Hello everyone,
Sadly I've been stupid enough to flash Chainfire root trough Odin without enabling the "OEM Unlock" setting in android.
The phone is now stuck at the boot logo. Is there any way to get it to boot again? Or obtain the data that is on the phone?
It is an S7 Edge SM-G935F hero2lte
I was thinking to flash TWRP and create a backup, but I've got no idea if this is possible.
Luckily most of the pictures are on a External SD.
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks for reading.
Lurninn
Download offical firmware from sammobile and flash it with Odin
Boot in download mode and flash official stock firmware...
Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
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@Lurninn
download Kies for samsung and run emergency firmware download and install.
no need for Odin
artaniss11k said:
@Lurninn
download Kies for samsung and run emergency firmware download and install.
no need for Odin
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Thanks! But will it wipe my data?
Lurninn said:
Thanks! But will it wipe my data?
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No.
It will ask you for phone model and serial number.
Read them from the back of the phone.
Install kies, run the program, put your phone to download mode and connect to pc.
In the upper section there must be a tab where you find "emergency firmware download and install" or something like that.
This is where you will be ask for model and serial number and the restauration begins.
If you want a clean install with all the data wiped, there a custom recovery will be handy from where you format everything and after that you will use kies.
Good luck
is kies even compatible with s7 edge? I have to use Smart Switch
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Thanks all, I'll try tomorrow and let you know if it worked.
HeatOfLisboa67 said:
is kies even compatible with s7 edge? I have to use Smart Switch
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Yes it is. I used it myself a week ago
artaniss11k said:
Yes it is. I used it myself a week ago
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thank you I'll have a go kies 3 I suppose?
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HeatOfLisboa67 said:
thank you I'll have a go kies 3 I suppose?
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There are 2 versions of kies, one for older devices until galaxy s4, and one for newer devices.
I can't remember wich one is, but the app warns you if you didn't install the correct version
I have to mention, the firmware on the phone is the UK one instead of the Dutch one. I did this back then to get the 7.0 update earlier.
Will the Kies method still be possible?
NonXtreme said:
Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
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Thanks for your help. but: Stock my S7 comes with PHN firmware ( Which is dutch ) but recently I've downloaded the BTU firmware. ( UK Unbranded ) in order to receive the 7.0 update earlier. So, : I downloaded the latest BTU Firmware for the S7 edge.
It comes with 5 files.
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Now, should I just open the HOME_CSC_OXA in the CSC tab in ODIN and flash it?
artaniss11k said:
No.
It will ask you for phone model and serial number.
Read them from the back of the phone.
Install kies, run the program, put your phone to download mode and connect to pc.
In the upper section there must be a tab where you find "emergency firmware download and install" or something like that.
This is where you will be ask for model and serial number and the restauration begins.
If you want a clean install with all the data wiped, there a custom recovery will be handy from where you format everything and after that you will use kies.
Good luck
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The emergency option isn't available somehow. It shows "Lists of devices requiring emergency recovery" , but the list is empty.
When i choose the firmware upgrade option, I indeed have to enter my model name + Serial number, but the message states that data WILL be wiped.
@Lurninn
Here... my bad Take a closer look
This is what i used and on my device it didn't wipe data.
I don't know if it is available for you too but i did it a couple of times when i really messed up my phones and each time my photos and videos weren't deleted.
No matter what firmware you are on right now, kies will download the latest one corresponding to your device and the country it was released for.
artaniss11k said:
@Lurninn
Here... my bad Take a closer look
This is what i used and on my device it didn't wipe data.
I don't know if it is available for you too but i did it a couple of times when i really messed up my phones and each time my photos and videos weren't deleted.
No matter what firmware you are on right now, kies will download the latest one corresponding to your device and the country it was released for.
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The thing is, my phone originally is a PHN (Dutch) Phone, however, I flashed BTU (UK) Firmware on my phone.
And btw, Could it be that your pictures were on an external SD card? because using this recovery doesn't touch the external SD. I'm still not convinced that this will keep internal data untouched. ;(
The method of flashing HOME CSC seems the most safe/logical to me at this moment.
Lurninn said:
And btw, Could it be that your pictures were on an external SD card? because using this recovery doesn't touch the external SD. I'm still not convinced that this will keep internal data untouched. ;(
The method of flashing HOME CSC seems the most safe/logical to me at this moment.
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I did it on my s6edge wich doesn't have a external SDcard support only via otg.
Regarding the firmware, i told you that kies doesn't care about that becauce it will read your original trace of csc and will download the coresponding firware ( if the original firmware was Dutch it will download Dutch firmware )
I don't tell you to use my method and i don't guarantee you that this is 100% safe for what you want, but i'm telling you that i used this method and for me it worked even on non-external SDcard phones with no data loss except the third party apps.
Analize all advices you got here and chose a method.
I' m really curious. Don't forget to post the result.
Good luck.
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Also i dit it on my g935f. When i bought it i did some test photos, no SDcard in it.
At home i rooted it uncorespondingly and i bricked it.
Kies was my savior and after the process my taken pictures were there
NonXtreme said:
Try flashing stock official firmware with HOME_CSC instead of CSC file so that it doesn't wipe your phone.
TWRP backup method will not work here since it also require OEM unlock and it must format /data once to remove encryption, so that it can read the partition which defeat the purpose since your current data are gone from the format.
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artaniss11k said:
I did it on my s6edge wich doesn't have a external SDcard support only via otg.
