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HELP My GS4 GT-i9500 can't upgrade firmware?

Hi guys, u am using my new GS4 for couple of weeks and i now want to upgrade to the latest version of firmware for GT-i9500
but there's no update rolled out OTA for my S4 because i waited so long for it. and decided using PC KIES but it says
new firmware available for my device
and i proceed to upgrade the process i consuming lot of times! and finally when my device shows the DOWNLOADING! with Android Logo
the PC popped up with says that it can't recognize my DEVICE!
very bad i tried again... by the instruction from the popup and second time also like that!... wasted most of my time
please help in this case.
i am very new to Samsung Devices i have no experience using it...
My GS4 is very pure no ROOT! and CUSTOM ROM! mine is fresh.

95mediatech said:
Hi guys, u am using my new GS4 for couple of weeks and i now want to upgrade to the latest version of firmware for GT-i9500
but there's no update rolled out OTA for my S4 because i waited so long for it. and decided using PC KIES but it says
new firmware available for my device
and i proceed to upgrade the process i consuming lot of times! and finally when my device shows the DOWNLOADING! with Android Logo
the PC popped up with says that it can't recognize my DEVICE!
very bad i tried again... by the instruction from the popup and second time also like that!... wasted most of my time
please help in this case.
i am very new to Samsung Devices i have no experience using it...
My GS4 is very pure no ROOT! and CUSTOM ROM! mine is fresh.
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http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
Go to the link find the firmware of us and flash it using odin
U can get odin just Google it 3.07 version will do
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

Thanks i found the Firmware for my country and what need to tick and what do not tick in ODIN?
i really never used ODIN tool before. thanks

Try this if you like Kies
95mediatech said:
Hi guys, u am using my new GS4 for couple of weeks and i now want to upgrade to the latest version of firmware for GT-i9500
but there's no update rolled out OTA for my S4 because i waited so long for it. and decided using PC KIES but it says
new firmware available for my device
and i proceed to upgrade the process i consuming lot of times! and finally when my device shows the DOWNLOADING! with Android Logo
the PC popped up with says that it can't recognize my DEVICE!
very bad i tried again... by the instruction from the popup and second time also like that!... wasted most of my time
please help in this case.
i am very new to Samsung Devices i have no experience using it...
My GS4 is very pure no ROOT! and CUSTOM ROM! mine is fresh.
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If you like to use Kies instead of Odin then you can disconnect your USB cable (phone) and go to Tools>Firmware Upgrade and Initialization and follow the instructions. You'll need to enter model number (case sensitive) like GT-I9500 and your mobile's serial number (from Settings>About Device).

95mediatech said:
Hi guys, u am using my new GS4 for couple of weeks and i now want to upgrade to the latest version of firmware for GT-i9500
but there's no update rolled out OTA for my S4 because i waited so long for it. and decided using PC KIES but it says
new firmware available for my device
and i proceed to upgrade the process i consuming lot of times! and finally when my device shows the DOWNLOADING! with Android Logo
the PC popped up with says that it can't recognize my DEVICE!
very bad i tried again... by the instruction from the popup and second time also like that!... wasted most of my time
please help in this case.
i am very new to Samsung Devices i have no experience using it...
My GS4 is very pure no ROOT! and CUSTOM ROM! mine is fresh.
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95mediatech said:
Thanks i found the Firmware for my country and what need to tick and what do not tick in ODIN?
i really never used ODIN tool before. thanks
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Just let it be. When you open ODIN then it will have only 2 ticks. Dont tick more then that. Then select PDA (i.e. .tar) file & Press Start. Don't unplug the device until you get clear Ext button.
Note: Do check whether your Mobile has been detected by ODIN (A Green column will be highlighted in left upper corner).

mssaleh said:
If you like to use Kies instead of Odin then you can disconnect your USB cable (phone) and go to Tools>Firmware Upgrade and Initialization and follow the instructions. You'll need to enter model number (case sensitive) like GT-I9500 and your mobile's serial number (from Settings>About Device).
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thanks but anyway, I will try the odin first.
but this looks my data will be erased..

