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[Q] I9305 still on 4.1.1

hello,
i got a question, I wonder why my s3 is still on android 4.1.1. I cant update via kies or ota, it just says i already got the latest version. Does it have something to do with my provider (proximus) or the fact that I have the 4G version, that I seem unable to update to 4.1.2? also, i never rooted my phone and im not planning on rooting it either.
thanks

palmenmichiel said:
hello,
i got a question, I wonder why my s3 is still on android 4.1.1. I cant update via kies or ota, it just says i already got the latest version. Does it have something to do with my provider (proximus) or the fact that I have the 4G version, that I seem unable to update to 4.1.2? also, i never rooted my phone and im not planning on rooting it either.
thanks
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I can't see any firmware from proximus on sammobiles, so there is a chance that it has not been updated for them, if you want 4.1.2 I would download the latest unbranded rom for the i9305 (be 100% sure that the model number is correct) you can then proceed to flash this via Odin, you will not need to be rooted and it will not affect the binary counter.
I suggest the unbranded rom because that comes straight from Samsung, and contains no carrier bloatware.
Next time please post your questions in the Q&A section, as it's against the rules to post questions in general discussion, I will report the thread and ask for it to be moved to Q&A for you

palmenmichiel said:
hello,
i got a question, I wonder why my s3 is still on android 4.1.1. I cant update via kies or ota, it just says i already got the latest version. Does it have something to do with my provider (proximus) or the fact that I have the 4G version, that I seem unable to update to 4.1.2? also, i never rooted my phone and im not planning on rooting it either.
thanks
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I read an article about next update for SGS3... It says Samsung plannig to update SGS3 and Note 2 after Android 5 has came...

radamath said:
I read an article about next update for SGS3... It says Samsung plannig to update SGS3 and Note 2 after Android 5 has came...
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Sry but you didn't read it right and it was not a Samsung statement (just a rumor), for now we wait for 4.2.2 or 4.3 on S3 and only in like 4-8 weeks at least.

delsus said:
I can't see any firmware from proximus on sammobiles, so there is a chance that it has not been updated for them, if you want 4.1.2 I would download the latest unbranded rom for the i9305 (be 100% sure that the model number is correct) you can then proceed to flash this via Odin, you will not need to be rooted and it will not affect the binary counter.
I suggest the unbranded rom because that comes straight from Samsung, and contains no carrier bloatware.
Next time please post your questions in the Q&A section, as it's against the rules to post questions in general discussion, I will report the thread and ask for it to be moved to Q&A for you
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I would really prefer to not do anything with my phone, I tried rooting and custom rom and all that stuff on my transformer prime tablet and that didn't end good at all, so I really dont want to ruin my S3, as I have no idea what unbranded and Odin and carrier bloatware is... And sorry for the wrong section
Also when I look on this sammobile site for firmwares, I do not see my PDA number. My Baseband version is I9305XXALJ2 and buildnumber JR003C.I9305XXALJ3. I do not see those numbers anywhere on the site, and since you said I had to be absolutely sure I have the firmware with the right number, there is no firmware for my device or..?

latest is 4.1.2 on sammobile .
Updates Kies OTA are via your vendor . They may choose not to update .
jje

palmenmichiel said:
I would really prefer to not do anything with my phone, I tried rooting and custom rom and all that stuff on my transformer prime tablet and that didn't end good at all, so I really dont want to ruin my S3, as I have no idea what unbranded and Odin and carrier bloatware is... And sorry for the wrong section
Also when I look on this sammobile site for firmwares, I do not see my PDA number. My Baseband version is I9305XXALJ2 and buildnumber JR003C.I9305XXALJ3. I do not see those numbers anywhere on the site, and since you said I had to be absolutely sure I have the firmware with the right number, there is no firmware for my device or..?
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The roms on Sammobile are completely stock, but if you have a carrier branded rom, and they haven't updated you to 4.1.2, and you don't want to mess around there isn't much you can do except wait.
But if you have the I9305 you can flash any I9305 rom.
Odin is a program leaked from Samsung it's what they use to flash test devices at the factory, unbranded is just a rom that has come from the manufacturer rather than carrier, and contains no carrier based boot animations or apps etc. Bloatware is unnecessary system apps (for most people) some examples are apps from your carrier.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

but as I said before, my version isnt on the site :s so this means I cant update?

