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Weird Problem with I9505

Hello all, I need some help in regards to my Samsung GS4 I9505. Sorry for the long post!
I bought this phone off eBay about a month ago and only did a quick test to make sure it was working. It is a used phone but in excellent condition to replace my old 9505.
Now 2 days ago I had some free time and wanted to check the phone more thoroughly before I transfer my data from my iPhone to the new to me 9505.
The phone had the stock ROM from Hong Kong (TGY). I9505ZHUFNL1 I think if I’m not mistaken.
I realized a few weird things in this phone.
1. First it had the AT&T ringtones installed, and 2 AT&T bloatware apps installed. I thought maybe the seller put them their thinking that I had AT&T.
2. Second, in the ABOUT PHONE, Model # shows as I9505 but the build number shows as I337UCUFNB1
Now I wanted to install a new stock ROM and root, process has failed in ODIN. (PS) I have flashed and customized my old 9505 a lot and have some idea on what I'm doing. I am still a newb though!
Currently I can get into Recovery and Download Mode but my S4 does not boot up. It gets stuck on the logo “SAMSUNG GALAXY S4” As you can see from the pictures below it shows PRODUCT NAME as I337 in DOWNLOAD MODE and shows kot49h.i337ucufnb1 in Recovery.
I am trying to flash stock ROM but ODIN has failed. Tried TGY, DBT and even AT&T ROMs and nothing is working. Tried to use KIES and nothing, went into recovery and deleted everything. Still the phone is not working.
I also got this AT&T message about “System software not authorized by AT&T” but that message is gone now after I flashed AT&T I337 Stock Recovery.
I have searched all over the net and these forums to try to get the phone back up, so far nothing is working on my phone.
Attached are pictures showing model #s and an error I got while trying to flash stock ROM.
Any ideas or suggestions on what to do next? Thanks in advance

I think is a refurbished device. But try to download, unrar and flash this firmware via ODIN: HERE. This is the STOCK firmware for your i337 (in theory). Tell me how it went and good luck .

Thank you. Downloading it right now. Which Android version is this?

sbushnak said:
Thank you. Downloading it right now. Which Android version is this?
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It's android 4.4.2. We gona confirm that you have a refurbished device or no. Tell me too what errors appears in ODIN in case you have them. Dial *#1234# when the process of installation finish and tell me if all go ok.

Thank you soo much!
Some good news. I flashed the file and now device is up and running with the AT&T ROM. No errors.
AP: I337UCUFNB1
CP: I337UCUFNB1
CSC: I337ATTFNB1
Even phone model shows as I337

sbushnak said:
Thank you soo much!
Some good news. I flashed the file and now device is up and running with the AT&T ROM. No errors.
AP: I337UCUFNB1
CP: I337UCUFNB1
CSC: I337ATTFNB1
Even phone model shows as I337
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Be relaxed then. You own a SGH-i337, no a GT-i9505. The previous owner was flashing wrong firmware for sure. Enjoy your "machine" and Merry Xmas. :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
Be relaxed then. You own a SGH-i337, no a GT-i9505. The previous owner was flashing wrong firmware for sure. Enjoy your "machine" and Merry Xmas. :highfive:
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Thanks mans for your help and Merry Christmas. Well I am not relaxed since I need a I9505 not AT&T. I'll be moving to the Middle East soon and so the AT&T will work there but I cannot use 4G LTE.
So he most likely even replaced the sticker under the battery to show I9505. I checked the IMEI under the cover and using *#06# and it matched. I checked IMEI online and it shows the model as I9505.
What the heck did the seller do to this phone? Salvaged some parts from AT&T model and installed it?
Just to do a small experiment, I'll get my friend's AT&T SIM card which have LTE and tested it on this phone to see if I get LTE or not.

sbushnak said:
Thanks mans for your help and Merry Christmas. Well I am not relaxed since I need a I9505 not AT&T. I'll be moving to the Middle East soon and so the AT&T will work there but I cannot use 4G LTE.
So he most likely even replaced the sticker under the battery to show I9505. I checked the IMEI under the cover and using *#06# and it matched. I checked IMEI online and it shows the model as I9505.
What the heck did the seller do to this phone? Salvaged some parts from AT&T model and installed it?
Just to do a small experiment, I'll get my friend's AT&T SIM card which have LTE and tested it on this phone to see if I get LTE or not.
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1. I was telling you before is a refurbished device. They mix parts of differents models for create one new monster, like Frankestein .
2. I checked the original SGH-i337 and it has LTE. Take a look for yourself: HERE

