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[Q] [Help] How to install stock firmware from Samsung via Odin when CWM is installed?

I have a Galaxy S4 i9506 model SHV E300S from Korea (SK Telecom). Currently running 4.3.
Please give me detailed steps on how to install the firmware i downloaded from live samsung updates for my firmware. Do I have to extract the file and what to do on Odin. Is it also safe to do it via Odin if I have Philz recovery installed but my phone is not rooted? Can I also jump in from 4.3 to 4.4.2 without installing other firmwares between them?Thanks!

breaker12 said:
I have a Galaxy S4 i9506 model SHV E300S from Korea (SK Telecom)
Please give me detailed steps on how to install the firmware i downloaded from live samsung updates for my firmware. Do I have to extract the file and what to do on Odin. Is it also safe to do it via Odin if I have Philz recovery installed but my phone is not rooted? Thanks!
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I dont recommend u update ur phone to Kit Kat. The final updates arent recognized by KIES. This mean are leaks with bugs. Wait for the OFFICIAL update.

Joku1981 said:
I dont recommend u update ur phone to Kit Kat. The final updates arent recognized by KIES. This mean are leaks with bugs. Wait for the OFFICIAL update.
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What does your screenshot means? I have tried updating via Kies and it actually downloaded the firmware I need. Isn't it official then? I just can't continue the process as Kies does not recognize phones with customizations or modifications, in my case I have Philz recovery installed as CWM. I want to upgrade because 4.3 in SHV-E300S has battery problems, as it terribly drains so fast!
What I want to know is the exact steps on how to update the phone via Odin IF Philz recovery is installed. Thanks

Please give me thed etailed steps and settings for Odin. Is there also no risk on loaing my IMEI and network connectivity? Thanks

breaker12 said:
Please give me thed etailed steps and settings for Odin. Is there also no risk on loaing my IMEI and network connectivity? Thanks
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1. Go to Sammobile.com
2. Sig and log in
3. Download this firmware: HERE. Its the latest firmware for ur phone.
4. Unzip this firmware in ur pc
5. Phone in DOWNLOAD MODE
6. Open ODIN in ur pc and flash the firmware (like in the pic attached)
7. Wait for finish the process and ur phone will reboot
8. Enjoy it

Joku1981 said:
1. Go to Sammobile.com
2. Sig and log in
3. Download this firmware: HERE. Its the latest firmware for ur phone.
4. Unzip this firmware in ur pc
5. Phone in DOWNLOAD MODE
6. Open ODIN in ur pc and flash the firmware (like in the pic attached)
7. Wait for finish the process and ur phone will reboot
8. Enjoy it
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Thanks sir. Additional question: Do I have to install earlier versions of 4.4.2 or 4.3? I'm currently using 4.3 and I've read from another thread here that I have to install other fiemwares progressively (from my current version to the next and further versions till I reach the desired one) to make sure partition configurations won't go wrong. Can you confirm this? Thanks again!

breaker12 said:
Thanks sir. Additional question: Do I have to install earlier versions of 4.4.2 or 4.3? I'm currently using 4.3 and I've read from another thread here that I have to install other fiemwares progressively (from my current version to the next and further versions till I reach the desired one) to make sure partition configurations won't go wrong. Can you confirm this? Thanks again!
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No. You can flash relaxed android 4.4.2 latest versions :highfive:

[Q] need help in choosing firmware

hi guys,
I have bought a note 3 sm-n9005 unlocked from O2 ..I live in india where there is no 9005 model (only exynos available),can u please suggest me a latest firmware where i dont get O2 apps or boot animation..can i install an unbranded firmware?If so please suggest me a latest firmware..thanks in advance

harishke said:
hi guys,
I have bought a note 3 sm-n9005 unlocked from O2 ..I live in india where there is no 9005 model (only exynos available),can u please suggest me a latest firmware where i dont get O2 apps or boot animation..can i install an unbranded firmware?If so please suggest me a latest firmware..thanks in advance
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First your phone is fully unlocked? If yes you can use this Rom's to flash in it:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005 - I used this site and for me was very good
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=0#firmware - A lot of people say to me this is the original site for rom's-firmeware of SAMSUNG...
So you need now to chose from where you want to download AND chose from what region you want to have

