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[Canada][Bell/Telus/Rogers/etc] i747m Android 4.3 Jelly Bean available + root method

:victory: Good news, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for the Canadian i747m is here!! :victory:
Android version : 4.3
Version number / Baseband : I747MVLUEMK5
Kernel version : 3.0.31-2140838​
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Thanks to @hyelton who provided fast mirrors to, as of now, Bell, Telus, Rogers and Koodo images
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Galaxy+S3/Stock+Roms/4.3/Canada/
Old links below. They still work, but are awfully slow!
Bell image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=BMC#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16400/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/BMC/I747MVLUEMK5.html​
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If you are running stock, check if an OTA is available for you.
If not, you can alway get it from sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com... links to official firmwares below.
Please note, we are missing Virgin image links!
If you're looking for pre-rooted & deodexed CWM/TWRP flashable versions (with or without KNOX), please look at @kriEv thread here
Guys, please keep all canadian i747m 4.3 Jelly Bean discussions here so that we do not clutter the forum with useless threads.
Rogers image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=RWC#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16401/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/RWC/I747MVLUEMK5.html​
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Telus image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=TLS#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16404/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/TLS/I747MVLUEMK5.html​
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Koodo image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=KDO#firmware
samsung-updates.com: n/a​
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Fido image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=FMC#firmware
samsung-updates.com: n/a​
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Sasktel image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=BWA#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16403/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/BWA/I747MVLUEMK5.html​
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Odin
[ODIN] Desktop ODIN ver 3.07 for use with Samsung Galaxy S III​
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Installation & root method with CF-Root by @SkyboneNoya
Update:
If you already have a custom recovery installed :
Make a recovery backup of your current rom
(to restore to after you get a custom recovery installed and save it to your computer as well as backing up all SD cards... It’s just a good practice.)
If coming from any other ROM than stock 4.1.2 :
Install 4.1.2 update with odin via SamMobile.com
Clear data/cache/dalvik in recovery (or hang on the Samsung logo for the night).
Upgrade to 4.3 OTA or via Odin
Hint : Use provided links to your carriers images above!
Root method
Go to [SGH-I747/M] CF-Auto-Root|
Follow the steps on post 2 in that thread.
Once rebooted: open up SuperSU, click OK then normal and reboot.
I used the KNOX uninstaller and when trying to restore back to stock I had google apps issue warning locking me out of the system. So use at your own discretion.
You should be good to go.
The rest is pretty easy.
Also, you might have trouble installing custom roms at this point. I747MVLUEMK5 is probably not listed in the installers yet. That's a whole other story.
Other options here as well if the above didn’t work for you. |Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 Update |22 Nov 2013|
To enable USB debugging through Developer Options, go in System Settings/About and click on build number about 7 times. (old google trick if you didn’t know)
PS. Thanks and donations to Chainfire and other helping community members creating these easy to find threads for us should be common cents ​
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WARNING : Carrier IQ seems to be present for all 3 major carriers as found here by @DexedrineXR
UPDATE : @D0T-C0M got an answer from Fido, who asked Samsung directly, stating that no phone sold in Canada has Carrier IQ installed.
Source here
DISCLAIMER : I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards or whatever happens to your phone. You are expected to know what you are doing when attempting to flash your phone.​

Thanks! Just waiting for a pre rooted telus version to pop up on here now
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Yeah, same thing here ... and also wait for the day at the office to be over.
And it's only 8h25 am... damn! lol

I wonder if we are going to run into the same downgrade problems that the At&t ota had.
Can anybody who updated post a screen shot of their about screen in settings please?
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Just completed the update. So far, so good.
Some minor (but nice) visual enhancements, speed is at least as good as before, nothing to complain about but nothing groundbreaking (but nobody was expecting that from 4.3).
Can't post a screeshot right now but baseband is mk5 and kernel is 3.0.31-2140838
I updated with kies and I'm with Rogers.
I haven't done a factory reset (like I usually do after a major update) but the responsiveness of my phone makes me believe it may not be necessary. Time will tell.

updating right now 555.85mb download

Stupid queation... Can i flash the zip through twrp.? Or do i nees to go back to stock unrooted state to get this update.?
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TKG26 said:
Stupid queation... Can i flash the zip through twrp.? Or do i nees to go back to stock unrooted state to get this update.?
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If you are stock, unrooted, you'll easily update over the air.
If you're going the factory image way using of the above links, you'll need to use either Odin or Mobile Odin.

