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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Slade8525:
No, Android System is closer to 15% and thats with literally EVERYTHING turned on (GPS, wifi, NFC, Bluetooth etc); with it stripped down and all excess services (google app, svoice, etc) its closer to 8%.

Try backing up apps, install GSam battery monitor (not root version), and let it run for 2-3 days to figure out whats eating your battery. Also check out Apk Disabler Pro for Samsung; i'll post the list of disabled services from mine if you like. Aside from that, some clever work in Tasker and Greenify and you should hit 30 to 40 hours with decent SOT out of it.

May want to try a factory reset and start fresh; ive done it twice already, to learn what combo's work best or cause issues. its a pain but was worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] chesterchen:
Hi there,

Where did you get your set from and is it unlocked?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] MattHoyZ:
ROOT

Hello,

I think you've already answered this, but where can I find a root file for my Samsung Galaxy S7 Active ?

I think I saw that file is archived somewhere, I am a new user, do you have a link to these files ?

Thank you.

Matt.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] TD68:
Could you post pics of modified vr for s7 active? Also, will s7 roms be compatible with the s7 active? Only thing I believe could be issues would be with the quad core processor (where the s7 has an 8 core), battery size, and tactile buttons.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Slade8525:
Friend tried to install a rooted S7 (non-edge, USA Qualcomm 820) ROM and it simply bootloops, he managed to get it back to stock (ill try to find the stock S7 Active ROM for Odin/brick purposes and post a link). Root has not been achieved for S7 Active and likely never will, sadly.

AT&T store in USA (bought 5 total actually; folks, myself, GF, and for 2 relatives in Europe). I requested that AT&T unlock them, and as they were paid for outright, AT&T sent the correct unlock codes for each unit. S7 Active is ONLY available in USA through AT&T, however WILL work on any international GSM carrier or USA GSM carrier ONCE it is SIM unlocked. Again, if you pay for it outright, are in good standing with AT&T, they will unlock it no questions, no problems, and no additional costs. They can also be unlocked, for a price, by certain websites that you could find by doing a google search, id prefer not to refer or name companies.

SOME nationally available and all int'l S7/S7 Edge have the Exynos octa-core; all AT&T S7, S7 Edge, and S7 Active have Qualcomm 820 quad core processor. I will try to get pics of my friends modified VR; he just left overseas for work. S7/S7 Edge ROMs will lead to endless bootloops (ie have to ODIN back to stock) and it is likely there will never be root or ROM options for these phones, which is unfortunate.

I played with an S7 and S7 Edge; the programmable active button is awesome, there are no cut corners on specs (do get a glass screen protector asap though), and the battery i average 40 hours with Greenify, a tasker screen-off kill-open-apps task, and bloatware (including all facebook crap) disabled. i leave S-voice on, Google App on, wifi on about 50% of the time, and GPS always on.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] TD68:
Thx. Also could we use kingroot?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Lsufanthree:
My rear camera glass cover shattered after just 1 week for no apparent reason (never been dropped) in a perfect circular pattern. Any way it can be replaced without paying the insurance cost? Can't find parts online anywhere. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Malik828:
What screen on time you get on Galaxy S7 active
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] discord2k:
Polycarbonatescreen removable

Just so you know you can remove the screen layer.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...e/698798-s7-active-top-layer-replaceable.html
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] rxil:
New update available and it includes Wi-Fi calling
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] IPAQVN:
Can you tell me how to : scripted an auto transfer of all videos, pics, downloads, etc from internal to external storage nightly onto the 200GB microSD card i bought?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Slade8525:
ATT store in the USA, i paid cash for a few units, and ATT unlocked them all for free. I have AT&T for 2 lines, BOTH with grandfathered unlimited data plans, so i HAVE to buy devices outright, and as a business user, i can buy as many as i like. As they are paid for and out of any contractual obligations, AT&T sends me the unlock codes within a few days of my request, every time. Took 5 days total (3 business days including a weekend).

Parts are not available as far as i know outside samsung warranty centers; sorry! i would try your luck with samsung warranty and be clear, firm, and polite, and cite that there is no damage elsewhere on the chassis.

Google photos and facebook/facebook messenger will destroy your battery life, on any phone. Restrict background data on anything you feel comfortable with too. I dont use facebook, but i do use google drive and google photos, adobe cloud, microsoft cloud too, and icloud as well, but i have them all set to ONLY sync on Wifi when charging (ie every second night while its slow-charging wirelessly for 8+ hours).

max 44 hours (before finalizing all power saving tweaks), average is now 38 hours with 8 hours screen on time (up from 34 average before finalized tweaks), BUT i have facebook and many other apps/services disabled, and several other tweaks (tasker set to run greenify upon screen off, Package Disabler Pro, Lux Dash, MSFT Cloud/Google DrivePhotos and Adobe etc all set to sync on wifi during charge ONLY, etc). My goal was 30 hours with 8 hours screen on time; CLEARLY even 100% stock, with all the apps, fanfare, and misc stuff doing whatever, 30 hours, even in 1-2 bars of HSUPA/HSDPA/4GLTE with little wifi and GPS and bluetooth always on, 30 hours was no sweat at all, totally stock, which basically got me through 2 full days with 8 hours SOT as well, and charge upon getting home. Now i use the camera and other apps more, and still have 20% life at end of day 2.

