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[Galaxy S 4 General] Zoombox:
Wifi not turning on after flashing stock firmware

Hey,

I just flashed the stock firmware using the method provided. My phone is originally a UAE i9505. I downloaded the most recent firmware from the website provided (XSS-I9505XXUEMK9). I was using the [AOSP] Official 4.4.2 - S4 Google Edition before unrooting my phone and installing the firmware.

Before unrooting I did a system reset and wiped my cache, and did the same after flashing the stock firmware. My wifi is not switching on at any point and I don't know what to do. I've seen some other posts but I have no clue what I can do to resolve the issue. I am really clueless here. If someone could help me fix the wifi that would be AMAZING as I do not want to flash my phone again.

Please help!:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 General] gui.zanotelli:
Restoring back to original settings.

Awsome guide! Thank's for that...

I just have a few doubts, I downloaded the 4.2.2 stock firmware from sammobile for my GT-i9505, don't I have to flash stock recovery for my device to reset it back to official status? And if I flash this 4.2.2 version, and update OTA will I get that knox 0x1 issue, with custom recovery? I mean, I'd like to restore it back to all original settings without voiding the warranty, and right now I have custom recovery, kernel and ROM (custom everything)... Is it doable? Am I on the right path?

Thanks for the help in advance...
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Try to reflash the stock again

Stock firmware contain the srock recovery and it will be flashed with it. Yes flashing custom recovery after that, will trigger the void counter.

Upgrade to a newer stock firmware will not void your warranty
[Galaxy S 4 General] gui.zanotelli:
Thanks a lot, that was very helpful!

Would you happen to know anything about the knox issue? Cause I' ve downloaded the 4.3 firmware but I'm not so sure that flashing it directly won't void the knox warranty so I'm dowlnloading and older version (4.2.2) and I plan on updating to 4,3 by using OTA. Though the download is pretty slow, and I'm not in the mood for wainting...

---------- Post added at 02:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:56 AM ----------

My friend's phone had the same problem, sorry but you'll have to flash your phone again, and if you are not getting any 3G signal or any signal at all you must have the wrong MODEM installed, try looking into that, might solve the wifi problem as well.
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

You have not said whether you are on new bootloader with knox, or on old bootloader without knox...

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] gui.zanotelli:
Hmm, I did not understood completely what the problem was with the knox. I didn't have the new bootloader when I modified my device... So if it's the bootloader I think I'm ok, right?
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Go into download mode.

You will see a reference to knox if it is there.

Otherwise, you have the old bootloader,without knox.

I am not clear.

Do you want knox?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] gui.zanotelli:
Yes I do, I want the latest official/original samsung firmware without having my warranty void. Right now I'm running some SuperSlim something touchwiz ROM, but it's not working properly.
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

While you have the old bootloader,you need to run Triangle away,then,flash 4.2.2 stock firmware.

You should then , be able to get OTA.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] gui.zanotelli:
Hmm, I thought there was no need for triangle away, but Ok, I'll do that and get back to you!

Thanks a lot, you've been of so much help! :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Xv1nX:
i am thinking to go back to original samsung rom. But it is still jelly bean. how many points does the original rom get with antutu benchmark?
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Benchmark scores are known to be totally irrelevant and inaccurate ....

What ROM/firmware are you currently on?

Are you rooted?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Douglas Henrique:
Guys , i need help.

i am using cm 11.0 without issues and decided to install OMNI 4.2.2. Before I installed samsung 4.2.2 stock rom (I9505VJUBMG3_I9505ZTOBMG3_I9505VJUBMG3_HOME.tar) for test some things and then flashing the OMNI ROM . I flashed with sucess but my phone stuck in bootloop, I try do full wipes, but to my surprise I cant access recovery mode, every time I press the buttons it appears it upon recovery boot and before entering it restarts and returns to the bootloop, already tried installing philztouch but no sucess, not tried other recovery, because i can install only files. md5 via odin ...

what to do?

Thank You so much

EDIT : i installed CWM lastest version via odin and the issue continues

PLEASE GUYS =/
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Did you have knox bootloader?

If so, you cannot downgrade.

Try installing a stock firmware the same as you had,or later.

Use odin.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Douglas Henrique:
no, I used a stock ROM before going to the world of custom roms ...

never installed an official 4.3

the rom i have flashed is that ( I9505VJUBMG3_I9505ZTOBMG3_I9505VJUBMG3_HOME.tar )

OFFICIAL STOCK

thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Can you get into download mode?

What is written there?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Douglas Henrique:
yeah , i can enter only in donwload mod =/

when i try enter on recovery , he shows entering recovery on top but the phone restart ...

thanks bro
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

If you can enter download mode does it look like this:

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Douglas Henrique:
yeah , but dont have knox counter

and system status and current binary is custom.

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

In which case,flash the stock firmware again,and make sure you wipe data and cache.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] sassakat:
Thanks for the guide! Works like a charm
[Galaxy S 4 General] Douglas Henrique:
thats the question , i think my problem is version of that rom ...

i need download a new one, but what you recommend , because i am scary with knox

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Look for something with MGA

There is no knox in that.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Douglas Henrique:
i look on sam-mobile website right ?

thanks again dude =D
[Galaxy S 4 General] zignuz:
thank you for this toturial.

reference for future use... :cyclops:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Douglas Henrique:
ok dude , I went to try one last time before flashing another stock rom 4.2.2, and to my surprise I got ...

wtf this phone ...

installed a custom rom (OMNI 4.4.2) and everything's working here, did not have to install stock rom ... if I have any problems I'll post here

thanks you so much =D
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ducatipaul:
Odin not recognising my S4

Thanks for the nicely laid out "how to", unfortunately my new s4 is not recognised by Odin3 v3.09. I have installed keis3 on my win7 64bit computer and have the phone in download. What is wrong?

The build number is: JSS15J.19505XXUEMKE if that helps

Plus, i have downloaded the tar file that I think is the right one for my phone - germany O2; is this still up-to-date or does it not matter so much......I'm new to all this rooting lark :o
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Look in the first post at the Odin troubleshooting.

Your problem is Kies.

Get rid of it and try again.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ducatipaul:
Success, thanks. :good: I didn't need to uninstall Kies just change my usb port from the front to the USB 3 port at the back. Thanks for directing me to the Odin forum ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ducatipaul:
S4 NOT Rooting

It me again!

I have done exactly what was detailed, even cleared cash and the other recommendations but still my phone will not root :mad: I have no Superuser app and I have tried installing a root needed app which confirms my phone is not rooted. Any ideas :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

What rooting method are you using?

Have you looked HERE

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] oxwaldia:
thanks for this tutorial, i saved me some time
[Galaxy S 4 General] pinktheater:
You know how they say that the first boot always takes longer than expected? How long is that?

I mean i have never had a problem where it takes more than 3-4 minutes.

For some reasons I had to installed back the stock firmware. I used ODIN 3.09 it finishes, but I'm stuck at the Samsung logo for about 10 minutes now.

I don't know if I should wait or try a different stock ROM.
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Did you wipe cache and data?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] pinktheater:
With God as my witness I did!

But of course, after you told me to do it, this time it worked ¬¬

:laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] saranokimi:
will it work to go back from a google edition? I've been trying to go back from it to a normal touchwiz version in vain..
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

What ROM and what version are you on?

What ROM and what version are you trying to get back to?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] saranokimi:
lately I installed the google edition 4.4.2 (I9505XXUEMJ5)

and I wanna go back to the touchwiz ROM, 4.2.2 or 4.3

thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Are you flashing a stock firmware or a custom ROM?

Do you have the knox bootloader?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] saranokimi:
I've tried both, a stock firmware and a custom ROM and neither worked.

and I don't think I know what you mean by the know bootloader..? :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
i guess you have the I9505 variant.

boot into download mode and see if there is "knox warranty void".

what firmware are you flashing and where it failed?
[Galaxy S 4 General] AndoidTab:
Why did it not work for me?

