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[Q] Downgrading to 4.1.1 with 3 Sweden

Hello, I updated my system to 4.1.2 and rooted it so as to unlock the phone after which I found out that the only way to carrier unlock this phone is with 4.1.1
How do I safely downgrade so as to get 4.1.1? The phone is locked to 3 here in Sweden. I guess I need a Nordic version but have not found it.
I am very new to this so as detailed help as possible would be appreciated.
Model GT-I9305
Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version I9305XXBLL5
Kernel version
3.0.31-746327
[email protected]#1
Thanks
Roger

Hi..
You have to look and learn from the forum.
As a noob its dangerous to flash firmwares.
Info is provided everyware on the forum.
Its not against the law to search just breafly on the forum and google.
Google search: Downgrade i9305
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Premium HD app

Because its dangerous is the reason I ask for help here and of course I have googled.And I dont find anything about swedish/nordic firmware only people downgrading in England or the States. That is why I ask the question here.
Since I have sucesfully rooted my device I dont consider myself a noob, just careful.
So instead of stating the obvious like suggesting googling, maybe point me to a proper firmware that I can downgrade with.
Or a thread with relevant information.
Peace

If this is what to use which file should it be? This is why I put my initial question..
Using Odin is a breeze, its something else to know what to flash with so you dont brick your device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935570

Ok.. what ever..
Go to www.sammobile.com
There is where every one finds his or her firmware.
Register... goto firmware section... chose
Smartphone..android...i9305.. and the apropriet language for your phone..
The reason no one answeres this question is becaus its like telling you where to get toilet paper.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Premium HD app
Shortcut if you are unsure about witch firware you have: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
Shortcut Swe firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9305&pcode=TLA#firmware

Tigervilja said:
If this is what to use which file should it be? This is why I put my initial question..
Using Odin is a breeze, its something else to know what to flash with so you dont brick your device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935570
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Use any of stock 4.1.1, unlock it and then flash it with latest Nordic 4.1.2

I guess it must be the file from November 2012 to use with Odin for any GT-I9305 from Sweden then, regardless of carrier? Not the one from September?
This one to use?
I9305XXALK5_I9305TLAALK1_TLA.zip
So if I downgrade to 4.1.1, do the unlock procedure, then it is as easy as to upgrade to 4.1.2 again using Odin and all should be back to normal. Correct?
The carrier unlock procedure can only be done on 4.1.1
Thank you for helping out!

Ok Djembey, just saw you posted a reply and that answers the question then. Many thanks

TLA is Telia and not Nordic, NEE is Nordic. And remember to do a full wipe after changing to another CSC to get OTA updates.

Glad I checked back here, was just about to do a downgrade using TLA firmware. This feels shaky to say the least :/
On Sammobile I can only find the 4.1.2 firmware NEE,I9305XXBMA3_I9305NEEBMA1_NEE.zip, where to find the 4.1.1?
So downgrading and updating using the NEE firmwares will make sure I receive OTA in the future?
And do I need to do a full swipe both after downgrading and then again when I update to 4.1.2 after unlocking?
Many thanks!

Tigervilja said:
Glad I checked back here, was just about to do a downgrade using TLA firmware. This feels shaky to say the least :/
On Sammobile I can only find the 4.1.2 firmware NEE,I9305XXBMA3_I9305NEEBMA1_NEE.zip, where to find the 4.1.1?
So downgrading and updating using the NEE firmwares will make sure I receive OTA in the future?
And do I need to do a full swipe both after downgrading and then again when I update to 4.1.2 after unlocking?
Many thanks!
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ANY 4.1.1 for the I9305 can be used! You will only use it for the unlock.

So is this the correct procedure?
1.Downgrade using TLA
2.No swipe
3.Unlock device
4.Upgrade using the NEE firmware
5.Then do a full swipe
Done
Thank you

CalInTheZone said:
TLA is Telia and not Nordic, NEE is Nordic. And remember to do a full wipe after changing to another CSC to get OTA updates.
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FYI: Stock ROM NEE is for all Nordic Countries and it's better than TLA as is updated more frequently.
CSC_NEE contains settings for 34 Nordic Networks.
Btw, he's with 3 Sweden....
Tigervilja said:
Glad I checked back here, was just about to do a downgrade using TLA firmware. This feels shaky to say the least :/
On Sammobile I can only find the 4.1.2 firmware NEE,I9305XXBMA3_I9305NEEBMA1_NEE.zip, where to find the 4.1.1?
So downgrading and updating using the NEE firmwares will make sure I receive OTA in the future?
And do I need to do a full swipe both after downgrading and then again when I update to 4.1.2 after unlocking?
Many thanks!
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Downgrade to 4.1.1 with ANY Stock ROM, unlock your phone and then use latest Nordic. "3 Sweden" is included in it.

djembey said:
FYI: Stock ROM NEE is for all Nordic Countries and it's better than TLA as is updated more frequently.
CSC_NEE contains settings for 34 Nordic Networks.
Btw, he's with 3 Sweden....
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You can't tell me anything about the CSC's used in the Nordic countries...
djembey said:
FYI: Stock ROM NEE is for all Nordic Countries and it's better than TLA as is updated more frequently.
Downgrade to 4.1.1 with ANY Stock ROM, unlock your phone and then use latest Nordic. "3 Sweden" is included in it.
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Like I wrote...
CalInTheZone said:
TLA is Telia and not Nordic, NEE is Nordic. And remember to do a full wipe after changing to another CSC to get OTA updates.
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CalInTheZone said:
ANY 4.1.1 for the I9305 can be used! You will only use it for the unlock.
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If you have nothing new to contribute why bother to post?
Tigervilja said:
So is this the correct procedure?
1.Downgrade using TLA
2.No swipe
3.Unlock device
4.Upgrade using the NEE firmware
5.Then do a full swipe
Done
Thank you
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Right on... Except ANY 4.1.1 can be used not only TLA.

