Database Users

[Philippines] Galaxy S6 Pinoy User Thread

All Galaxy S6 Philippines related discussion goes here
The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will be officilaly launched in the Philippines on April 18. The 32GB and 64GB variants of the Galaxy S6 will cost P35,990 ($803) and P41,990 ($937), respectively. The 32GB and 64GB variants of the Galaxy S6 Edge will cost P41,990 ($937) and P47,990 ($1,071), respectively.
Globe and Smart are already offering both of these devices in their plans.
Smart basic plan for the Samsung Galaxy S6 starts at Plan 999 with a P19,200 ($428) cash-out for the 32GB model with 5GB monthly allowance, free one-month Gadget Care smartphone insurance, free Deezer Premium+ access for 24 months, as well as a chance to choose one item from a lineup of free goods, including a Samsung wireless charger, Samsung accessories, tickets to the Katy Perry Prismatic concert, movie tickets, and gift certificates and other items.
Globe basic plan starts at Plan 999 (with P825 monthly cashout for 24 months), featuring: Free calls and texts to Globe/TM
GoSURF299 (1.5GB mobile internet) All-you-want Facebook, plus free Spotify Premium for 3 months, free HOOQ for 3 months, free Gadget Care and Navigation Bundle for 1 month and free 1GB of Globe Cloud.
Note: According to global rules of XDA Forums, please use English every conversations. Thanks!

Up... Got mine from Smart, 64gb - Gold Platinum
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Got a Globe S6 Dual SIM 64 gig black sapphire. Seems Globe has locked both SIMs to its network. I can't use my Sun network SIM in any of its SIM trays. Any way to unlock this?

roydok said:
Got a Globe S6 Dual SIM 64 gig black sapphire. Seems Globe has locked both SIMs to its network. I can't use my Sun network SIM in any of its SIM trays. Any way to unlock this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Congrats on the new phone. For Smart issued phones both SM1 & Sim 2 can be used for Smart/Sun sim... Perhaps you need to unlock ur phone.
There's an unlock key available for sammy phones online costs 2k pesos. U might want to try that route.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

You are very lucky Sir under Smart. It is stupid of Globe to introduce a dual SIM phone only to lock both SIMs on their network. It's fair to lock only one SIM and leave the other SIM unlocked.

Anyone tried rooting the S6? Or flash a custom ROM?

Got mine from globe as well. Tried 2 online unlocking options with no positive results. They all got refunded. I guess we need to wait more. Now my sun cellular is stuck at home.
BTW!
Rooted mine on the second day from the pick-up date last April 18.

Guys, I saw this while browing, http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
Do you think it can work with our duos version? (Model: SM-G920F/DS via *#1234#)
A samsung store clerk told me that they did not launch the international version to our country, just the duos version, not just sure about the edge version though.
As what I've been told, all non-edge version of the S6 are duos and if there were any international version, they probably are gray units (imported).

Have not tried rooting my S6 since rooting it will disable all future updates.

useletters said:
Guys, I saw this while browing, http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
Do you think it can work with our duos version? (Model: SM-G920F/DS via *#1234#)
A samsung store clerk told me that they did not launch the international version to our country, just the duos version, not just sure about the edge version though.
As what I've been told, all non-edge version of the S6 are duos and if there were any international version, they probably are gray units (imported).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you can flash that but make sure to spare the baseband and kernel as the regular 920F international does not support dual sim. Maybe the closest firmware we can get or copy or flash is the g9200 HK.
Anyhow if u failed or if sim2 fails, you can always flash back to original firmware from sammobile.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

DrearierJester1 said:
I think you can flash that but make sure to spare the baseband and kernel as the regular 920F international does not support dual sim. Maybe the closest firmware we can get or copy or flash is the g9200 HK.
Anyhow if u failed or if sim2 fails, you can always flash back to original firmware from sammobile.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not really concerned about Sim2 though. I think I have to read more about flashing roms, baseband and kernels. ) I'm used to just reading/watching tutorials but not fully understanding what's happening.. Anyway, to my understanding, if I straight up flash that ROM (not keeping the baseband and kernel), it might work with Sim1 only? Also, by flashing, it will automatically trip KNOX even if reflash the stock ROM from sammobile?
Thank you!

