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[Q] Downgrade to older stock ROM N9005?

Hey all!
Is it possible to downgrade from a newer (NE3) firmware to an older (ND3) through Odin or it will brick my phone because of the bootloader?
The only things I know are that 1) Downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 is not possible 2) It's possibile to install a custom older rom on new bootloader and vice versa BUT I don't know if it's possible with stock roms with Odin.
I looked for a solution but nothing found and no one answered me so I opened this thread to find out a solution.
Thanks in advance.

UP still interested because NE4 + custom kernel gives problems that others doesn't have
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Dan
I also wanted to do dawngrade because the because the 4.4.2 is **** battery does not hold as it should as was holding before the update

kylothow said:
Hey all!
Is it possible to downgrade from a newer (NE3) firmware to an older (ND3) through Odin or it will brick my phone because of the bootloader?
The only things I know are that 1) Downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 is not possible 2) It's possibile to install a custom older rom on new bootloader and vice versa BUT I don't know if it's possible with stock roms with Odin.
I looked for a solution but nothing found and no one answered me so I opened this thread to find out a solution.
Thanks in advance.
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I never actually tried going back to an older version but I really don't see why you shouldn't. As long as it's KitKat 4.4.2 just try it should work. I downgraded my Modem and haven't had any issue.
With the Bootloader worry...did you even change the bootloader? As well as the Modem you have to do that separate to the Rom, as flashing a Rom doesn't touch Modem an Bootloader!!! If you don't know how to do that please just leave it alone though unless you read, read, read a lot on how to do that.

4aces said:
I never actually tried going back to an older version but I really don't see why you shouldn't. As long as it's KitKat 4.4.2 just try it should work. I downgraded my Modem and haven't had any issue.
With the Bootloader worry...did you even change the bootloader? As well as the Modem you have to do that separate to the Rom, as flashing a Rom doesn't touch Modem an Bootloader!!! If you don't know how to do that please just leave it alone though unless you read, read, read a lot on how to do that.
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Thanks for the reply, every time I install a new rom I make sure to update the bootloader and modem too, and from what I can read from the Synapse app I have the NE3 modem and NE4 bootloader.
I'm asking how to go back to older roms because going from 4.4.2 to 4.3 updating the bootloader with Odin you obtain only a fancy paper weight, and I didn't know if going from newer to older 4.4.2 bootloader it was the same story.
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kylothow said:
Thanks for the reply, every time I install a new rom I make sure to update the bootloader and modem too, and from what I can read from the Synapse app I have the NE3 modem and NE4 bootloader.
I'm asking how to go back to older roms because going from 4.4.2 to 4.3 updating the bootloader with Odin you obtain only a fancy paper weight, and I didn't know if going from newer to older 4.4.2 bootloader it was the same story.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I'm pretty sure there won't be an issue mate since I flash between custom roms almost daily which are most of the time different models. If you want to be 100% sure wait for someone to confirm as I'm rooted since I got the chance to do so.

Thanks to the developer Civato I read on his FlexKat thread he correctly downgraded his bootloader from NE6 to ND6 with Odin...
So problem solved, this is definitely possible.
Thank you everyone for your replies :good:

Downgrading bootloaders on the same version generally tends to work OK, mainly because on 4.3 Samsung patched the security flaw which stopped you going <MJ7
Kith Kitkat I never had any issues flipping back and forth.--- Until it's a BL upgrade with OS Number change (IE: 4.4.3 if it has new BL) then it shouldn't work.

hi. sorry,this is probably an old thread but I need some help,please and somehow,Google got me here. I want to downgrade (not really downgrade) my N9005 to 4.4.2.
I currently have a custom ROM(resurrection remix v5.6.9,in settings it says that I have android 6.0.1 marshmallow). Also,I have a custom recovery(TWRP). Well,I would like to install the KitKat stock ROM and really did a lot of research but I cannot find it anywhere :'( . Do you know any source? And also,can I flash it with mobile ODIN? When I opened Mobile Odin Pro it said that if I don't have the boot loader for the ROM I want to install then I will experience a soft brick. Isn't TWRP a good boot loader?
Also,does it matter what version of N9005 I own? mine is: XXUGBOJ1. Could I flash smth that is not for this ..base band is it called?...
pls help
I'm such a newbie and I don't wanna mess up

PainCutter said:
hi. sorry,this is probably an old thread but I need some help,please and somehow,Google got me here. I want to downgrade (not really downgrade) my N9005 to 4.4.2.
I currently have a custom ROM(resurrection remix v5.6.9,in settings it says that I have android 6.0.1 marshmallow). Also,I have a custom recovery(TWRP). Well,I would like to install the KitKat stock ROM and really did a lot of research but I cannot find it anywhere :'( . Do you know any source? And also,can I flash it with mobile ODIN? When I opened Mobile Odin Pro it said that if I don't have the boot loader for the ROM I want to install then I will experience a soft brick. Isn't TWRP a good boot loader?
Also,does it matter what version of N9005 I own? mine is: XXUGBOJ1. Could I flash smth that is not for this ..base band is it called?...
pls help
I'm such a newbie and I don't wanna mess up
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Get a 4.4.2 fw and flash with windows odin. Not really familiar with mobile odin. Find fw for you country csc. Flashing other csc fw sometimes requires pit file so better get the 1 for your country or originally came with the phone.
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Rosli59564 said:
Get a 4.4.2 fw and flash with windows odin. Not really familiar with mobile odin. Find fw for you country csc. Flashing other csc fw sometimes requires pit file so better get the 1 for your country or originally came with the phone.
Sent from my SM-N920C
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I'd do that..my csc is for Romania. But I cannot find anywhere on the Internet the fw. And I searched alot

PainCutter said:
I'd do that..my csc is for Romania. But I cannot find anywhere on the Internet the fw. And I searched alot
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Samsung updates.com.
I can see a few for Romania with CNX, ORO, COA, ROM, HAT csc.
But they very old. Probably not downloadable.
Sent from my SM-G925F

[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.

can i Flash original note5 firmware on My Note4 SC-N910C phone?

can i Flash original note5 firmware on My Note4 SC-N910C phone?
Right now I'm using Note5 ported rom for my NOte4. Its Sixperience N5 rom. after that the phone model changed to SM-N920C from SM-N901C.
I Downloaded Stock firmware from Sammobiles.com for Note5 SM-N920c.
If i flash this firmware to my note4 , will it make any problem to my phone?
will the phone will work with out any issue?
Im really eager to know about this. If anybody tested it, please help me out.

vishnuviswanath said:
can i Flash original note5 firmware on My Note4 SC-N910C phone?
Right now I'm using Note5 ported rom for my NOte4. Its Sixperience N5 rom. after that the phone model changed to SM-N920C from SM-N901C.
I Downloaded Stock firmware from Sammobiles.com for Note5 SM-N920c.
If i flash this firmware to my note4 , will it make any problem to my phone?
will the phone will work with out any issue?
Im really eager to know about this. If anybody tested it, please help me out.
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Hello,
I have reported this thread to be moved to right Q&A where you will be able to get expertise help
-Vatsal

Vatsal said:
Hello,
I have reported this thread to be moved to right Q&A where you will be able to get expertise help
-Vatsal
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thank you

No you can't.
The model number in your settings is purely text. Your phone is still a N910C and can only run N910C(and possibly other exynos variants) ROMs/firmware.

Don't flash or you'll have a brick on your hands. Stick to the roms you find in the exynos subforum that are meant for the device you own.

Toss3 said:
Don't flash or you'll have a brick on your hands. Stick to the roms you find in the exynos subforum that are meant for the device you own.
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if we brick our device can we unbrick it?
brick means boot looping or device wont turn on???

vishnuviswanath said:
if we brick our device can we unbrick it?
brick means boot looping or device wont turn on???
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Brick means that your phone becomes like a real brick - useless for anything else other than to build something and put concrete on it ... Please, do some more reading about things like that AND DONT flash anything that you cant find in the exynos subforum

Noted mate... thanks for ur time....

