I've just received the SM-G9550 (6gb/128gb dual sim), which appears is the HK variant (when I clicked to enable Samsung Pay, it prompted to download Samsung Pay HK, I immediately canceled).
Based on some preliminary searching, apparently this model uses Snapdragon (same chipset as US models it seems), and as a result, someone suggested that the device may be compatible with SM-G955U1 firmware.
Is anyone aware whether it is indeed possible to flash stock SM-G955U1 to the device successfully?
Will Samsung Pay then correctly install as the US-variation of Samsung Pay?
Are there any gotchas I should be aware of?
Thanks!
Boy, you'd think someone would know the straight answer.
I have a 955F, converted to Note 8 via CarHD ROM v9, and I believe Samsung pay works on it.
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I live in Sydney and have a new Samsung Galaxy S7 Duos, model no. SM-930FD, shipped from Hong Kong. Android 6.0.1, baseband version G930FXXU1APB6.
My previous unlocked S6, purchased in Australia, happily supported the Tap and Pay feature in the Westpac Bank app, which is enabled by Samsung Pay.
Unfortunately Westpac Tap and Pay is not supported on the SM-930FD model, as apparently Westpac limits the feature to certain firmware versions.
Am keen to figure out if I can update the firmware version to the same as the single SIM, SM-930FD model sold in Australia, which the Westpac mobile app does support?
Will that firmware version support dual SIM?
Have been doing the research.
I'm thinking to flash the phone with SM-G930F XSA firmware
I guess I might lose the Dual SIM feature, but that's ok.
Any comments gratefully received..
let me know how this works out... the only thing I am waiting for to buy my 935F is samsung pay... I refuse to use the USA carrier versions
The problem is how we flash the rom without triping KNOX? Will the Exynos SOC work flawlessly with a firmware used on the Snapdragon SO?
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers mobile app
nord_musician said:
The problem is how we flash the rom without triping KNOX? Will the Exynos SOC work flawlessly with a firmware used on the Snapdragon SO?
Sent from my SM-G930F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Sam question. Also, Will it brick the device?
nord_musician said:
The problem is how we flash the rom without triping KNOX? Will the Exynos SOC work flawlessly with a firmware used on the Snapdragon SO?
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Can you use the drivers for an AMD chipset to run the hardware on an Intel-based motherboard? Same problem, same answer.
^^ That's what I was implying
Even I wish if this was available to my country but alas not even google pay/wallet nor any other similar app is working.
I downloaded the apk manually and tried to run it but would not go beyond the fingerprint/pin recognition screen.
I got it working pass that screen but only with a pin. I can't add any cards tho, it wont connect to the server
Hi there!
I was wondering, I currently have the SM-G930FD (Exynos Duos) and with the announcement that Samsung Pay is coming to Canada soon, I wanted to flash a Canadian firmware onto it. Would a Canadian firmware work on my device? Thanks!
You'd possibly lose the dual sim capability flashing a single sim firmware, as for the firmware working let alone samsung pay is anyones guess, most likely no.
peachpuff said:
You'd possibly lose the dual sim capability flashing a single sim firmware, as for the firmware working let alone samsung pay is anyones guess, most likely no.
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Dual-sim wasn't a big concern to me (didn't even know the phone had it when I ordered), but thank you!
I'm thinking of getting an Galaxy S7 (T-Mobile version, SM-G930T) for my wife to replace her Nexus 4 which is on T-Mobile prepaid but my concern is "carrier bloat" that T-Mobile installed on the phone.
1. Is it possible to convert this phone to the regular US/stock version of the S7 which i believe is SM-G930UZKAXAA, I believe? I did some Googling and I see some discussions about "Odin" which I assume is the software to flash/convert the SM-G930T to the SM-G930U version?
2. Will Samsung Pay still work after converting it from the T-Mobile version to the US/stock version?
3. Any issues/disadvantages/problems to be aware of between the T-Mobile specific and non T-Mobile firmware to consider, in consideration of whether or not to convert?
Thanks, David
G930U and G935U firmware is maded for any US version that IS ALREADY UNLOCKED and want to convert it so you can remove all bloat preinstalled apps from the carrier and use the phone like it was G935F or G930F..
1- you can flash the U firmware on any US varaint Sprint, T-Mobile, ATT, but will REQUIRED a unlocked cell, and the bootloader had to be low or same as the U you want to flash.
2- will work, i already test it.
3- none, the U firmware is official from samsung and is created for that.. to be flashable on S7 unlocked for take it for overseas.
PS: its the same as g930F so mobile data icon will be enable, wifi call will not be there... and you can use bluetooh sharing.. etc.. but t-mobile features will be removed, if you have more experience you can enable them back.
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G930U and G935U firmware is maded for any US version that IS ALREADY UNLOCKED and want to convert it so you can remove all bloat preinstalled apps from the carrier and use the phone like it was G935F or G930F..
1- you can flash the U firmware on any US varaint Sprint, T-Mobile, ATT, but will REQUIRED a unlocked cell, and the bootloader had to be low or same as the U you want to flash.
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the phones does NOT have to be unlocked
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I'm thinking of getting an Galaxy S7 (T-Mobile version, SM-G930T) for my wife to replace her Nexus 4 which is on T-Mobile prepaid but my concern is "carrier bloat" that T-Mobile installed on the phone.
1. Is it possible to convert this phone to the regular US/stock version of the S7 which i believe is SM-G930UZKAXAA, I believe? I did some Googling and I see some discussions about "Odin" which I assume is the software to flash/convert the SM-G930T to the SM-G930U version?
2. Will Samsung Pay still work after converting it from the T-Mobile version to the US/stock version?
3. Any issues/disadvantages/problems to be aware of between the T-Mobile specific and non T-Mobile firmware to consider, in consideration of whether or not to convert?
Thanks, David
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I use a stock US galaxy s7 from T-Mobile, SM-G930T. From what I can tell it shouldn't cause any problems as it's not a custom Rom but stock firmware you can download directly from Samsung website.
I did some searching and found a few posts about sm-g930u extending battery life over sm-g930t with tmobile bloatware (can't say for certain as I've not tried myself).
In all it shouldn't harm functionally since it's stock firmware.
Hope this helps.
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I use a stock US galaxy s7 from T-Mobile, SM-G930T. From what I can tell it shouldn't cause any problems as it's not a custom Rom but stock firmware you can download directly from Samsung website.
I did some searching and found a few posts about sm-g930u extending battery life over sm-g930t with tmobile bloatware (can't say for certain as I've not tried myself).
In all it shouldn't harm functionally since it's stock firmware.
Hope this helps.
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I extensively tested the U firmware before moving to T firmware (because I moved to the T-M side of Tracfone; the phone itself is ex-VZW); I have had exactly zero issues (with either U firmware or T firmware).
A tidbit; as a SM-G930T, you have access to both VoLTE *and* wi-fi calling - this was not the case for even VZW-native customers, let alone MVNO customers. (This has, in fact, been covered in the Verizon Wireless thread for the same phone.) It does not matter if you are merely using an MVNO (such as Tracfone). NO free Netflix, though. (Mice.)
Hello guys
I bought an s7 today , then I found out that it has been converted from Verizon version to International version
From SM-G930V to SM-G930F , I knew because it came with Snapdragon 820
The problem is can I update it to nougat 7.0.1 ?
When I check for updates nothing happened
please help the warranty wont be valid after 4 days
and should I return it ?
First time I see G930F has snapdragon 820, u should try aida64 to see full info of your s7
proof please? How do you know it's g930f with SD?
What do you mean by converted? You sure someone just hasn't flashed a 930F firmware on it which makes it show as 930F in 'About device'?
Boot into download mode, that will show you the true model.
Its not fully converted. It was flashed with g930f pda file. Just download the latest verizon rom (usa) and flash it with odin
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my s6 was 'converted' from sprint to international. didn't know that at the time so just flashed another rom onto it (so didn't check exactly what it was before). It was probably sprint version rom with changed name (build.prop?) because only sprint version, not international, could be flashed and was working. as far as i know there is no way to flash international version onto sprint or verizon (especially when s7 versions have different processor)
We see a lot of US S7 models (Snapdragon) faked to look like the International (Exynos) G930F because the US models are bootloader locked, the International is not
Which one would you buy?
Only way to check what the correct model is for sure is from download mode
They can't fake that, and obviously if it is Snapdragon, it can't be G930F
I bought an unlock Samsung S8 on amazon. Looks like they sent me a TIM carrier branded S8 from Italy. I'm using it in the USA under AT&T carrier. So far everything work fine except for Samsung Pay, VOLTE, WifiCalling, and Bixby. I want at least Samsung Pay and WifiCalling to work. I see there is a guide to flash firmware to other carrier (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817) but this seems to be for SM-G950U which uses a different CPU than my SM-G950F (Exynos). So my question is this
1) I probably cant use that guide because of the different CPU correct?
2) What are my options besides rooting.
3) Can I flash to some unlock firmware for SM-G950F that support Samsung Pay in the USA?
4) Will flashing to this firmware cause issue in the future. More specifically when there is a OTA software update, it will update and brick the phone?