Hello Everyone I understand that this would have been better posted at the Roms and development Forum but it would not let me post because of some anti-spam thing. Anyways I was told that I could Cross flash the g935U rom on any variant of the S7 edge so I tried to install it the same way I installed the Stock Sprint G935P firmware. When I was flashing the flash stopped and locked up. The phone has a error on the screen saying SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 5 > Binary 2. Any help would be appreciated. Attached is a picture of the screen and the Odin Logs.
Filename for Verizon: G935UUES4BQL1_G935UOYM4BQL1_VZW
Filename for Sprint: G935PVPU5BQL1_G935PSPT5BQL1_SPR
Lazyryski said:
Hello Everyone I understand that this would have been better posted at the Roms and development Forum but it would not let me post because of some anti-spam thing. Anyways I was told that I could Cross flash the g935U rom on any variant of the S7 edge so I tried to install it the same way I installed the Stock Sprint G935P firmware. When I was flashing the flash stopped and locked up. The phone has a error on the screen saying SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 5 > Binary 2. Any help would be appreciated. Attached is a picture of the screen and the Odin Logs.
Filename for Verizon: G935UUES4BQL1_G935UOYM4BQL1_VZW
Filename for Sprint: G935PVPU5BQL1_G935PSPT5BQL1_SPR
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Ran into the same problem. It seems Sprint decided to switch to binary 5 on the QL1 firmware while the rest of the carriers didn't and stayed on 4. I have been looking all over for a way to root my SM-G935P on QL1 firmware and have found nothing. Looks like we're SOL for now thanks to Sprint.
So We Need To Wait For The Android Oreo Update or just wait for G930U To Update The Firmware
Brianmagoon said:
Ran into the same problem. It seems Sprint decided to switch to binary 5 on the QL1 firmware while the rest of the carriers didn't and stayed on 4. I have been looking all over for a way to root my SM-G935P on QL1 firmware and have found nothing. Looks like we're SOL for now thanks to Sprint.
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I rooted without any issues do you want a link to the tutorial I used?
alandxaled said:
So We Need To Wait For The Android Oreo Update or just wait for G930U To Update The Firmware
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But isnt the Oreo Update bot yet confirmed?
Lazyryski said:
I rooted without any issues do you want a link to the tutorial I used?
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You rooted SM-G935P on G935PVPU5BQL1 firmware? If so ...... Yes please show me the way. Been trying to figure it out for quite sometime.
can you downgrade to the previous versions of marshmallow and them rom over to 935u?
you will have to find the previous boot loader file and flash all 4 together for it to work.
just a guess. ill do some research.
Brianmagoon said:
Ran into the same problem. It seems Sprint decided to switch to binary 5 on the QL1 firmware while the rest of the carriers didn't and stayed on 4. I have been looking all over for a way to root my SM-G935P on QL1 firmware and have found nothing. Looks like we're SOL for now thanks to Sprint.
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Was going to do the same thing after getting a good deal on a pre-owned s7edge from BoostMobile. I had no problem getting the sim unlocked for MintSim(MVNO-Tmobile), and it seemingly works fine after setting APN settings. I'd prefer to not have the g935p firmware. I'm assuming if I can somehow switch to g935u I'll be able to use it more comfortably for both verizon pre pay and MintSim? If there is a way to downgrade to the binary 4, I'd like to know as well. As far as I know I'm still able to use Samsung Pay, so I'd like to keep that option open.
Only thing we can hope for as of right now is that the oreo update is binary 5 on the U firmware. But I dont see that happening. Think thats a new exclusive for sprint to keep people tied down. Hopefully im wrong....
On a more positive note, the bootloader binary has been updated across carriers with every major os upgrade.
Brianmagoon said:
Only thing we can hope for as of right now is that the oreo update is binary 5 on the U firmware. But I dont see that happening. Think thats a new exclusive for sprint to keep people tied down. Hopefully im wrong....
