yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] 7OOKA:
wipe data is not mandatory or it may enhance the performance by itself, but after flashing a firmware ot top of a new one sometimes u may have some errors or FC's, as some files of the old firmware stays and lead to some problems or slow your phone (not always ofcourse)

so to be safe and assure that u have the best performance u may wipe data/factory reset for that
[Galaxy S 4 General] i3ooter:
Thanks For Reply

Which You Use Firmware ? ( Russian or India )

you think india better of Russian or unlike ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] khantastic:
indian version is free from bloat, other than that, if changelog is same then the rom is same as well..

i don't use Indian version because my phone sends an sms everytime i restart my phone, and it costs my as international sms coz i don't live in India.

currently i am using UAE version and its just fine,

currently there's update for (new changelog) India, Bangladesh and Nepal but they all have same csc i.e. INU so they all send random sms every boot, i don't know why is that, i google it and some other users are also facing this with Indian roms, this doesn't happen with any other region rom
[Galaxy S 4 General] lethcore:
You sure? lol i have the indian ROM and i never get that 'sms' thing even after a reboot..... your phone sounds fk!ed

im still waiting for a HONG KONG rom of 4.3 they always get the highest changelog.....
[Galaxy S 4 General] khantastic:
but it happens with only INU CSC roms, any other CSC and it just works fine :/

there's no sms in messaging, it just appears on my cell's network usage history when i check it online :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Alexanderbooth:
Is there any difference between the regional versions of Android 4.3? I'm on i9500XXUAMDE at the minute android 4.2.2, but I have no idea what region I'm on because I got it on ebay, so can't decide which version to install anyone shed any light on this for me please?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Elm3alem:
I've flashed my SGS4 manually from the out of the box KSA "4.2.2 MDK" to UAE "XSG MEA 4.2.2" then it automatically updated OTA to "MG9 4.2.2", recently I flashed the UAE "XSG 4.3" , everything is working properly, but when i downloaded Kies 3 that support android 4.3 it recognized my S4 and gave me that wired message in the attached snap shot regarding the update :confused: is that coz i Flashed the firmware manually ?? or that is duo to what !! and how to solve this issue :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] negrobembon:
That's because your CSC is not the same one that came with your phone

gotta change your CSC
[Galaxy S 4 General] Elm3alem:
How?

---------- Post added at 03:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:36 AM ----------

But I already did that b4 in the update from the out of the box 4.2.2 mdk KSA. To the UAE mea 4.2.2, even after that i did ota update to mg9, all these updates and i never got this message? Plus if u notice in the picture that kies read the software version as if it was KSA version...
[Galaxy S 4 General] khantastic:
go into recovery a couple of times and it will update your CSC with that of current rom, if that doesn't help just re-flash the same rom via odin, no wipe etc required.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Anubhav Agrawal:
update check

I have this version : AP- I9500XXUEMJ8 CP-I9500DDUEMJ5 CSC I9500DDEMJ5

Can u tell me if i have latest ones? i live in India (i had this updated frm samsung care almost a week ago, i accidentaly got russian update then got this fixed frm care centre, tho dnt beleive they installed Indian one ..)

Also, do we get Indian keyboard in abv update?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] Elm3alem:
I did go to recovery 3 times and rebooted the device and it didn't help, So i Just re-flashed the official XSG 4.3 rom over the KSA again, but it really stuck to the KSA csc :mad: so when i conncect to Samsung Kies 3 it gaves me the Same message "Your device's current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via KIES" :(:confused::mad::rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Arjav23:
If someone has indian mj8 stock rom plz upload it to devhost or mega
[Galaxy S 4 General] Elm3alem:
What the new changes in the rom

GT-I9500	NPL	I9500XXUEMJ8 4.3 "1938685" than the "mj5" one .
[Galaxy S 4 General] fuser1337:
Yes you have the Indian Firmware. And they removed the so called "Samsung Indian keyboard", was absolutely crap.

---------- Post added at 09:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:09 AM ----------

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/252571014/083f2b7/I9500XXUEMJ8_I9500ODDEMJ5_INU.zip.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] gp545:
They removed Indian keyboard but Indian firmware includes all locale languages on main keyboard. Just download and enable languages under keyboard settings. That's it. :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] tommy_vercetti:
Yes! They have removed the Samsung Indian Keyboard, and moved the languages to under the Samsung Keyboard, so you can download the languages from there.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Arjav23:
i mentioned clearly DEVHOST or MEGA
[Galaxy S 4 General] Anubhav Agrawal:
is AP = PDA?
[Galaxy S 4 General] engloa:
Yes
[Galaxy S 4 General] lhmauricio:
Hi,

I leave in the UK and I have a Galaxy S4 I9500 which is from Hong Kong. Today I updated my phone to Android 4.3 version Russia but after that, I don't have signal anymore. I think it's a problem with the base band... Does anyone know how can I solve this? Maybe there is a better region for me..

