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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lolimbogdan:
I have an update, and I want to describe here exactly what happens every time I power it on:

Galaxy S7 screen -> boots straight into recovery.

Every time I reboot from recovery it does the following:

Galaxy S7 screen -> completely black screen -> Galaxy S7 screen -> recovery.

Every single time it enters recovery, it displays an android figure with two refresh arrows spinning, then displaying a yellow exclamation mark warning and shows the recovery options. Does it do this only for me or for you guys too?

I have tried to:

reflash the rom both via odin and kies

factory reset a bunch of times

wipe cache a bunch of times

I have done everything possible to get rid of ALL the water, and I'm sure there is no more water in it. I vacuum'ed the motherboard and left it in rice for 3 nights. does the same thing.

Warranty is also gone because the water damage indicator turned red/pink from white.

I think it's either permanent physical damage to the motherboard, or the water damaged the emmc chip and somehow corrupted the memory (???)

I also made a video of me powering it on, then rebooting it, but I'm unable to post it because new members can't post links until they've reached 10 posts.

also sorry for any grammar mistakes it's 6am lol
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] annson08:
Actually by stating that it's IP68, it should mean that the device is indeed water PROOF. IDK why would samsung conflict the two things. If it's water resistant only, samsung should've stated that it's only IP67. False advertisement don't you think?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Redflea:
True story:

When he was 8, my little brother snuck our pet snapping turtles out into the woods behind our house and played with them in a muddy puddle. Thinking he would get in trouble for taking them out of their bowl and getting them dirty, he washed them with soap and hot water, which killed them. I was traumatized by their deaths, and have never used soap since.

So at least my S7E is safe.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lolimbogdan:
I went yesterday at my carrier's store in Bucharest, a pretty big one.

Explained what happened, as soon as he saw the back plate of the phone (i made it fully transparent because i scratched it during removal) he started telling me how water damage is covered in the warranty, and i would have gotten another phone i didn't remove the back cover.

I told him how IP68 means water resistant for 1m30 up to 30 min, and Samsung can't know how long or how deep the phone was in water, so that's why water damage isn't covered in the warranty.

He told me "The phone writes inside how deep it was in water and for how long and we, with our special machines, can read that information".

I told him about the water damage indicator, he didn't even listen to me and he started telling me again how I shouldn't have removed the back.

I grabbed the sim ejector tool to show him the water damage indicator, he didn't even let me show him it, and told me again how i shouldn't have removed the back.

Realised he's an idiot so I went to the opposite part of the city to go to the official Orange (my carrier) service.

They spent more time wondering what I did to the back than they did checking the phone and telling me I need to give them 600$ to repair it.

I laughed and left, and on my way home, I ordered a new s7edge.

So yeah, learn from me, don't intentionally put your phone in water even if Samsung claims it's water resistant. And don't waste your time going to your carrier's idiotic employees because they aren't going to help you at all. Story ended, rip s7. :c
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] amankapoor4:
Not sure why you keep calling them idiots, they are just doing the job. Would have been good if you actually took the phone to them day one and as they said they would have helped you out. Vaccuming a phone motherboard after disassembling it is an auto indicator of warranty being void. I remember how we used to have those paper seal saying, warranty void if found broken :P

Guess you did one mistake, by adding soap, and then to get things right you just kept adding to mistakes one after the other :)

Feel you pain, may your new phone live a long healthy life.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] shanky887614:
use isopropal alchohol next time, it is safe to use on electronics without frying them
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] NonXtreme:
Don't use it on the glass front though, if you wanna keep the oleophobic coating.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
FTFY:

Blame Samsung for locking down phones and slow software updates, but this one is just not their fault.

+1
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dannejanne:
You should not have removed the back.

Simple as that. Don't say people are idiots it can easily backfire.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lolimbogdan:
and if you even bothered to read my post, you would know that the water damage indicator got triggered by the water so the warranty was void before I removed the back, and I called them idiots after everything that happened, nothing "backfired". I also find it funny that you're just like the guy I spoke to about my phone, he didn't even listen to what I was telling him, instead he was just saying "you shouldn't have removed the back".

Read the quick start guide.

"If your device is exposed to clear water, dry it with a cloth. If it's exposed to any other liquids, rinse it with clear water and then dry it with a cloth.

Says nothing about other liquids damaging the phone.

And for everyone still reading this thread, my phone got water damaged because it had a major factory defect, the back plate was not glued at all in the top part, I got a new s7edge and it is perfectly glued everywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] offgrey:
Hey man, not exactly on topic but was it clearly visible that the back plate was not properly glued? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lolimbogdan:
Yes, this is a picture of my s7edge, and the area marked with red is where it was not glued at all.

