*** AS I SAID EARLIER I WILL UPDATE THIS OP (Original Post) IN ORDER TO REFLECT ANY INFORMATION THAT COULD BE OF INTEREST ON THE SUBJECT ***
Hi there!
I have bought my device a couple week ago and since I did not know about knox, I just allowed Samsung to install the 4.3 update that was pushed to my device.
I have since decided I want a custom ROM on my phone, and when I started researching, I found out pretty quickly that knox may cause issues.
I don't really care about voiding my warranty, because I have now tested the device and made sure it is works, and I'm usually careful about what I flash.
The thing is, I have read so many things about knox that I don't know what's true and what's not. Unfortunately I don't have all the links to everything I've read, but i'll update this OP with the links later (some posts were worth reading and very interesting)
So, what I've read about once you've got knox:
- You cannot get rid of it (everyone pretty much agree on this)
- There are ways to root without tripping knox to 0x1, so you keep your warranty, but what about unrooting? Or do you just flash a stock rom not rooted? I guess you keep the bootloader as it is?
- even flashing stock 4.3 will trip knox (really? always)
- if you have knox, you cannot flash anything below 4.3, even custom ROMs, or you'll have issues with wifi, etc. (this is what I've read somewhere, what seems to be a fact is that if you try to downgrade the bootloaer to anything smaller then you may break wifi and other features)
- and it gets better: once you've got knox, if you flash a 4.4 ROM (custom, of course, since there is no 4.4 stock for our device yet), there's no going back to anything smaller (not even 4.3)
Some of the above statements are clearly facts at the present time, until knox is cracked, if it is ever, but some of it sounds like BS, or at least i hope it is, because otherwise I'm not about to flash anything :-/
And this is just the beginning, I'll keep updating this post, and I'll try to separate fiction from facts. anyway, feel free to comment on these and give me answers if you know things for a fact (no guesses please).
Now I gotta go, sorry!
Cheers,
fa
Edit:
You will find a lot of threads on knox especially in the Galaxy S4 and Note 3 forums. But I guess most of the info on how knox works is valid for our device as well (I9305).
A lot of people seem to place a lot of hope in one of the greatest Android devs: Chainfire.
Here are a few links with info on knox, for those who like to read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597774
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569349
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447832 <== This is actually a thread you want to follow. Very interesting, but there's a lot to read. If a solution comes to get rid of knox, that's probably one of the first places on XDA where they'll talk about it.
It would be great to know if there is hope to see a knox removal tool.
Meanwhile, I see the following different scenarios. Could you share your experience and tell me how it works for you? As answers trickle in, I'll update this post with the answers themselves or links to the posts where the answer is provided:
1) You don't have knox: lucky you, enjoy and DO NOT UPDATE TO 4.3 or flash a 4.3 ROM with knox bootloader, or you will one day regret it!
2) You have knox. So if I got it right, there is no way to change your bootloader, but there are various scenarios:
a) you don't care because you're happy with stock and no root (then keep moving, nothing to see here, I wonder why you are even reading this...)
b) you want to keep your stock ROM and default kernel, but you want to root. I have read many threads where it is said to be possible. WHAT'S THE BEST WAY FOR THIS?
c) you want to keep your stock ROM but you want another kernel: IS THIS POSSIBLE, and if so, WHAT KERNEL WORKS/DOESN'T WORK?
d) you want to get rid of the whole Samsung ROM, so you want to flash a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and a custom ROM/Kernel. So what works, and what does knox prevent you to do in that case?
Cheers,
Fa
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fabecoool said:
Hi there,
I have bought my device a couple week ago and since I did not know about knox, I just allowed Samsung to install the 4.3 update that was pushed to my device.
I have since decided I want a custom ROM on my phone, and when I started researching, I found out pretty quickly that knox may cause issues.
I don't really care about voiding my warranty, because I have now tested the device and made sure it is works, and I'm usually careful about what I flash.