I am sorry if this is not the correct place to post this question, it's my first time here.

Thanks!! :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] lhmauricio:
I managed to solve it! Apparently these new rooms deal differently with a folder called EFS which holds data about the IMEI, Bluetooth, etc. After downloading many ROMs and not solving anything. I found another forum where the guy said it was a problem with the modem of the updated version of the ROM. The solution, then, is simple. Put the old modem in the new ROM. To do this, download the modem version you want (I used the version XXUBMG9, other versions available here ). Open ODIN, put the modem in the PHONE space, and download it to the phone just like you do when you download a ROM to the phone. DONE! Your phone is able to communicate again! =))
[Galaxy S 4 General] Elm3alem:
I’ve flashed my SGS4 manually from the out of the box KSA “4.2.2 MDK” to UAE=XSG “4.2.2 MEA” then it automatically updated OTA to “4.2.2 MG9″, recently I flashed the UAE=XSG “4.3 MJ5″ , everything is working properly, but when i downloaded Kies 3 that support android 4.3 it recognized my S4 but gave me that wired message “Your Device’s Current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies” is that becoz Flashed firmware is Pre-release ?? or that is duo to what !! and how to solve this issue ??
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
Thread updated with latest firmware. More 4.3 for you all :)) Enjoy!
[Galaxy S 4 General] manast:
As usual OTA limit exceeded in India :p Guess it will take a few days.

Anyone who got the OTA for MJ9 can tell the size of update and changelog etc.?

Thumbs up for Samsung to release the I9500 firmware updates so early in India ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] POLO_i780:
I just updated to MJ9 an hour ago, OTA was just 23.80mb, took around 5mins to update. Only fix I've noticed is support for Bold in the Samsung Sans font and I think some more minor tweaks to screen and texts, going to charge up now to 100% and monitor batt life. :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] manast:
I was hoping we get some graphics fixes as the new update is scoring low in Antutu in the 3D graphics section.
[Galaxy S 4 General] POLO_i780:
Will run AnTuTu once my phone is running cooler and see what I get.
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
Thread updated with latest firmware! Enjoy!
[Galaxy S 4 General] mvtm:
Hi. I'm new here! (kinda)

Want to get from my I9500UBUBMG9 on 4.2.2 to a recommended 4.3 Firmware. Which one do i pick?

My intent is to be compatible with the Gear Manager. Links to tutorials? What are the different options for me to upgrade to 4.3. Thank you.

Any suggestions, welcome.

Maria
[Galaxy S 4 General] lakeswolf:
hi m noob but can anyone out ere tell me about y thrs a 2 link 1st) download

2) is kernel , do i hv to flash kernel same time when m flashing rom through odin?

any help would be apreciable
[Galaxy S 4 General] khantastic:
no, just flash the rom. kernel is included in a full rom.
[Galaxy S 4 General] lethcore:
Hong kong and Taiwan have the highest 'changelist'

is it ok to flash HK/TW firmware? they will be in english.... (just keep away from the CHN/China firmware)

Anyone?

Changelist is 1995978 (highest to date)
[Galaxy S 4 General] amagdy81:
I also have the same question, but I was wondering if the Chinese MK1 is better than MJ9. Also I haven't noticed the change list numbers. Will give it a try today.
[Galaxy S 4 General] lethcore:
[MENTION=5000534]amagdy81[/MENTION]

Remember what i said man,

AVOID CHN/China Firmware it will screw up the phone and take away google.....

