Hi guys,
it's been a few weeks that I'm struggling to understand why I'm not getting software updates.
My phone is stock, never rooted nor flashed. It's been with this software since when I bought it.
My CSC is VDI and I was noticing that potentially the modem version on my phone (CP) is wrong.
Here's my details:
AP: G930FXXU1DQEI
CSC: G930FVFG1DQE3
CP: G930FXXU1BPJJ
Model: SM-G930F
I was trying to figure out why I'm not getting updates and from what I can see here: http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/VDI/SM-G930F/version.xml I should have a different CP version in order to get the update (G930FXXU1DQD7) which also seems in line with what this firmware page has: https://samsung-firmware.org/download/Galaxy__S7__/n494/VDI/G930FXXU1DQEI/G930FVFG1DQE3/
Now, a couple of questions.
- Any idea of the why? Could it be just a mistake in the production of the device?
- Is my hypothesis correct that I'm not receiving updates because of this?
- Would it be safe to only flash the CP part with ODIN and let the device receive the OTA normally?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
I've not heard of a modem stopping updates, but it's not an area I'm fully familiar with.
Flashing modems with Odin is probably the most harmless flash you can do as long as it's for the same android version (e.g. don't flash a nougat modem on a marshmallow device)
You could also try flashing the latest home_csc, and bootloader (BL) if you really wanted to. Both of those are pretty trivial to flash too. If you do flash csc just make sure it's home_csc, and regular csc wipes your data.
Beanvee7 said:
I've not heard of a modem stopping updates, but it's not an area I'm fully familiar with.
Flashing modems with Odin is probably the most harmless flash you can do as long as it's for the same android version (e.g. don't flash a nougat modem on a marshmallow device)
You could also try flashing the latest home_csc, and bootloader (BL) if you really wanted to. Both of those are pretty trivial to flash too. If you do flash csc just make sure it's home_csc, and regular csc wipes your data.
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Hi, thanks for your reply.
I ended up flashing CP only for the firmware I was at and I straight away got the update notification and the subsequent security patches up to December 2017 ( was stuck at may ). I'm at the latest firmware for my CSC now.
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Dear All,
I am heavily confused about S6 OTA firmware update thing even in manual flashing Odin. I have confusion in below 4 areas. I would appreciate if somebody from this community speak up with Samsung firmware update terminology. I think like me there are also few who are confused samsung's OTA, AP, CP, CSC, PDA, BL things.
I am sorry for long description thanks for your time.
1st, I wanted to know what is device CSC through *#1234# and found below. But looking at below CSC I failed to find out CSC which is appearing as CSC:G620FOLB1AODR.
AP: G920FXXU1AOE3
CP: G920FXXU1AOE3
CSC: G620FOLB1AODR
2nd, I went to Phone INFO apps. But here CSC is showing as "XME". But XME is no where written if I check through *#1234#.
3rd, I visited to sammobile to find out appropriate 5.1.1 firmware and lost here actually. Here for XME (Malaysia) 5.1.1 is available but not available via phone software update.
4th, while I tried update via Smart Switch, it says firmware update is available. I installed immediately but that is still 5.0.2. Again I tried but not showing any update where as I can see updates are available in sammobile.
For you it is best to download 5.1.1 manually Odin flash it and factory reset the phone once to rectify any of CSC errors in future updates (factory reset is mandatory to fix CSC if your phone is not rooted)
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For you it is best to download 5.1.1 manually Odin flash it and factory reset the phone once to rectify any of CSC errors in future updates (factory reset is mandatory to fix CSC if your phone is not rooted)
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A factory reset is mandatory after any sort of firmware update on ANY device!
If you just upgrade a firmware and keep on as usual you should expect errors.
Hello everyone
I was wondering if it's normal not to get ota updates after flashing other region firmware. I got a Galazy S7 and it came with Spanish ROM - I flashed the Italian one and now to do updates I need to use Odin all the times.
I did not flash any other files other than AP. Should I have replaced the CSC as well? Any other benefit?
Using Odin doesn't bother me, but it would be easier if the phone could do everything itself.
PS: I am actually thinking of flashing the UK version of Android N! Is it good?
Thanks foir your patience
Andrea
you should use all the files ap cp csc bl
Since there is no official Nougat release in the USA yet, I was planning on installing the "BTU" Nougat official firmware intended for the UK. Do I need to do anything with changing the CSC to use in the USA, or just flash everything as-is in the firmware download? I don't understand if the CSC change is REQUIRED to match the country you are using the phone in, or just recommended. The current Marshmallow build is showing a CSC of OJV (middle east)
What are you USA folks out there doing? I am on Straight Talk (AT&T sim).
My current phone is giving me a lot of problems, and I'd really appreciate a response as I need to get switched over to this S7 ASAP. I realize I can just use Marshmallow but am really hoping to get to Nougat so I don't have to reflash and potentially lose data down the road.
Thank you!
If the CSC you want to change to is not included in the CSC already on your phone, you'll need to use CSC of the new ROM (Not HOME_CSC) along with the other 3 sections, and check the "Repartition" option in PIT settings of ODIN
This will wipe your phone back to factory settings
Are you rooted?
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If the CSC you want to change to is not included in the CSC already on your phone, you'll need to use CSC of the new ROM (Not HOME_CSC) along with the other 3 sections, and check the "Repartition" option in PIT settings of ODIN
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He doesn't need to check repartition. Despite the fact that it is designed for downgrading and unbricking (exclusively, in most cases ), it is not required to do that if only CSC change is needed. Only thing he need to do is using CSC section of the ROM (not Home_CSC because it is preserving old settings in the phone, message to The Founder of the topic ).
Generally, when I was switching to BTU I flashed Firmware with CSC different that BTU (for example Sweden rom) and then flashed BTU sofware. CSC has changed flawlessly
And when you have rooted phone, you can change CSC manually. That extremely ease you effort.
i would just flash the firmware and the csc that comes with it because then you will get updates in the future. if the csc doesn't match the firmware you wont ever get updates so just do a samsung cloud backup and flash the nougat But its weird that someone in the usa doesn'ty have nougat because i thought usa was 1 of the first with nougat.
RiTCHiE007 is right. If you want to receive OTA updates, CSC must match with the type of firmware it comes from. That is why you need to change CSC from US to BTU. Here is a thread that will help you out providing explanation of the topic.
Hi,
I have a Verizon Galaxy S7. Ever since they pushed out an update in the last month or two (can't remember when), the phone has been unbearably slow. It was perfect before and now it's difficult to load Google Maps, the camera app, to send texts, etc.
Is there a way to downgrade the software to what it was a month or so ago? I've never done anything like this before and would appreciate any direction you could provide, like what software image to download for the phone. From what I'm reading I use an Odin app to apply it?
Here's my phone's specs:
- Model number: SM-G930V
- Current Software: G930VVRS8CRK1 (Nov 24th)
- Previous Software: G930VVRU8CRJ3 (Nov 9th) <-- I think this update might be when it slowed down.
Thank you for your help!
For USA model S7's downgrades are restricted. An Odin flash can help, but for best results it means doing a clean wipe. If you choose to flash and keep data, it may not solve your issue
Flash guide https://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
For a clean flash that wipes data you put in the 4 slots as labelled BL, AP, CP, CSC
For keeping data you use BL, AP, CP, Home_CSC
The guide mentions an older version of Odin, you'll want to make sure you get the latest one.
Thanks man! So should I try to flash it to keep the data first, and then if that doesn't work, wipe the whole thing out?
Please let us know how this goes as I have a s7 on early nov pallversion and I wish to upgrade to latest one
I bought a new S7 (G930F) at ebay. When it arrived i wanted to update to the newest firmware, but i got an error notification.
I contacted Samsung and they told me to send it in.
They checked it and told me, that they are not willing to help because the phone is flashed with a wrong firmware. I bought it as a new device. This is unpleasant.
The seller doesn't answer my messages, so i thought maybe i can flash a new firmware by myself. The actual firmware is working but it is outdated. (1. August 2018)
But how can i find out which firmware is correct for this phone? How to say if it is exynos or snapdragon?
The phone information
Modellnummer: SM-930F
Seriennummer: 5AF94C0C
Buildnummer: R16NW.G930FFXXU7CRH2
Kernel: 3.18.71-14274519 [email protected] #1
Basisband: G930FFXXU7CRH2
Android 8.0.0
Samsung Experience: 9.0
I would like to flash the latest firmware and i want to use the phone in germany. Can somebody identify the correct firmware?
Thanks a lot
What does the phone say in download mode? The ROM can be modified to lie about the model and firmware, but download mode will tell you the truth.
If download mode says it's a G930F then it's Exynos, if it says G930U/V/T/A then it's Snapdragon.
If it is a G930F then good news is you can just flash whatever G930F firmware you want over top what's on it. If it's Snapdragon then you're a bit stuffed, you can't flash Exynos firmware onto Snapdragon.
For updating it if it is G930F my recommendation would be to find out the region code for your device, e.g. from here https://updato.com/firmware-archive...act=1&r=DBT,XEG,DCO,DDE,VIA,DTM,VD2&v=&rpp=15 then download the firmware using that region code with SamFirm tool https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
Download Mode says SM-G930V
I'm doomed
Yep that's a common scam. If you can't return to seller the next best thing would be to flash the G930U firmware, which is the generic unlocked firmware for Snapdragon.
It won't give you the equivalent experience, but it will remove any bloat and give you a carrier unlocked phone experience.
You can use the same methods I mentioned to get your hands on the latest G930U firmware and update the device, but you may need this specific Odin version to flash G930U over G930V https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
Thanks. Does TMK, TFN, TMB,... make a difference when the phone is used in germany?
Should i flash all 5 files:?:
AP
BL
CP
CSC
Home
I tried and my result is: Flashing only AP was not enough. Flashing all 5 worked fine for me. I chose TMK and even LTE is working. Thanks a lot.
Glad its working, for reference CSC and Home_CSC are both CSC files and you usually pick just one. Home_CSC doesn't do a data wipe, CSC does.
But when changing from G930V to G930U it's always safest to do the CSC wipe.