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As you may or may not know, the Samsung Galaxy S4 - I9500 is not sold in the UK & IRE which is a crying shame.
Some people have decided to import the phone for use within the UK & IRE and now have a few issues with APN setup etc., this firmware is being released to solve a few of these issues.
Enjoy...
NOTE: If there is enough appreciation for this, I will consider to release future firmware updates for BTU. This is a factory (LOW) image and it will make a wipe of cache and data.
If you like my work, maybe you would like to say thanks by buying me a beer
I9500XXUAMDK_I9500OXXAMDB_BTU.zip
Please DO NOT mirror any of my files, thank you.
Thanks for this.
Downloading now!.
Great to have you with us in the S4 forums (coming from an ex-i9100 user).
Sorry for the wait guys I had to go out by the time the file finished downloading last night so I have installed it this morning & it runs fine so far!
Anyway just ran a speedtest and my network speeds have jumped up!!! indoors here used to be patchy on three uk, but now I'm getting:
69ms ping,
4.53Mb's dl,
1.60Mb's ul
all whilst indoors, I'd love to see the outdoors performance when I next go out!.
PS: previously I was lucky to get 1Mb's dl indoors on the other fw's
and just bare in mind this includes a CSC change so you will have to setup your device again and re-download your apps, but I think it is worth the effort considering that now I personally have seen almost 5x network speed improvements!.
Thanks again to Odia!.
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Here's a screenshot of a Speedtest (indoors in a bad signal area) on this fw:
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4048/screenshot2013052910445.png
SmilerOnline said:
Sorry for the wait guys I had to go out by the time the file finished downloading last night so I have installed it this morning & it runs fine so far!
Anyway just ran a speedtest and my network speeds have jumped up!!! indoors here used to be patchy on three uk, but now I'm getting:
69ms ping,
4.53Mb's dl,
1.60Mb's ul
all whilst indoors, I'd love to see the outdoors performance when I next go out!.
PS: previously I was lucky to get 1Mb's dl indoors on the other fw's
and just bare in mind this includes a CSC change so you will have to setup your device again and re-download your apps, but I think it is worth the effort considering that now I personally have seen almost 5x network speed improvements!.
Thanks again to Odia!.
*EDIT*
Here's a screenshot of a Speedtest (indoors in a bad signal area) on this fw:
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4048/screenshot2013052910445.png
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Well that's an whole bunch of appreciation, thank you
Yes I will update the OP, I forgot to mention this is a factory (LOW) image and it will make a wipe.
Do you think you could you make one using the lastest build, XXUAME1, or at least tell how to make our own? I take it your using a 9505 CSC from a BTU rom and combining with 9500 firmware??
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I am interested in this - I9500 using T-mobile in the UK. At the moment (using the original XXUAMDK) the phone seems to give very pessimistic signal strength values - rarely over 2 or 3 bars. Will the new version help this?
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dave106 said:
Do you think you could you make one using the lastest build, XXUAME1
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That firmware is not stable for use in the UK & IRE.
Odia said:
That firmware is not stable for use in the UK & IRE.
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I'm going to go out on a limb and sound noobish here, but can you explain why it's not stable?
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cmd512 said:
I'm going to go out on a limb and sound noobish here, but can you explain why it's not stable?
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While testing ME1, I found the mobile signal to be unstable, only showing a few bars when it should be full signal, also the data signal was low causing bad downloads, MDK was a lot more stable using many of the popular UK networks.
i downloaded this file , now how to flash ??
via ODIN ?
if via odin we sould extract .zip file ?
via recovery menu ( update via sdcard ) ?
must phone be rooted to apply this flashfile ??
please reply & thanks
will this get OTA updates??
Nevermind...