Straight Talk S5 question

So I'm playing around with my straight talk s5 model # SM-S902 and running android version 4.4.2. We all know that straight talk does not issue the updates for phones (obvioisly) so what I really want is a stock rom and stock os on this phone that is up to date and current. My phone IS rooted and I know that this phone is a KLTE model but I'm u sure how to get the most recent android version as updates for this phone I also know that other versions phone roms work for this phone how ever I'm not sure exactly what other model number phones I can flash this one with. Any guidance or help would be greatly appreciated

Your phone is a kltevzw. G900v roms work. There is no stock mm you can use. Yet.

ddjr said:
Your phone is a kltevzw. G900v roms work. There is no stock mm you can use. Yet.
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So is there any way for example to put android 6.p marshmallow on this with a G900v dump or update?
I found this just no idea if it's compatible with my phone or how to go about installing it if it is
http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/galaxy-s5-update/

You can install resurrection remix, aicp, cyanogenmod13 or mokee (all for kltevzw). But your firmware and modem will stay the same.

ddjr said:
But your firmware and modem will stay the same.
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This is another thing I'm not so sure I understand, I see a lot of talk about a "modem" I know what a traditional for example dial up or cable modem is but I'm not sure if it's the same concept in the phone world or not.

Band frequency on custom roms

Im having issues with my S5 g900t, currently running omega rom, but i cannot get all the band frequencies i need for australia. Is there a custom rom for g900i? I have tried to flash the telstra firmware, but odin keeps erroring out. Any help is greatly appreciated

Dennijc said:
Im having issues with my S5 g900t, currently running omega rom, but i cannot get all the band frequencies i need for australia. Is there a custom rom for g900i? I have tried to flash the telstra firmware, but odin keeps erroring out. Any help is greatly appreciated
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Install samsung info app to find correct firmware, some are for 16gb models others are for 32gb

LGaljo said:
Install samsung info app to find correct firmware, some are for 16gb models others are for 32gb
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Its a 32gb, it doesnt let me know anything other than that, odin gets to aboot.mn then fails, im so frustrated by this ive even tried editing bands but they dont seem to change. Phone also says secure check fail: aboot
TIA

My friend is experiencing same issue with his s 5

SM-G900I
I flash omega rom v20 on my stock rom rooted. (SM-G900I) It fails and shows md file not found and corupt and end it on boot loop. Any solution for me to flash on right place. Will be appreaciate if any dev can help me. Thnks and im using latest twrp-3.1.0-1-klte

Suppmm said:
I flash omega rom v20 on my stock rom rooted. (SM-G900I) It fails and shows md file not found and corupt and end it on boot loop. Any solution for me to flash on right place. Will be appreaciate if any dev can help me. Thnks and im using latest twrp-3.1.0-1-klte
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From what i understand omega v20 does not support 900I. It also uses phoenix kernel which I have heard has compatibility issues with 900I. Try Omega V18 (lolipop) or if you want a marshmallow based rom, try something else. Remember that these posts were posted years ago and that last year's "latest TWRP" is not THE latest TWRP.
you may want to flash original firmware via sammoblie to get you out of this predicament first.
edit. also post on a more appropriate thread next time. or else no one is going to find ur question

Eggleston11 said:
From what i understand omega v20 does not support 900I. It also uses phoenix kernel which I have heard has compatibility issues with 900I. Try Omega V18 (lolipop) or if you want a marshmallow based rom, try something else. Remember that these posts were posted years ago and that last year's "latest TWRP" is not THE latest TWRP.
you may want to flash original firmware via sammoblie to get you out of this predicament first.
edit. also post on a more appropriate thread next time. or else no one is going to find ur question
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Thank brother. Correct me if im wrong . I got my solutions ady . Poenix kernel . Thanks for update:fingers-crossed: