G9300 Dual SIM Snapdragon S7, best stock firmware for UK use? - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

I have a SM-G9300, which is a Chinese dual SIM model of S7, with a Snapdragon chipset. It's in excellent condition, with the box and charger, so I'm selling it.
I'm just wondering if there's stock firmware for it that will make it more sellable in the UK, that doesn't have a bunch of bundled apps intended for the Chinese market on it.
Is it the same board that's in American or other English speaking Snapdragon models?
If so, will both SIM slots still be recognised if I were to flash American firmware?
Or is there a dual SIM, Snapdragon S7 that was made for an English speaking market, that I could use the firmware from?

Back in 2017, a guy posted asking about the same, he found multiple answers that I find helpful.
Check his post.
Since there's an official TWRP available for Snapdragon devices, I believe there's hope for you, even though not a lot of custom ROMs exist for your variant.
There are ideas you could try, present in the post, but don't forget the warning of flashing other model's firmware, and what could happen to your phone.

Thanks. I hadn't even noticed this thing didn't have the play store on it! The thing is, it does have google play services and google play services updater on it? is that normal?

Mr Creosote said:
Thanks. I hadn't even noticed this thing didn't have the play store on it! The thing is, it does have google play services and google play services updater on it? is that normal?
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No, and yes.
Chinese variants don't implement Google Services, just like the modern Huawei devices wasn't allowed to.
Maybe someone tried to install the Google Services packages, similar to what is done on modern Huawei phones, I can't tell you further.
But there's an Oreo Galaxy S9 ROM available for your device, of which will make your device look like an international S7.

Mohamedkam000 said:
No, and yes.
Chinese variants don't implement Google Services, just like the modern Huawei devices wasn't allowed to.
Maybe someone tried to install the Google Services packages, similar to what is done on modern Huawei phones, I can't tell you further.
But there's an Oreo Galaxy S9 ROM available for your device, of which will make your device look like an international S7.
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Thanks. The firmware that's on it is 100% official, downloaded via frija and flashed with odin. I had a look at the changelog for the official firmware, and it actually does mention that some new Google features had been added to it.
So there's Google services, Google Play Services updater, and a Google section in the settings menu, but no Play store and no Google apps in any of the menus. Google drive PDF viewer does show up in the list of installed apps in the settings menu though. Makes me wonder that there might actually be a way to install the Play Store without custom recovery, that maybe wasn't possible on previous versions of the official firmware.
For now, I have unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP. I was hoping not have to root it, but it still wouldn't boot after flashing the DM-verity package, so I flashed Magisk and it booted.
I will check out the Oreo ROM for it, thanks. Do you have a link?

I just found out that all I needed to do to get the Google Play store on it was to install the APK file!
As of more recent firmware updates, Samsung have been releasing the firmware for Chinese models with all the underlying Google Services architecture in there already, just without the Play store. Literally just needs the Play store APK.
Been messing around all day trying to flash the Hong Kong CSC file on this thing, cos I really wanted it unrooted for selling it. Stumbled across the Google installer for Chinese smartphones. Tried that, and it was failing on installing Serviced Framework. Turned out that it was failing because a more up to date version of Services Framework was already installed, and all I needed was the Play Store APK from APKmirror.

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Galaxy C7 (SM-C7000)

My friend got this from China and you can't install any Google apps on it and you can't even add a Google account. It's completely locked down.
Anyone know how to install custom recovery and ROM on this thing? I can't seem to even find a way to root it.
Thanks for any help.
You can install the Hong Kong Firmware and then you can use all the Google Apps. Root is avaiable, only found on chinese boards. The problem is, that you must pay for it via Alipay. At the moment no chance without an chinese bank account.
[email protected] said:
You can install the Hong Kong Firmware and then you can use all the Google Apps. Root is avaiable, only found on chinese boards. The problem is, that you must pay for it via Alipay. At the moment no chance without an chinese bank account.
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Thanks I'll look into it.
OH??! Can you just install a different version on the phone? I was looking into installing a better custom ROM onto a Hongkong version (the long code C7000ZHU2AQF2) and was downloading the firmware for C7000ZHU2AQF2 (just in case I need to go back to the original version), and was wondering if you could, say, install C7000ZHS2AQC2 or C7000ZHU1APG3 instead. Is this possible? Did you mean this? Or did I get this wrong?

