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Upgrading from Android 4.3 to 4.4.. How to?

Hi guys.
Wondered how i go about updating my galaxy s4 from Android 4.3 to Android 4.4?
Would it need rooting?
Thank you.
Just wanna add it is a Gi9505

MartK87 said:
Hi guys.
Wondered how i go about updating my galaxy s4 from Android 4.3 to Android 4.4?
Would it need rooting?
Thank you.
Just wanna add it is a Gi9505
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Hi,
Are you talking about upgrade from stock 4.3 to stock 4.4.2? if so there is no need to root , just go to Sammobile.com find the rigght firmware and flash it ( Odin)

Thanks!
On SAM Mobile now.
How do i find out which country the phone belongs to along with knowing the correct firmware to get?
I should note i got the phone from Australia, however i cannot see Australia in the firmware list for GT-I9505.
Thanks
Just an update.
Not sure if its possible to flash to 4.4 because I've just been on SAMMobile.
Clicked on FIRMWARE
Then clicked Check Your Firmware.
Which i did. The phone is unlocked so i just chose vodafone.
Then it directs me to a 2013 update which is android 4.3.
So does that mean i can't get one for 4.4？

MartK87 said:
Thanks!
On SAM Mobile now.
How do i find out which country the phone belongs to along with knowing the correct firmware to get?
I should note i got the phone from Australia, however i cannot see Australia in the firmware list for GT-I9505.
Thanks
Just an update.
Not sure if its possible to flash to 4.4 because I've just been on SAMMobile.
Clicked on FIRMWARE
Then clicked Check Your Firmware.
Which i did. The phone is unlocked so i just chose vodafone.
Then it directs me to a 2013 update which is android 4.3.
So does that mean i can't get one for 4.4？
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Hi mate ,
For Australia seems like the newest firmware is 4. 3 but you can flash a firmware from other " similar" countries like UK , check other countries that you may consider closer to yours
for example
BTU means unbranded
Model: GT-I9505
Model name: GALAXY S4 LTE
Country: United Kingdom
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 481100
Build date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:15:30 +0000
Product Code: BTU
PDA: I9505XXUFNB9
CSC: I9505BTUFNE1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNB9
CSC: I9505BTUFNE1
Language is similar and if the modem gives you problems ( it should not) you can always flash ( odin) another the only thing you may lose would be maybe any specific carrier service that is on your current carrier rom you have in your phone and your CSC will be from UK ( in this case)

You can try installing Kies 3 Connecting your phone and see if it promotes an Update

Ok guys thank you.
So if i were to get the latest UK one. How likely is it my sim would still work in it?
I currently use vodafone in AU and uk also has vodafone. So would i be better off getting a vodafone uk firmware or just an unlocked one?
Cos the s4 is actually unlocked already.
If you could perhaps link me to the correct firmware id really appreciate it. I just really dont wanna screw this up.
Any info you require i can give you. I know for sure it is a GT-I9505 and that it was purchased unlocked in australia.
Thank you.

MartK87 said:
Ok guys thank you.
So if i were to get the latest UK one. How likely is it my sim would still work in it?
I currently use vodafone in AU and uk also has vodafone. So would i be better off getting a vodafone uk firmware or just an unlocked one?
Cos the s4 is actually unlocked already.
If you could perhaps link me to the correct firmware id really appreciate it. I just really dont wanna screw this up.
Any info you require i can give you. I know for sure it is a GT-I9505 and that it was purchased unlocked in australia.
Thank you.
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Hi,
Sim will work ok
Your choice vodafone or unbranded should be fine ( unbranded is newer) , unbranded ( no carrier stuff on it) has nothing to do with network lock
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=30963 (vodafone)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31852 ( unbranded)
back up your app , data , contacts , pictures , music and use this app to make a backup of your EFS folder ( there is your imei info) just in case
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock&hl=en

Thanks so much for that! Awesome.
And to update it with the uk firmware, do i just refer to this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

MartK87 said:
Thanks so much for that! Awesome.
And to update it with the uk firmware, do i just refer to this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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Boot to download mode
Connect it to your PC
Open Odin3.09
Extract the Firware from Sammy
Click AP and select the firmware.
Hit start

MartK87 said:
Thanks so much for that! Awesome.
And to update it with the uk firmware, do i just refer to this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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hi
they basically say the same ...... there is only one way to flash stock , in your case you do not need to flash the PIT file
from sammobile:
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

