i am from india but now i live in new zealand.
i have indian handset.
just watend to know can i flash some other region firmware on my device ?
it can be placebo effect also that i feel my device has low reception of singnals than the S7 which are sold here. can that be solved by flashing new zealand firmware or anywhere else ?
how to know which firmware is used in new zealand.
Yes, goto updato.com or sammobile and select your region from the dropdown, make sure it's the correct model S7
can i flash SM-G930F version over SM-G930FD. i have SM-G930FD
mor_1228 said:
can i flash SM-G930F version over SM-G930FD. i have SM-G930FD
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Yes, they are compatible
will i be able to use dual sim after flashing SM-G930F version over SM-G930FD
mor_1228 said:
will i be able to use dual sim after flashing SM-G930F version over SM-G930FD
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Yes, they are the same firmware iirc
earlier i used to downgrade easily but after updating to 7.0 latest update via OTA i now cant downgrade to 6.0. odin says failed. device says sw check revision failed.
The latest 7.0 firmware is DRAG and prevents downgrading, if you're on it I'm afraid you're stuck.
Flashing a custom ROM via TWRP might work, but the 7.0 bootloader doesn't play nice with 6.0. It'll break vibration.
what is the solution now. this 7.0 is crap drains battery without any reason and not so smooth like 6.0
I have Samsung s7 smg930s can I change the firmware into smg930fd ? as my smg930s is having hybrid sim slot and can run both sim on single imei. Kindly respond ASAP
Re-flashing S7 SM-G930S to SM-G930FD
I flashed my S7 SM-G930FD and now have sm-g930s can I change the firmware back to sm-g930fd ? as my sm-g930s is having sim slot issue and does not show capability for dual sim. Kindly respond ASAP.
Also i noticed that the samsung health app is not supported saying " samsung health does not work on rooted phone" Is there anything that can be done?
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I find that VZ USA have Android 5.1.1 for P905v
Can i install it over P905 ?
thank you
there's another firmware Android 5.1.1 , T905XXUBOI1
anyone can advise if we can safely install one of these firmware on P905
gee22 said:
there's another firmware Android 5.1.1 , T905XXUBOI1
anyone can advise if we can safely install one of these firmware on P905
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Although all the SM-P905 have the same hardware, they're customized for specific cellular provider and bootloader is locked.
You can try to flash with Odin but I believe you will have a fail as it detects wrong firmware, like P905V is for Verizon, P905A for AT&T.
they're not interchangeable although mainboard is exactly the same.
No. USA firmware is not compatible with international devices.
P905V is not the same device as P905. The P905V is a locked device, with branded firmware locked to Verizon devices. T905 is the T-Mobile USA variant of the exact same locked firmware problem.
You need to use international firmware for the international P905.
Confirmed, I have tried T905XXUBOI1 , but failed during flashing unfortunately
hopefully someone can solve it one day , it shouldnt be difficult
gee22 said:
Confirmed, I have tried T905XXUBOI1 , but failed during flashing unfortunately
hopefully someone can solve it one day , it shouldnt be difficult
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I own and have opened different LTE tablets, I can tell they are the same tablet, only Samsung has this ability to
unlock the bootloader and load the desired firmware. I can swap mainboard of SM-P905V to a SM-P907A tablet or vice versa without
any problem which indicates they are identical tablets except firmware and bootloader.
Any way, Lollipop 5.02 and 5.1.1 have no differences as it depends on the model.
Like Tab Pro SM-T900 is 5.1.1 but Note Pro SM-P900 is 5.0.2, don't bother to load different firmware from another model.
Hi, I have just bought a brand new galaxy S7, model SM-G930F.
Although it is an international model, it carries a snapdragon 820 processor.
I am told , that it is a USA model, built under Verizon.
SM-G930F is supposed to be a global model with exynos, does anyone knoes what is the phone I bought?
Anyway, my real problem is, that the "updates software" option is missing, in "about phone" list.
I am stuck in android 6.0.1
I checked it is not rooted and it must be a genuine phone.
Can anybody guide me through solutions?
I would really appreciate any help.
Thank you
Moving to general S7 Q&A since you say it's a SM-G930F.
Check the back of the phone and verify the phone model. You should be able to update through other options like Kies, unless they've changed that recently.
Johntri said:
Hi, I have just bought a brand new galaxy S7, model SM-G930F.
Although it is an international model, it carries a snapdragon 820 processor.
I am told , that it is a USA model, built under Verizon.
SM-G930F is supposed to be a global model with exynos, does anyone knoes what is the phone I bought?
Anyway, my real problem is, that the "updates software" option is missing, in "about phone" list.
I am stuck in android 6.0.1
I checked it is not rooted and it must be a genuine phone.
Can anybody guide me through solutions?
I would really appreciate any help.
Thank you
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It's not a G930F if it has a Snapdragon processor
Commonly faked to look like G930F by editing firmware / stickers / model numbers etc, more likely to be the G930V if it's Verizon
Boot to download mode and check the model number in there, that's the only one that can not be faked
(Volume Down & Home & power)
And they likely removed the update option from settings to prevent any problems of the phone updating to either the wrong firmware, or removing their fake edits with a V update
Flash the proper firmware with ODIN 3.12.3 or newer from updato.com once you know your model S7
Galaxy s7 "updates software" option missing
Dear Durham,
Thanks for the help.
Yes, you are right; it is G930V.I have been tricked...
I have visited updato.com and found 12 variants of S7 firmware.
My bootlader version is - 6.0.1 November 20, 16 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRU4API3
Shall I download and install this one and afterwards make a manual software update or
shall I install the latest - 7.0 August 25, 17 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRS4BQH1 ?
After successful installation, will these firmware fake modifications( to G930F) disappear permanently?
I am much obliged
Thanks
Johntri said:
Dear Durham,
Thanks for the help.
Yes, you are right; it is G930V.I have been tricked...
I have visited updato.com and found 12 variants of S7 firmware.
My bootlader version is - 6.0.1 November 20, 16 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRU4API3
Shall I download and install this one and afterwards make a manual software update or
shall I install the latest - 7.0 August 25, 17 USA (Verizon) (VZW) G930VVRS4BQH1 ?
After successful installation, will these firmware fake modifications( to G930F) disappear permanently?
I am much obliged
Thanks
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The ROMs from updato.com are full ROMs so you can just flash the latest / newest one and you'll be 100% up to date once it boots
Use CSC and not HOME_CSC though as you are going to want to reset after the flash to clear any hacks from the previous ROM (This will wipe the device so backup any important files first)
CSC, AP, BL and CP
Yes this will permanently remove any modifications from the faked ROM
Wish me luck, I will give it a go!
You have been most informative, many thanks.
Good luck :good:
Johntri said:
Wish me luck, I will give it a go!
You have been most informative, many thanks.
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The good news is that the verizon edition can be rooted and is network unlocked from the factory so as long as ure carrier supports the bands it will still work for you on a side note flash the u firmware not verizon and u wont have any verizon bloatware out of the gate either
Mad scientist, thank you for your intervention.
Just to be clear, which firmware do you suggest me to install, not the verizon G930V?
Could I install the G930F for my country (Europe).
I thought they are incompatible...
As my bootloader version G930V I think I would better stick with the V version.
Are you suggesting not to upgrade to nougat and reinstall factory installed 6.0.1 and better wait for 8?
Yes you are right, I am not good at twiking.Will I have drain baterry issues with nougat?
Dear Durham,
Emergency help!!!!
I installed it succesfully but now it does not recognize my sim card, as it is from a non USA country.
Should I reflash a different firmware? F or U ?
I am from Greece
It seems to be working...
The Verizon logo appears upon starting the phone
But in language selection, there is only English and asian languages available.
Software update finally appeared.
In order to have my langage back, should I reflash with the U ( unlocked version) or the F (global)?
No mobile data.
Maybe I am calling through Verizon.Roaming.Expensive.Scarry...!!
He means that the G930U firmware will flash fine on the G930V, it is the same firmware but without the Verizon bloatware added
You can not flash any other firmwares, it just happens that those two are compatible with each other
Flash straight to the latest
So I shall flash the G930U?
Will my sim card be recognized and mobile data be active.
