. Once i get a basic idea, i'll catch up.
Regards
Ajith

its obvious it's been 'messed' with same **** happend to me when i got a 'NEW' s4 i checked it out and it said custom this and custom that also has super user installed on it.... (i was fuming and kicked off on the guy) he thought he can get a sale lol

Ajith Roy said:
So coming to my actual topic question, (there is a lot of questions )
1.How can i update to latest version with my current system?
2.What is MODEM and Knox mean ? (just a short answer)
3.Is it possible to update my phone to any region update ?
4. If i need to install custom ROM's, how can i do that ? ((Suggest Recoveries if any))
5. Can i go back to original official system(no root and no custom recovery), i mean remain in warranty ?
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1. Download Odin and download the lastest firmware in your region
2. Not sure Google it but be specific on what kind of modem is it a router of a program its used etc
3. Yes but I'd advise not to as your WiFi or something else may not work etc.. but you can give it ago if you wish
4. Download the latest Odin and Google your build or ask on here and they'll point you to the correct firmware, also watch a few Youtube video on how to use Odin its quite easy.
5. I'm guessing you can as I've done it to mine just delete any traces of it being rooted such as old folders etc...

Carl Blance said:
1. Download Odin and download the lastest firmware in your region
2. Not sure Google it but be specific on what kind of modem is it a router of a program its used etc
3. Yes but I'd advise not to as your WiFi or something else may not work etc.. but you can give it ago if you wish
4. Download the latest Odin and Google your build or ask on here and they'll point you to the correct firmware, also watch a few Youtube video on how to use Odin its quite easy.
5. I'm guessing you can as I've done it to mine just delete any traces of it being rooted such as old folders etc...
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Thanks Carl.
And what about custom recoveries. Anyone knows ?

Is there any tutorial for "HOW TO USE ODIN TO FLASH FIRMWARES"
Also one more question, my current build is I9500UBUBMG1, can i flash indian firmware via ODIN ?
Is there any way to download these firmware files fastly, hotfile is slow and doesn't support Resuming.
Regards..

my current build is I9500UBUBMG1, can i flash indian firmware I9500XWUBMG5_I9500ODDBMG5_INS.zip via ODIN ?
Is there any way to download these firmware files fastly, hotfile is slow and doesn't support Resuming.
Regards..

Just put custom ROM PAC man rom
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Hi ! Si for respond to you Yes you can do the update ! And the best i suggest you is to installed a custom rom ans to prêter if you prêter Touchwizz (Samsung's Android version for make it simple).
Yes you can go back to official statut useful if One day you have to go back to S.A.V etc You will have juste to use Triangle away it s an application for supress the foot etc.
Or simple flash a stock rom (official firmwire from Samsung).
No on Samsung phones the bootloader are ALWAY unlocked contrary to Sony LG etc it s also for that that it s Very easy to pût them in custom.
I suggest you the Échos rom the best based on Touchwizz.It had ben updated recently to Android 4.3 with la test modem (MJ5).
Seek for the mos récent version of Your MoDem for Your country (the 2 lettres after the 9500??/9505??).
Download Odin for beginning ans make sûre that Kies us completely desactivated ! Make all drivers installer Aldo (the ones for Your s4 meaning).

Ajith Roy said:
my current build is I9500UBUBMG1, can i flash indian firmware I9500XWUBMG5_I9500ODDBMG5_INS.zip via ODIN ?
Is there any way to download these firmware files fastly, hotfile is slow and doesn't support Resuming.
Regards..
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yes, flash this http://www.hotfile.com/dl/236064286/504393c/I9500XWUBMG5_I9500ODDBMG5_INS.zip.html
tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
i prefer to wipe before and after flashing

I agrée with samersh.Even if it s not say to wipe after flashing i do it each time.It s cosy nothing.
But wipe us Very important ni matter what you flash it erased some bug problème.

Why it shows like " Phone has been modified." while i try to update my phone ?
Is it because of the rooting ?
In settings, the phone status is set to OFFICIAL.

