Firmware is Still Universal with NEW Note 7 Units - Verizon Note 7 Guides, News, & Discussion

FYI: Just flashed AT&T PH1 firmware on my N930V Verizon Note 7 that i just had replaced in the store today. They literally only changed the battery in the new models. Have fun rooting
Note : don't take the new green battery update or else you won't be able to flash PH1.. if you do take the update, you will need to wait for someone to upload the new green battery PHE firmware for the carrier of your choice. You CANNOT FLASH BACK TO PH1 AFTER UPDATING TO PHE (green battery) FIRMWARE.

out of curiosity why would you want to flash att firmware?

Maybe because we can and for the fun of it? Also, VZW strips out some Samsung capabilities. I may flash TMO when I get mine or just use the new root method. Picking up my new Note shortly from VZW store.

markwebb said:
Maybe because we can and for the fun of it? Also, VZW strips out some Samsung capabilities. I may flash TMO when I get mine or just use the new root method. Picking my new Note shortly.
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But how do you get the apn's working for data?

mysmartone said:
But how do you get the apn's working for data?
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Not an issue if you flash the official firmware for the specific carrier model and have the appropriate sim card: I have both VZW and TMO.

so i can just flash any of the major carrier firmwares through odin and it will just work?
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out of curiosity do any of them have the phone app that will do caller id for people not in your contacts?

shawnten said:
so i can just flash any of the major carrier firmwares through odin and it will just work?
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out of curiosity do any of them have the phone app that will do caller id for people not in your contacts?
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Yep boots up with AT&T logo, sounds, AT&T preinstalled apps and all. All of the phones are the same in the US. Verizon's are great because they are SIM unlocked unlike the others.

shawnten said:
out of curiosity why would you want to flash att firmware?
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Because I have AT&T service on my primary line with unlimited data. Need to flash AT&T firmware to unlock LTE band 12/17 and get VoLTE, etc.
I use my secondary line on Verizon to upgrade all my phones, then use them on AT&T so I can keep my data. Also, I do 2yr contracts on VZW instead of the rip off that is the AT&T Next program.

markwebb said:
Not an issue if you flash the official firmware for the specific carrier model and have the appropriate sim card: I have both VZW and TMO.
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Did you flash it with ATT ROM after the green battery verizon update. The people at Bestbuy updated my new swapped Note 7 with the green battery update. I am not sure if the original ATT ROM will work.
Can you please share your experience ?

mafatbhai said:
Did you flash it with ATT ROM after the green battery verizon update. The people at Bestbuy updated my new swapped Note 7 with the green battery update. I am not sure if the original ATT ROM will work.
Can you please share your experience ?
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Still on PH1 so no green battery. Just read that the new firmware doesn't allow bootloader downgrading so root doesn't work. If the same is true for Verizon Green battery update, you'll need to flash the green battery AT&T update

How do you do this? Instructions please?

ghopper21 said:
How do you do this? Instructions please?
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Make sure you don't update to the new green battery OTA update.
Flash and follow the instructions in the att thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-note-7/how-to/sm-n930a-stock-odin-firmware-t3444006/

Can I flash a tmobile firmware? Then OTA tmobile's update? Will it have any other side effects?

markwebb said:
Maybe because we can and for the fun of it? Also, VZW strips out some Samsung capabilities. I may flash TMO when I get mine or just use the new root method. Picking up my new Note shortly from VZW store.
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Can I flash a tmobile firmware to a verizon note7? I dont want to root and trip knox, and I want to get OTA from tmobile. Is it possible?

MrBaltazar said:
Make sure you don't update to the new green battery OTA update.
Flash and follow the instructions in the att thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-note-7/how-to/sm-n930a-stock-odin-firmware-t3444006/
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Well.... Feck

Blackiisky said:
Well.... Feck
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Someone will post the new update soon I'm sure. I've already posted a thread on the att forum asking for it. I want the new update

MrBaltazar said:
Someone will post the new update soon I'm sure. I've already posted a thread on the att forum asking for it. I want the new update
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Sorry I was vague, it was my knee jerk reaction to that news.. I was planning on doing the root for Verizon soon. But now it seems in my haste to confirm they actually gave me a good battery unit by updating to check for green battery, I forgot the main rule of wanting to root "don't take otas". So it seems I'm stuck for the given time.

