Downgrading from 4.4.2 to 4.3

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Ahmed.Soubih

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Hello :) I've recently installed the french 4.4.2 on my Note II .. I want to know if I can re-flash 4.3 again ?
What are the Steps and possible problems ?
Thank you :)

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Androidwizzard

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Hello :) I've recently installed the french 4.4.2 on my Note II .. I want to know if I can re-flash 4.3 again ?
What are the Steps and possible problems ?
Thank you :)

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Well, finally we have got KitKat and so I may ask, why you want to go back?

If you want to run 4.3 custom roms, no need to downgrade, go ahead and flash.
 

singhpratik87

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minkael

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

Otherwise, flash 4.3 then use a nand backup to restore (if you have it).
 

ayenzel

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Oct 11, 2012
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People are saying you can't flash back to 4.3 from 4.4.2, which is partially true.
Even when you flash the 4.3 firmware, you will still have 4.4.2 bootloader.
However, if you are not really fussed about the mini details, just flash it like you would normally with Odin,
then when there are problems with wifi, use custom kernels to fix it.

Otherwise, flash 4.3 then use a nand backup to restore (if you have it).

What custom kernel should I chose to fix the WiFi problem?

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hoquangthaiholy

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