Why it shows like " Phone has been modified." while i try to update my phone ?
Is it because of the rooting ?
In settings, the phone status is set to OFFICIAL.

Ajith Roy said:
Why it shows like " Phone has been modified." while i try to update my phone ?
Is it because of the rooting ?
In settings, the phone status is set to OFFICIAL.
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Yes, because of rooting.
Sent from my Galaxy

samersh72 said:
Yes, because of rooting.
Sent from my Galaxy
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hi,
I wonder when i checked my download mode status now, it is changed to Samsung Official
Earlier it was like CUSTOM.
And when i check for updates, it is saying "you device has the latest updates"
Earlier it was "your device is modified, blah blah..."
Wow...What's happening..
edit: i just enabled developer option today. that is the only change i made to my phone.

samersh72 said:
Yes, because of rooting.
Sent from my Galaxy
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Hi,
Today i installed 4.2.2 INS-I9500XWUBMG5-20130726135849 (i hope its correct indian version) through ODIN.
But in the Kies, it says like
Here is my current device status :
I hope someone can help me. Did i installed wrong version for my phone ?

[Q] Note 3 UAE Firmware Updates

Hi Guys,
Im a new user here, but have been using the site for firmwares for ages. This place is awesome.
Can someone help me with this?
I recently got a note3 4G from UAE (Damam) to india. Its really awesome, except for the lack of firmware updates.
Hence, the fiddler in me thought i should just go ahead and try oin a new firmware.
Previously, i was 'fiddling' with the galaxy s3, which seemed easy enough, but with the Note3, there seems to be a massive divide between regions and firmware versions. I wouldn't want tot do anything that might take away features like the 2K video recording and what not.
I am also getting quite sick of the phone heating up because of some process using the camera (mm-camera-daemon).
Hence, i figured, it might have been fixed in the Kitkat update.
Can anyone direct me as to how i can go about finding the right firmware for my phone, and if i will still recieve OTA updates after an Odin flash (Possibly from another regions firmware).
Thanks a lot!
Keep up the great work!

No one? Really?

I am currently running the BTU NB7 Stock Rom from sammobile.com, this would give you region updates from btu, the uk.
Just flash it via odin the same as you would have done on your s3.
Edit: your device is the N9005, correct?
Also, if you update to Kitkat, you cannot downgrade back to JB.
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Thank you very much celderic.
Finally some real answers. Much appreciated.
What are the differences between the various regions by the way? Is it only the language packs? Could you confirm if this update is safe for me, my AP right now ends with MJ7 (UAE).
Also, i've been reading some bad press about the new update. Would you recommend updating anyway? And will the camera still shoot at 2K?
Edit: Been reading a lot about knox. my warranty is already void, so do i need to worry about it? Also, what are the pros and cons of using a custom rom (like omega) and why arent you using them. I want to switch to 4.4 more so for the Ok Google wake up command - will work wonders in my car.
Thanks!!!!

