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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stefan6183:
Update S4 to newest firmware with root and 0x0

Hi,

My brand new S4 is on Android 4.2.2 / Build JDQ39.I9505XXUDMH5.

Now I want to root it and get to the newest firmware, keeping KNOX warranty status at 0x0.

After having read dozens of posts in this forum, I think it should work with the following steps:

1. Root original Firmware XXUDMH5 with Kingo

2. Install Mobile Odin Pro

3. Download most current firmware for GT-I9505 Germany - DBT from samfirmware:

Model: GT-I9505

Country: Germany

Version: Android 4.3

Changelist: 2082040

Build date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 06:06:44 +0000

Product Code: DBT

PDA: I9505XXUEMKE

CSC: I9505OXAEMKE

MODEM: I9505XXUEMKE

4. Flash and root the new firmware with Mobile Odin Pro 3.85 with the following options checked:

- Everroot

- Inject SuperSU

- Inject Mobile Odin

Will this work? Or did I miss something?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
2 requests

1- please someone introduce a good gallery app or mod that have some beautifull theme ans skin to show my pictures

2- what is the best and pupolar motor racing game in market?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
1. Have a look round the S4 Themes and Apps section

2. What is best (as you are aware) is not aload! You need to try them for yourself and then decide yourself!

;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svd1977:
Hi

im on 4.2.2 on knox disabled fw,thinking of flashing that leak kitkat tru odin,by doing that will also upgrade my bootloader?can i still revert back to 4.2.2 ?tnx
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
You will end up with the new bootloader and unable to downgrade:(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigmac801:
Possible Brick I9500

My friend gave me an I9500 that when you turn it on, all it will do is show the Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 screen then black screen. When in Oden mode, the phone shows "Product name GT-I9500" "Current Binay: Custom" "System Status: Custom"

When I use the S4 tool kit and look at device information, I see nothing under product model, firmware build, firmware ID, or screen density.

Is the S4 bricked or can it be fixed?

Thanks in advancde.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
If you can get into Download mode (which you can) there is every chance that you will be able to flash firmware to it via ODIN....Have a look in the back to stock link in my sig and have a try:):angel:;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigmac801:
Sorry. still new to the forum thing. How would I find the stock image?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Check HERE for your areas firmware....Download and flash through Odin :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigmac801:
Can I ask one more question? If I am in the United States, which firmware do I use?

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If I am in the United States, which firmware do I use?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Do you know what varient your i9500 is?

T-MOB SGH-M919

Verizon

Sprint SPH-L720

AT&T SGH-i337

EDIT - I am not that familiar with the i9500 :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigmac801:
not sure, It is GSM and I do belive it is T-Mobile

MY friends shows the Version

AP: I9500ubuamdk

CP: I9500ubuamde

CSC: I9500uubamdk

I am with a Cellular One in Texas so is my friend but I think the use T-Mobile phones
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
OK - If that's the case you may want to ask in HERE

Sorry I cannot be of much more help:o
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThiagoRFA:
Is there a way to root the GT-I9505 device w/o triggering it's KNOX?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
there is one international version for I9500 that you have.

choose firmware from here or another country firmware for I9500
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muiacir:
1 - how to know that our phone is lock or unlock

2 - how to record internal audio of phone(i have a gamea and love its music and want to record its music)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guerouig:
hi guys, I have a canadian Bell i337m unlocked. I understand it shares the same hardware with s4 i9505; so can I flash the new kitkat leak I9505XXUFNA5 on my device?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m_beek:
I have a BIG probleme :(

When Trying to call or receve a call, A black screen comes and the phone Bugs (Com.sec.phone Stops also), I have done a full Wipe, Reflash ROM, Done a Super Wipe, Flash Modem, Flash another Rom, Inser new SIM, Always the same , can't Make or receve a Call

I'm On Phoenix ROM and the Dev is sure there's no probleme in ROM

What Shall I do :'( Please help me

Edit:

Found solution here :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2613701

Special Tnx to [MENTION=5014294]racoonlab[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Flash a stock ROM and if even that doesn't solve it I think your only option is to send it to Samsung for repair.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m_beek:
I have already tried it, the probleme still here :'( I will still trying 'till tmrw I'll bring it to Samsung , Anyway, Tnx :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
you should be able to re-flash a stock rom with ODIN. it could be that he had 4.3 (knox bootloader) and tried flashing 4.2, and it 'broke' because of that. reflashing 4.3 might fix it in that case.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smokarz:
hey guys, just got an AT&T Galaxy S4, could you tell me which 4.4 ROM i can flash with this phone? something that's currently stable.

