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[GUIDE][GB/JB] All About Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160. Flashing, Pre-rooted Firmwares, etc.

How to flash a new firmware to your phone with ODIN
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Latest available Gingerbread Europe firmware: I8160XXLL2 (26 December 2012) [Android 2.3.6]
Latest available Jelly Bean Europe firmware: I8160XXMG2 (5 July 2013) [Android 4.1.2]
Instructions (Gingerbread)
If you don't have Samsung Kies installed in your computer, download and install Samsung USB Drivers. Download Odin 3.07 (latest), too.
Go to: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/, type "I8160" in the search and download the firmware you want. Alternatively you can make/download a pre-rooted firmware from the second post if you want.
Extract the firmware and you will get something like I8160XXLL2_I8160OXXLL2_HOME.tar.md5
Make sure that you have at least 15% battery. Put your phone in Odin Mode. (Turn off your phone, and then press: volume down + home + power button simultaneously for 3-4 seconds)
Open Odin 3.07, connect your phone and you will see an ID:COM box filled with blue at the top-left corner. (1st image)
Tick 'PDA' click it to select the I8160*****_I8160******_HOME.tar.md5 file you extracted in step 3.
Take a deep breath. Press 'Start'. The flashing process will take about 6 minutes.
When you see a green box with 'PASS' at the top-left corner, then you can disconnect the phone's cable. (2nd image)
Enjoy.
Instructions (Jelly Bean)
If you don't have Samsung Kies installed in your computer, download and install Samsung USB Drivers. Download Odin 3.07 (latest), too.
Go here to download XXMB2 JB leak (outdated) or here to download XXMB4 JB leak (outdated). You can find ME7/MF1 on Ace 2 General Forum.
Extract the firmware and you will see a few files. CODE_I8160XXMF1.tar, CSC_OXA_I8160OXAMF1.tar and GT-I8160_EUR_XX_4G.pit will be used in ODIN.
Make sure that you have at least 15% battery. Put your phone in Odin Mode. (Turn off your phone, and then press: volume down + home + power button simultaneously for 3-4 seconds)
Open Odin 3.07, connect your phone and you will see an ID:COM box filled with blue at the top-left corner. (1st image)
(Skip this step if you are already on JB) If you are on a GB firmware, click 'PIT' and select GT-I8160_EUR_XX_4G.pit. Re-partition box should be checked in options. Warning!!! Don't tick repartition if you are already on MB2/MB4/MC8 and you want to go to a newer firmware!
Click 'PDA' and select CODE_I8160XXMF1.tar & 'CSC' and select CSC_OXA_I8160OXAMF1.tar.
Take a deep breath. Press 'Start'. The flashing process will take about 8 minutes.
When you see a green box with 'PASS' at the top-left corner, then you can disconnect the phone's cable. (2nd image)
Enjoy.
Notes:
Odin: Its the latest available version, slightly modified by me, so all other options & file download options except 'PDA' are deactivated for safety.
Firmware: Always update to the latest available so you have the more recent bugfixes, stability fixes and new features.
Upgrading with Odin, won't wipe your data & won't increase the flash counter.
I take no resposibility if your phone explodes or sth

Official ROOTED firmwares for the SGA2 (Multi-CSC)
PRE-ROOTED STOCK FIRMWARES
The following firmwares are completely stock, original firmwares, with only the addition of the 2 needed files, su binary and Superuser.apk.
(Explanation: The first one (su) is the 'root' itself, while the second is the app that allows or denies superuser permissions to other processes).
This does not have CWM recovery, or any modifications. You can add those later yourself, if you wish. This is just the Samsung rom, rooted. Nothing more.
If you have OXX csc in your firmware (most of central-eastern Europe does; you can check by typing *#1234# and looking at the CSC - I8160OXXxxx), feel free to flash it on top with Odin, it will not wipe your data.
You don't have to install stock firmware first and then this. You should install this directly. Its stock firmware + SuperSU
This does NOT trigger the flash counter!
- Unroot
If for some reason you don't want to be root anymore, (e.g. returning your phone for service or selling it), just go into the SuperSU app, go to settings, and press Full Unroot. That's it, no more root.
(Goes without saying: you should first remove any mods you did while rooted).
- Download
I8160XXLL2 (Android 2.3.6, OXX multi-csc, PDA: I8160XXLL2, CSC: I8160OXXLL2, SuperSU 1.0.2 included)
Password: kyrillos13
Note: Individual csc contained in these OXX multicsc:
AMN, ATL, BGL, CMF, COA, COS, CRO, CYO, DCM, DNF, ERO, EUR, GBL, ITV, KOR, MBM, MKO, MSR, MTL, NEE, OMN, ORS, PHE, ROM, SEB, SIM, SMO, TCL, TEB, TMS, TMT, TOP, TPH, TRA, TRG, TSR, TWO, VDC, VDF, VDH, VIM, VOM, VVT, WIN, XEE, XEF, XEH, XEO, XEU, XEZ, XSK
Thanks to tyxerakias for this thread

