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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jnrfalcon:
OK. Been using for a week and I think it's safe for me to report now.

I flashed from XSG to XSA a week ago when XSA got 7.0 update. Currently everything works almost perfectly.

XSA got its own SPay so using the SPay Framework from OEM store, and sideload US version SPay. Mine is currently 2.5.13 SPay + 2.7.12 SPay Framework. So far no issue with logging in, adding card or Amex cards. Only thing that's not working is the loyalty cards. But it's not that important.

EDIT: In app gift card not working. I'm sideloading newest SPay and Framework now. Will report back.

Plus, with XSA, I got fully functional white page in USA, less bloatware. Dual sim 4G+3G is not enabled in system level but achievable with app so no complain.

PS: APKMirror just released SPay 2.6.00. Judging by the size of it, it's USA version, but has anybody tried?

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Yes, totally. Read my post above.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yubeie:
Thank you so much for the confirmation.

Couple of questions:

1.when you say loyalty cards,just to be sure.. are referring to membership cards? By not working, would you please describe the behavior in more detail? do you see error messages, app crashes etc?

2.Are you able to buy gift cards within the app?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jnrfalcon:
1. Yes. It's blank when I clicked into that tab. No error, no crash.

2. Just tried... unfortunately no. It says it's not available for this country. Must be problem with SPay Framework then...

I guess I'm jumping on to 2.6.00 to test them out. Will report back.

Report: Only updated to SPay 2.6.00, left the Framework OEM XSA. Got myself an Amazon gift card no issue. Membership cards still the same blank page. That must be embedded in Framework then? I'm now staying with OEM. Framework is so annoying if anything goes wrong.

Nope, payment succeed but card wasn't added into my catalog...

Report 2: Updated Framework to 2.7.38. Added Amex can enter payment mode. Adding new Amex succeeded. Purchased gift card still didn't show up. Nor does it show in purchase history. Tried a new Amazon, worked fine and got the code.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yubeie:
So what do you recommend?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yeltrah123:
It's really amazing that Samsung Pay has been expanded to the foreign countries. What is best is that I was able to save over $200 bucks and get an international variant of the S7 Edge and still have most of the features and have Samsung Pay. Now the only thing is, I wish I can change the Pay app fully English language text, since Spanish is a bit confusing
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jnrfalcon:
I would say currently it's working on my XSA....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] sonymd:
Did you flash from XSG 7.0 TO XSA 7.0 directly with full factory reset then install spay? Or did you flash from XSG 6.0 to XSA 6.0, install spay then ota to 7.0? Can you give the exact steps? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jnrfalcon:
From xsg 7.0 to xsa 7.0. just did it like those tutorials said, turned on OEM unlock in dev options set security pin and then go to download mode to install xsa with 3 options. Then reboot into recovery and dual wipe. Nothing special about it. Spay Australia is within the galaxy app market not play store. I'd recommend to install OEM spay first then upgrade them to USA version.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ChristopherXDA:
I have spay loaded on BTU niugat but my CSC is dbt. Can't load amex. Visa works fine. Thinking of wiping and starting fresh. Sounds like I should try the Australia firmware. Or maybe try fresh dbt.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mkoyskip:
I've been meaning to ask this for a while (think I did a long time ago but not sure if I received a good reply):

-- What's the dealio concerning gift cards as I see this question so very often? I've never had an issue purchasing a gift card (using a debit card, not credit - this will not work, or at least it shouldn't - at least in the USA)

-- Only asking because perhaps I'm missing 'something' that I don't understand.

-- Is the issue purchasing from SSPay's gift cards? I've ordered several of them and they've been added to my account fairly quickly. I've only purchased SS rewards cards as they were the best deal at 50% when I purchased them (thought about getting the Best Buy cards but can only use them... at Best Buy)

-- Or perhaps this issue is adding the gift cards to SPay? I only ask these questions because the more questions I ask the better I can understand, OK?

