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{help} Downgrading from leaked lollipop to kitkat 4.4.2

Hello friends i flashed leaked version of lollipop on i9500 and i wanna back to kitkat, can anyone tell me the procedure?:crying:

Same Question
Same Question here. I installed the leaked Official Lollipop 5.0.1 with Odin & I want to downgrade to 4.4.2.
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Hi Everyone! I am facing the same issues
Dear All,
I installed Leaked Chinese version of Lollipop in Samsung Galaxy S4 GT i9500. That stupid o.s doesnt have any of the Google app not even playstore. I tried reverting back to Kitkat! but i got failed error messages.
Please someone guide me! is there a way to revert back to Kitkat.
Regards
Aamir

Same here... I want to go bad to KitKat very badly.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk

Me to please help!!

aamirshareef said:
Dear All,
I installed Leaked Chinese version of Lollipop in Samsung Galaxy S4 GT i9500. That stupid o.s doesnt have any of the Google app not even playstore. I tried reverting back to Kitkat! but i got failed error messages.
Please someone guide me! is there a way to revert back to Kitkat.
Regards
Aamir
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If you want google apps just flash the android lollipop gapps and voilá
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But since you have break the knox you are not able to downgrade your phone i think

i also cant able to go back......****in chinease ver.... if i instal 4.4kik. through ozcan rom .... then phone's imei no. changes to null....:crying::crying:

facing the same problem here .but finally
Hi friends i flashed the CHN version lollipop after flashed that thing i can't go back to kitkat.but finally i flashed the 'philztouch recovery' via odin and rerooted and flashed the 5.0.1 gapps its done.but how can i go back to kitkat pls tell me any one?

There doesn't seem to be any fix for this. Some users posted that they managed to change to another rom, but they lost the IMEI and baseband. And they don't seem to be able to restore any of them. Even with a backup.

Probably not possible because you also can't downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3, so it makes sense that you can't downgrade.

R U sure
Folks,
I have the same problem.....
Tried to rollback to 4.4.2 and failed.... And I don't want to root>>>>
Did anyone tried some powefull tool to force the downgrade?

install cyanogenmod
fahadmunir7 said:
Same Question here. I installed the leaked Official Lollipop 5.0.1 with Odin & I want to downgrade to 4.4.2.
Please Help
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before install any one cyanogenmod fom sdcard and nest install kitkat with odin )))

anbarasu27 said:
Hi friends i flashed the CHN version lollipop after flashed that thing i can't go back to kitkat.but finally i flashed the 'philztouch recovery' via odin and rerooted and flashed the 5.0.1 gapps its done.but how can i go back to kitkat pls tell me any one
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Hello friend, you can describe how you managed to install the google apps? can pass me the links where I can download them ??? I just need to install the Google Apps as well have the features I need (calendar and contacts integrated google the phone). Thank you for your help.

danielscouto said:
Hello friend, you can describe how you managed to install the google apps? can pass me the links where I can download them ??? I just need to install the Google Apps as well have the features I need (calendar and contacts integrated google the phone). Thank you for your help.
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its given here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/rom-5-0-1-android-lollipop-official-t3005979

Hi
jagnik said:
Hello friends i flashed leaked version of lollipop on i9500 and i wanna back to kitkat, can anyone tell me the procedure?:crying:
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i had the same prb with my s4 i9500 black edition. what i did is that i installed the official releas of android 5.0.1 (that you can find it in XDA forum) with odin than i downgrad it to 4.4.2 and the phone works.
I hope that it will work for you too

Is there a guide available to downgrade the 19505 from Lollipop ( at the moment i am using Official Cyanogenmod 12 5.0.2) to Kitkat ? I miss the features of the Xposed Modules very badly. In my opinion it is a disadvantage to upgrade your phone to Lollipop .

premtimK said:
i had the same prb with my s4 i9500 black edition. what i did is that i installed the official releas of android 5.0.1 (that you can find it in XDA forum) with odin than i downgrad it to 4.4.2 and the phone works.
I hope that it will work for you too
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can you give me the link and tutor how to do it ?