Nougat 7 or MM 6-your opinion, again?
thnks
No idea if your SIM will be recognised, but if it's not working with the V firmware it's worth a try
As I said, flash the latest firmware which is Nougat
Personally I would be contacting the seller and asking for a refund / exchange for a real G930F that you paid for
firmware
I tried, but he is not cooperative.
How about F version-it worked with it before ?
(only it was modified with the dissapearance of system update.)
Johntri said:
I tried, but he is not cooperative.
How about F version-it worked with it before ?
(only it was modified with the dissapearance of system update.)
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No you cannot flash any other model firmware, that was NOT the G930F firmware, it was a hacked / faked U or V firmware
I think you better read a good few threads before going much further or you're going to end up with a brick
Contact the seller and request a refund
Don't suppose you can flash CSC files of the 930F on 930V?
Dear all,
Thank you for your help and interest in my problem.
This is indeed a great forum!!!
I tried to flash the F version, but thankfully odin stopped it from the beginning, presenting "failed" message.
I suppose if it continued, I would end up with a brick as Durham suggested.
Finally I flashed he U version, as mad scientist suggested, and up to now it works like a charm.
As Durham advised, I used CSC and not HOME_CSC and the hack was eliminated.
Sim card is recognized, no bloatware and mobile data working.
Let's hope it will continue like this...!!!
Only glitch, not everything is in my home language ( message icon name and in settings-the menu options-any idea how to fix it? - I removed english and left only my language as selection, but onle these remain untranslated)-small problem
I have learned a valuble lesson from my adventure.
Ebay, an organized platfrom may it be, it cannot control each individual's deceivals, so one must be extra wary when buyng from unofficial sources, nomatter good reviews from others...
Thanks again to you all for your help, I would be in serious position right now, if it weren't for you guys.
I have a (modified) Samsung Galaxy note5 with model SM N920f, while I found confusing articles online about note5 not been released in Europe and that this is note an original model number, I installed the phoneinfo app to verify what model my phone is, and this is what I got below:
Bootloader Version
N920VVRU2AOJ2
PDA Version
N920FXXU2AOJ2
CSC Version
N920VVZW2AOJ2
Baseband Version
N920VVRU2AOJ2
Latest Firmware
Not Found
Kernel Version
3.10.61-5922942-eng
[email protected] #1
64-bit
Android Version
5.1.1
Build Number
LMY47X.N920FXXU2AOJ2
Build Fingerprint
Verizon/nobleltevzw:5.1.1/LMY47X/N920FXXU2AOJ2:user/release-keys
Build Description
nobleltevzw-user 5.1.1 LMY47X N920FXXU2AOJ2 release-keys
Build Date
Mon Oct 5 14:52:47 KST 2015
Platform/Chip
exynos5/exynos7420
Hardware Revision
N920V.04
Your quick response will be highly appreciated, thanks.
Looks like your model is N920V, Verizon model with a custom rom on it. You should be able to flash verizon firmware without issue
but how could he have a custom Rom on a verizon model???
trollingwhovian said:
but how could he have a custom Rom on a verizon model???
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I don't think it is a custom rom, I think It is a modified Stock Verizon Rom. Sm N920f doesn't exist as an original model as Samsung didn't do an European version of the Note5, phone info also said that is not refurbish. if you look at the phone details as I earlier posted you will see a mixup of Both N920f and N920v, I am just looking to hear from someone who as done it before, I don't want to brick this phone, I just got it.
same problem
i have same problem when i check about on devices its show N920F but when i check it using Phone Info Samsung it show N920V
if i flash it using N920V firmware, it will lock network to verizon? i use indonesian sim on it now.
if that locked to verizon how to unlock it again like now i used
Thanks for your help
I took a risk and flashed stock nougat (i found link on xdadevelopers website) on my so called n920f. Actually phone is not N920F, firmware was modifed to remove the branding. Its actually N920V.
To conclude, I flashed nougat 7.0 and its working perfectly, without any issue. I was worried regarding carrier locking after flashing the stock nougat, but it didn't as verizone says they don't lock LTE phones.
majidkorai said:
I took a risk and flashed stock nougat (i found link on xdadevelopers website) on my so called n920f. Actually phone is not N920F, firmware was modifed to remove the branding. Its actually N920V.