useletters said:
Not really concerned about Sim2 though. I think I have to read more about flashing roms, baseband and kernels. ) I'm used to just reading/watching tutorials but not fully understanding what's happening.. Anyway, to my understanding, if I straight up flash that ROM (not keeping the baseband and kernel), it might work with Sim1 only? Also, by flashing, it will automatically trip KNOX even if reflash the stock ROM from sammobile?
Thank you!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flashing some others official firmware such as from sammobile does not trip knox, flashing unsigned and rooting trips knox. Flashing other regions firmware may disable sim 1&2 or simply sim 2 will not work, its either of the both.
You can go ahead and let me know hahaha so I will follow that route as well.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

Is S6 duos dual call (dual active)?

DrearierJester1 said:
Flashing some others official firmware such as from sammobile does not trip knox, flashing unsigned and rooting trips knox. Flashing other regions firmware may disable sim 1&2 or simply sim 2 will not work, its either of the both.
You can go ahead and let me know hahaha so I will follow that route as well.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sammobile has the openline version of the firmware. Can it work with my device even if it's Globe lock? Or should I need to unlock the device first? I'm not really bothered if my device is locked with globe as I do not intend using it with different carrier
Haha, I don't think I'll flash or even root the device anytime soon as I have yet to see fully stable or even working custom ROM for our version XD
My only concern are the bloatwares that's why I'm up looking for custom ROMs. Nevertheless, current version of TouchWiz is not really that bad..

useletters said:
Sammobile has the openline version of the firmware. Can it work with my device even if it's Globe lock? Or should I need to unlock the device first? I'm not really bothered if my device is locked with globe as I do not intend using it with different carrier
Haha, I don't think I'll flash or even root the device anytime soon as I have yet to see fully stable or even working custom ROM for our version XD
My only concern are the bloatwares that's why I'm up looking for custom ROMs. Nevertheless, current version of TouchWiz is not really that bad..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a smart/sun locked s6. If you want to just get rid of Globe pre-installed apps you can change CSC.
Type this on the dialer *#272*your imei# .. By default it is set to GLB since its Globe issued. You can change it to XTC. Then tap install. Once you tap on install your phone will go to download mode and will automatically factoory reset theb it will boot up with a samsung default apps no operator pre installed apps. It will still be locked to Globe though.
Sanmobile FW is for XTC openline and can be flashed to locked phones. W/o issues.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

DrearierJester1 said:
I have a smart/sun locked s6. If you want to just get rid of Globe pre-installed apps you can change CSC.
Type this on the dialer *#272*your imei# .. By default it is set to GLB since its Globe issued. You can change it to XTC. Then tap install. Once you tap on install your phone will go to download mode and will automatically factoory reset theb it will boot up with a samsung default apps no operator pre installed apps. It will still be locked to Globe though.
Sanmobile FW is for XTC openline and can be flashed to locked phones. W/o issues.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, that's kind of helpful. But, wouldn't it void my Globe/device warranty? Also, how does warranties work with samsung and/or device from carriers? I have only had process one warranty so far and it is with Apple. Their warranty, from my experience, is international and does not require the receipt. You just have to ship the original box of the device, its contents and of course the device itself to their address. I processed it via email with an Apple Specialist something.
Anyway, have you tried flashing the XTC from Sammobile yet?
EDIT:
Also, I'm up for development if anyone wants to create a custom ROM or whatever specifically for the version of our S6. I just need guidance though, as I have no experience in making such but I'm cool with learning. Thank you.

