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How to update my phone?

So,I bought a new s4 octa today.All is great ranging from the bright screen to the nice 22 gigs available.But I'm having some kind of problem.I don't get any updates via OTA,also I tried using KIES and it says I have non-Samsung device and that it has latest firmware.
The baseband version is i9500XXUAMDK and the build number is JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK.
I don't have heating problems as I topped 40 Celsius with 32 in standby or just playing with it,but how do I update?

kingbasescu said:
So,I bought a new s4 octa today.All is great ranging from the bright screen to the nice 22 gigs available.But I'm having some kind of problem.I don't get any updates via OTA,also I tried using KIES and it says I have non-Samsung device and that it has latest firmware.
The baseband version is i9500XXUAMDK and the build number is JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK.
I don't have heating problems as I topped 40 Celsius with 32 in standby or just playing with it,but how do I update?
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In what country do you live? Also install CPU Z from Play, that should give you info about the phone`s hard- and software. Non-Samsung device but still the latest software?

gee2012 said:
In what country do you live? Also install CPU Z from Play, that should give you info about the phone`s hard- and software. Non-Samsung device but still the latest software?
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I'm so sorry,I was mistaken when saying that it's non-Samsung.It's recognized as GT-i9500 so no problem with recognition.I live in Romania.Are you sure that what I have is the latest software?If not,why don't I receive any updates?
EDIT: I used CPU-Z from the beginning,and I have 32-34 when just browsing or watching vids and it gets up to 40 in gaming.

kingbasescu said:
I'm so sorry,I was mistaken when saying that it's non-Samsung.It's recognized as GT-i9500 so no problem with recognition.I live in Romania.Are you sure that what I have is the latest software?If not,why don't I receive any updates?
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The I9500 is not beeing officialy sold in Romania, the I9505 is. It is probably an imported device from another country bro. There is no Romanian I9500 rom available on Sammobile, only I9505 roms. The MDK is quite an old rom. You could flash the Russian I9500XXUBMG1 rom with Odin for instance. There aren`t many Euro roms available as far as i can see, the Russian SER is the only one next to the German MBC rom http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=17177. Check it on Sammobile yourself http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=SER#firmware. What was the language when the phone booted up the first time?

gee2012 said:
In what country do you live? Also install CPU Z from Play, that should give you info about the phone`s hard- and software. Non-Samsung device but still the latest software?
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gee2012 said:
The I9500 is not beeing officialy sold in Romania, the I9505 is. It is probably an imported device from another country bro. There is no Romanian I9500 rom available on Sammobile, only I9505 roms. The MDK is quite an old rom. You could flash the Russian I9500XXUBMG1 rom with Odin for instance. There aren`t many Euro roms available as far as i can see, the Russian SER is the only one next to the German MBC rom http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=17177. Check it on Sammobile yourself http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=SER#firmware. What was the language when the phone booted up the first time?
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If I use Odin to flash stock roms,will it void my warranty?

kingbasescu said:
If I use Odin to flash stock roms,will it void my warranty?
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You flash official firmware in this case, so no. In what language did the phone boot up the first time, German, Russian or another language? BTW look in item 1 of my signature for how to use Odin.

gee2012 said:
You flash official firmware in this case, so no. In what language did the phone boot up the first time, German, Russian or another language? BTW look in item 1 of my signature for how to use Odin.
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Eh,if I my warranty remains it's ok.I don't remember which language it was in the first place.I mean,can't I flash the firmware from any other country that has the i9500?From what country does the XXUA come from?

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kingbasescu said:
Eh,if I my warranty remains it's ok.I don't remember which language it was in the first place.I mean,can't I flash the firmware from any other country that has the i9500?From what country does the XXUA come from?
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I highly recommend that you find out more about your version before starting flashing other firmware. Look at the box, it should give you a hint. Also, find out the CSC (see in Kies, somewhere in the files). After you know your CSC, check sammobile and download your existing firmware just for backup so you can always flash it back to original if needed.
Then look if there is any newer firmware for your CSC. If not, you can flash a newer one for i9500 with a different country code.
If you're planning on rooting, you'll lose warranty, but can always turn back to stock if you need the warranty, triangle away and stock firmware will help.
However, if you root it, first thing you should make an EFS backup.
Edit: Oh wait, triangle away is not available at the moment for i9500... Forgot about that.