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First your phone is fully unlocked? If yes you can use this Rom's to flash in it:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005 - I used this site and for me was very good
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=0#firmware - A lot of people say to me this is the original site for rom's-firmeware of SAMSUNG...
So you need now to chose from where you want to download AND chose from what region you want to have
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thanks bro ..so i can flash any of the firmware which is 4.4.2? because there is no snapdragon note 3 in my country so my region is not listed there ..can u suggest me a region where i get fast updates ..so that i can flash it:good:

harishke said:
thanks bro ..so i can flash any of the firmware which is 4.4.2? because there is no snapdragon note 3 in my country so my region is not listed there ..can u suggest me a region where i get fast updates ..so that i can flash it:good:
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Yes you can flash any of the firmware which is 4.4.2, but if you have snapdragon note 3, I don't know any region when you can get fast updates But I'm not sure sometimes if you change the firmware region maybe you can lose your IMEI...
So look at me I'm from Romania and my firmware is from Europe/United Kingdom/France and I don't lost my IMEI... I don't have romain firmware because have specific apps for that operator

- To get the latest firmware for N9005, install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app, open the menu 'Firmware Browser'. Enter SM-N9005 in Model textbox and leave CSC textbox blank. You will see a list of latest firmware.
- To check whether your phone is fully unlocked, see this thread. Tap on the code *#7465625# to check.

how to upgrade to lollipop

does anyone know the easiest way to upgrade my Note 3 from 4.4.2 to Lollipop. never done this before so not sure on best way to go about this or where to get the files needed

iancarr said:
does anyone know the easiest way to upgrade my Note 3 from 4.4.2 to Lollipop. never done this before so not sure on best way to go about this or where to get the files needed
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Use odin program. Download files from sammobile. Com
Download for your version.
Read some more ^^

what is best way to ensure correct version

Bootloader is N9005XXUGNI4
Baseband is N9005XXUGNL1
PDA is N9005XXUGNI4
CSC N9005OLBGNL1
it says 4.4.2 is current however everyone else I know has 5.0 Lollipop
how can I update this to lollipop

better dont
You should wait a bit more and stick to the kit kat since lollipop is not polished an fixed entirely for average use. Don't get me wrong but if you don't know how to do it better don't do it yet because it can provide problematic install and/or bootloop. Even Samsung official update is stopped because of lollipop problems.
Cheers!

When you search for sm-n9005 in sammobile firmware section, download open German lollipop (not carrier ones). When you download firmware, there you can see how to install as the instructions are there. Gl

kenny1991 said:
When you search for sm-n9005 in sammobile firmware section, download open German lollipop (not carrier ones). When you download firmware, there you can see how to install as the instructions are there. Gl
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mine Is showing as philipines version but unlocked and using on O2 in UK, will the german version not be incorrect for this

[Q] Updating i9505 with firmware XXUDMH8

I tried to update the phone OTA but it says that its already updated to its latest version and i tried it on kies and it says that my device is not supported to update via kies. Im running my phone with android 4.2.2 jelly bean. I want to upgrade to kitkat because my phone drains battery faster based on my observations with my cousins phone, we also tried to change batteries just to make sure.
Is there a way to update this phone? I am willing to root this phone if thats what it takes.
Thanks

Please post the following information:
1. Model Number
2. Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
3. Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
4. Service Provider
5. Country
6. Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
7. Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)

1. GT-i9505
2. Version 4.2.2
3.Firmware Version
AP: I9505XXUDMH8
CP:I9505XXUDMH8
CSC:I9505XXDMHA
4.Globe
5.Philippines
6.No
7.No

From appearances the ROM that was installed was for a carrier unlocked unit. If the S4 is still tied to Globe that would explain why Kies didn't work. The correct version for you, based on the information given, is here. Flash it using Odin.

After that i can update the phone? Can i use Odin v.3.10.6? Thanks sir
By the way can i use different version like the international version?

1, That's the current ROM. If Samsung pushes an OTA update you should get it without any trouble.
2, Odin 3.10.6 is fine.
3. If your phone is carrier unlocked you can install any ROM you wish. However, you wouldn't get any OTA updates and Kies would report that the ROM and the device don't match. If your phone is not unlocked, it's not recommended to flash other ROMs and to stick with the ROM for your device.

How can i determine if its carrier unlocked? My phone can use other service providers here in the philippines, does that mean that it is carrier unlocked? Thanks sir

If you insert a SIM from another provider and can get service on the S4 then the phone is carrier unlocked.

If downloaded the version that you shared can i still use different sim card? If not can you send the link of the version that can be used by different carrier just to make sure? Thanks sir

Yes. Once you're unlocked, the ROM you install doesn't matter too much. Any SIM card should work in the S4.