raahilkulshreshtha said:
Thank you very much celderic.
Finally some real answers. Much appreciated.
What are the differences between the various regions by the way? Is it only the language packs? Could you confirm if this update is safe for me, my AP right now ends with MJ7 (UAE).
Also, i've been reading some bad press about the new update. Would you recommend updating anyway? And will the camera still shoot at 2K?
Edit: Been reading a lot about knox. my warranty is already void, so do i need to worry about it? Also, what are the pros and cons of using a custom rom (like omega) and why arent you using them. I want to switch to 4.4 more so for the Ok Google wake up command - will work wonders in my car.
Thanks!!!!
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Aslong as you only flash official packages from samsung via odin, your knox will remain at 0x0, but as soon as you flash a custom recovery for example, it will go to 0x1 like mine has.
Yes the camera is fine at 4k, i rarely use it though thr file size is too big for me
The CSC code mainly determines where it will get the updates from, my phone was bought as a BTU device, when kitkat first came out i flashed the polish XEO firmware, no problems with it
I am using my own modified version of stock instead of other peoples work, i just didnt like the themes some of the other roms had, and i noticed lots of tiny bugs. Just little things that made me want to put together something for my own use. But ofcourse my phone is rooted and i have no warranty, knox 0x1
I hope this helps feel free to ask if you need any more information.
Edit: i didnt realise you said your knox is already void, i would suggest flashing the stock nb7 btu rom, or even nc2 of another region. To update the modem and bootloader, then flash the latest TWRP recovery, then flash alexndrs latest nc2 rom in recovery it is pre rooted. And when installing from recovery you can set your CSC during the install.
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Ok, i get it. You seem very wise on these matters. And kudos on the modified ROM, i would love to do the same if i knew how.
Let me take you though the full story, and then you can advise me on what i should do.
I live in India. A friend of mine bought the note3 for me from the UAE (Damam). He was told that he would have to use it with a uae local sim card for a few days there to 'unlock' it, after which, he could use it anywhere (Seriously, is that the best you can do Samsung?). Anyway, he did so, and all worked perfectly. I am using it just fine (more than just fine, its awesome) here in India. Also, since i am not in the UAE, warranty is void. Thats why i mentioned the knox bit since it seems that it will makes no difference to my life.
Now, there are couple of things which are bugging me with the update.
1) Regional differences - what are the differences. Apart from the CSC, the PDA files also seem to be named differently. Why?
2) Is 4.4 really worth it (Since downgrading is an impossibility after that)? I've heard battery life issues and what not. Are you facing these issues as well? Currently, on 4.3, im not having any battery problems, but some process called mm-camera-daemon keeps heating up the camera area on the phone. I was considering buying a portable mini fire extinguisher a few weeks back, but then i thought i might look silly carrying it around I was also hoping that the "Ok Google" command works, but am not clear if samsung has allowed it over sVoice.
3) If i update, will my phone get Sim locked again?
4) Custom Roms - Will i be able to come back to the official roms later if required and recieve OTA updates?
5) Modem and bootloader - I am in india anyway, so the existing modem doesnt apply to me anyway (even though it works). Still fine?
Thanks again!

there is not any update available for your region ( Dubai )
you can use another region

Also, how do i backup the efs without rooting it first? or is it safe for me to just go ahead with a odin update to official 4.4.2?
EDIT:
Alright! Just to keep you updated, i did it!
used the UK BTU firmware you provided and flashed with odin, whilst holding tightly onto my chair.
Booted up, android is upgrading nonsense... etc etc.All working fine.
However, the "Ok Google" command doesnt work, i've read up everywhere about what to do, but nothing i do will make it work, works when the screen is on the lockscreen though.
Anyway, SVoice is going to end samsung one day.
Is there any point in shifting to a custom rom now? Or am i good with just rooting (will i still get updates)?