Flash Custom Kernel - Install CWM/TWRP Recovery - Reset Flash Counter
Flash Custom Kernel - Install CWM/TWRP Recovery
If you want to flash a custom kernel so you have CWM/TWRP recovery and then flash a rom, here is a simple, mini guide how to do it (after flashing the pre-rooted rom from the 2nd post, without increasing the flash counter.
Download a custom kernel from here (eX Kernel) or here (Antsm's kernel). If you want a stock kernel with CWM and init.d support only go for the 2nd one.
If it is a .tar file, extract it, if it has .tar.md5 extension, remove the .md5 first and then extract it until you get "kernel.bin.md5" or "kernel.bin" file.
Copy the "kernel.bin.md5" file loose to your internal sdcard (phone's internal memory).
Open Google Play and download Android Terminal Emulator.
Open it and type:
Code:
su (grant Superuser permissions)
dd if=/sdcard/[B]kernel.bin[/B].md5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15
reboot
Note: hit enter after each line
Done!
Reset Flash Counter - Bring back your Warranty
If for any reason you have flashed/rooted the phone with odin and you have a flash counter > 0, antsm did find a solution for you.
Just for the info:
To manually reset "CUSTOM FLASH COUNTER", open the Terminal and type:
Code:
su
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=1 count=1 seek=3145732
Warning: The manually way is not recommended! If you do a typo, you can brick your phone!! Only for experienced users.
Head over to the original thread to download and install i8160_reset_ANT.zip file from the CWM/TWRP Recovery to reset the custom flash counter and current binary automatically.
For JB, download Triangle Away!

I'm buying this phone for my sister later today and I'm almost certain it will come with network bloat. I love that 5 seconds searching on XDA brings up a simple clear thread like this and I know that as soon as I get home I can flash a 'clean' stock ROM.
Thank you.

kyrillos13 said:
Latest Samsung's stock firmware (LL2) prerooted is on the way. (Multi-CSC) Check second post!
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Sorry, but I can't find the link to download the rooted firmware...Ops..Sorry, didn't notice that you still prepare it.

Re: [Guide] All About Flashing Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 (+Official ROOTED Firmwares)
veaceslav said:
Sorry, but I can't find the link to download the rooted firmware...Ops..Sorry, didn't notice that you still prepare it.
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I did upload it. I will post the link when i return to my home.
Sent from my Galaxy Ace 2 i8160

Clean and nice thread, Thank you !

XXLL2 Pre-rooted upload complete!!

kyrillos13 said:
XXLL2 Pre-rooted upload complete!!
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Thanks for such clear instructions to flash without updating the count. Couple of questions, my SGA2 has firmware I8160XXLK7, is this one of yours compatible and is LL2 just newer than LK7 or do the numbers mean something else?
Also when I do *#1234# I do have 'CSC' so should I first flash PDA then CSC and do I select the same file for both? The version of Odin I downloaded doesn't allow to select CSC, is there another way to do it?
And why do we not flash 'PHONE' ?
Thank you!

btb55 said:
Thanks for such clear instructions to flash without updating the count. Couple of questions, my SGA2 has firmware I8160XXLK7, is this one of yours compatible and is LL2 just newer than LK7 or do the numbers mean something else?
Also when I do *#1234# I do have 'CSC' so should I first flash PDA then CSC and do I select the same file for both? The version of Odin I downloaded doesn't allow to select CSC, is there another way to do it?
And why do we not flash 'PHONE' ?
Thank you!
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Yeah you can flash this. Its newer version than LK7 (L>K).
This packet is all in one. Phone, PDA, CSC. Its in one package (PDA). If you flash it, csc & phone will be automatically be flashed too.

kyrillos13 said:
Yeah you can flash this. Its newer version than LK7 (L>K).
This packet is all in one. Phone, PDA, CSC. Its in one package (PDA). If you flash it, csc & phone will be automatically be flashed too.
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Thank you, advice much appreciated!