The thing is, I have read so many things about knox that I don't know what's true and what's not. Unfortunately I don't have all the links to everything I've read, but i'll update this OP with the links later (some posts were worth reading and very interesting)
So, what I've read about once you've got knox:
- You cannot get rid of it (everyone pretty much agree on this)
- There are ways to root without tripping knox to 0x1, so you keep your warranty, but what about unrooting? Or do you just flash a stock rom not rooted? I guess you keep the bootloader as it is?
- even flashing stock 4.3 will trip knox (really? always)
- if you have knox, you cannot flash anything below 4.3, even custom ROMs, or you'll have issues with wifi, etc. (this is what I've read somewhere, what seems to be a fact is that if you try to downgrade the bootloaer to anything smaller then you may break wifi and other features)
- and it gets better: once you've got knox, if you flash a 4.4 ROM (custom, of course, since there is no 4.4 stock for our device yet), there's no going back to anything smaller (not even 4.3)
Some of the above statements are clearly facts at the present time, until knox is cracked, if it is ever, but some of it sounds like BS, or at least i hope it is, because otherwise I'm not about to flash anything :-/
And this is just the beginning, I'll keep updating this post, and I'll try to separate fiction from facts. anyway, feel free to comment on these and give me answers if you know things for a fact (no guesses please).
Now I gotta go, sorry!
Cheers,
fa
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This is an idea, fabecoool.There would be nothing wrong if someone is responsible for making a guide/tutorial/ to our terminals in version 4.3 Stock with all this questions.There are many people who are lost right now and this would be helpful.
Many people do not know that really brings the version 4.3 and this will help them not to get into trouble.
I installed miui rom yesterday that has android 4.1 and it actually work very well
I was running cyanogenmod 11 and flash it successfully
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Flashing stock wont trip knox. Once ur on official 4.4 with new bootloader u wont be able to downgrade no matter where u come from. Knox or no knox. Official 4.4 will have a new bootloader which prevents u from downgrading. Sounds like apple doesnt it. Lol
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d_ce said:
I installed miui rom yesterday that has android 4.1 and it actually work very well
I was running cyanogenmod 11 and flash it successfully
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Thanks for the info, but does your phone have knox, or have you flashed from an earlier version to 4.3?
Fa
hayabusa08 said:
Flashing stock wont trip knox. Once ur on official 4.4 with new bootloader u wont be able to downgrade no matter where u come from. Knox or no knox. Official 4.4 will have a new bootloader which prevents u from downgrading. Sounds like apple doesnt it. Lol
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Thanks hayabusa08,
Do you mean that you won't be able to downgrade to a stock ROM smaller than 4.4, or to a ROM (included custom ROMs) smaller than 4.4.
Anyway, it does sound like Apple indeed.
Fa
Yes u wont be able to downgrade to 4.3 or lower once yur on 4.4
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1) You don't have knox: lucky you, enjoy and DO NOT UPDATE TO 4.3 or flash a 4.3 ROM with knox bootloader, or you will one day regret it!
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Waohh!! So I'm lucky now??
I'm thinking to flash stock rom 4.3 on my S3 LTE but the kies did not detect any new update...
i came and find out.. and discovered this new term 'Knox"...
what is this...??? @@
is this coming with the new Android 4.3 official stock rom by samsung??
bpay14 said:
Waohh!! So I'm lucky now??
I'm thinking to flash stock rom 4.3 on my S3 LTE but the kies did not detect any new update...
i came and find out.. and discovered this new term 'Knox"...
what is this...??? @@
is this coming with the new Android 4.3 official stock rom by samsung??
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Well yes, you're lucky. Especially if you care about custom roms, if you do, don't flash official stock 4.3. Even if you like the Samsung UI (touchwiz), I would recommand you find a 4.3 stock without Knox. Just look for it in the forum.
Hit the Thanks button if I helped
Cheers!
