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[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]Convert your SHW-M250S\k to I9100

Stuff dat you need:
Odin - Download here
I9100 pit file - Download HERE
Galaxy s2 Stock rom [I used orange [Israel, not UK] rom 4.0.4 That you can download here]
Samsung ADB USB drivers - download here in daerragh's thread.
Samsung Galaxy S2 SHW-250S\K [Not for long ]
** This tutorial will WORK for m250s Great [I did it on 4 phone by the time I wrote those lines] but I have never tried it on m250k, but it should work too. **
How to do the convert:
Warning: You will lose the ability to watch DMB-T TV.
1) Enter download mode [Volume down,home button and power button pushed together and press a volume up when a screen pops. tutorial here ]
2)Enter Odin and in PIT choose the I9100 PIT FILE and in PDA choose your stock rom, your side options should look like this
The whole odin will look like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Connect your phone when it is in Download mode, some things will show up:
Press start then wait till it will write "PASS!", when it write RESET don't touch the phone.
TroubleShooting:
1)Some app [""unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped"] is consistanly crashing and stucks the phone, the solution is to do a factory reset.
2)Some data popup is in the home screen behind the apps, the soluition is to download a launcer [ I use Apex ]
3)No lockscreen\power menu, solution is in here -- Might also fix the Data popup in the background
Pictures of my converted Galaxy : here and here
I was having a lot of problem when I tried to convert so I thought it will be helpful to do step-by-step tutorial on it.
Hope it helped, ZivC12

Good effort mate!
But this belongs in the General Section (I have asked the mods to move it there).
If you got this guide from somewhere else (on XDA or elsewhere), don't forget to give proper credit to them.
And do add [GUIDE] to the title of your post too. :good:

immortalneo said:
Good effort mate!
But this belongs in the General Section (I have asked the mods to move it there).
If you got this guide from somewhere else (on XDA or elsewhere), don't forget to give proper credit to them.
And do add [GUIDE] to the title of your post too. :good:
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I wrote this guide from scratch , anyway I have gave credit to the people I took metrial from.

ZivC12 said:
I wrote this guide from scratch , anyway I have gave credit to the people I took metrial from.
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You wrote it from scratch? Good effort then mate! Hope other members find this useful too.
Perhaps you can make the title sound more like guide and less like a question? Try this:
"[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]Convert your SHW-M250S to I9100" :good:

immortalneo said:
You wrote it from scratch? Good effort then mate! Hope other members find this useful too.
Perhaps you can make the title sound more like guide and less like a question? Try this:
"[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY]Convert your SHW-M250S to I9100" :good:
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Sure title edited.

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ZivC12 said:
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i think its my 1st time to post here XD
can i ask if i can use jellybean rom directly or ill just stick with your tutorial? i want to use the i1900 GLB for philippines =)

I'm the newest of noobs. Have spent hours on XDA trying to figure stuff out. 5 hours ago I'd never heard the term flash, kernal, or ROM before.
Just used this to convert my M250s to I9100. Worked o.k. but I've got some data in the background and I keep getting an error: "unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped"
I also have a root testing app which tells me that my phone still isn't rooted. I don't get it.
My goal: I'm trying to root and unlock the phone (bought in Korea) so I can use it with a virgin mobile plan. I'm going to try flashing siyah on there now and see if it solves my issues. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. must...not...brick....phone...
Update: Flashed Siyah over this. Now to get rid of "orange" rom (?) from above link and connect to phone network. No clue where to begin....
Update 2: success with this combo: Turned M250s into i9100 -> Siyah Kernal -> Cyanogenmod version 10.1.3 ROM + relevant google apps.

whitearab said:
I'm the newest of noobs. Have spent hours on XDA trying to figure stuff out. 5 hours ago I'd never heard the term flash, kernal, or ROM before.
Just used this to convert my M250s to I9100. Worked o.k. but I've got some data in the background and I keep getting an error: "unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped"
I also have a root testing app which tells me that my phone still isn't rooted. I don't get it.
My goal: I'm trying to root and unlock the phone (bought in Korea) so I can use it with a virgin mobile plan. I'm going to try flashing siyah on there now and see if it solves my issues. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. must...not...brick....phone...
Update: Flashed Siyah over this. Now to get rid of "orange" rom (?) from above link and connect to phone network. No clue where to begin....
Update 2: success with this combo: Turned M250s into i9100 -> Siyah Kernal -> Cyanogenmod version 10.1.3 ROM + relevant google apps.
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if you would read some online it is a common problems [In "TroubleShoot" Section there was a solution for almost all of your problems, I've bought the phone unlocked so I had no idea how to unlock it [Costed me 162$ with shipping]
I wrote that the rom is for israel. its Orange [Partner] stock rom.
whitearab said:
I'm the newest of noobs. Have spent hours on XDA trying to figure stuff out. 5 hours ago I'd never heard the term flash, kernal, or ROM before.
sufahsexy said:
i think its my 1st time to post here XD
can i ask if i can use jellybean rom directly or ill just stick with your tutorial? i want to use the i1900 GLB for philippines =)
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Well, I've checked the rom that i gave , but you can use any i9100 stock rom [Didn't tried with custom just because all the phones I did it with was to friends or family .] , After the first pit , if it worked and the download mode screen changed to english you can install roms for i9100 without the pit file , the phone is i9100 by any terms [except the anthenna and the sticker under the battery].
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I want firmware i9100 m250s arabic please reply
I want firmware i9100 m250s arabic please reply

