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[Q] Can I upgrade to 4.4?

So when I first got my note I imediately used this guide to flash kitkat and completely ****ed it up, it just stuck on the Samsung n9005 screen.
This was a link to C4ETech's video called "Galaxy Note 3 - Samsung Official Kitkat 4.4.2 - How to Flash/Install" but I had to remove it.
I assumed it was something to do with the CSC code (mine being BTU) so I installed a BTU rom using this guide.
This was a link to TheSmokingAndroid's video called "HOW TO UNBRICK & UNROOT SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3" but I had to remove it.
Now I want to install a kitkat rom preferably a stock one but there isn't one for BTU. So I looked at the custom roms as some support BTU but require the device to be on 4.4 already. How can I get onto 4.4 if every 4.4 rom requires a 4.4 phone? Will I have to wait until an official BTU update comes out?
I've attached a screenshot of my About Phone page (which doesn't have BTU anywhere, I don't get it).
I probably have the complete wrong end of the stick so sorry for wasting everyone's time but if you have a minute to help I'd really appreciate it.

HelloMyNamesTom said:
So when I first got my note I imediately used this guide to flash kitkat and completely ****ed it up, it just stuck on the Samsung n9005 screen.
This was a link to C4ETech's video called "Galaxy Note 3 - Samsung Official Kitkat 4.4.2 - How to Flash/Install" but I had to remove it.
I assumed it was something to do with the CSC code (mine being BTU) so I installed a BTU rom using this guide.
This was a link to TheSmokingAndroid's video called "HOW TO UNBRICK & UNROOT SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 3" but I had to remove it.
Now I want to install a kitkat rom preferably a stock one but there isn't one for BTU. So I looked at the custom roms as some support BTU but require the device to be on 4.4 already. How can I get onto 4.4 if every 4.4 rom requires a 4.4 phone? Will I have to wait until an official BTU update comes out?
I've attached a screenshot of my About Phone page (which doesn't have BTU anywhere, I don't get it).
I probably have the complete wrong end of the stick so sorry for wasting everyone's time but if you have a minute to help I'd really appreciate it.
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Try *#1234# might come up there. Anyways, go over to Sammobile and grab any of the latest 4.4.2 KitKat ROMs for your device (9005) as you said. And it should work fine.
Advice: Wipe your phone, not compulsory but advisable. Cheers!

I have a canadian variant note 3 900w8 and i want to flash 4.4.2 as well but i was hoping to flash the t-mobile version as i have heard of issues with the 9005 rom compatibility, just wondering if anyone has had experience yet, or if it has been done.

stanley08 said:
Try *#1234# might come up there. Anyways, go over to Sammobile and grab any of the latest 4.4.2 KitKat ROMs for your device (9005) as you said. And it should work fine.
Advice: Wipe your phone, not compulsory but advisable. Cheers!
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Thanks for your help but I've already done that and the newest version I can get is 4.3 I'll just wait until my phone gets the update, Thanks anyway

I've managed to get onto 4.4 now by flashing a polish ROM after reading that they support BTU, I don't know how to delete this thread so I'm just letting everyone know my issue is resolved

Jagerfarts said:
I have a canadian variant note 3 900w8 and i want to flash 4.4.2 as well but i was hoping to flash the t-mobile version as i have heard of issues with the 9005 rom compatibility, just wondering if anyone has had experience yet, or if it has been done.
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If you want the ability to flash back to 4.3 from 4.4, install custom recovery and roms and keep your Knox 0x0, head over here and do some reading ( if you haven't been there already ).

Samsung S5 - Lollipop - can i downgrade back to KitKat

Hi Guys,
I stupidly got excited and installed the official Lollipop (S5 on THREE UK network) update when i was notified.
BUT...
I want to go back to KitKat as i preferred it (i wont go into reasons why)
Is there a downgrade path for me, either officially or unofficially?> I dont think there is at the moment.
Thanks guys!

Yep, this forum is literally packed with instructions on how to do it, a simple search will bring up what you need

hi thanks, i thought with the new protected bootloader i didnt think it possible.
this is what i read:
Note: The G900FXXU1BNL9 Android 5.0 Lollipop update comes with a protected bootloader it is clearly emphasize that the “SE for Android Status – Enforcing” that might cause issues when you try to downgrade to the old software updates. This also applies if you are planning into rooting and installs any custom recovery and any unsigned firmware once you are on Android 5.0 Lollipop , so please be aware with that.

manikm303 said:
hi thanks, i thought with the new protected bootloader i didnt think it possible.
this is what i read:
Note: The G900FXXU1BNL9 Android 5.0 Lollipop update comes with a protected bootloader it is clearly emphasize that the “SE for Android Status – Enforcing” that might cause issues when you try to downgrade to the old software updates. This also applies if you are planning into rooting and installs any custom recovery and any unsigned firmware once you are on Android 5.0 Lollipop , so please be aware with that.
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Yesterday I tried out AllianceROM 6.0 and a few hours ago I went back to 4.4.2 'cause I liked it better than Lollipop. Here's what I did :
1. Enter Download Mode and flash STOCK 4.4.2 KitKat firmware in Odin (I used 3.10.6) and let it start booting.
2. It won't boot, this is normal (I panicked when this happened though ).
3. Go to recovery and factory reset/wipe data your phone.
4. Now hit reboot in recovery and your phone will boot up again (YAY :sun.
5. OPTIONAL : If you've made a nandroid backup before going to 5.0 you can now flash TWRP and restore it over your STOCK 4.4.2 KitKat firmware.
Hope I helped Let me know if it works out for you!

SUCCESS!!!
All sorted.
The hardest part was finding a link to the rom. sammobile kept giving me a gateway 502 error.
im now back to kitkat, AND no THREE UK rubbish.

manikm303 said:
SUCCESS!!!
All sorted.
The hardest part was finding a link to the rom. sammobile kept giving me a gateway 502 error.
im now back to kitkat, AND no THREE UK rubbish.
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Lol.....so which firmware did you flash? I'm with 3 as well......though for me, all the 3 c**p was frozen with TiBu as soon as I rooted (along with 100+ other 'system' apps too)......I don't want/need all that knox/Samsung/Google rubbish either.......lol
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 SM-G900F S5

I used a stock Samsung 4.4.2 btu mate...took me forever to find a good link though
Still got the Samsung rubbish on it though but I prefer an official rom to a 3rd party one.

Guide me Please
manikm303 said:
I used a stock Samsung 4.4.2 btu mate...took me forever to find a good link though
Still got the Samsung rubbish on it though but I prefer an official rom to a 3rd party one.
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Okey so i want to downgrade mine s5 from Lolipop to Kitkat 4.4.2. But i wonder if i breaks my varanty and can you make like an min guide and add the links you used also please
Would be really helpful since i'm not sure on where to download the things required. And can i get the Stock samsung 4.4.2, whitout messing up anything, incase i turn my phone in for repairs some time and what not. (cause they can complain that you have touched up stuff in the programs ect )
i appriciate any help peace

answer
hey guys i just followed this tutorial to downgrade it was so easy took several minutes now im running kitkat again yaaay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glNRCuH4Yyw

Galaxy Core Plus SM-G350 : Need Rom Android 4.4

Hello,
I don't know if I am in good section but I have one SM-G350 and I am on Android 4.2.2.
I need to be on Android 4.4 or more.
My phone isn't rooting.
Can you help me to update my phone?
Tanks for all

vhalter said:
Hello,
I don't know if I am in good section but I have one SM-G350 and I am on Android 4.2.2.
I need to be on Android 4.4 or more.
My phone isn't rooting.
Can you help me to update my phone?
Tanks for all
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If Samsung did make an update for your phone(since it isn't rooted) it would've come via OTA to you. So it seems that Samsung didn't care to update your phone so I'm sorry but your out of luck. There is no way to update your phone officially.So the final option is to flash a custom ROM for your device which is based on a higher android version than yours preferably 4.4 or more as you stated, try googling around the internet I'm sure you'll find a solution. But be advised it comes with risks. I rooted my device but I have never flashed a custom ROM for it. But if your phone is rooted, you'll find numerous ways to customize and theme your device to match your desired android version. I was able to theme one of my Samsung devices running 4.4.2 to nearly match android marshmallow 6.0.1.......Don't give up!! There's a lot you can do to make your outdated android look totally awesome and unique
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Hit thanks if I helped you!!

Hi,
If I want update my phone is just because I have one watch for android 4.4.
I don't want change my phone only for a watch! :crying:

vhalter said:
Hi,
If I want update my phone is just because I have one watch for android 4.4.
I don't want change my phone only for a watch! :crying:
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Is your watch using Bluetooth for the connection? Our group has created a CM11 (4.4.4 kitkat) build, but it doesn't have working bluetooth yet.
Be sure to check it. We will fix the bluetooth.

Thanks to you,
Ok, but my watch use Bluetooth and also for my car.
Juste to know, where can I find the post to download CM1 when there will be one update?

please help me
I'm using a sm-g350 phone and its 4.2.2 i need 4.4... How can i get it? Somebody help please!:crying:

@vhalter
Download and Installation of CM11 (Android 4.4) is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3284322
Sent from my SM-G350 using XDA-Developers mobile app

recovery problem
hello, i have a problem with recovery. if I press home button after the data wipe, nothing happen. Could you help me? thx

Hello I have the same problem, when I try to run recovery mode I got red "!". Any Idea how to resolve it ? When I tried to deployoryginal MD5 file from Samsung site - Odin show me success but my Samsung has the same system like before ?\:/

piotr-waw said:
Hello I have the same problem, when I try to run recovery mode I got red "!". Any Idea how to resolve it ? When I tried to deployoryginal MD5 file from Samsung site - Odin show me success but my Samsung has the same system like before ?\:/
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The red exclamation mark is always there. What recovery did you flash? Because if it stays on that screen, but you hold the button combination, that probably means that you flashed a incompatible recovery.

Flash new firmware

Hey all!
So, I've got a Note 3 SM-N9005 but I've got this issue. When I try to update my Kitkat to Lollipop it says "Your device have been modified, Software updates are not available". I did have it rooted around a year ago and when I click 'Status' at the device info screen, it says 'modified', so I guess that's the issue.
Either way, I'd like Lollipop since I've heard it can solve the bad wifi connection issue, but I have no clue on how to install the new firmware safe and sound on my Note 3.
Does someone have any tips for me on where to find the newest stock firmware and how to flash it on my device? Or how to remove the 'Modified' status so I can get the update over the air?
Thanks in advance!
P.s. My Knox isn't void, it still says 0x0

Google ?

Dejan Sathanas said:
Google ?
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Yeah I read a lot already, but most of it is dated back at least a few months. And I thought, since this is an expert forum.
Should I just backup everything (like put everything on my computer and use some software to backup game data + sms data etc.) and use Kies? Or should I use Odin and download stock firmware from Sammobile? I'm really not an expert and I don't want to **** it up and brick my phone.

Have a look in the developer section, there are several different custom ROM you can use, I currently have the Phronesis ROM on my Note3 it's a Lollipop Note5 ROM and it is working very good with all the Note5 features such as screen note on lock screen etc.

hi, backup all to your pc and download stock rom and flash with odin or custom rom, but if you want ota flash stock

Stock t580 ROM

I need one. Anyone?

If you need to reinstall the stock rom, you can do it from samsung kies, it will grab the latest rom for you.
You can also download it from samsung mobile website (do a search), but you will need to register

Kies would not work with my tablet, referred me to Smart Switch, which didn.t work either. Downloaded a stock ROM and tried to ODIN it, hung part way through. So, not having a ROM or as recovery, IreODINed TWRP and am flashing Ultra Lean ROM. Back where I started....

tennessee_titan said:
Kies would not work with my tablet, referred me to Smart Switch, which didn.t work either. Downloaded a stock ROM and tried to ODIN it, hung part way through. So, not having a ROM or as recovery, IreODINed TWRP and am flashing Ultra Lean ROM. Back where I started....
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Is it then fair to say that there is no way to bring stock Android to a Tab A T580? I hope I am wrong, there is tons of bloatware in the T580, and it gets in the way of several applications, specially games.
Any suggestions on how to stock-ROM a Tab A T580 will be hugely appreciated. Cheers

I would be interested in a stock ROM for my sm-t580 as well. (USA version). I spent a good portion of today looking for one. I confirm also that Samsung's website was of no use! Unless I'm just missing something. But again spent most of the day lookong all over the net.
*Edit* - noob mistake. I got Samsung Kies to work this morning.... When it asks you to choose model number and serial number... Make sure you type it exactly. It's case sensitive. Give it a shot found my stock SM-T580 firmware and is downloading now.

30mmrain said:
I would be interested in a stock ROM for my sm-t580 as well. (USA version). I spent a good portion of today looking for one. I confirm also that Samsung's website was of no use! Unless I'm just missing something. But again spent most of the day lookong all over the net.
*Edit* - noob mistake. I got Samsung Kies to work this morning.... When it asks you to choose model number and serial number... Make sure you type it exactly. It's case sensitive. Give it a shot found my stock SM-T580 firmware and is downloading now.
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Just to be clear... By "stock SM-T580 firmware" do you mean
1) The original firmware that comes with the tablet when you buy it? or
2) Clean, unadulterated Android (Stock Android)? ==> I am looking for this, anyone can help with that? TIA

The stock firmware is readily available at many firmware hosts.
UPDATO.COM, SAMSUNG-UPDATES.COM, SAMMOBILE etc.
All these have the firmware for the t580.