Hi guys, just want to know if we only have the duos version here in the philippines or the single-sim as well?

wendysanchez said:
Hi guys, just want to know if we only have the duos version here in the philippines or the single-sim as well?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only DUOS for S6 and only single on S6 Edge.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk

anyone having battery life issues on your GS6??
i already disabled apps that i don't use and apps that globe has installed on my phone but still no positive progress. and i only have 10 hrs estimate usage with 100% of battery charge

Any word on when Samsung Philippines will bring the 128 gig versions of the S6 and S6 Edge?

Debrand s7 edge

Hello
Can anyone tell me how to debrand my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
I bought it from Korea and I want it without the settings of their carrier OLLEH.

Do you also mean boot logo?

What does boot logo mean?

I have the Korean Olleh service provider settings and apps and I want to have it like without these configuration

Get whatever firmware you want from Sammobile and debrand away.

Genebaby said:
Get whatever firmware you want from Sammobile and debrand away.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry you can't debrand it if you wanna stay on official by installing a firmware
but you can try to remove carrier apps by rooting your phone and you also can remove olleh logo from power on screen by updating csc

Yes you can, I did it to mine.
I have official Samsung firmware with no carrier software or settings.
I get updates OTA as they are released.

Which one?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

I have the Verizon S7e and iI was able to flash the 935U firmware without any issues. I think as long as it's official, and uses the same CPU it should work. Sorry if I'm wrong about this but maybe someone else can correct me if I am.

Because he uses a korean variant of the S7 Edge, there is no unbranded os for that s7e

SM-G935P
Hey there! I have a question. Can i debrand an s7 edge of sprint by installing any g935f firmware? Best regards

cadcamaro said:
I have the Verizon S7e and iI was able to flash the 935U firmware without any issues. I think as long as it's official, and uses the same CPU it should work. Sorry if I'm wrong about this but maybe someone else can correct me if I am.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just get Verizon galaxy s7 (935V), and i want to flash 935U, can you recommend any? My phone is on Nugat

dublinz said:
I just get Verizon galaxy s7 (935V), and i want to flash 935U, can you recommend any? My phone is on Nugat
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=190247262C6F11E7963AFA163EE8F90B

Can someone please give a link to any tutorial for debranding....I have a s7 edge from germany 1&1...and I want to use it in India..

Sm-g935f & sm-g935fd

hi all,
please can any1 let me know what is the difference with respect to firmware in 935F & 935FD. can I flash the 935F firmware on 935FD version? And if yes then can I use both sims?
And does OTA depends upon the CSC? Means if I have BTU firmware then I would be receiving OTA when available for BTU version?
Further I have been flashing rooting everything on my Galaxy S5. But I've observed that S7 firmware includes 4 different files. Can any1 please explain what is the difference now.
Help in this regard would be appreciated.
Regards

h30_u10 said:
hi all,
please can any1 let me know what is the difference with respect to firmware in 935F & 935FD. can I flash the 935F firmware on 935FD version? And if yes then can I use both sims?
And does OTA depends upon the CSC? Means if I have BTU firmware then I would be receiving OTA when available for BTU version?
Further I have been flashing rooting everything on my Galaxy S5. But I've observed that S7 firmware includes 4 different files. Can any1 please explain what is the difference now.
Help in this regard would be appreciated.
Regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, you may flash G935F firmware on your Dual SIM G935FD and you won't lose the Dual SIM function.
Also yes, OTAs will be made available depending on whichever CSC your phone has, so you would indeed be getting the updates whenever they're made available for it.

daLareid said:
Yes, you may flash G935F firmware on your Dual SIM G935FD and you won't lose the Dual SIM function.
Also yes, OTAs will be made available depending on whichever CSC your phone has, so you would indeed be getting the updates whenever they're made available for it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So it means i can flash any rom with odin without the risk of bricking my phone. And please can you share aome info why now bl/modem files has been seperated. Previously these were bundled in a single file.
Thanks

h30_u10 said:
So it means i can flash any rom with odin without the risk of bricking my phone. And please can you share aome info why now bl/modem files has been seperated. Previously these were bundled in a single file.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flashing a different ROM is a different thing, because that requires rooting so there's always a chance of you bricking your phone though if you follow one of the guides here you should be able to pull it off without bricking it, however flashing a different CSC with Odin shouldn't be a problem and you can use this guide for it
There's some info regarding why they're bundled separate in that guide to, because you can do it without changing the HOME_CSC.

