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Hi guys!
So I have a S7E 935F unlocked.
I tried to root the device and did everything as written and shown in every tutorial but it failed to do so.
After flashing recovery TWRP and trying to flash SuperSU the device just got into a boot loop.
I was reading around and understood that this is a problem due to encryption of the FS.
So I downloaded my firmware from sammobile and flashed my device again, everything got back to normal.
Well, almost normal. The rom I have has the same build number, version, kernel, everything is the same as the original one only that I have things in the settings menu I never has, like I have "apps" twice, one for apps permissions etc and one for apps manager, I also have "T roaming" no idea what it is, never had it, I have "service provider KT twophone".
Also the settings app crash a lot, browser gets stuck a lot, can't change system language to English (app crash).
At the home screen I Samsung Pay which I never had and I have some sort of a news app integrated on my home screen and it's marked with two stripes.
I verified this is a global rom for my country, not by any mobile company as before, I really don't have a clue what to do.
Can someone please advise?
T roaming and KT twophone service are both from korean carriers, maybe you have a wrong CSC installed or your /efs/imei/mps_code.dat is messed up.
Try to download and install the latest firmware of your region using Samfirm and if it still doesn't solve the problem, open up /efs/imei/mps_code.dat and see if matches your region name.
OK so I D/L the firmware again and same thing...
I checked /efs folder and its empty, maybe the content is hidden? Anyways my device has its IMEI and I can use it to make calls... thoughts?
roeio82 said:
OK so I D/L the firmware again and same thing...
I checked /efs folder and its empty, maybe the content is hidden? Anyways my device has its IMEI and I can use it to make calls... thoughts?
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You need smart switch on your pc, enter your imei number in smart switch and it will download correct firmware according to your imei, then flash it. Good Luck
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Hi the same thing happend to me in settings but did downloading the firmware via smart switch change the settings and if so how do you do this
Tommmy5555 said:
Hi the same thing happend to me in settings but did downloading the firmware via smart switch change the settings and if so how do you do this
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Hello, this smart switch method is obsolete. Use odin to re-flash your stock rom in case of any issues. Be sure to use correct and matching binary firmware.
Hi,
I have a Verizon S7 and I want to permanently use it in Europe, France specifically.
I put a French SIM in and can place calls, but internet did not initially work, however, I did not try to change APN settings.
My question is, is there a specific firmware I can download that will put the latest updates on there and allow future updating on a non-Verizon network? If so, which firmware would that be? I'd prefer to have all Verizon stuff removed, too.
Finally, by default, French is not in language support, but I'd like to add that, if possible.
You can flash firmware from G930U model that is unlocked version for US
Thanks. Do I need to set boot pin or anything? I saw some threads saying you have to set boot pass or pin before you flash.
Also, will there be a way to do system updates? I mean, like updating to nougat?
Hello,
i'm in the same situation than you.
Please, can anyone provideme a link to the exact rom to flash in this moment (i found broken links and obsolete roms)
If I understand correctly this is that I need to do:
1-install samsung drivers and Odin 3.12
2-Flash rom g930u(need your help to provide me) without modifying any odin settings
3-Enjoy
this is ok?
Many thanks
H0wdy said:
Hi,
I have a Verizon S7 and I want to permanently use it in Europe, France specifically.
I put a French SIM in and can place calls, but internet did not initially work, however, I did not try to change APN settings.
My question is, is there a specific firmware I can download that will put the latest updates on there and allow future updating on a non-Verizon network? If so, which firmware would that be? I'd prefer to have all Verizon stuff removed, too.
Finally, by default, French is not in language support, but I'd like to add that, if possible.
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hey @H0wdy, i know this is a month late but here goes:
This is what I would do if you were you
-download and extract the zip I attached on a link at the bottom, extract it, and open up Samfirm program,plug in your phone in download mode i believe please double check the original linked thread (hold volume down + home + power for 7 seconds ) put in your phone model SM-G930V and put XAA as region
-next it will search for the latest international update for your phone and click download, (make sure auto decrypt is on) this take a little while to download and then decrypt, but you should end up with a zip file on your desktop containing G930U files (which i happened to upload for you anyhow, but if case you dont want to download the uiversal rom, i uploaded one for you if you wish to use that. If you wanted to do it the safe way instead of using my older Uinversal firmware, I would follow above instructions.
Next open Odin, click BL find the appropriate BL file, click CSC find that file and select, as well as the other two with AP being last make sure to use OYM CSC not HOME.
- then simply boot phone into download mode: hold Power volume- and home upon restart and it should get you into bootloader. click UP, and if your phone is recognized by your computer go ahead and flash your new universal rom.
It has NO verizon bloat and more features such as Wifi calling and Video chat phone calls!
anyway if you need more help refer to this link here if you need help with this software. I found it incredibly straight forward.
you will be able to choose French upon setup of your phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...o/using-samfirm-to-download-sm-g930u-t3449475
let me know if this works.
Best, Silkmeister1
Files:
https://ufile.io/gvbq5
Please can you confirm if it is the correct rom?
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=2038D7644C6011E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Country / RegionUSA
PDAG930UUEU4BQE2
Product CodeXAA
CSCG930UOYM4BQE2
PhoneG930UUEU4BQE2
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Please can you confirm if it is the correct rom?
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=2038D7644C6011E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Country / RegionUSA
PDAG930UUEU4BQE2
Product CodeXAA
CSCG930UOYM4BQE2
PhoneG930UUEU4BQE2
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yes should be fine
Hi, I have a huge problem, I locked myself out of my S7 edge and it frp'd on me after trying for days to fix the problem (I entered the wrong email and kept receiving the incorrect password message and I rest the password to wrong email and later deleted the email) I had my friend who is really good with fixing things. He got it to work and not sure how he did what he did, but he got an update tried to install it. It crashed and is telling me to use the Smart switch PC Emergency Recovery Function. But that's not the worst part.
The major problem is that it is showing that the phone is a SM-G935P. I don't know what he did or how he did it. But I am sure someone on this site can help. I have tried most of the Odin program's I seen and I have downloaded some much firmware that I am begging for help. Samsung said they will help with the frp once I get the phone back working some what can any one help. We been trying for about two months straight. I am going to upload a picture of what the screen days in download mode.
CharmedWhovian said:
Hi, I have a huge problem, I locked myself out of my S7 edge and it frp'd on me after trying for days to fix the problem (I entered the wrong email and kept receiving the incorrect password message and I rest the password to wrong email and later deleted the email) I had my friend who is really good with fixing things. He got it to work and not sure how he did what he did, but he got an update tried to install it. It crashed and is telling me to use the Smart switch PC Emergency Recovery Function. But that's not the worst part.
The major problem is that it is showing that the phone is a SM-G935P. I don't know what he did or how he did it. But I am sure someone on this site can help. I have tried most of the Odin program's I seen and I have downloaded some much firmware that I am begging for help. Samsung said they will help with the frp once I get the phone back working some what can any one help. We been trying for about two months straight. I am going to upload a picture of what the screen days in download mode.
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From what I can tell it seems your friend installed Sprint's newer firmware on your device which has a binary version of 6 while the other carriers' firmware are on binary version 4. Sprint did this to make it harder for their customers to switch mobile carriers by not allowing the device to downgrade the binary version (the binary/bootloader version of the firmware is indicated by the digit in the 5th from last character in the firmware version. G935PSPT6BRD2 as shown here the binary version is 6. So now you are stuck on Sprint's firmware and will need to download the latest version of their firmware link: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935p/
Use the PrinceCosmy version of Odin to flash this and you should be able to get back running from there.
Also by your Download Mode screen's information it also indicated that your FRP Lock is not activated so once you flash the updated Sprint firmware you should be golden.
kani!bal said:
From what I can tell it seems your friend installed Sprint's newer firmware on your device which has a binary version of 6 while the other carriers' firmware are on binary version 4. Sprint did this to make it harder for their customers to switch mobile carriers by not allowing the device to downgrade the binary version (the binary/bootloader version of the firmware is indicated by the digit in the 5th from last character in the firmware version. G935PSPT6BRD2 as shown here the binary version is 6. So now you are stuck on Sprint's firmware and will need to download the latest version of their firmware link: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935p/
Use the PrinceCosmy version of Odin to flash this and you should be able to get back running from there.
Also by your Download Mode screen's information it also indicated that your FRP Lock is not activated so once you flash the updated Sprint firmware you should be golden.
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Where do I find the PrinceCosmy odin
CharmedWhovian said:
Where do I find the PrinceCosmy odin
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120720336
I hope this put you in the right direction, for like you I myself had learned the hard way after months of trail and error to fix my phone's issues ending up with a bricked S7E stuck in SBL Error Upload mode so hhopefully someone can beneffit from my expierience lol.
When I tried to flash it failed and it said this
CharmedWhovian said:
When I tried to flash it failed and it said this
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Double check your firmware version you are flashing and that it is the latest Sprint firmware listed in Sammobile (G935PSPT6BRD2)
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kani!bal said:
Double check your firmware version you are flashing and that it is the latest Sprint firmware listed in Sammobile (G935PSPT6BRD2)
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IMPORTANT REMINDER TO OTHER USERS SINCE THIS IS POSTED IN THE VERIZON FORUM: This is only a solution if you are experiencing the same issue with your phone model SM-G935P (Sprint)..Do not attempt to flash this particular firmware if you are not already stuck with the updated binary version Sprint pushed to their customers as of November 2017 because you will not be able to flash any other of the carriers' roms as it seems the others are not going to update their binary version. When this firmware is flashed to your phone you will (at least for the foreseeable future) be stuck with Sprint's version of the S7 Edge which includes their bloat etc...although you will still be able to unlock the phone for use on other carriers, it will prove to be very difficult to use your carrier's full extent of features as most of those features will not be available in this rom/firmware. Again if your device shows as any other model (G935A, G935V, G935T) then do the research to find the firmware for your model because you will have many more options staying away from this firmware, I've been reading many many posts where users have carelessly flashed Sprint's updated firmware and are unable to go back because of this.
For those who aren't already aware, G981U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the S20. The G981U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. A "U to U" or "U1 to U1" flash does not require a factory reset, but changing from one firmware to the other will require one. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
Manual Odin flashing is designed for those who:
- want to manually update to a newer version of U firmware on their U device, either because they don't want to wait for their carrier's OTA or because OTAs aren't working on their device, or a different carrier got a new feature/patch before they did
- want to flash U1 firmware to their U device
- want to convert from U1 firmware to carrier U firmware
- want to convert from one carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware) to a different carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware)
For those who aren't already aware, anyone can now download firmware for almost any Samsung device any time that they want, via SamFirm or Frija. There are threads and info about them here on XDA so I won't waste time explaining - do a search if you're not already familiar with these tools. But they only provide whatever the latest/newest/current version is - nothing older. I pay for a subscription to a site that gets the official releases (usually) before they hit SamFirm/Frija, so that's where my files come from. However, I don't have unlimited bandwidth on the site, and it's also quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model - so I won't be uploading every single version. The only full builds that I upload are ones where I get access to a new bootloader and/or Android version early, before they hit SamFirm/Frija.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing" -type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step flashing instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware (or haven't done it in a long time), I recommend you consult one of those "beginner's" guides- there are tons of them here on XDA.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=305577
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=305578
(Quebec tends to be the fastest download mirror, if it gives you that option)
Notes:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I have lots of threads just like this one for other Samsung flagships, if it interests you. For those who have already made use of my previous threads for a different device and are upgrading to an S20, welcome back
- My zips are compressed extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- My naming method for folders on AFH is: build - bootloader - Android version
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Flashing USERDATA will also wipe data.
