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I need latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 model as I live outside USA and for some reason when I click on Software Update (Settings -> About device) nothing happens.
Below is the details for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 phone
Model Number - SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version - 4.3
Baseband version - I337UCUAMDL
Kernel version - 3.4.0_StockUp_tw_4.3
Build Number - StockUp MJ6 v1.1
I need some guidance on how I can update my phone to the latest updates that is available for AT&T I337 model
Look forward to getting some tips and guidance on this matter
Search for mk2 tar files
jd1639 said:
Search for mk2 tar files
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I found the required file from this forum which was redirected to another download site as shown below
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407566574
Do you I use the following instructiuon that is found in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
1.POWER OFF YOUR PHONE AND GO TO DOWNLOAD/ODIN MODE ( VOLDOWN+HOME+POWER)
2.DOWNLOAD ODIN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2537619&d=1390629800) AND MAKE SURE U HAVE THE LATEST DRIVER INSTALL FROM SAMSUNG KIES
3.DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACT I337MK2_Combined_Odin_Tar FILES
4.START ODIN AND FOLLOW IN ORDER WHERE EACH FILE SHOULD GO INTO ODIN SLOT....
I need confirmation if the above instruction is correct to get the latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T i337 model?
You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.
jd1639 said:
You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.
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Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?
userS4i337 said:
Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?
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Yes to all your question.....i337MK2 tar md5 contain 4 seperated files ( first released ) follow the image guide where u have to place into ODIN SLOT ....the one that said combined ALL IN ONE ( newest released ) mean that u just flash into PDA ODIN SLOT ONLY.....just follow that guide on second post it would get u to latest ATT MK2 4.3 firmware. But like @jd1639 said with MDL firmware u can install anything even 4.4.2 rom and also there is alot of custom stock rom without ATT bloatware out there that u can install .....goodluck and PM me if u need more help. FYI if u got helped by someone please hit THANK button to show your appreciation ....:good::good:
I'll update my S4 to the latest update and you can send me yours. I'd kill for mdl firmware...
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That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying
userS4i337 said:
That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying
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Yes it contains all the bloatware, another reason not to upgrade and flash custom roms.
Edit, it has not been mentioned yet but one you upgrade you can not go back to a previous firmware.
When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.
userS4i337 said:
When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.
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When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.
rbedell said:
When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.
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Not always, most times a factory reset is needed to clear the phone of old apps and data. Root, is lost, but apps that require root can still be present which can become a problem when root is no longer available.
A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Why doesn't your friend flash a custom rom instead
He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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He's on mdl which allows a custom recovery and easy flashing of roms. If he upgrades to mk2, the latest, he'll lose that ability. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47713264
Right, we have a custom recovery and an unlocked boot loader and I flashed an older build of that Google edition ROM, but he just really wants the ability to move his apps2sd. I didn't see a mention of the apps2sd feature in the change logs. Thanks for replying so quickly.
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so i tried it and now i have soft bricked s4 . now i'm downloading 4.4.2 firmware to back it to live
I can't find any solution for downgrade , so it's not possible?
i want to unlock it , that's why i need older version of firmware ...
or will this work on 4.4.2?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2415587
You can only download by custom Roms but not by official tar. Once on 4.4.2 you cannot go back via tar. And search that thread. Your question about unlocking on 4.4.2 has already been answered.
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daniel4653 said:
You can only download by custom Roms but not by official tar. Once on 4.4.2 you cannot go back via tar. And search that thread. Your question about unlocking on 4.4.2 has already been answered.
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Can you post that thread here?
Can't find it myself
i need unlock for international carriers
worked that tread (which i posted in first post) to unlock s4 on 4.4.2(nae)
but i have low signal , is anything there that i can do about it?
Hi Guy's,
Need help how do I update my rooted s4 4.3 to Kitkat 4.4
jegome said:
Hi Guy's,
Need help how do I update my rooted s4 4.3 to Kitkat 4.4
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Download the official firmware from sammobile.com for your model no.
Flash it via odin
Youre done
But you will loose root access. For that, use towelroot. ^_^
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
Download the official firmware from sammobile.com for your model no.