Ok thats everything i need thanks so much.
Just one last question.. Can this process be done using a mac or am i better off using an XP based machine?
Thanks guys

MartK87 said:
Ok thats everything i need thanks so much.
Just one last question.. Can this process be done using a mac or am i better off using an XP based machine?
Thanks guys
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Hi ,
Odin is windows based , it should work in a XP machine as long as the samsung usb drivers are updated

Ok cool.
I will use an XP based machine.
Ok so i now have odin and i now have the 1.54GB firmware package.
I can do the update as per the instructions.
But you suggested getting the latest USB Drivers for my device...
How would I find these drivers?
Is it just a matter of having the latest Kies right??
Thank you.

MartK87 said:
Ok cool.
I will use an XP based machine.
Ok so i now have odin and i now have the 1.54GB firmware package.
I can do the update as per the instructions.
But you suggested getting the latest USB Drivers for my device...
How would I find these drivers?
Is it just a matter of having the latest Kies right??
Thank you.
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Yes , if you have the latest Kies you are set , remember to close all Kies activity ( task manager)
Good luck

MartK87 said:
Ok cool.
I will use an XP based machine.
Ok so i now have odin and i now have the 1.54GB firmware package.
I can do the update as per the instructions.
But you suggested getting the latest USB Drivers for my device...
How would I find these drivers?
Is it just a matter of having the latest Kies right??
Thank you.
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1. Install Kies 3, it will autimaticly update all Samsung Drivers to the latest version
2. Connect your phone to the PC
3. Shut down Kies 3 and unconnect your Smartphone from PC
4. Boot in Download Mode on Your Phone
5. Open Odin 3.09
6. Connect Phone to the PC
7. Select AP and than search the tar.md5 file
8. Hit Flash if the button turns blue

Thanks for the help.
Gonna do it tonight after work.
Is there anything on the phone i should enable/disable before doing this?
Such as debugging?
Thanks!

MartK87 said:
Thanks for the help.
Gonna do it tonight after work.
Is there anything on the phone i should enable/disable before doing this?
Such as debugging?
Thanks!
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No there isn't, just be sure you install all samsung drivers, that your PC can connect to your phone

Some questions about Firmware update

Hi,
I want to update my phone to Official Android Lollipop v5.
Can i install any other country's firmware on my device?
If yes then 'll this void my phone's warranty?
Can i get official updates in the future after upgrade*using other country's firmware?
Which firmware/update you suggest for my device?
If any problem occours then can i degrade back to previous version of android?
Here is my phone info.
Device: SM-G900H
Product ID: SM-G900HZDAPAK
PDA/Phone:*G900HXXU1ANG3
CSC: G900HOJV1ANG1
Thanks,

Try installing KIES3 and connecting your phone to the PC to check for updates
If none, grab a stock ROM for your model S5 from sammobile (No links allowed on XDA)
If the ROM is a stock Samsung ROM, it will NOT void your warranty so long as you use ODIN to flash it
Yes you can downgrade again by the same method
No idea about OTA updates, you'll likely end up with OTA updates for that countries ROMs
Any country ROM will work, but you might have issues with network, must be for your model S5

*Detection* said:
Try installing KIES3 and connecting your phone to the PC to check for updates
If none, grab a stock ROM for your model S5 from sammobile (No links allowed on XDA)
If the ROM is a stock Samsung ROM, it will NOT void your warranty so long as you use ODIN to flash it
Yes you can downgrade again by the same method
No idea about OTA updates, you'll likely end up with OTA updates for that countries ROMs
Any country ROM will work, but you might have issues with network, must be for your model S5
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I have tried with Kies but there is no update for my country.
I 've also checked sammobile but i am confused about choosing the correct file.
If i get any network issues, how 'll i solve them?
I dont want to get into problems so need an advice.
Thanks

*Detection* said:
If none, grab a stock ROM for your model S5 from sammobile (No links allowed on XDA)
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I wan't aware you couldn't link Sammmobile in XDA threads, is this something new
Aafsut said:
I dont want to get into problems so need an advice.
Thanks
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You need to find a Generic ROM that covers your area, like in Eurpoe there is BTU for example there will be one for your region use that one

ag4751 said:
You need to find a Generic ROM that covers your area, like in Eurpoe there is BTU for example there will be one for your region use that one
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Thanks for the reply, can u plz name any which suits my model?
I am confused in choosing the correct one.
My device info is posted above...