andymihail said:
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I highly recommend that you find out more about your version before starting flashing other firmware. Look at the box, it should give you a hint. Also, find out the CSC (see in Kies, somewhere in the files). After you know your CSC, check sammobile and download your existing firmware just for backup so you can always flash it back to original if needed.
Then look if there is any newer firmware for your CSC. If not, you can flash a newer one for i9500 with a different country code.
If you're planning on rooting, you'll lose warranty, but can always turn back to stock if you need the warranty, triangle away and stock firmware will help.
However, if you root it, first thing you should make an EFS backup.
Edit: Oh wait, triangle away is not available at the moment for i9500... Forgot about that.
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I found out that my i9500 is designed for South Africa(XFA).Now,when I look on sammobile,I see that the latest firmware for me is MDK(April) and that's the one I have.How the hell the latest firmware for South Africa is the April one when all the other countries have newer ones(from july and sometimes august)?!?

kingbasescu said:
I found out that my i9500 is designed for South Africa(XFA).Now,when I look on sammobile,I see that the latest firmware for me is MDK(April) and that's the one I have.How the hell the latest firmware for South Africa is the April one when all the other countries have newer ones(from july and sometimes august)?!?
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You can flash a newer firmware from another region, or you should consider the benefits (and the risks) of custom roms.

[Q] Android 4.3

Maybe a noob question but i'm helpless.
I bought a brand new S4 with contract here in Germany, branding- and simlockfree, european model.
The problem is that I'm unable to update for 4.3. The current version on my phone is 4.2.2 I9505XXUDMH5 DBT (open Germany), CSC I9505OXADMH5. I receive no OTA notifications. Kies says that I have the latest firmware. In conformity to sammobile I should receive 4.3 I9505XXUEMJ5.
It's my second s4, the first one was replace due to a minor functionality problem. With the first one I did receive the update, but not with this one.
What am I doing wrong? Any help apreciated. Thanks.

I don't think you are doing something wrong.
as you are german:
http://ukonio.de/samsung-galaxy-s3-...rollout-update-firmware-mobile-digital-42632/
rollout is stopped for s3 & s4
so either you root your device and flash 4.3 or you keep 4.2.2 which is not bad in my opinion.
and for the future it is always a good idea to google your device together with "update" or something and display only news or new pages.
cheers

surf_dan said:
I don't think you are doing something wrong.
as you are german:
http://ukonio.de/samsung-galaxy-s3-...rollout-update-firmware-mobile-digital-42632/
rollout is stopped for s3 & s4
so either you root your device and flash 4.3 or you keep 4.2.2 which is not bad in my opinion.
and for the future it is always a good idea to google your device together with "update" or something and display only news or new pages.
cheers
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Thanks. Interessting is that one day before i could update my first phone, unfortunately i had to give it back. With the second one i had no luck. I have no explanation.

l3onard said:
Thanks. Interessting is that one day before i could update my first phone, unfortunately i had to give it back. With the second one i had no luck. I have no explanation.
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I suggest that you just keep on trying to OTA update on a regular basis. Samsung spreads OTA updates for a queue so sometimes you have to wait some time.

l3onard said:
Maybe a noob question but i'm helpless.
I bought a brand new S4 with contract here in Germany, branding- and simlockfree, european model.
The problem is that I'm unable to update for 4.3. The current version on my phone is 4.2.2 I9505XXUDMH5 DBT (open Germany), CSC I9505OXADMH5. I receive no OTA notifications. Kies says that I have the latest firmware. In conformity to sammobile I should receive 4.3 I9505XXUEMJ5.
It's my second s4, the first one was replace due to a minor functionality problem. With the first one I did receive the update, but not with this one.
What am I doing wrong? Any help apreciated. Thanks.
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Just stay on 4.2.2, I had no issue with it, 4,3 is annoying as I'm hounded everyday or security issues plus I didn't notice any improvements either, Wait for 4.4

thanks guys. i'll wait and see.

Kies 3 - Galaxy SM-9005 does not support

Hi guys.
Need your support and guidance on an issue with Kies 3. I have a Note 3 SM-9005, unrooted, unbranded/factory unlocked. So far, I have only received 2 updates via Kies. In other words, no tempering has been done.
However, now that I plugin my Note3 and run kies3, it says 'Galaxy Note3 (SM-N9005)' does not support.
Since I am unable to attach screenshots, I am posting necessary info below:
PDA: MJ7
Phone: MJ7
CSC: MJ4 (XSI)
(as per Kies, this is the latest firmware available as well)
Baseband Version : N9005XXUDMJ7
Build Number : JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
Would appreciate any help.

