Firmware question - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

Hello, apologies if this sounds like a newbie question but I'm currently on apc8 firmware on my galaxy s7 and when I click into software update in the settings it says that the current software I have is up to date even though there have been 3 or 4 new software releases since apc8? When android nougat comes out will I be able to update my phone to that or would my phone have to be running the latest software (the September patch) to upgrade?
Also when I try to back up my phone via smart switch it freezes at 81% when it is backing up documents and won't go any further. Not sure if anyone else has had this problem before but could shed some light on the issue.
Thanks for any help
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Are you rooted? Try finding your region and firmware here http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=sm-g930f

peachpuff said:
Are you rooted? Try finding your region and firmware here http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=sm-g930f
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Not rooted. I've found the firmware for my region and model but the phone still isn't backing up through smart switch and I don't want to flash a firmware with odin without having it backed up
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Newest Gingerbread version for Samsung GS 2

Hi, I am currently running V.2.3.4 on my Samsung GS 2. The phone is unlocked purchased on Internet and I am with AT&T in US.
My question is how can I get 2.3.5 or higher if it's official released by Google says for UK but not for US. I don't even know Google did release it in US or not.
If not, can I still do it and where can I get it?
Any reponses would be appreciated.
Do you have the international or the AT&T version? The international version has 2.3.6 already.
You can find out which version you have in the system information. The international version is the GT-I9100.
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TheSniperFan said:
Do you have the international or the AT&T version? The international version has 2.3.6 already.
You can find out which version you have in the system information. The international version is the GT-I9100.
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Thanks for replying. My carrier is AT&T but I bought the phone unlocked online so it is the international version ( no AT&T name on it ) Is 2.3.6 official release or simply a beta?
Thanks
Official release. However it's not available to everyone through KIES yet. I don't know why. Maybe because Samsung handles updates crappy or because KIES is crappy.
You live in the US so I'll find a suitable update for you (English language and such). Just give me some time. I REALLY need to go sleep now. Just tell me what CSC you have asap. The best would be if you post your output of the System-Information from Android. Kernel, Baseband,....such stuff. Do you use Windows, Linux or OSX?
TheSniperFan said:
Official release. However it's not available to everyone through KIES yet. I don't know why. Maybe because Samsung handles updates crappy or because KIES is crappy.
You live in the US so I'll find a suitable update for you (English language and such). Just give me some time. I REALLY need to go sleep now. Just tell me what CSC you have asap. The best would be if you post your output of the System-Information from Android. Kernel, Baseband,....such stuff. Do you use Windows, Linux or OSX?
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Thanks for your help. I am running Windows Xp ( SP3 ) Here's my phone system info:
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
If the official one is 2.3.6 then how can I get it? Can I download it from some where?
I am appreciate all your help.
Samkee007 said:
Thanks for your help. I am running Windows Xp ( SP3 ) Here's my phone system info:
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKI4-CL575468 [email protected]#2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
If the official one is 2.3.6 then how can I get it? Can I download it from some where?
I am appreciate all your help.
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2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
Theonew said:
2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
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Doesn't have to be....
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Theonew said:
2.3.4 seems like the latest version for your device (so far at least): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
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I got the 2.3.4 from KIES yesterday but every body is talking about 2.3.6 ( may be in some countries )I would like to get the newest one of course. If Google didn't release for US market then I'll get it myself.
What is your current CSC code?
Type *#1234#
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Doesn't have to be....