Hi, i follow ur guide to convert my m250s to i9100, but i cant my use my internal or external mmc
I used emmc brick bug check
eMMC Chip
Type: VYL100M
Date: 04/2011
CID:
FwRev: 0x19
Brick Bug?
YES. Insane chip.
Is there a way to fix this?
Tnx

Hello everyone ...
TODAy i9100 just convert almost successful, except for one small problem, the IMEI standard out so I could not lift signal.
I backup the EFS folder trying to retrieve the IMEI but was not effective, then, at least to use it to surf the internet, as mentioned here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42668704&postcount = 10 I tried to recover the shutdown menu, after that restarted the phone and did not leave anything, so I said ufffff rom not working so flash back with Odin. I can not start with ICS or JB, only Gingerbread.
Can not mount EFS.
Someone can help me?

zcedar said:
Hi, i follow ur guide to convert my m250s to i9100, but i cant my use my internal or external mmc
I used emmc brick bug check
eMMC Chip
Type: VYL100M
Date: 04/2011
CID:
FwRev: 0x19
Brick Bug?
YES. Insane chip.
Is there a way to fix this?
Tnx
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try to change rom, if you were got brickbug you couldn't turn the phone on.
krlosalvarenga said:
Hello everyone ...
TODAy i9100 just convert almost successful, except for one small problem, the IMEI standard out so I could not lift signal.
I backup the EFS folder trying to retrieve the IMEI but was not effective, then, at least to use it to surf the internet, as mentioned here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42668704&postcount = 10 I tried to recover the shutdown menu, after that restarted the phone and did not leave anything, so I said ufffff rom not working so flash back with Odin. I can not start with ICS or JB, only Gingerbread.
Can not mount EFS.
Someone can help me?
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is your phone was locked to a carrier? is the shutdown menu was recovered?

sonylove3 said:
I want firmware i9100 m250s arabic please reply
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The rom I gave has built-in arabic

ZivC12 said:
try to change rom, if you were got brickbug you couldn't turn the phone on.
is your phone was locked to a carrier? is the shutdown menu was recovered?
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I repair my Phone, Flash full Package Gingerbread rom, rooted and repair with sgsII repair...
Desde mi Galaxy S2 con Tapatalk 4

[Q] [HELP] Prototype Galaxy S4 (Qualcomm 600)

I just got a Prototype Samsung Galaxy S4 that has a very different design compared to the Official S4.
AFAIK, the specs are exactly the same as the official version (CPU, RAM, CAMERA, BATTERY, DISPLAY, etc...) except the glass covering the screen (I believe it is not Gorilla glass because it scratches very easily).
I want to install the latest Official update (phone is currently running 4.2.1) for this phone but I heard that you cannot install official updates on it because it has different admin privileges LINK
I want to make a full backup of the phones software and i heard the term "NANDROID", what does it mean exactly and how do I do it?
is NANDROID the best possible way to backup the phone?, also would rooting brick my device?
after i done backups, is it safe for me to install Official updates?
if not can I install rooted official roms w/out the MODS?
Can i also install Custom ROMS on it?
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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What's on the back of the phone where you have blacked it out? A brand or logo?

i have a the same phone
hello, i install a recovery TWRP a then a try update to 4.2.2 a i have sock samsung logo, i can go in download mode but the secure its enable, and a can entrer in recovery mode but i cant put Custom Rom, do you have de original stock rom 4.1.2 to flash. thanks for your support.

i haven't fiddled with the phone yet, if i install custom recovery such as TWRP or Clockworkmod, is it possible to remove them without reflashing the whole OS?
i am more than happy to provide a full nandroid backup of the phone and provide it here.

