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AT&T has taken down the stock 4.1 UCDLK3

For no valid reasons AT&T Galaxy S3 stock ROM I747UCDLK3 has been nowhere to be found for download.
Both links from Sammobile and Samsung-updates only says "This file is either removed due to copyright claim or is deleted by the uploader"
There must be something fishy goin on right here, they don't even released the full stock of recent UCDMG2 update. This is the first time I heard somebody filed copyright infringement of those stock firmware? Why the heck it's only the UCDLK3 and not all other older stock versions like LEM and LG1. So watch out AT&T subscribers!

Its still up in the development forum if needed.

It can still be flashed from the official KIES software.

pre4speed said:
Its still up in the development forum if needed.
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jack man said:
It can still be flashed from the official KIES software.
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I think the thing is not that can't find file, but that he noticed that specific file is target for ©/unloaded.
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DroidAngel said:
For no valid reasons AT&T Galaxy S3 stock ROM I747UCDLK3 has been nowhere to be found for download.
Both links from Sammobile and Samsung-updates only says "This file is either removed due to copyright claim or is deleted by the uploader"
There must be something fishy goin on right here, they don't even released the full stock of recent UCDMG2 update. This is the first time I heard somebody filed copyright infringement of those stock firmware? Why the heck it's only the UCDLK3 and not all other older stock versions like LEM and LG1. So watch out AT&T subscribers!
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4.1.1 and earlier can be easily unlocked thru dialpad... calculator then dial pad for tablets like tab 2. Can't think of a more money hungry reason. AT&T... Rethink Enslavement

Lt1streconbn said:
4.1.1 and earlier can be easily unlocked thru dialpad... calculator then dial pad for tablets like tab 2. Can't think of a more money hungry reason. AT&T... Rethink Enslavement
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I think it's more because of the boot loader update... Just to avoid idiots bricking their phones flashing software with odin. It was removed for avoidance of disaster...

Maybe
DexedrineXR said:
I think it's more because of the boot loader update... Just to avoid idiots bricking their phones flashing software with odin. It was removed for avoidance of disaster...
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But why take down the stock firmware? I just needed it to fix auro rotation in one of my kids s3. I found it with help from an op anyway and it did the trick. I just remember 4.1.1 and earlier were simple to unlock. 4.1.2 done away with that method. 4.1.2 is still available for download also. I elieve 4.0.4 is too though, so my theory has some holes in it if it is. Whats tough is finding US stock firmware for sgh-i497. I flashed umama1 or umama2 and lost my wifi for a day. Found 1 rom finally and fixed it with 4.0.4. Need to find or make a JB rom for it after it gets repaired y Samsung. LCD went bad Gotta update N S3 to kk soon also... I never like flashing a new bootloader and knox bugs me 8n the new version.

DexedrineXR said:
I think it's more because of the boot loader update... Just to avoid idiots bricking their phones flashing software with odin. It was removed for avoidance of disaster...
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You were right about the bootloader, but wrong with the reason. Its identical to the S4 bootloader aside from the S4 having a critical value of '1' in this code somewhere... Thing us though, that the LK3 bootloader could remain intact and signed, therefore flashed and accepted by the S4 as an update... That us IF it turns out to be truly identical lol. I got a lotta code to read over. Caffeine time.
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I am VERY new to all of this. I had a Windows 640, which I hated. And got this S3, I love everything except the os. (Previous device Sprint S4 w/lollipop). Anyway, I have the 4.1.1 os. Its rooted to Metro (was AT&T). But I want to upgrade the os to slimkat 9.0. I just don't have a clue what I need or how to do it. And can it be done w/o pc? As a note (included r screenshots). I have supersu, it has a feature to "full root", do I want to mess with that? If so, what are the benefits. I don't want to brick this and want to learn how. Maybe someday try to unlock sim on Sprint S4 ( has knox)!
Anyone who can help with the right info will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Tried to upload sshots but couldn't. Here's the info
SGH-I747. ROOTED
AND VER: 4.1.1
BASEBAND: UCDLK3
TWRP (BASIC) RECOVERY
DRIVER NAME d2att
ROM INSTALLER APP Changelog 1.2.6.2
GOO MANAGER
SUPERSU V2.46
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mcrue69 said:
I am VERY new to all of this. I had a Windows 640, which I hated. And got this S3, I love everything except the os. (Previous device Sprint S4 w/lollipop). Anyway, I have the 4.1.1 os. Its rooted to Metro (was AT&T). But I want to upgrade the os to slimkat 9.0. I just don't have a clue what I need or how to do it. And can it be done w/o pc? As a note (included r screenshots). I have supersu, it has a feature to "full root", do I want to mess with that? If so, what are the benefits. I don't want to brick this and want to learn how. Maybe someday try to unlock sim on Sprint S4 ( has knox)!
Anyone who can help with the right info will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Tried to upload sshots but couldn't. Here's the info
SGH-I747. ROOTED
AND VER: 4.1.1
BASEBAND: UCDLK3
TWRP (BASIC) RECOVERY
DRIVER NAME d2att
ROM INSTALLER APP Changelog 1.2.6.2
GOO MANAGER
SUPERSU V2.46
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Before doing anything else, I would recommend doing the free sim (carrier) unlock while you are still on 4.1.1. This will give you more options in the future. The method can be found in these forums.
If you were on AT&T I would say there is a chance you could take OTA updates to get to a bootloader that would work with SlimKat 9.0. I don't imagine you can do this.
Just noticed you have TWRP. Which version do you have? you will need a fairly new version to flash SlimKat 9.0 and a newer bootloader and modem, check HERE for both .tar and .img files.
You will probably be able to run slimKat from the MJB bootloader and modem (from the 4.3 rom). You could even do so with the MJ2 bootloader and modem, but you would need a custom kernel such as ktoonsez to do so. If MJB does not work well for you NE4 definitely would, it is from the 4.4.2 release.