95mediatech said:
thanks but anyway, I will try the odin first.
but this looks my data will be erased..
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No, this is actually a fail-safe way to upgrade your firmware in case the automatic Kies updater fails. You'll get to a step where you'll choose to factory reset or not, and you can always back up and restore data from Kies (you can back up before the whole upgrade process).
Odin is good, though. Basically the same thing. If you flash official ROM then your phone status will stay "Official" but the flash counter may increase. Kies method is official and will not threaten your warranty.

Disturbed™ said:
Just let it be. When you open ODIN then it will have only 2 ticks. Dont tick more then that. Then select PDA (i.e. .tar) file & Press Start. Don't unplug the device until you get clear Ext button.
Note: Do check whether your Mobile has been detected by ODIN (A Green column will be highlighted in left upper corner).
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Thanks mate! Very useful I will try.
123hiten said:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
Go to the link find the firmware of us and flash it using odin
U can get odin just Google it 3.07 version will do
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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Thanks but the firmware file for my country
is whopping 1.5gb actually I read many posts
that says OTA are just about 350mb... and the file
are in .zip but odin need .tar format... ???

95mediatech said:
Thanks mate! Very useful I will try.
Thanks but the firmware file for my country
is whopping 1.5gb actually I read many posts
that says OTA are just about 350mb... and the file
are in .zip but odin need .tar format... ???
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Yes correct it's a big file as lots of bloatware by Samsung and the OTA I is 343 mb
I would still suggest that download install and keep it even after flashing it I personally never trust KIES a stupid time waste waitng for it to complete
And ya even if u try doing thru KIES it myte take abt 3 hours as my friend took more then 4 hours having 1 mbps speed
And ya this won't increase a binary counter
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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95mediatech said:
Thanks mate! Very useful I will try.
Thanks but the firmware file for my country
is whopping 1.5gb actually I read many posts
that says OTA are just about 350mb... and the file
are in .zip but odin need .tar format... ???
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And ya that. Zip file u need to extract u ll have a . tar there
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

123hiten said:
Yes correct it's a big file as lots of bloatware by Samsung and the OTA I is 343 mb
I would still suggest that download install and keep it even after flashing it I personally never trust KIES a stupid time waste waitng for it to complete
And ya even if u try doing thru KIES it myte take abt 3 hours as my friend took more then 4 hours having 1 mbps speed
And ya this won't increase a binary counter
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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And ya that. Zip file u need to extract u ll have a . tar there
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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Thanks very much mate! For your valuable information the kies is very bad... it tooks me 1.5 hour per season. .. I tried 2 times to upgrade my s4 but still not successful. Hmmm
I will definitely try download and flash it using ODIN. Sorry if I'm writing too much because I am absolutely noob to Samsung device.
One more thing? Its that the phone recovery in the kies are reliable? In case of brick or something how can I revive it.
Thank in advance
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

95mediatech said:
Thanks very much mate! For your valuable information the kies is very bad... it tooks me 1.5 hour per season. .. I tried 2 times to upgrade my s4 but still not successful. Hmmm
I will definitely try download and flash it using ODIN. Sorry if I'm writing too much because I am absolutely noob to Samsung device.
One more thing? Its that the phone recovery in the kies are reliable? In case of brick or something how can I revive it.
Thank in advance
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
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U don't need to use recovery u download the firmware and flash all be fine
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

Thanks I will post here after I successfully update my firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

Disturbed™ said:
Just let it be. When you open ODIN then it will have only 2 ticks. Dont tick more then that. Then select PDA (i.e. .tar) file & Press Start. Don't unplug the device until you get clear Ext button.
Note: Do check whether your Mobile has been detected by ODIN (A Green column will be highlighted in left upper corner).
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Hi,do i need to put my device to Download mode prior to flashing?