Fa
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hi there guys, i had my galaxy i9305 updated to 4.3 and im trying to install a custom rom. When i go to download mode to flash a recovery, the device doesnt show up in Odin nor in Windows Device Manager(as unknown or as modem) anything.
OS: Windows 8.1
Stock USB cablu,
OS on the phone: 4.3 stock
Ya, so those months ago I was telling you all not to use Odin any more for flashing, unless you want KNOX...
Kryten2k35 said:
Ya, so those months ago I was telling you all not to use Odin any more for flashing, unless you want KNOX...
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it must be a way to bypass that
also i tryed to flash the phone in Windows XP but no luck
s3 4g
Hello
Someone can tell me the difference between firmware I9305XXUEMKC and I9305XXUEML8, both are 4.3, already searched but found nothing.
Which is the best? ...
thank you
LUIS_CORREIO said:
Hello
Someone can tell me the difference between firmware I9305XXUEMKC and I9305XXUEML8, both are 4.3, already searched but found nothing.
Which is the best? ...
thank you
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Both have the same change list number so I'm guessing no difference...
Change ROM.
Raistlin1158 said:
Both have the same change list number so I'm guessing no difference...
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Hello! I'm currently running CM11 and i was thinking about changing my rom to rXTREME.JB.4.3-v3.0. Will this rom update my bootloader and can I even downgrade from 4.4 > 4.3.
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Hello! I'm currently running CM11 and i was thinking about changing my rom to rXTREME.JB.4.3-v3.0. Will this rom update my bootloader and can I even downgrade from 4.4 > 4.3.
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As far as I am aware you can not downgrade your bootloader..
Knox.
Raistlin1158 said:
As fare as I am aware you can not downgrade your bootloader..
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I rooted my phone on 4.1.2, and flashed CM11 through CWM. Does this mean I have kitkat bootloader and can't downgrade to 4.3 roms?
Greetings!
There is a lot of paranoia theme Knox, from my point of view the only problem is the warranty for ODIN and flash an earlier version, I do not see another problem. However, those who want to return to a previous version do through recovery, I've done it many times and have not had any problems (have a look at my signature) those ZIP'S I've modified to share. Try!
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i'm a total noob at SGS and Android.
can anyone tell me what things i need to do to use most of my SGS?
and also tell me about rooting and updating the Android OS, do i always have to do the rooting process everytime i update my Android OS?
i just totally need someone who can guide me from the very start.
EDIT:
Model Number: GT-I9003
Baseband version: I9003JXKP3
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-CL694758
[email protected] #1
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.JPKPA
i can't seem to find any kernel that is suited for my phone in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225879
does this mean i can't root or install custom ROM's?
I suggest you start by reading this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752 and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
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Yeah there are many threads to read from. I suggest trying either DarkyRom 10.4.2 or CyanogenMod 7.1
ICS isn't really noob friendly atm.
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what do i do first then?
install the ROM or upgrade first to the latest firmware available for my phone?
aeon44 said:
what do i do first then?
install the ROM or upgrade first to the latest firmware available for my phone?
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Which Firmware do you use ?
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Which Firmware do you use ?
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i still don't have my phone.
but i know that it is SGS.
i'll have it by this weekend.
so please come back to this thread this weekend.
so i can post what firmware it has.
aeon44 said:
i still don't have my phone.
but i know that it is SGS.
i'll have it by this weekend.
so please come back to this thread this weekend.
so i can post what firmware it has.
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read the links that gcuchiha suggested untill you get your phone
Stay on the stock firmware
-=M.a.e.r.s=- said:
Stay on the stock firmware
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give me a good reason why i should stay with a stock firmware?
what about those Custom ROMs?
some of them are very interesting to try.
i might even re-partition my SGS, so i can learn how to update, root, and install ROM's myself.
i'm not even sure if my phone already has a MOD in it or if its already rooted, i still don't have it now. but i'll have it this weekend.
-=M.a.e.r.s=- said:
Stay on the stock firmware
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+1
Each ROM is customised differently with different features. Basically stay stock if you do not know what features you want.
