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Need help installing Stock ROM on Samsung s4

Hello,
I have a samsung galaxy s4, i337 locked by ATT. My current android version is 5.0.1 and my baseband version is I337UCUGOC4. Can you please give me detailed steps or link on how I can install stock android by google the latest version 5.0.1 or later. This is my first try and I have read alot of threads but I am getting confused so wanted some clarification may be with screenshots would be great.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks

kaleend101 said:
Hello,
I have a samsung galaxy s4, i337 locked by ATT. My current android version is 5.0.1 and my baseband version is I337UCUGOC4. Can you please give me detailed steps or link on how I can install stock android by google the latest version 5.0.1 or later. This is my first try and I have read alot of threads but I am getting confused so wanted some clarification may be with screenshots would be great.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
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To clarify: Stock means unchanged ROMs, you in fact are now on the latest stock ROM for your device and carrier (AT&T and TouchWiz).
Since AT&T locked the device bootloaders, it's impossible to flash Google ROMs on it (that version needs a different kernel and that's where the bootloader comes into play).

Thanks for the clarification. I prob. misspoke in that case. I wanted to install custom ROM but one which is out of the box given by google without all the samsung apps and stuff. Prob similar to what is on Nexus at this point.
Thanks

Installing Different FIrmware

I own an International Samsung S5 (Exynos Variant) So i was wondering if i could install the S5 Neo firmware on my phone as it is on Lollipop 5.1.1 and is far better performing than my sluggish lollipop 5.0
I am not a newbie to this just don't know what will happen if i flash different firmware. I am currently rooted and running a custom rom.

arpit_zombie said:
I own an International Samsung S5 (Exynos Variant) So i was wondering if i could install the S5 Neo firmware on my phone as it is on Lollipop 5.1.1 and is far better performing than my sluggish lollipop 5.0
I am not a newbie to this just don't know what will happen if i flash different firmware. I am currently rooted and running a custom rom.
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Greetings,
I've moved your question to your device's Q&A forum so you can get your question answered by the experts.
Most likely though, no, you shouldn't flash anything on your device that isn't specifically made for your device.
Good luck!

Thanks for replying! Its just that if somebody can tell me what are the main components of a rom like kernel, libraries,etc so that i can create a new rom or maybe just port some features of S6 but i need the help with framework.

Most definitely DO NOT flash firmware from another phone variant other than those designed for you model. You will encounter problems or brick your phone.

SM-G900F stock unrooted firmware

Hi there,
im looking for S5 (900F) international stock unrooted lollipop and stock marshmallow.
its has been about a year and half since i was doing all kind of rooting and stuff.
i had bought S7 edge for me and my wife and gave my lovley S5 to my daughter.....now i gave my daughter Note 3 and i want to unroot my lovely S5 and use it as stock again maybe sell it later on.
i have seen that samsung gave android 6.0.1 update but i undersand that i need to flash stock android 5 before trying to flash android 6.0.1
my problem is i cannot find at Sammobile Firmware page any firmware for samsung (getting 404 error) on their page.
i searched google for stock android 5 and 6 FW but cant seem to track any page with a working link for those FW.
please can anyone help me find or give me a working good link to download Stock FW android % and Android 6.0.1 europe version
thanks for the help
Sol

Try use Samfirm tool.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647

HiKaZziK said:
Try use Samfirm tool.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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thanks. i will try now

Flash U firmware on S7 QC1

Hi guys, have a quick question. i have Samsung Galaxy s7 on qc1 firmware rooted it is really lagging and battery drains fast, is it possible for me to flash U firmware? and could you tell me what guide to use.Thank You.

As far as I know, anyone with one of the US S7 variants can flash the U firmware on their device. The first post in the following thread should tell you what you need to know: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s7/help/bloat-free-firmware-930u-tried-t3428974
I found root to be as clunky on U firmware as it was on the P firmware that came loaded on my phone.

SM-G3608 custom firmware or root?

I know this question has been asked already but I was wondering if anybody can tell me if the TWRP and other variant firmware are compatible with this device.
Some background, I received this phone as an exchange for an S3 mini that I took into a repair shop, as the mechanic had lost all the working parts of my original phone.
I have updated all the apps and it appears to be working well, it's just that I would like to update the firmware to something newer, such as the 5.1.1 from the g361f or at least the 5.0.2 from the g360h.
Perhaps one of the guys in the forum are a samsung expert and could explain to me what the differences are between the variants and why flashing firmware from another version may or may not work.
P.S. I am familiar with Odin and have flashed many other Samsung phones with both stock and custom firmware.
Thanks in advance.