[Q] Converting to i9505? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hello. I have a Verizon Galaxy S4, but I live in Europe and I was wondering if I can turn the device in a regular GT-i9505. Can I simply download the official stock i9505 firmware and flash it with Odin or the device will "explode" if I do that?
I saw a CWM flashable zip with the stock 9505 firmware, but I actually prefer the Odin method if possible, so I can have OTA/Kies updates...like if the phone was always a GT-i9505.
Thanks in advance for the replies and sorry If this topic is meant to be in the science fiction section
Best regards!

No just use it in your carrier the phone comes sim unlocked out of the box.
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I know I can just pop in my sim and start using it. The point is, I don't want to wait for Verizon for updates. I have always bought debranded phones and I wanted to turn this one in such too, bit if it's not possible I'll just go for Cyanogenmod.

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SWH M440S VS i9300

Hello so i got my S3 today, it's the 3G korean version SWH M440S.
Will rooting and those custom firmwares that was made for i9300 work?
Also, the phone came with a lot of random unneeded apps, how do i put on a fresh un modified FW from Samsung on my korean version?
Also, S Voice is in korean even when i set the language to English, how do i change it to english?
Thanks
xSpeced said:
Hello so i got my S3 today, it's the 3G korean version SWH M440S.
Will rooting and those custom firmwares that was made for i9300 work?
Also, the phone came with a lot of random unneeded apps, how do i put on a fresh un modified FW from Samsung on my korean version?
Also, S Voice is in korean even when i set the language to English, how do i change it to english?
Thanks
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Not sure about rooting and fw, for s-voice you have to enter the S-voice settings to change the language. Just hit menu when in Svoice.. you'll have to guess since it's in another language which to pick. lol.
Is that model you got the one with the quad and 2gb of ram? Are you using it in CA? if so what carrier and does it work fully? and last question.. where did you get it and how much? lol
The "SHW-M440S" is a Exynos 4 quad with 1gig of ram as far as I can tell.
I wouldnt flash anything meant for the i9300 (International version), take a look in this thread for more info on this device and other stuff
Well it's identical in terms of hardware to the i9300.
I want to get rid of all the things that this korean telecom company had preinstalled on the phone and have a clean phone.
Have anyone tried using any i9300 mods with the korean 3g S3
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Not sure about rooting and fw, for s-voice you have to enter the S-voice settings to change the language. Just hit menu when in Svoice.. you'll have to guess since it's in another language which to pick. lol.
Is that model you got the one with the quad and 2gb of ram? Are you using it in CA? if so what carrier and does it work fully? and last question.. where did you get it and how much? lol
-Okay thanks, I use mobilicity.
Will I get a clean android if i do a software update in Kies?
Will I get a clean android if i do a software update in Kies?
You get whatever firmware is for your phone as provided by the phone vendor . You do not get a base Android .
jje
In the thread somebody linked above there are instructions on rooting the phone, there also is pre-rooted stock Rom and one custom Rom called prestige. Your best bet is to get rooted and use titanium to remove all the bloat ware. The few international Roms and mods I have tried have not worked but let me know if find one that does!
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graffixnyc said:
Not sure about rooting and fw, for s-voice you have to enter the S-voice settings to change the language. Just hit menu when in Svoice.. you'll have to guess since it's in another language which to pick. lol.
Is that model you got the one with the quad and 2gb of ram? Are you using it in CA? if so what carrier and does it work fully? and last question.. where did you get it and how much? lol
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Is there a way to flash this thing to i9300?
The phone supports AWS but not in this "state" of fw.
If you find a way let me know. If I knew now what I know now I would have gone with a international version. But I was making the jump from an iPhone so didn't know that mine would be so incompatible. Oh well, still a sweet phone!
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p33k said:
If you find a way let me know. If I knew now what I know now I would have gone with a international version. But I was making the jump from an iPhone so didn't know that mine would be so incompatible. Oh well, still a sweet phone!
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I'm in exactly the same boat.
Would like to know how to get rid of the unwanted Korean apps.
bclukes said:
I'm in exactly the same boat.
Would like to know how to get rid of the unwanted Korean apps.
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Head over to the Korean phone page here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749214), root your phone, use titanium to freeze or uninstall all those unwanted apps!
On another note found this on Korean dev site. Seems this guy is running the Siyah kernel with CM10 on his M440s
Edit: He posted his Siyah kernel and via translation seems you could use CM9/10 with it. Gonna get the mrs to make sure google translate is correct before trying. You can easily sign up at that site to access the files.
http://matcl.com/b/imbeded/119038
p33k said:
Head over to the Korean phone page here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749214), root your phone, use titanium to freeze or uninstall all those unwanted apps!
On another note found this on Korean dev site. Seems this guy is running the Siyah kernel with CM10 on his M440s
Edit: He posted his Siyah kernel and via translation seems you could use CM9/10 with it. Gonna get the mrs to make sure google translate is correct before trying. You can easily sign up at that site to access the files.
http://matcl.com/b/imbeded/119038
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Thanks, all done by following the instructions.
So, how do I proceed to debrand (remove sk telecom rom and get a stock debranded rom?
Ive only seen i9300 ones. Can I use i9300 stock rom on shw m440s as I use this phone in canada
As of right now you have two options that i know of. 1) root the phone and manually remove bloatware. 2) use a custom Rom (cm9/10/etc) with a custom kernel.
If you can't read Korean, can't figure out how to access sites for custom kernels PM me with email address and I'll email you the modified cm9/cm10/franco kernels I have found for our phone then you can test out which works best for you.
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Hello I'm a Korean user
for custom ROMs, you have to flash a 'kernel converter' of a custom kernel for the shw-m440s after flashing the ROM for the firmware to work. sometimes, touchwiz based ROMs have problems with communication and photography but aosp based ROMs and CM based ROMs have worked perfectly so far. recovery you can flash the same one with the i9300 and have no problem. For rooting you have to have a visit to this thread
So I have a S3 and I am totally not sure if its the original I9300 or SHW M440S... I have flashed stock I9300 4.3 firmware and the result was a laggy firmware and my phone kept rebooting. I wasnt the first to own this phone, my uncle did and he said he just flashed the old i9300 4.3 firmware and the problem has occured which is a broken camera (cant connect to camera), not working speakers and headphone jack and mic...
Normally I would just get it fixed but.. Because of the broken cam, speakers and mic, my youtube or any online streaming videos does not load and mp3 musics dont play as the player apps force close when i press play...
Again, a broken hardware does not affect the software so I am not sure if it is really the hardware or I just flashed the wrong firmware on the wrong phone.
Has anyone ever tried to flash a I9300 4.3 official firmware on a S3 SHW M440S?
Did you get the same result as I did?
Do you recommend me to flash a SHW M440S firmware on my s3 just to check? Will it not brick my phone?
Please help me out..
Thanks and God Bless
You can't flash i9300 rom on a M440S without it being converted, or installing a kernel made for the m440s afterwards or using a kernel converter after the rom.
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You can't flash i9300 rom on a M440S without it being converted, or installing a kernel made for the m440s afterwards or using a kernel converter after the rom.
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If I flashed the rom without the kernel converter, what would happen? Will the rom still boot up?
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If I flashed the rom without the kernel converter, what would happen? Will the rom still boot up?
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It would not boot. I tried before.
I have shw-m440s S3 version, whether in flash can use the firmware from S3 I9300
huh ? you cant

[Q] i9305 unlocking

I'm looking to break my android cherry, having been an iOS user so excuse the noob questions. I have been looking to get a i9305 from Orange (UK). My question is if I get the phone from orange, have it unlocked but not rooted and use a sim card from another carrier like O2 or vodafone will I still get OTA updates as those network carriers don't even sell the i9305.
I'm probably going to go with T-Mobile as they have a good sim only deal at the moment but as only Orange sell the phone on payg, would a T-Mobile sim work without having to unlock the phone?
Lastly how easy is it to remove the stuff that network carriers put on the phone, simple a case of deleting apps or is that where rooting comes in?
If you unlocked it you would get orange branded updates, you can solve this by flashing an unbranded or O2 branded stock ROM.
And to debloat you need to be rooted because the carrier apps are installed on the system partition which is only accessible by the root user.
Also I would ask T-Mobile or Orange about the sim question because they are changing carrier to EE now so it may work if not just buy what you want and unlock it (or flash everything can be solved by flashing)
I take pleasure in welcoming you to the world of Android and hope you have a nice time being free from the shackles of a corporate entity.
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delsus said:
If you unlocked it you would get orange branded updates, you can solve this by flashing an unbranded or O2 branded stock ROM.
And to debloat you need to be rooted because the carrier apps are installed on the system partition which is only accessible by the root user.
Also I would ask T-Mobile or Orange about the sim question because they are changing carrier to EE now so it may work if not just buy what you want and unlock it (or flash everything can be solved by flashing)
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Thanks for the info. Couple more noob questions. If I get the phone on orange, unlock it and use a t-mobile sim, flash it with for example and unbranded stock ROM, then which updates will I get or from who? Directly from Samsung?
Wouldn't flashing an unbranded ROM automatically remove the bloat and by that I mean the stuff Orange put on not the original bloat from Samsung if that makes sense. And for future updates should then install without any problems as it's a stock ROM not a custom one? Would a stock rom increase the flash counter? If so how can I reset it?
Where can I get an unbranded ROM for the i9305 from, if there even is one (Sammobile isn't showing a UK version yet), and do you know of a guide I can follow? I've got a old HTC, might try on that first just in case I end up bricking it.
Sorry about all the questions. Really appreciate the help.
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I take pleasure in welcoming you to the world of Android and hope you have a nice time being free from the shackles of a corporate entity.
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Thanks, just ordered the phone. Free from apple's shackles lol
jahuss65 said:
Thanks for the info. Couple more noob questions. If I get the phone on orange, unlock it and use a t-mobile sim, flash it with for example and unbranded stock ROM, then which updates will I get or from who? Directly from Samsung?
Wouldn't flashing an unbranded ROM automatically remove the bloat and by that I mean the stuff Orange put on not the original bloat from Samsung if that makes sense. And for future updates should then install without any problems as it's a stock ROM not a custom one? Would a stock rom increase the flash counter? If so how can I reset it?
Where can I get an unbranded ROM for the i9305 from, if there even is one (Sammobile isn't showing a UK version yet), and do you know of a guide I can follow? I've got a old HTC, might try on that first just in case I end up bricking it.
Sorry about all the questions. Really appreciate the help.
Thanks, just ordered the phone. Free from apple's shackles lol
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Yes flashing an unbranded ROM will remove the bloatware and you will get updates from Samsung.
There is a PC application which can find stock ROMs direct from Samsung's servers called checkfus, search with that if a ROM exists it will find it.
And a stock ROM shouldn't increase the flash counter only custom you can use the triangle away app to reset it from chainfire.
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delsus said:
Yes flashing an unbranded ROM will remove the bloatware and you will get updates from Samsung.
There is a PC application which can find stock ROMs direct from Samsung's servers called checkfus, search with that if a ROM exists it will find it.
And a stock ROM shouldn't increase the flash counter only custom you can use the triangle away app to reset it from chainfire.
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Thanks. I'll have a look at checkfus. :good:

'Three' UK bootloader, locked? Or safe for rooting?

I'll start with the short version for those who don't want to read everything:
I have a galaxy i9305 that came back from private repair with a 'Three' UK Rom, I want to flash cf auto root and mini. Is it safe? Does it install a locked bootloader or something? BTW I'm from Israel and not from UK.
The phone's current status is:
Model- GT-i9305
Android version - 4.3
Baseband - i9305NEUEML2
Kernel - 3.0.31-2051278
Build - JSS15J.I9305XXUEML9
The story behind this is that i bought an i9305 from Singapore, rooted it and when I tried to flash a custom recovery it I accidentally used the wrong file. After flashing the correct file, the touch screen didn't work. I then sent the phone to a repair, not at Samsung as it had no warranty. The repair shop couldn't fix it and sent it back. After a bit more research I discovered that flashing the wrong file can ruin the touch controller, which can only be fixed by buying a new screen, I bought a new screen, the phone works great, but I don't know if it's safe to flash custom roms or root the phone with the 'Three' Rom.
Thanks for the help, I tried to be as informative as I can, please tell me of there's anything else.
Bumping?
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It will be locked to network unless you bought it at carphone warehouse. You need to unlock it before you can debrand. You can safely root it but your next step is unlock before you can look at other stuff.
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So... If it came with an unlocked stock bootloader and the repair shop changed it to 'Three', it should be unlocked for debranding, correct?
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You are in the wrong forum. Network lock is irrelevant to bootloader or firmware, you can flash what you like. No bootloader on the i9300 is locked.
I didn't realize you were talking about network unlocking, that was never my concern. I was only worried about flashing new roms. And so you have just answered my question.
Thank you very much, good day sir
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Verizon note 2 root

This might b sort of a nuub question. I am currently using a Verizon note 2 on tmobile. unsure if the phone is unlocked I got it from a friend when I broke my gn3. All I did was insert my dime card and it worked had to change the apn to get data working bit everything works. When I turn on the phone I do get the pop up saying I'm using an un recognized Sim.
So on to my question. I want to root the phone should I use verizon roms and rooting methods apropreate to Verizon or should I u tmobile. Any help would b appreciated
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mmarquez109 said:
This might b sort of a nuub question. I am currently using a Verizon note 2 on tmobile. unsure if the phone is unlocked I got it from a friend when I broke my gn3. All I did was insert my dime card and it worked had to change the apn to get data working bit everything works. When I turn on the phone I do get the pop up saying I'm using an un recognized Sim.
So on to my question. I want to root the phone should I use verizon roms and rooting methods apropreate to Verizon or should I u tmobile. Any help would b appreciated
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Since you're using a Verizon Note2 SCH-I605, then you should stick with rooting methods/Roms for this specific device. Otherwise, I'm thinking you'll end up bricking the phone. You should be able to change the APN again just like you're doing now after you root and flash a custom ROM.
Also, if you're not familiar with the Note2, then spend time reading the Q&A and Development threads... especially the stickies. There are different rooting methods for different build versions. Android version 4.1.2 is the last build version for this phone where you can unlock the bootloader (with the CASUAL program). If you're still on 4.1.2, then don't update the phone to factory stock 4.3 or 4.4.2...because you'll permanently lock the bootloader. If you are on still 4.1.2 and you want to try out 4.3 or 4.4.2 ROM'S, there are ones in the development section that you can flash through custom recovery that won't lock the bootloader.
If it's on factory stock 4.3, you can use saferoot to root it, then use safestrap for custom touchwiz ROM'S. If you're on factory stock 4.4.2, you can root with ghettoroot, but no custom roms yet.

Need help with some phone info

I am currently running a G900A (AT&T branded galaxy S5 with locked bootloader) i am in the process of buying a used S5 but not sure if the bootloader is locked. Here is the phone info that the guy provided to me.
Sm-g900f , g900fxxu1anc9 , 4.4.2
Like i said I'm on AT&T S5 so i am not familiar with the F models and i know T Mobile is the T models but didn't know if anyone knows anything about these phones cause I'm wanting to flash some T Mobile roms. Any info would be much appreciated.
Is it rootable through towel root? Can i use TWRP or CWM with this device. It is carrier unlocked and he is using it on T mobile (gsm) so I'm guessing it will work on AT&T since they uses GSM as well. Thanks for any help.
That's the international version. So should be fine. I'm not sure about lte bands.. U will have to check that info out. The phone should work fine though.
The g900f is probably the most desired s5.. As its not carrier branded.
If I had to choose one I'd get either it or the g900t (T-Mobile)
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adam_ky said:
That's the international version. So should be fine. I'm not sure about lte bands.. U will have to check that info out. The phone should work fine though.
The g900f is probably the most desired s5.. As its not carrier branded.
If I had to choose one I'd get either it or the g900t (T-Mobile)
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Ok thanks. I got lucky and found it for $200. The only thing that worries me is that since it's not carrier branded can they report it stolen in any way after i buy it and have the IMEI blacklisted. Normally I'd just meet at the phones carrier store and have everything documented but not sure how to go about it without it being carrier locked.
I'm not sure about that. You can ask for the imei number and check it on swappa.com
If it comes back clean that may alleviate some of your worries
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Well i finally found me a G900T. Gonna pick it up around 5 today. Can't wait to see what version is on it so i can get it rooted and find me a good rom to go along with it. Any recommendations?
Muniz stock rooted and debloat a bit if you want stock touchwiz. Or.. If you want more plain android, aosp, try cm12.1 currently in nightly stages but I think its stable enough for daily driver.
Some ppl like twisted Lolipop....
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Ok thanks. I'll check them out
adam_ky said:
Muniz stock rooted and debloat a bit if you want stock touchwiz. Or.. If you want more plain android, aosp, try cm12.1 currently in nightly stages but I think its stable enough for daily driver.
Some ppl like twisted Lolipop....
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Ok i got the phone, so now onto rooting. Do i need to take it down to 442 to root it can i root straight from 5.0 thanks for the help getting me started
U can root from there.
Find a guide. Make sure you use proper files. (Measure twice cut once)
Do not update to of6 threw normal ota updates or flash the factory of6 firmware as it can't be downgraded I think. If you want to goto the latest which is of6 follow muniz guide
Take your time make no mistakes.
I would recommend installing a custom recovery. Twrp. After that you can easily move back and forth to whatever roms you want, trying different ones.
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The sickness did a thread under general where he explains how to root 5.0. It's using chainfire's root method for 4.4.2. Which also works for 5.0. That's the method I used to root my 900T a few days ago. You flash it in odin.
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ecera said:
The sickness did a thread under general where he explains how to root 5.0. It's using chainfire's root method for 4.4.2. Which also works for 5.0. That's the method I used to root my 900T a few days ago. You flash it in odin.
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Yea i found it thanks for the info though. I've got it rooted and twrp installed. Downloading lolliozop right now. I've been wanting to try that one. I'll get the sim unlock code tomorrow from T mobile and should be up and running then.
Well i ran lolliozop for a few days but couldn't figure out a lot of the color issues with the black on black and white on white etc. Great looking rom but i just couldn't figure it out. I'm back on TMS 3.0 now and love it. I'm running the KT kernel but still haven't figured out what to change or a good setting for it. Anyone else running this kernel and could give a little advice on how to set it would be greatly appreciated.

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