Flash it via odin
Youre done
But you will loose root access. For that, use towelroot. ^_^
Press Thanks if I helped
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Does towelroot set the device software flash to custom preventing future otas?
My playstore not working said. " cant initialize...."
I know the cause of this is the freedom. I used freedom when im in kitkat official. Im also rooted that time. Then i forgot to delete the "host" file before updating. Now my "at&t galaxy s4 is 5.0
1 official" can someone help me root this device pls. To fix this problem ? Or any fix/method to this problem without root ?
I also dont know what is lock and unlock bootloader, even how to check if i have lock or unlock bootloader. What does it mean if i have lock and unlock bootloader
Note: my galaxy s4 is at&t 5.0.1 not rooted.
My galaxy s4 at&t can read any sim card because its already factory unlocked.
First, freedom is warez. DO NOT USE IT. To get you're phone working properly again you'll most likely need to flash the nb1 firmware in Odin. You can then work on rooting your device and getting back to 5.x. But you'll have to read this very carefully first, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53758227
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My s4 att is already in 5.0.1 can i still use that ?
Can u teach me how?
How can i downgrade from 5.0.1 to kitkat again if thats posible.
Or how can i root this 5.0.1 if thats possible.
Someone said att has lock bootloader , i really dont know whats that.
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dxtrr2894 said:
My s4 att is already in 5.0.1 can i still use that ?
Can u teach me how?
How can i downgrade from 5.0.1 to kitkat again if thats posible.
Or how can i root this 5.0.1 if thats possible.
Someone said att has lock bootloader , i really dont know whats that.
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All at&t i337's have a locked bootloader. So don't worry about that. Carefully read the link I gave you. Yes it's long and yes it's going to take a lot of reading and re-reading before it makes sense. And yes you can downgrade to kitkat, nb1, and yes you can have root on 5.0. Look at how to flash nb1 in Odin, how to update to nc1 and root, and how to keep root to oc3, 5.0.
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Sir. My s4 is 5.0.1 not 5.0 can i still do what u are saying ?
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dxtrr2894 said:
Sir. My s4 is 5.0.1 not 5.0 can i still do what u are saying ?
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Yes, I was lazy and didn't want to type 5.0.1.
Pls help me step by step ?
What should i do 1st. Dont worry i know how to flash thru odin . I just dont know how to downgrade and whats is nb1 etc. Also what is tools and method
What method or tools to downgrade my att s4 5.0.1 to kitkat ??
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What should i do 1st in my galaxy s4 5.0.1?
Should i Flash nb1 thru odin 1st ?
Or downgrade to kitkat 1st ? (Im sorry bro. In your link i cant see any method to downgrade) pls teach me how. Thanks and Godbless
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dxtrr2894 said:
Pls help me step by step ?
What should i do 1st. Dont worry i know how to flash thru odin . I just dont know how to downgrade and whats is nb1 etc. Also what is tools and method
What method or tools to downgrade my att s4 5.0.1 to kitkat ??
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dxtrr2894 said:
What should i do 1st in my galaxy s4 5.0.1?
Should i Flash nb1 thru odin 1st ?
Or downgrade to kitkat 1st ? (Im sorry bro. In your link i cant see any method to downgrade) pls teach me how. Thanks and Godbless
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The people who contribute here donate their time to the forums. Usually, they do it because they like to help others. For many it is like a hobby.
However, there is already a lot of information collected here on the forums. Most people don't really enjoy saying the same things over and over. And besides, it is not really very polite to ask someone hold your hand, when you can find the information and process it yourself.
Most people here would say, if you can't understand the directions, then you shouldn't probably be trying to modify your phone. So, to re-iterate what jd said, read the instructions, read them again, and again if necessary. Only proceed when you understand what you are doing. If something doesn't make sense to you, ask a specific question and someone will be happy to explain.
What should I do first?
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You should flash nb1 using desktop Odin. This will return your phone to fully stock I337UCUFNB1 which is KitKat 4.4.2.
You may also want to read through this thread several times.
