I have the G935U S7 edge that I bought from best buy. Can I install verizon firmware to the phone?
sirjakey2284 said:
I have the G935U S7 edge that I bought from best buy. Can I install verizon firmware to the phone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69130244&postcount=2
mademan420 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69130244&postcount=2
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Thank you. Im new to android. Been jailbreaking ios devices for a long time. I appreciate the help.
You get better battery life and no Verizon bloatware running the unlocked U firmware. I switched my Verizon phone to the U firmware. I'm never going back to the Verizon firmware. I use Google voice for visual voicemail.
looney2388 said:
You get better battery life and no Verizon bloatware running the unlocked U firmware. I switched my Verizon phone to the U firmware. I'm never going back to the Verizon firmware. I use Google voice for visual voicemail.
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Is VVM from the stock phone app working for you with Google Voice on U firmware? I tried it on vzw firmware and it's broken. The voicemails show up but it's unable to play them. Seems to be an issue on most Samsung devices on marshmallow, there's an open thread about it on Google's forums.
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Hey everyone,
I have an ATT S7 Edge and was looking to switch to Tmobile. My S7E is unlocked with a Prepaid Tmobile sim in it now and all is working well (even VoLTE which I was shocked about). I'd like to have Tmobile software for wifi calling if it is at all possible. It seems as if VoLTE compatible so I figured the hardware was the same, just different software/basebands. I know Samsung is a nightmare with their carrier versions/locked bootloaders so I assume the chances of this being possible is unlikely, but I figured I should at least ask.
You won't be able to flash TMo firmware on your AT&T phone. Sorry.
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Well.. he could at least try to flash the T-Mobile US firmware... worse it could do is fail to install, right?
Binary100100 said:
Well.. he could at least try to flash the T-Mobile US firmware... worse it could do is fail to install, right?
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I think worst case scenario is he bricks his phone.
Trade it on CL for a tmobile one.
snobrdr2324 said:
Hey everyone,
I have an ATT S7 Edge and was looking to switch to Tmobile. My S7E is unlocked with a Prepaid Tmobile sim in it now and all is working well (even VoLTE which I was shocked about). I'd like to have Tmobile software for wifi calling if it is at all possible. It seems as if VoLTE compatible so I figured the hardware was the same, just different software/basebands. I know Samsung is a nightmare with their carrier versions/locked bootloaders so I assume the chances of this being possible is unlikely, but I figured I should at least ask.
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What color is it? I'm might be down to swap send me a pm.
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i feel the same way except i have a unlocked verizon s7e, but it doesn't feel the same as the t-mobile one.
LancerEvoDrifter said:
i feel the same way except i have a unlocked verizon s7e, but it doesn't feel the same as the t-mobile one.
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A Verizon s7e is not the same and will not work properly on tmobile service.
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DO NOT do that.If you do so then you can flash your framework back to ATT. I flashed my g935p with g935t framework afterward I can't go back to Sprint framework.
I'm trying to convert my T-Mobile to AT&T because volte isn't working right now. Did you have any luck going from ATT to Tmo?
convert tmo to at&t
baskln said:
I'm trying to convert my T-Mobile to AT&T because volte isn't working right now. Did you have any luck going from ATT to Tmo?
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Were you able to figure this out? I read SOMEWHERE that it's definitely doable but now I can't find the post with instructions.
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)
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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
Hello
I have a Sprint varient Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. I paid a company a couple months back $15 to Sim Unlock the device (android doctor i believe the company was named). they did a great job!
well, now I rooted my device with the simple ODIN developer flash, and root is successful too!
so now I am running a Sprint Varient Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge on Cricket (GSM, ATT).
my question is, I want to get rid of all the bloatware and Sprint crap, what is the best way to do that? I want it removed not disabled. i just want a clean rom to use
Yeah that's what I'm doing too, same deal. Like to change the sprint boot up too but just starting on s7e. Looks like you can't put a custom recovery on it but can use flashfire for zips and whatnot. Coming from nexus n not used to this bs Lol anyway if you figure it out lmk know and I'll do likewise.
