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Clarification on Firmware Versions

Hello,
I have an unlocked Sprint SM-G930P S7 and I am using it on an AT&T network. I would like to change the firmware to match the network and/or remove all of the sprint bloatware. Currently, when I boot the phone I get a service error asking me to contact technical support. Everything works, I just get a single error at boot and have unusable sprint apps. My options appear to be G930A (AT&T) or G930U (USA Generic?). I want to remain on a stock rom.
I have two questions:
1. If I flash my phone to the AT&T version will this lock my phone? My understanding is that all US hardware is the same but I keep seeing threads on how the AT&T phones are locked down (maybe this is no longer the case?). Will this prevent me from changing firmware or carriers in the future?
2. Is G930U the correct firmware for me to flash? From searches, it appears that the G930F (International) firmware is much more popular, but I am pretty sure I should stick with the "U" version in the US. Is there a specific "U" version I should use? Some threads discuss a boot loader requirement and I have no idea what version boot loader I have.
Phone Details are as follows:
Model: SM-G930P
Software: G930PVPS4APJ2
Baseband: G930PVPS4APJ2
Security Patch Level: October 1, 2016
Thanks for the help and clarification

Galaxy s7 "updates software" option missing

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:

Johntri said:
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.

Can I flash a firmware with a different CSC code?

I recently bought an unlocked AT&T Samsung S20 ULTRA 5G (SM-G988U), it doesn't get any OTA updates, I found out that I would need an AT&T sim card to do so but I'm not an US resident, so I can't get one.
Since AT&T doesn't publicly publish their firmware files and I want to update my phone, I was wondering if flashing my phone using another firmware with a different CSC code like USC (US cellular), would be risky or is it a safe procedure?
This would be my first time doing this procedure and that's the only part that really got me thinking.
Thanks!

U firmware is identical, no matter which carrier it's from. So if AT&T's latest release ends in UH2 and there is also a UH2 firmware from US Cellular, flashing it would be just like flashing the AT&T firmware, if it were available

Also have same question I have Samsung S20 . SM-G988U , service provider software version SAOMC_SM-G988U_OYN_ATT_RR_0018ATT/ATT/ATT Baseband Version G988USQS2SUE2, I am not able to get new updates as I am not in US, I need suggestion which firmware of android 12 I should update on my phone.

Stuck on Android 9 and One UI 1.0

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).

GSamkh said:
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.

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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

Questions about S10e

My Moto Z2F has gone insane & I need to replace it. My boss has an S10e that's google locked, ATT but can go to Android12. It's 2 years newer than my Z2F which is stuck at Android8. Good idea? I'm on T-Mobile, but my understanding is that except for firmware, the hardware is identical. Can/should I try to burn T-Mo firmware? What would I gain/lose? If I should do it, how? I've never messed with any phone's firmware before, other than accepting OTA's.

Bill Stuntz said:
My Moto Z2F has gone insane & I need to replace it. My boss has an S10e that's google locked, ATT but can go to Android12. It's 2 years newer than my Z2F which is stuck at Android8. Good idea? I'm on T-Mobile, but my understanding is that except for firmware, the hardware is identical. Can/should I try to burn T-Mo firmware? What would I gain/lose? If I should do it, how? I've never messed with any phone's firmware before, other than accepting OTA's.
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No, you can't use the moto firmware on the Samsung device. Android firmware is built specifically for the model number that it is installed on. You could flash S10e AT&T firmware on a T-Mobile S10e and vice versa but not a firnware from a completely different device manufacturer, regardless of how similar the hardware is. There are very rare occassions where firmware is interchangeable between to completely different manufacturers but 99% of the time, this leads to a bricked device. Samsung devices can only flash Samsung firmware for the specific model number of the device or from another Samsung device with the exact same hardware, such as AT&T S10e to T-mobile S10e. Samsung uses Snapdragon and Exynos CPUs, an S10e with snapdragon can flash a firmware from another S10e that has snapdragon CPU but not a firmware from a S10e that has Exynos CPU and vice versa.
If you want to use the S10e, you need to bypass the FRP lock(Google lock) then flash the most up to date firmware available for that specific model number of S10e for your specifc region/carrier.

Droidriven said:
No, you can't use the moto firmware on the Samsung device. Android firmware is built specifically for the model number that it is installed on. You could flash S10e AT&T firmware on a T-Mobile S10e and vice versa but not a firnware from a completely different device manufacturer, regardless of how similar the hardware is. There are very rare occassions where firmware is interchangeable between to completely different manufacturers but 99% of the time, this leads to a bricked device. Samsung devices can only flash Samsung firmware for the specific model number of the device or from another Samsung device with the exact same hardware, such as AT&T S10e to T-mobile S10e. Samsung uses Snapdragon and Exynos CPUs, an S10e with snapdragon can flash a firmware from another S10e that has snapdragon CPU but not a firmware from a S10e that has Exynos CPU and vice versa.
If you want to use the S10e, you need to bypass the FRP lock(Google lock) then flash the most up to date firmware available for that specific model number of S10e for your specifc region/carrier.
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Thanks. I didn't intend to try to use Moto firmware, I meant Samsung TMo firmware on ATT Samsung. But I'm not clear about limitations of ATT firmware with TMo carrier. Will that be a problem? And I don't know which CPU. I've been able to obtain a little info from the S10e via USB, but I don't think I should list it in the open here. Can I PM it to you for info about my exact hardware? And as I said, I'm totally new at trying to flash it. Is this something that can/should be done via a local TMo store? I've been a PC tech for 30+ years, but messing with cell phones is new to me.

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Bill Stuntz said:
Thanks. I didn't intend to try to use Moto firmware, I meant Samsung TMo firmware on ATT Samsung. But I'm not clear about limitations of ATT firmware with TMo carrier. Will that be a problem? And I don't know which CPU. I've been able to obtain a little info from the S10e via USB, but I don't think I should list it in the open here. Can I PM it to you for info about my exact hardware? And as I said, I'm totally new at trying to flash it. Is this something that can/should be done via a local TMo store? I've been a PC tech for 30+ years, but messing with cell phones is new to me.
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AT&T and T-Mobile are interchangeable, you can flash both ways. But, you should be able to flash AT&T firmware and then use a T.-Mobile SIM to use it on T-Mobile network.
Flashing the firmware is fairly simple.
Do a Google search for:
"Return to stock (your model number)"
That should find the tools and instructions.

Thank you. I've seen something about perhaps not being able to use wifi calling on TMo with ATT firmware because ATT left it out. I've seen other stuff that says it works. Somebody else said that TMo's Visual Voicemail won't work without the TMo firmware. Do you know anything about that? I've seen quite a bit of contradictory information & don't know what to believe. It already has ATT firmware, so if I don't NEED to flash TMo to enable those, I may leave well-enough alone. How do I determine which CPU I have? The info I got via USB doesn't tell me.