Thank you for your response. After posting, I did a root check and found that the phone had only been partially rooted. I downloaded the apk root master. From there I had already downloaded the slimkat 7.0, I was mildly impressed, and now desperate as this is my only working device. Plus, I was terrified I was about to brick it. Anyway, I found LiquidSmooth KitKat os. 4.4.4, downloaded it plus gapps. Everything seems great! Still don't get the connectivity Metro shows for my area, but no bad. But I do have an issue with the front camera. When you take a pic, the phone reboots. The gapps came with Google camera. Tried the camera 360...exact same issue. Not that big a deal. I know have far more flexibility with my service provider in the settings.
So, thanks again for the info. I still have a SCH-720T I wanna do a sim unlock. Between Sprint,Knox and lollipop. Everything I've read says I've got my work cut out !
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mcrue69 said:
Thank you for your response. After posting, I did a root check and found that the phone had only been partially rooted. I downloaded the apk root master. From there I had already downloaded the slimkat 7.0, I was mildly impressed, and now desperate as this is my only working device. Plus, I was terrified I was about to brick it. Anyway, I found LiquidSmooth KitKat os. 4.4.4, downloaded it plus gapps. Everything seems great! Still don't get the connectivity Metro shows for my area, but no bad. But I do have an issue with the front camera. When you take a pic, the phone reboots. The gapps came with Google camera. Tried the camera 360...exact same issue. Not that big a deal. I know have far more flexibility with my service provider in the settings.
So, thanks again for the info. I still have a SCH-720T I wanna do a sim unlock. Between Sprint,Knox and lollipop. Everything I've read says I've got my work cut out !
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I have seen reports that Open Camera solves some of the camera issues on AOSP/CM roms.

I am beginning to have some problems with liquid smooth. I would still like the slimkat 9.0. I have twrp v 2.8.0.1, and recently downloaded the tar and img. I believe the modem I have is 4.1, I'm not sure as I just downloaded the liquid smooth KitKat 4.4.4. I'm still new to ALL of this. So I don't know how to get the most appropriate bootloader or kernal you mentioned. Is the slimkat 9.0 better? My connection really sucks now and so does batt life. SOS!!!!
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SOS!!!, Need help with bootloader and modem
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I am beginning to have some problems with liquid smooth. I would still like the slimkat 9.0. I have twrp v 2.8.0.1, and recently downloaded the tar and img. I believe the modem I have is 4.1, I'm not sure as I just downloaded the liquid smooth KitKat 4.4.4. I'm still new to ALL of this. So I don't know how to get the most appropriate bootloader or kernal you mentioned. Is the slimkat 9.0 better? My connection really sucks now and so does batt life. SOS!!!!
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. i recently installed the liquidsmooth 3.1 kitkat 4.4.4, but my baseband is DLK3. i have terrible connectivity issuses as you can imagine. here is the info i have and please i need help asap as this is my only working device. Its a SGH-I747, Liquidsmooth kk 4.4.4, v 3.1, baseband UCDLK3, kernal 3.4.91-deathly-1.7, TWRP v2.8.0.1. i tried to flash MJB but recieved a message "failed to recognize signature" Please help ObiWan, you're my only hope!