thanks much
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svd1977:
Use safe root
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Josh636:
Original Andorid vs Android Development

Hey i was wondering if somoene can tell me the difference between "Galaxy S 4 i9500 Android Development" and "Galaxy S 4 i9500 Original Android Development"....thanks :D
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
original means it was fully made by someone from scratch (cyanogen mod mostly, being open source)

the other one means it was modified from an existing stock rom (samsung based)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Josh636:
Ah then i dont really hafta be looking there for stuff, i dont particularly like CyanogenMod or AOSP anyway. ok thanks man :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marko93leopard:
guys.. noob question:

is better stock android GE port or touchwiz?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

"Better" is a very personal question.

It is better if you try it out yourself ,and decide for yourself if it meets your needs.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazbot:
hello,

since I'm in the old bootloader (GT-I9500), can I flash stock I9500UBUBMG1 and everything would be "official" again and be knox 0x0 if I update for new bootloader?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noctum21:
Turning off Screen / Bluetooth

Good evening,

I am wondering if there is a possibility to make my i9505 turn off the screen immediately after calling someone while using bluetooth..?

When I connect my phone to my car and make (or take) a call the screen turns on (which is okay) but doesn't turn off again after I finished the call. This means my screen is turned on at least 15 seconds until it turns off automatically every time which wastes a lot of battery and is completely unnecessary. Is there a smart setting or workaround?

Kind regards

Noctum21
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Hi there,

Flashing firmware that is knox free to a knox free phone will be fine! If you then take an OTA update to 4.3 then I would imagine the KNOX status would stay unaffected...0x0......as its the first upgrade to knox firmware!!

I am not that familiar with the i9500 so someone please feel free to correct me:good::angel:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkreventon:
One of my friends is looking to sell his phone (international i9505) and it must have stock rom to have warranty. I flashed 4.2.2 for him, used triangle away, everything worked fine, status is official but no OTA. Is there any way to flash 4.3/4.4 without triggering knox/status official? The phone has the old bootloader.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
Hi, I have a s4 GT-I9505 on 4.3

I9505XXUEMJ7

Can I root this and is there a simple guide to follow, thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Did you flash stock 4.2.2 after TA?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

This will of course trigger your knox flag...

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkreventon:
The phone was on omega rom. Flashed pre rooted MGA, flashed stock recovery, run TA, factory reset then flashed stock 4.2.2 and no OTA. Tried a whole lot of factory resets and no result. The binary is official and so is the status.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mazbot:
I guess you are right, I already flash this stock firmware and it shows Official in downlod mode. I was just afraid that when (if) I update to 4.3/4.4 there still some residual or log and that would trigger my knox status. But seems that it would only happen if already have it triggered.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

So , you have a completely stock 4.2.2 phone with official status?

I would think people would be far more interested in an official,stock , knox-free phone.

Leave it as it is...

By the way, did you wipe data and cache after flashing stock ROM?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
Wow its alot to take in, I'm lost, just coming from an iPhone lol
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 95mediatech:
Hi , friends, anyone have the latest odin flahsable or CWM flashable MK8 modem for I9500, please kindly give the download link.. i can't find it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mohseen khan:
Please Suggest me to Buy A SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 (i9500 OR i9505) mobile...

4g Network is not important for me... But

I want to go for Fast Process and good Battery mobile...

SO SHALL I NEED TO BUY i9500 OR i9505.???????

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
9505 seems to be more popular due to having twice as much RAM, so it has better support here on XDA.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramordep:
hi, im currently at stock 4.2.2. If I flashed a custom GE 4.4.2 rom , would i be able to return to stock 4.2.2 or 4.3?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svd1977:
Yes you can..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkreventon:
I don't think that I have wiped the cache too, but I wiped the data several times after. The phone must have at least 4.3. If there is no way to OTA, can it be flashed by Odin and still have fully stock phone with warranty?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzffu:
Lock Screen Issue

Hi i have a small query relating to Sun shine Lock lock screen in S4

Previously when i was on 4.2.2. the lockscreen used to detect my finger movement on the screen n a small area would move with the movement of my finger without touching the screen n just hovering the finger near the screen ever since i have upgraded to 4.3 that thing on lock screen does not appear anymore

Is there any setting or something to get it bak ?

Please let me know if you hav any questions
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gazlynn:
I am wondering if anyone can please help and sorry if I posted this in the wrong place.

A few months back I rooted my s4 and installed a cyanogenmod rom everything went great and was very happy.

I then decided to give a new rom a go as there where a few kitkat roms around so I installed Jamal3367 s s4 google edition rom.