Ok thanks.
Ill fireup odin tonight im on 4.1.2 rooted rom now.
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HiKsFiles said:
If you are stock, unrooted, you'll easily update over the air.
If you're going the factory image way using of the above links, you'll need to use either Odin or Mobile Odin.
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i was on 4.1.2 rooted and did the OTA

Going to try see if Fido has the update on stock or then just flash rogers. Is this advisable or no? Same network so..
Edit: there's fido right here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

im on quntum rom kitkat right now,can i flash this with odin? or i have to install 4.1.2 first¿?

fr3d0x said:
im on quntum rom kitkat right now,can i flash this with odin? or i have to install 4.1.2 first¿?
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Using Odin to go back to 4.1.2 Fido here. Pick whatever carrier 4.1.2 you need from Firmwares.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Had to go into recovery which I still had after flashing 4.1.2 over odin. Wiped data/cache and reboot.
Downloaded installed 4.3 OTA Just going to try gain root and see how it goes.

Updating the baseband
Hi, I am running my s3 i747m fido on Quantum Rom V3 RC3 kitkat 4.4. I was wondering can i flash the Fido baseband using recovery. (I have Clockwork Mod for my recovery screen). Or do I need to go back to stock to do this first?
thanks

Was on quantam, downloaded this and flashed it via odin, installed fine but taking forever to boot just samsung and the led is blue

what if I use only clockworkmod to flash it? Will it brick my phone ?
Also I bought the phone from Rogers but I am using it with Fido. Which baseband should I use Fido or Rogers?

entheogenx said:
what if I use only clockworkmod to flash it? Will it brick my phone ?
Also I bought the phone from Rogers but I am using it with Fido. Which baseband should I use Fido or Rogers?
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The files on sammobile are full firmware files, which include bootloader, modem etc. You can use kies or odin to flash them but i don't think you can through cwm.
I'd use the Rogers firmware if it was me, but I can't be sure.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

has anyone who wasnt on stocked used odin to flash this without flashing 4.1.2 first????

My post above explains how to get 4.3 ota from quantum 4.4 I've yet to try gain root.
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im on quntum rom kitkat right now,can i flash this with odin? or i have to install 4.1.2 first¿?
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Using Odin to go back to 4.1.2 Fido here. Pick whatever carrier 4.1.2 you need from Firmwares.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Had to go into recovery which I still had after flashing 4.1.2 over odin. Wiped data/cache and reboot.
Downloaded installed 4.3 OTA Just going to try gain root and see how it goes.
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Andrew_han said:
Was on quantam, downloaded this and flashed it via odin, installed fine but taking forever to boot just samsung and the led is blue
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Try get into recovery and wipe data/cache
entheogenx said:
what if I use only clockworkmod to flash it? Will it brick my phone ?
Also I bought the phone from Rogers but I am using it with Fido. Which baseband should I use Fido or Rogers?
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Use whatever firmware you got with the phone. Rogers would come with Rogers.

Thanks for the replies.
Because I am not too familiar with Odin, If I go back to stock and install the 4.3 firmware via OTA then root the phone and install Quantum Rom will the firmware still be updated? Sorry if it is a newb questions.
Thanks.

[Q] Wrong stock rom!!!

I tired to root my galaxy s3 but ended up bricking it for a while and all i got was the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. After trying odin so many time i finally got it to work but now i have another issue...i put verizon 4.1 on my phone using odin instead of att. my att sim wont work and i dont know how i am going to get it back to att stock rom so i can use my phone again!!! if anyone know how to reset this please help i just got the phone and now i cant use it because it has Verizon instead of att galaxy s3 stock rom on it.:crying:

pimpjayjay said:
I tired to root my galaxy s3 but ended up bricking it for a while and all i got was the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. After trying odin so many time i finally got it to work but now i have another issue...i put verizon 4.1 on my phone using odin instead of att. my att sim wont work and i dont know how i am going to get it back to att stock rom so i can use my phone again!!! if anyone know how to reset this please help i just got the phone and now i cant use it because it has Verizon instead of att galaxy s3 stock rom on it.:crying:
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Did you ever flash android 4.3 on you're phone? (This is important)

Ali7000 said:
Did you ever flash android 4.3 on you're phone? (This is important)
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it already had 4.3 i was trying to root it but the process faild and all i get is the error Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again

pimpjayjay said:
it already had 4.3 i was trying to root it but the process faild and all i get is the error Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
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Try these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233, stock at&t rooted without Knox (Believe me man, better without knox). But they are only leaks of the official firmware. I am not a professional developer so you might wanna create a new thread and ask if it's possible in you're situation.

