[Q] remove custom from device status - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a uk s5 900f bought second hand and the device status shows custom ......I have returned it to stock using this G900FXXU1ANCE_G900FOXA1ANCE_G900FXXU1ANCE_HOME.tar following the guide here http://true-android.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/g900fxxu1ance-android-442-kitkat.html
all went well reset and wiped phone booted normally and custom rom/recovery are gone and phone set it self up as giffgaff after checking the right box upon restart
the only problem I have is that the device status shows as rooted and I cant use banking apps nor can I get ota updates ....any permanent way round this please
thanks in advance

grud1e said:
I have a uk s5 900f bought second hand and the device status shows custom ......I have returned it to stock using this G900FXXU1ANCE_G900FOXA1ANCE_G900FXXU1ANCE_HOME.tar following the guide here http://true-android.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/g900fxxu1ance-android-442-kitkat.html
all went well reset and wiped phone booted normally and custom rom/recovery are gone and phone set it self up as giffgaff after checking the right box upon restart
the only problem I have is that the device status shows as rooted and I cant use banking apps nor can I get ota updates ....any permanent way round this please
thanks in advance
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I read once that if you flash the stock rom and it's showing custom, flash it again and it'll work

paolobacci said:
I read once that if you flash the stock rom and it's showing custom, flash it again and it'll work
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many thanks I will try that and report back

grud1e said:
many thanks I will try that and report back
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all good now device status official and ota updates working second flash did the trick
thanks for the advice

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[Q]System Status Custom after Flash Stock+1days

Hi
I previously rooted the phone but then official status kept changing to custom even after using triangleaway app. So i flashed the stock firmware BTU UK MDM and did a factory reset. Official status was all good at this point. However after one day official status became custom status in the android about section. Binary status is still samsung official however in the "download mode" and it also says here system status custom.
Im going to try following this guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
which is probably the same thing i did and see how it goes for the second time. Is there any advice you can give me. I have not rooted it after flashing stock and doing factory reset. I really would like official status to stay.
Thank you. Any help would be appreciated.
Edit: Oh and i also flashed stock germany MEA Firmware(the new one with move to sd card) and then rooting. Then I flashed stock uk version MDM which is what was in it at the beginning.