CalInTheZone said:
If you have nothing new to contribute why bother to post?
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I've posted this before you did.
Your post just made OP confused! !!!!!!!!
djembey said:
Use any of stock 4.1.1, unlock it and then flash it with latest Nordic 4.1.2
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djembey said:
I've posted this before you did.
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You will need a Tardis to convince anybody about that... Because you did not... Read again..
djembey said:
Your post just made OP confused! !!!!!!!!
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LOL... This was a joke right?

CalInTheZone said:
You will need a Tardis to convince anybody about that... Because you did not... Read again..
LOL... This was a joke right?
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Are you blind and stupid???
Check post #6!!!!!!!

djembey said:
Are you blind and stupid???
Check post #6!!!!!!!
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Neither... Guess it's you... And stop calling ppl names!
So either you confused Tigervilja or you were fist to answer his questions... You can't do both. So decide did you confuse or did you help? If you helped you were not first, if you were first you confused.
And if you call anybody names in the future I WILL report your posts.

CalInTheZone said:
Neither... Guess it's you... And stop calling ppl names!
So either you confused Tigervilja or you were fist to answer his questions... You can't do both. So decide did you confuse or did you help? If you helped you were not first, if you were first you confused.
And if you call anybody names in the future I WILL report your posts.
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LOL!!! should I give you a hug?

Well, I hope you guys are out there. I succesfully downgraded to 4.1.1, unlocked phone and then started Odin to upgrade to latest NEE firmware
but the upgrade failed. Now it only starts in emergency mode and asks me to attach to Kies. Trying to run Odin again only fails.
What do I do now?
Hopeful :/

[Q] Sony Xperia Z1 Unknown IMEI/Baseband. Any solution?

I purchased the phone on eBay the other day however I cannot make/receive calls as there is no network signal nor WiFi. I found out that the IMEI and Baseband are missing and UNKNOWN. I made some research and apparently I need an EFS backup. I have no backups whatsoever as bought the phone from second hand just a while ago. I reflashed it using the flashtool but it didn't resolve my issue. Is there ANY way at all to fix Sony Xperia Z1 IMEI and Baseband? ANY at all other than going to the Sony Repair Service and ... replacing the motherboard which would cost same as the new phone. I would really appreciate any advice, help and some useful links!
Many thanks

kali92uk said:
I purchased the phone on eBay the other day however I cannot make/receive calls as there is no network signal nor WiFi. I found out that the IMEI and Baseband are missing and UNKNOWN. I made some research and apparently I need an EFS backup. I have no backups whatsoever as bought the phone from second hand just a while ago. I reflashed it using the flashtool but it didn't resolve my issue. Is there ANY way at all to fix Sony Xperia Z1 IMEI and Baseband? ANY at all other than going to the Sony Repair Service and ... replacing the motherboard which would cost same as the new phone. I would really appreciate any advice, help and some useful links!
Many thanks
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Are you on the newest firmware with Android 4.3? Imei can be lost when you someone downgrades from 4.3 to 4.2.2. It should come back once you get back on the new firmware.
Try a few 4.3 FTF's and see if it solves the problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191

shem2409 said:
Are you on the newest firmware with Android 4.3? Imei can be lost when you someone downgrades from 4.3 to 4.2.2. It should come back once you get back on the new firmware.
Try a few 4.3 FTF's and see if it solves the problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
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Yes, I'm on the newest firmware with Android 4.3. I reflashed it with C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Global 1277-2880, still no luck. IMEI and Baseband unknown .. eh. Any other solution?
Thanks

kali92uk said:
Yes, I'm on the newest firmware with Android 4.3. I reflashed it with C6903 14.1.G.2.257 Global 1277-2880, still no luck. IMEI and Baseband unknown .. eh. Any other solution?
Thanks
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Try flashing one of the. 290 firmwares. 257 is the old 4.2.2 firmware. Have you tried to do a repair via PC Companion or Sony Update Service? Google it, download the software and try the repair.
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shem2409 said:
Try flashing one of the. 290 firmwares. 257 is the old 4.2.2 firmware. Have you tried to do a repair via PC Companion or Sony Update Service? Google it, download the software and try the repair.
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I installed the Polish version, C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic PL 1276-4318_R1B MIRROR but had the same issue. Then I tried the repairs via PC Companion and Sony Update Service, and unfortunately nothing changed. I reflashed it again with UK version, C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic UK 1276-0875 MIRROR and nothing happened. The phone works normally but still it can't read the SIM card etc. As you can see on the screendumps attached there is no effect after installing any firmware or repairing it whatsoever. Is there anything else I could try?
Many thanks

