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Recently purchased a S7. Upon booting the phone a blue screen appeared and advised it was applying updates. Note this phone was bought as "Brand New, never used"
The box says SM-G9300. Used Sam info from play store and it advises the model is SM-G930F & Using the Qualcomm chip on android 6.01. To also note the phone had a factory reset on the 23rd April. Same day the phone was shipped to me
I go into Kies and try to update to android 7, advises serial is wrong. I tried the serial on the box/phone/sam info but could not get it working
After connecting the phone via USB a Verizon installation came up for SM-G930V. Tried up dating the phone via the Verizon app and it advised it could not update.
Does all of this seem strange? I do not understand why I see G9300 on the box, yet the phone appears to show SM-G930F & SM-G930V
What model numbes is back of your phone?
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
wiggleme said:
Recently purchased a S7. Upon booting the phone a blue screen appeared and advised it was applying updates. Note this phone was bought as "Brand New, never used"
The box says SM-G9300. Used Sam info from play store and it advises the model is SM-G930F & Using the Qualcomm chip on android 6.01. To also note the phone had a factory reset on the 23rd April. Same day the phone was shipped to me
I go into Kies and try to update to android 7, advises serial is wrong. I tried the serial on the box/phone/sam info but could not get it working
After connecting the phone via USB a Verizon installation came up for SM-G930V. Tried up dating the phone via the Verizon app and it advised it could not update.
Does all of this seem strange? I do not understand why I see G9300 on the box, yet the phone appears to show SM-G930F & SM-G930V
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Boot into download mode (Volume down & home & power)
Whatever it says in there is the true model number, forget the rest as they can be faked
Back of the phone says SM-G930F
Download mode shows SM-G930V
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wiggleme said:
Back of the phone says SM-G930F
Download mode shows SM-G930V
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As I said, only trust download mode, your phone is SM-G930V
Same thing has been happening since at least the S5, they fake model numbers on boxes, on the back of the phone, and even fake the firmware to sell locked bootloader US models as unlocked international models because they are more popular and likely get more £ for them
Another clue would be your INFO app shows Qualcomm as the Chip manufacturer, Qualcomm make the Snapdragon found in the US locked models
If it was a G930F it would have a Samsung Exynos chip in it
Thank you for the info. that makes sense. Unfortunately I had purchased two of these. So looks like paypal dispute if they refuse to provide refunds.
wiggleme said:
Thank you for the info. that makes sense. Unfortunately I had purchased two of these. So looks like paypal dispute if they refuse to provide refunds.
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g930v loaded with g9300 firmware
Hello,
I am kind of in the same situation as wiggleme here. The two differences are that on the back of my phone the model is g930p and that the phone is loaded with a chinese g9300 firmware. In download mode I also get g930v
Is there any way that I can get rid of the nasty chinese g9300 firmware and get google apps. I'm guessing it's not as simple as just flashing the g930u firmware?
Damn, I should of known better and avoided that dodgy looking chinese seller...
Hope someone can help me out on this one haha
gwizzz said:
Hello,
I am kind of in the same situation as wiggleme here. The two differences are that on the back of my phone the model is g930p and that the phone is loaded with a chinese g9300 firmware. In download mode I also get g930v
Is there any way that I can get rid of the nasty chinese g9300 firmware and get google apps. I'm guessing it's not as simple as just flashing the g930u firmware?
Damn, I should of known better and avoided that dodgy looking chinese seller...
Hope someone can help me out on this one haha
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Flash the G930V firmware? That's what model S7 you have
*Detection* said:
Flash the G930V firmware? That's what model S7 you have
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Yeah, I guess that makes sense. I'll maybe give it a try and let you know.
And I'm just curious, do you know how they manage to get a back cover different to the actual phone? Could it mean the phone is no longer watertight?
Thanks for your support!
gwizzz said:
Yeah, I guess that makes sense. I'll maybe give it a try and let you know.
And I'm just curious, do you know how they manage to get a back cover different to the actual phone? Could it mean the phone is no longer watertight?
Thanks for your support!
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Who knows with these dodgy sellers, maybe they have a method of wiping off the original IMEI and printing on another or like you say, possibly they switch the back over / motherboards
Hi, I have just bought a brand new galaxy S7, model SM-G930F.
Although it is an international model, it carries a snapdragon 820 processor.
I am told , that it is a USA model, built under Verizon.
SM-G930F is supposed to be a global model with exynos, does anyone knoes what is the phone I bought?
Anyway, my real problem is, that the "updates software" option is missing, in "about phone" list.
I am stuck in android 6.0.1
I checked it is not rooted and it must be a genuine phone.
Can anybody guide me through solutions?
I would really appreciate any help.
Thank you
Moving to general S7 Q&A since you say it's a SM-G930F.
Check the back of the phone and verify the phone model. You should be able to update through other options like Kies, unless they've changed that recently.
Johntri said:
Hi, I have just bought a brand new galaxy S7, model SM-G930F.
Although it is an international model, it carries a snapdragon 820 processor.
I am told , that it is a USA model, built under Verizon.
SM-G930F is supposed to be a global model with exynos, does anyone knoes what is the phone I bought?
Anyway, my real problem is, that the "updates software" option is missing, in "about phone" list.
I am stuck in android 6.0.1
I checked it is not rooted and it must be a genuine phone.
Can anybody guide me through solutions?
I would really appreciate any help.
Thank you
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It's not a G930F if it has a Snapdragon processor
Commonly faked to look like G930F by editing firmware / stickers / model numbers etc, more likely to be the G930V if it's Verizon
Boot to download mode and check the model number in there, that's the only one that can not be faked
(Volume Down & Home & power)
And they likely removed the update option from settings to prevent any problems of the phone updating to either the wrong firmware, or removing their fake edits with a V update
Flash the proper firmware with ODIN 3.12.3 or newer from updato.com once you know your model S7
Galaxy s7 "updates software" option missing
Dear Durham,
Thanks for the help.
Yes, you are right; it is G930V.I have been tricked...
I have visited updato.com and found 12 variants of S7 firmware.
My bootlader version is - 6.0.1 November 20, 16 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRU4API3
Shall I download and install this one and afterwards make a manual software update or
shall I install the latest - 7.0 August 25, 17 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRS4BQH1 ?
After successful installation, will these firmware fake modifications( to G930F) disappear permanently?
I am much obliged
Thanks
Johntri said:
Dear Durham,
Thanks for the help.
Yes, you are right; it is G930V.I have been tricked...
I have visited updato.com and found 12 variants of S7 firmware.
My bootlader version is - 6.0.1 November 20, 16 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRU4API3
Shall I download and install this one and afterwards make a manual software update or
shall I install the latest - 7.0 August 25, 17 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRS4BQH1 ?
After successful installation, will these firmware fake modifications( to G930F) disappear permanently?
I am much obliged
Thanks
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The ROMs from updato.com are full ROMs so you can just flash the latest / newest one and you'll be 100% up to date once it boots
Use CSC and not HOME_CSC though as you are going to want to reset after the flash to clear any hacks from the previous ROM (This will wipe the device so backup any important files first)
CSC, AP, BL and CP
Yes this will permanently remove any modifications from the faked ROM
Wish me luck, I will give it a go!
You have been most informative, many thanks.
Good luck :good:
Johntri said:
Wish me luck, I will give it a go!
You have been most informative, many thanks.
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The good news is that the verizon edition can be rooted and is network unlocked from the factory so as long as ure carrier supports the bands it will still work for you on a side note flash the u firmware not verizon and u wont have any verizon bloatware out of the gate either
Mad scientist, thank you for your intervention.
Just to be clear, which firmware do you suggest me to install, not the verizon G930V?
Could I install the G930F for my country (Europe).
I thought they are incompatible...
As my bootloader version G930V I think I would better stick with the V version.
Are you suggesting not to upgrade to nougat and reinstall factory installed 6.0.1 and better wait for 8?
Yes you are right, I am not good at twiking.Will I have drain baterry issues with nougat?
Dear Durham,
Emergency help!!!!
I installed it succesfully but now it does not recognize my sim card, as it is from a non USA country.
Should I reflash a different firmware? F or U ?
I am from Greece
It seems to be working...
The Verizon logo appears upon starting the phone
But in language selection, there is only English and asian languages available.
Software update finally appeared.
In order to have my langage back, should I reflash with the U ( unlocked version) or the F (global)?
No mobile data.
Maybe I am calling through Verizon.Roaming.Expensive.Scarry...!!
He means that the G930U firmware will flash fine on the G930V, it is the same firmware but without the Verizon bloatware added
You can not flash any other firmwares, it just happens that those two are compatible with each other
Flash straight to the latest
So I shall flash the G930U?
Will my sim card be recognized and mobile data be active.
Nougat 7 or MM 6-your opinion, again?
thnks
No idea if your SIM will be recognised, but if it's not working with the V firmware it's worth a try
As I said, flash the latest firmware which is Nougat
Personally I would be contacting the seller and asking for a refund / exchange for a real G930F that you paid for
firmware
I tried, but he is not cooperative.
How about F version-it worked with it before ?
