So I bought a 2nd hand S6. The price was good, not great, but good and the phone functions very well with no issues. I probably didn't look at it as closely as I should have, but live and learn. Anyhow, the phone is still on 5.1.1, so I went to flash it in Odin to 6.0.1 - nothing worked. The model says it's an SM-g920f, however, when I go into download mode it's listed as an SM-g920p. Also, the bootloader etc are all 920p. I didn't think twice about it being the f model as I am an American, but I live in the philippines. It is very common to see the international versions of phones here. I know that the p model is common in the US as a sprint phone, and I should have keyed on the fact that when I opened the browser, it took me to the sprint webpage right away. The device is of course rooted. I cannot upgrade it using smart switch. Of course when I initially tried to flash it in odin with a 920f rom, it failed miserably. So, I am wondering if I flash it back to a stock 920p, will it cause me issues?
jaymac99 said:
So I bought a 2nd hand S6. The price was good, not great, but good and the phone functions very well with no issues. I probably didn't look at it as closely as I should have, but live and learn. Anyhow, the phone is still on 5.1.1, so I went to flash it in Odin to 6.0.1 - nothing worked. The model says it's an SM-g920f, however, when I go into download mode it's listed as an SM-g920p. Also, the bootloader etc are all 920p. I didn't think twice about it being the f model as I am an American, but I live in the philippines. It is very common to see the international versions of phones here. I know that the p model is common in the US as a sprint phone, and I should have keyed on the fact that when I opened the browser, it took me to the sprint webpage right away. The device is of course rooted. I cannot upgrade it using smart switch. Of course when I initially tried to flash it in odin with a 920f rom, it failed miserably. So, I am wondering if I flash it back to a stock 920p, will it cause me issues?
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Anyone?
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:
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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.
Howdy. I'm from the USA and we are therefore cursed with snapdragon variant phones. I found an international version, SM-G930F and bought it. However knox is tripped. Ordinarily I wouldn't gaf but I just got a gear fit and I want to use Galaxy wearables app. But here lies the problem, I don't know what country the phone came from originally, and I have had no success with the firmware I have tracked down and tried to flash via Odin. Ive thus far tried sammobile and firmwarefile. There is a stick on the box that says 7.0 nrd90m g930fxxu2drc6 but a search of that doesn't come up with anything concrete. I
I could use some help. Please and thank you.
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Howdy. I'm from the USA and we are therefore cursed with snapdragon variant phones. I found an international version, SM-G930F and bought it. However knox is tripped. Ordinarily I wouldn't gaf but I just got a gear fit and I want to use Galaxy wearables app. But here lies the problem, I don't know what country the phone came from originally, and I have had no success with the firmware I have tracked down and tried to flash via Odin. Ive thus far tried sammobile and firmwarefile. There is a stick on the box that says 7.0 nrd90m g930fxxu2drc6 but a search of that doesn't come up with anything concrete. I
I could use some help. Please and thank you.
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From where did you buy it? If ebay send back
g930fxxu2drc6 is just the build number you dont need it
kpwnApps said:
From where did you buy it? If ebay send back
g930fxxu2drc6 is just the build number you dont need it
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Then I wouldn't have a phone. I can live without Galaxy Wearables and use the open source version. Its on my "would like" list not my "must can haz" list.
In other weird news I downloaded the knox checker app and it says Im 0x0, warranty intact. I was hoping someone could come up with some build.prop magic, maybe trick the app into thinking its not a Samsung phone?
Greetings,
I am a new user here. I just bought Galaxy S10e and I really like the phone, but the problem is that I ordered it from USA (I live in the Republic of Georgia). Originally the phone was from AT&T, but the seller had it unlocked for any GSM carriers and it works fine with my Georgian sim card. The only problem is that I do not receive any software updates. It is stuck on Android 9 and One UI 1.0. When I try to check for updates, it says that my software is up to date. The same happens with Smart Switch.
I tried Frija and Odin. My CSC is G970UOYN1ASD9 and PDA is G970USQS1ASD9. There is no way to download firmware for my own country's CSC, because there is no firmware for SM-G970U (Snapdragon chipset), in Georgia they only sell Exynos ones officially. So, I tried to find updates with CSC ATT in Frija and it does not give me anything. I tried XAA and XAS (which is for unlocked phones) and still nothing. I tried TMK (I think it is for MetroPCS) and USC (This one is for US Cellular) and also TMB (T-Mobile) and they do have Android 11 firmware. But now I am afraid I will break something if I install above mentioned firmware to my device. Or maybe I will not break anything by changing the CSC, but maybe there is also a chance that if I install the above mentioned ones, the phone will get locked on these carriers and I won't be able to use my sim card. Is logical, or am I just overthinking it?
Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
don't flash your nations CSC- that shouldn't matter. Snapdragons LTE bands should be good enough to work internationally
go and reflash a USC or XAA rom with patched ODIN... I had to do this for my phone and OTA started working once it was on the correct CSC
you could even flash it to the latest firmware if you wanted too.
supertac said:
don't flash your nations CSC- that shouldn't matter. Snapdragons LTE bands should be good enough to work internationally
go and reflash a USC or XAA rom with patched ODIN... I had to do this for my phone and OTA started working once it was on the correct CSC
you could even flash it to the latest firmware if you wanted too.
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Thank you for your answer.
What do you mean by correct CSC? I believe, my phone is on correct CSC now. I have already pasted it and in about phone > Software information > Service Provider it says ATT/ATT/ATT. But it seems that ATT doesn't receive updates outside US.
I cannot seem to find firmware for XAA/XAS, there is one for USC but I have already downloaded TMK. Is there any difference if I install USC or TMK? (TMK is MetroPCS).
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Thank you for your answer.
What do you mean by correct CSC? I believe, my phone is on correct CSC now. I have already pasted it and in about phone > Software information > Service Provider it says ATT/ATT/ATT. But it seems that ATT doesn't receive updates outside US.
I cannot seem to find firmware for XAA/XAS, there is one for USC but I have already downloaded TMK. Is there any difference if I install USC or TMK? (TMK is MetroPCS).
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Hi GSamkh... Did you upgraded to 11? Im trying to do the oposite, downgrade from Android 11 to 9. If you didnt the upgrade, can you check if the secure startup (or secure boot) its avaliable? Since in Android 10 and 11 isnt...
Seams that secure startup works on Galaxy S9 with Android 10 upgraded from 9.
dvaguirre said:
Hi GSamkh... Did you upgraded to 11? Im trying to do the oposite, downgrade from Android 11 to 9. If you didnt the upgrade, can you check if the secure startup (or secure boot) its avaliable? Since in Android 10 and 11 isnt...
Seams that secure startup works on Galaxy S9 with Android 10 upgraded from 9.
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Greetings,
I have already updated to Android 11 using U1 XAA firmware and it works great. I used Frija and then Odin if anyone wants do to do this. Weird thing happened though - when I flashed the firmware and when Odin did it's job, the laptop suddenly shut down and I couldn't turn it back on. I had to disassemble it and unplug the integrated battery, plug it back on and fortunately it turned on again.
As far as your question goes, I am sorry but I cannot check it since I am already on Android 11.
Hi
GSamkh said:
Greetings,
I have already updated to Android 11 using U1 XAA firmware and it works great. I used Frija and then Odin if anyone wants do to do this. Weird thing happened though - when I flashed the firmware and when Odin did it's job, the laptop suddenly shut down and I couldn't turn it back on. I had to disassemble it and unplug the integrated battery, plug it back on and fortunately it turned on again.
As far as your question goes, I am sorry but I cannot check it since I am already on Android 11.
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Hi GSamkh,
I am experiencing the same issue as you, purchased an AT&T branded SM-G970U for use in Australia. After you flashed to Android 11 using U1 XAA firmware, do you now receive OTA updates? cheers
I recently bought a note 10+ and i am not getting any updates since 2021 , although security patches are rolling out for the device as late as feb 2023, so i found that flashing the phone to a newer version is my only option, now i just needed to know the csc of my phone which is OYN, which isnt carrier specific, looking for this specific csc online i couldnt find any firmware with csc OYN for the model, i only found carrier specific frimwares, anyway i continued searching for people having the same issue as me, i found that some people where flashing there U firmware phone with U1 with XAA csc. i just want to make sure it is safe bacuase i dont want to brick my new phone.
phone info:
Model number: SM-N975U
CSC: N975UOYN7FUI6
Service provider software version: XAA/XAA/SPR
Looks like unlocked, modem/PDA/ changed, CSC changed, and Updates disabled. Check IMEI through Samsung website some of the regions on the website will work for the IMEI warranty check to give you more info about the device. From that you should at least know some info which is the official firmware.
There are unlock services through server, supposedly however I can not vouch for any of these.
Eventually you can try Unlock bootloader, if that works, there is the most hope to try firmware.
If calls work and you can hear the other side and they can hear you, keep the software and give it away to a family member to play with if you need a more secure device.