Joku1981 said:
1. I was telling you before is a refurbished device. They mix parts of differents models for create one new monster, like Frankestein .
2. I checked the original SGH-i337 and it has LTE. Take a look for yourself:
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I'm such an idiot! I missed the part about you saying it is a refurbished model. Well this is first for me knowing that they can build Frankenstein S4s! This particular phone is quite misleading.
Also yes you are right SGH-I337 has LTE but will not work in Middle East since we use different LTE frequencies there.
I'll get back to you after I do this small test just so I can feel a little better!

Joku1981,
I just used my friend's ATT SIM card and it connected to ATT's LTE network. Pic attached.
Thanks for your help. I'll contact the eBay seller and see what he can do. Worst case scenario I'll try to sell it on eBay.
and Merry Christmas!

How much did you purchase it for off eBay?

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
How much did you purchase it for off eBay?
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Bought it for $250. came with 9505 box, original charger, usb cable(looks non-oem), manual and headphones. It is also unlocked. Tried a SIM from T-Mobile and it worked.

help needed please really confused

so i have i9505 samsung galaxy s4 lte but in the odin download mode the product name shows sph l720 why is this and can i flash a stock i9505 lollipop rom to it or no please reply fast

bilal3600 said:
so i have i9505 samsung galaxy s4 lte but in the odin download mode the product name shows sph l720 why is this and can i flash a stock i9505 lollipop rom to it or no please reply fast
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No it is not i9505 model you have sprint galaxy s4
you can find here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-sprint/help
All things about your sph l720

then why in the settings it shows model number i9505 and which firmware should i flash should i flash i9505 firmware or l720 firmware no idea at all

You have a Frankenphone, which in this case is a Sprint phone modified to look like an I9505. The proof is in Download Mode. While these repair artists can modify the software simply by editing the build.prop file, they can't change the model number in Download Mode. Therefore, whatever model number is displayed in Download Mode is the model number of your phone. In this case, Sprint.
While some of the custom ROMs here may function on your device, stock ROMs, bootloaders, and modems need to be downloaded from the Sprint S4 forums.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You have a Frankenphone, which in this case is a Sprint phone modified to look like an I9505. The proof is in Download Mode. While these repair artists can modify the software simply by editing the build.prop file, they can't change the model number in Download Mode. Therefore, whatever model number is displayed in Download Mode is the model number of your phone. In this case, Sprint.
While some of the custom ROMs here may function on your device, stock ROMs, bootloaders, and modems need to be downloaded from the Sprint S4 forums.
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Very happy for sharing with us & interesed persons your enhanced knowledge on i 9505 & sprint sg4 sph l720
Great man !

so u mean icannot flash it with stock lollipop for i9505 on my phone and is there any stock lollipop for my phone which can i flash and use it cuz im using it in my country gsm and wifi is not working so i thaught by model i download stock lollipop rom for i9505 i was going to flash thanks u helped

That's right. You cannot flash a stock I9505 ROM on your device because it's not an I9505. You've already been given directions in this thread on where to go for firmware for your device. Honestly, if it's not too late I'd go and get my money back for this device and buy one that hasn't been modified.

can u guide me for wifi and bluetooth fix also

Go to the Sprint S4 forums here on XDA and look for the fixes you need.

can not find rom or install rom manager for samsung s4

I couldn't install TWRP or Rom manager or find the right rom for my galaxy s4
can you help me to know my phone model it show the following things
PHONE I337UCUAMF3
PDA I9500UCUAMF3
CSC I337ATTAMF3
so its I9500 or I337 plzzz Help:crying::crying::crying:

posted in the wrong place
ebouh said:
I couldn't install TWRP or Rom manager or find the right rom for my galaxy s4
can you help me to know my phone model it show the following things
PHONE I337UCUAMF3
PDA I9500UCUAMF3
CSC I337ATTAMF3
so its I9500 or I337 plzzz Help:crying::crying::crying:
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start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192886

ebouh said:
I couldn't install TWRP or Rom manager or find the right rom for my galaxy s4
can you help me to know my phone model it show the following things
PHONE I337UCUAMF3
PDA I9500UCUAMF3
CSC I337ATTAMF3
so its I9500 or I337 plzzz Help:crying::crying::crying:
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it's an American carrier version of the international model for AT&T ...so no, definitely NOT an I9500
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-I337ZWAATT-specs
and just now I looked more closely and saw your problem. if you can take it back and get your money back I would.

Does the imei in the phone match the imei on the label under battery ?

I guess it's a refurbished phone that has been repaired with mixed parts. Go into download mode and post the model from there.

is it even possible to flash partitions from different models firmware onto one phone ?

It apparently is, as I've seen many posts regarding phones with identity issues.

audit13 said:
Does the imei in the phone match the imei on the label under battery ?
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or but tell meif its I337 or I9500

the true identity of your phone should be whatever device it says when you enter download mode. or whatever bootloader version you have because it shouldn't let you flash an incorrect bootloader.
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It apparently is, as I've seen many posts regarding phones with identity issues.
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I'm thinking that must be some lazy independent phone shop doing the bare minimum to refurbish handsets

Wrong rom

I have a wrong version on my note 3 SM-N9005 the version installed now is for Note 3 Sprint SM-N900P and now i can't flash back the stock rom for SM-N9005 with odin it gives fails every time i try to flash it , even with a pit file it gives Re-Partition operation failed. it fails at the beginning i neeeed helllllpppppp please

Boot into download to see the motherboard's real model #. Where did you get the phone? As far as I know, it is not possible to flash an n900p ROM to an n9005 as the n900p is a CDMA phone.

audit13 said:
Boot into download to see the motherboard's real model #. Where did you get the phone? As far as I know, it is not possible to flash an n900p ROM to an n9005 as the n900p is a CDMA phone.
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Under the battery its a SM-N9005 and the in the Version is a SM-N900P the phone is not mine its for a friend

Download mode is where you will find the real model #. The label under the battery and model # in the ROM are not 100% accurate, especially if the phone was not a new purchase.
It is very easy to disassemble a note3 and switch motherboards.

audit13 said:
Download mode is where you will find the real model #. The label under the battery and model # in the ROM are not 100% accurate, especially if the phone was not a new purchase.
It is very easy to disassemble a note3 and switch motherboards.
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At the download mod its an n900p but the label says n9005 is that normal ?

No, this is not normal. Looks like the body/screen is from an n9005 and the motherboard is from n900p. If you boot into the ROM and dial *#06# to get the imei, the imei probably won't match the imei on the label.
Was this phone a used or new purchase? If it was new, I would take it back and complain because Samsung does not mix motherboards and labels.

audit13 said:
No, this is not normal. Looks like the body/screen is from an n9005 and the motherboard is from n900p. If you boot into the ROM and dial *#06# to get the imei, the imei probably won't match the imei on the label.
Was this phone a used or new purchase? If it was new, I would take it back and complain because Samsung does not mix motherboards and labels.
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its a used phone and there is no imei

You mean there is no imei when you dial *#06# on the phone keypad? It says "null" or "unknown"?

audit13 said:
You mean there is no imei when you dial *#06# on the phone keypad? It says "null" or "unknown"?
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yeah null imei when i dial *06#

If you cannot return the phone for a refund, I recommend flashing a stock n900p ROM from sammobile.com. Hopefully, flashing will restore the imei.

audit13 said:
If you cannot return the phone for a refund, I recommend flashing a stock n900p ROM from sammobile.com. Hopefully, flashing will restore the imei.
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i'll try to flash a stock rom for n900p and i'll post to u what ill found thanks so much for your help

Good luck with the phone.

Different model of S5 showing in about section and recovery of my phone

How can the phone model at the about section of my phone display SM-G900F while at the recovery and Odin mode it shows G900W8? How am I supposed to know the right model to flash if I want to upgrade the Android version from 4.4.2 to marshmallow?

loanky said:
How can the phone model at the about section of my phone display SM-G900F while at the recovery and Odin mode it shows G900W8? How am I supposed to know the right model to flash if I want to upgrade the Android version from 4.4.2 to marshmallow?
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Easiest way is to turn off the phone, take out the cover, remove battery and read the white label.
By the way, when I replied to your last post, it would have been polite to inform back if my suggestion was helpful or not.

