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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] danba:
Android USB audio in car:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/5490#post_10963953

http://www.head-fi.org/t/595071/android-phones-and-usb-dacs/6480#post_11426983
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] konsta819:
I'm also having some difficulty with this. I have a new Kenwood DDX4016DAB head unit in my vehicle. This is a new 2016 model, and has a big 'ANDROID' button alongside the usual iPhone/iPod button.

The idea is that when the phone is connected to the unit's USB, that it should take over sound output from the phone - note - this is NOT accessing the phone as mass storage/MTP or anything like that - the head unit is supposed to take the full audio signal.

I find that when I connect the S7 edge to USB, that the sound does come across- -both Spotify, Waze, system sounds etc. - everything as it should. Playback controls on the head unit also function. The big problem is that the sound is very distorted and crackly. It doesn't sound right at all. I'm obviously hugely frustrated by this, as Bluetooth audio quality is not brilliant.

I find this problem to remain regardless as to whether I install Kenwood's (fairly useless looking) music app, or whether I just leave Android to do its native thing.

As to the OP - I appreciate that this may not be helpful to you directly (as we're both having problems), but I think my issue might help to clarify yours. Some head units (like mine) are able supposed to be able to take over the Android audio system totally. I suspect that this will only be quite new ones. A 2012 car is probably too old - I believe Android only began to support USB audio out with Android 5.0.

Older ones may simply not have the ability natively, or only be set-up for iPhone etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] 1619415:
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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] afurtado:
Hi guys,

I've been a visitor of the forums over many years now. Learned quite a bit reading all these great posts.

I'm constantly changing phones but always return to Samsung. Now I'm moving from the Note 5 to the S7E.

I just picked up the S7E today and I'm very impressed. Phone looks great and is very fast. A couple of hours playing with the phone I noticed a big problem. I'm unable to make calls when my phone is connected to LTE. When I attempt to call someone it doesn't drop to 3G to place the call. Also my Internet stops working. I can't force 3G/2G and my only option is to reboot the phone. Once I reboot, I'm able to force 3G/2G and I'm able to make calls and Internet works before and after calls. But in this mode I'm stuck without LTE.

Do you think this is faulty hardware? Or should a software update fix this?

Many thanks to XDA community!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] TJCacher:
Who is your carrier and which exact variant (SM-G935T, ...935V, etc.) of the device do you have?

Are you in the U.S. or somewhere else?

If this is a carrier-specific device being used on its intended carrier's network, then this problem is something their support people could (and should) be able to help you with.

There aren't enough specifics in your post for anyone to have a reasonable shot at helping with this issue.

Also, I just noticed you posted in the general discussion forum. This post is really asking for help and would be a better fit for the Q&A forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] afurtado:
Hi,

I bought the international version (SM-G935F). It does not have any carrier branding.

I bought it in Switzerland and I'm using it in Switzerland with a Swiss carrier.

Mods, please move this thread to the appropriate section if it doesn't belong here.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Cst79:
I also had an S7 Edge with calling issues (dropped every call after a few seconds, possibly trying to switch from 4G to 3G or from 3G to 2G). It turns out it was defective and the replacement works as intended.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] afurtado:
Just did a hard reset now.

Was able to make one call. When I tried a second time, same issue. Reboot seems to allow me to make an initial call but then same issue again.

Will take it back tomorrow and hope they have a replacement in stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yaesudx:
The Feature you are talking about is Voice over LTE! Here in germany this is only anabled in the branded Provider Firmwares like from Vodafone or t-mobile germany. If you have an unbranded Device like i have G635F than VOLTE is not working cause its locked! Not Sure how this works with swiss Providers. In germany VOLTE only is working with Company branded Firmware! And to be honest i am rally worried about that cause i will never use branding Firmwares.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] afurtado:
Update: took the s7 edge back to the store and of course the phone worked perfectly. There was nothing they could do as the phone worked fine and we were able to make many test calls.

Phone worked fine during the day but when I got home the problem started again. After some testing, it seems the problem only occurs when connected to 4G+/LTE+/carrier aggregation.

Couldn't place any calls at home this morning but at work where I only get 4G everything works perfectly. Very strange.

In Switzerland I don't think we have VoLTE. When we place calls the phone drops to 3G but for some reason it's not happening when connected to 4G+.