- Since AT&T doesn't allow their firmware to be publicly available (for any of their devices), I'll try to always upload at least one USERDATA per bootloader increment for AT&T (and Cricket, if they get this model). I'll also upload any full builds if AT&T is the only carrier to get that specific build, because you won't be able to find the files anywhere else.
- For identifying USERDATAS, and to know what region/CSC to use in SamFirm/Frija:
AIO = Cricket (not available via SamFirm/Frija)
ATT = AT&T (not available via SamFirm/Frija)
BST = Boost Mobile
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA = Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
SPR = Sprint
TMB = T-Mobile
TMK = Metro PCS
USC = US Cellular
VZW = Verizon (available via SamFirm/Frija, but Manual Entry is required - Auto will not work)
XAA = U1 firmware
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want
Pre-release notes:
1. I do not have one of these and do not plan to acquire one, so I have no idea if anything can actually be flashed at this moment - I'm just providing the firmware. Like all other models, I'm assuming patched Odin is needed for this, but it wouldn't surprise me if a new version is needed for this specific device. There's only one way to know though, so as soon as someone gets their hands on one and can try this, please let us know.
2. I don't know if using the HOME CSC will actually save data. I don't get access to that file straight from the source - I have to decompile the regular CSC, remove the parts that initiate the factory reset, and then re-compile it. Based on the S10 and Note 10, I've done what I think will avoid a factory reset. But the S20 has some new partitions, so we won't know for sure until someone tests it. So if you're willing to be that guinea pig, you're responsible for taking proper steps to avoid an FRP lock, make sure your data is backed up, etc
So I flashed with Odin with my unlocked from Samsung U1 firmware to the T-Mobile U firmware because I wanted the advanced messaging. Only issue in the beginning was not using the patched Odin, but once I did, no problems.
Tools:
Downloaded from this previous thread, post #2, with Modified Odin and Samsung Drivers https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/sm-g975u-firmware-downloads-tmo-spr-att-t3908657
Since it's been awhile since I've done flashing or Odin, I followed this basic guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/guide-g975f-flashing-megathread-faqs-t3936704
Of note, only needed the files from the TAW folder only, did not need the T-Mobile specific U firmware as resetting the phone with a T-mobile sim automatically loaded it.
My quick rundown:
1)Extract the G981U_TAW firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System & Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will wipe your phone)
HOME_CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will NOT wipe your phone)
2.)In Modified Odin I added each file to it's respective slot EXCEPT for HOME_CSC as I wanted to do a clean factory reset
3) Put the S20 in Download/ Odin mode. 2 different ways as outlined here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPSWEL6-gWg&t=8s
4) Once the phone was detected in the COM port number in Odin, I clicked the start button and waited til Odin said "PASS". One thing I noticed was the phone didn't reboot all the way automatically, it actually went into recovery mode and I ended up having to do a factory reset through there because at first it would bootloop and take me back into recovery mode, but after doing a factory reset in recovery mode it restarted just fine with the T-mobile firmware along with the t-mobile apps and advanced messaging working as it should be.
I want to flash my unlocked samsung s20 so I can use the ATT Volte and wifi calling but will rom eventually get released
jameslee2 said:
I want to flash my unlocked samsung s20 so I can use the ATT Volte and wifi calling but will rom eventually get released
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If you're saying that you want AT&T apps and bloatware and features, then all the files that you need are already linked in the OP
I'm worried that I already know the answer, but i'm asking it anyways. I'm currently on a SM-G981N (South Korean version), which is a Snapdragon865 phone. I'm wondering if I can change my firmware to the SM-G981U version to get rid of the bloatware on my phone. For what I read for other phone's this wouldn't work. Perhaps I should start looking for an unbloated SM-G981N rom? Thanks!
tijsva said:
I'm worried that I already know the answer, but i'm asking it anyways. I'm currently on a SM-G981N (South Korean version), which is a Snapdragon865 phone. I'm wondering if I can change my firmware to the SM-G981U version to get rid of the bloatware on my phone. For what I read for other phone's this wouldn't work. Perhaps I should start looking for an unbloated SM-G981N rom? Thanks!
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I'm assuming the flash would fail. But there's only one way to know for sure
I'll first try an unbloated korean firmware, until I'll find out if crossflashing between different region phones is safe and working...
tijsva said:
I'll first try an unbloated korean firmware, until I'll find out if crossflashing between different region phones is safe and working...
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Is the a recovery for sm-g981u?
Sent from my SM-G981U using Tapatalk
Bee101 said:
Is the a recovery for sm-g981u?
Sent from my SM-G981U using Tapatalk
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I don't understand what you're asking
Tried to flash the unbloated (my assumption at least) of the Korean rom: KOO. Followed the correct steps, flashed without problems but bloatware was not removed, also bootlogo of the original carrier doesn't disappear.
