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Samsung S4 i9505 shows different model number in download mode i.e SPH-L720

my samsung s4 is i9505, its in settings>about and beneath the battery. i rooted my phone a week ago and installed cyanogenmod rom 12 and then kushan rom v7. now i want go back stock 4.4.2, but in download mode my phone model is different then before. its SPH-L720. thats a verizon model. is this possible ??
further i cant install stock firmware(by stock firmware i mean stock firmware of i9505) in pc odin and the error msg is "complete write operation failed" however i can install stock firmware in mobile odin pro but during flashing modem # 2 remains same with msg "memory protection enabled, skipping" and hence with end result my phone has no wifi, LTE and 3g connectivity. i cant flash boatloader and modem. the baseband is of verzion phone installled. current phone info;
AP: I9505XXUGNF1 CP: L720VPUFNAE CSC: I9505OXAGNF1
i have tried different odin versions, different cables including original cable, different PC's with diff. OS & different ports on each PC. custom rom and recovery are still flashable and then wifi, lte and 3g works. triangle away 3.26 dosent reset the counter. kindly help me !!!
i want to remove this thread, if mods or admins can remove it. thanks

Pls help me to get correct Firmware version installed on my Mobile.

I have Samsung S3 GT-I9300CDMA /GSM mobile global unlocked mobile.I am using CDMA network in India. I want to install CM11 or 12 on mine mobile but I think it’s not possible as bootloader is locked. The snap shot of the android firmware version is attached .I have rooted it with towel root app but unable to unlock bootloader as its android version4.4.2.I tried to install TWRP recovery but its failed.
It seems that Verizon SGH-I535 4.4.2 stock ROM Is installed on Samsung S3 GT-I9300 mobile.
I want to install safe strap on mobile,before that I want to download 4.4.2 stock ROM which is installed on my mobile.Pls suggest
1) Which firmware I have to flash in case its get bricked? Verizon I535- 4.4.2 stock ROM or Samsung S3 GT-i9300,Base band version I9300XXUGNA8,Build number KOT49H.I9300XXUGND5 ?I am unable to find out the firmware installed on my mobile on google.
2) Can anyone provide me the link from which I can download this firmware.
3) Can I flash any other ROM using ODIN for Sprint /Cricket on which bootloader is locked ?& use CDMA network
Pls help.

Before flashing anything I would recommend you verify the bootloader and modem on your phone with either the Phone Info *Samsung* app by vndnguyen from the Playstore or with these terminal emulator commands:
Code:
getprop ro.bootloader
getprop | grep version.baseband
I checked the sammobile site to see what I could find about the baseband and build versions you inquired about. I didn't find the NA8 bootloader for the i535, i747/i747M, or i9300. My concern that you use the correct firmware/stock rom arises from the fact that the i535 and i747/i747M use different processors than does the i9300. If you flash the wrong one I would expect your device to be bricked.

Dawgdoc thanks for reply. The bootloader, base band version and hardware details are attached. It's GSM mobile programmed to use CDMA network in India.

This is a bit odd to me, unlike what I have seen reported before. Based on your screen shots; the bootloader, modem, and csc are from the Verizon i535 KitKat release. The device was in the US with a Qualcomm dual core processor and 2 Gb ram. For the i535 this bootloader is indeed locked, fortunately you can install SafeStrap when on this NE1, sadly you can not install any AOSP/CM custom roms. From what I have read, flashing this on the i9300 should brick it. The i9300 has a quad-core exynos processor and 1 Gb ram.
The PDA version confuses me. It is supposed to be from a 4.3 stock ROM for the i9300 that was only released in the Nordic countries.
The Hardware screenshot indicates you have an i535. The CSC screenshot indicates the VZW i535 and something about CHN (China ?).
The General screenshot is back to divided between the i535 and the i9300.
I am not confident enough to tell you what the status of your phone is and what would be safe to flash.
@audit13 @ShapesBlue @DocHoliday77 do any of you have experience with a similar situation?

