Hello all! I have a rooted Galaxy Tab 4 (full details at bottom). Since I'm rooted, I can't do software updates from my tablet so I just said "Eh, whatever" and didn't worry too much about updating. However I recently downloaded Samsung Kies3 to my PC and much to my surprise, it says there's an available software update (for my tablet, not for Kies3) that I can presumably apply directly to my tablet via USB connection (see below for what appears on my PC). Problem is, I have no idea what it means. I've seen posts that show how to read a firmware number for some of this info, but where to go from there? I have no clue. What exactly am I going to be updating? Will I lose root? That's a pretty sizeable update so I'm assuming it's something big. If you could provide any info, it'd be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Update Information
Current version: PDA: OI2 / CSC: OI2 (XAR)
Latest version: PDA: PL1 / CSC: PL1 (XAR)
Size: 1265 MB
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530NU)
Android 5.0.2, stock ROM
Rooted
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Kies reported the following for my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100) phone :
Current firmware version : PDA-KE8/PHONE-KE2/CSC-KE2 (INU)
Latest firmware version : PDA-KF3/PHONE-KE4/CSC-KF3 (INU)
I tried upgrading to latest version above with Kies, but due to slow net connection, I couldn't do it, so I downloaded supposedly official FW from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 and chose the XWKF3 INU (India): http://www.multiupload.com/4QE1L97ZGF ROM and flashed it successfully using ODIN.
Now, Kies tells me that "S/W version in your phone is not an official version. Firmware upgrade of unofficial version S/W version is not supported".
Further it tells me that now my current firmware version is PDA-KF3/PHONE-KE7/CSC-KF1 (INU) which actually differs from what Kies told me what the latest version should be (see above).
What's going on here?
I'm a newbie to Android, and would also like to know what "Stock Kernel" means.
Thanks!
As far as Firmwares go, there will be different versions that could be dependant on Region or Carrier. The only truly universal Firmware would be that which is released by Google; the AOSP version. Once manufacturers and carriers get their hands on it you end up with different versions.
The Kernel is core of the OS. It has low level access to all the hardware on your device. Stock is what is included in stock Firmware, but people make custom Kernels too. Cyanogenmod for example has it's own Kernel, but there are others that can flashed seperately if you wanted.
So besides possibly invalidating my warranty (anyway to get it back?) and disabling future ability to upgrade my FW via Kies, has there been any other negative effects on my phone after the upgrade via Odin?
Hey everyone, I have an At&t Note 2, sgh-i317 that I am trying to unlock. It is currently running 4.3 and tried to do the unlock several times, but have realized I need an older version in order for the correct options to appear in the unlock menus. However, I am getting stuck trying to downgrade to 4.1.1 cause I CANNOT find a firmware download for 4.1.1 and have spent awhile looking. Anybody have a direct link to 4.1.1? Thanks
Also, in a walkthrough to downgrade firmware, it says I need to "Enable the USB debugging option by
pressing Menu > Settings > Applications. Then navigate and strike on Developer Options to ensure that the USB Debugging is enabled." How do I do this?
Answers to either of these questions would be appreciated, or if someone has a good, in depth walkthrough to downgrade to 4.1.1, I would greatly appreciate it.
THANKS!
I went to sammobile.com and found 2 firmware files for the sgh-i317. One says its 4.1.2 (which from what I understand wont work when unlocking, I need 4.1.1) The other file doesnt have a version, but the description is:
Model: SGH-I317
Country: USA (AT&T)
Version:
Changelist: N/A
Build date: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000
Product Code: ATT
PDA: I317UCALJ2
CSC: I317ATTALJ2
MODEM: I317UCALJ2
Is this what I want?
Hello Everyone
UPDATE
So, it turns out that the Original Stock Android rom fixes my problem.
I had issues downloading this file several times and I kind of held my breath while it was installing, as I have gotten the failure message right towards the end of it all.