What do you mean your version .
jje

palmenmichiel said:
but as I said before, my version isnt on the site :s so this means I cant update?
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Man, just download generic (not branded ROM) for your region and flash it via Odin 3.0.7. It takes about 5-6 minutes to flash and you'll be OK afterwards...
I never use branded fw. Every time I buy a new phone, put it to download mode right out of box and flash generic ROM.

palmenmichiel said:
but as I said before, my version isnt on the site :s so this means I cant update?
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The Luxembourg version is now on sammobile and you should be able to update your phone via Kies. This is the version sold by Belgacom in Belgium as they also own Tango.

Mosquito2001 said:
The Luxembourg version is now on sammobile and you should be able to update your phone via Kies. This is the version sold by Belgacom in Belgium as they also own Tango.
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well yes I checked for update today and there it was, 4.1.2, but not really happy about the update.. scrolling trough my text messages has gotten really slow and laggy and the gallerybis not really smooth anymore either, takes a few seconda before its ready.. ah well, on to 4.2.2!

when will s3 i9305 receive 4.3 update???

when will s3 i9305 receive 4.3 update???

mervingeo said:
when will s3 i9305 receive 4.3 update???
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When Samsung decides to do it.

mervingeo said:
when will s3 i9305 receive 4.3 update???
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Please use search and read identical questions where users fail to search.

hahahah
looking forward to the updating too.
but i don't think it's a short time

The Liquid Smooth Rom is already on Firmware 4.3

Darkangel142 said:
The Liquid Smooth Rom is already on Firmware 4.3
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And CM11 4.4 kitkat is out, but it's not a bugfree stock experience, and that's what I think the OP is asking for.

Just install a custom rom chances are it'll still be slow and laggy just like all other Samsung stock roms, once you go aosp/cm there's no going back to slow stock roms.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app

I really don't think all custom samsung roms are slow. Try The Galaxy Project. Not slow or laggy at all in my opinion.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Or u can just install a cm ROM then add in the touchwiz launcher then download the touch wiz theme from play store... There a "Sammy" ROM with latest software hahaha
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app

CM11 will be here soon, and 4.4 will improve speed and battery life, so just wait and get it

Manu* said:
CM11 will be here soon, and 4.4 will improve speed and battery life, so just wait and get it
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A custom rom is made/contributed by 1, 2 or lets say a number of 10 developers. An official rom its created by an army of developers

mervingeo said:
when will s3 i9305 receive 4.3 update???
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4.3 is available!!!
Region DBT and VD2
PDA Version: I9305XXUEMKC
Code:
live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9305
I am not allowed to post outside links...

Uran-235 said:
4.3 is available!!!
Region DBT and VD2
PDA Version: I9305XXUEMKC
Code:
live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-I9305
I am not allowed to post outside links...
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Good news

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9305
probably on sammobile as well .
I9305XXUEMKC 28.11.2013 2051278

Anyone eager to download it, repackage to flashable .zip and upload somewhere? I might then start to work on boeffla kernel for 4.3
Or at least instruct me how to do it, I've never downloaded whole rom for odin

Root 4.3 firmware GT-I9305
How to root 4.3 firmware for GT-I9305?

I'm not sure but i guess that you could flash custom roms without losing your warranty.
When you want to restore your warranty just flash the stock 4.1.2 with odin.?
Not sure if this works.
Since the 4.1.2 version doesn't have KNOX.

Lerpzu said:
I'm not sure but i guess that you could flash custom roms without losing your warranty.
When you want to restore your warranty just flash the stock 4.1.2 with odin.?
Not sure if this works.
Since the 4.1.2 version doesn't have KNOX.
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Would need to read the faqs and guides .

i just checked for updates on the phone and it is updating,dowloading 469.47MB and it says i have to wait 1h
so i gues im not the only one downloading haha
hope the phone will work well now on 4.3 just like on 4.1.2
never had issues and didnt even bother to root and istall custom roms

Hello Mate I asked the Same Question and i have already read the same replies i got which doesn't answer your Question and will probably leave you frustrated.
There is a Leaked Roadmap on XDA which is Basically a very short list of when they expect the update to be released.
I can tell you it said November/December so it could be any day really.
I have been on Sam Mobile and they have Released 4.3 for our Handsets in Germany, Germany (Vodafone) and Spain (Vodafone)
I have asked the Question if these can be installed on a UK Handset and change the Language or if it wont work.
I hope this Helps answer your Question

[Q] i9305 4.3 stock rom on 4.1.2 bootloader possible?

Hi Member,
I am on 4.1.2 version rooted with CWM installed. I want to upgrade to 4.3 stock. Is there any rom available without the knox bootloader and near stock with samsung touchwiz etc. I am searching from past one week but couldn't able to find anything on it.

gattu_koli said:
Hi Member,
I am on 4.1.2 version rooted with CWM installed. I want to upgrade to 4.3 stock. Is there any rom available without the knox bootloader and near stock with samsung touchwiz etc. I am searching from past one week but couldn't able to find anything on it.
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Yes, there is a Stock 4.3 ROM from ShonkUK i think that basically just updates all the applications to the 4.3 versions, without KNOX. There are also a number of Modified 4.3 ROMS that all dont have KNOX so you could check them out if you fancy it.
Cheers

There's KNOX, and KNOX apps. KNOX is inside the bootloader (or similar), KNOX Apps are somewhere inside the android file system.
Once the 4.3 bootloader is flashed, you're done. Most roms DON'T FLASH a bootloader, but be sure to check Usually, those flashed from recovery are safe.... from Odin... who can tell?

Thanks for the reply. Can you please give me a link from where I can download the rom or any specific name as there are lots of cwm roms available and its very confusing to pick up.

gattu_koli said:
Thanks for the reply. Can you please give me a link from where I can download the rom or any specific name as there are lots of cwm roms available and its very confusing to pick up.
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EVERY based on stock 4.3 rom here is on 4.1.2 bootloader.
However, before downloading any rom first take the time and read as much as possible, cause you seems to be novice and lazy

Try this, 4.1.2 bootloader and 4.3 rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development-i9305/rom-galaxy-s3-lte-jb-4-3-mod-t2607321

HTC vivid
I have HTC ph30100 sense 3.6 Android version 4.0.3 I need custom rom. Help me please to find best custom rom

Try the HTC forums

Raistlin1158 said:
Try this, 4.1.2 bootloader and 4.3 rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development-i9305/rom-galaxy-s3-lte-jb-4-3-mod-t2607321
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Thanks Buddy. I will try this.

This is SM-9005 or SM-900A?

Hi.
I have a problem to identify my phone.
I was bought it few days ago, and I don't know what model it's it.
Screenshots below.
Under battery it's says that this is a SM-9005 model, but under back cover it's says that this is a SM-900A model. In download mode it's a SM-900A model.

It is a SM-N900A.. Not sure why it would say N9005 under the battery tho.. The NC2 Bootloader belongs to At&t.. You are aware that your phone has a custom Rom on it right? The Rom on your phone has is one from the International Note 3.. You can easily revert it back to stock AT&T firmware .. Seeing you have the NC2 Bootloader you can not put any Firmware below Kitkat 4.4.2 witch I believe is what is on your phone right now.. You can also upgrade to 4.4.4 Kitkat or Lollipop 5.0.. At&t Note 3 has a locked Bootloader so be careful not to flash any Rom that is not TouchWiz base or custom Kernels, Meaning true AOSP roms like CM, Slim, Paranoid Android, Pacman an so on will not work an will more than likely harm your phone.. Hope this helps..

neil2me said:
It is a SM-N900A.. Not sure why it would say N9005 under the battery tho.. The NC2 Bootloader belongs to At&t.. You are aware that your phone has a custom Rom on it right? The Rom on your phone has is one from the International Note 3.. You can easily revert it back to stock AT&T firmware .. Seeing you have the NC2 Bootloader you can not put any Firmware below Kitkat 4.4.2 witch I believe is what is on your phone right now.. You can also upgrade to 4.4.4 Kitkat or Lollipop 5.0.. At&t Note 3 has a locked Bootloader so be careful not to flash any Rom that is not TouchWiz base or custom Kernels, Meaning true AOSP roms like CM, Slim, Paranoid Android, Pacman an so on will not work an will more than likely harm your phone.. Hope this helps..
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I want the international wersion. I don't like this 4g icon. Can I easy change it? Maybe it's a custom stock rom from N9005 without at&t apps and other bloatware? I really like stock touchwiz here but it's so many apps that I will don't use it never...what can I do now? Thanks for reply

Yes you can install another international as long as it is TouchWiz. So let's find out what kinda Rom you are looking for? Do you want to stay with Kitkat Roms or are you looking to upgrade to Lollipop? And another question, Are you familiar with Safestrap recovery? After you let me know I will get you links to a great Rom an easy to follow instructions for installation..

I'm having the same thing too. I got the device in the UK but it's an AT&T model.
I've got Safestrap on my device already and is looking to install Lollipop on it. How do you suggest I do that? I really like Knox security from Samsung but it is a pain to install ROM now. And I want to install a stock Lollipop on it if possible.
Thanks in advanced.

neil2me said:
It is a SM-N900A.. Not sure why it would say N9005 under the battery tho.. The NC2 Bootloader belongs to At&t.. You are aware that your phone has a custom Rom on it right? The Rom on your phone has is one from the International Note 3.. You can easily revert it back to stock AT&T firmware .. Seeing you have the NC2 Bootloader you can not put any Firmware below Kitkat 4.4.2 witch I believe is what is on your phone right now.. You can also upgrade to 4.4.4 Kitkat or Lollipop 5.0.. At&t Note 3 has a locked Bootloader so be careful not to flash any Rom that is not TouchWiz base or custom Kernels, Meaning true AOSP roms like CM, Slim, Paranoid Android, Pacman an so on will not work an will more than likely harm your phone.. Hope this helps..
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You are a life saver. I also have the same issue as mlekopan16. I bought my device in UAE online. Reading your post I am assuming my device is also 900A. I am also attaching screenshots from my device. Request you to have a look. I was able to install safestrap on my device and it is working fine now. I want to use custom lollipop roms on my device but dont know what does a locked bootloader mean. My question is can I install custom lollipop rom and can I still use it with any other network or it can only be used with AT&T? Please advice.

note 3 upgrade n9005 which is actually n900A
Satan_Neil said:
Yes you can install another international as long as it is TouchWiz. So let's find out what kinda Rom you are looking for? Do you want to stay with Kitkat Roms or are you looking to upgrade to Lollipop? And another question, Are you familiar with Safestrap recovery? After you let me know I will get you links to a great Rom an easy to follow instructions for installation..
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hello
i am having the same problem how do I upgrade my 4.2.2 kitkat phone which shows n9005 in android and n900a in download mode to 5.0 lollipop. i wish to do an update without locking the carrier

If the phone in download says it is an n900a, it is a AT&T Note 3 sm-n900a with a locked bootloader.
You will need to look here to upgrade to 5.0:https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006

S5 safestrap. Do I need safestrap to put a rom in or can I just just odin?

I have a safestrapped rooted g900a phone. Running 4.4.2 with Unity rom v2.1.0. I've been looking for a newer rom. Perhaps marshmallow. I've googleed quite alot and have the understanding that safestrap won't work anymore. Not that I understand why 100%.
Can I just use odin and flash a newer rom and continue to use safestrap for booting?
As chance would have it... I purchased my s5 right when towelroot came out.
I've been reading about cm for the s5 for international versions. Do you think this could be a possibility or is the locked bootloader a problem, even with safestrap?
Also to flash any newer rom, would I have to uninstall / remove safestrap? Install a new bootloader? Is that even possible?
Much thanks in advance!
Any extra info you need please feel free to ask me.

MrMoisha said:
I have a safestrapped rooted g900a phone. Running 4.4.2 with Unity rom v2.1.0. I've been looking for a newer rom. Perhaps marshmallow. I've googleed quite alot and have the understanding that safestrap won't work anymore. Not that I understand why 100%.
Can I just use odin and flash a newer rom and continue to use safestrap for booting?
As chance would have it... I purchased my s5 right when towelroot came out.
I've been reading about cm for the s5 for international versions. Do you think this could be a possibility or is the locked bootloader a problem, even with safestrap?
Also to flash any newer rom, would I have to uninstall / remove safestrap? Install a new bootloader? Is that even possible?
Much thanks in advance!
Any extra info you need please feel free to ask me.
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Search is your friend. Too much info for one post. Search in att s5 general.
SM-G870A Peace