Ali7000 said:
Try these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233, stock at&t rooted without Knox (Believe me man, better without knox). But they are only leaks of the official firmware. I am not a professional developer so you might wanna create a new thread and ask if it's possible in you're situation.
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okay i will look it up and see if it works , thanks.

The Canadian and US phones are pretty similar. Maybe a Canadian rom will work?
You can find official firmware here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware

audit13 said:
The Canadian and US phones are pretty similar. Maybe a Canadian rom will work?
You can find official firmware here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware
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No it won't work. Since it is a stock rom it most likely will not work, he won't be able to call, text, or use data.

Ali7000 said:
No it won't work. Since it is a stock rom it most likely will not work, he won't be able to call, text, or use data.
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I wasn't sure if the OP could install some sort of stock firmware to get his phone going and then install the necessary radio.

audit13 said:
I wasn't sure if the OP could install some sort of stock firmware to get his phone going and then install the necessary radio.
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The best choice for him is to stick to a custom rom until the AT&T 4.3 update releases.

Ali7000 said:
The best choice for him is to stick to a custom rom until the AT&T 4.3 update releases.
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Wow. it seems as if you got people in here just giving you ODIN TARS to flash. i wouldnt listen/ flash anything than the leaked 4.3 update for att because MOST odin files have bootloader upgrades in them and if you are on 4.3 you will brick trying to restore stock

Andy_nu said:
Wow. it seems as if you got people in here just giving you ODIN TARS to flash. i wouldnt listen/ flash anything than the leaked 4.3 update for att because MOST odin files have bootloader upgrades in them and if you are on 4.3 you will brick trying to restore stock
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Hah Yah man I've been through a lot sh**.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

At&t Tar files
what should i do, the tar file for Verizon still fails but it will go as far as to let my device boot but so i can at least get to recovery mode and then i can reboot it and clear system data but of courses that not what i want because it running Verizon.I is there a way to find the tar file that has at&t on it so i can try to make it work?

Ali7000 said:
Hah Yah man I've been through a lot sh**.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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what should i do, the tar file for Verizon still fails but it will go as far as to let my device boot but so i can at least get to recovery mode and then i can reboot it and clear system data but of courses that not what i want because it running Verizon.I is there a way to find the tar file that has at&t on it so i can try to make it work?

Based on the OP, the phone is currently running Verizon's 4.1 which leads me to believe the bootloader has not been updated beyond 4.1.2 since recovery mode is accessible; therefore, I think flashing 4.11 or 4.1.2 stock roms would be fine.
As always, it's best to check the installed bootloader before proceeding with any more flashes.
I used the stock firmware from here to downgrade my Bell s3 from stock 4.1.2 to stock 4.1.1.
Stock firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware

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what should i do, the tar file for Verizon still fails but it will go as far as to let my device boot but so i can at least get to recovery mode and then i can reboot it and clear system data but of courses that not what i want because it running Verizon.I is there a way to find the tar file that has at&t on it so i can try to make it work?
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Download the ATT Image
Current I747UCDLK3 (JB 4.1.1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

audit13 said:
Based on the OP, the phone is currently running Verizon's 4.1 which leads me to believe the bootloader has not been updated beyond 4.1.2 since recovery mode is accessible; therefore, I think flashing 4.11 or 4.1.2 stock roms would be fine.
As always, it's best to check the installed bootloader before proceeding with any more flashes.
I used the stock firmware from here to downgrade my Bell s3 from stock 4.1.2 to stock 4.1.1.
Stock firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware
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i wouldnt flash the bootloader just to to be safe though. id flash the recovery from the root forum and then install a cm or aosp ROM.
or open the tar and make sure there are not bootloader related files i forgot all of them but one is mbl. something and 1,2,3 theres a post on here how to check i just dont know where

Tmobile Odin Fail

Hello! I am new to this forum but I am in a little fickle.
I have the Samsung Note 2 TMOBILE and couple weeks ago, I updated to 4.3 through regular OTA. I then rooted and flashed Cyanogenmod 11 and thus, voided my Samsung Knox Warranty bugger thing. I then attempted to go back to stock by flashing stock 4.1.1 through Odin and it worked! I tried to do OTA update again but I realized that the Samsung Knox Void kept me from reaching update services... So I was stuck at 4.1.1 Stock. From there, I was able to flash other custom roms and everything worked.
However, this is a problem for me. The 4.1.2 update from Tmobile was what enabled LTE on my note 2. So right now, I have the old baseband(?) that does not allow LTE. I even attempted to flash a non-knox 4.1.2 (which allowed LTE) through Odin and everything worked until the last second, where Odin is supposed to flash PASS..... It flashed FAIL and I was unable to update my baseband(?).
I was wondering if there is another way to enable LTE by updating to 4.1.2 in any way? Or is this completely unable due to the Samsung Knox?
Thank you in advance.

