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[Q] How to: Official Update to XXUBMEA?

Hi folks, I wanna update my device to I9505XXUBMEA (for App-to-SD), but don't know how to exactly. I want to do it in the most legal way, without erasing anything (Apps, Data, Settings etc.) on my S4.. So can someone tell & show me the best way how to do this please?
Btw I'm from the Netherlands and got my phone here, so I don't know if I can use or need the Stock Firmware and/or Kernel File from Germany's XXUBMEA update and if it's compatible without bricking my phone or losing data, because I havn't seen any I9505XXUBMEA update for my country yet..
Thank you in advance.

_Android_Freak_ said:
Hi folks, I wanna update my device to I9505XXUBMEA (for App-to-SD), but don't know how to exactly. I want to do it in the most legal way, without erasing anything (Apps, Data, Settings etc.) on my S4.. So can someone tell & show me the best way how to do this please?
Btw I'm from the Netherlands and got my phone here, so I don't know if I can use or need the Stock Firmware and/or Kernel File from Germany's XXUBMEA update and if it's compatible without bricking my phone or losing data, because I havn't seen any I9505XXUBMEA update for my country yet..
Thank you in advance.
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Download the rom from the topic and use odin to flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252855
German firmware will work, used the german one and the poland one on my S3 (and i live in the Netherlands too)

MichelN said:
Download the rom from this site and use odin to flash it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252855
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There isn't any I9505 XXUBMEA Update for the Netherlands available in there.. I've checked that thread already =(

_Android_Freak_ said:
There isn't any I9505 XXUBMEA Update for the Netherlands available in there.. I've checked that thread already =(
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Why not use the latest firmware ? I9505XXUBMF8

MichelN said:
Why not use the latest firmware ? I9505XXUBMF8
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Does it support App to SD-Card movement and will my data not be deleted?

_Android_Freak_ said:
Does it support App to SD-Card movement and will my data not be deleted?
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1. Yes
2. Yes

MichelN said:
1. Yes
2. No
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So.. each (Official) Firmware which I install on my S4 will delete all data on my phone?

_Android_Freak_ said:
So.. each (Official) Firmware which I install on my S4 will delete all data on my phone?
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No, nothing will be deleted unless you do a factory reset.
BTW: I misread your post haha, thought you said ''will it delete my data''.

MichelN said:
No, nothing will be deleted unless you do a factory reset.
BTW: I misread your post haha, thought you said ''will it delete my data''.
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Ohh thank God.. i seriously was doubting now to continue any further, since I would've to Re-apply all setting and download all Apps and Data once again.. :good:
Now, I dont know what the Kernel is used for.. but do I need to get that also? After I have the 1.6 GB sized Stock Firmware (aka ROM right?), I can start installing?
I'm downloading I9505XXUBMF8 (first one on the list, most recent one) than from the Official Rom Collection (Thread).
I've got myself Odin also (File name: AndroidJinn.Com.Odin307, Size: 1,15 MB) like you said. (Please confirm if its the right one)
If it's not to much asked, could you write within a few sentences, the steps on how to get trough the installation and what I need to do before starting, like: do I need to backup anything or does my phone have to be USB plugged to my pc the whole time etc.?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
sent from my Galaxy

Will flashing an official firmware via odin with another CSC void the warranty or not??

Well.. can someone at least tell me how I can check if my phone is factory unlocked and if I need the Kernel file also or not please.. ty.
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talal_zaki said:
Will flashing an official firmware via odin with another CSC void the warranty or not??
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It depends on the service center. Some dont look to csc if it is stock. And some look. Any way you can flash your original firmware back.
_Android_Freak_ said:
Well.. can someone at least tell me how I can check if my phone is factory unlocked and if I need the Kernel file also or not please.. ty.
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If it can accept another sim so it is unbranded firmware.
Any way, you can flash any stock for your I9505. Kernel is included in the firmware, no need tp flash it seperately
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Another question: I have USB debugging turned on, but do I also need to select/apoint a App to it or not? May look like a newbish question, but I want to do everything correctly, w/o damaging my phone.. if you get me.
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_Android_Freak_ said:
Another question: I have USB debugging turned on, but do I also need to select/apoint a App to it or not? May look like a newbish question, but I want to do everything correctly, w/o damaging my phone.. if you get me.
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No need to enable usb debugging when flashing with odin
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Can someone tell me why again XXUBMF8 is better than XXUBMEA?
I mean what are the differences compared to one another,
the only thing I know is that they both support App-2-Sd.
Which is actually ofcourse the most important thing to know,
but what other <better improved> features does the XXUBMF8 (DBT) have than XXUBMEA (DBT)?
And how are overall user experiences with both versions?