The only issue I've had with 'gift' cards is that most of them cannot be added to SPay because they are provided by banking institutions not supported by SPay. I sometimes get visa/etc gift cards because of this & that (paid studies/surveys/product rewards/rebates) and SPay won't add these because of this, most likely non-supported banks. I generally need to wait 6-8 weeks for the cards (cheaper this way, otherwise they charge a fee) and they never work adding to SPay. Also can only be used for debit transactions.

If this helps answer my query thanks. If not super sorry for the long question. I've been waiting patiently for the DBT nougat update, but I'm getting anxious now - still like my SPay & whitepages...

Thanks, take care, and cannot wait for 7.0.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] slee2714:
Germany 7.0 (DBT) is out on sammobile! S7 been out for a while but edge was just posted. Can anyone confirm spay / whitepages support?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mkoyskip:
I'm on DBT also (OXJ = Olympic edition). It's late, tired of waiting for the OXJ version so gonna try flashing the DBT after backing up. [Both are DBT: DBT is the I suppose 'regular' version, OXJ is the 'Olympic' version BTW]

Not sure what's different except for the themes/etc and/or release dates. Will find out soon enough I suppose. Only going to flash AP, BL, CP & HOME_CSC (not CSC) as trying to save my data without a full flash. If this doesn't work I'll need to go back to MM (android 6ish) and begin again. All SSpay stuff is fully updated & working ATM. I've always used CSC except after fully flashing to another version/country [reminder: CSC wipes all data, HOME_CSC doesn't wipe data].

I'm hoping that at the least if this doesn't work well that SSPay will remember my currently loaded gift card(s) as they were also provided by SS and should be linked to my account.

Hope this works the 1st time for me - almost always does, just tired...

PS: still get nervous using ODIN lately because it doesn't show the old options (most of them I de-select anyway, just used to them being there). Nothing to do now but wait:fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] slee2714:
thanks and I hope all goes well! please report back
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mkoyskip:
didn't work. going to reset anyway to dbt (not oxj) because i'm tired of waiting for the latest (oxj). sucks, gonna need to reset everything, and also make sure i update sspay/etc. oh well.

reloading dbt (dbt, not oxj). needed to do this 2x because i accidentally loaded dbt/oxj again instead of dbt/dbt. sorry if this is majorly confusing - you should be able to 'get' this if you've followed the thread concerning dbt (dbt is germarny, oxj is the 'olympic' verison, and still the german version).

after all is done my device started thumping/bumping repeatedly so i restarted it again - hope it works aok? it's going crazy atm now, hopefully it wil be aok. it is thumping like crazy!!! just clicked on 'update now' so hopefully i won't need to do another odin. it's going crazy - thumping & bumping at the moment. may need to do another odin. never seen this happen before!!

my phone/device is actually bumping & moving across my desk so i don't think this is good at all!! now it's installing/etc @ 80%, hopefully it will end up good.

pps: resetting back to dbt (using dbt over oxj again) as it just went crazy during the install. went ahead and installed full + csc 2x just to be sure it took. tired now, will see in the am. later.

ppps: ok. used smart switch to restore stuff during the latest install, also installed ssp & framework (old, perhaps aug/sep) but after all said & done sspay updated (again, installed the ss stuff after fresh flash). my ss gift card that was still on my account showed up, however i will need to add my credit/debit cards again as they did not show up.

-- i will say that smart switch is a love & hate relationship for me, seems to backup fairly well but also restores crap that i've deleted in the past (giggle needs to work on this). keeps installing apps that i've paid for & also use on other devices [don't need many as i haven't rooted my gs7, and it keeps installing these every time, also apps i haven't used for years].

app manager shows framework as 2.7.38, spay as 2.6.00

now showing free 100gb onedrive (doubt this will work after signing in to onedrive)

backing up again using smart switch and then will update to nougat.

may take some time but will let ya'll know how it goes - need to crash so i won't know how the update goes until i wake up. later.

also if using ss smart switch make sure to cancel sdcard backup (if you have a lot of s**t on your sdcard like i do). forgot about this and took a super long time, and also backed up an extra 100+ gb of music & stuff that i didn't need backed up.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] tcntad:
Samsung Pay is soon to be released in Sweden. Im using Decent Ultralite Rom Nougat.