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. i recently installed the liquidsmooth 3.1 kitkat 4.4.4, but my baseband is DLK3. i have terrible connectivity issuses as you can imagine. here is the info i have and please i need help asap as this is my only working device. Its a SGH-I747, Liquidsmooth kk 4.4.4, v 3.1, baseband UCDLK3, kernal 3.4.91-deathly-1.7, TWRP v2.8.0.1. i tried to flash MJB but recieved a message "failed to recognize signature" Please help ObiWan, you're my only hope!
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Are you having phone connectivity issues or data connectivity issues? If it is phone connection you may need a newer modem.
Before changing modems, have you checked that your APN settings are correct? You may need to verify this with Metro.
Since you said you tried to install the MJB modem but received an error, I guess we need to try to eliminate that problem. Did you try to install only the modem or both modem and bootloader? I would recommend installing the MJB baseband (=Modem) and bootloader together. Once you get past MJB version you must keep the bootloader and baseband matched, so we may as well start that practice now. Is it possible you had a bad download of MJB? Re-downloading may solve the problem.
Do not skip MJB and go to NE4 or NJ1, both newer versions of the modem and bootloader. All I have read indicates that you should update in order without skipping or risk bricking the device.
Your version of TWRP is recent enough that it should work with the files you need. (TWRP is now up to 2.8.7.0 for the d2att.)

I have data issues. I've located 2 sources to download the modem/bootloader you mentioned. The first is out of Quebec and has a bad signature. My device also skips md5 , not sure about the issue there. And the other source has too much red tape before I can get to the down load. I have the correct network settings. But I should have excellent 4g. I don't and I believe there is a conflict with the baseband/modem and the 4.4.4 liquidsmooth os.
And thanks a ton for all the help you have given!
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Should I undo the changes? And start over building from the original 4.1.1? If so, how would I undo these? Then just link me the the appropriate thread to do this correctly. Again, you have been a great asset. Thank you.
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mcrue69 said:
I have data issues. I've located 2 sources to download the modem/bootloader you mentioned. The first is out of Quebec and has a bad signature. My device also skips md5 , not sure about the issue there. And the other source has too much red tape before I can get to the down load. I have the correct network settings. But I should have excellent 4g. I don't and I believe there is a conflict with the baseband/modem and the 4.4.4 liquidsmooth os.
And thanks a ton for all the help you have given!
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Should I undo the changes? And start over building from the original 4.1.1? If so, how would I undo these? Then just link me the the appropriate thread to do this correctly. Again, you have been a great asset. Thank you.
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Frequently data issues are a matter of bad APN settings. Have you checked to see if yours are correct?
This thread by enewman17 discusses upgrading modem and bootloader starting at DLK3. He has links to bootloader and modem files. There should be no issues with signed files.