@iBowToAndroid, have you tested this method yourself with the S20 series? Flashing from unlocked to carrier firmware should always work I would say, but the other way around, have you got confirmed results for the S20 series?
SM-G981U Carrier Aggregation for Europe
I have S20 SM-G981U1 that i flashed with SM-G981U with no problems but is there any way to make CA to work in Europe?
Any help will be greatly appreciated because i have way lower mobile data speed in EU with my US unlocked phone...
tijsva said:
Tried to flash the unbloated (my assumption at least) of the Korean rom: KOO. Followed the correct steps, flashed without problems but bloatware was not removed, also bootlogo of the original carrier doesn't disappear.
@iBowToAndroid, have you tested this method yourself with the S20 series? Flashing from unlocked to carrier firmware should always work I would say, but the other way around, have you got confirmed results for the S20 series?
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For U and U1 firmware, yes. You'll have to look elsewhere for discussions on Korean firmware
So you have tested flashing from (US) carrier firmware to unlocked carrier on the S20 succesfully? All bloatware and carrier bootscreens removed?
Any firmware (compatible with U1) that has CSC feature enabled for native call recording?
tijsva said:
So you have tested flashing from (US) carrier firmware to unlocked carrier on the S20 succesfully? All bloatware and carrier bootscreens removed?
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@iBowToAndroid. Have you got confirmed results that bloatware is indeed removed including boot animations when changing from a US carrier branded phone to the international firmware on the Galaxy S20? I'm starting to wonder if there have been new restrictions in the S20 series that won't allow the CSC to be modified and therefor bloatware/carrier logo's won't be removed.
tijsva said:
@iBowToAndroid. Have you got confirmed results that bloatware is indeed removed including boot animations when changing from a US carrier branded phone to the international firmware on the Galaxy S20? I'm starting to wonder if there have been new restrictions in the S20 series that won't allow the CSC to be modified and therefor bloatware/carrier logo's won't be removed.
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International firmware can't be flashed to a US model - never have been able to, never will be able to. Just because it's bloatware free doesn't make it "international". But yes, flashing the U1 firmware package removes all of the bloatware - it's been that way ever since the S7
iBowToAndroid said:
International firmware can't be flashed to a US model - never have been able to, never will be able to. Just because it's bloatware free doesn't make it "international". But yes, flashing the U1 firmware package removes all of the bloatware - it's been that way ever since the S7
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Sorry, typo, should have been "unlocked" firmware.
You still haven't answered my question though Have you got confirmed results? Proof? I see you had good results for the S10 series, but so far I can't seem to find similar results for the S20 series.
dtothesquare said:
So I flashed with Odin with my unlocked from Samsung U1 firmware to the T-Mobile U firmware because I wanted the advanced messaging. Only issue in the beginning was not using the patched Odin, but once I did, no problems.
Tools:
Downloaded from this previous thread, post #2, with Modified Odin and Samsung Drivers https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/sm-g975u-firmware-downloads-tmo-spr-att-t3908657
Since it's been awhile since I've done flashing or Odin, I followed this basic guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/guide-g975f-flashing-megathread-faqs-t3936704
Of note, only needed the files from the TAW folder only, did not need the T-Mobile specific U firmware as resetting the phone with a T-mobile sim automatically loaded it.
My quick rundown:
1)Extract the G981U_TAW firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System & Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will wipe your phone)
HOME_CSC_OXM (OXM CSC file, will NOT wipe your phone)
2.)In Modified Odin I added each file to it's respective slot EXCEPT for HOME_CSC as I wanted to do a clean factory reset
3) Put the S20 in Download/ Odin mode. 2 different ways as outlined here
&t=8s
4) Once the phone was detected in the COM port number in Odin, I clicked the start button and waited til Odin said "PASS". One thing I noticed was the phone didn't reboot all the way automatically, it actually went into recovery mode and I ended up having to do a factory reset through there because at first it would bootloop and take me back into recovery mode, but after doing a factory reset in recovery mode it restarted just fine with the T-mobile firmware along with the t-mobile apps and advanced messaging working as it should be.
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i got advanced messaging by just inserting a T-Mobile SIM into my unlocked s20, it restarted the phone and i even have the wifi calling too
tijsva said:
Sorry, typo, should have been "unlocked" firmware.
You still haven't answered my question though Have you got confirmed results? Proof? I see you had good results for the S10 series, but so far I can't seem to find similar results for the S20 series.
