Hey guy's i have a company phone and i recently needed to unlock cause we changed carriers..
so i said to my self i should update it before i re install the ms exchange stuff..
so i plug it to keys ..says update..
but my phone freezes on the downloading....it stays at that..
is it because it is unlocked?is there a way to force ota?cause it does not appear when i go to about-update.
sgh-i337m
i337MVLUEMK6
4.3
i just noticed when i try the ota says device modified no updates available..so looked in status says Custom?
is that why?and is there a way around that?
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I tried different machines before I sorted the connectivity problem to establish connection to my device until finally my PC can recognise my device.
Now comes the next headache, after getting the connection established I clicked on firmware upgrade - it came up and displays some updates are available -
it shows my current version as:
(PDA)JE9/(Phone)JE9
available update as:
(PDA)JF4/(Phone)JF4
When clicked on 'proceed' - it brings up some warning for me to make sure they are fixed before I proceed further like power cables connected and some warning of not removing or doing anything during upgrade, after I check 'agree' it starts the download by letting me know that the binary files for the new firmware is being downloaded and after the dowload there seems to be a wait creating impatience for us as to what next...after a few seconds I can see the message above the progress bar saying that the upgrade process has begun..
I can see the screen on my SGS display come with the android logo on some work (like road construction work) and the message telling upgrade in progress do not disconnect...it stays in that state for around a minute...no progress in the progress bar....Now suddenly the PC says 'failed to convert to upgrade mode, try later' and even after stopping my phone continues to show the frozen screen with 'upgrade in progress' (getting us confused and scared and dont know if I can unplug - will this brick my device all sorts of question) until I shut down my SGS and reboot to see it is normal as before but whenever I connect for the firmware upgrade all that I know is I am pending new upgrade.
I am stuck and can't proceed further - I tried it many times with many machines no luck. Please anybody suggest a way out.
Some info on my device: Bought in UK, sim free phone from Singapore Singtel as I see the operator's animation in the startup screen.
Other details on firmware:
PDA:I9000DXJE9
Phone:I9000DXJE9
CSC:I9000OLBJE9
In the settings 'About Phone' carries details:
Version: DXJE9
Kernel: [email protected]# (does this mean the device is rooted already?)
I have another question since I saw somebody mention in another thread that whether he/she should do a european firmware upgrade or asian firmware upgrade - I still confused by this question as well, which upgrade will be pushed to you if you are using Kies as it is just one same application made available for download globally.
somebody please help me with the upgrade issue.
isn't there any dev who can help me on this, it looks like i am the only one experiencing this!!!
I don't think many people are getting the upgrade options via kies at the moment.
I'm not seeing it on UK JF3
so hope, there isn't an issue with my device. I am weary because this was purchased from an online site but purchased the device after checking it personally.
One more question, will an unlocked phone get locked after any new firmware updates?
Are sim free and unlocked phones follow different philosophy ie., after unlocking a phone does that become a sim free phone forever.
Second question, how does the OTA update work - if you are not tied to a service provider - does samsung send these directly to all sim free phones automatically, looking and searching for IMEI numbers? and will a rooted phone be allowed to upate to froyo or any official update (for example) via the official Kies?
thanks
There isn't any offical firmware updates, via Kies, and or any other method.
JaGuR said:
There isn't any offical firmware updates, via Kies, and or any other method.
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Pls dont give wrong information. If you are suggesting something make it elaborate and clear.
I have clearly mentioned that I can see my current version as: (PDA)JE9/(Phone) JE9
Update available version:
(PDA) JF4/(Phone) JF4
thats what is displayed via Kies. I am also aware from this forum that some people can see the update whilst others dont see any.
Having said that, I was asking a techy questions as to whether a OTA upgrade or a upgrade via Kies from Samsung still happen if the phone is rooted and also if the phone is sim free and not attached to any service providers will the OTA upgrade will happen if so, is it based on IMEI number that will automatically be tracked OTA.
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I was wondering if anyone found a solution to this problem? I am having the same problem.
I'm looking at this also.
after following this: (oh great, can't post links)
I had a problem updating to the official Foyo via Kies.
Finally got my PC to recognise the phone then started the update.
Phone screen went all green part way through and nothing was happening for about 20 mins so unplugged.
Phone would switch on but came up with a little picture on the screen and thats it.
so got it updated to JPM by booting into download mode and using odin. Took 5 mins once I downloaded all the files.
hi,all I'm new here
i hive samsung galaxy S4 i337, my phone is factory unlock. I'm on ATT carr, two days ago i was at 4.2.2 and rooted, and today my phone it updating itself.
when was on 4.2.2 i was getting the same thing at boot ""the custom screen with the lock that was unlocked showed up"" but was working ok and rooted.
after the update, i still get the same thing at boot. Now i can't root my phone on 4.3 because of the security issue to keep blocking. anything i do.