I have the SGH-I747
AND VER. :4.4.4
BASEBAND: MJ2
KERN #: 3.4.101 BMS-ASOP-G9528580
LS-KK-v3.1
BUILD: liquid_d2lte-userbug4.4.4KTU84P
8e3288b41test-keys
TWRP: 2.8.0.1
I have no WiFi, loses signal constantly, no front camera (shuts phone off when taking pictures )
Will not take MJ2 to NEW zip
And how do I UPGRADE TWRP?
Please someone help fix my issues. Connectivity was great at first, wasn't aware of WiFi issue till today. Front camera I can live without but if I can fix with the other issues, that would be great. The connection is stronger but drops like a rock, sometimes have to reboot phone.
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mcrue69 said:
I have the SGH-I747
AND VER. :4.4.4
BASEBAND: MJ2
KERN #: 3.4.101 BMS-ASOP-G9528580
LS-KK-v3.1
BUILD: liquid_d2lte-userbug4.4.4KTU84P
8e3288b41test-keys
TWRP: 2.8.0.1
I have no WiFi, loses signal constantly, no front camera (shuts phone off when taking pictures )
Will not take MJ2 to NEW zip
And how do I UPGRADE TWRP?
Please someone help fix my issues. Connectivity was great at first, wasn't aware of WiFi issue till today. Front camera I can live without but if I can fix with the other issues, that would be great. The connection is stronger but drops like a rock, sometimes have to reboot phone.
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That has information that may be the key to solving your issues.
I am extrapolating from much reading about people using the MJB, android 4.3, bootloader and modem on KitKat ROMs. The ROMs I read about were TouchWiz based, but the info may still apply. (MJ2 was the leaked release of MJB. The only difference I recall is that MJ2 did not include KNOX, and you can downgrade from it.)
People were having issues running the KK roms from both the MJ2 and MJB bootloader and modem while using the kernel that came with the custom TouchWiz ROMs. Their issues were solved by changing to one of two specific kernels. ibuddler developed one of the kernels, links to it can be found in the OP of LikeWise ROM. The other kernel was by ktoonsez, I don't have a link to his thread. You can not use a kernel for a TouchWiz ROM with an AOSP based ROM. Fortunately ktoonsez also has a kernel for AOSP roms.
Full disclosure, earlier Kitkat ROMs ran fine on MJ2 and MJB, it was later builds that needed either updated firmware or the custom kernels.

I found the kt747 zip and tried v3&v4 of ibuddler. Tried to reboot and each would not boot( over 10 min). But I was able to find this ad so far(fingers crossed) it seems to work just fine. I does switch from 4g to 3 when it is at idle.
3.4.101 leankernel-aosp_kitkat-9.9-+
lk_s3aosp_kitkat-v9.9.zip
I'm still trying it out,but so far so good. I'm still having issues getting an update for twrp. Speaking of updates. Liquidsmooth updated this morning. It updated the kernel and it was way wrong for my os.
Thank you so much for your patience with me in this journey into something I had no clue of. I still would like to update my bootloader and modem to NE4. But I want to wait before I screw something up. Do some more research as I am unable to use odin.
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[Q] Updating to NE6 Firmware

I'm on a Stock Rooted with Custom Recovery. how Can I update the firmware?

re: NE6 upgrade
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I'm on a Stock Rooted with Custom Recovery. how Can I update the firmware?
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You need to download and Odin flash the official stock N900T NE6 firmware.
Here is the direct fast download link for it:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358537528
The zip file also contains Odin, CF-Autoroot and TWRP 2.7.0.1 recovery.
Unzip the file into a new folder in windows desktop.
Be sure to go into recovery before Odin flashing NE6 and do a factory data reset
and a full wipe. Then Odin flash the TAR/MD5 firmware.
After successful odin flash, put the phone into download mode again and
flash cf-autoroot and the TWRP 2.7.0.1 tar files.
If you want more information and or instructions here is the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...60&postcount=2
Good luck!

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Ok So I did all the above and it worked good. I have all the New "Features". However, Baseband is still NB4 while the Build Version is NE6. Shall i try to fix this or leave well enough alone?

sunnyboymark said:
Ok So I did all the above and it worked good. I have all the New "Features". However, Baseband is still NB4 while the Build Version is NE6. Shall i try to fix this or leave well enough alone?
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run triangle away v3.26.apk from chainfire, when you apply the info. it will shut down, power off, then boot to bootloader and flash firmware, that was the easiest way for the modem, baseband to stick....

sunnyboymark said:
Ok So I did all the above and it worked good. I have all the New "Features". However, Baseband is still NB4 while the Build Version is NE6. Shall i try to fix this or leave well enough alone?
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Fix it! I think the baseband is partly to blame for the the data drops in nb4. And I'm getting way better battery life as well. To get the new baseband to stick download Triangle Away then reflash in Odin. Worked for me. Id recommend you wipe your data too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/2013-10-04-triangleaway-v3-10-t1494114
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Same question....
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Ok So I did all the above and it worked good. I have all the New "Features". However, Baseband is still NB4 while the Build Version is NE6. Shall i try to fix this or leave well enough alone?
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Same question? Or do I need to update the Modem? (Baseband)?
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Same question? Or do I need to update the Modem? (Baseband)?
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Sorry, got the answer. (You guys replied before I refreshed the browser page)
Thanks all. 5 min wait....

