My GT-I9505 is still running Android 4.3 (Stock). It is rooted, and I have MobileOdin (paid, last version).
My question is: can I use MobileOdin to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4.2, w/o the need to wipe and reinstall everything?
When KitKat was first released for the S4, there were problems that required people to only install usin Odin (desktop). Since I haven't been following the latest news, I don't know if this has changed, hence my question.
Thanks.
Simonetti2011 said:
My GT-I9505 is still running Android 4.3 (Stock). It is rooted, and I have MobileOdin (paid, last version).
My question is: can I use MobileOdin to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4.2, w/o the need to wipe and reinstall everything?
When KitKat was first released for the S4, there were problems that required people to only install usin Odin (desktop). Since I haven't been following the latest news, I don't know if this has changed, hence my question.
Thanks.
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You will have to reroot your smartphone and all this thins you done with your root(kernel, recovery).
But here is a Link to sammobile: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=34550
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Alright. My mom has a Telus Galaxy S4 (SGH-I1337M) that's 100% free of KNOX crap. Phone was made before July 16th She is on 4.2.2. She wants to upgrade to 4.3. Is there a way to remove the KNOX bootloader update so she has no Knox Counter to worry about and flash via Odin?
wasn't able to find one: I flashed the i337m modem from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542043 in Odin and then upgrade to 4.3 by installing GE rom with a recovery zip using Philz CWM
you don't have to use GE but flashing a custom 4.3 rom will give you the 4.3 features without knox -- you just need the 4.3 modem to avoid data drops and a Canadian compatible modem (GE is knox free and has Canadian suited modem and install instructions)
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wasn't able to find one: I flashed the i337m modem from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542043 in Odin and then upgrade to 4.3 by installing GE rom with a recovery zip using Philz CWM
you don't have to use GE but flashing a custom 4.3 rom will give you the 4.3 features without knox -- you just need the 4.3 modem to avoid data drops and a Canadian compatible modem (GE is knox free and has Canadian suited modem and install instructions)
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Thanks. What I want to do is take stock 4.3 OTA and remove the knox bootloader update and flash via odin. Nothing fancy.
understood: just hasn't been done by anyone yet as I have seen inference that it is none too simple and the relative gain is not worth the pain
GE 4.3 rom
lgsshedden said:
understood: just hasn't been done by anyone yet as I have seen inference that it is none too simple and the relative gain is not worth the pain
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GE 4.3 should be close enough. Anything missing just download it. And the GE 360 camera is cool.
Hello, im trying to unroot my phone and return it to stock firmware to update it to 4.3, ofc then ill have to root it again, the basic need for me to update is that im trying to install my apps on sd card, which firmware 4.2.2 that i have does not allow. But i cant find my stock firmware on the websites, the version i got is I9500XXUAMDK. Bought my S4 in Saudi arabia, so anyone has a link to that firmware? or should i flash an updated firmware directly? im trying to unroot guide over here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477 so what exactly should i do? e.e
Note: does the 4.2.3 update have options to install to SD? if it does i pretty much prefer it to 4.3 since i hear it has some problems.
HERE we go. You only have to flash this firmware for unroot it if this is the correct firmware for ur phone
thanks! But a question arises xD is this 4.2.2 or 4.2.3 or 4.3?
HellsAvenger9 said:
thanks! But a question arises xD is this 4.2.2 or 4.2.3 or 4.3?
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The firmware is 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 dont exist (maybe only for clones).
Reading the forums, and i am more confused than when i started.
Anyhows i have a Rogers i337m at 4.2.2 rooted. Want to upgrade to 4.4.2 and avoid the Knox Trip. From what i understand 4.2.2 doesn't have knox. It came from 4.3 and above.
So whats the best approach to go about the upgrade that would allow me to come back to 4.2.2 so i can put it back to stock if required.
warhawk_la said:
Reading the forums, and i am more confused than when i started.
Anyhows i have a Rogers i337m at 4.2.2 rooted. Want to upgrade to 4.4.2 and avoid the Knox Trip. From what i understand 4.2.2 doesn't have knox. It came from 4.3 and above.
So whats the best approach to go about the upgrade that would allow me to come back to 4.2.2 so i can put it back to stock if required.
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Install a custom recovery and install a 4.4.2 KK ROM - don't do the official update. The official update will update your bootloader allowing you to only SafeStrap and install TouchWiz ROMs.
djpharoah said:
Install a custom recovery and install a 4.4.2 KK ROM - don't do the official update. The official update will update your bootloader allowing you to only SafeStrap and install TouchWiz ROMs.
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Go with Mapple leaf from iB4STid. works good on I337M.
I have a rooted Note 3 AV 4.3 MN SM-N900W8, I rooted without issue with the CF autoroot, now I know there is the new 4.4 kitkat update but I can not auto update without unrooting, What I am looking for is recommendations from others as to what they did to update (either unrooting or rom install) and if your willing could you tell me what you did and include any links to ROMs you used etc,
Thanks so much
Kat
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I have a rooted Note 3 AV 4.3 MN SM-N900W8, I rooted without issue with the CF autoroot, now I know there is the new 4.4 kitkat update but I can not auto update without unrooting, What I am looking for is recommendations from others as to what they did to update (either unrooting or rom install) and if your willing could you tell me what you did and include any links to ROMs you used etc,
Thanks so much
Kat
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You have a lot of reading to do here.