Is the nb1 is universal ? I mean, how can i know if this fits in my device ? I337 att
Can i use any versio of odin ? Or the latest ?
Thanks alot. Ill try tomorrow. Its 1am here thanks bro. But just for now ill look for nb1 download link
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Is the nb1 is universal? I mean, how can i know if this fits in my device ? I337 att
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nb1 is shorthand notation for I337UCUFNB1, as I said in my previous post. The first part (I337) tells you that it is for your phone.
Can i use any version of odin? Or the latest?
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Any version of Odin should work okay. Odin3 v3.09 is usually used with the S4.
Thanks alot. Ill try tomorrow. Its 1am here thanks bro. But just for now ill look for nb1 download link
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Follow the link in my previous post, which leads to the thread "[GUIDE]Odin to Stock, Updating, Rooting, and Installing Safestrap." In that thread, you will find links to all the downloads you need.
Again, read until you understand.
AFTER THE NB1 WHATS NEXT ? i downloaded the nb1 rootable. Later ill flash it thru odin.
Thankks in advance
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If you want rooted Lollipop, see this thread.
Please follow my advice, and read until you understand.
I flash the nb1 im from 5.0.1 att s4.
I got fail for just a sec.
I try different cables . And different port
Still i always got failed
NOTE : FOR JUST ONLY A SEC.
The nb1 i downloaded is the one rootable. With towel root.
What do you think is the problem here ?
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Odin NB1 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Sent from my i337 on dark carnage rom
Cant find the download link. Pls give me.? Maybe its been flooded by many reply
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How do I get out of it and install rom
Thank Yossi
Using Odin
Can you access Download mode?
If so, then install stock firmware on your phone using Odin.
Other solutions can be flashing a custom recovery via Odin too. I recommend flashing stock firmware for complete fix.
Darth.Vader said:
Can you access Download mode?
If so, then install stock firmware on your phone using Odin.
Other solutions can be flashing a custom recovery via Odin too. I recommend flashing stock firmware for complete fix.
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thanks for your help
I was able to fix the problem according to this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/samsung-galaxy-s5-g870a-bootloop-fix-t3228086
Can you give me instructions how to install clean ROM without the addition AT&T
The phone is now in version 5 Lollipop no root
Thank you
Yossi
yossiv69 said:
thanks for your help
I was able to fix the problem according to this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/samsung-galaxy-s5-g870a-bootloop-fix-t3228086
Can you give me instructions how to install clean ROM without the addition AT&T
The phone is now in version 5 Lollipop no root
Thank you
Yossi
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Can't root if you are on the official lollipop update, needed to be on KitKat rooted to be able tp, so that cuts your answer short as root would be needed for the rest.
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Ok so how would I roll back to 4.4.2 kit Kat? Is there a way to do that? My phone won't update to 5.1.1 or whatever and I can't root on 5.0 at this point I'm stuck. Can't find the necessary tar to or direction to do either at this point. Thanks for any help. I'm still searching for answers lol
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shadavis08 said:
Ok so how would I roll back to 4.4.2 kit Kat? Is there a way to do that? My phone won't update to 5.1.1 or whatever and I can't root on 5.0 at this point I'm stuck. Can't find the necessary tar to or direction to do either at this point. Thanks for any help. I'm still searching for answers lol
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You can't unless you're on rooted 5.0
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Flashed ne4 kernel and now s5 active only boots to recovery
Tried flashing full G870AUCU1ANE4 via Odin...fail fail fail.
Flashed just NE4 kernel and now stuck in recovery. Was running lollipop when this all started.
Anybody have any suggestions what to do next?
jimbo1103 said:
Tried flashing full G870AUCU1ANE4 via Odin...fail fail fail.
Flashed just NE4 kernel and now stuck in recovery. Was running lollipop when this all started.
Anybody have any suggestions what to do next?
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Ne4=KitKat, need to flash lollipop firnware
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Rakuu said:
Ne4=KitKat, need to flash lollipop firnware
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Once that is done, how do I revert back to KitKat?
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Once that is done, how do I revert back to KitKat?
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Where do i find lollipop firmware for s5 active?