I know that impossible with 4.4.2 downgrade to 4.2.2 without box. But if I have a custom recovery, is it possible flash a CM 4.2.2 for example? Or other custom rom 4.2.2?
GT-I9505 with stock 4.3
Rotondo said:
I know that impossible with 4.4.2 downgrade to 4.2.2 without box. But if I have a custom recovery, is it possible flash a CM 4.2.2 for example? Or other custom rom 4.2.2?
GT-I9505 with stock 4.3
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Rotondo said:
I know that impossible with 4.4.2 downgrade to 4.2.2 without box. But if I have a custom recovery, is it possible flash a CM 4.2.2 for example? Or other custom rom 4.2.2?
GT-I9505 with stock 4.3
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You can flash any custom rom you want thru the CWM , what you cannot do is flash an older bootlader that you have (odin) , custom rom do not have bootloaders
for all roms have a description on how to install and whether it is necessary or not
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I am on stock 4.2.2 now, rooted.
I would like to install stock 4.3 or try a 4.4 rom. What are my options for doing this? Is there a stock 4.3 ROM I can flash with cwm that doesn't bring knox and the new bootloader? Is the new bootloader (and knox) absolutely necessary for going 4.4?
stock firmware i get from www.sammobile.com, the questions have been answered a countless times before
jadajada said:
I am on stock 4.2.2 now, rooted.
I would like to install stock 4.3 or try a 4.4 rom. What are my options for doing this? Is there a stock 4.3 ROM I can flash with cwm that doesn't bring knox and the new bootloader? Is the new bootloader (and knox) absolutely necessary for going 4.4?
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If you are still in 4.2.2 stock rom with an Oldbootloader like me Feel free to flash a Pre-rooted BMGA rom from Djembey thread and Flash a Custom recovery and you can flash any Custom 4.3 rom you want..But if you dont give a deym about Voiding your warranty then feel free to flash a Stock 4.3 rom and get your self a Newbootloader and if you wanna flash a 4.4.2 Kitkat leak then you can no longer downgrade to stock 4.3 and your warranty is now void. but you can still downgrade to custom 4.3 roms. Have a nice day.
Repulsa said:
If you are still in 4.2.2 stock rom with an Oldbootloader like me Feel free to flash a Pre-rooted BMGA rom from Djembey thread and Flash a Custom recovery and you can flash any Custom 4.3 rom you want..But if you dont give a deym about Voiding your warranty then feel free to flash a Stock 4.3 rom and get your self a Newbootloader and if you wanna flash a 4.4.2 Kitkat leak then you can no longer downgrade to stock 4.3 and your warranty is now void. but you can still downgrade to custom 4.3 roms. Have a nice day.
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P.S. correct me if I'm wrong, but I think there are pre-rooted 4.3 stock firmware with no Knox, so you can enjoy stock without Knox. Not entirely sure, you'll have to search it up.
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Repulsa said:
If you are still in 4.2.2 stock rom with an Oldbootloader like me Feel free to flash a Pre-rooted BMGA rom from Djembey thread and Flash a Custom recovery and you can flash any Custom 4.3 rom you want..But if you dont give a deym about Voiding your warranty then feel free to flash a Stock 4.3 rom and get your self a Newbootloader and if you wanna flash a 4.4.2 Kitkat leak then you can no longer downgrade to stock 4.3 and your warranty is now void. but you can still downgrade to custom 4.3 roms. Have a nice day.
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Took a look at the Djembey thread, but unsure which firmware to choose. There are quite a few to choose from... I need the latest 4.3 or 4.4 I can install with cwm without new bootloader or knox.
jadajada said:
Took a look at the Djembey thread, but unsure which firmware to choose. There are quite a few to choose from... I need the latest 4.3 or 4.4 I can install with cwm without new bootloader or knox.
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on 4.4 wifi will not work to make it work u will need the new bootloader chose any 4.3 odex or deodex fw.
I recently flashed the 4.4.2 gpe ROM for GT-I9505 and now I can't flash any other ROM I have tried flashing with Odin ,custom recovery and adb sideload non have worked can any one help please
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stehulme said:
I recently flashed the 4.4.2 gpe ROM for GT-I9505 and now I can't flash any other ROM I have tried flashing with Odin ,custom recovery and adb sideload non have worked can any one help please
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You cannot downgrade the rom after you have odin flashed any 4.4.2 rom.
But you can flash any compatible cwm/twrp custom roms which are 4.4.2 or newer.
You cannot go back/downgrade to 4.3 roms.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
You cannot downgrade the rom after you have odin flashed any 4.4.2 rom.
But you can flash any compatible cwm/twrp custom roms which are 4.4.2 or newer.
You cannot go back/downgrade to 4.3 roms.
Good luck!
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I managed to flash the XXUFNA5 ROM thanks for your help
Misterjunky said:
You cannot downgrade the rom after you have odin flashed any 4.4.2 rom.
But you can flash any compatible cwm/twrp custom roms which are 4.4.2 or newer.
You cannot go back/downgrade to 4.3 roms.
Good luck!
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Ur first sentence is right, but the rest isn't.
When he flashed only the Google Edition from Jamal( a custom ROM over recovery) and never the leak before, he got not the new bootloader. So he can downgrade if he wants.
When u flashed the new leak u can always downgrade on 4.3 Custom ROM via backup.
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I'm on stock android 4.3,rooted with a tripped knox.
Will my bootloader always be 4.3 until I flash official kitkat rom?
Will/can custom KK roms change my bootloader?
Thanks
You have to upgrade bootloader through Odin if you want to flash kk custom ROMs. Custom ROMs doesn't contain bootloader as far as I know.
So yes, your bootloader will be 4.3 until you flash 4.4 with Odin.
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MystaMagoo said:
I'm on stock android 4.3,rooted with a tripped knox.
Will my bootloader always be 4.3 until I flash official kitkat rom?
Will/can custom KK roms change my bootloader?
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There are some custom ROMs that provide links to JUST the bootloader itself, which you can flash by yourself in Odin, without flashing stock ROM.
Thanks for that guys but I don't want to change my bootloader,want to keep it as JB.
I tried a few KK roms and experienced problems with them,was just wondering if it was because I had JB BL.
I need to find a custom rom with JB BL now.................
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Hey guys i want to know if touchwiz will be update to 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 or any custom rom becouse i have 4.4.3 pac rom but i want to install touchwiz for the camera but i cant do downgrade and there is not any custom rom 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 touchwiz. D:
What are you talking about that you can't downgrade? You can't downgrade official roms to a lower version.
You can flash any custom rom you want. 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4.1, 4.4.2 etc.
Lennyz1988 said:
What are you talking about that you can't downgrade? You can't downgrade official roms to a lower version.
You can flash any custom rom you want. 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4.1, 4.4.2 etc.
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What do you mean i can install any custom rom if im in 4.4.3 to 4.4.2 or 4.2.2 ? Only official roms cant be downgrade ?
JezZu said:
What do you mean i can install any custom rom if im in 4.4.3 to 4.4.2 or 4.2.2 ? Only official roms cant be downgrade ?
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Correct. You can flash any custom rom you want.
Lennyz1988 said:
Correct. You can flash any custom rom you want.
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Ok ill try hope i wont brick my phone ;D thanks for your help Lennyz
I was wondering if I could possibly downgrade back to android 4.3 on my gt-i9500 by just flashing the stock firmware using odin. I'm currently on stock rooted TouchWiz firmware android 5.0.1.
And if there is a TWRP flashable stock android 4.3 ROM, kindly tell me.
Your help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks.
munimjaffer said:
I was wondering if I could possibly downgrade back to android 4.3 on my gt-i9500 by just flashing the stock firmware using odin. I'm currently on stock rooted TouchWiz firmware android 5.0.1.
And if there is a TWRP flashable stock android 4.3 ROM, kindly tell me.
Your help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks.
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The only TWRP flashable stock ROMs are custom TouchWiz based ROMs.
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The only TWRP flashable stock ROMs are custom TouchWiz based ROMs.
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Ok leave that and just tell me if I can flash old 4.3 firmware without any problems when I'm on stock lollipop..?
munimjaffer said:
Ok leave that and just tell me if I can flash old 4.3 firmware without any problems when I'm on stock lollipop..?
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I heard that, when trying to flash older firmware than the one on your device, Odin fails due to some downgrade restrictions.
Wit that being said, it's not impossible to downgrade. You just have to workaround those restrictions. Maybe by following a guide.