Hi the link to the firmware is not working could u please add the firmware again ☺
DPatel879 said:
Hi the link to the firmware is not working could u please add the firmware again ☺
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this thread is 2 years old
try looking in one of the more recent threads in this section
DSA said:
this thread is 2 years old
try looking in one of the more recent threads in this section
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Hi I could not find the i9500 BTU firmware in the latest post could you send a link for i9500 BTU firmware link please as hotfile like does not work
i9500 BTU firmware
Hi the hotfile link for the i9500 btu firmware doesnot work could u please send me a working link for the i9500 btu firmware
thanx my brother
STOCK ROM For Galaxy Tab4 8.0, Build Number KOT49H-T330NUUEU1AND4
After looking upon looking for the Stock Rom for my Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 T330NU, and spending more than I expected to pay for, since most hosting sites I paid did not even have the Rom that was advertised.. I finally successfully downloaded and I want to prevent this from happening to the next guy, so I've uploaded the Stock Rom for those who want to revert to Stock, or need it for what ever reasons they deem fit for... This stock ROM is for the US T330NU Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Build T330NUUEU1AND4, there is another Build that also works, Build T330NUUEU1ANK1, It also worked for my device.. If you need it, send me a PM. You can only flash this VIA Odin..
I hope this helps everyone who needs this..
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526787215
Edit: To those who ask me if I built this ROM... This is the 100 percent STOCK ROM directly from Samsung, I take no ownership to this image by no means.. For info please go to the Samsung Website, or Sammobile.com
Why would you pay for this when it is free on Sammobile.com. All you have to do is register. The download is incredibly slow unless you pay for an upgraded account, but the standard is free. Anyway, thanks for posting to your dropbox for a faster download.
Zaphodspeaks said:
STOCK ROM For Galaxy Tab4 8.0, Build Number KOT49H-T330NUUEU1AND4
After looking upon looking for the Stock Rom for my Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 T330NU, and spending more than I expected to pay for, since most hosting sites I paid did not even have the Rom that was advertised.. I finally successfully downloaded and I want to prevent this from happening to the next guy, so I've uploaded the Stock Rom for those who want to revert to Stock, or need it for what ever reasons they deem fit for... This stock ROM is for the US T330NU Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, Build T330NUUEU1AND4, there is another Build that also works, Build T330NUUEU1ANK1, It also worked for my device.. If you need it, send me a PM. You can only flash this VIA Odin..
I hope this helps everyone who needs this..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4rqxayj5hr3pno3/T330NUUEU1AND4_T330NUXAR1AND4_XAR.zip?dl=0
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Thanks for the Dropbox link worked great.
cruise350 said:
Why would you pay for this when it is free on Sammobile.com. All you have to do is register. The download is incredibly slow unless you pay for an upgraded account, but the standard is free. Anyway, thanks for posting to your dropbox for a faster download.
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No ITS NOT FREE at Sammobile, they have host the files on Pay sites, to which I paid over and over to get the same thing.. Some sites claimed to of had it and they were a direct link from Sammobile, but the file either wasn't there and even with the "Premium" service I had to wait like 5 hours only for the download to time out.. No my friend nothing is free from there...
I tried downloading at the Free part first, and every single one timed out just when it was finishing, I spent 30 hours looking for one that finally finished... It downloaded at a whole 100k per second.. Took 5 hours and I expected it to time out like the others..
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No ITS NOT FREE at Sammobile, they have host the files on Pay sites, to which I paid over and over to get the same thing.. Some sites claimed to of had it and they were a direct link from Sammobile, but the file either wasn't there and even with the "Premium" service I had to wait like 5 hours only for the download to time out.. No my friend nothing is free from there...
I tried downloading at the Free part first, and every single one timed out just when it was finishing, I spent 30 hours looking for one that finally finished... It downloaded at a whole 100k per second.. Took 5 hours and I expected it to time out like the others..
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Sorry you got screwed, but I've downloaded over 40 stock tars from sammobile and have never paid a dime.
Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
cruise350 said:
Sorry you got screwed, but I've downloaded over 40 stock tars from sammobile and have never paid a dime.
Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk
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I have never had a problem before with Sammobile or their hosting sites.. but for this rom it was a pure pain in the ass..
I'm glad I have it, took ,me 30 straight determined hours to find it.. When I finally got it, I was skeptical about if it was the real deal or not..
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I have never had a problem before with Sammobile or their hosting sites.. but for this rom it was a pure pain in the ass..
I'm glad I have it, took ,me 30 straight determined hours to find it.. When I finally got it, I was skeptical about if it was the real deal or not..