Please can someone explain how can I bypasses and rerooted phone, I tried all the method that is available to me but unable to rooted, security block.
I appreciate the help.
akihiko_51 said:
hi,all I'm new here i hive samsung galaxy S4 i337, my phone is factory unlock. I'm on ATT carr, two days ago i was at 4.2.2 and rooted, and today my phone it updating itself. when was on 4.2.2 i was getting the same thing at boot ""the custom screen with the lock that was unlocked showed up"" but was working ok and rooted. after the update, i still get the same thing at boot. Now i can't root my phone on 4.3 because of the security issue to keep blocking. anything i do. Please can someone explain how can I bypasses and rerooted phone, I tried all the method that is available to me but unable to rooted, security block. I appreciate the help.
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Which baseband are you on now? MF3? MJ6? Before which baseband were you on MDL? or MF3? What root method did you use?
It sounds like you rooted your phone, but did not take measures to prevent over the air (OTA) updating.
That OTA updating will destroy root, and lately also locks your bootloader in a manner that is even more restrictive.
It does not sound like you used any custom rom, and did not use Safe Strap either, but you need to provide more info for folks to work with.
akihiko_51 said:
hi,all I'm new here
i hive samsung galaxy S4 i337, my phone is factory unlock. I'm on ATT carr, two days ago i was at 4.2.2 and rooted, and today my phone it updating itself.
when was on 4.2.2 i was getting the same thing at boot ""the custom screen with the lock that was unlocked showed up"" but was working ok and rooted.
after the update, i still get the same thing at boot. Now i can't root my phone on 4.3 because of the security issue to keep blocking. anything i do.
Please can someone explain how can I bypasses and rerooted phone, I tried all the method that is available to me but unable to rooted, security block.
I appreciate the help.
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You need to read all threads about 4.3, MJ6, and MJ9 in the "General" and " Q & A" sections of the forum to learn about what is happening with your phone.
Upgraded to this phone a few months ago. Only me who has used the phone and come to update today and i get a message saying "Your device has been modified. Updates unavailable" ive not done such thing. Wouldnt even know how too. Any help?
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BlueTaylor said:
Upgraded to this phone a few months ago. Only me who has used the phone and come to update today and i get a message saying "Your device has been modified. Updates unavailable" ive not done such thing. Wouldnt even know how too. Any help?
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That usually happens with the device has been rooted (allows more control over the system). Your device must have been altered BEFORE you bought it by the previous owner.
But now you can put a custom recovery (I use Philz Touch 6.07.9 Recovery) & ROM (I use Omega ROM) on your phone, after all it's your phone do with it as you wish.
Re flash your firmware to bring it back to non modified status and then you'll be able to stay on official channels if you're not interested in rooting and such.
Sent from my GT-I9500
My daughter's S4 is having an issue. It is rooted on a factory 4.3 ROM with baseband version MK2. The prompt asks her to restart the phone to fix it, but restarts seem to do nothing. Any ideas on how to make this warning go away?
EDIT: I just noticed that I posted this in the wrong S4 forum. Her phone is a Verizon model, but if you can help I will certainly take the assist!
Need help with this guys.
Here is what happened. First of all I purchased this phone from a Gumtree user a while back. (stupid I know). Anyways 2 weeks after purchase i noticed my imei number wrong in the phone as opposed to the back sticker. I searched around on the net and some people had the same imei number popping up due to prob rooting or unlocking (my phone is not rooted btw and it is unlocked but i have found out that it was originally locked to EE). I left it for around 6 months before i realised i needed lollipop and i was stuck on Kit Kat as the phone would not update,
So today I noticed someone online showing how to update through Kies using the serial number etc on back of my phone through recovery without Odin or root. I did this and it updated my phone to Lollipop and my imei was back to normal ... The happiness soon died off when i realised my phone would not let me pass the Samsung account stage. Just keeps saying: 'This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset', and if i fill my details and press enter it gives the following: 'processing failed'.
My phone has updated to the latest 5.01 lollipop but I cant use it. Is there a way i can remove this or login with my details? E.G. by rooting the phone or downgrading to another firmware via odin or something?
I have tried everything. I've spent a whole day on Youtube and the net (I prefer to seek a prob usually before asking) and now finally i am resorting to ask for help from you advanced users.
I hope you can help me. :'(
I have fixed the issue. Well sort of. pending.. For anyone that wants to know..
I reverted to android 4.4. (i used three uk firmware)
downloaded slidesych, that then propmted me to open either a browser or samsung app store.
I clicked app store and then searched for any app to download. It then asked to login..
logged in and pressed back to the point of it asking for details. inputted my login and worked..
Went in to settings and removed the lock.
Now to update it again back to 5.1.1.
Update: Today flashed the stock rom for my phone via Kies by recovery mode and entering serial on the back of my phone. All is well to the point of my phone updated to lollipop but my imei has now gone back to square one. Nonetheless at least I have Lollipop