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[Q] Cannot upgrate GN3 N9005 via ODIN 3.07

Hi All,
I have a Galaxy note 3 - N9005 LTE 32 GB.
It had JB installed however i wanted to instal KK on it so i downloaded the Germany KItkat fimrware NB4 and after flashing Odin says Fail!
I cheked Autoreboot & Reset Time.
Appreciate all the help you can give to solve this issue.
Also - if the answer will contain refrences to other firmwares include links coz i have been searching for POLAND firmware however icannot find where to download it.
Thanks

newapostlenew said:
Hi All,
I have a Galaxy note 3 - N9005 LTE 32 GB.
It had JB installed however i wanted to instal KK on it so i downloaded the Germany KItkat fimrware NB4 and after flashing Odin says Fail!
I cheked Autoreboot & Reset Time.
Appreciate all the help you can give to solve this issue.
Also - if the answer will contain refrences to other firmwares include links coz i have been searching for POLAND firmware however icannot find where to download it.
Thanks
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What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

mikkelrev69 said:
What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thank you for your reply.
I am in the middle east (Saudi) - but my phone is carrier unlocked.
Polish firmware works? i mean you didnt get the error with that.
Thanks
MQ

mikkelrev69 said:
What country code are you on now? This German (DBT) suppose to be for unbranded phones, but people have problems flashing this. Keeps getting fail in Odin. I'm having this too and I'm standing back for the moment awaiting solution.
You can flash the Polish (XEO) NB3 and the file can be downloaded from sammobile.com/firmwares
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Appreciate your help.

newapostlenew said:
Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Much Appreciate your help.
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Thank you

Couple of questions
1- The poland firmware works for sure? or does that render odin to fail as well?
2 - Can i install 4.3 firmware stock? if yes can you pls share a link.
Appreciate your help.

newapostlenew said:
Can you furnish a more specific link? This link is linking to S4 and i am having a hard time finding the correct frimware.
Appreciate your help.
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The sammobile.com/firmwares are for all Samsung phones. Fill in N9005 in the fw search box to search firmwares.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

mikkelrev69 said:
The sammobile.com/firmwares are for all Samsung phones. Fill in N9005 in the fw search box to search firmwares.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thanks i was able to locate the firmware in question right here on XDA as SAMMOBILE i encounter download issues/dead pages. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647861&page=2 (for anybody else visiting this page.
Also - can i revert back to 4.3 and flash that?
Thanks

newapostlenew said:
Thanks i was able to locate the firmware in question right here on XDA as SAMMOBILE i encounter download issues/dead pages. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647861&page=2 (for anybody else visiting this page.
Also - can i revert back to 4.3 and flash that?
Thanks
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There is no returning to 4.3 once you have upgraded your bootloader to 4.4.2

radicalisto said:
There is no returning to 4.3 once you have upgraded your bootloader to 4.4.2
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Thanks. I am currently dldlng. Hopefully this works.

You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine

radicalisto said:
You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine
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You mentioned nogo to 4.3 due to bootloader however i dindt check the bootloader option in odin (see screenshot). Should i tick that as well next time?

Well there is some debate as to if you should check the bootloader or not.
With the leaked Polish firmware it came in seperate files. You needed to check to upgrade the Bootloader.
With the XEO single .zip firmware you don't need to check it as it upgrades automatically - plenty agree with this. -- There is a few people who say that by not checking it, it hasn't upgraded for them and some just recommend you check it for good luck sake.

radicalisto said:
Well there is some debate as to if you should check the bootloader or not.
With the leaked Polish firmware it came in seperate files. You needed to check to upgrade the Bootloader.
With the XEO single .zip firmware you don't need to check it as it upgrades automatically - plenty agree with this. -- There is a few people who say that by not checking it, it hasn't upgraded for them and some just recommend you check it for good luck sake.
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Thanks Radicalisto.
Lets see how it goes. Fingers crossed.

Normally after the odin flash, all apps/data etc are there? If not what is the best/tried method of backup without root?
Thanks

radicalisto said:
You'll be OK with the Polish firmware it works fine
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Does this rom suffer from any battery drain issues? or in general any issues? this isnt beta so i suppose none should exist.

No drain issues no, pretty decent build tbh.

belerephont said:
Normally after the odin flash, all apps/data etc are there? If not what is the best/tried method of backup without root?
Thanks
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You mean the NEO one which radicalisto mentioned? if the former than ill update once i try this as i am re downloading it again. People should seriously use drop box instead of Mega.

newapostlenew said:
. People should seriously use drop box instead of Mega.
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MEGA is country based per account. So if I upload to my MEGA it comes from a UK Server which is slow to Asia/America etc, trick is to set up your own MEGA account, and then import it from the download MEGA link and it'll switch to a server in your country and you'll get faster download speeds

radicalisto said:
MEGA is country based per account. So if I upload to my MEGA it comes from a UK Server which is slow to Asia/America etc, trick is to set up your own MEGA account, and then import it from the download MEGA link and it'll switch to a server in your country and you'll get faster download speeds
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shucks! i am downloading - i have a 50Mbps fiber line however for the reason you mentioned i am downloading from a non account. Next time ill use my account. Thanks for that again.

[Repair firmwares]

I found this on the web, it's listed as "repair firmware"
I think it's good for if you've bricked your phone too much, then flash it with ODIN :highfive:
The GT-I8190 (International version) is here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vy87krsmj45m58y/I8190XXAMA2_OJVAMC3_Arabic_4.1.2_com.rar
Other versions are found here (listed as repair firmwares in red text):
http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...iii-mini-firmwares&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
(If you the file should be "premium download only" then just google the firmware )
Odin
PIT to PIT
CSC file to CSC
DATA file to AP or PDA
(tick repartition, auto reboot, f.reset time (not more))
Flash with ODIN 1.85 if other versions don't do the trick. Thanks to @mattiawhite for the ODIN version tip!

why not to download stock firmwares from sammobile, here is really everything + download speed is pretty decent
and HEREyou can find pit file for both "pure" and "N" version
does anybody have L version pit file? just to complete list here?

mattiawhite said:
why not to download stock firmwares from sammobile, here is really everything + download speed is pretty decent
and HEREyou can find pit file for both "pure" and "N" version
does anybody have L version pit file? just to complete list here?
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I only found the newest firmwares on SAMMOBILE, where to find the old ones?
/edit, already found

Aronuser said:
I only found the newest firmwares on SAMMOBILE, where to find the old ones?
/edit, already found
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to be clear also to other:
you search for your defice + your operator
i.e: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=24868
than here click to this VOD by product code and u have all of them

mattiawhite said:
to be clear also to other:
you search for your defice + your operator
i.e: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=24868
than here click to this VOD by product code and u have all of them
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But the list in my second link tells specific firmwares are "repair" firmwares, maybe there is something about them? Or not?

Aronuser said:
But the list in my second link tells specific firmwares are "repair" firmwares, maybe there is something about them? Or not?
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dont know??

mattiawhite said:
dont know??
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I flashed it and I know now,
it contains more files than the usual firmwares

Which files?

I've checked this "repair firmware" and it looks similar like this service firmware, so nothing new.

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Try posting this in the Firmware thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489238
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What Modem/Baseband do i need for a UK Note 3 9005 LTE?

hi guys
im a bit confused on what modem i need for my Note 3 9005 LTE
its a BTU unit and im using it on the 3 network which has LTE
i get LTE signal but download speeds are rubbish, they used to be good but i started to mess around with bootloaders and modem files in odin and now cant seem to get download speeds faster than 20mb even on full bar LTE areas.
at the moment im using latest crash rom with bootloader N9005XXUGNJ2, Baseband: N9005XXUGNK1
im tempted to go back to stock rom and start fresh, will stock rom reflash back to standard modem and bootloader?
anyone know which modem i should be using?
thanks in advance!

The best for you will be come back to STOCK ROM. For avoid problems be sure the CSC of your device:
1. Take a look your CSC in Kies 3 (pic attached)
2. Go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware with correct CSC.
3. Flash it through ODIN.
4. Enjoy

bigup7 said:
hi guys
im a bit confused on what modem i need for my Note 3 9005 LTE
its a BTU unit and im using it on the 3 network which has LTE
i get LTE signal but download speeds are rubbish, they used to be good but i started to mess around with bootloaders and modem files in odin and now cant seem to get download speeds faster than 20mb even on full bar LTE areas.
at the moment im using latest crash rom with bootloader N9005XXUGNJ2, Baseband: N9005XXUGNK1
im tempted to go back to stock rom and start fresh, will stock rom reflash back to standard modem and bootloader?
anyone know which modem i should be using?
thanks in advance!
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Joku1981 said:
The best for you will be come back to STOCK ROM. For avoid problems be sure the CSC of your device:
1. Take a look your CSC in Kies 3 (pic attached)
2. Go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware with correct CSC.
3. Flash it through ODIN.
4. Enjoy
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There is an easier way to obtain the correct firmware for your device:
open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser'.
Download and flash it via Odin.

vndnguyen said:
There is an easier way to obtain the correct firmware for your device:
open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser'.
Download and flash it via Odin.
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Why is better and easier your way? coz you wanna promote your own app maybe? LOL :highfive:

I didnt say it is better, but it's just easier, coz u don't need PC, u dont need any cable, u dont need Kies software to be installed...

Thanks guys
I actually used phone info to get the orig csc code but never knew about the firmware browser, I flashed back to stock with Odin, will see how it goes.
Thanks again

Joku1981 said:
Why is better and easier your way? coz you wanna promote your own app maybe? LOL :highfive:
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What is the wrong if he promote his app? He has talent so he created app, if you have talent please create one app if i like your app will give your app 5 star.[emoji106]
Give one Thanks,Get one free?

Need NK1 modem for N900L.

Anyone who can make me a flashable zip of NK1 modem for N900L or guide me in the right direction? I flashed an old version of Modem on my Note 3 (Korean Version) and now cant get any signals. I tried a couple of Korean sites but could not understand the language. google translate is not much helping either and now I am stuck with an expensive video player only . I tried to odine flash modem file for N9005 (having the same hardware features) but always end up with a "fail" message during writing.
Any help please??

zetrixNoob said:
Anyone who can make me a flashable zip of NK1 modem for N900L or guide me in the right direction? I flashed an old version of Modem on my Note 3 (Korean Version) and now cant get any signals. I tried a couple of Korean sites but could not understand the language. google translate is not much helping either and now I am stuck with an expensive video player only . I tried to odine flash modem file for N9005 (having the same hardware features) but always end up with a "fail" message during writing.
Any help please??
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I found the latest firmware for your device. You only have to reflash via ODIN. It will help you maybe: HERE. It's always better than only a modem.

Joku1981 said:
I found the latest firmware for your device. You only have to reflash via ODIN. It will help you maybe: HERE. It's always better than only a modem.
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Thanks dude. I will try it out and report it back here. lets see what happens. btw I already have NG5 baseband version right now and the firmware seems to have the same.

zetrixNoob said:
Thanks dude. I will try it out and report it back here. lets see what happens. btw I already have NG5 baseband version right now and the firmware seems to have the same.
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Anyway NK1 modem for your device model don't exist. Take a look: HERE

Joku1981 said:
Anyway NK1 modem for your device model don't exist. Take a look: HERE
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NK1
Cant I just flash NK1 modem for another variant like N9005? I am asking this because I saw a guy who had NK1 modem installed and was working fine on my network. I did ask him but he told me it was installed when he got the phone of the local market. the phone was running on a custom rom (Omega v13). I checked the Omega thread but It does not have modem file that means the modem file was separately flashed. I tried flashing N9005 Modem (NK1 has been released for that model) via odin but always end up with a write error. Is there any way around or can i flash it via recovery?

zetrixNoob said:
NK1
Cant I just flash NK1 modem for another variant like N9005? I am asking this because I saw a guy who had NK1 modem installed and was working fine on my network. I did ask him but he told me it was installed when he got the phone of the local market. the phone was running on a custom rom (Omega v13). I checked the Omega thread but It does not have modem file that means the modem file was separately flashed. I tried flashing N9005 Modem (NK1 has been released for that model) via odin but always end up with a write error. Is there any way around or can i flash it via recovery?
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No modem works better than the one created for the original firmware.

Joku1981 said:
No modem works better than the one created for the original firmware.
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May be you are right but i still want to try one out.
P.S: I just odin the firmware you suggested but still no signals

zetrixNoob said:
May be you are right but i still want to try one out.
P.S: I just odin the firmware you suggested but still no signals
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Dial *#1234#and tell me what appears.

Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234#and tell me what appears.
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AP: N900LKLUFNG7
CP: N900LKLUFNG5
CSC: N900LLGTFNG7
I am from Pakistan if that helps you in any way.

zetrixNoob said:
AP: N900LKLUFNG7
CP: N900LKLUFNG5
CSC: N900LLGTFNG7
I am from Pakistan if that helps you in any way.
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Make a factory reset -> Go to Settings > Backup & Restore and have a good read. You'll see your stock backup and restore options from Google but I highly recommend using another backup option on top of these (you can find more options in the link at the bottom of the ''Backup first'' section above). You simply tap the Factory Data Reset option and read the warning text, then hit ''Reset Device'' once you're ready. Your device will reboot and wipe itself clean. If only the dirty dishes were that easy.

Joku1981 said:
Make a factory reset -> Go to Settings > Backup & Restore and have a good read. You'll see your stock backup and restore options from Google but I highly recommend using another backup option on top of these (you can find more options in the link at the bottom of the ''Backup first'' section above). You simply tap the Factory Data Reset option and read the warning text, then hit ''Reset Device'' once you're ready. Your device will reboot and wipe itself clean. If only the dirty dishes were that easy.
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I tried resetting a number of times before but it wont help. The only thing that might help is a suitable modem and i wont find it anywhere
Anyway thanks for all the help bro.

Joku1981 said:
Anyway NK1 modem for your device model don't exist. Take a look: HERE
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I just found NK1 firmware for my model but the problem is that the site is in korean and need registration to download. Google translate is not helping much. you can see the website here
Any suggestion?

Note 3 Sm-N900 Update

I have Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900.
I didn't receive any update of lollipop on my device yet.
It is made in Vietnam and I live in Pakistan.
Kindly guide me how to update my device to lollipop (Official). Also, my device is not rooted and don't want to.

Did you try looking for the stock firmware on Sammobile.com?

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audit13 said:
Did you try looking for the stock firmware on Sammobile.com?
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I checked, but I didn't understand which one is suitable?
My mobile is made in Vietnam so should I download Vietnam firmware?

sameerse1997 said:
I checked, but I didn't understand which one is suitable?
My mobile is made in Vietnam so should I download Vietnam firmware?
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Download the stock firmware for Pakistan.

Firmware
Uzair40 said:
Download the stock firmware for Pakistan.
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There is 4.4.2 firmware for Pakistan which is already installed. But PDA is different on device then on sammobile.com .
Thanks.

What are the last 4 characters of the bootloader, CSC, and modem?

sameerse1997 said:
There is 4.4.2 firmware for Pakistan which is already installed. But PDA is different on device then on sammobile.com .
Thanks.
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With 4.4.2 you'll remain on KitKat. Download and install a stock firmware of any other country with Android version 5.0 or above.

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audit13 said:
What are the last 4 characters of the bootloader, CSC, and modem?
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From where I can check all these things?

Update
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With 4.4.2 you'll remain on KitKat. Download and install a stock firmware of any other country with Android version 5.0 or above.
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If I install Rom of any country then my phone will be blocked.. Isn't it?
If not than kindly send me link to download Rom. I live in Pakistan and device is made in Vietnam.

You can install the Samsung Info App from the Play Store to find out everything about your phone.

sameerse1997 said:
If I install Rom of any country then my phone will be blocked.. Isn't it?
If not than kindly send me link to download Rom. I live in Pakistan and device is made in Vietnam.
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Your phone will not be locked if you install a ROM of another country.
audit13 said:
You can install the Samsung Info App from the Play Store to find out everything about your phone.
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Actually, the application is called Phone INFO Samsung.