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In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
Samkee007 said:
I got the 2.3.4 from KIES yesterday but every body is talking about 2.3.6 ( may be in some countries )I would like to get the newest one of course. If Google didn't release for US market then I'll get it myself.
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Remember there are many variants of the Samsung Galaxy SII. Some have that update (as shown in the thread), some don't (like yours - XWKI4 (KI1)). You could interchange if you want to; See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301772.
Theonew said:
In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
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That's right, but if he tells me what CSC he has, he might has luck. There is a 2.3.6 firmware with multicsc and if his is amongst them, he can safely flash it, because it's english anyway.
If he has no luck, he still has options:
Wait for an update or go with MIUI or CyanogenMod and therefore 2.3.7.
Theonew said:
In that thread it is. And if it isn't, kies would have notified that there was a further update (so logically, it has to be).
Remember there are many variants of the Samsung Galaxy SII. Some have that update (as shown in the thread), some don't (like yours - XWKI4 (KI1)). You could interchange if you want to; See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301772.
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Interchange? Meaning I can still use the 2.3.6 that is suppose for other GS 2 right?
GT-I9100 is GT-I9100 so the firmware will work on your device. But depending on your CSC, you might get problems with mobile data and such.
CSC is a problem in stock-roms only. Custom-roms just work, so those are an alternative too. You can always flash back later.
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what is your current csc code?
Type *#1234#
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i9100xeukh2
TheSniperFan,
So which firmware that I should get I mean the stable one of course. Can you post me the link for download if you happened to know.
Thanks
P.S. I've done the upgrade on my wife's Samsung Galaxy 3 I5800 one time ( from 2.1 to 2.2 ) The phone was not for US market as a result I could not get updates but I found the firmware & instructions online and finally got it done.
I just saw quite a bit of people in Android forum complaining about 2.3.6 causing battery drainage after the upgrade. Is it real?
Samkee007 said:
I just saw quite a bit of people in Android forum complaining about 2.3.6 causing battery drainage after the upgrade. Is it real?
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Let me check this. I can't tell now, because I've never used 2.3.6. I used 2.3.7 right away and now my ROM is based on 4.0.1. If the battery is a problem, I'll find you a 2.3.5. one.
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EDIT:
Indeed many people on the internet complain about that battery-life got worse. Here on xda and various different sites. I think you should go with 2.3.5 then. It's still an upgrade and people like it.
The latest one for you should be this one:
XWKJ3
Android 2.3.5
This package has: PDA: XWKJ3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/JFWLX5M4EZ
XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD
Password: [email protected]
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Step-by-Step instructions are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13712988&postcount=1
Hope this helps.
Appreciation
TheSniperFan,
Thanks for all the help. I think I better go for 2.3.5 just to be safe.
Thanks thanks again!
Firmware upgrade FAILED! HELP!
I was upgrading my GS 2 from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 by following the links provided here some how the upgrade failed. In the mean time my GS2 STILL SHOW DOWNLOADING and said DO NOT UNPLUG THE CABLE so I waited, waited I think it was more than 12 to 15 min finally I unplugged it, the phone was still in downloading mode and didn't respond to all buttons so I removed the battery, tried back the downloading mode again then it pops up the message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again "
But Kies said " Device not responding. To resolve the issue reboot the device " which I've tried a numerous time and nothing happen. Can some one help please!!!
Thanks
UPDATE:
I just got it fixed. While I was waiting I decided to go ahead to do whatever it takes what I did was re-do the process by opened up the Odin on PC suprisingly the downloading bar on phone & Odin both appearing while the " Firmware upgrade encountered a issue Please use KIES for recovery mode " message still there and Odin said it passed, the phone rebooted and I checked the version which is 2.3.5 I also checked all my files nothing is lost. How & why I have no idea may be some Android experts in this forum can tell me. Now everything is all good. I learned my lesson I should kept waiting before unplug or remove the cable/battery whether the process is succeded or not.

Work Phone - Need to Downgrade OS from 6.0 to 5.1.1

Hey guys,
Was hoping someone could help me out with an issue I am having.
I hope to have this resolved as soon as possible... if at all possible... because this is a company work phone.
We have Sprint Samsung S5 on call phones.
One of the users unknowingly upgraded from 5.1.1 to 6.0.1 and now our call recording app does not work.
So I need to downgrade to 5.1.1. Is this possible?
I know this is the issue because the same thing happened to our Galaxy S2's.
The phone is Not Rooted - No Custom Recovery.
I hope I can just flash an old stock tar over top of the current build using ODIN.
What are your thought?
I appreciate any response. Thanks!
The Phone:
Model: SM-G900P
Android: 6.0.1
Current Build: PCA (MMB29M.G900PVPU3CPCA)
Edit: We were actually on 5.1.1. before the upgrade. Not 5.0.
Sorry Thanks
There's already a thread on this https://tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=...share_tid=3354873&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
G900P MM downgrade
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zune70 said:
There's already a thread on this https://tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=...share_tid=3354873&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
G900P MM downgrade
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Thats all I needed! Thank you
*EDIT* Got it working. I flashed OK4 through Odin and it was successful.
Thank you guys very much!

Samsung Connect problems after update 6->7 stock

I'm from Mexico, the nougat update was released one month ago, and I have a samsung tv model un40k6000 and always used de mirror screen option but after the update the mirror screen didn't work just shows up the text "Connecting to [TV]..." and never cennect, i know this is a bug in the android nougat firmware because I downgrade to marshmallow and works ok again. I really like the android stock nougat version so if someone know some fix I'll be very greatful.
I already try restoring the device, the tv and updating the tv firmware.
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April security patch released in Spain for SM-A750FN

On April 27th, it was released the latest security patch in Spain. This firmware can be found in Sammobile.
This update (A750FNXXU1BSD6) is not the same as in Russia (A750FNPUU1BSD2). The changelog only says that it brings security improvements, and I haven't found anything new.
IS THE LAG IN APP drawer and camera mode swiping fixed?
Hello guys,
I bought my a7 two months ago in Serbia, and now I'm in Slovakia and still don3have any updates. I want to flash manually android pie, but don't know which one. Can someone help me? 750FN
Tnx
P.s. first phone i ever had in my life ?
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Salemanson said:
Hello guys,
I bought my a7 two months ago in Serbia, and now I'm in Slovakia and still don3have any updates. I want to flash manually android pie, but don't know which one. Can someone help me? 750FN
Tnx
P.s. first phone i ever had in my life ?
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That's very complicated. You should try to install SmartSwitch app from Samsung. I havent had recieved any OTA too. But when I connect to the SmartSwitch you can easily update your phone if any update available. I got the second pie update today in SmartSwitch. If you use SmartSwitch and no update will be there, then you can go into the manual update. Im from Slovakia too BTW
It was updated last night, and the pie is terrible. Changing my device. Farewell friends ?
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vlado153 said:
That's very complicated. You should try to install SmartSwitch app from Samsung. I havent had recieved any OTA too. But when I connect to the SmartSwitch you can easily update your phone if any update available. I got the second pie update today in SmartSwitch. If you use SmartSwitch and no update will be there, then you can go into the manual update. Im from Slovakia too BTW
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Are you talking about Samsung Smart switch mobile app? But that is an app to transfer files. Please let me know to update my device.
Riyas22 said:
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Are you talking about Samsung Smart switch mobile app? But that is an app to transfer files. Please let me know to update my device.
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I mean this app https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch you need to download to PC and also to mobilephone. When you connect the phone with PC , then launch the app in PC. This will automatically check for new updates. You can also do the update
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vlado153 said:
I mean this app https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch you need to download to PC and also to mobilephone. When you connect the phone with PC , then launch the app in PC. This will automatically check for new updates. You can also do the update
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Thanks for this info I'll try now
Pie Update
vlado153 said:
I mean this app https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch you need to download to PC and also to mobilephone. When you connect the phone with PC , then launch the app in PC. This will automatically check for new updates. You can also do the update
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I think there is no update for my phone, after connecting my mobile, there was no intimation to update even though I kept the device idle for 30 minutes.
sgrkoirala said:
IS THE LAG IN APP drawer and camera mode swiping fixed?
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I've never noticed any lag in those places before
Riyas22 said:
I think there is no update for my phone, after connecting my mobile, there was no intimation to update even though I kept the device idle for 30 minutes.
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Please go to Settings--> About the phone (down)--> Info about software, then do the printscreen and upload the picture here.
Or give me the software version carrier (it´s something like SAOMC_SM-A750FN_???_???_...etc)
I will try to help you to find if any update is available for you.
Pie
I've attached the screenshot here. Thanks for the help.
Riyas22 said:
I've attached the screenshot here. Thanks for the help.
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It seems that there is no PIE for you. You probably have XME Malaysia version of firmware.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-A750GN/XME/ please see here your firmwares. If the update available, it will be here in the list.
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vlado153 said:
It seems that there is no PIE for you. You probably have XME Malaysia version of firmware.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-A750GN/XME/ please see here your firmwares. If the update available, it will be here in the list.
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Can I flash any other countries firmware. for ex: Thailand firmware
I only know that it's possible with ODIN, but I can't tell you more about this,because I don't have any experience with flashing with ODIN.
Can anyone tell me what are improves in latest update?
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Can anyone tell me what are improves in latest update?
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I noticed only improvments in camera. Exactly: before this update, scene optimizer didn´t work in my case. After this latest update, Scene optimizer works okay.