Alex9995 said:
Hello! I am new to this forum but I am in a little fickle.
I have the Samsung Note 2 TMOBILE and couple weeks ago, I updated to 4.3 through regular OTA. I then rooted and flashed Cyanogenmod 11 and thus, voided my Samsung Knox Warranty bugger thing. I then attempted to go back to stock by flashing stock 4.1.1 through Odin and it worked! I tried to do OTA update again but I realized that the Samsung Knox Void kept me from reaching update services... So I was stuck at 4.1.1 Stock. From there, I was able to flash other custom roms and everything worked.
However, this is a problem for me. The 4.1.2 update from Tmobile was what enabled LTE on my note 2. So right now, I have the old baseband(?) that does not allow LTE. I even attempted to flash a non-knox 4.1.2 (which allowed LTE) through Odin and everything worked until the last second, where Odin is supposed to flash PASS..... It flashed FAIL and I was unable to update my baseband(?).
I was wondering if there is another way to enable LTE by updating to 4.1.2 in any way? Or is this completely unable due to the Samsung Knox?
Thank you in advance.
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try flash modem with mobile odin

cosmyndemeter said:
try flash modem with mobile odin
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How does one flash a modem? What exactly is the modem in the note 2?

Alex9995 said:
How does one flash a modem? What exactly is the modem in the note 2?
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how to flash modem with mobile odin
what is modem?why i need that?

zPhaph thus
cosmyndemeter said:
how to flash modem with mobile odin
what is modem?why i need that?
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Thank you! Before I mess anything up, I just have a couple more questions. Do I just have to find the 4.1.2 modem? Or even 4.3? I already have CWM and am rimming cm 11 4.4.2. Does this mean I must downgrade first before I attempt to flash a modem?

Alex9995 said:
Thank you! Before I mess anything up, I just have a couple more questions. Do I just have to find the 4.1.2 modem? Or even 4.3? I already have CWM and am rimming cm 11 4.4.2. Does this mean I must downgrade first before I attempt to flash a modem?
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flash the modem for that firmware you have before install cm11
hit thanks button if this help you

cosmyndemeter said:
flash the modem for that firmware you have before install cm11
hit thanks button if this help you
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Hey man! It worked. I am finally getting LTE service after I installed the 4.3 modem. I just want to thank you so much! And I will hit the thanks button.

Alex9995 said:
Hey man! It worked. I am finally getting LTE service after I installed the 4.3 modem. I just want to thank you so much! And I will hit the thanks button.
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:good:

*******Upgrading 4.1.1 to 4.2.1 or 4.3********HELP!!

Hi Guys,
Here is a breakdown of the facts:
I have a SGH-I747 (Canadian version)
I wanted to unlock it so I downgraded and installed 4.1.1 (I747MUMLL1)
After, I realized that the 4.1.1 is outdated and don't like the layout...etc.
Now, I want to go back to 4.2.1 or 4.3.
What are the steps to install 4.2.1 or 4.3 ?
Do I have to root the phone before installing anything?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

either Odin to 4.3 or check system update in setting
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downgrade?
team_hob said:
Hi Guys,
Here is a breakdown of the facts:
I have a SGH-I747 (Canadian version)
I wanted to unlock it so I downgraded and installed 4.1.1 (I747MUMLL1)
After, I realized that the 4.1.1 is outdated and don't like the layout...etc.
Now, I want to go back to 4.2.1 or 4.3.
What are the steps to install 4.2.1 or 4.3 ?
Do I have to root the phone before installing anything?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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How did you downgrade?
...i've been looking around a a way to unlock on 4.3 but most info is for 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, do you remember how you did it?

rx15901 said:
How did you downgrade?
...i've been looking around a a way to unlock on 4.3 but most info is for 4.1.1 and 4.1.2, do you remember how you did it?
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You cannot downgrade the bootloader, only the ROM.
It has been theorized that downgrading the ROM to 4.1.1 and keeping the 4.3 bootloader would give you the necessary options to unlock the phone using the free method, but no one has posted the results of doing this.
I couldn't find a ROM matching MUMLL1 but many ROMs are located here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=BMC#firmware

