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[Q] NEWBIE - how to update ROOTED Note 3 to 4.4.2?

Hey all
this is my first post, so please bear with me. have been a long time 'silent reader' here and thanks to Chainfire and his 'region blockaway' i did my first root back in October 2013. I have an international Note 3 9005, 4.3, Build XXUBMI7. I would like to update to 4.4.2 but i'm really lost how to proceed and where to download the necessary files?
any help is greatly appreciated. i dont expect a complete step-by step guide but maybe someone can post a link?
cheers

Claudio21CH said:
Hey all
this is my first post, so please bear with me. have been a long time 'silent reader' here and thanks to Chainfire and his 'region blockaway' i did my first root back in October 2013. I have an international Note 3 9005, 4.3, Build XXUBMI7. I would like to update to 4.4.2 but i'm really lost how to proceed and where to download the necessary files?
any help is greatly appreciated. i dont expect a complete step-by step guide but maybe someone can post a link?
cheers
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@Claudio21CH
1 Download the firmware from sammobile.cpm
2 Pc ODin you must have used it fpr rooting.
Flash the firmware with pc odin to your phone via usb cable.
Same procesure you have used to root your phone.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005

thank you very much, will try and keep you posted!!

I visited sammobile and checked their firmware section. Seems for my build (N9005XXUMBI6) there is NO firmware update to 4.4.2, only for 4.3. My phone was bought in Switzerland without carrier lock. Can I just use one of the firmware where it says 'country unknown' or do I risk to brick my device? Thank you once again

Claudio21CH said:
I visited sammobile and checked their firmware section. Seems for my build (N9005XXUMBI6) there is NO firmware update to 4.4.2, only for 4.3. My phone was bought in Switzerland without carrier lock. Can I just use one of the firmware where it says 'country unknown' or do I risk to brick my device? Thank you once again
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What is your CSC?
Use this app Phone INFO ★Samsung★ to see what is your CSC.
Also in this app. you can enter the Menu --> select 'Firmware Browser...' to see a list of available stock firmwares for your phone, including the latest one.

Thank you very much
Csc N9005AUTBMI2

Claudio21CH said:
Thank you very much
Csc N9005AUTBMI2
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Nope, it is CSC version, not the actual CSC code.
I mean the 'Active CSC code' in the CSC INFO section.
Anyway you can enter the menu and select 'Firmware Browser' to check for the latest firmware by yourself.
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EDIT: Ok, AUT is Switzerland and the latest firmware is N9005XXUENB4 on March 2014, Android 4.4.2
The download link for this firmware is also given in this app.

Claudio21CH said:
Hey all
this is my first post, so please bear with me. have been a long time 'silent reader' here and thanks to Chainfire and his 'region blockaway' i did my first root back in October 2013. I have an international Note 3 9005, 4.3, Build XXUBMI7. I would like to update to 4.4.2 but i'm really lost how to proceed and where to download the necessary files?
any help is greatly appreciated. i dont expect a complete step-by step guide but maybe someone can post a link?
cheers
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What is your KNOX state, If its still 0x0, the you would need the mobile odin pro 4.0 method to update to keep knox 0x0.

Thank you all. Finally managed to upgrade to 4.4.2 with firmware from sammobile.com but now realized that I don't have root anymore. Will use CF autoroot for 4.4.2.
Cheers

[Q] Rooting Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back
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Hi
To root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
To unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

MAX 404 said:
Hi
To root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
To unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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Hi Max 404 I installed the Phone Info ۞SAMSUNG۞ App and came across this when using the Firmware Browser - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28328 i have downloaded it what i need to know is is this the original firmware for my Phone im new to all this rooting

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back
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There is this new rooting tool [Towelroot] that works perfectly, you may try it, it does not need PC connection and its free. https://towelroot.com/

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Max 404 I installed the Phone Info ۞SAMSUNG۞ App and came across this when using the Firmware Browser - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28328 i have downloaded it what i need to know is is this the original firmware for my Phone im new to all this rooting
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Hi mate ,
phone info is a great app...the link you posted is for the official stock rom for the I9505 ( UK) , 100% original , if you flash it you will be back to stock ( recovery and firmware) , the only thing it will not be reset will be the knox bit ( warranty) if you flash a custom recovery or custom rom the knox bit will be set , if you rooted with towelroot it will not be set

[Q] your devide as been modified....