@dawgdoc sorry man I sure don't. I'm not even sure what to do on this one

I am also stumped. Was the phone sold as brand new? I have an LG G2 and have read stories about people getting frankenphones when buying refurbished.

As per seller its refurbished phone & unlocked to use GSM / CDMA network.But if i check the IMEI number on site http://www.imei.info/ its displays message invalid IMEI.Is this mobile is cloned?
But if i check my mobile for Refurbishment check with Phone Info *Samsung* app by vndnguyen from the Playstore,in displays mesage "Your phone is ORIGINAL"if serial number checking was skipped.
I am confused whether this Mobile is Genuine or not?

The only thing I have left to suggest is posting in the i9300 forum to see if anybody there is familiar with such a situation. I usually see the guys I tagged in the i535 and i747 forums.

I have posted this in i9300 forum.

I have installed safe strap version 4 and backup my Rom.can I flash superliterom v_5.0_ i535_VRUDNE1_deodexed. Zip using safe strap? In case after flashing if my mobile get in to boot loop, can I restore back my stock ROM?
Pls suggest as I don't have Stock ROM file to flash using Odin.

Team I am able to install superliterom v_5.0_i535 VRUDNE1_deodexed.zip using safe strap version 4 on my phone.

Sorry I wasn't able to reply sooner.
I am glad to see you have it working.

Thanks dawgdoc and others for providing information that they have, about the firmware installed on my mobile.

[Completed] Samsung Galaxy S5: Model number is SM-G900F in About device but SM-G900P in Odin mode

This is a bizarre situation. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 from a local store, and clearly it was used as it was not in its original box and accessories. Well the price was cheap, so I did not mind. The phone is original, I can confirm, however there is a strange issue. In the 'About device' it is written that the phone is a SM-G900F model, while under the battery there is the sticker with GT-S5830i (yes Galaxy Ace !!!) with a wrong IMEI and S/N. Furthermore, the phone was rooted I checked with two apps from the playstore. The phone had an issue as well, I can see in the background all the time a VERY faint image of the Easy mode, and interestingly I cannot get into Easy mode. So I thought to flash a latest firmware downloaded from sammobile (of course the SM-G900F version). However the flashing process keeps failing. And to my surprise in the Odin mode, it says: Product name: SM-G900P. So, I have a S5 which is a Sprint variant and unlocked but says it is the International variant in 'About Device"?
My questions are:
1. How can I get the latest firmware and updates from Samsung (OTA updates)?
2. How can I remove the root?
3. If I have update the firmware manually using Odin, which one should I download, the SM-G900P version or the SM-G900F version (this had no success)?
3. Will updating the firmware cause the phone to be locked again?
4. What should I really do? I know I can complaint to the seller, but I am curious about this situation.
NOTE:
Bootloader: G900PVPU2B0D3
Build ID: KOT49H.G900FVPU1AND2
Baseband version: G900FVPU1AND2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-964333

Mr Rus said:
This is a bizarre situation. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 from a local store, and clearly it was used as it was not in its original box and accessories. Well the price was cheap, so I did not mind. The phone is original, I can confirm, however there is a strange issue. In the 'About device' it is written that the phone is a SM-G900F model, while under the battery there is the sticker with GT-S5830i (yes Galaxy Ace !!!) with a wrong IMEI and S/N. Furthermore, the phone was rooted I checked with two apps from the playstore. The phone had an issue as well, I can see in the background all the time a VERY faint image of the Easy mode, and interestingly I cannot get into Easy mode. So I thought to flash a latest firmware downloaded from sammobile (of course the SM-G900F version). However the flashing process keeps failing. And to my surprise in the Odin mode, it says: Product name: SM-G900P. So, I have a S5 which is a Sprint variant and unlocked but says it is the International variant in 'About Device"?
My questions are:
1. How can I get the latest firmware and updates from Samsung (OTA updates)?
2. How can I remove the root?
3. If I have update the firmware manually using Odin, which one should I download, the SM-G900P version or the SM-G900F version (this had no success)?
3. Will updating the firmware cause the phone to be locked again?
4. What should I really do? I know I can complaint to the seller, but I am curious about this situation.
NOTE:
Bootloader: G900PVPU2B0D3
Build ID: KOT49H.G900FVPU1AND2
Baseband version: G900FVPU1AND2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-964333
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Couldn't find anything unfortunately , but you can try to ask in the Q&A section here:
Good luck!

