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Installing Android 4.3 Stock on Samsung S4 GTi9505?

OK, heres the situation, I recently got an S4 phone here in Europe UNLOCKED.
I want to know how to install the Stock version of Android 4.3 on this phone (cureent version is 4.2.2).
* Do I have to ROOT the phone?
* Do I have to install or flash ROMs or install custom ROMs?
* My carrier is T-Mobile.
If its too too complicated or running the risk of "bricking" my phone to do this, then I would just pass and stick with the default Samsung's Android version.
Is there any detailed step-by-step guides to this?
One more VERY VERY important question. I also run Samsung KNOX for security. If I would have the Stock Google version of Android on this, will the Samsung KNOX feature be wiped out???
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/mobile/solution/security/samsung-knox#con02
Thanks in advance!

itsonlyme999 said:
OK, heres the situation, I recently got an S4 phone here in Europe UNLOCKED.
I want to know how to install the Stock version of Android 4.3 on this phone (cureent version is 4.2.2).
* Do I have to ROOT the phone?
* Do I have to install or flash ROMs or install custom ROMs?
* My carrier is T-Mobile.
If its too too complicated or running the risk of "bricking" my phone to do this, then I would just pass and stick with the default Samsung's Android version.
Is there any detailed step-by-step guides to this?
One more VERY VERY important question. I also run Samsung KNOX for security. If I would have the Stock Google version of Android on this, will the Samsung KNOX feature be wiped out???
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/mobile/solution/security/samsung-knox#con02
Thanks in advance!
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1. Yes, Root, download GooManager from playstore install a Custom Recovery.
2. Install the rom from the zip file via the custom recovery
3. Yes there are plenty of guides, check out youtube videos. Just search for install 4.3 Samsung S4....
4. Yes you risk bricking your device, there is always an element of RISK.
5. Samsung KNOX will not be there.

nookcoloruser said:
1. Yes, Root, download GooManager from playstore install a Custom Recovery.
2. Install the rom from the zip file via the custom recovery
3. Yes there are plenty of guides, check out youtube videos. Just search for install 4.3 Samsung S4....
4. Yes you risk bricking your device, there is always an element of RISK.
5. Samsung KNOX will not be there.
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Ok, forget it. My day to day work environment MUST require the use of the KNOX feature. It is a requirement and must have it.
But thanks anyway for the help.

There is no need to root. Just flash custom recovery via Odin and follow the next steps above.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app

KNOX feature is Touchwiz framework... Since your workplace force you have KNOX enabled, you cannot flash 4.3 (there is no 4.3 TW ROM) nor keep root permission (KNOX). Id rather stick with stock if I were you.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using xda premium

Radukk said:
KNOX feature is Touchwiz framework... Since your workplace force you have KNOX enabled, you cannot flash 4.3 (there is no 4.3 TW ROM) nor keep root permission (KNOX). Id rather stick with stock if I were you.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using xda premium
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Ahhhh, my fault. I think I mis giuded you all here.
Its OK if I still have the 4.2.2 version of Android. But, I would like steps on how to install the Google Stock Android version KEEPING version 4.2.2. It does not have to be 4.3 at this point.
If its very complicated, then I will buy the S4 Google Play edition in the future.

The play edition will still not have Knox
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I want to ask a question. Will samsung galaxy s4 GT-I9505 be able to update to 4.3 stock android (like google play edition) via OTA? I dont want to root the phone,and i am enough patient to wait until 4.3 stock is released for this model.

fiogos said:
I want to ask a question. Will samsung galaxy s4 GT-I9505 be able to update to 4.3 stock android (like google play edition) via OTA? I dont want to root the phone,and i am enough patient to wait until 4.3 stock is released for this model.
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No. Touchwiz version out next month. Google edition had touchwiz frame work also mind you so isn't truly stock. The two devices are completely different and the Google edition rom will not be available for this phone. Outside of custom rom that is.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

Rogers galaxy s4 (SGH-I337M)

hey guys, how do i root a galaxy s4 (SGH-I337M) from rogers running 4.3 MK6?

Try cf auto root suppose to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800

zild8 said:
Try cf auto root suppose to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
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thanks bro it worked, which rom are you on n can u send me the link also or do the at&t roms work as well?

i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att

zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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What's a good lightweight, no bloat TW rom? I noticed Omega has a lot of additional features, which I would never use like the Xposed framework.
I was thinking of going with Goldeneye, but not sure if it has been updated to support I337M again.