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I think the same. Sellers were selling S7 and S7 Edge models with U firmware for international use, no sprint apps, logo or restrictions and maybe sprint was losing customers and they decided to update the binary to avoid this situation. Really I prefer the U firmware instead Sprint or Verizon stock rom
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On a more positive note, the bootloader binary has been updated across carriers with every major os upgrade.
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On the Oreo update? I havent even checked.
Hasn't been released yet, but it has happened from MM to Nougat. Just speculating that it will happen when Oreo drops.
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Im looking for this firmware. I tried smart switch and is required a serial number. If someone can posted.
Abdiel1224 said:
Im looking for this firmware. I tried smart switch and is required a serial number. If someone can posted.
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It would be helpful if your subject line include a question mark, so readers would know that you're asking for this firmware rather than offering or announcing it.
https://mega.nz/#!Q4wHFK5A!VC4xMo8-WHE2K73z-ubpK8jUfmjWwyiqoR_BuwxLqTI
Rev 1 Not Rev 2
PH1 vs PHE
dave357 said:
https://mega.nz/#!Q4wHFK5A!VC4xMo8-WHE2K73z-ubpK8jUfmjWwyiqoR_BuwxLqTI
Rev 1 Not Rev 2
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Isn't this link for PH1 rather than PHE? I checked here: http://samfirm.net/threads/update-safely-firmware-galaxy-note7-all-model-22-09-2016.119/ but they seem to have the PHE ODIN files for every other carrier but not for ATT.
Yes I believe you are correct. All the carriers also are on Revision 2 now as well because of this whole stupid battery BS. So if you update pretty much to any update the likelihood of downgrading is slim to none. I actually have the Sprint Variant exchanged new non explosive model that shipped with PH9 Rev 1. I was able to downgrade to PGC Rev 1 and Root it and then unlock it for any carrier then flashed it to ATT PH1 Rev 1. However I tried going back to Sprint just to see if I could go back to original firmware and it will not let me do it. Odin fails with Sha 256 error. Witb new bootloader and firmware having some Sha 256 check coding attached in it. Only way for me to go back is to flash newer firmware which is Revision 2 and I am trying to avoid going to the new Revision as the last Note 7 Sprint I did that with it broke my unlock carrier and made the device read invalid SIM only good for Sprint. Unfortunately there is no method for unlocking Sprint Note 7 on Revision 2 right now which sucks. So I have one Note 7 stuck to Sprint which I have Att service and 1 Note 7 that I flashed to Att I am currently using now. I'm waiting for a solution for the N930P Rev 2 Firmware to unlock it. Basically need a kernel root to do the unlock unless someone else knows how to do it.
PHE
dave357 said:
Yes I believe you are correct. All the carriers also are on Revision 2 now as well because of this whole stupid battery BS. So if you update pretty much to any update the likelihood of downgrading is slim to none. I actually have the Sprint Variant exchanged new non explosive model that shipped with PH9 Rev 1. I was able to downgrade to PGC Rev 1 and Root it and then unlock it for any carrier then flashed it to ATT PH1 Rev 1. However I tried going back to Sprint just to see if I could go back to original firmware and it will not let me do it. Odin fails with Sha 256 error. Witb new bootloader and firmware having some Sha 256 check coding attached in it. Only way for me to go back is to flash newer firmware which is Revision 2 and I am trying to avoid going to the new Revision as the last Note 7 Sprint I did that with it broke my unlock carrier and made the device read invalid SIM only good for Sprint. Unfortunately there is no method for unlocking Sprint Note 7 on Revision 2 right now which sucks. So I have one Note 7 stuck to Sprint which I have Att service and 1 Note 7 that I flashed to Att I am currently using now. I'm waiting for a solution for the N930P Rev 2 Firmware to unlock it. Basically need a kernel root to do the unlock unless someone else knows how to do it.
