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[Q] question before updating firmware!

hi,
im using this http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/
to udpate my s4 firm ware for app2sd and other stuff but
when i connect my phone to pc whit kies says CSC in THR that i read is iran!
andorid version 4.22 moddel number i9500
base band version I9500XXUAMDK
Build number JDQ39.I9500XXXUAMDK
can i sue this ?
and can i change my csc to get the firmware update?

R *#1234# SAYS CSC is I9500JVAMDK CP XXUAMDK AP XXUAMDK

kamranhaghighi said:
hi,
im using this http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/
to udpate my s4 firm ware for app2sd and other stuff but
when i connect my phone to pc whit kies says CSC in THR that i read is iran!
andorid version 4.22 moddel number i9500
base band version I9500XXUAMDK
Build number JDQ39.I9500XXXUAMDK
can i sue this ?
and can i change my csc to get the firmware update?
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I guess the easy way will be get the firmware from the link and flash it using Odin 3.07 it wont affect the warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500

i didnt understand what is csc what is frimware version and..

also can i flsh any country firmware to my i9500?

no i want to update my s4 not get the firmware! i want to ahve new realeased firmware for app 2 sd and fix purple effect when scrollng

123hiten said:
I guess the easy way will be get the firmware from the link and flash it using Odin 3.07 it wont affect the warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
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the update is not avaible here in iran
when i go to about>>update i see no updates! thats why!

kamranhaghighi said:
the update is not avaible here in iran
when i go to about>>update i see no updates! thats why!
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mine is also rooted

kamranhaghighi said:
mine is also rooted
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oh and after update i can root my device riht? using the coffe recovery

kamranhaghighi said:
the update is not avaible here in iran
when i go to about>>update i see no updates! thats why!
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Yes i too saw that for u havent got an update yet u myte have to wait may be
And yes u can flash latest country firmware will work just make sure u its for I9500
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kamranhaghighi said:
mine is also rooted
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If u are already rooted u wont get update using kies or from ur phone
u have to use Odin to flash a latest firmware thats the option

123hiten said:
Yes i too saw that for u havent got an update yet u myte have to wait may be
And yes u can flash latest country firmware will work just make sure u its for I9500
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If u are already rooted u wont get update using kies or from ur phone
u have to use Odin to flash a latest firmware thats the option
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yay so i will download a anothers country firmware and my simcard still works? and for warranty and stuff i have to flash stock?
sorry for filling here im consufed:S i dont understanded anything and then i can root?

kamranhaghighi said:
yay so i will download a anothers country firmware and my simcard still works? and for warranty and stuff i have to flash stock?
sorry for filling here im consufed:S i dont understanded anything and then i can root?
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Yes u can flash other country firmware and still use ur sim card without issue
And after flashing the firmware u can root the best method is CF-AUTO ROOT
And just to be safe take a backup of EFS folder

thanks i will do it sorry for pm no need reading i just wanted to give me link! ( i mean which is lastes!)
seems its 1.9 or 1.5gb that needs 2 days of downloading for me btw i will do that and tell what happend really thanks for help

oh and if u can in here i can't dwownlaod zippy share or hotfile can u give me link from other sites?!

kamranhaghighi said:
oh and if u can in here i can't dwownlaod zippy share or hotfile can u give me link from other sites?!
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No thats the only option we get u ll have to use that only it does gve a good speed max it will take a 1.30 hour for download

123hiten said:
Yes i too saw that for u havent got an update yet u myte have to wait may be
And yes u can flash latest country firmware will work just make sure u its for I9500
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If u are already rooted u wont get update using kies or from ur phone
u have to use Odin to flash a latest firmware thats the option
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http://hotfile.com/dl/226687251/8d80b2f/SER-I9500XXUBMF3-20130610111759.zip.html
downlading it put it in out nets free time! (from 2am-8am)

if i unroot do i get update? so i can unroot update root! coz its 1.5gb!!!!!

kamranhaghighi said:
if i unroot do i get update? so i can unroot update root! coz its 1.5gb!!!!!
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No you won't be able to unroot for that also u need to put stock firmware and again reset the device from ur phone that will be complete stock without issue
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

coffance got unroot option but thanks i will downlaod it i saw ota screen shots says 53mb only!

kamranhaghighi said:
coffance got unroot option but thanks i will downlaod it i saw ota screen shots says 53mb only!
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Ya it has but mostly u ll still have custom on ur device status which will not allow u to have OTA
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[Q] 9505 No signal at all after flashing stock rom ..HELP

Hi I am from Israel, I have a Galaxy S 4 Model 9505 ..
Recently I downloaded version from sammobile .. and flashed it on the device , problems occur simply no reception and I have listed the top status bar just a circle with a diagonal line ..
For the avoidance of doubt the IMEI is ok, the device detects the SIM card and network.
Things I tried to do:
Flash modem according to the guide.
Flash the rom again
Change APN settings
Checked the sim on another device .. the sim is work fine.
What do I do next? Nothing I do is not helping!!!

