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For all locked S4 and Kitkat 4.4 upgrade

So I'm currently on 4.3 and very hesitate to upgrade to 4.4 Kitkat because I'm not sure about that Method gonna work with 4.4.
I dig in and found some users had successfully unlock their phone with NAE modem by downgrade to MDC (even on 4.3 MK2 you can downgrade to MDC).
So I think we need a confirmation since there was a lot of ppl really want to eat a Kitkat.
azteka88 said:
Ok, so i just unlock my phone, i was able to downgrade from NAE to MDC whitout any problem so now, should i flash NAE modem back? What happen if dont flash back? Thanks!
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MosesTheTool said:
I had no issues what so ever,
I rooted, then downgraded to MDC, then unlocked sim-lock, then upgraded to MK2 then flash Sac's.
I can try to find the guides i used if you need them,
the sim-unlock video: VIDEO HOW TO SIM UNLOCK
and i used this file: CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720
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MosesTheTool said:
I was on MK2, unlocked simlock, went back to MK2 and the sim lock works. Then flashed the Sac's rom (android 4.3) and still have sim unlock. But I am not sure about Kitkat because we have to update to NAE. Waiting for an answer about that as well.
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Ok, so i just unlock my phone, i was able to downgrade from NAE to MDC whitout any problem so now, should i flash NAE modem back? What happen if dont flash back? Thanks!
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I'm currently running sacs custom kit kat 4.4.2 V2 for my sprint gs4 (L720) with Samsung official MDF boot, NAE baseband, NAE version software, android version 4.4.2 , one of the smoothest ROMS I've ever flashed, definitely considering how young it is. Can be a tricky process tho. I went from rooted 4.2 to stock rooted mja, then accident flashed the MK2 firmware thinking it was a modem only MK2.tar that only half way worked. only option was to flash @Unknownforce s stock rooted NAE, which was an awesome rom. Thanks again @Unknownforce!!!! THEN I just flashed the original NAE .tar.md5 and was back to full stock status, except the know 0x1. Rerooted, flashed philz and sacs rom and WOW! @sacs23 kit kat 4.4 V2, sooo smooth. Even through I ended up trippin the Knox counter, (long before @sac23 4.4,), Triangle away still resets my binary and system status, and on sacs you get no SE ANDROID ect messages. I would definitely recommend @sacs lol I could go on more, but I'm sure yall don't Wana here me babble. Lol
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There're some guys in Vietnam had been successfully unlock the NAE with the supported hardware call Z3x

I have heard a rumor, and don't quote me on this because it is just a rumor, that this actually puts Chinese spyware on your phone.
shokuhawan said:
There're some guys in Vietnam had been successfully unlock the NAE with the supported hardware call Z3x
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I just went back down to mdc like sacs kit kat thread shows, upgraded up to nae, and installed negarom on another phone I was having weird issues with. I have a feeling it's because I went from mf9 modem to nae modem. And skipped mk2 on the problem phone.
You can go back and forth if you are on the mf9 bootloader. It just takes a while to download everything you need if you don't already have the files.
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[Q]Root official KK, is it possible ???

hi guys, just upgraded to official KK, Kingo cant root it, so that mean i cannot install safestrap. any idea ???:crying:
baseband: N900AUCUCMLG
BUILD#: KOT49H.N900AUCUCMLG
4.4.2
Check bootloader: A3 ( fail to use Odin )

There is currently no root access available for kit Kat.

wangshin248 said:
hi guys, just upgraded to official KK, Kingo cant root it, so that mean i cannot install safestrap. any idea ???:crying:
baseband: N900AUCUCMLG
BUILD#: KOT49H.N900AUCUCMLG
4.4.2
Check bootloader: A3 ( fail to use Odin )
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MLG is not official. NC2 is the official kitkat.
Restore your phone to MJ5(if your on MLG only), root, install safesrap, then upgrade with odin to Dyamic Kat or Undriod kitkat that already has root, install safestrap.

sandman7793 said:
MLG is not official. NC2 is the official kitkat.
Restore your phone to MJ5(if your on MLG only), root, install safesrap, then upgrade with odin to Dyamic Kat or Undriod kitkat that already has root, install safestrap.
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Sorry for the noob-ness of this question. I just went to the DynamicKat (3.0 NC2 version) thread and read the OP.
The OP makes it look like you need to use SafeStrap to flash this... Above, you referenced ODIN. I'm very confused.
I'm getting a warranty replacement Note3 this morning in the mail and, assuming it comes with 4.3, I'm NOT taking the NC2 OTA. I'm really wanting to get rooted KK.
Any advice or guidance you can further provide would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.

If you get a 4.3 device you will need to root it, then use Odin, then install safestrap.
Here's an example.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712039

440bro said:
If you get a 4.3 device you will need to root it, then use Odin, then install safestrap.
Here's an example.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712039
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Thank you very much! I appreciate the help.
Fingers are crossed that my device comes with 4.3

Cant downgrade from 4.4.4 N version

i installed 4.4.4. for the N version, now that i want to install stock german 4.3 and then update to international i get error. It seems i cant downgrade back to 4.3 from 4.4.4. Any idea how to get international version on now?
Well i installed my country version and it said error on the end and went in to emergency mode, then i flshed revocery and phone turned on. But it says i cant update from 4.3 because its moded

klemen241 said:
i installed 4.4.4. for the N version, now that i want to install stock german 4.3 and then update to international i get error. It seems i cant downgrade back to 4.3 from 4.4.4. Any idea how to get international version on now?
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OMG! It seems we're gonna have many problems with this firmware version. Yesterday, after flashing the new 4.4.4 via Odin, I wanted to reinstall it for twice, and PC Odin brings me FAILED in step SetupConnection. Then, I tried to do a Downgrade to 4.3, getting the same error. I don't know what's happening but I don't wanna be stuck in this firmware forever!
Please, can anyone lend a hand?

most probably we won't be able to downgrade as it was 4.3->4.1, so we can't 4.4->4.3 due to some bootloader changes
I think you'd have to wait until 4.4.4 for non-N model is released as odin package

adamuadamu said:
most probably we won't be able to downgrade as it was 4.3->4.1, so we can't 4.4->4.3 due to some bootloader changes
I think you'd have to wait until 4.4.4 for non-N model is released as odin package
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actualy i am in 4.3 now, but not german one, german one wont flahs. I used slovenian one since i am slovenian, and it didnt boot untill i installed costum recovery. So yea, all is so very confusing. I think i will just stay on s5 lite rom
ps. anyone knows whay german rom fails right away to flash?

adamuadamu said:
most probably we won't be able to downgrade as it was 4.3->4.1, so we can't 4.4->4.3 due to some bootloader changes
I think you'd have to wait until 4.4.4 for non-N model is released as odin package
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actualy i am in 4.3 now, but not german one, german one wont flahs. I used slovenian one since i am slovenian, and it didnt boot untill i installed costum recovery. So yea, all is so very confusing. I think i will just stay on s5 lite rom.

of course I don't know how risky it could be with new bootloader, but keeping in mind that people downgraded from 4.3 to 4.1 using mobile odin (no bootloader change) it could be worth trying

adamuadamu said:
of course I don't know how risky it could be with new bootloader, but keeping in mind that people downgraded from 4.3 to 4.1 using mobile odin (no bootloader change) it could be worth trying
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i did manage to install german rom with mobile odin, but i still cant update, it says your software was modified

klemen241 said:
i did manage to install german rom with mobile odin, but i still cant update, it says your software was modified
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try to do full wipe, some users in Polish forums reported the DBT 4.3 FW didn't start until full wipe

adamuadamu said:
try to do full wipe, some users in Polish forums reported the DBT 4.3 FW didn't start until full wipe
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nope, still cant update. The problem is status, i cant change it to original

klemen241 said:
nope, still cant update. The problem is status, i cant change it to original
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wanam xposed can fake the system status, but I don't know if it'd work in this particular case
anyway, full odin package for 4.4 non-N appeared, so no need to tamper at 4.3 DBT just to be able to update anymore http://live.samsung-updates.com/details/34084/Galaxy_S_3_LTE/GT-I9305/DBT/I9305XXUFNI3.html

adamuadamu said:
wanam xposed can fake the system status, but I don't know if it'd work in this particular case
anyway, full odin package for 4.4 non-N appeared, so no need to tamper at 4.3 DBT just to be able to update anymore http://live.samsung-updates.com/details/34084/Galaxy_S_3_LTE/GT-I9305/DBT/I9305XXUFNI3.html
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yea installed it. Thanks for help anyway

The ODIN package for the GT-I9305 is avaible at SamMobile
adamuadamu said:
most probably we won't be able to downgrade as it was 4.3->4.1, so we can't 4.4->4.3 due to some bootloader changes
I think you'd have to wait until 4.4.4 for non-N model is released as odin package
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yes i have 4.4.4 now, moderators can delete or lock or whatever they do

[Q] How to unroot/restore stock so I can upgrade to 4.4

Hey all. I had my phone rooted for a long time and I have safe strap. Haven't been here in a while and would like to upgrade to 4.4. Now my stock slot is on android 4.0, baseband N900AUCUBNB4. When I try to update it says my software is up to date or says downloading then hangs. How do I return to full stock to update? Thanks.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2838117

That thread says there is no need to remove root. If I want to use the ota updates do I have to remove root or will the otas still work? Thanks

Using the odin file/files will install the latest stock nc2 Rom and remove root at the same time. If you then want root use towelroot.
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[Q] Unlocked AT&T device. Will it get the Lollipop Update?

Hello. I have a Galaxy S5 from AT&T, but it's unlocked and I'm using it with another carrier (I'm in Argentina). Will I get the update? I didn't get it so far and when I try to manually update from System Update and Kies. I'm worried that I won't get it because it's an unlocked phone.
Do I just have to wait or there is a different procedure for unlocked devices? Thanks in advance!

Same here I have carrier unlocked s5 active g870a at&t and no at&t support here in India .....still on 4.4.2 Stock and didn't get OTA update 4.4.4 and I am sure will not get 5.0 lollipop either. ..kies is not updating my device.....so where can I download 5.0 official at&t update flashable ZIP folder....wherever it's available. .....because I couldn't find 4.4.4 official at&t flashable ZIP folder update till now....thanks in advance
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Either way, the 5.0 update is not out yet for the S5 Active....we're still waiting.

I don't know what is S5 Active. My phone is SM-G900A and I've read that it got the update this week (sorry, I can't add a link because I'm a new user).
If I won't get the update because I'm not using AT&T, what can I do? I don't want to root and flash a rom.

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Using an unlocked AT&T S5 in Canada.
Can't get 4.4.4 or 5.0 OTA (says no update available). Been using stock firmware ever since I got it.
Any Odin useable firmware I can use?
(is the firmware here safe to use with Odin? : http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/ota-update-5-0-t3076449)
Edit: Also, why doesn't SAMMOBILE have the 4.4.4 update? : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/

Attached proof that Kies is complete BS.
(screenshot taken today... two official firmwares after the "latest" one in Kies)

Search for OA1 & OC4 stock zips, there are both on a thread. You can flash them via stock recovery.

where can i download official 4.4.4. Updated (zip and flashable) for samsung s5 active g870a ....it's not available on sammobile.....no at&t OTA Support here in India. ...because before getting 5.0 I should be on 4.4.4 . please help...
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Does anyone knows if you keep "the sim unlocked" thing after you have updated? because in this link (reddit dot com) /galaxys5/comments/3qgvom/android_511_lollipop_g900aucu4coi5_firmware/ this guy provides the update file for 5.1.1 to install it from the SD via the recovery, but I haven't done it because I don't know if I will keep my "sim unlock" status... (docs dot google dot com) /uc?id=0B11_scgy1qonMW45T0lRbXQ3ZHM&export=download

Hey guys!
I'm in Russia, have an unlocked G900A, I was on 5.0 OC4 and now I'm on 5.1.1. Just flashed ZIP-files through stock recovery. But after update it was factory reset, but it doesn't matter for me. And, I'm unlocked! It doesn't lock to AT&T again!
Just flash zip files from here
RENAME FILE TO UPDATE.ZIP AND PLACE IT TO EXTERNAL STORAGE!

bender19911 said:
Hey guys!
I'm in Russia, have an unlocked G900A, I was on 5.0 OC4 and now I'm on 5.1.1. Just flashed ZIP-files through stock recovery. But after update it was factory reset, but it doesn't matter for me. And, I'm unlocked! It doesn't lock to AT&T again!
Just flash zip files from here
RENAME FILE TO UPDATE.ZIP AND PLACE IT TO EXTERNAL STORAGE!
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Thanks for the info!!! I'm going to try out then, and let you know.
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bender19911 said:
Hey guys!
I'm in Russia, have an unlocked G900A, I was on 5.0 OC4 and now I'm on 5.1.1. Just flashed ZIP-files through stock recovery. But after update it was factory reset, but it doesn't matter for me. And, I'm unlocked! It doesn't lock to AT&T again!
Just flash zip files from here
RENAME FILE TO UPDATE.ZIP AND PLACE IT TO EXTERNAL STORAGE!
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Do you know if the same happens if you downgrade to KitKat (4.4.2 or 4.4.4) because I've found a tutorial to downgrade (mine is in 5.0) to get better battery life and root capabilities.
thanks in advance:good:

No, you can't downgrade anyway. I'm afraid, you can get a brick. So, I highly don't recommend you to try downgrade. Or wait for the guide, how-to downgrade.
I'm on 5.1.1 and I don't like it, because it works slower then 5.0. But I don't want to get a brick if I try to downgrade.