Add|e said:
Hi guys.
Need your support and guidance on an issue with Kies 3. I have a Note 3 SM-9005, unrooted, unbranded/factory unlocked. So far, I have only received 2 updates via Kies. In other words, no tempering has been done.
However, now that I plugin my Note3 and run kies3, it says 'Galaxy Note3 (SM-N9005)' does not support.
Since I am unable to attach screenshots, I am posting necessary info below:
PDA: MJ7
Phone: MJ7
CSC: MJ4 (XSI)
(as per Kies, this is the latest firmware available as well)
Baseband Version : N9005XXUDMJ7
Build Number : JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
Would appreciate any help.
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try and uninstall kies and download again see if that works
if not do you have the phone on media device or camera

jaythenut said:
try and uninstall kies and download again see if that works
if not do you have the phone on media device or camera
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Thanks for your input my friend. I have already tried your suggested remedy but the outcome is the same. Also, I have tried with the phone as media device.

Add|e said:
Thanks for your input my friend. I have already tried your suggested remedy but the outcome is the same. Also, I have tried with the phone as media device.
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try developer options and turn on usb debugging

Add|e said:
Hi guys.
Need your support and guidance on an issue with Kies 3. I have a Note 3 SM-9005, unrooted, unbranded/factory unlocked. So far, I have only received 2 updates via Kies. In other words, no tempering has been done.
However, now that I plugin my Note3 and run kies3, it says 'Galaxy Note3 (SM-N9005)' does not support.
Since I am unable to attach screenshots, I am posting necessary info below:
PDA: MJ7
Phone: MJ7
CSC: MJ4 (XSI)
(as per Kies, this is the latest firmware available as well)
Baseband Version : N9005XXUDMJ7
Build Number : JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
Would appreciate any help.
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I believe it might be a problem with KIES 3 itself - it seems that it does not fully support any of the N9005 newer bootloaders (>= MJ3). I would have expected by now to have a better version but there is something strange going on there

xclub_101 said:
I believe it might be a problem with KIES 3 itself - it seems that it does not fully support any of the N9005 newer bootloaders (>= MJ3). I would have expected by now to have a better version but there is something strange going on there
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That's pretty worrying. Does this also mean I won't be able to get further updates, especially kitkat, unless this issue is resolved?
@jaythenut: bro, have done that also, still no cigar

Add|e said:
That's pretty worrying. Does this also mean I won't be able to get further updates, especially kitkat, unless this issue is resolved?
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No, the normal Samsung updates come Over The Air (OTA) directly to the phone and without the need for Kies (as long as you are not rooted, in which case you need to manually update - with Odin or Mobile Odin Pro).

xclub_101 said:
I believe it might be a problem with KIES 3 itself - it seems that it does not fully support any of the N9005 newer bootloaders (>= MJ3). I would have expected by now to have a better version but there is something strange going on there
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xclub_101 said:
No, the normal Samsung updates come Over The Air (OTA) directly to the phone and without the need for Kies (as long as you are not rooted, in which case you need to manually update - with Odin or Mobile Odin Pro).
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That's some relief. Thanks a lot bro!!!

[Q] kitkat for Egypt G2

i own a G2 D802 16 GB that i bought in Egypt
out of the box i had android 4.2.2
build: jdq39B
software version: D80210E-AME-XX
a couple of my friends who owns the g2 from KSA & UAE recieved the 4.4 update
while i try to update i receive "you are using the latest software version for current OS."
i searched on the forum and google for the stock KSA/UAE kdz with kitkat but couldnt find it.
so does anyone know if its going to be released to the Egypt model or where can i find the KSA stock kdz?

