I just picked up a Sprint Samsung S7 and I'm still sorting through all the bloat.
I'm tempted to try out the 930U firmware to help debloat the phone and possibly bring improvements. But losing voicemail would be a bit of a pain.
1. I'm trying to figure out if I already have carrier aggregation and how to tell when it's engaged? Or is there an app that would tell me?
2. I've read in some of these threads (like the 930U one), that there's a way to enable more LTE bands. If I have a stock Sprint S7, are there LTE bands that I'm missing that I could turn on if I went with the 930U firmware?
Thank you for your input.
moovius said:
I just picked up a Sprint Samsung S7 and I'm still sorting through all the bloat.
I'm tempted to try out the 930U firmware to help debloat the phone and possibly bring improvements. But losing voicemail would be a bit of a pain.
1. I'm trying to figure out if I already have carrier aggregation and how to tell when it's engaged? Or is there an app that would tell me?
2. I've read in some of these threads (like the 930U one), that there's a way to enable more LTE bands. If I have a stock Sprint S7, are there LTE bands that I'm missing that I could turn on if I went with the 930U firmware?
Thank you for your input.
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I don't think unlocking more bands on a Sprint phone will help you on Sprint's network.
AarSyl said:
I don't think unlocking more bands on a Sprint phone will help you on Sprint's network.
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So the reason people are unlocking bands is so they can switch to another cell provider... apparently this just dawned on me.
Thank you for setting me straight.
moovius said:
I just picked up a Sprint Samsung S7 and I'm still sorting through all the bloat.
I'm tempted to try out the 930U firmware to help debloat the phone and possibly bring improvements. But losing voicemail would be a bit of a pain.
1. I'm trying to figure out if I already have carrier aggregation and how to tell when it's engaged? Or is there an app that would tell me?
2. I've read in some of these threads (like the 930U one), that there's a way to enable more LTE bands. If I have a stock Sprint S7, are there LTE bands that I'm missing that I could turn on if I went with the 930U firmware?
Thank you for your input.
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I'd highly recommend trying the SM-G930U firmware, as it is far less bloated, and easier to debloat. Plus, if you want to use voicemail you can use a third party app, such as Google Voice. As long as you are on the latest Sprint firmware (SM-G930P) update, you should already have carrier aggregation enabled. If you want to see whether it works on your phone, test your internet speed in a city in which sprint has rolled out carrier aggregation like Chicago or Kansas while on a good signal.
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So im with AT&T and im planning on getting the Note 4. I dont want the att version with all the bloatware. Do I have any options without changing carriers?
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So im with AT&T and im planning on getting the Note 4. I dont want the att version with all the bloatware. Do I have any options without changing carriers?
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All the carriers install their own bloatware, and eventually a guide will turn up on here on how you can remove the bloatware anyhow.
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So im with AT&T and im planning on getting the Note 4. I dont want the att version with all the bloatware. Do I have any options without changing carriers?
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A. Buy an international version outright
B. Root and remove the bloat with Titanium Backup
C. Root and install a baked version of TouchWiz ROM with all the bloat already removed.
Those are your options and those are ALL of them.
10pmStalker said:
So im with AT&T and im planning on getting the Note 4. I dont want the att version with all the bloatware. Do I have any options without changing carriers?
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I think the best option is said to be T-Mobile - phones work on (most) AT&T bands and their phones are also do not have the locked bootloader that AT&T has.
Also you might want to look at US Cellular models and some of the Canadian unlocked versions - those tend to also have a lot of bands and are unlocked but might be launched later and might be harder to find in US.
Yup, the tmobile version is your best bet. The international version is a no go because it will be much slower data wise with no LTE. Plus carriers are moving to VoLTE. More info here. The same concept applies.
mircury said:
Plus carriers are moving to VoLTE. More info here. The same concept applies.
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I don't think the carriers are going to VoLTE in general(reading literally), because I think they want to go VoIP in general. Because they all going to support voice over wifi soon anyway, working seemlessly when you are in you home but with no or weak cell signal. It's just that anything less than LTE, the latency is too high for good quality VoIP. It's both marketing move and technical move. Moving all the voice on top of data in the LTE means they can convert all the existing cell tower to just support LTE and hopefully support LTEadvance soon. And since moving to VoLTE, it also means that it's technically a VoIP, and thus why wouldn't it works on wifi as well. Thus eliminate one of the people complain that they don't have good signal in the house. I personally don't use the phone to make call that much, so don't view this as too much negativity. I rather care about carrier that have signal everywhere else I go and don't have to keep looking for wifi.
Hi all,
Been through a few thread but didn't get a definite answer as I would like to flash my VZ s7 edge to be on T-mobile as I don't mind the carrier float wares. I just want it to work as the phone is bought from T-mobile. I know it's possible but does everything work including unlocked the T-mobile LTE band? Wifi calling or VoLTE etc.. I wasn't sure if the software will unlocked the bands or is it restricted to hardware limitation. Would you recommend the U firmware or T-mobile? I am trying to give the phone to my nephew as he's a poor college kid using S3 and he's on T-mobile. TIA.
Yes it works. Just make sure you flash T-Mobile firmware
If you flash the U firmware for the S7 Edge, its modem should have all bands available as well.
You might just have to root it and make some adjustments to the CSC.
Hey guys,
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Ported my phone from Verizon to MintSIM, which uses T-mobile towers
Successfully flashed G950U1 to my Verizon S8, which supposedly allows me have an "unbranded" S8
While MintSIM data is now up and running on my Verizon S8, I want to make sure I am getting the best LTE coverage. I believe it is Band 12 that T-Mobile often uses for building penetrating LTE coverage, but how can I check if that is being used? I have tried numerous dialpad entries and even got to a service menu, but it said "Service Menu does not exist". Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
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LyonsKing said:
Hey guys,
Context:
Ported my phone from Verizon to MintSIM, which uses T-mobile towers
Successfully flashed G950U1 to my Verizon S8, which supposedly allows me have an "unbranded" S8
While MintSIM data is now up and running on my Verizon S8, I want to make sure I am getting the best LTE coverage. I believe it is Band 12 that T-Mobile often uses for building penetrating LTE coverage, but how can I check if that is being used? I have tried numerous dialpad entries and even got to a service menu, but it said "Service Menu does not exist". Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
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It's blocked on VZW models. Only option is to download signal check pro. That will show you what band your on.
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LyonsKing said:
Hey guys,
Context:
Ported my phone from Verizon to MintSIM, which uses T-mobile towers
Successfully flashed G950U1 to my Verizon S8, which supposedly allows me have an "unbranded" S8
While MintSIM data is now up and running on my Verizon S8, I want to make sure I am getting the best LTE coverage. I believe it is Band 12 that T-Mobile often uses for building penetrating LTE coverage, but how can I check if that is being used? I have tried numerous dialpad entries and even got to a service menu, but it said "Service Menu does not exist". Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
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LTE Discovery app from Play Store can also show you the band you are on.
You used to be able to flash G950W firmware and go into settings on that then flash U1 over it with home CSC to keep settings but as of the last W update or so that doesn't work anymore either.
I purchased a Verizon (unlocked) S8 on ebay. What's the best firmware to flash with to use on T-Mobile? Thanks!
mocsharp said:
I purchased a Verizon (unlocked) S8 on ebay. What's the best firmware to flash with to use on T-Mobile? Thanks!
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Bumping this ish. I have a SM-G950U that was bought from Verizon. I am using it with T-Mobile. I need to know what I need to do in order to get band 12 to work. I'd prefer to flash an unlocked rom onto the phone so I don't get the annoying Verizon sim notification. But if I should flash a different rom, I need to know. Thanks.