TW/HK firmware should be ok but im waiting for confirmation because i said in a previous post HONG KONG has the highest changelist so far.... (im on build MJ9) at the moment.
[Galaxy S 4 General] amagdy81:
I am using MJ9 (Bangladish which has the change list of 1984169) but I am having some issues like random black screen showing the time as if I have the S-cover (I unchecked the option in the accessory settings) also the battery is drained like crazy. Maybe these are fixed in the higher change list so I will give it a try and see. I will update you as soon as I finish downloading it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] manast:
Same here. The S-View window flashes randomly when I am using the phone :mad: Waiting for Samsung to fix it and the battery drain as well.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tclocki:
I never trust those chinese firmwares. Im sticking with the mj9 indian version. So smooth.
[Galaxy S 4 General] amagdy81:
So i tried the firmware, it is mj5. So far, I haven't had the black screen of the time and date, battery life I feel is a bit better. No other issues so far with this rom (Hong Kong)
[Galaxy S 4 General] lethcore:
MJ5? isn't that outdated? since you was on MJ9? or have i missed something but yes it does have the highest firmware.... thanks for the heads up

might give it a go or wait for an even higher changelist... lol
[Galaxy S 4 General] lakeswolf:
thanks bro , but y thrs a file called kernel is ther with rom?isit for rooting through recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 General] khantastic:
this might help you

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=ROM-VS-Kernel
[Galaxy S 4 General] lowlab:
Thankyou so much you sexy sexy beast you ! Saved me a bunch of time ! Couldn't find a way of making a straight system dump of my original carrier's frameware for backup !

P.S. I also pressed the thanks button .
[Galaxy S 4 General] amagdy81:
Yes it is but the highest changelist. After using it for some days, the battery life is amazing. I am still getting the black screen of time and date every once in a while, I checked other threads and it is somehow related to the data connection being edge (meaning that when I am on H+ then I don't get this screen). Waiting for a samsung fix
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
Thread updated with all available firmwares! Enjoy!
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
New mirrors added, thread updated. We are slowly rebuilding archive and will post updated links at first post of this thread when they will become available.

Enjoy new mirrors!
[Galaxy S 4 General] locomaster:
about s-translator and JB 4.3

Hello everybody

I was upgraded my GT-i9500 to the jelly bean 4.3 stock rom version. But the s-translator utility give me this message "unknown error" when i tried to translate every language to other language.

PLease i need some help with this problem. With the 4.2.2 version, was all ok in the phone.

thanks!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gillion:
Solution one

Use Google translate instead. .. you can get it at the play store.

Solution 2

See if there is an update for s translator on both the Google play store or the Samsung app store

Solution 3

Clear the cache and data for s translate using the phones application manager then restart the app.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorg:
I hope, you won't forget about GT-I9506 and SHV-E330S models.
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
They are in line ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] locomaster:
s translator

Hello friend.

thanks for your help tips.

But the problem persists, i tried the solution 2 and 3 , but the problem appears "unknown error"-

I hope samsung official release a fix for that problem.

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] sorg:
I understand that you want to earn money from webhosting, but new hostings are rubbish:

rapidgator doesn't allow to download files over 1gb for free. Two others are very very slow - so it's virtually impossible to download from any of these 3 hosters.

Your success in money earning depends not only on how much filehoster pays, but also on user willing to use this hoster. While choosing new filehosters, you've forgot about users.

I'm not going to buy a premium package just to download firmware once or twic per month. It's not an option for me at all.

And i believe it's the same for most people here.

I doubt you or sammobile will earn any meaningful money with these rubbish hostings. People will upload by themself to more user-friendly hostings. Now it's hard to find firmwares, may be i will have to skip some updates because of hard to find, but i'm not going to use any of your download options, sorry.

I guess, it's in vain to ask you to use dev-host, mega or mediafire, right? ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
If you can find any hoster with 10+TB of space , files are not deleted after some period of time and they have unlimited traffic then let me know. The hosters you mentioned dont have such options. The only ones that can handle it are listed.

And trust me, im doing my best to find a good place for this files, where they can be downloaded fast and smooth if i will find another options then i will add more mirrors.

Thanks

Adam
[Galaxy S 4 General] avengerpro:
Where are December Updates??? Any update in almost 1 moth.

Latest is I9500XXUEMK8 (21/11/13)

December Anything.
[Galaxy S 4 General] danyznd123:
Lebanon firmware please

Can you plzzzzzzzzzz give me a Working torrent download link for lebanon-middel east firmware because hotfile is now down.

Plzz because i rooted my galaxy s4 Gt-I9500 and niw i want to unroot it.