Blackiisky said:
Sorry I was vague, it was my knee jerk reaction to that news.. I was planning on doing the root for Verizon soon. But now it seems in my haste to confirm they actually gave me a good battery unit by updating to check for green battery, I forgot the main rule of wanting to root "don't take otas". So it seems I'm stuck for the given time.
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The only root thing I'd want is to enable hotspot on my unlimited plan but I'd hardly use it anyway. Since Samsung gave the small scaling option plus I have Nova Prime and the Material theme on top of disabling all unwanted apps, root isn't even necessary for me. What do you typically do or use that requires root?

I just want it for the ability to actually clean up and get rid of all the crapware they put on the devices...
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MrBaltazar said:
The only root thing I'd want is to enable hotspot on my unlimited plan but I'd hardly use it anyway. Since Samsung gave the small scaling option plus I have Nova Prime and the Material theme on top of disabling all unwanted apps, root isn't even necessary for me. What do you typically do or use that requires root?
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Eh, just the normal stuff. Hotspot, debloat and other system app removal, backups via titanium backup, root ad blocker (rather than constantly running a VPN with adguard) . Other small customization such as things from emspilots thread..oh and small annoyance fixes like removing the headphone volume warning.
I'll agree that root hasn't been necessary but at the moment it was kind of a nice feeling knowing that if I found a reason to push me back towards rooting I could root and just give up using samsung pay.
Oh and a battery icon that has the level indicator inside the icon.. kills me to see how much space just the battery icon and percentage take up on my status bar lol

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[Q] Any hope for rooting N900V lollipop?

Is there any new hopes for rooting updated N900V (lollipop)?
The lollipop update just drains my battery. I miss my old rooted 4.4.2.
Is there a way to rollback and root?
Unrooted SM-N900v 5.0 for international use
centaurios1 said:
Is there any new hopes for rooting updated N900V (lollipop)?
The lollipop update just drains my battery. I miss my old rooted 4.4.2.
I am also looking to root my sm-n900v on 5.0 lollipop because I cannot stand the Verizon nonsense clogging up my device. Also, I leave for Europe on the 9th and was hoping to use local sims instead of Verizon international. I was under the impression Note 3 was unlocked for this kind of use, but when trying to use a local sim in Mexico, I was told the phone was locked. Is a rooted phone necessary to switch out and use an international SIM? If so I must scramble to figure out another option as I was hoping to root my device, not understanding this was not possible. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
-Erin
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centaurios1 said:
Is there any new hopes for rooting updated N900V (lollipop)?
The lollipop update just drains my battery. I miss my old rooted 4.4.2.
Is there a way to rollback and root?
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EEMecc said:
centaurios1 said:
Is there any new hopes for rooting updated N900V (lollipop)?
The lollipop update just drains my battery. I miss my old rooted 4.4.2.
I am also looking to root my sm-n900v on 5.0 lollipop because I cannot stand the Verizon nonsense clogging up my device. Also, I leave for Europe on the 9th and was hoping to use local sims instead of Verizon international. I was under the impression Note 3 was unlocked for this kind of use, but when trying to use a local sim in Mexico, I was told the phone was locked. Is a rooted phone necessary to switch out and use an international SIM? If so I must scramble to figure out another option as I was hoping to root my device, not understanding this was not possible. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
-Erin
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I don't have any experience with this program, and I haven't done much searching on these forums, but maybe have a look at this?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/verizon-samsung-galaxy-note-3-lollipop/
Use at your own risk I guess. Let us know if it works if you do try.
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Tried it, doesn't work
I also tried and no success by one click root..
I dont know how they have put that post on their site if it is not working at all..they mentioned it clearly for note3 sm-n900v lollipop.
It is ridiculous to do so..disappointed
lovekeshramawat said:
I also tried and no success by one click root..
I dont know how they have put that post on their site if it is not working at all..they mentioned it clearly for note3 sm-n900v lollipop.
It is ridiculous to do so..disappointed
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I agree. Leading us on but no root.
I'm waiting too
So there is no possible way to root a lollipop Verizon Note 3? That is a bit crazy but the only reason I wanted to root was to remove the pre-installed apps. Please update if anyone has figured out some way. I wish these phones didn't come with all this bloatware. The Samsung apps are fine but Verizon are the ones I'd like to get rid of or at least some of them. Thanks!!
pitbullmomma said:
So there is no possible way to root a lollipop Verizon Note 3? That is a bit crazy but the only reason I wanted to root was to remove the pre-installed apps. Please update if anyone has figured out some way. I wish these phones didn't come with all this bloatware. The Samsung apps are fine but Verizon are the ones I'd like to get rid of or at least some of them. Thanks!!
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I hear ya!! You can use this debloater to clean up what don't want/need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...bloat-t2998294 . Helped clean up some of it w/o root.
darksidesh007 said:
I hear ya!! You can use this debloater to clean up what don't want/need: http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...bloat-t2998294 . Helped clean up some of it w/o root.
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Dead link?
There is no root for the n900v 4.4.4 or later versions, and it doesn't seem anyone is working on one.
At least that was a direct answer! ugh just bummed out now because I was forced to come back to this phone after my other one got a tiny splatter of water on it and freaking DIED.
I really wish someone would
lilsaphyre said:
At least that was a direct answer! ugh just bummed out now because I was forced to come back to this phone after my other one got a tiny splatter of water on it and freaking DIED.
I really wish someone would
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Shame really, it s a great phone to be honest...
Is the bootloader locked as well? If not can you flash a custom recovery like TWRP?
Bharat Makhija said:
Is the bootloader locked as well? If not can you flash a custom recovery like TWRP?
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Yes, the bootloader is locked.
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Unlocked G930U on Verizon

I have seen where AT&T and Verizon users have flashed the unlocked firmware from the G930U on their devices. Is it possible to flash the Verizon firmware on the G930U?
Update! I took the plunge and installed the Verizon firmware with Odin and all is working well so far.
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nrage23 said:
Update! I took the plunge and installed the Verizon firmware with Odin and all is working well so far.
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Interesting... I was wondering the same thing, thanks for answering, observed one post where a fellow flashed the 930U firmware on a verizon and indicated he's using it on Cricket without a problem (even activated LTE band 17). You would think it would give a model number miss match message and fail. Thanks for info...
doby-nut said:
Interesting... I was wondering the same thing, thanks for answering, observed one post where a fellow flashed the 930U firmware on a verizon and indicated he's using it on Cricket without a problem (even activated LTE band 17). You would think it would give a model number miss match message and fail. Thanks for info...
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I picked up the unlocked one because it was $10.00 cheaper to but out right and from Best Buy it had a $75.00 gift card. So I picked up a Gear Vr with it. I wanted Verizon WiFi calling and visual voice-mail which you cannot do with the unlocked one. Since the others can flash the unlocked firmware it mad3 since the unlocked could flash Verizon. Glad I did not create a pretty paper weight.
There's a whole thread on it in the edge forums, many have had success unfortunately for me I can't get data and phone calls working on mine so I had to go back to the Pe1 build.
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There's a whole thread on it in the edge forums, many have had success unfortunately for me I can't get data and phone calls working on mine so I had to go back to the Pe1 build.
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All is working for me so far. I even got an update from Verizon this morning.
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nrage23 said:
All is working for me so far. I even got an update from Verizon this morning.
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Good to hear I've been wanting to give it a try again but haven't felt like sitting in front of the computer for two hours if it doesn't work. Maybe tomorrow or the next I'll give it a shot again.
Thanks for taking the plunge! I've been wondering if it was possible or not to flash the 930V software on my 930U. Good to know it is. Any idea if flashing this and taking Verizon OTAs could possibly lock down the phone in any way? Like make it impossible to go back to the 930U stock software at some point down the line if say I switch carriers or want to sell the phone. This is what is mainly keeping me from doing this as I'm not sure.
ZaySmizzo said:
Thanks for taking the plunge! I've been wondering if it was possible or not to flash the 930V software on my 930U. Good to know it is. Any idea if flashing this and taking Verizon OTAs could possibly lock down the phone in any way? Like make it impossible to go back to the 930U stock software at some point down the line if say I switch carriers or want to sell the phone. This is what is mainly keeping me from doing this as I'm not sure.
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Should be able to flash back to 930u firmware via Odin. Worst case may need a newer version than the original 930u firmware.
Okay cool. I might give this a shot. Thanks!
Can you post a link to the firmware you used to this? I can't find the Verizon G930U firmware anywhere.
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nrage23 said:
Update! I took the plunge and installed the Verizon firmware with Odin and all is working well so far.
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Where did you download the firmware from? I can't for the life of me find the Verizon SM-G930U firmware. Searching the forum here lead to no results.
0O00O0O00O said:
Can you post a link to the firmware you used to this? I can't find the Verizon G930U firmware anywhere.
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Where did you download the firmware from? I can't for the life of me find the Verizon SM-G930U firmware. Searching the forum here lead to no results.
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There is no Verizon G930U firmware. The G930U has its own firmware with no carrier bloat. I installed the the G930V PE1 firmware for the Verizon version of the phone on my unlocked G930U. If you want the G930U unlocked firmware you can find it on the AT&T S7 forums. It will work on the G930V but you will loose WiFi calling and visual voice-mail.
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There is no Verizon G930U firmware. The G930U has its own firmware with no carrier bloat. I installed the the G930V PE1 firmware for the Verizon version of the phone on my unlocked G930U. If you want the G930U unlocked firmware you can find it on the AT&T S7 forums. It will work on the G930V but you will loose WiFi calling and visual voice-mail.
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Might have to give this a try. I dont use either of those 2 things any how. Does it seem to run smooth?
craazy82013 said:
Might have to give this a try. I dont use either of those 2 things any how. Does it seem to run smooth?
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I have no idea. I bought the phone on a Friday and on Saturday I flashed the Verizon firmware. I have used the phone for a week and half with the Verizon firmware and it is fine. I only used the U firmware for one day. I wanted the Verizon version all along but Best Buy had the unlocked 930U for $10 cheaper than the Verizon version and a $75 gift card with purchase.
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Might have to give this a try. I dont use either of those 2 things any how. Does it seem to run smooth?
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I've been looking for a thread on this and nothing. I want to go to the U firmware from my stock 930v. I get home in a few days and will try it then. Root reads like a waste of time for me so I really want to try this.
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JediDru said:
I've been looking for a thread on this and nothing. I want to go to the U firmware from my stock 930v. I get home in a few days and will try it then. Root reads like a waste of time for me so I really want to try this.
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If you check the AT&T forums, there is a whole thread on the 930U firmware on the 930A and some mentions of people with the 930V using it.
Whoever installed this firmware on their Verizon phone, can you tell me what version of Odin you used? I keep getting errors when I try to flash my firmware.
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Whoever installed this firmware on their Verizon phone, can you tell me what version of Odin you used? I keep getting errors when I try to flash my firmware.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...hing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145/page26
Actually quoted page 26 but go to page 1, it's a guide for U firmware for the Edge.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...hing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145/page26
Actually quoted page 26 but go to page 1, it's a guide for U firmware for the Edge.
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Going to try this. I hate carrier bloat!
Is there one for the regular S7? I'll try and do a search once I get into work tonight.
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Flashing T-Mobile Rom on Verizon S7 Edge

Hey guys. I just bought a Verizon S7 Edge today and I've read online I can convert it to a full T-Mobile version with wifi calling, get updates, etc. Is there a guide to do this anywhere? I searched, but couldn't find it.
I wouldnt recoomend it. Once you flash the T-Mobile rom, you cannot go back to Verizon due to different bootloader versions, which means you will lose your warranty.
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nahtnam said:
I wouldnt recoomend it. Once you flash the T-Mobile rom, you cannot go back to Verizon due to different bootloader versions, which means you will lose your warranty.
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Wouldn't you be able to flash back to Verizon after? I'd like the wifi calling and upcoming updates for better lte speeds on T-Mobile.
BoboBrazil said:
Wouldn't you be able to flash back to Verizon after? I'd like the wifi calling and upcoming updates for better lte speeds on T-Mobile.
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No you will not be able to flash back to Verizon because T-Mobile is on bootloader v3 and Verizon is on v2. You cannot go down versions. It's entirely possible, in fact it's exactly what I did but I do regret the move. I would recommend flashing the U firmware which is the US unlocked version of the s7e. That will unlock pretty much all of the bands and you should be able to get wifi calling and you can flash back to Verizon.
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nahtnam said:
No you will not be able to flash back to Verizon because T-Mobile is on bootloader v3 and Verizon is on v2. You cannot go down versions. It's entirely possible, in fact it's exactly what I did but I do regret the move. I would recommend flashing the U firmware which is the US unlocked version of the s7e. That will unlock pretty much all of the bands and you should be able to get wifi calling and you can flash back to Verizon.
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Thanks, do you think the u firmware will get the updates for the 4x4 mimi etc that are coming to T-Mobile shortly for faster speeds? Also, is it possible Verizon will eventually go to a v3 bootloader and thus be able to flash back again? Do you have a link to the guide to be able to flash the U firmware?
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Thanks, do you think the u firmware will get the updates for the 4x4 mimi etc that are coming to T-Mobile shortly for faster speeds? Also, is it possible Verizon will eventually go to a v3 bootloader and thus be able to flash back again? Do you have a link to the guide to be able to flash the U firmware?
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Yes 4x4 mimo should be twice as fast as Tmobile. There's a chance that Verizon and U will be updated to bl3 but there's no way to know. Honestly I would flash U and stick with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
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Yes 4x4 mimo should be twice as fast as Tmobile. There's a chance that Verizon and U will be updated to bl3 but there's no way to know. Honestly I would flash U and stick with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
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Do you think the U version will get these updates? http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...speeds-takes-dump-verizon-sprint-att-process/
Also does flashing U firmware void warranty or trip knox?
BoboBrazil said:
Do you think the U version will get these updates? http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...speeds-takes-dump-verizon-sprint-att-process/
Also does flashing U firmware void warranty or trip knox?
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I don't think U will get mimo but do you realistically need it? I dont know about warranty, but it will not trip knox.
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I don't think U will get mimo but do you realistically need it? I dont know about warranty, but it will not trip knox.
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Not really, but faster speeds are always good in some slower areas.
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Not really, but faster speeds are always good in some slower areas.
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Fair point. Just know that if you do this, you cannot go back and it will void warranty. If you want to do it, just download the tmobile version firmware, download odin from that post that I linked to and flash using the instructions from the post.
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Fair point. Just know that if you do this, you cannot go back and it will void warranty. If you want to do it, just download the tmobile version firmware, download odin from that post that I linked to and flash using the instructions from the post.
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Thanks, will try the u firmware first and them go to T-Mobile if unhappy. That would be possible correct?