Regarding the firmware, i told you that kies doesn't care about that becauce it will read your original trace of csc and will download the coresponding firware ( if the original firmware was Dutch it will download Dutch firmware )
I don't tell you to use my method and i don't guarantee you that this is 100% safe for what you want, but i'm telling you that i used this method and for me it worked even on non-external SDcard phones with no data loss except the third party apps.
Analize all advices you got here and chose a method.
I' m really curious. Don't forget to post the result.
Good luck.
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Also i dit it on my g935f. When i bought it i did some test photos, no SDcard in it.
At home i rooted it uncorespondingly and i bricked it.
Kies was my savior and after the process my taken pictures were there
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Most of my pictures are on the SD-Card, It are mostly the 3'rth party apps that I was worrying about.
BUT: I've followed NonXtreme's method, and I SUCCEED!!!
I downloaded latest BTU Firmware from Sammobile, and flashed all 4 files (and CSC_Home) trough Odin.
At first I was kinda worried because after flashing the phone booted with "Erasing" in screen. The phone successfully booted, and remained just like I left it.
You might want to try this method next time artaniss11k if you want to keep your apps & settings.
Thanks guys for your help/suggestions.
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Here is a full guide on how to unroot and back to official stock firmware for Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190. It is useful also if you soft brick your phone
!!!BE SURE THAT YOU FLASH THE RIGHT FIRMWARE FOR YOUR VARIANT!!!Do it on your own responsibility! if you follow this guide properly u will be on the safe side
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Before we proceed, make sure:
1-You have installed your Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190 USB drivers on your PC (the easiest way is to install Kies).
2-You need to enable USB debugging mode (Settings>Developer options) which is deactivated by default.
3-Your SIII Mini GT-I8190 should have 70-80% charge remaining.
4-Your SIII Mini GT-I8190 should be factory unlocked.
5-Backup your important data like Call logs, SMS and other data stored in phone memory in case if anything goes wrong, your data is not hurt.
6-Make sure that kies program is not running & disable antivirus.
This guide is only for Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190. So don’t bother to try it on other devices.
How to do it:
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up. (For some phones, when you see the construction Android robot and a triangle, press Power again to confirm to enter into Download Mode).
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190 to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) unzip the downlowded file, u will get a Home.tar file.
Step 5) click on pda (in odin) and choose the file "Home.tar"
Step 6) check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the installation process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic) :good:
It is recommended to make hard reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware
NOTE 1: If you flashed custom recovery when rooting, please restore your stock recovery, do it before flashing stock firmware: refer to tsy0n thread.
NOTE 2: If your phone stuck into a bootloop after flashing the firmware, take-off battery, reinsert it, boot in odin mode and flash "param.tar" (attached) as PDA.
NOTE 3: If you have a corrupted partition table, (Odin says: "there is no pit partition" or "Re-Partition operation failed"), flash pit file for your device (attached) (put it in pit window) with your firmware, in this case "Re-Partition" must be marked.
Odin troubleshooting: If Odin accidentally gives you "fail" try the following:
- Repeat procedure.
- Make sure that all actions of Kies are disabled from task manager.
- Change usb port.
- Try another usb cable (make sure it is the original).
- Try another Odin version.
- Uninstall and re-install driver.
- Try another computer.
Download Links:Odin
Don't forget to press THANKS & RATING buttons!
THX to @mattiawhite for "param_I8190N zip"
firmwares link:
I8190 samsung-update.com
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You can also make full unroot using SuperSu app. :thumbup:
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tys0n said:
You can also make full unroot using SuperSu app. :thumbup:
Sent through time and space from my s3mini.
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Main purpose of this thread also is to upgrade firmware to latest one. And fixing boot loop issue if ever happen when flashing ROMs in the future of this phone development.
The question is: does full unroot from superuser app. delete su binary and superuser app. ? Does return back stock recovery???
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samersh72 said:
Main purpose of this thread also is to upgrade firmware to latest one. And fixing boot loop issue if ever happen when flashing ROMs in the future of this phone development.
The question is: does full unroot from superuser app. delete su binary and superuser app. ? Does return back stock recovery???
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Yes I understand. Just wanted to share an alternative and easy method if unroot is all you need. Dont know what gets deleted and whats not. I've never tried this method, but of course it won't revert back to original recovery or anything like that.
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Hi Mate, I am using I8190XXALL2, can I use Italy 4.1.2 link?? And do same which you describe. Is there any issue to doing this?? I want to inroot
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akkay1 said:
Hi Mate, I am using I8190XXALL2, can I use Italy 4.1.2 link?? And do same which you describe. Is there any issue to doing this?? I want to inroot
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Yes you can :good:
First of all, this is my first post, thank you all for providing me this excellent information source!
I was looking for the original Dutch firmware, which I cant find in the list in this thread.
I wan't to flash my Galaxy S 3 mini to official stock firmware, because I bought a T-mobile(provider) version yesterday(good price). Everytime I turn my phone on or off I see the damn T-mobile logo and sound, so I want to flash or if needed root.. I allready installed Kies and did a firmware update, but that updates to the same one I have now with the T-mobile logo..
As far as I know, Kies does not provide an option for a clean firmware install without the T-Mobile provider logo and sounds on startup..
This is my first smartphone, and I'm new to Android, so I will be doing lots of ready before I hook my device up to Odin!
Thanks!
Retronix said:
First of all, this is my first post, thank you all for providing me this excellent information source!
I was looking for the original Dutch firmware, which I cant find in the list in this thread.
I wan't to flash my Galaxy S 3 mini to official stock firmware, because I bought a T-mobile(provider) version yesterday(good price). Everytime I turn my phone on or off I see the damn T-mobile logo and sound, so I want to flash or if needed root.. I allready installed Kies and did a firmware update, but that updates to the same one I have now with the T-mobile logo..
As far as I know, Kies does not provide an option for a clean firmware install without the T-Mobile provider logo and sounds on startup..
This is my first smartphone, and I'm new to Android, so I will be doing lots of ready before I hook my device up to Odin!
Thanks!
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if your phone carrier is T-Mobile, then you must flash stock firmware for T-Mobile.
any way second post is updated. Netherlands added
samersh72 said:
if your phone carrier is T-Mobile, then you must flash stock firmware for T-Mobile.
any way second post is updated. Netherlands added
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It's a sim lock free phone, I use Vodafone as a network provider. Saturn(the shop) had a special offer on it, but it is T-Mobile branded. So it works fine with my Vodafone network, but you have the built in T-Mobile crap when you turn it on and off plus some bloatware apps..
Does that makes sense?
Oh what the heck, it doesn't matter anyways I will probably root it tommorow anyways..
But I need to do alot of reading first so that I know what I'm doing! The idea was to install a clean version of the firmware, witout the T-Mobile bull..
Thank you for the Dutch version!
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Thx
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Good afternoon'm not very good with English, but I have the following doubts can install on my galaxy S3 mini I8190LUBALK6.
Even more grateful.
sampaioito said:
Good afternoon'm not very good with English, but I have the following doubts can install on my galaxy S3 mini I8190LUBALK6.
Even more grateful.
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NO! firmwares in the second post are for I8190 only and not for I8190L
for I8190L see http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I8190L&pcode=0#firmware choose country, download firmware, flash it via odin
samersh72 Thankful.
samersh72 Thankful.
Thanks for the clarification, I will check more.
Nest site know if I can exchange operator, TIM would be in my case, have some version free phone operators?
How to know if you have root on my model?
Thankful.
my phone got bricked due the install of Chainfire3d.now i only see the samsung galaxy sIII mini start screen.i downloaded the stock firmware and downloaded it on my phone with odin.but its still bricked.i cant enter recovery mode.
what can i do to fix this?please help me with this problem
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TerenceTP7 said:
my phone got bricked due the install of Chainfire3d.now i only see the samsung galaxy sIII mini start screen.i downloaded the stock firmware and downloaded it on my phone with odin.but its still bricked.i cant enter recovery mode.
what can i do to fix this?please help me with this problem
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Flash again 4.1.2 firmware via odin. Follow the exact steps. If u stuck in bootloop wipe data and cache. I think this is the only way
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TerenceTP7 said:
my phone got bricked due the install of Chainfire3d.now i only see the samsung galaxy sIII mini start screen.i downloaded the stock firmware and downloaded it on my phone with odin.but its still bricked.i cant enter recovery mode.
what can i do to fix this?please help me with this problem
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Chainfire3D is for froyo/gingerbread only.
Go to download mode and flash the fix to be able to enter recovery.
You probably still have to flash rom using odin as I dont think clear cache is enough, and you don't have any nandroid backup I guess.
Take a look at the toolkit in the dev-section.
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If your phone does not boot after flashing firmware by odin, wipe data and clear cache
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Is there an alternative link for UK firmware noted in second post? Link foes not work.
Cheers
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ninjalandpirate said:
Is there an alternative link for UK firmware noted in second post? Link foes not work.
Cheers
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Link is working fine!
any way UK firmware is 4.1.1, and no update yet for it
you can flash 4.1.2 for example: Spain
EDIT: UK firmware updated to 4.1.2.......OP updated
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Help me out guys.
Recently, I updated my phone to the BOD2 ROM as repackaged by @_alexndr. I have always used his repackaged ROMs since BOB4 days and its always went super well so I doubt its the cause of my issue.
I updated bootloader to BOD2 and the repacked BOC4 modem respectively. It worked well, super fast, I received call, sent SMS and used data until the following day when my network services just stopped working.
Can't send SMS, can't make calls, cant use data. I've changed sim cards to other networks but its the same thing. "Emergency call only".
In addition to that, this message is always sent to my most recently contacted person via SMS although it never goes through.
I have gone back to KitKat to see if it will solve it but it didn't. I tried different modems but it won't work. I'm not back on the BOD2 firmware.
What can I do please?
Your IMEI is correct?
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Your IMEI is correct?
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Yeah. Checked my IMEI. It matches the one on the box of the phone. My serial number is also matching with the one on the box.
On the status section of the phone, it says
Voice: Out of service / Data: Out of service
SleemLDJ said:
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Unfortunately, anyway - it looks like EFS and/or related ID partitions damage. It usually happen for users with root and/or custom recovery, e.g. immediately after flashing a ZIP file. Fortunately, users with root can easy backup EFS + related ID partitions and easy restore it in such emergency case.
1. If you rooted your phone in the past and created the backup of all sensitive ID partitions - just restore it using same tool as you used for backup
2. If you never rooted your phone and still have KNOX 0x0 - the best way is warranty repair in an authorized service center (with a high probability - on the spot). Authorized services have tools to rebuild all sensitive partitions. Do not forget to flash your original ROM before you go to the service center
You have written that it occured after a few days after ROM/modem flashing, so in my opinion it is not related to ROM/modem you flashed
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Unfortunately, anyway - it looks like EFS and/or related ID partitions damage. It usually happen for users with root and/or custom recovery, e.g. immediately after flashing a ZIP file. Fortunately, users with root can easy backup EFS + related ID partitions and easy restore it in such emergency case.
1. If you rooted your phone in the past and created the backup of all sensitive ID partitions - just restore it using same tool as you used for backup
2. If you never rooted your phone and still have KNOX 0x0 - the best way is warranty repair in an authorized service center (with a high probability - on the spot). Authorized services have tools to rebuild all sensitive partitions. Do not forget to flash your original ROM before you go to the service center
You have written that it occured after a few days after ROM/modem flashing, so in my opinion it is not related to ROM/modem you flashed
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Yes I have rooted in the past and I have a custom recovery to flash your repacked version of stock ROMs.
However I don't have an EFS backup or any other backup. Does the EFS reset to default if I use Odin or Samsung's official way of flashing a firmware using kies?
My Knox is also (0x1)4 which means warranty will probably mess me over.
SleemLDJ said:
Yeah. Checked my IMEI. It matches the one on the box of the phone. My serial number is also matching with the one on the box.
On the status section of the phone, it says
Voice: Out of service / Data: Out of service
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If IMEI is correct and you have no Network then there are some possibilities
1.try different sim card
2.rarely physical damage to sim tray
3.network setting - checkout this
setting - more - mobile network - Network mode - set to Auto
Sometime if you set to wcdam/lte and you are on area where service not available this can happen
4.network locked - confirm by talking to your operator.
5.rarely modem issue. - try flashing stock ROM and factory reset
If your IMEI is correct nothing wrong with efs don't try to manipulate in any way but to be safer make your EFS backup earliest if you haven't yet.
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dr.ketan said:
If IMEI is correct and you have no Network then there are some possibilities
1.try different sim card
2.rarely physical damage to sim tray
3.network setting - checkout this
setting - more - mobile network - Network mode - set to Auto
Sometime if you set to wcdam/lte and you are on area where service not available this can happen
4.network locked - confirm by talking to your operator.
5.rarely modem issue. - try flashing stock ROM and factory reset
If your IMEI is correct nothing wrong with efs don't try to manipulate in any way but to be safer make your EFS backup earliest if you haven't yet.
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I have tried all those options apart from contacting my operator. I don't see a reason why it should ne network locked.
I checked my IMEI using SWAPPAs ESN and it's clean.
SleemLDJ said:
Yes I have rooted in the past and I have a custom recovery to flash your repacked version of stock ROMs.
However I don't have an EFS backup or any other backup. Does the EFS reset to default if I use Odin or Samsung's official way of flashing a firmware using kies?
My Knox is also (0x1)4 which means warranty will probably mess me over.
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I thought that you have tried with flashing firmware using Odin (you wrote that you have tried KK - I thought that it was pure stock)
Try as @dr.ketan said, but in my opinion you should start with p.5 and then perform wipe data
If it will help - DO NOT FORGET TO MAKE EFS/ID BACKUP devil never sleeps
If it will not help - I heard that paid EFS/ID repair isn't expensive
_alexndr said:
I thought that you have tried with flashing firmware with Odin (you wrote that you have tried KK (I thought that it war pure stock) [emoji14]
Try as @dr.ketan said, but in my opinion you should start with p.5 + wipe data
If it will help - DO NOT FORGET TO MAKE EFS/ID BACKUP [emoji14]
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Sorry I meant I have flashed back stock KitKat with Odin but I haven't tried kies. My bad. I resorted to stock kitkat unrooted
last night but still the same thing.
One more thing. One possibility is your modem may not updated. I have seen some cases where rom is not having latest modem can cause this but again never seen that with intact IMEI.
Best way is go with latest stock ROM with odin and factory reset using stock recovery (you will lose Int SD data )
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SleemLDJ said:
Sorry I meant I have flashed back stock KitKat with Odin but I haven't tried kies. My bad. I resorted to stock kitkat unrooted
last night but still the same thing.
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So try to flash the newest Lollipop, maybe it is not possible to revert back from BOD2 (with the newest modem) to KK? I'm not sure, just suppose.. Remember - power off your phone for a few seconds and then go directly to DM, otherwise it is possible that modem will not be flashed correctly (as @dr.ketan mentioned already)
Try this, due to fast mirrors:
>> N910FXXU1BOD2_N910FOXA1BOC3_alexndr.7z << (ultra packed using 7-Zip)
It is pure stock BOD2 with OXA multi CSC package. Read THIS THREAD for more info
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it is possible that modem will not be flashed correctly (as @dr.ketan mentioned already)
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Just side note.
One condition I am sure fail to flash BL Modem though Odin give message 'Passed' successfully.
If user select to put device in download mode using 4/5way reboot menu/Select reboot to download mode from recovery and flash BL Modem
Only it applies correctly if entered download mode with three button combo.
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One more thing. One possibility is your modem may not updated. I have seen some cases where rom is not having latest modem can cause this but again never seen that with intact IMEI.
Best way is go with latest stock ROM with odin and factory reset using stock recovery (you will lose Int SD data )
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I reverted with the stock KitKat that came with the phone yesterday with Odin. It wiped the internal storage and it also reverted the modem from bod2. It didn't work with the old modem either.
I'll try latest lollipop ROM for btu to see if anything changes
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So try to flash the newest Lollipop, maybe it is not possible to revert back from BOD2 (with the newest modem) to KK? I'm not sure, just suppose.. Remember - power off your phone for a few seconds and then go directly to DM, otherwise it is possible that modem will not be flashed correctly (as @dr.ketan mentioned already)
Try this, due to fast mirrors:
>> N910FXXU1BOD2_N910FOXA1BOC3_alexndr.7z << (ultra packed using 7-Zip)
It is pure stock BOD2 with OXA multi CSC package. Read THIS THREAD for more info
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This is exactly what I've always been using and I'm on BOD2 right now. I'm a huge follower of your work.
I'm not sure if anyone can identify the problem from this.
Whenever I turn the phone on, this jargon is always trying to send itself to my most recent contact on SMS.
I have this same problem with my n910F device, it started yesterday and I couldn't call or text anyone, but data over mobile still worked. Now I can't even use data anymore. I have tried flashing different roms and stock rom with odin, but it hasn't helped. IMEI is still intact and everything... Carrier couldn't help either.
I have same issue. imei is correct as well as serial number. but even tho its connecting with data in 4G is not able to register to network and connect on gsm. very weird
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were u guys on UK EE network or T-mobile or Orange. wondering if csc name EVR or BTU can cause this
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I have same issue. imei is correct as well as serial number. but even tho its connecting with data in 4G is not able to register to network and connect on gsm. very weird
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were u guys on UK EE network or T-mobile or Orange. wondering if csc name EVR or BTU can cause this
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I am on EE with no problems. Was using EVR, but now on BTU.
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do u know where i can find a fast download for EVR baseband?
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do u know where i can find a fast download for EVR baseband?
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Afraid not. The only place is Sam mobile.
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TWRP 3.0.0.0 : Download http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...rp-herolte-t3333770/post65773509#post65773509
CF-Auto-Root: CF-Auto-Root-herolte-heroltexx-smg930f.zip
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Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930F
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Guide Odin Flash / Update firmware ODIN
You do not need to root or unroot the device to update the firmware.
Please ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray!
0. Download and Install: Mod edit: Malicious links removed.
1. Just download the firmware version you want from this posts[/URL] and extract the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it somewhere.
2. Reboot your phone to download mode. To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button .
You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin 3.**[/URL]
If your ROM is a single .tar.md5 package click on the AP/PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you extracted in step 1 and select it.
If the package has more than one .tar archive then they will be labelled with PDA/Code, Phone/Modem and CSC. Just put them in the corresponding section of Odin like below
BL = Bootloader
AP = PDA (CODE)
CP = PHONE (MODEM)
CSC = CSC
4. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
5. Connect the USB cable and wait for any required Mod edit: Malicious link removed. to install and the ID:COM section to turn blue like below.
6. Click start to flash.
7. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device once the flash has started, it will reboot when it finishes.
*Note PDA/AP/CSC/CO/MODEM/etc
PDA refers to the build version of the software/firmware
Phone refers to the baseband/modem version
CSC is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
.PIT refers to the partition information table you only need it if you screw up your partition table or if the firmware specifically requires it because of a change in the partition table layout. It's very likely you may never have to use this.
If the package only contains one .tar archive then it will have everything, pda+phone+csc, in the one file.
If it has multiple .tar archive then:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the CSC bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA/AP in the name is the PDA/AP part of the firmware package
SM-G930F G930FXXU1APAW, SM-G930F G930FXXU1APB4, SM-G930F G930FXXU1APB5, SM-G930F G930FXXU1APB6, SM-G930F G930FXXU1APB9
Does this allow verizon s7 root
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Does this allow verizon s7 root
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No this is for the g930f (International version) as stated in the thread title
Will this wipe the phone or just root it?
Can I just flash the recovery and SuperSU to get the root?
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andeelym said:
Will this wipe the phone or just root it?
Can I just flash the recovery and SuperSU to get the root?
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Same question
someone used it?? does it work?
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How did you fix the odin protocol version error I am getting the same thing
Rapazzo said:
How did you fix the odin protocol version error I am getting the same thing
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Never did, i think it's because this phone is locked up BIG TIME by samsung and AT&T, i read this......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/sad-news-galaxy-s7-look-buy-t3335723
So im just sittin here twiddling my thumbs on stock trying to get over my flashaholic tendencies, wondering if i should take this thing back.
joshzdad2013 said:
Never did, i think it's because this phone is locked up BIG TIME by samsung and AT&T, i read this......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/sad-news-galaxy-s7-look-buy-t3335723
So im just sittin here twiddling my thumbs on stock trying to get over my flashaholic tendencies, wondering if i should take this thing back.
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Cant imagine that would be the reason though, I mean how would they reflash them at the factory for warranty?
Rapazzo said:
Cant imagine that would be the reason though, I mean how would they reflash them at the factory for warranty?
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I was wondering the same thing, wonder if it has to be litterally from Samsung to work???????????????
No idea, i also tried many different Odin versions.
Still no w8 firmware?
Do i get firmware updates directly after flashing different csc with odin?
What firmware do I need to unroot my SM-G930FD... I live in the US but i bought a Dual sim international phone. Please help me
GbizzleMcGrizzle said:
What firmware do I need to unroot my SM-G930FD... I live in the US but i bought a Dual sim international phone. Please help me
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The 930FD dual SIM uses the same firmware as 930F single SIM. More discussion here (not a link to firmware). Did you try unrooting with SuperSU? Knox is already tripped by the way and that's irreversible.
Ok I was just making sure, what firmware would I use for an international phone being as I live in the USA.
Thanks
Apologize if this is a noob question (i searched) . I have a G930F in the U.S. with AT&T , Will any of these firmware versions improve cell reception etc? If I switch firmwares will it allow UK version of Samsung Pay?
As far as I know, if you flash your phone with another rom is because you have rooted the phone. If you have rooted the phone, then of course you have tripped Knox and therefore Samsung pay wont work, let alone android pay
No firmware from the link
ROM-HUAWEI said:
1. Just download the firmware version you want from this posts and extract the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it somewhere.
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Has anyone been able to download from the link? I was getting forwarded to panel-guide.ru and got EXE file instead of the firmware. I was suspicious and sure enough the EXE file got intercepted by MalwareBytes.
juandhi said:
Apologize if this is a noob question (i searched) . I have a G930F in the U.S. with AT&T , Will any of these firmware versions improve cell reception etc? If I switch firmwares will it allow UK version of Samsung Pay?
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Your first question, don't know. You'll have to experiment.
Your second question, if Samsung Pay comes to the UK in May as predicted, it will probably only work with select UK financial institutions.
nord_musician said:
As far as I know, if you flash your phone with another rom is because you have rooted the phone. If you have rooted the phone, then of course you have tripped Knox and therefore Samsung pay wont work, let alone android pay
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Flashing ROMs and rooting are two different activities independent of each other. Flashing a ROM doesn't necessarily root the device. Flashing official Samsung firmwares don't root the device or trip Knox.
This guide has been made for sm-t710, but you can follow it for any model (t715, t810 and t815) by just using the right Odin flashable TWRP file and Odin flashable firmware file for your device.
Here you have the link(for sm-t710):
T710XXU2CPD9_T710BTU2CPD9_BTU.zip
Just downloaded from www.sammobile.com T710XXU2CPD9_T710BTU2CPD9_BTU/ and re-uploaded to MEGA.
Tested and working on my spanish sm-t710, in my case I had my device rooted and with TWRP, as well as a 5.1.1 Optimal Rom.
After following this instructions, somehow i didn't loose any personal data or installed aplication, so this guide will just update our device from lollipop rom to Marshmallow BUT we will loose root AND TWRP, just follow the guide to reinstall TWRP and root after update. If you didn't had root before following this guide, you can root the tab before of after it, but I recomend you to first install TWRP and backup personal data before following this guide.
Instructions:Requirements:->Root the tablet. (Recomended)
->Install TWRP (Recomended but I think it isn't needed)
->Enable USB Debugging on your tab.
->Make sure you have Samsung drivers installed on your PC.
->Download and extract the zip file to get the firmware file which is in .tar.md5 extension.
->Download and extrat Odin from here: Odin3_v3.10.7.zip
Installation:1->Turn off your tab and boot it into the Download Mode. To do this, turn off your device and then press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds. When you see the warning screen with a yellow triangle sign, press the Volume Up/Down key to enter Download/Odin mode.
2->Download the required Odin.zip file and extract the file on your PC. You will get the Odin3_v3.10.7.exe file. Open it as the administrator to get to the Odin window.
3->Connect your Galaxy device to the computer using the USB cable.
4->When you connect the device, the ID: COM port on Odin will turn Blue. You’ll also see“Added!!” message to indicate successful connection. If Odin des not detect your tab, try to reinstall drivers, try another usb cable and another usb port.
5-> Check "AP" box and click on AP. A window will pop up, just go to the folder where you extracted the firmware and select T710XXU2CPD9_T710BTU2CPD9_HOME.tar.md5 file (name may vary according to device model)
6->Now Odin is checking MD5 and will freeze for a minute or so, but don't worry, just let Odin work.
7->Click on the "Options" section and make sure that only the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time boxes are checked. (Do not, in any case, check Re-Partition box).
8->Now, click the Start button on Odin to begin firmware installation.
10->Once you get a PASS! message on Odin, your device will restart. It’s the green signal that indicates a successful installation.
11->Once our device restarts, you can disconect it.
12-> Enjoy Marshmallow :fingers-crossed: on our Tab s2 (First boot will last for some minutes, just be patient! :laugh: )
TWRP installation:1->Download TWRP from this THREAD according to your device (Lollipop 5.X.X just works fine). Thanks to ashyx.
2->Flash with odin following steps 2 to 11 from above.
12->Enjoy Marshmallow with TWRP!
ROOT:1->Download the SuperSu TWRP flashable ZIP from this THREAD (don´t extract it) and put in on the root of the internal sd by conecting the device to pc.
2->Turn off our device.
3->Hold HOME+VOL UP+POWER until TWRP screen apears.
4->If it says something about reading-only mode, just swipe that whtie triangles from below.
5->On the main menu, select "Install" and click on the SuperSu zip, then swipe to confirm flash.
6->Reboot and enjoy Marshmallow with TWRP and root! :highfive: :good:
will this method trip knox if you dont root or install twrp (void warranty?) thanks
nolook said:
will this method trip knox if you dont root or install twrp (void warranty?) thanks
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No it will not, you are installing stock firmware.
nolook said:
will this method trip knox if you dont root or install twrp (void warranty?) thanks
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Hi, this isn't a modified (untouched)firmware file, so if you flash with odin it may not trip knox warranty. I'm not completely sure, as I had knox warranty void before. The problem comes when you try to flash anything non-official files with Odin (modified roms, root or twrp), these files will trip the knox flag for sure.
thanks for the replies im new to flashing samsung devices (coming from nexus)..
one other question...my CSC is XAC (canadian) will that stay the same if i flash this UK rom? ive read some have had issues with wifi with flashing other region roms...TIA
I recommend you guys try out http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsun...elease/good-lock-24-0-7-android-apk-download/ . It is awesome. Tablet feels like a Nexus.
Just upgraded my T710 from 5.1.1 to 6.0.1 with user data untouched. TWRP, root and Xposed all reinstalled successfully. One thing worth mentioning is that for SuperSu, Latest version (BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip) instead of Stable version has to be used.
I am in India ?? and I want to update my tab s2 8.0 to m so when is Ota coming and will the UK rom trip the know meter being it frortanother region????? Answer fast
Androbots said:
I am in India ?? and I want to update my tab s2 8.0 to m so when is Ota coming and will the UK rom trip the know meter being it frortanother region????? Answer fast
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If you bother to read the thread you'd know it won't trip knox if it's unmodified Samsung firmware. Also, telling people to answer quick is rude. Please learn to read the thread before you ask questions, and learn this is a forum, people will answer as they see the question and when they have time.
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How will installing this affect devices running in different regions? Will we start getting the UK updates from now on? Does this affect Wi-Fi in some way?
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Can you install this on the t810? Might be as dumb question but they are identical?
If you FACTORY RESET AFTER installing SuperSu, You will need to reflash the marshmallow image again to re-root.
there're no news for the T810?
No files available for T810 yet... Just wait a little longer
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so is wifi 5g working?
mk89pwnz said:
so is wifi 5g working?
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Not on mine.
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All appears well. Region info seems fine, Netflix plays fine. Google Finds my location fine. Anything else need to be checked?
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Unless I'm doing something wrong 5g seems to be working for me
5g
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How will installing this affect devices running in different regions? Will we start getting the UK updates from now on? Does this affect Wi-Fi in some way?
You may not be able to connect to any Wireless N 5G networks as the UK uses another frequency range for that, however mine keeps appearing, then vanishing, so I'm not sure what that's all about
Another thing I noticed, it does NOT allow you to format your SD card as internal storage. I'm running Cm13 on an LF v400 that allows formatting a fast enough SD card as internal, so I'm not sure if that's some work done by the CM team or if Samsung has disabled this feature. It was my understanding that even Lollipop was supposed to do this but neither tablet will, so I thought at least Marshmallow 6 or 6.0.1 would, but with this UK ROM, I am unable to do so.
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miguimercadob said:
Hi, this isn't a modified (untouched)firmware file, so if you flash with odin it may not trip knox warranty. I'm not completely sure, as I had knox warranty void before. The problem comes when you try to flash anything non-official files with Odin (modified roms, root or twrp), these files will trip the knox flag for sure.
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I rooted mine without tripping Knox... at least until it asked me if I wanted to disable Knox alerts, then it tripped the flag. I had rooted it twice before, without disabling and Knox was still flagged 0, so if you root it, DO NOT CHOOSE TO DISABLE THE WARNINGS ABOUT KNOX.
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kylemccracken said:
How will installing this affect devices running in different regions? Will we start getting the UK updates from now on? Does this affect Wi-Fi in some way?
I believe it the update app checks the model and build number, so it's most likely you'll get the UK updates. You can always reflash the official US one once we get it (or which ever country you're from) and then it'll update the proper region
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My gripe about not being able to format the SD card as Internal is pretty legit. Other devices it gives you both options when you format the SD card: Portable or as Internal storage.
The Galaxy Tab S2 with the UK firmware does NOT have the option.
You can, however, turn USB debugging on, authenticate the computer, and:
adb shell
sm list-disks
take note of the disk named, it should only list one like "disk:166:190"
type sm partition disk:166:190 private (To utilize the whole disk as internal)
or
type sm partition disk:166:190 private mixed 50 (To use 50% of the disk as internal and 50% portable) This method will show two disks when you plug the device into the computer, while the other aforementioned option will only show one - the now larger internal disk.
This guide is meant to assist people in converting their S7 G930T to a G930U with Wi-Fi Calling/VoLTE. All files are hosted on Google Drive and there will be a stock firmware folder in case you would like to flash back for any reason. Let's begin.
Prerequisites:
You must have the firmware version that ends in APK1, if unsure, check the build number
If you do not have it, please update your phone
Download the firmware files, drivers, and ODIN from the Google Drive link
Have a Windows based PC
Your Micro-USB cable
Backup your data, it will wipe the phone
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PHONE BECOMES A BRICK OR LOSS OF DATA. If it does brick, I will do my best to help you. Everything is in my Google Drive because Sammobile does not have the needed T-Mobile firmware.
Download:https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1xbKGqj7KwBSXFFRzdtTG1SdVE
Step 1: Driver Installation and VerificationAfter you have downloaded all files, run the S7Drivers.exe. This driver is straight from Samsung and was renamed due to keeping things a bit more simple. After you run through the setup, plug in your phone while it is still turned on, go to Device Manager on your PC, and verify the S7 is showing up under portable devices as "Samsung Galaxy S7" (look at the image below if unsure what it will look like). We need the drivers to make sure the phone will be detected in ODIN when we put it in download mode.
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Step 2: Extracting and Running ODIN (Thanks Princecomsy)Create a folder on the desktop named "ODIN". Extract the "Odin3+v3.12+(PrinceComsy).zip" to that location. After you have done so, run the "Odin PrinceComsy" application and make sure you see a screen like the one below. Do not close ODIN.
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Step 3: Adding all the files to ODINDownload all firmware files and make a folder on the desktop called "S7 Firmware". Make sure the all files there are 4 file in the folder that start with "AP, BL, CP, and CSC". Also, verify that the CP file says "CP_G930TUVUAPK1..." , this is the radio and we need the G930T radio to keep Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Now go back to ODIN and click on the button labeled "BL" and it will bring up the file explorer window. Navigate to the "S7 Firmware" folder and select the BL file. Make sure you match all files with the with the button you clicked on, for example, match AP with an AP file. DO this for all EXCEPT the UMS button, we don't need that. Refer to pictures below for an example of the files. Adding the AP file will take a bit especially if you are using a hard drive.
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Step 4: Put the S7 in Download ModeTurn off your phone completely. Now hold power + home + volume down until it brings up a screen that says "Warning". Press the volume up to continue and you will see a screen that says "Downloading... Do not turn off target" Now plug your phone into a USB port, USB 2.0 is preferred for compatibility. You will see a blue box come up in the top left corner of ODIN that says "COM(X)" (X represents a number, it doesn't matter what your number is).
Step 5: Flashing the FirmwareNow that all the files in ODIN are prepared and the phone is plugged in, we can begin flashing! Just press start and let ODIN do the work. It takes about 5 minutes to flash and another 5 minutes to boot. It takes a minute to get past the installing applications. It should fully boot and you will land on the normal setup screen.
If this tutorial helped you, please feel free to give thanks .
Feel free to tell me your experience and/or leave screenshots.
If you need help, the fastest way to contact me would be by PM, I will try to respond that same day.
Stock Firmware will be added by 1/9/16
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What is the point of this again? Converting to 930u? When 930t stock has volte and WiFi calling.
What's to gain just curious ?
It's still 6.0.1 not 7.0 nougat correct?
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As far as I know the only point is you have a carrier bloatware-free ROM, but that's about it. Of course, we can uninstall or disable just about all of this anyway.
androidddaaron said:
What is the point of this again? Converting to 930u? When 930t stock has volte and WiFi calling.
What's to gain just curious ?
It's still 6.0.1 not 7.0 nougat correct?
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I found it made my S7 faster and much better on battery. I have gone from 10am to 11pm with 2.75Hr of SOT and I have 47% left, and yes it is 6.0.1 with the September patch.
I just got my G930P SIM unlocked today and I am looking to wipe any traces of Sprint from this phone since I'm now actively on T-Mobile.
I'm on an APK1 firmware currently, so can I follow this guide or would I need to take other steps to make this dream come true?
@Theandroidguy99 can you please upload newest G930U PL2 firmware? TIA!
cardboardcowboy said:
I just got my G930P SIM unlocked today and I am looking to wipe any traces of Sprint from this phone since I'm now actively on T-Mobile.
I'm on an APK1 firmware currently, so can I follow this guide or would I need to take other steps to make this dream come true?
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The steps would be the same but just make sure you flash the TMobile stock files to your device. .
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/108976/G930TUVU4APK1_G930TTMB4APK1_TMB/ (slow downloads )
cardboardcowboy said:
I just got my G930P SIM unlocked today and I am looking to wipe any traces of Sprint from this phone since I'm now actively on T-Mobile.
I'm on an APK1 firmware currently, so can I follow this guide or would I need to take other steps to make this dream come true?
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You should be able to follow this guide and use all the firmware I did because you have a Snapdragon S7.
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The steps would be the same but just make sure you flash the TMobile stock files to your device. .
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Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
penpower said:
@Theandroidguy99 can you please upload newest G930U PL2 firmware? TIA!
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I will after I test the functionality.
cardboardcowboy said:
Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
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I assume the SIM unlock problem is arising due to people using the eBay work around. As long as you did it through your carrier you should be okay.
Theandroidguy99 said:
I assume the SIM unlock problem is arising due to people using the eBay work around. As long as you did it through your carrier you should be okay.
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That was my line of thinking as well, but I guess we'll find out! I'm hoping I can flash back to stock G930P PK1 firmware if things go awry, and just ask for an unlock again...who knows if that will work, but let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Thank you for your help and for this guide! I'll give it a go later tonight.
I will not be releasing the PL2 firmware here due to the Nougat arrival that should be happening in the next few weeks. Once it is released and I can host it, I will update this guide.
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cardboardcowboy said:
Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
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From wat i know that isn't possible unless the device has been black listed and you've paid to get it wiped or change the imei
It worked beautifully!
Everything flashed without a hitch and I'm now rocking a Sprint-free, smooth as silk S7.
Thank you for your detailed guide and files!
cardboardcowboy said:
It worked beautifully!
Everything flashed without a hitch and I'm now rocking a Sprint-free, smooth as silk S7.
Thank you for your detailed guide and files!
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No problem! Nougat will be here soon so I will update it then!
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Theandroidguy99 said:
No problem! Nougat will be here soon so I will update it then!
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Oh yeah! I'm assuming I don't accept OTAs (do I even receive them?) and just manually update using this same process each time there's a new version of the firmware?
cardboardcowboy said:
Oh yeah! I'm assuming I don't accept OTAs (do I even receive them?) and just manually update using this same process each time there's a new version of the firmware?
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Yes as long as you flash the Home_CSC instead of the normal CSC. This will keep your data.
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Theandroidguy99 said:
Yes as long as you flash the Home_CSC instead of the normal CSC. This will keep your data.
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Ahh, ok. So that's what that file is for. Good to know. Thanks again, and I'll keep an eye out for your Nougat update!
cardboardcowboy said:
Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
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not sure to be honest, i originally had a tracfone s7 (SM-G930VL, comes factory unlocked per tracfone) that we flashed to the U firmware, just to test i have flashed all the major US firmware for the S7 and it never got locked again. am not sure why tho but i did know a guy with a sprint s7 that his device got locked after flashing a few roms.