I have the same problem. Xperia resets on 4.2.
I updated to 4.3 using flashtoola, lost through this IMEI, BASEBAND. WIFI DOES NOT WORK. Help: (

kali92uk said:
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I installed the Polish version, C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic PL 1276-4318_R1B MIRROR but had the same issue. Then I tried the repairs via PC Companion and Sony Update Service, and unfortunately nothing changed. I reflashed it again with UK version, C6903 14.2.A.0.290 Generic UK 1276-0875 MIRROR and nothing happened. The phone works normally but still it can't read the SIM card etc. As you can see on the screendumps attached there is no effect after installing any firmware or repairing it whatsoever. Is there anything else I could try?
Many thanks
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Mateuszeky said:
I have the same problem. Xperia resets on 4.2.
I updated to 4.3 using flashtoola, lost through this IMEI, BASEBAND. WIFI DOES NOT WORK. Help: (
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Usually flashing the same firmware that you were on in the begining should fix the problem. All I can advise you is to try a few firmwares (same version and same localization) that you have had in the beginning with same android and build version. Try it until it comes back. It has to come back eventually.
The firmware is usually lost when you downgrade from 4.2 to 4.3. Once you upgrade to 4.3 it should return to the normal state. Are you sure that you are flashing firmware builds for your model number?
C6903 on C6903 etc.

shem2409 said:
Usually flashing the same firmware that you were on in the begining should fix the problem. All I can advise you is to try a few firmwares (same version and same localization) that you have had in the beginning with same android and build version. Try it until it comes back. It has to come back eventually.
The firmware is usually lost when you downgrade from 4.2 to 4.3. Once you upgrade to 4.3 it should return to the normal state. Are you sure that you are flashing firmware builds for your model number?
C6903 on C6903 etc.
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Thank you for the quick reply. Znam Polski. : )
IMEI - "Unknown"
I do not know what Rom was before the upgrade to 4.3
On the box it says. Si 1276-2646 DE.
This Rom 4.3 which I flash "C6903_14.2.A.1.136_1276-4314 R1B Central Europe.ftf"
Probably the then everything disappeared.
Then I flash ".257> .290> .534"
Nothing has changed, I used an update by SUS.
SUS Flash Rom ".136" appeared restarts.
I went back to ".290"
I typed in Google Si 1276-2646 DE, I found Rom "C6903_14.1.G.1.518_GenericDE.ftf" thinking it was the "first". Unfortunately appeared bootloop. I had to go back to the ".290"

do you have the C6902 or the C6903?
I have a friend who had same case like yours, he contacted me on my gmail account, and i told him to check with variant he has... he was flashing C6903 but his phone was the C6902. however, this didn't solve his problem, so I told him u need to find a C6902 firmware ROM that came flashed in phone first time out of the box. eventually, he flashed his Z1 a C6902firmware which matches his phone network fuctions, and BAM.. IMEI and BASEBAND back to life with network and also WIFI.
just check your phone model and make a try, it worth it...
here is the thread bro:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51186062
Good luck
for the label, check the attachment below:

I also facing the same problem here.My phone lost Imei no. & unknown baseband version after update to android 4.3 recently.

Nidhal AKA the king said:
is your phone the C6903 or the C6902.. to check this info , open sim card flap, take off sim & sim tray, under it, there is a label, grab it and u will get all the information about ur phone model!
u need to flash the same ROM came in your phone when u first unboxed It!
check the SI number and make an initial flash with the correct ROM...
for the label, check the attatchment below:
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The official update 4.4 restore IMEI & BASEBAND! !
I have problems with the registration cards in the network, but sometimes it succeeds, and then I can't call and send text messages.

Mateuszeky said:
The official update 4.4 restore IMEI & BASEBAND! !
I have problems with the registration cards in the network, but sometimes it succeeds, and then I can't call and send text messages.
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not all the cases succeed, depend if its a H/W problem, then it's hardbricked phone!
but maybe the latest update would fix this issue, not sure thou, because It was even worse from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 or 4.3.

kali92uk said:
I purchased the phone on eBay the other day however I cannot make/receive calls as there is no network signal nor WiFi. I found out that the IMEI and Baseband are missing and UNKNOWN. I made some research and apparently I need an EFS backup. I have no backups whatsoever as bought the phone from second hand just a while ago. I reflashed it using the flashtool but it didn't resolve my issue. Is there ANY way at all to fix Sony Xperia Z1 IMEI and Baseband? ANY at all other than going to the Sony Repair Service and ... replacing the motherboard which would cost same as the new phone. I would really appreciate any advice, help and some useful links!
Many thanks
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Try NUTs Downgrading to a 4.2 ROM.
It might be too late but try it.

I have the same problem but I try to flash PACman ROM 4.3.
I tried to flash baseband from stock Sony ROMs .136 and .290 but my IMEI is still 00000000 and I can't connect to network :/

Nidhal AKA the king said:
not all the cases succeed, depend if its a H/W problem, then it's hardbricked phone!.
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How the phone still turning on if it's Hard Bricked?

eclyptos said:
How the phone still turning on if it's Hard Bricked?
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H/W problem or Hardbricked depend on the phone's issue in which it was hardbricked. in some cases it can still make the phone turn on if it's related radio functionality , cuz It could be the modem or Chip. like imei and baseband problem.

