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downgrade GT-i9505

hello there .. i want to downgrade my GT-i9505 from 4.3 to 4.2.2 .. i downloaded 4.2.2 sotck rom and tried to flash it with odin but it gives me the error attached :S .. i dont have knox , i tried to flash custom rom and then flashed the stock rom again and the same error .. i checked drives and samsung kies .. odin version : 1.85 .. what should i do ! help me plllz

If you'd done a quick search either here or on Google you would have found that once you'd flashed the 4.3 Rom complete with bootloader there is no going back. Suggest you maybe read a little more before you Flash next time to be sure it's the outcome that you want
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Painman1963 said:
If you'd done a quick search either here or on Google you would have found that once you'd flashed the 4.3 Rom complete with bootloader there is no going back. Suggest you maybe read a little more before you Flash next time to be sure it's the outcome that you want
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I did a quick google search for "Android 4.3 S4 issues" before I flashed my OTA update. Nothing about a locked bootloader made headlines. I figured, like with every other flash I've ever done, I could roll it back if I needed to. I was wrong. I feel like we are entering a new era.

i have the same problem too...
did you solve it? how you do?

ironhulk said:
i have the same problem too...
did you solve it? how you do?
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Why the people dont read? IT ISN'T POSSIBLE DOWNGRADE ANDROID 4.3 or 4.4.2 IF U FLASHED IT THROUGH OTA, KIES 3 OR ODIN. I posted this 12983748324793274892374899234 million times and u can find more of 20428349238948394 threads opened talking about too in XDA :silly:

Joku1981 said:
Why the people dont read?
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I guess before saying that to others you need to apply that for yourself.
OP said he is wanting to downgrade from 4.3, not from 4.4.2

Joku1981 said:
Why the people dont read? IT ISN'T POSSIBLE DOWNGRADE ANDROID 4.3 IF U FLASHED IT THROUGH OTA, KIES 3 OR ODIN. I posted this 12983748324793274892374899234 million times and u can find more of 20428349238948394 threads opened talking about too in XDA :silly:
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Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..

ironhulk said:
Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..
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I'm just saying it's not possible without getting many problems (no wifi, no network, no sound, drain battery, random reboots, etc...). New bootloader of android 4.4.2 have incredible restrictions (so much more than 4.3). Samsung dont want we downgrade.
*EDIT: The solution for ur problem is easy: Flash again android 4.4.2 KitKat :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
I'm just saying it's not possible without getting many problems (no wifi, no network, no sound, drain battery, random reboots, etc...). New bootloader of android 4.4.2 have incredible restrictions (so much more than 4.3). Samsung dont want we downgrade.
*EDIT: The solution for ur problem is easy: Flash again android 4.4.2 KitKat :highfive:
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Yeah.. Thanks..

ironhulk said:
Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..
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You might be able to fix WiFi by changing ro.securestorage.support to false in build prop. Let me know whether or not this works.

vpwrf said:
You might be able to fix WiFi by changing ro.securestorage.support to false in build prop. Let me know whether or not this works.
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I'm sorry, where can I find that changes?
Where I can locate ro.securestorage.support?
How will I find and edit it?
Thanks..

ironhulk said:
Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..
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Flash kt kernel mate for 4.3 , Ived seen someone downgrade hes device and uses kt kernel to fix wifi.
ironhulk said:
I'm sorry, where can I find that changes?
Where I can locate ro.securestorage.support?
How will I find and edit it?
Thanks..
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Root explorer > System > Build.prop >Open in text editor > Edit > save > Reboot > done!

Repulsa said:
Flash kt kernel mate for 4.3 , Ived seen someone downgrade hes device and uses kt kernel to fix wifi.
Root explorer > System > Build.prop >Open in text editor > Edit > save > Reboot > done!
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I tried to rename it but still i doesn't work..
i found a modem for fixing wifi and now its working after i flash it..
go to this site... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Very Helpful..
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mohabmoka said:
hello there .. i want to downgrade my GT-i9505 from 4.3 to 4.2.2 .. i downloaded 4.2.2 sotck rom and tried to flash it with odin but it gives me the error attached :S .. i dont have knox , i tried to flash custom rom and then flashed the stock rom again and the same error .. i checked drives and samsung kies .. odin version : 1.85 .. what should i do ! help me plllz
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I already found the answer to this problem and its working..
go to this forum and search for your modem and flash it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025

ironhulk said:
I tried to rename it but still i doesn't work..
i found a modem for fixing wifi and now its working after i flash it..
go to this site... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Very Helpful..
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I already found the answer to this problem and its working..
go to this forum and search for your modem and flash it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
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thanks man ! ^_^