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The proof is already here in the thread. Many users have already done it
Hopefully you guys might take a mo whilst we are in lockdown to just give me a few pointers please
Original S7e screen bust 6 months ago so i purchased a rekon S7e from Amazon Uk, all seemed well and i re applied my backups from my old phone to the replacement phone, after a few days of getting the phone the same as the original i realised the phone had a UAE csc, annoying at best but as i needed a working phone i kind of let it slide and carried on using the phone, apart from Samsung Health showing UAE adverts and pay showing UAE info the phone seemed ok.... actually add to that it has recieved no updates since Oct 2019 either, i have tried all ways to get security updates and phone os updates but to no avail, it just says it is up to date which i know is wrong as security updates have been released since last year
Now in lockdown and its raining its time to hopefully get the thing back on track, could you guys advise on what exact files i need so i dont brick or trip knox please
dev mode no issues
usb config no isuues
i have grabbed the latest UAE files
i have grabbed the latest UK BTU files
odin installed
do i need to mix and match files from both downloads ? just use the BTU files ?? if you guys could please give me some info on which set of files i need to load into odin it would be much appreciated
if you need csc pda numbers no probs just shout, i have never messed with android firmware before, all i want to do is get a Uk updating phone again
Thanks if you can help and stay safe
norsane said:
Hopefully you guys might take a mo whilst we are in lockdown to just give me a few pointers please
Original S7e screen bust 6 months ago so i purchased a rekon S7e from Amazon Uk, all seemed well and i re applied my backups from my old phone to the replacement phone, after a few days of getting the phone the same as the original i realised the phone had a UAE csc, annoying at best but as i needed a working phone i kind of let it slide and carried on using the phone, apart from Samsung Health showing UAE adverts and pay showing UAE info the phone seemed ok.... actually add to that it has recieved no updates since Oct 2019 either, i have tried all ways to get security updates and phone os updates but to no avail, it just says it is up to date which i know is wrong as security updates have been released since last year
Now in lockdown and its raining its time to hopefully get the thing back on track, could you guys advise on what exact files i need so i dont brick or trip knox please
dev mode no issues
usb config no isuues
i have grabbed the latest UAE files
i have grabbed the latest UK BTU files
odin installed
do i need to mix and match files from both downloads ? just use the BTU files ?? if you guys could please give me some info on which set of files i need to load into odin it would be much appreciated
if you need csc pda numbers no probs just shout, i have never messed with android firmware before, all i want to do is get a Uk updating phone again
Thanks if you can help and stay safe
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Well, there is a saying which goes like this ;
"Don't try to fix which isn't broken"
You can make calls.. your phone works in all aspects.
Except that you dislike some uae built-in apps
Just disable those apps..
But if you have decided you want to jump in the "pseudo effect of update feels good" ship .. then i can't stop you.. its ur phone
But trust me you WON'T WANT TO HAVE LATEST UPDATES because i did what you want to do and now suffer
Okay but if you want to flash latest rom for your current country follow these steps.
1. See which rom/firmware is currently installed in your phone .. i.e : build numbers , and copy paste them here and also note them down so you can remember..
2. Since you want to get in this ship you need to ENABLE OEM UNLOCK AND USB DEBUGGING IN DEVELOPER OPTIONS, just to stay safe ** i will tell you why later **
3. Download latest odin from here i.e 3.14.4 https://technastic.com/odin-download-samsung-latest-all-versions/
4. Download latest firmware for your current country from here :
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7-edge/firmware/SM-G935F/BTU/
(if it is uk then there are 2 csc for uk .. btu and xeu)
5. *Important* make a backup of everything in your phone, then turn it off and go in recovery mode (by holding vol up + home + power buttons while its off)
Factory data reset and wipe cache.. then turn off phone..
6. Then put your phone in download mode while its off (by holding vol down + home + power buttons)
7. Run odin as admin on your pc, extract the firmware file you downloaded earlier.. it will give 4 files .. BL , AP , CP , CSC..
Select correct files corresponding to the boxes in odin..
*In odin options don't select any option other then F.reset time*
*USE CSC (NOT HOME CSC) IN CSC BOX..
8. Connect your phone to pc while in download mode (odin should detect the port.. if not install samsung drivers or smart switch for pc)
9. Press on start button to begin flashing.. once odin says success unplug your phone .. it will still be in download mode .. so hold vol down + home + power button to force reboot (once phone screen goes black immediately change from holding vol down to vol up + home + power .. this will put you in recovery mode.. do a factory data wipe + clear cache, then reboot phone)
**WARNING : DON'T UNPLUG YOUR PHONE WHILE ODIN IS FLASHING OR BEFORE IT SAYS SUCCESS ! **
10. Configure your settings and restore your data .. you should have btu csc now
*IMPORTANT*
*FLASHING A SECOND HAND BOUGHT PHONE (WHICH COULD BE PATCHED/MODIFIED BY A HARDWARE BOX) THROUGH ODIN CAN MAKE IT A HARD BRICK BUT IF OEM UNLOCK IS ENABLED YOU CAN FIX IT EASILY BUT IF SOME CERTIFICATES/IMEI WAS PATCHED THEN YOU WILL LOSE NETWORK !!*
*FLASHING TO LATEST FIRMWARE WILL CAUSE BOOTLOADER VERSION UPDATE AND YOU WILL BE STUCK WITH THAT BOOTLOADER (SINCE YOU CANNOT DOWNGRADE/FLASH ANY OTHER ROM WITH LOWER BOOTLOADER NUMBER OR EVEN TROUBLESHOOT USING A COMBINATION ROM*