Nidhal AKA the king said:
H/W problem or Hardbricked depend on the phone's issue in which it was hardbricked. in some cases it can still make the phone turn on if it's related radio functionality , cuz It could be the modem or Chip. like imei and baseband problem.
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Hardbrick means it cant turn on.

gregbradley said:
Hardbrick means it cant turn on.
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ok thanks! :good:

An update of Sony Xperia Z1 to Android KitKat 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681
Thanks for all the help so far!!! Recently I have reflashed my device to 14.3.A.0.681 Journalist&Commercial latest Android version and suddenly the IMEI and Baseband show up this time, and Wi-Fi works!. However I still got no network service (tried 3mobile and T-mobile; the phone does not ask for any unlock code). It freezes when turning the camera on :/ How to fix this? Is it still the software problem or something else?
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kali92uk said:
Thanks for all the help so far!!! Recently I have reflashed my device to 14.3.A.0.681 Journalist&Commercial latest Android version and suddenly the IMEI and Baseband show up this time, and Wi-Fi works!. However I still got no network service (tried 3mobile and T-mobile; the phone does not ask for any unlock code). It freezes when turning the camera on :/ How to fix this? Is it still the software problem or something else?
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See the network providers about the no service.
Clear data for all camera apps in settings

[Q] Flash G900F Rom on G900A?

Hello,
I have a G900A S5 and looking for flash the G900F on my phone. Is it possible? Or gonna brick the phone?
Thank you

You should search before you post. It isn't possible at this time due to locked bootloader
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nbrent1007 said:
You should search before you post. It isn't possible at this time due to locked bootloader
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Correct. But doesn't Stok G900F ROM come signed from Samsung? Does G900A bootloader accept only its ROM and no others with valid signature?

yoonus said:
Correct. But doesn't Stok G900F ROM come signed from Samsung? Does G900A bootloader accept only its ROM and no others with valid signature?
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Search xda and you will find your answer also search google

have fun bricking your phone. please take pictures as you go.

Can I get iOS 7 on my G900A???? Samsung and AT&T locked it down like an iPhone so why not

The g900a has a locked bootloader and no exploit as of yet to install a custom recovery so you will brick if you try to do it.
Sent from my At&t Galaxy S4

I was actually just thinking about this.
What if with an ATT S5 you switched carriers to t-mobile, but you were experiencing compatibility issues with the ATT firmware?
I did a live chat on the samsung website and the computer/samsung rep told me if I took my phone to best buy to one of the samsung care locations that they could switch the firmware.
I wonder if this means they have the capability to remove the lock on hand.
-Not sure if I'm going to try it out seen as I'm not actually switching I don't want things to get weird but maybe someone who is going to return their att handset for a t-mobile one could try this before hand?

anyone tested? are the same settings ..

Omfg ... how hard is it to understand that no root no flashing ??? Plz do research before u ask dumb questions
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I already tried this, it bricked my phone, I put it up on a page, it won't let me Flash a tmo rom or custom recovery, it went to the screen where it says "this firmware is not recognized by att..." etc I had to put it on download mode and push the original firmware by Odin. And I wasn't able to enter my recover after that until I got the att update not to long ago

Funny....but what if...oh wait, what if I try this? But, but....NO, quit trying before you PERMANENTLY brick your device lol
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Alarand said:
I was actually just thinking about this.
What if with an ATT S5 you switched carriers to t-mobile, but you were experiencing compatibility issues with the ATT firmware?
I did a live chat on the samsung website and the computer/samsung rep told me if I took my phone to best buy to one of the samsung care locations that they could switch the firmware.
I wonder if this means they have the capability to remove the lock on hand.
-Not sure if I'm going to try it out seen as I'm not actually switching I don't want things to get weird but maybe someone who is going to return their att handset for a t-mobile one could try this before hand?
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Keep us posted if it works..
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noob question, sorry to revive, chances to scold me.
if I have a rom with odin g900f if one chooses only
* AP
* CP
* CSC
these three can or can not be on at & t?
I have understood that if you play * BL will have problems, and the others?
I have not tried, I do not want a brick, lol
No way to install a stock rom g900f unmodified clear without knox, I've seen here they are using as a basis the g900f roms with safestrap but are highly modified?
I have tried to install the rom alvin g900f but I have problems with root and custom padlock at power on.

jm2k7 said:
noob question, sorry to revive, chances to scold me.
if I have a rom with odin g900f if one chooses only
* AP
* CP
* CSC
these three can or can not be on at & t?
I have understood that if you play * BL will have problems, and the others?
I have not tried, I do not want a brick, lol
No way to install a stock rom g900f unmodified clear without knox, I've seen here they are using as a basis the g900f roms with safestrap but are highly modified?
I have tried to install the rom alvin g900f but I have problems with root and custom padlock at power on.
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you can't flash anything thru Odin unless it is the official AT&T firmware the ONLY way you can have a G900F firmware on your G900A device is to root (using towelroot by geohot) install Safestrap recovery and then flash any of the custom Touchwiz ROMS from the forums.

