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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unstandardized:
Hi All,

I'd like to get some insight about flashing an updated ROM for my S4. I've been following this thread for days now ever since I ordered my S4 and now that I have it, I was thinking of updating it, the current build I have is 19505XXUAMDM.

I don't mind if the build date is a few months old, I just don't want to trigger Knox.

From the front page of this thread it was mentioned that:

If I understood it correctly, any build with "XXUB" should be the one I flash (ex. XXUBMH1) and avoid anything with "XXUD"? :confused: In line with this, could you tell me which build was the last than can be flashed without triggering Knox?

Sorry for the paranoia, I just don't want to regret anything after updating and screwing up my S4, haha! :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Exactly. Talk of anything that isn't directly related to Knox is off-topic & should be deleted by mods given this is a stickied thread on a really important issue (no foul on you OP, am referring to the benchmark fappers a page or two back).
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuljit55:
Hi i just got my gt 19505, been following up this thread, still not too sure whether i have Knox. Can somebody kindly guide me please, my phone about details are below:

Android 4.2.2

Baseband Version: I9505XXUBMF8

Kernal Version: 3.4.0-917495 se.infra@SEP-124 #1 Wed June 19 20:07:29 KST 2013

Build: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMF8

SELinux: Permissive

Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung

Do i have Knox?

Also if i have to enter download mode to double check, how do you exit download mode? I am currently unrooted. Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
Al there is to say about how to find out if you have the new bootloader and it's state is already clearly explained in the first post of this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
Looking at the SELinux state you do not have KNOX - Also your build is xxuBmf8.....The KNOX started at D I believe. You will know if you have the Knox boot loader in Download mode - Check OP pics........The only way I am aware of to get out of download (if not using odin to flash etc) is to pull the battery out!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kantjer:
A bit OT, but holding the pwr button for about 10 sec. will also do the trick.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuljit55:
Thanks guys, just checked in download mode, i dont have no signs on Knox :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angel8502:
knox

is there any way to remove the knox?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
No.....not yet.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angel8502:
is to try to flash the rom omega but not past the first samsung logo.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] P41g3:
This really belongs in the Omega thread but I am aware of your post count.........Try to post in General Q&A thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CarlM34:
You should be OK to post in Omega thread looking at your join date:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] howfunny22:
If i'll get the knox 0x1, does it mean:

1. Will i be able to update my phone to newer versions like 4.3\4.4?

2. Will i be able to flash custom recovery\kernels?

3. Will i be able to root my phone?

4. Does it affect my device by any form shape or way, except the warranty issue?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveMyNewTelephone:
Is this true? This would imply that once you've tripped the flag, you cannot use Samsung firmware again, and you are 'doomed' to use custom firmware forever.

I thought that one cannot use the Enterprise Knox features, but the phone still worked normally for every day use??
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicesoni_ash:
1. Yes

2. Yes

3. Yes

4. No but you wont be able to use knox container.

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Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by Temasek Rom & Kernel

Fueled by 7000mAh ZeroLemon Battery
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LoveMyNewTelephone:
If you are right, then Hawke84 should change #2 on his list in the opening post. It now states "2. If the Knox warranty void line says 0x1 then you cannot use knox firmware as your device has been flagged as insecure."
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicesoni_ash:
You can use knox firmware but not knox features. Yes, he should change firmware to features, that would be better.

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Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by Temasek Rom & Kernel

Fueled by 7000mAh ZeroLemon Battery
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SeaFargo:
Indeed. That cause misunderstanding to me, also. Thanks for the clarification.

I'm proud to be a non knox featur user, and 0x1. :p
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlanjeUK:
Yes, I've only flashed AOSP ROMs (mainly Slim), none of which contain anything knox related. I got rid of TW within hours of getting my S4 ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeepankarS:
Any custom recovery will trip knox :)

"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tsadila:
If knox is allready triggered (warranty therefore not being an issue anymore), is it possible and safe - in the non brick sense- to downgrade 9505 from 4.4.2 samy deluxe rom to stock 4.2.x ? Getting some mixed messages here
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevalonly111:
hi...

I have nh8 inu firmware and Then I root it with CF-Auto root and my knox warranty is 0x1...

my question is: Can I install new custom cm12 rom???? Becoz when i try to install int via cwm recovery it is giving error. I don't know why?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milo 2014:
Hello;

I make this quick. My phone details are below. I saw two days ago some youtube videos on how to convert Samsung Galaxy S4 into Samsung Galaxy S5 by flashing ROM. I did not want to take the risk and follow the videos as the steps were not clear for me.

This forum is very HUGE and has a lot of information and I was looking for the thread which deals with this issue but I was really lost as I am very new to this forum (my first day).

