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[Q] Ransomware on Nexus 7 Please Help

Hi All,
I was just helping my son on his nexus 7, we were on castle clash and downloaded a free tapjoy offer called funny ringtones. However when we clicked open/activate it locked his tablet and all it is showing is a blue screen with a keypad on it asking for a pin however we have never set a pin on this so it's obviously part of the virus. It is asking us to click a link then there is a box that asks us to enter the code for a ukash voucher, it says if we don't do this all of his files etc will be wiped off within 24 hours.
I have tried starting the tablet in safe mode but it still just has the locked blue keypad screen showing, please can anyone advise what we can do?
Many thanks

deepblue364 said:
Hi All,
I was just helping my son on his nexus 7, we were on castle clash and downloaded a free tapjoy offer called funny ringtones. However when we clicked open/activate it locked his tablet and all it is showing is a blue screen with a keypad on it asking for a pin however we have never set a pin on this so it's obviously part of the virus. It is asking us to click a link then there is a box that asks us to enter the code for a ukash voucher, it says if we don't do this all of his files etc will be wiped off within 24 hours.
I have tried starting the tablet in safe mode but it still just has the locked blue keypad screen showing, please can anyone advise what we can do?
Many thanks
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There seems to be a few people having problems with this in the last 24 hours:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/forums/1/tech-helproom/4467625/ukash-virus-on-hudl-android/
As a last resort you can try booting into recovery (power off, hold volume down and power on) and performing a factory reset. This will wipe all your data/apps though.
Once up and running again install and run Malware bytes.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware

deepblue364 said:
Hi All,
I was just helping my son on his nexus 7, we were on castle clash and downloaded a free tapjoy offer called funny ringtones. However when we clicked open/activate it locked his tablet and all it is showing is a blue screen with a keypad on it asking for a pin however we have never set a pin on this so it's obviously part of the virus. It is asking us to click a link then there is a box that asks us to enter the code for a ukash voucher, it says if we don't do this all of his files etc will be wiped off within 24 hours.
I have tried starting the tablet in safe mode but it still just has the locked blue keypad screen showing, please can anyone advise what we can do?
Many thanks
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If you have time before the wiping it I will see if I can infect my nexus with this. This is the first time ransomware has been seen on an android device so as yet there is no bullet proof way to remove it on windows a live CD can be used but on android that's not an option. The fact that it is still there in safe mode is worrying because that means it must have found a way to write to the system partition. Was your tablet rooted?
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app

OK I have been unable to find a solution to your problem without wiping the tablet.
I have assumed the bootloader locked tablet not rooted and USB debugging not enabled the only solution I can see is to boot to recovery and hard reset losing all data. If USB debugging is enabled then it is possible to uninstall apps via adb.
Programming is a race between engineers striving to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the Universe is winning.

Ransomeware
deepblue364 said:
Hi All,
I was just helping my son on his nexus 7, we were on castle clash and downloaded a free tapjoy offer called funny ringtones. However when we clicked open/activate it locked his tablet and all it is showing is a blue screen with a keypad on it asking for a pin however we have never set a pin on this so it's obviously part of the virus. It is asking us to click a link then there is a box that asks us to enter the code for a ukash voucher, it says if we don't do this all of his files etc will be wiped off within 24 hours.
I have tried starting the tablet in safe mode but it still just has the locked blue keypad screen showing, please can anyone advise what we can do?
Many thanks
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i also have same Ransomeware and have failed solve problem via Nexus Root kit software -as my device is locked and am not 100% certain of the ""build number " i wud try factory reset if i cud get it to recovery all app/data back up .

winny stu said:
i also have same Ransomeware and have failed solve problem via Nexus Root kit software -as my device is locked and am not 100% certain of the ""build number " i wud try factory reset if i cud get it to recovery all app/data back up .
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You can't recover data the best you can do is boot to recovery power & vol- then factory reset
Sent from my C5303 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Turn ON usb port cover warning

Hello
I've seen plenty of posts around the net with people asking how to turn OFF the USB Port Cover warning that comes up when you unplug the cord. But, I want to turn mine back on. I actually like the warning popup, but I accidentally selected the "do not show again" box and now it's gone.
I do not have a rooted phone, and would prefer not to root if I don't have to at this time.
Model: SM-G900V
Android Ver: 4.4.4
Build: KTU84P.G900VVRI1ANI2
Thanks

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Thank you. I'll look into that and see. (To be honest, it's my wifes phone and she doesn't want it rooted, I'll root my own once a Verizon root starts working again)