What if you want to install the other way?
An G900A ROM to G900F?
Is this possible?

hey guys.
sorry for bothering.
i have an AT&T samsung galaxy s5 G900f running kitkat 4.4.2
i'm from morocco ( the third world )
so no best buy stores or a way to get an At&t Sim card.
i tried updating my phone via settings> phone info > Software update but it says You software is up to date.
i did some searches anf found out that i need and An official At&t Firware of G900f which i looked up but found nothing.
so , can i flash any other model's Firmware like the one of the international version G900f or G900A....etc?
thanks in advance and thank you so much.
waiting to hearing from you soon.

The AT&T version is G900A, not G900F. Either way, you can't flash unofficial firmware versions. You can only flash custom roms if you are rooted and it's limited to a few.

johnkirchner said:
The AT&T version is G900A, not G900F. Either way, you can't flash unofficial firmware versions. You can only flash custom roms if you are rooted and it's limited to a few.
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yes i know the At&T version is G900A.
i'm just confused.my phone is G900f.regardless , when checking for software update , here's what or says in the screenshot below
by flashing i meant updating the firmware via Odin or kies to lollipop or marshmallow.
maybe my phone isn't An At&T version, but it has an At&T firmware installed.
that's why i can't Get it updated via OTA updates.
so i wan't to update it manually.
i'm just wondering if i flash A firmware of G900f on my actual Firmware , will it cause my phone to stuck in a bootloop or such thing ?
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johnkirchner said:
The AT&T version is G900A, not G900F. Either way, you can't flash unofficial firmware versions. You can only flash custom roms if you are rooted and it's limited to a few.
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i have another confession.
i just turned off my phone , then accessed the recovery mode and found out it was a G900A.
and the applied CsC-Code : ATT.
but in phone info it says G900f and build number is G900FZUH1AND1
even Device status says it's Custom
i don't whether know if it's a G900f or G900A.
could i get some help please on how to dinsguish which model do i have ?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

[Q] No network on new I9305

I just bought my second I9305 (first one was stolen) and it doesn’t connect to any network band. It is the same International model I had before that worked perfectly. I’m not sure if it has some country code limitation, but the frequencies and bands should be the right ones.
The phone is stock version. Baseband version XXUEMK1.
I’m not sure if I should flash to another Baseband. My cellular service provider works LTE at 1800 frequency and Band 3.
Any clues about what I should do?
Thanks
Henning

hbergold said:
I just bought my second I9305 (first one was stolen) and it doesn’t connect to any network band. It is the same International model I had before that worked perfectly. I’m not sure if it has some country code limitation, but the frequencies and bands should be the right ones.
The phone is stock version. Baseband version XXUEMK1.
I’m not sure if I should flash to another Baseband. My cellular service provider works LTE at 1800 frequency and Band 3.
Any clues about what I should do?
Thanks
Henning
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Hi,
Which is your stock firmware version JB 4.1.2 ? JB 4.3, or ?
Rooted or not ?
If you want to be sure your phone is OK, just reflash via ODIN your stock firmware from your country (and if you want from your carrier), it includes PDA, CSC and MODEM . Be sure your phone is an internationnal model i9305 and download your firmware HERE or HERE. I recommand this GUIDE from MaHo_66 xda member.

FLooDW said:
Hi,
Which is your stock firmware version JB 4.1.2 ? JB 4.3, or ?
Rooted or not ?
If you want to be sure your phone is OK, just reflash via ODIN your stock firmware from your country (and if you want from your carrier), it includes PDA, CSC and MODEM . Be sure your phone is an internationnal model i9305 and download your firmware HERE or HERE. I recommand this GUIDE from MaHo_66 xda member.
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Hi, thanks for your reply. I'm not sure where to find these JB numbers tou are asking. The BuIld number is JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC. In Kies appears: PDA: MKC, Phone:MK1, CSC:MK2 (VDI).
The list of firmwares in the Samsung Updates page doesn't have the specific country/carrier I use. How do I know which one is equivalent?
Thanks
Henning

hbergold said:
Hi, thanks for your reply. I'm not sure where to find these JB numbers tou are asking. The BuIld number is JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC. In Kies appears: PDA: MKC, Phone:MK1, CSC:MK2 (VDI).
The list of firmwares in the Samsung Updates page doesn't have the specific country/carrier I use. How do I know which one is equivalent?
Thanks
Henning
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JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC build correspond to Android 4.3.
What is your country ?

FLooDW said:
JSS15J.19305XXUEMKC build correspond to Android 4.3.
What is your country ?
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Venezuela, the carrier is Digitel.

hbergold said:
Venezuela, the carrier is Digitel.
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I've made some googling but I didn't found which modem version you have to use. I guess you have to find a latin america modem version but it has to be compatible with your current Android 4.3 build.
Did you previous stolen i9305 was running Android 4.3 as well ?
Do you know some ways to remember which versions you had on your previous phone ? Do you know someone else with the same phone ?

