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Help with s4 4.3 arctic blue model XXUEMK9

Just after some advice please guys. I just bought an s4 ( in australia ). 1.9 processor and the usuall other stuff but this s4 is the arctic blue model with 16gb internal storage.
I can't find enough consistant information about this model on the forums. I couldn't even find the corresponding firmware for the phone on samsung website so i checked if there was an update for the phone....there was and i downloaded. The below are the new details for the phone. All i want to do is root the phone and remove as much bloatware as possible without downloading any roms or any boot animations etc etc.
1) Where can i get the corresponding samsung firmware?
2) What's the safest root method for this device?
Model number GT-19505
Baseband version 19505XXUEMK9
Kernel version
3.4.0-2082040
[email protected]#1
Thu nov 21 15:13:46KST
Build number JSS15j.i9505XXUEMK9
SE for android status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-i9505-4.3-0014
Thanks kindly for your patience

ubermorgan said:
Just after some advice please guys. I just bought an s4 ( in australia ). 1.9 processor and the usuall other stuff but this s4 is the arctic blue model with 16gb internal storage.
I can't find enough consistant information about this model on the forums. I couldn't even find the corresponding firmware for the phone on samsung website so i checked if there was an update for the phone....there was and i downloaded. The below are the new details for the phone. All i want to do is root the phone and remove as much bloatware as possible without downloading any roms or any boot animations etc etc.
1) Where can i get the corresponding samsung firmware?
2) What's the safest root method for this device?
Model number GT-19505
Baseband version 19505XXUEMK9
Kernel version
3.4.0-2082040
[email protected]#1
Thu nov 21 15:13:46KST
Build number JSS15j.i9505XXUEMK9
SE for android status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-i9505-4.3-0014
Thanks kindly for your patience
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Hi mate,
for the firmware check here for the official stock firmware for your country and operator
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
Optus , telestra , vodafone and XSA for unbranded
for rooting use towelroot it will not trip you knox warranty bit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157

Is my Galaxy S4 a fake?

I bought a Samsung Galaxy S4, GT-i9500. But I suspect that this might be a fake.
From About Device:
Model number - GT-i9500
Android version - 4.4.2
Baseband version - I9500ZCUGND1
Kernel version - 3.4.0-505595 [email protected] #1 Tue Feb 11 22.24.31 KST 2014
Build number - DONGCHAO.V1
Secure boot status - Type: Samsung
Security software version - MDF v1.0 Release 2
From Phone INFO:
Manufacturer / Brand - samsung
Phone Model - GT-I9500
Device Type - jflteatt
Product Name - jfltezc
Country of Origin - Made in Korea
Original CSC Code - CHN
Firmware's CSC Code - CHN
Active CSC Code - CHN
CSC Country - USA
CSC Country ISO - CN
Product Code - SGH-I337ZRACHN
Bootloader Version - I337UCUEMK2
Baseband Version - I337UCUFNB1
PDA Version - I9500ZCUGND1
CSC Version - I337ATTFNB1
Changelist - 505595
Build Number - KOT49H.I9500ZCUGND1
Build Fingerprint - samsung/jflteucjflteatt:4.4.2/KOT49H/I9500ZCUGND1:user/release-keys
Build Description - jflteuc-user 4.4.2 KOT49H I9500ZCUGND1 release keys
Hardware / Board - qcom / MSM8960
Platform / Chip - msm8960 / apq8064
GPS Status shows me both GPS and GLONASS.
CPU Identifier reports CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T x4
My concern stems from the Build Number being DONGCHOU.V1 being that Dongchou is a city in China, the various CSC codes being CHN, the model reporting as GT-i9500 but the Product Code reporting as SGH-I337ZRACHN.
I've been unable to get root on this phone nor can I load a recovery.
Does anyone recognize the DONGCHOU.V1 build number? Or give me a pointer to how I can root and/or flash a custom recovery?

This appears to be exactly what it seems: a 9500 with AT&T firmware. And whenever I see people saying they purchased one of these off ebay I tell them to return the phone and purchase off Swappa instead. You may have a lot of work ahead of you to get this working, and even if you do you still have to deal with AT&T's encrypted bootloader in customizing the device.
Note that the 9500 is not available in the US, and thus NO 9500 should ever have AT&T firmware.

So if it's a 9500 with AT&T firmware, then it either wasn't made by Samsung or it was modified after manufacture. (If I put my tinfoil hat on, I could come up with all kinds of nasty scenarios.) Either way, it's going to be difficult or impossible to do anything with it.
Thanks for your help.

Modified after manufacture more likely. Posts regarding these phones have been coming up with some frequency over the last two months, and in each case the phone turned out to be an AT&T S4 with modified or otherwise incorrect firmware. Yours may be the first where the device is correct but the firmware wrong, but I wouldn't bother cracking open the phone to find out.

samsung s4 i9505 at back sticker & even in "about" but i337 in recovery mode
hi guys, i have got a Samsung s4 which is showing a circle sign within line in it at network. i checked the IMEI in about is "null" & even in *#06#. i tried to re-flash it with Odin 3.09 it says "fail (auth)". i tried to delete data & cache in recovery mode but suddenly checked it is showing SGH-I337 in there. i am totally confused whether i have Samsung i9505 or i337 in my hands.
info regarding s4 in about
model number GT-I9505
android version 4.4.2
bb version I9505XXUFNB8
kernel version 3.4.0-505595 [email protected] #1 Tue Feb 11 22:24:31 KST 2014
build number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNB7
IMEI unknown
IMEISV unknown
device status official
info from device info app
Product Code nothing
Original CSC code ATT
Active CSC code TGY
PDA version I9505XXUFNB8
CSC version I337ATTFNB1
Baseband version nothing
Android version 4.4.2
Mobile operator nothing
this is the info from the app where "nothing" means blank field.

Whatever model appears on the download mode screen is the model of S4, regardless of what the sticker may say. In this case, an AT&T Frankenphone (SGH-I337).

ed65 said:
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S4, GT-i9500. But I suspect that this might be a fake.
From About Device:
Model number - GT-i9500
Android version - 4.4.2
Baseband version - I9500ZCUGND1
Kernel version - 3.4.0-505595 [email protected] #1 Tue Feb 11 22.24.31 KST 2014
Build number - DONGCHAO.V1
Secure boot status - Type: Samsung
Security software version - MDF v1.0 Release 2
From Phone INFO:
Manufacturer / Brand - samsung
Phone Model - GT-I9500
Device Type - jflteatt
Product Name - jfltezc
Country of Origin - Made in Korea
Original CSC Code - CHN
Firmware's CSC Code - CHN
Active CSC Code - CHN
CSC Country - USA
CSC Country ISO - CN
Product Code - SGH-I337ZRACHN
Bootloader Version - I337UCUEMK2
Baseband Version - I337UCUFNB1
PDA Version - I9500ZCUGND1
CSC Version - I337ATTFNB1
Changelist - 505595
Build Number - KOT49H.I9500ZCUGND1
Build Fingerprint - samsung/jflteucjflteatt:4.4.2/KOT49H/I9500ZCUGND1:user/release-keys
Build Description - jflteuc-user 4.4.2 KOT49H I9500ZCUGND1 release keys
Hardware / Board - qcom / MSM8960
Platform / Chip - msm8960 / apq8064
GPS Status shows me both GPS and GLONASS.
CPU Identifier reports CPU is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T x4
My concern stems from the Build Number being DONGCHOU.V1 being that Dongchou is a city in China, the various CSC codes being CHN, the model reporting as GT-i9500 but the Product Code reporting as SGH-I337ZRACHN.
I've been unable to get root on this phone nor can I load a recovery.
Does anyone recognize the DONGCHOU.V1 build number? Or give me a pointer to how I can root and/or flash a custom recovery?
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for me is false, i9500 uses Exynos , not Qualcomm Snapdragon 600

I missed that about the CPU when the post was made back in January, and thus the OP's device is just like all the other Frankenphones.Even so, my advice to return the phone applies regardless.

[Q] About my SM-N9005 Need Help Please

I recently bought note 3 international model Sm-N9005 from a dealer who said he import only mobile phone ..
I think i unluckily got a refurbished one (Checked through samsung info app).
I checked through odin download mode and it shows Following :
Product Name : SM-N9005
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Custom
Reactivation Lock(kk) : off
Knox Kernal Lock : 0x0
knox Warranty Void: 0x1
From Phone Info *Samsung*
Product Code : not active
orignal CSC Code : TMB
Firmware's CSC code : Blank
Active Csc code : TMB
Available Csc codes and CSc country is Also Blank
Bootloader Version: N9005ZHUENH4
PDA Version: N9005ZHUENH4
CSC Version : Blank
Baseband Version: N9005ZHUENH4
Now the question is If i changed CSC code to BTU and Intall Latest 5.0 firmware from BTU Region will it work good ?
Current firmware shows the LTE option in Network mode but i can't get LTE.. ... * I have rooted device with cf autoroot to Change the value of System/data/property/persist.lte.on.xml ... But the file was missing
Now Suggest me something that which works for my both requiremnt
1)LTE Enabled [Band 3 (1800)]
2)Lolipop Firmware (Currently Kitkat)
Thanks in Advance

Anyone ? any other 4.4.2 Stock firmware that can run LTE ? or any method that current FW able to run LTE ?

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hello bro...have you got any help???? What have you done to your mobile???

What is the correct model G900F or G900T?

Hello guys. I am from chile and i am new here and would you mind help me with a problem in my Galaxy S5?
I bought this phone in aliexpress. I guess the hardware is genuine. But the software have some weird thing.
My phone is G900F version. But in the Download mode the version is G900T?? Is that wrong?
Also, in the menu of android recovery system is G900T too. But when i extract the battery i can see Model: G900F
I am not sure what is the correct model, and i think that the software was modified, because Knox is 0x1.
Yesterday, i treid to update the Android from 4.4.2 to 5.0 with Odin using an oficial ROM from Sammobile. I used a ROM G900F, but the process failed every time.
Is the Android Recovery Modified? What is the correct model? I think that correct model is G900F because is appears behind the phone but now i am not sure, and still i cant update to lollipop
I wait for your help
Thanks
Details:
Downloading Mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-G900T
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1 (3)
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A1, P1
UDC START
Behind my phone, when i extract the battery:
MODEL: SM-G900F FCCID: A3LSMG900F
SSN: -G900FGSMH RATED: 3.85 V 1500mA
MADE BY SAMSUNG
About device:
BaseBand version: G900FZHU1AND1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-964333
[email protected] #1
Wed Mar 26 13:30:42 KST 2014
Compilation number: 2jia478.G900FZHU1AND1
Security software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
VPN v1.4 Release 1
Android system recovery <3e>
KOT49H.G900TUVU1ANCH
Not command
#Manual mode#
--Appling multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code: TYG
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
Calling to *#1234#
Version:
AP: G900FZHU1AND1
CP: G900FZHU1AND1
CSC: G900FZHU1AND1

it sounds like they had a G900T phone that probably had no battery or a crappy one and decided to switch it with a battery from a G900F model for whatever reason. I'm sure the phone itself is a G900T, but it's hard to tell.
They could also have flashed a G900T ROM on a G900F, i think.