How to install google app for HTC U11+ china version

Hi all,
I bought one HTC U11+ china version, without google apps.
How to How to install google apps for it.
Pls help me. Thks so much
Hi,
Are you sure that you need to install google apps again on a Google Android smart phone? or china version has a deep-modified knockoff Android?
If so, I think you may wait for S-OFF patiently, then write a different CID and flash with ROMs from normal world.
etann.
etann said:
Hi,
Are you sure that you need to install google apps again on a Google Android smart phone? or china version has a deep-modified knockoff Android?
If so, I think you may wait for S-OFF patiently, then write a different CID and flash with ROMs from normal world.
etann.
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hi，etann，thank you your advise.my iPhone (HTC u 11 plus, China mainland version,2Q4D300) had been. S-off.but as far as now, almost has no idea to root or to write CID (even not methods to Root),
Do you have any idea to root or to change phone `s CID.thank you very much.
Best regards.
etann said:
Hi,
Are you sure that you need to install google apps again on a Google Android smart phone? or china version has a deep-modified knockoff Android?
If so, I think you may wait for S-OFF patiently, then write a different CID and flash with ROMs from normal world.
etann.
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You must not know much about chinese devices lol, it is common that they come without google services if on chinese firmware.
No google services = no playstore or apps and other missing items.
sent from my Note FE
https://bbs.htc.com/cn/chat.php?mod=viewthread&tid=103693
here is the link from htc forum,View attachment 4363924click this link and download this attachment.then install it and reboot your phone, you'll got google service
Or you can try download the opengapps package and try to flash it into your device
count me in, how to install google apps without any issues
link no longer available.... please.....
I have already made my htc u11+ root and install GApps.
Rooted remotely by China Mobile shop, then the rest I did on Magisk.
maderamarkphilip said:
I have already made my htc u11+ root and install GApps.
Rooted remotely by China Mobile shop, then the rest I did on Magisk.
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please help me i need install gapps but error when install opengapps
joneskiller2008 said:
please help me i need install gapps but error when install opengapps
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after my phone was rooted with magisk, I remember I used gapps from magisk. But I forget which of those, try to search on the web. It was an easy install process

