G955-FD in Canada question - Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers

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

Reppy07 said:
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
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6

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
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
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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
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
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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
Sent from my S8+Rooted

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
Sent from my S8+Rooted
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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.
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6

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?

Reppy07 said:
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....
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

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

Reppy07 said:
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
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

force70 said:
Doesnt make much diff...just pick an fd firmware and flash it lol....they will all flash in odin
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6
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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
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

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
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6
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Thank you for all the replies my friend. Helped me out a lot. Cheers

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Just Got Galaxy Note Edge through ebay(Docomo) Now What?

Hey guys just recieved my Note Edge. Its the Japanese Docomo version. I totally misread the LTE band listing thinking it would work with T-Mobile LTE but it does not. But all is not lost i feel. I did some research and there is a way to unlock LTE bands on Qualcomm devices(as the chip does support all LTE bands world wide) It is a amazing looking device BTW and i Am very happy( I can use my Note 4 until I figure out how to unlock LTE on the EDGE for TMO) So i guess i have a few questions now.
1. Would rooting be theoretically the same as a note 4?
2. Would changing the modem once rooted allow for additional LTE bands to be used ?
3. would rooting using the Note 4 method change the note edge status ?
Just some things i was pondering, if anyone has suggestions I can test with the edge and let you know the outcome in the development forum
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Congrats im so jealous. Ebay?
Congratulations on your purchase!! Mine should be arriving by Friday, I can hardly wait.
I hope you get it unlocked soon.
Could you please test one thing for me?
I wanted to know if you have the ticker panel on the edge screen? If so, can you get Yahoo sports information on it?
Regards.
Just chatted with AT&T. No new info on date.
Sorry! Wrong thread. Mods please delete or move.
Glad you got one. I am still waiting for tmobile to open preorders.
As far as the unlocking and rooting goes your probably have to wait. Not a lot of people have them yet. The note 4 method might be the same tho since most parts are the same.
xile6 said:
Glad you got one. I am still waiting for tmobile to open preorders.
As far as the unlocking and rooting goes your probably have to wait. Not a lot of people have them yet. The note 4 method might be the same tho since most parts are the same.
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I was thinking the same, im thinking of trying out that root method just to see if it works. but i hope i dont jack it up in the process. Also the ticker does not have the Yahoo one at this point. im guessing because its the Docomo version.
chukwu77 said:
I was thinking the same, im thinking of trying out that root method just to see if it works. but i hope i dont jack it up in the proces. Also the ticker does not have the Yahoo one at this point. im guessing because its the Docomo version.
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Good luck with trying the root, I really hope it works. I know I will have to root my phone in order to remove all the Korean bloatware that will come with it.
Is it possible to change the settings on the ticker? I think the Korean version will also have something locally based other than yahoo. I hope it will be possible to change to something else?
invisiblesense said:
Good luck with trying the root, I really hope it works. I know I will have to root my phone in order to remove all the Korean bloatware that will come with it.
Is it possible to change the settings on the ticker? I think the Korean version will also have something locally based other than yahoo. I hope it will be possible to change to something else?
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yes you can change the ticker within the edge screen settings! and it lets you go to the samsung store to find new edge screens :good:
That's great news! I can sleep peacefully tonight.
Is your Docomo Edge SIM unlocked?
Just wondering if you had to do anything special to use a foreign SIM card in your Docomo Edge.
I'm trying to find a way to do it without going through Docomo or going to Japan.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
Phu
chukwu77 said:
Hey guys just recieved my Note Edge. Its the Japanese Docomo version. I totally misread the LTE band listing thinking it would work with T-Mobile LTE but it does not. But all is not lost i feel. I did some research and there is a way to unlock LTE bands on Qualcomm devices(as the chip does support all LTE bands world wide) It is a amazing looking device BTW and i Am very happy( I can use my Note 4 until I figure out how to unlock LTE on the EDGE for TMO) So i guess i have a few questions now.
1. Would rooting be theoretically the same as a note 4?
2. Would changing the modem once rooted allow for additional LTE bands to be used ?
3. would rooting using the Note 4 method change the note edge status ?
Just some things i was pondering, if anyone has suggestions I can test with the edge and let you know the outcome in the development forum
:good:
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G920V converted to G920T?

Has anybody converted the Verizon Galaxy s6 to a T-Mobile one? I've seen it being done to an s7 edge but I don't know if It can be done to an S6
Here is an example:
All credit goes to the creator of the video
JuanArias1965 said:
Has anybody converted the Verizon Galaxy s6 to a T-Mobile one? I've seen it being done to an s7 edge but I don't know if It can be done to an S6
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OK, well we have a few issues, number 1 is the bootloader, (but could someone explain to me why I can't you know, just flash the entire T-Mobile firmware package (including bootloader). number 2 is... well... hold on... **** it, ill try my best!
edit: not possible with locked bootloader 920V right now, just bootloops
Oh ok thanks!
JuanArias1965 said:
Has anybody converted the Verizon Galaxy s6 to a T-Mobile one? I've seen it being done to an s7 edge but I don't know if It can be done to an S6
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Lucky you didn't hard brick your phone. You tried to flash software onto a phone with different bands. CDMA and GSM networks don't work together. Verizon and Sprint phones will not work on AT&T or T-Mobile and vise versa. AT&T or T-Mobile phones will not work on Verizon or Sprint.

Flashing SM-G955N with SM-G955F to avoid bloatware

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.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
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

Bought another S7 on Ebay. Seller listed as new G930U,warranty shows its G930V

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.

Verizon Galaxy S6 SM-G920V, Android 7.0, Root

I just received my new phone today as my secondary rooted phone, although I now feel like I bought the one wrong model out of the bunch.
For the life of me I cant find any way to root this phone online, I am hoping someone can tell me if its possible. I dont care if I trip knox or its a paid program i have to get to run, I just want to make it happen. so any and all help would be appreciated.
I am truly sorry if there is a current thread that answers this, but so far everything I have found is pretty old.
On a similar boat and it seems that Nougat cannot be rooted. You can downgrade to 5.1.1 and then root but that seems not worth it as you are giving up features that are available only in Nougat. I myself might just switch to a tmobile S6 motherboard. I have the Verizon S6 variant but I'm on T-Mobile.
I can really care less about the services lost in the downgrade. If you know how i can downgrade to 5.1.1 to then mod, I'd still love to do it. I already have a S9+, S8 for back up and an apple s6. I really want to mod this Verizon, or it will have no use
sammyz said:
On a similar boat and it seems that Nougat cannot be rooted. You can downgrade to 5.1.1 and then root but that seems not worth it as you are giving up features that are available only in Nougat. I myself might just switch to a tmobile S6 motherboard. I have the Verizon S6 variant but I'm on T-Mobile.
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I'm fine with downgrading as long as that means I can root my phone, is there any kind of tutorial for downgrading?

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