I went into CWM and deleted the cache and the dalvik cache did a wipe user data / factory reset and installed the rom.

Everything worked fine for about a week but unfortunately this morning I rebooted my phone and I am in a loop my phone says

"unfortunately,the process com.android.phone has stopped."

I have tried going into CWM and deleted the partitions and wiped user data but everytime I reboot the phone I get this loop.

Can anyone please help?

cheers

Gaz
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

After deleting everything,did you re-install a ROM?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

As long as you keep everything custom (ROM , recovery, etc ) then, yes , you can go up and down the firmwares.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
Hi,

I do not understand why it needs to be 4.3

You could flash stock firmware with odin,but make sure you wipe cache and data.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1T TAB:
Can i wirelessly mirror my s4 with a smart tv?

If i helped,don't forget to hit the THANKS button

My devices:Sony Xperia Sola(rooted)

Samsung Galaxy Ace(rooted)

Odys Next(rooted)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartan199:
It only works now on 4.3 with air view enabled. 4.2.2 didn't need it enabled.

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If your tv supports it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
yes, but until you update the 3G modem you wont have working call/text/data. If you update the 4G modem, you'll lose wifi or sound - so make sure you just update the 3G.

i know this because i did this today for a family member, stock 4.2.2 to echoe kitkat, which is GE based.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramordep:
What do you mean by 3G and 4G modem? I already flashed a 442 GE ROM, unfortunately i lost mobile signal.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
exactly what i said. you need a modem compatible with the rom you have. you will need to find the file, and flash it through odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeytC13:
No network

After updating from Foxhound 3.5 to Foxhound 3.6 I'm unable to have data connection on my phone. Previously (on Foxhound 3.5) I just had to search for the network provider again and it'd work fine until rebooting. Now whenever I reboot it says that it can't connect to the network and when I do so I'm able to connect but I can only call and receive text messages, but no data connection. I've tried flashing my modem to an XXUEMKE and an XXUEML6 but both of these didn't work. I've manually and automatically changed APN settings but still to no avail. Any help on this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramordep:
Just downloaded odin and baseband, im sorry but how do i flash it?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
in odin choose 'phone' and flash the modem file. make sure you remove battery from phone and then boot into download mode - do NOT 'reboot into download' from within the rom, or it wont work.

your 3G modem can be updated as new as you want and it works with any ROM thats older than your modem

your 4G modem is tied to your baseband - so if you're on 4.2 and knox free you need an older one (MGA i think). update it too new and you break wifi or lose sound.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramordep:
thanks man! already flash the modem. btw, i am not getting a H+ signal than i usually get.. I'm not sure if this is GEs icon or what.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
GE is missing some of the icons, you still get H+ speeds but the icon may only show H.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SultanRS4:
Hey everyone, just rooted my S4 thanks to several guides here. :good:

I have a rather particular issue. Is there any way for me to wake the screen when the phone is locked and not have it show the number pad (PIN lock) automatically? As in, show the lock icon at the bottom by default and only bring up the number pad when I select it.

Is there also a mod to allow S-Voice from the lockscreen, like Siri? By just holding/double tapping home. I'm currently searching the forum for this, but I would appreciate your help if possible.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davy4475:
How do I check knox counter S4 XXUEMJ7 4.3
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Put your phone into download mode....There will be a reference to KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x0 or 0x1 :)

EDIT - 0x0 = All OK......0x1 = Knox pox...cannot use KNOX locker/container app anymore!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dmck2b:
Signal Issues

Hey,

I recently downloaded and flashed Phoenix v7 ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349584 (Would have posted this there but >10 posts..) ) onto my phone, and since then every time I turn my screen off, I loose all cellular connections, no matter what the type.

I've taken the steps in the OPs twice, updated my recovery (Philz) to the latest builds (as suggested to people having the same issue as me), tried 3 different modems and still can't fix this. I haven't tried going back to a backup before this yet, as I'm hoping I can sort this out as my last backup was a bit buggy.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spartan199:
There is an option called smart network if u recall correctly. It turns network data and connections off when the screen is off to save battery
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrian7up:
Hi. I have a network problem. If i go in a place where is no coverage and go back where it suppose to be I stil don't have network. could be this modem issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Hi,

Has this issue always been there or is it recent? Have you made any changes/upgrades to your phone that may have caused this?:)

EDIT - You could always test GSM modems from HERE to see what works best for you!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrian7up:
All these starts like a few months ago when I start using custom roms. The thing is the phone is working proper for 1..2 weeks, then the problems starts.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kensixx:
Hi guys! I am still definitely a novice in the S4

I was once a rom junkie when I still had may Xperia X10.. but then :)

I have a question about this firmware.