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Lol sounds horrible but i for one am happy you did make a Dropbox link available. I've never had to register to download firmware and i refuse to. If i was in a pinch it might be a different story. I asked for a optional link to this firmware last week in the following thread so many thanks to you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/link-original-firmware-images-tab-4-7-t2978495
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Lol sounds horrible but i for one am happy you did make a Dropbox link available. I've never had to register to download firmware and i refuse to. If i was in a pinch it might be a different story. I asked for a optional link to this firmware last week in the following thread so many thanks to you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/link-original-firmware-images-tab-4-7-t2978495
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I for one just like to give back a little for all the stuff I have received for free through XDA..
Not sure how long the Dropbox Link will hold once the download limit is reached
Zaphodspeaks said:
I for one just like to give back a little for all the stuff I have received for free through XDA..
Not sure how long the Dropbox Link will hold once the download limit is reached
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Well whoever doesn't like jumping through hoops and wants a fast download better grab it up before it's gone. I downloaded it today and used it then just ota to NK1 and rooted again . I just wanted a fresh start.
Savagerun said:
Well whoever doesn't like jumping through hoops and wants a fast download better grab it up before it's gone. I downloaded it today and used it then just ota to NK1 and rooted again . I just wanted a fresh start.
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Oh.. Ill repost it at the same place if someone says the download limit has been reached..
Probably use Google Drive next..
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Oh.. Ill repost it at the same place if someone says the download limit has been reached..
Probably use Google Drive next..
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Z,
open an account at androidfilehost an apply for developer status.
it's free and androidfilehost doesn't delete files and as far as i know , doesn't enforce a download limit.
also i was told by the owner that they will be expanding with three new servers in europe
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moonbutt74 said:
Z,
open an account at androidfilehost an apply for developer status.
it's free and androidfilehost doesn't delete files and as far as i know , doesn't enforce a download limit.
m
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Well I'm not a developer, so I'd have an issue with telling them that I am one..
Ill take a look anyways..
Zaphodspeaks said:
Well I'm not a developer, so I'd have an issue with telling them that I am one..
Ill take a look anyways..
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Z,
you don't necessarily have to be a developer. maintaining access to stock roms , utilities etc towards
the purpose of developement also fits the bill.
I don't mind uploading the rom to my androidfilehost archive if that works for you.
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moonbutt74 said:
Z,
you don't necessarily have to be a developer. maintaining access to stock roms , utilities etc towards
the purpose of developement also fits the bill.
I don't mind uploading the rom to my androidfilehost archive if that works for you.
m
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I just signed up for Androidfilehost and they gave me Developer Status..
Thanks for the offer though...
Excellent work!
Thanks so much for hunting down this stock ROM! I have the same T330NU and have been looking for months for the correct U.S. XAR ROM, and also noticed that the "other" sites were only serving a Canadian version. Wonder where you found this one?
Also I see that Samsung is recently (trying to) push down ~13MB of updates to my tab (though they fail to be applied, probably because I'm rooted). Any idea if this ROM includes these updates, whatever they are? (I assume not, but can't hurt to hope...)
AndyPhreak said:
Thanks so much for hunting down this stock ROM! I have the same T330NU and have been looking for months for the correct U.S. XAR ROM, and also noticed that the "other" sites were only serving a Canadian version. Wonder where you found this one?
Also I see that Samsung is recently (trying to) push down ~13MB of updates to my tab (though they fail to be applied, probably because I'm rooted). Any idea if this ROM includes these updates, whatever they are? (I assume not, but can't hurt to hope...)
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Can you capture the update and post it?
AndyPhreak said:
Thanks so much for hunting down this stock ROM! I have the same T330NU and have been looking for months for the correct U.S. XAR ROM, and also noticed that the "other" sites were only serving a Canadian version. Wonder where you found this one?
Also I see that Samsung was released recently (trying to) push down ~13MB of updates to my tab (though they fail to be applied, probably because I'm rooted). Any idea if this ROM includes these updates, whatever they are? (I assume not, but can't hurt to hope...)
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I just got this tablet as a Christmas gift..
The Stock XAR ROM was just recently released as in the last couple of days.. I searched high and low, and most claimed to of had it.. I'd pay for a couple of days of use, and then the file would vanish.. Took me 10 times to actually find it.. I had my reservations about if it was authentic.. But I got lucky.. The 2 Mirrors that Sammobile had, DID NOT have it.. That ticked me off..
moonbutt74 said:
Can you capture the update and post it?
