I have recently bought a Galaxy s8+ from Kogan Australia which turned out to be a Korea Telecom edition with SM-G955N on it. Our other s8+ in the household is a SM-G955F bought directly from Samsung Australia which is quite clean and free of bloatware, however, the recent gray import-buy comes with all sorts of KT provider crap.
I have been away from rooting and flashing game from since my Galaxy SII and tried to have a quick read and follow some guides like this one to see if I can flash an Australian XSA firmware on the SM-G955N device, however, again and again came across this warning telling me,
Before downloading, make sure your device has the exact model code SM-G955N
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Firstly, what would be the implications of flashing a SM-G955F over a SM-G955N device?
And if that will risk to brick and turn the new phone to a cool looking paper weight, what options I have to still stay with Samsung Stock FW and to get rid of these bloatwares? This is mainly because I am not going to be the user for this phone and I want it to be as close to the vanilla device and I would've be more than happy to order this one off Samsung as well if they offered the blue color in their preorder. So please be gentle with your answers as I am already heartbroken
If its exynos just root it and delete what bloat you want.
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May Arno said:
I have recently bought a Galaxy s8+ from Kogan Australia which turned out to be a Korea Telecom edition with SM-G955N on it. Our other s8+ in the household is a SM-G955F bought directly from Samsung Australia which is quite clean and free of bloatware, however, the recent gray import-buy comes with all sorts of KT provider crap.
I have been away from rooting and flashing game from since my Galaxy SII and tried to have a quick read and follow some guides like this one to see if I can flash an Australian XSA firmware on the SM-G955N device, however, again and again came across this warning telling me,
Firstly, what would be the implications of flashing a SM-G955F over a SM-G955N device?
And if that will risk to brick and turn the new phone to a cool looking paper weight, what options I have to still stay with Samsung Stock FW and to get rid of these bloatwares? This is mainly because I am not going to be the user for this phone and I want it to be as close to the vanilla device and I would've be more than happy to order this one off Samsung as well if they offered the blue color in their preorder. So please be gentle with your answers as I am already heartbroken
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You can actually remove a bunch of bloatware without root using Package Disabler Pro Samsung.
I'm not entirely sure about it but the SM-G955N is 128GB and without the proper PIT file in Odin, you may lose storage space. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'm using an SM-G955N and the only carrier bloat that makes this device different that is activated, is T Roaming in Settings, and the Band LTE bootanimation/shut down animation, with Korean bootloader and recovery. All the other bloat was disabled without rooting and Knox 0x0
same issue here guys..how can i flash a different csc firmware on g955n skc?
Hey Guys....any answers?
bidav1 said:
same issue here guys..how can i flash a different csc firmware on g955n skc?
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i have the same problem, i need help
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Hi guys. I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935F. However, despite having the latest update on my phone, Samsung Pay is nowhere to be found. Do you think a firmware re installation would help? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Also, as a sidenote, I have not made any modifications to the device, as the void counter still states 0.
I also think its worth noting that I previously had a rooted S6. Would this prevent me from using Samsung Pay on my S7?
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Hi guys. I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge G935F. However, despite having the latest update on my phone, Samsung Pay is nowhere to be found. Do you think a firmware re installation would help? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! Also, as a sidenote, I have not made any modifications to the device, as the void counter still states 0.
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I read that the latest update on the "F" firmware removed the Samsung Pay App from the phone. The person that reported it, speculated that it might be because Samsung is about to activate Samsung Pay in European countries and they removed it until the finalized app would be available. Again, that was just speculation. But it does appear that the app was purposefully removed by Samsung for some reason.
scott14719 said:
I read that the latest update on the "F" firmware removed the Samsung Pay App from the phone. The person that reported it, speculated that it might be because Samsung is about to activate Samsung Pay in European countries and they removed it until the finalized app would be available. Again, that was just speculation. But it does appear that the app was purposefully removed by Samsung for some reason.
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Yes. It's only available if you meet all Samsung Pay criteria. Check their website. It has to be model AND carrier specific.
It's not on mine either. And where I live, they don't have chip & PIN protection as well (yes the cards have the chip won't ask for my PIN). So not a huge loss.
gunemalli said:
Yes. It's only available if you meet all Samsung Pay criteria. Check their website. It has to be model AND carrier specific.
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Ok thanks. My model is the G935F and my SIM is a T-Mobile one. So they probably removed it.