BoboBrazil said:
Thanks, will try the u firmware first and them go to T-Mobile if unhappy. That would be possible correct?
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Yes, that's what I did originally. You just can't go from T-Mobile -> U.
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Yes, that's what I did originally. You just can't go from T-Mobile -> U.
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Cool, U has wifi calling for T-Mobile though?
Not sure, sorry. I only used U for a few days.
Don't matter anymore since this phone my get recall as well!!!
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Don't matter anymore since this phone my get recall as well!!!
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No. It won't. 1 S7 has had issue and the story had very little details. Also, almost 30 of the 92 Note 7 issues reported in the states turns out to be bs.
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Cool, U has wifi calling for T-Mobile though?
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Yes. I have an unlocked S7E which is the firmware in question and I'm on TMO. It does work. Nothing TMO offers right now has had issues as far as I can see. :good:
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No. It won't. 1 S7 has had issue and the story had very little details. Also, almost 30 of the 92 Note 7 issues reported in the states turns out to be bs.
Yes. I have an unlocked S7E which is the firmware in question and I'm on TMO. It does work. Nothing TMO offers right now has had issues as far as I can see. :good:
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Where do I turn on wifi calling? I couldn't find it in the settings.
-edit- Nevermind, I turned off the phone, put my sim card in, and restarted and it popped up. It wasn't showing up due to the fact I put the sim card in while the phone was on I guess.
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Where do I turn on wifi calling? I couldn't find it in the settings.
-edit- Nevermind, I turned off the phone, put my sim card in, and restarted and it popped up. It wasn't showing up due to the fact I put the sim card in while the phone was on I guess.
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Hii,
Sorry for the questions, but it would be really nice if you could help me.
I recently got a s7 edge verizon model as it was way cheaper. I wanted your inputs on flashing either the unlocked or tmobile version. i understand that U version is better as there is chance to revert to verizon ROM.
Sorry i do not know certain basic things.
Does verizon model have all bands and just verizon did not open them up??
Do u get all bands on U version that tmobile uses once you flash with U-version
Can u get tmobile wifi calling HD voice features on the U-version
Any other advantages and disadvantages of either version?
other than the bootloader v2 vs v3.
will i get get updates with tmobile and what about samsung pay and android pay?
will samsung pay and android pay work on flashed Unlocked ROMS, i do not intend on rooting the phone.
If i flash the tmobile version will it be tmobile sim locked ??
BoboBrazil said:
Do you think the U version will get these updates? http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...speeds-takes-dump-verizon-sprint-att-process/
Also does flashing U firmware void warranty or trip knox?
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you can flash the U update and flash the CP of the Tmobile firmware to get the 4x4 mino and etc.
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yashwanth13 said:
Hii,
Sorry for the questions, but it would be really nice if you could help me.
I recently got a s7 edge verizon model as it was way cheaper. I wanted your inputs on flashing either the unlocked or tmobile version. i understand that U version is better as there is chance to revert to verizon ROM.
Sorry i do not know certain basic things.
Does verizon model have all bands and just verizon did not open them up??
Do u get all bands on U version that tmobile uses once you flash with U-version
Can u get tmobile wifi calling HD voice features on the U-version
Any other advantages and disadvantages of either version?
other than the bootloader v2 vs v3.
will i get get updates with tmobile and what about samsung pay and android pay?
will samsung pay and android pay work on flashed Unlocked ROMS, i do not intend on rooting the phone.
If i flash the tmobile version will it be tmobile sim locked ??
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I have the U verison you do not get the video calling but you get HD voice, wifi calling, and etc. You get all the bands that each carrier uses on the U model.
leanright said:
I have the U verison you do not get the video calling but you get HD voice, wifi calling, and etc. You get all the bands that each carrier uses on the U model.
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Exactly what i wanted.
Thanks, what about samsung pay and android pay, will they work?