Ive installed latest firmware and app. I get this message: " Access denied Access to Samsung Pay has been denied. Unathourized modifications has been made"

Ive used Magisk Hide and Automagisk.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mkoyskip:
So after all said & done:

-- Samsung Smart Switch doesn't backup all apps, certainly not 'paid' apps very well, didn't restore ALL of my apps (tried it a few times during this 'installation')

-- I've needed to re-install most paid stuff such as Nova Launcher, PowerAmp, AccuWeather, pretty much anything Paid For (and also need to re-install the other files necessary for the Paid stuff to work through the Play Store)

-- Smart Switch seems to choose on its' own what to restore. Some of my wifi settings were restored but not my bluetooth settings - certainly not my account/email settings either (I think I remember this being an issue, so won't blame this on the SSmart stuff). Perhaps next time I'l try the Samsung Account vs Samsung Smart Switch. Don't like the privacy crap with this though.

-- This was a PITA, perhaps because I didn't necessarily follow my own 'personal' instructions however

-- After a full flash + using HOME_CSC (and also using my backups) I was able to get things working AOK.

-- I was worried about battery usage because Nougat seemed to be going crazy, but after today it seems to be settling out. I'm on about 50% now so OK, and still have yet to figure out the new 'settings' menu & such

-- I mostly use wifi so was very worried.

-- Also don't like the new interface because I'm not used to it but starting to figure it out

So I switched from DBT (Olympic/OXJ) to DBT (DBT) and in the long run not painful. Worth it just to get N7.0 I guess... Yes.

-- Whitepages working? Yes

-- SSpay working? Yes

-- My original debit/credit cards working? No.... Needed to reload them

-- My SSpay rewards card working? Yes... No problem, added to my account immediately

Only thing not working is Debit card through Harris Teeter (USA, Virginia) - all others working ATM.

Peace, good luck. As usual so sorry for the SUPER LONG post... :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
Hi All,

I have a galaxy S7 with Android 7.0 Build Number: NRD90M.G930FXXU1DQAS Baseband G930FXXU1DQAS. This is UAE version - XSG

I am using the phone in US. I would like to setup Samsung Pay.

Attempt 1:

Side loaded spay framework 2.7.38 and spay 2.5.13

Result: I can start the app and login to Samsung account. It doesn't go past the initial screen (Samsung rewards).

When I click START, a loading circle is shown for few secs and goes away. It stays in same screen. No error is shown

Attempt 2:

Did factory reset and then side loaded spay framework 2.7.03 and spay 2.5.02

Result: Same as above.

Any help to setup SPay is appreciated. Which versions of spay framework and spay should I install (preferably with US offers)

Thanks in advance.

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which version of spay and framework as you using?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yubeie:
I am on xsg (use) version..spay version:2.6 and framework 2.7.38.

Give these a shot by flashing the firmware from scratch. I expect these to work fine except amex which I don't have..so I can't confirm that.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
Thanks a lot. Whats the Andorid version?

Its a new phone. I haven't flashed any firmware. Eveything in the settings and CSC says its XSG variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yubeie:
I'm running the latest version of Android 7.0
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] bay96:
Where did you get Framework 2.7.38? Did you download it from apk mirror or update the original XSA framework from the OEM store?

It seems like you have everything working on your phone now: Nougat, Whitepages and fully functioning samsung pay, including amex, membership cards, and the ability to purchase gift cards in the SPay app.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
Help need for XSG

Hi,

I am currently on XSG latest firmware (BL/PDA: DQAS CSC: DQAV BaseBand: DQA3). I got the phone from ebay and its UAE version (XSG).

I tried spay framework and spay version you mentioned. Spay did not work. I have tried other versions of app and they too didn't work.