raahilkulshreshtha said:
Ok, i get it. You seem very wise on these matters. And kudos on the modified ROM, i would love to do the same if i knew how.
Let me take you though the full story, and then you can advise me on what i should do.
I live in India. A friend of mine bought the note3 for me from the UAE (Damam). He was told that he would have to use it with a uae local sim card for a few days there to 'unlock' it, after which, he could use it anywhere (Seriously, is that the best you can do Samsung?). Anyway, he did so, and all worked perfectly. I am using it just fine (more than just fine, its awesome) here in India. Also, since i am not in the UAE, warranty is void. Thats why i mentioned the knox bit since it seems that it will makes no difference to my life.
Now, there are couple of things which are bugging me with the update.
1) Regional differences - what are the differences. Apart from the CSC, the PDA files also seem to be named differently. Why?
2) Is 4.4 really worth it (Since downgrading is an impossibility after that)? I've heard battery life issues and what not. Are you facing these issues as well? Currently, on 4.3, im not having any battery problems, but some process called mm-camera-daemon keeps heating up the camera area on the phone. I was considering buying a portable mini fire extinguisher a few weeks back, but then i thought i might look silly carrying it around I was also hoping that the "Ok Google" command works, but am not clear if samsung has allowed it over sVoice.
3) If i update, will my phone get Sim locked again?
4) Custom Roms - Will i be able to come back to the official roms later if required and recieve OTA updates?
5) Modem and bootloader - I am in india anyway, so the existing modem doesnt apply to me anyway (even though it works). Still fine?
Thanks again!
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1) There is a region unlock app by chainfire, you need to be rooted though.
2) I am having a very good experience using 4.4 also if i am not mistaken the mm-camera-daemon raises the cou frequency when using the camera, i did see a fix posted online recently that will be included in the next update from google, after 4.4
3/4) To get back to an official rom all you have to do is flash the package via odin. For sim locking, see the app by chainfire.
5)as you are on JB currently it will work on other JB firmwares, im not shre if it will work on KK though i have never tried. Just updated and never had to go back.
raahilkulshreshtha said:
Also, how do i backup the efs without rooting it first? or is it safe for me to just go ahead with a odin update to official 4.4.2?
EDIT:
Alright! Just to keep you updated, i did it!
used the UK BTU firmware you provided and flashed with odin, whilst holding tightly onto my chair.
Booted up, android is upgrading nonsense... etc etc.All working fine.
However, the "Ok Google" command doesnt work, i've read up everywhere about what to do, but nothing i do will make it work, works when the screen is on the lockscreen though.
Anyway, SVoice is going to end samsung one day.
Is there any point in shifting to a custom rom now? Or am i good with just rooting (will i still get updates)?
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If there are certain apps you would like to remove from the system partition i would suggest alexndrs rom as it has everything you have currently.
Also the TWRP 2.7 recovery is working well for me. You will need to flash that in odin to install the other rom on your phone, same button combo to get to recovery and download mode as your s3 was.
As for efs backups i found a good aroma script, let me find it i will edit when when i have it.
Edit: You will meed TWRP Recovery for this, your knox will go to 0x1 as mine has from flashing the recovery though, just make sure you want too. But here is what you need to flash in TWRP and follow the onscreen instructions to backup the efs for your n9005, backup is about 14mb when finished i think, so make sure. I uploaded it because i couldnt find the thread - http://uppit.com/y9fwqktntlei/EFS_Backup_restore_Aroma.zip
Edit: i hope i have answered everything you asked, sort of rushing to cook dinner whilst typing this found the thread for the aroma efs backup tool too - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611903
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celderic said:
1) There is a region unlock app by chainfire, you need to be rooted though.
2) I am having a very good experience using 4.4 also if i am not mistaken the mm-camera-daemon raises the cou frequency when using the camera, i did see a fix posted online recently that will be included in the next update from google, after 4.4
3/4) To get back to an official rom all you have to do is flash the package via odin. For sim locking, see the app by chainfire.
5)as you are on JB currently it will work on other JB firmwares, im not shre if it will work on KK though i have never tried. Just updated and never had to go back.
If there are certain apps you would like to remove from the system partition i would suggest alexndrs rom as it has everything you have currently.
Also the TWRP 2.7 recovery is working well for me. You will need to flash that in odin to install the other rom on your phone, same button combo to get to recovery and download mode as your s3 was.
As for efs backups i found a good aroma script, let me find it i will edit when when i have it.
Edit: You will meed TWRP Recovery for this, your knox will go to 0x1 as mine has from flashing the recovery though, just make sure you want too. But here is what you need to flash in TWRP and follow the onscreen instructions to backup the efs for your n9005, backup is about 14mb when finished i think, so make sure. I uploaded it because i couldnt find the thread - http://uppit.com/y9fwqktntlei/EFS_Backup_restore_Aroma.zip
Edit: i hope i have answered everything you asked, sort of rushing to cook dinner whilst typing this found the thread for the aroma efs backup tool too - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611903
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Wow. You are a GOD!
Cant remember the last time someone put time out to help out like this.
All seems well, and im all set to flash TWRP.
Once question though, is it possible that the UK modem is causing connectivity losses here in india? I seem to be loosing my network (have network issues at my workplace, but not sure if this is because of the new modem. Maybe its psychosomatic.) If so, should i flash some other regions firmware before the final alexandr rom?
xdaAdmin - The thanks button disappeared on clicking it once. Please fix this 'bug' to allow upto 100 thanks.
Edit: I installed alexndr rom!!!! Dont see much difference though. How do i make ok google work while the phone is off?

