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[Q] i9500 (region MID) still not received 4.4 kitkat update

I have a Galaxy S4 i9500 bought from Middle east (region/csc is MID).
I have tried Kies and OTA both multiple times to update to android 4.4 but it says no update available.
This page -> http://samsung-updates.com/region/?region=MID shows that it is still not released by samsung.
Should I wait for the update or flash some other region firmware using ODIN ?

You can download the INU version of 4.4.2 firmware from Sammobile.
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Mandark52 said:
You can download the INU version of 4.4.2 firmware from Sammobile.
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Can I flash 4.4.2 INU firmware even if I'm having MID 4.3 firmware ? Wouldn't there be any issues ?

harshshah0589 said:
Can I flash 4.4.2 INU firmware even if I'm having MID 4.3 firmware ? Wouldn't there be any issues ?
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Wait for the official update :highfive:

[Middle EAST-UAE-IRAQ] Kitkat 4.4.2

Hello, Samsung started rolling out Kitkat 4.4.2 via kies for devices in United Arabs Emirates/Iraq.
from PDA:NA1 / PHONE:NA3 / CSC:NA1 (XSG)
to PDA:ND4 / PHONE:ND3 / CSC:ND3 (XSG)
but the OTA updates says: the software update service is not available. Maximum number of rool-out updates has been exceeded. try later or update your device using Samsung kies!

FFS Samsung, what about the rest of Europe, you morons?

I'm getting the same message when I try the OTA update??
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FloatingFatMan said:
FFS Samsung, what about the rest of Europe, you morons?
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However, most of them got the ND4, and if Europe (NEE) get a ND3 update I would not run this as France NE1 is a newer and better build.
So hopefully NEE will come soon with a newer build than ND3 or ND4.

I updated using kies3.
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Hey thank !

Does this version of the ROM have Arabic T9 enabled in the dialer?

hi i update ota to N7100XXUFND3 and now have Not registered on network error any patched modem pls

[Q] [HELP]Upgrading to 4.4.2

I want to update from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 and my phone is rooted so i have to download the new firmware manually
what I want to know is when I want to download the new fimware does the PDA & CSC have to be the same that I have on my phone currently or does the Country/Carrier is the only thing that has to be the same ?

Go to sammobile site and download your country firnware.
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[Q] What firmware am I on?

Hi,
I'm currently running jellybean 4.3
AP:N9005XXUBMJ1
CP:N9005XXUBMI6
CSC:N9005OXXBMJ1
I want to update to 4.4.2 Kitkat, but I'm not sure which firmware to download on sammobile site.
How do I check what country my firmware is from?
The firmware doesn't have any carrier branded stuff which I would like to keep.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Cheers

Use your countries unbranded fw
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kevinwu128 said:
Hi,
I'm currently running jellybean 4.3
AP:N9005XXUBMJ1
CP:N9005XXUBMI6
CSC:N9005OXXBMJ1
I want to update to 4.4.2 Kitkat, but I'm not sure which firmware to download on sammobile site.
How do I check what country my firmware is from?
The firmware doesn't have any carrier branded stuff which I would like to keep.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Cheers
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Install 'Phone INFO ★Samsung★' app and you will get all info you need.
- To check what country your firmware is from: under the CSC INFO section.
- To get the right firmware to download on sammobile site: enter the Menu --> Firmware Browser...
Download link in my signature.

Killberty said:
Use your countries unbranded fw
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Thanks. I just realised that I'm running Australia (which is where I'm from) XSA software. latest version is 4.3.... is it worth using a different countries firmware?
Is it risky?
I have root currently and my KNOX is 0x0 and I'd like to keep it that way.. I want to have 4.4.2 unbranded with root.
Any recommendation on which version I should download? and instructions for root?
does KINGO android root trip the KNOX counter?

[Q] how can i change KSA rom to UK ROM?

hi i have galaxy s5 with ksa rom ar something like that so i want to change it to UK ROM if its possible BY ODIN AR KIES 3 WITHOUT ROT

This'll create problems like - Bootloop.

Just flash UK rom with odin

horror_s said:
hi i have galaxy s5 with ksa rom ar something like that so i want to change it to UK ROM if its possible BY ODIN AR KIES 3 WITHOUT ROT
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Flash the latest UK rom, after it boots pull the battery and wait 20 seconds, then boot into recovery and do a data factory reset and wipe cache and reboot. You should not have a bootloop this way.

is there way to get uk rom download link by Samsung ar sam mobile?
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horror_s said:
is there way to get uk rom download link by Samsung ar sam mobile?
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I`ll PM you the link as posting these links here is not allowed.

gee2012 said:
I`ll PM you the link as posting these links here is not allowed.
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thx , this will not rot phone right? like i can get updates from Samsung?
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horror_s said:
thx , this will not rot phone right? like i can get updates from Samsung?
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No this will not root your phone and you will receive future BTU firmware updates mate

thx, what does BTU MEANS?
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horror_s said:
thx, what does BTU MEANS?
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British Telekom United i guess, its unbranded so not carrier firmware.

horror_s said:
thx, what does BTU MEANS?
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BTU, and also KSA, is just a CSC code and may have no meaning, it's just a memorizable code, like e.g. airport code or country code etc...
BTU is region code for UK, KSA is for Saudi Arabia... You can look up for CSC code using Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'CSC Lookup' tool.
You can also use 'Firmware Browser' tool in that app to find the BTU stock firmware, just open the menu > 'Firmware Browser', enter BTU in the CSC textbox and tap Go button.