I checked on this with Samsung. They don't have any idea if it will reach international unlocked versions. As of now is only avail in US and carrier locked phones.
Ah got it not sure how I missed that. Much appreciated.
Yes just a small reminder ... the Galaxy S6\S6 Edge\S6 Edge+ international edition are all still waiting to get Samsung Pay... I just bought the G935F.. I really hope\wish we get S Pay soon
I have a Samsung Galaxy s7 Edge international version g935f from Europe, I want to not root it and be able to get tmobile wifi calling and samsung pay, I saw there were forums on changing the csc code or adding a few files into the device but none were clear on how to do it, so how can do it without putting the tmobile firmware on and junk and having to go through a lot of hassle thanks
I've been trying too figure this out since I got my phone. If you have any luck please let me know
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I don't know about the Tmobile wifi calling, but I have a G930F, I use a fireware(CSC code: XSG) , installed the latest Samsung Pay and Samsung Pay Frame from Apkmirror.com. I have made a couple of purchase by Samsung Pay with my BOA debit card.
Has anyone found an answer since this thread was made?
Looking to upgrade from my S6 and I'd like to know if I can get WiFi calling on the international model.
Why not buy the unlocked SM-G930U where samsung pay, wifi calling and VoLTE all works instead of SM-G930F?
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Apparently the only way to wifi call is flash the tmobile rom which allows samsung pay, however if u want samsung pay u just change the Csc but it's easier to just go ahead and flash it with the entire rom for another country, i used to use wifi calling on my old phone, however, I don't plan on doing anything with my new p now but I can say it's worth it to buy international version over the T-Mobile, if it's only wifi calling you are about then it's not worth it, samsung pay will be available to all international versions soon, you may be lucky and get a phone from a country that has it allowed (I know newegg sells the us unlocked international version for 699 and it allows samsung pay) so far it's in 5 countries. The international version is faster, almost no bloatware (samsung makes u choose to install most apps that used to make bloatware). U can use any app that has calling over wifi. Also samsung added a feature that substitutes for wifi calling called enhanced messaging that's basically I message for Android so u can text over wifi.
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Has anyone found an answer since this thread was made?
Looking to upgrade from my S6 and I'd like to know if I can get WiFi calling on the international model.
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Check my latest reply get my answer, but in short the unlocked international (g935f and g 930f) is better
kirdroid said:
Why not buy the unlocked SM-G930U where samsung pay, wifi calling and VoLTE all works instead of SM-G930F?
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The unlocked international has a different processer (the Samsung built exynos chip which is basically made for it) and it outperforms the snapdragon counterpart in the us carrier versions. Also over a GB more of storage due to no carrier bloatware. No contract or ugly logos on the back, there are a few downsides to international unlocked but it overall is better and usually cheaper a bit
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The unlocked international has a different processer (the Samsung built exynos chip which is basically made for it) and it outperforms the snapdragon counterpart in the us carrier versions. Also over a GB more of storage due to no carrier bloatware. No contract or ugly logos on the back, there are a few downsides to international unlocked but it overall is better and usually cheaper a bit
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You didn't read my post .. did you? The unlocked US model is the G930U/G935U which is the non carrier version, it's not the useless carrier crap version with carrier logos and their bloat.
Only thing I agree was the exynos portion which is obviously better than the SD 820.
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kirdroid said:
You didn't read my post .. did you? The unlocked US model is the G930U/G935U which is the non carrier version, it's not the useless carrier crap version with carrier logos and their bloat.
Only thing I agree was the exynos portion which is obviously better than the SD 820.
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Oops I read it but didn't know that the u was different I thought it was a carrier, got it confused with the x which is Verizon. I'm pretty sure it has everything but the volte and wifi calling I think that's different for each carrier, I agree with u then buy either the u or f, it's just sometimes u find the f cheaper a bit like on Amazon the edge f is 655 but the u is for 700 at newegg (cheapest) or 800 at bestbuy
My LTE doesn't seem to work properly or at all on my new S8+. My phone is not yet rooted and don't want to root until I figure out what issue I have. Judging from reading some forums, it seems it's my CSC but I can't make heads or tails about it, nor do I understand what the CSC is. I just get a headache reading about it lol.
I ordered the international version online (FD) and I'm with Virgin Mobile (Sister company to Bell Mobility) and it seems like my phone has crap service in places it should have undoubtedly full LTE+ speed.
I first noticed this with my S6 (G920-W8). When I rooted it and used the xtrestolite rom, it gave my phone model the international version (F) and never actually gave it a second thought until I upgraded. When I unrooted the S6 and put the stock rom back in, I gave the phone to the wife and I just recently noticed she has full LTE service where I previously overlooked. Now my S8+ has the prior issue the rooted S6 had. lol.
What is it about the international that makes the LTE not work properly and is there a way to correct this? And if possible, explained to me in dummy terms what the issue is and why? Thanks in advance
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My LTE doesn't seem to work properly or at all on my new S8+. My phone is not yet rooted and don't want to root until I figure out what issue I have. Judging from reading some forums, it seems it's my CSC but I can't make heads or tails about it, nor do I understand what the CSC is. I just get a headache reading about it lol.
I ordered the international version online (FD) and I'm with Virgin Mobile (Sister company to Bell Mobility) and it seems like my phone has crap service in places it should have undoubtedly full LTE+ speed.
I first noticed this with my S6 (G920-W8). When I rooted it and used the xtrestolite rom, it gave my phone model the international version (F) and never actually gave it a second thought until I upgraded. When I unrooted the S6 and put the stock rom back in, I gave the phone to the wife and I just recently noticed she has full LTE service where I previously overlooked. Now my S8+ has the prior issue the rooted S6 had. lol.
What is it about the international that makes the LTE not work properly and is there a way to correct this? And if possible, explained to me in dummy terms what the issue is and why? Thanks in advance
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I have an s8 plus FD on rogers and it works 100% fine here in Toronto.
As did my note 7 FD as does my note FE as did my FD s7 edge
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force70 said:
I have an s8 plus FD on rogers and it works 100% fine here in Toronto.
As did my note 7 FD as does my note FE as did my FD s7 edge
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Yeah I'm in Alberta. I know at the bare minimum that it's software related but I just can't figure it out. Because like I said, as soon as I unrooted the S6, it had full LTE service in places it previously didn't. I'm assuming it's gotta be narrowed down to what the international uses. And I've heard mentions of "CSC" but that's a complicated concept for me.
force70 said:
I have an s8 plus FD on rogers and it works 100% fine here in Toronto.
As did my note 7 FD as does my note FE as did my FD s7 edge
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Jesus christ. You bought a note FE too? You sure know how to waste your money [emoji23] [emoji23] Hope you are saving for retirement lol
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Brava27 said:
Jesus christ. You bought a note FE too? You sure know how to waste your money [emoji23] [emoji23] Hope you are saving for retirement lol
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Not a waste at all lol....had to have an FE.
Im not 100% sold on the note 8 yet though so I might not get it....might not lol.
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Just updating..
Got a new SIM card installed and it seems to have helped. But I'll only know for sure when I'm back at work.
Do you know how I can change the 4G icon to say LTE instead? And I'm still curious about the CSC and if mine can be flashed with a Canadian one?
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Just updating..
Got a new SIM card installed and it seems to have helped. But I'll only know for sure when I'm back at work.
Do you know how I can change the 4G icon to say LTE instead? And I'm still curious about the CSC and if mine can be flashed with a Canadian one?
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I dont think you can flash a CAN csc in odin but i think some of the custom roms allow csc choice on install.
My FD is from panama and displays LTE not 4g....
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Damn. I can't remember where my FD was from.
I successfully rooted it and not sure what I did but I got caught in the FAP lock and unable to boot and I'm trying to find the stock rom. Going through the list on sammobile, I'm sure mine ended with the QG5 but can't remember the country.
You think all of these would be the same so long as the PDA matches? Looking through the S8 box, I have the foreign manuals that say printed in vietnam. lol
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Damn. I can't remember where my FD was from.
I successfully rooted it and not sure what I did but I got caught in the FAP lock and unable to boot and I'm trying to find the stock rom. Going through the list on sammobile, I'm sure mine ended with the QG5 but can't remember the country.
You think all of these would be the same so long as the PDA matches? Looking through the S8 box, I have the foreign manuals that say printed in vietnam. lol
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Doesnt make much diff...just pick an fd firmware and flash it lol....they will all flash in odin
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force70 said:
Doesnt make much diff...just pick an fd firmware and flash it lol....they will all flash in odin
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I figured lol.
Finally got my stuff sorted out, out of bootloop, installed the virgin csc, actually 100% fixed my reception issue.
