I looked where the Samsung web page told me to look for my model number for my Galaxy 7 Plus Tab. I come up with "GT-P6210MA" Problem is, that's NOT one of the model numbers that is listed on the Sammy website!? Thankfully, so far, I've only needed to download Kies, but there may come a time where I'd really like to know my EXACT model number?
Looking in the menu under "about phone" I just get GT-P6210...Is there anyplace in the software that gives me my exact model number? All I know for sure is I have the Wi-Fi (only)version GT-P6210 16Gb.
I was a little confused by this issue also.
The only place I was able to find the full model number was on my receipt from Best Buy.
All of them start with GT-P6210MA, then end with AXAR or YXAR, etc..
When I asked a Samsung support rep. about this issue and any potential differences between the two model numbers, they said there weren't any actual differences and the slightly different codes may indicate which carriers/sellers the product is sold through.
My receipt from Best Buy said GT-P6210MAYXAR.
There is a hard plastic cover on the tablet when you first take it out of the box. It has a sticker on it that gives that actual model number. I purchased mine at Best Buy and the model number was GT-P6210MAYXAR, also.
use "Phone INFO ★Samsung★" application
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I looked where the Samsung web page told me to look for my model number for my Galaxy 7 Plus Tab. I come up with "GT-P6210MA" Problem is, that's NOT one of the model numbers that is listed on the Sammy website!? Thankfully, so far, I've only needed to download Kies, but there may come a time where I'd really like to know my EXACT model number?
Looking in the menu under "about phone" I just get GT-P6210...Is there anyplace in the software that gives me my exact model number? All I know for sure is I have the Wi-Fi (only)version GT-P6210 16Gb.
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you can use this application "Phone INFO ★Samsung★ " play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo and go to CSC CODE tab it will show you full product code
So I will begin by saying that I own a SM-j700p, a Samsung j7(j700p) threw the carrier Boost Mobile. I noticed that that some variants come in different sizes, different amount of ram or what not, does this change the model number? Also certain models come from different countries, does this change the model number, or are the wide varieties of model numbers because of different countries different hardware configurations, also coming out at different times. I noticed for instance that certain roms will come out for one model variant but it can also be used for other models aswell. Perhaps I just want to save myself some time and hopefully help others save a bit of time, how many different j7's are there, which ones work together, or shall I say contain the same processor which I'm thinking is the biggest deciding factor in whether or not they work together or not. Ids there a website that contains them all and specs and what not. Thanks
Exactly the question which needed to be asked..
Sorry i cant answer it... except i can say us boost users are few with little in the options area...
fennucci said:
So I will begin by saying that I own a SM-j700p, a Samsung j7(j700p) threw the carrier Boost Mobile. I noticed that that some variants come in different sizes, different amount of ram or what not, does this change the model number? Also certain models come from different countries, does this change the model number, or are the wide varieties of model numbers because of different countries different hardware configurations, also coming out at different times. I noticed for instance that certain roms will come out for one model variant but it can also be used for other models aswell. Perhaps I just want to save myself some time and hopefully help others save a bit of time, how many different j7's are there, which ones work together, or shall I say contain the same processor which I'm thinking is the biggest deciding factor in whether or not they work together or not. Ids there a website that contains them all and specs and what not. Thanks
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I believe by the Boost website you have the J7 Perx (2017) model...that one is the only listed. I believe the model number is J727. I own the Sprint variant (J727P)http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=5370
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I believe by the Boost website you have the J7 Perx (2017) model...that one is the only listed. I believe the model number is J727. I own the Sprint variant (J727P)http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=5370
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Correct, but that must be the current listing. The phone I have I bought at the end of '16 and is the sm-700p variet. This is why it gets so confusing. Perhaps someone or maybe I can if I get a few minutes to make a complete listing of all the j7.
**Edit; From my understanding it is primarily the chipset that makes the difference in whether or not certain roms will work across different variants. Is that true?
fennucci said:
Correct, but that must be the current listing. The phone I have I bought at the end of '16 and is the sm-700p variet. This is why it gets so confusing. Perhaps someone or maybe I can if I get a few minutes to make a complete listing of all the j7.
**Edit; From my understanding it is primarily the chipset that makes the difference in whether or not certain roms will work across different variants. Is that true?
