[Q] GT-i9508 Firmware update to Android Lollipop? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

New to the forum but I do know a bit about custom ROMS and flashing (I think)
So basically, I own a Chinese variant Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9508) that is rooted and currently in Android 4.3 Jellybean. Recently I saw some sites with unofficial firmware updates for this model (I9508) to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop and decided to give it a go at flashing. Tried about 3 different MD5 files using Odin v3.10, but every time it would fail, saying that no PIT files are found. So I then proceeded to look for PIT files for the I9508 model online, without any success. Do I need a PIT file for this? Or am I missing something else?
Dunno what's going on. Any answers will be much appreciated
thx

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kenalien said:
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You can flash via ODIN the latest LOLLIPOP stock rom OFFICIAL for your device: HERE.

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Urgent fast PIT MALAYSIA HELP

I have a Galaxy note 3 and i upgraded to Android 4.4.
Due to some problem , I want to get back to Android 4.3.
From what had I searched is Android 4.4.2 user required pit files for odin flash to downgrade to Android 4.3.
I want to get back the original stock Malaysia ROM, I need a pit files.
Please share for me, Thanks! :good:
flashlim said:
I have a Galaxy note 3 and i upgraded to Android 4.4.
Due to some problem , I want to get back to Android 4.3.
From what had I searched is Android 4.4.2 user required pit files for odin flash to downgrade to Android 4.3.
I want to get back the original stock Malaysia ROM, I need a pit files.
Please share for me, Thanks! :good:
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That is not possible.
Your bootloader has been updated. You cannot go back to Jellybean now.

[Q] SM-N9007 (Aus/Optus) KitKat

Don't know if any body has noticed, but kit kat seems to have been sneakily released for us australia note 3 holders of the n9007 model.
I don't know if its available officially yet, as I can't check because I rooted the 4.3 firmware, however I am currently downloading the 4.4.2 firmware from sammobile.
Now this leads to my actual question,
Seeing as we now have the 4.4.2 firmware and modem, would we be able to flash n9005 roms onto our n9007 note 3's and simply swap the modem?
I read somewhere that someone had success flashing, with everything working except the modem.
If any other n9007 would like to hit up the new firmware and share feedback that'd be great
domokorean said:
Don't know if any body has noticed, but kit kat seems to have been sneakily released for us australia note 3 holders of the n9007 model.
I don't know if its available officially yet, as I can't check because I rooted the 4.3 firmware, however I am currently downloading the 4.4.2 firmware from sammobile.
Now this leads to my actual question,
Seeing as we now have the 4.4.2 firmware and modem, would we be able to flash n9005 roms onto our n9007 note 3's and simply swap the modem?
I read somewhere that someone had success flashing, with everything working except the modem.
If any other n9007 would like to hit up the new firmware and share feedback that'd be great
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I've done this on many N9005 custom roms without any issues (NO MODEM ISSUE to speak of). All you need to do is update to 4.4.2 for the N9007 so that you have the kitkat bootloader and modem then you can flash any of the N9005 custom roms as you please. I've flashed these roms in the past without any issue (ASSASSINROM V4, CRASH ROM V13, N9005XXUGNG1_DevBase_alexndr.zip AND CRASH ROM V15 CURRENT)
So you can use 9005 ROMs even if you have a 9007 as long as it's 4.4.2?
In short yes. The baseband of your 9007 must match the 9005 custom rom you want to use ie. to use 9005 custom rom on 4.4.2 you need to upgrade your 9007 to 4.4.2 first.
Sorry but would you be able to provide us with a short tutorial on how to do so?
As far as I can tell, there is no way to root N9007 4.4.2 at the moment.
I realise some roms can be flashed with odin, but I'm still kind of wary as to whether or not it will be compatible.
You mentioned having the same basebands, but on my N9007 the baseband version shows as "N9007DIUCND1"
Is the DIUCND1 part the part I need to look out for while searching for N9005 custom roms?
Thanks for the help
domokorean said:
Sorry but would you be able to provide us with a short tutorial on how to do so?
As far as I can tell, there is no way to root N9007 4.4.2 at the moment.
I realise some roms can be flashed with odin, but I'm still kind of wary as to whether or not it will be compatible.
You mentioned having the same basebands, but on my N9007 the baseband version shows as "N9007DIUCND1"
Is the DIUCND1 part the part I need to look out for while searching for N9005 custom roms?
Thanks for the help
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OK...from the information you've provided...you're on 4.4.2 for the N9007 if not update your firmware to this version. To root simply use TOWELROOT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793071) then install recovery app...either CWM or TWRP - I've been using TWRP 2.7.2.0 without a single issue. Then chose and install an N9005 custom rom via TWRP or CWM. I've installed and used the following roms without any issue (Echoe ROM v15, Alexndr - N9005XXUGNG1, ASSASSIN_V4, CRASH_ROM_V13 and CRASH_ROM_V15)...the only thing you cannot do is install bootloader and modem belonging to N9005.
Fantastic. I have yet to install a custom rom, but I am ecstatic just knowing that my phone is finally rooted again.
Hated that I couldn't downgrade from kitkat back to jb, but only because I wasn't aware of any way to root my device until now, many thanks!
I shall post again once I try out a few roms and see how they go.
Thanks again, you've been most helpful!
Sorry, would you be able to link me to the correct TWRP for the N9007? or the one that is compatible with it?
try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467001
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Hi there,
I'm just wondering if anyone could provide me how to root my galaxy note 3 n9007 Kit Kat? I tried CF-Auto-Root but after i flashed with odin it just stuck in bootloop.
I also would like to try custom firmware, is it possible to install onto this phone?
I got one more question do i need to unlock bootloader?
How can I check my bootloader status?
Thanks for your answers.
Blizzard13 said:
Hi there,
I'm just wondering if anyone could provide me how to root my galaxy note 3 n9007 Kit Kat? I tried CF-Auto-Root but after i flashed with odin it just stuck in bootloop.
I also would like to try custom firmware, is it possible to install onto this phone?
I got one more question do i need to unlock bootloader?
How can I check my bootloader status?
Thanks for your answers.
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Look at the fourth post above yours....everything is explained there and the posts that follow....
tpham01 said:
Look at the fourth post above yours....everything is explained there and the posts that follow....
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I too have this issue and as explained clearly you cannot use the N9005's BL or CL on a N9007 device - it causes a bootloop or stuck on logo.
I cannot find the BL or CL for Australia (optus) anywhere, not even an older version.
Flash latest stock firmware for BL etc.