But I'm hoping you can answer one final question. My phone is now rooted comfortably, got all my settings and apps back up which took forever considering I had to do it 3 times lol.
What's with the security log agent telling me
'Unauthorized actions have been detected... reboot to fix'.
I'm 100% that this is what locked me up last time in that FRP lock or whatever. Which is what forced me to reflash the stock rom. Do you know how to rid of this?
Is this completely normal after rooting the S8? Never had this before with my S5 or S6 so it's a little scary considering I don't want to get locked up again lol.
Reppy07 said:
I figured lol.
Finally got my stuff sorted out, out of bootloop, installed the virgin csc, actually 100% fixed my reception issue.
But I'm hoping you can answer one final question. My phone is now rooted comfortably, got all my settings and apps back up which took forever considering I had to do it 3 times lol.
What's with the security log agent telling me
'Unauthorized actions have been detected... reboot to fix'.
I'm 100% that this is what locked me up last time in that FRP lock or whatever. Which is what forced me to reflash the stock rom. Do you know how to rid of this?
Is this completely normal after rooting the S8? Never had this before with my S5 or S6 so it's a little scary considering I don't want to get locked up again lol.
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This is how you can fix 'Unauthorized actions have been detected... reboot to fix' error:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu8E6WuQmII
Reppy07 said:
I figured lol.
Finally got my stuff sorted out, out of bootloop, installed the virgin csc, actually 100% fixed my reception issue.
But I'm hoping you can answer one final question. My phone is now rooted comfortably, got all my settings and apps back up which took forever considering I had to do it 3 times lol.
What's with the security log agent telling me
'Unauthorized actions have been detected... reboot to fix'.
I'm 100% that this is what locked me up last time in that FRP lock or whatever. Which is what forced me to reflash the stock rom. Do you know how to rid of this?
Is this completely normal after rooting the S8? Never had this before with my S5 or S6 so it's a little scary considering I don't want to get locked up again lol.
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Oh Yeah....thats an annoying massage.
Just freeze the securitylog apk with titanium BU or something and it will go away.
Frp lock is something different.
force70 said:
Oh Yeah....thats an annoying massage.
Just freeze the securitylog apk with titanium BU or something and it will go away.
Frp lock is something different.
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Thanks man. Trial and error to get rid of that message honestly.
Any idea what's the frp lock from?
And just curious what do you think would happen if I let android security fix this unauthorized issue and reboot itself?
Reppy07 said:
Thanks man. Trial and error to get rid of that message honestly.
Any idea what's the frp lock from?
And just curious what do you think would happen if I let android security fix this unauthorized issue and reboot itself?
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Frp lock is when you factory reset and didnt delete your google login and then forgot your password.
I cant say for sure about the security issue but i wouldn't do it with my device...nothing good can come out of that lol
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force70 said:
Frp lock is when you factory reset and didnt delete your google login and then forgot your password.
I cant say for sure about the security issue but i wouldn't do it with my device...nothing good can come out of that lol
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Thank you for all the replies my friend. Helped me out a lot. Cheers
Hello everyone,
T-Mobile's galaxy avant was my first phone, and being a budget phone, it wasn't all that great. However, I did learn the basics on rooting/flashing on it. I naively upgraded to the T-Mobile s7 edge thinking i could continue my custom roming, only to find out the boatloader was unlockable with research. Out of pure frustration, I downgraded to the s6 edge plus which did have the unlocked bootloader. The battery life, however, is very disappointing, even with deodexed/debloated rom.
So now, I want to upgrade to the s8+, but before I do so I would like your expert opinion on which would work best for me. I know the carrier versions of the phone will have the locked bootloader, so those should be out of question. However, I do need it to function properly on T-Mobile's network, and would like the biggest options in custom roms possible. I would assume that would point me towards the SM-G9550, but I saw various devices with the same model number but different processor exynos/snapdragon.
I don't want to make the same mistake I made with the 7, so all help is greatly appreciated!
LEGONIKES said:
Hello everyone,
T-Mobile's galaxy avant was my first phone, and being a budget phone, it wasn't all that great. However, I did learn the basics on rooting/flashing on it. I naively upgraded to the T-Mobile s7 edge thinking i could continue my custom roming, only to find out the boatloader was unlockable with research. Out of pure frustration, I downgraded to the s6 edge plus which did have the unlocked bootloader. The battery life, however, is very disappointing, even with deodexed/debloated rom.