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yes, the soc is the main difference http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?sFreeText=J7&sMakers=9 these are the various J7 models excluding the Perx or 2017, which the specs listed are wrong (it has a Snapdragon 625 soc, not the exynos)
The Galaxy j7 (2017) I have is from AT&T and the chipset is one from MediaTek, the model number is SM-J727A. What model is mine?
Hi,
I got myself a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S7 (flat) but after small examination I realized that there are a lot of inconsistencies, After some research I didn't find out a clear scenario from anyone else so I decided to share with all you so that may be one can help me figuring this one out.
So at the back of the phone its written SM-G930T, while when opening About Device under Settings the model number is SM-G930F. But also everywhere there is a taste of Verizon software (example under Access Point Names there is one APN which is disabled with name "LTE - Verizon Internet with APN VZWINTERNET).
Antutu results range around 132420 to 135500 and it reads the following under My Device:
SM-G930F
Basic Info:
Brand: Verizon
Model: SM-G930F
Device: heroqltevzw
Board: msm8996
Hardware: qcom
Android: 6.0.1(64bit)
Renderer : Adreno(TM) 530
Resolution: 1440 x 2560
Rear: 12.2MP
Storage:
RAM 3307MB
System Storage: 22.83GB
CPU
Architecture: Qualcomm Kryo LP
Type: 64-bot
CPU Cores : 4
CPU Clock Range: 1190.4 ~2150.4MHz
CPU-Z also state the same like Antutu.
What I want to know is if there is anyone else with situation like mine, and how to go about when you want to update to Nougat or which ROM should I consider using in any case of failure, say bricking this device.
Thank you in advance.
Jonius said:
Hi,
I got myself a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S7 (flat) but after small examination I realized that there are a lot of inconsistencies, After some research I didn't find out a clear scenario from anyone else so I decided to share with all you so that may be one can help me figuring this one out.
So at the back of the phone its written SM-G930T, while when opening About Device under Settings the model number is SM-G930F. But also everywhere there is a taste of Verizon software (example under Access Point Names there is one APN which is disabled with name "LTE - Verizon Internet with APN VZWINTERNET).
Antutu results range around 132420 to 135500 and it reads the following under My Device:
SM-G930F
Basic Info:
Brand: Verizon
Model: SM-G930F
Device: heroqltevzw
Board: msm8996
Hardware: qcom
Android: 6.0.1(64bit)
Renderer : Adreno(TM) 530
Resolution: 1440 x 2560
Rear: 12.2MP
Storage:
RAM 3307MB
System Storage: 22.83GB
CPU
Architecture: Qualcomm Kryo LP
Type: 64-bot
CPU Cores : 4
CPU Clock Range: 1190.4 ~2150.4MHz
CPU-Z also state the same like Antutu.
What I want to know is if there is anyone else with situation like mine, and how to go about when you want to update to Nougat or which ROM should I consider using in any case of failure, say bricking this device.
Thank you in advance.
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Also I should mention that I'm not in US, and this phone is unlocked and I'm using gsm simcard and it works perfectly.
Boot into download mode to find the actual model number.
Hello, I actually have a similar example with my SM-930A. This phone is also factory refurbished and I as well had some suspicions. I RAN my IMEI# against imei.info.com to see if it was blacklisted. It gave me SM-G930F (SM-G930A). The problem is G930F is the international Exynos model and G930A is the USA Qualcomm model. They have different chipsets with different cores. I get mixed readings with different HW info apps including CPU-Z as if it's a hybrid between the two. The further I investigated, I found Verizon apps, IPhone apps and a suspicion that the firmware for ATT was flashed onto an International model but is using swapper and linker to hide it. I know it sounds crazy.
Youngster82 said:
Hello, I actually have a similar example with my SM-930A. This phone is also factory refurbished and I as well had some suspicions. I RAN my IMEI# against imei.info.com to see if it was blacklisted. It gave me SM-G930F (SM-G930A). The problem is G930F is the international Exynos model and G930A is the USA Qualcomm model. They have different chipsets with different cores. I get mixed readings with different HW info apps including CPU-Z as if it's a hybrid between the two. The further I investigated, I found Verizon apps, IPhone apps and a suspicion that the firmware for ATT was flashed onto an International model but is using swapper and linker to hide it. I know it sounds crazy.
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The hardware is NOT the same -- firmware is incompatible:
I don't think you can successfully flash the North American Qualcomm based firmware onto the Exynos hardware or vice-versa. At best it would give you an error, at worst it could brick the device. They are two completely different processors on different motherboards, and use different other hardware as well (power regulation chips, radio chips, etc).