Greetings .
If I flash this image it will delete my installed apps?

No, it won't delete yours apps

Re: [GUIDE] All About Flashing Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 (+Official ROOTED Firmwares)
My CSC is BTU. Can i flash this rom on my phone ?
Sent from my GT-I8160 using xda app-developers app

For what u need csc?
Of course you can flash this firmware on your phone..
Rememeber that firmware is dedicated to europe

Hello,
Today I flashed the rooted rom, everything went ok, except SuperSU is crashing when I try to open it. What can I do?

veaceslav said:
Hello,
Today I flashed the rooted rom, everyhting went ok, sxcept SuperSU is crashing when I try to open it. What can I do?
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Hmm. Try to update it from the play store.
chimaeragh said:
My CSC is BTU. Can i flash this rom on my phone ?
Sent from my GT-I8160 using xda app-developers app
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Yeah but you will drop kies firmware update support
KuChar_ said:
For what u need csc?
Of course you can flash this firmware on your phone..
Rememeber that firmware is dedicated to europe
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You need it to be able to update your phone's firmware through odin/ota

Re: [GUIDE] All About Flashing Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160 (+Official ROOTED Firmwares)
kyrillos13 said:
Hmm. Try to update it from the play store.
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Thank you, after update everything is ok. One more question: to flash your rom, I need a custom kernel?
Sent from my GT-I8160

veaceslav said:
Thank you, after update everything is ok. One more question: to flash your rom, I need a custom kernel?
Sent from my GT-I8160
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Yes, you need custom kernel with CWM or TWRP recovery

Fast question here cus i'm new with samsung stuff... i have to install official "I8160XXLL2_I8160OXXLL2_NEE.zip"(from sasmung site) and after that i can install I8160XXLL2 rooted one from second post and i dont need a custom kernel, right?
atm i have XXLK6

[GUIDE] Root/Install recovery/Unroot/Unbrick/Flash official stock on Galaxy Note 3

Here is a full guide on how to root and install custom recovery on Galaxy Note 3.​
How to do root:
NOTE 1- MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE FILE FOR YOU CORRECT OS VERSION, THE FILES ARE DIFFERENT FOR 4.3 AND DIFFERENT FOR 4.4.2!
NOTE 2- IF YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO FLASH A ROM THEN NO NEED TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE, SKIP THIS AND GO TO HOW TO INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY!
Step 1)Get the CF root file compatabile to your vairant from here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46098944&postcount=2
Step 2) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 3) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy Note 3 to your computer.
Step 4) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue (or yellow) and will show the COM port number.
Step 5) Click on pda in odin (if odin 3.09 choose AP) and choose the ".tar" file.
Step 6) Tick "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart
How to install custom recovery:
Get a recovery for you device -
Philz(ONLY FOR SNAPDRAGON VARIANTS)
For KK(the latest version are unified for all snapdragon variants)
For JB(Go to your specific device folder and get a version before 6.13.0)
TWRP
NOTE 1- FOR JB GET A VERSION BEFORE 2.6.3.8
CWM
NOTE 1- FOR JB GET A VERSION BEFORE 6.0.4.5(1121)
Instructions-
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy Note 3 to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue (or yellow) and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) Click on pda in odin (if odin 3.09 choose AP) and choose the ".tar" file.
Step 5) Tick "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 6) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 7) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart
For Latest firmwares see third post and fourth post for troubleshooting[/CENTER]
CREDITS-
@Chainfire
@Chenglu
@Phil3759
@bigbiff