I have the same problem. even not connecting to kies to emergency firmware recovery.
Lennyz1988 said:
Probably not possible because you also can't downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3, so it makes sense that you can't downgrade.
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please help any one
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I have the same problem. even not connecting to kies to emergency firmware recovery.
please help any one

hi friend's
I'm also having the same problem with downgrading from "lol"ipop to k.k.just pls anyone tell me one thing ?when I going to download mod in download mod menu in my i9500 i saw a strange words like this in blue colour I never saw like this before "securemod-enabeled"this is it. If is this means boot is locked??? If yesI means tell me how to unlock boot loader.

hi friends
I found this solution in this thread.but? I have not tested it because I'm on duty. And I'm not adeveloper.so if anyone free means check out this link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392632.I'm still not tested it.so" I'm not responsible for any damage" its a sensitive work. So do it with your own risk.if you found the solution please don't forget to post in reply.thanI'd.goodluck.

[Q] Note 3 LDU n900x help

Hello to all holders Live Demo Unit! and the developers out here
I want to summarize in this topic (maybe someone will correct if I'm wrong).
Many guys out there are having LDU unit and few of them might be using it properly but i want to ask people and the developers to help people like me to get it to working properly. I know and want others to know as well that with a Live Demo Unit YOU CAN'T DO PHONE CALLS or TEXT MESSAGING due to its nature. So, we need a custom/stock firmware that will transform Live Demo Unit in to a working tablet note 3 that works on WiFi and for multimedia purposes.
In the beginning when i had it in my hands i upgraded the android to 4.4.2 leading to upgradation of boot loader to newer version and later i came to know that there isn't any going back, you cant downgrade your boot loader.
after installing the firmware with Odin i noticed few issues:-
1. Periodic boots
2.Videos, camera (in video mode), YouTube were not working and as soon as they are opened phone restarts
3.Battery draining issues
4."Network operator" eats battery more other processes (always on the mobile network signal) even in airplane mode
after researching got to know that all the issues were due to modem. i collected all the demo firmwares as well but could got them working , as the modem file (CP_N900XXXUDMK1_LLK_REV03_CL1252918.tar.md5) was not compatible with version higher than 4.3 so in short i was stuck
i downloaded various firmwares stock as well custom and yes cyanogen too but not successful
then i installed cygwinand removed the modem and other files from the stock and thought that it might help in any way but nothing as far
please if any one know how to correct the issue is more than welcome
thanks

If you have kk BL you only have to flash NG1 modem minimum.....use @Khizar method...

i did that already but still no success. thanks for replying
anymore help would be appreciated.

come on guys please help me out with it !!!
stock 5.0 is out, shall i try it..will it be worth??
any ideas would be appreciated

cybertron_001 said:
come on guys please help me out with it !!!
stock 5.0 is out, shall i try it..will it be worth??
any ideas would be appreciated
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hi, i'm on XXGBNL8 5.0
it's work very well for me
you can flash the stock leaked 5.0
If you have problems
report bug

cybertron_001 said:
with a Live Demo Unit YOU CAN'T DO PHONE CALLS or TEXT MESSAGING due to its nature. So, we need a custom/stock firmware that will transform Live Demo Unit in to a working tablet note 3 that works on WiFi and for multimedia purposes.
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AFAIK that is not always correct.
If the LDU has a modem board, you can make it working with phone calls and SMS.
Use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ to check if your LDU has Modem Board or not? (under MISC INFO section).

@vndnguyen
but it doesnt have a modem in it.i have checked it.

Bruno saa said:
hi, i'm on XXGBNL8 5.0
it's work very well for me
you can flash the stock leaked 5.0
If you have problems
report bug
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is it compatible with the demo unit ??
i mean will be able to play youtube videos and all
cause other roms just restart and hangs and make the phone very laggy.

I just installed leaked lolipop for 9005 and all works great. I do have demo note 3.

calinormy said:
I just installed leaked lolipop for 9005 and all works great. I do have demo note 3.
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can you please guide me which rom to install.

