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[Q][i9505][Official Firmware] - United Kingdom (BTU)

Hi everyone,
first of all i hope it`s not a double thread, I could not find any BTU discussion of 4.3.
I`m getting really lost in this OTA / Kies compatibility over here..
My S4 was rooted now I`m trying to restore it to official state to make it OTA update compatible again.
The phone was bought in UK, GSM phone.
There was a matching firmware, which should be compatible for updates here, but i keep getting the same "Your firmware is not supported..." error message again and again.
Details:
AP: I9505XXUEMJ7
CP: I9505XXUEMJ7
CSC: I9505BTUEMJ8
Current binary: Samsung Official
System status: Official
Later on 2nd try:
AP: I9505XXUEMJ7
CP: I9505XXUEMJ8
CSC: I9505BTUEMJ8
Current binary: Samsung Official
System status: Official
So far after trying to help my problem with Google all I got, that I9505XXUEMJ7+I9505XXUEMJ7+I9505BTUEMJ8 is the latest official state and BTU is for the UK.
If someone could explain what is wrong here, I would be very happy.
Thanks.

Thread says the same, that I`m using the correct version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
Is my question so stupid or is it an unique problem that I have so no one will reply?

Maybe I'm missing something here but have you reverted to stock, stock recovery and Triangle Away first. You cannot receive OTA updates or Kies if your device is rooted or has a custom recovery etc...

Yes, Triangle away done, stock rom, stock recovery.

Cool, is BTU the correct firmware for you? Are you on a different carrier there? Can you flash the stock ROM you want through ODIN? (gotta run for lunch but I'm sure someone better than I will help)

restock
put phone into download mode
open kies select firmware upgrade initialisation
enter model number and serial number in capitals
make sure both are correct you can find it on the box or under the battery.

Thanks everyone, I`m gonna do it all over again this evening. BTU is correct for me, its unbranded gsm unlocked phone from UK.
Edit: Boring day in job here.. redone the whole thing and it works now.
Thank you everyone, again.

[Q] Galaxy S4 I9505 Original Help Needed

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 Original
I am having the problem of not seeing the option in Network menu to enable 4G/LTE. I am running 4.3 right now. Our service provider Ooredoo in this country (Maldives) has released 4G and several others with the same model phone as mine can switch to 4G. I was wondering if there is any fix for this. I did hear about rooting the phone and deleting a file to fix this problem. I can't find out which file. and I have already downloaded a 4.3 firmware that said would fix the problem and flashed it. But there is no change.
And I am looking for the 4.4 Official Firmware for Galaxy S4 I9505 which can be used in my country.. Maldives.
And also is it possible to Downgrade the phone back to 4.3 after I flash 4.4?? From what I know so far it isnt.
I will post more information about the phone soon. Don't have it atm.
Thanks for any help you guys can provide.

Zephiroth said:
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 Original
I am having the problem of not seeing the option in Network menu to enable 4G/LTE. I am running 4.3 right now. Our service provider Ooredoo in this country (Maldives) has released 4G and several others with the same model phone as mine can switch to 4G. I was wondering if there is any fix for this. I did hear about rooting the phone and deleting a file to fix this problem. I can't find out which file. and I have already downloaded a 4.3 firmware that said would fix the problem and flashed it. But there is no change.
And I am looking for the 4.4 Official Firmware for Galaxy S4 I9505 which can be used in my country.. Maldives.
And also is it possible to Downgrade the phone back to 4.3 after I flash 4.4?? From what I know so far it isnt.
I will post more information about the phone soon. Don't have it atm.
Thanks for any help you guys can provide.
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1. Install Kies 3. Look for the 3 letters btw parenthesis close CSC. It will give u the code for know what firmware you have to download.
2. Go to Sammobile.com, log and sig in (pic 1)
3. Look for your firmware and download it
4. Flash it through ODIN like in the pic attached 2
5. Enjoy it

