Downgrading from 4.4.2 to 4.3 - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello I've recently installed the french 4.4.2 on my Note II .. I want to know if I can re-flash 4.3 again ?
What are the Steps and possible problems ?
Thank you
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Ahmed.Soubih said:
Hello I've recently installed the french 4.4.2 on my Note II .. I want to know if I can re-flash 4.3 again ?
What are the Steps and possible problems ?
Thank you
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Well, finally we have got KitKat and so I may ask, why you want to go back?
If you want to run 4.3 custom roms, no need to downgrade, go ahead and flash.

Androidwizzard said:
Well, finally we have got KitKat and so I may ask, why you want to go back?
If you want to run 4.3 custom roms, no need to downgrade, go ahead and flash.
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I have 2 problems
1- samsung keyboard : I can't switch between the 2 selected languages.
2- some applications get crashed.
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i have a cwm backup is it safe to restore?

Reg2net said:
i have a cwm backup is it safe to restore?
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Same question

Reg2net said:
i have a cwm backup is it safe to restore?
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Ahmed.Soubih said:
I have 2 problems
1- samsung keyboard : I can't switch between the 2 selected languages.
2- some applications get crashed.
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ameralkial said:
Same question
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Yes you can go back to 4.3 without issues
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singhpratik87 said:
Yes you can go back to 4.3 without issues
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Do You mean just flash official 4.3 ?
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Ahmed.Soubih said:
Do You mean just flash official 4.3 ?
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I know custom Roms are done,stock ROMS I'm not sure

Reg2net said:
i have a cwm backup is it safe to restore?
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flash ofw with odin then flash cwm and restore backup. it worked for me

People are saying you can't flash back to 4.3 from 4.4.2, which is partially true.
Even when you flash the 4.3 firmware, you will still have 4.4.2 bootloader.
However, if you are not really fussed about the mini details, just flash it like you would normally with Odin,
then when there are problems with wifi, use custom kernels to fix it.
Otherwise, flash 4.3 then use a nand backup to restore (if you have it).

minkael said:
People are saying you can't flash back to 4.3 from 4.4.2, which is partially true.
Even when you flash the 4.3 firmware, you will still have 4.4.2 bootloader.
However, if you are not really fussed about the mini details, just flash it like you would normally with Odin,
then when there are problems with wifi, use custom kernels to fix it.
Otherwise, flash 4.3 then use a nand backup to restore (if you have it).
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What custom kernel should I chose to fix the WiFi problem?
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odin

Just using odin 1.85 to flash back to 4.3 stock rom. Remember to wipe data/cache before flash
I hope this can help.

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[Q] No Binary Info?

Hey folks,
I mistakenly updated my note 2 with official 4.3 firmware and after accepting there was no going back i then put on a custom rom, all is working fine however when in download mode it shows no info about the binary count, knox etc etc, anyone have any ideas why
Cheers
pearlpassat said:
Hey folks,
I mistakenly updated my note 2 with official 4.3 firmware and after accepting there was no going back i then put on a custom rom, all is working fine however when in download mode it shows no info about the binary count, knox etc etc, anyone have any ideas why
Cheers
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how do you exactly proceeded?
do you have custom recovery?
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cosmyndemeter said:
how do you exactly proceeded?
do you have custom recovery?
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Flashed stock fw thro odin, rooted with philz then flashed custom rom via zip
pearlpassat said:
Flashed stock fw thro odin, rooted with philz then flashed custom rom via zip
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witch phil2?
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cosmyndemeter said:
witch phil2?
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Philz 6

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 Odin Root Problems

So i recently wanted to root my S4 with Odin. I did everything it asked, once booted it tells me
KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
SET WARRANTY BIT: KERNEL
It goes on the T-Mobile 4G LTE Screen, but stays there the whole time.
I don't have any recovery option, only download mode works.
please help, because i think i bricked my S4.
Read here, all your questions will be answered by Chainfire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41797153
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PanchoPlanet said:
Read here, all your questions will be answered by Chainfire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41797153
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Still no luck, it does the exact same thing.
Flash back to stock and root with cf-auto root, make sure you use the correct one!
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serio22 said:
Flash back to stock and root with cf-auto root, make sure you use the correct one!
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How do i flash it? My only choices are Odin and download mode.
You may need to do a factory reset. Then Odin. If no custom rom, factory reset will put u back to stock.
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SevenLionsHD said:
How do i flash it? My only choices are Odin and download mode.
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Odin back to stock. Then Odin CF-AUTO ROOT
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PanchoPlanet said:
You may need to do a factory reset. Then Odin. If no custom rom, factory reset will put u back to stock.
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I don't have a recovery option nor a factory reset option. i can get pass my T-mobile Screen..
I seen a link, saying there was a Stock Odin Flash Firmware, but the link doesn't work so
Really don't know what else to do. Like i said my only options are Odin and download mode.
The Sickness said:
Odin back to stock. Then Odin CF-AUTO ROOT
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Does Odin have a option to do a full wipe/factory reset?
That may be the only option.
He must have used the wrong root script, like AT&T or Sprint root.
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SevenLionsHD said:
I don't have a recovery option nor a factory reset option. i can get pass my T-mobile Screen..
I seen a link, saying there was a Stock Odin Flash Firmware, but the link doesn't work so
Really don't know what else to do. Like i said my only options are Odin and download mode.
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Get it at sammobile.com.. You can also just flash a recovery and then a stock ROM
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PanchoPlanet said:
Does Odin have a option to do a full wipe/factory reset?
That may be the only option.
He must have used the wrong root script, like AT&T or Sprint root.
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Only Options are: Auto Reboot F. Reset Time
Flash Lock Nand Erase All
T Flash
Re-Partition
LED Control
Here is other options: Bootloader
PDA
Phone
CSC
That's pretty much it.
serio22 said:
Get it at sammobile.com.. You can also just flash a recovery and then a stock ROM
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Currently downloading a Stock Rom that's works with Odin, not from sammobile.com because it didn't load up the website.
Hope this will work, if not i don't know what I'll do.
PanchoPlanet said:
Does Odin have a option to do a full wipe/factory reset?
That may be the only option.
He must have used the wrong root script, like AT&T or Sprint root.
Pp.
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Well i didn't downloaded the Stock Rom, because i thought this one would've work (UVUAMDL Official TAR)
I did it with Odin and failed right away. I don't think this can be fixed. So i quit,unless someone has a ''Way'', but
i doubt it.
SevenLionsHD said:
Well i didn't downloaded the Stock Rom, because i thought this one would've work (UVUAMDL Official TAR)
I did it with Odin and failed right away. I don't think this can be fixed. So i quit,unless someone has a ''Way'', but
i doubt it.
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You need either 4.3 or 4.4.2, MDL is 4.2.2, it'll never flash, so flash 4.3 or 4.4.2, you can only flash 4.3 if you had that firmware before you attempted to root, if you had the latest update you need 4.4.2!!
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serio22 said:
You need either 4.3 or 4.4.2, MDL is 4.2.2, it'll never flash, so flash 4.3 or 4.4.2, you can only flash 4.3 if you had that firmware before you attempted to root, if you had the latest update you need 4.4.2!!
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I fixed my phone..I bypassed the "SEANDROID EFORCING" screen..I had 4.4.2 before I tried to root..but since I bypassed it took me back to 4.2.2..and since then I've been getting issues on the phone such as: The wifi doesn't work and my mobile hotspot doesn't either. I can't update my android version since it tells me my phone was modified. But umm yeah.
SevenLionsHD said:
I fixed my phone..I bypassed the "SEANDROID EFORCING" screen..I had 4.4.2 before I tried to root..but since I bypassed it took me back to 4.2.2..and since then I've been getting issues on the phone such as: The wifi doesn't work and my mobile hotspot doesn't either. I can't update my android version since it tells me my phone was modified. But umm yeah.
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How did you manage to get it to 4.2? As far as I know downgrading from official 4.4 firmware WILL brick your phone. There's no way around it. I'm very curious to know how you did it! Thanks in advance!
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mrzhadow said:
How did you manage to get it to 4.2? As far as I know downgrading from official 4.4 firmware WILL brick your phone. There's no way around it. I'm very curious to know how you did it! Thanks in advance!
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When I was in 4.4.2 I wanted to root it (of course) but I used the wrong baseband version/file so it messed up. Then it gave me like some type of warning saying (SEANDROID EFORCING) Warranty Bit: Kernel
I told my bro to fox it and he did, idk how he did it but he did. I search up on youtube SEANDROID EFORCING and I guess thats how he managed to save my phone.
SevenLionsHD said:
I fixed my phone..I bypassed the "SEANDROID EFORCING" screen..I had 4.4.2 before I tried to root..but since I bypassed it took me back to 4.2.2..and since then I've been getting issues on the phone such as: The wifi doesn't work and my mobile hotspot doesn't either. I can't update my android version since it tells me my phone was modified. But umm yeah.
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That's what happens when you flash a 4.2.2 ROM which you can still do.. that SEANDROID message doesn't prevent anything so there is nothing to bypass.. If you're ok with 4.2.2 then I guess you're good but personally I would prefer to be at least on 4.3.. All you have to do is follow my previous directions
Edit: you could also just flash a 4.3 or 4.4.2 ROM
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serio22 said:
That's what happens when you flash a 4.2.2 ROM which you can still do.. that SEANDROID message doesn't prevent anything so there is nothing to bypass.. If you're ok with 4.2.2 then I guess you're good but personally I would prefer to be at least on 4.3.. All you have to do is follow my previous directions
Edit: you could also just flash a 4.3 or 4.4.2 ROM
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I'm good on 4.2.2, just wondering if 4.3 will fix my Wifi issues. If not there is no point in going to 4.3
SevenLionsHD said:
I'm good on 4.2.2, just wondering if 4.3 will fix my Wifi issues. If not there is no point in going to 4.3
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It should
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[Q] Install new bootloader

I wanna install a new Rom on my Samsung Galaxy Note II and this would be the first time i do this.
I first need to install a new bootloader. Do i lose my app data or other data if i install a new bootloader ?
JdKock said:
Do i lose my app data or other data if i install a new bootloader ?
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If bootloader only, nope. you won't lose them.
You already know what bootloader you're going to install?
erljayp said:
If bootloader only, nope. you won't lose them.
You already know what bootloader you're going to install?
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Thanks for your reply. I think i start with the MJ5 bootloader
So it's totally save to load this bootloader with Odin?
After that i make a backup with TitaniumBackup
Thanx for information dude ! ?
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If u have flash 4.3 bootloader..u can't downgrade..if so..u will face big problem..??
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JdKock said:
I think i start with the MJ5 bootloader
So it's totally save to load this bootloader with Odin?
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MJ5 is a good choice since you can install 4.1.2, 4.3, or 4.4.2 roms.
But for KK roms, offline charging is not working.
Goodluck.
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4.4.4 to 4.4.2

How can I go from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2? I didn't do a nandroid backup. Thanks
Arturofm2 said:
How can I go from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2? I didn't do a nandroid backup. Thanks
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Have you even searched or Googled it? Just Flash a 4.4.2 Rom, Simple.
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tmoney239sucka said:
Have you even searched or Googled it? Just Flash a 4.4.2 Rom, Simple.
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Thanks for your answer, but no, I've tried that and if you install a 4.4.2 rom on top of a 4.4.4 rom it won't do anything and go back to 4.4.4
Edit: I installed the new version of TWRP and Wiped: Dalvik, system, data, internal, cache and factory reset and it let me do it.
Thanks for making me try it again, it didn't work before.
Arturofm2 said:
Thanks for your answer, but no, I've tried that and if you install a 4.4.2 rom on top of a 4.4.4 rom it won't do anything and go back to 4.4.4
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OK I've never had that problem I've always just flashed a new Rom over old rom even if I was on a aosp Rom. I believe ur best bet is to flash a stock 4.4.2 touchwiz rom through ODIN then flash whatever 4.4.x Rom you want. Their are plenty of step by step instructions on what to do all over the Internet.
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tmoney239sucka said:
OK I've never had that problem I've always just flashed a new Rom over old rom even if I was on a aosp Rom. I believe ur best bet is to flash a stock 4.4.2 touchwiz rom through ODIN then flash whatever 4.4.x Rom you want. Their are plenty of step by step instructions on what to do all over the Internet.
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I'm already in my old Hyperdrive ROM, I had a backup but it wasn't a nandroid backup. (is it the same). Now I'm searching how to make a nandroid backup.
Arturofm2 said:
I'm already in my old Hyperdrive ROM, I had a backup but it wasn't a nandroid backup. (is it the same). Now I'm searching how to make a nandroid backup.
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It's the same. Ur good.
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tmoney239sucka said:
It's the same. Ur good.
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Perfect! I would thank you again but I have a limit of 8 thanks per day .
Thanks

upgrade bootloaders and etc

I want to update my device to N900TUVSFPH3 from fob6..do we need to unroot first, then flashing in Odin?
There is no need to unroot before flashing in Odin. One thing I highly recommend is backing up your data before flashing in case something goes wrong.
audit13 said:
There is no need to unroot before flashing in Odin. One thing I highly recommend is backing up your data before flashing in case something goes wrong.
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So, I can revert back to fob6? Thanks again!
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With Samsung phones, it is not always possible to revert to a previous bootloader. Unfortuantely, I don't know the Note 3 well enough to say whether it can or can't be done. Personally, I always run the latest modem and bootloader on a Samsung phone, regardless of whether it will run a stock or custom ROM.
audit13 said:
With Samsung phones, it is not always possible to revert to a previous bootloader. Unfortuantely, I don't know the Note 3 well enough to say whether it can or can't be done. Personally, I always run the latest modem and bootloader on a Samsung phone, regardless of whether it will run a stock or custom ROM.
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So..I unzip the stock ROM I got from SamMobile and flash accordingly?
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Yes, unzip it once and flash in the PDA slot.
audit13 said:
Yes, unzip it once and flash in the PDA slot.
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Should I flash bl and modem? Tyvm btw
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audit13 said:
Yes, unzip it once and flash in the PDA slot.
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Or should I just flash the entire stock firmware? I'm just afraid the newest version will lock the bl
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Also asking cuz I'm using an att sim in this...just curious. Thanks..idk if would benefit from this.
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The bootloader will not look, but it may be non-downgrade-able.
Flashing the latest stock rom via Odin will upgrade everything on the phone to the latest stock rom, including bootloader and modem.
audit13 said:
The bootloader will not look, but it may be non-downgrade-able.
Flashing the latest stock rom via Odin will upgrade everything on the phone to the latest stock rom, including bootloader and modem.
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OK. As long as I can still root it again, I will be fine.
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audit13 said:
The bootloader will not look, but it may be non-downgrade-able.
Flashing the latest stock rom via Odin will upgrade everything on the phone to the latest stock rom, including bootloader and modem.
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It didn't work. Had bootloop after flashing. So I went to download mode and flashed twrp and then it booted. Nothing changed. Still on fob6 ugh..lol
If i run on 4.4.4 omega rom and update my bootloader to marshmallow, can i still be on the same rom or will i have to update the rom also? Are there any risks with updating bootloaders?
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@rocky28297, which phone are you using?
Note 4
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rocky28297 said:
Note 4
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Straight talk?
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Tmobilefan906 said:
Straight talk?
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Nvm. Europe international version. Try thread related to this device
forum.xda-developers.com/note-4
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