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[Completed] [Q] cant understand what version i have and how to update to kitkat

hello i bought galaxy s4 via aliexpress i been told its i9500 but when i tried to update via kies or FOTA it saying that its the last firmware
can you tell me by this info how can i upgrade it to kitkat? and if not how to install custom roms?

It seems like someone did a Frankenstine Operation on the Phone.
Based on the Firmware on there, it appears like this is an International Galaxy S4. If so, please post in [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly. so that we are sure that is the device.
Based on your other Screenshot, your Bootloader is that of AT&T Canada Bell Galaxy S4 North American Version. If so, please post in Stupid Questions Thread - No question too stupid!
It is very crucial to not flash the wrong firmware as that would certainly Brick your Phone for good.
Once correct variant is confirmed, you might be able to get the correct Stock Firmware for your device.
If I really REALLY have to guess, since Product and Device code can be manipulated in the Rom, I'd trust the Bootloader, more to identify what it really is. And in your case that points to AT&T S4.

[Completed] [Q] Galaxy s5 active sm_g870f Nobody got a custom 5.0 room ?

Hello. Today i got my new Samsung galaxy s5 active, what i noticed when i was gonna check the version of the phone, i found out it was kit kat 4.4.2. Now, iknow the lollipop is the latest, and my device unfortunatly does not have this update yet (checked kia3) and i cannot find any custom roms, any root guide or nothing for my specific g870f europe (norway) version.. thats just sad cause ive seen like the g870a and some others got many custom roms, root tutorials and so on, but g870f does not Any help/tips would be very much appreciated

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[Q] Galaxy S5 Active
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[Completed] [Q] helpme galaxy tab 3 sm-t217a

xda good day friends ...
I hope you can help me with my problem , I took 3 months looking for a solution and nobody could help me
I have a tab at & t 3 sm- T217A kitkat update to 4.4.2 , the tablet empeso to present failures and intenter return to 4.2.2 and Flashar failure and stay in kies mode tab
good without much back and found that the tab 3 can not Flashar to JB 4.2.2 by KNOX and to finish off not find the firmware 4.4.2 kitkat on any side he seems to the retired or kies SamMobile nor has it.
please if anyone can help me agradesere it beforehand . I said that with an Compia complete another tablet of the same vercion I can revive.

I, thank you for using XDA Assist. If I understand your question you have a Tab 3 that is running Android 4.4.2 and you want to flash is back to Android 4.2.2? Many Samsung AT&T devices will not let you go backwards in firmware. But the best place to ask this question is here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/help Also see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3

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[Completed] Odin ROM flash Problems HELP

Hi,
New to the Forum but hoping that someone can help me.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 Active which I purchased off Amazon Unlocked. It is an At&t phone but I am using it in Canada on the Bell Network. I have been unable to get any updates and therefore am still running Kitcat 4.4.2.
I have downloaded the Bell Firmware but Keep Getting the Error Message "Secure Check Fail Aboot" Immediately after each attempt.
I have not been able to find an updated At&t firmware to load and as far as I can tell the Bell Marshmallow Update won't work because My Build version is G870AUCU1A..... Where as the Bell Build Version is G870WVLU1C.......
Is there a way to install this Bell Firmware on my phone ?

XDA Visitor said:
Hi,
New to the Forum but hoping that someone can help me.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 Active which I purchased off Amazon Unlocked. It is an At&t phone but I am using it in Canada on the Bell Network. I have been unable to get any updates and therefore am still running Kitcat 4.4.2.
I have downloaded the Bell Firmware but Keep Getting the Error Message "Secure Check Fail Aboot" Immediately after each attempt.
I have not been able to find an updated At&t firmware to load and as far as I can tell the Bell Marshmallow Update won't work because My Build version is G870AUCU1A..... Where as the Bell Build Version is G870WVLU1C.......
Is there a way to install this Bell Firmware on my phone ?
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Hi and welcome to XDA.
Your device has a dedicated forum here:
> Samsung Galaxy S 5 > Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
All questions regarding your device belong in the forum linked above. You'll need to create an account first so you can post in the main forums.
Good luck

Need help with updating firmware on Samsung Galaxy S5

Hello all, I have an issue that I haven't managed to find an answer for on previous forum searches here and elsewhere, the problem is this: I have a Galaxy S5 that has a Tracfone model number, and the latest software version is Android 4.4.2. This is problematic, because I can't use a substantial amount of apps on 4.4.2. Is there any way to flash the firmware so that I can update my OS version?
Model Number: SM-S902L
Carrier: Tracfone

TheAdamantite said:
Hello all, I have an issue that I haven't managed to find an answer for on previous forum searches here and elsewhere, the problem is this: I have a Galaxy S5 that has a Tracfone model number, and the latest software version is Android 4.4.2. This is problematic, because I can't use a substantial amount of apps on 4.4.2. Is there any way to flash the firmware so that I can update my OS version? Model Number: SM-S902L, Carrier: Tracfone
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Your best bet is to post this question within the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Good Luck!
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