Aafsut said:
Thanks for the reply, can u plz name any which suits my model?
I am confused in choosing the correct one.
My device info is posted above...
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Goto Sammobile firmware section (Need to create a free account to download)
Enter SM-G900H into the device section to find your device
Click the dropdown list of countries and find your country, or any country you want a ROM from
Download it

'll my product id change if i flash any other country's firmware?

Can i use the following firmware?
Model SM-G900H
Model name GALAXY S5
Country Kazakhstan
Version Android 5.0
Changelist 4521975
Build date Wed, 25 Mar 2015 02:47:10 +0000
Product code SKZ
PDA G900HXXU1BOCA
CSC G900HOXY1BOCA
(My complete phone info is posted above in 1st post)
Thanks,

fast download link for N9005 lollipop?

Hello friends, How are you all? l have note 3 N 9005. I want to upgrade my phone from 4.4.2 to 5.0. MY current software region is Hongkong. But I m from Pakistan. I think I can update my phone using Odin to anyother software from any other region. I tried todownload from Samsung-updates but due to slow internet speed cann't download. Every time download fails at some point and I can not resume from that point again. Dowload restartsevery time after" download fails". Please guide me in this regard.

One sammobile.com
Two use google .

JJEgan said:
One sammobile.com
Two use google .
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Thanks for replying. I have searched on google. But could not get any solution. I also tried sammobile.com but sadly it does not support the "resume option" as well.

Failed at modem.bin when flashing 6.0.1 stock firmware

Howdy! Please help me newbie with this problem. Mine is SM-G928F, its region is DBT, which is Germany. My current firmware is 5.1.1. As I haven't received Marshmallow update OTA, as well as when I checked for update in Smart Switch, I decided to use SamFirm and download the suitable 6.0.1 firmware for my Region. And then I used Odin to flash it, with Kies uninstalled, Samsung drivers up-to-date and so on according to the instruction I've read. Now what I have is a fancy brick with the Samsung brand on it ( I can still get into download mode. What should I do now?
Access the following link to see my problem: (Cuz I cannot add links, I added a space):
h ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4DyzkBV73L2ZTRKbFRzbzJQN1E

Blooderman said:
Howdy! Please help me newbie with this problem. Mine is SM-G928F, its region is DBT, which is Germany. My current firmware is 5.1.1. As I haven't received Marshmallow update OTA, as well as when I checked for update in Smart Switch, I decided to use SamFirm and download the suitable 6.0.1 firmware for my Region. And then I used Odin to flash it, with Kies uninstalled, Samsung drivers up-to-date and so on according to the instruction I've read. Now what I have is a fancy brick with the Samsung brand on it ( I can still get into download mode. What should I do now?
Access the following link to see my problem: (Cuz I cannot add links, I added a space):
h ttps://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4DyzkBV73L2ZTRKbFRzbzJQN1E
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Hey, you may try another firmware or follow the procedure(in the video) to avoid that failure. Exclude modem.bin from firmware and find the another one which fits F variant then flash it after firmware..

Update to nougat and take out at&t

hi everyone, I just bought a s7 edge from internet the thing is I'm french and received an at&t model ( what a mistake I wanted the exynos ) well the phone works but can't update it how could a I do to put nougat and later oreo if it come to this device? is it possible to take out that at&t and just have a rom s7. (sorry for my english I didn't find it in french) thanks a lot for your anwser.
android:6.0.1
baseband:G935AUCS4APK1

Download this U firmware and install using odin. It's a universal firmware for the AT&T S7 Edge, does not have any AT&T crap on it. It also doesn't have VoLTE & wifi calling, but who cares, it works just fine. I have an AT&T S7 Edge and I'm using this myself. I love it and it always get the OTA updates fast. This is the latest firmware with the January security patch. Enjoy and hope this helps. This is Android 7.0 Nougat
935U Firmware G935UUES4BRA1 for AT&T S7 Edge

Thanks I will try this this week end.

ytaida said:
Download this U firmware and install using odin. It's a universal firmware for the AT&T S7 Edge, does not have any AT&T crap on it. It also doesn't have VoLTE & wifi calling, but who cares, it works just fine. I have an AT&T S7 Edge and I'm using this myself. I love it and it always get the OTA updates fast. This is the latest firmware with the January security patch. Enjoy and hope this helps. This is Android 7.0 Nougat
935U Firmware G935UUES4BRA1 for AT&T S7 Edge
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I tried it but odin tells me model dismatch which it's a bit weird i used odin 3.12.3. how did you flash it ?