[q] stuck on lollipop

Hi, After successfully adding cwm and installing a custom android (JFLTE-GPE-20150128) I am now stuck using lollipop only roms. I have tried finding a solution reading through diffent threads and I'm completely at a loss to fix the problem.
I have tried using odin to install offical kitkat firmware Australia (XSA) and that lead to a FAIL.
Sorry, I'm sure there is a thread about this already but I cannot seem to find it.
PHONE IS: i9505
Apparently you can't go back to kitkat if you are on lollipop.
You are now condemned to stay with Lollipop,impossible to revert back
BEN_I9810 said:
Hi, After successfully adding cwm and installing a custom android (JFLTE-GPE-20150128) I am now stuck using lollipop only roms. I have tried finding a solution reading through diffent threads and I'm completely at a loss to fix the problem.
I have tried using odin to install offical kitkat firmware Australia (XSA) and that lead to a FAIL.
Sorry, I'm sure there is a thread about this already but I cannot seem to find it.
PHONE IS: i9505
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flash the 5.0.1 firmware that will b bst for u
Sent from my GT-I9500

Need a Lollipop Pit File!!

Hey Guys,
a few minutes ago, I tried to flash the newest Lollipop Rom from a german carrier via. odin. Before that, my Note 3 was running the leaked HongKong version of Lollipop. I missed, to backup my pit file and thats why I can't flash the new system. The problem is, that now my phone doesn't even boot. It even won't accept the HK version of Lollipop.
Can someone uploade his/her Pit-File for me?
Sorry, can be closed.
Got it from here.

11gb pit on 5.0.1

Hey guys i want to use 11gb pit file on lollipop i looked to thread kitkat chinese link was given to us. But i want to use on lollipop with any lollipop rom for i9500.
Can anyone help me? What should i flash ?
And if you tell me how i can , i will persuade
I've made a thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/pit-mostorage-mod-t3222959
I modified the I9505 pit file, I need the original I9500 pit file so I can compare the two. If they are the same, you can safely flash the I9505 modified pit file, however you risk bricking your phone (but I think it is still possible to boot into download mode and flash the original pit)
henry1550 said:
Hey guys i want to use 11gb pit file on lollipop i looked to thread kitkat chinese link was given to us. But i want to use on lollipop with any lollipop rom for i9500.
Can anyone help me? What should i flash ?
And if you tell me how i can , i will persuade
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No you cannot do that. If you use the Chinese .pit then you can only use offical Chinese. Probably also custom roms.

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