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Android Pay in the US using an international SM-G935FD

I have a stock (no root/nothing custom) SM-G935FD (dual sim edge) that I use with a single AT&T postpaid sim in the USA. I never had issues activating android pay unless the phone was rooted using a credit card with a US address. Now anytime I try to add a credit card on android pay, I get the error message that android pay cannot verify the integrity (or maybe compatibility, cannot remember the exact error message) of my current rom and doesn't let me activate. I know I used to get the error message on the rooted phones but all stock (no knox tripped etc) phone shouldn't give this message right? Btw, I tried this with stock UK and Arab Emirates roms (the latter is the original rom that came with it). There is no US based stock rom for this variant.

Seems like there is some sort of root maybe? Not sure but I've only seen that happen when there is root. I have root and Android pay and it works. Of course I set it up before I rooted the device.
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no root at all. Stock rom refreshed from smart switch just to make sure it is OK. That's why it is so random.

Is your display set to "Condensed?"
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Rydah805 said:
Is your display set to "Condensed?"
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Yes, it was. I can't believe that this was the issue. After going back to normal, the card added just fine. I will give it a try at whole foods to see whether it will go through and let you guys know.
Thanks. That's why I love Xda forums. There are definitely some knowledgeable people around

onurd said:
Yes, it was. I can't believe that this was the issue. After going back to normal, the card added just fine. I will give it a try at whole foods to see whether it will go through and let you guys know.
Thanks. That's why I love Xda forums. There are definitely some knowledgeable people around
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I don't really use Android Pay now that I have Samsung Pay, but I remember for giggles I tried to setup AP and got the same thing. Took a few days but yeah, wish Sammy would fix that... then again, the display scaling feature is hidden on my device.
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Rydah805 said:
I don't really use Android Pay now that I have Samsung Pay, but I remember for giggles I tried to setup AP and got the same thing. Took a few days but yeah, wish Sammy would fix that... then again, the display scaling feature is hidden on my device.
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I assume you have a US S7 Edge to be able to use Samsung Pay, am I correct?

onurd said:
I assume you have a US S7 Edge to be able to use Samsung Pay, am I correct?
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Yes, but I believe there are certain CSC's that support it.
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Rydah805 said:
Yes, but I believe there are certain CSC's that support it.
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Which CSC's? I tried BTU (which is UK) and the original AFG with no luck. I don't think you can combine the AP file from a G935F with a CSC file from a G935T/A/V? Can you?

onurd said:
Which CSC's? I tried BTU (which is UK) and the original AFG with no luck. I don't think you can combine the AP file from a G935F with a CSC file from a G935T/A/V? Can you?
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Think Canada (or maybe near future...?) and Singapore?
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New To Andriod

Hey guys,
I am currently an iPhone user since day one. I guess I am getting tired of waiting for a jailbreak and waiting on developers to update their tweaks so I want to move to an S7.
I been looking on Craigslist for a S7 and I see a bunch of AT&T phones but I am on Verizon. I know both carriers are different from one another using different bands but can I use an ATT phone on a Verizon network if it's unlocked? I was told by Verizon that I can but someone else said I can't.
I am just curious to see if the S7 is all band compatible?
I don't want to spend $700 and not be able to use it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

JoeFromSFO said:
Hey guys,
I am currently an iPhone user since day one. I guess I am getting tired of waiting for a jailbreak and waiting on developers to update their tweaks so I want to move to an S7.
I been looking on Craigslist for a S7 and I see a bunch of AT&T phones but I am on Verizon. I know both carriers are different from one another using different bands but can I use an ATT phone on a Verizon network if it's unlocked? I was told by Verizon that I can but someone else said I can't.
I am just curious to see if the S7 is all band compatible?
I don't want to spend $700 and not be able to use it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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You need to buy an international variant if you want root. SM-G935F

dynospectrum said:
You need to buy an international variant if you want root. SM-G935F
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Are you saying if I buy a US S7 I can't root the phone?

re: S7 Edge
JoeFromSFO said:
Are you saying if I buy a US S7 I can't root the phone?
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Yes, there are no US S7 or S7 Edge phones which can be rooted.
The very last late model Samsung Galaxy phones which can still be
rooted are the S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ & Note 5 US branded phones.
So if you want a S7 Edge you will have to purchase an international
model G935F.
Good luck,
Have a great day!

Misterjunky said:
Yes, there are no US S7 or S7 Edge phones which can be rooted.
The very last late model Samsung Galaxy phones which can still be
rooted are the S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ & Note 5 US branded phones.
So if you want a S7 Edge you will have to purchase an international
model G935F.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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So rooting is only for installing roms correct? Thanks for this info, I almost bought one from CL.
Can you still install tweaks without rooting?

Also just to confirm the SM-G935F model will work on Verizon correct?

JoeFromSFO said:
Also just to confirm the SM-G935F model will work on Verizon correct?
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Yes it will, all you will need to do is pop in an activated Verizon micro sim card.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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JoeFromSFO said:
So rooting is only for installing roms correct? Thanks for this info, I almost bought one from CL.
Can you still install tweaks without rooting?
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You cannot install or flash any roms, tweaks or mods unless the phone is rooted. (With very few exceptions)
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Does the Canadian version G935W8 can be rooted?

re: canadian s7 Edge
XGARX said:
Does the Canadian version G935W8 can be rooted?
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Yes it can.
If you want to know how, go to this xda link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
It will guide you thru the rooting process.
The W8 Canadian S7 Edge is rooted the
same way as all the international versions.
You don't even need to root the phone if you are
going to flash a custom rom...
All custom roms are pre-rooted so you will only
need to odin flash TWRP by following the guide
in the link above.
Good luck,
Have a great day!

JoeFromSFO said:
Also just to confirm the SM-G935F model will work on Verizon correct?
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Misterjunky said:
Yes it will, all you will need to do is pop in an activated Verizon micro sim card.
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Are you sure the international version supports CDMA?

I read it only supports 4G not 3G or 2G.
That kind of sux because to me Verizon does not have good coverage.

If I buy a phone from Verizon I guess can't root it, what can I do? Can I install custom tweaks and is there a free App Store like AppCake?

I would be careful using phones built on another network even if unlocked. The phone and sms will work but picture / video and data connections will be spotty.
Verizon and Sprint work off of CDMA and all other carries r on GSM.
LTE frequencies r built different for each network. If I was u n spending that money, I would buy the phone that was made for the carrier u r looking to do business with.
U can search through the Google play store. All tweaks that come from apps in there u can install without root.
If u r used to Cydia which u change system parameters of the native phone or status bar icons, that is all done with root.
Android gives u a million more customization options unrooted. Not like the iPhone. I have also used an iPhone for years and only because of the jailbreak. Without a JB I would of never used the iPhone. I switched to android as well because new JBs don't come out as quick especially since every other month Apple releases a new IOS.
I am amazed with all the options and great camera that s7 has over the iPhone. The iPhone 7 still sounds to be years behind.
I am actually selling an AT&T unused s7 device.
Good luck!!!
AnThOnY- S7 Edge

iTouch24 said:
I would be careful using phones built on another network even if unlocked. The phone and sms will work but picture / video and data connections will be spotty.
Verizon and Sprint work off of CDMA and all other carries r on GSM.
LTE frequencies r built different for each network. If I was u n spending that money, I would buy the phone that was made for the carrier u r looking to do business with.
U can search through the Google play store. All tweaks that come from apps in there u can install without root.
If u r used to Cydia which u change system parameters of the native phone or status bar icons, that is all done with root.
Android gives u a million more customization options unrooted. Not like the iPhone. I have also used an iPhone for years and only because of the jailbreak. Without a JB I would of never used the iPhone. I switched to android as well because new JBs don't come out as quick especially since every other month Apple releases a new IOS.
I am amazed with all the options and great camera that s7 has over the iPhone. The iPhone 7 still sounds to be years behind.
I am actually selling an AT&T unused s7 device.
Good luck!!!
AnThOnY- S7 Edge
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Actually I am using Echoe Rom do you really recommend me to install a Stock rom? I don't really like how looks my phone. There are some stuff missing like TouchWiz features. I am using a G935W8

samsung S7 G930F or Samsung S7 G930U

hi
i have bump verizon and gone back too AT&T but am doing AT&T go phone plan any ways am thinking of getting a samsung smart phone wish would be better for AT&T the samsung S7 G930F or the samsung S7 G930U all so wish phones will get android faster out of the two

Snow755 said:
hi
i have bump verizon and gone back too AT&T but am doing AT&T go phone plan any ways am thinking of getting a samsung smart phone wish would be better for AT&T the samsung S7 G930F or the samsung S7 G930U all so wish phones will get android faster out of the two
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F has a little better processor. U has many more available cellular bands.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Duos

I bought my S8+ yesterday and found out it's the Duos variant, meaning it can accommodate 2 SIM cards. So instead of the Galaxy S8+ branding is written on the back of the device it says Duos. My OCD tingles to no end.
Anyway, is this variant (SM-G955FD) just the same S8+ variant (SM-G955F) but just have the ability to use 2 SIM cards? Same specs, same everything?
I bought my daughter an S5 Duos before and it's just not the same compared to the regular S5. It looks like a dumb-down version to me especially the screen.