(only it was modified with the dissapearance of system update.)
Johntri said:
I tried, but he is not cooperative.
How about F version-it worked with it before ?
(only it was modified with the dissapearance of system update.)
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No you cannot flash any other model firmware, that was NOT the G930F firmware, it was a hacked / faked U or V firmware
I think you better read a good few threads before going much further or you're going to end up with a brick
Contact the seller and request a refund
Don't suppose you can flash CSC files of the 930F on 930V?
Dear all,
Thank you for your help and interest in my problem.
This is indeed a great forum!!!
I tried to flash the F version, but thankfully odin stopped it from the beginning, presenting "failed" message.
I suppose if it continued, I would end up with a brick as Durham suggested.
Finally I flashed he U version, as mad scientist suggested, and up to now it works like a charm.
As Durham advised, I used CSC and not HOME_CSC and the hack was eliminated.
Sim card is recognized, no bloatware and mobile data working.
Let's hope it will continue like this...!!!
Only glitch, not everything is in my home language ( message icon name and in settings-the menu options-any idea how to fix it? - I removed english and left only my language as selection, but onle these remain untranslated)-small problem
I have learned a valuble lesson from my adventure.
Ebay, an organized platfrom may it be, it cannot control each individual's deceivals, so one must be extra wary when buyng from unofficial sources, nomatter good reviews from others...
Thanks again to you all for your help, I would be in serious position right now, if it weren't for you guys.
hi there am from Ghana , i bought a unlocked samsung galaxy which got sm g920f at the back( Europe model if am right) but its stacked on android 5 lollipop and wont give i checked for update and it says my device is up to date,so i opted to upgrade with odin, searched on line and found few different g920f firmwares without none for my country so i decided to download Nigerian,But it failed, the upgrade stops at system image<,got no luck with the UK version as well,thats when i decided to study the phone till i realized the phone is Europe model but somehow got verizon firmware install on it, in download mode the phone has product names as "SM-G920V and samsung phone info also gave same info about the model, please any help ,should i upgrade with SM-G920V firmware?
charisma007 said:
hi there am from Ghana , i bought a unlocked samsung galaxy which got sm g920f at the back( Europe model if am right) but its stacked on android 5 lollipop and wont give i checked for update and it says my device is up to date,so i opted to upgrade with odin, searched on line and found few different g920f firmwares without none for my country so i decided to download Nigerian,But it failed, the upgrade stops at system image<,got no luck with the UK version as well,thats when i decided to study the phone till i realized the phone is Europe model but somehow got verizon firmware install on it, in download mode the phone has product names as "SM-G920V and samsung phone info also gave same info about the model, please any help ,should i upgrade with SM-G920V firmware?
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Yes you should look for firmware that matches yur phone models only. Am also in Ghana you may contact me if yu need any help.
Hello guys, someone can tell me what Galaxy s7 IS? Version, proc, ... And IS it possible to install nougat stock fw, root, ... See attach picture. Thank
The exact model number is shown when the phone is put into download mode.
audit13 said:
The exact model number is shown when the phone is put into download mode.
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The informations on download mode are in chinese and I don't see any number. Have you an other solution. Thanks
According to the screen shots, the phone had an sm-g930o bootloader and baseband but the model number says 930fd.
Does the IMEI match a 930o or 930fd? Where did you get the phone? Does the IMEI in the phone match the IMEI on the box or anywhere on the packaging?
audit13 said:
According to the screen shots, the phone had an sm-g930o bootloader and baseband but the model number says 930fd.
Does the IMEI match a 930o or 930fd? Where did you get the phone? Does the IMEI in the phone match the IMEI on the box or anywhere on the packaging?
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The IMEI in the phone IS the same that on the box. When I check IMEI, the return IS G930F Galaxy s7 (SM-G9300) and the phone IS a dual sim
The 930f (exynos) and 930o (Qualcomm) are different models.
The 930o is a China phone: http://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-duos-sm-g9300/specs/3148 which explains the Chinese writing in download mode.
Where did you get the phone? Box looks like an original Samsung box? Does the phone have a label on the back with the IMEI?
audit13 said:
The 930f (exynos) and 930o (Qualcomm) are different models.
The 930o is a China phone: http://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-duos-sm-g9300/specs/3148 which explains the Chinese writing in download mode.
Where did you get the phone? Box looks like an original Samsung box? Does the phone have a label on the back with the IMEI?
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I buy it on internet and yes the box is an original and the phone have the label on the back.
Do you know if I Can install Twrp and root this one and some custom roms? Thanks
I would not flash anything until your know the model number for sure.