Hello, I'm a bit new to all this, so please bear with me if I sound a bit out of the know. I currently have a SM-G935V, from Verizon of course, but I recently switched to AT&T as they have better service for me, however, the best connection I seem to get at the moment is H+ (it switches from 3G to H and H+ but I know for a fact that there is 4G LTE in my area). Not sure exactly what to do in order to get consistent 4G LTE. I have called to troubleshoot with technical support; we set up a few APN's, but to no avail. Would flashing the SM-G935U firmware help me at all, or am I doomed from the start since I have the Verizon variant (they claim that all of their LTE phones are unlocked)? Also, I heard that for the US version of the phone they will not let you flash anything on them. Is that true? Thanks for any help or advice in advance, I greatly appreciate it!
CsPPP said:
Hello, I'm a bit new to all this, so please bear with me if I sound a bit out of the know. I currently have a SM-G935V, from Verizon of course, but I recently switched to AT&T as they have better service for me, however, the best connection I seem to get at the moment is H+ (it switches from 3G to H and H+ but I know for a fact that there is 4G LTE in my area). Not sure exactly what to do in order to get consistent 4G LTE. I have called to troubleshoot with technical support; we set up a few APN's, but to no avail. Would flashing the SM-G935U firmware help me at all, or am I doomed from the start since I have the Verizon variant (they claim that all of their LTE phones are unlocked)? Also, I heard that for the US version of the phone they will not let you flash anything on them. Is that true? Thanks for any help or advice in advance, I greatly appreciate it!
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I'm not 100% sure AT&T is included but you can try following the instructions and flashing Jrkruse's U Firmware ROM here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/development/rom-t3603231
DildoMaster said:
I'm not 100% sure AT&T is included but you can try following the instructions and flashing Jrkruse's U Firmware ROM here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/development/rom-t3603231
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Thanks! Just an update for anyone who reads this thread having the same problem. Flashing the U firmware did in fact do the trick, but sadly I am not getting HD calling. Data works on LTE just fine though.
I purchased a refurbished Verizon S7 Edge. Looks brand new, never used... seems flawless in every way.
Put my Cricket Sim in it and got Cricket to register the IMEI number.
Aside from the irritating message that I'm not using a Verizon Sim, and all of the unwanted Verizon bloatware... the phone will NOT stay locked on the AT&T Network... AND, it has to be Manually Connected to the AT&T Network every time, in order to get 4G LTE.
Otherwise, I only get H+ and the phone constantly wants to switch to Global Network.
So.... I started reading through an endless number of posts. I found what seemed like many good answers, but to be honest, I'm not sure if they're still relevant or if the steps, choice of software tools, etc. have changed.
More over, I am not a cell person, so this all seems like Greek to me... actually, I can recognize Greek as Greek, so this is worse than that. LOL
I'm looking for some spot-on knowledgeable person who can walk me through the steps dealing with whatever Rooting, Bootloading, Flashing, etc. are, and getting to the point that perhaps my Verizon S7e now thinks that it is either an AT&T S7e... or that it's so Universal that every band is made available on here. I'm sure there's some Firmware somewhere for that, because I swear I read about something like that on here... but can't locate that thread now.
I understand that this is a big ask... and, if there are threads with step-by-step directions for newbs & dummies, then a list of those threads, with the order in which to complete the thread-posted directions, would really make me extremely happy.
Also, I'm curious if taking this approach to this phone can improve the cell signal reception. I've noticed with my ZTE Axon 7 that ZTE updates on at least 3 occasions have very noticeably degraded the Axon 7's signal reception. I thought I was imagining it and blamed it on everything except the phone... until reading endless complaints from other owners, about the same issue, and discovering that many of those owners seem to be much more knowledgeable about cell phone hardware, software, firmware, etc., than I am.
So, I'm hoping that I can discover exactly what I need to do to make this Verizon S7e run like a Derby Champion!
I'm sure there is someone out there who has the exact same issue and quest... and if so, I'm hoping that he or she will come forward and assist, especially if they can empathize with my frustration and learning curve! LOL
Thank you, in advance, to anyone and everyone who can help me NOT BRICK my phone and turn it into a truly useful tool.
~Tex
First you need to check AT&T and the Verizon S7 and make sure the phone supports the LTE bands for AT&T. You will also need to flash the Unlocked software for the SM-G935U model. https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935U/ATT/
<<First you need to check AT&T and the Verizon S7 and make sure the phone supports the LTE bands for AT&T. You will also need to flash the Unlocked software for the SM-G935U model. >>
I'm in the same boat and appreciate your link to the SM-G935U firmware for AT&T.
I see in your link to the SM-G935U firmware that the dropdown menu includes a reference to AIO firmware. Is that Cricket firmware (the APN for Cricket includes a reference to aiowireless.net)? With a SM-G935V, can we use any of the flavors of SM-G935U firmware?
Thanks!
judicata said:
<<First you need to check AT&T and the Verizon S7 and make sure the phone supports the LTE bands for AT&T. You will also need to flash the Unlocked software for the SM-G935U model. >>
I'm in the same boat and appreciate your link to the SM-G935U firmware for AT&T.
I see in your link to the SM-G935U firmware that the dropdown menu includes a reference to AIO firmware. Is that Cricket firmware (the APN for Cricket includes a reference to aiowireless.net)? With a SM-G935V, can we use any of the flavors of SM-G935U firmware?
Thanks!
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You should use the firmware that best supports the network you will be using. This will make life a lot easier with little to no workarounds needed to make things work.
Thanks & I'm starting to work on it now
tx_dbs_tx said:
First you need to check AT&T and the Verizon S7 and make sure the phone supports the LTE bands for AT&T. You will also need to flash the Unlocked software for the SM-G935U model. https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935U/ATT/
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Thanks for the information. This site can be overwhelming to a newbie... especially when I'm trying to work on my ZTE Axon 7 (already on Cricket, but bought the S7e as a replacement) and failing at that for some reason... plus get this new refurb S7e stripped of the Verizon firmware, etc.
Yes, it already has the bands, even with Verizon firmware, for the AT&T 4G LTE... but because of the Verizon software (or so I suspect) it requires me to keep manually connecting the phone to the AT&T 4G network (search, connect, etc.) whenever it drops or the phone is powered off. That's when I came back here to read and research.
Hopefully, I'll better understand all of this after I've successfully completed rooting and flashing one or both of my phones and one of them is working better for me on the Cricket network!
I'll post again if there are questions or successes... and I'm checking back on Judicata's progress as well. Similar problems might have similar solutions
~Tex
judicata said:
<<First you need to check AT&T and the Verizon S7 and make sure the phone supports the LTE bands for AT&T. You will also need to flash the Unlocked software for the SM-G935U model. >>
I'm in the same boat and appreciate your link to the SM-G935U firmware for AT&T.
I see in your link to the SM-G935U firmware that the dropdown menu includes a reference to AIO firmware. Is that Cricket firmware (the APN for Cricket includes a reference to aiowireless.net)? With a SM-G935V, can we use any of the flavors of SM-G935U firmware?
Thanks!
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I switched back and forth a few times... it looks like it's the exact same firmware update names. All of the reading I've done on XDA Dev always seems to tell people to load ATT. I think I also saw something about being able to unlock every bandwidth in the phone... that these phones are capable of accessing all carrier bandwidths and are only limited by the software on them.
I'm also trying to work on my ZTE Axon 7... so I might be confusing those posts with the SG S7e posts. LOL
~Tex
I installed the SM-G735U software on my SM-G735V Verizon S7 Edge this afternoon. I used the AIO version figuring it was for Cricket, which is my carrier.
So far so good. The APN settings were all there and correct for Cricket. I wasn't sure whether to tick Re-Partition or not. I ticked it, and all worked out. I have not yet put the phone into Recovery Mode to wipe the cache then wipe data/factory reset. as suggested in the instructions on Sammobile to get updates OTA.
I'll post if any problems crop up.
Reflash stock bootloader after rooting. You get near stock performance.
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I have s7 edge verizon G935V with androd Oreo so if I install G935U firmware all verizon stuff would disapeir? could I rooted later? or how can root it?