123hiten said:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
Go to the link find the firmware of us and flash it using odin
U can get odin just Google it 3.07 version will do
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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which version for Italy ,at the moment I have: i9500xxuamdx it's oldest is it ?
tks gio

Very disappointedof my GT-P5110

So..i buy for my wife brand new Samsung galaxy tab 2 10" and after 2 weeks of use problems shows up
1. my home button stop working ...i said i can leave with that i tap more often back back button !
2. my lock screen disappear .... when i press power button my last page comes up ....i restart 2-3 times nothing ....i check if lock-screen it's enable and the slide option it's on.
i have the stock ICS 4.0.4 i didn't do any upgrade or something similar.
i see a loot of peoples talk about JB 4.2.2 why my tablet don't find any updates ?
i read about update to some rom....but there so many things to do : new soft like odin, superuser, su, clock ...etc i'am afraid not to damage the device..but most off all my wife will kill me !
and the big question it's can i do something to fix it?

It's 2 weeks old man, take it back under warranty
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4

MAdbUSU said:
So..i buy for my wife brand new Samsung galaxy tab 2 10" and after 2 weeks of use problems shows up
1. my home button stop working ...i said i can leave with that i tap more often back back button !
2. my lock screen disappear .... when i press power button my last page comes up ....i restart 2-3 times nothing ....i check if lock-screen it's enable and the slide option it's on.
i have the stock ICS 4.0.4 i didn't do any upgrade or something similar.
i see a loot of peoples talk about JB 4.2.2 why my tablet don't find any updates ?
i read about update to some rom....but there so many things to do : new soft like odin, superuser, su, clock ...etc i'am afraid not to damage the device..but most off all my wife will kill me !
and the big question it's can i do something to fix it?
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It seems that your device's firmware has bugs so try to update it to official 4.1.2 , it will solve your problem and also note that there is no official 4.2.2 fw released or leaked for 51xx

openmatrix said:
It seems that your device's firmware has bugs so try to update it to official 4.1.2 , it will solve your problem and also note that there is no official 4.2.2 fw released or leaked for 51xx
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can i make update to 4.1.2 official stock realese without losing warranty?

MAdbUSU said:
can i make update to 4.1.2 official stock realese without losing warranty?
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Surely(if your device has an update in your region or country),update through OTA in update options found in settings--->about device---->software update or otherwise download a rom from sammobile and flash through Odin
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MAdbUSU said:
can i make update to 4.1.2 official stock realese without losing warranty?
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Surely(if your device has an update in your region or country),update through OTA in update options found in settings--->about device---->software update or otherwise download a rom from sammobile and flash through Odin

openmatrix said:
Surely(if your device has an update in your region or country),update through OTA in update options found in settings--->about device---->software update or otherwise download a rom from sammobile and flash through Odin
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Surely(if your device has an update in your region or country),update through OTA in update options found in settings--->about device---->software update or otherwise download a rom from sammobile and flash through Odin
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can u provide some link's
i wanna get last version for odin
and sammobile
?

can some1 translate this specially last line ?
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
Model: GT-P5110
Android-version: 4.0.4
Kernelversion: 3.0.8-1060237, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Fri Aug 24 01:37:19 KST 2012
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MAdbUSU said:
can u provide some link's
i wanna get last version for odin
and sammobile
?
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Look here for the roms for your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2203309
And Go here for getting odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
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MAdbUSU said:
can some1 translate this specially last line ?
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The first line is saying your device is tab 2 10.1
second is explaining which variant your device is
Third is saying the android version which your device is running(it's ICS)
Amd the last line is saying about the kernal version,kernal build date , kernal build time etc...

which one?
so ...i go to sammobile and look for new firmware for my gt-p5110...the problem is there are like 7 country which one to use?
i will try to use kies after i solve my MTP driver problem !