Here is a full guide on how to unroot and go back to official stock firmware for Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900/N9005/N900T/N900W8. It is also useful if you soft brick your phone.​
!!!DON’T TRY FIRMWARES LINKED IN SECOND AND THIRD POSTS ON OTHER VARIANTS!!!​
Before we proceed, make sure:
1-You have installed the Note 3 SM-N900/N9005/N900T/N900W8 USB drivers on your PC (the easiest way is to install Kies).
2-You need to enable USB debugging mode which is deactivated by default. (you can skip it )
3-Your Note 3 should have 70-80% charge remaining.
4-Backup your important data like Call logs, SMS and other data stored in phone memory in case if anything goes wrong, your data is not hurt.
5-Make sure that kies program is not running & disable antivirus.
This guide can be used for ALL Galaxy Note 3 BUT the FW posted are ONLY for N900/N9005/N900T/N900W8. So DON’T flash them on other variants.
How to do it:
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy Note 3 to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue (or yellow) and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) Unzip the downloaded firmware and you will get a tar file.
Step 5) Click on pda in odin (if odin 3.09 choose AP) and choose the ".tar" file.
Step 6) Tick "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic) :good:
It is recommended to do a factory reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware. Personally, i prefer to wipe data and cache before and after flashing the firmware.
Download Links:​Odin
For Latest firmwares see third post and fourth post for troubleshooting​​
CREDITS-
@samersh72 - For letting me use his guide as a "base", thanks alot bro.. :highfive:
@fahadali2315 - For helping everyone in the forum, and not expecting anything thanks/credit in return...

N900 Firmwares Link:
N900 samsung-update.com
N900 sammobile.com
N900T Firmwares Link:
N900T samsung-update.com
N900T sammobile.com
N900W8 Firmwares Link:
N900W8 samsung-update.com
N900W8 sammobile.com
N9005 Firmwares Link:
N9005 samsung-update.com
N9005 sammobile.com
Here are links to some uploaded stock N9005 KK/4.4.2 firmwares.​
THX to @ValenteL
THX to @Przekret
THX to @P4R14H P
NOTE- THESE FIRMWARES WILL LOCK THE BOOTLODER WHEN UPGRADING TO KK FROM JB, AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO DOWNGRADE!!
ValenteL said:
4.4.2 KitKat :
Czech Republic ETL => XXUENC2_ETLENB1_XXUENC2 Download => MIRROR-1
Single CSC = ETL. Hidden file = 8.441 KB. Not need pit file.
United Kingdom BTU => XXUENB7_OXAENB1_XXUENB1 Download => MIRROR-1
OXA = Multi-CSC 5 csc's BTU by default, on Post #5. (Not need the Pit file fromDBT + UK VFG.csc. Hidden file = 8.441 KB).
Germany DBT => XXUENB7_DBTENB2_XXUENB1 Download => MIRROR-1
Note: If You have flashed already the Pit file on NB4 DBT not need more. The hidden file have also 53.125 KB like NB4 DBT.
France XEF - OXX Multi-CSC ==> XXUENB4_OXXENB1_XXUENB1 Download => MIRROR-1
OXX = Multi-CSC 21 csc's on Post #5. (Not need the Pit File from DBT. Hidden file = 8.441 KB like Asia Rom)
Singapore XSP => XXUENB4_ OLBENA3_XXUENB1 Download => MIRROR-1
OLB = Multi-CSC 10 csc's on Post #5. (Not need the Pit File from DBT).
Germany DBT => XXUENB4_DBTENB1_XXUENB1 Download => MIRROR-1 + MIRROR-2
Note: To flash this DBT over/after XEO (or oldest), must include this PIT File. Thanks @HSD-Pilot
Poland XEO - OXX Multi-CSC
N9005XXUENB3_OXXENB1_XXUENB1-XEO Download =>MIRROR-1 + MIRROR-2 + MIRROR-3 Thanks @Przekret and @P4R14H P
Macedonia MBM => N9005XXUENA7-MBM Download =>MIRROR-1 + MIRROR-2 Thanks @P4R14H PL
Romania (Cosmote) COA => N9005XXUENA7-COA Download => MIRROR-1
Romania (Orange) ORO => N9005XXUENB5_OROENB6-ORO Download => MIRROR-1
Note: ORO have a Hidden file = 22.233 KB. If FAIL (Size) after Hidden in Odin, must use the Pit file from step #3 bottom.
+ OLD Rom to Poland:
N9005XXUENA6_OXXENA5_XXUENA2-XEO Download => XXUENA6
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Odin troubleshooting: If Odin accidentally gives you "fail" try the following:
- Repeat procedure.
- Make sure that all actions of Kies are disabled from task manager.
- Change usb port.
- Try another usb cable (make sure it is the original).
- Try another Odin version.
- Uninstall and re-install driver.
- Try another computer.
Bootloop troubleshooting: Bootloop occurs when a smartphone is not able to boot properly and stuck on Bootanimation and mainly caused by system files interfering with each others which cause instability and/or crash at the boot sequence. How to fix:
- Boot the device either into stock or custom recovery, wipe cache then reboot. If the device still bootloops, boot again in recovery and wipe data/factory reset then reboot. If the bootloop still isn’t fixed:
- Restore a nandroid backup with custom recovery if present. If not:
- Flash or reflash the official stock firmware. If not:

Keep up the good work
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

unroot
Guys I am not getting stock rom matching my basband number.
So can I use any other stock rom of my country(INDIA) to unroot my device???
My baseband version is N900DDUCMJ1
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samersh72 said:
Keep up the good work
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks brah..
iamKTG said:
Guys I am not getting stock rom matching my basband number.
So can I use any other stock rom of my country(INDIA) to unroot my device???
My baseband version is N900DDUCMJ1
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Yes, as long as the FW is for your phone you can flash it.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

Perfect! As usual! keep up the amazing work!!!
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

?Great stuff Brah. ?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

thanx
Thank u so much ...
But I am new and dont know what FW means
Yes, as long as the FW is for your phone you can flash it.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!![/QUOTE]
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I am not able to download stock rom from the link you provided...
can u provide me a working link...
I want stock firmware for sm-n900 INU(india)...
Plz plz help me...
I am new to all this stuff
Yes, as long as the FW is for your phone you can flash it.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!![/QUOTE]

iamKTG said:
Thank u so much ...
But I am new and dont know what FW means
I am not able to download stock rom from the link you provided...
can u provide me a working link...
I want stock firmware for sm-n900 INU(india)...
Plz plz help me...
I am new to all this stuff
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FW= Firmware
here is the stock INU 4.4.2 for SM-N900 http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26457 register to download.

Does it mean that after rooting, intalling custom rom I can do this and I'll have my waranty back?

iamKTG said:
Thank u so much ...
But I am new and dont know what FW means
Yes, as long as the FW is for your phone you can flash it.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!
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---------- Post added at 02:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:14 PM ----------
I am not able to download stock rom from the link you provided...
can u provide me a working link...
I want stock firmware for sm-n900 INU(india)...
Plz plz help me...
I am new to all this stuff
Yes, as long as the FW is for your phone you can flash it.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!![/QUOTE][/QUOTE]
samersh72 said:
FW= Firmware
here is the stock INU 4.4.2 for SM-N900 http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26457 register to download.
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Yeah i should have said firmware but I am so used to saying FW I didn't think.
PS- Oh and btw @samersh72 thanks for helping out in this thread bro, I appreciate it..
MLodyXX said:
Does it mean that after rooting, intalling custom rom I can do this and I'll have my waranty back?
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No. There is no way to reset knox binary counter so no way to get warranty back.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

knox
So my knox will not work if I flash this firmware??
Yes, as long as the FW is for your phone you can flash it.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!![/QUOTE][/QUOTE]
Yeah i should have said firmware but I am so used to saying FW I didn't think.
PS- Oh and btw @samersh72 thanks for helping out in this thread bro, I appreciate it..
No. There is no way to reset knox binary counter so no way to get warranty back.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!![/QUOTE]

iamKTG said:
So my knox will not work if I flash this firmware??
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Stock firmwares don't trip the knox counter. But if your knox is already tripped like I said there is no way to reset it, flashing stock won't help.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

Today I was trying to flash my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 to 4.4.2 but I was always getting a fail by using .zip file from Luxumbourg, so just a word of warning but not confirmed...dont use their .zip files to flash your phone..
I used the Poland one to flash my phone and it worked flawlessly..

Amazing thread, subscribed!

MTS Allstream Product Code
Does anyone know what the product/region code is for MTS Allstream?
If not how does one go about checking what product code the phone is set to?
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N900W8
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26654
Eg.
RWC = Rogers
TLS = Telus
BWA = Sasktel
VMC = Virgin
ReDz

redz1234 said:
Does anyone know what the product/region code is for MTS Allstream?
If not how does one go about checking what product code the phone is set to?
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N900W8
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26654
Eg.
RWC = Rogers
TLS = Telus
BWA = Sasktel
VMC = Virgin
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MTS
download this app and it will tell you everything :good:

I have 4.3 stock room. If I root knox will be at 0x01?

[GUIDE]For Flashing Baseband/Modem/Bootloader N9005

THIS IS A COMPLETE NOOB FRIENDLY GUIDE FOR FLASHING BOOTLOADERS,MODEMS/BASEBAND.
Requirements :
A PC
USB 3.0 DATA CABLE (2.0 SHOULD WORK TOO)
ODIN 3.07 0R 3.09
NOTE3
ALSO PATIENCE
INSTRUCTIONS
NORMAL METHOD
1.Power off your phone ( Don't Restart)
2.Press Power + Volume Down + Home buttons until you see download mode .
3. Attach it your PC and open ODIN 3.07 OR 3.09
4. Select AP/PDA and ADD your .tar file or .bin file
5. START
6.It will restart itself .
Go to Settings>> About Device >> and Check Your baseband/bootloader has changed or not.
If not start the procedure again . I did it twice to make it work.
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Always make sure KIES is disabled ... sometimes it has been known that KIES interferes with ODIN.
KHIZAR'S METHOD
If the above procedure does not work for you try this method .
1.Go to download mode from your OS restart menu,
2.Attach your phone to your PC.Let it detect your phone in download mode first.
3.Open ODIN 3.07 OR 3.09
4.SELECT AP/PDA and ADD your .tar file or .bin file.
5.Untick AutoReboot and Start
6.Then reboot manually into download mode without booting into the rom.
7.Then flash the modem/bootloader again.
8.Now power off the phone and then manually boot into your OS.
9.Check in About if baseband/bootloader has changed.
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TRIANGLEAWAY METHOD
If the above solutions still did not work for you ...
1.If your phone is rooted , Use Triangleaway to reset your binary counter and make it fully stock.
2.Flash stock firmware using ODIN 3.07/3.09
3.Check to see if your baseband/bootloader has changed
Link to Triangleaway Below
LINK
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NOTE : For Flashing Modems you can use CP/PHONE in odin too.
For users who do not know how to flash stock please follow this great and easy guide
LINK

Nice. Let's hope this does help users like we thought it would..
Edit- My method isn't right. You flash the first time and then manually reboot into download mode then flash the second time.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

do we have to be rooted to flash modem from odin? does it trip knox?
thanks

ibraahim said:
do we have to be rooted to flash modem from odin? does it trip knox?
thanks
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You don't need to be rooted. And I don't think knox will be tripped since you aren't flashing anything that's been modified, only flashing unsigned/modified images via Odin trips knox. But since you are flazing a signed modem you should be fine.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

Hi,
Thanks for the guide. Very helpfull. I have a few Noob questions...
1. Do I have to do a full wipe/ cleam install after updating modem, or will the OS remain intact?
2. Where can I find the latest modem for N9005?
3. Is the latest modem always the best, or should I only update if I'm currently experiencing problems with the 'old' modem
Thanks...

wijnkuip said:
Hi,
Thanks for the guide. Very helpfull. I have a few Noob questions...
1. Do I have to do a full wipe/ cleam install after updating modem, or will the OS remain intact?
2. Where can I find the latest modem for N9005?
3. Is the latest modem always the best, or should I only update if I'm currently experiencing problems with the 'old' modem
Thanks...
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1. No need. Just follow the guide, nothing more..
2. Check the modem thread that's in the general section, if you can't find it there then you may have to pull it from the stock FW. Also some roms devs have the modem in their OTA/OP so may wanna check there as well.
3. New isn't always better. Update if you have issues, if something isn't broken then there is no need to fix it.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

Downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 on N9005
Is there any method to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 bootloader on N9005?

Addymore said:
Is there any method to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 bootloader on N9005?
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Like it's been mentioned everywhere it's NOT possible to downgrade from KK BL to JB BL on the N9005...
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

with the current modem/firmware/bootloader (I don't know what gives me the issue) I cannot use LTE while I have an SM-N9005 and friend of mine with unrooted Note 3 (bought in a shop in our country) has LTE 4g, while I have an Italian CSC.
If I use a modem from an other rom, will I have LTE as well and still have my Knox intact?

Thanks a lot guys
Your threat was a live saver man. For a sec I thought I lost my phone. Flashed modems b 4 but thanks to u I got reminded to use the new Odin(stupid me used the old one).

z3x baseband
Just a quick question , im about to buy a z3x box I was wondering if it repairs baseband s/n and imei on n9005 my phone reads null/null imei unknown baseband and a wild serial number, many thanks

4.3 Modem on kitkat
Can I flash 4.3 modem on Kitkat ?
I'm having unknown baseband issue after updating to kitkat on n9005.

MuhammadZeeshan7 said:
Can I flash 4.3 modem on Kitkat ?
I'm having unknown baseband issue after updating to kitkat on n9005.
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You cannot go back to old bootloader once you are on KitKat, try flashing a new firmware.....

My phone currently is running the KOT49H.N9005DXUGNH1 rom, but i have a need to flash the N900XXUDNC1 modem. Can I do that?

nice one thanks

@fahadali2315 a suggestion from my side, why don't you include this link for latest bootloaders - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=12697
and this link for latest modems - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/ref-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005-gsm-modems-t2842806

Why do i have a fail in auth error when i want to change the bootloader?, i just get a fail message :/

Lyon888 said:
Why do i have a fail in auth error when i want to change the bootloader?, i just get a fail message :/
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Are you Flashing the Full Firmware to update the bootloader?
Are you Flashing the Correct Firmware for your Carrier and Device?
Your Device is in Download Mode?
USB Debugging is enabled?
You Have the Samsung Drivers installed on your pc?
If the answers to the above is Yes - Try a different USB cable and Port on your pc
Sent From my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

Thanks for your answer . Do i have to flash a full firmware and the bootlader at the same time?, cause i just use the bootloader zip to flash.

Lyon888 said:
Thanks for your answer . Do i have to flash a full firmware and the bootlader at the same time?, cause i just use the bootloader zip to flash.
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I'd personally flash the full Firmware - Benefits... Updated bootloader - Updated Modem & Any associated "fixes".
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[GUIDE] Root and Unlock Canadian i337M without tripping Knox

Tested on my Canadian i337M S4 (4.4.2 MVLUFNI2 firmware). Knox was not tripped.
This may work on other S4.
Summary of the Steps:
- Downgrade to special Kernel from W0lfdroid
- Root with TowelRoot
- Flash back 4.4.2 Kernel
- Downgrade to 4.2.2 Modem
- Unlock with RegionLock Away v1.3
- Flash back 4.4.2 Modem
Detailed Steps:
-=FILES REQUIRERD=-
Download these ROMs from SamMobile:
4.2.2 rom for your phone
- Use 7zip to extract MODEM.BIN from it
4.4.2 rom for your phone
- Use 7zip to extract MODEM.BIN from it
- Also use 7zip to extract BOOT.IMG (this is the Kernel), and archive it as a tar file.
-=ROOT=-
Follow this method:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html
Important: for flashing back the Kernel, the 4.4.2 file from that site may not work properly (causes wifi to behave weird). You need to use the boot.img tar you made earlier.
-=UNLOCK=-
1. Put S4 into download mode by holding Volume Down and Home Button on startup, then press Volume Up
2. Attach Phone using USB cable
3. Start Odin
4. under the Files [Download] section 3rd button (Phone) point to the 4.2.2 modem.bin
5. click on start
6. --- After phone reboots, check it installed correctly by verifying the baseband version is the same as the one you just flashed
7. Once successful run RegionLockAway
8. Next you must install proper modem back using Odin
9. Start Odin
10. under the Files [Download] section 3rd button (Phone) point to the 4.4.2 modem.bin
11. click on start
12. --- After phone reboots, check it installed correctly by verifying the baseband is the same as the one you just flashed

Using Heimdall on Linux to flash stock ROM and getting everything back to original tripped KNOX for me.
Everything was done properly and ROM worked perfect. Oh well.
Tip: (lol)
When flashing stock firmware back to device stick to Windows stock ROM flashing methods. (Odin)
Wish I would of found this info a few weeks ago. niCCe!