FLooDW said:
I've made some googling but I didn't found which modem version you have to use. I guess you have to find a latin america modem version but it has to be compatible with your current Android 4.3 build.
Did you previous stolen i9305 was running Android 4.3 as well ?
Do you know some ways to remember which versions you had on your previous phone ? Do you know someone else with the same phone ?
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Sadly I don't have this information. I only remember that it was a German version. I do have a couple of friends that have the Samsung 4 LTE in my same carrier.
One is: I9055XXUEMK8, the other friend has I905VJUGNE2.
Hope this helps to find out the best version for my Samsung 3.
Thanks again for you help.
Henning
has the

hbergold said:
I only remember that it was a German version.
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German MODEM Or German PDA ?
I do have a couple of friends that have the Samsung 4 LTE in my same carrier.
One is: I9055XXUEMK8, the other friend has I905VJUGNE2.
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Those I9055XXUEMK8 and I905VJUGNE2 = MODEM or PDA number ?

FLooDW said:
German MODEM Or German PDA ?
Those I9055XXUEMK8 and I905VJUGNE2 = MODEM or PDA number ?
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One of the Samsung 4 (brought from Italy-TIM) works perfectaly in my countro (Venezuela), the numbers are:
AP: I9505XXUEMK8
CP: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505TIMEMJ8
Which would be the equivalent Firmware for the Galaxy 3 LTE?
Could I flash this via Odin?
Thnaks
Henning

hbergold said:
One of the Samsung 4 (brought from Italy-TIM) works perfectaly in my countro (Venezuela), the numbers are:
AP: I9505XXUEMK8
CP: I9505XXUEMK8
CSC: I9505TIMEMJ8
Which would be the equivalent Firmware for the Galaxy 3 LTE?
Could I flash this via Odin?
Thnaks
Henning
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So try do a clean install by wiping all and flash latest build I9305XXUEML9 from italy (TIM) with Odin. It's Android 4.3 like you currently have.
You can grab it here for exemple : http://samsung-updates.com/details/24460/Galaxy_S_3_LTE/GT-I9305/TIM/I9305XXUEML9.html
Follow MaHo_66 guide.
Don't forget to backup.
I hope it will do the trick.

Hi,hbergold,why not flash the version firmware 4.4.4 Stock.Here you have two versions of 4.4.4:http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9305 So you would be clear if the problem is the modem.I use the version DBT Poland, I live in Spain and everything works great.Version 4.4.4 also includes again the possibility of entering service mode and choose the bands.You can flash it with Odin.Pasate por aqui:http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=920004

FLooDW said:
So try do a clean install by wiping all and flash latest build I9305XXUEML9 from italy (TIM) with Odin. It's Android 4.3 like you currently have.
You can grab it here for exemple : http://samsung-updates.com/details/24460/Galaxy_S_3_LTE/GT-I9305/TIM/I9305XXUEML9.html
Follow MaHo_66 guide.
Don't forget to backup.
I hope it will do the trick.
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Thanks FLooDW, I am just a bit concerned that the phone does have KNOX, and the MaHo_66 guide suggests not to flask with this. What are your suggestions?
HB

viktorak said:
Hi,hbergold,why not flash the version firmware 4.4.4 Stock.Here you have two versions of 4.4.4:http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9305 So you would be clear if the problem is the modem.I use the version DBT Poland, I live in Spain and everything works great.Version 4.4.4 also includes again the possibility of entering service mode and choose the bands.You can flash it with Odin.Pasate por aqui:http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=920004
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Gracias viktorak, but does this modem work with LTE band 3 (1800) ?

I can`t confirm, but with the the Service Mode you can force the band you will.Have you read the post I linked?Your partner, also from Venezuala wanted to force the band 5 -3G, and according to reported- it works.Then,using Service Mode you can force the band you will.
You need to first install the 4.4.4 Rom and then if it doesn`t work normally use Service mode.

hbergold said:
Thanks FLooDW, I am just a bit concerned that the phone does have KNOX, and the MaHo_66 guide suggests not to flask with this. What are your suggestions?
HB
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viktorak said:
I can`t confirm, but with the the Service Mode you can force the band you will.Have you read the post I linked?Your partner, also from Venezuala wanted to force the band 5 -3G, and according to reported- it works.Then,using Service Mode you can force the band you will.
You need to first install the 4.4.4 Rom and then if it doesn`t work normally use Service mode.
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@hbergold, about KNOX, you told me you have an Android 4.3 build, so if it's an official one, you already have a KNOX bootloader (the one from sammy Android 4.3).
About bootloaders:
- if you ever flash 4.3 or 4.4 via Odin or updated from OTA you have new Bootloader from android 4.3 or from 4.4.4.
- if you bought your device and you dont know what bootloader you have, turn off your phone,reboot to download mode (hold power + volume down +home buttons) and when is there Knox flag 0x1 you have new bootloader and you are warranty off. When Knox flag is there 0x0 you have also new bootloader, but you are still in warranty and when you'll flash any custom recovery or unofficial firmware via Odin, you'll have then Knox 0x1 and you will be warranty off - so it's on your deciding. When isn't in download mode any records about about Knox, you still have old bootloader (from android 4.1.2).
- since the new sammy Android 4.4.4 bootloader, now there is also a line in blue color saying ´´SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLED''
About @MaHo_66 's opinion, please read here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56506775&postcount=12. I hope he will not find any problem of sharing his post
I also recommand to upgrade to an Android 4.4.4 build but it's your choice and it depends on what you want to do with your phone (install custom ROM or not = warranty stuffs / if you want to sell the phone later, ....). Also I think you will not be able to flash any older official build (Android 4.1.2 or 4.3) if you upgrade to 4.4.4 because of the bootloader. I recommand it mainly because there is no more this random ******* stuck mdm_hsic_pm0 wakelock issue appeared since sammy Android 4.3 and which was a big problem for battery life. And also because it's smoother and faster.
I hope for you that @viktorak service mode trick will work for you if you decide to upgrade to android 4.4.4 official.