Offtopic: was lucky enough to get the white pearl color :)

I could push it and i would feel the sharp frame, and when I was not pushing I couldn't feel it at all. It was also very visible when I was pushing it, but I had the phone for such a short period of time I didn't get to take a picture of it before removing the back.

After I removed the back, I looked at the double sided tape on the edges. The top part didn't have ANY sort of double sided tape or glue.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] offgrey:
Thanks for the photo! :highfive: Now I'm trying to figure out if my phone has that problem :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
To avoid any potential false impressions, it should be clarified that the IP68 rating refers to water, not "any other liquids," and it's tested according to the ANSI/IEC 60529 standard which calls for submersion in "pure water." Submerse your device in any liquid beside pure water, and your on your own.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] luisgutier:
I had a similar experience 3 weeks ago but with ocean water. After 3 weeks all works fine now. Id just be more careful in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] bradbutter:
I have an s7 and don't know bout specs but I literally have taken about 10 to 15 showers with mine and dunked it in a cooler at a party this weekend about 3x. And I'm posting on it now.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] the Doctor:
I read in an article recently that IP68 certification has nothing to do with steam or mist which can still penetrate areas like speaker grills that are otherwise capable of withstanding liquid water.

Also, even if the device still works fine, exposing it to steam or mist can cause the water damage indicators to turn red, voiding your warranty should something else happen.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] lolimbogdan:
Today I bought isopropyl alcohol. I applied the alcohol to the motherboard with a paintbrush (i disconnected the battery just to be sure), and after it evaporated I put the phone in a bag of rice.

After like 1 hour, I powered my phone on. It went to recovery, as usual. I chose reboot to system.

lol

the white phone is my current one (s7edge), i put it next to the water damaged (and now fixed) s7 to prove that the pic is not fake.

UPDATE: it started randomly rebooting in October 2016 and it now pretty much bootloops, it's unusable. oh well
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshzdad2013:
Haaaaaa, I seriously just pissed myself, but still sorry for your loss.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] seanvree:
"These will very likely also work for other Exynos-based S7 models."

https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/fkDYkdKL1mY

Has anyone tried?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] pottyvick:
The US models are Qualcomm Based ...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] seanvree:
oh woops. THnaks.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vqsk:
Hello,

since few days i have some problem with my battery. At this moment my battery is discharging so fast, fater then before. So I can use phone with daily using (eg. using mobile data, browsing internet, texting) now in about 7h, instead more than 10 before. Is there any solutions to improve battery life? Taking additionaly powerbank everywhere is a bit uncomfortable.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IanAzer:
What phone? Wich rom do you have installed?
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vqsk:
ALE-L21 but on stock, B170

I didn't do anything, but i see the difference.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IanAzer:
Have you tried wiping cache?
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vqsk:
Ok, thanks for an advice. It seems to work.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr.vito:
Hello guys,

I have the same problem since Tuesday. My battery usually lasts for 2 days, but now drops down with 40+ percent for 5 hours. I did a factory reset and there was no effect.

Ps. I am using Ale-L21 with B190 firmware
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IanAzer:
Have you wiped cache? And do you charge with original charger?
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mr.vito:
I charge only with the original charger. Yesterday I did a factory reset.
[Sony Xperia C] Brattex:
Hi all

I have a Sony Xperia C Android phone, running Android OS 5.01 (Lollipop). When I went to check g.co/WearCheck it says "Yes! Your phone is compatible with Android Wear" BUT when I go to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.app to download the software, it says "This app is incompatible with your device." so now I am stuck with a Sony Smartwatch 3 that I can't seem to sync to my phone.

Any suggestions or ideas? I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to download the software; maybe there's a way to sideload it?

Is this Lollipop ROM that I've installed by [MENTION=5955083]iSiddharth[/MENTION] not really Android 5?

I can't see any reason why the browser check confirms it is compatible but Google Play says it isn't?
[Sony Xperia C] hardsonic:
for starters, the "5.0.1" rom, is a 4.2.2, its just themed to look like Lollipop.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drutort:
I had this phone for a while, put it in storage (my desk) and then gave it to a family member. After putting sim card and flashing latest slimrom 4.4.4 SGH-M919 (baseband m919uvuamdl)

wiped phone etc... restored msgs and few things.

Everything seemed fine, after phone goes to sleep for a min or two, it shows then no service!