[Q] Wifi problem in Galaxy S4 (I9505)

Hey there..
my phone was running android 4.2.2 and i updated it to 4.3 using (I9505XXUEMK9) ROM
,After that the Wifi stopped working completely and i tried
and tried to fix this problem and i gave up ,After that i downloaded the CyanogenMod to make my phone usable
waiting this problem to be fixed somehow someday ..
And when Android 4.4.2 kitkat (I9505XXUFNA1) leaked i installed it but unfortunately
the Wifi steal doesn't working..After a while another ROM has leaked (I9505XXUFNA5) and i tried it too
..But nothing changed.So.. Please if there anyone can helps me in this disaster let him\her do it fast because>>
(I'm using my S4 now without WIFI ..just like a normal phone)

Katkoot_cena said:
Hey there..
my phone was running android 4.2.2 and i updated it to 4.3 using (I9505XXUEMK9) ROM,After that the Wifi stopped working completely and i tried
and tried to fix this problem and i give up ,After that i downloaded the CyanogenMod to make my phone usable waiting this problem to be fixed
somehow someday ..And when Android 4.4.2 kitkat (I9505XXUFNA1) leaked i installed it but unfortunately the Wifi steal doesn't working ..After
a while another ROM has leaked (I9505XXUFNA5) and i tried it too..But nothing changed.
So.. Please if there anyone can helps me in this disaster let him\her do it fast because>>
(I'm using my S4 now without WIFI ..just like a normal phone)
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read post 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824

where to rea
monkteo said:
read post 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
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could you please explain and tell me where exactly to read plaeaaaaaaaase

Katkoot_cena said:
could you please explain and tell me where exactly to read plaeaaaaaaaase
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Download/Extract and Try to flash this file via odin by selecting phone or cp, Turn Off your phone manually and wait atleast 10 sec and boot into download mode and flash.

Katkoot_cena said:
Hey there..
my phone was running android 4.2.2 and i updated it to 4.3 using (I9505XXUEMK9) ROM,After that the Wifi stopped working completely and i tried
and tried to fix this problem and i give up ,After that i downloaded the CyanogenMod to make my phone usable waiting this problem to be fixed
somehow someday ..And when Android 4.4.2 kitkat (I9505XXUFNA1) leaked i installed it but unfortunately the Wifi steal doesn't working ..After
a while another ROM has leaked (I9505XXUFNA5) and i tried it too..But nothing changed.
So.. Please if there anyone can helps me in this disaster let him\her do it fast because>>
(I'm using my S4 now without WIFI ..just like a normal phone)
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Change the kernel file

thanks for trying
Repulsa said:
Download/Extract and Try to flash this file via odin by selecting phone or cp, Turn Off your phone manually and wait atleast 10 sec and boot into download mode and flash.
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i did exactly what you said but nothing changed at all ..anyway thanks for trying to help
this is the problem's photo

Katkoot_cena said:
i did exactly what you said but nothing changed at all ..anyway thanks for trying to help
this is the problem's photo
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Try to flash a different kernel mate.

Can you give a one please cause I don't know where to find it

I smell Knox has something to do with this...
Try flashing last leak without disabling knox
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I didn't understand exactly what you said but but I already tried to install the new leaked rom which it (I9505XXUFNAD)and nothing changed
The Wi-Fi steal doesn't working.

I am facing the same issue, flashed stock many times, it gets stuck after using group play, then switch gets stuck and nothing cant be done, already tried flashing XXNAD wifi fix, modem, jeebo's kernel (which doesnt seem to be flashed), etc

Just found the fix, just switch ro.securestorage.support to false in build.prop
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frapeti said:
Just found the fix, just switch ro.securestorage.support to false in build.prop
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where can i find that (build.prop) ?