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Wow! I was saw a few SHA 256 errors which I got around using the modified ODIN. I have 2 Verizon Branded Note 7s hated and still hate the Verizonized settings (no Device Maintenance in settings menu in addition to burying the Samsung Cloud and making you download Samsung Pay). So before the I flashed the ATT PH1 ODIN and ported back to AT&T (after 13 days with VZW). Just before the Sept 21st exchange explosive device date I ported back to VZW thinking that the exchange would go more smoothly at the VZW store. I unrooted via factory reset, got the new phones and could have escaped the PHE update altogether since I allowed the update myself after going home. Now I want to go back to AT&T again (due to the heavy-handed actions of VZW and VZW's near hostility to Samsung and the Samsung user experience that I mentioned above). Speaking of Sprint, I just flashed the Sprint ODIN PHE files just to check out the Sprint Note 7 interface while I await the ATT Note 7 PHE Odin files. Looks as good as AT&T (if only their coverage was). So I actually paid off both Note 7s so I'm a free agent LOL. Wish I had hung onto my original Note 7s or at least had not taken the PHE update on the replacement phones.
wayne8821212 said:
Isn't this link for PH1 rather than PHE? I checked here: http://samfirm.net/threads/update-safely-firmware-galaxy-note7-all-model-22-09-2016.119/ but they seem to have the PHE ODIN files for every other carrier but not for ATT.
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Yeah I checked over there and like always nothing for At&t..
ATT Note 7 PHE ODIN
Abdiel1224 said:
Yeah I checked over there and like always nothing for At&t..
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I have scoured the internet LOL (or so it feels) and I can't find the files AT&T so, at this point, I can't get back to AT&T without them. I guess I could return the Verizon Note 7 s and pay the restocking fees for both $35 X 2, get a refund $1728 minus $70 and go to AT&T and buy new AT&T-branded Note 7s (as long as I do it before next Wednesday the 5th (day 14 with replacement Note 7).
Can you find the firmware downloaded to your pc from smart switch? Just a thought have not tried yet.
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Can you find the firmware downloaded to your pc from smart switch? Just a thought have not tried yet.
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I tried but it kicks me out bc is not my phone model nor s/n. :crying:
Abdiel1224 said:
I tried but it kicks me out bc is not my phone model nor s/n. :crying:
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I gave it a go with no luck. The file it downloads is not a complete firmware. And it's stored in a weird format I could open or convert.
ShrekOpher said:
I gave it a go with no luck. The file it downloads is not a complete firmware. And it's stored in a weird format I could open or convert.
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Can u post a pic of it?
ShrekOpher said:
I gave it a go with no luck. The file it downloads is not a complete firmware. And it's stored in a weird format I could open or convert.
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I was able to grab the firmware for mine by following this post. I have the Verizon version so I downloaded the Verizon firmware. Someone with the AT&T PHE build should be able to do the same and post it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68281789&postcount=2
After opening Smart Switch and connecting my phone using the file transfer USB setting on my phone, I clicked on "More" and then "emergency software recovery and initialization." I then selected the "device initialization" tab and followed the steps in smart switch. After it prompted me to restart the phone in recovery mode the file started to download. I made a quick copy of it in another folder as soon as the extension changed to a zip file (around 70 - 75%).
spiceygoat said:
I was able to grab the firmware for mine by following this post. I have the Verizon version so I downloaded the Verizon firmware. Someone with the AT&T PHE build should be able to do the same and post it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68281789&postcount=2
After opening Smart Switch and connecting my phone using the file transfer USB setting on my phone, I clicked on "More" and then "emergency software recovery and initialization." I then selected the "device initialization" tab and followed the steps in smart switch. After it prompted me to restart the phone in recovery mode the file started to download. I made a quick copy of it in another folder as soon as the extension changed to a zip file (around 70 - 75%).
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http://forum.a2phone.ir/download-ce...phe_usa-att-android-6-0-1_4file-firmware.html
I was able to extract my firmware last night and put it on my One Drive. Please come to the note7rebels forum to get the full tutorial. We are also looking for ways to help get other firmwares with my method.
Hello guys..