I am at GT-i9500, firmware MG9, region of KSA (Saudi Arabia) at Android 4.2.2, I cannot update because it is not available at Kies.. idk why.. atleast that's what I know by now..

If I were to flash a different firmware (let's say MK9), am I prone to bricking my device?

I don't know basic knowledge about Samsung's firmware.. please bear with me..

I am getting current news that Android 4.4 is coming up.. and it involves this "firmware" but because of my lack of knowledge.. I'm afraid I might brick my phone or maybe blow it up, I guess

I am using this in the Philippines now, and I got it sim-unlocked and they used a program for it.. I saw how they did it.

Will my phone get sim-locked once again when I attempt to flash a different firmware?

I hope somebody will shed me some light about this.. it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
are you using a CM or AOSP Rom?

it happened to me today after spending the day in a very rural part of the country with hardly any data reception. After coming back to civilization I had to reboot to get data back working :D

If I remember correctly I read somewhere it's a CM and/or AOSP issue.

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Your phone will not be locked again by flashing a firmware. Just follow firmware flash instruction carefully and there is little risk of doing any permanent harm. The only reports I have seen of users having serious issues after flashing is because they did really stupids thing which could easily be avoided by paying a bit more attention and just not rush into it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kensixx:
So having a different firmware other than this stock MG9 brings no harm?

Thank you.. I will be waiting for more responses! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
If flashing an other than stock firmware was to blow up your phone I probably had a permanent bomb squad post in front of my house by now :laugh:

I flash at least 2-3 Roms a week, and none of them are stock.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrian7up:
I am on stock right now ( kind of ) for me to get network back I have to dial a number, which will result a fail call, but immediately after this the network is back. But if I don't make this first dial the phone stays with no network until I do this or restart.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kensixx:
I was wondering why Sammobile offers almost all the firmwares used.. I thought it was for strict compatability issues and if I would attempt to try a different one.. there will be some sort of malfunction..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theunderling:
Download the stock firmware from there and keep it for a rainy day.It can take 7 hours to download, and thats no use if you need it quick....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imjoRDz:
hi im from the philippines.. anyone knows how to unlock a globe samsung s4? thx for the help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samersh72:
What did you mean by "unlock a globe s4"?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cacus3:
Loop/chroot

Hello

What i can run linux on my i9505?

I tried app complete linux installer and linux deploy but is not working. I reed in google that my kernel is not support loop devices and there is my question which kernel support this? Can I flash a new kernel which has everything what my old kernel ( working all smart options smart scroll etc.) and support loop devices?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lukehawkins1988:
Wifi joys

Wanna put my phone back to factory so my GF can have it, its an unlocked I9505 from the UK. I grabbed what i believe to be the correct firmware after checking sammobile, ending 'MK8' flashed that using odin following the help thread you had on here. After flashing the stock firmware i find my wifi isnt working, i find the relevant fix file on this help thread for the MK8 firmware, but still no joy, any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Did you factory reset the phone BEFORE and AFTER flashing the firmware. It sometimes takes a couple of attempts for the firmware to flash properly. Try again and see if that helps! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mussels84:
the wifi and LTE modem are tied in together - because of this, most downloads are just for the 3G modem. make sure you're getting the 3G+4G modem, and flashing that.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrian7up:
no wifi

I just installed XXUFNA5 MODEM and now I don't have wifi.

your device's security has blocked an action... I'm on the new bootloader. what I did wrong?

I installed properly . turn off wait +10 seconds download mode .

in download mode WRITE PROTECTION: Enable

is this supose to be like that or is wrong..
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramordep:
I think he meant "unlock a carrier s4"
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Are you sure you flashed the correct modern for your service?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imjoRDz:
its lock on my carrier and globe telecom is the carrier...

any idea how to unlock this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
You could try HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mohaimed:
its wierd. i have a Galaxy S4 E300L. after i unplug my phone at 100%, it automatically goes down by approx 10% when left idle. Android OS consumes approx 40% of the battery... :/

there are no such apps running in the background which can cause this cause i use greenify to hibernate all the necessary apps. has anyone faced this? any solution guys???
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThiagoRFA:
I've tried to root my device using the SafeRoot method but a message saying that something has deleted the SuperUser just appeared and I was like WTF?

Have I done anything wrong? I've read everything more than 10 times before doing, I don't think so.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aleksik:
If you have a custom ROM, try to make a fresh install and see if the problem is still there.