Hope someone have a link...
[Galaxy S 4 General] danyznd123:
someone reply pleaseeee

Friends plz reply i want the MEA middle east firmware because it is factory locked to this carrer please reply me with a working download link!!!!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] bligui:
I can understand your point but what good is it to have 10+TB, files not deleted after some time and unlimited traffic at 20k? I can not download more than 150mb from that POS host Terafile before it craps out and dies. Maybe you can find a way to up donations to the site or another way but Terafile is the worse mistake ever, plus they are super expensive to even consider paying for a months use.
[Galaxy S 4 General] KeyGhost:
any news about the hosting?
[Galaxy S 4 General] luchos297:
Hi to all, is there another mirror? Two links for Argentina firmware are too slow and the server limit the speed download to 20 Kb/s!!! i can't wait 1 day to download this firmware.

Thanks in advance for links, very hopeful job!! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] 4shin:
nhdsmi record

thanks alot
[Galaxy S 4 General] aphinxwu:
hot to download ? because the mod have not the link to click.
[Galaxy S 4 General] khimus:
merci
[Galaxy S 4 General] rlazabala:
hojo

gracias por la información
[Galaxy S 4 General] Bigmozzarella:
i9505 firmware XFA

Hi,

Now that hotfile links don't work - where can I get the stock firmware for my i9505 - country code XFA

(otherwise - any stock firmware) - pref 4.2.2. so that I can upgrade progressively from there.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ajaychhadwa:
remove this post

no longer working

mod edit :confused::eek:
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
Thread updated with latest firmware :) Enjoy!
[Galaxy S 4 General] jcriveror:
Mexico City need HELP

Hello Im from Mexico City and i was very exited to buy the Samsung S4 but i cant use whit the company Iusacell, on Mexico the only company is telcel, there is someone can help to got the files to finaly use the magic telephone.

Im using betwen a IPHONE and is horrible they have the control of all.

Plase some one could help?
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
[MENTION=5266798]jcriveror[/MENTION], your device may have simlock :/ search for solution how to remove it over the xda forums.

PS: Thread updated with latest firmwares, enjoy!
[Galaxy S 4 General] jcriveror:
i try to use the sim unlock

Hello thanks for your response I try to use the sim unlock but my telephone dont ask for the code when I change the sim.
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
So you can pick any ROM that fits your hardware model :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] prodigyX:
Just flashed the i9500 Indonesia firmware (ME1) with the help of your guide, thank you!

Noobish question: Why would the latest firmware, with the highest changelog (I9500XXUAME1) use i9500DXUAMDK baseband? Shouldn't it have MDL, or MDM, or one of the higher ones alphabetically?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] palash_6670:
can u make a TORRENT LINK of all firmware or BANGLADESH one for me [MENTION=220882]AdamLange[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S 4 General] millergr:
If I have a Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 (TTT) How can I find out if it is Bootloader Locked or Unlocked? I know my simlock is okay. But to use a custom rom I need it Bootloader Unlocked right? Is there a way to do this yet?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Charkatak:
Please check if your S4 has option for Armenian language

Hi Guys! Could you please check if your GS4 in the settings can enable Armenian(Հայերեն ) as an input in the samsung keyboard? My S3 had it and before buying S4 I want to make sure that this feature is there. Also if both Octa and Qualcomm editions will have the same language set. Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] le_toubib:
Hiiii. I hav a rooted xxuamde from UAE.. my question is : do I have to flash the whole firmware or the kernel is enough to be able to receive updates ????
[Galaxy S 4 General] le_toubib:
allright , now i know i had to install the whole firmware to be able to revert back from root ... so now i m on xxuamdk from UAE ... my question is what happen if i install a firmware from a different region ? different csc (e.g : indonesia :xxuaME1 ) will i still be able to receive OTA updates or not ? or i must change the CSC first ?... ( how to change CSC , i searched in the forum but , didnt get it )

---------- Post added at 01:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:05 PM ----------

i m using united arab emirate XSG XXUAMDK firmware and i can confirm it contains this (Հայերեն ) in the language settings ...:) i used to have many arminian friends in egypt :))

cheeers
[Galaxy S 4 General] runedrune:
It depends on the firmware you're running. If the one you get doesn't have it, just change to the firmware of a different country that does have it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] rahul2880:
pre upgrade firmware

I purchased s4 after 2 days of launch in india. when i bought it did not have the random camera crash and reboot problem but after upgrading over the air the problem started. Now i want to revert back to pre upgrade stage can anybody let me know which firmware should i use to revert back. My handset baseband version is I9500DDUAMDK and Build number is JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK. Also have a question can i install I9500XXUAMDE? will it change baseband version and build number? In iphone baseband cant be downgraded what happens in case of samsung? and what is the difference between I9500XXUAMDK and I9500XXUAMDE?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Vijay563:
Request

hey OP, nice work,

all hot file links are not capable of resume , as my internet connection is very slow im not able to download it (net sucks), net gets broke ,

kindly provide a re-summable link or torrent file for:-

India INS (April 2013)