Joku1981 said:
1. Install Kies 3. Look for the 3 letters btw parenthesis close CSC. It will give u the code for know what firmware you have to download.
2. Go to Sammobile.com, log and sig in (pic 1)
3. Look for your firmware and download it
4. Flash it through ODIN like in the pic attached 2
5. Enjoy it
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Alright so I was directed to a firmware on Sammobile
/firmwares/3/?download=27582
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: Unknown
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:39:06 +0000
Product Code: OMD
PDA: I9505XXUFNC9
CSC: I9505OMDFNC1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNC9
Does the country being Unknown have any effect on the firmware? The I9505XXUFNC9 firmware is said to be the international one but there is one on Sammobile that has country/carrier of Russia.
Thanks.

Is posible downgrade from one version of KK to other ?

I want a root and have bad kernel who dont allow root whit toelroot.
I installed firmware from neighborhood country whit same kernel.
What if i want to return in my FW ? Will be trigger knox ? Will be have some problem ?
I upgrade from this:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: Macedonia (T-Mobile)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 636608
Build date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:43:36 +0000
Product Code: MBM
PDA: N9005XXUENC3
CSC: N9005MBMENC1
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
To this :
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH TELECOM)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1168347
Build date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 08:38:48 +0000
Product Code: BHT
PDA: N9005XXUEND3
CSC: N9005BHTENE2
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
Please some experienced guy to tell me is it posible.
Thanks for any help.

zelenko said:
I want a root and have bad kernel who dont allow root whit toelroot.
I installed firmware from neighborhood country whit same kernel.
What if i want to return in my FW ? Will be trigger knox ? Will be have some problem ?
I upgrade from this:
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: Macedonia (T-Mobile)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 636608
Build date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 04:43:36 +0000
Product Code: MBM
PDA: N9005XXUENC3
CSC: N9005MBMENC1
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
To this :
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH TELECOM)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1168347
Build date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 08:38:48 +0000
Product Code: BHT
PDA: N9005XXUEND3
CSC: N9005BHTENE2
MODEM: N9005XXUENC2
Please some experienced guy to tell me is it posible.
Thanks for any help.
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I think ur bootloader has been upgraded as well.
if the same ND shld be no problem. but from ND to Nc, i dun think can.
because earlier I upgrade to nd3 bootloader, and when I flash nc2 custom rom, it got problem bootloop nd when I can go through home screen, FC everywhere freeze nd reboot.
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.

antique_sonic said:
I think ur bootloader has been upgraded as well.
if the same ND shld be no problem. but from ND to Nc, i dun think can.
because earlier I upgrade to nd3 bootloader, and when I flash nc2 custom rom, it got problem bootloop nd when I can go through home screen, FC everywhere freeze nd reboot.
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
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Except bootloop is any chance to activate knox ? I want to try, if i get bootloop i will flash again second FW.
Only thing who scare me is a triggering knox.
I have problem whit active memo and direct pen.
When i flash second FW and root he functional normaly. Instal xposed and wanam xposed working good.
But when i install adaway, lg g3 keyboard and some aplication then my active memo and direct pen stop working.
This is second time i reflash other FW
I know some will say dont instal this conflict apk but i dont know what app in future may couse problem and i dont have to return backup.
I cant reflash any time when i get problem.
What in you opinion is good FW to flash ?

