We are always eager to upgrade our phone to the latest version so that we might enjoy the new features and apps that come with a new update. Ask a Galaxy S2 user how keen he to get the Jelly Bean firmware update. While most of the times we are happy with the new things introduced in an update, it also happens sometimes all our hopes are undone when we have to face a bug or lack of a favorite feature that we used to enjoy on older firmware. Using this tutorial, you can downgrade firmware on Samsung devices.
It happened to me a couple of weeks ago when I updated my Galaxy Note 2 to the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware. For some days I remained busy with exploring the new features and enjoying them. It was later that realized that there was something wrong with the WiFi connectivity. Everything else was just fine but this issue was great enough to make me think again. “What should I do now?”- I kept thinking. Then I decided to try another firmware in a hope that it might solve the problem. But again the same WiFi bug! With Android 4.1.1 on my Note 2, I was happier, so I downloaded the Android 4.1.1 firmware and flashed it.
How many of you ever wished to downgrade the firmware of your Android phone? Only a few. The present article is for those people who are looking a way to go back to Gingerbread from Ice Cream Sandwich to Ice Cream Sandwich from Jelly Bean, or from Android 4.1.2 to Android 4.1.1. The tips described below will also be helpful to even those who want to downgrade their Samsung Galaxy device to Gingerbread from Ice Cream Sandwich.
Before Downgrading, Try These Workarounds
In most cases, the wish to downgrade the firmware of one’s Android device’s firmware is a rash judgment. I say this because I have heard a lot of people saying, “I upgraded my phone’s software yesterday…Now it is very slow and the battery is draining fast…I want to downgrade.” Is it really worthwhile to think of downgrading just a few hours/ days after installing a new update you waited for long to get? Think again!
Our OEMs release an update after testing it and when its performance is found satisfactory. I wonder why new updates aggravate to our worry rather than pleasing us. The most common issues why we consider downgrading are:
- Slow and laggy performance
- Battery Drain
- Connectivity issues: WiFi or data connection
- The absence of an important feature found in the previous firmware.
Here are a few workarounds that you can try to fix the above-mentioned issues.
- Try a data factory reset a couple of times after upgrading your phone’s software. Follow the Step# 10-14 from below.
- The Lithium-ion battery used on your device requires a proper synchronization with the new software, it ‘s normal that you face issues like fast battery drain and battery heat up after upgrading. You must have seen the same battery problems for a week when you bought the new device. Usually, the sync requires 3-4 charge and discharge cycles to complete. I would recommend you to avoid plugging the charger into your device frequently. Charge the device after turning it off, let it charge fully. Then use the device until the battery discharges completely out of use and then turn off the phone and charge it. Repeating this for a week will certainly improve battery performance.
- As for WiFi or internet connectivity issues trying a data/factory reset might help fix this. You can also try rebooting your device a couple of times.
- As for the absence of a feature you liked in the previous firmware, you can find an alternative among the more than 7 million apps found at the Google Play Store
In case, the above troubleshooting measures do not yield any positive results, your decision to downgrade was right.
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Disclaimer & Warning
Please note that the method described here has been tested (by me, more than once) on Galaxy S4 (Android 4.2.2), Galaxy S3 (Android 4.1.2 to ICS), Note 2 (Android 4.1.2 to 4.1.1) and Galaxy S2 (ICS to GB). I have not been able to test for downgrading to GB from JB. All the same, I would like to warn you that the procedure is considered risky. Proceed only if you understand the gravity of such things and make sure you are not drunk while following up the steps. We’ll not be responsible for any data loss or damage done to your device.
Downgrade to Gingerbread from ICS or JB
Those willing to downgrade their Galaxy device to Gingerbread from Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean should not follow the method given here unless you have the firmware files with Bootloader or PIT. In case you have a PIT file for your device model, select it while installing the firmware and do not forget to check “Re-Partition” on Odin. We warn you against proceeding with the single file installation method as described below.
However, if you are to downgrade to a lower version of Gingerbread from a higher version of GB ( from Android 2.3.7 to 2.3.3, for example), you can follow this tutorial
Getting Prepared
The firmware downgrade drill for the Samsung Galaxy devices is not much complicated as compared to the phones manufactured by other brands. It requires you to boot the device first into Download/Odin Mode, and then into Android Recovery Mode. I hope many of you would be acquainted with both the methods. Even if you are not, it doesn’t matter.
- Download the downgrade firmware for your Samsung Galaxy device and extract it on your computer. Type your device name and correct CSC. To find out the correct firmware you can use CSC code. To download the Samsung firmware, you can use the Samfirm tool.
- Download and install Samsung USB Drivers on your computer. Skip this step if you already have it.
- Download Odin Firmware flash tool and unzip it (if you get any error with Odin3 1.85, try the greater version).
- Since the downgrading procedure will delete all data stored on the internal SD Card of your Galaxy device it will be better to backup your messages, contacts, and installed apps.
- Charge your device’s battery to the full
- Make sure that you have turned on USB Debugging from Settings> Developer Options>.
Before You Downgrade Firmware
Please note that in some cases, downgrading firmware might lead to IMEI loss. This occurs due to the difference in EFS location in newer and older Samsung firmwares. Several people who tried downgrading to Android 4.1 or 4.2 from Android 4.3 have reported this issue. We, therefore, strongly recommend you to be prepared for good. To backup your EFS partition/IMEI, please refer to the following tutorial:
Installing the Downgrade Firmware on Samsung Devices:
Installing a firmware version that is lower than the current one is just the same as installing a higher one, but you have to do one more thing that you do not usually do. Finally, here are the steps on how to downgrade firmware on Samsung Galaxy devices. I assume that you have already done as described above, so let’s go ahead.
- Turn off your Samsung Galaxy device whether it a phone or tablet and boot into Download/Odin Mode. If it is a phone, you can enter the Download Mode doing this: Press and hold the Volume Down+Home buttons together and then long press the Power Button till the screen turns up. Now press the Volume Up key to enter the Download Mode. In case you have a Galaxy Tab device, do this: Press and hold the Volume Up+Power buttons together, and then press the Volume Up key when prompted.
- Now go to the Odin folder and run the .exe file there.
- This is the time, you have to connect your device to the computer using a compatible USB cable.
- When the connection between the device and computer is established, the ID:COM port at Odin will turn to Yellow or Light Blue (depending on the Odin version you are using) and you’ll see “Added!!” text in the message box below.
- Make sure that only “F. Reset Time” option is checked on Odin. The “Auto Reboot” option is checked by default, so please uncheck it.
- Okay, now click on the PDA button on Odin and select the firmware file in tar.md5 format.
- Now click the “Start” button on Odin. This will initiate the firmware installation. Wait till it finishes.
- Finally, when you get a “PASS!” message on Odin, remove the USB Cable from your device.
- Now open the back panel of your device and pull out the battery. Wait for about 60 seconds and reinsert the battery back to its place.
- Now reboot your phone into Android Recovery mode. If you have a smartphone, you can do it this way: press and hold the Volume Up+Home buttons together and then hold the Power button till the screen turns up and the Samsung logo blinks for two times. Release the Power button but keep the other two keys pressed till you see a black screen with green Android bot and Blue text. In case you got a Galaxy Tab or Note 10.1, press and hold the Volume Down+Power keys together for a few seconds till you see the yellow triangle with Android bot followed by a black screen with blue text.
- In the Recovery mode, you will have to use the Volume Up/Down keys to scroll up or down, and the Power button to select an option.
- So, scroll down to “wipe data/factory reset” option and select “yes” to confirm your choice.
- Now go to “wipe cache partition” and confirm the choice.
- Finally, go to the “reboot system now” option and select it.
Your device will boot now and it might take a longer time than it does usually. When it completely boots up, it should be on the downgraded firmware you installed. Cheers!
Note: If this tutorial worked for you (and it should work), please leave a comment below and do not forget to mention your phone model and the OS version from and to which you downgraded. It will help others. Thanks!
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have the samsung galaxy s2 (GT-I9100) i9100XXMS3
it’s upgraded (not by me) to android kitkat 4.4.4 CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod version 11-20140804-doriman
Kernel version 3.0.64-CM-g89e6992 build03
i have some problems (programs incompatibilities ect…)
and i want to know how i can downgrade my phone to any stable rom android 4.2.x
or any other custom or stock rom.
after all, i need to rooting the device to be more flexible
can anyone give me some help ??? rookie here…
I don’t remember the year I sold my Galaxy S2 (my first Android) . You have preserved it for such a long time, it’s commendable!
Anyway, if your device is running CM, it means it’s already rooted and has a custom recovery installed on it. Give me some hours so that I can look fc or a good and stable ROM for it.
GT-I 9305XXUFNL1 need help I want to unlock from 3 network keep not lose root how best to do this plz
Can you please tell what firmware version your phone has and to what version you want to go?
Hi its build version KTUP84P. GT-I9305XXUFNL1 kitkat my baseband:gt-i9305XXUFOA1
If you install the stock firmware, you’ll lose root.
Hmm thays wat i rhought thank you.catch 22 root or unlock and on .probably be messy im not computer orthat up on tech rons root etc cog thr engine so to speak.
Need stock apparently.My phones custom at the moment and rooted I need jelly bean 4.1/1 I think.Not sure which one.Phone H3 network .think you forget reply
sir can u give me the link please
my model no is GT-I9506
Hi, here’re the firmwares:
Android 5.0.1: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=E3598D432E4211E6815B0CC47A44B7B2
Android 4.4.2: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/41938/I9506XXUCNG3_I9506YURCNG1_EUR
sir if u don’t mind can u give the link please?
sir, i am from srilanka. when i am going to download firmware on samsung updates what region i want to select?
Go for any Asian firmware.
sir i don’t know any asian firmware websites. can u give me the link please
Here’re the firmwares:
Android 5.0.1: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=E3598D432E4211E6815B0CC47A44B7B2
Android 4.4.2: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/41938/I9506XXUCNG3_I9506YURCNG1_EUR
I want to downgrade from samsung 4.2.2 to 4.1.2 , but i have important registered BANK APP and Important whats app chat . may i downgrade without data and application loss , like bank application and whats app .
Hey, I have a Galaxy Note 8.0 (N5110) that I want to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2, and will this tutorial work for that? Also, is it possible to do this without causing any problems to the system (like loss of Wi-Fi, etc), because this is the first time I’m doing this and I don’t want to mess anything up. I’m also not sure as to what region my Note 8.0 is from, as the Samsung Updates website had a lot of firmwares for the 4.1.2 version, and I really don’t want to install the wrong region Rom. I’m from North America if that means anything. Thanks in advance.
Hi Jeremy, the tutorial will work for you.
Here’s the 4.1.2 firmware for the Cellular south variant of the device: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/15950/N5110UEEMF2_N5110XAREMF2_XAR/
In case you have any issue with the downgrade, you can restore your device back to 4.4.2 firmware: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=009A70951FEF11E6949E0CC47A44B7B2
Try it and let me know if you still have any problem.
Thanks, but I actually looked somewhere else online and apparently you can’t downgrade from the 4.4.2 Firmware update… I’ll still try, though.
That’s why I gave you the link to the KitKat firmware too. If the downgrade doesn’t work, you can restore the old firmware back.
