Hey All,
Just bought a second hand s6 g920 and the back of the phone says g920F but the software on it says G920p. How can this even happen and how can i fix it?
i'd rather have g920F firmware as that is the international one and has more xda community support.
thanks in advance
Same problem... can anyone help?
Starhannes said:
Hey All,
Just bought a second hand s6 g920 and the back of the phone says g920F but the software on it says G920p. How can this even happen and how can i fix it?
i'd rather have g920F firmware as that is the international one and has more xda community support.
thanks in advance
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DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE OF SM-G920F from sammobile.com and flash it thorugh odian. it is quite easy.
most likely the previous owner has damaged the phone and back glass was replaced.
Put phone in download mode anf check the model number (it cannot be changed ).. Its easy .. Just use a little your brain...
rajaumar77 said:
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE OF SM-G920F from sammobile.com and flash it thorugh odian. it is quite easy.
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No! Odin won't flash any non G920P firmware. Flash fails when i try to use SM-G920F
Starhannes said:
No! Odin won't flash any non G920P firmware. Flash fails when i try to use SM-G920F
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when you start phone in download moder, look on top there will be written model no of your phone. check this is original model of you phone. may be you phone board has been changed.
well... flashed stock g920p firmware through odin, it boots quite fine but with changed imei (it shows s5 when i search imei online... network/data works fine)... g920f firmware flash fails.... also samsung s/n is 000000... restoring efs also doesnt help... flashed back to the software with which it came.. imei back to g920f... s/n still 00000... bootloader g920p... recovery g920p... kernel g920p... baseband g920f... build g920f... anyone???
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Hi,
I recently got a SM-G920F off the internet and noticed it was running android v.5. There was no update option available in the usual place so I tried to update to Marshmallow manually with Odin and it failed during the update process.
I've now noticed that even in Odin Mode, it's showing as a SM-G920P. As a result of this, only US (SM-G920P) firmware installs (everything else just fails) which isn't any use as I'm in the UK! I've tried to reset using smartswitch but it doesn't even recognise the serial number. The back of the phone states it is a SM-G920F and I was previously able to download apps to confirm that the phone isn't a fake.
Has anyone else had this problem? I think I just need to configure the phone to be a SM-G920F again and it will take the firmware but I can't find a way. Have tried editing the prop.build file in /system but it's still saying it's a G920P in Odin mode. Any ideas/help would be appreciated.
Cheers.
where did you get the phone from? for me it sounds like it is a g920p. also your seller may have replaced the back cover of your device. in this case, the produced backcover will always show g920f because its the most common version.
also, editing the build.prop and other system files to show g920f firmware won't change anything. some custom roms even show g935f (galaxy s7 edge). but you're still not able to install a galaxy s7edge firmware over odin.
it's like putting an apple sticker onto a windows machine. it shows "apple" but it is still not a mac.
Thanks for the reply, Tim. I got the phone from an eBay seller in Hong Kong. It definitely was a G920F as I took a few screenshots before the upgrade and they show it was running the G920F version of Lollipop before the botched upgrade.
Cheers.
ok, could you possibly post them?
Sure, Tim. Both of these were taken before it all went wrong...
I'm unable to post pics on here so have placed on imgur dot com/a/Izrw7
Thanks again.
prok455 said:
Hi,
I recently got a SM-G920F off the internet and noticed it was running android v.5. There was no update option available in the usual place so I tried to update to Marshmallow manually with Odin and it failed during the update process.
I've now noticed that even in Odin Mode, it's showing as a SM-G920P. As a result of this, only US (SM-G920P) firmware installs (everything else just fails) which isn't any use as I'm in the UK! I've tried to reset using smartswitch but it doesn't even recognise the serial number. The back of the phone states it is a SM-G920F and I was previously able to download apps to confirm that the phone isn't a fake.
Has anyone else had this problem? I think I just need to configure the phone to be a SM-G920F again and it will take the firmware but I can't find a way. Have tried editing the prop.build file in /system but it's still saying it's a G920P in Odin mode. Any ideas/help would be appreciated.
Cheers.
