Downloads :
XFE-I9500XXUBMH1
Recommended :
make EFS backup
instructions :
1- open odin
2- flash XFE-I9500XXUBMH1 via odin
after you finish, system will show custom, but you need just to flash another 4.2.2 firmware >> download
if you wipe cache and the phone reboots
just flash custom recovery then wipe cahce & data, elc...
then flash stock
can any one test this??? If OP find way to downgrade firmware in 9500 meybe we find way do to downgrade in 9505.
But one question to OP. Do you modded this firmware??? Do you have old Bootloader???
I have a guide on how to downgrade i9505, but the thread closed because I gave a link to mobile odin
And I can confirm that method works 100% for i9505, the same goes to the i9500
I didnt mod this, its just stock but it have like a special bootloader thing
And no I dont have an old bootloader
RubbaBand said:
I have a guide on how to downgrade i9505, but the thread closed because I gave a link to mobile odin
And I can confirm that method works 100% for i9505, the same goes to the i9500
I didnt mod this, its just stock but it have like a special bootloader thing
And no I dont have an old bootloader
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I have New Boot loader and new modem on kitkat will this affect my downgrade by any way!!!
No it wont effect!
And if you are afraid of any future problems do a backup
but nevertheless you trip knox ?
Ya you will trip knox
ummmmmm i already trip my knox
after downgrading is any way to reset my knox back
Till now there is no way to reset knox
with this method, I could unlock my phone as is referred to in this guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683
im on KK with galaxy s4 i9500
So you want to downgrade then you want to unlock your phone?
Downgrade with firmware XFE-I9500XXUBMH1 work because of one thing
IT DOES NOT HAVE SBOOT.IMG (the bootloader)
it's not a real downgrade because the bootloader is still in 4.3 or 4.4 with KNOX !
Thanks !
Does it apply to I9505 ? If so, how and what do i need?
intika said:
Downgrade with firmware XFE-I9500XXUBMH1 work because of one thing
IT DOES NOT HAVE SBOOT.IMG (the bootloader)
it's not a real downgrade because the bootloader is still in 4.3 or 4.4 with KNOX !
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But if you do OTA it will erase bootloader so knox is 0 ? i am wrong ?
p220fhf said:
Does it apply to I9505 ? If so, how and what do i need?
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Just grab an stock firmware from samfirmware and remove sboot.img from it
then flash and it will downgrade.
androidrouen said:
But if you do OTA it will erase bootloader so knox is 0 ? i am wrong ?
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in any stock rom you have the kernel (boot.img) and the bootloader (sboot.img)
if your phone have a knox bootloader, then you could only flash a knox bootloader (the version does not meter for the moment)
for exemple you could downgrade to stock 4.3 without any modification or removing sboot because v4.3 have a bootloader with knox this is the only way to downgrade the bootloader it's with an other knox bootloader
about erasing knox value this is impossible without sophisticated way like Jtag or replacing the motherboard
intika said:
Just grab an stock firmware from samfirmware and remove sboot.img from it
then flash and it will downgrade.
in any stock rom you have the kernel (boot.img) and the bootloader (sboot.img)
if your phone have a knox bootloader, then you could only flash a knox bootloader (the version does not meter for the moment)
for exemple you could downgrade to stock 4.3 without any modification or removing sboot because v4.3 have a bootloader with knox this is the only way to downgrade the bootloader it's with an other knox bootloader
about erasing knox value this is impossible without sophisticated way like Jtag or replacing the motherboard
if you play with stock firmware your knox value will not change even if you downgrade the sboot.img or remove it from an other stock rom
when i talk about stock i mean samsung release not release made by xda members.