I bought an unlocked AT&T S8 SM-G950U and the biggest problem i am facing now is with software update, my device is unable to fetch any updates from at&t.
I contacted At&t support and they in order to receive updates you got to have a at&t connection or else you'll not receive any updates. No manually dowloadable updates are also not avilable. They suggest to contact samsung service center.
My bootloader is also locked as its an Snapdragon US variant, please can anyone tell me that i can flash samsung stock rom on my s8 or not?? and how to do it? Or any other say to download at&t update?
parkarintl said:
Hello guys..
I bought an unlocked AT&T S8 SM-G950U and the biggest problem i am facing now is with software update, my device is unable to fetch any updates from at&t.
I contacted At&t support and they in order to receive updates you got to have a at&t connection or else you'll not receive any updates. No manually dowloadable updates are also not avilable. They suggest to contact samsung service center.
My bootloader is also locked as its an Snapdragon US variant, please can anyone tell me that i can flash samsung stock rom on my s8 or not?? and how to do it? Or any other say to download at&t update?
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If you have an unlocked S8, then update will come from Samsung directly and not AT&T. Do you really need AT&T's updates?
1) When you check for update, what do you get?
2) Also what is the build # that your phone has at the moment?
Go to the at&t S8 forums. Firmwares and instructions are posted there. I even linked to the latest Odin firmware if you search my posts.
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If you have an unlocked S8, then update will come from Samsung directly and not AT&T. Do you really need AT&T's updates?
1) When you check for update, what do you get?
2) Also what is the build # that your phone has at the moment?
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No i dont want AT&T updates but i received it with AT&T firmware. Everytime i do update it stucks and after a while it shows that your software is up to date and dont check for uodates for next 24 hours.
Please check attached screenshot.
parkarintl said:
No i dont want AT&T updates but i received it with AT&T firmware. Everytime i do update it stucks and after a while it shows that your software is up to date and dont check for uodates for next 24 hours.
Please check attached screenshot.
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Yes, you are able to flash unlocked Samsung firmware on your device. Read this and ask questions on that tread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817
I believe you should be fine by doing flashing from section 1: Standard flashing.
joe3681 said:
Go to the at&t S8 forums. Firmwares and instructions are posted there. I even linked to the latest Odin firmware if you search my posts.
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I was using iphone from last 4 years and i just bought S8 because its really beautiful so u can take me as a newbie. It all really confusing.
It would be really kind of you if you'll just point me out which one to flash as i only need stock firmware on my S8 and all support from samsung.
parkarintl said:
I was using iphone from last 4 years and i just bought S8 because its really beautiful so u can take me as a newbie. It all really confusing.
It would be really kind of you if you'll just point me out which one to flash as i only need stock firmware on my S8 and all support from samsung.
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All firmwares for G950U are here. Some are branded some are unlocked. Choose the unlocked one. Do you need full steps?
callumbr1 said:
All firmwares for G950U are here. Some are branded some are unlocked. Choose the unlocked one. Do you need full steps?
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Thanks for replying.
Yeah sure it'll be really helpful. If ull guide me out.
Facing the same problem, did you find a solution parkarintl?
Download the G950U1 firmware and install it. Should have all the features, no bloat, and faster updates.
Go to Updato.com and search for firmware for G950U1. Download the fw for the XAA variant. Extract all the files, remove .md5 off the end of all the files, flash them with modded Odin. You'll be on fully unlocked firmware and you'll receive future carrier free unlocked updates.
Latest fw: (QH3)
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=315444A78DDE11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Modded Odin:
http://d-h.st/gsDA
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parkarintl said:
I was using iphone from last 4 years and i just bought S8 because its really beautiful so u can take me as a newbie. It all really confusing.
It would be really kind of you if you'll just point me out which one to flash as i only need stock firmware on my S8 and all support from samsung.
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I got you. Look above
You still on qc9, it wont update unles you use Odin to update manually. I had one s8 like this before..
fred_yo said:
You still on qc9, it wont update unles you use Odin to update manually. I had one s8 like this before..
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It won't update. He's not on ATT, not an att sim.
anyone out there have the custom boot images for qualcomm binary 5 yet?
sprint just released binary 5 OTA update, im assuming the previous revision 4 binary boot images won't work any longer
also does anyone have a download link to the new builds? can't seem to find them anywhere g935p and g930p if you have them.
Hmm. guess this is why I was having a problem with my phone. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74590415&postcount=402
Just had an issue flashing SM-G935V software to my SM-G935P because I didn't realize I'd picked up an OTA putting me on binary 5. My phone is currently in a fun, bricked state. If anyone has links to a binary 5, Odin-flashable firmware download, I'd very much appreciate it.
If there's another way to flash something in download mode, other than using Odin, where I could drop something earlier than binary 5 on there, I haven't found it yet. Thoughts? The error on the phone is SW REV CHECK Fused 5 > Binary 4.
I come from a long line of HTC phones, so I've been comfortable with custom ROMs and unlocking bootloaders. Unfortunately, using Odin, I expected if something didn't match, it wouldn't flash anything (like RUUs with HTC phones). Not so much the case, apparently. haha -- live and learn!
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TriCkYiCe said:
Just had an issue flashing SM-G935V software to my SM-G935P because I didn't realize I'd picked up an OTA putting me on binary 5. My phone is currently in a fun, bricked state. If anyone has links to a binary 5, Odin-flashable firmware download, I'd very much appreciate it.
If there's another way to flash something in download mode, other than using Odin, where I could drop something earlier than binary 5 on there, I haven't found it yet. Thoughts? The error on the phone is SW REV CHECK Fused 5 > Binary 4.
I come from a long line of HTC phones, so I've been comfortable with custom ROMs and unlocking bootloaders. Unfortunately, using Odin, I expected if something didn't match, it wouldn't flash anything (like RUUs with HTC phones). Not so much the case, apparently. haha -- live and learn!
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G935P revision 5 build 4 file:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ecK00FzEQlKgesrP_yGPaya0_-yBKBos
G930P revision 5 build 4 file:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=16EKGYnZNyuLc2s87He6wwrktjR2VG
obliviousmnd said:
G935P revision 5 build 4 file:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ecK00FzEQlKgesrP_yGPaya0_-yBKBos
G930P revision 5 build 4 file:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=16EKGYnZNyuLc2s87He6wwrktjR2VG
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Dude -- you revived my phone! Any idea where I can get G935V Revision 5 builds so I can get the Verizon software on there?
TriCkYiCe said:
Dude -- you revived my phone! Any idea where I can get G935V Revision 5 builds so I can get the Verizon software on there?
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You going to have to wait until VZ includes it in an update. As of right now, only the Sprint version has the bootloader update...I'm sure it will hit the rest during the next update or so.
lvpre said:
You going to have to wait until VZ includes it in an update. As of right now, only the Sprint version has the bootloader update...I'm sure it will hit the rest during the next update or so.
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That makes sense. Sprint was on their game, I guess. Thanks!
new build on sammobile QJ3 rom
No Binary 5 for VZW, TMB or U firmware at this moment. They released updates with Binary 4. I don't like the Sprint rom and now I've a cellphone using G930P QL1 fimware
Has anyone heard of G930U or G935U Rev 5 being out yet? Or is Sprint still the only one on the Binary 5 Version? Man they pulled a fast one with only allowing Sprint to goto Rev5. I am sure it put a damper on all us folks who like flashing the Crappy Sprint Phones into the Unlocked Versions or a GSM Carrier such as Att or Tmobile. Please let me know if another carrier has hit Binary 5 yet.
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Has anyone heard of G930U or G935U Rev 5 being out yet? Or is Sprint still the only one on the Binary 5 Version? Man they pulled a fast one with only allowing Sprint to goto Rev5. I am sure it put a damper on all us folks who like flashing the Crappy Sprint Phones into the Unlocked Versions or a GSM Carrier such as Att or Tmobile. Please let me know if another carrier has hit Binary 5 yet.