So now, I want to upgrade to the s8+, but before I do so I would like your expert opinion on which would work best for me. I know the carrier versions of the phone will have the locked bootloader, so those should be out of question. However, I do need it to function properly on T-Mobile's network, and would like the biggest options in custom roms possible. I would assume that would point me towards the SM-G9550, but I saw various devices with the same model number but different processor exynos/snapdragon.
I don't want to make the same mistake I made with the 7, so all help is greatly appreciated!
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The G9550 although does have a Snapdragon 835 and an unlockable bootlooader, has 2 issues:
1) Virtually no custom ROMs available for it.
2) Not fully compatible with T-Mobile.
Get yourself the International model, SM-G955F or FD (Dual SIM).
Both are identical in terms of hardware, have the same custom ROMs, and since you'll be rooted anyway, you can flash the T-Mobile CSC to get T-Mobile features working, like VoLTE and WiFi calling.
You can get the phones off a UK based retailer like Clove, or from eBay.
Sent from my SM-G955F
LEGONIKES said:
Hello everyone,
T-Mobile's galaxy avant was my first phone, and being a budget phone, it wasn't all that great. However, I did learn the basics on rooting/flashing on it. I naively upgraded to the T-Mobile s7 edge thinking i could continue my custom roming, only to find out the boatloader was unlockable with research. Out of pure frustration, I downgraded to the s6 edge plus which did have the unlocked bootloader. The battery life, however, is very disappointing, even with deodexed/debloated rom.
So now, I want to upgrade to the s8+, but before I do so I would like your expert opinion on which would work best for me. I know the carrier versions of the phone will have the locked bootloader, so those should be out of question. However, I do need it to function properly on T-Mobile's network, and would like the biggest options in custom roms possible. I would assume that would point me towards the SM-G9550, but I saw various devices with the same model number but different processor exynos/snapdragon.
I don't want to make the same mistake I made with the 7, so all help is greatly appreciated!
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Get yourself a OnePlus 5T, if you insist on custom ROMs and all. Yes, it doesn't have as many features like the S8, resizable Multi Windows, Edge, AOD, etc., but when you unlock bootloader and flash it (i.e. you trip Knox), this time around you lose actual features, Secure Folder, Samsung Pay, a few others, essentially you get a cut-down version of the real thing. Battery life should be on par with the S8+, from what I understand.
Moved away from my OnePlus 3 because got bored with it, and screen was too small. Got the Exynos G955F instead, and for the first time I haven't flashed the new phone as soon as I got it because of these reasons I listed above.
murtaza02 said:
The G9550 although does have a Snapdragon 835 and an unlockable bootlooader, has 2 issues:
1) Virtually no custom ROMs available for it.
2) Not fully compatible with T-Mobile.
Get yourself the International model, SM-G955F or FD (Dual SIM).
Both are identical in terms of hardware, have the same custom ROMs, and since you'll be rooted anyway, you can flash the T-Mobile CSC to get T-Mobile features working, like VoLTE and WiFi calling.
You can get the phones off a UK based retailer like Clove, or from eBay.
Sent from my SM-G955F
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I noticed you have the SM-G955F. What are your impressions on the phone?
sirobelec said:
Get yourself a OnePlus 5T, if you insist on custom ROMs and all. Yes, it doesn't have as many features like the S8, resizable Multi Windows, Edge, AOD, etc., but when you unlock bootloader and flash it (i.e. you trip Knox), this time around you lose actual features, Secure Folder, Samsung Pay, a few others, essentially you get a cut-down version of the real thing. Battery life should be on par with the S8+, from what I understand.
Moved away from my OnePlus 3 because got bored with it, and screen was too small. Got the Exynos G955F instead, and for the first time I haven't flashed the new phone as soon as I got it because of these reasons I listed above.
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Ok I hear what you're saying about the features cut. I thought I would've had the same issue on my s6, but with this custom rom I flashed (Khongloi's s8 port) samsung pass, health, and secure folder worked perfectly fine! I feel like pay would have worked if I had gotten magisk working right before i uninstalled it, but still. I've done a little research on the forums as to how to fix everything after root, but all I found was a fix for health. If there could be a way to extract whatever the hell that rom had for other roms, I think that would be great.
I was thinking about the OP 5T, but then the cost to feature ratio just didn't make it for me. I know for sure I would've bought the OP 3T when it was new atless than 400 USD.