Katkoot_cena said:
where can i find that (build.prop) ?
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I'll make a flashable zip for it, else you can try to edit it on /system/build.prop
EDIT: try it: View attachment wifi_fix_i9505_XXUFND.zip
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frapeti said:
I'll make a flashable zip for it, else you can try to edit it on /system/build.prop
EDIT: try it: View attachment 2593316
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Does this work only for 4.4.2 bootloader or for 4.3 firmwares as well?

wifi problem to, with android 4.4.2 on S4 i9505
Hy, I have a wifi problem with my upgraded S4, my wifi turns on but it connects only to my home wifi, if i want to conect to other wifi networks it says"find ip adress " and thats all, after that it`s start all over again to find ip adress and don`t connect. My friend with an S4 with 4.3 can connect to other wifi networks so i thinks is a problem with this update that i made to my phone. Anyone can fix this problem?

frapeti said:
Just found the fix, just switch ro.securestorage.support to false in build.prop
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editing Built.prop done the job
you are great man
for anyone else trying to do this
you need to do
1) root
2) file explorer, i used "Total Commander"
3) go to File System Root>system
4) open built.prop with inbuilt total commander editor
5) search ro.securestorage.support=true, edit and change true to false
6) save then file and reboot
Regards to Frapeti

Hello
Facing the same problem here. Upgraded my gti9505 from 4.3 to 4.4.2 and wifi is no longer working.. Can you please give step by step instructions on how to install wifi_fix_i9505_XXUFND.zip?
I have tried the other method with total commander and although i give it root access (my phone is rooted) i can't save the edited file. Something like i don't have the permission..

Solution : the CSC wasn't the good one, flash the bootloader and wifi is back
Hi
I had the same issue and after checking all the revision number with *#12580*369# I see that the CSC version wasn't the one that was in the stock rom.
So I flash the stock ROM again but instead of PDA, i set the BOOTLOAD/BL. Then the CSC version come back to the normal number.
And the wifi works again !
You have to root again the phone if it was previously root, and no data are lost, the phone is not factory reset :silly:
Hope it helps :laugh:

Error
frapeti said:
I'll make a flashable zip for it, else you can try to edit it on /system/build.prop
EDIT: try it: View attachment 2593316
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Hi I have tried flashing the .ZIP you have provided from CWM recovery but it is showing error . I am attaching the image as well please help.
thanks in advance

[Q] WIFI issue my wifi and bluetooth not working

GT I9500 my wifi and bluetooth stopped working. i'm using the factory firmware for GT-I9500 i have tried all simple solution available.
please help!!!!
Thank you

ramskumr said:
GT I9500 my wifi and bluetooth stopped working. i'm using the factory firmware for GT-I9500 i have tried all simple solution available.
please help!!!!
Thank you
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Dial *#1234# and tell me what appears pls.

*#1234#
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and tell me what appears pls.
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AP : I9500XXUGNI1
CP : I9500DXUGNI1
CSC : OLBGNI1

arilucifer said:
AP : I9500XXUGNI1
CP : I9500DXUGNI1
CSC : OLBGNI1
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Reflash same firmware: HERE.

i does it many time,,but nothing change..

Joku1981 said:
Reflash same firmware: HERE.
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ramskumr said:
GT I9500 my wifi and bluetooth stopped working. i'm using the factory firmware for GT-I9500 i have tried all simple solution available.
please help!!!!
Thank you
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why not just flash a different modem since its only the wifi and bluetooth. i had this problem and just flashed a different modem thorugh odin.

xDroidZz said:
why not just flash a different modem since its only the wifi and bluetooth. i had this problem and just flashed a different modem thorugh odin.
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hey i have tried all possible methods every one mentioned in the forum right from flashing different factory rom to cm11 but couldn't find a way to solve this if u can help me pls suggest the potemtial fix thank you

ramskumr said:
hey i have tried all possible methods every one mentioned in the forum right from flashing different factory rom to cm11 but couldn't find a way to solve this if u can help me pls suggest the potemtial fix thank you
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me too,,
i disassembly too like what i'm see on youtube,,but nothing change..
any advice please??
because my knox was void and service center can't help me too..

