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Vietnam S6 soft-bricked upon flashing 5.1 update !

I am creating this thread on behalf of @k_kasadze, who was seeking help from me using pm.
It looks like he has soft-bricked his Galaxy S6, whose model no. he says is indeed G920F without any doubt, by flashing the 5.1 firmware. I find it strange, because he did get PASS message on Odin, as shown by the screenshot below.
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Can anyone help? As far as I know, you cannot downgrade after flashing 5.1.1. And you can't install TWRP either. Please correct me if one can install TWRP, in that case, he could restore from TWRP. I think he can still boot into download mode.

Ask him, to boot into stock recovery and clear cache + factory reset

Use emergency software recovery in Samsung smartswitch

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djaidyc said:
Use emergency software recovery in Samsung smartswitch
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When I'm connecting in download mode the smartswitch says that device not supported, samsung driver is installed
factory reset didn't help

What version of odin did you use? Its recommended to use the very lasted version. That made the difference for a guy in another topic

Bring the S6 back to Samsung for warranty repair.

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roydok said:
Bring the S6 back to Samsung for warranty repair.
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I used 3.10.6 odin and I can't bring that in service center it's not on warranty. Is there any downgrade option? or anothe 5.1.1 tar to flash?

Are you sure it's a 920f? Mine was made in Vietnam and is a 920i
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dbarrett480 said:
Are you sure it's a 920f? Mine was made in Vietnam and is a 920i
Sent from my SM-G920I using XDA Free mobile app
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yes I'm sure, it is G920f on the back there is also written g920f also inside... I checked
also when I'm trying old odin to flash it fails and writes this, but 3.10.6 works great but cant boot up
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

dbarrett480 said:
Are you sure it's a 920f? Mine was made in Vietnam and is a 920i
Sent from my SM-G920I using XDA Free mobile app
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Made in is different than region specific devices. Vietnam is G920F only.

venki5star said:
Made in is different than region specific devices. Vietnam is G920F only.
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Mind = blown lol
Sent from my SM-G920I using XDA Free mobile app

Try this French 5.1.1 SM-G920F S6 ROM from Sammobile:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48616/G920FXXU2BOFJ_G920FOXA2BOFJ_XEF/

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roydok said:
Try this French 5.1.1 SM-G920F S6 ROM from Sammobile:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48616/G920FXXU2BOFJ_G920FOXA2BOFJ_XEF/
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After installation that rom you linked me did this bootloop anyone knows when will be other region 5.1.1 roms available approximately? will it be during 1 week or so?
Before I installed france 5.1.1 I've installed this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/vnrom-s6-g920fxxu1aocv-v1-0-aroma-t3088154

Try reflashing again.

roydok said:
Try reflashing again.
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tried a lot of times but I think there is something not flashed correctly. But after finishing the process odin says 100% pass.

SOLVED - bootloop after installation france 5.1.1 on G920F
SO who has similar problem I fixed the problem this way.
1) flashed TWRP RECOVERY 2.8.7.1 via ODIN
2) downloaded custom rom XtreStoLite-2.0-Odex-Pure-ROM-Final-XXU2BOFJ
3) flashed it and my phone is alive plus root and TWRP recovery

I have no idea what to do...
So I'm in the same situation as you, I was doing all sorts of flashing and stuff but something went wrong along the way.
So I have the very latest twrp installed and I connected to my pc, yet I can't move files over for some reason.

codewield said:
So I'm in the same situation as you, I was doing all sorts of flashing and stuff but something went wrong along the way.
So I have the very latest twrp installed and I connected to my pc, yet I can't move files over for some reason.
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you have to use OTG cable and flash the system via usb flash drive like external storage and that's it

Odin fail
k_kasadze said:
After installation that rom you linked me did this bootloop anyone knows when will be other region 5.1.1 roms available approximately? will it be during 1 week or so?
Before I installed france 5.1.1 I've installed this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/vnrom-s6-g920fxxu1aocv-v1-0-aroma-t3088154
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OK so I was on the unbranded S6 920F and as the signal was pretty bad thought I would try the H3G latest stock firmware .on Sammobile.
I am on 3 anyway so hoped that using that firmware the modem may have been better. I did the usual and it failed at the end of the cycle same as you.
Did that several times and tried with smart switch, wasted loads of time then tried the first one that was released for 5.1.1(France) and it passed and booted normally.
Not a clue what happened maybe the H3G Rom BOfj was a corrupted file, though very unusual from sammobile.
Edit.
Ironically the signal actually appears better on the france 5.1.1 than befor on AO3 5.02..will update after a few days

NBB823151 said:
OK so I was on the unbranded S6 920F and as the signal was pretty bad thought I would try the H3G latest stock firmware .on Sammobile.
I am on 3 anyway so hoped that using that firmware the modem may have been better. I did the usual and it failed at the end of the cycle same as you.
Did that several times and tried with smart switch, wasted loads of time then tried the first one that was released for 5.1.1(France) and it passed and booted normally.
Not a clue what happened maybe the H3G Rom BOfj was a corrupted file, though very unusual from sammobile.
Edit.
Ironically the signal actually appears better on the france 5.1.1 than befor on AO3 5.02..will update after a few days
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Glad to hear another positive bit regarding this firmware on the network reception... I am only holding up from flashing it is root...don't want to trip knox

No Network Issue after DC Phoenix Factory image flash

Hi All,
I bricked my phone pretty badly couple of days ago. It was not booting and was not allowing me to go to the recovery and also fastboot was not flashing anything at all. Even unlock bootloader command was failing.
So, as a last resort, I flashed my NXT - L29 with the factory image of AL10 from DC-Unlocker Phoenix software. Also after that I restored the IMEI and all other stuff.
Problem is that after doing that my phone is not picking up any network. It was showing sim locked initially which I unlocked using the codes generated by DC-Unlocker and the phone now is not showing locked to carrier but still it is not picking up any of the service provider's network. I tried Airtel and Jio (I am in India). Strange thing is that it is not even listing any networks when I go and search for them manually in network options. Not even in 2G or 3G specific modes.
To overcome this issue, I debranded my phone to C636 and C185 as well but the result is the same. No network.
I suspected that somehow the bands got changed from TD LTE to FDD LTE which is causing the issue as in India all 4G rpoviders use only TD LTE right now.
Now my question is that is there any way to get back to the TD LTE and should this effect 2G and 3G coverage as well.
Any help will be hugely appreciated as the phone is right now a brick even if it boots up and functioning fine. :crying::crying:

I don't know much about dc unlocker but do they have l29 factory image to flash?
What about the baseband in about phone is it showing correct and ur imei?

gm007 said:
I don't know much about dc unlocker but do they have l29 factory image to flash?
What about the baseband in about phone is it showing correct and ur imei?
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They do not have L29 factory image.
However, I already restored the imei and unlocked everything.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

What was ur original region l29c...?
Did you use srk tools to debrand?
Check this link for how to debrand
Think the oem info is what is causing the problem.

sozofriend1234 said:
Hi All,
I bricked my phone pretty badly couple of days ago. It was not booting and was not allowing me to go to the recovery and also fastboot was not flashing anything at all. Even unlock bootloader command was failing.
So, as a last resort, I flashed my NXT - L29 with the factory image of AL10 from DC-Unlocker Phoenix software. Also after that I restored the IMEI and all other stuff.
Problem is that after doing that my phone is not picking up any network. It was showing sim locked initially which I unlocked using the codes generated by DC-Unlocker and the phone now is not showing locked to carrier but still it is not picking up any of the service provider's network. I tried Airtel and Jio (I am in India). Strange thing is that it is not even listing any networks when I go and search for them manually in network options. Not even in 2G or 3G specific modes.
To overcome this issue, I debranded my phone to C636 and C185 as well but the result is the same. No network.
I suspected that somehow the bands got changed from TD LTE to FDD LTE which is causing the issue as in India all 4G rpoviders use only TD LTE right now.
Now my question is that is there any way to get back to the TD LTE and should this effect 2G and 3G coverage as well.
Any help will be hugely appreciated as the phone is right now a brick even if it boots up and functioning fine. :crying::crying:
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I have same problem as your but with P9 after using DC unlocker and phonex also HCU Clint to roster IMEI ,now no signal !
if you come with solution pls let me know .

copysat said:
I have same problem as your but with P9 after using DC unlocker and phonex also HCU Clint to roster IMEI ,now no signal !
if you come with solution pls let me know .
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me too,
with my mate 8 from China NXT-ALC10, after a brick to change it in NXT-L29 and restore with
DC-unlocker, DC Phoenix and Hcu-client
the two SIM don't work are blind!!
There is an issue in to the software recovery DC ecc ecc or BASEBAND is bricked??
is possible a file check with radio information or backup??
thank You for answer
p.s. this link is good??
hxxp://recomhub.com/blog/how-to-fix-huawei-mate-8-not-registered-on-network-and-repair-null-imei-number/

