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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

Downgrade. Help needed.

Downgrade problem
Odin fails while downgrading from 4.4.2 NB3 to 4.3 MJ5
Any help?

usama492 said:
Downgrade problem
Odin fails while downgrading from 4.4.2 NB3 to 4.3 MJ5
Any help?
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You can no longer downgrade to 4.3 after flashing 4.4.2.
Sent from Hell ?

Repulsa said:
You can no longer downgrade to 4.3 after flashing 4.4.2.
Sent from Hell ?
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Sad , 4.4.2 is extremely laggy. NB3 currently on my device.

usama492 said:
Sad , 4.4.2 is extremely laggy. NB3 currently on my device.
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If your having a problem with 4.4.2 , try to do a Factory reset and wipe cache via recovery.or reflash the rom once again . it might fix your problem. Have a nice day

[Q] Samsung Galaxy S5 downgrade from 5.0

Hello,
Few days ago, I flashed my galaxy s5 (SM-G900F) to lastest poland 5.0 update using odin. Now when samsung started to push update in other countries I wish to get it OTA so I considering to downgrade back to my original 4.4.2. Croatian firmware. Now I am asking you is that even possible and how ? I read some comments on internet how people brick ther s5 if they try to flash older firmware via odin, other say that are succeeded si now I am little confused?

kameni011 said:
Hello,
Few days ago, I flashed my galaxy s5 (SM-G900F) to lastest poland 5.0 update using odin. Now when samsung started to push update in other countries I wish to get it OTA so I considering to downgrade back to my original 4.4.2. Croatian firmware. Now I am asking you is that even possible and how ? I read some comments on internet how people brick ther s5 if they try to flash older firmware via odin, other say that are succeeded si now I am little confused?
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Its already threads about this but this is how i downgraded.
1.recovery = factory reset
2. Odin PC flash a matching 4.4.2 stock rom
3. recovery factory reset and you should be fine maybe pull battery before you do factory rest i did not my self.
sent from a SM~G900F powered by foxhound 1.1 ROM.

Prosafe said:
Its already threads about this but this is how i downgraded.
1.recovery = factory reset
2. Odin PC flash a matching 4.4.2 stock rom
3. recovery factory reset and you should be fine maybe pull battery before you do factory rest i did not my self.
sent from a SM~G900F powered by foxhound 1.1 ROM.
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is this method is safe
mobile will not brick na ?

navinash.avi said:
is this method is safe
mobile will not brick na ?
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I've already done it 2 times, without any problems
1. Find your Firmware and download
2. Flash via ODIN
3. Boot into Recovery -> Factory Reset
4. Reboot device
That's all

kromic1204 said:
I've already done it 2 times, without any problems
1. Find your Firmware and download
2. Flash via ODIN
3. Boot into Recovery -> Factory Reset
4. Reboot device
That's all
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That method works for me, THANKS!

OTA uodate
But now when Iam official, will I be alble to update to 5.0 OTA becouse my knox waranty void is 0x1. Some guy wrote on other forum that if I have knox 0x1 i wont be able to update OTA anymore. I have official recovery?

kromic1204 said:
I've already done it 2 times, without any problems
1. Find your Firmware and download
2. Flash via ODIN
3. Boot into Recovery -> Factory Reset
4. Reboot device
That's all
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I have done the same and it worked.
Updated to 5.0, but i got no signal then need to downgrade to kitkat.

predogo said:
I have done the same and it worked.
Updated to 5.0, but i got no signal then need to downgrade to kitkat.
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Did you flash right bootloader & modem?
Matching csc?
I'm on 5.0 for the 5th time (everytime different rom) and no problems till now :good:
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kameni011 said:
But now when Iam official, will I be alble to update to 5.0 OTA becouse my knox waranty void is 0x1. Some guy wrote on other forum that if I have knox 0x1 i wont be able to update OTA anymore. I have official recovery?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/able-to-ota-updates-sprint-s5-root-knox-t2844846
No idea if this still the same for international S5..