Triangle Away
I Don't see how using Triangle Away can help me update my baseband to NE6. I installed it to my phone but see no options for updating. I need more details on what to do here.....thx

sunnyboymark said:
I Don't see how using Triangle Away can help me update my baseband to NE6. I installed it to my phone but see no options for updating. I need more details on what to do here.....thx
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Use Triangle Away to reset your flash counter and make it official. Then flash NE6 with Odin/Mobile Odin to get latest baseband.

rahulisola said:
Use Triangle Away to reset your flash counter and make it official. Then flash NE6 with Odin/Mobile Odin to get latest baseband.
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do i need to be on stock nb4 kernel then use triangle away or does using triangle away good enough to start the process?

Just did this today, you need to be on a stock samsung kernel for triangle away the warning is VERY clear in the app. Personally, when a developer says "do it this way, or you will have a problem" I take their advice.
Read carefully and follow ALL of the instructions very carefully as well.
There are at least two different threads covering how to flash this. One has "stock ODEX" {{ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713354 }}, the other has "stock Deodexed" {{ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761451 }}
Good luck

There is "NO" way to update officially to NE6 if you have rooted, modded, used a custom recovery in the past on you Note 3.
If you have tripped knox in any way, you will already have the bootloader you need to be on, and can flash the new stock rom from the forum.
If you have not tripped knox, have no custom recovery, have never done anything to your phone, then you are free to get the update as TMO pushes it out.

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There is "NO" way to update officially to NE6 if you have rooted, modded, used a custom recovery in the past on you Note 3.
If you have tripped knox in any way, you will already have the bootloader you need to be on, and can flash the new stock rom from the forum.
If you have not tripped knox, have no custom recovery, have never done anything to your phone, then you are free to get the update as TMO pushes it out.
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I am looking for a thread that has just the modem files I need to flash to either update my modem or flash the previous modem if I have data issues.
I have searched and I know the thread exists (at least for the older modems) but for the life of me I can't find it -
Any help? Do you have the Note 3 TMOBILE modem bin's you can give me (or provide me a link? For the latest update and in the event there are issues for me to return to the previous version?
Any help is appreciated!

mocsab said:
I am looking for a thread that has just the modem files I need to flash to either update my modem or flash the previous modem if I have data issues.
I have searched and I know the thread exists (at least for the older modems) but for the life of me I can't find it -
Any help? Do you have the Note 3 TMOBILE modem bin's you can give me (or provide me a link? For the latest update and in the event there are issues for me to return to the previous version?
Any help is appreciated!
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It does exist, but just flashing the modem alone won't solve your problem. I tried it yesterday. Seems to need something else. I flashed just modern and left the rest of phone the same. Still having to toggle every so often with the ne6 modem in here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760743
Fusionized tweaking tapatalker here...

noobtoob said:
It does exist, but just flashing the modem alone won't solve your problem. I tried it yesterday. Seems to need something else. I flashed just modern and left the rest of phone the same. Still having to toggle every so often with the ne6 modem in here.
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thanks - I will find something....

mocsab said:
I did find an older modem file that I was able to flash and my speeds returned to their previous state - I have given up flashing the updated modem until I can figure out what I need to flash to make it work better. RIght now, if I flash the one modem file I see available, my speeds are bad - maybe I need to odin the full stock tar - and then re-root ? I don't know, I will go back to my S5 for now and will play around with this until i figure it out or someone gives me the help I need - thanks for your help.
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Good luck. I'm switching to at&t this next week. Just paid off my eip. I just want functionality. Going to hit up an aosp ROM later today to compare. When I cone back to touch wiz maybe *all new roms will be updated to ne6. It's weird though because I used to not have any issues, then a week ago I couldn't connect to anything on lte. Was hoping it was just a modem issue, but probably needs kernel as well.
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noobtoob said:
Good luck. I'm switching to at&t this next week. Just paid off my eip. I just want functionality. Going to hit up an aosp ROM later today to compare. When I cone back to touch wiz maybe *all new roms will be updated to ne6. It's weird though because I used to not have any issues, then a week ago I couldn't connect to anything on lte. Was hoping it was just a modem issue, but probably needs kernel as well.
Fusionized tweaking tapatalker here...
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I stopped buying ATT Phones after my S4 and have been very happy using TMOBILE phones on ATT network. Speeds are awesome - and having the ability to easily root and flash makes it all worthwhile.
Good Luck!