To conclude, I flashed nougat 7.0 and its working perfectly, without any issue. I was worried regarding carrier locking after flashing the stock nougat, but it didn't as verizone says they don't lock LTE phones.
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This is good for the ear, I have downloaded the 7.0 rom since but wasn't sure about been locked, thanks for sharing this, you just gave me confidence.
majidkorai said:
I took a risk and flashed stock nougat (i found link on xdadevelopers website) on my so called n920f. Actually phone is not N920F, firmware was modifed to remove the branding. Its actually N920V.
To conclude, I flashed nougat 7.0 and its working perfectly, without any issue. I was worried regarding carrier locking after flashing the stock nougat, but it didn't as verizone says they don't lock LTE phones.
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Please can you share me with your download link, the file I downloaded got corrupted, its 2.7gb, your quick reply will be highly appreciated, thanks.
Maverickme_ said:
Please can you share me with your download link, the file I downloaded got corrupted, its 2.7gb, your quick reply will be highly appreciated, thanks.
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JUST search for NOUGAT for n920v, first link will be from xda forum, where some one has shared the link.
majidkorai said:
JUST search for NOUGAT for n920v, first link will be from xda forum, where some one has shared the link.
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What is your file size?, I downloaded the corrupt 2.7 gb from Xdadevelopers as well, will appreciate if you can share me the link, thanks.
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What is your file size?, I downloaded the corrupt 2.7 gb from Xdadevelopers as well, will appreciate if you can share me the link, thanks.
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file size is 2.5 GB.
You can try downloading again. It worked for me without any issue.
majidkorai said:
file size is 2.5 GB.
You can try downloading again. It worked for me without any issue.
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Thanks I will try it again
sm 920v became sm 920f
im from philippines. i tried my note 5 to update but stock in lollipop then i found out that its from verizon the real model is sm 920v and it was a custom rom of sm 920f. i read some replies here and im waiting for if i could flash nougat rom in sm 920v since its verizon does it can access the network signal
hope someone could help me this.
From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
zhyril103085 said:
im from philippines. i tried my note 5 to update but stock in lollipop then i found out that its from verizon the real model is sm 920v and it was a custom rom of sm 920f. i read some replies here and im waiting for if i could flash nougat rom in sm 920v since its verizon does it can access the network signal
hope someone could help me this.
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From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
sm 920v became sm 920f
does it have effect if the unit was rooted..
i hope it will works and the network carrier unlock also
zamree said:
From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
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You mean smartswitch will do an OTA update? Or you have to downloaded rom and use Odin?
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You mean smartswitch will do an OTA update? Or you have to downloaded rom and use Odin?
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Yes, Smart Switch will do an OTA update automatically, no need ODIN because your phone has reset to normal factory setting with phone model N920V, no more N920F.
sm 920v became sm 920f
zamree said:
From N920F to N920V just download and install "Samsung Smart Switch" software on your PC, open the application and connect your phone to PC, click "MORE" , choose "Emergency Software Recovery & Initialization" then follow the instruction. It will reset to factory setting and upgrade the latest firmware (Nougat 7.0). The firmware is carrier unlock.
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unfortunately i tried it but theres no file for emergecy recovery
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unfortunately i tried it but theres no file for emergecy recovery
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Click tab "Device Initialization"
Hi Everyone,
I bought Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos from Dubai.
The phone becomes so annoying as it has some kind of Adware built-in, which always opens different kinds of websites, pop-up ads and PlayStore links (after every few minutes).
I tried every possible way to get rid of it but nothing useful, even the factory reset or hard rest doesn't work. Because the OS it self is buggy.
According to its Settings, the phone has Model No. SM-G930FD, and Android 7.0
Now I want to install the fresh and updated firmware, so I can free my self from this Adware and can enjoy Android 8.0
I have downloaded Android 8.0 firmware for SM-G930FD
I tried Odin to install this new firmware but encountered a new issue:
According to Phone's Download Mode, the phone model is SM-G930S instead of SM-G930FD
This means someone installed the local ROM on the Korean Phone. (am I right?)