Hello. I work at Samsung R&D. I wonder where did you get that box case from. Anyway, everything will work fine as I also tried installing custom roms on it. The problem might be the build.prop of Rom as this HW version is lower than 1.0 (Market Release). Remember that this is J LTE project so install appropriate I9505 Rom.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app

tehaerpl said:
Hello. I work at Samsung R&D. I wonder where did you get that box case from. Anyway, everything will work fine as I also tried installing custom roms on it. The problem might be the build.prop of Rom as this HW version is lower than 1.0 (Market Release). Remember that this is J LTE project so install appropriate I9505 Rom.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app
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If I did a nandroid backup of the OS that shipped with this prototype, would I be able to restore it if I ever got stucked in a bootloop?
Is it also possible to install either the Galaxy S4 4.3 Google Play Edition or 4.2.2 update on this prototype?
i just want a stock rooted phone.

This production sample can be modded and used in the same way as MR device. So there's no problem with backups, rooting or flashing custom roms.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app

tehaerpl said:
This production sample can be modded and used in the same way as MR device. So there's no problem with backups, rooting or flashing custom roms.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app
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i get that there is no problem flashing custom roms.
what I worry is about stock/official updates getting bootlooped
is there a way to install stock roms such as the 4.3 Google Play Edition or 4.2.2 without bricking it?

To be honest with you. Hard bricking is only possible when wrong pit file used or failing BOOT process in Odin. I would not fear about bricking this device. Flashing stock will in 99% resurrect the device.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app

Help i buy a Dev s4 but..
tehaerpl said:
Hello. I work at Samsung R&D. I wonder where did you get that box case from. Anyway, everything will work fine as I also tried installing custom roms on it. The problem might be the build.prop of Rom as this HW version is lower than 1.0 (Market Release). Remember that this is J LTE project so install appropriate I9505 Rom.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app
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HiI have a not MR S4 like the pictures, i try changing the ROM, but when flashing with odin I get error when I go to flash Stock rom says
File analysis ..
<ID:0/018> SetupConnection ..
<ID:0/018> Initialzation ..
<ID:0/018> Get PIT for mapping ..
<ID:0/018> Firmware update start ..
<ID:0/018> boot_S4_USCC.img
<ID:0/018> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/018> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and the phone says
Odin Mode
product name: Sch-R970
custom binary download: yes (7 conuts)
curentbinary: custom
system: custom
Qualcom secureboot: T32 enable
Start [224.1442]
unsupport deb_type
I can flash the rocovery but not rom
I just want to flash a rom which I do not care. because not boot

ariasconde89 said:
HiI have a not MR S4 like the pictures, i try changing the ROM, but when flashing with odin I get error when I go to flash Stock rom says
File analysis ..
<ID:0/018> SetupConnection ..
<ID:0/018> Initialzation ..
<ID:0/018> Get PIT for mapping ..
<ID:0/018> Firmware update start ..
<ID:0/018> boot_S4_USCC.img
<ID:0/018> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/018> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and the phone says
Odin Mode
product name: Sch-R970
custom binary download: yes (7 conuts)
curentbinary: custom
system: custom
Qualcom secureboot: T32 enable
Start [224.1442]
unsupport deb_type
I can flash the rocovery but not rom
I just want to flash a rom which I do not care. because not boot
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Hello,
You have secure boot enabled, as most of those box devices comes with secure boot in case of unauthorized use. You cannot "turn off" secure boot at home if you do not have tools prepared for that.

Box? No problem
tehaerpl said:
Hello,
You have secure boot enabled, as most of those box devices comes with secure boot in case of unauthorized use. You cannot "turn off" secure boot at home if you do not have tools prepared for that.
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Can help me? I buy the Octopus box, just arrived

ariasconde89 said:
Can help me? I buy the Octopus box, just arrived
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hi, try samsung kies. does not hurt to try.

Kies won't work, as the firmware on the box sample is probably not officialy released, thus Kies will not recognize that the device can get OTA updates.

"Doesn't hurt to try."...

tehaerpl said:
Hello. I work at Samsung R&D. I wonder where did you get that box case from. Anyway, everything will work fine as I also tried installing custom roms on it. The problem might be the build.prop of Rom as this HW version is lower than 1.0 (Market Release). Remember that this is J LTE project so install appropriate I9505 Rom.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app
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Hello there,
I've come across one of these as well, can you help me out with which ROM would work. I can only get into download mode so i need to figure out which ROM/file i can use with ODIN. I'd also like to add that i'm trying to fix this for someone and I have no idea what they've done but its soft bricked so i'd like to get it back up and running somehow.
Thanks so much.

can someone provide full backup of android 4.2.1 for galaxy s4 prototype?
fraunhofer777 u can flash coustom recovery (twrp or cwm) via odin just need .tar version of recovery, and in coustom recovery you can flash CM from here http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=jflteusc&type=

samsung r940 prototype s4. camera issue
raclimja said:
i haven't fiddled with the phone yet, if i install custom recovery such as TWRP or Clockworkmod, is it possible to remove them without reflashing the whole OS?
i am more than happy to provide a full nandroid backup of the phone and provide it here.
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I also have s4 prototype r950 its on 4.2.1 but my camera isnt working properly it is not focusing. Its focus is fixed on macro. Are you also facing same issue ?

I am wondering where do you get all these prototype box samples, as it is officially forbidden to give away/sell them

I also have 2 of these devices... both soft bricked, no recovery/stock rom seems to work? Anyone manage to make a nandroid backup that is restorable? or know a stock rom that works?

[Q][I9500] How can i upgrade my android version ?

Hi all,
Myself new into S4 forum. I bought one second hand (previously used) Galaxy S4 I9500. When i got the phone, it's having the SuperSU app installed on it. So i hope its having root access. For confirming root access i installed root browser and checked whether i can see the system files. I confirmed :highfive:
So my phone is rooted. Isn't right guys ? (i previously owned sony phone, so am making all my doubts clear)
Then i asked in noob's QA section for checking boot-loader status and i found my system status as following in the download mode.
CURRENT-BINARY : Custom
SYSTEM STATUS : Custom.
This means my phone has unlocked boot-loader . I just want to confirm whether i am right or not, thats why i am writing all these
I tried to update via Phone, it says my Phone has been modified. There is NO updates. :crying:
And about the recovery,i found the Android System Recovery in there. (Probably Not a custom Recovery)
My Current phone Status is
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The build shows I9500UBUBMG1: means some foreign region(Uruguay) update and i am from INDIA, Is it weird ?
So coming to my actual topic question, (there is a lot of questions )
1.How can i update to latest version with my current system?
2.What is MODEM and Knox mean ? (just a short answer)
3.Is it possible to update my phone to any region update ?
4. If i need to install custom ROM's, how can i do that ? ((Suggest Recoveries if any))
5. Can i go back to original official system(no root and no custom recovery), i mean remain in warranty ?
Seeking for Solutions eagerly, i hope someone will help me out.
FAQ threads are making me mad. Once i get a basic idea, i'll catch up.
Regards
Ajith

its obvious it's been 'messed' with same **** happend to me when i got a 'NEW' s4 i checked it out and it said custom this and custom that also has super user installed on it.... (i was fuming and kicked off on the guy) he thought he can get a sale lol

Ajith Roy said:
So coming to my actual topic question, (there is a lot of questions )
1.How can i update to latest version with my current system?
2.What is MODEM and Knox mean ? (just a short answer)
3.Is it possible to update my phone to any region update ?
4. If i need to install custom ROM's, how can i do that ? ((Suggest Recoveries if any))
5. Can i go back to original official system(no root and no custom recovery), i mean remain in warranty ?
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1. Download Odin and download the lastest firmware in your region
2. Not sure Google it but be specific on what kind of modem is it a router of a program its used etc
3. Yes but I'd advise not to as your WiFi or something else may not work etc.. but you can give it ago if you wish
4. Download the latest Odin and Google your build or ask on here and they'll point you to the correct firmware, also watch a few Youtube video on how to use Odin its quite easy.
5. I'm guessing you can as I've done it to mine just delete any traces of it being rooted such as old folders etc...

Carl Blance said:
1. Download Odin and download the lastest firmware in your region
2. Not sure Google it but be specific on what kind of modem is it a router of a program its used etc
3. Yes but I'd advise not to as your WiFi or something else may not work etc.. but you can give it ago if you wish
4. Download the latest Odin and Google your build or ask on here and they'll point you to the correct firmware, also watch a few Youtube video on how to use Odin its quite easy.
5. I'm guessing you can as I've done it to mine just delete any traces of it being rooted such as old folders etc...
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Thanks Carl.
And what about custom recoveries. Anyone knows ?

Is there any tutorial for "HOW TO USE ODIN TO FLASH FIRMWARES"
Also one more question, my current build is I9500UBUBMG1, can i flash indian firmware via ODIN ?
Is there any way to download these firmware files fastly, hotfile is slow and doesn't support Resuming.
Regards..

my current build is I9500UBUBMG1, can i flash indian firmware I9500XWUBMG5_I9500ODDBMG5_INS.zip via ODIN ?
Is there any way to download these firmware files fastly, hotfile is slow and doesn't support Resuming.
Regards..