[Q] Any Solution to Knox and No Wifi

I'm running stock 4.3 on the i9505 unlocked,
Knox is 0.1, so my wifi stops working if I switch the phone off or battery runs out,
Currently using the app "autostart no root" to block Knox at startup,
Wanted to know if there is any solution to fix the wifi issue without using the app,
Tried different modem and wifi fixes that went with them but non worked for me if I switch off and on,
restarts sometimes worked but other times didn't...
om22 said:
1. untick "Auto reboot" in odin
2. flash the stock rom again
3. reboot your phone to download mode again (by holding the power and vol down button for 10 sec)
4. flash the stock rom a second time with auto reboot ticked
This will fix your problem.
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this may help
adrian3 said:
this may help
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Mate that didn't work,
Got no wifi when the phone switch on after the 2 flashes,
Bluetooth and wifi won't switch on
Any other solutions???
acid123 said:
Mate that didn't work,
Got no wifi when the phone switch on after the 2 flashes,
Bluetooth and wifi won't switch on
Any other solutions???
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I have the same problem. I flashed a new Stock 4.3 today, and when the phone boots up I can not turn wifi on. I get a message about security and the process being blocked.
Tried to flash two time like above, but it will not work. How can I enable wifi again without installing av cusom rom?
jadajada said:
I have the same problem. I flashed a new Stock 4.3 today, and when the phone boots up I can not turn wifi on. I get a message about security and the process being blocked.
Tried to flash two time like above, but it will not work. How can I enable wifi again without installing av cusom rom?
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Sorry no real fix,
You can root and block Knox completely this will give you wifi,
As I wanted it stock I drop it into a service center who have forwarded it to samsung now,
So long wait
acid123 said:
Sorry no real fix,
You can root and block Knox completely this will give you wifi,
As I wanted it stock I drop it into a service center who have forwarded it to samsung now,
So long wait
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How do i block completely? Same problem here.
acid123 said:
Sorry no real fix,
You can root and block Knox completely this will give you wifi,
As I wanted it stock I drop it into a service center who have forwarded it to samsung now,
So long wait
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Same here.. & did you flash a stock (unrooted) rom first before handing back to service center.. I thought if it was discovered to be 'rooted' they won't fix it as it voids the warrenty or something
Cannon_Foddr said:
Same here.. & did you flash a stock (unrooted) rom first before handing back to service center.. I thought if it was discovered to be 'rooted' they won't fix it as it voids the warrenty or something
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My one was stock 4.3 no root, there sent it too samsung now for repairs
arleybarros said:
How do i block completely? Same problem here.
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Auto start app from the playstore works but some times doesn't,
Best way is too root and use titanium backup and freeze all Knox entries
acid123 said:
Auto start app from the playstore works but some times doesn't,
Best way is too root and use titanium backup and freeze all Knox entries
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but for 'freezing' you need the paid for version & without Wifi how am I suppose to get it off play store anyway. It cost's too much using GPRS on PAYG to download.
Would renaming the files (whatever they are called) & rebooting do something similar ??
Cannon_Foddr said:
but for 'freezing' you need the paid for version & without Wifi how am I suppose to get it off play store anyway. It cost's too much using GPRS on PAYG to download.
Would renaming the files (whatever they are called) & rebooting do something similar ??
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If you do a rest does the wifi work on initial setup,
I have a unlocked phone and the German O2 rom would work with wifi,
But after a switch on and off wifi went
acid123 said:
If you do a rest does the wifi work on initial setup,
I have a unlocked phone and the German O2 rom would work with wifi,
But after a switch on and off wifi went
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I assume you mean a hard reset ??
Didn't try at the time & I've ONLY just managed to get (most of) my apps restored - don't fancy resetting again to find out
I've sent email to Samsung support to see what they come up with..(They MUST know there's a problem with the firmware & they may come up with something)
If not, I might try flashing the ROM again through Odin (as mentioned in a post somewhere - apparently doing it a couple of times MIGHT fix it) - if not I MAY attempt a full Unroot
Cannon_Foddr said:
I assume you mean a hard reset ??
Didn't try at the time & I've ONLY just managed to get (most of) my apps restored - don't fancy resetting again to find out
I've sent email to Samsung support to see what they come up with..(They MUST know there's a problem with the firmware & they may come up with something)
If not, I might try flashing the ROM again through Odin (as mentioned in a post somewhere - apparently doing it a couple of times MIGHT fix it) - if not I MAY attempt a full Unroot
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I gave up as well tried everything all modems with the wifi fixes,
Then gave it to the service center in Edgware,
Who first said a few days and now saying it had to be sent off to samsung for repairs
acid123 said:
I'm running stock 4.3 on the i9505 unlocked,
Knox is 0.1, so my wifi stops working if I switch the phone off or battery runs out,
Currently using the app "autostart no root" to block Knox at startup,
Wanted to know if there is any solution to fix the wifi issue without using the app,
Tried different modem and wifi fixes that went with them but non worked for me if I switch off and on,
restarts sometimes worked but other times didn't...
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I faced this problem, when I updated my Knox 0x1 device with Kies (+ CF Autoroot and Triangle Away). After this, I was not able to turn wifi on. My solution was simple, I flashed my device with Odin, CF Autorooted and Triangle Away again, and no problems anymore. Wifi is working and everything else too.
tripp said:
I faced this problem, when I updated my Knox 0x1 device with Kies (+ CF Autoroot and Triangle Away). After this, I was not able to turn wifi on. My solution was simple, I flashed my device with Odin, CF Autorooted and Triangle Away again, and no problems anymore. Wifi is working and everything else too.
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My problem is that I am unable to even TURN IT ON. When I attempt - I get a silver shield pop up, & a 'Security notice' stating - 'your device's security has blocked an action that is not permitted. No further action is required' - App info tells me it 'Knox notification manager'
I've been emailing them..telling them KNOX is preventing me from turning on my WiFi - so far all they suggested is downloading KNOX, then Install & uninstall to fix this notification - but how can I if I don't have WiFi ?? - GPRS on PAYG is WAY too expensive Don't these people think ?!?!
Anyway just recently found out about this Knox 0x1 business & where to find it..(for the other newbies It's on the 'Download ' screen (Volume Down + Power + Home))
But I'm confused... On my phone there are 2 KNOX references
- Am I right in assuming you are referring to the 'KNOX Warrenty Void' being 0x1 & not the 'KNOX Kernel Lock' ??
Also (being a total Noob) I assume you download a suitable 4.3 STOCK rom (say for e.g. sammobiles) to use
Me - having a UK brand free Unlocked phone is currently downloading 'I9505XXUEMK8_I9505BTUEMK5_BTU.zip' from there based on this info I managed to find (Am I downloading the correct one ?? can some1 confirm this please - thanks ??)
About Phone
Model number GT-I9505
Android Version 4.3
Baseband version : I9505XXUDMH8
Kernel version: 3.4.0-2082040
[email protected] #1
Tue Nov 19 17:21:44 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I9505XXUEMK8
SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF_GT-I9505_4_3_0014
Secure boot status: type Samsung
and using *#1234# am getting
AP: I9505XXUEMK8
CP: I9505XXUDMH8
CSC: I9505BTUEMK5
& used this Unroot/Unbrick guide to revert back to a 'stock' rom (do you know if KNOX Warrenty changed from 0x1 to 0x0 when you did this ??)
Did your Wifi turn on ok after this ?? or only after you redid CFAutoRoot &/or Triangle away
I'm not to fussed 'going back to stock' JUST in case Samsung suggests I take my phone to one of their Service departments...I just want to get my WiFi to turn on
EDIT: FYI - I took the plunge & reflashed with the rom I mentioned above.. it didn't wipe my phone But the WiFi now works - I can turn it on and off.
I 'CFAutoRooted' & 'Triangle away' but NOT done any actual rooting (i.e host file editing etc) - so now I have a rooted phone...
Only thing is - If I try 'About device' > Software Update' > 'Update' to check - I get the usual 'This has been modified - no update available blah blah blah' message. I guess it's because of the 'About device' > 'Status'> 'Device Status' shows 'Custom'
Is this because my KNOX may still be '0x1' ??
Cannon_Foddr said:
EDIT: FYI - I took the plunge & reflashed with the rom I mentioned above.. it didn't wipe my phone But the WiFi now works - I can turn it on and off.
I 'CFAutoRooted' & 'Triangle away' but NOT done any actual rooting (i.e host file editing etc) - so now I have a rooted phone...
Only thing is - If I try 'About device' > Software Update' > 'Update' to check - I get the usual 'This has been modified - no update available blah blah blah' message. I guess it's because of the 'About device' > 'Status'> 'Device Status' shows 'Custom'
Is this because my KNOX may still be '0x1' ??
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Yes, it's because your Knox is 0x1. And AFAIK, there is no solution yet, to turn it back to 0x0. And I'm glad to hear, that you have your wifi back
tripp said:
Yes, it's because your Knox is 0x1. And AFAIK, there is no solution yet, to turn it back to 0x0. And I'm glad to hear, that you have your wifi back
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Thanks for the confirmation....
Shame really - AFAIK as long as I have 'custom' (&/or Knox at 0x1) this mean Samsung can refuse the Warranty if I have to send it back at any time (which I hope will never happen :fingers-crossed
After all
Warranty Information
......The warranty is invalidated if the defect is caused (howsoever) by misuse, neglect, and tampering or incorrect adjustment. It is invalidated if unauthorized persons carry out any alterations and/or repairs......
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even if it does seem like their firmware that buggered it up in the first place :laugh:
Cannon_Foddr said:
Thanks for the confirmation....
Shame really - AFAIK as long as I have 'custom' (&/or Knox at 0x1) this mean Samsung can refuse the Warranty if I have to send it back at any time (which I hope will never happen :fingers-crossed
After all
even if it does seem like their firmware that buggered it up in the first place :laugh:
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Samsung have my s4 at the moment,
Says repaired and now says delivery delayed,
But will update with the outcome once I get my phone back,
It had knox0.1 so at least you guy will know if warranty is voided or not,
I blamed the problem on kies and windows 8.1
Wifi problem
HELLO guys. . . . . i flash (4.3)stock rom on my Phone.... now i cant turn on my wifi .... if i flash CF ROOT and Triangle Away ..can i get my wifi back ON ???? PLEASE HELP
Saadasif1 said:
HELLO guys. . . . . i flash (4.3)stock rom on my Phone.... now i cant turn on my wifi .... if i flash CF ROOT and Triangle Away ..can i get my wifi back ON ???? PLEASE HELP
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How did you flash the firmware ?
Was it through OTA, Keis or Odin ??
I had same problem when updating my firmware via Keis v2.6 (see my post above [First & Last paragraphs] or my original post for a more in-depth explanation)
I managed to fix it myself by re-flashing a STOCK rom (got from 'sammobile' - using Odin) OVER the existing firmware (i.e I didn't hard reset it first - when it finished the phone wasn't wiped either) but the WiFi could now be turned on/off...I then 'CFAutoroot' & 'Triangle away' afterwards - checking each stage to make sure WiFi could still turn on/off
So far 'tripp' & myself have had success in fixing the 'Unable to turn on WiFi' using this method.
acid123 said:
Samsung have my s4 at the moment,
Says repaired and now says delivery delayed,
But will update with the outcome once I get my phone back,
It had knox0.1 so at least you guy will know if warranty is voided or not,
I blamed the problem on kies and windows 8.1
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I'm still using XP - so I doubt THAT'S a problem :laugh:
- Still, thanks for the offer of letting us know.. it's possible they may 'ignore' their policy, especially since they know they had a firmware problem

