[Q] updating problem GT-I9500 topic

hey guyz my gf is using s4 from past year now, and it is still on android 4.2.2 (screen shot attached for details)
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shes having problem of updating it to next versions of androids 4.3.x, 4.4.x

when we try to update from samsung update (setting-->about-->software updates) it shows up to date :eek:

when we try to install via kies it shows latest firmware installed.:confused:
what should we do now ,thanks in advance.:)

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How To Root GT-I9500 4.4.2 KitKat topic

Hi today im gonna show you how to root galaxy s4 gt-i9500 4.4.2 KitKat

1- Download The philz_touch_6.12.8-i9500.tar.md5

2- Download Odin

3- Connect Your Phone Via USB

4- Flash the PhilzTouch Recovery Via Odin

5- Download & Flash Deknox Removal Script Via Recovery

6- After the flashing go to Philz Options ----> Choose Re-root system ----> Choose Yes Apply SuperSu

7 - Reboot System

8- Download SuperSu from Google Play

9- Open SuperSu then update binaries (Normal)

10- Reboot System

There you go :)

Samsung Galaxy S4 MT6572 GT-I9500 no service solution !!! topic

hello ! after a week of testing ive finally found a solution for samsung galaxy s4 clone ( mt6572 gt-i9500 ). with no service !

Soo , you have no service and can't make calls ! follow this instructions and you will be talking on your phone in no time ;)

Its very simple : ( i'll add the necessary links / software for this job )

1. you need SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1316.0.150 ( you can easy google this one )

2. you need the WORKING ROM ! http://www.4shared.com/rar/9ClKLRR2c...8012a_fwv.html

3. you need MtkDroidTools http://www.4shared.com/rar/KcOfy4tdb...roidTools.html
( this version is allready modified to work with mt6572 )



The procedure :

we must first format the phone using SP_Flash_Tool_exe_v3.1316.0.150 . soo we open the program and select the scatter file.txt atached in the rom . hit format and then hit OK.
Now remove the battery and connect the usb cable to the phone. it will start formatting the phone. wait till is ready ( you will see a green circle )

At this point , the phone is ready to receive the new ROM

you have allready selected the scatter file early'r .

THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT !!! uncheck the CACHE and USRDATA at the bottom.

Now hit Download button , you will get a warning message, just press YES
Now put the baterry back into the phone, and connect the usb cable. wait till the process end's and when you see the green circle you can disconect the phone, remove the battery, insert back the battery and power on the phone , and voila !! your phone have working network !!

Next step is to write the IMEI...

Use MtkDroidTools ( you must have debugging mode on in the phone ) connect the phone to the usb cable, wait till MtkDroidTools see your phone , and then hit the big imei button. There you must provide the imei number ( you can find it under the battery ) after that you hit write imei and then reset your phone and you are good to go ;)


I presume that you allready have the usb drivers ( if not, i can also provide them )

For other questions use the forum below ;)

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Have a nice day !

802.11ac on gt-i9500 topic

Has anybody seen issues with the 802.11ac network on the s4 gt-i9500. I can get 100% signal throughout my home but I am only able to browse when I am in front of my netgear r7000 router where I get 120mbps connection speed.

I can't browse from the bedroom upstairs although I get 100% signal but only 6mbps connection speed.
My nexus 10 which doesn't have 802.11ac has better connection in the bedroom.

Please let me know if its the problem with the phone and not the router.

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