mcanton said:
me too,
with my mate 8 from China NXT-ALC10, after a brick to change it in NXT-L29 and restore with
DC-unlocker, DC Phoenix and Hcu-client
the two SIM don't work are blind!!
There is an issue in to the software recovery DC ecc ecc or BASEBAND is bricked??
is possible a file check with radio information or backup??
thank You for answer
p.s. this link is good??
hxxp://recomhub.com/blog/how-to-fix-huawei-mate-8-not-registered-on-network-and-repair-null-imei-number/
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The code in the link does not work on mate 8. May be they have just assumed that it should work and it might be a generic code. I found that link when I was looking for solutions and many more like this but they do not work. The codes mentioned on the most of the tutorials are not working on mate 8. I think USSD codes are partially disabled on our phone.

gm007 said:
What was ur original region l29c...?
Did you use srk tools to debrand?
Check this link for how to debrand
Think the oem info is what is causing the problem.
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Did the steps again. Debranded to C185320 but still the same. No network. :crying::crying::crying:

sozofriend1234 said:
Did the steps again. Debranded to C185320 but still the same. No network. :crying::crying::crying:
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Try to dload c185b200 cause b320 is not officially released.

gm007 said:
Try to dload c185b200 cause b320 is not officially released.
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Tried with c636b200 but the same. No signal.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

dont waste your time guys, dbrand or flashing original firmware will not solve the problem i ve tried all possible ways to make it work with no hope.
The best way to contact DC-unlock to find solutions.

copysat said:
dont waste your time guys, dbrand or flashing original firmware will not solve the problem i ve tried all possible ways to make it work with no hope.
The best way to contact DC-unlock to find solutions.
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Contacted the tech support of DC as well. As per them this is a limitation of firmware flashed. Only solution as per them is to flash L29 factory firmware which they do not have. Or contact huawei.

the link below is a fake?
hXXp://recomhub.com/blog/how-to-fix-huawei-mate-8-not-registered-on-network-and-repair-null-imei-number/
Thank You

mcanton said:
the link below is a fake?
hXXp://recomhub.com/blog/how-to-fix-huawei-mate-8-not-registered-on-network-and-repair-null-imei-number/
Thank You
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Yes mate.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

I have the same problem but the funny thing that I can send sms very normally but can't make phone calls .....!!!!
Any Help will be most appreciated .

Have the same problem with my al10 and a g8 rio-l01
I repaired the al10 like you and flashed with the stock china rom (ota update work) but no service, the working code in al10 is *#*#6130#*#* not 4636 (you will se the phone is in VoLTE mode) but you can't do nothing, there is no service (i think we need to flash the radio)
For the g8 its an mea version repaired by the same way but this one got more problem it boot but with factory run mode and no service too
Hope we will find a solution (asked dc unlock team and im waiting)

makabress said:
Have the same problem with my al10 and a g8 rio-l01
I repaired the al10 like you and flashed with the stock china rom (ota update work) but no service, the working code in al10 is *#*#6130#*#* not 4636 (you will se the phone is in VoLTE mode) but you can't do nothing, there is no service (i think we need to flash the radio)
For the g8 its an mea version repaired by the same way but this one got more problem it boot but with factory run mode and no service too
Hope we will find a solution (asked dc unlock team and im waiting)
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Update: edited the g8 country to: normal and i got signial and the correct network but i cant make a call do the factory mode
Also trayed with the mate 8 vendor: hw region: normal / and hw,cn and all,cn but no result stuck with no service

makabress said:
Update: edited the g8 country to: normal and i got signial and the correct network but i cant make a call do the factory mode
Also trayed with the mate 8 vendor: hw region: normal / and hw,cn and all,cn but no result stuck with no service
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This is what I see. No network type or LTE mentioned. Mine was L29 and is on L29 ROM right now.
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sozofriend1234 said:
This is what I see. No network type or LTE mentioned. Mine was L29 and is on L29 ROM right now.
Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk
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Debrand to C636B200 and reboot and use this. Your network problems will be solved.

bluheart said:
Debrand to C636B200 and reboot and use this. Your network problems will be solved.
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(and use this...) use what??