WarbyParker said:
What's a good lightweight, no bloat TW rom? I noticed Omega has a lot of additional features, which I would never use like the Xposed framework.
I was thinking of going with Goldeneye, but not sure if it has been updated to support I337M again.
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same here ..

you should try xposed framework ,and wanam xposed .There a lot of xposed module and i can costumize touchwiz like i want,like maximize widget,wich allow me to click on a notification without having to unlock.For shure its a personnal choice.
But in omega you can choose the app that you want ,if you dont want xposed just unselect it ,it use aroma installer when you flash it,you can remove a lot of apps

dajj said:
same here ..
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Goldeneye never lost compatibility with our phones, so not sure what kind of support you expect or require.? IB4STiD simply requested not to complain from Canadian side for known problems, like lack of 4.3 modem for our phone, which we now got.
Simply flash Canadian compatible third party kernel, (one without knox) after flashing goldeneye, that's it.
Sent from my SGH-I337M

Idan73 said:
Goldeneye never lost compatibility with our phones, so
Simply flash Canadian compatible third party kernel, (one without knox) after flashing goldeneye, that's it.
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Could you add the kernel link.
Thank you a lot.
EDIT: Do you mean the kernel in step 6 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47819176&postcount=9322

It's in GE thread, first post, Canadian fix. Guess iB4STiD opened it up for us again.
But basically go to original development and whichever tw kernel you pick, follow the links to Canadian or T-Mobile compatible version. Kernel makers usually describe whether we have our own or we should use T-Mobile one
Sent from my SGH-I337M

zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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So, as I understand, we absolutely need this Advanced CWM recovery if we are running MK6.
We can't use standard CWM or TWRP recovery?

Bleedos said:
So, as I understand, we absolutely need this Advanced CWM recovery if we are running MK6.
We can't use standard CWM or TWRP recovery?
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From what I gather, we can use CWM or TWRP, it just blows the Knox counter and warranty is void. Which is why cf-auto-root can still root, and why u can just throw rom manager on to install cwm (then remove, dont install roms with rom manager). This is only for MK6 (rogers/canadian). I would try a cwm or twrp, and just use cf-auto root to reinstall the stock recovery with odin if you run into problems.
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dajj said:
Could you add the kernel link.
Thank you a lot.
EDIT: Do you mean the kernel in step 6 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47819176&postcount=9322
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This is only relevant for GE versions 13/14. The latest is GE15. As already explained, just follow steps in 1st post. There is a section called 'Canadian install guide', can't miss it. The fix you flash after the rom is the kernel for our baseband (Step A). Easy as pie. Step B is optional, changes network icons from default to whatever your carrier uses (e.g., 4G to LTE).
I would recommend creating a backup of stock once rooted before flashing custom roms. Not sure if there's ever going to be a fix for resetting knox, but traditionally it was a good idea to have this in case you ever want to revert back to stock and unroot. Also backup EFS to be safe, for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546. I personally had to use an app for that after updating, knox kept preventing me from connecting to the program but that was when OTA was launched, might work for you.

azuziel said:
From what I gather, we can use CWM or TWRP, it just blows the Knox counter and warranty is void. Which is why cf-auto-root can still root, and why u can just throw rom manager on to install cwm (then remove, dont install roms with rom manager). This is only for MK6 (rogers/canadian). I would try a cwm or twrp, and just use cf-auto root to reinstall the stock recovery with odin if you run into problems.
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FYI I did it the easy way using the Cyanogen Installer.
Ended with CM10.2 and CWM 6.0.4.4.
Then I flashed CWM Touch 6.0.4.4 from CWM. Downloaded TWRP but did not try it.

mafioso345 said:
thanks bro it worked, which rom are you on n can u send me the link also or do the at&t roms work as well?
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Chaeck out this ROM. Nice and light. Quick with great battery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537495

help me modify my galaxy s4 to make it work on wind
zild8 said:
i use omega v15 for now and i love it ,they just release v 16,i always flash rom from i9505,dont use i9500 rom its different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
You also will need to flash a recovery like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322682
Dont use the loky version its for att
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Hey, i'm new to XDA and i was just wondering if you know how to modify Galaxy S4, Canadian version (SGH-I337M) to make it work on WIND or you might know someone who can help me through this, phone was offically with rogers but now its unlocked and running android 4.3 on it, ill be really greatful if you could help me. waiting for your reply.
Thanks

[Q] [problem] after rom/root Screen Mirroring dosnt work

Hey
I bought samsung galaxy NOTE 3-(N-900)
And after rom or the root , dont know which, the screen mirroring is not working..
The rom i did is CRISKELOROM NOTE III V06
What should i do?!?!?!!!!

bagiz010 said:
Hey
I bought samsung galaxy NOTE 3-(N-900)
And after rom or the root , dont know which, the screen mirroring is not working..
The rom i did is CRISKELOROM NOTE III V06
What should i do?!?!?!!!!
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From what I heard Screen Mirroring doesnt funcion well or at all for 4.4.2 custom kernels. That rom might have a custom Kernel included. You can flash stock 4.4.2 Kernel see if it works with your ROM. and screen mirroring might work.
Can you link me the thread page for this Custom ROM?