*LATEST FIRMWARES HAVE SERIOUS PERFORMANCE/BATTERY ISSUES FROM MY EXPERIENCE AND YOU CAN DOWNGRADE ONCE YOU UPDATE TO A HIGHER BOOTLOADER NUMBER ! TRY EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN RISK ! *
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)
*IMPORTANT*
*FLASHING A SECOND HAND BOUGHT PHONE (WHICH COULD BE PATCHED/MODIFIED BY A HARDWARE BOX) THROUGH ODIN CAN MAKE IT A HARD BRICK BUT IF OEM UNLOCK IS ENABLED YOU CAN FIX IT EASILY BUT IF SOME CERTIFICATES/IMEI WAS PATCHED THEN YOU WILL LOSE NETWORK !!*
*FLASHING TO LATEST FIRMWARE WILL CAUSE BOOTLOADER VERSION UPDATE AND YOU WILL BE STUCK WITH THAT BOOTLOADER (SINCE YOU CANNOT DOWNGRADE/FLASH ANY OTHER ROM WITH LOWER BOOTLOADER NUMBER OR EVEN TROUBLESHOOT USING A COMBINATION ROM*
*LATEST FIRMWARE HAVE SERIOUS PERFORMANCE/BATTERY ISSUES FROM MY EXPERIENCE, TRY EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN RISK! *
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Thanks Shah
Yup it definately is a second hand phone, the rear o2 blood sensor has a very dim red light on all the time, i read a software update cured that ?? which is another reason i wanted to try and get the phone to update
what does concern me, how can i tell if the phone has patched certs or IMEI ?? is there a way of finding this out ?? that does appear to be the only thing that at present i cannot find out
If any of this helps i would appreciate you taking a look
product name hero2ltexx
manufacture date 20160506
knox warranty bit 0x0
product code SM-G935FZSLXSG
PDA G935FXXS6ESH5
CSC G935FOJV6ESH5
BASEBAND G935FXXU6ASG1
BOOTLOADER G935FXXS6ESH5
norsane said:
Thanks Shah
Yup it definately is a second hand phone, the rear o2 blood sensor has a very dim red light on all the time, i read a software update cured that ?? which is another reason i wanted to try and get the phone to update
what does concern me, how can i tell if the phone has patched certs or IMEI ?? is there a way of finding this out ?? that does appear to be the only thing that at present i cannot find out
If any of this helps i would appreciate you taking a look
product name hero2ltexx
manufacture date 20160506
knox warranty bit 0x0
product code SM-G935FZSLXSG
PDA G935FXXS6ESH5
CSC G935FOJV6ESH5
BASEBAND G935FXXU6ASG1
BOOTLOADER G935FXXS6ESH5
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Install phone info app.. send the csc and firmware tab screenshot..
Then go in download mode and send a pic of it too..
Edit : i am on XSG too.. but i never had any sensor light bug ever !
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shah22 said:
Install phone info app.. send the csc and firmware tab screenshot..
Then go in download mode and send a pic of it too..
Edit : i am on XSG too.. but i never had any sensor light bug ever !
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How do i send a pic of Download mode, if the phones in download mode does it still capture ??
Product Code: SM-G935FZSLXSG
PDA: G935FXXS6ESH5
CSC: G935FOJV6ESH5
Baseband: G935FXXU6ASG1
Bootloader: G935FXXS6ESH5
Download option
Current Binary : Samsung official
System status : Official
FRP Lock : Off
Secure Download : Enabled
Warranty void : 0 (0x0000)
RP SWREV : B:6 K:4 S:5
Hey I need some help too, surprisingly I'm also in UAE I'm on the black diamond ROM running Moro kernel, my only problem is the sim card isn't working how do i make this work
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Product Code: SM-G935FZSLXSG
PDA: G935FXXS6ESH5
CSC: G935FOJV6ESH5
Baseband: G935FXXU6ASG1
Bootloader: G935FXXS6ESH5
Download option
Current Binary : Samsung official
System status : Official
FRP Lock : Off
Secure Download : Enabled
Warranty void : 0 (0x0000)
RP SWREV : B:6 K:4 S:5
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Ok it looks un-tempered.. you can try flashing btu
Alandc said:
Hey I need some help too, surprisingly I'm also in UAE I'm on the black diamond ROM running Moro kernel, my only problem is the sim card isn't working how do i make this work
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Do other sim cards work ? Is phone's imei displaying correctly ?
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shah22 said:
Well, there is a saying which goes like this ;
"Don't try to fix which isn't broken"
You can make calls.. your phone works in all aspects.
Except that you dislike some uae built-in apps
Just disable those apps..
But if you have decided you want to jump in the "pseudo effect of update feels good" ship .. then i can't stop you.. its ur phone
But trust me you WON'T WANT TO HAVE LATEST UPDATES because i did what you want to do and now suffer
Okay but if you want to flash latest rom for your current country follow these steps.
1. See which rom/firmware is currently installed in your phone .. i.e : build numbers , and copy paste them here and also note them down so you can remember..
2. Since you want to get in this ship you need to ENABLE OEM UNLOCK AND USB DEBUGGING IN DEVELOPER OPTIONS, just to stay safe ** i will tell you why later **
3. Download latest odin from here i.e 3.14.4 https://technastic.com/odin-download-samsung-latest-all-versions/
4. Download latest firmware for your current country from here :
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7-edge/firmware/SM-G935F/BTU/
(if it is uk then there are 2 csc for uk .. btu and xeu)
5. *Important* make a backup of everything in your phone, then turn it off and go in recovery mode (by holding vol up + home + power buttons while its off)
Factory data reset and wipe cache.. then turn off phone..
6. Then put your phone in download mode while its off (by holding vol down + home + power buttons)
7. Run odin as admin on your pc, extract the firmware file you downloaded earlier.. it will give 4 files .. BL , AP , CP , CSC..
Select correct files corresponding to the boxes in odin..
*In odin options don't select any option other then F.reset time*
*USE CSC (NOT HOME CSC) IN CSC BOX..