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No...everyone else is still on 4. There has been a binary update with major OS releases...I hope that this is the case again.
@obliviousmnd @TriCkYiCe
You guys really saved my but.
Had successfully gotten root , with Eng Boot and the steps from [SM-G935[]D] QG1|ROOT+WiFi Calling/Mods/Tweaks
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/sm-g935p-spr-root-nougat-7-0-data-t3568780
on the latest binary
but had no voice and text (just lte)
flashing G935P revision 5 build 4 file:
with odin got me back activated.
I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH.
I ran out of time to work on the root and just wanted to get things working stock
Please HELP!!!
The links no longer work!!! PLEEEAASSSSEEE help!
have this exact error and have been fighting for days
tried to go to sm-g930u from g930p.... huge FAIL!
Has anyone heard of G935A or G935U Rev 5 being out yet?
Hey there, hope y'all are doing well.
I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930V, Nougat 7.0 (note: I live in europe, and it's an unlocked phone). I want to get rid of Verizon logo while booting and all the unnecessary apps connected with Verizon. Plus, as you know Verizon locks some functions like the device maintenance, turning off the backlight of the capacitive buttons, etc, etc.
So, I'd like to have a clean/untouched samsung firmware without any useless apps.
Is androidfilehost.com trustworthy? what about updato.com? (the latter had slow dl speed, and I stumbled upon the first alternative)
PS. by the way, mine reads G930VVRS4BQI1, so one thing that confused me was while loking up for files to download; should I get the G930VVRS4BQI1 which may be the only compatible file for my phone, or do I already have G930VVRS4BQI1, so downloading it would be useless?
Since I wouldn't like to tinker often with the phone system, what do you suggest, flashing or rooting?
Is there any guide for my case for flashing?
I noticed these two on the front page:
---[Rom] [Ufirm_QD2_Hybrid_Nougat_Rom_FlashFire_Install][Status Official For VZW S7FLAT]Last edited by CVertigo1; 25th September 2017
---[Rom] [Verizon_TMO_Hybrid_Nougat_Rom_FlashFire_Install][Status Official] [S7flat]Last edited by CVertigo1; 26th May 2017 at 03:13 PM.
which should I pick?
and since the posts were last edited in may and september, where can I find the latest firmware?
and after doing all this, will everything work well, will I get OTA updates?
I would really appreciate someone helping me out, whenever you're free.
Thanks in advance
You can actually cross flash any Qualcomm s7 firmware between all carrier handsets. With your case being in Europe I would recommend the sm-G930U firmware. Which is the carrier unlocked variant of the S7 stateside that has all bands unlocked that the modem is capable of. You will recieve OTA's. It's Odin files are on Updato and SamMobile. AndroidHost is trustworthy.
In your case of not wanting to tinker or have a "need to have" rooted feature on the new device, I would flash the the 930U firmware and enjoy your new non branded system.
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You can actually cross flash any Qualcomm s7 firmware between all carrier handsets. With your case being in Europe I would recommend the sm-G930U firmware. Which is the carrier unlocked variant of the S7 stateside that has all bands unlocked that the modem is capable of. You will recieve OTA's. It's Odin files are on Updato and SamMobile. AndroidHost is trustworthy.
In your case of not wanting to tinker or have a "need to have" rooted feature on the new device, I would flash the the 930U firmware and enjoy your new non branded system.
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Hey JediDru,
I also just bought the S7 Verizon variant, and am planning on using it on MetroPCS. Would you recommend the 930U firmware for me as well? I wouldn't mind getting rid of the Verizon bloat before I hand it over to my wife...
jbjcurly said:
Hey JediDru,
I also just bought the S7 Verizon variant, and am planning on using it on MetroPCS. Would you recommend the 930U firmware for me as well? I wouldn't mind getting rid of the Verizon bloat before I hand it over to my wife...