I would appreciate if you could share following:

1. Which post did you follow to flash XSA firmware. Mine is a new phone and I am ok with complete wipe.

2. Any pitfalls going from multi CSC firmware to XSA?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] jnrfalcon:
We were not talking about Visa gift cards or the Samsung Reward debit card. There's a function to purchase 3rd party gift card for like eBay, Amazon, restaurants and so on. There was a bit problem with purchasing these gift cards offered in app but it's currently working fine for me. There have been several discounts like $50 eBay gift cards for $40 so I guess people are interested in these deals.

Membership cards not working... otherwise yes. I downloaded framework 2.7.38 from APKMirror. XSA was on 2.7.12 last time I'm still with them. But that one won't allow me to purchase gift cards, saying that it's not available in my area. For SPay, always download the one sizing over 50 MB or similar, that's for USA. All others are around 35 MB. I guest it's because USA SPay got a lot extra functions.

Perty much everything here https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30800 plus setting PIN in secure startup (which didn't seem to have any use...) and enable OEM unlock in dev options. Routine stuff I think. I don't know for the second one because I managed to avoid all of them blindfolded if there is any...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
Thanks for quick response.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
Step 6 in the link says as below. Did you do that too?

6. Installing another country CSC or a network CSC will usually need the system partition size changing.

For this select PIT and this setting

Re-partition
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mkoyskip:
just left a super long note explaining this and all of a sudden xda required me to login again - just lost the entire note i posted... getting rid of capital letters for now.

6 beers in the wind so in a nutshell:

--- don't mess with the PIT, don't mess with anything else. dont' repartition. just don't.

--- flash AP, CP, BL, CSC (not HOME_CSC)

this will fully flash your device. later on you can use CSC_HOME to keep your data (after you've fully flashed your device) and much of your stuff will be saved (most likely apps, some app data, wifi perhaps, etc)

also you can use samsung smart switch/etc to save your data perhaps - haven't tried using samsung account yet to revive my data/etc.

i've been using sspay for over 6 months now without many probs. my cards ( credit/debit get deleted each time i reset but my gift cards stay intact)

*** on another note didn't realize my question concerning gift cards was because of in-app purchases so cannot make any remarks on this. i've only make purchases using my debit cards and/or through sspay. i will try to purchase an amazon card tomorrow to see if this works. but again i'm talking about making a purchase through sspay for a brand new card, not for a "free card" so still not sure if this applies to the current issue.

later, love ya'll.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] CSN17:
Need help in setting up SPay in India!!

Hello,

I have a Galaxy S7 Edge (Dual Sim) with Android 7.0 Build Number: NRD90M.G935FXXU1DQAS

Baseband G935FXXU1DQA3.

The device is a UAE version - XSG

I am using the phone in India and since Samsung Pay launched here little over a week ago, I would like some help setting it up.

So far I've tried side loading spay framework 2.7.38 and Spay 2.6.00, following which I can start the app and my samsung ID is detected. However it doesn't get past the initial screen (with Samsung rewards shown - in US dollars). On clicking Start the loading circle appears for a few seconds and then disappears with no error shown.

Can someone please help me out with which version of S Pay and Framework could possibly work in India?

Thanks everyone! :o
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
Thanks. I am getting ready to take the plunge.

I was confused with pit and re-partition because greenman mentioned it in his guide on sammobile. He also said to do it when I posted a query.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
I was not able to configure Samsung Pay on XSG. I flashed XSA and I am able to configure and add cards. I am using it in USA.

Which is your phone model number? If its international model, then you need to flash Indian firmware for your model.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yoonus:
Updated from XSG to XSA

Thanks for all the support I got here.

My Galaxy S7 had latest XSG firmware (BL/PDA: DQAS CSC: DQAV BaseBand: DQA3). I am using this in USA

There was few news reports saying Samsung pay is rolled out in UAE. I was not able to setup Samsung pay.

I had tried different versions of spay and spay framework. None of them went beyond initial splash screen.

I decided to update to XSA firmware. Followed instructions from https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30800 and setup PIN for secure startup and enable OEM unlock in dev options as per post from [MENTION=4609338]jnrfalcon[/MENTION].