Just put custom ROM PAC man rom
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Hi ! Si for respond to you Yes you can do the update ! And the best i suggest you is to installed a custom rom ans to prêter if you prêter Touchwizz (Samsung's Android version for make it simple).
Yes you can go back to official statut useful if One day you have to go back to S.A.V etc You will have juste to use Triangle away it s an application for supress the foot etc.
Or simple flash a stock rom (official firmwire from Samsung).
No on Samsung phones the bootloader are ALWAY unlocked contrary to Sony LG etc it s also for that that it s Very easy to pût them in custom.
I suggest you the Échos rom the best based on Touchwizz.It had ben updated recently to Android 4.3 with la test modem (MJ5).
Seek for the mos récent version of Your MoDem for Your country (the 2 lettres after the 9500??/9505??).
Download Odin for beginning ans make sûre that Kies us completely desactivated ! Make all drivers installer Aldo (the ones for Your s4 meaning).

Ajith Roy said:
my current build is I9500UBUBMG1, can i flash indian firmware I9500XWUBMG5_I9500ODDBMG5_INS.zip via ODIN ?
Is there any way to download these firmware files fastly, hotfile is slow and doesn't support Resuming.
Regards..
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yes, flash this http://www.hotfile.com/dl/236064286/504393c/I9500XWUBMG5_I9500ODDBMG5_INS.zip.html
tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
i prefer to wipe before and after flashing

I agrée with samersh.Even if it s not say to wipe after flashing i do it each time.It s cosy nothing.
But wipe us Very important ni matter what you flash it erased some bug problème.

Why it shows like " Phone has been modified." while i try to update my phone ?
Is it because of the rooting ?
In settings, the phone status is set to OFFICIAL.

Why it shows like " Phone has been modified." while i try to update my phone ?
Is it because of the rooting ?
In settings, the phone status is set to OFFICIAL.

Ajith Roy said:
Why it shows like " Phone has been modified." while i try to update my phone ?
Is it because of the rooting ?
In settings, the phone status is set to OFFICIAL.
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Yes, because of rooting.
Sent from my Galaxy

samersh72 said:
Yes, because of rooting.
Sent from my Galaxy
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hi,
I wonder when i checked my download mode status now, it is changed to Samsung Official
Earlier it was like CUSTOM.
And when i check for updates, it is saying "you device has the latest updates"
Earlier it was "your device is modified, blah blah..."
Wow...What's happening..
edit: i just enabled developer option today. that is the only change i made to my phone.

samersh72 said:
Yes, because of rooting.
Sent from my Galaxy
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Hi,
Today i installed 4.2.2 INS-I9500XWUBMG5-20130726135849 (i hope its correct indian version) through ODIN.
But in the Kies, it says like
Here is my current device status :
I hope someone can help me. Did i installed wrong version for my phone ?

[Q] No wifi / sound / calling after Odin recovery

Samsung Galaxy S4
SGH-i337M
Rogers carrier
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any assistance you could give me.
im in quite a jam and i cant seem to figure it out on my own through searches so ive decided to ask for a bit of help.
-Ive screwed up my phone and ended up deciding to recover through Odin using: I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_RWC
-Recovery seemed to work. upon further inspection my wifi, sound, and calling wernt working. Ive tried a software update but it made the phone almost unusable (constantly crashed and freezing)
-I again recovered through odin using I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_RWC but my wifi, sound, and calling still arent working.
Im just trying to get back to a working phone, any help would be greatly appreciated.
While booting my phone displays the message:
kernel is not seandroid enforcing
set warranty bit kernel fix
Searches say that this isnt a serious issue but it might be part of the problem.
In Odin ive only plugged I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_RWC into the PDA field. Is there anything i could put into the Bootloader, Phone, or PIT field that could help?

Pontoffel said:
Samsung Galaxy S4
SGH-i337M
Rogers carrier
Hi guys, Thanks in advance for any assistance you could give me.
im in quite a jam and i cant seem to figure it out on my own through searches so ive decided to ask for a bit of help.
-Ive screwed up my phone and ended up deciding to recover through Odin using: I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_RWC
-Recovery seemed to work. upon further inspection my wifi, sound, and calling wernt working. Ive tried a software update but it made the phone almost unusable (constantly crashed and freezing)
-I again recovered through odin using I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_RWC but my wifi, sound, and calling still arent working.
Im just trying to get back to a working phone, any help would be greatly appreciated.
While booting my phone displays the message:
kernel is not seandroid enforcing
set warranty bit kernel fix
Searches say that this isnt a serious issue but it might be part of the problem.
In Odin ive only plugged I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_RWC into the PDA field. Is there anything i could put into the Bootloader, Phone, or PIT field that could help?
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Are you trying to put a stock rom back onto your phone? Cause if you are, you might be using the wrong rom....
Considering it is a SGH-I337m and with Rogers (same model and stuff as mine), you should be finding a stock rom of I337MVLUEMK6. If you are trying to install the wrong rom, you might be getting your problems from that...
OT: Also, have you rooted your SCH-I337m? Im just wondering because I want to root mine, but I don't know if there are any carrier problems like not calling or texting, etc after rooting...