So please can you guide me to the right thread which has step by step on how to convert Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 to Galaxy S5? What are the files needed?

Br

Milo

PHONE DETAILS:

PHONE MODEL: Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

ANDROID VERSION: 4.4.2

KERNEL VERSION: 3.4.0-3162654

BASEBAND VERSION: I9505XXUGNJ8

BUILD NUMBER: KOT49H.I9505XXUGNJ8

SECURITY SOFTWARE VERSION: MDF v1.0 Release 2
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] armin_gera:
hi all

i have s4 9515 i wanna know that can i use costume roms of 9505 for my 9515? as i searched there is no differentes between 9505 and 9515 (maybe there is! if yes plz let me know) i wanna use custom roms and i dont know if 9505's roms r fully compatible with 9515 or not plz help me!

thx :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akz007:
Hi just been reading the post, I have an S4 4.2.2 is their anyway i can update to 4.4x without installing the knox bootloader and keeping a stock ROM ? If not any recommendations on ROMs closest to stock?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eireusa:
Hey guys just got my hands on samsung s4 it is the i9505 4.2.2 bought it for my daughter just wandering if you could help me?

she wants me to be able to put custom roms on it for her, so my first question is after reading some of this forum is should i make a nandroid backup of my 4.2.2 but phone has to be rooted with CWM recovery on it right will the CWM recovery flash the knox counter? Is all 4.2.2 Knox free bootloader?:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkerTimes:
No, it's not possible. I can't recommend you custom Roms, try out ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kushan02:
no you can t it may brick your phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nton:
after upgrading stuck at the samsung logo

hello i have a question

after i updated my samsung GT I9505 my phone gets stuck at the samsung logo.

so i tried many time:ps a hard reset power button, volume up, so i erase cache user than i push at the reboot option than i get an error message and automatically my phone restarts and still i get stuck at the samsung logo.

are there any other options i can try to let my phone works again besides kies can't recognize my phone so i can't use the recovery mode

please can you help me:confused:

with kind regards,

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

Please ask your question in the Firmware Thread

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] balu25int:
First of all, this is not where you should be posting this. Anyway, how did you update. OTA, KIES, ODIN or custom recovery flash. Post it with full details in appropriate section.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3545alg:
S4 i9500 ROMs

I have gotten disgusted with various ROMs. In the past two weeks I have gone from Prism Barebones V13 to Beanstalk, Paranoid Android and back to V10 Barebones. I was beginning to think my phone had some problems. Barebones V13 ate my battery quickly while Beanstalk and Paranoid had other serious shortcomings. I finally flashed Ozcan 6.3 and all my problems went away. This is a VERY good solid ROM. Many thanks to the Ozcan crew for restoring my faith in my Galaxy S4. I might add that I did full wipes and factory reset before flashing all the various ROMs.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HITMAN-CREED:
Hi Friends

i have a problem.

i frozed Software updated with titanium backup. and for a reason i reflashed my rom, and now it is Not Rooted.

so i want to check for update, but when i checked my Apps, i noticed that software update is turned off.

and there is no Turn On button.

i dont want to root it, because i want to get the latest update for this rom, then root it.

any idea??

sry for my bad english.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkerTimes:
Go to settings, application manager, search for ota update app and activate it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheForceUnleashed:
So if you trip Knox and get 0x1, can you flash TWRP/CWM? My warranty ended anyway.

Is it that 0x1 only allows custom ROMs?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunter777:
new user for s4 - I9515

Hi every one

I found some codes for Samsung Galaxy phones like (*#9090# for service mode) and i use a code for enable/disable watchdog service and i disabled it for a while but i noticed the battery drain faster and i want to enable watchdog service again

BUT

unfortunately i forget which code i use to disable/enable watchdog and i make some search here and i found this code *#8999*364# but it's completely NOT work for me on my device (S4 I9515) and i am sure that i use a different code before than this .... can any one PLEASE tell me how to enable watchdog service again by any easy method like codes

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malybru:
1. Yes.

You should flash the verizon version , if that is your phone:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/orig-development

2. Not sure what you mean.

You can still flash stock firmware , even if knox flag is tripped

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justexpect:
The following statement from the first post is not exactly true:

5. If you try to downgrade to earlier firmware / bootloader it will set the knox flag to 0x1 i.e. void.

I've just downgraded from I9515XXU1ANI3 to I9515XXU1AND3 and knox flag was not triggered

I think the knox flag is triggered when trying to downgrade to a knox unware firmware.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkerTimes:
I guess that's it what they mean. Because there is mentioned: "downgrade do earlier firmware /bootloader. That's correct.