Step 1. Chech your version of LDU. Snapdragon/exynox. Use phone info samsung from play store.
Step 2. Find the tread in general about the leaked firmware for note 3 ( snapdragon) or exynox ( this variant of note 3 has from today official lolipop) and install by following the instructions. It's all here, just search a little and you'll be fine

calinormy said:
Step 1. Chech your version of LDU. Snapdragon/exynox. Use phone info samsung from play store.
Step 2. Find the tread in general about the leaked firmware for note 3 ( snapdragon) or exynox ( this variant of note 3 has from today official lolipop) and install by following the instructions. It's all here, just search a little and you'll be fine
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i have the snapdragon one..
i have downloaded three roms
X-Note, Echoe Rom for the N9005, Stock S5 ROM. i havent tried any of them yet. shall i give it a try ?
i just want my phone to play movies and games . i am currently using 4.4.4 and it reboots and lags just want to get rid of it
what you suggest ???

Stock S5 rom? Nonono
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Find leaked lolipop rom for SM N9005. No other rom!!!!

stock s5 rom for note 3
ok
lolipop rom for SM N9005
will it solve the problem of reboots and video error ?

You will find that rom in general thread! Download odin, firmware and follow the steps described vrey well there ( including pictures). First you need to make your phone to work normally, after that you can try different roms. For now just install a pure samsung rom

cybertron_001 said:
is it compatible with the demo unit ??
i mean will be able to play youtube videos and all
cause other roms just restart and hangs and make the phone very laggy.
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yes Youtube work perfecly
but your galaxy note 3 is N9005 or N900?
I'm on AryaMod ROM i havn't got any bugs
and if you have bug of video record
verify your Modem are GBNL8

Bruno saa said:
yes Youtube work perfecly
but your galaxy note 3 is N9005 or N900?
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its SM-N900x snapdragon version
i can send u the pic if you need ?

cybertron_001 said:
its SM-N900x snapdragon version
i can send u the pic if you need ?
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yes please

Bruno saa said:
yes please
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cybertron_001 said:
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ooohh your device is specialy

[Q] Note 3 N9005 lollipop update

Hello Everyone,
I have Samsung Note 3 LTE N9005. I want to know if i can upgrade it to lollipop or not if yes then from where and how i can do it.. I have searched online i got a website samobile something like that, i searched there is note 3 upgrade but its like country wise i am in Pakistan and i dont know which country one should i download.. Please help me.. Waiting for your answers..
Regards.

shoaib_malik said:
Hello Everyone,
I have Samsung Note 3 LTE N9005. I want to know if i can upgrade it to lollipop or not if yes then from where and how i can do it.. I have searched online i got a website samobile something like that, i searched there is note 3 upgrade but its like country wise i am in Pakistan and i dont know which country one should i download.. Please help me.. Waiting for your answers..
Regards.
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You can download the 'KSA' region ( saudi arabia ) stock rom. it's preety stable. if you don't know how to flash the downloaded firmware , check this thread ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/finally-official-5-0-firmware-galaxy-t3029557

the KSA stock rom is not ok, rom pollued i try 8 times to download it. dont work.

patos46 said:
the KSA stock rom is not ok, rom pollued i try 8 times to download it. dont work.
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Yes it works, it's some problem at your end, everybody else was fine with KSA stock, including me.

I don't say that your rom is bad, I wanted to use it but
The downloads links always give me a unusable file, it's not the rom witch is bad , it's the links, sorry but I tried many times, if you can give me a secure way to download it, I'll do with pleasure, thanks.
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May be you can help me, I can't give a phone call with my actual rom, always problems , I think it's efs ? Any idea ?

patos46 said:
I don't say that your rom is bad, I wanted to use it but
The downloads links always give me a unusable file, it's not the rom witch is bad , it's the links, sorry but I tried many times, if you can give me a secure way to download it, I'll do with pleasure, thanks.
Ok, sorry, I misunderstood. You can download from http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-N9005 or http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/
May be you can help me, I can't give a phone call with my actual rom, always problems , I think it's efs ? Any idea ?
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That was likely a bad flash that made you loose your imei, and most networks block phones without imei.
Please factory reset, flash original stock rom, factory reset again. Hopefully it will recover your imei, if not, please search XDA for alternative options.

ok, thanks, ill do it right now. i'll tell you the result, thanks again.
for sammobile, i hope you verified the link because i dont work when i tried it two days before.