8. Connect your phone to pc while in download mode (odin should detect the port.. if not install samsung drivers or smart switch for pc)
9. Press on start button to begin flashing.. once odin says success unplug your phone .. it will still be in download mode .. so hold vol down + home + power button to force reboot (once phone screen goes black immediately change from holding vol down to vol up + home + power .. this will put you in recovery mode.. do a factory data wipe + clear cache, then reboot phone)
**WARNING : DON'T UNPLUG YOUR PHONE WHILE ODIN IS FLASHING OR BEFORE IT SAYS SUCCESS ! **
10. Configure your settings and restore your data .. you should have btu csc now
*IMPORTANT*
*FLASHING A SECOND HAND BOUGHT PHONE (WHICH COULD BE PATCHED/MODIFIED BY A HARDWARE BOX) THROUGH ODIN CAN MAKE IT A HARD BRICK BUT IF OEM UNLOCK IS ENABLED YOU CAN FIX IT EASILY BUT IF SOME CERTIFICATES/IMEI WAS PATCHED THEN YOU WILL LOSE NETWORK !!*
*FLASHING TO LATEST FIRMWARE WILL CAUSE BOOTLOADER VERSION UPDATE AND YOU WILL BE STUCK WITH THAT BOOTLOADER (SINCE YOU CANNOT DOWNGRADE/FLASH ANY OTHER ROM WITH LOWER BOOTLOADER NUMBER OR EVEN TROUBLESHOOT USING A COMBINATION ROM*
*LATEST FIRMWARES HAVE SERIOUS PERFORMANCE/BATTERY ISSUES FROM MY EXPERIENCE AND YOU CAN DOWNGRADE ONCE YOU UPDATE TO A HIGHER BOOTLOADER NUMBER ! TRY EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN RISK ! *
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Can you explain that a little further?
"BUT IF SOME CERTIFICATES/IMEI WAS PATCHED THEN YOU WILL LOSE NETWORK !!"
I have an SM-G935FD Galaxy S7 edge phone from Malaysia. I have it in Greece and as soon as I got it in my hands I let it go all the updates until Android 8. And then installed a custom rom. Since then I can't make or receive any calls and sometimes it recognize my sim card (Cosmote) and sometimes it doesn't. Even the times that recognize my network operator I still can't make or receive calls. And of course I don't have any data.
What I have done:
1. Flashed original Malaysian and Indonesian firmware with no luck
2. Activated and deactivated volte
3. Tried different sim card
4. Flashed original Greek firmware (which I thought it would solve my problem but nothing). At root files it has all the network operators enebled as normal.
5. Tried several custom ROMs from Android 7 to 10. The only one that had some result was Floyd 10. The result was that for a minute I had data and couple of sms came from missed calls. But then again nothing. And since the first time I installed it, when I reinstalled Floyd not even for a minute.
6. Tampered customer.xml file for csc folder as a friend from Floyd rom thread suggested but still nothing
7. With a different sim from different provider I have data almost all the time but no calls at all
do all that has something to do with what you stated above? because it pretty much looks like i ve lost network
Thanks
achkap said:
Can you explain that a little further?
"BUT IF SOME CERTIFICATES/IMEI WAS PATCHED THEN YOU WILL LOSE NETWORK !!"
I have an SM-G935FD Galaxy S7 edge phone from Malaysia. I have it in Greece and as soon as I got it in my hands I let it go all the updates until Android 8. And then installed a custom rom. Since then I can't make or receive any calls and sometimes it recognize my sim card (Cosmote) and sometimes it doesn't. Even the times that recognize my network operator I still can't make or receive calls. And of course I don't have any data.
What I have done:
1. Flashed original Malaysian and Indonesian firmware with no luck
2. Activated and deactivated volte
3. Tried different sim card
4. Flashed original Greek firmware (which I thought it would solve my problem but nothing). At root files it has all the network operators enebled as normal.
5. Tried several custom ROMs from Android 7 to 10. The only one that had some result was Floyd 10. The result was that for a minute I had data and couple of sms came from missed calls. But then again nothing. And since the first time I installed it, when I reinstalled Floyd not even for a minute.
6. Tampered customer.xml file for csc folder as a friend from Floyd rom thread suggested but still nothing
7. With a different sim from different provider I have data almost all the time but no calls at all
do all that has something to do with what you stated above? because it pretty much looks like i ve lost network
Thanks
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If you bought it second hand then yes, it certificates/imei may have been patched using a hardware box and reflashing or even factory formatting results in network loss.. it may only be fixed by a box (or a local repair shop having box)
The other reason can be that your efs partition got corrupted and if you don't have a backup of efs before you rooted/customized your phone then ur out of luck mate..
Even if you had efs backup you would have been still out of luck because you made the mistake of "updating" to latest binary firmware and we need combination rom to fully repair network issues (and combination roms are not being available/leaked online for latest binaries)
Also a box can fix this too (or a local repair shop having box)
Can you tell if your imei is displayed correctly and if its different from the one printed on the phone's back or phone's packaging ? (If you got any)
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shah22 said:
If you bought it second hand then yes, it certificates/imei may have been patched using a hardware box and reflashing or even factory formatting results in network loss.. it may only be fixed by a box (or a local repair shop having box)
The other reason can be that your efs partition got corrupted and if you don't have a backup of efs before you rooted/customized your phone then ur out of luck mate..
Even if you had efs backup you would have been still out of luck because you made the mistake of "updating" to latest binary firmware and we need combination rom to fully repair network issues (and combination roms are not being available/leaked online for latest binaries)
Also a box can fix this too (or a local repair shop having box)
Can you tell if your imei is displayed correctly and if its different from the one printed on the phone's back or phone's packaging ? (If you got any)
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Both my IMEI and efs are alright. I'm trying all this time to find a way to patch the certificates because on the one hand I don't have 120euros top but z3x and in the other I live on an island in Greece where there aren't any Samsung repair shops. I found halabtech tool and I patched certificates with that but I'm not sure that it is ok for my phone. Anyway network didn't came back after that.