yacbos said:
i own a G2 D802 16 GB that i bought in Egypt
out of the box i had android 4.2.2
build: jdq39B
software version: D80210E-AME-XX
a couple of my friends who owns the g2 from KSA & UAE recieved the 4.4 update
while i try to update i receive "you are using the latest software version for current OS."
i searched on the forum and google for the stock KSA/UAE kdz with kitkat but couldnt find it.
so does anyone know if its going to be released to the Egypt model or where can i find the KSA stock kdz?
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It is going to be released sometime in March. Waiting for it too

yeah its a shame to see everyone around getting it while you wait

yacbos said:
yeah its a shame to see everyone around getting it while you wait
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May be because UAE and SA are kinda big markets for LG while Egypt is not!. Hopefully they won't make us wait more!
and if there's anyone from Egypt who gets it inform us about it here

its the same software, baseband only difference is their bloatware :S useless anyway plus for the open handsets there is no need its not a carrier dependent

yeah I doubt they have 4.4.2 already, cause it would be all over the forums. I think they are scamming you with a custom rom or version changer app

bachera said:
yeah I doubt they have 4.4.2 already, cause it would be all over the forums. I think they are scamming you with a custom rom or version changer app
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well i have a white d802 32gb belonging to my friend from ksa and it has 4.4 stock, no mod, no root.

Pics or it didn't happen!

4.4, great so we get a outdated kitkat.
adk them to download the kdz file so can risk your phone updating that kdz . if you have a 32gb that is.

I'm from ksa, I have d802
Didn't receive nothing.
I'm still waiting for 4.4
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app

you should be waiting for 4.4.2 r2 and not outdated 4.4 ....

here is a trusted proof till i get the screenshot
http://www.gsmarena.com/its_officia...itkat_rollout_starts_this_month-news-7566.php

Any update on when we should be getting our update? I'm eagerly waiting, If not I will just flash a Spain Vodafone KDZ.

most ppl from ksa/uae/kuwait have Korean version that why they receive kitkat they sold it here for 600-700$ with extra battery and sdcard slot good deal

[Q] Haven't recieved Lollipop update yet, got few questions.

Hello,
I'v bought a GALAXY S5 G900F before two months, and it hasn't received the lollipop update, yet. I bought it from Saudi Arabia and now I've moved to Jordan (should that be a problem?)
I cannot wait anymore and I want to manually upgrade to Lollipop and I've got few questions.
1) Is it okay if I download a firmware for another CSC code? mine is (G900FOJV1AOA1) and in sammobile the latest downloadable firmware is 4.4.2.
2) If I root the mobile afterwards and a 5.0.1 was released OTA or via Kies, how can I get it? can I un-root to get the update then root it back?
3) Is there a way to reset the KNOX counter?
4) Are there any better websites than sammobile to download the firmware and how can I ensure if it is legit and untouched?
5) Why do different countries get the update so late? this is so irritating. why cannot Samsung just make the update available for everyone ? especially for the international unlocked versions.
Thanks in advance,

CharlesPro said:
Hello,
I'v bought a GALAXY S5 G900F before two months, and it hasn't received the lollipop update, yet. I bought it from Saudi Arabia and now I've moved to Jordan (should that be a problem?)
I cannot wait anymore and I want to manually upgrade to Lollipop and I've got few questions.
1) Is it okay if I download a firmware for another CSC code? mine is (G900FOJV1AOA1) and in sammobile the latest downloadable firmware is 4.4.2.
2) If I root the mobile afterwards and a 5.0.1 was released OTA or via Kies, how can I get it? can I un-root to get the update then root it back?
3) Is there a way to reset the KNOX counter?
4) Are there any better websites than sammobile to download the firmware and how can I ensure if it is legit and untouched?
5) Why do different countries get the update so late? this is so irritating. why cannot Samsung just make the update available for everyone ? especially for the international unlocked versions.
Thanks in advance,
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1-yes but if you want stability for modem choose same reigon code (ex.XXU-BLABLA for russia\egypt\saudi arabia like that ... see your current firmware code and find the one with the same ... if not its no big deal its that some people say its better ... imho get the latest by samsung any area make sure its international)
2-umm no and yes ... no if u just unroot ... yes if you make a full wipe after unrooting (ofcourse with not deleting any system apps in partition :silly: )
3-until now .... no ... but its simple ... you have warrenty stay away ... u dont ... just go and screw it :laugh: :silly:
4-yes but sammobile is the best and fastest ... another site is samsung-updates ... it gives you new firmwares faster than sammobile but download speed is pathetic for ul.to and other mirror
5-i dunno for real but keep in mind that 99.999% of samsung phones which gets the updates are "russian" ones ... so if you have the russia stock rom you will be the first to get an OTA by 99.999% :fingers-crossed: :silly:
hope i helped