IMEI Info
Days ago i checked the IMEI info about my phone. The website say that the model is G900T
But it is weird. IMEI, Download mode and system recovery say: G900T, but Behind the phone (extracting the battery) i see G900F and in Settings: About Device: base band is G900F, compilation number is 2jia478.G900F and model number SM-G900F.
¿What is the correct version? Because when I tried update manually to lollipop with a ROM G900F, Odin said: FAILED.
¿Have I to try with G900T ROM? Because G900T ROM from sammobile is for T-Mobile and It is for USA and I am from Chile.
Is there a problem with that? (Doesnt exist ROM G900T for Chile, just for USA)

Gapu95 said:
Days ago i checked the IMEI info about my phone. The website say that the model is G900T
But it is weird. IMEI, Download mode and system recovery say: G900T, but Behind the phone (extracting the battery) i see G900F and in Settings: About Device: base band is G900F, compilation number is 2jia478.G900F and model number SM-G900F.
¿What is the correct version? Because when I tried update manually to lollipop with a ROM G900F, Odin said: FAILED.
¿Have I to try with G900T ROM? Because G900T ROM from sammobile is for T-Mobile and It is for USA and I am from Chile.
Is there a problem with that? (Doesnt exist ROM G900T for Chile, just for USA)
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Here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/model-appears-download-mode-t3219262

What version of S8 do I have?

Hi everyone,
I bought a secondhand S8 but I am confused what version is it. Under "About Phone", it says the model is a SM-G950F. When I did a IMEI check online, it says it a SM-G950UZSASPR
So which model do I have exactly? A SM-G950F or a SM-G950U? It only has 1 slot for SIM card and the other for SDCard. I suspect it might have the wrong firmware inside? But the phone doesn't look like it has been rooted.
Should I be changing the firmware to something that I can use in my country (Singapore)? If so, how can I go about doing it and which version of firmware should I use? Will samsung pay not work if I root the phone and change the firmware?
Thanks in advance.

kian79 said:
Hi everyone,
I bought a secondhand S8 but I am confused what version is it. Under "About Phone", it says the model is a SM-G950F. When I did a IMEI check online, it says it a SM-G950UZSASPR
So which model do I have exactly? A SM-G950F or a SM-G950U? It only has 1 slot for SIM card and the other for SDCard. I suspect it might have the wrong firmware inside? But the phone doesn't look like it has been rooted.
Should I be changing the firmware to something that I can use in my country (Singapore)? If so, how can I go about doing it and which version of firmware should I use? Will samsung pay not work if I root the phone and change the firmware?
Thanks in advance.
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Install Phone Info Samsung from the play store.
Link here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
From there take a look at your "CSC CODE" tab, should give you the country and what carrier specific model/sw is installed.
I would update it to your country specific sw if possible.
If you root, you will not have Samsung Pay. I am not sure if majisk can hide it enough to use, maybe someone else can chime in on that more thoroughly.

Thanks. I have installed the Phone INFO app. Here is what I see:
Phone Model: SM-G950F
Device Type: greatqltechn
Product Name: greatqltezh
Country of Origin: Made in China
Product Code: SM2G950UZSAXAS
Original CSC Code: (blank)
Firmware's CSC Code: TGY
Active CSC Code: TGY
Available CSC Codes: (blank)
CSC Country: Hong Kong / HK
Bootloader Version: G950USQU5CRG3
PDA Version: G950FSQU4CRE9
CSC Version: G950FOYN3CRF2
Baseband Version: G950USQU5CRG3
Latest Firmware: N/A
Kernel Version: 4.4.78-13889051 64-bit
Java Virtual Machine: ART 2.1.0

kian79 said:
Thanks. I have installed the Phone INFO app. Here is what I see:
Phone Model: SM-G950F
Device Type: greatqltechn
Product Name: greatqltezh
Country of Origin: Made in China
Product Code: SM2G950UZSAXAS
Original CSC Code: (blank)
Firmware's CSC Code: TGY
Active CSC Code: TGY
Available CSC Codes: (blank)
CSC Country: Hong Kong / HK
Bootloader Version: G950USQU5CRG3
PDA Version: G950FSQU4CRE9
CSC Version: G950FOYN3CRF2
Baseband Version: G950USQU5CRG3
Latest Firmware: N/A
Kernel Version: 4.4.78-13889051 64-bit
Java Virtual Machine: ART 2.1.0
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Looks like you have options if you wish:
Singapore (XSP)
Singapore (MM1)
Singapore (SingTel) (SIN)
Singapore (StarHub) (STH)
I'm not too familiar with how you would need to change it, if it's even required at all. My method, me being located in the US, is much more complicated than what you would need to do. Hopefully someone else can give you more input or send you in the right direction.

kian79 said:
Hi everyone,
I bought a secondhand S8 but I am confused what version is it. Under "About Phone", it says the model is a SM-G950F. When I did a IMEI check online, it says it a SM-G950UZSASPR
So which model do I have exactly? A SM-G950F or a SM-G950U? It only has 1 slot for SIM card and the other for SDCard. I suspect it might have the wrong firmware inside? But the phone doesn't look like it has been rooted.
Should I be changing the firmware to something that I can use in my country (Singapore)? If so, how can I go about doing it and which version of firmware should I use? Will samsung pay not work if I root the phone and change the firmware?
Thanks in advance.
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Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...

callumbr1 said:
Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...
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There was a Hong Kong variant that was Snapdragon for the S8

The only true method would to be remove the back glass and check model of mother board

Exactly! That is what I am confused about.
callumbr1 said:
Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...
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Anyone can guide me? I am still confused. I want to load in the latest official firmware, but I still don't know what is the true model of my phone. The phone doesn't seem to be rooted, but it cannot pass safetynet test. I have a CTS Profile Match Fail error when I used root checker app. What should I do?
I boot into download mode, but I am not getting much information there. This is what I am seeing:
CARRIER: SPR
RPMB fuse blown
RPMB PROVISIONED
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
RP SWREV: B5 (2.1.1.1) KS S5
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENBABLE
DID: (some numbers)
Thanks in advance!
callumbr1 said:
Look in download mode, whatever it says is the model there that's what it is. Then flash the firmware you require for that model. Confused as the BL is G950U which is Snapdragon, whereas firmware is from exynos...
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kian79 said:
Exactly! That is what I am confused about.
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kian79 said:
Anyone can guide me? I am still confused. I want to load in the latest official firmware, but I still don't know what is the true model of my phone. The phone doesn't seem to be rooted, but it cannot pass safetynet test. I have a CTS Profile Match Fail error when I used root checker app. What should I do?
I boot into download mode, but I am not getting much information there. This is what I am seeing:
CARRIER: SPR
RPMB fuse blown
RPMB PROVISIONED
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
RP SWREV: B5 (2.1.1.1) KS S5
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENBABLE
DID: (some numbers)
Thanks in advance!
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It doesn't say the model in download mode? At the top in red text I believe?

kian79 said:
Anyone can guide me? I am still confused. I want to load in the latest official firmware, but I still don't know what is the true model of my phone. The phone doesn't seem to be rooted, but it cannot pass safetynet test. I have a CTS Profile Match Fail error when I used root checker app. What should I do?
I boot into download mode, but I am not getting much information there. This is what I am seeing:
CARRIER: SPR
RPMB fuse blown
RPMB PROVISIONED
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
RP SWREV: B5 (2.1.1.1) KS S5
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENBABLE
DID: (some numbers)
Thanks in advance!
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It appears to be a Sprint version. But with Odin and csc files and matching sim card you can make it any us carrier

Thanks guys. The phone is indeed a SM-G950U. I managed to used Odin and flash SM-G950U1 firmware onto it. I used the XAA version with a local non-US SIM. Samsung pay seems to be working. However there is no option to enable VOLTE and the FM radio.

U1 firmware are lacking those features...

kian79 said:
Thanks guys. The phone is indeed a SM-G950U. I managed to used Odin and flash SM-G950U1 firmware onto it. I used the XAA version with a local non-US SIM. Samsung pay seems to be working. However there is no option to enable VOLTE and the FM radio.
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Link rom bro...