Coming from the Note 3 (SM-N9005) I have a few questions as I want to get a S4 (I9500) after I read all sorts of threads and posts but couldn't find definitive answers:
I want to buy an unbranded I9500 in India (INS or INU) which will be running on I9500XWUBMG5 or earlier firmware I assume, is there a Regionlock already active or will it become active with the OTA update to 4.3 (I9500XXUEMJ5 and above)? If yes, is there any reliable method to unlock it (Chainfire's RegionLock Away for the N9005 doesn't work, right?)
Knox is a pain in the a** on the N9005 and is it true that with 4.3 Knox also arrived on the I9500 which means rooting is more difficult now if not impossible (CF-Autoroot and Root de la Vega not working)?
I would like to change my CSC as I need the German language input (there is MBC firmware running on I9500XXUBMG1), is this app in the Playstore working for the I9500 and can I change INS/INU to MBC?
As there doesn't seem to be 4.3 for MBC I will probably be good with 4.2.2 as it doesn't have that Regionlock and Knox crap. Any (positive/negative) thoughts on this?
Thanks a lot for your input guys, it's very much appreciated
is that possible to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2.2 on my i9505?
I did read some subjects about that the 4.2.2 is better than 4.3 , and the downgrade is impossible because the knox will refuse the downgrade process , so if I root my i9505 and flash any 4.2.2 custom ROM with knox free , after that , is that possible to flash the stock 4.2.2?
thank you my teachers
OmarManLover said:
is that possible to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2.2 on my i9505?
I did read some subjects about that the 4.2.2 is better than 4.3 , and the downgrade is impossible because the knox will refuse the downgrade process , so if I root my i9505 and flash any 4.2.2 custom ROM with knox free , after that , is that possible to flash the stock 4.2.2?
thank you my teachers
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the only way that I know of to downgrade to 4.2.2 is by flashing the south african 4.2.2 firmware and then you can flash your country's 4.2.2 firmware
you can also check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444671
Hello guys, I'm pretty nooby and have already searched this forum for a guide to downgrad my N9005 from 5.0 to 4.4.2 again. Could someone pls tell me steps to dowgrade without bricking my phone?
Thanks in advance
My I9500 is running 5.0.1 lollipop, is there any way to downgrade to 4.3 jellybean? My knox has already gone
Somebody can help me? Wich firmware is better for S4 i9505? i have 5.0.1 but i forget what version o have before.
Can tell me someone wich is better?