HTC U11+ Stock Rom RUU

HTC U11+ Stock Rom RUU 1.24.401.2 Europe
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zwgl8Ox9qafnDW7X-QEbHO8SOknoIbGK/view?usp=sharing
HTC U11+ Stock Rom RUU 1.10.401.23 Europe
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SuziWC-yBkPG88XRxCnLUKrFo0KNPwId/view?usp=sharing
Thank you.
@djluisbento - do you have access to the latest TW full RUU?
d.cortez said:
@djluisbento - do you have access to the latest TW full RUU?
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Hello. What is you software number??
Hello. What is you software number?? @d.cortez
Asia_TW_1.23.709.3 this is the last version. I have it.
djluisbento said:
Asia_TW_1.23.709.3 this is the last version. I have it.
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That's the version I'm have on my device. Want to be able to recover from my experiments. Thanks.
i have no idea what RUU is (it's been too long since the last time I have an HTC phone), but I am guessing it's some sort of a ROM package for HTC devices.
I bought the U11+ from a vendor in Asia, but I can't seem to find the originating country where the phone was sold. I'm unsure if it's a Hong Kong model, or European model. But inside the box, the power adapter that came with the phone is a type C (commonly used in Europe). On the box, it seems the model 2Q4D100.
Now my actual question is, how can I update my phone to the newest ROM because my phone is currently running version 1.10.400.23 (October Security Patch)? Also, if possible, I'd like to keep the phone as stock as possible, root and unlocking bootloader or s-off isn't something that I am after.
hidea said:
i have no idea what RUU is (it's been too long since the last time I have an HTC phone), but I am guessing it's some sort of a ROM package for HTC devices.
I bought the U11+ from a vendor in Asia, but I can't seem to find the originating country where the phone was sold. I'm unsure if it's a Hong Kong model, or European model. But inside the box, the power adapter that came with the phone is a type C (commonly used in Europe). On the box, it seems the model 2Q4D100.
Now my actual question is, how can I update my phone to the newest ROM because my phone is currently running version 1.10.400.23 (October Security Patch)? Also, if possible, I'd like to keep the phone as stock as possible, root and unlocking bootloader or s-off isn't something that I am after.
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i think your device europe model update in setting or dowlond here 1.24.401.2 ru version and update on pc
What software do I use to update on the PC?
Thanks for your response.
EDIT: answering my own question
If your phone is untampered/unrooted, with its bootloader still locked (e.g., you haven't done anything to modify your phone); then IF you manage to find the correct RUU file that matches your phone's CID/MID (CountryID? ModelID?):
1. Rename the RUU file to correspond with your device's model type (e.g. 2Q4DIMG.zip)
2. Find a MicroSD card, and place the RUU file into the root of that MicroSD Card. Insert the MicroSD card into the phone. You need to use a MicroSD card, otherwise the next step won't work.
3. Boot into Download Mode, by pressing and holding down the 'Vol Down + Power Key while the device is turned-off. Let go of the keys as soon as you feel the device vibrates
4. Once your device successfully boots into Download Mode, your device will ask if you'd like to flash the RUU file. Proceed by pressing the Vol Up key.
5. If your RUU file matches your device's CID/MID, then Download Mode will proceed with the installation.
6. ????
7. Profit?
djluisbento said:
Asia_TW_1.23.709.3 this is the last version. I have it.
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You have this version-Asia_TW_1.24.709.7
this is the last version?
ryzeguy said:
You have this version-Asia_TW_1.24.709.7
this is the last version?
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1.24 only OTA'ed in the last few days, so he was probably on the latest on 1.23.
Can always RUU to 1.23 and OTA up to 1.24, so not too massive if you cant find an RUU for 1.24 yet. I havent seen 1.24.709.7 RUU floating around yet.
Hi guys, i am planning on buying the U+ here from China/Beijing, as you know devices here don't come with Google play store and Google stock apps installed. I am wondering since i never owned an HTC phone before, is it possible to flash another country or region rom for ex: HK that has all Google apps and do you recommend me buying this phone?, any further advice or tips would be much appreciated.
I am planning to sell my Iphone 8+ and get the U+ instead.
Thanks in advance.
Rashad83 said:
Hi guys, i am planning on buying the U+ here from China/Beijing, as you know devices here don't come with Google play store and Google stock apps installed. I am wondering since i never owned an HTC phone before, is it possible to flash another country or region rom for ex: HK that has all Google apps and do you recommend me buying this phone?, any further advice or tips would be much appreciated.
I am planning to sell my Iphone 8+ and get the U+ instead.
Thanks in advance.
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I have the device for almost 3 weeks now... I'm absolutely happy with it... Don't believe in many of the reviews out there (YouTube etc.)... There are many reviews saying the screen is too dark... That is absolutely not true! I've had the HTC 10 before and while having both devices side by side with same setting, the u11+ indeed looks much darker, but it seems, the lightsensor is much better! In sunlight the u11+ is much better readable than the 10 is... And I'm using just 25% brightness outside in automode and on the 10 I have to use 50+% to be able to read something on the display. What I try to say is, that many reviewers are doing device checks indoor... You don't need your device to be a supertrouper indoors to be clear. So the reviews are dumb. The materials used are absolutely great, the manufacturing is perfect!
So for you question about the Google apps... AFAIK you can download every Google app and install it via playstore. To get playstore itself, check apkmirror.com
Theoretical you can flash other Roms... Practically atm its not possible, cause there aren't any custom roms around yet. It's possible to open bootloader via htcdev site and you can flash custom recovery and root your device. So if you want to flash a Rom from a different region I guess you first need to get s-off, which is also not available now. But with the option to download and install all Google apps (if that's everything you need) from apk mirror I doubt you need to do manipulate anything in the device and just use it out of the box getting all your stuff you need from the web and install it.
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Toxicology said:
I have the device for almost 3 weeks now... I'm absolutely happy with it... Don't believe in many of the reviews out there (YouTube etc.)... There are many reviews saying the screen is too dark... That is absolutely not true! I've had the HTC 10 before and while having both devices side by side with same setting, the u11+ indeed looks much darker, but it seems, the lightsensor is much better! In sunlight the u11+ is much better readable than the 10 is... And I'm using just 25% brightness outside in automode and on the 10 I have to use 50+% to be able to read something on the display. What I try to say is, that many reviewers are doing device checks indoor... You don't need your device to be a supertrouper indoors to be clear. So the reviews are dumb. The materials used are absolutely great, the manufacturing is perfect!
So for you question about the Google apps... AFAIK you can download every Google app and install it via playstore. To get playstore itself, check apkmirror.com
Theoretical you can flash other Roms... Practically atm its not possible, cause there aren't any custom roms around yet. It's possible to open bootloader via htcdev site and you can flash custom recovery and root your device. So if you want to flash a Rom from a different region I guess you first need to get s-off, which is also not available now. But with the option to download and install all Google apps (if that's everything you need) from apk mirror I doubt you need to do manipulate anything in the device and just use it out of the box getting all your stuff you need from the web and install it.
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Thank you very much for the advice, see the problem with phones specific to china they don't come with Google services framework and Google Account apks pre built, which are essential for some Google apps to work properly or you would get the force close issues which I see alot of users from China and outside are complaining about after installing manually both apks mentioned and other Google apps on the U11+.
I used to own a Huawei P8 (Great device) but i didn't buy it from China it came with Google apps and wasn't facing the issue I am inquiring about. The point I want to make is that the downfall of that device and these Chinese brands is the updates frequency and lack of developer/rom support.
What I am afraid of with this device besides the updates frequency, lack of developer/rom support is not being able to flash stock roms with Google apps pre built. All of these are red flags to not buy and enjoy this nice device which is a shame.
I think it would be a better decision to stick with the iphone 8+ for now because it retains a better second hand value compared to the 11U+ if i decide to buy it. My true device goal is a 2018 device with better looks/specs and support.
Thanks again.
Toxicology said:
I have the device for almost 3 weeks now... I'm absolutely happy with it... Don't believe in many of the reviews out there (YouTube etc.)... There are many reviews saying the screen is too dark... That is absolutely not true! I've had the HTC 10 before and while having both devices side by side with same setting, the u11+ indeed looks much darker, but it seems, the lightsensor is much better! In sunlight the u11+ is much better readable than the 10 is... And I'm using just 25% brightness outside in automode and on the 10 I have to use 50+% to be able to read something on the display. What I try to say is, that many reviewers are doing device checks indoor... You don't need your device to be a supertrouper indoors to be clear. So the reviews are dumb. The materials used are absolutely great, the manufacturing is perfect!
So for you question about the Google apps... AFAIK you can download every Google app and install it via playstore. To get playstore itself, check apkmirror.com
Theoretical you can flash other Roms... Practically atm its not possible, cause there aren't any custom roms around yet. It's possible to open bootloader via htcdev site and you can flash custom recovery and root your device. So if you want to flash a Rom from a different region I guess you first need to get s-off, which is also not available now. But with the option to download and install all Google apps (if that's everything you need) from apk mirror I doubt you need to do manipulate anything in the device and just use it out of the box getting all your stuff you need from the web and install it.
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I can confirm 100% because I have both devices too.Go with U11+
Trimis de pe al meu HTC 10 folosind Tapatalk
Where can I download RUU file of 1.23.709.3 Taiwan?
kenosis said:
Where can I download RUU file of 1.23.709.3 Taiwan?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620774713
Anyone know where to get the firmware for 1.24.400.4 India_SEA? Only place i could find is in easy firmware but need to pay for download
sotong said:
Anyone know where to get the firmware for 1.24.400.4 India_SEA? Only place i could find is in easy firmware but need to pay for download
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https://androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=2Q4DIMG&type=files
Here you go...

Downgrading S7 Google Play Services

Hello everyone,
I am trying to run successfully a gps mocking application on my s7 running android 7 .
I have read a guide about this and one of the steps is downgrading google play services. Meaning that I have to deactivate it, it will automatically reset to its original version and then I will install the version that I want (hoping that I find it).
I was wondering if there can be anythihng that could go wrong in this process and brick my phone. Or in case something goes wrong reinstalling the latest version of google play services should be enough? Thanks in advance!

Question Flashed U1, Google Wallet no longer works?

I flashed U1 recently on my Snapdragon S22 Ultra (after sending it in for repairs) and now Google Wallet gives me an error stating that the device does not meet "security requirements".
Samsung pay continues to work well. Does anyone know what causes Google Wallet to present with this error?
Can you give more information? Did you flash all the files in the zip file? It could be you didn't flash the CSC
I flashed all of the files.
Did you flash the beta?
If so the betas do not in fact meet the security requirements as it's not a signed image (I think I recall that being the root cause) either way if on beta, Google pay won't work.
That makes sense. I did upgrade to the Beta version, had no idea this was the case. Thanks!
I can't even get samsung wallet to work. It just says failed to connect to server when trying to add a card.. I've reinstalled a couple times. Currently using google wallet on my watch..

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