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The motherboard has been replaced i think its a g920p try to update with g290p firmware
Hello everyone i recently buy a samsung s6 and i have a problem my phone show different model number. In downloading mode it shows sm-g920v and in settings-about phone it show sm-g920f. So which is my actual model number and which firmware should i install on this please help me my phone can't start up after installing twrp recovery. So i want to flash a stock firmware thanks
ziakhan942 said:
Hello everyone i recently buy a samsung s6 and i have a problem my phone show different model number. In downloading mode it shows sm-g920v and in settings-about phone it show sm-g920f. So which is my actual model number and which firmware should i install on this please help me my phone can't start up after installing twrp recovery. So i want to flash a stock firmware thanks
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If you want to know for sure, you open the casing on the device, the true model number should be stamped/printed somewhere in side.
Or we can assume it is a SM-G920V that has been flashed with SM-G920F firmware to work on a different network. If that is true then flash the SM-G920V
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Droidriven said:
If you want to know for sure, you open the casing on the device, the true model number should be stamped/printed somewhere in side.
Or we can assume it is a SM-G920V that has been flashed with SM-G920F firmware to work on a different network. If that is true then flash the SM-G920V
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Yeah i try the firmware of g920v but it can't flash then i also try the firmware of g920f and it also can't flash
ziakhan942 said:
Yeah i try the firmware of g920v but it can't flash then i also try the firmware of g920f and it also can't flash
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Please any one help me for solving this problem
I have a (modified) Samsung Galaxy note5 with model SM N920f, while I found confusing articles online about note5 not been released in Europe and that this is note an original model number, I installed the phoneinfo app to verify what model my phone is, and this is what I got below:
Bootloader Version
N920VVRU2AOJ2
PDA Version
N920FXXU2AOJ2
CSC Version
N920VVZW2AOJ2
Baseband Version
N920VVRU2AOJ2
Latest Firmware
Not Found
Kernel Version
3.10.61-5922942-eng
[email protected] #1
64-bit
Android Version
5.1.1
Build Number
LMY47X.N920FXXU2AOJ2
Build Fingerprint
Verizon/nobleltevzw:5.1.1/LMY47X/N920FXXU2AOJ2:user/release-keys
Build Description
nobleltevzw-user 5.1.1 LMY47X N920FXXU2AOJ2 release-keys
Build Date
Mon Oct 5 14:52:47 KST 2015
Platform/Chip
exynos5/exynos7420
Hardware Revision
N920V.04
Your quick response will be highly appreciated, thanks.
Looks like your model is N920V, Verizon model with a custom rom on it. You should be able to flash verizon firmware without issue
but how could he have a custom Rom on a verizon model???
trollingwhovian said:
but how could he have a custom Rom on a verizon model???
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I don't think it is a custom rom, I think It is a modified Stock Verizon Rom. Sm N920f doesn't exist as an original model as Samsung didn't do an European version of the Note5, phone info also said that is not refurbish. if you look at the phone details as I earlier posted you will see a mixup of Both N920f and N920v, I am just looking to hear from someone who as done it before, I don't want to brick this phone, I just got it.
same problem
i have same problem when i check about on devices its show N920F but when i check it using Phone Info Samsung it show N920V
if i flash it using N920V firmware, it will lock network to verizon? i use indonesian sim on it now.
if that locked to verizon how to unlock it again like now i used
Thanks for your help
I took a risk and flashed stock nougat (i found link on xdadevelopers website) on my so called n920f. Actually phone is not N920F, firmware was modifed to remove the branding. Its actually N920V.
To conclude, I flashed nougat 7.0 and its working perfectly, without any issue. I was worried regarding carrier locking after flashing the stock nougat, but it didn't as verizone says they don't lock LTE phones.
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I took a risk and flashed stock nougat (i found link on xdadevelopers website) on my so called n920f. Actually phone is not N920F, firmware was modifed to remove the branding. Its actually N920V.
To conclude, I flashed nougat 7.0 and its working perfectly, without any issue. I was worried regarding carrier locking after flashing the stock nougat, but it didn't as verizone says they don't lock LTE phones.
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This is good for the ear, I have downloaded the 7.0 rom since but wasn't sure about been locked, thanks for sharing this, you just gave me confidence.
majidkorai said:
I took a risk and flashed stock nougat (i found link on xdadevelopers website) on my so called n920f. Actually phone is not N920F, firmware was modifed to remove the branding. Its actually N920V.
To conclude, I flashed nougat 7.0 and its working perfectly, without any issue. I was worried regarding carrier locking after flashing the stock nougat, but it didn't as verizone says they don't lock LTE phones.