I tried with pit file and 4.2.2 firmware

On phone: Sw error..: fused 3 binary: 2

:(
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

What are you trying to do?

From the "fused" part , it looks like you are trying to downgrade your firmware with a knox bootloader.

This is not possible.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] AndoidTab:
Hi, Thank you for the reply!

Yes, I'm trying to return to stock (it had non-knox bootloader and 4.2.2 firmware)

But what is this part that says fused 3 binary 2 ? It looks like bootloader is seaching for a value, am i right?
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Can you get into download mode?

What does it say?

Is there anything about knox?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] LeytC13:
Is there no workaround for the new bootloader and are we just supposed to hope Samsung releases 4.4 soon? :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] saranokimi:
Hello

I have knox warranty void: 0x1

I've tried some of the ones you've listed (3 or 4) and they all fail to boot, it get stuck at the Samsung logo
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Not yet

You have the secured bootloader, flash a 4.3 firmware with odin, then wipe data and cache within recovery, reboot
[Galaxy S 4 General] AndoidTab:
Yes

Yes, it is the knox bootloader: Knox waranty void 0x1
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Then, you cannot flash 4.2.2 firmware.

Try 4.3 firmware and wipe data and cache.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] AndoidTab:
I managed to downgrade to 4.2 only by using custom rom and recovery but with knox tripped, also have knox kernel lock 0x0.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Spirit3678:
Hi there

i have a Question my GT-I9505 have the old Boot Loader without Knox and i have a Custom Rom based on Android 4.3 (XXUEML9).

I will flash my Device downgrade to Android 4.2.2 on the Firmware MGA the last official without Knox.

How i can do this but i will reset my Flash Counter to Zero and Status Official ?

I can consider the MGA simply flash or must I some more before ?

I hope somebody can help me
[Galaxy S 4 General] AndoidTab:
With 4.3 it works, fully stock.

But 4.3 doesn't work well for me:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2590215 , among other lag and battery drain isues
[Galaxy S 4 General] saranokimi:
Ok, I will try that and let you know, thank you so much
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

Sorry, not much I can suggest.

Did you try with a custom 4.3 ROM?

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] AndoidTab:
Tried arrow ,no luck, do you know one that has this fixed?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
use triangle away to reset counter.

if you have the old bootloader, no problem to flash MGA
[Galaxy S 4 General] saranokimi:
It worked!! Thanks a lot :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] 2hvybg3yb:
Denmark

I need to unroot and restore to stock. (stock everything)

But i cant find a stock rom for Telia Denmark.

Current rom - Omega v19

Android version 4.3

AP - i9505xxueml6

cp - i9505xxuemj5

I have downloaded Odin

And i9505 pit file

and I9505XXUDMH8_I9505OXXDMHA_NEE.zip from sammobile (A 4.22)

What do i do ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
just flash the stock rom with odin (follow op)

no need to flash pit file with it

wipe data and cache before and after flashing
[Galaxy S 4 General] 2hvybg3yb:
Follow op?

It does not make any difference that it is a 4.2.2 and i currently have a 4.3 firmware.

And if i boot into download mode it says custom in the 2 options. But i cant see Knox or triangle ?

Im sorry if i seem a little off. Its a long time since i rooted it, and i followed a guide. So it's maybe some noob questions.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
it seems that you have the old bootloader (no knox void). it doesnt matter if you flashed a 4.3 custom rom since bootloader is not flashed with it.

so if you flash the 4.2.2 MH8 or 4.3 firmware, you will have the knox bootloader.

if you want to stay on the old bootloader, flash an old 4.2.2 firmware like MGA or older.
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

If there is no sign of knox in your download mode,then,you should be fine to flash the 4.2.2 MGA stock firmware.