Android doctor ripped me off just for future references of anyone coming thru here make sure you Google them
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Franzferdinan51 said:
Android doctor ripped me off just for future references of anyone coming thru here make sure you Google them
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Did they ever contact you again? Just paid them 20 to unlock my S7 Edge but never got any replies?
I am on 930U and trying to use odin flash back to stock 930V. But I got a SW REV check fail. The phone is bricked now. It seems that my current version is higher so cannot use the low version firmware I have now. I am wondering if anyone has the latest 930V or 930U firmware or any solution? Thanks!
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=Sm-g930v&exact=1
Download the most recent from here.
It worked, I have my phone back to stock now, thank you so much!
JediDru said:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=Sm-g930v&exact=1
Download the most recent from here.
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I realize this post is a number of years old, but is this site still a trusted site to pull down latest versions of stock images? I'm not seeing a whole lot of other advise as to where to get the most recent image for the s7.
Yes I would think that it still is. Just make sure you have all the pieces you need to fill into Odin. Also consider flashing your device to 930U firmware. It's the unbranded one that unlocks all bands for any US based carrier. I turned my 930V into a U at the time to use on an MVNO network that was provisioned for TMobile or att a d it worked perfectly.
JediDru said:
Yes I would think that it still is. Just make sure you have all the pieces you need to fill into Odin. Also consider flashing your device to 930U firmware. It's the unbranded one that unlocks all bands for any US based carrier. I turned my 930V into a U at the time to use on an MVNO network that was provisioned for TMobile or att a d it worked perfectly.
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Thank you so much for your response! Here's my dilemma. When I bought the phone as a referb, it came with 930U. The only thing I really missed at the time was the visual voicemail app, but I found that samsung had a similar in their app store, so no big deal. However, now I'm getting emails from Verizon about them turning off the 3g band at the end of the year. The phones that would be affected are 3g obviously, but also the 4g phones without HD voice capability; the more I dug into it, I found that the 2 things you don't get with U are the vm app and verizon hd calling. I know that the phone is capable of it, as my wife has the same exact model, but with the 930V and the settings are right there.. So I guess this leads me to two more questions:
If I leave it as is, will is still work after they shut down the 3g towers?
The 930V receives OTA updates occasionally. If I keep it at 930U, how do I get the latest security updates?
sullyb007 said:
Thank you so much for your response! Here's my dilemma. When I bought the phone as a referb, it came with 930U. The only thing I really missed at the time was the visual voicemail app, but I found that samsung had a similar in their app store, so no big deal. However, now I'm getting emails from Verizon about them turning off the 3g band at the end of the year. The phones that would be affected are 3g obviously, but also the 4g phones without HD voice capability; the more I dug into it, I found that the 2 things you don't get with U are the vm app and verizon hd calling. I know that the phone is capable of it, as my wife has the same exact model, but with the 930V and the settings are right there.. So I guess this leads me to two more questions:
If I leave it as is, will is still work after they shut down the 3g towers?
The 930V receives OTA updates occasionally. If I keep it at 930U, how do I get the latest security updates?
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Sadly you won't
Once you flash the latest firmware
You won't get occasional updates
Samsung has cut support for security updates since 2020
EDIT:at neither of'em
sullyb007 said:
Thank you so much for your response! Here's my dilemma. When I bought the phone as a referb, it came with 930U. The only thing I really missed at the time was the visual voicemail app, but I found that samsung had a similar in their app store, so no big deal. However, now I'm getting emails from Verizon about them turning off the 3g band at the end of the year. The phones that would be affected are 3g obviously, but also the 4g phones without HD voice capability; the more I dug into it, I found that the 2 things you don't get with U are the vm app and verizon hd calling. I know that the phone is capable of it, as my wife has the same exact model, but with the 930V and the settings are right there.. So I guess this leads me to two more questions:
If I leave it as is, will is still work after they shut down the 3g towers?