Littlestrawberryfox said:
I have a rooted Note 3 AV 4.3 MN SM-N900W8, I rooted without issue with the CF autoroot, now I know there is the new 4.4 kitkat update but I can not auto update without unrooting, What I am looking for is recommendations from others as to what they did to update (either unrooting or rom install) and if your willing could you tell me what you did and include any links to ROMs you used etc,
Thanks so much
Kat
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i ussually update by flash new rom. What you need is Odin 3.09:http://odindownload.com/
and ROM: Lastest NB7 4.4.2 for bell cananda(sm-n900W8):http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26653
Make sure u turn REACTIVATON OFF and tick at USB debugging box
Hi Guys, I am fairly new to flashing and rooting. Have successfully done on my Galaxy S5 and now trying on my Note 3 - N9005. I tried flashing a latest 4.4 rom - Echoe rom and it got stuck in Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Logo. Now i have flashed stock rom (Australian Vodafone) running 4.3. My question is since i am trying to flash a 4.4.2 rom, do i need to do anything specific or just flash TWRP and install a custom rom? i noticed there were 2 versions of TWRP one ofr 4.3 and one for 4.4. I am confused as to since i am on 4.3 version do I flash TWRP 4.3 version? or since i am looking to flash 4.4 rom should i install TWRP 4.4 at first place?
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Hi Guys, I am fairly new to flashing and rooting. Have successfully done on my Galaxy S5 and now trying on my Note 3 - N9005. I tried flashing a latest 4.4 rom - Echoe rom and it got stuck in Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Logo. Now i have flashed stock rom (Australian Vodafone) running 4.3. My question is since i am trying to flash a 4.4.2 rom, do i need to do anything specific or just flash TWRP and install a custom rom? i noticed there were 2 versions of TWRP one ofr 4.3 and one for 4.4. I am confused as to since i am on 4.3 version do I flash TWRP 4.3 version? or since i am looking to flash 4.4 rom should i install TWRP 4.4 at first place?
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you need 4.4 twrp. It should be 2.7.1 I think. you also need to me sure the Rom is compatible with your phone.
Swyped from the next galaxy...
danon.brown said:
you need 4.4 twrp. It should be 2.7.1 I think. you also need to me sure the Rom is compatible with your phone.
Swyped from the next galaxy...
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During my first try, i had TWRP for 4.3, which allowed me to flash Echoe Rom based on 4.4 (latest version) for N9005, it even showed me success notification but it never booted past Samsung logo. I then flashed TWRP 4.4 version, but it then wouldn't boot in recovery. i reflashed TWRP 4.3 version and as last resort i had to flash stock firmware.
I will now flash TWRP 4.4 version at first instance and try flashing a rom again. maybe will try a different rom. Thanks for your suggestion :good:
This should be in Q and A don't be surprised if this thread gets closed ..
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maximus81 said:
During my first try, i had TWRP for 4.3, which allowed me to flash Echoe Rom based on 4.4 (latest version) for N9005, it even showed me success notification but it never booted past Samsung logo. I then flashed TWRP 4.4 version, but it then wouldn't boot in recovery. i reflashed TWRP 4.3 version and as last resort i had to flash stock firmware.
I will now flash TWRP 4.4 version at first instance and try flashing a rom again. maybe will try a different rom. Thanks for your suggestion :good:
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hello there.
u were sayin u r on 4.3 JB rom.
ur device is N9005 international 32gb right?
let me tell u 1 thing which is a good thing to remember.
4.4 rom will need a 4.4 bootloader.
since u r on 4.3, u must be on 4.3 bootloader which is incompatible with 4.4 rom. flashing twrp for kitkat won't help.
steps that u need to take (easiest) :
1. download 4.4.2 stock firmware.
2. flash with odin v3.09
3. root with cf autoroot (download the KK version)
3. flash custom recovery for KK version (twrp/cwm/ philz). I personally prefer cwm as it has give me less trouble for any custom rom.
4. u can flash any 4.4.2 custom rom now.
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antique_sonic said:
hello there.
u were sayin u r on 4.3 JB rom.
ur device is N9005 international 32gb right?
let me tell u 1 thing which is a good thing to remember.
4.4 rom will need a 4.4 bootloader.
since u r on 4.3, u must be on 4.3 bootloader which is incompatible with 4.4 rom. flashing twrp for kitkat won't help.
steps that u need to take (easiest) :
1. download 4.4.2 stock firmware.
2. flash with odin v3.09
3. root with cf autoroot (download the KK version)
3. flash custom recovery for KK version (twrp/cwm/ philz). I personally prefer cwm as it has give me less trouble for any custom rom.
4. u can flash any 4.4.2 custom rom now.
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
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THANK YOU!!! This makes lot of sense.:good: I will upgrade to KK first, then custom recovery and then rom. One question? 4.4 is not yet available for my carrier in Australia. can I download and install the Poland version that is floating around internet. Or would you recommend some other.
maximus81 said:
THANK YOU!!! This makes lot of sense.:good: I will upgrade to KK first, then custom recovery and then rom. One question? 4.4 is not yet available for my carrier in Australia. can I download and install the Poland version that is floating around internet. Or would you recommend some other.
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check ur device model.
if it is n9005 international 32 gb then u can use any.
I prefer UK firmware (BTU).
do read first on how to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4 before u do.
good luck.
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