No don't, there is a odin flash counter which if shows unofficial with flash count avoids your warranty

MrAndroid12 said:
No don't, there is a odin flash counter which if shows unofficial with flash count avoids your warranty
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so i must stay on ics buggy 4.0.4 version?

MAdbUSU said:
so i must stay on ics buggy 4.0.4 version?
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Just do a hard reset in settings. Backup and and recovery or something like tjat.
My tab was ok with ICS. But as told before have you tried to update via settings over the air?

rk73 said:
Just do a hard reset in settings. Backup and and recovery or something like tjat.
My tab was ok with ICS. But as told before have you tried to update via settings over the air?
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Its not that... its the odin counter ****e

rk73 said:
Just do a hard reset in settings. Backup and and recovery or something like tjat.
My tab was ok with ICS. But as told before have you tried to update via settings over the air?
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yes man ...that's was my 1st thing to do after i set up my google account to check for updates over air ....i still check every day still nothing yet.
i think i will do factory reset not before doing some backup.

You can use triangle away to wipe binary count on downloadmode a reclaim the warranty
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda premium

[Update] [Official] 4.2.2 rom for Galaxy Grand

Official 4.2.2 Upgrade to the Galaxy Grand
Things you need:
Data Cable
Battery More than 85%
Steps:
1. First Download the update from here
2. Then download Odin
3. Extract the zip into a Folder
4. Install odin and open it
5. Switch off the Phone and Enter to the Downloading Mode by pressing Volume Down+Home Key+Power Button
6. When the warning Screen appear Continue by Pressing the Specific Volume Key
7. Click PDA in Odin and browse and select the MD5 file from the extracted Folder
8. Connect the USB Cable to the phone and Message Box in Odin Will show up a message "Added"
9. Make sure only Auto boot and F.Reset Time is ticked not the others especially the Re-partion one is UNTICKED.
10. Click Start and wait till the Update is installed.
voilà you have successfully updated to JB 4.2.2
Note: Sometimes after you add MD5 into odin or when you press start it may seems like stucked DO NOT DO ANYTHING just watch and it will work.. Dont worry at all cuz i have done this twice after installing two custom roms.. I totally Recommend you dont do anything while the update
is Running..
Hit thanks button If i helped.. :good:

What is this, Samsung's official firmware? there are dozens of thread in the general section about this.

naufalhadyan said:
What is this, Samsung's official firmware? there are dozens of thread in the general section about this.
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Yup..... This is the Official Firmware which samsung released not any custom rom... So have no worries....

Update file is not on the Web site please upload the file I want this firmware please bro
Sent from my GT-I9082 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

lahirunc said:
Yup..... This is the Official Firmware which samsung released not any custom rom... So have no worries....
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The actual thing naufalhadyan wanted to say is that why u sharing a firmware while there's are already hell of forums giving links for proper firmwares with mirrors !!..
If it is a new firmware then that's okay..but if u sharing an old firmware of 4.2.2 than just a duplicate forum is considered as spam on xda...be aware of that !!!.. Sorry if rude..just telling u
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk

Edit: the latest firmware for galaxy grand is for Egypt,Saudi Arabia...firmware links are i supoose already shared on galazy grand forums...last firmware was of Egypt which was declared laggy by many users.....
Screenshots attached!.
Sent from my GT-I9082 using Tapatalk

Guys sorry for the inconvenience i will check on the download link error and let you guys know please bear with me ... Thank you
@raghavsharmaxda please be updated the fact that this aint laggy im currently using it plus their aint a working link which hasnt blovked or removed on 4.2.2 JB update for grand other than custom roms soo please be updated before you say something... Thank you! Have a nice day

The Link is working now!!

nice share dude... thanks... :good:

you are welcome bro!! Please be kind enough to hit the thanks button...
Have a nice day!