DO NOT flash a any ROM until you have backed up your EFS folder (google hint = IMEI).
If you ask what is your EFS folder you are not ready for a non stock ROM.
On most proper instructions for flashing a rom, EFS backup step is compulsory.
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If you really need a reason to stay on stock:
1. You need to get used to the phone.
2. You never flashed SGS until now.
3. You have not read anything the other forum colleagues gave you.
4. You did not even tried to search the forums before posting this.
5. You might brick the device and then get back here and complain.
Need more? Sorry, but before posting you, and others that want everything on a plate, should use search and read everything posted here.
The "Galaxy S I9000 General" section clearly says: Discussion about the Samsung Galaxy S I9000 (tips & tricks, etc)
Every custom rom has a "How To" section in the OP. Also, every rom has a "What to do in case of" section. So you can try it on your own. There were cases in which the owner hardbricked the device in the first 45 minutes after he received it. So be careful.
i don't know what EFS even mean.
i'm just lazy to read all of it and there's not much i can understand.
so maybe you're all right that i stay with the stock firmware.
my phone still hasn't arrived, i'll just post here again what firmware it has and how should i update it.
btw, one more thing, so custom ROM's acts like a customized Android firmware, is that right?
and thanks for everyone who replies here and gives me their advices.
aeon44 said:
i don't know what EFS even mean.
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good reason to not Flash a Custom Rom
aeon44 said:
i'm just lazy to read all of it and there's not much i can understand.
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Lazy will = soft bricked or worse Hard bricked phone
aeon44 said:
so maybe you're all right that i stay with the stock firmware.
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Based on your above statement about being lazy i would agree
aeon44 said:
i'll just post here again what firmware it has and how should i update it.
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dare i say it and get flamed you should use Samsung Kies to get the latest Firmware available for your handset. If Kies says no newer updates available and you want a newer ROM you will have to get un-lazy and READ
aeon44 said:
so custom ROM's acts like a customized Android firmware, is that right?
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Yes
Lexrsk said:
good reason to not Flash a Custom Rom
Lazy will = soft bricked or worse Hard bricked phone
Based on your above statement about being lazy i would agree
dare i say it and get flamed you should use Samsung Kies to get the latest Firmware available for your handset. If Kies says no newer updates available and you want a newer ROM you will have to get un-lazy and READ
Yes
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lol.
nice, you really chopped off my post to reply to every single one of them.
keep that up.
Samsung Kies are the official firmwares?
will Android 4 (ICS) ever come to SGS(1)?
btw, what happens if i didn't backed up my EFS?
aeon44 said:
Samsung Kies are the official firmwares?
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Samsung Kies will provide the official Samsung or carrier branded Firmware/ROM for your handset
aeon44 said:
will Android 4 (ICS) ever come to SGS(1)?
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This has been covered on many threads/forums. Samsungs stance is that the hardware in the SGS 1 can not run with Touchwiz on top of ICS
aeon44 said:
btw, what happens if i didn't backed up my EFS?
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Again many this has been covered on many threads relating to flashing ICS ROMS in particular. Flashing can result in the IMEI number being over written Your IMEI is stored encripted in a file contained in the EFS folder (IMEI = unique number that identifies your handset on the mobile networks) and then not being able to make or recieve phone calls in extreme examples to random apps downloading from google play or not able to access google play at all.
For more info on this i strongly suggest that you google "backing up EFS folder" and "backing up IMEI"
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Lexrsk said:
Samsung Kies will provide the official Samsung or carrier branded Firmware/ROM for your handset
This has been covered on many threads/forums. Samsungs stance is that the hardware in the SGS 1 can not run with Touchwiz on top of ICS
Again many this has been covered on many threads relating to flashing ICS ROMS in particular. Flashing can result in the IMEI number being over written Your IMEI is stored encripted in a file contained in the EFS folder (IMEI = unique number that identifies your handset on the mobile networks) and then not being able to make or recieve phone calls in extreme examples to random apps downloading from google play or not able to access google play at all.
For more info on this i strongly suggest that you google "backing up EFS folder" and "backing up IMEI"
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but there's a custom ROM that has been leaked that looks like Android 4 (ICS).
will there be a Android 2.4?
i never knew that Android needs a lot of work compared to iOS where it just needs to be jailbreak for you to have the freebies and to be open source.
Iphones run on a common HARDWARE
Android have many different versions of hardware ie Samsung, HTC etc etc etc
Each android phone requires the base code of Android to be customised with device specific drivers etc hence the difference between Android and Iphones.
Your wording is exactly that "CUSTOM" meaning not a Samsung ROM.
As stated before Samsungs stance with the SGS 1 is that they will not release ICS for the handset as there is not enough available RAM (memory) for ICS and their Touchwiz apps
i think i want to install a ROM if i get my Galaxy S by tomorrow.
which one is much better?
CyanogenMOD or DarkyROM?
is this link below the instructions on how to root my phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7152078&postcount=2
should i root my phone first?
or should i already go with the install of CyanogenMOD or DarkyROM?
how do i even know if my phone has already been rooted?
I updated the 1st post with more details.
i have my phone, its model is SGS I9003.
too bad Lexrsk can't help me further but i hope someone can guide me in rooting my phone.
please look the updated details on the 1st post.
can i even do the rooting on my phone?
Hello, I have been unable to find anything about this elsewhere so I've resorted to asking here:
I am looking to install Android Revolution HD 3.5 on my HTC One, but one thing that is worrying me is that the firmware versions don't match, even though the One I have (from Three) hasn't actually received any firmware updates yet so it's still completely stock apart from the root.
The firmware on the device is 1.28.771.6 and almost all ROMs for the device are at 1.28.401.7. So I am basically just wondering if I have anything to really worry about, because I desperately want to move to ARHD, but the risk of bricking is making me paranoid, due to the process being very different to how it was done on the Samsung Galaxy S II I had before this.
Thanks!
DJtized said:
Hello, I have been unable to find anything about this elsewhere so I've resorted to asking here:
I am looking to install Android Revolution HD 3.5 on my HTC One, but one thing that is worrying me is that the firmware versions don't match, even though the One I have (from Three) hasn't actually received any firmware updates yet so it's still completely stock apart from the root.
The firmware on the device is 1.28.771.6 and almost all ROMs for the device are at 1.28.401.7. So I am basically just wondering if I have anything to really worry about, because I desperately want to move to ARHD, but the risk of bricking is making me paranoid, due to the process being very different to how it was done on the Samsung Galaxy S II I had before this.
Thanks!
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It will be fine will just remove any 3 bloatware
MacHackz said:
It will be fine will just remove any 3 bloatware
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Ah, so I'm just being incredibly silly and paranoid? Good ^^
Thanks for the reply, though I do have another question somewhat linked to this:
Do these version numbers mean anything when it comes to Cyanogenmod, AOSP-PA and other such ROMs?
DJtized said:
Ah, so I'm just being incredibly silly and paranoid? Good ^^
Thanks for the reply, though I do have another question somewhat linked to this:
Do these version numbers mean anything when it comes to Cyanogenmod, AOSP-PA and other such ROMs?
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I'm new with HTC myself, coming from an S2 and Nexus 4, however at the moment there aren't any Cyanogen based roms out, so you don't need to worry for now maybe ask in those threads when they are released.
Hi, I've searched the forums here for a while but have honestly not found the answer so I hope someone can help. I have an S III I9305 which I updated OTA to the official 4.3 last week. the baseband version is I9305XXUEMK1 and the kernel version is dated Thursday 12th December. From searching I've only found the baseband I9305XXUEMKC which I believe was dated around end of November 13.
I simply wanted to know if there is any way to go back to the official 4.1.2 (i.e. as it was before the update to 4.3). I have not rooted the phone or done anything else with my phone. I have read all the stuff about Knox which I believe could prevent the phone to be downgraded without voiding the warranty, but this is not really a big issue for me as I've had the phone for over a year now. I was not ever planning on rooting the phone or adding any custom roms either. Just looking for a way to restore the phone as it was really!!
Hope anyone can help, and advance apologies for what is probably a very nooob question.
thanks
edited to add: I am on T-mobile (EE) in the UK, as I understand that AT-T cannot downgrade without bricking the phone.
oldboy2010 said:
Hi, I've searched the forums here for a while but have honestly not found the answer so I hope someone can help. I have an S III I9305 which I updated OTA to the official 4.3 last week. the baseband version is I9305XXUEMK1 and the kernel version is dated Thursday 12th December. From searching I've only found the baseband I9305XXUEMKC which I believe was dated around end of November 13.
I simply wanted to know if there is any way to go back to the official 4.1.2 (i.e. as it was before the update to 4.3). I have not rooted the phone or done anything else with my phone. I have read all the stuff about Knox which I believe could prevent the phone to be downgraded without voiding the warranty, but this is not really a big issue for me as I've had the phone for over a year now. I was not ever planning on rooting the phone or adding any custom roms either. Just looking for a way to restore the phone as it was really!!
Hope anyone can help, and advance apologies for what is probably a very nooob question.
thanks
edited to add: I am on T-mobile (EE) in the UK, as I understand that AT-T cannot downgrade without bricking the phone.
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The 4.3 bootloader (Knox) does not allow any downgrade irrespective of Knox flag status. This is an issue many users are not happy with.
Sorry.
shayind4 said:
The 4.3 bootloader (Knox) does not allow any downgrade irrespective of Knox flag status. This is an issue many users are not happy with.
Sorry.
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thank you for replying to me, this is thoroughly annoying and I am gutted that I didn't see the problems people have described before updating! Just assumed that an update would be an upgrade!! clearly not. Is there anything else that I could do to make this bad situation slightly better? or have a made a rod for my own back?
appreciate you taking the time to reply.
Standard reply .
Factory reset .
Or flash a stock or custom rom .
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thank you for replying to me, this is thoroughly annoying and I am gutted that I didn't see the problems people have described before updating! Just assumed that an update would be an upgrade!! clearly not. Is there anything else that I could do to make this bad situation slightly better? or have a made a rod for my own back?
appreciate you taking the time to reply.
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There is nothing you can do for now except to wait and see what developers come up with. I would advice not to update to 4.4 kitkat yet unless you are sure you want to do so. There is no way back from 4.4 to 4.3 either.
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There is nothing you can do for now except to wait and see what developers come up with. I would advice not to update to 4.4 kitkat yet unless you are sure you want to do so. There is no way back from 4.4 to 4.3 either.
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even by flashing a custom rom of lesser android version, like paranoid android 4.1?
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even by flashing a custom rom of lesser android version, like paranoid android 4.1?
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Which bit of there is no way back didn't you understand...
Please read before spreading your detritus across the forums.
Raistlin1158 said:
Which bit of there is no way back didn't you understand...
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i wasn't aware that 'no way back' can be fractioned into bits haha
please stay polite with your goys fellows, they can insult you as well
thank you all for taking the time to reply.
I think i am going to stick as I am for now. Incidentally, I ended up doing a factory reset and the issues I was having with the battery drain and lack of email notifications have all been fixed! so I am fairly happy now!
that's good to know that there is no way back from 4.4 either, this will make me more cautious for any future updates!
peace out.
Hi guys,
I used galaxy s and now im planing to buy galaxy s3 lte so i have read about custom roms, coz im loving customize the rom
But i went through the forms i was really disappointed about the 4.3 update and knox thing
So im really need good answers for my question coz im in complex coz i read lot about knox..
1) is there any way to flash 4.3 virsion to i9305 without knox if i coming from 4.1?? ( yes without any problem)
2) If i dont care about the waranty can i use all custom rom (4.3<) with knox ? And can i revert back to 4.3 stock FW?