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Please can you share me with your download link, the file I downloaded got corrupted, its 2.7gb, your quick reply will be highly appreciated, thanks.
Maverickme_ said:
Please can you share me with your download link, the file I downloaded got corrupted, its 2.7gb, your quick reply will be highly appreciated, thanks.
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JUST search for NOUGAT for n920v, first link will be from xda forum, where some one has shared the link.
majidkorai said:
JUST search for NOUGAT for n920v, first link will be from xda forum, where some one has shared the link.
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What is your file size?, I downloaded the corrupt 2.7 gb from Xdadevelopers as well, will appreciate if you can share me the link, thanks.
Maverickme_ said:
What is your file size?, I downloaded the corrupt 2.7 gb from Xdadevelopers as well, will appreciate if you can share me the link, thanks.
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file size is 2.5 GB.
You can try downloading again. It worked for me without any issue.
majidkorai said:
file size is 2.5 GB.
You can try downloading again. It worked for me without any issue.
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Thanks I will try it again
sm 920v became sm 920f
im from philippines. i tried my note 5 to update but stock in lollipop then i found out that its from verizon the real model is sm 920v and it was a custom rom of sm 920f. i read some replies here and im waiting for if i could flash nougat rom in sm 920v since its verizon does it can access the network signal
hope someone could help me this.
From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
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im from philippines. i tried my note 5 to update but stock in lollipop then i found out that its from verizon the real model is sm 920v and it was a custom rom of sm 920f. i read some replies here and im waiting for if i could flash nougat rom in sm 920v since its verizon does it can access the network signal
hope someone could help me this.
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From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
sm 920v became sm 920f
does it have effect if the unit was rooted..
i hope it will works and the network carrier unlock also
zamree said:
From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
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You mean smartswitch will do an OTA update? Or you have to downloaded rom and use Odin?
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You mean smartswitch will do an OTA update? Or you have to downloaded rom and use Odin?
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Yes, Smart Switch will do an OTA update automatically, no need ODIN because your phone has reset to normal factory setting with phone model N920V, no more N920F.
sm 920v became sm 920f
zamree said:
From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
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unfortunately i tried it but theres no file for emergecy recovery
zhyril103085 said:
unfortunately i tried it but theres no file for emergecy recovery
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Hello Guys, this forum is my last hope. I have a problem with my S7 (DBT Germany), I think after flashing an older stock rom and going back to newest, something happened that my phone doesn't detect any sim cards anymore. If I type *#06# , it only shows the SN Number, no IMEI. WIFI still works without problem, but I can not use my sim card anymore, so it's pretty useless now :crying:
The sim card works on another devices, so it's for sure a problem with my s7, I might have messed up something. What do you think is here the problem and how can I solve it? Any help is much appreciated, I really hope to fix this because my phone is only 2 weeks old.
I currently have the latest Firmware for DBT from updato, (December 14, 2017 for Android 7.0)
IMEI = unknown
SIM Card status: Not avaliable
Have you tried a stock ROM from sammobile.com? Updato and sammobile.com should have the same ROM but maybe there is a difference between the 2?
Did you confirm that the phone is running the latest modem?
audit13 said:
Have you tried a stock ROM from sammobile.com? Updato and sammobile.com should have the same ROM but maybe there is a difference between the 2?
Did you confirm that the phone is running the latest modem?
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I did not try sammobile because updato and sammobile were the same firmware. Sammobile does have a newer firmware from 28/01 but it says I need to join in order to download.
Is there a way I can fix a damaged/corrupted EFS ? My phone is pretty useless now without sim card detection
Sorry, I know of no way to fix imei issue if a combination of Odin and a stock ROM does not work. You may have to take it to a cell repair shop that can force flash the ROM and EFS using hardware like an octopus box: https://octopusbox.com/eng/features/models
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Sorry, I know of no way to fix imei issue if a combination of Odin and a stock ROM does not work. You may have to take it to a cell repair shop that can force flash the ROM and EFS using hardware like an octopus box: https://octopusbox.com/eng/features/models
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Hey, flashing a Stock Rom with Odin + Root works for me with no problem, how can I flash my EFS? I do know my S/N and IMEI number..
Do you have an EFS backup? If yes, this may help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72355071&postcount=3
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Do you have an EFS backup? If yes, this may help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72355071&postcount=3
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I don't have an EFS backup. Any chance without a backup? I do know my S/N and IMEI...