Alright! 3 hours with the new firmware. Everything works. I even managed to uninstall SVoice. But 2 things:
1) Ok Google command is still not working. Do i need a different ROM where samsung apps are not included?
2) The EFS tool you mentioned : Does it do anything different from the TWRP efs backup option?
Also, have you tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472301
Thanks mate!

raahilkulshreshtha said:
Wow. You are a GOD!
Cant remember the last time someone put time out to help out like this.
All seems well, and im all set to flash TWRP.
Once question though, is it possible that the UK modem is causing connectivity losses here in india? I seem to be loosing my network (have network issues at my workplace, but not sure if this is because of the new modem. Maybe its psychosomatic.) If so, should i flash some other regions firmware before the final alexandr rom?
xdaAdmin - The thanks button disappeared on clicking it once. Please fix this 'bug' to allow upto 100 thanks.
Edit: I installed alexndr rom!!!! Dont see much difference though. How do i make ok google work while the phone is off?
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Anytime other people may find this thread useful. Just sharing what i have learnt from this device, i have owned it since christmas.
In the alexndr thread, did you flash the latest nc2 modem via odin? You will have to shut down your phone, do the button combo for download mode then flash it, it is in the first post of his thread, this may help. Also the bootloader if you havent (i dont think this needs to be updated, but i have anyway) flash the modem and bootloader seperately
I will try and look up the ok google command, i have never used it. I try to use just the essentials for best battery life and speed
raahilkulshreshtha said:
Alright! 3 hours with the new firmware. Everything works. I even managed to uninstall SVoice. But 2 things:
1) Ok Google command is still not working. Do i need a different ROM where samsung apps are not included?
2) The EFS tool you mentioned : Does it do anything different from the TWRP efs backup option?
Also, have you tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472301
Thanks mate!
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The reason i gave you that to flash in recovery is because i have had problems restoring backups in twrp, apparently there is an update coming soon to fix this, but better to be safe and have 2. Put them on your pc or somewhere safe.
I did use the last version of x-note a few weeks ago(been updated since) but i did not like it, too many features that are useless for my daily usage. I think other users favour that rom though.
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celderic said:
Anytime other people may find this thread useful. Just sharing what i have learnt from this device, i have owned it since christmas.
In the alexndr thread, did you flash the latest nc2 modem via odin? You will have to shut down your phone, do the button combo for download mode then flash it, it is in the first post of his thread, this may help. Also the bootloader if you havent (i dont think this needs to be updated, but i have anyway) flash the modem and bootloader seperately
I will try and look up the ok google command, i have never used it. I try to use just the essentials for best battery life and speed
The reason i gave you that to flash in recovery is because i have had problems restoring backups in twrp, apparently there is an update coming soon to fix this, but better to be safe and have 2. Put them on your pc or somewhere safe.
I did use the last version of x-note a few weeks ago(been updated since) but i did not like it, too many features that are useless for my daily usage. I think other users favour that rom though.
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The NC2 modem and bootloader is in the UK BTU Official update right? Yup, i did that.
Also, apparently, since there is a core on the phone dedicated to system services, the Ok Google command doesnt take much juice to run. Its quite neat. Svoice apparently does eat up quite a lot of battery, but then again, thats what you get when you name something 'Svoice'... Seems like they are trying very hard to piss off apple.
You should try the Google Experience System (or whatever its called). I was using it on the s3 inside my car/for alarms with voice commands. Quite convenient and accurate (even with our indian names to call here) and i havent really faced any issues with a false startup till now on the s3.
Will do the efs thing tomorrow. Thanks for the warning on TRWP.
Would you know of any other ROM which completely boycotts samsungs propitiatory apps?