Ill do some more testing today to see if I can find any 4G+ areas near work to test.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Kenoksr1142:
Same issue

Hi,

I just got my new S7 Edge (SM-935F) and I think I have the exact same problem. When I'm in the city where I live (Morges, Switzerland), I can't make or receive any call while on 4G but data works. Switching to 2G allows me to make or receive call though.

Then, when in a different city (50km away), everything works as it should be (call and data on 4G). Did a factory reset and it also didn't change a thing.

The guy from my carrier's shop (Sunrise) told me that there was a known issue with 4G calls on the S7 and S7 Edge in different cities (mostly in the canton Valais). I've also been told that Samsung is working on an update to fix it so returning the phone to get a new one would be useless. Did he tell when that would probably be fixed ? Of course not..

I hope someone find a fix soon

Looks like the antenna gate from the iphone 4 but seriously how can something like that still happen
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] afurtado:
Hi,

Looks like we have exactly the same problem. I work in Geneva but live in Gland. Today I tested my phone in Geneva and it worked perfectly everywhere while in 4G or 4G+. As soon as I arrived home in Gland I'm unable to make calls so I have to force 3G/2G in order to receive and make calls.

By the way I also have sunrise as a carrier.

Good to know that it's a known problem and that they are working on a fix. It's very annoying... Hope they fix it soon!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rakax:
Same here,there is any fix?. Thanks
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MUSHONIM:
Hi,

I need help with my android smartwatch z3g.

It is with mtk 6572.

I tried to change my imei and wifi mac address for being able to install whatsapp as a second phone with the same account.

After reboot, the system stuck at the the opening logo and doesn't boot up.

I have a backup I made with mtk droid tools.

I tried to recover it using sp flash tool and the download to the watch succeeded but the problem haven't been solved. The watch still stuck at boot.

Is it because the imei was changed? if so, how can I fix it?

appreciate any help..
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sziehr:
Wrong forum
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjesus.c:
Hey all, not sure if this is where this thread belongs (new to the forums).

But I flashed a SafeStrap fix since I wouldn't get the splash screen during startup, which got me soft-bricked and left me stuck at the Galaxy S5 screen. I then attempted to stupidly flash a stock rom to the phone when I realized as soon as it started that it wasn't BOK3 but something different, might have been a newer build. I, again stupidly, disconnected my phone, rendering it completely useless.

I've pretty much tried a lot of methods including writing unbrick images from a previous xda forum to the sd card and attempting to boot the phone into download mode that way, but to no avail. The posters guaranteed it worked with the BOK3 build. My build date is somewhere around November and the posts I attempted were in December, January so I can only assume they were running the same builds.

I'm at a loss, I just replaced the LCD on the phone and I would really love to get it working again because until I do I'm stuck with an iPhone 4S... :( any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated. Thank you guys so much in advance.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjesus.c:
EDIT: I removed the SD card and held the power and volume down buttons for 15 seconds and I'm back at the soft brick. I've got much more to work with now so any suggestions as to get rid of the soft brick would be nice! I'm currently downloading the BOK3 stock rom to flash via Odin but it's going to take 10 hours (no exaggeration).
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] al50:
I'm not much of any help at the moment as tof my device is still on the OC4 firmware/bootloader but if you go over to this thread it may be of use for you to get your phone back up and running.. Hope you find your answer there....

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjesus.c:
That's actually the exact forum that I got the files from. I flashed the fix in Safestrap and my phone soft bricked, then attempted to flash the BPB1 .tar and my phone ended up hard-bricking. I'm just gonna flash the stock BOK3 in Odin and call it a day.

Somewhat related, after rerooting if necessary, I was looking into Cyanogenmod. Which would be better, 11, 12, or 13? I know 12 and 13 are nightlies but they seem to work on other SG-900v devices. Also, is AllianceRom any good?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] al50:
Please READ the first section of the OP!!!! Don't take it the wrong way but it's stated clearly in the OP and in the following posts that we're unable to install CM ROM's!!! Only TW ROM's that posted in the Android Development section of this forum. It's best to go back to JrKrsue's Root OE1 and up thread and read up on the issues with installs and do a search of "SafeStrap fix". Also, go to the Android Development section and look in the Lollipop for SafeStrap thread for your issue(s). You should find your answer in both threads.

Question, you were originally on an OE1 or higher bootloader right? If so, have you tried to start from scratch to re-root your device? Because if you can get into download mode you're not 'Bricked'.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjesus.c:
Read, punctuation errors kind of threw me off. I'm going to go with the stock debloated rom that jrkruse uploaded. I've tried giving AllianceRom a go but SafeStrap froze. I tried to restore from a backup but it just gave me an error and my phone started from setup, though still rooted. Reinstalled SuperSu and BusyBox. Then attempted to make a backup and flash from FlashFire through the LP Control Panel and got a RunTime exception error.

Is this because I haven't flashed the OK3 stock kernel that he provided in his thread? Apologies if I come off as a bit thick, I'm still trying to learn about the process and still am trying to get the hang of it. Everyone's gotta start somewhere, right?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruben2ribeio:
Hey guys, i post a photo of my problem please help me in the comments ty! :crying::crying::crying:[IMG="https://gyazo.com/7d65c0ff47677c1d8f172b4b05d509ab"]https://gyazo.com/7d65c0ff47677c1d8f172b4b05d509ab[/IMG]
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
From this guys post it says Sprint model has a locked bootloader. Why now if it's true?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=65803692
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] jcadduono:
hi, try flashing https://idlekernel.com/twrp/hero2qlte/3.0.0-0/twrp-3.0.0-0-hero2qltetmo.tar.md5

while it isn't for your phone (it's actually for T-Mobile S7 Edge), if it at least flashes then you are in the clear and I will happily port TWRP for G930P.

If the flash fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL, then you are out of luck. (nothing is changed and it won't trip knox)

RESULTS

if it flashes successfully, and trips knox, then you have an unlocked bootloader, and twrp will happen for you in a few days

if it does not flash, it will not trip knox, and nothing will have changed, but you have a locked bootloader
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
I'll test when I get back home thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
Here is what i got. Am i Fked? And no root? Sonofa
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] jcadduono:
Sprint variant is locked. Thanks for the confirmation. Yeah, you're Fked, apologies!

T-Mobile is also locked.

You may one day become vulnerable to a live root exploit such like TowelRoot, but you will never be able to use a custom recovery, system image (ROM), or kernel.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
Thought the samsung chat said tmo is unlocked?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] StrumerJohn:
The Samsung chat also said we'd find the kernel source code under Samsung Promotions or something of the sort xD
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
Is there a reactivation lock on this phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] StrumerJohn:
I believe that depends on the CSC. You can always RAL with Google though using the "Google Settings" and turning it on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] 1991mustang50:
Could you try doing that after turning oem unlock on and see the out come? I beleive its in developer options!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] PritpalS:
NOOOOOO!!!!! i hope this is not true!. :(((((
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
It was. Only other thing i guess could be is reactivation lock will show that just didnt know if it was on here can not find it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
Might be time to ship this phone back. I have about 8 days left to decide.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] TehPirate_:
Sprint told me they don't lock bootloaders. What's this all about?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
I've been perusing threads in the s7 forums, members have tried and failed to flash anything onto the US variants, international versions have been rooted though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] yourbrotherrex:
This is probably on Samsung, not Sprint, tbh.

Either way, the Galaxy 7 customers in the U.S. are completely screwed, as far as ever getting root/recovery/any development for Galaxy 7s goes.

No chance of development means no real need for these forums on XDA, honestly.

(I mean, this is an Android Development website.)

Let the devs figure it out if they can; until that happens there's nothing to really do here. ?

(My device is going back, though.)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
Yea, I'm not going to risk hanging on to a phone I can't root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
In our current S***y state i guess we will just have to bounty for a working root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
Bug the hell out of [MENTION=5079238]marceloc[/MENTION]laure on Twitter. Get the word out.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Son Rise:
I told you don't lose hope:p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
I'm not holding my breath

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The chances of an unofficial unlock method are slim to none. no unlock, no development
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
The rep for the sprint ceo pretty much told me that there are no plans to unlock, they don't want to unlock it, and I'm SOL. I have a few days until I need to return it, probably won't wait though. If a root method eventually becomes available, I'll buy it again, back to the s5 for now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
We need to put pressure on. [MENTION=5079238]marceloc[/MENTION]laure [MENTION=767379]Samsungmobile[/MENTION]US [MENTION=767379]Samsungmobile[/MENTION]

