I'm rooted and currently running this version:-
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Can I flash the software shown on SamMobile below?
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Thanks
Yes you can.
Thanks. I gather VOD stands for Vodafone but what does BTU stand for? Also will I have to do a Factory Wipe/reset first before using Odin to install the BTU version?
Thanks.
BTU is the UK unbranded rom, meaning it comes without the extra bloatware that phone providers usually install.
It wont hurt to do a factory reset/wipe.
schrodinger56 said:
I'm rooted and currently running this version:-
Can I flash the software shown on SamMobile below?
Thanks
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You need to remove those links, they are banned on XDA
Use this link the download is fast.
https://mega.co.nz/#!csxW2KZQ!cxvVzJ6fehliaGgPteMi9WQp1eJcNKVgHha22Dml7Ls
Thanks for the file. Can I use TWRP to flash it after doing a factory reset or do I have to use Odin?
That is the stock firmware you can only flash using Odin.
TWRP is for installing custom roms.
schrodinger56 said:
Thanks for the file. Can I use TWRP to flash it after doing a factory reset or do I have to use Odin?
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ODIN, and flashing a stock ROM will give you back stock everything, including recovery, so you'll need to root / twrp after flashing
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Hi, I got a GalaxyS4 (i9505) and i played around with it a little, installed some mods, a custom recovery and a custom rom (no knox flag). Now i'm thinking of giving it back and get a Note3 instead, how can I get it back like it was? I mean, old recovery and stock rom? it was 4.2.2 bandbase was xxubmga.
Thanks,
Triangle Away, stock rom from Samfirmware for country/carrier, flash with Odin, factory reset, done.
MistahBungle said:
Triangle Away, stock rom from Samfirmware for country/carrier, flash with Odin, factory reset, done.
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By flashing stock rom does the stock recovery come included?
Btw, my phone is factory unlocked, which region do i choose? XEG (n/a)? I'm getting the firmware here.
Thanks and happy holidays!
fol545 said:
By flashing stock rom does the stock recovery come included?
Btw, my phone is factory unlocked, which region do i choose? XEG (n/a)? I'm getting the firmware here.
Thanks and happy holidays!
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1. Yes
2. What region are u from? Remember flash always old 4.2.2 Stock Rom :highfive:
I'm from Portugal, Europe.
Hi all!
I have a stock Samsung GT-I9505 with 4.2.2
Version Info
AP: I9505XXUAMDM
CP: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
I'd like to update to a stock or stockish rom, without Knox bootloader, updating the modem and then rooting.
I've done a lot of reading on the topic but I'm getting somwhat confused as there are so many different methods depending on the version, and if you have Knox. There are also Modem/Wi-Fi issues etc.
Any tips on the method or can someone advise which stock rom/modem to go for?
I'm trying to set out and build up a step by step method that will avoid any complications.
cps_goodbuy said:
Hi all!
I have a stock Samsung GT-I9505 with 4.2.2
Version Info
AP: I9505XXUAMDM
CP: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
I'd like to update to a stock or stockish rom, without Knox bootloader, updating the modem and then rooting.
I've done a lot of reading on the topic but I'm getting somwhat confused as there are so many different methods depending on the version, and if you have Knox. There are also Modem/Wi-Fi issues etc.
Any tips on the method or can someone advise which stock rom/modem to go for?
I'm trying to set out and build up a step by step method that will avoid any complications.
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Flash Pre-rootedXXUBMGA through Odin and then Install triangle away and reset the binary , and then flash any Custom Recovery via odin and download a Custom 4.3 rom you want then go to recovery do a full wipe and flash the custom rom you downloaded.. Have a nice day.
Repulsa said:
Flash Pre-rootedXXUBMGA through Odin and then Install triangle away and reset the binary , and then flash any Custom Recovery via odin and download a Custom 4.3 rom you want and flash it via recovery. Have a nice day.
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Thanks for the info! Still reading all I can to avoid mistakes.
After installing a Custom recovery, I take it I don't need to reset the binary anymore? Will search about whether I can flash back the standard recovery.