Pellisco said:
Are you trying to put a stock rom back onto your phone? Cause if you are, you might be using the wrong rom....
Considering it is a SGH-I337m and with Rogers (same model and stuff as mine), you should be finding a stock rom of I337MVLUEMK6. If you are trying to install the wrong rom, you might be getting your problems from that...
OT: Also, have you rooted your SCH-I337m? Im just wondering because I want to root mine, but I don't know if there are any carrier problems like not calling or texting, etc after rooting...
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Thanks for the reply.
yeah im just trying to get it back to stock version, Ill try finding this I337MVLUEMK6.
also i did root my phone. i didnt do much with it and i thought that might be the cause of my wifi not working. thats what started this whole trying to get my phone back to the stock version. aside from wifi not working i didnt see any issue with the rooted phone.

Pontoffel said:
Thanks for the reply.
yeah im just trying to get it back to stock version, Ill try finding this I337MVLUEMK6.
also i did root my phone. i didnt do much with it and i thought that might be the cause of my wifi not working. thats what started this whole trying to get my phone back to the stock version. aside from wifi not working i didnt see any issue with the rooted phone.
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Try looking here. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I337M
Try looking for the stock rom:
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That is the Roger's Stock Rom, and its for the I337m, which is the canadian version. I have the same phone, so that should work, even though I haven't tested it yet.

Pellisco said:
Try looking here.*
Try looking for the stock rom: *
That is the Roger's Stock Rom, and its for the I337m, which is the canadian version. I have the same phone, so that should work, even though I haven't tested it yet.
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4.3 worked! phone is in perfect stock condition. Thankyou so much for the help guy :victory:

Pontoffel said:
4.3 worked! phone is in perfect stock condition. Thankyou so much for the help guy :victory:
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Good! Glad you got your phone in working order!
Now I know, if my phone ever breaks from a root, to use that stock rom!

Rogers Samsung Galaxy S4 no sound no wifi no calling, please help!
Pellisco said:
Are you trying to put a stock rom back onto your phone? Cause if you are, you might be using the wrong rom....
Considering it is a SGH-I337m and with Rogers (same model and stuff as mine), you should be finding a stock rom of I337MVLUEMK6. If you are trying to install the wrong rom, you might be getting your problems from that...
OT: Also, have you rooted your SCH-I337m? Im just wondering because I want to root mine, but I don't know if there are any carrier problems like not calling or texting, etc after rooting...
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So this is what happened. I updated my phone, samsung galaxy s4 i337m with rogers to 4.4 kitkat. I hated the update, i also hated 4.3 on my previous s4 before it broke. Anyway, i wanted to go back to 4.2.2 so i downloaded odin3v185 and folling the directions on this site from a different thread i flashed my phone with a download from this website galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/
what happened is that my phone would not boot up past the blinking samsung logo. i went into recovery mode and did a factory reset. hooray it was back at 4.2! however i lost all sound, my phone app freezes and doesnt work and i do not have wifi. this seems to be a common problem, but there have not been any applicable solutions.
i also get the error message kernal is not seandroid enforcing set warrenty bit: kernal
i just want to know the right website to get an unbroken file to download to get 4.2 back with no problems
please help

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cast13l said:
So this is what happened. I updated my phone, samsung galaxy s4 i337m with rogers to 4.4 kitkat. I hated the update, i also hated 4.3 on my previous s4 before it broke. Anyway, i wanted to go back to 4.2.2 so i downloaded odin3v185 and folling the directions on this site from a different thread i flashed my phone with a download from this website galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/
what happened is that my phone would not boot up past the blinking samsung logo. i went into recovery mode and did a factory reset. hooray it was back at 4.2! however i lost all sound, my phone app freezes and doesnt work and i do not have wifi. this seems to be a common problem, but there have not been any applicable solutions.
i also get the error message kernal is not seandroid enforcing set warrenty bit: kernal
i just want to know the right website to get an unbroken file to download to get 4.2 back with no problems
please help
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i tried to flash with firmware downloaded from samfirmware with the right region, the one i previously installed was not correct now its failing to flash in both versions of odin i have and that i need to do a recovery with samsung kies. error message is saying sv rev. check fail : fused : 4 , binary : 1

[Q] I Hate Lollipop! what are my options??

