Hi! Well, I'm on ANG2 on my GS5 G900F, and supposedly, the newest firmware is ANG9.
Can someone please tell me the actual difference between this 2 versions?
I don't know if is worth the update...
Thanks in advance guys!
aguarello said:
Hi! Well, I'm on ANG2 on my GS5 G900F, and supposedly, the newest firmware is ANG9.
Can someone please tell me the actual difference between this 2 versions?
I don't know if is worth the update...
Thanks in advance guys!
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Don't get misled by the number ANG2 and ANG9 just because its higher doesn't mean its newer it is just a carrier or country release version of the original, you need to look at the change list values to see if its newer, if you connect to Kies and it says you have the latest version then you do have the latest version, you can check here if you want.
SamsungUpdatesArchive
The change list for all ANG2, ANG6, ANG9, they are all the same, if you feel you are getting something better then update to the ANG9 but the phone wont operate any differently and if you do update make sure the CSC is compatible with your location otherwise you will find that the data or calls or both will not work.
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hey guys, i bought my sgs a month back in singapore and the screen jus gets ppl drooling over it. My current firmware version is i9000dxjf4, and Kies mentions this as the latest firmware but samsung-firmware.webs.com shows that there are three other updates after i9000dxjf4 for the asian region. Is it safe for me to download and update the latest firmware from that website inspite of kies confirming that i'm having the latest firmware. Could u also check out that site its quite cool.
Thanks for your replies....
Kies won't show updated firmware as the Samsung Firmware releases are not official. You can by all means download and install, but they are unsupported and there are risks if you don't do it correctly! Most of us here have flashed new firmwares just fine though.
i was also wondering , i'm in asia so should i install asia specific firmware update or can i download european firmware update. I see that europeans get firmware updates frequently than the asians??
Robin.B said:
Kies won't show updated firmware as the Samsung Firmware releases are not official. You can by all means download and install, but they are unsupported and there are risks if you don't do it correctly! Most of us here have flashed new firmwares just fine though.
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I'm new to Android. Would you be kind enough to tell me how to do this? Thanks!
yes, I am new too, can tell us more? thx thx
i have a question i bought the set in singapore and i live in india now should i flash i9000xx or i9000dd or i9000zs etc or can i flash any firmware without considering the place i live will this cause any prob?pls reply thnx
there is a FAQ guide on these boards for roms/firmware etc
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
thanks man my problem got solved.....it was informative....
So, did you download the latest firmware from the Samsung site or went ahead to use one of the custom firmware? Would like to hear if some of the problems that we had been experiencing went away after your upgrade (e.g., GPS, lags, 3G/Wifi switch, etc).
I assume upgrading to the firmware from Samsung does not require rooting. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'll try to stay unrooted for warranty reason.
Cheers.
o you have to be ****ting me, please use the search before falsely getting peoples hopes up......
this is OLD NEWS
sensi_ said:
o you have to be ****ting me, please use the search before falsely getting peoples hopes up......
this is OLD NEWS
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Care to elaborate?
BTW, OP, I tried searching for the firmware on Samsung website but don't seems to be able to find it. Can you provide link for the mentioned firmware?
Has anyone tried flashing the new 4.3 I9500UBUEMJ5 (i9500) firmware?
I currently have my i9500 (I9500XXUEMJ5) rooted, but I noticed SamMobile uploaded a new firmware I9500UBUEMJ5 with a higher changelist 1882417 compared to 1875800 of my current firmware.
Just seeing if anyone has done it and if they have, do you see anything new that's worth upgrading via PC ODIN.
Thanks
SamMobile showing new firmware
sammobile[.com]/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=0
Vickyz showing the new changelist number
vickyz[.com]/i9500ubuemj5-root-tutorial-galaxy-s4-i9500-jelly-bean-4-3-firmware/
(Erase the brackets on .com, dumb restrictions, but I understand)
J|503| said:
Has anyone tried flashing the new 4.3 I9500UBUEMJ5 (i9500) firmware?
I currently have my i9500 (I9500XXUEMJ5) rooted, but I noticed SamMobile uploaded a new firmware I9500UBUEMJ5 with a higher changelist 1882417 compared to 1875800 of my current firmware.
