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Unable to upgrade 'officially' through Kies

I have a Samsung Galaxy S. The details on 'About' menu of the phone are:
Model Number:
GT-I9000
Firmware version:
2.1-update1
Baseband version:
I9000XXJF3
Kernel version:
2.6.29
[email protected] #2
Build number:
ECLAIR
I use the phone on T-Mobile. I have no idea if it is locked, etc, but was purchased there from new (well a reseller website, not sure where it physically came from).
I have never updated this phone. This is as the phone was purchased one year ago. I have not installed any new ROMs, official or custom. I am the only owner and therefore no it has never been updated without my knowledge.
I am aware a new version of Android is out and have installed the Kies software, wishing to do this the 'official' route.
I get the following error message in Kies:
The current version is not an official release.
Firmware upgrade service for unofficial versions is not supported.
Current firmware version: PDA:JF4 / PHONE:JF3 / CSC:JE6 (TMU)
Any help at all? I really want to get this updated, especially after the hassle of install the terrible Kies software! I would prefer to do this the 'official' route without installing custom ROMs etc.
Has anybody seen such a message before? Thanks!

If your using a T-Mobile version, use Samsung Kies Mini. Search for it in google.

carlo.edmon said:
If your using a T-Mobile version, use Samsung Kies Mini. Search for it in google.
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Thank you very much for the reply.
I am on T-Mobile UK and got the phone from them. I assume this means I am using a T-Mobile UK version. Can Samsung Kies Mini upgrade T-Mobile UK? If so, can you please provide a link? When searching via Google all I can find is Kies Mini for Mac. There are some old versions that come up, too, but these seem to be for specific phones.
If you could give any further advice on how to upgrade my Samsung Galaxy S i9000 on T-Mobile UK that'd be great .
Thanks.
PS - Is this part of my original post:
Kernel version:
2.6.29
[email protected] #2
relevant at all? Should it say 'root'? I have never 'rooted' the phone. Could this be why Kies is unhappy with my firmware version? Thanks.

Try this one:
"ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=560&AT_ID=341559"
It's for US but just give it a try. After installing the software, let it update to the latest version then connect your phone. My sister's phone came from US and I used this to update hers.

carlo.edmon said:
Try this one:
"ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view_us.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=2&PROD_SUB_ID=557&PROD_ID=560&AT_ID=341559"
It's for US but just give it a try. After installing the software, let it update to the latest version then connect your phone. My sister's phone came from US and I used this to update hers.
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Thanks for the link, I had found that before but ignored it because it does not mention i9000.
I'll give it a while incase any other ideas come in, otherwise I'll give it a go. The fact it's for the US (and you used it to update a US phone) does not give me confidence it'll work for a UK phone. I'll try it as a last resort, but I'd like to see if there are any other options for the moment.
I've given T-Mobile UK a call who were useless -If you cannot update because of Samsung Kies then you'll have to contact Samsung, not us. I contact them and they basically say 'take it into a Samsung authorised repairer'. I call my nearest one and it sounds far from a professional outfit - 'Just drop it off'. I'd hoped they could update it on the spot but I was told I'd have to leave it with them... I cannot afford to be without my phone, though.
It looks like I might have to stick to the current version I've got, I cannot get Kies to give any message other than the one in the original post... And none of the 'official' support lines are bothered. No wonder people don't bother with the 'official' releases... Though I'd like to in order to keep my warranty intact.
Thanks.

Use odin and update it your self or contach t mobile about your problem

got-petrol said:
Use odin and update it your self or contach t mobile about your problem
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Thanks for the reply. I have tried contacting T-Mobile already, see previous post (relevant section below):
I've given T-Mobile UK a call who were useless -If you cannot update because of Samsung Kies then you'll have to contact Samsung, not us. I contact them and they basically say 'take it into a Samsung authorised repairer'. I call my nearest one and it sounds far from a professional outfit - 'Just drop it off'. I'd hoped they could update it on the spot but I was told I'd have to leave it with them... I cannot afford to be without my phone, though.​
I'm basically left without any help from them. I'd rather not go down the Do-It-Yourself route, mainly because I do not understand all of the steps that need doing. Each guide is *slightly* different... And I've no idea which (specific) files I should download and from where... And kernel? And ROM? And.. Urgg. I also see Phone/PDA/CSC... It's a minefield for somebody that does not know enough and wanted an easy update.
I am starting to consider doing it myself but really need to find one definitive guide that I should follow.
Thanks.