What is the latest UK Unbranded firmware

What is currently the latest UK I9505 firmware at the moment. I have I9505XXUAMDM, but see I9505XXUBMGA floating around being the latest UK firmware, but I don't see it in Kies or OTA.
Thanks

psp888 said:
What is currently the latest UK I9505 firmware at the moment. I have I9505XXUAMDM, but see I9505XXUBMGA floating around being the latest UK firmware, but I don't see it in Kies or OTA.
Thanks
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Hi,
MDM is really quite old now.
If you have not got the option to OTA upgrade,you might consider the Pre-rooted ROM
You still remain "Official".

malybru said:
Hi,
MDM is really quite old now.
If you have not got the option to OTA upgrade,you might consider the Pre-rooted ROM
You still remain "Official".
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Don't understand why mines stuck on MDM, why is no update showing? Any ideas

psp888 said:
Don't understand why mines stuck on MDM, why is no update showing? Any ideas
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Hi,
If you are still 100% Official (unrooted etc.) , then , talk to your carrier.

psp888 said:
What is currently the latest UK I9505 firmware at the moment. I have I9505XXUAMDM, but see I9505XXUBMGA floating around being the latest UK firmware, but I don't see it in Kies or OTA.
Thanks
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Best thing to do imho is uninstall Kies (except the drivers) and flash whatever unbranded Euro rom you want with Odin 3.04. See www.sammobile.com/firmware/1 for available roms.

Thanks, think I'll flash with odin

psp888 said:
Thanks, think I'll flash with odin
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The latest German unbranded DBT MGA rom is very good, running it myself :good:

Im on Vodafone UK and my phone was still MDM without any kies updates. but had issue with sd slot so sent for repair it came back with MEA which defaults of Korean or something.

I think this is the latest uk Firmware I9505XXUBMGA i flashed it in odin cos kies dont like me lol
i have it in dropbox if u need it quick

I could do with MGA as well please. I'm still stuck on MDM.
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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/execjbqiq11d7z3/QIMjXrU_Mf

[Q] falshing stock rom

I have the N9005 on o2 UK with build number JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
It has o2 branding that i want to get rid of and it has been unlocked by o2
I dont want to root or install a custom rom, can i just flash BTU-N9005XXUDMJ7-20131106115521.zip to have a clean unbranded and unrooted rom?
would it affect the unlock?
thanks!

dylbur said:
I have the N9005 on o2 UK with build number JSS15J.N9005XXUDMJ7
It has o2 branding that i want to get rid of and it has been unlocked by o2
I dont want to root or install a custom rom, can i just flash BTU-N9005XXUDMJ7-20131106115521.zip to have a clean unbranded and unrooted rom?
would it affect the unlock?
thanks!
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I have the same firmware and mine is unbranded UK unlocked. I believe it's the baseband number that is different as sim lock falls under a different catergory rather than just the ROM itself. (Although I may be wrong!)

thanks, forgetting about the simlock then. is it as simple as flashing that rom to debrand the phone?

dylbur said:
thanks, forgetting about the simlock then. is it as simple as flashing that rom to debrand the phone?
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Not too sure tbh, I think you'd need to possibly try BTU Unbranded firmware as it may get shot of the splash screen... But there may be incompatibility issues, I say may because I do not know if it'll 100% work.

Anyone else done this?