I thought I would never have to resort to modding or rooting my phone but this latest lollipop update is driving me bonkers.
Data toggling is removed, some of my apps don't work now, and notifications on the lock-screen are annoying vs the nice small icons in the top bar in kitkat.
I am a complete noob to flashing or modding and am trying to figure out my options.
What is rom? what is a kernel? is the same? what is a bootloader?
Can someone recommend me a good rom to use on Wind Note 4 that is currently unrooted? Will I need to root before I install a rom or after?

ttothel said:
I thought I would never have to resort to modding or rooting my phone but this latest lollipop update is driving me bonkers.
Data toggling is removed, some of my apps don't work now, and notifications on the lock-screen are annoying vs the nice small icons in the top bar in kitkat.
I am a complete noob to flashing or modding and am trying to figure out my options.
What is rom? what is a kernel? is the same? what is a bootloader?
Can someone recommend me a good rom to use on Wind Note 4 that is currently unrooted? Will I need to root before I install a rom or after?
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You'll need rooted device to flash a custom rom. A custom rom replaces your devices android operating system. Currently, CyanogenMod is the most popular custom rom. Your only option is either to root the device and enjoy the full control over your phone or downgrade to kitkat.

But crynagen mod is not supported on note 4? It is not listed as a supported device on the website or am I missing something? Does a Rom remove android or just tweak it? Will I lose s pen functions with crynagen mod? Is cryogen mod based on lollipop or kitkat?

ttothel said:
I thought I would never have to resort to modding or rooting my phone but this latest lollipop update is driving me bonkers.
Data toggling is removed, some of my apps don't work now, and notifications on the lock-screen are annoying vs the nice small icons in the top bar in kitkat.
I am a complete noob to flashing or modding and am trying to figure out my options.
What is rom? what is a kernel? is the same? what is a bootloader?
Can someone recommend me a good rom to use on Wind Note 4 that is currently unrooted? Will I need to root before I install a rom or after?
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the only thing you need to do is be able to READ, use the SEARCH BAR, www.google.com , and trust me then everything would make sense and you'll learn, cheers:fingers-crossed:

What is Android ROM (Android Read Only Memory)?
A file containing the executable instructions (a system image) of an Android OS and affiliated apps. The "stock ROM" comes installed on the phone or tablet, while a "custom ROM" comes from a third party. The custom ROM is either a uniquely modified OS, such as Cyanogen, or a stock version made available for older devices or for new devices before the vendor release date (source: pcmag encyclopedia).
What is Kernel?
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In computing, the kernel is a computer program that manages I/O (input/output) requests from software, and translates them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit and other electronic components of a computer. The kernel is a fundamental part of a modern computer's operating system (source: wikipedia, image source: androidcentral).
What is a bootloader?
Bootloader is a piece of code that runs before any operating system is running. Bootloader are used to boot other operating systems, usually each operating system has a set of bootloaders specific for it.
Finally, in order to flash a different ROM than the Stock ROM already found on your Android device you need root privilege. In order to flash a custom ROM you need to root your device. The most popular custom ROM out there is Cyanogenmod. You can pretty much find how to flash this to your Android device on almost any website (try google and you'll see).
I hope this helped. Let me know if you need anything else.

thank you Nicholas, you are very helpful
as far as I can tell cryogen mod is not supported on note 4 right now, if it is then does anyone have the link?
is there is other rom made specifically for the note 4 that would keep its multiwindow/sylus support?
does a rom have to be for my particular region or my my phone's band/carrier or can any rom be used?

CM 12.1 is available for the Note 4, as long as you don't have a VZW or ATT version. http://galaxynote4root.com/t-mobile-note-4-roms/cm12-1-rom-for-galaxy-note-4-android-5-1-1-root/

If you post your variant name here, then we can redirect you to the appropriate thread for your device.

You can install any stock ROM you like as long as your phone is not carrier locked, but it is preferable to use the one intended for your phone. Cyanogenmod is available for Note 4 devices and also features the Android Lollipop 5.1.1. As for the Note 4 features, any TouchWiz based rom should allow you to continue using those features. Cyanogenmod is based on AOSP therefore removing all the features offered by the stylus.
Hope it helps. For any more details I would be happy to provide them. Just ask for anything you want.
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My Note 4 variant is SM N910W8, it is Canadian Wind phone.
Whats the worst that could happen from loading the wrong wrong rom? Cant make calls on my network? Phone bricked? Is it actually possible to completely brick a phone doing this or there is always a back solution to restore back to prior state?
How do I check if my phone is carrier locked?

