Looking for clean install to flash, root not necessary. - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

I had a stock SM-930A phone and I plan on doing a factory reset just to clean house. But since I plan on on a clean slate, I was wondering if there's a clean rom I can install without the bloat? I really don't need root, just an image without samsungs or att apps preinstalled. I'm familiar with using Odin and flashing but I just don't know what's out there for me to use and not sure if 'stock' includes those other apps. Thank you.

US variants (AT&T, Verizon, etc) all have a locked bootloader and can't have custom ROM's. Stock flashing via Odin is the only kind of ROMs you can use.
Your options are to flash the G930U firmware, as it's non carrier specific so shouldn't have carrier bloat. If you want to remove further bloat such as Samsung apps you'll need root or a debloat script like https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...dragon/rom-verizon-tmo-hybrid-method-t3571983

I think that'll work for me, thanks!

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My Recent Flashing Experience (Note3 N900W8)

So with trying to help and give back to the community I'm going to post my recent flashing experience.
So here's a little history.. I have a N900W8 from MTS. (Manitoba Telephone System).
Couple months back when the Tel Cel base came out I wanted root so I flashed using the following guide.
-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614772
This worked out well and the stock rom w/ root was very stable, CWM boot loader..
So now that this new build 'NB7' came out it got me itching to flash again.. LoL
I met all the requirements for 4.4.2 boot loader and such so I decided to flash xnote13 w/ civ snapkat kernel.
This setup worked well.. The rom had a few glitches but was very quick and the best of all I could change the DPI.
I didnt setup the rom 100% as I was feeling it out. After a day or so I decided to flash to stock NB7 and then flash xnote13 again so I can have the updated NB7 modem.
Oh Man.. This is where the fun begins.. So I hit up sammobile and grabbed the latest rogers rom as I noticed all the Canadian roms used the same PDA/CSC/MODEM.
-- http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26660
PDA: N900W8VLUCNB7
CSC: N900W8OYACNB7
MODEM: N900W8VLUCNB7
I take this rom, flash it on my phone via Odin.. What I notice is the model# and build change to reflect NB7 but the baseband was still MJ4.
I flash 2-3x and still no change.. I'm like wtf..
At this point I'm confused as to why I cannot upgrade this baseband.
I then decided to flash the CSC from the guide I used earlier. As I had a multi-csc installed from when I had flashed Xnote13.
-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2614772
After this I flashed the NB7 rom again via Odin and boom. The baseband reflected NB7.
I noticed my phone had a few Bell apps. When I looked into this I found out its due to the CSC. I tried the method mentioned in most posts *#272*YOURIMEI# but this wouldnt work. I would get instant error messages.
I then found this app on google play which people mentioned having success with.
-- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector
I used this app w/ root I was able to bring up a list of the CDN CSC codes. Whats funny is there is no list anywhere on the internet that has what CSC code belongs to which provider.
By going through sammobile and using some good guessing I was able to figure out what most of them are with some exceptions.. I couldnt find MTS...
I ended up choosing MTA and rebooted my phone but sure enough Bell apps were still there.. Tried a few more things and couldnt get past that so I just said forget it.
I decided to keep the Stock NB7 4.4.2 rom w/ root... I frooze all that Bell **** and there's no branding whats so ever.
The rom is working flawless. During this process I rooted the phone multiple times and flashed the NB7 rom multiple times via Odin. At no point did my Knox trip..
As of right now I have CWM as the bootloader and Knox is still 0x0.
Sorry for the long read.. If you have any questions lemme know.
ReDz
Can you help me with rooting my phone? There's too much guides out there for specific models so it confuses me lol. My Note 3's model is the N900W8, running on KitKat 4.4.2, kernal 3.4.0-859721, and the baseband # is N900W8VLUCNB7. I just want to root it so I can remove all the bloatware. I don't plan on adding any ROMs to it unless it's close to looking like stock because I still want the SPEN features without all the fancy stuff
Doodless said:
Can you help me with rooting my phone? There's too much guides out there for specific models so it confuses me lol. My Note 3's model is the N900W8, running on KitKat 4.4.2, kernal 3.4.0-859721, and the baseband # is N900W8VLUCNB7. I just want to root it so I can remove all the bloatware. I don't plan on adding any ROMs to it unless it's close to looking like stock because I still want the SPEN features without all the fancy stuff
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I've replied to your other thread in Q & A, but if you just want to root, flash this file using odin. It might or it might not trip Knox on your phone. Make sure reactivation lock is off before flashing.
Doodless said:
Can you help me with rooting my phone? There's too much guides out there for specific models so it confuses me lol. My Note 3's model is the N900W8, running on KitKat 4.4.2, kernal 3.4.0-859721, and the baseband # is N900W8VLUCNB7. I just want to root it so I can remove all the bloatware. I don't plan on adding any ROMs to it unless it's close to looking like stock because I still want the SPEN features without all the fancy stuff
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Do you try with towelroot ?
zelenko said:
Do you try with towelroot ?
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I already have and it doesn't work