But the stock rom did it for me, so if anyone has a seriously bricked device and all you can do is go into ODIN mode, this might solve it for you:
I still cant link outside of XDA so, go to "World Wide Web" . TheAndroidSoul . com / ddalh1/
That is where I found the original stock rom. Download it, and keep it safe!
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (N8000) and two days ago, I was running the stock Android 4.1.2 version. The ROM that I had installed has this information: (Downloaded from sammobile.com and installed via ODIN.
Model: GT-N8000
Model name: GALAXY Note 10.1
Country: Germany
Version: Android 4.1.2
Changelist: 1388206
Build date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:43:27 +0000
Product Code: DBT
PDA: N8000XXCMI2
CSC: N8000OXACMI2
MODEM: N8000XXCLL1
I then decided that I was excited about the new 4.4.2 version and decided to give it a go. So I downloaded the stock from Singapore
Model: GT-N8000
Model name: GALAXY Note 10.1
Country: Singapore
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1678704
Build date: Wed, 28 May 2014 11:14:25 +0000
Product Code: MM1
PDA: N8000XXUDNE5
CSC: N8000OLBDNE3
MODEM: N8000DXUDND1
I got a fail from ODIN, I do not remember exactly what the problem was, but then I decided to try the Indian version
Model: GT-N8000
Model name: GALAXY Note 10.1
Country: India
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1813067
Build date: Sat, 31 May 2014 05:49:17 +0000
Product Code: INU
PDA: N8000XXUDNE6
CSC: N8000ODDDNE4
MODEM: N8000DDUCNE2
And that one did not work either. I then went on to install KIES and sure enough, it gave me the option to do a firmware update. So I tried that, but after waiting for a long time it just wouldn't install in the end.
I guess I tried to install one of the downloaded roms again, and I am not sure why, but now the tablet is more or less screwed. I can boot into ODIN mode, but I cannot flash any new roms (usually files at tz.img or nand write). I can install TWRP recovery and I have tried installing their OMNI from from inside TWRP and it installs, and the tablet will proceed to the omri ROM boot screen and then never move on from there.
I noticed inside TWRP that I can mount every partition of the internal SD card except for preload and I get E: Unable to mount error message every time I do a command in TWRP.
I can Flash CMW Touch recovery as well, but I cannot boot into recovery mode. I am trying to attach a link to youtube, showing what my tablet looks like when I try to boot it up.
Seems I cannot link to the Youtube video, that's a little annoying.
Go to youtube and in the address bar, after (.com) insert this: watch?v=YskciilkaSk&feature=youtu.be
In the video it starts from the OMNI rom boot screen which never ends
First I try just to reboot with the power button
Go to ODIN mode
Then I try to start Recovery mode and I get into TWRP
I then try to mount the preload partition, try to install the OMNI rom again, do a wipe and reboot.
I am pretty much lost. I have never had any trouble flashing a rom before, and even when I did, I could always just flash my previous rom and save the day. I am currently downloadid the stock N8000DDALH1 to try and flash that one last time.
I'll be happy to try and provide more information if needed. I have tried re-partitioning which doesn't work either. I am begging for help at this point!
Thank you for your help!
msl said:
Hello Everyone
UPDATE
So, it turns out that the Original Stock Android rom fixes my problem.
I had issues downloading this file several times and I kind of held my breath while it was installing, as I have gotten the failure message right towards the end of it all.
But the stock rom did it for me, so if anyone has a seriously bricked device and all you can do is go into ODIN mode, this might solve it for you:
I still cant link outside of XDA so, go to "World Wide Web" . TheAndroidSoul . com / ddalh1/
That is where I found the original stock rom. Download it, and keep it safe!
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (N8000) and two days ago, I was running the stock Android 4.1.2 version. The ROM that I had installed has this information: (Downloaded from sammobile.com and installed via ODIN.