Please guys try give to good answers.. Coz i have limited money and i have to get good phone what i like please help me..
Thanks regards
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624356
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569349
JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624356
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569349
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Thanks friend i read those.. Still im complex. Im expecting direct answers for my question can someone?????
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Thanks friend i read those.. Still im complex. Im expecting direct answers for my question can someone?????
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When in 4.1.2 root your phone, after root flash the custom rom 4.3 you will not have the new bootlaoder and will not have issues on knox things.
But if I'm you I will wait for Galaxy S5 coming on March or April I think.
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When in 4.1.2 root your phone, after root flash the custom rom 4.3 you will not have the new bootlaoder and will not have issues on knox things.
But if I'm you I will wait for Galaxy S5 coming on March or April I think.
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Thanks Bro that was my expected answer.. and one thing i saw some thread state that internal sd should be format and if not there would be some file/folder error.... so when i flash 4.3 is there anything else i do??
No, for real. Just flash ANY custom 4.3 rom over your 4.1.2 (custom roms don't contain bootloader) and you are ready to go/use
This way, I had no problems... And I've been flashing my phone TONES of times ;p
Hello i am sending from greece and i bought before 3months a galaxy note3(sm-n9005) 4.3 android version & n9005xxudmj7...the phone must be from france and i say that because when i turn on it for the first time the setuped language were french...yesterday i rooted my phone with your help and your method but i wanted to ask if the 4.4 android version has come for note3 and what i can do to install it to my phone...???(in settings when i try to update my operating system(from now who i am rooted) it shows me the message""""your cellphone has changed,the operating system updates are not available''''''' sorry for my english if i had mistakes etc,i will be waiting for a reply thank you
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Hello i am sending from greece and i bought before 3months a galaxy note3(sm-n9005) 4.3 android version & n9005xxudmj7...the phone must be from france and i say that because when i turn on it for the first time the setuped language were french...yesterday i rooted my phone with your help and your method but i wanted to ask if the 4.4 android version has come for note3 and what i can do to install it to my phone...???(in settings when i try to update my operating system(from now who i am rooted) it shows me the message""""your cellphone has changed,the operating system updates are not available''''''' sorry for my english if i had mistakes etc,i will be waiting for a reply thank you
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Can anyone help me...???
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Can anyone help me...???
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There is a thread for the international version but what you need to do is get an apk that changes your "custom" status to "official" then you will be able check for updates. I do believe this thread will get you started. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383484
If you have deleted any apks then it may mess up any updates you take. Or go to sammobile and look for 4.4 firmware for your phone and use Kies to install.
The 9005 can receive it's latest update thru kies, or by going into the settings menu, tap general tab, and scroll down to about device, then system update.
I have only change the md5 file with kies not the rom....I wanted to make the phone rooted not to change the official rom...can I correct this problem with my updates without change the official rom from my phone??? Or is there any app to do that???
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I have only change the md5 file with kies not the rom....I wanted to make the phone rooted not to change the official rom...can I correct this problem with my updates without change the official rom from my phone??? Or is there any app to do that???
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I am not sure I understand what you are trying to do.
Are you trying to gain root?
Are you trying to upgrade your firmware on your phone?
Are you trying to change something else on your phone?
CodeNameRedNeck said:
I am not sure I understand what you are trying to do.
Are you trying to gain root?
Are you trying to upgrade your firmware on your phone?
Are you trying to change something else on your phone?
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I have rooted my phone but I want also to install the 4.4 android version...but when I try to search for software update the phone tells me that because I have done changes to the phone(root procedure) I can't search for any new software updates...I have seen a video from youtube.com that I can install a new Android version without change my phone(root or no root there isn't a difference)I ask if I can do that...and where I can find this kit kat version to download it....