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I noticed you have the SM-G955F. What are your impressions on the phone?
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Nothing bad to say about it. Great display, great battery life, great camera as well. Only thing I want is for Samsung to put a bit more effort into the software updates, but other than that, it's perfect.
Sent from my SM-G955F
Like the post says I got a G930V apparently after buying what i thought was a G930U
Its snapdragon for sure
Samsung Info App says G930U and fw is OFFICIAL PDA G930UUES9CSC2 AND CSC G930UOYM9CSC2
After factory reset it still shows as G930U
When i go to Samsung and try to register for warranty it shows as being SM-G930VZKAVZW
Did i get burnt?
What should i do? i can still ask for refund.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4790936&stc=1&d=1562894800
dovedescent7 said:
Like the post says I got a G930V apparently after buying what i thought was a G930U
Its snapdragon for sure
Samsung Info App says G930U and fw is OFFICIAL PDA G930UUES9CSC2 AND CSC G930UOYM9CSC2
After factory reset it still shows as G930U
When i go to Samsung and try to register for warranty it shows as being SM-G930VZKAVZW
Did i get burnt?
What should i do? i can still ask for refund.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4790936&stc=1&d=1562894800
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It's not a problem whoever you bought it off has installed G930U firmware which is unlocked and not branded with any network crap.
You can flash it back to G930V if you wish as the device was originally on the Verizon network.
It's a USA device, I'm assuming that's where you live. If not then yes it's a problem.
cooltt said:
It's not a problem whoever you bought it off has installed G930U firmware which is unlocked and not branded with any network crap.
You can flash it back to G930V if you wish as the device was originally on the Verizon network.
It's a USA device, I'm assuming that's where you live. If not then yes it's a problem.
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I appreciate this. Yes i am in the USA , i use a Tmobile mvno called Ultra Mobile. Did a LTE speed test and getting 100mbps down and 25mbps up.
The phone is really like brand new mint.
Here's the thing...i dont know if its because of the U firmware or what, but this phone is MUCH less responsive than my G930f. Just kindof drags all around.
I rooted, de-bloated what was left, changed to high performance mode, cleared dalvik, and its marginally better.
What surprised me is the antutu score of 154,000 which was same as my other G930f.
Could the snapdragon 820 be that much slower than the Exynos 8890?
its like i have to tap things twice for everything to get the apk to open or, like tap twice in browser to get the keyboard up!
Perplexed.
dovedescent7 said:
I appreciate this. Yes i am in the USA , i use a Tmobile mvno called Ultra Mobile. Did a LTE speed test and getting 100mbps down and 25mbps up.
The phone is really like brand new mint.
Here's the thing...i dont know if its because of the U firmware or what, but this phone is MUCH less responsive than my G930f. Just kindof drags all around.
I rooted, de-bloated what was left, changed to high performance mode, cleared dalvik, and its marginally better.
What surprised me is the antutu score of 154,000 which was same as my other G930f.
Could the snapdragon 820 be that much slower than the Exynos 8890?
its like i have to tap things twice for everything to get the apk to open or, like tap twice in browser to get the keyboard up!
Perplexed.
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The G930V isn't Snap dragon its Exynos. Install "android phone info" from play store to make sure it is, then flash either the Verison firmware again or the U G930U, that should put it back to new and resolve any messing about with it before you bought it.
cooltt said:
The G930V isn't Snap dragon its Exynos. Install "android phone info" from play store to make sure it is, then flash either the Verison firmware again or the U G930U, that should put it back to new and resolve any messing about with it before you bought it.
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From one of the first results on Google, Techtimes
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/107817/20151118/samsung-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-exynos-8890-snapdragon-820-find-out-which-processor-verizon-at-t-t-mobile-sprint-and-more-will-use.htm
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors include, Verizon — SM-G930V and SM-G935V, Sprint — SM-G930P and SM-G935P, U.S. Cellular — SM-G930R4 and SM-G935R4 and China — SM-G9300 and SM-G9350 models.
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and for the G930U
https://www.phonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-s7/sm-g930u
Are you sure you're not confused? All USA S7's are Snapdragons
I already did install Samsung info, the first thing i did when i opened the phone. Its Snapdragon no question.
This phone is LAGGY! Like slower than my S5
Btw the guy from ebay now says that this is a G930V with U firmware flashed.
I dont know if its splitting hairs but i'm pretty sure im going to return it
Weird.