Model: GT-N8000
Model name: GALAXY Note 10.1
Country: Germany
Version: Android 4.1.2
Changelist: 1388206
Build date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 04:43:27 +0000
Product Code: DBT
PDA: N8000XXCMI2
CSC: N8000OXACMI2
MODEM: N8000XXCLL1
I then decided that I was excited about the new 4.4.2 version and decided to give it a go. So I downloaded the stock from Singapore
Model: GT-N8000
Model name: GALAXY Note 10.1
Country: Singapore
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1678704
Build date: Wed, 28 May 2014 11:14:25 +0000
Product Code: MM1
PDA: N8000XXUDNE5
CSC: N8000OLBDNE3
MODEM: N8000DXUDND1
I got a fail from ODIN, I do not remember exactly what the problem was, but then I decided to try the Indian version
Model: GT-N8000
Model name: GALAXY Note 10.1
Country: India
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1813067
Build date: Sat, 31 May 2014 05:49:17 +0000
Product Code: INU
PDA: N8000XXUDNE6
CSC: N8000ODDDNE4
MODEM: N8000DDUCNE2
And that one did not work either. I then went on to install KIES and sure enough, it gave me the option to do a firmware update. So I tried that, but after waiting for a long time it just wouldn't install in the end.
I guess I tried to install one of the downloaded roms again, and I am not sure why, but now the tablet is more or less screwed. I can boot into ODIN mode, but I cannot flash any new roms (usually files at tz.img or nand write). I can install TWRP recovery and I have tried installing their OMNI from from inside TWRP and it installs, and the tablet will proceed to the omri ROM boot screen and then never move on from there.
I noticed inside TWRP that I can mount every partition of the internal SD card except for preload and I get E: Unable to mount error message every time I do a command in TWRP.
I can Flash CMW Touch recovery as well, but I cannot boot into recovery mode. I am trying to attach a link to youtube, showing what my tablet looks like when I try to boot it up.
Seems I cannot link to the Youtube video, that's a little annoying.
Go to youtube and in the address bar, after (.com) insert this: watch?v=YskciilkaSk&feature=youtu.be
In the video it starts from the OMNI rom boot screen which never ends
First I try just to reboot with the power button
Go to ODIN mode
Then I try to start Recovery mode and I get into TWRP
I then try to mount the preload partition, try to install the OMNI rom again, do a wipe and reboot.
I am pretty much lost. I have never had any trouble flashing a rom before, and even when I did, I could always just flash my previous rom and save the day. I am currently downloadid the stock N8000DDALH1 to try and flash that one last time.
I'll be happy to try and provide more information if needed. I have tried re-partitioning which doesn't work either. I am begging for help at this point!
Thank you for your help!
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try to install the latest twrp recovery and ver. which is exactly for your device. KK always has some mess ups so its normal...
Samsung definitely can not make anything normal (any update..) that can work w/o problems and more exactly On time...so calm down its just normal again...
for root use only cfauto and dont flash any custom recovery after this if u dont wanna have headaches with extsdcard (blame KK and google for this, not samsung) although both are in competition to be the worst developer company...so just try and post your experiences here...and accept all these headaches normal (if u can) or know that all are caused because of incimpetance of many many inexperienced (roughly: dumb asses of the nowadays tech industry, that can only exaggerate stock values, w/o being able to do anything usefull in real).
welcome to the 21st century digital era....
karaern said:
try to install the latest twrp recovery and ver. which is exactly for your device. KK always has some mess ups so its normal...
Samsung definitely can not make anything normal (any update..) that can work w/o problems and more exactly On time...so calm down its just normal again...
for root use only cfauto and dont flash any custom recovery after this if u dont wanna have headaches with extsdcard (blame KK and google for this, not samsung) although both are in competition to be the worst developer company...so just try and post your experiences here...and accept all these headaches normal (if u can) or know that all are caused because of incimpetance of many many inexperienced (roughly: dumb asses of the nowadays tech industry, that can only exaggerate stock values, w/o being able to do anything usefull in real).
welcome to the 21st century digital era....