zelenko said:
Except bootloop is any chance to activate knox ? I want to try, if i get bootloop i will flash again second FW.
Only thing who scare me is a triggering knox.
I have problem whit active memo and direct pen.
When i flash second FW and root he functional normaly. Instal xposed and wanam xposed working good.
But when i install adaway, lg g3 keyboard and some aplication then my active memo and direct pen stop working.
This is second time i reflash other FW
I know some will say dont instal this conflict apk but i dont know what app in future may couse problem and i dont have to return backup.
I cant reflash any time when i get problem.
What in you opinion is good FW to flash ?
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Sorry, my english is not so good, because now I'm a bit confused. Earlier you were saying you want to try TowerRoot ?
and now you are sayin that you have root already, with a working xposed & wanam ?
So, basically, you have a rooted firmware already ? Then why do you need TowelRoot ?
Isn't it if you have working root on KK (existing firmware), means your KNOX tripped ? Because if it does, reflashing firmware / rerooting with TowelRoot won't help your KNOX warranty bit.
But, answering to your question, flashing original firmware won't trip the KNOX (if your KNOX still 0x0), bcause, KNOX will only trip if the system being injected / flashed with 3rd party system file which is not digitally signed by Samsung.

antique_sonic said:
Sorry, my english is not so good, because now I'm a bit confused. Earlier you were saying you want to try TowerRoot ?
and now you are sayin that you have root already, with a working xposed & wanam ?
So, basically, you have a rooted firmware already ? Then why do you need TowelRoot ?
Isn't it if you have working root on KK (existing firmware), means your KNOX tripped ? Because if it does, reflashing firmware / rerooting with TowelRoot won't help your KNOX warranty bit.
But, answering to your question, flashing original firmware won't trip the KNOX (if your KNOX still 0x0), bcause, KNOX will only trip if the system being injected / flashed with 3rd party system file which is not digitally signed by Samsung.
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You english is good, i cant explain good
In first FW i cant get root becouse is norooted kernel whit towelroot.
thats why i instal second FW whit rootable kernel.
But now i have problem whit spen app just explained in my post below.

I found that modet apk LG G3 is causing to action memo and direct pen to stop working.
After wipe apk whit titanium backup all work now like charm.
Thanks for antique_sonic who is try to help.

zelenko said:
You english is good, i cant explain good
In first FW i cant get root becouse is norooted kernel whit towelroot.
thats why i instal second FW whit rootable kernel.
But now i have problem whit spen app just explained in my post below.
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I've just saw your reply.
zelenko said:
I found that modet apk LG G3 is causing to action memo and direct pen to stop working.
After wipe apk whit titanium backup all work now like charm.
Thanks for antique_sonic who is try to help.
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u r welcome

[Q] Issues updating firmware to 4.4.2

So I have checked far and wide across the net as to what I am suppose to do. First of all here is my device info:
Bootloader version: I337UCUEMK2
Baseband version: I337UCUEMK2
PDA version: I9500XXUEMJ9
CSC version: I9500XXUEMJ9
Product code: Not Active
Phone Model: GT-I9500
Build number: ORG.I9500XXUEMJ9
Modem Board: MDM8215M
Android Version: 4.3
I would like to update to KitKat 4.4.2 as I checked sammobile and there is a 4.4.2 firmware for my country despite not purchasing the device in my country (Jamaica). The dilemma I face though is that I'm not sure if it is a GT-I9500 firmware should be installed or a SGH-I337 firmware as you can see the bootloader is that of a I337 and the PDA version is I9500. Also would it affect me if I flash a different firmware from the one I have. I've tried updating through Kies but there is no update and I also tried OTA which proved unsuccessful as well as there were no updates. What should I do?

What is written in download mode? That's your phone model.

jojosilvera said:
So I have checked far and wide across the net as to what I am suppose to do. First of all here is my device info:
Bootloader version: I337UCUEMK2
Baseband version: I337UCUEMK2
PDA version: I9500XXUEMJ9
CSC version: I9500XXUEMJ9
Product code: Not Active
Phone Model: GT-I9500
Build number: ORG.I9500XXUEMJ9
Modem Board: MDM8215M
Android Version: 4.3
I would like to update to KitKat 4.4.2 as I checked sammobile and there is a 4.4.2 firmware for my country despite not purchasing the device in my country (Jamaica). The dilemma I face though is that I'm not sure if it is a GT-I9500 firmware should be installed or a SGH-I337 firmware as you can see the bootloader is that of a I337 and the PDA version is I9500. Also would it affect me if I flash a different firmware from the one I have. I've tried updating through Kies but there is no update and I also tried OTA which proved unsuccessful as well as there were no updates. What should I do?
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It seems like you can install i9500 roms and firmwares, because in your bootloader it shows that your phone is this

