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Looking for I9505 EE/T-Mobile or Orange Official Firmware

Preferably EE original ROM. Great if anyone can point me in the right direction. Checked the Firmware threads and these were the only ones missing???
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dominoes20 said:
Preferably EE original ROM. Great if anyone can point me in the right direction. Checked the Firmware threads and these were the only ones missing???
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I9505 EE United Kingdom, official http://www.hotfile.com/dl/223630332/b11f79b/I9505XXUAME2_I9505EVRAMDB_EVR.zip.html

Is that the latest ROM with camera update and option to move apps to SD :beer:
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 2

Just go to www.sammobile.com, they have every single stock firmware for every carrier.
I've downloaded the Official UK EE firmware from there.

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

[Q] G900I Taiwanese ROM to Australian ROM?

Hello,
I'm about to purchase a Galaxy S5 G900I on eBay from Taiwan and I am was wondering if flashing the Australian equivalent ROM on the device would work? I am planning on using this phone with Virgin Mobile (who run off of the Optus network) so would I have a problem flashing the Optus Australia ROM? Should I just flash the generic Australian ROM? Or would doing either of these brick my phone?
Sorry for the noobish question and thank you in advance!
Cheers,

Bump?
Just to confirm, I want to change from Taiwan (BRI code) to Optus Australia (OPS code) firmware. Both firmware are designed to run on the G900I, so flashing the Australian ROM should be alright?

OKay then, well I found out that all should be good and it wont void the warranty since it's official Samsung firmware. I'm still wondering though, will I receive future firmware updates?

danz207 said:
OKay then, well I found out that all should be good and it wont void the warranty since it's official Samsung firmware. I'm still wondering though, will I receive future firmware updates?
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If it's not rooted then it will give you updates. If you root it then you'll have to flash any updates manually in odin. Also remember this simple rule: if a rom is for [INSERTMODELHERE] and your phone is [INSERTMODELHERE] then it is perfectly fine to flash it, no need to start a thread about it. This is the kind of question clueless people ask on yahoo answers. Smh. Next time dare to spend more of your own personal time on research and don't **** yourself when you see a mouse. Good luck cowboy :fingers-crossed:

lingowistico said:
If it's not rooted then it will give you updates. If you root it then you'll have to flash any updates manually in odin. Also remember this simple rule: if a rom is for [INSERTMODELHERE] and your phone is [INSERTMODELHERE] then it is perfectly fine to flash it, no need to start a thread about it. This is the kind of question clueless people ask on yahoo answers. Smh. Next time dare to spend more of your own personal time on research and don't **** yourself when you see a mouse. Good luck cowboy :fingers-crossed:
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Harsh but true, sorry about that and thank you again

danz207 said:
Harsh but true, sorry about that and thank you again
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I hope I didn't scare you off, you know if you have anything to ask do it. It's just it would be nice if you researched a little bit more. :good:

danz207 said:
Bump?
Just to confirm, I want to change from Taiwan (BRI code) to Optus Australia (OPS code) firmware. Both firmware are designed to run on the G900I, so flashing the Australian ROM should be alright?
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Typically the Taiwan (BRI) and Hong Kong (TGY) models are NOT compatible with other models, so you may need the PIT file from the firmware you attempting to flash. Otherwise that may brick your device.

did you do this ?

I tried many firmwares from sammobile site, all for g900i with different codes and countries and they all work
I just don't know what's the best one to flash hhhhhh

saikyom said:
I tried many firmwares from sammobile site, all for g900i with different codes and countries and they all work
I just don't know what's the best one to flash hhhhhh
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Thanks, I ended up try the latest unbranded au rom which worked , and gave me the latest modem/baseband, then i installed the latest lineage, which is android 8, and it runs well.

[Q] Update from 4.3

Hi everyone,
I have a question:
I have a Note 3 LTE (SM-N9005) that was purchased in the United Arab Emirates. Now, I want to upgrade the phone to either 4.4.2 or possibly 5.0. So I went to Sammobile trying to find the right version of the lollipop upgrade to flash it via Odin, but there's none for the United Arab Emirates.
So, if I start from the baseband version that I have which is xxudmj7 (from Bosnia and Herzegovina), which country's 5.0 upgrade could I take in order to be able to safely flash the upgrade and have the phone work without a problem? I live in Canada, so I would preferable seek an upgrade that would work with either LTE bands 17, 7 and 4.
If anyone can suggest which upgrade to download from Sammobile to flash, it would be appreciated. Since the phone is from UAE, I don't know whether there is a restriction to flash another country's version
Alternatively, could I be able to flash the leaked version via Odin like in here, with my phone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6aRSt2rB5I&feature=youtu.be
Thank you!

You can use any rom for 9005. But Not Hong Kong one. All others.

kenny1991 said:
You can use any rom for 9005. But Not Hong Kong one. All others.
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Thank you. I will try that and report back. I'm assuming that you're advising me to install any because they are all the same aren't they? Since I live in Canada, would you have any suggestion as to which one would "better"?
Thanks again!

wavv.drama said:
Thank you. I will try that and report back. I'm assuming that you're advising me to install any because they are all the same aren't they? Since I live in Canada, would you have any suggestion as to which one would "better"?
Thanks again!
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I recommend you wait for the official updates for avoid future problems.

Need help, I messed up

Hi I messed up and need stock firmware
SM-G935F NEE Nordic countries - G935FXXU1DQD7 from 10th of May 2017, as I can't download from the standard sources, can any one please help me with an link that works.:cyclops:

Wrong thread
Sent from my Galaxy S7 using XDA Labs

smaberg said:
Hi I messed up and need stock firmware
SM-G935F NEE Nordic countries - G935FXXU1DQD7 from 10th of May 2017, as I can't download from the standard sources, can any one please help me with an link that works.:cyclops:
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sammobile
updato

any other mirror? download says 36 hours here, nice speed there!
(samfirmware, aka sammobile i cant download from at all)

You can easily go back to stock using samsung kies software.
http://www.samsung.com/in/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/
Here's a tutorial page from samsung on how to fully restore the stock firmware:
http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/skp/faq/1062531
Let me know if this helped you out.

Great, never used it before...
Kind of funny as I've been a rom chef since windows mobile