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I think you can grab the update with Kies... Its that it hangs when I try and connect it to my Tablet..
It maybe a Windows 8 issue.. I tried it in a Windows 7 virtual machine and it just went wacky.. Whats Kies for if it never works right?
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This may explain what the update is for.. Likely a small security update
http://www.android.gs/android-4-4-4...samsung-galaxy-tab-4-8-0-and-10-1-at-verizon/
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Can you capture the update and post it?
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Yeah I think it's still in the filesystem somewhere on my tab, every time I reboot it tries to reapply it. Any idea where to look on this model?
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I think you can grab the update with Kies... Its that it hangs when I try and connect it to my Tablet..
It maybe a Windows 8 issue.. I tried it in a Windows 7 virtual machine and it just went wacky.. Whats Kies for if it never works right?
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This may explain what the update is for.. Likely a small security update
http://www.android.gs/android-4-4-4...samsung-galaxy-tab-4-8-0-and-10-1-at-verizon/
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My tab is only Wi-Fi and some of the updates listed on that link are for things that aren't even on included on my tab. As I said the update is ~13MB but I really don't know where Samsung hides the OTA update files? Let me know if you do and I will find it...
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Yeah I think it's still in the filesystem somewhere on my tab, every time I reboot it tries to reapply it. Any idea where to look on this model?
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My tab is only Wi-Fi and some of the updates listed on that link are for things that aren't even on included on my tab. As I said the update is ~13MB but I really don't know where Samsung hides the OTA update files? Let me know if you do and I will find it...
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Try OTA Snatcher from Google Play, it works with my Nexus Devices..
The OTA (Should) be stored in your Cache folder if I am correct, but sometimes its deleted almost immediately..
fw.updato.com lets you download any firmware for your Samsung device, completely free with no download speed restrictions.
Download the Android app
Please note that the website is still in beta.
We encourage all users to post feedback and suggestions in this thread. Me and @peterjitg will gladly answer your questions. :highfive:
We aim to bring you the best experience.
Visit the website -
fw.updato.com
How do we know this firmware is legit, and not hacked or something?
You will never know.
I think it's the same team which made the tool SamFirm.
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meyerweb said:
How do we know this firmware is legit, and not hacked or something?
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I've personally downloaded firmware for 3 of my devices and 1 for my aunties phone and can confirm that the firmware i downloaded worked perfectly. I flashed my s7 edge with the latest firmware and it works as expected and the download only took 6 minutes whereas sammobile would take around 2 to 3 hours and thats if I was lucky enough for the download to not fail.
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dayl1ght said:
fw.updato.com lets you download any firmware for your Samsung device, completely free with no download speed restrictions.
Download the Android app
Please note that the website is still in beta.
We encourage all users to post feedback and suggestions in this thread. Me and @peterjitg will gladly answer your questions. :highfive:
We aim to bring you the best experience.
Visit the website -
fw.updato.com
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The mobile application is very bad it cannot find any firmwares and will not show anything when I put my model number G9305F in, but on the other hand the website works as intended and I am able to locate and download the correct firmware.
meyerweb said:
How do we know this firmware is legit, and not hacked or something?
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i've downloaded more than 5 ROM versions for my S7E (3 different CSCs) and DUOS (2 dfferent CSCs) Note5 and they've all worked without issue. this is my initial goto source for ROMs.
Ive downloaded firmware for s7edge uk flashed no issues
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meyerweb said:
How do we know this firmware is legit, and not hacked or something?
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When the team originally made Samfirm Tool, all downloads were from official Samsung servers.
I can only assume updato is using the same servers.
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SM-G935F not loading?