You would need a way to recreate the contents of the folder. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to create the contents.
Maybe this will help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
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You would need a way to recreate the contents of the folder. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to create the contents.
Maybe this will help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
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Hey, I have finally found the solution and my sim card is working again :victory:
It really was just that the firmware was 1 version older.. I downloaded the latest DBT Firmware from samsung-updates (Build Date: 15/01/2018)
Put Bootloader to BL , AP to AP , CP to CP , CSC (not Home_CSC!) to CSC , flashed it and finally my IMEI etc. is back.
Thank you for taking your time trying to help me
Congratulations on your success
first of all sorry for my bad English.
so I bought this samsung galaxy s7 : "SM-G930FZAAFG"
box said it was made in Vietnam but when I check my IMEI in the net it said this :
G930F Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)
SIM card size: Nano Sim
and when tried to find the right firmware I found this :
KTC - South Korea - KT South Korea - G930KKKU2ERJ1_G930KKTC2ERJ1_KTC
I installed it and all but only one sim is detected as if the other one dose not exist at all .
but when I bough the phone both sim's were working and the phone has two slots
I am trying to find the right firmware for this phone
plz help me I tried everything
btw can I share my IMEI number ?
What is the model # shown in download mode?
IMEI in the phone matches the IMEI on the box?
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What is the model # shown in download mode?
IMEI in the phone matches the IMEI on the box?
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this is the model in the download mode : sm-g930k
but I did't find sm-g930k for duos
and yes the IMEI matches the one in the box
zitno said:
this is the model in the download mode : sm-g930k
but I did't find sm-g930k for duos
and yes the IMEI matches the one in the box
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The model # shown in download mode is the model # for the motherboard in the phone.
Looks like the sm-930k does not support dual sim: https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930k/specs/3319
Why did you flash different firmware?
audit13 said:
The model # shown in download mode is the model # for the motherboard in the phone.
Looks like the sm-930k does not support dual sim: https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930k/specs/3319
Why did you flash different firmware?
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the sound of the speaker was bad so I thought it I flash it, it may get better :/ and the phone was having a problems when I call someone the audio was bad
zitno said:
the sound of the speaker was bad so I thought it I flash it, it may get better :/ and the phone was having a problems when I call someone the audio was bad
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How is the sound now?
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How is the sound now?
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still the same
Both sim slots could be used at the same time?
Sounds like the phone may have been put together using different parts.
The 930F and 930k are not the same phone.
audit13 said:
Both sim slots could be used at the same time?
Sounds like the phone may have been put together using different parts.
The 930F and 930k are not the same phone.
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yea I think so too :/
we I am gonna return it but if I can find firmware that makes both sim slots work so I can return it working as it was
any idea how I can do that ?
zitno said:
yea I think so too :/
we I am gonna return it but if I can find firmware that makes both sim slots work so I can return it working as it was
any idea how I can do that ?
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Unfortunately, Odin will not let you cross-flash bootloaders or ROMs. Cross-flashing may even brick the phone.
I recommend returning the phone as soon as possible.
audit13 said:
Unfortunately, Odin will not let you cross-flash bootloaders or ROMs. Cross-flashing may even brick the phone.
I recommend returning the phone as soon as possible.
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thanks mate your reply's where very helpful
I will do that .. it's my only option
I searched and it seems to me that they were installing a custom rom !
becouse I did install a custom rom and it worked fine before flashing the phone with the SM-G930K
so I will install this one :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/rom-superstoc-rom-v1-0-aroma-t3496520
Good luck. Please report back with your results.
Thanks.
- Update -
I just installed TWRP for SM-G930F :
twrp-3.2.3-0-herolte
and then I add the the custom rom :
SuperMan-Rom SM-G930F V3.0.1_O_Final
and now everything is working fine even the sound and duel sim is working too
if we recap on this phone on the back of the phone it said SM-G930FD
and in Samsung download mode is said : SM-G930K
and on the operation system I am using a custom rom that said SM-G930K
by the way I am stuck with the TWRP can I flash back only the stock bootloader ?
zitno said:
by the way I am stuck with the TWRP can I flash back only the stock bootloader ?
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You can but changing only the bootloader may cause problems with the installed ROM.
You should only install bootloaders that are meant for the phone model number that is shown on the download screen. Never try to downgrade the bootloader to an earlier version because this may cause additional problems that include bricking the phone.