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Not sure why your messages are both showing up as just two dots now, but I did get to read your reply in the email notification.
"Restoring a backup is always the best way to recover.
But most people don't bother to make them. And since you aren't willing to root, you can't edit the system property directly. Which means that your only option is to clear the preference you committed.
Go to the Application manager in the Settings menu and look on the "Al" submenu. You need to identify which app generates the reminder message and then choose clear cache and data for it to restore the warning. A Google search would identify the app or process name for youOnce a Verizon root starts working again?
You're misinformed. Verizon roots have been working all along.?
In regards to Verizon roots, they may work for others, it does not work for mine. I've attached two screen shots that show what phone I have, and the message that Towelroot gives me when I run it. If you could point me to something else that does work for my model phone, that would be great.

S7 Edge "IMS Service has stopped" pop ups even after Factory Reset, just updated 7.0

S7 Edge "IMS Service has stopped" pop ups even after Factory Reset, just updated 7.0
Im at wits end with this, usually Factory Reset is the last draw and should fix whatever bug i have,
My device is from Optus Australia but I flashed MM 6.0 Australia from the first day and when i got the device March 2016, today a OTA update for Nougat 7.0 came out and I downloaded it, since then Ive been getting "IMS Service has stopped" error every 3 seconds and every input touch I do the device lags or screen turn offs.
I did Reset all settings, then Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition, still getting the pop up at the Welcome message, Device is vanilla and no root.

Much more interesting: How can we turn off the IMS-Service? If we just uninstall it with Titanium Backup (root)...would the messages still pop up?

Ok, So I did everything and still nothing, But removing the sim card fixes the problem :/

Im having the same issue with my optus s7 edge.
i though i figured out a temporary work around by disabling the WiFi.
But the issue has cropped up again this morning.

Hi guys! I'm sure you will find a way to thank me but I found the fix... Which I also posted it over @ whirlpool forums.
Go into Mobile networks and turn on VoLTE -> that's it!
IMS message should dissapear and phone return to full speed - have tested on my friends s7 aswell who also had this same issue after the OTA update.
:highfive: bottoms up!
If this fix worked for you post back here and give me a virtual hi-5 .... :good:

irev1 said:
Hi guys! I'm sure you will find a way to thank me but I found the fix... Which I also posted it over @ whirlpool forums.
Go into Mobile networks and turn on VoLTE -> that's it!
IMS message should dissapear and phone return to full speed - have tested on my friends s7 aswell who also had this same issue after the OTA update.
:highfive: bottoms up!
If this fix worked for you post back here and give me a virtual hi-5 .... :good:
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where is the options? i cant find it anywhere, could you post screenshots?
this realllllly sucks

Jomari29 said:
where is the options? i cant find it anywhere, could you post screenshots?
this realllllly sucks
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Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > "VoLTE"
Turn it on.
You can access the settings menu by swiping down from the top of screen and clicking the gear symbol (top right)

irev1 said:
Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > "VoLTE"
Turn it on.
You can access the settings menu by swiping down from the top of screen and clicking the gear symbol (top right)
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It depends on your CSC if you have this settings or not.

irev1 said:
Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > "VoLTE"
Turn it on.
You can access the settings menu by swiping down from the top of screen and clicking the gear symbol (top right)
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Ok I can see it, but its off and it gives me the error even if Mobile Data is off, even if wifi is off.

Oh sht yes it works, thanks dude!

Jomari29 said:
Oh sht yes it works, thanks dude!
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Glad to hear!
Apparent optus is issuing a OTA fix on 28th for this issue. which is just not good enough.
I only stumbled on this 'fix' by accident desperately trying to fix. unless you go forum searching I can only imagine how many others are stuck right now.

Now that I ran the S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_Debloater_V15.zip on my Rooted Sprint G7 edge, Using the QAA version. I'm getting a IMS has stopped message. I could really use some help.

Septaric said:
Now that I ran the S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_Debloater_V15.zip on my Rooted Sprint G7 edge, Using the QAA version. I'm getting a IMS has stopped message. I could really use some help.
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The same thing has happened to me , I ended up having to do a total reset and factory wipe on my S7, I also sent a private message to the guy who posted that ****ed zip file. Did you get your phone fixed ? and if you did how did you fix it ?

Help!
wilspeak said:
The same thing has happened to me , I ended up having to do a total reset and factory wipe on my S7, I also sent a private message to the guy who posted that ****ed zip file. Did you get your phone fixed ? and if you did how did you fix it ?
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Had this same issue of "IMS has stopped" after flashfire flashing that zip. What should I do??? Thanks!

clementho9 said:
Had this same issue of "IMS has stopped" after flashfire flashing that zip. What should I do??? Thanks!
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clementho9, What I ended up doing was, resetting and clean wipe my Phn back to default, I didn't want to do that, BUT everything that I tried didn't work and it made my device damn near unusable. After the wipe I rerooted and reflashed my phn , ButI didn't flash that zip file ever again.

Septaric said:
Now that I ran the S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_Debloater_V15.zip on my Rooted Sprint G7 edge, Using the QAA version. I'm getting a IMS has stopped message. I could really use some help.
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I'm having the same issue after flashing the S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_V15.zip ... does anybody knows what could be the fix for this?
The message says "IMS service has stopped" . And it comes back as soon as I close the pop up. It's very annoying.
Thanks.

This is how I got it to stop flashing that irritating IMS service Geese
I used ES Explorer it had root access
If you don't have it get it you'll need it next
Painfully but that IMS service blast and all through the whole entire process I was taking my time until I got into the location of this IMS service APK and I deleted that sucker folder and all
From root access of your phone /system/app/IMS SERVICE
That's the location of that god-forsaken irritating application I delete the folder and all the contents inside of it I then shut the phone down and restarted the phone comes back up works just like a charm no problem..
Remind you it is very painful clicking every fifth of a second while being cautious not to double-click on the wrong item.
What I found work best for me was double click and then click and hold on that file once it became Highlighted delete poof gone !!!!!!!!!!

Don_chord said:
I'm having the same issue after flashing the S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_V15.zip ... does anybody knows what could be the fix for this?
The message says "IMS service has stopped" . And it comes back as soon as I close the pop up. It's very annoying.
Thanks.
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Check out my post #17 Below yours.
Is your answer.. ???

Less painful way to delete imsservice.apk
So I also ran into this issue after flashing S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_Debloater_V15.zip. Instead of painfully using the phone to delete the apk, you can use adb from your PC. Simply open CMD (Windows) and run the following:
1) adb remount
2) adb shell
2) rm -f /system/app/imsservice/imsservice.apk
Then reboot your phone.

I had the same problem after installing the infamous fixer_debloater_v15.zip. Brand new phone, haven't even put a SIM card in it yet. Ended up removing the IMS Service folder and saving it in case I decide to try to put it back someday. Does anyone know what we are losing by not having IMS Services?

Oneplus 5 stuck on setup?

EDIT: Solution was to sit with OP5 technician which flashed my ROM to Oxygen 4.5.1. After this didn't do it, I RMA-ed it and got a new OP5.
EDIT: TL;DR: After updating OP5 to 4.5.5, It doesn't recognizes sim nor wifi, and can't rollback to 4.5.3 that did and stuck on phone setup (needs wifi). ADB devices is empty, I have Google USB Driver from SDK, Windows 10
Hello,
I just got a new OP5 today.
Opened it in the store, came with Oxygen 4.5.3 outta the box.
I putted the sim in, and I connected to the store's wifi, all was good and even had a phone call to my mother to check if the mic and speaker are working well.
Then when I got home, I upgraded the OS to 4.5.5 through the settings, where Android suggested. I'm new to OP and android (moved from iphone 5) and so if there is a right way to do it, and that's not it, I wouldn't have known.
Then, OP5 didn't recognize the sim anymore and couldn't start the wifi (switching it on wouldn't work, it would do nothing), so I tried Factory reset. Unfortunately it didn't reset the OS as well and now I'm stuck outside can't use my sim card or connect to my home wifi to setup the device.
Tried installing OP5 usb drivers (show when connecting the OP5 to PC) and press the power button and lower speaker volume together, then flush the 4.5.3 OS through USB, but it doesn't recognize ZIP folder and when I tried to unzip and send boot image (cmd->"adb sideload boot.img) it started and then failed at 0%.
Please help, the phone right now is unusable.
Tried the Factory reset through settings, but it took so long I thought it was stuck, so I did it through recovery screen.

Sounds like you got a lemon... I'd take it back and see if they'll swap it for another. Less than a week should be replaced immediatelly, at least that's been my experience here in Oz...

ultramag69 said:
Sounds like you got a lemon... I'd take it back and see if they'll swap it for another. Less than a week should be replaced immediatelly, at least that's been my experience here in Oz...
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Why should it be replaced in less than a week? Also, isn't there a fix for adb problem so I could flash 4.3.5? Maybe a remote takeover?

Mine had 4.5.3 on it when I got it, updated to 4.5.4 then manually downloaded full rom, placed on internal memory and flashed 4.5.5 through the settings.
Had zero problems with WIFI before, during and after the update. No problems since.
Generally updating to a higher firmware version won't allow you to regress back to the lower, not sure with Oneplus as this is my first.
I'd also, if you can boot into Android go to settings nd check my IMEI numbers to see if they have been wiped (this can cause the sim to not be recognised) . If you have no IMEI then that is a BIG problem which will require an RMA unless you had backed up your efs files which from your description I doubt..
If the IMEI is OK I would download the full firmware version from here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/oneplus-5-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3628190 - then using PC put the FULL ROM onto the internal memory then go to recovery and flash.
I'd also then unlock my bootloader(Just remember though that the phone will wipe all data after unlocking bootloader) and install TWRP - don't forget to 1st enable developer mode in settings and then allow usb debugging and OEM unlock - make a backup of the working stock rom and put it somewhere safe - home PC, in case this happens again. Best idea is to use the all-in-one tool, here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...l-skipsoft-android-toolkit-oneplus-5-t3625419 thankyou MSkip.

ultramag69 said:
Mine had 4.5.3 on it when I got it, updated to 4.5.4 then manually downloaded full rom, placed on internal memory and flashed 4.5.5 through the settings.
Had zero problems with WIFI before, during and after the update. No problems since.
Generally updating to a higher firmware version won't allow you to regress back to the lower, not sure with Oneplus as this is my first.
I'd also, if you can boot into Android go to settings nd check my IMEI numbers to see if they have been wiped (this can cause the sim to not be recognised) . If you have no IMEI then that is a BIG problem which will require an RMA unless you had backed up your efs files which from your description I doubt..
If the IMEI is OK I would download the full firmware version from here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/oneplus-5-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3628190 - then using PC put the FULL ROM onto the internal memory then go to recovery and flash.
I'd also then unlock my bootloader(Just remember though that the phone will wipe all data after unlocking bootloader) and install TWRP - don't forget to 1st enable developer mode in settings and then allow usb debugging and OEM unlock - make a backup of the working stock rom and put it somewhere safe - home PC, in case this happens again. Best idea is to use the all-in-one tool, here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...l-skipsoft-android-toolkit-oneplus-5-t3625419 thankyou MSkip.
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I can't pass the "Connect to Wifi" in the initial setup of the android, as it finds no wifi networks (but of course there are, when I use the sim in my iphone it works properly and there are wifi networks). So I don't know how can I get the IMEI number.
Right now my PC recognizes the OP5 connected via USB, but "adb devices" bring back empty list.
I think that once I get that working, I could unlock the bootloader. But I can't seem to be able to enable dev mode in settings - I can't get there.
I can only get to the recovery screen beyond the initial steps of setting up android.
Right now there is no important data on the phone and I have my laptop which is virgin to ADBs and Drivers (didn't use it to try to resolve it).
What driver and where do I get the right ADB so I could load 4.5.3 from usb to the phone?

When you upgraded, did you wipe cache and dalvik?

Binary Assault said:
When you upgraded, did you wipe cache and dalvik?
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Wiped after the upgrade whem problems started

Might be wrong but I thought you could skip the wifi select screen on the setup wizard.
If you can get to Android you need to go to settings, scroll down to about phone and tap around 8 times on build number to enable developer settings.
You might be able to, might, pull down the settings menu in the wizard and bypass the wizard.

ultramag69 said:
Might be wrong but I thought you could skip the wifi select screen on the setup wizard.
If you can get to Android you need to go to settings, scroll down to about phone and tap around 8 times on build number to enable developer settings.
You might be able to, might, pull down the settings menu in the wizard and bypass the wizard.
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It doesn't seem like I can skip it. Can't pull down a menu or anything
I guess only Oneplus can help me now?
Do you have any suggestion on fixing adb so it would recognize the OP5?

No, you need to enable debugging in developer settings for ADB to recognise.
Time to RMA...

ultramag69 said:
No, you need to enable debugging in developer settings for ADB to recognise.
Time to RMA...
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Welp it is a pickle.
Going to go live chat with OP "level 2" representative.
See if they wipe the phone out and restore an older ROM.
If that't not going to work, RMA it is :/
Shame. A new phone. Took only one picture with my dad when we opened it back at the store. nothing else.

Unfortunately bad things can happen... You just got to be the one who got the dud this time round.....
Here's hoping it's the last time....

you can force update to a fresh installation of 4.5.5 by putting the 4.5.5 full zip into your phone in a folder called "update". Reboot to recovery im assuming you have stock recovery and follow the steps until you find the option that says something along the lines of "Update manually". It will detect if you have an update folder stored on your phone and it will begin reinstalling OOS 4.5.5. It sounds like a software problem but could be a hardware problem. Rule out the first option before RMA the latter.

OcazPrime said:
you can force update to a fresh installation of 4.5.5 by putting the 4.5.5 full zip into your phone in a folder called "update". Reboot to recovery im assuming you have stock recovery and follow the steps until you find the option that says something along the lines of "Update manually". It will detect if you have an update folder stored on your phone and it will begin reinstalling OOS 4.5.5. It sounds like a software problem but could be a hardware problem. Rule out the first option before RMA the latter.
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When I connect the OP5 to the PC there are no folders under it (Computer -> OP A500 -> no folders), but I'll try and give it a shot. see what happens. Will update this reply.

Update:
After Oneplus flashed Oxygen 4.5.1 on the phone and some other magic I was able to skip wifi step on setup, yet still when I try to activate it it won't budge. the slider won't move and it looks as the page is being refreshed. Also, when I try to get into sim section in settings it would just freeze and alert the program stopped and suggest to close or wait.
Oneplus says it is hardware issue, and the fact it happened when I upgraded to 4.5.5 from settings menus is coincidence. They say I need RMA it.
If anyone knows how to fix it then I'm more than welcome to hear it.
EDIT: it also won't shut off unless I long press the power button.

Boot help Galaxy S7 Edge

Folks I initially tried to root my phone *SM-G935F* using Odin and a CF hero2lte file. The flashing was all good to go with a green pass. Then upon rebooting the phone got stuck on the Samsung logo boot screen with red words at the top that said **Recovery Is Not Seandroid Enforcing**. This being the case all I was able to get into was (Download Mode). I tried to do the samething a few times and gave up after no successful attempts and the phone not being able to successfully reboot.
Fast forward to present I downloaded the phone's firmware which was a zip that contained 4 files (5 total actually because there was another CS file in the event that you wanted to preserve your data etc.). I loaded all of the files in Odin and made an attempt to flash the phone again however it got stuck on *System* and never go to Green *Pass*. So I figured I would try it a couple of more times in case Odin or something just got hung up on the first try. Any how that wasn't the case.
Now with the above being said what did change is when I would try to reboot into *Download Mode* again it said something along the lines of Emergency Smart Switch Recover. I downloaded Smart Switch onto my computer and went through the specific steps to try to Recover the phone using Smart Switch. Now after it was all done I got to the blue screen with the Android and it said *Erasing...* then the phone booted up and its now stuck at the Samsung animation screen. This being said as of current I can now access *Download Mode* and also boot into the black screen or *Recovery Mode* I think its called where I can reboot the phone through a bootloader, power off, factory data wipe / reset, etc etc.
The above being said I have tried the factory reset / wipe. The reboot in bootloader, reboot phone, all with no success.
Also would like to add that before doing all of the above I forgot to tick *USB Debugging* in Developers Mode when the phone was in its normal state. I must also mention that all of this was a first for me and I looked at doing so to try and recover lost data on my phone. Also wanna add that I am not too familiar with ADB or twrp or how to mess with any of that stuff given the limited access I have to my device because it can no longer bootup like it normally would.
I'm currently at a lost of words as to what I can do next as I am out of ideas and could really use some help. I would also be more than happy to donate a little to anyone who is able to help me boot my phone back up and get things back to normal.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Folks please disregard my post above as I was finally able to figure things out and get my phone back to its factory state. Thanks.

Hydranize said:
Folks please disregard my post above as I was finally able to figure things out and get my phone back to its factory state. Thanks.
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Bro would you tell pls , what you did to restore. Thanks

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Bro would you tell pls , what you did to restore. Thanks
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After me not being successful with the root or with flashing the stock OEM firmware using Odin the phone would get hung up in download mode and the only difference when it would go into download mode it would say to use SmartSwitch Emergency Recover which is what was used and that fixed the issue and the phone rebooted completely fine.
However the above being said I honestly still feel the phone has some small minor issues that I did try to resolve all with no luck. First off when loading to my home screen the icons, and clock, etc etc take about 2 or 3 seconds longer for them to appear on screen than it used like when the phone was new out of the box.
Other thing to note is for some odd reason this issue was thought to be worked out by just booting into recovery mode and doing a factory reset from there, wiping the cache, etc etc. Well this also didn't solve the issue and for some odd reason when performing this the phone didn't reboot on its own.
Basically how it should be normally is after you select that you want to do a factory reset, wipe cache, etc etc, the phone should normally reboot and go through the entire process by itself, however this was not the case. The phone instead went back to the recovery screen and I had to select reboot rather than it normally rebooting on its own.
I've honestly given up on things and given that it is in working order with just a few small minor hiccups I've decided to give the phone to a family member which they plan to use as trade-in credit towards a new Galaxy Note 8.
That being said I will always have a soft spot for the S7 Edge being it was my first smartphone after I had bought a Sony Xperia Z during the same year but returned it the day after because what was to me being poor quality of the Sony phone.

Hmm, looks strange bro , your phone didnt worked after flashing stock rom with odin , and this is the last resort , but you said it was normal before you tried to root , so i guess it was still a software issue other than some hardware problem due to software , but anyways wish you good luck in future , another thing is that my s7 edge has also a very poor build quality , has front camera issues , paint peeling around usb port , wifi issue and high battery degradation , but that happens i guess with today's phones

The version of Odin I used was v3.10.6. I had tried the most current version and a few others, and from the get go for whatever reason this was the only version that would actually pickup the phone being added. Well wait hold on a second the other version would say added when the phone was in but when hitting start nothing would happen, even after waiting an extensive amount of time, also note that the com was highlighted that blue ish color indicating the phone was being recognized by Odin but once again for some odd reason it was only version v3.10.6 that carried out the process of my root attempt and also the attempt I made flashing the original firmware on it.
As for quality the phone had no paint chip or peeling, neither the silver aluminum frame around it either. The build quality was beautiful and up to par with mine. I had a soft spot for my S7 Edge also because it was in the white color which at the time of purchasing was a bit more scarce than the other colors. I purchased the phone from an Amazon.com seller, and during that time I also purchased 2 others from other Amazon sellers but returned those because they had carrier animations for them that were Band LTE or Brand LTE, whatever its called.
This one had no carrier animation upon boot and turned out to be a UK Nougat model. Haven't really seen or came across another one since that would be from a trusted seller or source. Nowadays you never know what you're getting both on eBay and Amazon from these third party sellers.

Yeah thats really strange with odin , its good that you dont have quality issues which struck heavily on me , but yes everyone should be quite careful when ordering online and only should do with trusted resellers

Hydranize said:
Folks please disregard my post above as I was finally able to figure things out and get my phone back to its factory state. Thanks.
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I'm facing the same problem buddy. Could you pass me the process for the recovery that was used?

vini3237 said:
I'm facing the same problem buddy. Could you pass me the process for the recovery that was used?
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What phone are you having the issue with and what are you using that caused the issue? I can possibly try to help you out if I know a little more about your situation and device.

Hydranize said:
What phone are you having the issue with and what are you using that caused the issue? I can possibly try to help you out if I know a little more about your situation and device.
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Phone is SM-G935FD
I do not know what caused it, I already got the celuar so, in status it says Custom.
I already tried to blink for odin 3 different Stocks and the same thing continues.
When I got it it could not access the recovery mode, only the download mode was accessible, after flashing the Brazilian Stock 6.0.1 I was able to access recovery mode.
The phone turns on, and hangs at boot, Samsung logo, restarts and stays in infinite looping.
Can it be Hardware?

Try to flash the original Firmware for it, make sure the Firmware is the one specific to that model, download it and load all of the Firmware files into Odin.

Hydranize said:
Try to flash the original Firmware for it, make sure the Firmware is the one specific to that model, download it and load all of the Firmware files into Odin.
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Ok now i think what was the problem , you didnt enabled usb debugging , and for flashing with odin its a must ! , for guys who want to flash firmware using odin .. please enable usb debugging in developer options or you will have much issues and may also brick your phone , so if you dont want to enable usb debugging or developer options , just use samsung smart switch on pc to flash your firmware.

Yeah that was my issue was I had OEM Unlock checked off and one other thing in Developer Options and forgot to enable USB Debugging leaving me stuck in the process when the phone couldn't reboot normally after the flash attempts. But yeah SmartSwitch Emergency Recovery should definitely be able to fix and resolve the issue if the phone can't reboot normally.