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Please Help, Odin Woes SM-G930V

I'm sorry if I'm not doing this right, its my first time posting here, but I need help.
I tried flashing SM-G930U to my SM-G930V.
Odin failed, and I rebooted my phone. It will only reboot to download mode or recovery mode.
- I have tried redownloading files to check for corruption.
- Using different versions of Odin.
- Flashing to the stock files, which also fails.
- Using stock USB cable.
- Using different ports.
It doesn't seem like Odin will flash anything

You flashed the wrong model ROM to the wrong model S7 ?
Maybe that's why you bricked it

Benaiah1287 said:
I'm sorry if I'm not doing this right, its my first time posting here, but I need help.
I tried flashing SM-G930U to my SM-G930V.
Odin failed, and I rebooted my phone. It will only reboot to download mode or recovery mode.
- I have tried redownloading files to check for corruption.
- Using different versions of Odin.
- Flashing to the stock files, which also fails.
- Using stock USB cable.
- Using different ports.
It doesn't seem like Odin will flash anything
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What error is Odin giving you when you try to flash fw?

vegoja said:
What error is Odin giving you when you try to flash fw?
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Thanks for responding
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/005> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> emmc_appsboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> lksecapp.mbn
<ID:0/005> xbl.elf
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Benaiah1287 said:
Thanks for responding
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/005> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> emmc_appsboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> lksecapp.mbn
<ID:0/005> xbl.elf
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Ok are flashing the latest 930v fw and what fw were you on when trying to flash the 930u fw

vegoja said:
Ok are flashing the latest 930v fw and what fw were you on when trying to flash the 930u fw
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I'm not sure, I appreciate you helping me so much!

Benaiah1287 said:
I'm not sure, I appreciate you helping me so much!
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Ok if your phone is saying anything like binary 3>1 when Odin fails that means you are using older firmware that won't flash to your upgraded bootloader. I'll upload the fw I have to mega if I can get my pc to cooperate and I'm happy to help if I'm able to i know the struggles of Odin problems

vegoja said:
Ok if your phone is saying anything like binary 3>1 when Odin fails that means you are using older firmware that won't flash to your upgraded bootloader. I'll upload the fw I have to mega if I can get my pc to cooperate and I'm happy to help if I'm able to i know the struggles of Odin problems
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You are the best!
Just so I learn, may I ask: If the fw I'm trying to flash is the latest, how could it be older than the fw which was already on my phone?
Hope that made sense.
EDIT
Thank you so much! After a full day trying to figure this out I found this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930uueu4api3-firmware-download-t3481159 like five minutes ago. Those files worked!
14th most frustrating day of my life man.

Benaiah1287 said:
You are the best!
Just so I learn, may I ask: If the fw I'm trying to flash is the latest, how could it be older than the fw which was already on my phone?
Hope that made sense.
EDIT
Thank you so much! After a full day trying to figure this out I found this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930uueu4api3-firmware-download-t3481159 like five minutes ago. Those files worked!
14th most frustrating day of my life man.
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Awesome I just now got the files uploaded been meaning to for awhile anyway so u helped me stop procrastinating

hello everyone! i could use some advice

hi everyone my name is Cameron and i just joined XDA today
So last night i attempted to root my S7 model number: SM-G930A and i messed up. I'm new to all this but its interested me for a while now and i thought i would give it a shot. So at the moment my phone just goes through the boot loop and is useless. I've tried using Odin to install the original firmware for the device but when doing so i get this message:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Note: when i put in the AP file Odin acts unresponsive and takes several minutes to load this portion so i thought that was strange. I've tried using v3.10.7 and the newest 13 i think it was and no success. Could anybody shine some light on this for me?
thanks for your time guys

From what I could gather the latest is 3.12.7, so I'm not sure where you got 13 from. 3.12 and higher is required to flash the latest firmware so it makes sense it failed in 3.10. It freezes when you add the AP because it is verifying the checksum. Be patient, this software is an internal tool and not designed with user friendliness in mind. Try to get hold of version 3.12.7 and try again.

irelia is cancer said:
hi everyone my name is Cameron and i just joined XDA today
So last night i attempted to root my S7 model number: SM-G930A and i messed up. I'm new to all this but its interested me for a while now and i thought i would give it a shot. So at the moment my phone just goes through the boot loop and is useless.....
Note: when i put in the AP file Odin acts unresponsive and takes several minutes to load this portion so i thought that was strange. I've tried using v3.10.7 and the newest 13 i think it was and no success. Could anybody shine some light on this for me?
thanks for your time guys
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Is the G930A an AT&T device? If so doesn't it have a Locked Bootloader? If this is correct - Root isn't going to be available with Chainfire and no TWRP.
BTW - It always takes Odin several seconds to load the AP tar file.
Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk

shaggyskunk said:
Is the G930A an AT&T device? If so doesn't it have a Locked Bootloader? If this is correct - Root isn't going to be available with Chainfire and no TWRP.
BTW - It always takes Odin several seconds to load the AP tar file.
Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk
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yes its an AT&T device. I couldnt tell you the answer to the bootloader question though. i barely know anything about all of this stuff, im just trying to learn but thanks for your input

irelia is cancer said:
yes its an AT&T device. I couldnt tell you the answer to the bootloader question though. i barely know anything about all of this stuff, im just trying to learn but thanks for your input
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Afaik all US S7 models (Snapdragon) have locked bootloaders, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile

G930A is a carrier-locked variant of the S7 (snapdragon), it's Bootloader cannot be unlocked thus root and custom recovery isn't possible. With the firmware, I suggest using the latest update of ODIN
Goodluck!

Am I locked out of official ROMs ?

Hello,
I installed LineageOS 15.5 on my Galaxy S7(Herolte). But now I wan't to go back to the stock rom but I can't flash it with Odin due to the download secure mode activated.
So I can flash TWRP with Odin but not the official rom...
Thank you very much for your help

Use the latest version of ODIN (3.12.7 for Nougat, 3.13.1 for Oreo)
Secure download is normal and won't affect flashing

*Detection* said:
Use the latest version of ODIN (3.12.7 for Nougat, 3.13.1 for Oreo)
Secure download is normal and won't affect flashing
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I still have the issue...
Screenshot of Odin : http://prntscr.com/jesqq8
(Same isue on both versions)

Try checking the "Re-partition" option in ODIN, possible Lineage has changed the partition sizes

*Detection* said:
Try checking the "Re-partition" option in ODIN, possible Lineage has changed the partition sizes
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Code:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> param.bin
<ID:0/005> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> system.img
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Still don't work with Odin 3.12.7 and the lastest 7.0 firmware available in my country
On my Download Mode screen I have those informations :
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ODIN MODE
DOWNLOAD SPEED: FAST
PRODUCT NAME: SM-G930F
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
FAP LOCK: OFF
Secure Download : Enable
WARRANTY VOID: 1
...
Thank you for your time and the help you provide !

princecomsy odin mybe? sorry for the name, i forgot btw just google it

maXDAmn said:
princecomsy odin mybe? sorry for the name, i forgot btw just google it
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Same result...

Try different USB cable and USB port on the PC, or a new PC

*Detection* said:
Try different USB cable and USB port on the PC, or a new PC
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It worked on my desktop computer, dunno why, probably a driver issue... Thanks ! Now I'm on the official Oreo rom ! :victory:

My G930FXXU1DQG2 from Brazil has still Nougat..how can i install oreo?

Based version of my s7 is G930FXXU1DQG2 .so i found out it is from Brazil.. I bought it in Croatia and knox was already tripped. Still i have 7.0 and no official update for 8.0 is available.. currently phone is not rooted. How can i upgrade to 8.0 and which way is safest ? I apreciate evety help and sorry if my english is not so great

sams7 said:
Based version of my s7 is G930FXXU1DQG2 .so i found out it is from Brazil.. I bought it in Croatia and knox was already tripped. Still i have 7.0 and no official update for 8.0 is available.. currently phone is not rooted. How can i upgrade to 8.0 and which way is safest ? I apreciate evety help and sorry if my english is not so great
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Download Samsung Smartswitch to your pc, plug the phone in and let Smartswitch update

cooltt said:
Download Samsung Smartswitch to your pc, plug the phone in and let Smartswitch update
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i am not sure if you understand me. It says that software is already updated. i did what u sugested but i am still on andorid7.0 and smartswitch cant help.

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930F/ZTO/download/G930FXXU1DQG2/179848/ as u can see on this link this version which i have still has 7.0

sams7 said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930F/ZTO/download/G930FXXU1DQG2/179848/ as u can see on this link this version which i have still has 7.0
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Ok, make sure development options are enabled then OEM unlock is enabled. Down load odin and the latest unbranded Oreo from sammobile and flash.
Do you know how to do any of this?

cooltt said:
Ok, make sure development options are enabled then OEM unlock is enabled. Down load odin and the latest unbranded Oreo from sammobile and flash.
Do you know how to do any of this?
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Yes i do..already installed odin and downloaded some firmware from some tutorial on youtube and proces failed. Here is what odin has done :<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 4071 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
it took only few seconds and this happend and stopped the proces.
So i decided to download this firmware and try again : https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930F/ZTO/download/G930FXXS3ERLA/250062/
Is it better to try with this one or should i find another.

sams7 said:
Yes i do..already installed odin and downloaded some firmware from some tutorial on youtube and proces failed. Here is what odin has done :<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 4071 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
it took only few seconds and this happend and stopped the proces.
So i decided to download this firmware and try again : https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930F/ZTO/download/G930FXXS3ERLA/250062/
Is it better to try with this one or should i find another.
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What country are you actually in?

cooltt said:
What country are you actually in?
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Currently in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So my phone by the version nubmer is from Brazil,i bought it in Croatia and iam in Bosnia and Herzegovina. a bit crazy

sams7 said:
Currently in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So my phone by the version nubmer is from Brazil,i bought it in Croatia and iam in Bosnia and Herzegovina. a bit crazy
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OK well because its a G930F you can flash any European firmware on Oreo.
This is the one for your country https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930F/TEB

Make sure also to have newest Odin installed ,any older Odin will not be able to flash Oreo stock rom .
As member above said u can install any country based stock firmware for g930f , u don't need oem unlock or debugging on ,it's only for rooting and installing TWRP ect.
Use Uk or Germany ,but u also can use BH,Croatian ect
Pozdrav iz Hrvatske! (Hello from Croatia)

Scorpionea said:
Make sure also to have newest Odin installed ,any older Odin will not be able to flash Oreo stock rom .
As member above said u can install any country based stock firmware for g930f , u don't need oem unlock or debugging on ,it's only for rooting and installing TWRP ect.
Use Uk or Germany ,but u also can use BH,Croatian ect
Pozdrav iz Hrvatske! (Hello from Croatia)
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Thx , i'll try then with firmware that is for my country ( B&H) . I hope i dont get any error during flashing. Odin is v3.13 so that should do the trick. Only problem is download speed limit on this site,( for free membership is sooo slow ) so i'll get back to you guys later when download is completed.

sams7 said:
Thx , i'll try then with firmware that is for my country ( B&H) . I hope i dont get any error during flashing. Odin is v3.13 so that should do the trick. Only problem is download speed limit on this site,( for free membership is sooo slow ) so i'll get back to you guys later when download is completed.
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I downloaded firmware,used lates odin and again same error
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/004> param.bin
<ID:0/004> modem_debug.bin
<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 3949 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What can i do next? :/

You can use updato.com for faster speed or use samfirm app for windows (google it).
Hmm dont know why it is showing in odin cant open specified file.. try different usb cable . Make sure your download is not corrupted ect . Also disable OEM unlock if its enabled

Scorpionea said:
You can use updato.com for faster speed or use samfirm app for windows (google it).
Hmm dont know why it is showing in odin cant open specified file.. try different usb cable . Make sure your download is not corrupted ect . Also disable OEM unlock if its enabled
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Also try Odin 3.12.7, make sure your not using Windows 8, Use SamFirm tool instead, make sure you have the correct USB drivers for samsung, turn off antivirus software on your pc while you flash.
This error can be many things i'm afraid.

Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) Exynos help with bricked phone

My phone; Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) Exynos.
Stupidly tried to revert phone back to stock without doing enough research first! now phone seems to be bricked!. could have hard bricked it this time!!.
I started by first uninstalling root then thought it might be a good idea to use smart switch for first time to sort software out. really BAD IDEA now phone bricked. first time using smart switch
Now when I start phone all i get is,
( An error aoccured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software)
but when i try and that all I get is " This function does not support your device" I wish trhey said that when I open the bloody software but it let me start !!!! now I can't get phone back.
I can get another screen which is ( Warning A custome OS can cause critical problems blar blar blar Press volume up key to continue or down to restart) screen. I tried to download a stock rom and use Odin to install it at that screen but it fails every time it sees it in odin and after applying all the lines and starting it it fails after img installing. Not sure I have right stock rom.
Can any one please help I need a link to this phones original stock rom so I can return it to its old self so i can update the software and then perhaps root it to remove bloatware.
I had [ROM][G930F/FD][ALEXNDR] * U8EUE1 * DevBase v7.4 installed worked ok untill i noticed an issue with net. it had really bad network speeds on both wifi and phone network so needed to revert it.
can anyone please point me in right direction to stock rom and perhaps give a detailed way out of this mess!.
I want to install my original stock rom and update it then root that rom and debloat it.
any help here would be greatfully recieved.
thanks

Go to https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and select your country and your device.

hedgehog99de said:
Go to https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and select your country and your device.
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Thanks for replying
I have been there but was unsure what to choose!
I'm assuming I choose (BTU) but there are a few options to choose under United Kingdom
is BTU the right one. do you know how I can check!.
Thanks again.
Update: downloaded that version used Odin but it still fails! I get this in Odin,
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/004> param.bin
<ID:0/004> modem_debug.bin
<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 4004 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> cm.bin
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!.
Would really appreciate some help on how to proceed I.

Hi, I don't know if this solution can help you. But it can give you a clue.
I think there is an Odin problem with the .lz4 compression format. You should unzip the official firmware packages, unzip them with 7-zip and pass them to .tar
Here you can see how to do:
In principle it should work.
You already know that when you do this kind of thing you have a risk. But you can try.

Logeate said:
Hi, I don't know if this solution can help you. But it can give you a clue.
I think there is an Odin problem with the .lz4 compression format. You should unzip the official firmware packages, unzip them with 7-zip and pass them to .tar
Here you can see how to do:
In principle it should work.
You already know that when you do this kind of thing you have a risk. But you can try.
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I fully understand and know what you mean I know its a bit risky but no worries buddy and thank you for replying very much appreciated I will certainley give that a try good idea. I was on the verge on buying a new phone any way so no loss really but it was a good little phone and would love to use it for my grand child for kids youtube. been way behind upgrades for some time now and was kind of coerced by family to join the dark side! because there are some benifits android just can't match and I'm missing out on with my grandkids
I bit my lip and bought the fruit from Eve :/ I'm now a sinner and traitor lol being a windows man like for ever .
again many thanks for your help I will update this thread to let you know the outcome fingers crossed cheers buddy