[Q] Installing another Stock ROM

Hello.
I've just got a Samsung Galaxy S5. A friend of mine sent me one from US. I live in Romania, EU...
The question is, how can I install a stock G900F rom over a stock G900A rom(at&t)? A lot of apps and other things do not work in EU, at&t made sure of that.
So I need to install another stock rom, but made specially for EU. Well, that doesn't work, all of them fail in Odin.
I managed to root it, install a custom recovery, and I still can't install anything on it.
I am inexperienced in this area.
If anyone managed to do what I could not, I would much appreciate for his/her help.
Thank you!

Gordon2013 said:
Hello.
I've just got a Samsung Galaxy S5. A friend of mine sent me one from US. I live in Romania, EU...
The question is, how can I install a stock G900F rom over a stock G900A rom(at&t)? A lot of apps and other things do not work in EU, at&t made sure of that.
So I need to install another stock rom, but made specially for EU. Well, that doesn't work, all of them fail in Odin.
I managed to root it, install a custom recovery, and I still can't install anything on it.
I am inexperienced in this area.
If anyone managed to do what I could not, I would much appreciate for his/her help.
Thank you!
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What recovery are you using? Are you sure you're rooted? I just need to know so I can possibly help you.

OPOfreak said:
What recovery are you using? Are you sure you're rooted? I just need to know so I can possibly help you.
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Root: towelroot
Recovery: safestrap
That's pretty much it, I couldn't find any other ways to do it.

Gordon2013 said:
Root: towelroot
Recovery: safestrap
That's pretty much it, I couldn't find any other ways to do it.
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Ok now what international Stock Rom are you trying to flash. I flashed just about every G900F Rom using Safestrap on my G900A

OPOfreak said:
Ok now what international Stock Rom are you trying to flash. I flashed just about every G900F Rom using Safestrap on my G900A
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These are the ones I tried to flash:
Romania ROM: G900FXXU1ANG2_G900FROM1ANG2_ROM 4.4.2.
Romania Cosmote: G900FXXU1ANH6_G900FCOA1ANH2_COA 4.4.2 and G900FXXU1BNL9_G900FCOA1BNK6_COA 5.0.
And my Baseband version is: G900AUCU1ANCE 4.4.2.
Any ideas?

Gordon2013 said:
These are the ones I tried to flash:
Romania ROM: G900FXXU1ANG2_G900FROM1ANG2_ROM 4.4.2.
Romania Cosmote: G900FXXU1ANH6_G900FCOA1ANH2_COA 4.4.2 and G900FXXU1BNL9_G900FCOA1BNK6_COA 5.0.
And my Baseband version is: G900AUCU1ANCE 4.4.2.
Any ideas?
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Ok last question were they zip files or .tars? You probably need to go into the Galaxy S5 threads for a flashable Stock Rom.

OPOfreak said:
Ok last question were they zip files or .tars? You probably need to go into the Galaxy S5 threads for a flashable Stock Rom.
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Original ZIP format for custom recovery and MD5 for Odin.

Gordon2013 said:
Original ZIP format for custom recovery and MD5 for Odin.
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Try this one
Edit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2893793

OPOfreak said:
Try this one
Edit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2893793
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It is not compatible with g900a yet.
Still, I'll choose any stock rom over custom rom. Custom roms ARE experimental. Maybe when they'll be in a near perfect form...

Gordon2013 said:
It is not compatible with g900a yet.
Still, I'll choose any stock rom over custom rom. Custom roms ARE experimental. Maybe when they'll be in a near perfect form...
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Why do you say it isn't compatible with G909A? I've flashed it on my ATT device. You can flash any G900F or G900T Rom on the ATT s5 I've flashed them all.
If you're rooted with Safestrap you should be able to flash a stock G900F Rom on your device.
What steps are you using to do so? Custom Stock based T/W Roms are extremely stable with probably less bugs than a pure Stock update just released from Samsung.

OPOfreak said:
Why do you say it isn't compatible with G909A? I've flashed it on my ATT device. You can flash any G900F or G900T Rom on the ATT s5 I've flashed them all.
If you're rooted with Safestrap you should be able to flash a stock G900F Rom on your device.
What steps are you using to do so? Custom Stock based T/W Roms are extremely stable with probably less bugs than a pure Stock update just released from Samsung.
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I didn't say it myself. It's what I've read on that thread. But I'll try it myself and come back with the results.