SaHiLzZ said:
either Odin to 4.3 or check system update in setting
sent from my mobile device
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Do you where I can download 4.3? Does it matter on the cellphone provider?
System update doesn't work...its say's system is up-to-date.

team_hob said:
Do you where I can download 4.3? Does it matter on the cellphone provider?
System update doesn't work...its say's system is up-to-date.
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Look on samfirmware.com for stock ROMs for your carrier. The firmware must be flashed via desktop Odin.

audit13 said:
You cannot downgrade the bootloader, only the ROM.
It has been theorized that downgrading the ROM to 4.1.1 and keeping the 4.3 bootloader would give you the necessary options to unlock the phone using the free method, but no one has posted the results of doing this.
I couldn't find a ROM matching MUMLL1 but many ROMs are located here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=BMC#firmware
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I read in one of these threads that flashing via Mobile Odin, rather than desktop Odin, will flash the ROM but not the bootloader. Can anyone confirm if it is possible to safely downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.1 via this method?

audit13 said:
Look on samfirmware.com for stock ROMs for your carrier. The firmware must be flashed via desktop Odin.
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I have downloaded lastest firmware for Telus from Sammobile.
Should I just use odin and install the new firmware? Do I need to do something to the ROM before I install the firmware? I'm a newbie to flashing so all the help would be help.
Thanks

team_hob said:
I have downloaded lastest firmware for Telus from Sammobile.
Should I just use odin and install the new firmware? Do I need to do something to the ROM before I install the firmware? I'm a newbie to flashing so all the help would be help.
Thanks
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If you are using an i747m, you can use Odin to flash the firmware.

Stock 4.2.2 (MDL)

I have S4 with MDL bootloader, was running GE based roms...and now want to restore it to STOCK and upgrade to latest firmware. Giving it away to my father so want to make completely stock with ability to receive OTAs .
Last night flashed via Oden stock 4.2.2 (MDL) rom, modem, and restored counter to (0). Tried to upgrade from the phone to the latest firmware, but getting the error (Processing Failed). Installed Kies 2.x.x and it would not recognized the device. Please Help to install latest stock 4.4.4 rom with (0) counter

Is the error when it tries to update or when checking for updates?

when checking for updates from the phone it self, but Kies also fails to connect to the phone.

You may want to try again later. Also does your computer recognize it at all?

serio22 said:
You may want to try again later. Also does your computer recognize it at all?
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Yes, I've installed sam. drivers ... Odin, MTP and PTP works fine... Bootloader shows Samsung Rom, (0) counter...

T1001 said:
Yes, I've installed sam. drivers ... Odin, MTP and PTP works fine... Bootloader shows Samsung Rom, (0) counter...
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what baseband are you on?

serio22 said:
what baseband are you on?
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MDL baseband

T1001 said:
MDL baseband
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Hmm well not sure what the problem is then. Try to update to 4.3 via odin and then give the ota a try and see it'll work

serio22 said:
Hmm well not sure what the problem is then. Try to update to 4.3 via odin and then give the ota a try and see it'll work
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What about bootloader? and setting the counter to 0? 4.3 will flash new bootloader with KNOX and then I'll never be able to restore to 100% stock, or I'm wrong?!

For your phone to be stock right now it would have to be on NK2 firmware. Nothing wrong with that.
Knox only matters for the first 12 months, after that it's your phone not Samsung's.
Pp.

T1001 said:
What about bootloader? and setting the counter to 0? 4.3 will flash new bootloader with KNOX and then I'll never be able to restore to 100% stock, or I'm wrong?!
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As long as you don't root it or modify it in anyway, you'll always be 100 percent stock

PanchoPlanet said:
For your phone to be stock right now it would have to be on NK2 firmware. Nothing wrong with that.
Knox only matters for the first 12 months, after that it's your phone not Samsung's.
Pp.
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If I flash latest firmware via Odin, will it get OTAs in the future?

Not if your rooted /custom recovery and debloated, as you remove all the T-Mobile and Samsung bloat you will not get any ota updates, ( I haven't in16 months ) . I run stock /debloated /rooted.
You can run stock rooted or find a stable custom rom to use.
Pp.

Fixed it.
Re flashed the firmware via Odin again, cleared cache and data before first boot and thats fixed it!