ngold thanks
I have a phone from a guy at work it is a Rogers phone KNOX is already tripped the phone is rooted and on 4.4.2 MVLUFNI2 firmware can I still use your unlock method?
And if so which 4.2.2 firmware did you use on Sammobile I don't see any Canadian firmware listed for 4.2.2.
Do you have a link to the RegionLockAway is it just the 1.3 version I'm finding for the Note 3?

stdly said:
ngold thanks
I have a phone from a guy at work it is a Rogers phone KNOX is already tripped the phone is rooted and on 4.4.2 MVLUFNI2 firmware can I still use your unlock method?
And if so which 4.2.2 firmware did you use on Sammobile I don't see any Canadian firmware listed for 4.2.2.
Do you have a link to the RegionLockAway is it just the 1.3 version I'm finding for the Note 3?
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Yeah you can use this method if KNOX is already tripped. (or you can just use CF-Autoroot as it saves some hassle)
To unlock, the firmware I used was VLUAMDJ . On Sammobile, you'll see it if you filter by Canada (Rogers).
For Regionlock Away 1.3, yes you can use the one posted in the Note 3 forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551

ngold said:
Yeah you can use this method if KNOX is already tripped. (or you can just use CF-Autoroot as it saves some hassle)
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Thanks ngold,
Will CF-Autoroot unlock the phone it is already rooted?

stdly said:
Thanks ngold,
Will CF-Autoroot unlock the phone it is already rooted?
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No CF-Autoroot only roots the phone. It trips the Knox, but it's easier. So if you already tripped Knox, that's the best method to root.

ngold said:
No CF-Autoroot only roots the phone. It trips the Knox, but it's easier. So if you already tripped Knox, that's the best method to root.
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Thanks dude it worked I was worried because I didn't have a working sim card in it but no problems.

I can't flash the modem, bootloader locked?

download what roms? links?

If the phone has a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the phone can't be rooted without tripping knox as far as I know.

Can't flash firmware

So,
Today I flashed the UK BTU firmware (G920FXXU3COI9). However, when I extracted the file it had 4 files for AP, BL, CP AND CSC so I used them all. However, now I can't go back to my previous firmware (G920FXXU2COH5) because when I try flashing it with Odin it says on the phone: sw rev check fail.
I want to go back to this firmware because I have a Nandroid backup with all my stuff and it doesn't work when i try to restore it on the new firmware. Can you help me with the right file to flash? Do I need the CSC file of the old firmware as well? Can you help me please?

How to fix system rev. check fail device: 2 binary 1 error when flashing a custom 5.1.1 ROM
If this error has appeared after flashing the new Bootloader and Modem for BOFJ
Download this: https://mega.co.nz/#!E05hTYaS!_vad3fvvKCwWiMmgWGrGgc69KYdgYRa1wFCmxYzwH3s
(Stock 5.1.1)
Once installed and passed with ODIN (Flash as AP)
Power off the phone and boot into download mode
Once in download mode flash the latest TWRP 2.8.7.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61548356&postcount=570
After flashed you'll be able to boot into recovery and flash your custom ROM ​
This post was taken from this thread

$tefanDroid said:
How to fix system rev. check fail device: 2 binary 1 error when flashing a custom 5.1.1 ROM
If this error has appeared after flashing the new Bootloader and Modem for BOFJ
Download this: https://mega.co.nz/#!E05hTYaS!_vad3fvvKCwWiMmgWGrGgc69KYdgYRa1wFCmxYzwH3s
(Stock 5.1.1)
Once installed and passed with ODIN (Flash as AP)
Power off the phone and boot into download mode
Once in download mode flash the latest TWRP 2.8.7.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61548356&postcount=570
After flashed you'll be able to boot into recovery and flash your custom ROM ​
This post was taken from this thread
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Yeah I saw that, but the Mega download link is invalid

Merry Xmas to all
I have an g920i not rooted , flashed a TTT firmware 5.1.1. (trinidad and tobago) and now the phone cant get 4G networks
all seem to look fine but there is no way to flash an previous 5.1.1. firmware (Mexico TCE) which has the 4G running smooth
Odin pops an NAND write fail error, and i cant get beyond that point
any ideas?