What may have happened is that someone found a way to overwrite the model number and/or possibly the 3 character Samsung CSC (customer service code) code(s) in your refurbished phone. If the hardware says it is Qualcomm processor, then it probably is a North American hardware version of the S7.
Handy free hardware information tool for Samsung smartphones:
I use a free hardware information tool called "Phone Info *Samsung*" written by vndnguyen which is available on the Google Play store. It shows not only the phone model number, but the CSC codes, the date of manufacture, hardware, and all available sensor data. You might want to install it and see what that app finds. It has a few ads, but they are unobtrusive. Hint: disable notifications for it if you don't want to get "tips" from the author.
Discussion of hardware in North American models:
Note that the hardware for all the North American models is identical (with the exception of one Canadian carrier that uses the European/Asian version of the phone), and they all have the same Qualcomm processors and chipsets. All that differentiates them is the firmware and CSC code that is flashed onto them. The NA motherboards all have "SM-G930V/P/R4/A/T" printed on them. The cellular radios on the NA motherboard include the GSM radio bands used in North America and they also include a radio for the CDMA bands used in North America. IIRC, the GSM bands cover most but not all of the European/Asian GSM radio spectrum, so the phones should work outside North America, but possibly won't get quite as good reception as the European motherboard would get. One last comment about the NA version of the phone: If the phone has been carrier unlocked, it is possible to flash any of the various NA S7 carrier's firmware or the factory unlocked G930U firmware onto it. I have personally tested this. Flashing the G930U firmware onto a NA phone is a great way to get rid of all the carrier-installed "bloatware" apps, leaving only the Samsung interface and apps and the Android apps. However, flashing different firmware onto a phone does NOT carrier unlock the phone -- I found that out by trying it (the phone booted up, but when a non-original-carrier SIM was installed, it asked for and required a SIM carrier unlock code).
Discussion of hardware in European/Asian models:
The European/Asian version of the hardware is, as you mentioned, different than the North American version, and uses a Samsung manufactured Exynos processor and related chipset, and other hardware is different as well -- including the antennas, loudspeaker, and charging daughterboard. Interestingly, the European/Asian motherboards have "SM-G930FD SM-G930F/W8" printed on them, possibly indicating that the difference between the G930F and G930FD motherboards is, similarly to the NA motherboards, only the firmware and CSC code -- the actual hardware may be the same (other than the G930FD SIM tray which is capable of holding a 2nd SIM card OR a Micro-SD card). My understanding is that the European/Asian models do NOT have the capability to connect to CDMA networks -- and only will work on GSM networks. Again, IIRC, the GSM radio spectrum is slightly different in Europe/Asia and North America. However, I do know that the G930F and G930FD models will work in North America on the GSM networks, again, possibly with some reduced reception due to band differences. I have personally tested this by putting a US T-Mobile SIM into a G930FD phone I repaired and it worked well.
I have 3 questions for you folks in Europe or Asia that repair the G930F/G930FD phones:
1. Would you please clarify whether or not the motherboards for the SM-G930F and SM-G930FD are actually identical and only the firmware and CSC codes (and SIM tray) differentiate the two?
2. If a European/Asian phone has been carrier unlocked, can a different version of the European/Asian firmware be flashed onto it?
3. Are there factory unlocked versions of the firmware that have no carrier "bloatware" apps for the SM-G930F and SM-G930FD? If there are, please identify what they are, and supply links where to find them. I am not talking about custom builds -- but rather genuine Samsung firmware that is not carrier specific.
I hope this helps to clarify things a bit.
Philip
phreich said:
Note that the hardware for all the North American models is identical (with the exception of one Canadian carrier that uses the European/Asian version of the phone), and they all have the same Qualcomm processors and chipsets. All that differentiates them is the firmware and CSC code that is flashed onto them.
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Sorry to be "that guy" but the US models are Qualcomm-based while all Canadian SM-G930W8 models are Exynos-based, so there is no "North American" model for the S7.
As far as I'm aware, booting an S7 into Download mode is the closest thing to a foolproof method for determining the true model of the motherboard in the phone, no matter what the label, Android, or any system info apps tell you.
Hello guys, following up your comments, here are the results of phone info *Samsung*
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Boot into download mode to find the actual model number.
