Is my device unbranded? - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers

I purchased my Samsung Galaxy s7 Edge via a third party seller. It was listed as new and sim-free factory unlocked. I received it today and notice that there is an EE app on the device and the Internet homepage is EE also. Other than that there is no other evidence of it being network branded. There is no network splashscreen for instance. The CSC code is G935FEVR1BPH1. Just thinking that if the device was unbranded there wouldn't be any reference to EE and worried that the device may have been interfered with. What do you think? Many thanks.

Yours is an international version. branding is different from unlocking, all phones come with a branded operating system.
Your phone is the latest firmware in the United Kingdom.

Thanks Cosmic Blue

Cosmic Blue said:
Yours is an international version. branding is different from unlocking, all phones come with a branded operating system.
Your phone is the latest firmware in the United Kingdom.
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cc: @scott2121210
Where did you get this "wise (not true) information"?
His phone is branded to EE -> UN-branded models don't have "operator specific" apps installed; the UN-branded phone in the UK is BTU
I live in the Netherlands; I've an UN-branded S7Edge -> PHN
In the Netherlands we've also "branded"-models:
VDF -> Netherlands Vodafone
TNL -> Netherlands T-Mobile

Download cpu-z and screenshot shot everything that I screen shot let's compare if it's fake some stuff will be totally off the chart check the finger print reader as well if it doesn't work and unlocks with ever finger then it's definitely fake

Many thanks henklbr and 102skysx. Indeed, my device was branded to EE in the UK. I successfully flashed BTU firmware and now have a totally unbranded phone. It was always factory unlocked as far as I am aware.
I also compared the screenshots and tested the fingerprint sensor and pleased to say my phone isn't a fake

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BTU vs XEU

So I got two S7 Edge's today, both network unlocked. One is running CSC BTU and the other is XEU. Is there any benefit or difference between the two, should I put BTU on both or XEU on both, any performance or battery life difference or does one get updates quicker than the other?
From having a look around the net I haven't really found much in explaining the difference, I see that BTU is UK and XEU is UK/Ireland.
A couple of people have said that the BTU is from Samsung and the XEU is unbranded from a reseller, what does this mean?
Thanks for any input.
On this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/help/btu-xeu-t3100911
madpete said:
XEU used to be the old Samsung csc for the UK, then they switched to BTU later on. I hadn't seen XEU about for a while before I got my Edge and found it had the XEU csc code, not sure why they are using it again and why there is two now?
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Ronaldo_9 said:
I think i worked out the difference between BTU and XEU.
BTU firmware are on phones that come directly from Samsung (unbranded)
XEU firmware are on Sim Free handsets that are generic (unbranded) but not from Samsung
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On this thread: https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18710229&page=104
It's better to use the XEU one as it's the fastest one for updates. My UK unlocked s7 edge from carphone warehouse came with this firmware. XEU has replaced BTU firmware for fastest updates since the S6.
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On this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS6/comments/47d7iv/xeu_or_btu_rom/
I read that BTU is for unbranded phones that come directly from Samsung, while XEU is for unbranded phones that aren't from Samsung. (e.g. resellers)
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Turns out that BTU get updated faster than XEU.
BTU is Samsung UK unbranded (generic) and XEU is just UK unbranded (generic). Difference between the two, if you purchase an sim free phone from Samsung you get BTU, purchase a sim free phone from any other retailer you get XEU.
So if you purchase a Samsung S10 sim free direct from Samsung it will ship with BTU firmware...
If you purchase a Samsung S10 sim free from the likes of Carephone Warhouse it will come with XEU.

S7 Nougat Countries / Models Check-up.

Please tell us the model of the phone, the country, locked /unlocked (also the carrier if locked), any information about the update in your country / information from your personal carrier.​In Romania on SMG-935 F unlocked I didn't recieve the update.
The most important countries already received the update such as UK, a part of France and some of Australia.
This thread will help you determinate when your getting the update based on other people's info from your country. ​Please share your info.
SMG-935 F unlocked I didn't recieve the update.. greece here... dont care tho!! flashed the BTU and its alive!!!!
In Romania, unlocked phone bought from Amazon Spain. No update yet.
Poland. Unlocked. No update. 935F
G935U, USA, unlocked, No updates
g935T, USA, Tmo variant, stock no root, no updates
G935F Germany, unlocked, no update
G935 F Unlocked/Global Version in Macedonia - Still no update
G935F Norway Unlocked. No update so far.
935F, Portugal,unlocked, MEO, nothing just yet, still waiting
935W8, Canada, Freedom Mobile. No word on them yet. Im guessing we are getting nougat on the 2nd week of february
SM-G935FD, UAE, Got the OTA update !
935F unlocked greece no update yet installed the BTU anyway had already tripped knox and on my second 935F same facts installed the BTU but knox was and still is intact
Unlocked G9350 and still waiting
https://imgur.com/a/sxozb
Here's a message from Orange romania who's saying that the update for locked models is taking 1 month from the time of receiving the update. (- + some days/weeks depending on the team working on the update if it's bigger or smaller)
935F, The Netherlands, unlocked, no update as of yet.
SM-G935F, United Kingdom, Sim Free, No update yet
935V flashed to 935U, USA, still waiting.
G935F, unlocked, maded in Vietnam, i'm Brazil and no OTA until now, only a MM patch from january for a especific carrier. But i'm using a Nougat custom ROM and i'm very happy.
My wife have a G935F, unlocked, maded here in Brazil and no OTA too.
you can also download the full OS at the Sam Mobile Website G935F
version 7