1. Which version saves battery better the version 4.4.2 or 5.01? Because im just after the battery performance sir.
2. Can my firmware version be the reason why my phone sometimes cant detect my sim card and will be needing to restart my phone. Sometimes even i restart my phone my phone cant still detect my sim card so i need to restart it again. Is it a hardware or a software issue?
3.If im not satisfied with the battery performance of lolipop can i just repeat the steps you gave but instead use the 4.4.2 version provided by globe at the same site you gave?
Thanks sir

[Q] What model (version) of s4 is exactly this?

What model (version) of s4 is exactly this phone? which software is installed on it? is it stock or not ? plzz help and tell me its complete version details

My phone is sgh-i337 or gt-i9505 ? Or only baseband version is i337...or any firmware version difference ? Help

Open the back and remove the battery. Look on the label. Unless the person who sold you the phone physically changed the label, or removed it, it will accurately tell you the hardware version of your phone.
Given that the boot loader and modem (baseband) are for the AT&T version, SGH-I337, it seems likely that the hardware is I337.
Edit: Also, check that it's not a cheap fake clone. There are apps that can check hardware, and run benchmarks, etc. Search "Genuine Galaxy" on the play store.

creepyncrawly said:
Open the back and remove the battery. Look on the label. Unless the person who sold you the phone physically changed the label, or removed it, it will accurately tell you the hardware version of your phone.
Given that the boot loader and modem (baseband) are for the AT&T version, SGH-I337, it seems likely that the hardware is I337.
Edit: Also, check that it's not a cheap fake clone. There are apps that can check hardware, and run benchmarks, etc. Search "Genuine Galaxy" on the play store.
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On back its printed gt i9505...and I installed genuine galaxy it also says its genunine and model gt i9505......but why baseband is different :/ ?

I think my baseband is of different phone but hows that possible...
why someone would change it...

ahsandon007 said:
I think my baseband is of different phone but hows that possible...
why someone would change it...
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I've really no clue. I'm not aware whether an AT&T modem will even work on that phone.
If the hardware is genuine GT-I9505, then you will most likely get a more definitive answer in the XDA-Developers forum for that phone.

ahsandon007 said:
What model (version) of s4 is exactly this phone? which software is installed on it? is it stock or not ? plzz help and tell me its complete version details
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It's most likely an I337 with an I9505 system. Either way, since the bootloader is i337, that means it's locked so if it ever was an I9505 it's not now, but mist likely it wasn't ever.

I checked indownload mode its sgh i337....can I install back stock firmware ...see this site http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB419415&cv=820
is it possible to flash through odin this stock lollipop firmware?

Finally I got it....its i337...I checked imei on imei.info it says it is i337 and also checked for blacklist its all clean....and I opened back cover and see it and its written "MADE BY SAMAUNG" ...spelling of samsung is wrong ...it means sticker and software are of 9505 and hardware are i337 at & t usa carrier....I think its changed in korea...phone is converted....now planning to download stock firmware of i337 lollipop and install through odin...
if anyone have link plz share

ahsandon007 said:
Finally I got it....its i337...I checked imei on imei.info it says it is i337 and also checked for blacklist its all clean....and I opened back cover and see it and its written "MADE BY SAMAUNG" ...spelling of samsung is wrong ...it means sticker and software are of 9505 and hardware are i337 at & t usa carrier....I think its changed in korea...phone is converted....now planning to download stock firmware of i337 lollipop and install through odin...
if anyone have link plz share
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The boot loader is locked, so you can't do this exactly. You can install stock KitKat, install safestrap, and upgrade to lollipop that way. You need to read through the forums to understand what you are doing before you proceed. I'd suggest you do quite a bit of reading, and only flash when you are sure you know what you want to do.

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The boot loader is locked, so you can't do this exactly. You can install stock KitKat, install safestrap, and upgrade to lollipop that way. You need to read through the forums to understand what you are doing before you proceed. I'd suggest you do quite a bit of reading, and only flash when you are sure you know what you want to do.
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Send me links of threads from which I can understand and also which kitkat version should I install ...if u explain me in detail it will be helpful ..plz

ahsandon007 said:
Send me links of threads from which I can understand and also which kitkat version should I install ...if u explain me in detail it will be helpful ..plz
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You seem to understand what you are doing. You should be able to figure this out on your own.
Start here.
Also this.
And this.
Or try some of the fine custom firmware in the Android Development forum.