Means when you downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 or 4.2.2 Knox will be tripped but when you are on 4.4.2 and flash another 4.4.2 build of course nothing will happen. But this is nothing new.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hunter777:
please can any one explain

Hi all

can any one please explain in easy way what really knox application do because i have this app preinstalled but i didn't know what it do however i freeze it because i didn't use it but it will be much better if i know what it really do and if their any benefits for using knox

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RASEVEN:
I got a Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 that keeps booting to recovery and doesnt do anything. Factory reset doesnt work. I cant get into DOWNLOAD mode, and i tried to download Odin, but the installer kept crashing and an older version give virus errors.......dont know what to do. tried to download the S4 Toolkit but then i get redirected to malware sites.....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
How is your download mode not working?can you try with a custom homemade jig ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kernel ranger:
Read here
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hongthien68:
hi, 4rum

I do not comback 4.4.2 because not is baseband. I user gt-i9500 XXV

Plz up for i baseband flash to odin?? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RASEVEN:
it just reboots into recovery, there is nothing i can do. What button combo i do, it doesnt work.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chashmaa:
help

Bro I have s4 GT I9505.last week I update from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 before update it was rooted cwm method, cwm recovery than update by latest ROM CyanogenMod.it was great working with Indian network.now my quiston that may I goes lollipop update so which procedure again?again rooted,recovery need it?pls help me.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donovank:
IR blaster

Hi,

Its been a long time since ive got my IR blaster to work.

When I execute an IR command, it simply does not send a signal (checking this through my digital camera so I can see the purple light).

Ive tryed many apps, and flashed another boot/rom, even a TW based rom, but nothing makes any difference.

Anyone have experience with this or tips that I should try to solve this problem?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benjiboythelad:
Blown your led. Or maybe camera is to hideff I always use the front camera of a different phone to test it. Web cams will probably do to

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You still can root it and then come back to the original firmware using stock firm wears from sammobile for your device. And flashing it using odin. Also I've spoken to samsung and they customer care don't care about knox anymore due to some sort of law that says if hard wear brakes it's not the fault of the soft wear so go a head and just flash twrp recovery for your phone via odin boot in to recovery mode. Power plus up button. And then turn phone on from their and it will begin the root process it's quite simple oh p's all apps that root s4 are now outdated. Via like a year ago. So only way to root anymore is using chain fire root injection. Or the way I just explained. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donovank:
I can see the purple light from my wifes phone (S4 mini), but mine isent working. You think the IR might be blown?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] napster03:
Hi guys

I took s4 GT-I9500 black edition just 1 week ago and it was on stock kitkat 4.4.2 i rooted it and installed custom rom aurora beta 4.1 its lollipop 5.0.1 .... So now can i downgrade to my stock kitkat 4.4.2.... plz reply m soon
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donovank:
sure you can

just download a rom with the version you want, flash it and there you go

you can even flash a non rooted stock rom from samsung to return to the original software
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hemanthkp:
Hi All,

I've S4 LTE I9505. It was carrier locked device purchased in Philippines. I unlocked it and am using it in India with no probs.

The problem is if I flash 4.4.2 of some other country now, will my phone get locked ? Plz help
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkerTimes:
Of course it's possible. Google for "Galaxy S4 I9505 custom roms"

It's not that difficult.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GusBH123:
Hi!

Yes you can. And you're going to like it.

Take a look at this great rom at the moment. It's pretty good. It's really easy to install trough the recovery. By the way, it's using Aroma, so you get a GUI to custom install the rom. It's awsome!! ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2557353

For Recovery: Use even TWRP or CWM (Philztouch version) the app "Rom Manager" to easily help you get any of then.

I also changed my Kernel, but it already comes it the rom.

Good Luck!! :fingers-crossed:

Don't forget to do a full clean install/flash.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brontok:
Guys, I just got my GS4 and the knox varanty void is 0x1. I can`t read through so many posts. can someone please just briefly state if I will be able to update to official lollipop when it comes out ? does this 0x1 thing have any consequences, beside not being able to use knox apps ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tkkg1994:
You can use knox with wanam xposed if you want.

The only reason that this is there: the sellors/costumer can see that you rooted your phone and than the warranty is over. For example if you sent it to a repair center, they can say, you have to pay because knox is 0x1
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brontok:
Meaning I can still get updates ( OTA, via Odin etc ) ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tkkg1994:
If that is the main point for you. Yes you can still update your phone with odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arekk_89:
Hello everyone. I have Galaxy S4 gt-i9506 T-Mobile Poland. Now i have on my device android 5.0.1 EUR version and i want to go back rom T-Mobile 4.4.2 but i worry my flag knox. And i have question: if i go back to 4.4.2 T-Mobile my knox flag still 0x0?? Thanks yours help and sorry for my english launguage :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrenalinas:
hello!