I have a note 2 sgh-t889 running 4.3 jellybean. Can i downgrade to factory unlock it to 4.1 gingerbread
Yes, you can.
Odin3 doesn’t allow me to uncheck AutoReboot. any idea how I can force it or get it to allow me to uncheck it? I’m rooting my SCH-S968C Samsung S3.
Glad to know!
i recently downgrade to 4.4.2 kit kat in my s4 i9500 with india INS stock rom, after some time i realize its not showing sim card plz help me THANK YOU..
I upgraded my samsung galaxy s4 to 5.0 and now no sensors are working and sensor hub test gets failed, any solution?
Try a data factory reset: https://www.droidviews.com/how-to-perform-data-factory-reset-and-wipe-cache-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
How can i make a new software on a boot-looping galaxy A3?
Is your problem fixed now?
Hi rakesh
I have note 3 which i brought from uae now it has android lollipop i need to downgrade os because of battery drain issue am not able find carrect firmware could please share the link CSC Version N9005OJVGBOI1 PDAN9005XXUGBOK9 please share the link my email id jabirkk1988@gmail.com
Hi, do you still need help?
How to download original firmware 4.4.2 for galaxy note 3 Neo.N750?
Because I want unroot .my Phone galaxy note 3 Neo. Plz help me and giving me link so my friware N750XXUCOF1, Plz sir.
Download link for 4.4.2 India firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/details/41886/Galaxy_Note_3_NEO/SM-N750/INU/N750XXUCOB2.html
Sir , I am actually want to do unroot my note 3 neo device . My model no. SM-N750 AND AP – N750XXUCOF1, CSC- N750ODDCOD1. So I want to download stock frimware , kindly giving me link to download pda stock frimware and I am from india. Some web site showing me when i need to frimware india have option inu and ins and i am confused which frimware i download. My resident india north-east. So sir help me how to find stock frimware for unroot my device.
well, I’m happy. I did everything I was told and everything worked like a charm.
However . . . but . . . always this ! ! !
I cannot connect to wifi. it reads saved secured.
well let me tell you, I have a galaxy sm-t211, tab 3 7.0, with version 4.1.2, that worked fine for a while. then the wifi stop working – saved secure – and I flushed version 4.4.2 and wifi was back.
thinking that the bug was fixed, I downgraded back to version 4.1.2 and now wifi doesn’t work anymore.
any ideas?
I thank you in advance for your time and help
c ya
I have galaxy note 2 GT N8000, I want to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.1.2 because all the software are not compatible. i made the upgrade using Odin and could not go back
Hi,
i have recently try to downgrade my Samsung S3 Neo (GT-I9300I) to JellyBean…I have done all the process thru odin it shows me Pass also….But now my phone cdnt get in to normal boot means ….it only restarts everytime on the boot logo of samsung…it repeatedly restarting only…so please give me a nice sollution to sort out or even just make my phone work…even any version if it work jelly bean i will b more thankful…..and also i cant gert into recovery menu means even if we need format manually by pressing Vol UP-Home-Power Key….its also only restarting….but its shows in the corner recovery booting but cdnt get in to the menu….
Hey Rakesh, I have Kitkat 4.4.2 on my Note 2 which i updated using Odin, but the battery drain is really fast. I have tried to factory reset, but the problem is still there. I would like to downgrade back to 4.3 using the odin. Can you please tell me how to do it?
You can install the 4.3 firmware.
I am trying to move from Lollipop 5.0 back to Kitkat 4.4.2 on my S5 sport (sprint G860). We keep getting a “FAIL!” error in odin. Any suggestions? I did a factory reset of the device yesterday however did restore it from a backup since I needed to use my phone…
It’s because the Android Lollipop firmware has an undowngradable bootloader. You ca install a greater version of firmware though.
There’s a ton of articles on downgrading to KitKat 4.4.2 from Lollipop. You are saying it wont work for me or anyone?
Well, the Sprint S5 sport model does not have a locked bootloader but I can’t say anything about downgrading unless I see what Odin says when you try to install the firmware.
Hi,
I followed the same procedure but it is getting failed. I am using samsung gti9082 runnning 4.2.2. I am trying to downgrade to 4.1.2. Pls help…….
What type of error do you get?
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I9082ZNANA2_I9082CHUANA2_I9082ZNANA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
sboot.bin
NAND Write Start!!
FAIL!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Removed!!
” sboot.bin
NAND Write Start!!
FAIL!”
It means that the new bootloader is write protected and so it can’t be overwritten by a lesser version.
What should i do now…?
Find a multi-file firmware and skip flashing the older bootloader.
Hi could you please tell me or write a tutorial about that ? I am also facing the same problem. I can upgrade my phone to marshmallows but cannot downgrade tough 🙁
Which phone and model do you have?
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910H version:6.0.1 thanks
Hi
Automatically Note 2 (N7100) Baltic got 4.4.2 which is known to restrict writing into SD card and also took away possibility to hide apps and has some other annoying limits. Now is there or is there not a way to turn back to 4.3?
Yes, you can downgrade to 4.3.
Hi, so i upgraded my note 3 neo to 4.4.2 from 4.3 after the phone itself prompted me to do so, i heard that update was being released and it did. However after i did the update and the phone restarted with the updated os. The phone is telling me that i need to insert a sim card, but the sim is already in. and my IMEI is null. i even tried with other sims and same thing. i can’t make any calls send text messages nothing. And before update the phone worked fine it read the sim card .wifi works fine but its not reading sim cards now and IMEI is null. Its a brand new phone got it for christmas, never threw it down or anything. Can you please help me if you can? thank you
Dear I have messed up with my GT-N7100 Galaxy Note 2.
I have upgrade to DN4 (v.4.4.4) and i got Hanging problem and Bluetooth problem which continuously persist here. I have downgraded and check all firmwares but this problem is not going.
1. I turn on Bluetooth then It switches back to off automatically.
2. When my phone goes to sleep it never wake up. It shows black screen.
3. Missing CSC : Unknown
Please guys help me in this regard my Note 2 completely goes messed.
Currently I am KST 4.1.2 version but having same problem on this.
currntly
AP: N7100XXDLK7
CP: N7100XXDLK7
CSC: unknown
Baseban Version: AP: N7100XXDLK7
Kernal: 3.0.31-590308
se.infra@sep-78#1 …..KST2012
Please Please please HElpppppppp…????
Where are you from?
I am in Saudi Arabia. Can you Help me in this regard?
Install this firmware: http://samsung-updates.com/details/24637/Galaxy_Note_2_International/GT-N7100/KSA/N7100XXUENA1.html
Having installed the firmware, perform a full wipe via system recovery.
same problem wat can i do?
m from india
I am also getting same problem in my note 2 .did u the problem.
Can you Help me in this regard?
Hi,I flash my Note2 (i7100) rom to DN3 with android 4.4.2 Kitkat but now there is an issue which the phone hang and black screen by itself. I want to flash it back to original samsung firmware and rom,how can i do it? Help pls
hi, it worked for me.. thanks.. just i wonder why there is farm frenzy installed in the os?
i have the samsung galaxy s2 (GT-I9100) i9100XXMS3
it’s upgraded (not by me) to android kitkat 4.4.4 CyanogenMod
CyanogenMod version 11-20140804-snapshot-M9-i9100
Kernel version 3.0.64-CM-g89e6992 build03
i have some problems (programs incompatibilities ect…)
and i want to know how i can downgrade my phone to any stable rom android 4.2.x
or any other custom or stock rom.
after all, i need to rooting the device to be more flexible
can anyone give me some help ??? rookie here…
I got a question I have been having issues with my screen flicking first then upgraded my firmware then issues happening now with when off the batter screen is fuzzy and also when booting up the android character is fuzzy but Samsung and there after seems to be fine. side note been having issues with calling out and mic on my phone going through any ideas
Hi, how can i downgrade my GalaxySII from Jellybean to ICS….?
The method has been given above.
Hey can i downgrade my samsung galaxy s plus i 9001 from 4.1.2 to firmware(2.3.5) ?
Don’t do that because you might be caught into a bootloop.
Can i do anything ?
You can go back to ICS instead( given the fact ICS is available for the phone which is not there, I suppose).
If you are having any issues with 4.1.2, you can try a data factory reset.
🙁 i want back it from jb on gb for design.
and battery is quickly spends
Hey can i downgrade my samsung galaxy grand 2 from 4.4.2 to 4.3 i am facing lots of issues plz help
Do not try to downgrade. You can try a data factory reset through stock recovery though.
Hey, I searched a lot but could not find the 4.1.1 firmware for you.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=gt-n7105t
dear god, so is there a way that I can get my phone unlocked at all? thanks for your help.
Unless you get the firmware you won’t be able to downgrade.
hi i have galaxy s2 i757m its a unlocked mobile used in india but tried to update jb through odin it got suck and then a tried to restore stock firmware but i couldn’t help me to resolve this issue
Which firmware did you try to install?
pls help
i have samsung s4 gt 19606, when i upgraded it by mistakenly i clicked boot loader using odin. now i got an firmware issue. how should i recover my mobile ?
Please help me I have GT-P3100 and I tried all ways on internet but still can’t fix! >:(
I have the Firmware Upgrade encountered an issue problem pls helpppppp.
Thanks
Try to re-flash. IF success, go into recover and wipe data/cache partition/dalvik cache.
Thanks for help..i try those step but still can’t..
so i just install new firmware stock..done.it back to normal.
Tqvm..
Hello Rakesh, I am soon to have an SGH-T989 (T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S2) and it will come with Jelly Bean. I’ve heard people both say the update is good or bad, but I can’t exactly trust it. I want to downgrade but I’m afraid I might void the warranty. Is there any way to get GB on my S2 without tripping KNOX/voiding warranty? Thanks.
Downgrading the KNOX bootloader might prove risky. It’ll be good if you root you phone and remove the bloats and use 3rd party apps to get better performance.
Will THAT void the warranty? Because that phone’s gotta last and if something happens to it and I can’t replace it, I’m screwed.
Well, rooting will void the warranty but you might find an exploit that roots the device without doing that. As long as you use a tested method carefully, there should be no risk in rooting. I half half a dozen devices, all rooted on the day they’re bought, but I have not face any problem on any of them.
Hi Rakesh, need help on this..how i can get my offcial kernel? any link for the official kernel? how to use the ( .tar) file? mostly kernel i think..thanks
If you own the Snapdragon model of the S4, you should have used Saferoot to skip flash counter tripping. If you have already tripped it, Triangle Away is the only solution for you currently.
There is a problem with connecting to Sprint LTE on my L900. I’m still with Carbon ROM nightly 4.3.1. But only have 3G. I’ve switched t Sprint Internet in the options but the selection bubble disappears after a while. On top of that, it often disconnects from the network and reconnect. So for now I chose to stick to CDMA/EVDO.
Anyone knows what’s going on here?
So if I leave out the bootloader what bootloader will it flash. The at&t Samsung note 3 has a special burned in boot loader. I thought the leaked MLG 4.4.2 had the same bootloader as the NC2 4.4.2 OTA update was the same but it’s not. But what I was thinking since NC2 and MLG was the same firmware that would be ok then I could revert back to MJ5 4.3 then but its just getting away form the Samsung kitkat bootloader. I’ve search but can’t comfirm this being done yet using odin. unless there is a way to format the system to get this bootloader of the phone then burn MLG 4.4.2 on the system without tripping knox or going into a software soft brick. Thanks for the reply and let me know something. Samsung and At&t has gave us a boot on this.
Is there a way to install the leaked version of MLG 4.4.2 over the OTA update of NC2 4.4.2 on At&t Samsung note 3. Trying to get back to MJ5 4.3. I don’t think that I can downgrade the new OTA NC2 4.4.2 to MJ5 4.3 because of the bootloader. that’s why I was thinking if this can be done with the leaked Kitkat then I can go back to MJ5 that way with odin 3.
If you a multifile firmware, you can leave the BL field blank to avoid bootloader corruption and possible soft-brick.
This might help you: https://www.droidviews.com/how-to-unbrick-att-galaxy-note-3-sm-n900a/
Hello Rakesh, I been looking around trying to find the right guide to downgrade my Note 2 T889 from 4.3 to 4.1.2. Is there a link you might be able to help me that can guide me the right direction in doing this please? Thanks in advance!
If you want to go back to 4.1.2 from 4.3 all you have to do is use Odin. Flash stock 4.1.2 onto 4.3 you get an error “unsupported firmware” then put your phone back into download mode (volume down+home button+power) next flash CF-auto root. After that you can boot into recovery (volume up+home+power) in recovery format everything factory reset, format cache. Last reboot your phone it should reboot into 4.1.2
Hi Rakesh, what about downgrading the latest firmware to the one right before it, both bearing the same Android version (4.1.2), shouldn’t it be as simple as your tutorial, and lessen the risk of losing EFS like when downgrading from 4.3 to 4.2 / 4.2 to 4.1?
And what about backing up EFS from device that is NOT rooted? the reason i want to downgrade is that so i can root my device using Tegrak’s kernel, as he doesn’t support the latest firmware.
thanks for this awesome tuts, cheers
Downgrading will go fine or not, depends on whether your device has secure bootloader or not. As for EFS thing, it’s a system partition and you need to have root access to access and backup it.
Hi Rakesh,
I’ve been following these posts after rooting my Note 3 (N9005) and I’m now trying to restore it to original condition.
I’m new to all this and not confident about what I’m doing. I’ve downloaded stock ROMS for Australia and Hong Kong (the phone came through Kogan and they assemble under licence in HK).
In all my attempts, after waiting the 10 minutes or so for Odin to transfer, it comes up with fail, ext4 error.
This happens with all images. I’m not sure what section in Odin (3.07) to use so I tried them all.
I used the CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn90054.tar.md5 to root the phone, then put in Philz files to access the advanced options, but as I said, I’m not sure what is going on.
Can you see where I’m going wrong. I’ve tried changing the CSC but that didn’t work, Kies won’t look at my phone at all so I’m left with Odin.
Any help will be appreciated….
Thanks, Peter
Thank You for writing this guide….Really helped…..Galaxy Tab 2 10.1……
I am glad for you!
Rakesh, I tried to unlock my phone via the network codes I received. The company that supplied to me sent me to your thread to downgrade my os from 4.3 to a lower version. Bell Canada Model SGH-i747m. I have backed up my imei etc and have the phone rooted. I will attempt to downgrade the version following your post here. But what is this i read about canadian phones having secure bootchain and not being allowed to be downgraded? I just need to downgrade to be able to unlock the network.
Hi, I downgrade is just a downgrade. I doesn’t matter why you are going to do that. If you want to try downgrade, the best way will be to find a multi file firmware and then you will be able to downgrade the firmware without touching the boot loader.
A more riskier way will be to downgrade by flashing 4.2.2 firmware. In case you encounter any issues, I you will have to install the same version of firmware as you currently have.
When I get home, I will try to find some workaround for you. 🙂
Thank you very much!!
Do you have any recommendations as to where to get a multi filefirmware so that I dont touch the bootloader? Please dont forget about me 🙂
Follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49785468&postcount=1
You will be able to downgrade your Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M from 4.3 to 4.1 or 4.2.
MAY I DOWNGRADE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1 N 8000 from kitkat 4.4.2 to jellybean 4.3 using odin method? Thank u
Yes.
I updated my S4 GT-I9500 via OTA. Then I rooted my device and flashed cyanogenmod 11 (official). I want to get back to stock 4.3. I tried flashing 4.3 firmware via Odin but it shows failed…fused 3 binary 2. Can you please guide me to revert back to stock 4.3?
Was is the KitKat OTA?
Yes..I was on 4.3. I upgraded to 4.4.2 via OTA
4.4.2 does not support downgrading.
Thanks for the help 🙂
i tried using pit csc and other it was successful yesterday but today i tried by downloading official 2.3.6 software from the site. i got pass but my s advance is not working it stopped working. is there any way to make my mobile to turn it on
You followed the wrong guide without reading the warning above.
Follow this: http://droidviews.com/2013/downgrade-firmware-on-galaxy-s-advance-gt-i9070/
i have read all the blogs yesterday i tried with 8gb pit csc it was working fine but today i tried with only pda downloaded from samsung update site. is service center people make it to work again
I cannot get the “pass” message no matter what I do.. I used both ODIN’s and everything. I’m really trying to unlock my S3 so I can activate it.. this is really irritating. How can I fix this? I followed the instructions perfectly.
If it helps, in my “downloading… Do not turn off target!!” screen it says “Unsupport dev_type”.
Which S3 variant do you have and from which firmware version you are trying to downgrade?
Just kidding, I was installing the wrong firmware! I downgraded to 4.0.4, then upgraded to 4.1.1 using this method and it worked great 🙂
Galaxy S3 I747, AT&T
No problem, I am glad it worked for you. 🙂
hi Rakesh can I downgrade my s4 4.3 Bell Canada to old version because I have a problem with my connection LTE ty
Hi, I am not fully sure about that but as I know all Canadian and US variants have secure bootchain that does not allow downgrading.
You can downgrading but if you get failure message, fhash ths firmware to fix the device: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16343/Galaxy_S_4_Canada/SGH-I337M/BMC/I337MVLUEMK6.html
Downgrading from 4.3 will brick your S3.
Afternoon – Looking to Downgrade the SGH-I547C from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 so i can unlock it from Bell Canada and use the phone on Rogers. I have been to Samsung Updates and read this forum and i am unable to find the correct file to download. Could someone give me a hand in doing this. Thanks
Hi Steve, as I remember this device was updated directly to Android 4.1.2 from 4.0.4 ICS.
You can get the ICS firmware here: http://dl2.sammobile.com/PV1dRColOCkpJ1MoOl1dQzcnMDIoPz1eOiwoNF0SAAROUl5EWEM./I547CVLALI6_I547COYAALI6_BMC.zip
Thanks for the link, but it only goes to an error message, user not logged in, tried to go the url and it only is a placeholder for the site
Check this:
http://fileom.com/g6ea07ku8mjq/I547CVLALI6_I547COYAALI6_BMC.zip.html
http://www.bergfiles.com/i/bf60206ef9h1bi0
hi Samsung galaxy s3 Bell Canada work great for me 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 ty
Good!
I can’t get a Pass in Odin. HELP PLEASE
hi sir, i have a samsung galax3 s3 1747m. i went to http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M but in this the 4.1.1 version is only available for puetro rica. There is no 4.1.1 for bell canada. My phone is currently locked with bell and i need to unlock it. i have tried the puerto rica one already. it did not work.
can u suggest what i can do?
Hi, Im trying to downgrade att Note 2 to software 4.1.1 but I cant find the firmware anywhere, and hotfiles doesn’t work anymore and any site I go to is linked to hotfiles. I wonder if maybe you have it. Software build I317UCALJ2 Android 4.1.1. Thank u
After spending some minutes, finally I found the link to download the firmware version:
http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyNote2/SGH-I317/I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_ATT.zip
http://pan.baidu.com/wap/link?uk=289158808&shareid=3287648538&third=1
Hope it helps.
Hi everyone, i am trying to downgrade my samsung galaxy s3 t999 from 4.3 to 4.1.1 so i could UNLOCK my WIND MOBILE phone and use it with ROGERS sin card. I tried to do the process via ODIN but i am getting this message :
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
T999UVDLJC_T999TMBDLJC_T999UVDLJC_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
aboot.mbn
NAND Write Start!!
FAIL! (Auth)
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
what should i do
Can you tell me what firmware version your phone has?
Hi Rakesh,
I just found this site. I have a Samsung galaxy s3 (sgh-t999) for T-Mobile. Trying to downgrade from android 4.3 to 4.1.1 and so far you are the only person that offers some hope of that happening with this phone.
Baseband: T999UVUENC2
BUILD #: JSS15J.T999UVUENC2
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!
Clayton
hi Rakesh i have a galaxy s3 i8190l(latin version) 4.1.2 im trying to downgrade it to 4.1.1 to see if i can unlock it, but no luck! any ideas on how to do it or unlock it?
You can downgrade the firmware using the tutorial above. As for the SIM unlocking, you will have to google for that. You can also try the Galaxim app from the market.
i have tried the tutorial several times already everything works as it should, but when i check the firmware on settings>about> it displays 4.1.2 🙁
i just got samsung galaxy s3 1747m 4.3 and im in canada but want to be able to unlock it for wind because its w kodoo is there a way to do so and do i have to downgrade to 4.1.1 to b able to unlock pls help???
Hi Jacinda, you can find the 4.1.1 firmware here: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M
Follow the instructions given above.
Before you try to downgrade your phone, please make sure that it doesn’t have a secure bootloader as trying to downgrade might mess things up.
hay thx for reply how do i find out if it has or doesnt have a secure boatloader im sooo computer illiterate its not funny lol
Hi Jacinda, downgrading to 4.1.1 from Android 4.3 will damage the bootloader, resulting in a hard brick. As far as I know the SIM unlock still works on the Canadian S3. Try this:
Dail *#197328640#
Main Menu
[1] UMTS
[1] Debug Screen
[8] Phone Control
[6] Network Lock
[3]Perso SHA256 OFF
Wait a few seconds then press menu and go all the way back to the main menu.
[5] run EFS Sync()
Reboot and done.
What do you mean when you say the phone is not booting? Is it bootloop, or is it not booting in download mode, or if the screen does not light up at all?
@RakeshHello, I have same problem, did downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 and phone do not boot. I have Samsung S3 T999V. Is there any solution for this ?
When is installed android 1.4.1 for my galaxy s2 plus (because i hate 1.4.2) it gets into a infinte loop and if i re-instal android 1.4.2 it works again plz help?
Have you followed the steps 10-14 after downgrading?
yes i did ,but after i did wipe cache partition it reboots my phone into a infinte loop
Hi again, I need help finding my firmware I tried going to the websites you gave links to but it did not work, my device I am trying to downgrade is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Model GT-P5113. I am trying to downgrade it as 4.2.2 to 4.1.1
Could I downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2.2 using the 4.2.2 for SCH-I545 firmware you provided in the “How to Install Latest Official/Stock Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S4 (All Models)” tutorial?
Yes, you can.
For some reason after installing my usual rom. My signal has been off. No signal whatsoever. Wifi and everything is fine but no calls sms gps. I dont know what went wrong. Anyone can help me out?
Check if your phone is showing the IMEI or not. Dial *#06# on the dialer.
Thanks for the response. It wasn’t showing anything. Turns out somehow
It was removed so I flashed a stock MA5 Kernel and Modem. All is well.
Thanks again, Rakesh.
Glad to know you manged to fix things, Farrell. 🙂
Hey! I’m using a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-9300. I followed every steps you said .. to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.2 .. and the reboot isnt working .. how long i should wait? Please help 🙂
Have you got the PASS message? If yes, reboot the device into recovery mode,
I did that several times! i really dont know what do to next …
So, the phone is not booting either in Download or Recovery mode?
I have samsung galaxy s4 GT-19500, I want to downgrade my 4.3 to 4.2.2, Can I downgrade my smartphone version? This is because my phone system always lag at sometimes, my battery is drained faster? I am very miss 4.2.2 version, this system can’t be like that
Before downgrading the firmware, try the steps 10-14 from above.
Hi, i encoutered a problem last sunday…
1.stocked in samsung galaxy logo
2.tried to charge up my battery but still encountered the problem.
3.i went to samsung service center here in taiwan & they sais that they have to change the mother board of my GT-N7000
4. I tried to research and found this guide.
5. Download a firmware for my GT-N7000.odin v1.08
6.failed.tried to used odin v3.09
7.failed.tried to used odin v3.04
8.failed.until my battery was empty and cannot enter to odin download mode.
9.tried other battery follow instructions.
10.failed.now i dont have any spare batteries now.
Is there still any chances to revived my phone?
Thanks,
Summer
I have samsung galaxy s3 sch r530u.I wanted to downgrade my 4.1.2 to 4.1.1. followed the instructions and I am happy to say that It worked. but I did not succeed in what I intent to do. Actually I have a reliance CDMA connection and I was using mobile data. but after I upgraded the software( which came with automatic notification) I was unable to connect to mobile data. and even after this downgrade I am not able to connect to mobile data. Can anyone tell me what should I do?
Please try another SIM card and let us know if it works.
I tried another sim as well. but the mobile data is not working. one more thing, from the shortcut key menu (which comes when we pull screen down) whenever I try to click on mobile data button, It say “insert sim card to access the network services”. Does anybody has any Idea about it? Is there any software required for this and I might have lost it while upgrading or factory reset?
Can you see your IMEI.
yes I can see my imei no. in about phone>status> Imei. I have a doubt If the “Kernel version” has anything to do with this? Please Help
I think it’s a modem related issue. By the way, did you check your APN settings under Settings> More network settings> mobile data> Access Points
It is a CDMA phone and do not have an Access Point option. Wifi is working fine. Even I talked to Reliance about the settings and they said the CDMA sim cards do not require any APN settings for running mobile data.
How Long does it Take to reboot new firmeware.i wait 3 hours now.
Okay, what recovery do you have?
How Long does it. take to install firmeware? Possible few hours samsung logo blinks on screen and i Walt Now two hours is is possib that i may have another Recovery Modus?
bull out the battery, reboot in recovery and wipe data factory reset.
Hello ! I’ve been trying to unlock my T699 ( galaxy s relay 4g) from T mobile. Ive tried the secret menu method which didnt work and then bought an unlock code which didnt work. I’ve just tried the downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.0.4 hoping that would fix it. After reboot the phone just shows a black screen. Any ideas? Really appreciate your help!
many thanks, Declan
Try to reboot in Download Mode and see if it boots.
hello!!! i m using SHG-t989 samsung galaxy s2, it came up with 4.0.4 and i upgraded to 4.1.2 after that , i feel battery heating up very much and sudden battery drain, many a times, should i downgrade to 4.0.4???? with your tutorial ?
and one another thing i downloaded firmware from samsung updates, but it is boot.img file and not “tar.md5” is it ok?
No, it must be a .tar.md5 file.
it is “KERNEL-SGH-T989-TMB-T989UVLI4-1358171746.tar” but inside it its boot.img
Do not extract the .tar file.Just use the file you get after unzipping the downloaded zip
Yes, you’ll get better battery on ICS. Howver, I also recommend replacing the battery itself.
I have Galaxy Note Korean (SHV-E160S) run on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and got the problem with touch screen sensitivity. I want to downgrade to ICS 4.0.4. Do you have any idea will this will fix this problem? Please let me know …
Well, I am not sure if downgrading will solve the issue but if it is software related it might help. The ICS firmware for your device is available here but it is leaked version. Try if you wish: http://samsung-updates.com/details/4659/Galaxy_Note_LTE_Korea/SHV-E160S/SKT/UH24%20(LEAK).html
Remember, you will not be able to install 4.1.2 again as it is not available for download. Before downgrading, try Steps 10-14 first (from above).
Thank you Rakesh, now I have downgrade to android 4.0.4 and my touch screen seems better then Jelly Bean. You are amazing
Nice to know. Enjoy!
Can I downgrade the SGH-I257M (S4 MINI) from 4.2 to 4.1?
No, you can’t because S4 Mini was launched with Android 4.2 out of the box. 4.1 for it doesn’t exist!
Do you know if 4.3 will fix the lag issue, I have tried everything else removing animation, unlock effects, disabling all Samsung apps and the phone still shows lag I think I will return the phone instead if there is no solution
Lag and TouchWiz UI from Samsung are deeply interwoven and so you cannot get rid of lags altogether on a Samsung ROM. Root your device and try a custom Rom for bett experience.
Hi can i downgrade gt-I9505 to 4.2.2 from 4.3
Yes, you can.
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4g Touch from Virgin Mobile and a couple of months ago, I updated the phone from ICS to JB and now I would like to change it back to how I bought it, would your tutorial work on my phone too? Because most of the tutorials I have read are for the new version of the S2.
Hi, as long long as you downgrade and model of A Galaxy device from JB or above to ICS, this tutorial will work. 🙂
Wow I have figured out something… new???… I have been playing with my SGH-I497 Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 These are a total pain to unlock from network without a code… I downgraded to 4.0.4… now back up to 4.1.1 searching for “ServiceMode” & I just found it!!!!! Wanna unlock your tab for FREE? This probably wont wotk if you’re on 4.1.2 JB as it wont on the S3… so downgrade to 4.1.1. Here is how to unlock… step by step… never read this anywhere before. 1) Enable USB bebugging in Developer Options in the settings menu. 2) Go to th calculator and enter the following. (+30012012732+ this will give you a phone dialer 3) On the phone keypad enter the following *#197328640# Welcome to ServiceMode and the key to your free unlock. Now… select the following options… [1] UTMS, [1] DEBUG SCREEN, [8] PHONE CONTROL, [6] NETWORK LOCK, [3] PERSO SHA256 OFF…. now we wait 30 seconds… tick tock… on the button in the top right of the screen select “back” from the drop down menu. Now… select the NEW option [4] Its long but has “NV” in it… push it and wait a few seconds. Now…. Push the power button and shut the tablet down. On a phone you would remove the battery for about a minute… cant do that with the tablet easily but it works anyway. Some may say to put in a foreign sim card, but I did this with no sim in at all… my AT&T tablet it now running on T-Mobile… and I’m posting this with it! Hope this helps someone and post this everywhere after you’ve done it. Hiw to downgrade to 4.1.1 is laid out in the article above. I chose to go up to 4.1.2 to see if I remained unlocked… I did 🙂 So we’re even safe to upgrade if that’s your thing. I’m going back to ICS though lol.
Sorry I failed to mention a key detail. Right under NETWORK LOCK is a NETWORK CONTROL You MUST change that setting to AUTOMATIC. I was very tired while working with this booger of a tablet. What it boils down to… it is set strictly for LTE.. on AT&T. You’ll acheive unlock but then it’ll never ask for the network pin on boot. It’s unlocked but T Mobile uses a frequency than AT&T and unfortunately the SGH-I497 version of the tab 2 10.1 does not operate on that 4G bnd for HSPA or LTE. Unless something changes you’re stuck on 2G/EDGE:2. You have to change all the band selections to AUTOMATIC to make this tablet work even after it’s unlocked. That includes CDMA also. Don’t get selecting specific frequencies. The options you need all say AUTOMATIC as option 1. If you don’t know what I’m talking about just go in and look around. You’ll find what I’m talking about 🙂 There is an area where you can do a restore of default settings if need be but I believe you’ll have to do the actual unlock proceedure after that. I’ve never done the restore but unless you make a backup after you’ve unlocked the tab it’ll restore the NV data I’d imagine. If you’re truly interested and totally lost leave a reply and I’ll go back in and find all the settings that need changed to use the tablet on other carriers. Good luck! I’m sorry I was incomplete with the aforementioned post.
Hi Ted, thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. I hope it will be of help to some users. 🙂
Hi, i am trying to downgrade my samsung galaxy tab 10.1 from android version 4.2.2 to 4.1.1, i have downloaded everything including samsung kies and drivers but Odin is not recognising my device in download mode, i saw below that someone else commented saying the same thing and i followed the steps you suggested to them but still got nothing, can you provide me with any help?
Thanks
Keep only one things on PC, either Kies or the drives (preferably).
Reboot PC and device.
Try reinserting the USB cable.
Make sure that your download mode shows “downloading…do not turn off the target” message.
Hi… wanting to downgrade sgh-i497 from 4.1.2 to 4.0.4. I located 3 versions and all have 4 tar files… also a pit file. Never used 4 files before to downgrade… I know one is the OS and another the modem, not clear on the other 2 though. I usually use odin 3.04 so 1) Do I need all 4 files plus the pit file or just the big one for the OS? 2) If I need more than one file, can I add more than one to odin? And how to do that would also be helpful 🙂 Thanks!
Download firmware from here: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I497
And follow the guide.
Wow you’re fast! Thank you kindly Sir 🙂 found a better place for stock firmware to boot even!
Yes, we are fast and try to reply comments as soon as possible.
The downgrade went perfect! I was able to unlock using the calculator like I had hoped & added a few little things that I can’t get to work quite right with JB. Thanks a million!
We’re glad for you, Ted! Enjoy and keep visiting. 🙂
sir can i update s3 19300 4.2 or how to use and install s4 features like smart pause , eye scroll
Those features require dedicated sensors that S3 doesn’t have.
help me T_T I’ve did everything right but at Odin i got a problem it’s said
“All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)”
I did it more then once but it’s still giving me the same thing *_*
Check if the firmware file is correct and USB debugging is enabled. If these things are fine, try using a different version of Odin (1.85 or 3.07).
Hi Sir, will this work with the 4.3 update for S4? I upgraded to 4.3 and would like to downgrade to 4.2.
sir i have samsung galaxy beam.i upgraded from 2.3.6 to 4.1.2 .but when i restarted my cell now its have charge problem.when i connect the charger the charging icon appears at battery but not storing charge.i tried to downgrade bt when download complet and get restart its get stuck.plz tell me how i should downgrade it to 2.3.6
I would suggest you to wipe data/factory reset via recovery mode.
After downgrade its not going to recovery mode.plz give link for samsung galaxy beam 2.3.6firmware
Which firmware version did you downgrade from? Was it 4.1.2?
Yes sir it is,from 4.1.2
Yes sir,from 4.1.2
You made a mistake. Downgrading directly to GB from JB will corrupt the bootloader and that’s why you are not able to get into recovery mode.
Here is the solution:
Download Odin 1.85 from above
Download this firmware file: http://hotfile.com/dl/160905578/f4ed0fd/I8530ZSLE5_ZSLE5_OZS_Taiwan_Android_2.3.6.rar.html
Extract the .rar file. You will find 2 files inside.
Put your phone download mode.
Launch odin
Connect device to PC
Click on PDA and select the file with CODE in its name
Then click CSC and select the CSC file.
Check Auto reboot and F Reset Time on Odin
Hit the start button.
Let me know what happens.
Downgraded Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T899V (Mobilicity, Canada) from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 and then Unlocked successfully. Worked like a charm! Rakesh Shuklajee ko humaari taraf se dhero pranaam!
Hello! I have a S3 mini GT-l8190L on telcel. It is at 4.1.2 and I would appreciate having it downgraded to 4.1.1
Can you tell me your CSC?
Is the CSC the code you get from the baseband version code? If it is, here is my baseband version: I8190LUBALJ7
Hi. I have a SIII SGH-1747M on SaskTel (Canada). It was upgraded to 4.1.2 and I want to downgrade it to 4.1.1 Which firmware should I be using to do that? Thank you.
Here is the 4.1.1 firmware for Sasktel: http://hotfile.com/dl/182081881/2da7794/Samsung-Updates.com-SGH-I747M_BWA_1_20121121141913_qm1o6l4451.zip.html
Wow, fast response, thank you!
Hi, help plesse. I have a SIII SGH-I747M. The odin firmware
What help do you want?
The connection between the device and computer isn’t established (the ID:COM port at Odin not changed at all). I have installed Sumsong USB driver_1.5.27.0_2 and Odin 3_V3.04. Kies Firmware recognize my phone (in normal mode) but the Odin doesn’t in Download/Odin Mode. I tried this with two different computers. what should i do with Odin? I can’t go to the next step. thanks.
Uninstall Kies temporarily, install the drivers again, reboot computer and device and try again.
Make sure to install either Kies or the drivers.
Thanks a lot. it worked 😀
Hi. I tried this. On note 2 with 4.1.1 flashing and downgrading from 4.1.2. After doing the whole thing in a way it is described, I could not get onto network, had access to emergency calls only. IMEI was numerical starting with 0049, so flashed recent modem. But then, you simply do not get any benefit of 4.1.1. Why I am back to 4.1.1 is a great battery backup which is a huge problem with 4.1.2.
If you have any solutions to this, it would be highly appreciated, rather modem for 4.1.1 which will work in this case? or downgrade bootloader, a risky task though!!
Another quick question, I have a MAC and Odin doesn’t work. Can Heimdall do the job?
Thanks
If you know how to use it, yes.
Hello! I have a quick question, I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 locked to Telus and the version of the model is SGH-I317M, android version 4.1.2. I want to downgrade to 4.1.1 so I can unlock it, but looking at the firmware on Samsung updates, I’m unsure of what firmware I should download. Am I suppose to download 4.1.2 because my phone is currently that version or download 4.1.1 because that’s the version I need to downgrade to ? Thank you !
Here is the 4.1.2 firmware for Note 2 Telus: http://hotfile.com/dl/192921233/feb27a4/Samsung-Updates.com-SGH-I317M-TLS-I317MVLBMA3-1359000955.zip.html
and here the 4.1.1: http://hotfile.com/dl/180401540/d3c0e21/Samsung-Updates.com-SGH-I317M_TLS_1_20121003192618_5wvnre5387.zip.html
i am install this soft ….i dont like this ….i want back my old phone…i have Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082….. Android 4.1.2 jelly Bean…..
please help me …email me
i am install this soft ….i dont like this ….i want back my old
phone…i have Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082….. Android 4.1.2 jelly
Bean…..
please help me …email me
Help please! I downloaded odin, along with the the firmware that I’m trying to downgrade to (4.1.1 since im using a P5113) and i just keep getting stuck on the samsung logo no matter what I do. Any ideas?!
File extension should not be a problem, but you can try by adding .md5 at the end. Give a try with both versions of Odin.
What your carrier’s name?
i actually ended up getting it a minute later after i posted haha. downloaded the wrong file, i was wondering why the file was so small.. I was like this can’t be the firmware file and then i found the right one. But thanks for the steps on downgrading! 4.2.2 was horrible compared to 4.1.1. x-x
Android TAB 2 10.1 Downgraded from 4.2.2 to 4.1.1 (Flash games for my 3 year old son – what a pity that Adobe and Google only think of themselves!)
Agree, this the way big companies sometimes make wrong move.
Help! I have a Galaxy S2 i727R after upgrading to OS 4.1.2 it was randomly rebooting I tried reverting back to OS 4.0.4 vers I727RUXLF3. Following directions all went well and as described above until the reboot. The phone is saying the firmware upgrade encountered an issue select recovery mode in Kies. Kies tries to connect to my phone but does not recognize my device now (it did before). I have reinstalled the drivers and even uninstalled and reinstalled Kies, rebooted the computer several times. The error Kies gives me is “device not responding to resolve the issue reboot the device”. I have tried this several times with no results. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Uninstall and reinstall the USB Drivers, restart computer and try this: https://www.droidviews.com/firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-solution/
Thanks for your help. I am back up and running with version 4.0.1 No more random rebooting.
Successfully downgraded TAB 2 [GT-P3100] to 4.1.2 without any issues…
😀
Thankz for the tutorial…
As i am using P3100 how can i open back panel cover to remove battery like said in step 9.?
Press Volume Up+Power.
Why do we have to wipe the partition and factory reset? Can’t this downgrade just operate after being installed?
To which version of Android did you downgrade it?
Downgraded to 4.1.1. Jelly bean 4.2.2 has a terrible GUI for the tablet, compared to 4.1.1. Additionally, we found many apps didn’t perform well (NetFlix for one stuttered and stopped a lot), or crashed unexpectedly on the newer OS. Even if a factory reset would have fixed app issues (which we doubt) the GUI design is just horrible for this particular device, and whatever else 4.2.2 has to offer isn’t worth a problematic and poorly designed user interface.
I’ll also add that step 9 (pull out the battery) is not necessary on this device, and leaving auto-reboot checked in Odin is also not an issue. You may want to mention that downgrading will remove root as well, but that’s easily redone.
Yup, easy as the proverbial pie on my Galaxy Tab 2 10.1″. (Well, once I
realized I was stupidly trying to install the 7.1″ firmware that is!!)
And yes, no need (or even feasible way) to remove the battery from
Samsung tablets with this method (I didn’t use auto-reboot, but trust
your judgement). IF YOU HATE ANDROID 4.2.2,
THIS IS *THE* METHOD TO DOWNGRADE TO 4.1.1: IT’S SAFE and the only
time-consuming part is waiting for the firmware to download. That, and
re-installing apps on non-rooted devices. PROCEED WITH DUE CAUTION, BUT
BE CONFIDENT THAT IT *WILL* WORK FOR YOU!!
Im trying to do this on my tab now I hate 4.2.2 trying to go back to 4.1.1. I keep getting stuck at the Samsung logo, I did a factory reset but when I go to wipe cache I get a error and a reboot and back to logo. Oddly reinstalling 4.2.2 goes just fine. Any Ideas?
I know many people who successfully downgraded to 4.1.1 from 4.2.2. I would recommend you trying 4.1.2 instead. Let me know.
That would have been ideal. Unfortunately, Samsung doesn’t provide 4.1.2 on their site for my device, and I don’t trust firmware I find in the wild.
Which model do you have?
im on a gt-p5133ts Ive gone as far as to try to root it with no luck, it wont take the root file from xda nor their 700+ meg file of the original firmware of 4.1.1 honestly at a loss as to what to do? was thinking if I rooted id be good but it fails everytime
You’ll lose root as soon as you change firmware, anyway. Nevertheless, for us, we rooted on 4.2.2, then downgraded to 4.1.1 with the wipe partition and factory reset options. We initially tried the downgrade without wiping and resetting and were stuck in a boot loop at the Samsung logo. Our units were GT-P5113, so perhaps the “ts” on the end of your model number is the issue and your firmware isn’t available. Just a guess.
Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
That you already told. By model I mean something like GT-P5113 or ….
Bingo: GT-P5113
Then you can only downgrade to 4.1.1.
Not sure what would be causing that. First, make sure you’re using the exact firmware for your device (as referenced above, I wasted nearly three hours trying to install firmware for a 7.1 rather than 10.1). Personally, I’ve never had the cache wipe fail, so I can’t provide much guidance. But a quick web search yielded many pages of people with this complaint about various, mostly Verizon devices, an issue which A.) Verizon deals with by swapping out the device and B.) doesn’t seem to have a solution (at least not one which I found). Otherwise, not much more I can suggest, sorry.
Hey. i need help fast. I have a galaxy s 3 with 4.1.2 on it and was trying to downgrade to 4.1.1, but i keep getting a fail. and I cant recover because it tells me to connect to kies, and kies wont recognies my phone now. so idk what to do.
See this: https://www.droidviews.com/firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-solution/
Reinstall the drivers, reboot PC, pull phone’s battery, put it back after a few seconds and when it asks to connect to Kies, follow the guide.
Hi. I downloaded both the recent update and the previous version for my tab. I tried both firmware but it failed. I saw this message “Can’t open the serial(COM) port” even though I saw the “added” message in Pdin.
Uninstall and reinstall drivers, reboot PC and tablet and try again.
Ok. In the meantime, would the fact that I was unable to select the USB debugging option on my tab affect anything? Cuz my tab bricked before I could do any of that.
Yes, USB Debugging does make difference because it allows the computer to write system files on the device.
Oh. I wasn’t able to select it. Right after my tab installed the updated firmware it got stuck on the “Samsung” boot screen. I tried to do the reset but when I even brought it up I saw in the background “No command” then the recovery screen came up. I can’t wipe the cache partition. I did the factory reset but when I did reboot the tab, in the background instead of seeing “No command”, I saw “Error” but it still rebooted.
Thanks a lot for the help. I was able to get it going. Someone had to do a J-tag (I think it’s called) then reset it. Apparently the update (over the air) damaged the software itself so they had to repair it and then reset it. I’m just curious now that if I install the new version through Odin if my tab will be ok.
Yes.
Thanks 🙂
Sie ,I have an problem please help me .When ever I wanna download any thing it shows start downloading bt actully it cant so please tell me what I do
HI Rajesh I have an S4 I337 and since i downloaded the latest firmware using the phone, the 4G&3G bands no longer connect my mobile data connects as Edge only by i can’t actually use it, it just shows up on the phone as an edge connection but there’s no internet. I have tried several methods to manually select the bands but if i select the lte band only for example I lose connectivity with the network. A month ago before my upgrade 4G connectivity worked like a dream, now I live in Trinidad but never had any issues with the phone before the update. I am trying to downgrade the firmware but i keep getting FAILED with odin every time and various versions of Odin. I do not know what to try again is there anything else that can be done to downgrade and get back my stock firmware?
Which firmware are you trying to install?
I337UCUAMDL
this should be the one released on April 11th based on the ‘DL’ at the end right?
Right. What error do you see on Odin?
i see ‘FAILED’ where you should see ‘PASS’ and the last line in the message box reads ‘0 threads succeeded, 1 thread failed’
Hi Joel, I am sure why you are repeatedly getting that error. Please copy and paste the whole error message.
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_I337UCUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:13)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
aboot.mbn
NAND Write Start!!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Okay, try the other firmware that is below UAMDL version.
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_I337UCUAMDB_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
aboot.mbn
NAND Write Start!!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
same thing
hi, does this second error message clarify things because i”d really love to know what the problem is and if there is a solution to it
Hi Rajesh I upgraded my grand duos from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 last week..There was some incompatibility in my office reader…so I was wondering what to do..With this post I am confident I can downgrade to 4.1.2…I have take Cwm backup at that time shall, I restore it..when am I to do this wipe dalvik and factory reset. ? Please advice..
If youR device on Android 4.2 is rooted and has CWM, you can restore the backed up 4.1.2 after wiping Cache Partition, dalvik cache, and format system.
In case you do not have root on 4.2.2, try this guide.
i have a Galaxy S4 I9505, After installing a recent official update, my phone blocked when i try to call someone., Then i saw this thread, that’s how i solved the problem.
Downgraded successfully to anterior version, and everything is OK, works like a charme !!!
A very big Thanks Rakesh…
Glad to know it helped!
i have a question, can we install another operator firmware for the same model of phone?
Yes, you can install but it is not recommended.. You might face network related issues.
awesome… thank u sir.. thanks a lot.. really its working.. my mobile model is SAMSUNG GALAXY GRAND GT-19082… from INDIA
sir please if u recomended me an application for this
Hey, I really don’t know of any such app.
sir please help me there is an other problem when ever i download any thing its pdf file or other else it shows start downloading but actully it doesnt …so what i do please help me sir
Hi Rakesh,
Ever since you provided this link, I am not able to access it:
http://droidviews.com/2013/some-secret-codes-for-android-phones-that-you-must-know/
Is their another location that I can read this article of yours ?
Thanks
Matt
Hi Matt, sorry for the inconvenience. Actually the site has been under maintenance for a few days not. However, it is now opening and you can see the page. Due to DNS propagation delay, you might be able to open the link after a few hours. If you are able to see this page, that should open too.
Regards!
Thanks again Rakesh, your replies to me are available to everyone else and I think they are as valuable as an article. The way I see it is that an article is an introduction of an idea and the Q&As that follow hold the key to learning a subject. I will look forward to the update to you articles and new articles. I carefully read your answers to other readers, because sometimes therein lie(s) the answer(s) to my questions.
Keep up the great work !
Matt
Hi Rakesh. thanks for the info. I have upgraded my Samsung S3 mobile using odin to android 4.2.2 . but i need to downgarde it to 4..0.4. Can you please advise me the complete procedure for downgrading it !! and also please advise if the procedure you will suggest will be very safe…………..
Thanks in advance
Just use the above procedure carefully and you’ll land safe. You will find all required resources in the tutorial. For further assistance, let me know.
Hi Rakesh.Firstly Thanks for your advise. But I could not find any downgraded version (i was looking for 4.0.4) for Samsung galaxy S3 I9300 on the samsung-updates link.Can you please provide me with a direct download link for the download. I need to downgrade from android 4.2.2 to 4.0.4.Kindly advise.
Thanks in advance.
Which country are you from?
I am currently working in UAE.
Thanks again Rakesh. You are wonderful !
A few more ambiguities that remain in my mind.
What kind of storage medium do all the Android partitions exist on inside an S3, is it an SSD ? or flash memory ?
So,at this point, there is no way to image all partitions inside a
smartphone including the root access and boot loader into ONE image and
restore that image ‘en bloc’ without having to restore root access /
unlock boot loader FIRST ?
Comparing with a PC, what is the equivalent of BIOS in an Android smartphone ? because in a PC, BIOS is the only item that exists as part of the hardware and is not imaged in imaging a system ?
Empowered by the education from you, I am definitely going to root again and install a custom ROM to shut Verizon out. My concern about a Custom ROM is that you have posted your reviews of the Custom ROMs for S3. But that was how it looked like 5-6 months ago. How do I know which ROM is best at this point and
how do I track the development of custom ROMs to make sure I always
have the best one around ?
Kindly advise.
Matt
Hi Matt, there are 2 partitions on S3’s and most Android devices. One is the flash memory that contains all system files that constitute the OS and also other info like connectivity configuration, EFS/IMEI data and certain devblocks that keep sensitive files. The other partition on the internal memory is known as internal SD that is available for users. Additionally, you can insert a micro SD card to expand it for more storage.
In most cases messing up with the flash memory, might make the device unusable and unrecoverable too for users and therefore even developers do not dare modify them. The commonest things that we modify are the system/apps and meta directories. This part contains files like apps and data and therefore it is easy to recover from an issue in case something wrong turns up.
Smartphones have become alternatives for computers but the latter is a way ahead than its smaller counterpart. Moreover, every OS has it own limitations and as I said earlier, Android is not an exception. It has a BIOS like system that can be accessed through a set of secret codes that vary from model to model: http://droidviews.com/2013/some-secret-codes-for-android-phones-that-you-must-know/
As for the ROMs post, I have not got time to update that but I’ll try to add more ROMs in a few days. To the best of my knowledge, the first ROM in the list “Jelly Beans’ is still the best. Try it and let me know.
I would have written an article in the time I spent on answering, LOL 🙂
Hi Rakesh,
Thanks for your excellent advice. I have a very basic question. Working with a PC if something goes wrong with the OS that cannot be fixed, a great option is to re-format the HD re-install the OS and you are back in business or use a backup image to restore 100% to a previous state. Why this does not apply to an Android phone ? Why we have to go into recovery, downgrade OS and what not.
Why do the PC options do not exactly apply to an Android phone ?
Is there not any PC software that can image my working phone/its entire storage/medium and I save that image, if Verizon does something to my phone like it sometime does, why can I not restore that image from backup by hooking up the phone to my PC and get my phone back, rooted phone with custom recovery just as it was before Verizon messed it up ?
I say that because recently Verizon messed up my rooted S3 that had custom recovery and I had to go back to installing stock ROM and now I have an un-rooted phone and no custom recovery and I am scared to start the process all over again.
Please advise.
Thanks
Matt
Hi Matt,
I have used almost all platforms (except Blackberry) available for smartphones and and I come to realize that Android is the most flexible of all. However, I do not mean that it is the best, just better that others as it lacks certain things found on others or at least thing a smartphone must have.
As for your concern regarding the full system image backup, it is already there but for devices with unlocked bootloaders and root access. If you have a Samsung device, there are a few more advantages, like availability of firmwares that you can install to restore your device in case anything goes wrong.
Of all carriers, Verizon is one that sucks most because it tresspasses the common open source spirit by closing the environment. Belated updates, irritating bugs, unlocked bootloader, imposed updates against the users’ will- these make Verizon intolerable.
The best way to escape Verizon’s tyranny is to root your device and then install a custom ROM that is closed to stock firmware. Also if you downgrade your S3’s firmware with a 4.1.2 firmware, you’ll not lose any data. As for rooting, we have a very easy one-click tool for SCH-I535: http://droidviews.com/2013/root-and-install-cwmtwrp-recovery-on-verizon-galaxy-s3-sch-i535-android-4-1-14-1-2/
If you backed up the previous ROM, you can restore that after rooting. http://droidviews.com/2013/things-to-do-before-and-after-installing-a-rom-troubleshooter/
Hope it helps.
Hi Rakesh! I’ve been out of the loop but I just saw the root exploit for VRUAME7. I’m backing up my sd card so I can format it the proper way and try this. Any word on the progress for unlocking the bootloader on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4? I couldn’t find anything but I figure you’d know if someone was close.
Hi Kane, I still have no news about a working bootloader unlock for SCH-I545. I’ll keep an on things and let you know if something new pops up. 🙂
i am stuck in showing galaxy ace 2 , help pls
You should try this: http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-downgrade-galaxy-ace-2-gt-i8160-to-gingerbread-from-android-4-1-2/
I am having Samsung S3 SCH-530 US Cellular piece and I did software update from baseband version MB1 to MD4 and andriod 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 but after the update my data services are not working tried everything but is not working pls help with a solution. Thanks
Did you try a data factory reset from recovery? If not, follow the steps 10-14 from above. If you have already gone through that, downgrade again to 4.1.1: https://hotfile.com/dl/185596810/fa92b52/Samsung-Updates.com-USC-R530UVXALK5.zip.html
Befor doing the above things, you can also try a few reboots. Sometimes it does wonders.
Thnx will try downgrade
Hello, I’m trying to downgrade to 4.0.4 on a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 SGH-T779. I’ve followed the instructions precisely. The download via Odin3 v1.85 has frozen at this point:
system.img.ext4
and has been stuck there for one hour. What to do now?
Hi Bill, sometimes it happens. Boot the device in Download mode again and try with Odin 3.07.
To boot it into download mode press and hold Volume down & power buttons. Let me know.
Thanks for your prompt reply. I tried again (twice) with Odin3 v3.07 and the install hung at the same point as with v1.85. I can’t seem to get to recovery mode now…just gives me a message that firmware install had an issue and I should go into recovery mode with Kies.
Are you sure you downloaded the correct firmware?
Anyway, do this:
Open Kies and click Tools > Firmware Upgrade and Initialization.
Enter your device’s model name. This information can be found under the battery on device with a removable battery, and on the back of devices that have an internal battery. The device model number we are using in this example is SGH-T779. Make sure you enter the model number in all CAPS. Click OK.
You will be asked to enter your serial number (S / N). The serial number is located near the model number. The serial number format will vary based on the type of device you are using. Do not enter your IMEI or MEID. Any letters in the serial number should be entered in all CAPS. Click Next.
Then follow on screen options.
Hello again,
Kies cannot connect to the device. It asks to reboot tablet to resolve issue, but tablet is in boot loop. I have done a factory reset and cache partition wipe with no success to stop loop.
I have tried to reinstall original firmware via Odin. Although I receive a “Pass” message from Odin, device will not boot.
Any ideas on what to try next?
If you have received the PASS message, try doing factory resetting again.
Tried factory reset and cache wipe again. No luck. Device will not take a charge and battery is dead. I have tried two new USB cables (OEM) and two wall outlets and have tried charging via computer USB as well. Could this be a result of the firmware problem? Any ideas on what to do now?
because the battery is dead as you say, we can’t suggest a way remotely. Your device must be able to boot into Download Mode to be able to do anything. Anyway, I’ll research to find out a way. We have our limitations, you know.
Thank you for this!
Just finished downgrading from JB 4.1.2 back to 4.1.1 and your instructions were smooth to follow.
Device: Samsung Galaxy S3 T999v
Enjoy and keep visiting 🙂
My samsung N7000 caller name show upward …. I need it in the middle so please sir tell me what should I do that the caller name shows in the middle
Hi, you got a strange wish and I afraid you will not be able to get it fulfilled as in most dialers the middle space is left for contact image.
Yes, Sir i agree with you but actully at first it show the name of caller in middle but when I update it then this problem came. i.e the name of the caller now shows up ….So please sir tell me that what I do now….Or tell me th any pplication name that can help me out
I am really thankful on your reply Thankyou so much
I looked for that but did not find any.
Sir please dont tell like this you have all problem solution soo please help me out i will be very grantfull to you
Hey, that is not a problem at all. It is just what you want or prefer. Look for an app in the Play store.
Sir I searched it but i didnt get any solution …please sir if you recomemned me any app which you know that is better for me
sir please if u recomeneded me any application for this i wikl be very thankfull
i did not turn on the USB debugging mode by mistake, and the phone is stuck on the same screen that says ” Samsung galaxy III for almost 5 minute. what should i do ??
hi i try to downgrade my galaxy beam from jelly bean to gingerbread but its not working after i flash it via Odin its stuck on Samsung logo screen and refuse to go to download mod can u help me to find the boot-loader file for the galaxy beam or can u help me pleas?
Perfect – Downgrades two Galaxy S3 LTEs, from 4.1.2, on EE & Orange UK. Was able to complete sim free trick and then upgrade again. Thanks
Nice to know it worked!
I have the GT-N7100 international, but the code in the bottom is JZO54K.N7100… what does this suppose to be>?
It’s Jelly Bean 4.1.2.
I strongly suspect it is a firmware issue. Try this one: http://hotfile.com/dl/234177852/6c89acd/ITV-I9100XWLSW-20130710173838.zip.html
I have this phone (I9305) I received through T-Mobile UK which I couldn’t get unlocked despite every other effort I tried. Downgraded to 4.1.1 using this method, unlocked it using the linked method and then upgraded to 4.2.2. It now works on both SIM cards like a charm. Thanks.
Nice to know it worked!
what to download sir….gt n7000 baseband version is n7000xxlt3..thank u sir
i want to downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.0.4
thank u so much….
Go to the given link and download the appropriate firmware.
your instructions worked perfectly, thank you for helping me rewind my note 2 to 4.1.1
My pleasure! Keep visiting.
Could you provide a link for firmware 4.0.3 for the Galaxy S3 mini?
or the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC wildfire, Galaxy S3 4g, HTC One. ( any of those would work )
What do you mean by this?
I need to run some tests on 4.0.3 and have all of these devices. I only need the firmware for one of the devices, but I can’t seem to find any online.
S3 came with Android 4.0.4, and S4 and One with Jelly Bean so again no luck for you.
As for HTC Wildfire, I google it and found a custom ROM that offers 4.0.3.
SplashICS_v0.2.zip, 86.83 Mb
Link: http://dl.dbank.com/c01np5u5og
or
http://www.worldoffiles.net/getfile/646663f7h4ei0/htc+roms.torrent.html
Yes, I could if it existed. S3 Mini was launched with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean and so that is the lowest possible downgrade for it.
I do through odin ..but same problem is still pending only showing WIFI
turning on but not on and same problem in Bluetooth but when i restart 2 or three time Bluetooth working but wifi not working …………… please tell me other solution
please.
What is your device model and which firmware did you install?
hey on my galaxy chat wifi and bt is not working.its just turning on…..please help me
Did you did the data factory reset after downgrading?
this problem is not because of downgrading.its a another problem please help me how to fix it.
Were you able to connect before downgrading?
no
hey have you any idea what can i do?
Nobody will be able to help you unless you describe thing in detail.
this problem just suddenly start.when i clicked on wifi or bluetooth button its just turning on…also my radio is not starting…some people say me to upgrade your phone but upgrading is also not working so i downgrade it.i reset my phone many times.but nothing is working……..what should i do?
Such issues are often due to a bug in the firmware. What firmware versions have tried so far. And, were all of them for India?
this problem happens before i try any firmware on my phone.
hey
thanks dude its works on samsung galaxy chat
This worked for me. Downgraded my S4 M919v M919VVLUAMGI to M919VVLUAMGJ. My phone is from Wind Mobile Canada.
Nice to know that!
Hi! This may be irrelevant for this thread. But is there a way to root the updated firmware of the galaxy S4 m919v yet?
Hi, the latest firmwares for some devices like TM and Vzw S4 has patched the root exploit and therefore the available methods are not working on them. However, you can try one of these methods:
http://droidviews.com/2013/root-and-install-cwm-recovery-on-sprint-galaxy-s4-sph-l720-and-t-mobile-galaxy-s4-sgh-m919/
http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-root-attsprintt-mobile-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-sph-l720-sgh-m919-gt-i9505/
I tried it. I lost network service, wifi. Other apps stopped working too so I had to go redo the process again. Went back to the stock ffirmwae and root.
Thought I’d move this downgrading issue to the proper page. Dude, I am so starting to believe that downgrading ME7 is not possible (yet). I’ve read other people that are having the same issues. There is not a file besides the pure stock, that I’ve been able to odin or adb to my ich-515. I seem to recall that before, I had to do something to unlock the bootloader first but I can’t find that webpage.
I far as I know, Vzw S4’s bootloader has not been unlocked yet.
Yes, I saw on droid-life & xda that there’s a bounty to unlock/root the latest version. It sits at $3200 right now. You should keep your loyal viewers updated on the progress.
LOL. 😀
Who’ll pay that amount?
HI
SIR G MY SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 I9100 WHEN I click the button of wifi on just turning on but not on operating system is jealy bean please tell me what i can do please
Download and install this firmware: http://goo.gl/8vopX
It should be fixed.
how to install this please sir tell me
Here is the guide: http://droidviews.com/2013/samsung-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100-receives-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-firmware-update/
thanks sir g for reply but how to install ????
I do but same problem is still pending only showing turning on but not on …………… please tell me other solution please
Hi
I am unable to connect my WIFI through my Samsung Galaxy Duos GT-S7562. I did all the checks, even after reset the factoy also it is not working.
Can any one help me on this reg.
Thanks
Anil.B
This tutorial will help you if have been facing WiFi issue after updating your phone’s software.
sorry, I didn’t find any tutorial here. can you please share it again
if i downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 could i later update my galaxy s3 back to 4.1.2 from the official samsung updates? Also, will this void the warranty?
Yes, you can upgrade any time and as long as your device gas official firmware, your warranty will not be void.
hi does this downgrade work for the galaxy s3 for verizon to downgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1?
Yes, it will work. Tested!!
Is there a way to Downgrade from the latest OTA (MF3) on the sgh-i337 to (MDL)
Yes, download and install this using the steps above: http://hotfile.com/dl/223155068/c6f1d72/Samsung-Updates.com-SGH-I337-ATT-I337UCUAMDL-1367050591.zip.html
If you need any assistance, let me know.
hi i have a s2 and i wanna downgrade my device from 4.1.2 to a lower . my problem is that wi/fi dont start
When did you update the device and what is the current firmware version?
Where are you from?
Hi ,
can i downgrade to stock on with my cwm Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M and do a update official 4.1.2 and no trace of CWM
thanks
No, you can’t downgrade to official firmware with CWM. On Samsung devices, the only way is by using Odin.
i have samsung galaxy tab 2 7inch p3100.now my tab running on android 4.1.2 JB.but i want android 4.0.4 JB , please help me thankxx
Follow the tutorial given above.
Is it ok if i dont do the reset???
If you do not get a bootloop after downgrading, you can skip resetting but it will a rarest of the rare case. If the downgrade is from 4.1.2 to 4.1.1, you might not need to format device.
Backup your data: http://droidviews.com/2013/manage-your-android-device-from-pc-with-mobogenie-all-in-one-android-manager-tool/
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
CODE_GT-I9070_I9070DXLD1_CL1068093_REV00_user_SEC_KEY_LD1_8G.tar.md5 is valid.
CSC_GT-I9070-MULTI-CSC-OLBLD1_SEC_KEY_8G.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Set PIT file..
DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Re-Partition operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
You are following wrong guide. Go here: http://droidviews.com/2013/downgrade-firmware-on-galaxy-s-advance-gt-i9070/
drive will not partition?
it worked
downgraded from JB 4.1.2 to ICS 4.0.4 successfully
samsung galaxy s3
BIG THANK TO YOU
Rakesh it worked perfectly for me. Samsung Note N7000, From JB to ICS, Odin Version used 3.07
It didn’t work in me! It say Fail
Complete(Write) operation failed.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Why?
Reboot PC and try a different version of Odin.
sir its to long to open im stock in Flashing ” SAMSUNG” what should i do ??? i forgot to take the battery off …
Remove the battery now and proceed with the steps. It would be normal.
Thank you sir! Your the best .. now p3100 is back to normal..
Hi
i want to downgrade from 4.1.2 to previous gingerbread firmware, my model is S2 and my region is INU.
please send me the link so i can download the firmware .
Thanx
Downgrading directly to GB from JB might corrupt your phone’s bootloader. I’ll recommend you to install ICS instead: http://hotfile.com/dl/176414036/f79b1a6/Samsung-Updates.com-GT-I9100_INU_1_20120906105430_476zoggh5p.zip.html
Do i need to remove my battery to boot ? There no other way boot my device.
I guess you have Tab P3100. So you can press volume up+power keys to boot into recovery when the firmware installation is finished.
Hi dear Rakesh..
i usually read ur posts n find it helpful..gr8 job!!
i need ur help…
i have samsung tab 2 p3100..i upgraded my android from ics 4.0.4 to jb 4.1.1…
bt m not happy wid it…i want to again use my old factory ics 4.0.4 version..
Can u plz help me out n tell me the easiest way to do it? i want my ics 4.0.4 back…plz help
Download this firmware: http://hotfile.com/dl/180332963/8158ac7/Samsung-Updates.com-GT-P3100_INU_1_20120827203959_3dll9vlq7i.zip.html
and follow the instruction given above.
Me too…please help!!!
I have the samsung galaxy s3 with 4.2.2 OS which is not official! I want to downgrade it to previous firmware (4.1.2) ! It will work?
Yes, it will work.
Hello!
I have the samsung galaxy s3 with 4.2.2 OS which is not so official! (I found it in youtube) ! I want to downgrade it to previous firmware (4.1.2) ! It will work?
(Sorry for bad english)
Yes
Okay, will KIES interrupt the firmware downgrade? I do not want to risk it, so what should I do? Also, what would happen if I tried and do this on a 20 percent battery? I do not fully see how it could use up the rest of the battery on a SGH-i317. This thing has a 3100 mah battery correct?
No, it will not. Just make sure you do not have both- Kies and USB drivers- installed at the same time. If yes, uninstall one of them. Also ensure that Kies is not opened while you do the drill. 🙂
Is there anyway to flash tar files from phone memory itself (sdcard), i want to flash ICS on to JB galaxy note but my phone connector is having issues and am unable to connect to laptop. are there any applications which can do this job without connecting to system? i have seen ODIN app on playstore, but not sure if it will do the job. please guide me on this
Yes, you can do it with Mobile Odin Pro but for that you need to have a rooted phone. It works.
See here: http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/
thx ive done it and installed omega rom..but it still gets hot ..only when i play heavy game like vice city or asphalt 7 🙁
With heavy games, it’s normal that devices gets heated.
ooh ok thx allot:)
im trying to root and put cwm now…do i have to factory reset before installing jeboo kernel or it is ok?
No need to reset.
okey ty:) if i want to go back to stock ? how do i do it?
Just do it, pal!
All required stuff can be found here: http://droidviews.com/tag/samsung-galaxy-s2/
hi sir…i have a problem with my s2…it gets heated around camera..it has 4.1.2 and i want to downgrade it to 2.3.6 because i know it hasnt got that problem..its not any hardware problem but software,,,i got it about 3 days ago..( i know how to flash roms root and all that stuff..)soo can you help me and i want to downgrade it with nooo risk cause i dont want to brick it..
I do not think that downgrading to GB is a great idea when you can have JB. I would recommend you to install a custom ROM instead: http://droidviews.com/2013/best-custom-roms-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-2013-edition/
ye but with jb it gets hot ….with gb is not..and yep i think i should install a custom rom but i dont want to avoid my warranty..on my old phone i installed many roms but in this one i dont want because its new and expensive and i dont want to brick it..soo thx for help…one last question…is there any way to downgrade it to gb..? i know its old but i want to see if it gets hot…and if there isnt is there any way to fix my problem without custom roms? i can root..
With stock JB, yes it gets hot, but if you try a custom JB ROM, it’ll not make it hot. As for bloats, you can uninstall them yourself using a root file explorer.
u know what..im going to install a custom rom…can you help me find one that look exactly like samsung jb but no bloatware or any other stuff that make it slow..and can u tell me what happens when i want to go back to stock?
The link I gave you has all information about a bunch of good roms.
Try Neat, Wanam or Omega.
i have a doubt please help me…at point 10: After flashing stock rom, without having recovery flashing on to mobile how can we reboot into recovery mode? am i missing anything, please guide me coz am deliberate to downgrade by samsung note (SHV-E160S, JB 4.1.2)
dont we require to flash recovery?
All Android phones have an inbuilt system recovery.
will this work for samsung galaxy s3 i747m?
Yes, it works for all Galaxy devices for downgrading to ICS from JB. Go ahead but choose the correct firmware.
Hi, I’m on step 12. Wipe data/factory reset. After that it stuck at android logo with blue round is moving. It is take long time? Now about nearly 1hrs already. It is normal?
Normal? No, it is not. Wipe the factory data and cache partition again. Make sure you have installed the correct firmware for your model.
S2 HD LTE, (SGH-I757M) Bell, failed to downgrade to from JB to ICS. I can’t boot into recovery mode, i get the message “Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies…”
Please help!
Can you tell me the file name that you installed using Odin?
Nevermind, I solved my problem with another boatloader. Thanks anyway, the downgrade worked.
Nice!
I have a question brothers .. I read in other post like this … where people give after flash with odin, it is inhibited midway, or terminates the process and the phone does not restart, or not re-enter download mode or restoration mode, or maybe all goes well but at want to go back and make flash with the new firmware, the laptop does not recognize the phone drivers, why this happens? I’m not happy with my service provider’s current rates, I want to change to another but for that I need root access and run a program to release my sim, and the program costs and apparently abuse exynos also need to make this program work .. If I change 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 I lose the ota updates? Some users report that using triangle no longer clears away flashs. I hope someone can help .. is complicated but I would lose my device forever.
how can i downgrade my galaxy s3 ( 4.1.2 jellybean) to 4.0.4???
Read above, you can do it.
its done. i need to observe it if it has the same bug. thanks
So, everything fine now?
its a samsung s3. anybody???????
im at step 10 but i coudnt get to open my phone. im stuck at samsung logo… can someone help me please!
just to be clear…. this does NOT require rooting my device right? because i reallly dont want to
No, it does not require root.
thanks
hi i cant get through to step 6. it wont post on the PDA. i click it a couple of times. can someone help me?
Hey thnx a ton, I successfully downgraded back to my Custom ICS using this article…:) 🙂 I had updated to Jelly Bean on my samsung galaxy chat BT-5330….
Thanks and keep posting…..: ):)
Nice, enjoy!
I forgot to back up my data and am at step 11. Is there any way I can go back and back up my data???
You cannot go back. Try wiping cache partition only and reboot. If it boots normally, you will an opportunity to save your data. If not, God bless the world!
I had to reboot 🙁 … that will teach me for 1.) Not backing up my data and 2.) Not reading from the beginning…
Hi have s3 with ice cream and upgraded it to jellybean and now I have problem with messaging. The message fails, and all message will be gone and need to restart for the message to comeback and work normally. I want to downgrade my samsung s3. Plss help
Hi, you can downgrade the firmware of you S3 using the steps above. However, I would not recommend to do it immediately. Try the data/factory reset first and it might solve the issue. Just follow the Steps 10-14 from the above tutorial and do not forget to backup your apps and data before doing that: http://droidviews.com/2013/backup-apps-contacts-logs-messages-and-settings-without-rooting-your-android-phone/
If it does not help, consider downgrading.
I have tried datela factory reset twice. Stil have the same problem. So ill try downgrading it.
I did something wrong when I should open the recovery mode so my phone booted wtihout me resetting the phone, and I’m afraid something bad happened. It has been on boot screen for over 10 minutes now. Is it safe to interrupt? Or should I wait for it to finish?
Should I worry about it being broken?
Hahaha! No, my friend your phone is just fine! You missed unchecking the Auto Reboot in Odin. Anyways, remove back cover and pull out the battery and follow the steps 10-14. It’ll be fine.
Cheers!
I have a t-mobile note 2 that I want to unlock. Its on 4.1.2 and I realize that it needs to be on 4.1.1 to unlock it. Will this downgrade method work for me? Im a bit of a noob and dont want to put my device in any danger. thanks in advanced, Josh
The method works fine if you do things correctly.
I have a Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) which was a gift from my father-in-law. Because I am a British citizen and reside in the UK the phone he gave me (bought in China) has a Chinese region firmware installed; because of this it is lacking a lot of the main features I would want and use regularly.
I contacted Samsung to see if they could install the firmware for the UK region, sadly they said they can not and would not. Therefore my only choice is to install the firmware myself, therefore I have three very simple questions that I wanted answer for before I continued…
1. If the installation fails, can the phone be reset back to its original state without issues? (Otherwise I will have broken a brand new, expensive gift).
2. If I install a firmware myself, will the phone continue to update automatically to newer versions for the firmware, or do I need to manually do it each time?
3. I wanted to ensure that I was installing the right firmware for my region, I have a Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) and will be using it in the UK region with Orange/T-Mobile (the combined one they offer). I think I need the firmware with the CODE BTU, can you confirm I am right?
I thank you very much for your help, and if I do install the firmware I will report back its success.
Cheers
FYI – Just in case it wasn’t obvious, I am not looking to downgrade or upgrade, purely install a firmware appropriate for my region of residency. 🙂
I got that from your previous comment.
Hi Shane,
As long as your device model is GT-N7100, you can install the UK or any unbranded firmware.
1.The failure thing often pops up due to some mistake on the side of users. If you are careful and do things with a cool mind no damage will be done. In case, anything wrong takes place you can install the previous firmware back.
2. As for the OTA update, you’ll not get it because you phone has Chinese modem. You will have to update it manually.
3. Yes you are right. Install this firmware (the steps are above): http://hotfile.com/dl/202534596/abbc6f4/Samsung-Updates.com-GT-N7100-BTU-N7100XXDMC3-1364348323.zip.html
Good luck and cheers!
Many thanks for this information, I gave it ago twice, re-reading it all over. Sadly both times failed, any ideas? The odin output is below…
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
N7100XXDMC3_N7100OXXDMC2_N7100XXDLK7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
sboot.bin
NAND Write Start!!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What version of Odin did you use?
I tried Odin3_v3.04 first and then Odin3_v1.85 the second time around. The log above was from Odin3_v3.04.
Another few forums suggest removing sim and sd card when doing it, I just tried this and got the same result.
LOL! What has SIM and memory cards have to do with Odin flashing?
Here are a few versions of Odin, try with them after rebooting the device and PC:
http://d-h.st/dFb
http://d-h.st/M14
lol – No idea, but it was worth a go.
Thanks for the links, i’ll give it a whirl in a moment.
Thank you for the extra download links, however I still had no luck. Both resulted in the same output log and a big RED failed error 😛
Okay, try again with Odin3 1.85. this time with a PIT file. I suppose you have a Note N7100 16 GB. If it is right,
Download and extract this file- http://d-h.st/GqD
Click on PDA in Odin, select firmware.
Click on PIT, and select the PIT file.
Also check Re-Partition on the device.
Then click on Start. Let me know.
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
N7100XXDMC3_N7100OXXDMC2_N7100XXDLK7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Set PIT file..
DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Re-Partition operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I am thinking that it may be easier to sell this one and get a English one, either that or try make do with the lack of features and google play store. 😛
Did you try to install Google play manually?: http://droidviews.com/2012/download-google-apps-gapps-for-your-android-device-on-gbicsjb/
I did yes. I will uninstall it and try again when I get back from work in an hour, update back here again then.
Thank you for all your help though, shame it didn’t work 😛
Another way for you can be rooting the device and installing a custom ROM based on Touchwiz. Try these links:
Rooting: http://droidviews.com/2012/root-samsung-galaxy-note-2-gt-n7100-on-anddroid-4-1-2-jelly-bean-firmware/
ROMs: http://droidviews.com/2013/best-custom-roms-for-samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100-2013-edition/
Hmm, I don’t really want to put a custom ROM on the phone. However I did manage to get gmail, youtube and a few other google apps working on the phone using the APKs found on the link you provided. I was also able to install the UK version of various widgets. No Google Play Store though :'(
But otherwise I very good step forward 😀
Many thanks for all your help,
Shane
Go to Settings> Developer options and uncheck “Verify Apps via USB”, then try this modified apk: http://ddifof.com/baked/BlackMarket4.0.27WhiteText.zip
I tried this, but sadly the install crashes and never finished; was worth a go though, thanks.
Also, you can download Appzoom app and download all apps present on Play Store.
http://www.appszoom.com/android
This is brilliant, i’ve already got several apps from here, and any others I simply search around google for the APKs. So far I’ve managed to get almost everything I’ve wanted (plus more). Many thanks.
FYI – I also tried downloading the same firmware version but from a different website on the second go; also a no go.
Hi, can someone tell me where do i get this file from (firmware file in tar.md5 format) thank you
Download the appropriate firmware zip and extract it to get the file with .tar.md5 extension,
If you have problem with finding the firmware, give me your phone model, carrier and country.
thnx a lot for this tutorial, just wanna let you know that it worked fine for me . I downgraded the s3 of a mate of mine from android 4.1.2 to 4.1.1 without any problems . Since than no problems with his phone anymore. You made somebody really happy. Thnx a lot again.
Nice! We like such words!
I have a Note 2 LTE, not sure if locked to Telstra (Australia) or not. Because whenever I put in a sim, it says ‘no service | | Emergency calls only’ so I’ve decided to try downgrading it to 4.1.1 so I can manually unlock it. I doubt the phone is hardlocked. Any recommendations of firmware, tutorial forums, etc?