The 930V receives OTA updates occasionally. If I keep it at 930U, how do I get the latest security updates?
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Gotta flash the Verizon firmware
Anyone having a issue with the visual voicemail built into the phone app after the NPN25.137-93 update? I'm using retus 100% stock on MetroPCS, and not getting any voicemails. If I go into the phone settings>calls>voicemail, there is a switch to turn on voicemail, and it goes on when switched. But when you back out of it and go back into it, the switch is back off... i I hate using the MetroPCS VVM app. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
There is Visual Voice Mail built into the phone now? News to me...
acejavelin said:
There is Visual Voice Mail built into the phone now? News to me...
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There has always been. In the phone app, the 3 dots at the top left, settings, calls, voicemail
ice711 said:
There has always been. In the phone app, the 3 dots at the top left, settings, calls, voicemail
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I don't have that... Never have. On NPN25.137-93, bone stock.
acejavelin said:
There is Visual Voice Mail built into the phone now? News to me...
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I don't have that...
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Interesting. What model do u have and carrier?
ice711 said:
Interesting. What model do u have and carrier?
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XT1687 4/64GB, Retail US variant. On AT&T
acejavelin said:
XT1687 4/64GB, Retail US variant. On AT&T
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I have the same model but on MetroPCS... Gonna try a factory reset and see what happens. It did work up until last night
ice711 said:
I have the same model but on MetroPCS... Gonna try a factory reset and see what happens. It did work up until last night
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Must be carrier dependant. I don't have it on Straight Talk.
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riggerman0421 said:
Must be carrier dependant. I don't have it on Straight Talk.
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Maybe related to that "Carrier Services" app that keeps getting updated...
riggerman0421 said:
Must be carrier dependant. I don't have it on Straight Talk.
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And I don't have it on AT&T. Bought the phone unlocked.. there is no reason it should have any carrier apps on it. AT&T doesn't sell it.
I use Google voice for voicemail anyway.. Switched years ago cuz I didn't want to pay for the at&t app back in the day.
https://imgur.com/a/Y6ZId
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mindmajick said:
And I don't have it on AT&T. Bought the phone unlocked.. there is no reason it should have any carrier apps on it. AT&T doesn't sell it.
I use Google voice for voicemail anyway.. Switched years ago cuz I didn't want to pay for the at&t app back in the day.
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The app in question is likely Carrier Services from Google, not from AT&T, it is part of Android... If the carrier wants 3rd party access to their VVM (or other things like VoLTE) they submit it to Google to have the services added to this file so they don't need their own custom app but use embedded Android features for their services. AT&T probably wants customers to use their app, and not use the feature build into Android, so they don't allow it in their service profile.
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The app in question is likely Carrier Services from Google, not from AT&T, it is part of Android... If the carrier wants 3rd party access to their VVM (or other things like VoLTE) they submit it to Google to have the services added to this file so they don't need their own custom app but use embedded Android features for their services. AT&T probably wants customers to use their app, and not use the feature build into Android, so they don't allow it in their service profile.
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Not sure why I don't have it then.
Like I said.. I'm on AT&T.
I'm guessing a different third party app is the culprit.
Maybe try installing the AT&T visual voicemail app. I strongly doubt this comes from carrier services.
Edit: sorry! I misunderstood. Yes.. this is what sprint does. Sprint definitely uses the carrier app to enable VV. I thought someone was saying it worked on AT&T.. my mistake
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Anyone have a fix on this? I have to go through the carrier visual voicemail app instead of Google Dialer. And if i disable that app, then voicemail goes through the old fashioned answering system.
riggerman0421 said:
Must be carrier dependant. I don't have it on Straight Talk.
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Which network are you using with ST? They support the 4 nation wide networks in the US.