So I tried all apn settings etc... switching from 4g to 3g, then did 2g and boom it stays connected on 2g without issue.

So went and got a new sim card, apparently this was very old 2g sim card that I cut to fit into adaptor.

Does anyone know what is the issue? the new sim is having exact same issue and only works on 2g, if putting it to 3g or 4g, it works for a while, but after it goes to sleep and you wake it it shows no service.

Also this kills the battery as the phone seems to be trying to connect?

Should I flash the rom again? do I need different baseband? flash to older version of rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordodin912:
Try a different rom....if that doesnt work...then flash the stock firmware with odin (twice to make sure it sticks) and see if its fixed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] drutort:
I went and did one of full firmware over Odin

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/odin-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-tw-t3276231

you know whats crazy? it worked but it kept the old apps and accounts? Half the stuff didnt work, so I went and did a factory reset, that wiped everything and now the phone seems to be back to stock and working properly.

crazy, never thought that a ROM update could mess things up for the radio?
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MC MILK:
Hi people i'm having problems with the playstore it just fade out this problem is just when i try to download some big aplication like the marvel game.

can you help me?

i did a video here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X9lirXEaPsI
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buongu:
have you already tried to uninstall it?

it obviously won't uninstall the app, just the updates, and then you can reinstall them again. it's like resetting it :)
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MC MILK:
yes, i uninstall the app just the updates and all the aplication and install an older version, the newest version but nothing.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MC MILK:
bump, help please.
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BU7CH4:
phew, strange.

are you rooted? any modifications or is your phone in its original condition?

try to delete and reinstall google play services or at least clear cache.

if you dont mind: factory reset always helps :D

//edit: also, what are those apps running in background (the icons in task bar)

maybe one of them interferes with google play.

[just for experimental purpose: have you tried a different keyboard? ]
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donimo:
Is background data activated for the System Apps in the networked Apps menu?
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doongoo:
On MM I had to enable the right: wright to SD-card for such bigger files. From the settings/apps menu. It was a separate option, so when I gave the trusted app tick, it was not enough.

Tapatalked with Honor 7
[Honor 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rspn69:
Go back and see your video and pause where a Waring comes- it says download through WiFi only. Only two things can be there-

1. GO to phone manager > traffic manager >networked apps > system apps and search for download manager and google play store and see if both are selected for mobile data. If already selected then go to step two.

2. Deselect the WiFi option when appears during download then select continue. I hope nothing else would be required.

Do not forget to thank if it worked and you can also welcome to donate :D:D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttocs99:
Hi i got one more problem everytime i reboot it says android is upgrading but only for the apps i have installed from google play ive searched on xda and read some posts about odex files but the rom im using is de-odexed so theres no odex files could it be because im using art on cm11 and not dalvick
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Most likely you have a rogue app. If you use cache cleaners that run on boot then that's your problem.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttocs99:
I have sd maid and thats it but it doesnt upgrade all the time when on dalvik
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] giuliano_m13:
Hello,

I have a kaiser and the bbconnect installed on it but when I want to activate it, all my today plugins disappear and I can't find them in the today setup anymore. :eek:

Does anyone have an idea?

I'm in France but I don't think the issue comes from that.

I need it for my job and at the moment i'm totally held so please help me if you can.

Thanks in advance :)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] alexmw:
Hi,

I'm having what seems to be a similar problem to you. After installing or running a program, my Today screen disappears completely. Even after going into settings and adding items nothing appears on the screen except battery, signal strength etc on the top bar.

I contacted the vendor i purchased it from who recommended i contact HTC. I have done so and waiting for a response from them. Lets hope it is something fixable !
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] janmy:
Hi,

Same problem, no more plugins on my today page, nothing else than the screen empty !!!

Somebody to help us ?????

Thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] janmy:
Hello,

Problem resolved !

Just because of the rom

For TyTN II, the good version is 4.0.0.92

You'll find it...and others here :

http://sems.org/entry.asp?ENTRY_ID=276
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] FalconFX:
Hey all,

Here is video that basically shows that the Exynos is better in day to day use than 820,its in vietnamese, the Exynos is on the Left, & SD820 on the right.