ramskumr said:
hey i have tried all possible methods every one mentioned in the forum right from flashing different factory rom to cm11 but couldn't find a way to solve this if u can help me pls suggest the potemtial fix thank you
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the problem to that is actually only the modem of your phone. did your wifi and bluetooth worked earlier? when did you lost your wifi and bluetooth? did u lost your wifi and bluetooth after flashing another rom?

xDroidZz said:
the problem to that is actually only the modem of your phone. did your wifi and bluetooth worked earlier? when did you lost your wifi and bluetooth? did u lost your wifi and bluetooth after flashing another rom?
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i was using cm11 but now i have factory rom past 4 months i have never faced any issue with the wifi or BT earlier. This crap has happened all of a sudden so pls help with it

[Q] Fake IMEI after downgrading from lollipop to kitkat S4

Hi mates
I recently installed or flashed Lollipop 5.0.1 (I9500XXUHOA7) then after couple days i downgraded it to Kitkat 4.4 2 (I9500XXUGNH2) then after installing it there wasn't a network or signal (no service) then i knew that my S4 have an fake IMEI after i checked ur forum i tried many ways to fix it but it doesn't :/ i don't like tbh lollipop that much still my s4 now running on it can i get back kitkat 4.4.2 on my s4 running well without fake imei i need it so bad :/ thanks dears waiting for a solution.
P.s: I am not that experienced on flashing and fixing so please help me

LiL_Assassin said:
Did you back up your Imei/efs folder?
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No to be honest i tried it from xda forum but it didn't worked or i didn't knew how :/ how
i installed a big huge program forgot it's name on my pc but didn't know how to :/

LiL_Assassin said:
See if the ROM backed up your efs folder. You need to restore it. Check your default efs folder. Is it blank?
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Yes when i tried and installed an app which is done after root like root explorer i tried to back it up but it was unable to get into the efs folder gave me a msg which told me u must purchase it i couldn't back up it anyways dammit

LiL_Assassin said:
Use a thing called ktool. Back up your efs. Transfer both of your back ups. And name them different things so you can tell the difference of your current back up and the one the ROM backed up. And use it to restore the one your ROM backed up then
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Oh cool mate but there's some questions in my mind i flash first 4.4.2 then do this right or on lollipop sorry for being newbie but i don't have that experience thanks for patients man i will do this soon when i get home am at work now thanks again for ur time :good:

it says incompatible device :/ FGS

LiL_Assassin said:
Sorry about the lateness of getting back to you. See if there's another app that does the same thing with your efs folder.
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Mate i really appreciate what u did for me ur time and ur help :* thanks a lot man there's a good news for u and for me i finally fixed it yesterday by installing a caucas rom it's finally :good: working, mobile data working calls working

Hi there,
Please wait until mods move your thread to the device specific forum.
Stand by
Thanks

@Ala' Bino
Hello,
Once your bootloader is updated you can't downgrade it. A major-version baseband requires the updated bootloader.
Look here.

I read that after u flash back stock kitkat u have to flash the lollipop modem as well but in AP.and u`ll be good

osssinator said:
I read that after u flash back stock kitkat u have to flash the lollipop modem as well but in AP.and u`ll be good
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Modem should be flasged in CP

ludoke said:
Modem should be flasged in CP
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u right my fault
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/help/downgrade-to-4-4-2-5-0-1-t3044148

Rooting fails, downgraded kitkat

hi all, i downgraded back to Kitkat and now i want to root and it fails, it says something about recovery...
i tried the CF-autoroot file from chainfires website (tough its made for lollipop)
and i googled for a older version for Kitkat but that one fails also...
please help
i dont think this has anything to do with it but, i downloaded the stock firmware from sammobile from Vodafone ( my phone was vodafone but on lollipop roms i downloaded the unbranded version) could this maybe be the problem ?

can be closed, i fixed it !

Racinghart91 said:
can be closed, i fixed it !
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Can you please tell us how you fixed this? There might be other users with this problem

Stefan0vic said:
Can you please tell us how you fixed this? There might be other users with this problem
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Yeah sure im sorry.
It was reactivation lock. I thought I disabled it but it was still enabled
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