How to get stock rom from samsung?

Hi.
My phone is SM-N910CQ
Current android version is 6.0.1
I want to install Android 5.1.1 stock rom from Samsung.
I did not try any roms, Kies, Sammobile.
I think, Kies will install latest Android version.
I don't want to use Sammobile. It is not official.
I have never rooted. (If I need, I can.)
I have an idea to get stock rom from Samsung.
I cannot try because I don't know how to do it.
My idea is:
1 - To change my phone firmware version with older than current version. (It will need roots.)
For example: Android shows current version is 4.4.4. Actually Android is 6.0.1
2 - If it can be success, when I check my phone to update.
I can get stock rom from Samsung.
But. Even if it can be success, Samsung can give me the latest version. (So, 6.0.1) (I really don't know the results.)
Can it work?
What do you think about my idea and how can I do it?
Thank you.
bugattiveyrontr said:
Hi.
My phone is SM-N910CQ
Current android version is 6.0.1
I want to install Android 5.1.1 stock rom from Samsung.
I did not try any roms, Kies, Sammobile.
I think, Kies will install latest Android version.
I don't want to use Sammobile. It is not official.
I have never rooted. (If I need, I can.)
I have an idea to get stock rom from Samsung.
I cannot try because I don't know how to do it.
My idea is:
1 - To change my phone firmware version with older than current version. (It will need roots.)
For example: Android shows current version is 4.4.4. Actually Android is 6.0.1
2 - If it can be success, when I check my phone to update.
I can get stock rom from Samsung.
But. Even if it can be success, Samsung can give me the latest version. (So, 6.0.1) (I really don't know the results.)
Can it work?
What do you think about my idea and how can I do it?
Thank you.
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There is nothing to worry about from Sammobile, many people use Samsung firmware from Sammobile. I've used firmware from Sammobile many times.
If you're looking for an "official Samsung site" offered by Samsung themselves to download your firmware, you won't find it. Samsung has an "official" site with downloads for their devices, but, they do not offer firmware for every model number/device they make. I've already looked, they don't have firmware for SM N910CQ there, they only have a few different firmware for a handful of SM-N910 variants.
If you want to flash your device, you have no choice but to get your firmware from somewhere other than Samsung themselves, whether you like or not. The rest of the community of Samsung users has to accept this fact, you are not any better than the rest of us.
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There is nothing to worry about from Sammobile, many people use Samsung firmware from Sammobile. I've used firmware from Sammobile many times.
If you're looking for an "official Samsung site" offered by Samsung themselves to download your firmware, you won't find it. Samsung has an "official" site with downloads for their devices, but, they do not offer firmware for every model number/device they make. I've already looked, they don't have firmware for SM N910CQ there, they only have a few different firmware for a handful of SM-N910 variants.
If you want to flash your device, you have no choice but to get your firmware from somewhere other than Samsung themselves, whether you like or not. The rest of the community of Samsung users has to accept this fact, you are not any better than the rest of us.
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Thank you for your reply.
My phone version does not appear on Sammobile. Thank you for looking it for me.
It seems I have to continue to use my phone with current Android version.
Also I have to take a backup of my rom to prevent future problems.
bugattiveyrontr said:
Thank you for your reply.
My phone version does not appear on Sammobile. Thank you for looking it for me.
It seems I have to continue to use my phone with current Android version.
Also I have to take a backup of my rom to prevent future problems.
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Here is 5.0.1 for your model number, are you in Turkey? If not, this is firmware may or may not work for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/stock-rom-t3084335
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Droidriven said:
Here is 5.0.1 for your model number, are you in Turkey? If not, this is firmware may or may not work for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/stock-rom-t3084335
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Thank you so much. That URL has been broken.
Except one thing my phone is fine.
After about a minute of playing, FPS starts to drop.
There can be many reasons for this. However, I found a strange solution.
However, this solution is valid for about a minute.
I return to the recently used apps panel. And I'm back in the game. Without closing the game.
I can play with 60 FPS for about one more minute. This is such a cycle.
I could not understand the reason for this. It looks like a software bug.
Do you have any information on this subject?
Thank you.

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