Quite the difference, not earth shattering though. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sPVQ4VFvs
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Paninno12:
Speed difference is there when opening an app. Faster on the exynos for sure but loading time seems equal.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] BiigDragon:
So I went to a water park today and used my phone underwater to take pictures for the firts time. It's pretty awesome, you have to set the volume button to take the picture, the touchscreen doesn't really work underwater. And also afterwards the speakers sound muffled I guess from the water, I'm thinking that will fix itself when it dries out. Other then that it's really cool to be able to do it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] krad42:
Post a pic of the shot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] suprap7:
That's crazy
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Vanquiz:
I wish S7E can retain the underwater job as well as my previous Sony Z Ultra, it served me well taking underwater pics and vids.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] BiigDragon:
Here are some shots
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] vipercoyote:
That is pretty cool! When i first got the phone before even setting it up, I amazed my family by putting it in a tub of water. The look on their faces before i told them its water proof :D

I read the paperwork that comes with it. It says saltwater, and other chemical water may not work with S7 waterproofing. So be careful
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] lawsofpower48:
wow amazing.... more underwater photos!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] jrwingate6:
Just so some of you understand, using the phone underwater or getting it wet will trip the "Water Damage Strips" and Samsung may or may not use this against you if you were to have any problems down the road. T-Mobile also won't let you jump it if they see the water strips triggers.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Binary100100:
I had read reports from CNET (I believe) that it's good for 1m for 30 minutes. If Samsung doesn't accept the phone back because of "water damage" then I'd expect that you went beyond this limitation. I don't believe the phone is intended for water park recreational use. I believe (just my opinion) that it's ideal for accidental drops in puddles, sinks, toilets (gross!), pools (if your friends get wild and toss you into one surprisingly while you still have your phone in your pocket), etc. Of course if you want to be like Lil Wayne and pour a bottle of bubbly on it... that should also be fine. Waste of champagne though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] exzacklyright:
I'm just worried on the SIM card seal..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Tw1sted247:
Took mine on the swimming pool at the coast with the family back on the 5th.worked great, took plenty of photos and video. Took about 2.5 hours before it'd charge again because it must of detected moisture in the charge port. But just fine after that phone is in perfect working order. Will definitely do it again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] OuncE718:
That's cool. I wish I had the balls to do that. Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] george241312:
Guys the phone is not waterproof it's water resistant. Your damaging your phones.LOL
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Tw1sted247:
No we aren't dumb ass, it's "water resistant" IN WATER up to a meter for 30 min. We aren't damaging our phones. We're using them to their specified potential. Even samsung shows Lil Wayne dropping the phone on the fish tank while on a call and holding it there 100 percent SUBMERGED. They wouldn't advertise it in that manner if it couldn't hold up to it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] vipercoyote:
DEFINITELY TRUE.

My strip turned red!!!!

Its in the sim card slot. Little square piece

---------- Post added at 01:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:05 AM ----------

if its not intended for it then they shouldnt promote it that way. The exclusive tmobile unboxing video was done 100% underwater and its 10 mins long i think

And then they have all this commercials with wayne pouring bubbly on it and everything

There is nothing in terms in paperwork that says it is not intended for that either
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Binary100100:
Check your resources before posting. It's pages 2 and 3 of your Health & Safety and Warranty Guide.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] vipercoyote:
What exactly in the mess are you talking bout?

For one thing your proving my point

2nd of all i said "ADVERTISING" such as in commercials
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Binary100100:
When you stated "There is nothing in terms in paperwork that says it is not intended for that either" they provided pretty specifically what the phone can handle within the warranty. Before anyone posts what Samsung can and will cover within their warranty everyone should verify the information from official sources.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] daveid:
This argument is silly. I see car commercials everyday where they crash the car to show off the nifty safety features. How many of you are going to drive your car into a concrete wall just because it was advertised as being able to protect you from the crash? How is this different? It is a safety feature of the phone, like just because it has scratch resistant glass, are you guys rubbing it with your keys to see if it scratches?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Binary100100:
I agree. I wouldn't wear my bullet proof vest just to go out and intentionally get shot at. Just because there is protection doesn't mean it's advisable.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] shadow82x:
Anyone know if its possible to get a Exynos powered s7 edge on the Verizon network? I'm really disappointed in the SD820 performance, generally speaking. Especially when it comes to battery endurance/efficiency.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] s8freak:
No US devices are Snapdragon

"And on that bombshell!"

Sent from my Smokin G935A
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] shadow82x:
So there is no way to get an unlocked device like the Nexus 6p and just plug in the SIM?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Zer0_:
You can drive up to Canada and get an exynos phone unlocked from here :P
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] squallz506:
I don't think the exynos variant supports CDMA. So no. I'm on my way to 3 days runtime and 9hrs SOT on my G935V, no complaints here.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yiyi28:
I don't think Exynos supports CDMA. You may buy an international version but in order to use it, you probably need to switch to either att or tm