[GUIDE] UNBRICK / INSTALL STOCK ROM ON YOUR SAMSUNG S7 / S7 EDGE (Easy Method)

# HOW TO UNBRICK/ INSTALL STOCK ROM ON SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 / S7 EDGE #​1) Download lastest Odin (Link)
2) Download FIRMWARE for S7 / S7 EDGE (Choose your model and country) (Link)
Instructions​1) Put your S7 / S7 EDGE in Download mode
- Push and hold VOLUME DOWN + HOME + POWER ON and when you get in press VOLUME UP
2) Open ODIN and connect your S7 / S7 Edge to your computer
- If you dont see THIS then install samsung drivers for your S7 Edge
3) Put the Firmware files in ODIN (Dont use CSC_HOME)
- File that start with AP put in AP bar, BL in BL bar, CP in CP bar and CSC to CSC bar
4) Press START and wait. When procces is done. Unplug your phone and wait, phone will auto boot up! This can take up to 15min
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS DURING PROCESS, LEAVE A COMMENT OR CONTACT ME​

I have the ATT model I guess. There are no firmware avail at the firmware link for model SM-G935A. ANy sugestions? will this work for this device?

karatche said:
I have the ATT model I guess. There are no firmware avail at the firmware link for model SM-G935A. ANy sugestions? will this work for this device?
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AT&T S7 Edge (G935A) official firmware
AP Download
BL Download
CP Download
CSC Download
And use Odin 3.12

I believe that the are many guides like this out there, because I already know all of this. Why even bother posting this if I can do all of this more easily with Smart switch?.

And use Odin 3.12 [/QUOTE]
Got the firmware, unzipped it with 7zip. Placed in BL line. Execurtes and after the 12th line it says emmc.appsboot.mbn and then the next line says Fail (Auth)
Ideas?
My device was already soft bricked so I still cannot boot. I can only get to a boot loop or download mode.

TheSproker said:
I believe that the are many guides like this out there, because I already know all of this. Why even bother posting this if I can do all of this more easily with Smart switch?.
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I'm not familiar with Smart Switch- can you tell me about this? Is this somthing I could use to restore this device?

karatche said:
I'm not familiar with Smart Switch- can you tell me about this? Is this somthing I could use to restore this device?
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Yes, it is an official Samsung application that lets you restore your device. Just download it on your computer and follow the instructions. Here is the link: http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin/

Hi all !
I did exactly the method described by @Talentooman everything goes well but on reboot the phone arrives until the samsung bootanimation and it does not flash it freezes on samsung bootanimation then it reboot and black blue led display.

stootie said:
Hi all !
I did exactly the method described by @Talentooman everything goes well but on reboot the phone arrives until the samsung bootanimation and it does not flash it freezes on samsung bootanimation then it reboot and black blue led display.
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check if you download real firmware for your device model, and when the procces is done you must wait for few reboots (mby up to 5min)

Talentooman said:
check if you download real firmware for your device model, and when the procces is done you must wait for few reboots (mby up to 5min)
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I have flashed that official versions download on sammobile
I have flashed Marshmallow version :
G935FXXS1BPLF_G935FUWA1BPH9_PET don't work after
I have flashed
G935FXXU1BPLB_G935FBOG1BPJ1_BOG
after i have flashed with nougat version officiel :
G935FXXU1DPLT_G935FOXA1DPLT_BTU
SM-G935F - DQC4-XEF
when the procces is done you must wait for few reboots (mby up to 5min)
I waited more than 20, 30 40 minutes and even until the battery finished.

stootie said:
I have flashed that official versions download on sammobile
I have flashed Marshmallow version :
G935FXXS1BPLF_G935FUWA1BPH9_PET don't work after
I have flashed
G935FXXU1BPLB_G935FBOG1BPJ1_BOG
after i have flashed with nougat version officiel :
G935FXXU1DPLT_G935FOXA1DPLT_BTU
SM-G935F - DQC4-XEF
when the procces is done you must wait for few reboots (mby up to 5min)
I waited more than 20, 30 40 minutes and even until the battery finished.
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did you try with Smart Switch?

Talentooman said:
did you try with Smart Switch?
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No, but I'll do it right away !

stootie said:
No, but I'll do it right away !
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i dont know why but for me Smart switch not working

Always the same problem, Smart Switch has to download the firmware then flashed it Always the same problem, Smart Switch has to download the firmware then flashed it then reboot then it froze as I said .....
Always at the start.

stootie said:
Always the same problem, Smart Switch has to download the firmware then flashed it Always the same problem, Smart Switch has to download the firmware then flashed it then reboot then it froze as I said .....
Always at the start.
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hm i dont know what to say ?