mocsab said:
I stopped buying ATT Phones after my S4 and have been very happy using TMOBILE phones on ATT network. Speeds are awesome - and having the ability to easily root and flash makes it all worthwhile.
Good Luck!
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That's what I told the t-mobile rep the other day. Phones will be bought through t mobile, but as far as reliability I'm going to have to go with att. I would have stayed with t mobile if they didn't cancel my companies discount program. It was 15%, but my company decided to no longer offer the program. With att I will have a 25% and no contract. Can't really beat it.
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noobtoob said:
That's what I told the t-mobile rep the other day. Phones will be bought through t mobile, but as far as reliability I'm going to have to go with att. I would have stayed with t mobile if they didn't cancel my companies discount program. It was 15%, but my company decided to no longer offer the program. With att I will have a 25% and no contract. Can't really beat it.
Fusionized tweaking tapatalker here...
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I also tried TMOBILE services - I could not get any signal strength inside my home so the only way to make calls was to use WIFI Calling - (probably why they built that feature in the first place)
Then the data speeds were very slow - the fastest speed I could get around town was around 6mps - but on ATT I get consistent speeds over 20MBS and soemtimes 35MBS and higher - download speeds have been also very good -
I have seen others praise TMOBILE for the high speeds they get - so maybe things are better in their market? Don't know - just that they suck where i live...

mocsab said:
I also tried TMOBILE services - I could not get any signal strength inside my home so the only way to make calls was to use WIFI Calling - (probably why they built that feature in the first place)
Then the data speeds were very slow - the fastest speed I could get around town was around 6mps - but on ATT I get consistent speeds over 20MBS and soemtimes 35MBS and higher - download speeds have been also very good -
I have seen others praise TMOBILE for the high speeds they get - so maybe things are better in their market? Don't know - just that they suck where i live...
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In my area they are great if outdoors, but don't cover the whole city. I also have zero indoor penetration. They have bought a ton of 700 MHz spectrum off of Verizon, so that portion should get better soon.
Their LTE is fast where I live if you can get it. I got 35 Mbps the other day. But again, I have to travel outside of the city on jobs and am quite frequently without Wi-Fi or service.... So the jump is going to be made. I use my personal cell phone for work, and if I don't have signal, that is money lost...
Fusionized tweaking tapatalker here...

dragonstalker said:
There is "NO" way to update officially to NE6 if you have rooted, modded, used a custom recovery in the past on you Note 3.
If you have tripped knox in any way, you will already have the bootloader you need to be on, and can flash the new stock rom from the forum.
If you have not tripped knox, have no custom recovery, have never done anything to your phone, then you are free to get the update as TMO pushes it out.
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that is so wrong, i just did it, i used triangle away to reset my counter rebooted to let it do its thing, then chose download mode, flashed ne6 rebooted and i was at the updated baseband.

[Q] drop service on aosp..

i seem to be having problems maintaining service in areas i know i should have it. i was on insane kit kat previously, i used to have to put in airplane mode or hot reboot just to get service again. everytime i would turn screen off it would drop service again. i even flashed the nb4 modem...so i switched to gpe 4.4.4 had great service..now again...in areas i had 4g i have nothing...not sure what to do at this point..tried both touchwiz and aosp roms...tried nb4...frustrated...anyone have any clue as to what else i am doing wrong? i alwasys enable roaming...always change network if needed to the most options...at a loss....

What bootloader are you on?

i am not sure...
serio22 said:
What bootloader are you on?
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not sure what boot loader..how do i tell? is there a place to look?

not sure
Heffler said:
not sure what boot loader..how do i tell? is there a place to look?
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i didnt start on 4.4.4...never had the official update to kit kat. only jelly bean. rooted then...been on custom roms since...never flashed anything except the nb4 modem while was on insane kk because i thought that might solve problem...

So you did the update to 4.3? Get phone info from playstore and under firmware info it will tell you what bootloader you are currently on.

bootloader
serio22 said:
So you did the update to 4.3? Get phone info from playstore and under firmware info it will tell you what bootloader you are currently on.
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m919uvuamdl is my bootloader...ummm its also identical to the baseband version...not sure if that means anything...

Check your baseband version in settings, more, about device see if it matches up. To my understanding, you had flashed the NB4 modem correct? It might have failed

serio22 said:
Check your baseband version in settings, more, about device see if it matches up. To my understanding, you had flashed the NB4 modem correct? It might have failed
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it matches up...m919....so this means i have to re odin flash the nb4? does the basband change on every rom you flash?