ahsandon007 said:
(in a private message) Hey...there are so many things I cant understand in threads...can you plz tell me step by step how I can update to stock lollipop my sgh i337 ...safestrap etc..stuff ..thnx in advance
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I do not own this phone, so I can't test or speak from personal experience. I already gave you the links to the information you need ^^^. I don't know if you can receive Over The Air (OTA) firmware updates. You may not be able to if you're not in USA. Also, I'm not sure if you need to be on an AT&T sim. If you can, you can get stock lollipop without root with this method: go to the "[GUIDE]Odin to Stock, Updating, Rooting, and Installing Safestrap" which is the second link. Go to the second post titled "Odin to Stock, Updating, Rooting, and Safestrap Instructions" and click the button to expand the instructions for "OPTION 1 - Stock Lollipop (No ROOT)"
If you cannot receive OTA updates, then currently your option would be to first flash NB1, manually flash the NJ4 update, root and install safestrap. In the Odin to Stock guide, perform both step 1 and step 2 under "NJ4 -- KitKat 4.4.4" After this, you can use the "[How-To] Update to I337_OC3 - 5.0.1 and KeepRoot (4/7/2015) " thread, which is the third link above ^^^.
Your third option would be to wait until the developers post a method for flashing Lollipop directly from Odin.

creepyncrawly said:
I do not own this phone, so I can't test or speak from personal experience. I already gave you the links to the information you need ^^^. I don't know if you can receive Over The Air (OTA) firmware updates. You may not be able to if you're not in USA. Also, I'm not sure if you need to be on an AT&T sim. If you can, you can get stock lollipop without root with this method: go to the "[GUIDE]Odin to Stock, Updating, Rooting, and Installing Safestrap" which is the second link. Go to the second post titled "Odin to Stock, Updating, Rooting, and Safestrap Instructions" and click the button to expand the instructions for "OPTION 1 - Stock Lollipop (No ROOT)"
If you cannot receive OTA updates, then currently your option would be to first flash NB1, manually flash the NJ4 update, root and install safestrap. In the Odin to Stock guide, perform both step 1 and step 2 under "NJ4 -- KitKat 4.4.4" After this, you can use the "[How-To] Update to I337_OC3 - 5.0.1 and KeepRoot (4/7/2015) " thread, which is the third link above ^^^.
Your third option would be to wait until the developers post a method for flashing Lollipop directly from Odin.
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I successfuly updated to 4.4.2 stock NB1 software manually thorough odin then manually flashed NJ4 by stock recovery...now im not receiving ota update to lolipop....now what nxt to do ? should i root NJ4 and install OC3...
And actually I dont want to root i nedd unrooted stock OC3 ...if you know any direct method to flash..

After update to nj4 4.4.4 im getting delays in sending text msgs and making calls....what to do now should i flash different modem or baseband any ideas ?? :/

Now that you have updated your user account, we can see that you are in Faisalabad, Pakistan using Mobilink carrier. As far as I know, you will not be able to receive an over the air update, nor be able to use Kies to update. Someone who knows more could give a definitive answer on this.
Assuming that you will be unable to use OTA or Kies, your options are:
- root, install safestrap, install rooted OC3
- wait unitl (and if) developers post an Odin flashable version of stock unrooted OC3.
As far as your other issues, you could install the NB1 modem (baseband) and see if that clears up the issues, as it was working before.

creepyncrawly said:
Now that you have updated your user account, we can see that you are in Faisalabad, Pakistan using Mobilink carrier. As far as I know, you will not be able to receive an over the air update, nor be able to use Kies to update. Someone who knows more could give a definitive answer on this.
Assuming that you will be unable to use OTA or Kies, your options are:
- root, install safestrap, install rooted OC3
- wait unitl (and if) developers post an Odin flashable version of stock unrooted OC3.
As far as your other issues, you could install the NB1 modem (baseband) and see if that clears up the issues, as it was working before.
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I downgraded modem to NB1 and no signal then i used OC3 modem it works bit better than previous one.....lags sometimes ...is there any way to flash 9505 modem to i337 phone ? :/

I upgraded to 5.0.1 using keeproot method of flashfire...thanks broo very very much.....
baseband problem still exists on OC3 modem....i maximum get 3/5 signal bars....can i flash i9505 modem using mobile odin or ant method ?
EDIT: i flashed successfuly 9505 modem but baseband version goes unknown and no sim/signal....is there any fix? Flashing efs?
What if I dwld 9505 lolipop from sammobile and install by odin or flashfire?