Would it not be better to install a Pre-rooted and knox-free stock 4.3 rom? Are there any holes to avoid?
cps_goodbuy said:
Thanks for the info! Still reading all I can to avoid mistakes.
After installing a Custom recovery, I take it I don't need to reset the binary anymore? Will search about whether I can flash back the standard recovery.
Would it not be better to install a Pre-rooted and knox-free stock 4.3 rom? Are there any holes to avoid?
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Well that's how i do it since im still on old bootloader and and doesnt have knox warranty void (I do it from the scratch because i want a fresh install hehe) , anyways you need to root your phone and install a custom recovery and download a 4.3 custom rom and flash it via recovery , once done flashing you need to flash a 4.3 modem in order to prevent a dropping signal issue. Have a nice day.
Repulsa said:
Well that's how i do it since im still on old bootloader and and doesnt have knox warranty void (I do it from the scratch because i want a fresh install hehe) , anyways you need to root your phone and install a custom recovery and download a 4.3 custom rom and flash it via recovery , once done flashing you need to flash a 4.3 modem in order to prevent a dropping signal issue. Have a nice day.
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Is it possible to flash a stock 4.3 rom (without the bootloader) so I don't have to do a data wipe?
yuuuuuuuu said:
Is it possible to flash a stock 4.3 rom (without the bootloader) so I don't have to do a data wipe?
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You can flash a custom 4.3 rom but not a stock 4.3 rom since that will give u a newbootloader mate. Im giving you all the tips i can . But feel free either search the forum or wait for some1's opinion. Have a nice day.
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Hi, question. If I want to downgrade lollipop back to kitkat, do I keep my files and apps just like I did with upgrading to lollipop?
And how do I do this?
I guess just download kitkat stock rom and flash it with Odin correct me if im wrong
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go to sammobile and download the firmware you want and flash via odin. Instructions are on sammobile.
themate1987 said:
go to sammobile and download the firmware you want and flash via odin. Instructions are on sammobile.
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is Sammobile a section in the forum?
themate1987 said:
go to sammobile and download the firmware you want and flash via odin. Instructions are on sammobile.
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Yeah i know this, but i mean.. do i get to keep all my apps and settings if i flash it via Odin, or do i have to perform a factory reset before doing this ?
Hello I certainly tripped KNOX by installing root which I didn't know that installing root by flashing trips it so now if I fully unroot my phone and has KNOX tripped can I still update my phone thru OTA? Or I just have the flash a new firmware?
KidKnowsTech said:
Hello I certainly tripped KNOX by installing root which I didn't know that installing root by flashing trips it so now if I fully unroot my phone and has KNOX tripped can I still update my phone thru OTA? Or I just have the flash a new firmware?
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Flash firmware via odin
Then u will get ota updates
yash92duster said:
Flash firmware via odin
Then u will get ota updates
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Link for firmware and instructions? Also I'm in 6.0.1 stock.
KidKnowsTech said:
Link for firmware and instructions? Also I'm in 6.0.1 stock.
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Use sammobile site or samfirm tool
Download correct firmware of your device model and install via odin
yash92duster said:
Use sammobile site or samfirm tool
Download correct firmware of your device model and install via odin
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Will I lose all of my data if I flash the correct firmware with odin?
KidKnowsTech said:
Will I lose all of my data if I flash the correct firmware with odin?
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yes after flashing rom via odin and clearing cache and data in recovery
all data will be gone
copy data to laptop and proceed
I would like to back to my stock firmware using the Kies 3 but it gaves me an error like: SM-N9005 does not support initializing.
Can anyone help me?
Download stock rom from sammobile web site. And download odin. You can flash the stock rom with odin easily. There are many topics about stock rom flashing with odin, if you are not sure about what you are doing.
Or download from updato.com and others .
Another place for firmware: https://samsung-firmware.org/fQ/m/476/r/aLL/o/aLL/b/b/d/d/
Hi all
If i flash lates stock rom, will it unroot the phone, i now that knox is tickt, and there is nothing to do about that forever.
Yes Stock Odin flash removes root.
JJEgan said:
Yes Stock Odin flash removes root.
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Thanks
stock rom
will flashing a stock rom restore/replace system files if accidentally deleted
Yes it replaces all .