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Details under download mode are as follow
ODIN MODE (HIGH SPEED)
PRODUCT NAME : SM-G930V
CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS : Official
FAP LOCK : ON
QUALCOMM SECURE BOOT : ENABLED
RP SWREV : BE(2,1,1,1,1) K1 S3
SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLED
Sm-930v is the Verizon s7: https://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/galaxy-s7-verizon/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ot-guide-verizon-s7-s7-edge-sm-g930v-t3411015
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Sm-930v is the Verizon s7: https://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/galaxy-s7-verizon/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ot-guide-verizon-s7-s7-edge-sm-g930v-t3411015
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So just to make sure I understand your well, this phone has to be a Verizon variant even though at the back of the phone under glass is written SM-G930T?
Does the imei on the box or other labels match the imei when dialing *#06#?
Based on what is shown in download mode, the motherboard is from a Verizon s7 sm-g930v.
Bootloader from Samsung info screen begins with g930v too.
Jonius said:
So just to make sure I understand your well, this phone has to be a Verizon variant even though at the back of the phone under glass is written SM-G930T?
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All firmware is the same. I have the "t" varient, now running the "a" varient for Oreo, but I always run the "u" varient cause less bloat. Someone made a detailed post earlier, might have been to long to read.
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Boot into download mode to find the actual model number.
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That's not true at all. I'm running the att Oreo beta on cricket that was branded sm-g930t. Download mode shows it's the "a" varient now. When running "u", you bet it also says "u", same with any firmware, if I flash "v", it'll say "v"
Sorry if my posts were not clear. I was referring to USA s7 models with Qualcomm processors. Canada and other parts of the world are using Exynos versions.
From the original post, Antutu reports the phone as being a sm-g930f and, as far as I know, there is no 930f for the USA: https://www.sammobile.com/devices/galaxy-s7/specs/SM-G930F/.
I wanted the OP to confirm the model # before flashing files (either for Qualcomm or Exynos) and a quick way to do that is in download mode.
Okay,
Thank you everyone for your contributions so far, I am actually getting the picture of what I have with me.
These are the information I have with this phone and from your input the finding so far:
The phone got SM-G930T at the back hence T-Mobile variant
Under Download mode it says this phone is Verizon variant
Under some settings like APN there are some bits of Verizon like Verizon APN - Hence Verizon variant
Under About Phone, the model number is SM-G930F ( I believe the one who flashed this phone they knew they wanted it to end up in international market, hence they found a way of making the model number looks like its an international model (SM-G930F)
The details of IMEI under imei under imei.info gives this result: G930F GALAXY S7 (SM-G930T) - Which gives more questions than answers.
What I believe right now is this is Qualcomm variant phone with Qualcomm chipset.
Now I really wanna know if which latest ROM I can flash to get the latest possible Android version in here! Say Android 7.1.1 or Android 8, etc. But something stable because this is now my main and only phone I got.
Thanks again for all your inputs and contributions.
If I were in your situation, I would flash the latest stock Verizon ROM since the model number is sm-g930v.
Before flashing, I recommend testing the phone to ensure it functions with your carrier. If it doesn't, I would contact the vendor.
Jonius said:
Okay,
Thank you everyone for your contributions so far, I am actually getting the picture of what I have with me.
These are the information I have with this phone and from your input the finding so far:
The phone got SM-G930T at the back hence T-Mobile variant
Under Download mode it says this phone is Verizon variant
Under some settings like APN there are some bits of Verizon like Verizon APN - Hence Verizon variant
Under About Phone, the model number is SM-G930F ( I believe the one who flashed this phone they knew they wanted it to end up in international market, hence they found a way of making the model number looks like its an international model (SM-G930F)
The details of IMEI under imei under imei.info gives this result: G930F GALAXY S7 (SM-G930T) - Which gives more questions than answers.
What I believe right now is this is Qualcomm variant phone with Qualcomm chipset.
Now I really wanna know if which latest ROM I can flash to get the latest possible Android version in here! Say Android 7.1.1 or Android 8, etc. But something stable because this is now my main and only phone I got.
Thanks again for all your inputs and contributions.
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If you think it's amerian latest is 7.0 with 8.0 coming next month. I'd recommend the "u" firmware, less bloat and less warning messages, like hitting airplane mode is one tap, not two cause a warning pops up
audit13 said:
Does the imei on the box or other labels match the imei when dialing *#06#?
Based on what is shown in download mode, the motherboard is from a Verizon s7 sm-g930v.