Rooting problems PLEASE help.

I tried rooting onw of my new sprint s7s and it took the root at first but had no voice or data service. I cleared cache did a factory reset an still no signal.
Now i just rebooted and its stuck on the lte splash screen.
I think i need to reflash the stock firmware bit i cant find a decent link.
I have a sprint usa 930p
My build version is g20pvpu2aph7
Any help is VERY VERY appreaciated!!!!!!
My girl is about to kill me for killin her brand new phone
Socalnugz said:
I tried rooting onw of my new sprint s7s and it took the root at first but had no voice or data service. I cleared cache did a factory reset an still no signal.
Now i just rebooted and its stuck on the lte splash screen.
I think i need to reflash the stock firmware bit i cant find a decent link.
I have a sprint usa 930p
My build version is g20pvpu2aph7
Any help is VERY VERY appreaciated!!!!!!
My girl is about to kill me for killin her brand new phone
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I think the newest update kills all services when u root.
Yea ive figured that one out the hard way unfortunately...lol
Can someone please post a decent link to the pg1 sprint firmware???
Socalnugz said:
Yea ive figured that one out the hard way unfortunately...lol
Can someone please post a decent link to the pg1 sprint firmware???
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Look it up on Sam Mobile. Google search it..
Socalnugz said:
Yea ive figured that one out the hard way unfortunately...lol
Can someone please post a decent link to the pg1 sprint firmware???
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You can't downgrade from aph1 the latest update updated the bootloader. But you can still have data, messaging,etc with the aph1 update just takes a bit of tinkering.
Fischer1234 said:
Look it up on Sam Mobile. Google search it..
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vegoja said:
You can't downgrade from aph1 the latest update updated the bootloader. But you can still have data, messaging,etc with the aph1 update just takes a bit of tinkering.
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I'm currently running the 930u firmware and love it I have my Hotspot an all. It's a completely different phone now. First few days of my s7 I HATED it. My s5 was faster no joke, I don't know what sprint did with their bloat but it's a different phone without it.
Socalnugz said:
I'm currently running the 930u firmware and love it I have my Hotspot an all. It's a completely different phone now. First few days of my s7 I HATED it. My s5 was faster no joke, I don't know what sprint did with their bloat but it's a different phone without it.
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That's what I came from was 930u latest firmware it is pretty amazing compared to 930p. I just really missed adaway and a few other things. I had a s5 with unlocked bootloader before my s7 and yes my s5 was way faster than my s7 fresh out the box.
vegoja said:
That's what I came from was 930u latest firmware it is pretty amazing compared to 930p. I just really missed adaway and a few other things. I had a s5 with unlocked bootloader before my s7 and yes my s5 was way faster than my s7 fresh out the box.
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LOL I didn't notice how much Adaware did until I didn't have it.
There are a few things more im missing but 930u is a huge step in the right direction. I need to do more research I guess been years since I've had to root a device I almost took this thing back an went back to my s5 after the first day.
I know about Sam Mobile but it's links are super slow unless you pay, I was trying to find a decent free link.
I don't even need a custom rom I'm stoked on this one as is, I'd be happy with this an xsposed modules.
Socalnugz said:
LOL I didn't notice how much Adaware did until I didn't have it.
There are a few things more im missing but 930u is a huge step in the right direction. I need to do more research I guess been years since I've had to root a device I almost took this thing back an went back to my s5 after the first day.
I know about Sam Mobile but it's links are super slow unless you pay, I was trying to find a decent free link.
I don't even need a custom rom I'm stoked on this one as is, I'd be happy with this an xsposed modules.
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Well I had a hard time getting the LTE and messaging to work with root. 930u when I rooted I could not change my apns I couldn't add new ones either. I tried using ##data# to go in and fix my apns that way but I needed my msl which sprint refused to give me. On sprint firmware tho all u have to do is go to build prop and change ro.cdma.default_alpha it says chameleon after the root process change it to Sprint and ro.cdma.default_numeric from 310000 to 310120 and restart ur phone.