Cyanogen mod mate. Big difference.

ttothel said:
My Note 4 variant is SM N910W8, it is Canadian Wind phone.
Whats the worst that could happen from loading the wrong wrong rom? Cant make calls on my network? Phone bricked? Is it actually possible to completely brick a phone doing this or there is always a back solution to restore back to prior state?
How do I check if my phone is carrier locked?
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If you are flashing a stock samsung ROM then you should be fine, there is a possibility that flashing fails, you'll then just have to go into download mode again and flash the same ROM or download another stock ROM.About carrier lock...did you buy the phone on contract?

No I am not on a contract I would've gotten the same phone either way from Wind Mobile

ttothel said:
No I am not on a contract I would've gotten the same phone either way from Wind Mobile
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I am pretty sure your phone is not Carrier Locked. If you would like to check for sure, then Galaxsim Unlock allows you to check if your SIM is locked to a carrier and also offers an in-app purchase to unlock it for you if it is (Note: I have not used this app before but seems legit).
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So I tried installing cyanogen mod and although it feels much fast than touchwiz it doesn't have many touchwiz features like spen multiwindow and the camera has bad quality/crashes
also it is lollipop so i have to manually data toggle and not rely on juice defender to toggle data every 15 minutes to save battery
so basically could someone recommend me a KITKAT based rom that would keep some good touchwiz features? also it should work for a Canadian note 4 on wind
is it ok to wipe cyanogen mod which is lollipop and instead install a kitkat rom or do i need to do something first?
thanks

I just had a quick search in the forum and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...om-rom-4-4-4-note4-canada-rooted-sik-t2987056
I don't know if it's exactly what you're looking for but it's TouchWiz based and 4.4.4 kitkat and runs on Canadian variants of the Note 4.
About the flashing a kitkat ROM on top of a lollipop ROM, I don't really think it matters - it will just flash the new firmware, but it might cause a boot loop.
A boot loop is when your phone keeps booting up continuously. This can be prevented by taking precautionary measures, which is to factory reset before flashing the new ROM and clearing cache. If it still boots into a boot loop then try to factory reset it and clear cache again (after flashing the new ROM). If it still does not boot up correctly try connecting the phone with odin and just flash cf-autoroot and it should fix that.
I've tried the above methods and so far haven't bricked any phones thanks to these steps, so you should be pretty fine.
Hope this helps and take caution when playing with ROMs and different firmware.
NOTE: I do not take responsibility if you brick your phone. By attempting any of the above actions you acknowledge that it is your fault if anything unrecoverable happens to your phone.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910C) using the XDA Free mobile app.
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I want to install Firekat v11 on my WIind mobile Note 4 but I am a little confused
it says to flash the A0A1 base before install firekat
what is A0A1 base? from where do I download it? and how do I odin flash it?
could someone please point me in the right direction ?
thank you

I can't find anything refering to A0A1 on the xda forum. Did you take a look here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786666
It just says you need to have a stock kitkat ROM to flash this. And why use v11, if there is v19 which is much more improved? Either way you have to downgrade from Lollipop to Kitkat in order to flash this ROM.
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The not wont to open new topic,so my problem is this:i wont to go back on stock kik kat 4.4.4. i the not like lolipop.All files from samMobile are corupted,i can not extract them,So what is the problem,i used 2 difren zip rar programs,but not working,other tings working with zip ,just this stock rom not working.

I think I figured out what A0A1 base means. I think it means the stock rom version for Wind Mobile
On this website there are all the stock rom images and I see for my carrier there are 4 roms available and you can see the last 4 letters of the rom name have the different "bases" such as AOA1 or ANJ3
http://www.mrcrab.net/stockrom/sm-n910w8.html
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Canada SM-N910W8 2014-09-25 GLW Wind mobile N910W8VLU1ANIH KitKat 4.4.4
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Canada SM-N910W8 2014-10-10 GLW Wind mobile N910W8VLU1ANJ3 KitKat 4.4.4
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Canada SM-N910W8 2015-03-12 GLW Wind mobile N910W8VLU1BOC4 Lollipop 5.0.1
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Canada SM-N910W8 2015-01-12 GLW Wind mobile N910W8VLU1AOA1 KitKat 4.4.4
Now I figure that by Odin flash they mean to flash these stock roms like how I originally got TWRP on my phone which is to go into download mode and flash the .tar.md5 file unlike how I used TWRP to flash cynogenmod and its .zip file.
I hope I am right about all this otherwise I will have a very expensive brick this weekend.
IF anyone could confirm if it sounds like I am on the right track that would be great!
There is no V19 for Note4, latest one for Note 4 is V13 based on this T Mobile based thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../firekatn4v1-4-4-4-tw-anj7-extremely-t2916463