Wants new on this firmware?
Sent from my GT-I9082 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

well you'll notice that your status drop bar have more options than 4.1.2 and when you look around you see settings are arranged into tabs as Connections, My device, Accounts and more even more much faster and does use ram more efficiently plus small amount of enhancement of performance on the device.

Please update download link not working

GT-i9505 does not support initialization

Noob question ahead!
I have International Galaxy S4 i9505 and I’m currently on rooted stock rom “i9505vjuemj6″ (zto) brazil android 4.3. I can not update OTA because of “modified device issue” and also can not update via Kies it says “GT-i9505 does not support initialization”.
Can I download “I9505VJUEMKE_I9505DGTEMKE_DGT” venezuela android 4.3 and flash it using odin to fix everything above?
- If not, which latest stock ROM do you recommend to install?
- Any description for this? “GT-i9505 does not support initialization”.

For install updates for android 4.3 u only need Kies 3, no Kies. I recommend u install the updates only with Kies 3 or via OTA. Flashing other firmwares that dont marry with ur region code is create more problems :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
For install updates for android 4.3 u only need Kies 3. I recommend u install the updates only with Kies 3 or via OTA. Flashing other firmwares no for ur region code is create more problems :highfive:
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Thank you sir, but I have the Kies 3 installed already. I also uninstalled and then re-installed the kies 3. also using OEM usb cable. and the error message persist!
any idea to fix the error?
or even can you point me the best STOCK ROM for my situation?

martikp said:
Thank you sir, but I have the Kies 3 installed already. I also uninstalled and then re-installed the kies 3. also using OEM usb cable. and the error message persist!
any idea to fix the error?
or even can you point me the best STOCK ROM for my situation?
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Conect it to Kies 3 and make me a screenshot pls :good:

Joku1981 said:
Conect it to Kies 3 and make me a screenshot pls :good:
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Holy s**t, kies suddenly recognize my phone and says there is an update. :laugh:
i43.tinypic.com/t65853.jpg

same problem
Mate i am having the same problem and tried everything that's been said here. I am however in New Zealand and put a Nordic 4.4.2 on via Odin, but that shouldn't matter because as soon as i put the serial no. in that should fix it and initialise
Joku1981 said:
Conect it to Kies 3 and make me a screenshot pls :good:
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MadR4sta said:
Mate i am having the same problem and tried everything that's been said here. I am however in New Zealand and put a Nordic 4.4.2 on via Odin, but that shouldn't matter because as soon as i put the serial no. in that should fix it and initialise
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Dial *#1234# in ur phone and make a screenshot pls :highfive:

ok
Will do and get back to you as soon as i get another firware on, have also contacted Samsung and the'ry look into it too. but cheers if you can help. i'm just mucking around with other options as well at moment. i understand some forums say you cannot roll back the firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.2. I am having the screen rotation problem with the new 4.4.2 so i'm trying to find a way to roll back the FW and one way might be to install a custom rom with old bootloader that is also knox free via CWM install zip function to replace the new 4.4.2 bootloader with an old one. This may then allow me to roll back the firmware to an older version and kill my screen rotation problems.
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in ur phone and make a screenshot pls :highfive:
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Pretty sure once you root your phone you can no longer use OTA or Kies, as you now have custom status.
Having said that I've not used kies once since I bought my S4 on April 27th and I change firmware like crazy.
Just use Odin. 9 times out of 10 any problem you have can be fixed by reflash and factory reset.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app