Lennyz1988 said:
What is written in download mode? That's your phone model.
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So I booted into download mode or odin mode and it says this:
Product name: SGH-I337
Current Binary: Samsung official
System status: Official
Knox Kernel: 0x0
Knox Warranty Void: 0x0
CSB-Config-LSB: 0x30
Write protection: Enable
eMMC Burst Mode enabled
How can the phone be an I9500 and then in odin mode say it is a SGH-I337. Also of note when I tried updating via OTA it was the AT&T update checker came up and said there was no update. Was it that the phone was flashed with an AT&T rom?

Any updates for this? I suffer from the same problem. Thanks!

comexx said:
Any updates for this? I suffer from the same problem. Thanks!
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It's not really a problem. My guess is that you are running a custom rom where someone just edited the device info to a i9500. Or you are running stock but someone just changed the model name. No big deal. I can also name my phone anything that I want.

I bought my phone on ebay, which comes with AT&T rom. However, baseband and pda version is the same as jojosilvera. When I check online it seems that device is from Israel where KitKat update hasn't been released there (wtf). So I don't know what to do.

comexx said:
I bought my phone on ebay, which comes with AT&T rom. However, baseband and pda version is the same as jojosilvera. When I check online it seems that device is from Israel where KitKat update hasn't been released there (wtf). So I don't know what to do.
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If you boot in download mode and it says you have a I337, then that is your model. Use roms for that model.

Lennyz1988 said:
If you boot in download mode and it says you have a I337, then that is your model. Use roms for that model.
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It does say SGH-I337. But since it's different in baseband I can't update the phone neither using Kios or on-fly AT&T updater. Any ideas?
Thanks!

comexx said:
It does say SGH-I337. But since it's different in baseband I can't update the phone neither using Kios or on-fly AT&T updater. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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Flash with Odin.

That was something I wanted to avoid. The seller offered me a return. Why would untouched firmware would be like this? Should I return it when I have the chance or just root & flash with another ROM? Thanks btw

installing official firmware on s4 i9505 lte(custom rom black edition)

Help needed!!!I bought s4 from England and then rooted it and installed custom on it(black edition). Now the problem is I want to remove root and install official firmware. Kindly please guide me what should I do so that I don't brick/damage my device. Thanks in advance

Aqib Farooq said:
Help needed!!!I bought s4 from England and then rooted it and installed custom on it(black edition). Now the problem is I want to remove root and install official firmware. Kindly please guide me what should I do so that I don't brick/damage my device. Thanks in advance
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Hi ,
Just go to
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Select the official firmware you want ( UK or your country) follow instructions given
Example
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=34317
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2309103
Build date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:16:57 +0000
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I9505XXUGNG8
CSC: I9505BTUGNG2
MODEM: I9505XXUGNG8
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
In the case above , after you flash it if you wish to gain root again towelroot will not work (yet) so if you root knox bit will be trip , maybe is already tripped as you have a custom rom now

I've already downloaded this firmware I9505XXUBMGA (4.2.2) : Stock GT-i9505 ROM from sammobile. Can I use this firmware. And then updated it afterwards ota or from kies?

Aqib Farooq said:
I've already downloaded this firmware I9505XXUBMGA (4.2.2) : Stock GT-i9505 ROM from sammobile. Can I use this firmware. And then updated it afterwards ota or from kies?
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Hi ,
It depends in what firmware you had last , if you had 4.2.2 you can , if you had 4.3 or 4.4.2 yon can not , odin will not let you downgrade
Once you flash stock firmware and your status is stock you can upgrade from kies or ota