Some more questions
Prosafe said:
Its already threads about this but this is how i downgraded.
1.recovery = factory reset
2. Odin PC flash a matching 4.4.2 stock rom
3. recovery factory reset and you should be fine maybe pull battery before you do factory rest i did not my self.
sent from a SM~G900F powered by foxhound 1.1 ROM.
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How does the flashing a matching 4.4.2 stock rom work is it all in the program (odin) or do i need to go and find it and downlaod it seperatly?

You need to find it and download it

answer
guys just foolwed this tutorial top downgrade it tooks a few minutes to do now im running kitkat on my s5 again yaay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glNRCuH4Yyw

predogo said:
I have done the same and it worked.
Updated to 5.0, but i got no signal then need to downgrade to kitkat.
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where i can download firmware?

format and restore stock rom

hi i want to completely format my n910f and re install the stock rom.
can i use TWRP to format the phone and afterwards install the stock rom with odin ?
or do i have to do this another way ?
i tried some custom roms and im on stock lollipop now but have the feeling that things will get better if i completely start over agian.

Racinghart91 said:
hi i want to completely format my n910f and re install the stock rom.
can i use TWRP to format the phone and afterwards install the stock rom with odin ?
or do i have to do this another way ?
i tried some custom roms and im on stock lollipop now but have the feeling that things will get better if i completely start over agian.
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download the latest firmware for your device from sammobile then flash using Odin, it will be wiped and back to factory, un rooted, stock recovery, if helped please use the Thanks Button, cheers:fingers-crossed:

yoniinfante said:
download the latest firmware for your device from sammobile then flash using Odin, it will be wiped and back to factory, un rooted, stock recovery, if helped please use the Thanks Button, cheers:fingers-crossed:
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No mate it won't reset to factory it will just update my firmware...
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA Free mobile app

Racinghart91 said:
No mate it won't reset to factory it will just update my firmware...
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA Free mobile app
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did you try already? flashing a stock firmware thru Odin always wipe the phone to factory, cheers:fingers-crossed:

yoniinfante said:
did you try already? flashing a stock firmware thru Odin always wipe the phone to factory, cheers:fingers-crossed:
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Nah m8 I installed 3 lollipop firmwares via Odin and kept all of my settings and apps. Even after updating lollipop over kitkat Odin dit not make a factory reset
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA Free mobile app

Stuck on Samsung Logo trying to reflash some Rom ? (need advice!)

hey guys, this is about the G900H , i just wanted to reflash KitKat based Xstrestolite for my bro.
the v 1.5 based on ANJ2.
and it keeps getting stuck on the samsung animation logo , i have reflashed the modem/bootloader and then tried flashing rom ,did a full wipe.
Note: i have flashed some of the latest TWRP recovery with Odin prior to trying to reflash Rom.
i had philz on it before, i do not know if that affects it in any way though.
it is really getting annoying, do i have to flash a stock firmware with odin in order to get it running again ?
i actually do not care anymore, i just want a Samsung based Rom on this thing that runs well and that is all ! (can be KK/LP/MM just as long as it boots ..)
i'd appreciate it if someone could guide me into how to get something running on this phone again, thanks !

Sadly yeap that's exactly what you have to do dude. odin is love odin is life hahaha

gurnsey101 said:
Sadly yeap that's exactly what you have to do dude. odin is love odin is life hahaha
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can i flash any type of rom base with odin ?
i tried flashing LP with it and i got FC's on the setup , couldn't get past the setup.
do i have to wipe anything in recovery menu after flashing firmware with odin ?

Yes any firmware should work as long as it's for 900h try wiping your user data in the recovery then reflash with odin.

gurnsey101 said:
Sadly yeap that's exactly what you have to do dude. odin is love odin is life hahaha
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Really funny, but it's true :laugh:
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Labs