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Firmware versions in KIES compared to Phone

Hi folks, (newbie here, so not sure what I'm doing here, (or with my Phone).
According to the info in About Device, I have an S5 (SM-G900F), Build No: G900FXXU1ANE2, Baseband V: G900AUCU2AND3
I've been trying' to 'Return to Stock', (Alliance ROM on Phone when I bought it, practically brand new).
Have read shed loads of tutorials on flashing the device with the use of ODIN and Firmware based on above Build No, but ODIN fails every time, exceptionally quickly, (like 3 seconds in).
I decided to give KIES a go, but KIES will not even attempt anything unless I put the device in as SM-G900A, then it will offer to download and install Firmware G900UACU1ANCE (ATT), but even that fails early during download. (Incidentally, when in Download Mode, the top of the Screen displays ODIN Mode, then Product Name: SM-G900A. In Download Mode, info also says: Reactivation Lock (kk): Off KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0 Secure Check Fail: [aboot] (sometimes with Fixed 2 > Binary 1 after [aboot].
KIES says the following F/W is installed: G900FXXU1ANE2/G900FOXU1ANE2/G900AUCU2AND3/G900FXXU1ANE2 (BTU)
The back of my phone does have an AT&T logo on it, (I assume therefore my phone is AT&T International version, hence the ATT Firmware suggestion in KIES? Would the locked Bootloader therefore stop me from flashing the ROM on it and returning to stock?
Have been proffered some further info elsewhere, perhaps you developers may have a solution. read the following:
It looks as though someone has done some very heavy duty modding to get Alliance ROM v4 for KitKat, NE2, to work on the AT&T carrier minority variant, G900A. This would seem to include flashing a stock G900F KitKat firmware to it after, possibly, altering the .PIT file/s. This would account for KIES not being able to upgrade it and Odin not being able to flash it as it is now neither a G900A or a G900F and the CSC codes and Product codes will not match. See 40 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide for details of the models mentioned and CSC codes. Unfortunately, without knowing how or which mods were used to enable Alliance ROM v4 to run on a G900A, I cannot comment further.
Thanks for any assistance/answers folks, Andy

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N9109W (China) Bootloop - No Access to Recovery

Hello everyone, I'd like to start off by saying I am a complete newcomer to all this so please explain literally all of the terminology/jargon you intend to use and correct me when I use it wrong.
I have a Chinese version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N9109W and up until yesterday it was running out of the box on android 4.4.4. I care not for any of the data on the phone nor the warranty as there was none to begin with when it was gifted to me.
I attempted to "root" it as I didn't want any of the Chinese apps/restrictions on it but have failed miserably and now my phone is stuck in a bootloop.
I was following this guide if it helps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/root-note-4-sm-n910c-t2977948 and downloaded the appropriate Snapdragon version (SM-N9109W).
I cannot enter recovery mode by holding down *power+vol up+home* as it just keeps on rebooting. I can, however, get into the downloader by holding down *power+vol down+home*.
I have tried for the entirety of today to find a specific guide for the Chinese note 4 on xda, youtube and google but to no avail - nothing that I can find is identical to my situation and I am hesitant to do anything further to it by following a similar guide in case I make it worse.
I have repeatedly seen suggestions to "flash" stock rom and as I can get into the downloader I believe this would be a great starting point, but once again I am afraid to do anything without a specific guide for the N9109W.
A few people have referred to SamMobile to download stock rom, but a search for SM-N9109W lists 8 files for 4.4.4 and I believe I have no way of working out my PDA or CSC, yet again I don't know what these even are and they might not be relevant?
Any assistance in getting my phone's software back to "out of the box" conditions would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you for your time and patience,
Ryan

If you can enter Download mode then you can flash that firmware you found matching your device's exact model no. via Odin. Just put the ROM in AP/PDA tab (PDA for older Odin versions, AP for new) and hit start.

ithehappy said:
If you can enter Download mode then you can flash that firmware you found matching your device's exact model no. via Odin. Just put the ROM in AP/PDA tab (PDA for older Odin versions, AP for new) and hit start.
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Thank you ithehappy for the reply,
When I search for the stock firmware on SamMobile, I type in my exact model number (SM-N9109W). This search returns with a list of multiple different versions for my phone, of which 8 are 4.4.4 (my initial version).
Does it matter which version I download and install?
To my knowledge, I have no way of finding my CSC or PDA unless you know of a database I can use to search the information that is physically on my phone? Once again, does it matter that I know what these are or can I simply download, for example, version 5.1.1 and flash that on instead of my original 4.4.4? Or, will this just cause further possibly unfixable problems?
Thank you for your help

Anyone?

No, you can download any one you want.

Thank you for the help, ithehappy. I now have a working phone!
For future readers, I downloaded the latest version of 4.4.4 that SamMobile had (2015-03-27) for my model (SM-N9109W):
PDA: N9109WKEU1ANL3
CSC: N9109WCTC1ANL3
It failed the first time I tried flashing with Odin 3.10.7, but whilst I was hastily taking screenshots of my problem to post here I accidentally started the transfer again and it successfully installed that time.
I followed the instructions on SamMobile for the installation.
This version of the firmware I installed does not have any google services (thank China for that), so keep that in mind.
Thank you

Flashing Stock Firmware (G935AUCS4APK1) Help removing constant security notifications

I wanted to remove bloatware and also install Nougat early on my AT&T S7 Edge, so I flashed a modified AP file with Odin and also tried to root the phone. I ended up inundated with security notifications about unauthorized actions that require a restart to fix (restarting doesn't work).
EDIT: I looked back at the files and initially I used the G935F firmware files before resetting to factory settings.
I tried restoring the factory settings but that didn't fix the problem. All attempts to flash stock firmware with Odin has not been successful, and I have tried various versions. Samsung+ also lists the phone as being rooted, whereas root checking apps do not. I think it's related to having the wrong BL/AP/CL/CSC files and maybe BL being version 4. I have only been able to find firmware with "REV02" in the title and I suspect I need a "REV04."
I have noticed that there is a way to update to Nougat through ADP or SD card, but when I tried that option a message prompt informed me that updating from external storage was disabled. It seems like I hit a dead end no matter where I turn. I have been scouring the net and trying various solutions for the last few days and submitted this post as a last resort. Please help!
Here is information regarding the current software of my phone:
MODEL #: SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
ANDROID VERSION: 6.0.1
SECURITY PATCH LVL: Nov. 1, 2016
BASEBAND VERSION: G935AUCS4APK1
Kernel Version: 3.18.20-7856276-ENG
Build Number: MMB29M.G935AUCS4APK1

MadMazz said:
I wanted to remove bloatware and also install Nougat early on my AT&T S7 Edge, so I flashed a modified AP file with Odin and also tried to root the phone. I ended up inundated with security notifications about unauthorized actions that require a restart to fix (restarting doesn't work).
EDIT: I looked back at the files and initially I used the G935F firmware files before resetting to factory settings.
I tried restoring the factory settings but that didn't fix the problem. All attempts to flash stock firmware with Odin has not been successful, and I have tried various versions. Samsung+ also lists the phone as being rooted, whereas root checking apps do not. I think it's related to having the wrong BL/AP/CL/CSC files and maybe BL being version 4. I have only been able to find firmware with "REV02" in the title and I suspect I need a "REV04."
I have noticed that there is a way to update to Nougat through ADP or SD card, but when I tried that option a message prompt informed me that updating from external storage was disabled. It seems like I hit a dead end no matter where I turn. I have been scouring the net and trying various solutions for the last few days and submitted this post as a last resort. Please help!
Here is information regarding the current software of my phone:
MODEL #: SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
ANDROID VERSION: 6.0.1
SECURITY PATCH LVL: Nov. 1, 2016
BASEBAND VERSION: G935AUCS4APK1
Kernel Version: 3.18.20-7856276-ENG
Build Number: MMB29M.G935AUCS4APK1
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There's currently no pk1 at&t firmware available. There is pi2 firmware tho. The bootloaders are the same so you should be able to Odin with no problems. Here's a link to pi2 firmware.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-pi2-s7-edge-sm-g935a-10-03-16-t3477246

MadMazz said:
I wanted to remove bloatware and also install Nougat early on my AT&T S7 Edge, so I flashed a modified AP file with Odin and also tried to root the phone. I ended up inundated with security notifications about unauthorized actions that require a restart to fix (restarting doesn't work).
EDIT: I looked back at the files and initially I used the G935F firmware files before resetting to factory settings.
I tried restoring the factory settings but that didn't fix the problem. All attempts to flash stock firmware with Odin has not been successful, and I have tried various versions. Samsung+ also lists the phone as being rooted, whereas root checking apps do not. I think it's related to having the wrong BL/AP/CL/CSC files and maybe BL being version 4. I have only been able to find firmware with "REV02" in the title and I suspect I need a "REV04."
I have noticed that there is a way to update to Nougat through ADP or SD card, but when I tried that option a message prompt informed me that updating from external storage was disabled. It seems like I hit a dead end no matter where I turn. I have been scouring the net and trying various solutions for the last few days and submitted this post as a last resort. Please help!
Here is information regarding the current software of my phone:
MODEL #: SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
ANDROID VERSION: 6.0.1
SECURITY PATCH LVL: Nov. 1, 2016
BASEBAND VERSION: G935AUCS4APK1
Kernel Version: 3.18.20-7856276-ENG
Build Number: MMB29M.G935AUCS4APK1
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We obtain APK1 firmware and it is here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-s7-edge-sm-g935a-g935aucs4apk1-t3549458

MadMazz said:
I wanted to remove bloatware and also install Nougat early on my AT&T S7 Edge, so I flashed a modified AP file with Odin and also tried to root the phone. I ended up inundated with security notifications about unauthorized actions that require a restart to fix (restarting doesn't work).
EDIT: I looked back at the files and initially I used the G935F firmware files before resetting to factory settings.
I tried restoring the factory settings but that didn't fix the problem. All attempts to flash stock firmware with Odin has not been successful, and I have tried various versions. Samsung+ also lists the phone as being rooted, whereas root checking apps do not. I think it's related to having the wrong BL/AP/CL/CSC files and maybe BL being version 4. I have only been able to find firmware with "REV02" in the title and I suspect I need a "REV04."
I have noticed that there is a way to update to Nougat through ADP or SD card, but when I tried that option a message prompt informed me that updating from external storage was disabled. It seems like I hit a dead end no matter where I turn. I have been scouring the net and trying various solutions for the last few days and submitted this post as a last resort. Please help!
Here is information regarding the current software of my phone:
MODEL #: SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
ANDROID VERSION: 6.0.1
SECURITY PATCH LVL: Nov. 1, 2016
BASEBAND VERSION: G935AUCS4APK1
Kernel Version: 3.18.20-7856276-ENG
Build Number: MMB29M.G935AUCS4APK1
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So whats your end goal here? To flash stock akp1 and update to nougat? Or are you just trying to disable the security warning on your current set-up?
If you want to get rid of the security notice you have to disable security log agent in system/priv app, if your rooted just delete it, or another option is go into the security file folder and rename the apk and odex file with .bak, that will disable it, OR use EZ disabler and disable that package.
As for flashing back to stock, I noticed odin and ATT firmware don't get along so great. I usually flash U firmware when I'm in a jam, seems to be a lot less picky. I use either prince's odin or theres a version of 11.2 odin floating around that also has worked for me.

[Q] G930V to G930U Conversion (Explain please)

Hello, All!
I have a G930V (Verizon S7) Non-EDGE, and I wan't to convert it to a G930U Unbranded (Or at least bloat free).
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Yes, I have seen other threads on this topic. Doesn't answer my confusions though.
Threads by:
tvm2487 (G930U Firmware)
James.Markham0757 (Can someone send me in the right direction...)
DeathAngel66669 (Using SamFirm to download SM-G930U-G930UUEU2APG9...)
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So anyways here are my questions.
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1. Looking through Sammobile or Updato I see that a the newest version is
(G930UUEU2APEH) on (XAA), Would that work for the VZW Variant if not, What can i use?
2. Regarding my phone's below details would i be able to convert it to any of the 'U' Firmwares?
3. I don't wan't to trip any security features or mess with KNOX, really don't want to root.
Really just wan't to keep my warranty. Granted I will probably lose that by not using VZW firmware.
4. I thought flashing firmwares not similar to your phone will brick it permenantly. Why does the 'U' firmware run on the 'V'?
5. If i can flash the firmware (Odin?), What should i tick in the boxes for it to flash perfectly fine without errors?
Given this would be my first Samsung Tweaking.
6. Besides the Verizon bloat, What other cons are in the 'U' firmware that I should know about before doing the procedure?
7. Chances of bricking the phone? Would it be reversible?
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My current S7 VZW Details:
Model: SM-G930V
Ver: 6.0.1
Patch Level: October, 1, 2016
Baseband Ver: G930VVRU4API3
I appreciate the help and your time. Thanks !

1. Looking through Sammobile or Updato I see that a the newest version is
(G930UUEU2APEH) on (XAA), Would that work for the VZW Variant if not, What can i use?
I don’t think it would flash as it is bootloader 2(5th character from right) latest firmware is 4!
2. Regarding my phone's below details would i be able to convert it to any of the 'U' Firmwares?
From what I understand all the USA variants of the Galaxy S7's are the same hardware
3. I don't wan't to trip any security features or mess with KNOX, really don't want to root.
Really just wan't to keep my warranty. Granted I will probably lose that by not using VZW firmware.
I have an AT&T branded S7 SM-G930A and have flashed the U firmware and used it for a while. I have now switched carriers to T-Mobile used the U firmware without issues and now flashed the T-Mobile firmware and it works fine. KNOW IS NOT TRIPPED.
4. I thought flashing firmwares not similar to your phone will brick it permenantly. Why does the 'U' firmware run on the 'V'?
Not sure, Odin may just fail to complete install?
5. If i can flash the firmware (Odin?), What should i tick in the boxes for it to flash perfectly fine without errors?
Given this would be my first Samsung Tweaking.
I never had luck flashing the HOME-CSC file, had to use straight CSC.
6. Besides the Verizon bloat, What other cons are in the 'U' firmware that I should know about before doing the procedure?
One thing I did notice is the visual voicemail app tends to work better when using the specific carrier firmware(both AT&T & T-Mobile).
I'm using T-Mobile and I don't see a need to go back to U at this time as their is not much bloat on the T-Mobile firmware.
7. Chances of bricking the phone? Would it be reversible?
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I just installed T-Mobile Nougat on my phone and got the error on phone and it was stuck on “You will need to use Smart Switch Recovery” to fix phone! SCARY!!! I managed to finally get firmware installed and running!

Understood.
When I get home today I'll try to install a newer version from SamMobile.
Updato has older versions. Sammobile has the latest which is.
G930U with code (VZW) on
G930UOYM4APL2
(https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/118975/G930UUEU4APL2_G930UOYM4APL2_VZW/)
Would this be compatible?

G930UUEU4APL2 is the latest U-firmware. Everything flashes correctly, it won't trip KNOX, and it is super easy to go back to G930V firmware if you decide you want to send it back for warranty. You can't brick the phone by flashing signed files with Odin. The bootloader won't allow Odin to flash anything that could brick it.
I had already started replying before you posted above me. I'd recommend using my link to the firmware, as Sammobile downloads take FOREVER.

I see, I'm glad.
So, What would i need to make sure to do and not do in Odin 3.11.1?
AP/BL/CP/CSC from your zip? Just flash everything or only certain things?
Re-partition tick box? yes or no?

Flash all four of those files and DON'T CHANGE ANY Odin settings.

Okay. I just flashed it and now my phone repeatedly keeps booting into recovery.
The recovery logs and the red text at the bottom says:
dm-verity verification failed
Need to check DRK first...
Any ideas?

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I think it might have to be because I used HOME_CSC rather than CSC.
What's the difference between both? Can i revert later?
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@CVertigo1
I reflashed with the CSC file rather than the HOME_CSC file as according to your instructions in your thread (Latest G930U Firmware) and it worked perfectly fine!
KNOX is still at 0x0 and warranty void is fine.
( https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930u-firmware-pl2-g930v-success-t3558214 )
No bloat, amazingly fast, and some features i like are present. I'll report back to your thread on the battery life when i get more time with it.
I appreciate your patience.
(Will post screenshots later).

Home_CSC doesn't wipe user data, which causes issues when swapping firmware. That's what caused your bootloop.

Followed this, today, was sick and tired of the damn Verizon bloat slowing the phone down.
The phone runs faster - notably faster.
After installing the SIM, the phone returns, "Your device will restart to configure features supported by the new SIM card."
And then" It's useless. If I hard-power reset it, and take out the SIM, it's viable - it's just useless otherwise.
Phone is a G930V, flashed to G930U.
Any Suggestions? The phone is *NOT* rooted, so I can't easily take out or rename the AutoPreconfig.apk package.. Argh.

Will I get the android nougat update on this ROM?

Just converted G930V to G930U, all 100% working here in the UK. Fully debranded and no verizon warning about sim change. perfect

Mind telling me what thread you used to find the latest firmware? This forum for the phone is so rarely used anymore, it's hard to tell what info to go even go on anymore.
Is PL2 the latest for 930U? I'm VZW but US, not UK

S7 Edge Emergency help!!!

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.