Hello, I bought S7 in internet. It was sold to me as Verizon version (SM-G930V). Actual software (G930VVRU2APB5) means that it's Verizon version indeed, but IMEI check shows that it's Sprint version (SM-G930P)... So I have few questions about this situation:
1. Is it bad that box and phone says that it's Verizon but IMEI says that it's Sprint? What may it cause in future? Or maybe phone is not original? Download mode works and Antutu checked confirms that it's original...
2. I wanted to upgrade my soft but how to do that? Update function shows me error while downloading so I wanted to do it via Odin but again - which version should I download? The latest from Verizon or Sprint?...
3. I live in Europe - will this phone work in our network? I mean 4G etc
My 930P has been flashed with 930V, 930A, 930T1,and 930U firmware all snapdragons are universal in that they can be flashed with all other USA carriers firmware
vegoja said:
My 930P has been flashed with 930V, 930A, 930T1,and 930U firmware all snapdragons are universal in that they can be flashed with all other USA carriers firmware
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What about Europe firmware G930F? Is there actually any difference between USA and Europe versions?
kamieniarz said:
What about Europe firmware G930F? Is there actually any difference between USA and Europe versions?
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Yes 930f have exynos chipset the U.S. variants are snapdragons
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Yes 930f have exynos chipset the U.S. variants are snapdragons
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Oh, that's right So how do you think, is there any difference between all firmwares for snapdragon. I'm wondering now which one should I download...
kamieniarz said:
Oh, that's right So how do you think, is there any difference between all firmwares for snapdragon. I'm wondering now which one should I download...
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930U is unlocked and debloated firmware but gets updated less frequently. The rest is really up to you on which bloat you prefer. If you are wanting to root I'd suggest 930V
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Last year's S7/S7edge had a different model number for each carrier (G935A/T/V/P/R4), but this year they all seem to be using the 955U model with different CSCs for each carrier.
I noticed on SamMobile there's an unbranded firmware available for the G955U with the XAS CSC, what CSC is that? Generic?
The reason I ask this is that because these US variant phones get imported to Pakistan and some people buy them since they're cheaper than the officially sold G955F models here, so if a G955U gets imported here which for example was previously used on T-Mobile in the USA, if one flashes the XAS ROM, will it basically be an unbranded Snapdragon 835 S8+ or is removing the carriers CSC not possible?
All replies will be appreciated.
Cheers
murtaza02 said:
Last year's S7/S7edge had a different model number for each carrier (G935A/T/V/P/R4), but this year they all seem to be using the 955U model with different CSCs for each carrier.
I noticed on SamMobile there's an unbranded firmware available for the G955U with the XAS CSC, what CSC is that? Generic?
The reason I ask this is that because these US variant phones get imported to Pakistan and some people buy them since they're cheaper than the officially sold G955F models here, so if a G955U gets imported here which for example was previously used on T-Mobile in the USA, if one flashes the XAS ROM, will it basically be an unbranded Snapdragon 835 S8+ or is removing the carriers CSC not possible?
All replies will be appreciated.
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The U version is locked and not able to root. It's used by all USA carriers and they probably made it locked down due to Samsung pay. At some point a root crack will surface but it probably won't be stable
photolarry said:
The U version is locked and not able to root. It's used by all USA carriers and they probably made it locked down due to Samsung pay. At some point a root crack will surface but it probably won't be stable
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I don't need root though.
Just the possibility of flashing an unbranded ROM with no bloat, something that won't be used with US carriers.
Sent from my SM-G955F
murtaza02 said:
I don't need root though.
Just the possibility of flashing an unbranded ROM with no bloat, something that won't be used with US carriers.
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You cannot flash firmware without rooting on this device. That's my point. When you try flashing in Odin, nothing happens. That's why you cannot root or even flash things. Got it? You need root in this case.
I think we are after the same thing; xas is sprint from my understanding. xaa should be the "unlocked" carrier neutral you are looking for. There is a thread in the s8 forum where some people had success flashing parts of the Canadian firmware then refreshing parts of us firmware they had quasi obtained this but I have yet to try
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
I read somewhere that only G955f models can change CSC firmware using Odin.
G955U models won't be able to... I could be wrong...
Then again, we won't really know until someone buys the U model and tries it out for themselves.
photolarry said:
You cannot flash firmware without rooting on this device. That's my point. When you try flashing in Odin, nothing happens. That's why you cannot root or even flash things. Got it? You need root in this case.