n1n158300 said:
I tried it but odin tells me model dismatch which it's a bit weird i used odin 3.12.3. how did you flash it ?
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Follow the instructions on this guide but use the Nougat G935UUES4BRA1 firmware you downloaded;
Samsung SM-935U firmware install guide on SM-935A device
I used this version of ODIN by princecomsy
Hope this helps.

ytaida said:
Follow the instructions on this guide but use the Nougat G935UUES4BRA1 firmware you downloaded;
Samsung SM-935U firmware install guide on SM-935A device
I used this version of ODIN by princecomsy
Hope this helps.
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Thanks I will try it later And let you know

ytaida said:
Follow the instructions on this guide but use the Nougat G935UUES4BRA1 firmware you downloaded;
Samsung SM-935U firmware install guide on SM-935A device
I used this version of ODIN by princecomsy
Hope this helps.
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Thanks man it works perfectly with princecomsy Odin

i need help
my phone is also us version and its still marshmallow. can i try this one?

and do i need to back up first?

ytaida said:
Follow the instructions on this guide but use the Nougat G935UUES4BRA1 firmware you downloaded;
Samsung SM-935U firmware install guide on SM-935A device
I used this version of ODIN by princecomsy
Hope this helps.
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Hi I coming to you again just to know if you faced the same issue than me. I just realized that my GPS is not working anymore since then. If you know anything about it. Thanks

n1n158300 said:
Hi I coming to you again just to know if you faced the same issue than me. I just realized that my GPS is not working anymore since then. If you know anything about it. Thanks
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Everything is working on my AT&T Galaxy S7 Edge, including my GPS running the 935U firmware. By the way the firmware was just updated to G935UUES4BRC1 March security patch.

ytaida said:
Everything is working on my AT&T Galaxy S7 Edge, including my GPS running the 935U firmware. By the way the firmware was just updated to G935UUES4BRC1 March security patch.
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Yeah he did the update OTA which it's nice that's mean I will get the next one much easier. Ok i actually wanted to wipe cache so I restart on recovery mode. And it just put me a yellow triangle and it was write no command :/ I don't think that's normal I have to find something but thanks

ytaida said:
Everything is working on my AT&T Galaxy S7 Edge, including my GPS running the 935U firmware. By the way the firmware was just updated to G935UUES4BRC1 March security patch.
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Is it normal that the download to your file is very slow?

Darklight_93 said:
Is it normal that the download to your file is very slow?
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The latest firmware update is G935UUEU4BRD1 April Security Patch. I always update OTA via the software update in the setting menu and it downloads quick.

ytaida said:
The latest firmware update is G935UUEU4BRD1 April Security Patch. I always update OTA via the software update in the setting menu and it downloads quick.
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Can someone help me out? I am trying to install the last update you just posted but I am not able to do that... I can't find the PIT file... any help?

Darklight_93 said:
Can someone help me out? I am trying to install the last update you just posted but I am not able to do that... I can't find the PIT file... any help?
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What firmware version are you on right now? If you want to go to SM-G935U then you have to start with the base of January and then update from there via OTA.

n1n158300 said:
Yeah he did the update OTA which it's nice that's mean I will get the next one much easier. Ok i actually wanted to wipe cache so I restart on recovery mode. And it just put me a yellow triangle and it was write no command :/ I don't think that's normal I have to find something but thanks
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Just so there's no confusion here, no one person "updated it OTA". What you have is an official U rom which fetches updates whenever Samsung pushes them out.

Aaron78 said:
What firmware version are you on right now? If you want to go to SM-G935U then you have to start with the base of January and then update from there via OTA.
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I am at the 2016 update...

Darklight_93 said:
I am at the 2016 update...
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If your on the U version, then go to Settings then Software Update and then tap Download Updates Manually. It should force an update. If not, download the updates from Sammobile and flash them using Odin.

ytaida said:
The latest firmware update is G935UUEU4BRD1 April Security Patch. I always update OTA via the software update in the setting menu and it downloads quick.
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Thank you! My S7 Edge ATT SM-G935A is on Marshmallow 6.0.1 now. Can I flash directly to the latest version or I need to go from the base on first and go 1-by-1 up to the latest?