i have tried almost any firmware , btu , germany version , neitherland, pakistan , o2u , its giving error secure checked failed ; (Radio), i have even tried with samsung switch .
i also got its imei info here with a paid service :
Service: Samsung Full Info|Carrier + Warranty Checker
IMEI #: 358809078698703
Details: IMEI Number: 358809078698703
Serial Number: RF8H403J4CZ
Un Number: 988678533931334354
Model Number: SM-G935FZDAO2U
Model Name: SM-G935F
Model Desc: Galaxy S7 Edge
Warranty Status: In Warranty
Purchase Country: England
Warranty Until: 04.01.2018
Purchase Date: 04.01.2016
Production Date: 03.31.2016
Manufacturer: P518 Samsung Electronics Vietnam
Carrier: United Kingdom O2
Sold By: United Kingdom / 02 April 2016
Ship To: United Kingdom / 08 April 2016
its showing o2 here , i have tried nougat 7.0 o2u from sammobile but same issue ?and when i uncheck the modem part in flashing , it successfully flashed and restart but showing no command error on the screen ?
i have posted in many forums , plz help will be appreciated ?
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Talentooman said:
i dont know why but for me Smart switch not working
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for me too

stootie said:
Always the same problem, Smart Switch has to download the firmware then flashed it Always the same problem, Smart Switch has to download the firmware then flashed it then reboot then it froze as I said .....
Always at the start.
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Hey did you end up getting it to work ?
I am having the same problem :/

Firmware for G930T1 request
Hi guys,
I'm looking the properly firmware for Samsung galaxy S7 SM-G930T1 / G930T1UVU4BQG5.
But I confused about model version number/letter means, Does someone tell me where can I download the stock ROM for this mobile?.
Thanks.

It gets stuck..
It gets stuck while on the system.img part of the stock firmware process.. I don't know what to do
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For G935V users here a link I made for a stock zip (December update G935VVRU4BQK4) ... unzip file and just follow OP instructions and you will be out of a brick in no time! No need to wait 2 god damn hours for a file that should take no more than 20mins...
https://mega.nz/#!FyQzgAZZ!Dsu-8rBfJzoIyPA_RUrenpQ_RdBbxhogse8MySGEzYE

Galaxy S7 Verizon phone unlocked

I bought a refurbished phone off ebay with the Verizon logo on it but unlocked version of android without Verizon software and wifi calling. Was phones sold new with the Verizon logo and unlocked version of android? Does the GS7 have wifi calling for Verizon? I can't find the option in the settings. My G6 has wifi calling.

To my best knowledge only the G930U (non carrier) comes from the factory unlocked, if yours is Verizon (G930V) it would have sold new as locked on Verizons firmware, and someone has unlocked it afterwards.
They should have VoLTE and VoWIFI, you just need to make sure your carriers CSC is flashed on the device. If it's refurbished unlocked it's probably on unlocked CSC so won't have any carrier features.
Try getting the latest firmware package for your carrier from sammobile.com or updato.com, and flash ONLY the home_csc via Odin.
All US models are the same SoC, so even if your phone is the Verizon version, you can flash any other carriers firmware.

Beanvee7 said:
To my best knowledge only the G930U (non carrier) comes from the factory unlocked, if yours is Verizon (G930V) it would have sold new as locked on Verizons firmware, and someone has unlocked it afterwards.
They should have VoLTE and VoWIFI, you just need to make sure your carriers CSC is flashed on the device. If it's refurbished unlocked it's probably on unlocked CSC so won't have any carrier features.
Try getting the latest firmware package for your carrier from sammobile.com or updato.com, and flash ONLY the home_csc via Odin.
All US models are the same SoC, so even if your phone is the Verizon version, you can flash any other carriers firmware.
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Thanks. I have another question. Will the unlocked version be better to have and will it get Oreo sooner then the Verizon version?
I haven't flashed a firmware before. have some links bookmarked for doing this to this phone. I guess i would have to reset my phone and reinstall everything.

I would expect the unlocked version to release first since the firmware doesn't have to go through carriers own changes and verification, but that's only a guess.
But since the SoC is the same, you could technically flash the Oreo firmware from whichever phone gets it first, you'd just have to put up with the carriers bloatware.
There's a good flash guide on updato.com for Odin, from memory if you flash all files using home_csc and it's the same version or newer it doesn't wipe. But I've never tried it that way myself.

here's what my about phone screen shows. Would that be stock or flashed by the seller or whomever? It shows my phone its the U version instead out the V version.
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Boot into download mode and check, the phone information page will be wrong if the phone is flashed with firmware that's different to its stock.