HELP - Bricked Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Hi guys,
I've unfortunately bricked my SM-G928F while trying to root. What can I do to get it back to normal? How do I know which firmware to download? UK and unlocked.
Thanks

yashydashy said:
Hi guys,
I've unfortunately bricked my SM-G928F while trying to root. What can I do to get it back to normal? How do I know which firmware to download? UK and unlocked.
Thanks
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What Firmware u using ? Lollipop or MarshMallow and What u installed for root CF file or some kernel ?

the same hapend to me... I was on marshmallow... please help...

Its nice to see that the hi tech guys, the pros dont really give a **** to those who also love to make chages to their devices. Surely they were all born knowing all the answers. Cheers guys

Unbrick your phone
yashydashy said:
Hi guys,
I've unfortunately bricked my SM-G928F while trying to root. What can I do to get it back to normal? How do I know which firmware to download? UK and unlocked.
Thanks
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HI, don't know if you already solve your problem but if not, your solution is here. Just download the original firmware for your phone model and flash it with Odin. You will loose any data you have, your phone will be just like out of the box.
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HI, don't know if you already solve your problem but if not, your solution is here. Just download the original firmware for your phone model and flash it with Odin. You will loose any data you have, your phone will be just like out of the box.
http://www.guruswizard.com/2015/09/unbrick-and-unroot-samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-plus.html?m=1

Download the correct firmware from Sammobile making sure its the correct one. For example, my phone is SM-G928f unlocked. So I use United Kingdon BTU. Other firmwares may freeze up your phone and you will need to re-flash again. Once you have picked your firmware, follow the instruction on screen given to you on the download page

Camera don't focus on any rom, Galaxy s5 G900F

HI all... I' m almost new in xda and i want to see if someone can help me... since months i can' t get my galaxy s5 camera to focus... I have tried a lot of roms, done lots of wipe but nothing changed... my camera focus but done it, unfocus automatically... if someone can help I would be grateful.
Sorry for my bad english but i'm italian

s3forever said:
HI all... I' m almost new in xda and i want to see if someone can help me... since months i can' t get my galaxy s5 camera to focus... I have tried a lot of roms, done lots of wipe but nothing changed... my camera focus but done it, unfocus automatically... if someone can help I would be grateful.
Sorry for my bad english but i'm italian
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are you running AOSP or TouchWiz ROMs?

Now I' m running cyanogemod 13... But happened the same when i reflashed stock rom

grab the tar.md5 from sammobile.com, wipe the internal in twrp, delete the android folder from your sd card and flash the tarball in Odin. Ive been having nothing but issues with the aosp environment and the camera... its annoying

youdoofus said:
grab the tar.md5 from sammobile.com, wipe the internal in twrp, delete the android folder from your sd card and flash the tarball in Odin. Ive been having nothing but issues with the aosp environment and the camera... its annoying
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Which tar i have to download ? The entire firmware from sammobile?

Yeah, the whole 1.5 GB. Sammobile is the most secure and trustworthy place, but sometimes you can find them on android file host
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/
Here's the link you'll want. You'll just have to look for the one for your carrier. I recall seeing something that if you flash a 6.0 tar.md5 you might not be able to get root back, but if I had to choose between root and a working camera, I'd choose the camera
Vodafone Italy
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/OMN/
From there you can use the drop down above the firmware links to choose your carrier. I'd stick with a 5.0 based firmware to avoid potential issues that could arise. For instance, on the g900p (American sprint model) if you flash a 6.0 tar.md5, you can't install custom lollipop or kitkat ROMs, only marshmallow ones

youdoofus said:
Yeah, the whole 1.5 GB. Sammobile is the most secure and trustworthy place, but sometimes you can find them on android file host
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/
Here's the link you'll want. You'll just have to look for the one for your carrier. I recall seeing something that if you flash a 6.0 tar.md5 you might not be able to get root back, but if I had to choose between root and a working camera, I'd choose the camera
Vodafone Italy
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/OMN/
From there you can use the drop down above the firmware links to choose your carrier. I'd stick with a 5.0 based firmware to avoid potential issues that could arise. For instance, on the g900p (American sprint model) if you flash a 6.0 tar.md5, you can't install custom lollipop or kitkat ROMs, only marshmallow ones
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Yeah it' s okay but you mean to reset the phone and flash the stock 6.9 firmware?? Because i' ve already done it a lot of times but the camera problem is always there

You've done Odin flashes?