Will flashing official firmware of another country void my warranty
hi I have a n900 from Dubai, and have flashed KSA csc firmware. My KNOX is 0x0. will it be serviced for problems if I send it to Dubai. I have lost my iemi and baseband.

Can I get official update of lollipop on manually installed kitkat?
I have Note 3. I have manually installed Lollipop. Now it restarts automatically once or twice a day. How i can i Solve this problem?
I was thinking of to downgrade back to kitkat, but will i get official update of lollipop on the manually installed kitkat?
Thanks

[Q] Flashing a SM-G900AZ Galaxy S5 from Cricket Wireless

Can it be done? I want to flash to Samsung stock firmware so that tethering back in the phone's firmware. I rooted the phone with Towel Root successfully.
If this can be done, what firmware works? Any custom ROMS available that work and have been tested on this model? I am currently downloading SM-G900AZ_NA_KK_Opensource.zip from Opensource.samsung.com. Is this a stock firmware or just source code? Otherwise, would the AT&T stock firmware work from the GalaxyS5Root website?

Same question...
mlrosier6179 said:
Can it be done? I want to flash to Samsung stock firmware so that tethering back in the phone's firmware. I rooted the phone with Towel Root successfully.
If this can be done, what firmware works? Any custom ROMS available that work and have been tested on this model? I am currently downloading SM-G900AZ_NA_KK_Opensource.zip from Opensource.samsung.com. Is this a stock firmware or just source code? Otherwise, would the AT&T stock firmware work from the GalaxyS5Root website?
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I have the same phone and have been on the hunt for months now for a rom for this phone. I did read somewhere that the at&t and the cricket rom are one in the same, just cricked rebranded it and changed a few letters at the end of the model number. I did give that at&t rom a shot but didn't get far. I was able to install Safestrap 3.75 (TWRP v2.7.1.0) Recovery and do a back up of my current stock rom, rooted the same way you did yours, and wiped my system and tried pushing that at&t rom on the s5 but it failed. I did a restore and everything was back to normal 100%. So, this is a working recovery but I haven't found that magical cricket rom yet. I'm in the same boat with the tethering thing and it sucks... It's also my understanding that cricket is now at&t just rebranded so the at&t rom should work but i'm not sure.

Same...
poweruser1975 said:
I have the same phone and have been on the hunt for months now for a rom for this phone. I did read somewhere that the at&t and the cricket rom are one in the same, just cricked rebranded it and changed a few letters at the end of the model number. I did give that at&t rom a shot but didn't get far. I was able to install Safestrap 3.75 (TWRP v2.7.1.0) Recovery and do a back up of my current stock rom, rooted the same way you did yours, and wiped my system and tried pushing that at&t rom on the s5 but it failed. I did a restore and everything was back to normal 100%. So, this is a working recovery but I haven't found that magical cricket rom yet. I'm in the same boat with the tethering thing and it sucks... It's also my understanding that cricket is now at&t just rebranded so the at&t rom should work but i'm not sure.
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Update:
I tried installing cm11 that is supposed to be able to be installed on all s5's and it failed out saying this rom is not for "klteaio" and it gave a read out for the one's it is for and the names were similar like "klteuh" "kltetew" "kitewvd" those are just examples cause i don't remember the names but i do remember them being in the structure of "K LTE AIO" K probably for kitkat and LTE for the s5 band and the AIO is probably the identifier cause the aio was the only difference in the name. I'm looking into adding the klteaio string into the cm11 zip file somewhere.

poweruser1975 said:
Update:
I tried installing cm11 that is supposed to be able to be installed on all s5's and it failed out saying this rom is not for "klteaio" and it gave a read out for the one's it is for and the names were similar like "klteuh" "kltetew" "kitewvd" those are just examples cause i don't remember the names but i do remember them being in the structure of "K LTE AIO" K probably for kitkat and LTE for the s5 band and the AIO is probably the identifier cause the aio was the only difference in the name. I'm looking into adding the klteaio string into the cm11 zip file somewhere.
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any luck in getting a custom rom for the cricket s5?:laugh:

no luck...
Nothing yet...

Hey guys any ROM for att s5 will work on our phone as long as its tw-based. I'm almost positive our boot loader is locked(would love to find out otherwise) so any custom kernel or aosp-based ROM will NOT work..
I am running dynamic Kat v4.0,the Dev just put it out yesterday and it has a appealing theme as well as tons of customization options, probably the next best thing behind actual aosp. Find the ROM in the regular development section of the att s5 subforum.
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Make sure you flash it on the stock ROM slot, and re-wipe cache&dalvik after flashing the ROM+GPE theme (you'll find it in the thread)

mlrosier6179 said:
Can it be done? I want to flash to Samsung stock firmware so that tethering back in the phone's firmware. I rooted the phone with Towel Root successfully.
If this can be done, what firmware works? Any custom ROMS available that work and have been tested on this model? I am currently downloading SM-G900AZ_NA_KK_Opensource.zip from Opensource.samsung.com. Is this a stock firmware or just source code? Otherwise, would the AT&T stock firmware work from the GalaxyS5Root website?
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Have you tried installing this APK?
https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Also where did you get towelroot that works? From here https://towelroot.com/ ?

I'm answering my own question for other cricket S5 users:
Towelroot works.
I have not tried any custom roms I doubt any will work but on my older S4 the Golden eye room made it so much faster so I'm hoping someone can confirm that works.
Still not able to get tether. I have installed X Tether module under Xposed but no luck. There is no tethering to enable.
Installed Greenify and hybernated several apps now its much faster.
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brooklynite said:
I'm answering my own question for other cricket S5 users:
Towelroot works.
I have not tried any custom roms I doubt any will work but on my older S4 the Golden eye room made it so much faster so I'm hoping someone can confirm that works.
Still not able to get tether. I have installed X Tether module under Xposed but no luck. There is no tethering to enable.
Installed Greenify and hybernated several apps now its much faster.
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It's always a good idea to read a bit so as to avoid putting out misinformation,
EDIT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3031951
G900az-- bootloader is unlocked!!!

Swimguy14 said:
It's always a good idea to read a bit so as to avoid putting out misinformation,
EDIT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3031951
G900az-- bootloader is unlocked!!!
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Not sure which part was "misinformation".
I still cant tether on the Cricket ROM. I am not interested in other ROMs. I just want to find the darn shortcut to the tethering module in the stock ROM. I have a feeling Cricket only removed the shortcut from the settings menu, not the entire module from the ROM.
I even tried this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/app-hotspot-entitlement-bypass-v1-1-5-9-t2705152
but it didn't work, it says it failed to execute command.

Has anyone tried flashing stock Cricket firmware onto a stock Att branded S5? I'm about to tinker with my ladies S5 since she upgraded to the S6. I would think it can be done since its possible to flash Metro PCS onto a Tmo phone. Thoughts?

mlrosier6179 said:
Can it be done? I want to flash to Samsung stock firmware so that tethering back in the phone's firmware. I rooted the phone with Towel Root successfully.
If this can be done, what firmware works? Any custom ROMS available that work and have been tested on this model? I am currently downloading SM-G900AZ_NA_KK_Opensource.zip from Opensource.samsung.com. Is this a stock firmware or just source code? Otherwise, would the AT&T stock firmware work from the GalaxyS5Root website?
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easy thether app works well , it also has a Bluetooth option to thether and it works greate.. im using it right now