Factory reset and flash again

AEkiz said:
Factory reset and flash again
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Flash the rom again or just the modem ??? thanks

flash modem
you can flash modem...

Flash rom
many times when I happened to re-flash rom

i did factory reset
then i re-flash the rom again .. and it doesnt work .. still no signal .. just like the photo..
please help :/

I have this same exact problem i tried everything

galsharav said:
i did factory reset
then i re-flash the rom again .. and it doesnt work .. still no signal .. just like the photo..
please help :/
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Dial *#1234# and attach what appears :fingers-crossed:

Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and attach what appears :fingers-crossed:
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AP: I9505XXUFNC4
CP: I9505XXUFNC4
CSC:I9505PHNFNC1
Is that good ?? Hope u can help me.

galsharav said:
AP: I9505XXUFNC4
CP: I9505XXUFNC4
CSC:I9505PHNFNC1
Is that good ?? Hope u can help me.
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Is you phone a "black edition" or normal Black Mist? Coz they use different baseband.

Joku1981 said:
Is you phone a "black edition" or normal Black Mist? Coz they use different baseband.
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How can i check it ? My phone is white forest .. is that what u mean ? the color is white normal.. hope that what u mean ..

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galsharav said:
AP: I9505XXUFNC4
CP: I9505XXUFNC4
CSC:I9505PHNFNC1
Is that good ?? Hope u can help me.
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And I'm also on the same bootloader as u bro, I flashed stock and custom roms over and over, changed quite a few modems, did factory wipe and all,
Funny thing with mine is i get signal when I'm in the town area but none when I'm at home or else where, it's so sad no one has an idea of what's causing the problem

dorian2kx said:
And I'm also on the same bootloader as u bro, I flashed stock and custom roms over and over, changed quite a few modems, did factory wipe and all,
Funny thing with mine is i get signal when I'm in the town area but none when I'm at home or else where, it's so sad no one has an idea of what's causing the problem
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Im sure that there is some FIX for that problem ..
Please HELP us to fix that Problem !!! ty

Joku1981 said:
Is you phone a "black edition" or normal Black Mist? Coz they use different baseband.
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I thought they're the same bar the Black Edition themes and some ringtones available on BE only...
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galsharav said:
Hi I am from Israel, I have a Galaxy S 4 Model 9505 ..
Recently I downloaded version from sammobile .. and flashed it on the device , problems occur simply no reception and I have listed the top status bar just a circle with a diagonal line ..
For the avoidance of doubt the IMEI is ok, the device detects the SIM card and network.
Things I tried to do:
Flash modem according to the guide.
Flash the rom again
Change APN settings
Checked the sim on another device .. the sim is work fine.
What do I do next? Nothing I do is not helping!!!
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flash it via KIES. You'll need KIES version 3 and use "Emergency Recovery" option.

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aspot72 said:
I thought they're the same bar the Black Edition themes and some ringtones available on BE only...
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flash it via KIES. You'll need KIES version 3 and use "Emergency Recovery" option.
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Any guide on how to flash via kies

dorian2kx said:
Any guide on how to flash via kies
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Download latest KIES 3 from Samsungs website. Install it, restart PC. Plug in your S4 let install all drivers then click on Tools and choose Emergency recovery.
When I had issues in the past with my Samsung smartphones whis always helped me out.
After instalation finish, turn On your phone and let it boot up. DO NOT set it up, just do hard reset. You should be ok then.

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aspot72 said:
Download latest KIES 3 from Samsungs website. Install it, restart PC. Plug in your S4 let install all drivers then click on Tools and choose Emergency recovery.
When I had issues in the past with my Samsung smartphones whis always helped me out.
After instalation finish, turn On your phone and let it boot up. DO NOT set it up, just do hard reset. You should be ok then.
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Downloaded keys 3 but saying i need a recovery code when i choose emergency recovery

dorian2kx said:
Downloaded keys 3 but saying i need a recovery code when i choose emergency recovery
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Try just normal flash.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

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aspot72 said:
Try just normal flash.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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OK but what's the difference between flashing with Odin and kies?

dorian2kx said:
OK but what's the difference between flashing with Odin and kies?
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With Odin you can basically flash anything. KIES will flash the correct ROM according to phone's CSC. and also "clean" the phone.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

SM-G900H firmware upgrade encountered an issue

Hello, i have a galaxy s5 SM-G900H that was hanging on logo...i tried flashing with odin and flashing failed then stuck on firmware upgrade encountered an issue...pls help or can someone link me to a firmware with more than one file and pit file....? thanks.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793474
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk

drakester09 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793474
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the link but how do i get correct firmware...the phone was stuck on logo when i received it...

