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What phone do I have?

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
?

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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Good luck

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

Stuck in "odin mode". Help!

Hello. I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930F, but it said the firmware was modified in an unauthorized way. It showed the model as G930FD in the firmware but it's G930F on the back of the phone. I am guessing it was rooted. Then I did a cache wipe and it said the "FRP LOCK" wouldn't let it boot up, and now I am stuck in "odin mode". It says downloading and do not turn off target. The thing is I don't know the phone's country of origin so which firmware should I get? I don't wanna brick my phone. I live in Macedonia and I am downloading the Macedonia firmware at the moment but I don't know what to do next so please help. Thank you.

Just flash firmware for your country, if that doesn't work try flashing twrp and a custom rom. I'm not sure there is a way to tell physically wether it a F or FD maybe sim card trays are different, its pretty difficult to brick phone unless there is a hardware fault. Also have you tried Smart switch to install firmware, I've never used it but it supposed to be a good last resort.

DeservedWolf said:
Hello. I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930F, but it said the firmware was modified in an unauthorized way. It showed the model as G930FD in the firmware but it's G930F on the back of the phone. I am guessing it was rooted. Then I did a cache wipe and it said the "FRP LOCK" wouldn't let it boot up, and now I am stuck in "odin mode". It says downloading and do not turn off target. The thing is I don't know the phone's country of origin so which firmware should I get? I don't wanna brick my phone. I live in Macedonia and I am downloading the Macedonia firmware at the moment but I don't know what to do next so please help. Thank you.
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Hold volume down & power to get out of Download (ODIN) mode

*Detection* said:
Hold volume down & power to get out of Download (ODIN) mode
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It'll still boot into download mode due to FRP lock.
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Use smart switch to restore your phone. You'll probably need information like IMEI and stuff for this. Do you have the original packaging?

MadPhreak said:
It'll still boot into download mode due to FRP lock.
OT:
Use smart switch to restore your phone. You'll probably need information like IMEI and stuff for this. Do you have the original packaging?
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IMEI and Serial number are on the back of the phone

S7 Product Name

I'm a beginner trying to upgrade/flash a S7 from China to have access to Google apps, but with no success so far (Secure check fail: Boot). In Odin mode "Product Name SM-G930F" is shown, but in Settings->About device->Model number = SM-G9300. How can I determine which ROM to use?

Boot the phone into download mode (Volume Down & Home & Power)
Whatever model is shown there is the correct model, firmware has likely been faked to sell the phone as the G930F - very common

*Detection* said:
Boot the phone into download mode (Volume Down & Home & Power)
Whatever model is shown there is the correct model, firmware has likely been faked to sell the phone as the G930F - very common
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Thanks for the information. Then I can assume that it is a G930F which is shown as Product Name in Odin/Download mode and that it has been flashed with a G9300 firmware. It would then be safe to flash it with a G930F ROM.

danlid01 said:
Thanks for the information. Then I can assume that it is a G930F which is shown as Product Name in Odin/Download mode and that it has been flashed with a G9300 firmware. It would then be safe to flash it with a G930F ROM.
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If it says G930F in Download Mode then yep you need to flash a G930F ROM, not sure why anyone would flash a G9300 ROM to a G930F S7 though, it's usually always the other way around

*Detection* said:
If it says G930F in Download Mode then yep you need to flash a G930F ROM, not sure why anyone would flash a G9300 ROM to a G930F S7 though, it's usually always the other way around
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Sorry, my mistake. It actually says "G930V" in Download Mode, but on the back cover of the phone it says "G930U" (fake phone?). It was loaded with G9300 firmware which would make sense for the Chinese market. I've flashed it with a Verizon stock ROM and it seems to work. Just wondering if there is any "cleaner" firmware (G930U?) with less bloatware and the possibility to change the language completely and to get rid of the "Sim card not from Verizon" notification? Without rooting...

danlid01 said:
Sorry, my mistake. It actually says "G930V" in Download Mode, but on the back cover of the phone it says "G930U" (fake phone?). It was loaded with G9300 firmware which would make sense for the Chinese market. I've flashed it with a Verizon stock ROM and it seems to work. Just wondering if there is any "cleaner" firmware (G930U?) with less bloatware and the possibility to change the language completely and to get rid of the "Sim card not from Verizon" notification? Without rooting...
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Not a fake phone, just modded to look like a different model, you can flash the G930U firmware to the G930V iirc

Yea looks like it's been faked to look different, common with the G930V's.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/search/g930u/ those G930U firmwares should work, basically any snapdragon firmware would work on any snapdragon S7 I thought.
Another resource is updato.

Galaxy s7 "updates software" option missing

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.

Hello Guys,,I accidentally Flashed G930T Firmware On My G930F Phone

Yesterday I Bought G930F Device Working Great And Officially G930F Then I Flashed G930T Firmware by accident
And G930T bootloader is locked i can't flash G930F firmware
What Should I do???I tried to intitialize Device With Smart Switch But It says device not supported
I have Rooted G930T 7.0 Noughat and i would like to go back to my G930F 7.0
Any Idea?

So you didn't hard brick your device? I thought the G930F was Exynos and any US firmware would kill it. I'm not too sure if this will work but have you tried using Flashfire to go back to the G930F firmware?

LeTurntRice said:
So you didn't hard brick your device? I thought the G930F was Exynos and any US firmware would kill it. I'm not too sure if this will work but have you tried using Flashfire to go back to the G930F firmware?
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No I didn't hard brick my phone but the bootloader changed completely to US and I Can't Do Anything to go back with odin
and with flashfire i can't flash bootloader it says partition protected
i tried to flash G930F System With flashfire but ended up with no samsung logo
i tried smart switch to intialize device with my model name and serial number that written on back of my device but it says
(The Model Information That You Have Entered Cannot Be Verified;The Device Initialization Cannnot Procced Please Contact The Service Center)
So Smart Switch Didn't Work,,FlashFire Didn't Work,,,Odin Not,,,I Guess I Should Contact The Service Center
And I'm In Kurdistan,Iraq So No Service Center In My Country
Any Way To Flash A G930F Bootloader without Any Problem??Because My Device Is Exynos And It Should Be A Reason For Success
This Is Insane Right?

Have you tried the prince comsy version of Odin?

LeTurntRice said:
Have you tried the prince comsy version of Odin?
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try what?
i tried to flash G930F bootloader with princecomsy odin but no luck

Okay so are you 100% positive your device is G930F and not U? Because I don't think your phone should even be booting if you flashed a Snapdragon firmware on an Exynos phone.

LeTurntRice said:
Okay so are you 100% positive your device is G930F and not U? Because I don't think your phone should even be booting if you flashed a Snapdragon firmware on an Exynos phone.
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Yes Because Before I Flashed G930T Firmware I Tested Geekbench And It Was Exynos 8890 Octa
And Other Applications That I have Tested It Was Exynos 8890 Octa
And On My Back Of My Device Serial Number And Model Name Is Good
I'm %100 Positive That My Device Is G930F Because Before I Flash G930T Firmware The Bootloader Was G930F
And Beside All Of That On The New G930T Firmware I Feel That My Device A Little Laggy And Not Running The System Perfectly

Maybe you could find the latest F update.zip and flash it through recovery?

LeTurntRice said:
Maybe you could find the latest F update.zip and flash it through recovery?
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through Stock G930T Recovery?

Worth a shot? I mean it might brick your phone but if you really need F it might be your only option at this point.

LeTurntRice said:
Worth a shot? I mean it might brick your phone but if you really need F it might be your only option at this point.
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I will Think About It
And I will Tell You The Results Soon
Thanks For Helping me

LeTurntRice said:
Worth a shot? I mean it might brick your phone but if you really need F it might be your only option at this point.
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And Where Can I Find That Update.Zip

LeTurntRice said:
Worth a shot? I mean it might brick your phone but if you really need F it might be your only option at this point.
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Where Can I Find Update.zip

alandxaled said:
Where Can I Find Update.zip
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Sorry for not responding but I'd try searching for G930F update.zip.