I was able to do it
mlrosier6179 said:
Can it be done? I want to flash to Samsung stock firmware so that tethering back in the phone's firmware. I rooted the phone with Towel Root successfully.
If this can be done, what firmware works? Any custom ROMS available that work and have been tested on this model? I am currently downloading SM-G900AZ_NA_KK_Opensource.zip from Opensource.samsung.com. Is this a stock firmware or just source code? Otherwise, would the AT&T stock firmware work from the GalaxyS5Root website?
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So I found the att Stock Rom . After that i found this site thx to the site i was able to eliminate the checking for tether account from att software. I cant post the site completely so subsitude the >>> for .com
highonandroid.>>> /android-apps/how-to-get-free-wifi-tether-on-rooted-android-att-t-mobile-sprint-verizon

If you just install the latest official cricket rom, (lollipop/released a few weeks ago) the tethering feature is built in /enabled by default, just go into settings and turn it on.
Phobic47 said:
So I found the att Stock Rom . After that i found this site thx to the site i was able to eliminate the checking for tether account from att software. I cant post the site completely so subsitude the >>> for .com
highonandroid.>>> /android-apps/how-to-get-free-wifi-tether-on-rooted-android-att-t-mobile-sprint-verizon
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mlrosier6179 said:
Can it be done? I want to flash to Samsung stock firmware so that tethering back in the phone's firmware. I rooted the phone with Towel Root successfully.
If this can be done, what firmware works? Any custom ROMS available that work and have been tested on this model? I am currently downloading SM-G900AZ_NA_KK_Opensource.zip from Opensource.samsung.com. Is this a stock firmware or just source code? Otherwise, would the AT&T stock firmware work from the GalaxyS5Root website?
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Bought SM-G900AZ with latest lollipop cricket rom, want downgrade (to 4.4.2) for rooting.
Trying with Odin official 4.4.2 rom from Sammobile. Got error fused 2 binary 1.
Any help appreciated.

So, like an idiot, I updated to the latest OG3 lollipop on my G900AZ, thinking that I could still root. And I thought I had read everything pertaining to this. Towelroot did not work for the update. Anyone know of a way to root lollipop OG3? or is there a way to downgrade back to what I had with Odin, which was KitKat NK2? Any help would be awesome!
UPDATE: I followed the instructions in this post to get root on OG3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...r-unlocked-t3031951/post61885097#post61885097

raydantheman said:
So, like an idiot, I updated to the latest OG3 lollipop on my G900AZ, thinking that I could still root. And I thought I had read everything pertaining to this. Towelroot did not work for the update. Anyone know of a way to root lollipop OG3? or is there a way to downgrade back to what I had with Odin, which was KitKat NK2? Any help would be awesome!
UPDATE: I followed the instructions in this post to get root on OG3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...r-unlocked-t3031951/post61885097#post61885097
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Is the bootloader still unlocked on BOE2 and BOG3? I still haven't updated from ANE7, as I've been running custom ROMs.

scrawnyb said:
Is the bootloader still unlocked on BOE2 and BOG3? I still haven't updated from ANE7, as I've been running custom ROMs.
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I'm not sure because I'm running AllianceRom v10 which I believe is TouchWiz. I'm somewhat of a moderate noob here. How would I find out if the bootloader is unlocked?

raydantheman said:
I'm not sure because I'm running AllianceRom v10 which I believe is TouchWiz. I'm somewhat of a moderate noob here. How would I find out if the bootloader is unlocked?
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Unlocked bootloader allows you to flash custom ROMs, including those with different kernels. I ended up flashing BOG3 out of desperation to recover my device, so I confirmed/answered my own question. As of BOG3, the Cricket S5 (SM-G900AZ) is still bootloader-unlocked.

scrawnyb said:
Unlocked bootloader allows you to flash custom ROMs, including those with different kernels. I ended up flashing BOG3 out of desperation to recover my device, so I confirmed/answered my own question. As of BOG3, the Cricket S5 (SM-G900AZ) is still bootloader-unlocked.
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Have you already flashed any custom ROMs for BOG3 on this phone? If so, which one do you think is the best and most stable? I might consider trying one if there aren't any major bugs.