Gordon2013 said:
These are the ones I tried to flash:
Romania ROM: G900FXXU1ANG2_G900FROM1ANG2_ROM 4.4.2.
Romania Cosmote: G900FXXU1ANH6_G900FCOA1ANH2_COA 4.4.2 and G900FXXU1BNL9_G900FCOA1BNK6_COA 5.0.
And my Baseband version is: G900AUCU1ANCE 4.4.2.
Any ideas?
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The 5.0 you won't be able to flash since the kernel source is different until ATT drops the official 5.0 for Sammy.
If you have the flashable Rom zips of the other two I'll flash them on my S5 and see whats happening.

OPOfreak said:
The 5.0 you won't be able to flash since the kernel source is different until ATT drops the official 5.0 for Sammy.
If you have the flashable Rom zips of the other two I'll flash them on my S5 and see whats happening.
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I managed to install WanamLite Rom v1.3. I still couldn't install a 900f stock rom after that...
I will wait until somebody makes a better custom recovery, or can find another solution to this issue.
Thanks anyway.

Gordon2013 said:
I managed to install WanamLite Rom v1.3. I still couldn't install a 900f stock rom after that...
I will wait until somebody makes a better custom recovery, or can find another solution to this issue.
Thanks anyway.
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Send me the links to the flashable G900F Stock Roms you're trying to install so I can see what's happening on my end.

OPOfreak said:
Send me the links to the flashable G900F Stock Roms you're trying to install so I can see what's happening on my end.
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OK.
First try this: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/ROM/
Last choice: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/COA/
Though I installed WanamLite Rom v1.3, it didn't let me install the optional bootload or lte modem for it. Damn security...
See what your device can do.

Gordon2013 said:
OK.
First try this: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/ROM/
Last choice: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/COA/
Though I installed WanamLite Rom v1.3, it didn't let me install the optional bootload or lte modem for it. Damn security...
See what your device can do.
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Those aren't flashable zips those have to be installed using Kies and you won't be able to flash them using Safestrap
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OPOfreak said:
Those aren't flashable zips those have to be installed using Kies and you won't be able to flash them using Safestrap
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Agreed @ted77usa???

OPOfreak said:
Those aren't flashable zips those have to be installed using Kies and you won't be able to flash them using Safestrap
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Agreed @ted77usa???
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If you click on any of them on that page, it will send you to the download page. And on that page it says as follows:
HTML:
FIRMWARE DETAILS
Model: SM-G900F
Model name: GALAXY S5
Country: Romania
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2089850
Build date: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 05:08:46 +0000
Product Code: ROM
PDA: G900FXXU1ANG2
CSC: G900FROM1ANG2
MODEM: G900FXXU1ANG2
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
It's not my first time using roms from sammobile.com...

Gordon2013 said:
If you click on any of them on that page, it will send you to the download page. And on that page it says as follows:
HTML:
FIRMWARE DETAILSModel: SM-G900FModel name: GALAXY S5Country: RomaniaVersion: Android 4.4.2Changelist: 2089850Build date: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 05:08:46 +0000Product Code: ROMPDA: G900FXXU1ANG2CSC: G900FROM1ANG2MODEM: G900FXXU1ANG2InstructionsExtract (unzip) the firmware fileDownload Odin v3.09Extract Odin zip-fileOpen Odin v3.09Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in OdinAdd the firmware file to AP / PDAMake sure re-partition is NOT tickedClick the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
It's not my first time using roms from sammobile.com...
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Then you tell me why you can't use Odin to flash G900F firmware onto a G900A device.
G900A has a locked bootloader you can't Odin Stock G900F firmware from sammobile onto it it will fail evetytime.
The only thing you can do is flash a G900F stockish Rom from the Galaxy s5 threads.
I'll let a dev explain it more clearly @ted77usa can you do that?
Or @cstayton? Thank you guys.

@Gordon2013
U can't return to stock G900F since u have ATT G900A with Locked Bootloader..... It would failed o signature verification check.But with Safestrap recovery u can flash Stock G900F ROM with some modification.U can only Return to stock G900A ATT official odin tar.md5 ....Period.....I know that's sucked but it is what it is until we have unlocked Bootloader.
Look for UNITY ROM by @cstayton that's the closest stock G900F or DK ROM by @bri315317 for custom ROM or XKrome_LimiTed by me to get 4G LTE
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Then you tell me why you can't use Odin to flash G900F firmware onto a G900A device.
G900A has a locked bootloader you can't Odin Stock G900F firmware from sammobile onto it it will fail evetytime.
The only thing you can do is flash a G900F stockish Rom from the Galaxy s5 threads.
I'll let a dev explain it more clearly @ted77usa can you do that?
Or @cstayton? Thank you guys.
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Well I kinda got it 'till this part. The damn bootloader is locked and can't be cracked...
But how did you managed to do it on your phone? Or you just put a custom rom? Custom roms based on G900F work, but the file system are still G900A... Guess on your phone too.
So does that mean the bootloader is impenetrable? Uncrackable? And, is this for all S5 series, or just the AT&T etc? What went on the S4? I kinda skipped from S2 to S5...
Thanks for all the trouble anyway.
EDIT: Maan... I installed Kies, and now MTP usb driver fails to install too... I'm starting to hate this phone.