Bootloader from Samsung info screen begins with g930v too.
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audit13 said:
If I were in your situation, I would flash the latest stock Verizon ROM since the model number is sm-g930v.
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I'm not using Verizon line, I'm using Tigo line (Africa/Tanzania), so I'm not sure what Verizon ROM will do to this phone, whether will render this phone useless or because its now working then after flashing Verizon ROM it will continue working even though the SIM card is not Verizon SIM?
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Before flashing, I recommend testing the phone to ensure it functions with your carrier. If it doesn't, I would contact the vendor.
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How do I test the phone to ensure the functionality with my carrier?
I think my situation is a bit complicated, there is no vendor, no warranty, I can do whatever I want with this phone, the only problem is whatever I do I have to be careful and sure that I won't brick this phone as it is my only phone right now.
All I want to do is to flash it with the latest android version
Put a sim card in the phone and make a call, receive a call, turn on wifi, turn on data, send a text, receive a text, take a picture, take a video, and insert an SD card.
Can someone suggest the right ROM which is latest and stable for my phone? Which is official but without any carrier bloatware?
The one I'm having right now got no carrier bloatware, only inactive verizon APN, and also got Samsung Apps which is okay with me (After start using S Health I found it a little bit interesting).
Jonius said:
Can someone suggest the right ROM which is latest and stable for my phone? Which is official but without any carrier bloatware?
The one I'm having right now got no carrier bloatware, only inactive verizon APN, and also got Samsung Apps which is okay with me (After start using S Health I found it a little bit interesting).
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Go to sammobile, write your phone model and get the lastest firmware available, select the default one without bloat and don't forget to disable frp lock before flashing.
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.
Just fell into a trap and thought I'd share to help the next human.
It is common for P2c72 (Chinese variant) to be re-flashed with international firmware (I hear even alibaba did this itself?). When this is done, the phone reports itself as the P2a42 in the Android "About this phone" page. So, when one of these phones comes up for sale somewhere (ebay phone reseller in my case), the seller may take the phone's word for it and list it as a P2a42, but instead it's a P2c72 which may not work with your carrier (different bands).
tl;dr - If you're buying a used P2, have the seller prove it's the correct model number. This can be done in at least two ways:
1. Look at the phone body. The true model number is printed next to the headphone jack.
2. Enter the bootloader (with phone off, volume down + power), select "barcodes" using the volume buttons and then press power to accept. You can see the model in there.
To get the seller to accept a return I had to flash the Chinese firmware back on there using fastboot to "prove" it was the Chinese version... was a whole adventure. Avoid it. Though I did have a funny exchange with the seller, paraphrasing:
Me: Hey this isn't the phone listed in the auction. See here's a picture of the model number on the body. I can't use it on t-mobile.
Them: Nah.
Me: No really here's the bootloader showing c72.
Them: mmmmmmmhhhhh
Me: And here's a screenshot of the Chinese firmware on it.
Them: k send it back.
...3 days later...
Them: (Opens an ebay case against me) Yo! You sent us a chinese phone, we can't refund you it's not what was in the auction!
Me: :facepalm:
There's LTE bands difference? I am using a P2c72 with a P2a42 firmware for over a year now.
Yes check the first post in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/how-to/lenovo-p2-owners-click-t3668029
The LTE bands ended up working for me on TMO but there was insufficient overlap for day to day use on 3g/4g mixed.
progman32 said:
Yes check the first post in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/how-to/lenovo-p2-owners-click-t3668029
The LTE bands ended up working for me on TMO but there was insufficient overlap for day to day use on 3g/4g mixed.
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Wait, so my p2c72 is still locked with its LTE bands?
72 has a different radio than the 42. The difference is physical - no software will change what the radio can do. It has some overlap with North America. If it works for you, I wouldn't worry about it.
But the battery are interchangeable between the 2 devices, right?
I don't know, sorry. Maybe someone else here does?
progman32 said:
72 has a different radio than the 42. The difference is physical - no software will change what the radio can do. It has some overlap with North America. If it works for you, I wouldn't worry about it.
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But is it possible to replace the radio chip? I mean can I replace the p2c72 radio chip with a p2a42 chip? Just the radio chip because I want to keep the 64gb storage lol.
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But the battery are interchangeable between the 2 devices, right?
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The devices are identical, only difference is modem and ram/storage. So, the answer is YES!