Anyway after I saw your post I searched a lot and in found done threads that say that only at Android 6 the certificates can be patched. Any help would be appreciated...
achkap said:
Both my IMEI and efs are alright. I'm trying all this time to find a way to patch the certificates because on the one hand I don't have 120euros top but z3x and in the other I live on an island in Greece where there aren't any Samsung repair shops. I found halabtech tool and I patched certificates with that but I'm not sure that it is ok for my phone. Anyway network didn't came back after that.
Anyway after I saw your post I searched a lot and in found done threads that say that only at Android 6 the certificates can be patched. Any help would be appreciated...
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If you need to patch certs then your imei's aren't alright lol, your imei's are either changed or blacklisted which is causing the issues, and yes downgrading to android 6 is necessary for patching certs.. but i think you need a hardware box for that..
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shah22 said:
If you need to patch certs then your imei's aren't alright lol, your imei's are either changed or blacklisted which is causing the issues, and yes downgrading to android 6 is necessary for patching certs.. but i think you need a hardware box for that..
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So if the IMEI is the same and not blacklisted then there is no need for the patch? I bought the phone from a friend of mine, who he didn't do anything to the phone. Not even the updates. When I took it I let it update to Android 8, flashed twrp and then an Android 10 rom. A process I have done a million times until now, just not on this phone. At no point I lost the IMEI. So although I don't have the packaging I'm pretty sure that it is the same. I checked and it is not blacklisted either.
Any idea what could be then?
And again thank you for your time
achkap said:
So if the IMEI is the same and not blacklisted then there is no need for the patch? I bought the phone from a friend of mine, who he didn't do anything to the phone. Not even the updates. When I took it I let it update to Android 8, flashed twrp and then an Android 10 rom. A process I have done a million times until now. At any point I lost the IMEI. So although I don't have the box I'm pretty sure that it is the same. I checked and it is not blacklisted either.
Any idea what could be then?
And again thank you for your time
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Yes, you can't verify that imei's are the same since you don't have original phone packaging, ask your friend to confirm..
And if imei's are okay then its efs bug/corruption, which i told in above post, you should have done backup before modifying phone.. but even if you got backup you cannot restore efs because you are on latest binaries and you need latest combination roms for successfully repairing efs, which sadly aren't available, so yeah sorry but hate to say can't guide further
Thats why i ask peeps to NOT get on latest firmware train lol and ALWAYS make efs backup before doing anything to your phone !
Btw, can you tell me which is the current firmware's build number ?
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shah22 said:
Yes, you can't verify that imei's are the same since you don't have original phone packaging, ask your friend to confirm..
And if imei's are okay then its efs bug/corruption, which i told in above post, you should have done backup before modifying phone.. but even if you got backup you cannot restore efs because you are on latest binaries and you need latest combination roms for successfully repairing efs, which sadly aren't available, so yeah sorry but hate to say can't guide further
Thats why i ask peeps to NOT get on latest firmware train lol and ALWAYS make efs backup before doing anything to your phone !
Btw, can you tell me which is the current firmware's build number ?
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So i dialed *#06# and it shows both my imei and sn. This isn't a sign that everything is ok? Is there a way to test if my efs is corrupted?
I'm sending you screenshots of about phone to see my build and android version.
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achkap said:
So i dialed *#06# and it shows both my imei and sn. This isn't a sign that everything is ok? Is there a way to test if my efs is corrupted?
I'm sending you screenshots of about phone to see my build and android version.
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And the thing that troubles me most is that with a SIM card from a different provider I have data connection but no calls. Would that happen with corrupted efs?
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achkap said:
And the thing that troubles me most is that with a SIM card from a different provider I have data connection but no calls. Would that happen with corrupted efs?
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So yeah imei may still be okay but you can't verify that this wasn't changed or such, by the looks of it its either a changed imei which lost its certs when reflashing..
Or a bugged/corrupted efs which isn't letting you connect to the networks.. and it can only be resolved as i said by combination rom and efs backup..
Since your binary is the latest 8th, there is no combination rom available for it
Btw you could try this guide here .. who knows it may work lol..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/fix-imei-downgrading-g935f-fd-t3947911
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shah22 said:
So yeah imei may still be okay but you can't verify that this wasn't changed or such, by the looks of it its either a changed imei which lost its certs when reflashing..
Or a bugged/corrupted efs which isn't letting you connect to the networks.. and it can only be resolved as i said by combination rom and efs backup..
Since your binary is the latest 8th, there is no combination rom available for it
Btw you could try this guide here .. who knows it may work lol..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/fix-imei-downgrading-g935f-fd-t3947911
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Is there a way to downgrade to Android 7?
achkap said:
Is there a way to downgrade to Android 7?
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Nope, not by conventional means.. a hardware box .. possibly but still no guarantee..
Thats why one should always research before immediately hopping in the "latest is best" train.. because often then not, it isn't the best if not the worst
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shah22 said:
Nope, not by conventional means.. a hardware box .. possibly but still no guarantee..
Thats why one should always research before immediately hopping in the "latest is best" train.. because often then not, it isn't the best if not the worst
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I'm flashing my phones since 2012. Never I had a problem like that. That's why I hurried to change rom. Anyway. Thank you for your help. You clarified several things for me. I think I'm going to try the above method you told me. The phone isn't usable anyway....
Thanks again