Yes Odin the NB4 modem, and no it does not change when you flash ROMs.. It probably just failed to flash, make sure you flash it twice

no go...
serio22 said:
Yes Odin the NB4 modem, and no it does not change when you flash ROMs.. It probably just failed to flash, make sure you flash it twice
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flashed it twice with odin...i was told to open modem.bin file with the phone button in odin...although if its updating the bootloader...wouldnt i use the boot loader button? but no way was gonna test without checking...so only did with phone button..

Its not updating the bootloader, its updating the modem

Having the same exact issue - cell signal was working to make calls when I got the phone and for a while on an older SOKP rom.
Flashed a newer version and now signal is weaker, data/text works, but making a call fails saying "out of service area" and cell signal completely drops out for 10-15sec before returning for data/text.
I've flashed FROM MDL modem to MK2 and NB4 both and no improvement.
Flashed back to the older SOKP version, no fix.
Flashed other AOSP/GPE roms, no fix.
Flashed Wicked v10, no fix.
Flashed back to stock, no fix.
Flashed back MDL modem, no fix.
Checked IMEI, not stolen or blacklisted.
This is an SGH-M919 S4, but is unlocked (otherwise would not be getting ANY data/text signal either).
My next step is to make sure AT&T has the correct IMEI in their system and see if that helps at all.
But I'm really at my wits' end as to why it all of a sudden flaked out for phone calls.
[UPDATE] Went to AT&T and updated my IMEI number in their system. Signal strength has improved enough and I'm not able to make calls.

Bad/no reception on T999L, need help/suggestions

These issues started with the upgrade to latest T-Mobile 4.3 software pack at the end of November. Phone operated perfectly before then. After the update, the phone would periodically not receive/place calls/texts/use data. The issue kept worsening daily. It is not related to the SIM card or location, as the card has been replaced and tested in an alternate phone where it performs perfectly.
The T999L was then consequently rooted, KNOX flagged (it's already past warranty, Samsung wouldn't give a rat's ass about it), flashed to CM11 M12 and later a variety of modems was tried. Same issues persisted. Restored to stock 4.1.2, same issues. Did 3 updates OTA to get to latest 4.3, same issues.
Messed around with 4636 menu, 2263 menu, etc. Some changes had a temporary result but nothing permanent. Calls to the phone are redirected to voicemail. When placing a call, it takes 5-10 seconds to either place it or disconnect it (as it can't connect to the network, I guess?). The bars on the phone show 3-4 bars typically, but the phone is rarely able to acquire a data connection. Again, this is not the case with other phones the SIM is tried on.
Any suggestions? I've spent probably close to 10 hours researching this and trying everything out and I am absolutely stumped. This is my mom's phone and a replacement Alcatel OneTouch Fierce 2 just "doesn't look nice", so I'm getting a fair bit of *****ing for trying to help solve this, even though it's not my fault. Would appreciate some help before Christmas.

Have you tried updating the modem?

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Have you tried updating the modem?
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flashed to CM11 M12 and later a variety of modems was tried. Same issues persisted.
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I'd say so. Used this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880987 and flashed the 4.3 basebands for T999L and T999N, total of 3. I'm thinking this is something to do with the 4.3 bootloader or basebands... any methods to go back to 4.1.2 without a brick?
tagging this for later use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2121736
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258238

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I'd say so. Used this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880987 and flashed the 4.3 basebands for T999L and T999N, total of 3. I'm thinking this is something to do with the 4.3 bootloader or basebands... any methods to go back to 4.1.2 without a brick?
tagging this for later use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2121736
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258238
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If you have a T999L stick to the designated T999L modems and nothing else, or you may damage the device. If you have a 4.3 bootloader there is no way back. Have you tried to use ODIN to flash the latest NF4 firmware for your T999L and then do a factory reset using the stock recovery? I posted NF4's link in this post. Good luck.

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If you have a T999L stick to the designated T999L modems and nothing else, or you may damage the device. If you have a 4.3 bootloader there is no way back. Have you tried to use ODIN to flash the latest NF4 firmware for your T999L and then do a factory reset using the stock recovery? I posted NF4's link in this post. Good luck.
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Downloading right now, and will test. Pretty sure this is the firmware update after which this problem started occurring.
Any other ideas for what might be affecting this besides baseband? I have a feeling something else might be causing this. I'm not familiar with Samsung partitions though and what is flashed by OTA/Odin.