Beanvee7 said:
I would expect the unlocked version to release first since the firmware doesn't have to go through carriers own changes and verification, but that's only a guess.
But since the SoC is the same, you could technically flash the Oreo firmware from whichever phone gets it first, you'd just have to put up with the carriers bloatware.
There's a good flash guide on updato.com for Odin, from memory if you flash all files using home_csc and it's the same version or newer it doesn't wipe. But I've never tried it that way myself.
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I finally tried to flash the files and using home_csc but it still says 930U and the software is still the BRC1 not the BRC3 and the settings menu isn't the verizon style. I'm not sure what changed. the flash was successful though.

You might find the stock CSC needs to be flashed for those changes, since it triggers a full wipe. I'm not sure the model would change either way.
So long as you get the functionality you want you should be fine.

Beanvee7 said:
You might find the stock CSC needs to be flashed for those changes, since it triggers a full wipe. I'm not sure the model would change either way.
So long as you get the functionality you want you should be fine.
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It has VOLTE enabled in the settings. is that HD Voice for Verizon?

Yep, from their faq:
"HD Voice is a suite of services enabled by VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology. VoLTE delivers voice calls over the 4G LTE network instead of the traditional voice network, providing clearer, more natural sounding audio when both parties are using HD Voice-enabled phones that are connected to our 4G LTE network."

Beanvee7 said:
Yep, from their faq:
"HD Voice is a suite of services enabled by VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology. VoLTE delivers voice calls over the 4G LTE network instead of the traditional voice network, providing clearer, more natural sounding audio when both parties are using HD Voice-enabled phones that are connected to our 4G LTE network."
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I can't remember if the setting was there before. Does all the unlocked versions have that feature? I don't think i had it before because my phone signal is weak and mom says I cut out when i move around.

I believe it's only there if you have the CSC of a carrier that has it enabled, it's not there on mine at all for example. But I have a G930F which is international, different SoC and firmware.

Beanvee7 said:
I believe it's only there if you have the CSC of a carrier that has it enabled, it's not there on mine at all for example. But I have a G930F which is international, different SoC and firmware.
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Wait I got confused. I was thinking of wifi calling when i was posting last night. I made a phone call today and it was waiting for a good signal before dialing. Any ideas? I was hoping to use wifi calling since i get a weak signal with this phone. my LG G6 got a stronger signal in the same spot at the computer desk then this GS7. The G6 has wifi calling in the settings but not this phone.

https://devices.vodafone.com.au/web...ons/making-calls/turn-wi-fi-calling-on-or-off
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-203686/
Since I don't have the option myself I can't tell you where the setting should be, but these might help. They're technically different services, so are enabled separately.

Beanvee7 said:
https://devices.vodafone.com.au/web...ons/making-calls/turn-wi-fi-calling-on-or-off
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-203686/
Since I don't have the option myself I can't tell you where the setting should be, but these might help. They're technically different services, so are enabled separately.
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Since I'm on the unlocked version I don't have the Verizon style setup menu so I can't find it. I don't see Wifi calling in the settings at all. I do find a Smart Network Switch in the advanced settings for the Wifi. is that the same as Wifi calling?

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railfan-eric said:
Since I'm on the unlocked version I don't have the Verizon style setup menu so I can't find it. I don't see Wifi calling in the settings at all. I do find a Smart Network Switch in the advanced settings for the Wifi. is that the same as Wifi calling?
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You will need to flash the Verizon version of the stock firmware (SM-G930V) in order to get VoLTE and WiFi calling on Verizon's network. Every carrier is different, and this is usually one of those features that require their own firmware build in order to get it to work. If you have the Unlocked version (SM-G930U) then Wifi call may work on other carrier's networks, but it won't work on Verizon.
I'm currently using a Verizon purchased S7, that I flashed to the Unlocked version SM-G930U. Wifi calling works for me because I'm on T-Mobile's network (with Mint Mobile). If I inserted a Verizon SIM then I wouldn't be able to use their Wifi calling without flashing the firmware back.

quasihellfish said:
You will need to flash the Verizon version of the stock firmware (SM-G930V) in order to get VoLTE and WiFi calling on Verizon's network. Every carrier is different, and this is usually one of those features that require their own firmware build in order to get it to work. If you have the Unlocked version (SM-G930U) then Wifi call may work on other carrier's networks, but it won't work on Verizon.
I'm currently using a Verizon purchased G7, that I flashed to the Unlocked version SM-G930U. Wifi calling works for me because I'm on T-Mobile's network (with Mint Mobile). If I inserted a Verizon SIM then I wouldn't be able to use their Wifi calling without flashing the firmware back.
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I just flashed it with the verizon firmware using the CSC instead of the home_csc and it erased everything installed everything but it's still the 930U and nothing in the settings looks like the verizon model. what did i do wrong? looks like i unzipped the wrong one. dang it i have to do it again. rats. i unzipped the u version by accident.