Flood their feeds
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Son Rise:
Idk why u guys worrying lol. It will happen i have a feeling. In a few weeks we will see something im sure. Since this is a new device and locked. It will take a lil time. Still too early i think. But we will see something happen. Otherwise this s7 is dope af
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
Yea, it is possible, but the point being that they locked us down, but not the international versions. They need to provide a solution. Some phones never get cracked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] pbedard:
They got sued by apple
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
Who? Samsung? What does that have to do with the bootloader?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
If anyone wants development to move forward, we need to voice our opinions. I never used twitter until now [MENTION=5079238]marceloc[/MENTION]laure [MENTION=767379]Samsungmobile[/MENTION]US #bootloadergate #bootloaderfreedom

I, for one, am not going to sit around and hope for a way to unlock our new phones as it may never happen.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] brendan802:
I too am very frustrated with this crap. I am the owner of the phone I want to do what I see fit with it and the garbage bloatware and lack of root make it worthless to me. I started using Twitter yesterday too just because of this. I am returning mine on the 14th day if nothing happens and I'm willing to almost guarantee that nothing will. Its pure bullsh!t
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Son Rise:
If anyonr can get a hold of chainfire
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
I'm sure he's been in the loop, but his stuff won't work with a locked bootloader. I've ran into this on HTC phones, it's a big deal. So much so that HTC released an entire program specifically for unlocking their bootloaders. I never thought samsung would do it to us.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Ramondel:
I think this might be related to the crap with the Justice Department and Apple encryption. Samsung might of just said if we might get subpoenaed we might as well have full control over all of the devices sold in the USA, just my 2 cents here.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
Very possible. I knew there were court rulings, but I didn't expect locked bootloaders. It never even crossed my mind.

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@Ramondel , are you keeping it or returning it? Not sure I want to chance it, but I have a week to decide.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Ramondel:
I am going to keep it, the only thing that I will miss is Viper and I still have my S5 that I can use as a glorified MP3 player.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
I haven't had a non-rooted phone in 7 years. Not sure if I can handle it. Titanium Backup, system modification, freedom, lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Zer0C0oL:
I am in the same boat Metal. It may be time to start looking back at HTC. If Samsung wants to screw their fans like this then screw them. Too bad though, I like their work mostly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] sml2004:
This all sucks but damn I like the phone and with the msl still get hotspot. I just like as you say "freedom" to break, brick, mod or do what the hell ever I want to do. And I still have my Note 5 if I can't handle it lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Macguyver:
I could probably even live without root if they just let me uninstall all the BS software. I don't use Facebook nor Facebook messenger. I don't want to use amazon photos, music or kindle. I don't need hangouts, instagram, lookout, Milk Music, sprint fun & games, zones, services.... Let me take this crap off my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Ramondel:
The only thing I would like to have root for is so that I can install Viper Sound Mod, but it would need a permissive kernel as well. In the mean time I will just use my S5 as a glorified MP3 player.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Son Rise:
All i want is to remove the boatwear!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] opz187:
chainfire is occupied with android n preview. already had that shiz rooted, new systemless method for now. dude is a freaking genius. idk what we're gonna do when we lose him
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] yourbrotherrex:
Why?

Unlesss chainfire started running Samsung recently, that wouldn't help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] VandyCWG:
I paid for an app, Package Disabler. It disabled all of the bloat. Doesn't remove it, but at least it got rid of it. For me, it got rid of the crappy voicemail.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Macguyver:
Yeah I bought that too, it helps but the phone ran a little funky with it for me. I took it off and just disabled or uninstalled everything I could. Seems to run better. Granted, I probably disabled something I shouldn't have.

Mostly, I want to block ads.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] metalfan78:
This is for t-mobile, we need to sign and start our own

https://www.change.org/p/samsung-unlock-boot-loaders-s7-s7-edge

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https://www.change.org/p/sprint-unl...utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] yourbrotherrex:
Also tweet this guy: The T-mobile CEO honestly sounds like he's the only one who cares about it, and is actively trying to come to an agreement with Samsung about the whole thing:

http://www.xda-developers.com/unlikeliest-of-heroes-john-legere-working-to-free-the-s7/

IMHO, THAT'S the guy we need to support in our efforts.

His Twitter handle is exactly his name: "@JohnLegere"