Follow the instructions on the first post.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] mattiebr:
i followed your steps but now my phone doesnt want to boot anymore, it will keep at the bootanimation or even it will not go further than the white text that says galaxy s4. I cant go into recovery mode...so what to do? Already tried it again but that doesnt work....
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Reflash stock but untick "auto-reboot" in odin, when it pass, remove battery, insert it, boot into recovery, wipe data snd cache, reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mattiebr:
thanks for your reply, but now its keep saying; unfortunately samsung keyboard has stopped and those 2 touch buttons at the home button doesnt work anymore, do you know a fix? thanks for your help

-edit-

i just installed the kitkat rom and everything is working
[Galaxy S 4 General] ndacio:
I was on stock VD2 firmware. I done wipe cash and factory reset because i seen on my screen popup "Unregistered network", after that I have boot loop continuous, I done wipe cash and factory reset but boot loop is stil here. I have flashed stock DBT, 2 times. I done wipe cash and factory reset many times but in vain, my phone is in boot loop. I need help, please. I can enter in download mode and recovery. Thanks guys! Sorry for my English!
[Galaxy S 4 General] 2hvybg3yb:
I tried with the mentioned settings.

First time trying to flash the rom with odin i got

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9505XXUDMH8_I9505OXXDMHA_I9505XXUDMH8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

And then i tried flashing the rom with pit file from top post.

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

im using Odin 3.07

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
repeat flashing.

flash another firmware.

see odin troubleshooting in OP.

keep retrying.
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlexGardunio:
Sorry for this kinda noob question... I've been traveling trough a lot of forums, discussions on this theme and some other stuff, but I can't find a real way to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2.2. I've buy my S4 and it already has stock 4.3. I've found that it's possible to downgrade with success if I get a 4 file + pit rom. Can you please tell me if it's possible? Honestly seems to me that you are fond with this theme. Thanks in advance mate!
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
i guess you have the I9500??
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlexGardunio:
I9505 :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

If you have the new knox bootloader, you cannot downgrade your firmware to 4.2.2

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
ok...

4.3 firmwares have the secured bootloader.

MGG and up 4.2.2 firmwares (MH1, 6, 8, ...) have the same secured bootloader.

so AFAIK, you can downgrade to one of these firmwares but i guess you will have the "knox warranty void 0x1"

i didnt try it on my I9505....
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlexGardunio:
Ohhh ok ok... thanks a lot, very good idea. I'll try that and let you know ;)

PS: So there's no way to 'replace' the bootloader right? :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
unfortunately no.

if you flash the old bootloader, odin will fail on "aboot.bin" level.
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlexGardunio:
So sad... I fell like Samsung is falling in the 'Apple bussiness' way :(

Thanks a lot... I'll let you know how it works ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] ndacio:
Samersh72

I did flash another firmware and result is still boot loop. Can be this boot loop because to swollen battery? Maybe I will try with a new battery and i will escape the boot loop.
[Galaxy S 4 General] 2hvybg3yb:
Nothing happens. Now my phone is completly dead. Its saying when i tried to boot,

Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.

I am trying to download a new rom file. instead of the 4.2.2 but a 4.3

ANy ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
give it a try. let the phone sit without a battery for a while.

try also to flash pit.

yes try another firmware.

did you tried changing usb port, cable, odin version, ......?

the only solution is to keep try flashing.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ndacio:
Were can I download the latest pit for i9505? Link to me!
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
it is attached in first post (OP)
[Galaxy S 4 General] ndacio:
Samersh72

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 General] 2hvybg3yb:
Im downloading a new rom now. Tried everything other than change computer. I will try it efter the download is finished.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Atrius010:
Do you know of an alternative to triangle away that can be run without a working screen? My GS4 screen suddenly quit working today, and while the phone still boots I don't see a boot animation or a download window. Thus while I've managed to restore 4.2.2 back form CM11, I still need to reset my flash counter to send it in for its warranty
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

You do not mention whether this is a i9500 or i9505

If i9500 , then , TA does not work.

There is no alternative to TA though, to reset the counter.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] Antalor:
Im sorry, i havent tryed yesterday, beer was too good, i hate mondays ;) as i told u contact Chainfire or read his threads about triangle, maybe ill have this evening time then ill report it jede, thx for all who are supporting us ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] munmun:
I have not flashed any custom rom but I had rooted via russian method and then installed recovery via cofface method.

Then I restored back to stock rom by glashing stock firmware.

Do I need to check any falsh counter?

I have not flashed any custom rom.

Can I take my s4 to samsung care without fearing of warrenty issue?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Everything not official, flashed via odin will increase hidden binary counter. Boot into download mode and tell what is written.
[Galaxy S 4 General] omerxt:
hey , i have a bit wierd question , its just to make sure.

if i root my phone , and something happend to it (or course the warrenty is gone if ill give them the phone like this ) and i use this guide to unroot my phone , they will know i rooted it in some point or they cant know anything about it ? (so they my warrenty won't disappear. of course ill wipe data and catch) .

(note: im not saying its your responsebility ! its my own).

tyvm for your help :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
you must reset to official status as written in OP if u rooted your phone using odin (see information in odin mode) then you unrout (flash stock)
[Galaxy S 4 General] omerxt:
i read every thing in the Original post twice ... you still didnt answer my question , let me put it in another way , if i will un-root my phone and take it the the lab to fix it in case that something will happand ..they will know i rooted it before ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
sir, if you root your phone by flashing via odin, the binary counter will increase, and you will not have official status, so when you flash official stock firmware, every thing will get stock exept what i mentioned. so you have to reset them before flashing.

yes they will know if you didnt get official status and reset counter
[Galaxy S 4 General] harpss1ngh:
Do you know if there is a XXUAME2 for UK EE (EVR)? I currently have XXUAMDE
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Not yet.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Antalor:
This is also interesting for me, so when i understand u right, counter is counter and rom is rom, and if i fllash a new rom counter counts, rom doesnt belong to coounter, it musst be changed extra. Am i right?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
only when you flash anything "custom" with odin, the counter increase.

flashing custom rom or anything else with recovery does not increase counter.

flashing stock rom (official) signed by samsung with odin does not increase counter..
[Galaxy S 4 General] omerxt:
ty for your help and sorry for my ignorance (its the first time i'v ever been concerned about warranty so i dont want to **** up :\ i hope you'll get it)...

just to see that i got it right , i need to reset my flash counter, and then do the guide . or the guide contain the flash counter reset ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] royn:
Hi,

Can I flash any of the files from post 3 for my I9505 from brazil? What are the pros/cons? Should I be aware of anything specific?

I flashed mine with a brazilian unbranded rom and now it keeps asking me to update everyday OTA and it always fails... and when connected to Kies it says "impossible to update this firmware"... Any idea why? If I flash with one of the roms from this post (for 9505) will it be able to OTA? or do I need stock from the carrier (branded)? anyways, brazilian firmware is only offered in the april version, not may, so if there is no problem I'd like to get a newer one... any differences? is there a thread that descibres differencs between the different carrier firmwares? I understand this thread is supposed to be "unbranded" no?

sorry for newbieness....

(ps; phone is sim-unlocked, 9505, brazilian version. installed brazilian firmware without operator stuff and now it doesnt update OTA or through kies but keeps prompting me...so I guess there is new stuff?)... finally, what would be the best method to make a general backup of setttings and apps? its not rooted (in the past i used titanium with other android phones but this one isnt rooted so i'm unsure... what the best way? sorry for the noob questions, i'm coming back to android after a while on iphone hahaha)
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Yes, reset before then flash.

For backup app with unrooted phone use android assistant app.

You can flash any firmware from third post. Wipe data and cache before and after flashing.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ken8864:
Looking for Malaysia ROM for i9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] Umbabaraumba:
Which firmware for I9505 is with 4 files: PIT,PDA,MODEM and CSC ??? If anyone has, please share link !

THANKS !!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
here you go Malaysia XME
[Galaxy S 4 General] Antalor:
For what is the modem file? What does it do?
[Galaxy S 4 General] obouth:
Perfect !

Your tutorial is just perfect thanks man :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] royn:
Thanks, is there any difference between them or should I always go for the most recent one?

thanks!