Questions about CSC codes and updates

I'm living in North East Asia at the moment and grey imported an S8+ SM-G955F. All looks to be Ok however it's CSC is ATL so I'm getting a few Vodafone apps from Spain. I can use my local SIM but am concerned a little that I'm relying on Vodafone Spain to push out updates? (or because it's unlocked does Samsung do it?)
Could I flash a BTU software version over this? Will I then get updates for BTU going forwards? It would also remove the Vodafone crapware?
Any help would be appreciated!

changing CSC from carrier to country generic

does anyone know if there is a benefit or downside to changing my csc from my carrier bell canada ( CSC: BMC) to canada generic (XAC)? thanks
ansamech said:
does anyone know if there is a benefit or downside to changing my csc from my carrier bell canada ( CSC: BMC) to canada generic (XAC)? thanks
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The benefit is that you don't have to wait for your carrier (testing and aproval) to receive OTA, the only "downside" is that you don't get any bloatware apps from them.
Donald K. said:
The benefit is that you don't have to wait for your carrier (testing and aproval) to receive OTA, the only "downside" is that you don't get any bloatware apps from them.
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The bloatware was what I was trying to avoid by switching, awesome. But it won't brake anything? Like Volte or wifi calling?
Donald K. said:
The benefit is that you don't have to wait for your carrier (testing and aproval) to receive OTA, the only "downside" is that you don't get any bloatware apps from them.
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That's not true, bmc gets updates before xac and rogers, in fact rogers is usually dead last in some instances. I specifically changed mine from xac to bmc to get updates a few days earlier, the two bell apps i simply disabled.
peachpuff said:
That's not true, bmc gets updates before xac and rogers, in fact rogers is usually dead last in some instances. I specifically changed mine from xac to bmc to get updates a few days earlier, the two bell apps i simply disabled.
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Here in Holland I've had TNL (T-Mobile Netherlands branded) and I changedit to PHN (Netherlands unbranded) and while I received the december patch on 28-12 while TNL was still stuck on october.
Donald K. said:
Here in Holland I've had TNL (T-Mobile Netherlands branded) and I changedit to PHN (Netherlands unbranded) and while I received the december patch on 28-12 while TNL was still stuck on october.
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In Canada it's the opposite for some reason, bell/telus/koodo get it first while Rogers and unbranded xac get it last.