Ready to trip knox and install a better ROM, how do I install TWRP?

I want to use this awesome ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
I need to install TWRP. When I first got the phone, I learned that this was not possible with AT&T due to a locked bootloader. This still the case? I have been searching and I haven't found any tutorials or youtube videos specifically for AT&T Galaxy s6 -- is it the same process? I'm currently running Android 5.0.1 and I flashed a ROM with Flashfire (Ultra Light 1.8 by Rayman360) -- it's a great ROM but you can't do much since it's basically a de-bloat stock.
Can someone point me in the right direction for installing TWRP on the AT&T Galaxy s6?
I suspect I will need to do a full wipe here and then re-root with a different method.
I am familiar with Odin and TWRP, I have been using custom ROMs for years now.
I still think its not possible due to locked boot loader
XGhozt said:
I want to use this awesome ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423
I need to install TWRP. When I first got the phone, I learned that this was not possible with AT&T due to a locked bootloader. This still the case? I have been searching and I haven't found any tutorials or youtube videos specifically for AT&T Galaxy s6 -- is it the same process? I'm currently running Android 5.0.1 and I flashed a ROM with Flashfire (Ultra Light 1.8 by Rayman360) -- it's a great ROM but you can't do much since it's basically a de-bloat stock.
Can someone point me in the right direction for installing TWRP on the AT&T Galaxy s6?
I suspect I will need to do a full wipe here and then re-root with a different method.
I am familiar with Odin and TWRP, I have been using custom ROMs for years now.
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Try here, without tripping knox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/howto-flash-g92xf-t-tripping-knox-t3158606

Custom ROMs?

I'm currently on the G920T (S6) and have been considering upgrading to the S7, although I've held off as it would be a step backward in terms of customization. Seeing as the bootloader remains locked on Qualcomm devices, making use of a custom recovery impossible, is it possible to install custom ROMs via FlashFire? I don't see many, just a couple stock rooted deodexed ones.
Doesn't work so well because flash fire required root which requires a PC.
So anytime you would want to change from you would need a PC. Anyways there are no custom Roms.
If you can live with just root by itself then s7 is nice. If you want full customization then s6 better or s7 exynos better.
Not completely stock (technically custom)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...choedromg930-g935multi-carrier-t3459282/page1

Need help with finding a de-googled rom or options.

I have a G930v which we all know can be crossed flashed.
I am switching to freedompop but that not the point of this thread.
I did do the nogut root but none of the modification for battery non performance, something happened where the root came off and I get "unauthorized app" but knox isnt tripped.
so I decided i'm just going to wipe my phone and start over.
I want a de-dedoxed , de-bloated, and de-googled phone, running root and xposed, because I would like to run MicroG on my phone.
Whats the best and lastest firmware from updato? I should download since samfirmware takes forever and a day to download.
any help is greatly appreciated.
You can only flash stock, so any G930U (unbranded) ROM would be the only option but they're not "de-google'd" as you put it

Looking for a Specific Experience

To start, I recently received a Sprint S7 (flat) (Model Number SM-G930P) that was unlocked by the carrier and I'm currently using an AT&T MVNO for my data. Everything works perfectly as a stock phone but there are too many installed apps that I don't need.
Is there a completely debloated, rooted, Stock ROM out there that is pretty much just necessary Android files, preferably with an Aroma launcher to pick and choose which Samsung apps I want to install? This would be my preferred route as I could keep the Camera/Gallery/Oculus and then install GApps for the Play Store. And if this ROM exists, would I need the Sprint or the ATT variant?
Otherwise, what am I needing to do to achieve the experience that I am looking for with this device? I am very savvy with Linux and Android and have no difficulties messing around with system level files.
Thanks!

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