you can use on any modified phone
If Kies lets you initialise the firmware with model and serial no. to the base version for your region for that phone then it will overwrite anything. However in the I9505 case it will not even let you initialise the firmware. Have called Samsung and they confirm they know this is the case but it is not something they will do anything about.
Obagleyfreer said:
Pretty sure once you root your phone you can no longer use OTA or Kies, as you now have custom status.
Having said that I've not used kies once since I bought my S4 on April 27th and I change firmware like crazy.
Just use Odin. 9 times out of 10 any problem you have can be fixed by reflash and factory reset.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
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Sorry about the delay. thanks for trying to help
OK so is this what you were asking for?
Screen rotation a real prob, but all my sensors show pass via *#0*# sensor checks. Tried nordic i9505 I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar 4.4.2, then SIngapore I9505XXUFNBE_I9505OLBFNB3_I9505XXUFNBE_HOME.tar 4.4.2 all the fken same problem. Screen rotation all fine when I flash firmware, root, then flash CWM touch - everything good. Screen rotate works until the first reboot after all of this which might even be a day or 2 later. As soon as reboot phone, screen rotation dies and it is a huge pain in the arse. Sensors continue to say pass via *#0*#. Every few days i have to re-flash firmware, re-root, then re-CWM touch, no need to factory reset just those 3 steps.:crying::crying:and is why i'm trying to figure out whatever methods i can to roll back the firmware to an earlier version but no joy....
MadR4sta said:
Will do and get back to you as soon as i get another firware on, have also contacted Samsung and the'ry look into it too. but cheers if you can help. i'm just mucking around with other options as well at moment. i understand some forums say you cannot roll back the firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.2. I am having the screen rotation problem with the new 4.4.2 so i'm trying to find a way to roll back the FW and one way might be to install a custom rom with old bootloader that is also knox free via CWM install zip function to replace the new 4.4.2 bootloader with an old one. This may then allow me to roll back the firmware to an older version and kill my screen rotation problems.
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Sorry about the delay getting back. thanks for trying to help
OK so is this what you were asking for?
I know this is part of another thread which I have posted as, but is the reason for all my problems.
Screen rotation a real prob, but all my sensors show pass via *#0*# sensor checks. Tried nordic i9505 I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar 4.4.2, then SIngapore I9505XXUFNBE_I9505OLBFNB3_I9505XXUFNBE_HOME.tar 4.4.2 all the fken same problem. Screen rotation all fine when I flash firmware, root, then flash CWM touch - everything good. Screen rotate works until the first reboot after all of this which might even be a day or 2 later. As soon as reboot phone, screen rotation dies and it is a huge pain in the arse. Sensors continue to say pass via *#0*#. Every few days i have to re-flash firmware, re-root, then re-CWM touch, no need to factory reset just those 3 steps.
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
and is why i'm trying to figure out whatever methods i can to roll back the firmware to an earlier version but no joy....
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# in ur phone and make a screenshot pls :highfive:
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MY GALAXY S4 SGH-I337 will not work with kies or smartswitch ive tried atleast fourty times and i need help ive tried odin already and it always fails because of write protection and now my s4 is in a bootloop can someone help?

Indian S4 not finding OTA 4.4.2

Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ

vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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I don't know the reason,but comparing ur stats with mine,the only difference is SE thing,which is enforcing in my case and permissive in urs...
No idea if that makes any difference..
edit:flash 4.4.2 via Odin,from sammobile.. But do remember that u will get Knox bootloader in ur phone.
Similarly,u can go to Samsung care and get it updated..

vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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I had same problem i had bought this phn in india 6-7 days before i think it cant update to latest 4.4.2 via ota because there is 4.3 also in between ......however kies doesnt work too as kies 2 cant update s4 to 4.4.2 nd kies 3 can recognise a s4 with 4.2.2 so only way to get upgrades is flashing via odin i did this i am running 4.4.2 on my phone without any issues ....if u want links i can give u u assure u that 4.4.2 indian fw has no bugs nd u will not need to get downgraded
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Please add mirror mediafire i9500 inu 4.4.2
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hi..!
i bought my s4 last sunday and it alread has this firmware as seen in the pic
and it is heating up a lot even in minimal use arnd the speaker grill
anyone else facing this issue?
does 4.4.2 update resolve it??