SM-G935F: Flashing different region ROM

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: SM-G935F
Hello everyone,
So the reason I'm asking for guidance and not straight up trying what I found is because this is my only phone and I cannot risk or afford fixing it if things hit the fan like i'd do with a spare or an old phone.
In addition the region code attached to it, the code is carried by different carriers and countries in the Gulf Area, some of which received Android 8 and some haven't. However since my phone wasn't purchased from STA, saudi telecom, I don't believe it received the updates distributed to the country,. So currently my phone was bought from a distributor in Saudi Arabia, which usually carries codes from different gulf countries. That region apparently hasn't received updates since earlier this year.
I'd appreciate just simple guidance for this process to get it right.
However I do LIVE in the UK and I would like to flash my phone to a UK region, I'm unsure which code to use and what files I would need to place in Odin.
Phone info:
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: SM-G935F, Unlocked (They usually require you to use a local sim card for a 5 minute call after which it's fully unlocked)
CSC: G935F0JV1DQIL
AP: G935FXXU1DQJ8
CP:G935FXXU1DQIL
Would it be possible to flash to UK BTU as they receive more frequent updates?
I don't know if this has any bearing but I'm using a Three sim card at the moment.. However I have used around 8 different sim cards/companies in this phone since i purchased it.
I would appreciate any advice on what files to place into Odin if I want to keep my data. (Or if I have to completely wipe it?) or shall I switch to another up-to-date OJV country like Emirates (UAE)?
Also i'm not sure what home_csc file is.
hope to hear from you guys soon.
archseth1991 said:
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: SM-G935F
Hello everyone,
So the reason I'm asking for guidance and not straight up trying what I found is because this is my only phone and I cannot risk or afford fixing it if things hit the fan like i'd do with a spare or an old phone.
In addition the region code attached to it, the code is carried by different carriers and countries in the Gulf Area, some of which received Android 8 and some haven't. However since my phone wasn't purchased from STA, saudi telecom, I don't believe it received the updates distributed to the country,. So currently my phone was bought from a distributor in Saudi Arabia, which usually carries codes from different gulf countries. That region apparently hasn't received updates since earlier this year.
I'd appreciate just simple guidance for this process to get it right.
However I do LIVE in the UK and I would like to flash my phone to a UK region, I'm unsure which code to use and what files I would need to place in Odin.
Phone info:
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: SM-G935F, Unlocked (They usually require you to use a local sim card for a 5 minute call after which it's fully unlocked)
CSC: G935F0JV1DQIL
AP: G935FXXU1DQJ8
CP:G935FXXU1DQIL
Would it be possible to flash to UK BTU as they receive more frequent updates?
I don't know if this has any bearing but I'm using a Three sim card at the moment.. However I have used around 8 different sim cards/companies in this phone since i purchased it.
I would appreciate any advice on what files to place into Odin if I want to keep my data. (Or if I have to completely wipe it?) or shall I switch to another up-to-date OJV country like Emirates (UAE)?
Also i'm not sure what home_csc file is.
hope to hear from you guys soon.
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good day
I purchased my device SM G935FD from Oman with CSC XSG (part of multiple CSC OJV middle east and some African countries). Even though I received OTA, I always install the full firmware upon officially released.
I upgraded my device from Android 7.0 to 8.0 using UK BTU firmware, the availability of which came first.
In short I downloaded the firmware from Updato (Sam Mobile slow and lagging) for the BTU firmware. Just to be sure you have to download the correct and appropriate firmware and also the latest Odin (Odin3v3.13.1) which was upgraded by Samsung to be utilized for Android 8.0 and higher versions.
G935FXXU2ERE8_G935FOXA2ERE8_BTU firmware for BTU oreo
Odin3_v3.13.1
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ahmed G said:
good day
I purchased my device SM G935FD from Oman with CSC XSG (part of multiple CSC OJV middle east and some African countries). Even though I received OTA, I always install the full firmware upon officially released.
I upgraded my device from Android 7.0 to 8.0 using UK BTU firmware, the availability of which came first.
In short I downloaded the firmware from Updato (Sam Mobile slow and lagging) for the BTU firmware. Just to be sure you have to download the correct and appropriate firmware and also the latest Odin (Odin3v3.13.1) which was upgraded by Samsung to be utilized for Android 8.0 and higher versions.
G935FXXU2ERE8_G935FOXA2ERE8_BTU firmware for BTU oreo
Odin3_v3.13.1
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Also, be sure to activate your Developers options and enable USB debugging and unlock OEM. Using Home_CSC will retain your user data while using CSC only will factory reset your device and start anew.
Assalamu Alaikum WRWB
sent from my device SM G935FD
jazak allah kol khayr brother.
This was so helpful, successfully updated my phone to oreo finally. and now on the UK csc. will be getting updates more frequently haha.
ahmed G said:
good day
I purchased my device SM G935FD from Oman with CSC XSG (part of multiple CSC OJV middle east and some African countries). Even though I received OTA, I always install the full firmware upon officially released.
I upgraded my device from Android 7.0 to 8.0 using UK BTU firmware, the availability of which came first.
In short I downloaded the firmware from Updato (Sam Mobile slow and lagging) for the BTU firmware. Just to be sure you have to download the correct and appropriate firmware and also the latest Odin (Odin3v3.13.1) which was upgraded by Samsung to be utilized for Android 8.0 and higher versions.
G935FXXU2ERE8_G935FOXA2ERE8_BTU firmware for BTU oreo
Odin3_v3.13.1
---------- Post added at 03:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 AM ----------
Also, be sure to activate your Developers options and enable USB debugging and unlock OEM. Using Home_CSC will retain your user data while using CSC only will factory reset your device and start anew.
Assalamu Alaikum WRWB
sent from my device SM G935FD
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About Knox tripping?
Hello, I'm expecting to do something like this to my phone, but I'm wondering, will it trip Knox? Because you're changing the ROM, so I don't know
AshCat12 said:
Hello, I'm expecting to do something like this to my phone, but I'm wondering, will it trip Knox? Because you're changing the ROM, so I don't know
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No

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