Hi, everytime I try to update I get this message.
your device as been modified. Software updates are not available.
I had a wile back rooted this Samsung S4, so im guessing is the knox sotware that is doing this.
I heard that we can force the update using Odin, Just dont know how.
Can it be done?
If any one can please help would be appreciated.
Samsung S4
Model SGH-M919V
Ansroid version 4.4.2
baseband version M919VVLUFNH3
kernel version 3.4.0-2588682 [email protected] #1
Built number KOT49H.M919VVLUFNH3
If any other info need please let me know.
Thanking all in advance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile
This is the international S4 forum. Everything you need to know can be found at the link above. But to answer your question, yes, the update can be applied using Odin.

2poveiro said:
Hi, everytime I try to update I get this message.
your device as been modified. Software updates are not available.
I had a wile back rooted this Samsung S4, so im guessing is the knox sotware that is doing this.
I heard that we can force the update using Odin, Just dont know how.
Can it be done?
If any one can please help would be appreciated.
Samsung S4
Model SGH-M919V
Ansroid version 4.4.2
baseband version M919VVLUFNH3
kernel version 3.4.0-2588682 [email protected] #1
Built number KOT49H.M919VVLUFNH3
If any other info need please let me know.
Thanking all in advance.
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This title appeared coz you rooted your device. You will have to download, unzip and flash the same firmware that you are using (HERE) via ODIN for receive future updates via OTA.

Want to SIM unlock and root my Sprint SGS4

Hi guys i jave a Sprint SGS4 which i was reading can be unlocked and rooted.
My phone info is as follows:
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Software version
L720VPUFNAE
Hardware version
L720.08
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version
L720VPUFNAE
Kernel version
3.4.0-481102
Build number
KOT49H.L720VPUFNAE
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung
Security software version
MDF v1.0 release 2
Model number
SPH-L720
ICCID
unknown
Device status
Official
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So my questions are as follows:
1- how can i SIM unlock my US Sprint SGS4? If possible can you provide a step by step or link to a guide?
2- which 1 must be done 1st, unlocking or rooting, or it doesnt matter?
3- is it possible and how can i root my phone in a safe way? is there a guide to return back to stock?
4- what or which is the best and safest/stable custom recovery?
If you guys need more info about the phone feel free to ask, i will reply as soon as i see the question. Cause i have been looking all over the net for this info/guide but could find anything conclusive cause it all point to a firmware my phone doesnt have so i dont know what to do and theres an OS update pending that i dont want to install yet which i think is 4.4.4 at the least.
Thanks in advanced, and have a nice day!
Hope to hear answers and guides and links soon.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk

[Q]Downgrade from Lollipop to KitKat (ATT Galaxy S4 SGH-I337)

I have an ATT Galaxy S4 (no longer under contract) that is now running on StraightTalk. I did the upgrade from KitKat 4.4.4 (I337UCUFNJ4) to Lollipop 5.0.1 ( I337UCUGOC3). I really do not like the update and hopefully you all can help me out. I’ve been reading online about using the Odin software to flash back to a previous version. Can the flashback to KitKat be done without any ‘rooting’ as I'm not into that just yet? At this point but simply want the easiest way to return to KitKat 4.4.4. Is the process fairly simple and what are the steps and how can I get access to the I337UCUFNJ4 software? Thanks.

@ThinkWolfpack
Head over to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ make an account and from there put your model number in ie (sgh-1337m) And scroll down ull find the stock 4.4.4 firmware download the one u want to use.
Then head over hear and u can find the guide to odin to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
O and to answer ur other question no rooting required

thanks
xstokerx said:
@ThinkWolfpack
Head over to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ make an account and from there put your model number in ie (sgh-1337m) And scroll down ull find the stock 4.4.4 firmware download the one u want to use.
Then head over hear and u can find the guide to odin to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
O and to answer ur other question no rooting required
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Thanks for the help winnepeg. It helped!! No problems at all!!