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Thank you for your reply
I seemed to have fixed it, flashing the factory STOCK rom onto the device, but I don't understand why it happened ...
Hey guys, i woke up yesterday with no root access on my GS7 outta the blue, it's been working fine earlier until now, i tried to reflash the cf auto root by chainfire again and again and it seems that root would not install on my phone.
Please is there any solution or an updated version for cf auto root to fix this problem ?
Yes, this seems to be a widespread problem. See these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/lost-root-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-t3378618/page2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/sm-g935-exynos-cf-auto-root-t3337354/page41
Hopefully Chainfire can fix CF-Autoroot soon. If anyone has a way to easily ping him please do that.
For now I'm going to just hunker down and wait for a fix before starting from scratch.
i just noticed this myself, disabled security updates but no permissions to flash the binary... weird
i have lost root too, suddenly i cant log in to TB.
any ideas?
Not sure what versions you are using or if this will help but I had issues with 2.71 I have had none with 2.68
For those who lost root on the G930F, see my post in this thread for a process to restore root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/sm-g930-exynos-cf-auto-root-t3337353/page22
Chainfire explains the background behind the loss of root here and the updates he did to CF Autoroot to address the loss of root issue:
https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/XMFgencRR11
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Hi i'm on Samsung S7 Flat also.
I've tried searching threads on how to do it but i was unable to find the exact firmware with the same CSC version for my device.
I'm afraid that i could have my phone bricked if i flashed the firmware having different CSC version.
Can anybody give me a hand to fix this? I'm attaching all my phones info for details.
By the way i rooted my phone using CF root and lost it probably because of Samsung's Security Update.
PDA Version: G930FXXU1APD1
Bootloader Version: G930FXXU1APD1
CSC Version: G930FOLB1APD3
Thanks!
racandroll said:
Hi i'm on Samsung S7 Flat also.
I've tried searching threads on how to do it but i was unable to find the exact firmware with the same CSC version for my device.
I'm afraid that i could have my phone bricked if i flashed the firmware having different CSC version.
Can anybody give me a hand to fix this? I'm attaching all my phones info for details.
By the way i rooted my phone using CF root and lost it probably because of Samsung's Security Update.
PDA Version: G930FXXU1APD1
Bootloader Version: G930FXXU1APD1
CSC Version: G930FOLB1APD3
Thanks!
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Chainfire indicated that you only really need to match the PDA firmware version, and as he's the one behind CF Autoroot you should probably take his word on that. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66937745&postcount=222
So you should be fine if you download a firmware zip file with that PDA firmware version (regardless of the CSC firmware version and country code) and extract the boot.img from that and then follow the remaining steps I posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66934553#post66934553
I downloaded my exact firmware (PDA Firmware Version, CSC Firmware Version and Country Code) out of an abundance of caution, but probably would have been fine just downloading a firmware zip file that just had the same PDA firmware version.
For the previous poster who asked, my build number is MMB29K.G930FXXU1APB4
Hey guys, i've got a few questions.
I just got this new phone:
Model Number: SM-G930T
Android Version: 6.0.1
Baseband Version: G930TUVU4APK4
BUILD NUMBER: MMB29M.G930TUVU4APK1
I am using this phone outside of the US (not on T-Mobile).
I tried to update it manually from the phone settings and it keeps saying "the device is up to date".
I tried also to update it from PC with Samsung smart switch without any success.
Here are the questions:
1. Why am i blocked to updates?
2. Is there any way to update this phone manually? what is the easiest way?
3. Do I have to root the device in order to update the android version?
4. Can I update it directly to the last android version available (8.0.0)? or do i have to to it by steps?
Thank you very much!
I'm no expert, but I suspect flashing the latest firmware with Odin would do the trick. I was able to do that on a T-Mobile phone while abroad, so I expect it should work for you as well.