[Q] SGS4 rooting method?

i have been at this 3 hours now and i have now idea what to do.
im trying to root my SGS4, i find solutions but then it says something like "you cant use this method unless your device is carrier unlocked".
Model number: GT-I9505
Android 4.2.2
baseband ver: I9505DVUAMD8
Kernel 3.4.0-431985
build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDE
carrier: Virgin Mobile Australia (when it starts up it says Optus though)
why are there so many build number versions? can i just use any rooting method if it doesnt specifically say my build number? why is it so difficult to root! i dont care about the answers i just want a method that wont brick my phone T_T
does anyone know what could work????

THIS IS THE NEWLY CREATED SGS4A (ACTIVE) i537/i9295 forum
jdumont19 said:
i have been at this 3 hours now and i have now idea what to do.
im trying to root my SGS4, i find solutions but then it says something like "you cant use this method unless your device is carrier unlocked".
Model number: GT-I9505
Android 4.2.2
baseband ver: I9505DVUAMD8
Kernel 3.4.0-431985
build number: JDQ39.I9505XXUAMDE
carrier: Virgin Mobile Australia (when it starts up it says Optus though)
why are there so many build number versions? can i just use any rooting method if it doesnt specifically say my build number? why is it so difficult to root! i dont care about the answers i just want a method that wont brick my phone T_T
does anyone know what could work????
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Please take your concerns to the SGS4 Forum (search for s 4, with a space in between). You have the regular s4, so you're gonna find a thread there with info you need.
now let us enjoy our s4 active forum, or go get yourself an s4 Active and maybe you'll understand.
- Good Day Sir!

haha... yay we have our own forum now .

Somebody did not take that left turn at Alberqurque!
There are many carriers and models of the S4. make sure you are in the correct forum to avoid creating a $700 paperweight
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Forum for the gt-19507?

I can't seem to find a forum for the s4 gt-19507 roms.
Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Cheers.
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app

shinigamikris said:
I can't seem to find a forum for the s4 gt-19507 roms.
Can someone please point me in the right direction?
Cheers.
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app
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No one???

Come on? What's going on? We need a forum for the i9507! Is it an Aus model only or something? Is that why there is nothing for it???

shinigamikris said:
Come on? What's going on? We need a forum for the i9507! Is it an Aus model only or something? Is that why there is nothing for it???
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Is that so you can talk to yourself :thumbup:.What the hell is a 9507 anyway.Why didnt you get the 9505, or even the 9500.

theunderling said:
Is that so you can talk to yourself :thumbup:.What the hell is a 9507 anyway.Why didnt you get the 9505, or even the 9500.
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I just went into optus and asked for an s4 and this is what they gave me. Didn't even realise they had different versions. ...
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app

shinigamikris said:
I just went into optus and asked for an s4 and this is what they gave me. Didn't even realise they had different versions. ...
Sent from my GT-I9507 using xda app-developers app
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So does anyone know what version of the s4 I should install ROMS from??? Has anyone else even got this phone? My mate has it too but he doesn't even know what rooting a phone is....

shinigamikris said:
So does anyone know what version of the s4 I should install ROMS from??? Has anyone else even got this phone? My mate has it too but he doesn't even know what rooting a phone is....
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Does this phone have a Snapdragon 800?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