I flashed with G900HXXU1ANCI_G900HOJV1ANCH now i can get into download mode but still odin flash fail...help?????

Same issue
andrew21 said:
I flashed with G900HXXU1ANCI_G900HOJV1ANCH now i can get into download mode but still odin flash fail...help?????
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I have same problem while trying to flash Stock rom From Other country?
at the end of flashing the rom fail:crying:

I need pit file for g900h 16gb UAE region....someone please upload, thanks

andrew21 said:
I flashed with G900HXXU1ANCI_G900HOJV1ANCH now i can get into download mode but still odin flash fail...help?????
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andrew21 said:
I need pit file for g900h 16gb UAE region....someone please upload, thanks
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There's a firmware for United Arab Emirates on SamMobile, why not flash that one? Assuming with UEA you meant United Arab Emirates, but the actual region code (in Kies) is one listed on SamMobile for that country, right?
I have a G900H with THR code, meant for Iran, but there's no firmware available for that device, so I'm not sure if I can flash another country or will automatically end-up with a bricked device?

3c said:
There's a firmware for United Arab Emirates on SamMobile, why not flash that one? Assuming with UEA you meant United Arab Emirates, but the actual region code (in Kies) is one listed on SamMobile for that country, right?
I have a G900H with THR code, meant for Iran, but there's no firmware available for that device, so I'm not sure if I can flash another country or will automatically end-up with a bricked device?
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I tried flashing firmware for UAE region....still fail
any help?

andrew21 said:
I tried flashing firmware for UAE region....still fail
any help?
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for those who have the specific issue just try flash with odin custom recovery it works

Airboner said:
for those who have the specific issue just try flash with odin custom recovery it works
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CAn you tell me where to get custom recovery and how to flash it?

Guys, just last week I faced the same problem..
My mistake was in choosing correct Region. Then I found my country code (TML), simply move the cursor in Region list, and it'll display country name..
Check link here.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900H&details=Galaxy_S5__Exynos_Octa
It's Official.
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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BTW, what's your country name?
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk

andrew21 said:
I tried flashing firmware for UAE region....still fail
any help?
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If you can get Kies to connect, it should give you 3 codes, all starting with G900H. Mine where XXXU1... HOJV1... XXXU1... I then downloaded a firmware with the same initial codes, mostly the HOJV1 seemed to matter. Followed by country code in parenthesis. Might be worth checking if the country code matches your actual country? It seems matching CSC image version (HOJV1 in my case which was available in many countries) is enough to get a successful flash.

Masum56k said:
Guys, just last week I faced the same problem..
My mistake was in choosing correct Region. Then I found my country code (TML), simply move the cursor in Region list, and it'll display country name..
Check link here.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900H&details=Galaxy_S5__Exynos_Octa
It's Official.
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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BTW, what's your country name?
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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My counttry name is UAE...i will try your suggestion and post results

My phone is g900h 16 gb and sn is: RF1F42NSGGX
Can you tell me which region is my phone?

3c said:
If you can get Kies to connect, it should give you 3 codes, all starting with G900H. Mine where XXXU1... HOJV1... XXXU1... I then downloaded a firmware with the same initial codes, mostly the HOJV1 seemed to matter. Followed by country code in parenthesis. Might be worth checking if the country code matches your actual country? It seems matching CSC image version (HOJV1 in my case which was available in many countries) is enough to get a successful flash.
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My phone cant connect with kies just says connecting forever...

andrew21 said:
CAn you tell me where to get custom recovery and how to flash it?
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it depends on what model of galaxy s5 you have..check on thread custom recovery about your model and flash it via odin..there are instruction inside on custom recovery thread

Airboner said:
it depends on what model of galaxy s5 you have..check on thread custom recovery about your model and flash it via odin..there are instruction inside on custom recovery thread
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I have SM-G900H, can you tell me where to get custom recovery from?

Masum56k said:
Guys, just last week I faced the same problem..
My mistake was in choosing correct Region. Then I found my country code (TML), simply move the cursor in Region list, and it'll display country name..
Check link here.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900H&details=Galaxy_S5__Exynos_Octa
It's Official.
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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BTW, what's your country name?
I tried your method....still odin fail???
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andrew21 said:
I have SM-G900H, can you tell me where to get custom recovery from?
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as i told you on galaxy s5 thread there are section about custom recovery search it a little please

Got the same issue. flashing CWM recovery with odin made my device reboot. Thank you so luch airbonner!!! :good::good::good:
andrew21 said:
CAn you tell me where to get custom recovery and how to flash it?
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here you are : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726186

Note 3 network problem

Hi all
I have Note 3 SMN-9005 which has a problem with all network operators here in Egypt. I keep getting messages saying not registered on Network . (note :and i still have my IMEI) , this problem regularly happens when i'm outside,so i can't call or text anyone, and also only Emergency calls appears on my lock screen.
i tried to change SIM card and it didn't work,I rooted and changed the stock ROM and it was the same,
i even change network operators search to manual but I don't find my service provider,even if i found it it keeps registering but with no result,
please help!!

Correct modem/baseband and CSC for your network ??
IMEI matches the one under the battery ??

JJEgan said:
Correct modem/baseband and CSC for your network ??
IMEI matches the one under the battery ??
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the IMEI does match the one under the battery!
as for the correct modem/baseband i don't know what that even means but i haven't changed anything to the modem,
I returned to sock ROM today ,but i still lose the signal as it did with the NORMA ROM.and the problem still exist.
wht should i do??
thanx in advance.

Hey from Germany!
i had exactly the same problem. Found a .zip file somewhere here and flashed it in Recovery, my problem ist gone now.
Luckily i saved it on my sd card and uploaded it for you.
Hope it helps
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xjti23254xiamsa/N900_XXUENE1_MODEM_CWM.zip?dl=0

pvpwinner said:
Hey from Germany!
i had exactly the same problem. Found a .zip file somewhere here and flashed it in Recovery, my problem ist gone now.
Luckily i saved it on my sd card and uploaded it for you.
Hope it helps
is ur phone SMN-9005???
It appears that it is N900,,,please answer soon.
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This file works for all SM N900 Models
I got the same like you, so the SM N9005

Issue solved
I have solved this issue, check last answer on my thread
"Cannot use 3g in note 3 sm-n9005"

pvpwinner said:
This file works for all SM N900 Models
I got the same like you, so the SM N9005
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file of the modem is for 4.4.2
i will downgrade and test it again, thanx for ur help,,,

razerpkdeadly said:
I have solved this issue, check last answer on my thread
"Cannot use 3g in note 3 sm-n9005"
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i'm following ur steps, and will tell u what happened ,i hope i will work :angel:

cr4neo said:
i'm following ur steps, and will tell u what happened ,i hope i will work :angel:
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did it work ?

razerpkdeadly said:
did it work ?
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unfortunately it didn't work , i will try downgrading to kitkat android,,,, thanx for ur concern.

cr4neo said:
unfortunately it didn't work , i will try downgrading to kitkat android,,,, thanx for ur concern.
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Did you change to dm+adb+modem in *0808 stuff ?

razerpkdeadly said:
Did you change to dm+adb+modem in *0808 stuff ?
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Yes.and the process was successful. But it was of no use.could it be a hardware problem?..wht drives me crazy that the signal sometimes work and sometimes not.
I downgraded it to kitkat. And I still have the same issue

cr4neo said:
Hi all
I have Note 3 SMN-9005 which has a problem with all network operators here in Egypt. I keep getting messages saying not registered on Network . (note :and i still have my IMEI) , this problem regularly happens when i'm outside,so i can't call or text anyone, and also only Emergency calls appears on my lock screen.
i tried to change SIM card and it didn't work,I rooted and changed the stock ROM and it was the same,
i even change network operators search to manual but I don't find my service provider,even if i found it it keeps registering but with no result,
please help!!
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Give me your android version and dial *#1234# and give me the data will appear to you.