Just seeing if anyone has done it and if they have, do you see anything new that's worth upgrading via PC ODIN.
Thanks
SamMobile showing new firmware
sammobile[.com]/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=0
Vickyz showing the new changelist number
vickyz[.com]/i9500ubuemj5-root-tutorial-galaxy-s4-i9500-jelly-bean-4-3-firmware/
(Erase the brackets on .com, dumb restrictions, but I understand)
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Downloading, No country name.
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Downloading, No country name.
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Yeah I saw that, I don't know why they listed it as Unknown, every other firmware has a location. But let me know what you see.
Thanks
I grabbbed the Russian one when it came out, and it seems fine.
A few odd russian apps in there, but otherwise fucntional, would love to know what this unknown one is though!
Anyone has tried the unknown country firmware yet? Btw, do i need to do a factory reset if i decide to update my GS4?
Hello, Im new to this forum and hope not violating any rules..
I just bought Galaxy S4 i9500 and has stock 4.2.2 installed. Cant update to kitkat neither with settings, nor with KIES 2.6/3.
Kies 2.6 says " Your Device's Current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies. " (see attch)
I'm total newbie with these CSC codes and nor googling helped me out with all my questions:
How to make CSC and phone sales codes match safely without flashing official rom?
I bought AFR version S4 designed for Kenya in republic of Georgia (Asia/Europe). There is no firmware designed for Georgia. So does this mean I will never be able to obtain updates OTA or via Kies?
Phone INFO and such apps didnt work coz it couldnt find "preconfig" file.. Does this mean flashing is the only way? Which websites are good for official stock firmwares?
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Hello, Im new to this forum and hope not violating any rules..
I just bought Galaxy S4 i9500 and has stock 4.2.2 installed. Cant update to kitkat neither with settings, nor with KIES 2.6/3.
My BB number is : I9500XXUBMG9
Here is my question..
1) Will this baseband region phone ever receive OTA update?
2) if NOT, then should i use services that samfirmware.com offers?
if YES, then can i install official firmware originally created for another baseband? For example can i use Russian I9500XXUGNG3 kitkat on my I9500XXUBMG9 ?
Doesnt it void waranty?
What are the risks of bricking? i mean basebands differ from each other, isnt that problem?
Also Im dissapointed with 2G call voice, sometimes i barely hear caller.. Can this be Baseband problem? I think this bmg9 baseband was originally for IRAQ carriers and im here in Georgia, which doesnt have specific baseband i guess...
I would be extremely grateful to those who answer me in this hard time ^^
same question
GGACH said:
Hello, Im new to this forum and hope not violating any rules..
I just bought Galaxy S4 i9500 and has stock 4.2.2 installed. Cant update to kitkat neither with settings, nor with KIES 2.6/3.
My BB number is : I9500XXUBMG9
Here is my question..
1) Will this baseband region phone ever receive OTA update?
2) if NOT, then should i use services that samfirmware.com offers?
if YES, then can i install official firmware originally created for another baseband? For example can i use Russian I9500XXUGNG3 kitkat on my I9500XXUBMG9 ?
Doesnt it void waranty?
What are the risks of bricking? i mean basebands differ from each other, isnt that problem?
Also Im dissapointed with 2G call voice, sometimes i barely hear caller.. Can this be Baseband problem? I think this bmg9 baseband was originally for IRAQ carriers and im here in Georgia, which doesnt have specific baseband i guess...
I would be extremely grateful to those who answer me in this hard time ^^
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i have the same question for my sg s4. i wanted to buy an android wear lg g watch, but unfortunately because my phone won't update to kitkat 4.4.2 and is stuck with 4.2.2 jelly bean (kies says firmware is not compatible..bla..bla, and the OTA phone update says 'firmware up to date'....i can't make the the watch work... thank you this will be much help for alot of people!
GGACH said:
Hello, Im new to this forum and hope not violating any rules..
I just bought Galaxy S4 i9500 and has stock 4.2.2 installed. Cant update to kitkat neither with settings, nor with KIES 2.6/3.
My BB number is : I9500XXUBMG9
Here is my question..
1) Will this baseband region phone ever receive OTA update?
2) if NOT, then should i use services that samfirmware.com offers?
if YES, then can i install official firmware originally created for another baseband? For example can i use Russian I9500XXUGNG3 kitkat on my I9500XXUBMG9 ?
Doesnt it void waranty?
What are the risks of bricking? i mean basebands differ from each other, isnt that problem?
Also Im dissapointed with 2G call voice, sometimes i barely hear caller.. Can this be Baseband problem? I think this bmg9 baseband was originally for IRAQ carriers and im here in Georgia, which doesnt have specific baseband i guess...
I would be extremely grateful to those who answer me in this hard time ^^
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Hi mate ,
First thing if you are in 4.2.2 is a shame to upgrade the bootloader..is Knox free
Your official updates most like it are blocked because you do not have the right CSC , download a nice little app from the market call PHONE INFO there it will tell you what your CSC is , this app can also change your CSC as long as it is available in the rom ( if you do backup first changing the CSC will do a factory reset)
Regarding your questions
1 OTA are CSC dependent
2 Samfirmware is good , and reliable you can go that way also
Second part of your questions
1 you can flash firmware for other countries , that is not a problem , BUT you may have problem with what languages are available , specific country services may not be available , no OTA
2 As long as you only flash stock rom (odin) you will not void the warranty
3 Briking is always a risk but when flashing not for different basebands
4 Maybe , for sure the right baseband would help
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pasyuj.samonte said:
i have the same question for my sg s4. i wanted to buy an android wear lg g watch, but unfortunately because my phone won't update to kitkat 4.4.2 and is stuck with 4.2.2 jelly bean (kies says firmware is not compatible..bla..bla, and the OTA phone update says 'firmware up to date'....i can't make the the watch work... thank you this will be much help for alot of people!
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Hi
Same as above check your CSC probably is for another country
OTA / CSC
First thing if you are in 4.2.2 is a shame to upgrade the bootloader..is Knox free
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I have no idea why Knox free is better ^^ i googled but not enough i guess.. does it makes problems with rooting or smthing?
Your official updates most like it are blocked because you do not have the right CSC , download a nice little app from the market call PHONE INFO there it will tell you what your CSC is , this app can also change your CSC as long as it is available in the rom ( if you do backup first changing the CSC will do a factory reset)
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Alrighty. I dw-ed two apps, both named Phone Info. I just have a questions:
If I change CSC code to USA will I get OTA updates as soon as USA citizens get it? Doesnt it depend that im outside of USA?
Is there any cons for changing CSC?
My country, is not listed in CSC codes.. Is there a way i can always get OTA updates?
1 you can flash firmware for other countries , that is not a problem , BUT you may have problem with what languages are available , specific country services may not be available , no OTA
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Wont flashing firmware change CSC too? If I install russian firmware will i be able to get OTA updates as soon as it rolls out for russia? Or will OTA completely be blocked?
Thanks a lot, and sry for late reply
GGACH said:
I have no idea why Knox free is better ^^ i googled but not enough i guess.. does it makes problems with rooting or smthing?
Alrighty. I dw-ed two apps, both named Phone Info. I just have a questions:
If I change CSC code to USA will I get OTA updates as soon as USA citizens get it? Doesnt it depend that im outside of USA?
Is there any cons for changing CSC?
My country, is not listed in CSC codes.. Is there a way i can always get OTA updates?
Wont flashing firmware change CSC too? If I install russian firmware will i be able to get OTA updates as soon as it rolls out for russia? Or will OTA completely be blocked?
Thanks a lot, and sry for late reply
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Hi,
A knox free bootloader is important if warranty some how is important for you , other wise there are the same
Regarding your first set of questions
1 Not an expert on kies but as long as all the csc inpho match it should , unless there is an issue with kies registration or IP
2 CSC give you country specifics network set ups , differnt countries have different set ups , fastdormancy , special services.......
3 you need to flash a stock rom from your country or region
Yes flashing firmware may change the csc code.
I understand that if i put a custom rom on even another stock firmware for another region other than what my phone came with i won't get OTA updates.
That i understand. I was wondering though how does it know that its not the firmware that came with the phone.
For example if i put BTU on my carrier branded S5 it won't update but how does it know thats not what it came with. What is not changing when it gets flashed.
Is it based on IMEI or is there another parameter that does not get changed when flashing another firmware.
Thanks for your help guys i like to really understand whats going on.
anyone any thoughts
drich290195 said:
I understand that if i put a custom rom on even another stock firmware for another region other than what my phone came with i won't get OTA updates.
That i understand. I was wondering though how does it know that its not the firmware that came with the phone.
For example if i put BTU on my carrier branded S5 it won't update but how does it know thats not what it came with. What is not changing when it gets flashed.
Is it based on IMEI or is there another parameter that does not get changed when flashing another firmware.
Thanks for your help guys i like to really understand whats going on.
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I don't know how it works exactly, but here is one of possible ways:
Samsung stores the device's S/N and the initial CSC in its database.
(You can check that by using Kies 3 software > Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Initialization, enter your S/N and Kies 3 will show your initial CSC).
That way, when you perform an OTA update, Samsung will know if your current CSC is the same as your initial CSC or not.
Hey guys!
i recently got Galaxy S5 ( screenshot Attached) i got it used, and at the time of buying i didn't know it was rooted. It has Android 4.2.2 when i try to update via System update. It says Operating system on your device has been modified in unauthorisd way....... so i cant seem to update my phone. Is there any way to get the new update Lolipop i try to search by i cant seem to find something related to my baseband G900fzhu1ancd .
so if anybody can guide me in the right direction will highly appreciated. I'm very new to This flashing and Rom stuff, but what i figured is we need to find same Rom that can support our baseband version?? we cannot flash any Rom? Right???
Go to sammobile . com and enter your S5 Model (G900F) into the firmware section, select your region from the drop down, and download that ROM
Instructions for flashing that to your S5 are under the download on that site
grown ups said:
Hey guys!
i recently got Galaxy S5 ( screenshot Attached) i got it used, and at the time of buying i didn't know it was rooted. It has Android 4.2.2 when i try to update via System update. It says Operating system on your device has been modified in unauthorisd way....... so i cant seem to update my phone. Is there any way to get the new update Lolipop i try to search by i cant seem to find something related to my baseband G900fzhu1ancd .
so if anybody can guide me in the right direction will highly appreciated. I'm very new to This flashing and Rom stuff, but what i figured is we need to find same Rom that can support our baseband version?? we cannot flash any Rom? Right???
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i ddi that, their many form SM-G900F but i cant find any for My baseband do i have to download any specific that matches my baseband or i can just download any version from the list flash it.
I'm from Pakistan and its not on the list, and i dont know phone is from Pakistan either. how can i check i already uploaded screenShots of devise info.
some other information if that helps, just put me in a rigth direction.
Anybody !!!!!
just one thing if anyone have time. if i want to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.0 and i have galaxy s5 SM-g900F. do i just have to go sam mobile and search for firmware for my model and can pick any 5.0 version or i have to see for any other thing like baseband version or kernal etc...
my region is not on the list.. please i really want the update.
What is your S5 Model? You can used even the firmware of other country as long as you have the same model no problem with that. Based on my experienced I am from Philippines and I am using UK which is my original baseband is XTC.
grown ups said:
i ddi that, their many form SM-G900F but i cant find any for My baseband do i have to download any specific that matches my baseband or i can just download any version from the list flash it.
I'm from Pakistan and its not on the list, and i dont know phone is from Pakistan either. how can i check i already uploaded screenShots of devise info.
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ginofakes said:
What is your S5 Model? You can used even the firmware of other country as long as you have the same model no problem with that. Based on my experienced I am from Philippines and I am using UK which is my original baseband is XTC.
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i shared all the screenshot above of my phone. please that. i Have Galaxy s5 Sm-g900f.
so i can use any firm of any country??
grown ups said:
i shared all the screenshot above of my phone. please that. i Have Galaxy s5 Sm-g900f.
so i can use any firm of any country??
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sorry my bad. As far as I know and based on my experience yes as long as same model. I do not know and not so sure about your device but on my device it is possible. Originally a XTC and currently using UK
maybe anybody can comment further thanks for your replies..
Just pick the closest region to you for the G900F if that is your model, if you can't find your own
BTU = United Kingdom
yes my model number is G900F.