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When looking on the Website i cannot sort on latest added ?
site is poorly coded for mobile
arc_u said:
site is poorly coded for mobile
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mostly flash odin you need PC.
at browser can you make desktop version
for me it's better as sammobil
fk 15 kb/s
Calm down, people. Updato is absolutely legit. Their firmwares are not hacked, they're clean and best of all, you can have full speed downloads that won't cost you money. Why? Because Peter Babiy, Andrei Maguleanu and Bethwel Njore know they can't sell something they did not create or own. We need these guys, so we don't have to deal with pages like sam-fµckyoupayme-mobile.com or sam-fµckyoupayus-downloads.com, who are not only placing (imho) intrusive ads on their web appearance, but are also charging you money for something they did not create or own by any means. People often confuse these two pages to be Samsung official sources for firmware packages. They are not! Sammobile and Samdownloads are not official Samsung firmware sources! I'm seriously expecting those two take some kind of legal action against Updato.
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fw.updato.com lets you download any firmware for your Samsung device, completely free with no download speed restrictions.
Download the Android app
Please note that the website is still in beta.
We encourage all users to post feedback and suggestions in this thread. Me and @peterjitg will gladly answer your questions. :highfive:
We aim to bring you the best experience.
Visit the website -
fw.updato.com
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You're the man! Thanks a lot! Almost paid for that samsung-f*ckingpayed-firmware.org!
You saved our money ! Thank you
I don't like the way that filtering or sorting works. I search for SM-G935F then I want to sort them by date and then firmwares from other devices are also listed. I'm sure download speed is fast and firmwares legit but please fix sorting and filtering! :good:
I only trust Sammobile atm for my sammy...
On the site updato, it not showing the latest firmware i downloading through samfirm -SM-G935F/ZTO/G935FXXU1BPK3/G935FZTO1BPK3/G935FXXU1BPJG/G935FXXU1BPK3 !!!
It looks like they already closed this page Updato
Sign in to download and you can no longer
tomelich said:
It looks like they already closed this page Updato
Sign in to download and you can no longer
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Yep ! I noticed that too but you can install the app, search for the rom, generate the download link and copy it to the browser or PC to dowload.
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I dont even sign in and i can download from updato...
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For getting me where I should not, I deleted the OS. I have downloaded 3 firmware to restore it, but none of them install it (error rev check fail device 1 binary 0).
I need ideas on how to solve this mess. Thank you :crying:!
sergioland said:
For getting me where I should not, I deleted the OS. I have downloaded 3 firmware to restore it, but none of them install it (error rev check fail device 1 binary 0).
I need ideas on how to solve this mess. Thank you :crying:!
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dowload the latest rom from sammy or updato website...btw im using j7 pro to..which region j7 pro did you use?
khaisttj92 said:
dowload the latest rom from sammy or updato website...btw im using j7 pro to..which region j7 pro did you use?
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Chile region, and i think the october is the last firmware maybe?
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Chile region, and i think the october is the last firmware maybe?
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you can dowload the rom at updato.com or did you had try restore using samsung smart switch
khaisttj92 said:
you can dowload the rom at updato.com or did you had try restore using samsung smart switch
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yeah, i download smart switch but apparently my device is not supported , so in updato the last firmware is october, i wil download and see what happen (the download is too slow :b).
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yeah, i download smart switch but apparently my device is not supported , so in updato the last firmware is october, i wil download and see what happen (the download is too slow :b).
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not supported? i can use smart switch.., download is too slow..hurm for me i download it quick faster than i download from sammobile and when download at updato i can pause/ resume my download while in sammobile i cant do that..
On updato.com you can use a download accelerator.
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=SM-J730GM&exact=1
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khaisttj92 said:
not supported? i can use smart switch.., download is too slow..hurm for me i download it quick faster than i download from sammobile and when download at updato i can pause/ resume my download while in sammobile i cant do that..
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA it's fixed jdfsvhbjkdfvbvfd thank you so much for that page!!! <3333
sergioland said:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA it's fixed jdfsvhbjkdfvbvfd thank you so much for that page!!! <3333
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your welcome...i'm glad to hear that..?
I'am unable to download from updato and sammobile, both files get interrupted at 50℅ and require to be downloaded again which at slow speeds they provide will eventually fail
Thank you
Sanfirm
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Sanfirm
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I will try it when I'am at home, however a quick search revealed that the tool is abandoned, are there any alternatives or it will work just fine
BlackIliusion. said:
I will try it when I'am at home, however a quick search revealed that the tool is abandoned, are there any alternatives or it will work just fine
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It works perfectly well. I used it this week.