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SM-G930V or SM-G930P ?

Hello, I bought S7 in internet. It was sold to me as Verizon version (SM-G930V). Actual software (G930VVRU2APB5) means that it's Verizon version indeed, but IMEI check shows that it's Sprint version (SM-G930P)... So I have few questions about this situation:
1. Is it bad that box and phone says that it's Verizon but IMEI says that it's Sprint? What may it cause in future? Or maybe phone is not original? Download mode works and Antutu checked confirms that it's original...
2. I wanted to upgrade my soft but how to do that? Update function shows me error while downloading so I wanted to do it via Odin but again - which version should I download? The latest from Verizon or Sprint?...
3. I live in Europe - will this phone work in our network? I mean 4G etc

My 930P has been flashed with 930V, 930A, 930T1,and 930U firmware all snapdragons are universal in that they can be flashed with all other USA carriers firmware

vegoja said:
My 930P has been flashed with 930V, 930A, 930T1,and 930U firmware all snapdragons are universal in that they can be flashed with all other USA carriers firmware
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What about Europe firmware G930F? Is there actually any difference between USA and Europe versions?

kamieniarz said:
What about Europe firmware G930F? Is there actually any difference between USA and Europe versions?
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Yes 930f have exynos chipset the U.S. variants are snapdragons

vegoja said:
Yes 930f have exynos chipset the U.S. variants are snapdragons
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Oh, that's right So how do you think, is there any difference between all firmwares for snapdragon. I'm wondering now which one should I download...

kamieniarz said:
Oh, that's right So how do you think, is there any difference between all firmwares for snapdragon. I'm wondering now which one should I download...
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930U is unlocked and debloated firmware but gets updated less frequently. The rest is really up to you on which bloat you prefer. If you are wanting to root I'd suggest 930V

Use Firmware Of A Different Model

Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.

Yea, the G955FD is the dual SIM Exynos variant, right?
I'm sure the dual SIM uses the same firmware as the single SIM, so you should have no worries flashing Aussie firmware.
But I would suggest you flash the XSA (Aussie unbranded) firmware, not Telstra firmware. You'll lose nothing, but you'll get faster updates.

the_scotsman said:
Yea, the G955FD is the dual SIM Exynos variant, right?
I'm sure the dual SIM uses the same firmware as the single SIM, so you should have no worries flashing Aussie firmware.
But I would suggest you flash the XSA (Aussie unbranded) firmware, not Telstra firmware. You'll lose nothing, but you'll get faster updates.
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I thought as much, thanks so much for clarifying. I will download the XSA firmware as well.
Thanks

I'm using Metro PCS service on a Singapore XSP and experiencing some terrible 4G service. Is there anything I can do about this, looked perhaps flash smother CSC onto my 955FD?

michel5891 said:
I'm using Metro PCS service on a Singapore XSP and experiencing some terrible 4G service. Is there anything I can do about this, looked perhaps flash smother CSC onto my 955FD?
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Flash a different baseband.
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ProbablyRaging said:
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
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Im running F firmware on my FD now...its the same thing.
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ProbablyRaging said:
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
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The phone will work pretty much fine provided
1 - Exact Same hardware . you can use snapdaragon ROMs on Snapdragon Devices and vice versa for Exynos .
2 - Same network Bands supported . The ROM contains the programs on how to operate in different frequencey bands .
If i helped you , hit the thanks button ! :laugh:

Same probem Can you help me
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.

Janettef said:
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
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I don't know how you can own a device and not know whats in it lol.
Anyway it is exynos and firmwares can be found at sammobile.com
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955FD/
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

Janettef said:
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
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Here's the XSA (Australia) firmware:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=0C53FCC1D0CA11E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B
Flash it. Doesn't matter if your device is G955F or FD, the ROMs are exactly the same.

Does the method works with G955J SCV35 model? I'm running NTDocomo firmware on KDDI model to unlock network (single SIM) . I wan't to flash unlocked U firmware but getting scared that the phone will be bricked.

Can i flash G955U with G955FD ?

Hi,
I recently moved to India and have the Unlocked S8+ G955U model with me.
I am not getting the Volte (Jio sim) on it when connected to wifi.
So I want to flash with Indian variant G955FD.
Since I am flashing with different model stock ROM will this work? or I cant as it is Exynos and my device is Snapdragon.
Also need steps how to backup current existing G955U stock from the phone.

ynr said:
Hi,
I recently moved to India and have the Unlocked S8+ G955U model with me.
I am not getting the Volte (Jio sim) on it when connected to wifi.
So I want to flash with Indian variant G955FD.
Since I am flashing with different model stock ROM will this work? or I cant as it is Exynos and my device is Snapdragon.
Also need steps how to backup current existing G955U stock from the phone.
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Short answer: NO!
You CAN'T FLASH -FD- firmware on a -U- device!

It is Exynos and my device is Snapdragon.
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No you can't. The firmware is different to match the hardware.

Is it possible to flash N950U with N950U1 firmware?

I am confused.
I am aware a carrier N950U can be flashed with the N950U1.
What is the difference between the N950U Sprint firmware and the N950U1 Sprint firmware?
Is there a way to flash a N950U1 firmware on N950U Sprint firmware?

mohibd73 said:
I am confused.
I am aware a carrier N950U can be flashed with the N950U1.
What is the difference between the N950U Sprint firmware and the N950U1 Sprint firmware?
Is there a way to flash a N950U1 firmware on N950U Sprint firmware?
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This guide will answer your question:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884

Thanks for the helpful link. I have flashed my N950U with N950U1 unbranded firmware without any trouble.

mohibd73 said:
Thanks for the helpful link. I have flashed my N950U with N950U1 unbranded firmware without any trouble.
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Hi mate ,
I have a N950u Verizon factory unlocked , I want to flash unbranded N950u1 , please guide how you did it? Did 7 days OEM option rule work?

Hello did anyone get a lead on a link to the OS needed and how to go about it? Phone was previously carrier free and I updated using Odin to an OS which is Sprint branded, would like to use a global unlocked version please
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Can I flash ROM of different carrier Korean version?

Hello so I have my a90 with lgu ROM and I wonder whether I can flash like skt firmware without tripping Knox or maybe even global firmware since the jw should be same not like S series this have sd855. Cause lgu is somehow buggy.
Thanks for answers in advance

Harakirycz said:
Hello so I have my a90 with lgu ROM and I wonder whether I can flash like skt firmware without tripping Knox or maybe even global firmware since the jw should be same not like S series this have sd855. Cause lgu is somehow buggy.
Thanks for answers in advance
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Your model number need to match the rom...and if there is international version then yes you can...it will not trip Knox if official downloaded from sammobile...

I have A908N so I can flash any of the roms made for that one ?

Harakirycz said:
I have A908N so I can flash any of the roms made for that one ?
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Yes

Can I flash international version rom to my Korean A908N?

hemal_4404 said:
Can I flash international version rom to my Korean A908N?
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Same question