VZW: Tethering available? Require Hotspot subscription?

Hi All,
I'm very interested in the Moto G5 Plus, and I see that it already has Unlock Bootloader and Rooting threads, but I am looking to see whether or not tethering is a thing on Verizon G5 Plus. I would like to use my data plan but not have to pay extra for the hotspot.... they already gouge us on the price of the data plans...
It tied to your sim. So they will know you are using tethering.
903tex said:
It tied to your sim. So they will know you are using tethering.
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This is true, but in the past and even with the Moto Z Play Edition they had tethering enabled out of the box without the need for a separate hotspot data plan... That's more towards what I'm looking for in this phone.
its a combo of what services are tied to your sim, and what the phone supports.
you can root and enable it if you don't get it out of the box.
Karlinski said:
its a combo of what services are tied to your sim, and what the phone supports.
you can root and enable it if you don't get it out of the box.
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That's basically what I'm looking for... and since this phone already has root and bootloader unlock threads, I think I might be in the right area. lol
Thanks for the input.
Karlinski said:
its a combo of what services are tied to your sim, and what the phone supports.
you can root and enable it if you don't get it out of the box.
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I have not seen any root method on here for the US version. I believe the current root is for an Indian variant, I believe the XT1686. If I am wrong on this can you point me to a root method tutorial for the US XT1687. We just got this phone for my sister but I was holding off on rooting until a solid method was available with a non beta TWRP recovery built. Again if I am mistaken on this please point me in the right direction. Thanks.
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mchype said:
That's basically what I'm looking for... and since this phone already has root and bootloader unlock threads, I think I might be in the right area. lol
Thanks for the input.
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I'm quite positive this phone will support tethering without the provision you mention since this is not running Verizon branded firmware. Much the same as some of the older Verizon branded phones that could run a aftermarket ROM, which totally bypassed the provisioning flag that Verizon put in place. Furthermore if you are already on one of Verizon's newer rate plans, then tethering is supported by pretty much every phone they have without provisioning. I'll have my sister give tethering a shot and report back the results.
robn30 said:
I have not seen any root method on here for the US version. I believe the current root is for an Indian variant, I believe the XT1686. If I am wrong on this can you point me to a root method tutorial for the US XT1687. We just got this phone for my sister but I was holding off on rooting until a solid method was available with a non beta TWRP recovery built. Again if I am mistaken on this please point me in the right direction. Thanks.
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Out of curiosity, the current root thread here actually doesn't say any specific version... I've posted there looking for input, but I've read through the entire thread and can't find anything specific....
Please correct me if I'm totally missing where it indicates version (other than the screenshots clearly not being english... lol )
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I'm quite positive this phone will support tethering without the provision you mention since this is not running Verizon branded firmware. Much the same as some of the older Verizon branded phones that could run a aftermarket ROM, which totally bypassed the provisioning flag that Verizon put in place. Furthermore if you are already on one of Verizon's newer rate plans, then tethering is supported by pretty much every phone they have without provisioning. I'll have my sister give tethering a shot and report back the results.
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OK, sounds good. I received confirmation from someone on T-Mobile that it's not required for a mobile hotspot data plan.
I'm excited about Verizon though.
mchype said:
Out of curiosity, the current root thread here actually doesn't say any specific version... I've posted there looking for input, but I've read through the entire thread and can't find anything specific....
