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[HELP] Downgraded S4 from stock 4.3 to 4.22 Failed. Stuck with Samsung Logo

Hi all,
I tried to downgrade my S4 from the stock 4.3 to the 4.2.2 using odin. Odin success without any error.
Phone rebooted, but stuck with the Samsung logo.
Did I just brick my phone?
Any help? Thanks.

ed-s4 said:
Hi all,
I tried to downgrade my S4 from the stock 4.3 to the 4.2.2 using odin. Odin success without any error.
Phone rebooted, but stuck with the Samsung logo.
Did I just brick my phone?
Any help? Thanks.
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Did you do a factory reset BEFORE doing the ODIN flash downgrade to 4.2.2 ?
If not you need to do that and reflash using ODIN.
Also be 100% sure that you are flashing the correct and specific model/baseband
version of the 4.2.2 stock firmware for your phone.
Only use/download ODIN flash stock official firmware from: http://sammobile.com
for best results.
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
Did you do a factory reset BEFORE doing the ODIN flash downgrade to 4.2.2 ?
If not you need to do that and reflash using ODIN.
Also be 100% sure that you are flashing the correct and specific model/baseband
version of the 4.2.2 stock firmware for your phone.
Only use/download ODIN flash stock official firmware from: http://sammobile.com
for best results.
Good luck!
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I would factory reset my phone but I would still get a error, does the process only work with the international version of the S4? because as far as t-mobile, I don't think we have any luck in downgrading to 4.2.2

LancerEvoDrifter said:
I would factory reset my phone but I would still get a error, does the process only work with the international version of the S4? because as far as t-mobile, I don't think we have any luck in downgrading to 4.2.2
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all you need is reflash official 4.3 firmware using odin. once updated to 4.3 it is impossible to downgrade to official 4.2.2.
so just reflash 4.3 official again and your device will boot up. i myself faced this problem .

nish983 said:
all you need is reflash official 4.3 firmware using odin. once updated to 4.3 it is impossible to downgrade to official 4.2.2.
so just reflash 4.3 official again and your device will boot up. i myself faced this problem .
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so it's impossible to downgrade to official 4.2.2, but is it possible to flash a custom stock rom on 4.3 or 4.2.2 (like a modified stock rom)?

LancerEvoDrifter said:
so it's impossible to downgrade to official 4.2.2, but is it possible to flash a custom stock rom on 4.3 or 4.2.2 (like a modified stock rom)?
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You've most likely got the KNOX bootloader due to this you can not downgrade to an earlier version of an official rom. Custom rom's should work fine not sure about 4.2.2 roms.

nikzDHD said:
You've most likely got the KNOX bootloader due to this you can not downgrade to an earlier version of an official rom. Custom rom's should work fine not sure about 4.2.2 roms.
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Would a equalivalent version of a custom rom work? because I plan to install jovy23's stock SGH-M919 4.3 modified rom, but I am not able to install it due to the errors given by CWM and TWRP

[Q] flashed a custom ROM (gpe) by Jamal for GT-I9505

I recently flashed the 4.4.2 gpe ROM for GT-I9505 and now I can't flash any other ROM I have tried flashing with Odin ,custom recovery and adb sideload non have worked can any one help please

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stehulme said:
I recently flashed the 4.4.2 gpe ROM for GT-I9505 and now I can't flash any other ROM I have tried flashing with Odin ,custom recovery and adb sideload non have worked can any one help please
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You cannot downgrade the rom after you have odin flashed any 4.4.2 rom.
But you can flash any compatible cwm/twrp custom roms which are 4.4.2 or newer.
You cannot go back/downgrade to 4.3 roms.
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
You cannot downgrade the rom after you have odin flashed any 4.4.2 rom.
But you can flash any compatible cwm/twrp custom roms which are 4.4.2 or newer.
You cannot go back/downgrade to 4.3 roms.
Good luck!
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I managed to flash the XXUFNA5 ROM thanks for your help

Misterjunky said:
You cannot downgrade the rom after you have odin flashed any 4.4.2 rom.
But you can flash any compatible cwm/twrp custom roms which are 4.4.2 or newer.
You cannot go back/downgrade to 4.3 roms.
Good luck!
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Ur first sentence is right, but the rest isn't.
When he flashed only the Google Edition from Jamal( a custom ROM over recovery) and never the leak before, he got not the new bootloader. So he can downgrade if he wants.
When u flashed the new leak u can always downgrade on 4.3 Custom ROM via backup.
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[Q] note 3 odine update always fails

i have galaxy note3 LTE N9005 ,I TRIED TO UPGRADE TO OFFICIAL SAMSUNG KIT KAT 4.4.2 ROM BY ODIN 3.09 BUT IT FAILED, AND NOW CAN NOT RECOVER MY DEVICE, I TRIED MANY TIMES WITH ODIN THE I TRIED OTHER OFFICIAL ROM FOR ADROID 4.3 THE ORIGINAL BUT FAILED, PLEASE MY DEVICE IS DAMAGE OR STILL CAN BE RECOVERED.:crying::crying::crying::crying:

Had the same problem yesterday. You need a PIT-File too for the flashing.
I uploaded it for you, extract and flash it with the AP-File. Re-Partition must be checked in Odin.

Be aware if the Bootloader was flashed there's no point trying for JB (4.3) roms...

it's that pit file good for flashing kitkat 4.4.2 roms ?cheers
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

vtec303 said:
it's that pit file good for flashing kitkat 4.4.2 roms ?cheers
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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There's some KK PIT files in the General section :good:

Stock 4.4.2 ROM flash via TWRP ¿?

Hi ¿Someone can help me? I'm not found any stock rom for flash via TWRP

What is the phone's model #? Have you looked on sammobile.com for a stock ROM that can be flashed via Odin?

It is not possible to flash a stock ROM with TWRP.

audit13 said:
What is the phone's model #? Have you looked on sammobile.com for a stock ROM that can be flashed via Odin?
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It is the i9500 and no, because im not have a computer.

Pwnycorn said:
It is not possible to flash a stock ROM with TWRP.
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Why? I flashed a stock rom in the Galaxy Tab 3 and it worked

Stock ROMs are flashed using Odin. A stock ROM can be modified to be flashed with TWRP, but then it's not a stock ROM anymore.

audit13 said:
Stock ROMs are flashed using Odin. A stock ROM can be modified to be flashed with TWRP, but then it's not a stock ROM anymore.
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But where i can find a rom with no many modifications?

You'll have to look for custom ROMs that based on a stock ROM.

Alphita said:
But where i can find a rom with no many modifications?
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You can try the app Flashfire to flash the stock ROM. But I would make sure to have a PC ready (a friend maybe?) if something happens.

Okay. Thanks @Pwnycorn @audit13

Note 3 problem going back to stock firmware

I would like to back to my stock firmware using the Kies 3 but it gaves me an error like: SM-N9005 does not support initializing.
Can anyone help me?

Download stock rom from sammobile web site. And download odin. You can flash the stock rom with odin easily. There are many topics about stock rom flashing with odin, if you are not sure about what you are doing.

Or download from updato.com and others .

Another place for firmware: https://samsung-firmware.org/fQ/m/476/r/aLL/o/aLL/b/b/d/d/

Hi all
If i flash lates stock rom, will it unroot the phone, i now that knox is tickt, and there is nothing to do about that forever.

Yes Stock Odin flash removes root.

JJEgan said:
Yes Stock Odin flash removes root.
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Thanks

stock rom
will flashing a stock rom restore/replace system files if accidentally deleted

Yes it replaces all .