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You very well could. I think there is a thread around here specifically about metropcs setup somewhere between the verizon s7 and tmobile s7 forums. I use my 930v flashed to 930U on tmobile.
JediDru said:
You can actually cross flash any Qualcomm s7 firmware between all carrier handsets. With your case being in Europe I would recommend the sm-G930U firmware. Which is the carrier unlocked variant of the S7 stateside that has all bands unlocked that the modem is capable of. You will recieve OTA's. It's Odin files are on Updato and SamMobile. AndroidHost is trustworthy.
In your case of not wanting to tinker or have a "need to have" rooted feature on the new device, I would flash the the 930U firmware and enjoy your new non branded system.
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hey there, thanks for your advice! I downloaded the latest file from here. sammobile"dot"com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/VZW/
In a moment I was clueless at the "pick country" since there were more than one USA options. so I went with verizon, since my phone comes from verizon.
In the link I mentioned above it reads this This is for SM-G930U from USA (Verizon) which makes no sense to me, how it can be both "U"-unlocked and verizon at the same time... but, oh well, I flashed it 4 days ago and I've encountered no problem, which is all that matters! Hope I made no mistake at picking that file.
Recently purchased galaxy S7 SMG-930V (Best buy version) from a private owner.
I am on cricket and on APN setup LTE and MMS works without issues. Only issue is that upon dialing USSD code i get 'Connection problem or Invalid MMI code' . I tried all options available mentioned in this forum still doesn't work. Which version of SM-G930U should i flash? Main reason i purchased the phone is for Samusing Pay. Don't want to brick or lose Samusing Pay option after flash.
Inputs are appreciated.
thricegreat said:
hey there, thanks for your advice! I downloaded the latest file from here. sammobile"dot"com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/VZW/
In a moment I was clueless at the "pick country" since there were more than one USA options. so I went with verizon, since my phone comes from verizon.
In the link I mentioned above it reads this This is for SM-G930U from USA (Verizon) which makes no sense to me, how it can be both "U"-unlocked and verizon at the same time... but, oh well, I flashed it 4 days ago and I've encountered no problem, which is all that matters! Hope I made no mistake at picking that file.
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Did it remove all the bloatware from Verizon?
Does Samsung pay works?
matrixddl said:
Did it remove all the bloatware from Verizon?
Does Samsung pay works?
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Yes Flashing the G930U firmware removes all carrier bloat.
Samsung pay comes with the U firmware.
The last time I was on the U I had bad standby drain. I read somewhere else it has to do with the U not dozing correctly. They may very well have fixed it now, I'm on the latest tmobile 4BRA firmware and it sleeps like a baby right now.
JediDru said:
Yes Flashing the G930U firmware removes all carrier bloat.
Samsung pay comes with the U firmware.
The last time I was on the U I had bad standby drain. I read somewhere else it has to do with the U not dozing correctly. They may very well have fixed it now, I'm on the latest tmobile 4BRA firmware and it sleeps like a baby right now.
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Flashed the verizon U firmware and it did remove all the bloatware. Still need to check on battery drain with Samsung Pay. All other apps are in "Always Sleeping Apps" for better battery performance.
For future reference make sure before flashing new firmware google accounts and lock screen securities are removed/disabled.
Is there a way to back up apps with user data and home screen and reuse instead of installing all over again when a new firmaware is flashed. Spoiled by the root and titanium full back. That was so easy.
matrixddl said:
Flashed the verizon U firmware and it did remove all the bloatware. Still need to check on battery drain with Samsung Pay. All other apps are in "Always Sleeping Apps" for better battery performance.
For future reference make sure before flashing new firmware google accounts and lock screen securities are removed/disabled.
Is there a way to back up apps with user data and home screen and reuse instead of installing all over again when a new firmaware is flashed. Spoiled by the root and titanium full back. That was so easy.