SM-G930V purchased in Australia

Hi All,
I have a moderate experience in flashing firmwares and modding my samsung devices over the years.
I have recently purchased an S7 which is unfortunately a SM-G930V model, i thought it would have been the SM0G930F which would have made life much easier.
I want to know if it is possible to get the original Australian firmware or even generic stock firmware on this device?
My issue is with the network settings where i have manually put in APN settings my match my carrier and 4G coverage in australia.
If not am i able to just flash a different baseband to this device preferably Australian?
I have read that flashing a different model firmware will soft brick the device, i just want some insight before i start breaking things, also what are my options.
Much appreciated, thanks, Will

You have the snapdragon s7, you can't flash the exynos 930f firmware on it, you can only flash the american firmware. You might have luck with the 930u unbranded firmware just do some research on it.

Thanks mate,
I'm going to flash this firmware using ODIN, do you know if it will be successful?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
not sure how to check my bootloader version etc

No clue, goto the verizon subforum and see if anyone flashed the 930u firmware on their 930v.

Just tried to flash the firmware to my phone and recieved an error, the phone is now stuck at download mode with error:
sw rev check fail : [system] fused 3 > binary 4
this means the bootloader won't accept the firmware?
LOL, guess ill try another firmware.. Any ideas?

Confusing galaxy s6 model

I got samsung galaxy s6
The problem is that i dont understand witch rom i should flash
At the back of my phone and the odin mode says that my model is Sm g920p
But the settings and also other apps such as device info and smart switch says that my model is sm g920f
I thought the previous owner of my phone has flashed a custom rom that changed my model but the confusing part is When i boot into odin mode the Binary says SAMSUNG OFFICIAL.
Please help me

When you're booting into Download Mode, there is an option to show you a bar code, pressing the home buttom. If the meid match with the Dec numbers down behind your phone, it's an 920p.

I have a customized ROM that says OFFICIAL, and a kernel that does the same... don't pay much attention to that. If in Download Mode, it says that the model is G920P, that's the model - doesn't matter what it says anywhere else.
You shouldn't have an issue flashing a firmware. Just flash it, make sure autoreboot isn't on, and restart it into recovery mode, clear cache, system reboot and that should be all.

King-V said:
I have a customized ROM that says OFFICIAL, and a kernel that does the same... don't pay much attention to that. If in Download Mode, it says that the model is G920P, that's the model - doesn't matter what it says anywhere else.
You shouldn't have an issue flashing a firmware. Just flash it, make sure autoreboot isn't on, and restart it into recovery mode, clear cache, system reboot and that should be all.
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Okey thank you sir.I have one more quistion.I live in asia so my phone is and should be unlocked.If i flash us sprint version on my phone, will it work just fine? Without any service problem

Tuvshuu31 said:
Okey thank you sir.I have one more quistion.I live in asia so my phone is and should be unlocked.If i flash us sprint version on my phone, will it work just fine? Without any service problem
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Probably, yeah, but it's best to go for unlocked firmwares.

King-V said:
Probably, yeah, but it's best to go for unlocked firmwares.
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I successfully flashed my phone to a us sprint version as i said.Unfortunately a problem has occurred.I lost my service.It says searching for service by the way My phone detects my sim card and the sim toolkit appeared.But at alst No service.
Can you help with that sir.If the problem occurred because of my new rom can you suggest me an another unlocked rom? please