railfan-eric said:
I just flashed it with the verizon firmware using the CSC instead of the home_csc and it erased everything installed everything but it's still the 930U and nothing in the settings looks like the verizon model. what did i do wrong? looks like i unzipped the wrong one. dang it i have to do it again. rats. i unzipped the u version by accident.
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trying to flash it with the verizon rom and i get a ext4 failed each time i try. i am using the home_csc. what am i doing wrong?
update: i tried again with the CSC and that worked. just booted up with the verizon logo so i got it!!! this is my first time to flash roms. i never done it before. too scared and not enough need. but now i know how. can't wait to flash with oreo if it comes sooner then the OTA.

railfan-eric said:
trying to flash it with the verizon rom and i get a ext4 failed each time i try. i am using the home_csc. what am i doing wrong?
update: i tried again with the CSC and that worked. just booted up with the verizon logo so i got it!!! this is my first time to flash roms. i never done it before. too scared and not enough need. but now i know how. can't wait to flash with oreo if it comes sooner then the OTA.
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Congrats. But FYI, the only reason you were able to do it so easily is because you were flashing a "Stock" firmware, direct from Samsung and signed by them. You can flash any US stock firmware on any other US model of the Galaxy S7 (the Qualcomm version). So it's really hard to mess up. Flashing any of the "custom" roms in the other threads is an entirely different animal, and not something I personally recommend unless you are truly motivated and know what you are looking for. Lots of opportunity for error, and requires workarounds.
The point I'm getting at is you'll likely get the official OTA update around the same time you would find a version that you would flash, because they come from the same source, and are the exact same files.

Beanvee7 said:
I would expect the unlocked version to release first since the firmware doesn't have to go through carriers own changes and verification, but that's only a guess.
But since the SoC is the same, you could technically flash the Oreo firmware from whichever phone gets it first, you'd just have to put up with the carriers bloatware.
There's a good flash guide on updato.com for Odin, from memory if you flash all files using home_csc and it's the same version or newer it doesn't wipe. But I've never tried it that way myself.
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Greetings Sir. Can I root My SM-G930V?? Baseband G930VVRSBCTC1??

Question Weird firmware version on my S21 plus? Some things not working as expected

Hi all,
So, I have a new Samsung s21 plus that I bought. This phone has not receive any updates and I am still on Android 11 Security patch september 2021. Going to download mode, it seems this is a Verizon set but I also noticed my phone does not have similar codes that other phones have. Was wondering if my download mode codes show anything weird.
I am also not able to use Samsung Smart switch, after connecting my device to my computer, Samsung smart switch auto closes(maybe crash?).
Even though this is a Verizon set, I do not have any Verizon bloatware. I am currently looking to install G996USQS5CVCB_G996UOYN5CVCB_VZW which I downloaded from Sammobile, will this introduce bloatware to my phone? Since I am not installing G996U1 firmware, this should not need my data to be wiped right?
Any advice would be much appreciated
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might not be the correct version. try going to the version just before it and then FOTA update

TheNewGuy92 said:
might not be the correct version. try going to the version just before it and then FOTA update
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Sorry. What isn't the correct version?

CouldntMakeUpOne said:
Sorry. What isn't the correct version?
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CVCB... but I see that the update is now pushed, at first when you posted the comment, I wasn't seeing notice for updates being pushed from VZW. It is the correct version, it was just a delay of information form my end.
Not sure what may cause your issue(s), you can try getting help from samsung by reporting each issue using samsung members app > get help >error report after reproducing or seeing the issue again.