AUmemOS said:
Give me your android version and dial *#1234# and give me the data will appear to you.
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I recenly flashed Stock 4.4.2 Kitkat Android,and the problem happened with 5 too,
the info you requested are attached.

cr4neo said:
I recenly flashed Stock 4.4.2 Kitkat Android,and the problem happened with 5 too,
the info you requested are attached.
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The modem you are using is from lollipop so that the network will not be fully working.
You have better to flash the latest version of official lollipop rom.
If the problem still install this modem by odin
https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/.../N9005XXUGBOK4/CP_N9005XXUGBOK4_MODEM.tar.md5
But the most important thing to flash the latest official lollipop firmware.
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AUmemOS said:
The modem you are using is from lollipop so that the network will not be fully working.
You have better to flash the latest version of official lollipop rom.
If the problem still install this modem by odin
https://idlekernel.com/flash-tools/.../N9005XXUGBOK4/CP_N9005XXUGBOK4_MODEM.tar.md5
But the most important thing to flash the latest official lollipop firmware.
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The lollipop rom you will install its PDA or CSC name should end with OK4
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Tell me after installing the rom the country of the rom and its PDA name before installing the modem
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cr4neo said:
I recenly flashed Stock 4.4.2 Kitkat Android,and the problem happened with 5 too,
the info you requested are attached.
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If you dont need to change rom , i have another solution on kitkat.

could you send me a link of an official lollipop ROM that is reliable to flash???
thanx in advance!

Note 3 Help needed ..Help me install any of the Nougat Variants

Ok hopefully someone can help me out with teamviewer .. will gladly compensate for your time.
i got this note 3 which was blacklisted .
had someone help me repair imei
but while doing that he installed the original (?) OS from korea SKT telecom.
now its rebooting and baseband shows unknown. i have sent him messages but no response.
i am hoping to get it running nougat first (lineage or any variety ) will then try and get imei repaired again.
Can anyone with LOTS of experience in this stuff message and help me ?
Sorry if this post is off topic and need to be moved elsewhere.
Thanx all

First flash your stock rom via odin .

JJEgan said:
First flash your stock rom via odin .
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This is the phone .. can you please let me know which firmware to upload .. the one on it is the only one that works others i have tried fail via odin
Cant seem to put pics here but tinyurl.com/notepic1 and tinyurl.com/notepic2

NarroNarro said:
This is the phone .. can you please let me know which firmware to upload .. the one on it is the only one that works others i have tried fail via odin
Cant seem to put pics here but tinyurl.com/notepic1 and tinyurl.com/notepic2
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Printed model is : SM-N9005
In about info phone model is : SM-N900S

The real model # can be found by putting the phone into download mode.

audit13 said:
The real model # can be found by putting the phone into download mode.
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In that case SM-N900S

I recommend flashing the latest stock ROM for the sm-n900s with Odin.
The printed model # sm-n9005 is on the label under the battery?

audit13 said:
I recommend flashing the latest stock ROM for the sm-n900s with Odin.
The printed model # sm-n9005 is on the label under the battery?
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yes ..
these are the ones i found
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note3/SM-N900S/
and only one works on it ..which is the one on the phone right now and it keeps rebooting .. i would like any nougat installed on this now.
Thanx

If the label under the battery says sm-n9005 and download mode says sm-n900s, it appears that you have a "frankenphone" whereby the phone is put together with different parts from different models of the Note 3.
Is this the ROM you tried to flash: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note3/SM-N900S/SKT/download/N900SKSU0GPI1/98062/ ?
Did you perform a factory reset after flashing the phone but before booting the phone for the first time?

audit13 said:
If the label under the battery says sm-n9005 and download mode says sm-n900s, it appears that you have a "frankenphone" whereby the phone is put together with different parts from different models of the Note 3.
Is this the ROM you tried to flash: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note3/SM-N900S/SKT/download/N900SKSU0GPI1/98062/ ?
Did you perform a factory reset after flashing the phone but before booting the phone for the first time?
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I did perform factory reset but its 4.4.2 not 5.0

I recommend flashing the latest ROM.

audit13 said:
I recommend flashing the latest ROM.
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Does it matter which one from the linked list ?
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?exact=1&q=SM-N900S
i am pretty sure i tried one of these but trying again

I recommend the Sept, 2016 ROM.

audit13 said:
I recommend the Sept, 2016 ROM.
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Thanx downloading and trying now.
will update when done .. slow connection here in nz

NarroNarro said:
Thanx downloading and trying now.
will update when done .. slow connection here in nz
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Stuck at system.img.ext4

NarroNarro said:
Thanx downloading and trying now.
will update when done .. slow connection here in nz
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Stuck at system.img.ext4
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So looks like only 4.4.2 works on this .. any chance of installing nougat etc ?

NarroNarro said:
So looks like only 4.4.2 works on this .. any chance of installing nougat etc ?
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Almost gave up and then decided to try one more time .. installed 5.0 guys thanx
Whats next

NarroNarro said:
Almost gave up and then decided to try one more time .. installed 5.0 guys thanx
Whats next
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Read and learn is next .

If everything works on a stock ROM, you try flashing TWRP using Odin. This will allow you to backup the existing ROM and flash a custom ROM.