raven619claw said:
hi..!
i bought my s4 last sunday and it alread has this firmware as seen in the pic
and it is heating up a lot even in minimal use arnd the speaker grill
anyone else facing this issue?
does 4.4.2 update resolve it??
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Everbody is facing this 4.4.2 minimises it ....dont worry just update to 4.4.2 thats stable nd battery friendly too
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vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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If ya need the firmware is HERE

aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Everbody is facing this 4.4.2 minimises it ....dont worry just update to 4.4.2 thats stable nd battery friendly too
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can u plz giv intructions for installin it....
dont wanna screw up this phone within one week..
thanks
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Everbody is facing this 4.4.2 minimises it ....dont worry just update to 4.4.2 thats stable nd battery friendly too
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is it actually better because it almost burns my freaking ear right now....cannot even call the phone is so hot

raven619claw said:
can u plz giv intructions for installin it....
dont wanna screw up this phone within one week..
thanks
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is it actually better because it almost burns my freaking ear right now....cannot even call the phone is so hot
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I had the same firmware that u have i also had prblem now im on 4.4.2 nd phone o getting heated but on playing heavy games or using while charging wait a second i will gove u link instruction flash 4.4.2
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Step 1: Download the firmware package and extract the
zip file. You will get a .tar.md5 file and
Step 2: Download Odin v3.09 , and extract the zip file.
You will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Run Odin3 v3.09 as an Administrator.
Step 4: Switch off the Galaxy S4 and boot it into
Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down,
Home and Power buttons.
Step 5: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer via the
USB cable and wait until a blue sign appears in Odin.
Step 6: Click on the AP button in Odin and select
the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in Step 1.
Step 7: In Odin, ensure that the Auto Reboot and F.
Reset Time options are checked.
Step 8: Now, click on the Start button in Odin to begin
the installation process.
Step 9: After the installation is complete, the device
will restart automatically.
Step 10: Once you get the pass on odin , you can unplug the device from the computer
and close Odin.
Give a factory reset before flashing the firmware otherwise it will not boot
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Odin - www.devfiles.co/download/CAHmXM6c/Odin_v3.09.zip
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Firmware can be downloaded from samfirmware.com put country as india (ins) hope i helped
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I had the same firmware that u have i also had prblem now im on 4.4.2 nd phone o getting heated but on playing heavy games or using while charging wait a second i will gove u link instruction flash 4.4.2
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---------- Post added at 10:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:04 PM ----------
Step 1: Download the firmware package and extract the
zip file. You will get a .tar.md5 file and
Step 2: Download Odin v3.09 , and extract the zip file.
You will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Run Odin3 v3.09 as an Administrator.
Step 4: Switch off the Galaxy S4 and boot it into
Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down,
Home and Power buttons.
Step 5: Connect the Galaxy S4 to the computer via the
USB cable and wait until a blue sign appears in Odin.
Step 6: Click on the AP button in Odin and select
the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in Step 1.
Step 7: In Odin, ensure that the Auto Reboot and F.
Reset Time options are checked.
Step 8: Now, click on the Start button in Odin to begin
the installation process.
Step 9: After the installation is complete, the device
will restart automatically.
Step 10: Once you get the pass on odin , you can unplug the device from the computer
and close Odin.
Give a factory reset before flashing the firmware otherwise it will not boot
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---------- Post added at 10:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------
Odin - www.devfiles.co/download/CAHmXM6c/Odin_v3.09.zip
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---------- Post added at 10:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 PM ----------
Firmware can be downloaded from samfirmware.com put country as india (ins) hope i helped
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Hi everyone once again you all are great and i did download and flash the 4.4.2 and now my phone runs a lot smoother as well as kitkat is awesome.
i got around 20% increase in all benchmark results (quadrant,antutu,linpack,epic citadel) and also the os is more fast and smooth.
thanks everyone for your help
my device status also is still showing official and not custom after flashing with odin.
thanks everyone

same issue
vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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I bought the phone 3 days back.. did the exact same updates mentioned by you.. still at 4.2.2... kernel and build same as yours now.. what to do???