Hi all,
Sorry, making a reply here even though made a post cause couldn't get a conclusive answer
So, I have a new Samsung s21 plus that I bought. This phone has not receive any updates and I am still on Android 11 Security patch september 2021. Going to download mode, it seems this is a Verizon set but I also noticed my phone does not have similar codes that other phones have. Was wondering if my download mode codes show anything weird.
I am also not able to use Samsung Smart switch, after connecting my device to my computer, Samsung smart switch auto closes(maybe crash?).
Even though this is a Verizon set, I do not have any Verizon bloatware. I am currently looking to install G996USQS5CVCB_G996UOYN5CVCB_VZW which I downloaded from Sammobile, will this introduce bloatware to my phone? Since I am not installing G996U1 firmware, this should not need my data to be wiped right?
Any advice would be much appreciated
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CouldntMakeUpOne said:
Hi all,
Sorry, making a reply here even though made a post cause couldn't get a conclusive answer
So, I have a new Samsung s21 plus that I bought. This phone has not receive any updates and I am still on Android 11 Security patch september 2021. Going to download mode, it seems this is a Verizon set but I also noticed my phone does not have similar codes that other phones have. Was wondering if my download mode codes show anything weird.
I am also not able to use Samsung Smart switch, after connecting my device to my computer, Samsung smart switch auto closes(maybe crash?).
Even though this is a Verizon set, I do not have any Verizon bloatware. I am currently looking to install G996USQS5CVCB_G996UOYN5CVCB_VZW which I downloaded from Sammobile, will this introduce bloatware to my phone? Since I am not installing G996U1 firmware, this should not need my data to be wiped right?
Any advice would be much appreciated
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the bloatwares come when you install the USERDATA segment of the software, but I may be wrong. I do know that you can install carrier apps during the setup process, it asks if you want to download the sponsored apps and such... I just can't remember if it comes in the USERDATA or not. You should be able to reach out to vzw and ask for the carrier apps :/ if it's not in the playstore then they'd be happy to share their bloatwares
other than that your device... I think it should say Service Provide Software version : .....OYN_VZW_....
where you running unlocked before?

TheNewGuy92 said:
the bloatwares come when you install the USERDATA segment of the software, but I may be wrong. I do know that you can install carrier apps during the setup process, it asks if you want to download the sponsored apps and such... I just can't remember if it comes in the USERDATA or not. You should be able to reach out to vzw and ask for the carrier apps :/ if it's not in the playstore then they'd be happy to share their bloatwares
other than that your device... I think it should say Service Provide Software version : .....OYN_VZW_....
where you running unlocked before?
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Haha thanks for the info. I don't want their bloatware but I'm not sure which firmware to flash as I don't want to lose my data and I don't want to accidentally put bloatware on my phone. Any ideas?

first I would check why you have the XAA as the provider software, XAA indicates it was a unlocked device... or had been unlocked by carrier, if it was always with VZW then the last bit of the provider software version should read something like VZW/VZW, VZW/VZW or something similar.
if it has XAA as part of it, then it means it's initially or was running unlocked software version.
such case, yo may need to download the unlocked software version, not the carrier version. I'm just confused because your model number seems to read as carrier locked device... is the Model Number in About Phone showing as G996U or U1?
Also, if you were initially referring to the carrier apps like visual voice mail and other carrier supported feature/apps then unlocked won't be able to get them. only devices that started carrier locked will get it if I'm not mistaking.
I'm assuming at the moment that your device was unlocked and you installed VZW's software hence you didn't get the correct push for the update and still stuck in UI3.1 (just a guess...)

TheNewGuy92 said:
first I would check why you have the XAA as the provider software, XAA indicates it was a unlocked device... or had been unlocked by carrier, if it was always with VZW then the last bit of the provider software version should read something like VZW/VZW, VZW/VZW or something similar.
if it has XAA as part of it, then it means it's initially or was running unlocked software version.
such case, yo may need to download the unlocked software version, not the carrier version. I'm just confused because your model number seems to read as carrier locked device... is the Model Number in About Phone showing as G996U or U1?
Also, if you were initially referring to the carrier apps like visual voice mail and other carrier supported feature/apps then unlocked won't be able to get them. only devices that started carrier locked will get it if I'm not mistaking.
I'm assuming at the moment that your device was unlocked and you installed VZW's software hence you didn't get the correct push for the update and still stuck in UI3.1 (just a guess...)
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Yeahh. It's weird. I got this phone cheaper than usual and the guy that sold me doesn't seem to know either. That's why I'm kinda confused which version to flash. My model number is G996U and in download mode it says VZW but the phone is unlocked and I don't have any bloatware. So, should I just flash g996u1 software and hope it doesn't reset my phone?

CouldntMakeUpOne said:
Yeahh. It's weird. I got this phone cheaper than usual and the guy that sold me doesn't seem to know either. That's why I'm kinda confused which version to flash. My model number is G996U and in download mode it says VZW but the phone is unlocked and I don't have any bloatware. So, should I just flash g996u1 software and hope it doesn't reset my phone?
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I would try confirming with VZW to see if the device was initially carrier locked and later unlocked. and ask VZW what the best way to go about is.
My guess,... if it's showing 996U as the model number, then just be safe and go with the carrier's version of the software.
BUT as for the carrier apps and other bloatwares, don't expect to get them since the device seems to have been unlocked. unless verizon shares the User data packet with you, you won't get it.