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[Q] help finding correct firmware

hey guys, i just moved onto galaxy note 3 n9005 LTE modle. But it is still running in jb 4.3 and i want to update it to kitkat. If i download a latest firmware from sammobile or something and odin it will i loose my knox counter? if its possible which firmware to pick? does the region mater? Highly appreciate your guidance. Thanks in advance.
My Devices details.
AP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC :N9005ODDCML2

pathfinder906 said:
hey guys, i just moved onto galaxy note 3 n9005 LTE modle. But it is still running in jb 4.3 and i want to update it to kitkat. If i download a latest firmware from sammobile or something and odin it will i loose my knox counter? if its possible which firmware to pick? does the region mater? Highly appreciate your guidance. Thanks in advance.
My Devices details.
AP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC :N9005ODDCML2
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you can download from the mirror here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643109
(if you find samfirmware is slow).
If you only flash original firmware, it won't trigger KNOX. region doesn't matter. just pick up the latest one, and don't forget to tick "upgrade bootloader" when you are flashing with ODIN PC. Otherwise, ..... mmm... better not think if you never tick it.

Do you have any real reason to upgrade, other than "to have the latest android version, because THEY say it's better" ?
Maybe this thread will show you the pain in the *** that kitkat is on Note 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709623
And also, here, the end of that story:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51890578&postcount=22
Maybe you'll think again about upgrading (just my humble opinion).
Good luck,

[Q] NEWBIE - how to update ROOTED Note 3 to 4.4.2?

Hey all
this is my first post, so please bear with me. have been a long time 'silent reader' here and thanks to Chainfire and his 'region blockaway' i did my first root back in October 2013. I have an international Note 3 9005, 4.3, Build XXUBMI7. I would like to update to 4.4.2 but i'm really lost how to proceed and where to download the necessary files?
any help is greatly appreciated. i dont expect a complete step-by step guide but maybe someone can post a link?
cheers

Claudio21CH said:
Hey all
this is my first post, so please bear with me. have been a long time 'silent reader' here and thanks to Chainfire and his 'region blockaway' i did my first root back in October 2013. I have an international Note 3 9005, 4.3, Build XXUBMI7. I would like to update to 4.4.2 but i'm really lost how to proceed and where to download the necessary files?
any help is greatly appreciated. i dont expect a complete step-by step guide but maybe someone can post a link?
cheers
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@Claudio21CH
1 Download the firmware from sammobile.cpm
2 Pc ODin you must have used it fpr rooting.
Flash the firmware with pc odin to your phone via usb cable.
Same procesure you have used to root your phone.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005

thank you very much, will try and keep you posted!!

I visited sammobile and checked their firmware section. Seems for my build (N9005XXUMBI6) there is NO firmware update to 4.4.2, only for 4.3. My phone was bought in Switzerland without carrier lock. Can I just use one of the firmware where it says 'country unknown' or do I risk to brick my device? Thank you once again

Claudio21CH said:
I visited sammobile and checked their firmware section. Seems for my build (N9005XXUMBI6) there is NO firmware update to 4.4.2, only for 4.3. My phone was bought in Switzerland without carrier lock. Can I just use one of the firmware where it says 'country unknown' or do I risk to brick my device? Thank you once again
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What is your CSC?
Use this app Phone INFO ★Samsung★ to see what is your CSC.
Also in this app. you can enter the Menu --> select 'Firmware Browser...' to see a list of available stock firmwares for your phone, including the latest one.

Thank you very much
Csc N9005AUTBMI2

Claudio21CH said:
Thank you very much
Csc N9005AUTBMI2
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Nope, it is CSC version, not the actual CSC code.
I mean the 'Active CSC code' in the CSC INFO section.
Anyway you can enter the menu and select 'Firmware Browser' to check for the latest firmware by yourself.
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EDIT: Ok, AUT is Switzerland and the latest firmware is N9005XXUENB4 on March 2014, Android 4.4.2
The download link for this firmware is also given in this app.

Claudio21CH said:
Hey all
this is my first post, so please bear with me. have been a long time 'silent reader' here and thanks to Chainfire and his 'region blockaway' i did my first root back in October 2013. I have an international Note 3 9005, 4.3, Build XXUBMI7. I would like to update to 4.4.2 but i'm really lost how to proceed and where to download the necessary files?
any help is greatly appreciated. i dont expect a complete step-by step guide but maybe someone can post a link?
cheers
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What is your KNOX state, If its still 0x0, the you would need the mobile odin pro 4.0 method to update to keep knox 0x0.

Thank you all. Finally managed to upgrade to 4.4.2 with firmware from sammobile.com but now realized that I don't have root anymore. Will use CF autoroot for 4.4.2.
Cheers

SAMMobile S4

Hi Guys,
I am a Nbie and have a few Q's on SAMMobile.
I understand the firmware is ORG. but, here is the first Q:
1. my S4 baseband version is I9500XXUGNF6 and on SAMMobile there is a update for India but the version is PDA I9500XXUHOAA , CSC I9500ODDHOA2, MODEM I9500DDUHOA1, can I install this version on my S4?
2. does my device have to be rooted?
3. do those automatic root programs(oneclick/vroot)work? if so, which are the best programs to use? free?
thanks guys.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2202534

darckshadow said:
Hi Guys,
I am a Nbie and have a few Q's on SAMMobile.
I understand the firmware is ORG. but, here is the first Q:
1. my S4 baseband version is I9500XXUGNF6 and on SAMMobile there is a update for India but the version is PDA I9500XXUHOAA , CSC I9500ODDHOA2, MODEM I9500DDUHOA1, can I install this version on my S4?
2. does my device have to be rooted?
3. do those automatic root programs(oneclick/vroot)work? if so, which are the best programs to use? free?
thanks guys.
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Yes no no yes. So and now start reading some and start with the rules.

SGN4SD said:
Yes no no yes. So and now start reading some and start with the rules.
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haha...thanks man.
just 1 thing, there are 3 points, but yet you answered yes, no, no, yes.
Can you elaborate?

Just start reading about things,like he said,google is your friend.When you find nothing ,then come back.

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] GT-i9508 Firmware update to Android Lollipop?

New to the forum but I do know a bit about custom ROMS and flashing (I think)
So basically, I own a Chinese variant Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9508) that is rooted and currently in Android 4.3 Jellybean. Recently I saw some sites with unofficial firmware updates for this model (I9508) to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop and decided to give it a go at flashing. Tried about 3 different MD5 files using Odin v3.10, but every time it would fail, saying that no PIT files are found. So I then proceeded to look for PIT files for the I9508 model online, without any success. Do I need a PIT file for this? Or am I missing something else?
Dunno what's going on. Any answers will be much appreciated
thx

bump?

kenalien said:
bump?
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You can flash via ODIN the latest LOLLIPOP stock rom OFFICIAL for your device: HERE.