Hi,
I have a Samsung galaxy s7 edge SM-G935FD and its lcd screen broke so I would request someone to please tell me if the SM-G935F LCD screen will work perfectly on the SM-G935FD? If it does work on it does the lcd screen fit perfectly in the phone’s frame please reply please
Best regards

Isfand_perilous said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung galaxy s7 edge SM-G935FD and its lcd screen broke so I would request someone to please tell me if the SM-G935F LCD screen will work perfectly on the SM-G935FD? If it does work on it does the lcd screen fit perfectly in the phone’s frame please reply please
Best regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes of course it will match perfectly , no difference between the two.

G935FXXU1BPLE - Chinese ROM?

I got my S7 Edge (SM-G935FD) Dual sim from ebay HK, and it has G935FXXU1BPLE ROM.
Where can i download this?
I need to return this to the seller, and want to flash it back to its original rom.
Tried sammobile but, couldn't find it
Thanks

Have you tried searching thru Updato... Try downloading the app from playstore or use your computer search thru updato.com.. Hope this help...
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

I have never seen that model here for sale unless you order it overseas. We have SM-G9350 in hong kong, that's the qualcomm version and its dual sim.

travis82 said:
I have never seen that model here for sale unless you order it overseas. We have SM-G9350 in hong kong, that's the qualcomm version and its dual sim.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mmm... mine is dual sim exynos version
and i've checked on updato.com, none

Here's the screenshot

Europe/India/Malaysia model. If you never rooted or anything just factory reset it your fine. If you rooted and triggered KNOX they might not accept it back. That depends on the place of purchase.
I thought G935FD was dual sim. G935F was single sim. Did I miss something or do I have my models for Exynos bassackwards?

I suggest you use google to help you find the rom... I tried searching the rom you looking for just now using my phone thru google and managed to find some thread written in chinese and rom download wit pit files... Maybe it is the one you searching...
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

travis82 said:
Europe/India/Malaysia model. If you never rooted or anything just factory reset it your fine. If you rooted and triggered KNOX they might not accept it back. That depends on the place of purchase.
I thought G935FD was dual sim. G935F was single sim. Did I miss something or do I have my models for Exynos bassackwards?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure the model.
Never rooted, and I did factory reset.
KNOX is not triggered.
I need the rom, because I flash the phone with Indonesia (STOCK from sammobile) ROM, and I need to return the phone back for warranty repair (having problem with restarting and freezing).
If I were to send the phone back with Indonesia ROM, will they still accept the warranty?
And yes, it's a Dual Sim model (FD)

I found this: https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B9jhlAaVBesoOHRuOWhuN1IxTk0&export=download
Looks like it is Taiwan version.
I'm downloading now, how do you tell if the firmware is STOCK or custom/modified?
The file size is 2GB, but normal STOCK firmwares (based on sammobile) are around 1.4 - 1.6GB
I don't want to flash only to triggered my KNOX and I can't get it back for warranty....

whatever fimrware that you want to get can be download here...
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model

edan1979 said:
whatever fimrware that you want to get can be download here...
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, been there, and searched to no avail....
unless i'm blind...
if you have a minute, do you mind helping me?

your region?

edan1979 said:
your region?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
taiwan i believen

G950f Firmware on G950fd Phone

Hi, i was trying to buy the international exynos version as i always do with every galaxy phone i buy but this time i would like to know if something bad happens (besides of losing dual sim feature) if i use a original dual sim s8 with a s8 exynos firmware (im not sure if knox will be triggered and odin will let me).
I will get the updates normaly? crutial factor with this red tint issue.
Tnx and sorry for the bad english.

If I remember correctly between the F and the FD version of the s7, you'll get software updates and everything works. Just dual sim wont work.
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk