I need help verifing if my phone is original and I need to find the firmware - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

first of all sorry for my bad English.
so I bought this samsung galaxy s7 : "SM-G930FZAAFG"
box said it was made in Vietnam but when I check my IMEI in the net it said this :
G930F Galaxy S7 (SM-G930K)
SIM card size: Nano Sim
and when tried to find the right firmware I found this :
KTC - South Korea - KT South Korea - G930KKKU2ERJ1_G930KKTC2ERJ1_KTC
I installed it and all but only one sim is detected as if the other one dose not exist at all .
but when I bough the phone both sim's were working and the phone has two slots
I am trying to find the right firmware for this phone
plz help me I tried everything
btw can I share my IMEI number ?

What is the model # shown in download mode?
IMEI in the phone matches the IMEI on the box?

audit13 said:
What is the model # shown in download mode?
IMEI in the phone matches the IMEI on the box?
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this is the model in the download mode : sm-g930k
but I did't find sm-g930k for duos
and yes the IMEI matches the one in the box

zitno said:
this is the model in the download mode : sm-g930k
but I did't find sm-g930k for duos
and yes the IMEI matches the one in the box
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The model # shown in download mode is the model # for the motherboard in the phone.
Looks like the sm-930k does not support dual sim: https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930k/specs/3319
Why did you flash different firmware?

audit13 said:
The model # shown in download mode is the model # for the motherboard in the phone.
Looks like the sm-930k does not support dual sim: https://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930k/specs/3319
Why did you flash different firmware?
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the sound of the speaker was bad so I thought it I flash it, it may get better :/ and the phone was having a problems when I call someone the audio was bad

zitno said:
the sound of the speaker was bad so I thought it I flash it, it may get better :/ and the phone was having a problems when I call someone the audio was bad
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How is the sound now?

audit13 said:
How is the sound now?
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still the same

Both sim slots could be used at the same time?
Sounds like the phone may have been put together using different parts.
The 930F and 930k are not the same phone.

audit13 said:
Both sim slots could be used at the same time?
Sounds like the phone may have been put together using different parts.
The 930F and 930k are not the same phone.
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yea I think so too :/
we I am gonna return it but if I can find firmware that makes both sim slots work so I can return it working as it was
any idea how I can do that ?

zitno said:
yea I think so too :/
we I am gonna return it but if I can find firmware that makes both sim slots work so I can return it working as it was
any idea how I can do that ?
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Unfortunately, Odin will not let you cross-flash bootloaders or ROMs. Cross-flashing may even brick the phone.
I recommend returning the phone as soon as possible.

audit13 said:
Unfortunately, Odin will not let you cross-flash bootloaders or ROMs. Cross-flashing may even brick the phone.
I recommend returning the phone as soon as possible.
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thanks mate your reply's where very helpful
I will do that .. it's my only option

I searched and it seems to me that they were installing a custom rom !
becouse I did install a custom rom and it worked fine before flashing the phone with the SM-G930K

so I will install this one :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/development/rom-superstoc-rom-v1-0-aroma-t3496520

Good luck. Please report back with your results.
Thanks.

- Update -
I just installed TWRP for SM-G930F :
twrp-3.2.3-0-herolte
and then I add the the custom rom :
SuperMan-Rom SM-G930F V3.0.1_O_Final
and now everything is working fine even the sound and duel sim is working too

if we recap on this phone on the back of the phone it said SM-G930FD
and in Samsung download mode is said : SM-G930K
and on the operation system I am using a custom rom that said SM-G930K

by the way I am stuck with the TWRP can I flash back only the stock bootloader ?

zitno said:
by the way I am stuck with the TWRP can I flash back only the stock bootloader ?
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You can but changing only the bootloader may cause problems with the installed ROM.
You should only install bootloaders that are meant for the phone model number that is shown on the download screen. Never try to downgrade the bootloader to an earlier version because this may cause additional problems that include bricking the phone.

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Help Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Black Screen

Hey guys i need some help.after flashing to stock firmware my galaxy core II does not display anything but it boots up i heard the sound of booting samsung music then when i press the physical buttons (BACK,HOME SCREEN,OPTIONS i also heard those water drop sounds)
install stock firmware from sammobile.com
novhexzhen said:
Hey guys i need some help.after flashing to stock firmware my galaxy core II does not display anything but it boots up i heard the sound of booting samsung music then when i press the physical buttons (BACK,HOME SCREEN,OPTIONS i also heard those water drop sounds)
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I had a similar problem. Were you able to fix it? For me, I had to try different versions of the stock ROM. Also I was initially using the wrong region. I was using my country but my phone was imported. To check use Kies, go to firmware upgrade and initialization, input your serial number + model number, click okay a few times and you'll see a popup that tells you what it's going to update. (PDA / CSC / MODEM). Your region code will be in brackets eg (ACR)
tosinwashere said:
I had a similar problem. Were you able to fix it? For me, I had to try different versions of the stock ROM. Also I was initially using the wrong region. I was using my country but my phone was imported. To check use Kies, go to firmware upgrade and initialization, input your serial number + model number, click okay a few times and you'll see a popup that tells you what it's going to update. (PDA / CSC / MODEM). Your region code will be in brackets eg (ACR)
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I've take my unit to Samsung service center and they fix it :highfive: the tech said that if u root then you flash a stock firmware the board will be damaged
novhexzhen said:
I've take my unit to Samsung service center and they fix it :highfive: the tech said that if u root then you flash a stock firmware the board will be damaged
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Never heard of that, but I'm glad you got it fixed
ROFL
novhexzhen said:
I've take my unit to Samsung service center and they fix it :highfive: the tech said that if u root then you flash a stock firmware the board will be damaged
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Hehe. LOL
Have you also experienced black screen Strat_OS? hmmmm ehehehehehe
Yes,but mine were bootloader/boot related,primarly kernel or ramdisk related.I'm still looking 4 default boot splash image.
Sent from my SM-G355HN using XDA Free mobile app
board can be damaged if boot.img is wrong
tosinwashere said:
I had a similar problem. Were you able to fix it? For me, I had to try different versions of the stock ROM. Also I was initially using the wrong region. I was using my country but my phone was imported. To check use Kies, go to firmware upgrade and initialization, input your serial number + model number, click okay a few times and you'll see a popup that tells you what it's going to update. (PDA / CSC / MODEM). Your region code will be in brackets eg (ACR)
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Thanks for the great tip, my phone is back in business again. I also flashed wrong original country firmware since there were 2 and ended up with booting without display(black).
I managed to get blind in downloadmode and re-flashed the good firmware again.

model different to firmware

Hey All,
Just bought a second hand s6 g920 and the back of the phone says g920F but the software on it says G920p. How can this even happen and how can i fix it?
i'd rather have g920F firmware as that is the international one and has more xda community support.
thanks in advance
Same problem... can anyone help?
Starhannes said:
Hey All,
Just bought a second hand s6 g920 and the back of the phone says g920F but the software on it says G920p. How can this even happen and how can i fix it?
i'd rather have g920F firmware as that is the international one and has more xda community support.
thanks in advance
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DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE OF SM-G920F from sammobile.com and flash it thorugh odian. it is quite easy.
most likely the previous owner has damaged the phone and back glass was replaced.
Put phone in download mode anf check the model number (it cannot be changed ).. Its easy .. Just use a little your brain...
rajaumar77 said:
DOWNLOAD FIRMWARE OF SM-G920F from sammobile.com and flash it thorugh odian. it is quite easy.
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No! Odin won't flash any non G920P firmware. Flash fails when i try to use SM-G920F
Starhannes said:
No! Odin won't flash any non G920P firmware. Flash fails when i try to use SM-G920F
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when you start phone in download moder, look on top there will be written model no of your phone. check this is original model of you phone. may be you phone board has been changed.
well... flashed stock g920p firmware through odin, it boots quite fine but with changed imei (it shows s5 when i search imei online... network/data works fine)... g920f firmware flash fails.... also samsung s/n is 000000... restoring efs also doesnt help... flashed back to the software with which it came.. imei back to g920f... s/n still 00000... bootloader g920p... recovery g920p... kernel g920p... baseband g920f... build g920f... anyone???

type of Samsung s7

Hello guys, someone can tell me what Galaxy s7 IS? Version, proc, ... And IS it possible to install nougat stock fw, root, ... See attach picture. Thank
The exact model number is shown when the phone is put into download mode.
audit13 said:
The exact model number is shown when the phone is put into download mode.
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The informations on download mode are in chinese and I don't see any number. Have you an other solution. Thanks
According to the screen shots, the phone had an sm-g930o bootloader and baseband but the model number says 930fd.
Does the IMEI match a 930o or 930fd? Where did you get the phone? Does the IMEI in the phone match the IMEI on the box or anywhere on the packaging?
audit13 said:
According to the screen shots, the phone had an sm-g930o bootloader and baseband but the model number says 930fd.
Does the IMEI match a 930o or 930fd? Where did you get the phone? Does the IMEI in the phone match the IMEI on the box or anywhere on the packaging?
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The IMEI in the phone IS the same that on the box. When I check IMEI, the return IS G930F Galaxy s7 (SM-G9300) and the phone IS a dual sim
The 930f (exynos) and 930o (Qualcomm) are different models.
The 930o is a China phone: http://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-duos-sm-g9300/specs/3148 which explains the Chinese writing in download mode.
Where did you get the phone? Box looks like an original Samsung box? Does the phone have a label on the back with the IMEI?
audit13 said:
The 930f (exynos) and 930o (Qualcomm) are different models.
The 930o is a China phone: http://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-duos-sm-g9300/specs/3148 which explains the Chinese writing in download mode.
Where did you get the phone? Box looks like an original Samsung box? Does the phone have a label on the back with the IMEI?
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I buy it on internet and yes the box is an original and the phone have the label on the back.
Do you know if I Can install Twrp and root this one and some custom roms? Thanks
I would not flash anything until your know the model number for sure.
The phone could have been put together with different parts or installed with incorrect software.
You see any model number in download mode? If there is no English, maybe attach a picture of the download screen.
Since the text in download mode is Chinese, I think the motherboard inside is a 9300 and the 9300 ROM could not be used because the China phone would not have the Google Play store.
audit13 said:
I would not flash anything until your know the model number for sure.
The phone could have been put together with different parts or installed with incorrect software.
You see any model number in download mode? If there is no English, maybe attach a picture of the download screen.
Since the text in download mode is Chinese, I think the motherboard inside is a 9300 and the 9300 ROM could not be used because the China phone would not have the Google Play store.
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But I have Google play store because if you look at the PDA it's G930FXXU1BPH6 which is G930F Hungary fw. They have mix some different fw. BL and CP are G9300 china and CSC is G9350 Hong Kong (TGY). I don't know that it was possible. I think the bootloader are unlock but not sure
If the bootloader is for a 9300, then it is a China model and the stock 9300 rom would not have the Play store which is probably why it has a 9300 bootloader and a rom from another country.
audit13 said:
If the bootloader is for a 9300, then it is a China model and the stock 9300 rom would not have the Play store which is probably why it has a 9300 bootloader and a rom from another country.
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Yes you're right if the PDA is China. In my case the PDA is Hungary. For my culture, the PDA contain the different Google apk and services, no?
I would contact the seller and ask why the software is mixed up and maybe exchange the phone for another phone.
audit13 said:
I would contact the seller and ask why the software is mixed up and maybe exchange the phone for another phone.
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Ok thanks to you. I think he had convert a sm-g9300 into a sm-g930fd.
Samsung phones can't be converted from one model to another. Samsung bootloaders are not always locked but they are restricted to running bootloaders that are made for a particular model. Odin will not allow you to flash a 930f bootloader onto a 930o phone.
The phone motherboard is probably a 9300 and will only take ota updates if it is running a stock 9300 ROM. I'm not sure how you will be able to install security updates and patches.
I have the same problem. My phone is g930f buy the chipset is snapdragon. What firmware should I flash now?
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theowl61 said:
I have the same problem. My phone is g930f buy the chipset is snapdragon. What firmware should I flash now?
Sent from my Redmi 4 Prime using Tapatalk
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Whichever model it says in Download Mode is the correct model, everything else can be faked, flash firmware for the model in download mode

SM-G390F Sim card problem

I dowloaded S9 rom for s7 and i flashed it. Now my sim card dosent work and IMEI was disapered, do i need IMEI to use Sim card? How i fix this! And i dont have any backups.
before a flash it is always suggested to do a full back in case, and are you saying that you flashed a rom for a S9 into a S7, I do not know if flashing the original S7 rom will sort this one out, it should, but maybe you bricked this one yourself, what were you thinking?
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I think i mess this up
Can i somehow get this work and if i dowload s7 stock rom back it dosent work
perunakasa said:
Can i somehow get this work and if i dowload s7 stock rom back it dosent work
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try a combination file
Read here :https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
Dosent help me
werner1234 said:
try a combination file
Read here :https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
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But i dont have imei i dont have anything to get that imei back i need make it if can
Did you even read the guide
"this guide will fix your IMEI/Baseband "
I get the feeling that you want a different IMEI nr
I know how to change imei
werner1234 said:
Did you even read the guide
"this guide will fix your IMEI/Baseband "
I get the feeling that you want a different IMEI nr
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Im not want new imei i want the same back and simcard work

Confusing galaxy s6 model

I got samsung galaxy s6
The problem is that i dont understand witch rom i should flash
At the back of my phone and the odin mode says that my model is Sm g920p
But the settings and also other apps such as device info and smart switch says that my model is sm g920f
I thought the previous owner of my phone has flashed a custom rom that changed my model but the confusing part is When i boot into odin mode the Binary says SAMSUNG OFFICIAL.
Please help me
When you're booting into Download Mode, there is an option to show you a bar code, pressing the home buttom. If the meid match with the Dec numbers down behind your phone, it's an 920p.
I have a customized ROM that says OFFICIAL, and a kernel that does the same... don't pay much attention to that. If in Download Mode, it says that the model is G920P, that's the model - doesn't matter what it says anywhere else.
You shouldn't have an issue flashing a firmware. Just flash it, make sure autoreboot isn't on, and restart it into recovery mode, clear cache, system reboot and that should be all.
King-V said:
I have a customized ROM that says OFFICIAL, and a kernel that does the same... don't pay much attention to that. If in Download Mode, it says that the model is G920P, that's the model - doesn't matter what it says anywhere else.
You shouldn't have an issue flashing a firmware. Just flash it, make sure autoreboot isn't on, and restart it into recovery mode, clear cache, system reboot and that should be all.
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Okey thank you sir.I have one more quistion.I live in asia so my phone is and should be unlocked.If i flash us sprint version on my phone, will it work just fine? Without any service problem
Tuvshuu31 said:
Okey thank you sir.I have one more quistion.I live in asia so my phone is and should be unlocked.If i flash us sprint version on my phone, will it work just fine? Without any service problem
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Probably, yeah, but it's best to go for unlocked firmwares.
King-V said:
Probably, yeah, but it's best to go for unlocked firmwares.
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I successfully flashed my phone to a us sprint version as i said.Unfortunately a problem has occurred.I lost my service.It says searching for service by the way My phone detects my sim card and the sim toolkit appeared.But at alst No service.
Can you help with that sir.If the problem occurred because of my new rom can you suggest me an another unlocked rom? please

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