I didn't do step 6 mentioned in sammobile. I also didn't do factory reset or wipe cache after installing new firmware to get OTA. I didn't want to break Spay when new OTA comes.

Installation was successful without any issues. Spay app was pre installed.

I completed the setup for Spay (including updating to latest version). I didn't add any cards.

Then updated Spay to 2.6.0 and framework to 2.7.38 (downloaded from apk mirror). After this, I was not able to launch spay app. Screen would freeze and I could feel some vibrations.

I cleared cache for both apps, rebooted, cleared cache from recovery. None of them helped.

Uninstalled spay updates (essentially reverting back to initial version 2.5.57). Framework stayed on 2.7.38.

After this, I could launch Spay and add cards without issue. I have added Visa and Amex card.

I am yet to use them for payments.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] tcntad:
Some advice please

I installed latest versions available of Spay and framework but I get this message: "DroidX is running"

Some kind of security app?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ChristopherXDA:
I basically did the same thing. Did a full Odin restore using XSA after flashing BTU for Nougat about a month ago. Was able to add a card on the Samsung Pay App that came with the XSA firmware, but after updating it to 2.6 from APKMirror, the app wouldn't load causing the phone to vibrate and lock up. I couldn't roll back the framework update, but was able to rollback the app itself and re-add my amex and bank of america visa. Back when i was on DBT, i liked the updated app much better and had membership cards/amazon gift cards etc, which cannot get on the XSA version. I hope there's a way to get this sorted.

Edit- reading some more, maybe the correct way is to update spay app first then framework. looks like a few, like [MENTION=3807400]jnrfalcon [/MENTION] is able to have the newer app and framework.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mkoyskip:
Still using DBT because I just didn't have time previously to try out different firmwares even though I wanted nougat so much, and of course now it is available for both DBT versions.

I got the 'vibrating' issue upgrading DBT/OXJ to DBT/DBT without a full flash (was hoping that CSC_HOME would work). I haven't had any issues concerning SSPay but I've always sideloaded first, then updated through android rather than downloading & installing the updated apk's directly.

I used these the last time I needed to re-flash (both downloaded on 09.20.2016, not sure of the release dates):

-- com.samsung.android.spayfw_2.5.00-250001000_minAPI22(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com

-- com.samsung.android.spay_2.3.00-230000120_minAPI22(armeabi)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com

I vaguely remember another member mentioning using files from August but I guess I took a chance and/or read that these would work also. I've only completely re-flashed less than 10 times but these have always updated for me just fine. I downloaded later releases of both app/framework but didn't want to take the chance that I might need to flash again. Of course it doesn't take long to re-flash the GS7 (awesome!!!) but I hate having to do it over & over again as I'm generally downing some pints by the time I start working on my device.

-- I know, computers & such shouldn't be operated while intoxicated... however I drive safely (and always backup EVERYTHING first) :D

EDIT: caller id/whitepages is working on DBT, does it work in the USA using any other firmware? Also I've finally accepted that wifi calling just won't work in the international version... bummer.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yubeie:
I ran into the exact vibrate/freeze issue..here is what I did..to fix it..full flash xsa nougat from scratch .. complete wipe..start the phone.. immediately side load 2.7.38 framework... then side load 2.6 spay app.. reboot the phone... this worked successfully! .. as mentioned in the previous post the only feature that doesn't work are the loyalty/membership cards page shows blank.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] RanMN:
Any idea why are the International versions restricted from SPay? I am also using the G935F on UAE FW in India. It doesn't make much sense since SPay is live in both UAE & India! Cant find the app in any store and even if I manually install it, it doesn't progress from the initial screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] tcntad:
Beacuse it's not internationally launched. Sweden has just recieved Spay on international variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] RanMN:
Thank you for you reply. Just want to know if you are using the International version of S7E itself (SM-G930F I believe) and if Sweden has a different variant for themselves.

Anyway, I just feel Samsung should enable this for all devices and simply restrict it by only allowing the cards from countries where they have launched S-Pay