Just instal btu rom with odin 9 and make full reset.
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dylbur said:
Anyone else done this?
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done it without any problems. use odin 3.07 and stock btu rom

[Q] Upgrading the firmware for a different country

Hello to all, I have a UK/BTU Note 3 and the kitkat update has not been out yet. I was wondering if I should update my phone with another country official firmware but I am not sure.
What are the cons of doing it?
Will I be able to have OTA updates after or I must download and flash updates myself?
Are there any other pros except that I will not have to wait more for the update? Are the firmware for some countries better than others? I heard that Poland's firmware is working better than any other?
Thank you very much

alexpsilos said:
Hello to all, I have a UK/BTU Note 3 and the kitkat update has not been out yet. I was wondering if I should update my phone with another country official firmware but I am not sure.
What are the cons of doing it?
Will I be able to have OTA updates after or I must download and flash updates myself?
Are there any other pros except that I will not have to wait more for the update? Are the firmware for some countries better than others? I heard that Poland's firmware is working better than any other?
Thank you very much
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U will get update threw OTA only from country u flash, if u want to come back to BTU u must flash threw Odin, u waited for long & today branded UK firmware start seeding so it should not tack much longer time for BTU now, yes poland firmware is the one getting flash without issues of size & its stable also.

jdomadia said:
U will get update threw OTA only from country u flash, if u want to come back to BTU u must flash threw Odin, u waited for long & today branded UK firmware start seeding so it should not tack much longer time for BTU now, yes poland firmware is the one getting flash without issues of size & its stable also.
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Thank you for clarifying it! if I remember correctly, 2 months ago on sammobile forums someone told me that I could not get OTA updates If I flash a different country firmware.
Are you sure I will be able to do it?
Maybe I will flash the polish firmware if I get Poland's OTA's because as I know Poland is always getting the updates first.
So it would be better for the future to get the updates without waiting so long...
Also as I see on sammobile there are two 4.4.2 firmware for Poland. Which one should I choose? (tried, but I cannot post links yet as I am new to the forum, sorry)
I Am 99% sure but I will ask anyway, flashing official Samsung firmware does not void my guaranty, am I correct?

My mobile is from uae, I flash first A6 Poland firmware at launch after that received ota of poland latest B3, My knox is 0x0, I hop I answered your questions, feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
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jdomadia said:
My mobile is from uae, I flash first A6 Poland firmware at launch after that received ota of poland latest B3, My knox is 0x0, I hop I answered your questions, feel free to ask if you have any doubts.
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Thank you again, you answered all my questions.
Only one left! should I download and flash the B3 or the A6 first?

U can flash directly B3, but for best results clear data & catch before & after flash.
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jdomadia said:
U can flash directly B3, but for best results clear data & catch before & after flash.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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ok! thanks

I still haven't received Lollipop Update on my Note 3

Anyone else who hasn't received the update yet?
I got my Note 3 from Three network and its still on 4.4.2
I didn't wanna root it because i use the Barclay's App and it doesn't work on Rooted Devices.

Region????
xD3S1x said:
Anyone else who hasn't received the update yet?
I got my Note 3 from Three network and its still on 4.4.2
I didn't wanna root it because i use the Barclay's App and it doesn't work on Rooted Devices.
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Flash a stock Loliipop ROM and don't root it... :laugh:

i did not know that was possible.
am in UK.. which one do i flash?
what version numbers i need to check etc?

xD3S1x said:
i did not know that was possible.
am in UK.. which one do i flash?
what version numbers i need to check etc?
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Install this APP and look for the CSC.

xD3S1x said:
i did not know that was possible.
am in UK.. which one do i flash?
what version numbers i need to check etc?
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Even I got mine from UK (a friend who was studying there cracked the phone and gave it for free when he came home).
I flashed the official Poland lollipop and used without Root for a day.

O2 UK H3G Vodafone are 5.0 firmwares on sammobile .

i have the BTU version
does that mean i dont get lollipop?
hxxp://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/BTU/

anyone?

xD3S1x said:
anyone?
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No atm. Samsung will update it "later"