vijsel07 said:
Hi everyone once again you all are great and i did download and flash the 4.4.2 and now my phone runs a lot smoother as well as kitkat is awesome.
i got around 20% increase in all benchmark results (quadrant,antutu,linpack,epic citadel) and also the os is more fast and smooth.
thanks everyone for your help
my device status also is still showing official and not custom after flashing with odin.
thanks everyone
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can u comment on the heat generated by the phone now as compared to before on 4.2.2?
(still downloading the firmware 1.4 freaking gb!!)

Android halaxy said:
I bought the phone 3 days back.. did the exact same updates mentioned by you.. still at 4.2.2... kernel and build same as yours now.. what to do???
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On previous page of this thread there are instructions to download nd flash 4.4.2 see them as u r saying u hav same kernel so u need to do the same
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
On previous page of this thread there are instructions to download nd flash 4.4.2 see them as u r saying u hav same kernel so u need to do the same
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Okay thanks... will that procedure void the warranty?

No it will not void warranty
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raven619claw said:
can u comment on the heat generated by the phone now as compared to before on 4.2.2?
(still downloading the firmware 1.4 freaking gb!!)
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Hi,I personally feel there is no difference in the heat from the phone.whenever i run a benchmark like quadrant or antutu the phone heats up quickly. even in 4.4.2 too.one more thing i found out is the battery drain.the phone is just one week old and battery drains like hell.within 2 hrs of chaton and msging friends the battery falls from 100 to 63% which is way too bad.i dont understand why this crazy battery drain.

vijsel07 said:
Hi,I personally feel there is no difference in the heat from the phone.whenever i run a benchmark like quadrant or antutu the phone heats up quickly. even in 4.4.2 too.one more thing i found out is the battery drain.the phone is just one week old and battery drains like hell.within 2 hrs of chaton and msging friends the battery falls from 100 to 63% which is way too bad.i dont understand why this crazy battery drain.
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Its same as 4.2.2 i dont see that i hav more battery drain on 4.4.2
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vijsel07 said:
Hi All,
I bought a new S4 i9500 in Chennai today from a retailer.
I saw that it had android 4.2.2 installed.
I connected via wifi and got a 343mb update and i updated it.
after that i received few more updates for 43 mb 26 mb and 12mb and updated them all
Finally it showed "all latest updated have already been installed"
Now i again checked the about phone but kernel information has changed but phone still shows android 4.2.2
I read online that for India the 4.4.2 Kitkat is already out
Why is that my phone is showing "all latest updated have already been installed" and remaining on 4.2.2 wherein it must actually show 4.4.2 kitkat update?
Kindly advise
VJ
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Hi
If you are unable to get OTA update then there is something seriously wrong with your phone. First make sure it is 9500 as the update is aimed at 9500 only. If you still cant update it I would strongly suggest you go to a samsung service center. There is no reason why you can not receive the update over the air. One of my friend had purchased a phone from black market. When he did not receive 4.2.2 update he goes to the service center and it turns out that his was a imitation.

neatearth said:
Hi
If you are unable to get OTA update then there is something seriously wrong with your phone. First make sure it is 9500 as the update is aimed at 9500 only. If you still cant update it I would strongly suggest you go to a samsung service center. There is no reason why you can not receive the update over the air. One of my friend had purchased a phone from black market. When he did not receive 4.2.2 update he goes to the service center and it turns out that his was a imitation.
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Yes it can be true but flashing via odin fixes this as in his case i had gone toh service centre to ask for this problem they said it may be because otas cant update a phn with two consecutive version
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mite b ur concern is resolvedbut this is sol
all u need to do is connect ur fone to keis n then it will update to 4.4.2 or watever is latest ...
i done my fone a week earlier thru kies .. got same prob as urs