Hi,
I have bought my GS4 from a small store in my country and not from the importer back in July.
I saw that the latest update for the device was out and tried to update it in the device it self and it didn't work.
Next i have installed Samsung Kies to update the device and then the Kies as informed me that my "firmware version is not supported to update".
the current firmware is(as noted by Kies):
PDA:MDE / PHONE:MD9 / CSC:MD9 (KSA)
Model :
GT-I9500
Android version:
4.2.2
Baseband version:
I9500JKUAMD9
Kernel version:
3.4.5-447845
[email protected] #1
Fri Apr 12 17:22:34 KST 2013
Build number:
JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDE
My question is can I reverse the device back to factory firmware and ROM?
If not, can you direct me to a ROM which looks like a Samsung original ROM?
I am sure that someone have already asked this question but i didn't find it when i was looking the search tool...
Many Thanks
Omri Arielly
P.S: I am so sorry for my English in is not my first language
Read this post carefully and flash the appropriate firmware for your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
djmik21 said:
Read this post carefully and flash the appropriate firmware for your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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thx! worked perfectly!
I have sprint s4 that is international unlocked and runs on android 4.2.2 .If i upgrade it to KITKAT 4.4.2 will i lose the unloking if so please tell me how to do any thing to get unlocked kitkat
thank you in advance
software version : l720VPUAMDC
baseband version : l720VPUAMDC
build number : jdq39.l720VPUAMF9
You can update then unlock.the phone with the same method found in the general thread (if you don't know where it is at, search for it yourself).
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my mobile is gt-i9500 its rooted and twarp recovery is installed now i want to change my rom from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4
what all things do i need to upgrade ? what all things do i need to keep in mind when updating to a new rom ?
jovine said:
my mobile is gt-i9500 its rooted and twarp recovery is installed now i want to change my rom from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4
what all things do i need to upgrade ? what all things do i need to keep in mind when updating to a new rom ?
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Well...
Which 4.4.4 Custom rom do you want to flash..??
Check the firnware on which the ROM is based..you ought to have the same firmware..
Never flash anything for i9505 on i9500 or i9506.
I9505 Roms are specific for i9505
I9500 ROMS are specific fora I9500
Have a backup. If anything goes wrong you can always restore the old rom without any data loss.
Always follow the steps in the OP. NEVER TRY ANYTHING BY YOURSELF, because devs do know better than us.
Things you need:
The custom ROM
A custom recovery
The same firmware as is it in the rom.
Just flash the rom by following steps in the Original Thread of the rom..
Press Thanks if I helped
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which rom is sable for s4 gt-i9500?
can you suggest a stable rom for me ? can you provide a link i am using galaxy s4 india
DeepankarS said:
Well...
Which 4.4.4 Custom rom do you want to flash..??
Check the firnware on which the ROM is based..you ought to have the same firmware..
Never flash anything for i9505 on i9500 or i9506.
I9505 Roms are specific for i9505
I9500 ROMS are specific fora I9500
Have a backup. If anything goes wrong you can always restore the old rom without any data loss.
Always follow the steps in the OP. NEVER TRY ANYTHING BY YOURSELF, because devs do know better than us.
Things you need:
The custom ROM
A custom recovery
The same firmware as is it in the rom.
Just flash the rom by following steps in the Original Thread of the rom..
Press Thanks if I helped
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.
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jovine said:
can you suggest a stable rom for me ? can you provide a link i am using galaxy s4 india
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There are many roms availabe mate..you have to select what suits you..like the S5 looking roms or the AOSP or AICP..Check in the GALAXY S4 I9500 Android Developement...
Nothing india or usa specific..
You ought to have the firmware..just that..
Like if a roms is based on XXUGNG8 then flash XXUGNG8 official firmware, Install recovery and flash the zip of the ROM. Just dont flash a network specific rom..
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firmware details
from where can i get firmware details ?
DeepankarS said:
There are many roms availabe mate..you have to select what suits you..like the S5 looking roms or the AOSP or AICP..Check in the GALAXY S4 I9500 Android Developement...
Nothing india or usa specific..
You ought to have the firmware..just that..
Like if a roms is based on XXUGNG8 then flash XXUGNG8 official firmware, Install recovery and flash the zip of the ROM. Just dont flash a network specific rom..
Press Thanks if I helped
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.
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jovine said:
from where can i get firmware details ?
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For the ROM's firmware, read the thread. Devs generally say based on XYZ Firmware.
For the official firmware
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details that i got
As you told i did a search and this is what i got
Model: GT-I9500
Model name: GALAXY S4
Country: India
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2097503
Build date: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:54:13 +0000
Product Code: INU
PDA: I9500XXUFNG1
CSC: I9500ODDFNE1
MODEM: I9500DDUFNA4
i want to update to cyanogenmod (4.4.4) where can i find the link for that ? from those details that i got sammobile what all important for new rom installation?
jovine said:
As you told i did a search and this is what i got
Model: GT-I9500
Model name: GALAXY S4
Country: India
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2097503
Build date: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:54:13 +0000
Product Code: INU
PDA: I9500XXUFNG1
CSC: I9500ODDFNE1
MODEM: I9500DDUFNA4
i want to update to cyanogenmod (4.4.4) where can i find the link for that ? from those details that i got sammobile what all important for new rom installation?
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Go to the developement thread here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9500-develop
Read about the rom you want to install and follow the steps in the thread of your rom..
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Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 via XDA app.
Mr jovine u want everything from here my bro ?, u have to serch n read on internet, everything is there.. My friend coz, practice make n man perfect... But for u here the link of cm11 for gt i9500.... https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=i9500
A friend of mine bought a used Samsung Galaxy S4. She called me saying to look at her phone because it's acting strange (random reboots, camera crashing). Upon looking at the phone, I saw that it was running Cyanogenmod. She'd like the "normal" samsung rom instead, as she is a previous Galaxy S2 owner.
I checked the "About this phone" information, and this is what I found:
Model number: GT-9505G
Android version: 5.0.1.
Smallband version: I9505XXUGNG8
Kernel version: 3.4.0.-2809293 [email protected]#1
Build number: LRX22C
So I thought this would be a Galaxy S4 GPE. I downloaded the I9505GUEEDNL3_FULL and tried flashing it with ODIN. It kept giving me errors.
I started doubting what model this was. After checking behind the battery, this the information I found:
Model: GT I9505
SSN: -9505 GSMH
S/N: RF1D47XA37R
So, what model is this? The I9505 or the I9505G, and what would be the best method to flash a stock firmware/rom on this, and which one would I need?
Edit; after doing some searching, I think i've found what rom is currently running on the phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353
Boot into download mode. There you can find your model.
It's probably a GT-I9505 running a GPE rom. The GPE rom sets the device code to GT-I9505G. And that's how apps will see it. That's also why it shows GT-I9505G in "About" menu.
Hello to all developers in the forum. I want desperately your help because i messed up with my phone.
Recently i changed rom to my device. I think that it had the stock firmware from its factory which it was 4.2.2 (i am not so sure).
I updated to 4.3 rom through many difficulties.
The information i can give you is this:
Model Number: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I337UCUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-1921628 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
I would appreciate any help because my wifi doesn't work as well as the data,the keybord and many other applications. I think that i didnt install the correct kernel. All i did was through odin because i cant install rom through recovery mode. I also cant return to factory mode. PLEASE HELP ME
sammobile.com. didnt work for me!!!
Boot the phone into download to confirm the model #.
Do you see anything about Knox or warranty bit in download mode?