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As far as I know, no. It's not so bad. I had gotten into the habit of taking screen shots of my app drawer and redownloading. To think now I can just redownload the configuration of apps I had before is as good as it gets. I still just redownload. I like to re-set everything back up just so I know its done.
I haven't tried this method but to backup and restore all installed apps check this Link.
matrixddl said:
I haven't tried this method but to backup and restore all installed apps check this Link.
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Actually, if all you want to do is switch carriers (same GMail address), then a firmware swap will work.
I have an ex-Verizon (blacklisted IMEI - previous owner)S7 that I was moving to Tracfone (which uses both VZW and T-Mobile towers) - naturally, VZW was a non-starter; however, the UnCarrier was fine, so I used a T-Mobile nanoSIM (Tracfone triple-punch SIM kit includes SIMs from all except Sprint) and replaced the VZW firmware with T-M firmware (Prince Comsy ODIN does the track rather neatly). As long as your IMEI is not blacklisted from the TARGET, such a swap will always work.
Hey guys, just looking for some opinions here on whether or not people think it's worth it to root the s7 Edge right now. I just picked one up and it has MM and binary 4 on it, so I figure I need to decide if I want to root it before taking any updates. Does the official oreo seem decent? Is there any way to make touchwiz feel less touchwiz-y without root? Thanks!
I would advise to not update to any build after october 2017 if you plan on switching between carriers other than sprint as sprint is the only carrier to have updated the bootloader to 5 and many seem to believe the others won't. rooting is possible either way.
Thanks, so downgrading the bootloader is not possible once it's been updated even with root? I see on sammobile that there are several 935U firmware versions for sprint that are 7.0 but have binary 4, are these viable options? I do have a gear S3 so i would like to not lose samsung pay/S-Health, that still happens when rooted right?
Photonik said:
Thanks, so downgrading the bootloader is not possible once it's been updated even with root? I see on sammobile that there are several 935U firmware versions for sprint that are 7.0 but have binary 4, are these viable options? I do have a gear S3 so i would like to not lose samsung pay/S-Health, that still happens when rooted right?
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Correct, once you update to any G935P firmware QJ3 or above you will be stuck unable to install any other firmware and unable to downgrade whatsoever, even with root...Trust me i'm stuck in this particular issue atm as I obtained this parts phone with the sprint motherboard that had QJ3 firmware with the bootloader 5 on it and now am unable to use it on my verizon account leaving me with having to obtain another motherboard. the 935U firmwares are completely viable options, they are just debloated and come without carrier modifications, If you need any assistance with anyting further i'd be glad to help, i don't proclaim to be a pro, but after months of research and trails on the G935P I've learned quite a bit on the do's and don'ts lol.
You are awesome, thank you! Are the roms posted in the general s7 edge section working for the sprint variant? The specific forum for the G935P is very dead. Im just weighing pros and cons of rooting, if there are good roms that improve performance and battery life available and magisk is working I think it'd be worth it to root for me
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You are awesome, thank you! Are the roms posted in the general s7 edge section working for the sprint variant? The specific forum for the G935P is very dead. Im just weighing pros and cons of rooting, if there are good roms that improve performance and battery life available and magisk is working I think it'd be worth it to root for me
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I would look more into the roms listed under verizon and at&t variants of the S7E, they are more active and most roms are made with multi-carrier support...they will say in the installation guides, but the ones listed in the general forums are mainly for the international versions if i'm not mistaken.
Also, check the forums for the S7 Flat version as they seem to be more active and most of the guides/roms apply to both variants, also confirm that in their respective guides.
I just checked for updates on my SMG930P today and it looks as if Sprint is now binary 6!? Hopefully this is a hint that the rest are moving to binary 5 for Oreo. I'm going to wait on this update just in case. G930PVPU6BRD2 is the latest update that just popped up for me.
I just wanted to verify if I flash G935UUEU4BRD1 Firmware I will still be on binary 4 which will allow me to switch carries and achieve root? Is sammobile the only reputable resource for these firmwares? Seems like they charge a bit much. Thanks guys