Hakired said:
From what I heard Screen Mirroring doesnt funcion well or at all for 4.4.2 custom kernels. That rom might have a custom Kernel included. You can flash stock 4.4.2 Kernel see if it works with your ROM. and screen mirroring might work.
Can you link me the thread page for this Custom ROM?
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Well, i cant find the link, searched in the history even, cant find it..
But i told u the version..
What should i download?

Stock kernel kitkat go to android development and go to civz rom. His kernel file repository has stock kitkat. Sorry I'm in my phone can't be bothered finding the link

Hakired said:
Stock kernel kitkat go to android development and go to civz rom. His kernel file repository has stock kitkat. Sorry I'm in my phone can't be bothered finding the link
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If you meant to this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613305
I didnt understood what should i download there..
The full rom, and delete again all i got in my phone, or just kind of update?

bagiz010 said:
If you meant to this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613305
I didnt understood what should i download there..
The full rom, and delete again all i got in my phone, or just kind of update?
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here is the link for the stock Kernel http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23321874045861938 just flash on on your custom recovery

It's a problem with routed phone's.I dont say only note 3.I'm having alsou a note 3 and a galaxy s3.After rooting galaxy s3 it's the same problem or after installing a custom rom screen mirroring don't work.For s3,note2 are some files here on xda for replace and work after root.Look a little here and you can see what i tell.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45063998

orly_mihai said:
It's a problem with routed phone's.I dont say only note 3.I'm having alsou a note 3 and a galaxy s3.After rooting galaxy s3 it's the same problem or after installing a custom rom screen mirroring don't work.For s3,note2 are some files here on xda for replace and work after root.Look a little here and you can see what i tell.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45063998
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on note 3 you have no file named : system/lib/libWFD_ENGINE.so
so, it won't work. Still looking for solution

[Q] How to root Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 4.4.2 kitkat

Hello guys, I'd like to ask on how to root my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 kitkat 4.4.2 XXUENC2. I tried many root methods already but none of them work, maybe they are old already or outdated. So, Guys. If you know any root method that might work please kindly reply here below and I'll give you a +Rep and a Cookie.

*bump, need a working reply*

RazerKnight17 said:
Hello guys, I'd like to ask on how to root my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 kitkat 4.4.2 XXUENC2. I tried many root methods already but none of them work, maybe they are old already or outdated. So, Guys. If you know any root method that might work please kindly reply here below and I'll give you a +Rep and a Cookie.
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Tried towelroof before?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157

Towelroot v3 4.4.2 kk
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

RazerKnight17 said:
*bump, need a working reply*
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CF Auto Root for N9005 worked for me
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
Hope It Helps

Any root method without tripping knox?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

3kgt said:
Any root method without tripping knox?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Maybe try Mobile Odin Pro 3.85
Here is a link that might give you some help
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522729

Qns on ROMs
Hi Guys,
My SM-9005 kitkat 4.4.2 kernel 3.4.0-1703205 baseband N9005DXUENE3 was rooted with Towelroot and I've checked with rootchecker, it says that I have root access. However in my phone's download page my system status remain as "official" instead of "custom". Is my device rooted properly? or Is this normal?
1) How to install custom recovery compatible with my device?
2) Currently my Knox remain as 0x0, will the process of installing a custom ROM trip Knox by any chance?
3) Are launchers only compatible with stock ROMs and not custom ROMs?
4) Currently what are the top Stock & Custom ROMs compatible with my device? (If I'm focusing more on games,performance, batt life and very low usage of S pen).
Thanks in advance!

Mouzai said:
Hi Guys,
My SM-9005 kitkat 4.4.2 kernel 3.4.0-1703205 baseband N9005DXUENE3 was rooted with Towelroot and I've checked with rootchecker, it says that I have root access. However in my phone's download page my system status remain as "official" instead of "custom". Is my device rooted properly? or Is this normal?
1) How to install custom recovery compatible with my device?
2) Currently my Knox remain as 0x0, will the process of installing a custom ROM trip Knox by any chance?
3) Are launchers only compatible with stock ROMs and not custom ROMs?
4) Currently what are the top Stock & Custom ROMs compatible with my device? (If I'm focusing more on games,performance, batt life and very low usage of S pen).
Thanks in advance!
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Search before you ask for help. All these have been answered many times in this very forum.
Official or custom system status has nothing to do with rooting.
Find custom recovery from development section and flash it with Odin.
Custom ROM does not trip KNOX, but flashing custom recovery and/or kernel will.
What launchers you have in mind? Stock TouchWiz ones might only work on stock(-based) ROMs. Third-party launchers should work on all ROMs, though exceptions can occur.
There is no best ROM. Try different ROMs ones, see yourself what is best. A ROM may be best for one, worst for other.
Also - If you don't care about the journey of Android ROMs, you are not supposed to be here.