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Ah, makes sense. Thanks man.
Damn it. :/
HNIC215 said:
I read somewhere that only G955f models can change CSC firmware using Odin.
G955U models won't be able to... I could be wrong...
Then again, we won't really know until someone buys the U model and tries it out for themselves.
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Yeah that is the case. Damn locked bootloaders.
sniper7kills said:
I think we are after the same thing; xas is sprint from my understanding. xaa should be the "unlocked" carrier neutral you are looking for. There is a thread in the s8 forum where some people had success flashing parts of the Canadian firmware then refreshing parts of us firmware they had quasi obtained this but I have yet to try
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/rd-carrier-switch-root-snapdragon-t3597473
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Isn't SPR the CSC for Sprint?
Sent from my SM-G955F
murtaza02 said:
Ah, makes sense. Thanks man.
Damn it. :/
Yeah that is the case. Damn locked bootloaders.
Isn't SPR the CSC for Sprint?
Sent from my SM-G955F
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Yep, https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23331
But so is xas
What did you find out?
What did you find out? I'll try it with mine but I need help. I am by no means a schooled veteran in the world of command lines and tech talk but I can follow direction. I've managed to unbrick a couple LGLS 675 and bypass frp (for myself) a couple hundred times. I'll post a screen shot of my about phone if you guys are interested.
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What did you find out? I'll try it with mine but I need help. I am by no means a schooled veteran in the world of command lines and tech talk but I can follow direction. I've managed to unbrick a couple LGLS 675 and bypass frp (for myself) a couple hundred times. I'll post a screen shot of my about phone if you guys are interested.
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Here's the thread you need to see:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3627255
hi can any body tell me or help in finding the serial no of my phone Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955U1)=G955U1UEU2CRB9
regards
thankyou
itsme_4ucz said:
hi can any body tell me or help in finding the serial no of my phone Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955U1)=G955U1UEU2CRB9
regards
thankyou
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- Settings
- About phone
rogerandgina said:
- Settings
- About phone
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my phone is bricked.:angel:
itsme_4ucz said:
my phone is bricked.:angel:
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Do you have the original box?
itsme_4ucz said:
my phone is bricked.:angel:
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im using a 955f (so could be different on your phone), but just turn the phone around, on mine the S/N stands printed on the bottom of the backside, you can slightly see it ->here<-
and also I'm really not sure about that, but i believe some Serial/IMEI/whatever-numbers do stand in download mode
EDIT: By what i've found google'in, on the 955U, just the IMEI is printed. Sorry
Hello guys
I bought an s7 today , then I found out that it has been converted from Verizon version to International version
From SM-G930V to SM-G930F , I knew because it came with Snapdragon 820
The problem is can I update it to nougat 7.0.1 ?
When I check for updates nothing happened
please help the warranty wont be valid after 4 days
and should I return it ?
First time I see G930F has snapdragon 820, u should try aida64 to see full info of your s7
proof please? How do you know it's g930f with SD?
What do you mean by converted? You sure someone just hasn't flashed a 930F firmware on it which makes it show as 930F in 'About device'?
Boot into download mode, that will show you the true model.
Its not fully converted. It was flashed with g930f pda file. Just download the latest verizon rom (usa) and flash it with odin
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my s6 was 'converted' from sprint to international. didn't know that at the time so just flashed another rom onto it (so didn't check exactly what it was before). It was probably sprint version rom with changed name (build.prop?) because only sprint version, not international, could be flashed and was working. as far as i know there is no way to flash international version onto sprint or verizon (especially when s7 versions have different processor)
We see a lot of US S7 models (Snapdragon) faked to look like the International (Exynos) G930F because the US models are bootloader locked, the International is not
Which one would you buy?
Only way to check what the correct model is for sure is from download mode
They can't fake that, and obviously if it is Snapdragon, it can't be G930F
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
Yea, the G955FD is the dual SIM Exynos variant, right?
I'm sure the dual SIM uses the same firmware as the single SIM, so you should have no worries flashing Aussie firmware.
But I would suggest you flash the XSA (Aussie unbranded) firmware, not Telstra firmware. You'll lose nothing, but you'll get faster updates.
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Yea, the G955FD is the dual SIM Exynos variant, right?
I'm sure the dual SIM uses the same firmware as the single SIM, so you should have no worries flashing Aussie firmware.
But I would suggest you flash the XSA (Aussie unbranded) firmware, not Telstra firmware. You'll lose nothing, but you'll get faster updates.
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I thought as much, thanks so much for clarifying. I will download the XSA firmware as well.
Thanks
I'm using Metro PCS service on a Singapore XSP and experiencing some terrible 4G service. Is there anything I can do about this, looked perhaps flash smother CSC onto my 955FD?
michel5891 said:
I'm using Metro PCS service on a Singapore XSP and experiencing some terrible 4G service. Is there anything I can do about this, looked perhaps flash smother CSC onto my 955FD?
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Flash a different baseband.
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ProbablyRaging said:
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
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Im running F firmware on my FD now...its the same thing.
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ProbablyRaging said:
Hi,
I have a S8+ with the model SM-G955FD and was wondering if I am able to download the firmware for the model SM-G955F?
The phone was purchased outside of Australia and doesn't use the Australian (Telstra) firmware that I would like it to. I just figured they are the same phone just different model numbers so there shouldn't be any issues right? I might just lose a couple features or something but the phone should work correctly?
Thanks in advance.
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The phone will work pretty much fine provided
1 - Exact Same hardware . you can use snapdaragon ROMs on Snapdragon Devices and vice versa for Exynos .
2 - Same network Bands supported . The ROM contains the programs on how to operate in different frequencey bands .
If i helped you , hit the thanks button ! :laugh:
Same probem Can you help me
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
Janettef said:
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
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I don't know how you can own a device and not know whats in it lol.
Anyway it is exynos and firmwares can be found at sammobile.com
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955FD/
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
Janettef said:
Hi there I am a silly person who purchased a Galaxy S8+ from Kogan which is flashed with Emirates firmware
Its model SM-G9f55FD G955Fxxu1AQL5
No VOlte and Samsung pay etc
I need to use Telstra network (im rural but in a VOLTE area) and so I need to flash it with Australian Firmware so it gets all the local features.
I would just like to know how I know what chipset to use - I dont think its snapdragon
And where to get the firmware.
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Here's the XSA (Australia) firmware:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=0C53FCC1D0CA11E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B
Flash it. Doesn't matter if your device is G955F or FD, the ROMs are exactly the same.
Does the method works with G955J SCV35 model? I'm running NTDocomo firmware on KDDI model to unlock network (single SIM) . I wan't to flash unlocked U firmware but getting scared that the phone will be bricked.
Hi,
I recently moved to India and have the Unlocked S8+ G955U model with me.
I am not getting the Volte (Jio sim) on it when connected to wifi.
So I want to flash with Indian variant G955FD.
Since I am flashing with different model stock ROM will this work? or I cant as it is Exynos and my device is Snapdragon.
Also need steps how to backup current existing G955U stock from the phone.
ynr said:
Hi,
I recently moved to India and have the Unlocked S8+ G955U model with me.
I am not getting the Volte (Jio sim) on it when connected to wifi.
So I want to flash with Indian variant G955FD.
Since I am flashing with different model stock ROM will this work? or I cant as it is Exynos and my device is Snapdragon.
Also need steps how to backup current existing G955U stock from the phone.
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Short answer: NO!
You CAN'T FLASH -FD- firmware on a -U- device!
It is Exynos and my device is Snapdragon.
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No you can't. The firmware is different to match the hardware.
AT&T S9+ stock Oreo G965USQU1ARBI Odin files.
Model: SM-G965U
Model Name: Galaxy S9+
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.0
Security Patch Level: February 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: G965USQU1ARBI
CSC: G965UOYN1ARBI
Download here: G965USQU1ARBI
DOWNLOAD for ODIN:
ODIN v3.13.1
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AT&T S9+ stock Oreo G965USQU1ARBI Odin files.
Model: SM-G965U
Model Name: Galaxy S9+
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.0
Security Patch Level: February 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: G965USQU1ARBI
CSC: G965UOYN1ARBI
Download here: G965USQU1ARBI
DOWNLOAD for ODIN:
ODIN v3.13.1
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Can this be flashed on Sprint S9+ since it's Snapdragon as Well?
powerstroke said:
Can this be flashed on Sprint S9+ since it's Snapdragon as Well?
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This is specifically for ATT. If you're looking for the latest sprint firmware for your device, it would be G965USQU1ARBG containing SPR USERDATA.
bboii86 said:
This is specifically for ATT. If you're looking for the latest sprint firmware for your device, it would be G965USQU1ARBG containing SPR USERDATA.
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Ok thanks. Wasn't sure if I could throw the SPR USER DATA in with this firmware
Can I flash this on my unlocked SM-G965U1? I use AT&T as my provider. Also, if I needed can I go back to stock? Thanks.