Many40 said:
Easiest way is to turn off the phone, take out the cover, remove battery and read the white label.
By the way, when I replied to your last post, it would have been polite to inform back if my suggestion was helpful or not.
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Thanks for the reply. But how is it possible for different model software to be installed on a phone? All of the system applications show sm-g900w8 in Titanium backup and the label at the panel too shows sm-g900w8. My concern actually is if this is normal or the phone is just messed up. A quick analysis of the IMEI using the online IMEI analyser shows both sm-g900f and sm-g900w8 on the about section of the phone.
I'm sorry. I'm a bit new to this xda of a thing and the whole is a bit frustrating and overwhelming at times

loanky said:
Thanks for the reply. But how is it possible for different model software to be installed on a phone? All of the system applications show sm-g900w8 in Titanium backup and the label at the panel too shows sm-g900w8. My concern actually is if this is normal or the phone is just messed up. A quick analysis of the IMEI using the online IMEI analyser shows both sm-g900f and sm-g900w8 on the about section of the phone.
My IMEI number is actually 352308061127388
I'm sorry. I'm a bit new to this xda of a thing and the whole is a bit frustrating and overwhelming at times
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As your phone is labelled - G900W8 what also is confirmed by the IMEI then no doubt what stock firmware you should flash. If "About the phone" info shows G900F it would mean that somebody meesed up by flashing different firmware (data from built.prop system file is used to display phone model in the settings).
Regards
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 2

Many40 said:
As your phone is labelled - G900W8 what also is confirmed by the IMEI then no doubt what stock firmware you should flash. If "About the phone" info shows G900F it would mean that somebody meesed up by flashing different firmware (data from built.prop system file is used to display phone model in the settings).
Regards
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk 2
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Ok, but how do you explain the 'sm-g900f' showing at online IMEI analyser? When I checked the IMEI online, it was showing both g900f and g900w8. Here's a copy of the information obtained from IME info site about the phone's imei:
Information about your phone
Model: G900F Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)
Brand: SAMSUNG
IMEI: TAC: 352308 FAC: 06 SNR: 112738 CD: 8
In addition to this, here's what is also written on the same label that has sm-g900w8 as the phone's model:
IC: 649E-SMG900T
Making the third model that this ****ing phone has?

loanky said:
Ok, but how do you explain the 'sm-g900f' showing at online IMEI analyser? When I checked the IMEI online, it was showing both g900f and g900w8. Here's a copy of the information obtained from IME info site about the phone's imei:
Information about your phone
Model: G900F Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8)
Brand: SAMSUNG
IMEI: TAC: 352308 FAC: 06 SNR: 112738 CD: 8
In addition to this, here's what is also written on the same label that has sm-g900w8 as the phone's model:
IC: 649E-SMG900T
Making the third model that this ****ing phone has?
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When I checked your IMEI on samsung IMEI checker it says: SM-G900W8.
Also, what is "IC" on your phone's label? I have following fields: "Model", "FCC ID", "SSN" etc. I don't have any "IC".

Many40 said:
When I checked your IMEI on samsung IMEI checker it says: SM-G900W8.
Also, what is "IC" on your phone's label? I have following fields: "Model", "FCC ID", "SSN" etc. I don't have any "IC".
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Infact, I don't know what that IC means too. Can I have the link to the Samsung IMEI checker? The website that showed up when I googled didn't display anything after entering the imei. The website nane is imeipro. Again, how could two websites show different information about an imei? imei.info shows the phone is both g900f and g900w8 but tend towards g900f in the details provided. Can someone even trust those imei sites?

loanky said:
Infact, I don't know what that IC means too. Can I have the link to the Samsung IMEI checker? The website that showed up when I googled didn't display anything after entering the imei. The website nane is imeipro. Again, how could two websites show different information about an imei? imei.info shows the phone is both g900f and g900w8 but tend towards g900f in the details provided. Can someone even trust those imei sites?
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To be honest you are digging too deep for this. I would just rely on what is written on the phone's label: "Model".
Here you have what I checked but I wouldn't rely on the checkers too much:
http://www.imeipro.info/samsung_imei_check.html
By the way if I were you I would remove the IMEI number from your previous post - it might be not safe to publish it.

Many40 said:
To be honest you are digging too deep for this. I would just rely on what is written on the phone's label: "Model".
Here you have what I checked but I wouldn't rely on the checkers too much:
http://www.imeipro.info/samsung_imei_check.html
By the way if I were you I would remove the IMEI number from your previous post - it might be not safe to publish it.
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Thanks, I think I'll just go for the g900w8. I appeared to be digging too much about this because I'm wary of bricking my phone. Thanks for all the helps