Mouzai said:
Hi Guys,
My SM-9005 kitkat 4.4.2 kernel 3.4.0-1703205 baseband N9005DXUENE3 was rooted with Towelroot and I've checked with rootchecker, it says that I have root access. However in my phone's download page my system status remain as "official" instead of "custom". Is my device rooted properly? or Is this normal?
1) How to install custom recovery compatible with my device?
2) Currently my Knox remain as 0x0, will the process of installing a custom ROM trip Knox by any chance?
3) Are launchers only compatible with stock ROMs and not custom ROMs?
4) Currently what are the top Stock & Custom ROMs compatible with my device? (If I'm focusing more on games,performance, batt life and very low usage of S pen).
Thanks in advance!
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Hey mate! That's the advantage of towelroot. You are rooted without tripping knox warranty or changing the status to custom. In other words, you could still get OTA updates when it's available eventhough you're rooted
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA mobile app
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3kgt said:
Any root method without tripping knox?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Towelroot. Developed by geohot. The badass guy who developed jailbreaking in ios.
Download / Install the apk
Click the "make it rain" button
You are rooted!
Check knox still 0x0. Status still samsung official means u cn still get ota updates.
Cheers.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA mobile app

Someguyfromhell said:
Search before you ask for help. All these have been answered many times in this very forum.
Official or custom system status has nothing to do with rooting.
Find custom recovery from development section and flash it with Odin.
Custom ROM does not trip KNOX, but flashing custom recovery and/or kernel will.
What launchers you have in mind? Stock TouchWiz ones might only work on stock(-based) ROMs. Third-party launchers should work on all ROMs, though exceptions can occur.
There is no best ROM. Try different ROMs ones, see yourself what is best. A ROM may be best for one, worst for other.
Also - If you don't care about the journey of Android ROMs, you are not supposed to be here.
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Hi,
Thanks for your clarification, still a bit confused though, and I don't understand you by "If you don't care about the journey of Android ROMs, you are not supposed to be here". Please don't feel offended as I'm new & total noob to the root & the ROM "world". FYI, I did search & read up the internet for information but I don't understand most of it. Thus I'm seeking help here.
1) In order to install & flash any Custom ROM, one must have custom recovery for back up first right? Since by flashing a custom recovery will trip Knox, then why do so many people (including me) trying so hard to find a way to root our devices without tripping Knox in the first place?
2) Does custom ROMs & kernels comes separately and not together? For example, I can install custom rom A and flashing kernel B from custom rom B or other sources?
3) Are there ways to customize or modify my device e.g Changing boot up animation, overclocking the processor, changing batt logo etc... while rooted and running on original ROM?

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Can someone help me. I want to root mij samsung galaxy s4 Phone see attach.
Is it possible to root, i dont now what type of firmware is in it and can i later safe unroot without loss my warranty?
Excuces for my bad english i am a dutchman. Thank you.

Yes you can. CF-root or towelroot.

napels said:
View attachment 2938131
Can someone help me. I want to root mij samsung galaxy s4 Phone see attach.
Is it possible to root, i dont now what type of firmware is in it and can i later safe unroot without loss my warranty?
Excuces for my bad english i am a dutchman. Thank you.
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For using towelroot, flash any version of 4.4.2 lower than the XXUGNG8 which does not have KNOX 2.0
Then towelroot
Press Thanks if I helped
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.

DeepankarS said:
For using towelroot, flash any version of 4.4.2 lower than the XXUGNG8 which does not have KNOX 2.0
Then towelroot
Press Thanks if I helped
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.
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Thank you for help. I have another question.
Can i flash my phone withoud root? And so yes with Odin?

napels said:
Thank you for help. I have another question.
Can i flash my phone withoud root? And so yes with Odin?
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Haha yes buddy..INDEED!
But ONLY ORIGINAL SAMSUNG STOCK FIRMWARES and custom RECOVERIES.
If you need to flash any custom roms, flash via custom recovery. Not all custom roms are odin compatable.
Press Thanks if I helped
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.