I have an ATT S9 plus (already unlocked with codes from Ebay). So this flash will make my ATT ver become the Unlocked ver? I need the hotspot feature of the unlock ver. I don't need Wifi calling or VOLTE from ATT ver because I have never use those.
sweetboy02125 said:
I have an ATT S9 plus (already unlocked with codes from Ebay). So this flash will make my ATT ver become the Unlocked ver? I need the hotspot feature of the unlock ver. I don't need Wifi calling or VOLTE from ATT ver because I have never use those.
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This firmware is 100% stock G965U AT&T. This is not the G965U1 unlocked firmware.
bboii86 said:
This firmware is 100% stock G965U AT&T. This is not the G965U1 unlocked firmware.
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My bad. So I have the same version. Where is the U1 ver? thanks
sweetboy02125 said:
My bad. So I have the same version. Where is the U1 ver? thanks
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This is the U1 version.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850506637
ilatimer1 said:
Can I flash this on my unlocked SM-G965U1? I use AT&T as my provider. Also, if I needed can I go back to stock? Thanks.
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Yes you can flash this on to the Unlocked Model and will give you the Carrier specific features like Wifi calling.
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Yes you can flash this on to the Unlocked Model and will give you the Carrier specific features like Wifi calling.
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No it won't... I've flashed the G965U AT&T firmware on to 5UI unlocked with AT&T user data and both the home csc and regular csc files, and none of the carrier specific software works. Furthermore, you will limited to only 4G speeds during phone calls on the 5UI, at least with a AT&T sim card. This is my biggest pet peeve with this phone.
sinman02 said:
No it won't... I've flashed the G965U AT&T firmware on to 5UI unlocked with AT&T user data and both the home csc and regular csc files, and none of the carrier specific software works. Furthermore, you will limited to only 4G speeds during phone calls on the 5UI, at least with a AT&T sim card. This is my biggest pet peeve with this phone.
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Where did you get the files from? Try Try using this with the ATT userdata
monsterlag said:
Where did you get the files from? Try Try using this with the ATT userdata
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I used the files from this thread :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/how-to/g965u-g965u1-firmware-links-t3763487
Unfortunately I don't have the time to try this again and fail, but I would love for someone to prove me wrong...
So can I flash the unlock version on my galaxy s9 plus Originally AT&T but is unlocked now
bboii86 said:
This is the U1 version.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850506637
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Does This come with all the carrier Boatware?
Son Rise said:
Does This come with all the carrier Boatware?
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If you mean unlocked Odin files the answer is no, No AT&T bloatware.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs
Venom0642 said:
If you mean unlocked Odin files the answer is no, No AT&T bloatware.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs
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I have a Verizon and I wanna get rid of all the Verizon apps . SM-G965U is what I have. Maybe it will help my battery life too if I get all the Boatware removed
Sent from my SM-G965U using XDA Free mobile app
I don't know what I may have done differently, but did exactly what you did and I have everything working. Flashed AT&T rb7/rbg and user data over stock u1 firmware after factory reset. Volte/wifi calling, lte during phone calls and video calling work for me. I'm att/att/xaa, knox wasn't tripped.
The only thing I have as a complaint is it doesn't fetch ota's. So I have been reseting and Odin-ing updates as they roll out.
Thanks op for the files
jay2o01 said:
I don't know what I may have done differently, but did exactly what you did and I have everything working. Flashed AT&T rb7/rbg and user data over stock u1 firmware after factory reset. Volte/wifi calling, lte during phone calls and video calling work for me. I'm att/att/xaa, knox wasn't tripped.
The only thing I have as a complaint is it doesn't fetch ota's. So I have been reseting and Odin-ing updates as they roll out.
Thanks op for the files
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No problem.
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No problem.
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@bboii86
Hope you do not mind me asking but I am new to Galaxy devices. Nexus/Pixel was always my choice but after having a bug filled Pixel XL 2 I decided to give the S9+ a shot. Not familiar with how the firmware for them work so I thought to ask you since you look to be very helpful in this thread.
I have T-Mobile S9+ which was updated to latest March 1 security update. I would like to flash it to the unlocked firmware. Is this https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=182E00202C6211E89F15FA163EE8F90B the same unlock firmware you posted?
Would I be able to use WiFi Calling, HD Calling and all other features on T-Mobile with the unlocked firmware?
Thanks for the help!