I am noob so i don't know many things yet so don't be angry at me :).

How to delete knox from stock rooted lollipop? i have tried to delete all knox files, but then i can't boot phone. it stuck on samsung logo.

is there any other way to disable it? or maybe knox will not be trouble to me(earlier i have heard that it may run in background, drain battery and make overheating)?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] isyo411:
yes as you are motivated ! I recommend use of Cyanogen ROM for stock and light experience ! official site is the good way to start !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pankaj836:
wifi not working

Hi everyone,

I have samsung galaxy s4 (i9500) from india. my wifi is not getting switch on. please suggest me some solution
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DRSDavidSoft:
I realized that the best thing to do is... actually get over with it. (Well of course if you don't use your phone at work, and the warranty will repair your phone even if it's rooted :D)

Anyway, I wish that "Triangle App" that ChainFire developed could reset the know flag to 0x0 as well. Who knows, maybe it will someday.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] melodystyle2003:
Guys, flashing an official lollipop rom with different csc will trigger knox flag?

Also, is it possible to revert it back to official 4.4.2 via odin without warranty issues?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khsh97:
No, flashing official rom with different csc will not trigger knox.

You can revert back to kitkat by flashing any official kitkat firmware without triggering knox. However, when you boot your phone, before booting a text in grey color(serial number, bootloader info etc) in small font will appear in upper left corner of your screen. When you again flash official 5.0.1 firmware, the text will disappear and everything will be normal again.

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same for me. I only got success first time but now I get bootloop. My guess: don't delete "libknox_encryption.so" file. The first I got success was by not deleting this file.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShaXee:
phone stucks at boot animation

hi guys i have just rooted my phone successfully but after when i flashed knox removal script via odin..my phone gets reboots and coldn't ON just showing samsung logo and again reboots ?? plz help me what to do ?

I have GNG2 based phone and my phone shows 0x1 flaged knox
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LadySarah:
Hi guys

My brother has a Galxaxy S4 i9505 with 5.0.1 and he would want to put the root with the only purpose of writing in the SD card. If he roots the device in Knox this one will go to 1 e which consequences will bring? Only the loss of the warranty that is already expired?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khsh97:
which firmware are you using? you flashed knox removal script with odin(pc) or mobile odin?

Since, your knox is already tripped. Just flash any custom recovery and flash knox removal script from recovery.

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AFAIK, only your warranty will void(depends on where you live). Moreover, your brother will get full control over his phone and will be able to flash custom recovery and kernels. I also tripped my knox few days earlier and I got full control over my phone. I haven't lost anything except warranty which is going to expire in june and don't care about it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TFutoMaki:
Help please with AndroidOS

Deleted, wrong thread sorry
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demitha:
Cyanogenmod 12

Im tired of y i9505 its always overheating, even when im using it for normal stuff like Facebook ,web browsing .i like to try Cyanogenmod 12, is there any guide to install it? i never installed a rom before and i dont wanna brick my phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finac94:
My i9505 doesn't overheat. Check your running apps...it might be an app causing this (I had heating issues before greenifying here maps and disabling google maps)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demitha:
i don't use anykind of map service, battery stat shows "android core apps" consuming most of the batter :/ what is it? any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finac94:
Take a screenshot of your running apps and post it here.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demitha:
i turned off wifi, i dont have the heating problem anymore, but i kinda need to be able to turn on wifi all the time :/ can you please help me to install caynogenmod 12 on my device. i love to ahve a blotware free phone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finac94:
Sorry but I can't help you with that. This is my first Samsung phone so I don't know anything about rooting or flashing custom roms because my phone works great so I have no need for doing that. Just look around the s4 forums here on xda and you should be able to find all the tutorials you need. :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
1. Flash TWRP using Odin.

http://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys4internationalqualcomm.html

Use the Odin method descriped.

2. Flash the Cyanogenmod you want. (for example this one http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/exclusive-antaresone-alucard24-s-t3066696)

Always read the complete first post in a thread because those tell you the installation instructions.

And don't worry, you won't brick your phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demitha:
this ROM is fast :D i love to install this, can you recommend a video guide for a newbie like me? and thank you very much for you reply
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pequeno:
knox 0x1 :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidcol:
Hi, my GT-I9505 it's turning off spontaneously and suddenly, could it be an overheating problem? I already deleted Knox, I'm rooted, thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Referring to my personal experience, the stock firmware rooted could be quite instable (talking about kitkat). Try to make some antutu tests or try to run stability test and tell us if the phone reboots when you launch them.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidcol:
This is my stability test result and no reboot, the problem apparently is getting better as well since two days ago, thanks.