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I have rooted my phone but I want also to install the 4.4 android version...but when I try to search for software update the phone tells me that because I have done changes to the phone(root procedure) I can't search for any new software updates...I have seen a video from youtube.com that I can install a new Android version without change my phone(root or no root there isn't a difference)I ask if I can do that...and where I can find this kit kat version to download it....
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I see.
The other reply that I made with the link in it. Follow that link and install what it tells you to install.
After you install it you can make you phone show an "official" status which will allow you to check for updates.
I do not know where the guy in the YouTube video got his firmware.
There is firmware available for the SM-9005 at www.sammobile.com but they seem to be country and carrier specific, I do not know as I do not have that phone.
You may be better off getting instructions in this section of XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3?nocache=1&z=7992070960968063
Good luck and be careful not to brick your phone.
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I see.
The other reply that I made with the link in it. Follow that link and install what it tells you to install.
After you install it you can make you phone show an "official" status which will allow you to check for updates.
I do not know where the guy in the YouTube video got his firmware.
There is firmware available for the SM-9005 at www.sammobile.com but they seem to be country and carrier specific, I do not know as I do not have that phone.
You may be better off getting instructions in this section of XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3?nocache=1&z=7992070960968063
Good luck and be careful not to brick your phone.
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if i change the firmware and put the official although the phone is like to go for unroot it....right???and after that i will go for the official updates.....the knox will be 0x0 or stays 0x1????
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if i change the firmware and put the official although the phone is like to go for unroot it....right???and after that i will go for the official updates.....the knox will be 0x0 or stays 0x1????
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You will probably lose root. It will not reset Knox to 0×0.
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You will probably lose root. It will not reset Knox to 0×0.
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this is the link of the video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurJfuEsA0s if you notice in the video is a release from poland but it has installed the greek language...i wanted to say that i spoke with someone who tells me that the kit kat version is on first steps (full bugs and problems etc) and if i want to install something close to 4.4.2 kitkat is this http://omegadroid.co/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005/ which is something based on 4.4.2 android version...what should i do???i am confused...
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this is the link of the video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurJfuEsA0s if you notice in the video is a release from poland but it has installed the...i wanted to say that i speak with someone who tells me that the kit kat version is on first steps (full bugs and problems etc) and if i want to install something close to 4.4.2 kitkat is this http://omegadroid.co/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005/ which is something based on 4.4.2 android version...what should i do???i am confused...
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Well I am not sure how to help you from here. I wish I could.
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Well I am not sure how to help you from here. I wish I could.
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never mind...thank you for your help and the instant messages...
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this is the link of the video on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PurJfuEsA0s if you notice in the video is a release from poland but it has installed the greek language...i wanted to say that i spoke with someone who tells me that the kit kat version is on first steps (full bugs and problems etc) and if i want to install something close to 4.4.2 kitkat is this http://omegadroid.co/samsung-galaxy-note-3-n9005/ which is something based on 4.4.2 android version...what should i do???i am confused...
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Sir I think you're looking for opinions on what to do and that's not what xda is here for. You're not even in the right sub forum for your device. We can talk forever about the pros and cons of custom roms over official releases. If you're worried one bit about knox counter, then do the official release. If you're comfortable with modifying your device and you can follow directions, I recommend you focus all your attention to this sub forum for your device here! The omegadroid link you attached can be found here on xda! I highly suggest you read through the 3000+ posts that users like you made. That might make up your mind for you.
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Sir I think you're looking for opinions on what to do and that's not what xda is here for. You're not even in the right sub forum for your device. We can talk forever about the pros and cons of custom roms over official releases. If you're worried one bit about knox counter, then do the official release. If you're comfortable with modifying your device and you can follow directions, I recommend you focus all your attention to this sub forum for your device here! The omegadroid link you attached can be found here on xda! I highly suggest you read through the 3000+ posts that users like you made. That might make up your mind for you.
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sir if you read from the headstart my subject you will find out that my questions/problems are right located...the admins transfer me here so dont give me instructions...if you want to help to the discussion is better...give directions to yourself...friendlywriting always