I installed Samsung INFO from the Play Store and it show SM-G955F not 955FD (D for Duos, I suppose). But when I look at the phone information from the Settings app, it say 955FD. Strange.

mdfpido said:
I bought my S8+ yesterday and found out it's the Duos variant, meaning it can accommodate 2 SIM cards. So instead of the Galaxy S8+ branding is written on the back of the device it says Duos. My OCD tingles to no end.
Anyway, is this variant (SM-G955FD) just the same S8+ variant (SM-G955F) but just have the ability to use 2 SIM cards? Same specs, same everything?
I bought my daughter an S5 Duos before and it's just not the same compared to the regular S5. It looks like a dumb-down version to me especially the screen.
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Where did you buy it?
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diosjeremy said:
Where did you buy it?
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Dubai. It seems like they're only selling that variant here. A friend of mine has the Duos variant too.

Cant comment specifically on the S8 Duos (I have an S8) but did have an S6 Duos. Everything was the same as regular S6 - Even the firmware - I flashed different stock ROMS on it a few times and just used the F moniker with no issue - Ie, because I wanted EE Wifi calling, I flashed the EVR firmware.
I imagine it will be the same with the S8 and S8+ Duos

Tomo1971 said:
Cant comment specifically on the S8 Duos (I have an S8) but did have an S6 Duos. Everything was the same as regular S6 - Even the firmware - I flashed different stock ROMS on it a few times and just used the F moniker with no issue - Ie, because I wanted EE Wifi calling, I flashed the EVR firmware.
I imagine it will be the same with the S8 and S8+ Duos
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Actually that's what I'm afraid of. If ever I wanted to mess around with my phone by installing an custom ROM if the phone updates comes very slowly for the S8, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to use a ROM that's only been tested on a SM-G955F (without D for Duos). I hope you get what I'm saying.
My friend said it's the same hardware that I don't need to be worrying about it.

hey this is strange.... i just went to my phone>about tab and see mine says Sm-G955FD (dual sim variant) but phone info app says its a G955F which is europe single sim variant. funny. ? any one can shed some light on this?

Root Galaxy S5 Tracpone?

Hello,
I have had this old Galaxy S5 for sometime and it has FRP on but I cannot bypass it, I've tried methods pertaining to the SM-G900 model but none have availed, my model is SM-S903VL(GP).
I haven't found any info aside from my model basically being the same and having no issue rooting with the files pertaining to the SM-G900's
Any help to get me through this FRP would be bless by the papa himself, thx

guywithoutaphone said:
Hello,
I have had this old Galaxy S5 for sometime and it has FRP on but I cannot bypass it, I've tried methods pertaining to the SM-G900 model but none have availed, my model is SM-S903VL(GP).
I haven't found any info aside from my model basically being the same and having no issue rooting with the files pertaining to the SM-G900's
Any help to get me through this FRP would be bless by the papa himself, thx
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Well, Since no one has tried to help you, I'll throw my 2 cents in...
Your So Called Galaxy S5, well, those numbers you posted?! They are NOT for a Galaxy S5 900! The SM-G900P is/was a Sprint Phone! Plus, It was actually used by other Brands, Like Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile all of which were Tied to the "Sprint Network" .
Oh, Back the S3's came out, was about the time I had Left TracFone! Could, maybe be theirs, but I believe it is not their either.
If this Can Power On, then you need to check out all menus inside. I would look for the IMED IME Numbers! With those, you can "Google" and Know the carrier , as possible Name of the phone!
I am pretty certain that this unit, is NOT an Official, Samsung Galaxy S5.

godofsalt said:
Well, Since no one has tried to help you, I'll throw my 2 cents in...
Your So Called Galaxy S5, well, those numbers you posted?! They are NOT for a Galaxy S5 900! The SM-G900P is/was a Sprint Phone! Plus, It was actually used by other Brands, Like Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile all of which were Tied to the "Sprint Network" .
Oh, Back the S3's came out, was about the time I had Left TracFone! Could, maybe be theirs, but I believe it is not their either.
If this Can Power On, then you need to check out all menus inside. I would look for the IMED IME Numbers! With those, you can "Google" and Know the carrier , as possible Name of the phone!
I am pretty certain that this unit, is NOT an Official, Samsung Galaxy S5.
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Thank you so much for a reply,
The phone tho in fact is a TracFone phone as the logo cover and it boots up with that deathly blue TracFone logo.
Also I googled my model SM-S903VL and it's listed as Straight Talk all tho a few other links state both for the phone, and well the SM-G900 I had read in on another thread about it possibly being similar, so with that in mind I had hopes for a possible bypass on the frp.
I will check the numbers out to make sure they all match when I arrive back home. Interesting that you say it might not be an OFFICIAL Galaxy S5, the phone was obtained by a relative who buys TracFone only and has since switched emails through out each phone so unlinking the phone to the email would be very improbable.
Haha I notice my misspelling of TracFone and I do apologize as I do so with my grammar.

guywithoutaphone said:
........ not be an OFFICIAL Galaxy S5, ....
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For me the G903 is known as S5 Neo.