The phone could have been put together with different parts or installed with incorrect software.
You see any model number in download mode? If there is no English, maybe attach a picture of the download screen.
Since the text in download mode is Chinese, I think the motherboard inside is a 9300 and the 9300 ROM could not be used because the China phone would not have the Google Play store.
audit13 said:
I would not flash anything until your know the model number for sure.
The phone could have been put together with different parts or installed with incorrect software.
You see any model number in download mode? If there is no English, maybe attach a picture of the download screen.
Since the text in download mode is Chinese, I think the motherboard inside is a 9300 and the 9300 ROM could not be used because the China phone would not have the Google Play store.
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But I have Google play store because if you look at the PDA it's G930FXXU1BPH6 which is G930F Hungary fw. They have mix some different fw. BL and CP are G9300 china and CSC is G9350 Hong Kong (TGY). I don't know that it was possible. I think the bootloader are unlock but not sure
If the bootloader is for a 9300, then it is a China model and the stock 9300 rom would not have the Play store which is probably why it has a 9300 bootloader and a rom from another country.
audit13 said:
If the bootloader is for a 9300, then it is a China model and the stock 9300 rom would not have the Play store which is probably why it has a 9300 bootloader and a rom from another country.
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Yes you're right if the PDA is China. In my case the PDA is Hungary. For my culture, the PDA contain the different Google apk and services, no?
I would contact the seller and ask why the software is mixed up and maybe exchange the phone for another phone.
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I would contact the seller and ask why the software is mixed up and maybe exchange the phone for another phone.
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Ok thanks to you. I think he had convert a sm-g9300 into a sm-g930fd.
Samsung phones can't be converted from one model to another. Samsung bootloaders are not always locked but they are restricted to running bootloaders that are made for a particular model. Odin will not allow you to flash a 930f bootloader onto a 930o phone.
The phone motherboard is probably a 9300 and will only take ota updates if it is running a stock 9300 ROM. I'm not sure how you will be able to install security updates and patches.
I have the same problem. My phone is g930f buy the chipset is snapdragon. What firmware should I flash now?
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theowl61 said:
I have the same problem. My phone is g930f buy the chipset is snapdragon. What firmware should I flash now?
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Whichever model it says in Download Mode is the correct model, everything else can be faked, flash firmware for the model in download mode
Hello,
I'm trying to fix my soft bricked phone with this error (no quotes):
"dm-verity verifiation failed..."
I've already soft and factory reset the phone to no avail, as it still will not boot past the Samsung logo. Googling the problem has told me that flashing the original firmware with Odin should fix it, but after hours of searching I still cannot determine what firmware I need to download and use. Reading some of the threads here supposedly i can use firmware that shares my carrier and country but I cannot find the correct combination on any site.
Country: US
Phone: S7 (G930F) - On the recovery mode screen the full designation is G930FXXU1BPH6
Carrier: T-Mobile
Version 6.0.1
Does anyone know exactly where I can find useable firmware for the phone? Everything I see online (like sammobile for example) just has the firmwares for other countries.
Before the bootlock my phone was rooted if it matters.
Vhozite said:
Hello,
I'm trying to fix my soft bricked phone with this error (no quotes):
"dm-verity verifiation failed..."
I've already soft and factory reset the phone to no avail, as it still will not boot past the Samsung logo. Googling the problem has told me that flashing the original firmware with Odin should fix it, but after hours of searching I still cannot determine what firmware I need to download and use. Reading some of the threads here supposedly i can use firmware that shares my carrier and country but I cannot find the correct combination on any site.
Country: US
Phone: S7 (G930F) - On the recovery mode screen the full designation is G930FXXU1BPH6
Carrier: T-Mobile
Version 6.0.1
Does anyone know exactly where I can find useable firmware for the phone? Everything I see online (like sammobile for example) just has the firmwares for other countries.
Before the bootlock my phone was rooted if it matters.
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The G930F is a primarily European device, so a different region than the US.
The firmware version you have provided is an old version of Marshmallow on T Mobile Poland. The fact that it's Poland doesn't really matter it's still EU region.
Now heres the important part....T Mobile in Europe do not use all of the same bands as T Mobile US so although you can flash any firmware for Europe your phone will not work 100% in the US
So first of all flash with either a nougat firmware for United Kingdom T Mobile or Untied Kingdom nougat undranded (BTU). From Sammobile.
I don't advise going straight to Oreo because there may be a fix for older nougat firmware from EU region to work perfectly in US. Once you upgrade firmware you cannot downgrade.
Once your phone is up and running you just need to look on the forum of how to get a G930F device working perfect on US networks.