After Flashing NH6 ROM, Wifi Not Working And Device Status Still Shows Custom

Hello gurus,
I had rooted NH3 ROM on my device. I flashed the latest NH6 (INU) ROM through Odin. But even after flashing the stock ROM, device status still shows the custom though I have lost my root permissions and recovery is also stock. Moreover, I can not switch on my wifi at all.
Please help as soon as possible.
If You Download NH6 from sammobile firware It have bug In wifi . but if You update By Phone from NH3 to Nh6 It have not any promblem about wifi
I did the same as you and got pi**ed off, restored my NG8 nandroid backup, end!
It seems like we force a foreign firmware into the device, that's why it doesn't function well I guess!
Dude just go into about phone and give
Software update and it will register ur phone and ur phone will be official again
Update: Flashed the firmware again with "Nand Erase All' option checked in Odin and after installation had to reset the device. Everything works fine now including Wifi and device status is official. Great!!
citBabY said:
I did the same as you and got pi**ed off, restored my NG8 nandroid backup, end!
It seems like we force a foreign firmware into the device, that's why it doesn't function well I guess!
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Sanjuujosephh said:
Dude just go into about phone and give
Software update and it will register ur phone and ur phone will be official again
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Well, that didn't help. Because the device status was showing as 'Custom' so was not able to get OTA updates. Kies didn't help either. It downloaded the official firmware but after that there was the message that device is not recognised. Anyway, it's now solved. Thanks for your reply.
What did it show when u gave the Software update in About Phone
Sanjuujosephh said:
What did it show when u gave the Software update in About Phone
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It said, "Your device has been modified in an un-authrized way'
Then give ur phone a factory reset and reflash it
sajidbinraheem said:
Hello gurus,
I had rooted NH3 ROM on my device. I flashed the latest NH6 (INU) ROM through Odin. But even after flashing the stock ROM, device status still shows the custom though I have lost my root permissions and recovery is also stock. Moreover, I can not switch on my wifi at all.
Please help as soon as possible.
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hi friend do factory reset and wipe cace partion and again flash with stock firmware link :http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-2/general/stock-firmware-grand-2-google-drive-t2849501
after that again do the phone factory reset and wipe cache partion. i done flash with sam mobile firmware but there is no issue yet.

[Q] Remove Custom & "Lock" logo on boot screen

Hello all,
I have a Samsung Galxy S5 with AT&T model SM-G900A. Any time the phone reboots, on the "Samsung Galaxy S5" boot screen, it says "Custom" and has an "Unlocked Padlock" logo as if the phone were rooted or something. A while back, I was trying to do a basic root to allow use of Titanium Backup using the Towelroot app, which failed because it said my phone was not supported. I'm not sure if this has caused it, or if, as I read elsewhere, it was caused by my once changing from Dalvik to ART. However, I have since switched back to Dalvik, I know its not rooted because SU and other such apps wont work, and I have even Factory Reset the device but I can not get rid of this. I would like to return my phone to its default state. How can I get rid of this "Custom" and Lock Logo? Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!
-Noomrise
It won't hurt anything as long as Knox isn't tripped but you can download the full stock retail ROM and flash it in Odin or Kies 3.
Update: Phone thinks its rooted?
Noomrise said:
Hello all,
I have a Samsung Galxy S5 with AT&T model SM-G900A. Any time the phone reboots, on the "Samsung Galaxy S5" boot screen, it says "Custom" and has an "Unlocked Padlock" logo as if the phone were rooted or something. A while back, I was trying to do a basic root to allow use of Titanium Backup using the Towelroot app, which failed because it said my phone was not supported. I'm not sure if this has caused it, or if, as I read elsewhere, it was caused by my once changing from Dalvik to ART. However, I have since switched back to Dalvik, I know its not rooted because SU and other such apps wont work, and I have even Factory Reset the device but I can not get rid of this. I would like to return my phone to its default state. How can I get rid of this "Custom" and Lock Logo? Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!
-Noomrise
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Okay, so here is an update. After performing a factory reset in order to try and fix this issue, I was playing around and opened the "Softcard" app and received the message that it doesn't work on rooted phones. Since the Towelroot app did not work, I don't understand this. I have also been unable to get SuperUser to install binaries, saying the phone is not rooted. Don't know what this means or if it helps, but thought id give an update. Thanks again!
Would you be so kind as to provide me with a link to the retail ROM and instructions on flashing it through Kies 3? THANKS!
I'd have to do a search. .. or you could. ?
Rapunzl said:
I'd have to do a search. .. or you could.
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Thanks, I found the file (I hope) and downloaded odin, and it is currently flashing. I will let you know if it a) removes the custom lock and b) fixes the softcard app thinking the phone is rooted. Thanks for your help!
It Worked!!!!!
Rapunzl said:
It won't hurt anything as long as Knox isn't tripped but you can download the full stock retail ROM and flash it in Odin or Kies 3.
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I would like to report that flashing the stock ROM has fixed both the Custom Lock boot screen as well as SoftCard thinking my phone was rooted. Thank you Rapunzl for your help, you are awesome!