shinigamikris said:
So does anyone know what version of the s4 I should install ROMS from??? Has anyone else even got this phone? My mate has it too but he doesn't even know what rooting a phone is....
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Just searched i9507 in Google and low and behold xda threads pop up I suggest you do this.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Galaxy S4 4G, (GT 19507)
skeamznz said:
Just searched i9507 in Google and low and behold xda threads pop up I suggest you do this.
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There is nothing to see, it's as if the GT 19507 exists only in Australia, owing to the different iterations of 4G.
I guess no-one is going to take the risk and use another 4G ROM, or root.
This the info we have on the phone ...
Device name
S4
Model number
GT-19507
Android version
4.2.2
Baseband version
19507XXUAMH2
Kernel version
3.4.0-1324088
[email protected]#1
Fri Aug 9 18:09:52 KST 2013
Build number
JDQ39.19507XXUAMH2
SELinux status
Permissive
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung

i have the same issue
i am having a similar issue i recently done an insurance claim through optus for my Galaxy i used to have a i9505 i ended up with an i9507 i had never heard of such a model and i have found it only exists through optus in AUS/HK so i believe(not 100% sure ) but i have read a number of blogs and forums before coming here and a number of people have had successes with using the i9505 firmware
Device name
S4
Model number
GT-19507
Android version
4.3
Baseband version
19507XXUENB5
Kernel version
3.4.0-2537432
[email protected] #1
Mon Feb 17 15:55:05 KST 2014
Build number
JSS15J.19507XXUENB5
SE for android status
enforcing
SEPF_GT-19507_4.3_0016
Secure boot status
type:samsung

Firstly it's I9507 not 19507
Pretty much the same issues here as the other folks.
only a different number on the kernel. The I9507 only exists in Australia & Hong Kong
more commonly registered as Samsung Galaxy S4 TD-LTE (According to the Samsung website)
Like others I've been told 'Use the 19505 software you'll be fine'.
I have however managed to get my hands on the I9507 firmware through http://www.sammobile.com/
Device name
S4
Model number
GT-19507
Android version
4.3
Baseband version
19507XXUENB5
Kernel version
3.4.0-2537435
[email protected] #1
Mon Feb 17 15:55:05 KST 2014
Build number
JSS15J.19507XXUENB5
SE for android status
enforcing
SEPF_GT-19507_4.3_0016
Secure boot status
type:Samsung

Unlocking the bootloader
Hello,
I know this thread is a little old now but seems to be a good place to ask, so I hope some one sees this and can help!
I really really want to root my GT-I9507, asap, have been looking through this site alot recently and the simplest (for a noob) way seems to be 'CF-Auto-Root'.
The problem I am having and not being able to solve is how do I unlock the bootloader?
As chainfire says it can brick my phone if locked and it would appear that it almost certainly is, but I cant find a way to unlock the GT-I9507, only for AT&T and Verizon (American not Australian). I can see that some people must have as they have used the 'CF-Auto-Root' method.
Any ideas, or if someone can point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Katoiam
Ps.
PS.
Model number
GT-I9507
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version
I9507XXUFNG2
Kernel version
3.4.0-2182476
[email protected] #1
Fri Jun 15:19:47 KST 2014
Build number
KOT49H.I9507XXUFNH2
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9507_4.4.2_0018
Fri Jul 11 15:19:24 2014
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung

katoiam said:
Hello,
I know this thread is a little old now but seems to be a good place to ask, so I hope some one sees this and can help!
I really really want to root my GT-I9507, asap, have been looking through this site alot recently and the simplest (for a noob) way seems to be 'CF-Auto-Root'.
The problem I am having and not being able to solve is how do I unlock the bootloader?
As chainfire says it can brick my phone if locked and it would appear that it almost certainly is, but I cant find a way to unlock the GT-I9507, only for AT&T and Verizon (American not Australian). I can see that some people must have as they have used the 'CF-Auto-Root' method.
Any ideas, or if someone can point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Katoiam
Ps.
PS.
Model number
GT-I9507
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version
I9507XXUFNG2
Kernel version
3.4.0-2182476
[email protected] #1
Fri Jun 15:19:47 KST 2014
Build number
KOT49H.I9507XXUFNH2
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9507_4.4.2_0018
Fri Jul 11 15:19:24 2014
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung
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I managed to root it mate, flashed latest optus 4.4.2, then flashed Philz recovery, then flashed CF autoroot ( the new version dedicated specifically for i9507 which you may find on cf autoroot website
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Use This CF AutoRoot; ( This one is for Android 4.4.2 )
http://download.chainfire.eu/503/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jftdd-jftddzh-gti9507.zip
Check all versions here;
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
If you want custom recovery, use PhilZ ( The same as for I9505 ).
Good Luck.

This may be a stupid thing to say, but I am very worried about bricking my phone, so how come it doesn't brick the phone if chainfire says you have to have a unlocked bootloader?

katoiam said:
This may be a stupid thing to say, but I am very worried about bricking my phone, so how come it doesn't brick the phone if chainfire says you have to have a unlocked bootloader?
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The steps I wrote above were the ones I followed, I haven't touched the bootloader, only upgraded to stock 4.4.2 then rooted it and flashed PhilZ recovery.

I have just made the plunge and rooted my phone.
So I used the Chainfire-autoroot method as stated above, but didn't flash either the stock rom (as I already had 4.4.2, nor the recovery (as it was saying it needed to be rooted before it would work!)) and it all worked fine.
I have some issues trying to get odin to see my phone, which were rectified by going to samsung for the drivers.
So for anyone who is wondering, Optus have not (at least by 27/1/15) not locked their bootloaders on the GT-I9507.
I hope that this might eventually help someone, and I'm not just talking to my self!

Updating my Samsung S4 (Gt-I9000)

Hi all,
I'm using a prepaid (former T Mobile Germany) Samsung S (GT-I9000) in The Netherlands and experience problems updating this by Samsung Kies and have no option (in 'about this phone') to chose on the Phone for updating software etc.
I did already a factory reset, but that didn't do the trick :crying:
Perhaps somebody is willing to help me please?

Nobody?? :crying:

GT-I9000 is not a Galaxy S4 model but a Galaxy S (no number) model. Kindly enter download mode (Volume -, home, power) and tell us the model number of the phone given there so we can better help you.

Sorry, you are right. On start-up it shows Galaxy S Gt-I9000. I thought always I have a S4
Volume -, home, power gives me the yellow workman sign..downloading.. & Do not turn off Target!!!
EDIT: I'm using a Linux system on my computer.

That device no longer receives updates, and thus a custom ROM from the Galaxy S forums on XDA is your best bet. Especially as the Galaxy S hasn't been updated since 2013, according to sammobile's firmware database.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
That device no longer receives updates, and thus a custom ROM from the Galaxy S forums on XDA is your best bet. Especially as the Galaxy S hasn't been updated since 2013, according to sammobile's firmware database.
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Thank you very much for your answer. Very kind of you.
How do I obtain such a custom ROM from the Galaxy S forums on XDA? I'm inexperienced with this regarding my device) and how to find a manual to guide me doing this?

Head to those forums and start searching. The information you need can all be found there.

S6 Edge+ dual sim (SM-G9287) root help or anyway for internatinal stock keyboard

Anybody can help me on rooting this phone, or anyway to install stock samsung international keyboard? The device itslef has only chinese keyboard and lack Thai language keyboard anyone knows how to install international samsung keyboard please suggest

Pop into Settings > About device > Software Info, Can you tell us whats in there?
Specifically the Baseband Version so we know what model were dealing with

ha3kser said:
Pop into Settings > About device > Software Info, Can you tell us whats in there?
Specifically the Baseband Version so we know what model were dealing with
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Thanks a lot pal, details below
Baseband version: G9287ZHU1AOH5
Build Number: LMY47X.G9287ZHU1AOI1

tanipat said:
Thanks a lot pal, details below
Baseband version: G9287ZHU1AOH5
Build Number: LMY47X.G9287ZHU1AOI1
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Theres no way to root the G9287 just yet. if you keep an eye out here on the [HOW TO] Root thread, the initial post should be updated as it becomes rootable.
in the meanwhile you can download any number of Keyboards from the Play store.

the reason i love samsung keyboard is the international keyboard will always allign with the theme. But unfortunately the samsung Eng/chinese version is never change with theme apply, and it has so many european language but no Thai language. Anybody has the work around please kindly advise how to make it poasible on this device