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[Q] help finding correct firmware

hey guys, i just moved onto galaxy note 3 n9005 LTE modle. But it is still running in jb 4.3 and i want to update it to kitkat. If i download a latest firmware from sammobile or something and odin it will i loose my knox counter? if its possible which firmware to pick? does the region mater? Highly appreciate your guidance. Thanks in advance.
My Devices details.
AP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC :N9005ODDCML2

pathfinder906 said:
hey guys, i just moved onto galaxy note 3 n9005 LTE modle. But it is still running in jb 4.3 and i want to update it to kitkat. If i download a latest firmware from sammobile or something and odin it will i loose my knox counter? if its possible which firmware to pick? does the region mater? Highly appreciate your guidance. Thanks in advance.
My Devices details.
AP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CP :N9005XXUDMJ7
CSC :N9005ODDCML2
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you can download from the mirror here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2643109
(if you find samfirmware is slow).
If you only flash original firmware, it won't trigger KNOX. region doesn't matter. just pick up the latest one, and don't forget to tick "upgrade bootloader" when you are flashing with ODIN PC. Otherwise, ..... mmm... better not think if you never tick it.

Do you have any real reason to upgrade, other than "to have the latest android version, because THEY say it's better" ?
Maybe this thread will show you the pain in the *** that kitkat is on Note 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709623
And also, here, the end of that story:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51890578&postcount=22
Maybe you'll think again about upgrading (just my humble opinion).
Good luck,

[Q] (Q) I need to flash my Vodafone UK Note 3 back to stock.

Hi
I have been looking for info on how to flash my Note 3 back to stock. The instructions I have found says to use ODIN to flash stock firmware. Is this correct?
This is the website to the guide in question.
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-repair/how-to-unroot-galaxy-note-3/
The link to get the firmware takes me to the following page but it does not contain the international firmware.
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-stock-firmware/
When I go to the website it links to, and search for the firmware by entering SM-N9005. I get a list of models that contains 2 UK models and I am not sure which is the right one for my device.
http://samfirmware.com/
I someone could please help me out I would really appreciate it.

Yes, it's correct. You will get back to Stock flashing this FIRMWARE via ODIN (remember extract the .zip file and use only the .tar/.md5 file).

Thanks for both answering my questions, and especially for reminding me about extracting the zip.

Sm-910h)i'm unable to flash bootloader and roms via odin and also flash costum rom.

Please I own a SM-910H version of the Galaxy Note 4. I tried to flash the N5 ported Sixperience rom but I was experiencing a bootloop because my bootloader wasn't a lollipop 5.1.1 bootloader. I downloaded the 5.1.1 bootloader (910HXXU1COH4) and for some unknown reason I'm not able to flash via odin. It fails whenever it gets to "sboot.bi". I tried flashing the stock firmware, both lollipop 5.0.2 and 5.1.1 but they all fail when it gets to "sboot.bin". But I'm able to flash Recoveries and 910HXXU2COJ4 bootloader.
I reverted back to stock kernel and recovery and still didn't solve the problem. I tried to flash CyanogenMod 12.1 via recovery it also didn't work.
Please I need help to fix this problem because I'm afraid it might affect me in the coming months if I want to flash android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Below are the information on my phone frmware

from the photo of odin this is n910c bootloader

Yea. When all else was failing then I tried that one too.
I think my thread is in the wrong forum. I'm moving it to the Help and Troubleshooting forum.

GeePrhyme said:
Yea. When all else was failing then I tried that one too.
I think my thread is in the wrong forum. I'm moving it to the Help and Troubleshooting forum.
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You shouldn't flash other variant bootloader. Your phone it's rooted?

pmzerdan said:
You shouldn't flash other variant bootloader. Your phone it's rooted?
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Yes. My phone is rooted.

try to flash stock firmware 4 files

am_dark said:
try to flash stock firmware 4 files
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The firmware I downloaded has only one tar file when extracted.

GeePrhyme said:
The firmware I downloaded has only one tar file when extracted.
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there are some methods for splitting the file, or you could re download a 4 file rom

I know this problem you have to download another firmware
Try this on sammobile
Model SM-N910H
Model name GALAXY Note 4
Country Unknown
Version Android 5.1.1
Changelist 6108267
Build date Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:49:42 +0000
Product code MRU
PDA N910HXXU2COJ4

[email protected] said:
I know this problem you have to download another firmware
Try this on sammobile
ModelSM-N910H
Model nameGALAXY Note 4
CountryUnknown
VersionAndroid 5.1.1
Changelist6108267
Build date Wed, 28 Oct 2015 11:49:42 +0000
Product codeMRU
PDA N910HXXU2COJ4
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I'll try and see then.

there is firmware 4 files but android ver. 4.4.4

Hi, I don't speak English, but I try to help you.
I have this problem two weeks ago.
So here in xda I found a thread with the solution.
I can't remember the name of program but maybe anyone can tell you.
The program "decompile" or "decompress" (I don't know exactly) the tar file.
So then you delete the sboot.bin and "recompile" (or whatever the program do) the tar and re flash with Odin and the "new" tar file.
This work for me.
Hope you can understand my poor help.
Good luck!

I search and search but can't find the post.
But find this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/help/s6-edge-g925f-odin-flashing-problem-t3141455
And someone say this
"extract the firmware.. Than delete the file from the folder
use the new multitool in development thread to ma Ke a
new tar for Odin.. And flash"
So, I think this "multitool" is the program I used.
Is a DOS interface program.
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Edit:
Look at this thread too I'm on my phone, so I can't test the program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446269&page=7

Note 3 firmware split

Hi there folks, im in need of help to split my single file stock firmware which is kitkat 4.4.2 to make 4 file repair firmware to flash on odin. My phone is screwed up at the moment. It just gives various problems on any firmware i install based on smn9005. So i just need some guide to unpack the single file firmware and make 4 files. I know its possible but just need the right guidance to unpack and pack it.
The firmware im using now is N9005XXUGNI4_N9005OLBGNL1_N9005XXUGNL1
Ive tried flashing the official lollipop 5.0 but my phone gives various software issues and reboots by itself constantly. But when move to kit kat, no more reboots but still gives software problems like lagging, crashing and so on.
Im currently using XME version as im from malaysia.

Hi Anyone to help?

Try XDA Assist .

I posted in xda assist and the thread was moved here.

sammobile forum ??

Note 4 SM-N910F running android 4.4.4 won't update

Model: SM - N910F
android version 4.4.4
baseband version: N910FXXU1ANJ4
currently running 4.4.4 and when I search for updates it tells me that I currently have the latest update, which of course I don't.
I'm guessing that the best option will be for me to bring it up to date using Odin, can anyone advise what I will need in order to do this? where is the best place to find the software I need etc
All help and advice gratefully received, Thanks in advance

NONE OF THE STOCK TAR IN THE LINK IS FOR SM-N910F
THE ODIN IS ALL THAT YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD
You will have to do an online search for the Samsung drives needed. YouTube search for using Odin to flash official firmware. Importantly is a must. The link Odin ONLY. Just dont want you to flash incompatible firmware. Good luck.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/stock-tar-odin-flashable-t3250864

I have the same issue, 4.4.4 and I want to get 6.0.1 installed.
Is this something that a non geek can do? I am going to google Odin. What should I watch for so that I dont flash incompatible firmware?