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Downloading right now, and will test. Pretty sure this is the firmware update after which this problem started occurring.
Any other ideas for what might be affecting this besides baseband? I have a feeling something else might be causing this. I'm not familiar with Samsung partitions though and what is flashed by OTA/Odin.
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Well, OTA updates can sometimes fail, that's why I gave you the ODIN firmware link. It's the best help I can offer.

Need some advice

So I bought a samsung galaxy s4 (sgh-m919) it came loaded with 4.3. I made a backup and loaded cm12.1, which ran smooth and was a really nice interface, but the call quality (people complain their voice echoes back in their ears) was crap. Not sure what's doing it, but I am on the M919UVUEMK2. Tried using cm 11 rom, but it made no difference in call quality and LTE seems all over the place now.
So my dilemma is do I unroot and redo my back up (with knox and all the samsung bloat installed) and then upgrade the baseband using OTA and stay on 4.4.4? Or do I try to flash my baseband manually?
Has anyone else noticed call issues with 5.1.1? I'd would like to use again, but I need the phone portion to work normally too...
Thank you!

Here's the firmware but the download for non members is painfully slow - allow a couple hours. Use the fnk2:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-M919/
Get Odin and follow the instructions here - the Odin 3.07 will work just fine. It also has instructions for getting into download mode [note that you must let go of the three buttons as soon as you see the warning screen and quickly tap the volume up button]:
http://androidcentral.us/2014/02/how-to-flash-firmware-using-odin-samsung-devices/
After getting the stock 4.4.4 on your phone you can root using cf-autoroot, Add twrp and supersu etc.
I personally prefer 4.4.4 KitKat to the Lollipop. There are some good custom ROM's on this site.
Jim

Thanks, Jim! Download speed reminds me of being on dial-up... ah, those were the days...

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Thanks, Jim! Download speed reminds me of being on dial-up... ah, those were the days...
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While I respect OtisDog's posts for the most part, I am running an M919 with 4.4.4 and CF-AutoRoot. I have used both the Metro and T-Mobile firmwraes and they both root fine.

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While I respect OtisDog's posts for the most part, I am running an M919 with 4.4.4 and CF-AutoRoot. I have used both the Metro and T-Mobile firmwraes and they both root fine.
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Did you ever have any weird phone issues with the mk2 baseband? Everyone that calls says it's kind of echoey and crackles. My phone doesn't sound weird to me though. It's a tiny bit better if I drop down to the lowest gsm setting, but not much.

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Did you ever have any weird phone issues with the mk2 baseband? Everyone that calls says it's kind of echoey and crackles. My phone doesn't sound weird to me though. It's a tiny bit better if I drop down to the lowest gsm setting, but not much.
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4.4.4 for T-Mobile uses NK2 modem. The Metro uses NK3. NEVER had an issue with either.

slungshot said:
So I bought a samsung galaxy s4 (sgh-m919) it came loaded with 4.3. I made a backup and loaded cm12.1, which ran smooth and was a really nice interface, but the call quality (people complain their voice echoes back in their ears) was crap. Not sure what's doing it, but I am on the M919UVUEMK2. Tried using cm 11 rom, but it made no difference in call quality and LTE seems all over the place now.
So my dilemma is do I unroot and redo my back up (with knox and all the samsung bloat installed) and then upgrade the baseband using OTA and stay on 4.4.4? Or do I try to flash my baseband manually?
Has anyone else noticed call issues with 5.1.1? I'd would like to use again, but I need the phone portion to work normally too...
Thank you!
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Did you ever try it with stock?
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4.4.4 for T-Mobile uses NK2 modem. The Metro uses NK3. NEVER had an issue with either.
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They are talking about mk2 which is 4.3 not nk2
Sent from my SM-G920T

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Did you ever try it with stock?
They are talking about mk2 which is 4.3 not nk2
Sent from my SM-G920T
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I left the baseband on the version it came with which was mk2. I did actually upgrade to stock 4.4.4 and while it didn't immediately solve my call issues, finally found this little feature called 'personalized call sound' that did. So i'm on stock now and it seems fine. Just need to root and get rid of the bloatware now. I've been trying to get a handle on if this feature was removed in lollipop, and I think i've seen some people saying that, so I might just stay on this for now.