All I want is a reliable stock ROM :(

Hi all,
very new here and to flashing ROMs etc.
Anyway, bought a 2nd hand Note 3 a couple months ago. It had a custom ROM on it and I was experiencing issues with it.
I've since (after Google taught me), managed to get a close to stock ROM on it. But sadly Im still having problems, mainly WiFi and Bluetooth not working.
Can anyone please recommend a reliable, stock or close to stock ROM?
I dont need anything fancy...I just want to be able to use standard features (mainly WiFi).
Thanks all
I've been using the music of life note5 port 5.1.1 touchwiz rom for months and that's been fine for the most part. darkera13 released a s7 6.0.1 port like 2 days ago on the samsungvn forum, it's buggy but usable, but it's second version are sure to fix the little bugs it has (battery life is bad, can't access sd in pc, other bugs that don't affect me). There is one 6.0.1 s5 port here but I haven't tried it. If you really wanna try the latest touchwiz 6.0.1 rom, wait a few days/week or so for a more stable version, otherwise I'd try one of the 5.1.1 note5 ports in here.
Flash a stock rom from sammobile or samsung-updates via Odin .
Thanks
JJEgan said:
Flash a stock rom from sammobile or samsung-updates via Odin .
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Have tried installing a stock ROM from Samsung Updates but still no Wifi or Bluetooth. Starting to wonder if its a hardware problem. WiFi etc does work sometimes, but then goes off for days at a time.
Really frustrating.
jasongroves said:
Have tried installing a stock ROM from Samsung Updates but still no Wifi or Bluetooth. Starting to wonder if its a hardware problem. WiFi etc does work sometimes, but then goes off for days at a time.
Really frustrating.
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Could be anything. Even hw fault... Could you be more specific about:
What custom rom you had?
Is there any chance you had deleted something from efs folder?
Can you activate wifi and doesn`t find networks or the toggle is grayed and can`t do anything?
For bluetooth, can you activate it and doesn`t find devices or the toggle is grayed and can`t do anything?
Try this from sammobile.
Thanks, Im downloading now and will test it out.
Im not 100% sure what ROM it was as I didnt install it.
I do remember something about CM12 ?
Cant activate Wifi or bluetooth at all. It will try and turn on for either but fail and then grey out temporarily.
Ive only installed a custom ROM and havent done anything with an efs folder.
Could you please check if yout imei is there:
In stock rom it is in about device -> Status
Do not post the numbers here just look if the numbers are there
V_B said:
Could you please check if yout imei is there:
In stock rom it is in about device -> Status
Do not post the numbers here just look if the numbers are there
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Yes IMEI is definitely there.
jasongroves said:
Yes IMEI is definitely there.
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And all other too ?
Like serial number or so
Anyways I recommend you the following:
Download official kit kat firmware xxugng1 and latest lollipop firmware for your country
Do a factory reset
Flash kit kat with odin
Do again a factory reset (just to go sure)
Reboot and do the setup
Root it with cf auto-root
(If phone takes too long to boot remove Battery and start you phone)
When phone is booted Download triangle away
Launch it and reset status and counter
Than it will ask you to reboot or boot in download mode
Choose boot in download mode
Flash latest available lollipop for your country
Factory reset
And than you should not have any problems
(Do backup before it will wipe everything in your phone)
V_B said:
And all other too ?
Like serial number or so
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Serial number is there.
Device status says official.
Bluetooth address is unavailable.
IP address is unavailable.
Phone number is unknown.
jasongroves said:
Serial number is there.
Device status says official.
Bluetooth address is unavailable.
IP address is unavailable.
Phone number is unknown.
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I edited my post do the steps and report again.
When after this the problems apare than my friend its hardware prblem 90% sure
Check correct IMEI.
Check correct modem s.
Check CSC.
Try another kernel
Could well be that you have the wrong IMEI .
I would be restoring my backed up EFS folder first .
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
jasongroves said:
Hi all,
very new here and to flashing ROMs etc.
Anyway, bought a 2nd hand Note 3 a couple months ago. It had a custom ROM on it and I was experiencing issues with it.
I've since (after Google taught me), managed to get a close to stock ROM on it. But sadly Im still having problems, mainly WiFi and Bluetooth not working.
Can anyone please recommend a reliable, stock or close to stock ROM?
I dont need anything fancy...I just want to be able to use standard features (mainly WiFi).
Thanks all
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If you had a TWRP backup of your previous rom, you wouldn't have been in this predicament.
Try updating baseband version.
Your safest bet is to download Samsung firmwares from 4.2 - 4.4 and 5 & flash it via odin in consecutive order and check if your hardware works.
Or else it might be a faulty HW issue.
A twrp backup would not necessarily fix the issue if it was a hardware problem and it sounds like it is a hardware problem if flashing the latest stock rom does not resolve the issue.
vishnu vijay said:
If you had a TWRP backup of your previous rom, you wouldn't have been in this predicament.
Try updating baseband version.
Your safest bet is to download Samsung firmwares from 4.2 - 4.4 and 5 & flash it via odin in consecutive order and check if your hardware works.
Or else it might be a faulty HW issue.
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I never made a back up as the phone came with a custom ROM that started playing up within days of getting the phone.
Am trying to find the earlier firmware versions to download now.
Thanks.
audit13 said:
A twrp backup would not necessarily fix the issue if it was a hardware problem and it sounds like it is a hardware problem if flashing the latest stock rom does not resolve the issue.
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Im really hoping its not a hardware issue as according to 2 local phone repairers its not worth fixing
JJEgan said:
Check correct IMEI.
Check correct modem s.
Check CSC.
Try another kernel
Could well be that you have the wrong IMEI .
I would be restoring my backed up EFS folder first .
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
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IMEI matches my phone, as does serial etc.
Whats the CSC please?
Current kernel is listed as 3.4.0-4540543.
I dont have a backed up EFS folder unfortunately.
V_B said:
And all other too ?
Like serial number or so
Anyways I recommend you the following:
Download official kit kat firmware xxugng1 and latest lollipop firmware for your country
Do a factory reset
Flash kit kat with odin
Do again a factory reset (just to go sure)
Reboot and do the setup
Root it with cf auto-root
(If phone takes too long to boot remove Battery and start you phone)
When phone is booted Download triangle away
Launch it and reset status and counter
Than it will ask you to reboot or boot in download mode
Choose boot in download mode
Flash latest available lollipop for your country
Factory reset
And than you should not have any problems
(Do backup before it will wipe everything in your phone)
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Yes, serial etc all match.
Just looking at the baseband and the build numbers. Should they match? As mine dont.
Baseband : N9005XXUGBOJ1
Build: LRX21V.N9005XXUGBOK6
jasongroves said:
Yes, serial etc all match.
Just looking at the baseband and the build numbers. Should they match? As mine dont.
Baseband : N9005XXUGBOJ1
Build: LRX21V.N9005XXUGBOK6
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No they should not match .
Modems/ baseband are often a different build .
Did wifi ever work properly? If not, it may not be worth fixing.
The easiest solution may be to find another phone that has a smashed screen nd swap motherboards.

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