Now when I'm trying to install Android 8.0 firmware for SM-G930FD (of any other region) it shows the error:
"Secure Check Fail: (PIT)"
I am out of ideas on what to try next
Whatever it says in download mode is what the phone actually is, everything else has been faked.
It's a common scam to use modified firmware to make a phone appear to be a different model, as some models sells for more than others.
This is likely what has happened to you, and also the cause of the apparent adware.
Stock G930F or FD firmware will bootloop a G930S, which is probably why Odin is refusing. You would either need to flash stock G930S firmware, or use a custom ROM compatible with G930S
Beanvee7 said:
Whatever it says in download mode is what the phone actually is, everything else has been faked.
It's a common scam to use modified firmware to make a phone appear to be a different model, as some models sells for more than others.
This is likely what has happened to you, and also the cause of the apparent adware.
Stock G930F or FD firmware will bootloop a G930S, which is probably why Odin is refusing. You would either need to flash stock G930S firmware, or use a custom ROM compatible with G930S
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Thank you for the clarification
Now when I'm sure that my phone has G930S model, the option of stock ROM is only one: Android 8.0, Korea (SK Telecom)
1. By Googling a lot about this scam I'm afraid that changing the ROM may covert the phone into Single SIM version!
2. And if I install Korea (SK Telecom) ROM, will it lock the phone to Korean network only?
3. Do you think that "Korea (SK Telecom) ROM" will change everything into Korean?
Can you please clear my doubts
I don't know enough about the Korean stock ROM to answer those unfortunately.
But I do know many custom ROM's are compatible with G930F/FD and S, so I would assume allow dual SIM.
hello
my s7 flat showed a problem and didnt start
i tried to reset not solwed
i tried to install stock rom g930f german or turkey
odin fail allways or stuck not doing anything
i installed twrp
i wiped and formatted
and installed some different custom roms
so it is in booting
i want to install stock rom
is there a problem in rom version?
there are many s7 roms
how can i know which version i need to install?
there is g930f and g935
so what will i do?
PLEASE HELP
osmanoca said:
hello
my s7 flat showed a problem and didnt start
i tried to reset not solwed
i tried to install stock rom g930f german or turkey
odin fail allways or stuck not doing anything
i installed twrp
i wiped and formatted
and installed some different custom roms
so it is in booting
i want to install stock rom
is there a problem in rom version?
there are many s7 roms
how can i know which version i need to install?
there is g930f and g935
so what will i do?
PLEASE HELP
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What is your model number?
What country/region are you using the device in? What carrier network is the device being used on?
You can't use g930f and g935, you can only use one of them and it has to be the same as the model number of your device, you can't use firmware from a different model number.
You need to find the newest firmware for your specific model number for your specific country/region/carrier.
Sent from my SM-S767VL using Tapatalk
details
Droidriven said:
What is your model number?
What country/region are you using the device in? What carrier network is the device being used on?
You can't use g930f and g935, you can only use one of them and it has to be the same as the model number of your device, you can't use firmware from a different model number.
You need to find the newest firmware for your specific model number for your specific country/region/carrier.
Sent from my SM-S767VL using Tapatalk
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ok i go to sammobiles firmwares
and i searched for galaxy s7 and turkey
i found many versions
one of them is this
https://sfirmware.com/downloads-file/142428/SM-G930F_1_20200316165830_5yqv647xim_fac
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FILE SIZE 2.47 GiB
MODEL Samsung SM-G930F
OPERATING SYSTEM Android Oreo 8.0.0
PDA/AP VERSION G930FXXS8ETCA
CSC VERSION G930FOJV8ETCA
MODEM/CP VERSION G930FXXS8ETCA
REGION TUR
COUNTRY Turkey
DESCRIPTION Turkcell, Vodafone, AVEA
HASH 80c64433c63e61ff6557f9c5d11cd54a
Read more at: https://sfirmware.com/downloads-file/142428/SM-G930F_1_20200316165830_5yqv647xim_fac
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but all of them are fail in odin.
i select 4 files and click starts
it shows fail after 3 seconds as
Nand writes start
Single download
shoot.bin
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fail