PDA: I9500XXUAMDK

CSC: I9500ODDAMDK

Version 4.2.2

pls help, its a humble request,

or pls suggests any other way to download,

thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] reactor_sa:
The OP is linking to sammobile and Samsung-updates hotfile uploads, he/she is not uploading anything
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
Last update for the Octa was 5/4, it's been over a damn month already. All I'm saying is, the next firmware drop better blow my f*cking mind with regards to bugfixes and performance improvements!

**Off soapbox / end rant**
[Galaxy S 4 General] gdonanthony:
or maybe samsung is dumping or forgetting us already ? OMG ! i search anywhere for news about it but none :(

edit: New GT-I9500 Firmware! Region: CHN, Version: I9500ZCUAME5 (4.2.2), Date: 30.05.2013 Changelist: 590153

[still not higher than I9500XXUAME1]
[Galaxy S 4 General] AdamLange:
Thread updated :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] prodigyX:
Can anyone shed some light as to how or why new firmware would be released with a lower changelist than older firmware? Also, what happened to ME2 / ME3 / ME4? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
Different regions do their own things. I wouldn't bother with this release either, still a lower change list than ME1.
[Galaxy S 4 General] prodigyX:
New i9500 firmware update is out (MEA) :)

Change list: 768420

Download link also up at: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=15484

Improvements and fixes in the new Software Update:

-New Camera firmware

-Smearing issue has been fixed (Purple effect while scrolling)

-Smart Pause Toggle

-Move Apps to SD Card

-HDR Video (Can record HDR video)

-Semi-transparent status bar

-New Icons in Settings

-Secure boot status (About Phone)

-Increase legibility (Display) (New feature)
[Galaxy S 4 General] jlevy73:
I hope there are performance improvements like fixing lag when scrolling through widgets and apps drawer. Will download the indian version and report back.
[Galaxy S 4 General] benzso63:
How do I find out which region my S4 is?
[Galaxy S 4 General] koorosh_bsboys:
Hi

I am new to android

Would someone please tell me how to flash firmvare to my device using Odin?

Regards,
[Galaxy S 4 General] cyberz:
Hi,

where can I find the changelog/changelist of the firmware(s)? For the new firmware I9500XXUBMF3, I have only found:

Model: GT-I9500

Country: Russia

Version: Android 4.2.2

Changelist: 768420

Build date: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:12:39 +0000

Product Code: SER

PDA: I9500XXUBMF3

CSC: I9500SERBMF3

MODEM: I9500XXUBMF3

where is the list of changes(768420?)?

---------- Post added at 01:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:31 PM ----------

Go in "General/Q&A" section of your device, surely you will find what you search! :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] koorosh_bsboys:
Hi

I have a galaxy s4 runing on android 4.2.2 for Iran - THR.

I want to flash the newest firmware.

I have some questions:

1. which firmware is the latest?

2. If I flash the newest firmware (ie the indonesian firmware or something other that THR one) Does it brick my device? Is there something like bootloader lock that I should check first??

3. Will I am be able to flash THR rom after flashing another regieon Rom??

Regards,
[Galaxy S 4 General] cmd512:
There are probably more than a million posts that address your questions. Take the time to read and learn, it's the safest way to get to know your device.
[Galaxy S 4 General] iiedii:
Thanks

I've found this list quite completed. Very helpful! Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jmarcosa:
Hola, soy de México y estoy usando el Galaxy S4 con Iusacell!... No entiendo muy bien que es lo que necesitas, desbloquearlo? o no lo sé!.

Hello, Im from México and im using the Galaxy S4 with Iusacel!!... I don't quite understand what you need... Unlock? I dunno!.
[Galaxy S 4 General] im4eversmart:
Firmware update over OTA

Hello, would someone please help me with this new galaxy s4 firmware update we rarely get updates here in lebanon(middleeast) . I have an octa core galaxy s4 and would love to get the new software update ...i know i need to update it manually but i prefer updating using OTA , so wondering if we ever gonna get an update here , if someone knows some info please tell.

And one more thing, is it okay to install the UAE firmware as my phone has the same PDA:...MDK?Thank you.:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] John Chu:
Which country does "ACR" mean?