Please correct me if I'm totally missing where it indicates version (other than the screenshots clearly not being english... lol )
OK, sounds good. I received confirmation from someone on T-Mobile that it's not required for a mobile hotspot data plan.
I'm excited about Verizon though.
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As far as root goes, that post is made by a guy in Brazil and the links he provides are for videos by a guy in India. The US variant is different than the international versions. I wouldn't feel comfortable using that root method and messing something up since there has not been a recovery image released yet. Once you unlock and attempt to root, if it fails and you have no recovery image, you are hosed. I prefer not to soft brick my phone and make it unusable until someone provides a valid root method with recovery images. I personally own a Moto X Pure that is unlocked and rooted, but it is well documented unlike this brand new device.
Well, give it time guys, the device just came out. once everything is rooted and all, there will all sorts of mods
Karlinski said:
Well, give it time guys, the device just came out. once everything is rooted and all, there will all sorts of mods
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I agree, I'm in no rush at all, as I appreciate all the effort the Developers put into these devices. Most of it on their own time. I was just giving solid advice for rooting a device if you are a non developer like me. I can't afford to force the issue and mess up my phone with no way to restore it. I am glad to wait for a US version root method with a restore option. Hopefully that will be soon , if we are lucky.
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I agree, I'm in no rush at all, as I appreciate all the effort the Developers put into these devices. Most of it on their own time. I was just giving solid advice for rooting a device if you are a non developer like me. I can't afford to force the issue and mess up my phone with no way to restore it. I am glad to wait for a US version root method with a restore option. Hopefully that will be soon , if we are lucky.
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Lol, that is definitely true.
I'm just impatient and was hoping it was good... not "too good to be true" lol
robn30 said:
As far as root goes, that post is made by a guy in Brazil and the links he provides are for videos by a guy in India. The US variant is different than the international versions. I wouldn't feel comfortable using that root method and messing something up since there has not been a recovery image released yet. Once you unlock and attempt to root, if it fails and you have no recovery image, you are hosed. I prefer not to soft brick my phone and make it unusable until someone provides a valid root method with recovery images. I personally own a Moto X Pure that is unlocked and rooted, but it is well documented unlike this brand new device.
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I followed that root method on my US g5 plus and it worked fine. It's a solid method you just have to follow the instructions to a "T".
That's good to here but there still isn't any recovery files if something goes wrong. You rolled the dice and came out a winner, might not be the same for someone else. I'll wait until recovery images are available, especially since the phone isn't my own.
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If you can obtain root using the methods mentioned here (rooting requires an unlockable bootloader, and a voided warranty) you can add this to your build.prop:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
bob2600 said:
If you can obtain root using the methods mentioned here (rooting requires an unlockable bootloader, and a voided warranty) you can add this to your build.prop:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
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I have the EU/Intl version fully unlocked. I can tether with the hotspot using my tether allowance.
If I root my device and edit my build.prop as you've stated what exactly does this do?
Does it mean I can use the inbuilt hotspot/tethering function but instead of using my tether allowance it uses my mobile data?
Changing the build.prop allows you to tether if your verizon plan doesn't include tethering without a separate charge. Newer verizon plans have tethering included as part of your data (ie use it how you like)

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