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I readed a thread where they did : 1) flash 4.1 on kit kat, 2) OTA to be on 4.2. so they totally deleted knox because bootloader of 4.2 does not contain knox ? so if after you upgrade to 4.3 knox should be 0 ? no ? i reade it but i didn't care about that because knox is not a problem for me ^^
androidrouen said:
I readed a thread where they did : 1) flash 4.1 on kit kat, 2) OTA to be on 4.2. so they totally deleted knox because bootloader of 4.2 does not contain knox ? so if after you upgrade to 4.3 knox should be 0 ? no ? i reade it but i didn't care about that because knox is not a problem for me ^^
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knox value change only if you flash something that are not signed by samsung.
as i say if you play with stock samsung firmware knox value will not change
for the S4 knox was introduced in v4.3
can you please link the thread you talk about
intika said:
knox value change only if you flash something that are not signed by samsung.
as i say if you play with stock samsung firmware knox value will not change
for the S4 knox was introduced in v4.3
can you please link the thread you talk about
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sorry i didn't found it, but on xda the thread exist, i readed it, coming back to an old bootloader is possible,
i founded this crap link : http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-bootloader-sboot-downgrade-service/
But if you are interesed search about
1) flash via odin rom 4.1 without bootloader (your status should be official)
2) OTA to 4.2 and magic knox is totally erased
3)OTA to 4.3 kitakat ect and knox is 0
Edit : Knox value change if you downgrade to any sboot.img
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androidrouen said:
sorry i didn't found it, but on xda the thread exist, i readed it, coming back to an old bootloader is possible,
i founded this crap link : http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-bootloader-sboot-downgrade-service/
But if you are interesed search about
1) flash via odin rom 4.1 without bootloader (your status should be official)
2) OTA to 4.2 and magic knox is totally erased
3)OTA to 4.3 kitakat ect and knox is 0
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http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f672/regarding-knox-s4-1775213/
Hello i have 920I with android 5.0.2 rooted with pingpong root and knox not tripped.
I want to update to 5.1.1 using smartswitch, and then rooting the stock rom.
Is there a procedure on how to do this as i have been confused because each thread gives a different method.
Also would i need to flash new bootloaders modems etc... after the update.
If someone can tell me or link me the best way to get a clean install of official 5.1.1 rom and root it.
Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/success-root-g920i-5-1-1-t3155089
No, the update with have the latest bootloaders etc...
I have not done it because I don't want a custom kernel on my phone. I am not aware of way to do it without tripping knox.
Hi,
Im interested in flashing stock G930U rom on G930V phone. Do i need to modify bootloader / anything else before flashing with Odin?
Thanks!
apex88 said:
Hi,
Im interested in flashing stock G930U rom on G930V phone. Do i need to modify bootloader / anything else before flashing with Odin?
Thanks!
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I noticed its the wrong forum. apologies.
no. i was on U firmware from my previous ATT firmware version without unlocking the bootloader (and i think that is impossible for US version) and without modifying anything.
I was able to successfully flash G930U firmware on G930V phone using Odin. didnt need to open anything or to do modifications prior to flashing.
Yep, stock firmware doesn't require an unlocked bootloader unless you're downgrading. The snapdragon models also can't be bootloader unlocked anyway.
Is it possible to install software for N920A on an N920T phone? If it is, then do I just need the official firmware and odin to install it?
INF3RNALgladiuX said:
Is it possible to install software for N920A on an N920T phone? If it is, then do I just need the official firmware and odin to install it?
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It should work. Worst case you just odin back. Do not touch your bootloader, that can brick your phone.
I was hoping someone could help me out. I have a Korean firmware Galaxy Note 10, i have scoured through the internet trying to find a solution or a flashable firmware to change it back to the UK firmware, to my recollection they both have the same processor.
I have gone as far as rooting so that it could open some doors in terms of reverting back to the UK firmware. i was wondering if anyone could help.
Everytime i tried flashing the UK firmware using Odin it would say the bootloader is locked, however i did unlock the bootloader before attempting to flash the firmware.
Maybe the UK firmware you trynna install is older than the one you already have? Maybe it's preventing flash for such Security reasons?
Tried flashing bootloader only?
Firmware without bootloader?
Mohamedkam000 said:
Maybe the UK firmware you trynna install is older than the one you already have? Maybe it's preventing flash for such Security reasons?
Tried flashing bootloader only?
Firmware without bootloader?
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would you know where i would be able to obtain the firmware?
You can't install Uk firmware onto n976n, this model has only 4 CSC available and all of them Korean.