High Score - 44 Hours, died minutes afterwards (Bet i can hit 48 hours now with 8 hours SOT with latest tweaks...)

Average - 40 with 8 hours SOT (lets say 38 hours, with 8 hours SOT to be safe at 15% before charging)

wifi calling/texting added, fixes some bugs, deletes gearVR and compass/map overlay features.

i am no pro at tasker app; i also have a 200gb card. try going to 'storage' under 'settings' and moving all apps you can to external storage, and changing all possible storage locations to external SD. If you find a script for tasker, please PM me, or if i come up with one, ill PM you with it :good:

I have everything set to save to external, EXCEPT what i cannot change (hence im interested in a tasker script too!), and RAW photos. i LOVE that this takes photos in RAW; i work in TV/film/photog/advertising; RAW on a cell phone with REAL OIS is AWESOME!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Malik828:
what tweaks you have done i get bad battery life
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] _LEM_:
I'm considering buying this phone especially for hiking and sometimes I need to use it when it is raining. I own a S5 that is waterproof, but as soon as the screen is a little wet, the phone becomes totally unresponsive.

Is the Active 7 still usable when there are drops on the screen or is all wet? As far as I know the Note 7 has that functionality, and I was wondering if it is the same with this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] rxil:
New update brings security patch to August
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] TD68:
Yes it is still responsive, even when fully submerged. Get a screen protector, otherwise you'll get scratches all over the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] _LEM_:
Awesome. Thanks a lot for replying.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] fmjhp594:
Wifi Calling?

Found my answer by using really random search words. Thanks...!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Zlatomip:
Good day!

Did you root your Samsung Galaxy S7 Active? (Model: SM-G891A).

If Yes - can You tell us HOW!?!))
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] sapperskills:
Firmware G891AUCU1APG7

Does anyone have this firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] _LEM_:
Could anybody please try the following? My active button stops working after doing that, and I want to be sure it's not a problem with my phone. Thanks a million.

1. Be sure that when you click the Active button it brings up an app.

2. Go to "Lock screen and security" and click on "Screen lock type". Select a finger print and a secondary locking mode (Pattern, PIN or password)

3. Go to "Secure lock settings" and click on "Secured lock time". Select the first option "Instantly with the power key or..."

4. Press the Home button and then the Power key to turn it off.

5. Wait between 10-15 minutes.

6. Press the Active button. If nothing happens, then you have the same problem than me and I will be relieved there's nothing wrong with my phone...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] br0adband:
_LEM_:

Your solution is simple (and you don't have to wait to make use of it, as soon as you change the timeout to instantly lock the device, it's locked):

Settings - Quick Settings - Active key - Active key - Use while screen locked (Enable)

EDIT:

Yes I tried it multiple times, once after 30 seconds, once after 5 mins, once after 10, then 15, then 20 and it works fine on my GS7A without issues. I use a single press for Activity Zone, double press for GoneMAD (audio player), and a long press for Settings, all of them work fine in my testing as long as the option is enabled. I'm not saying yours isn't working right, it very well could have an issue but a full factory reset on it might just resolve the issue, who knows. I'd say it's a software issue more than hardware - either the button works or it doesn't, after that it's software.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] _LEM_:
Thanks so much for trying that and provide all that information. I really appreciate it.

I do have that setting "Use while screen locked" enabled. Actually, in my case, the Active button works once I lock the device with the power button. However it stops working if I wait around 5 minutes. Sometimes even less.

I'll do what you suggest and maybe a factory reset will fix it. I'll post here the results. Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] _LEM_:
I did a factory reset but I got the same problem. It seemed to work at first, but then it stopped working again. So disappointing...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] cppc:
You mentioned the app Package Disabler Pro (Samsung) to disable bloatware. I notice that Samsung itself gives us an option to disable apps as well. What is the advantage of using Package Disable Pro vs. the one Samsung gives us? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] rxil:
Package disable pro allows you to disable pretty much ever app, Samsung only let's you disable a few apps by default.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] br0adband:
By default you only "see" the primary packages using Android's native disable feature, not everything. Package Disabler Pro pretty much sees it all so you're able to go in and have a much finer granularity of control, so to speak. Like on a typical Android disable action you might see 30-50 "apps" on the device meaning a lot of the bloatware from Samsung or the carrier - on the GS7A we've got to deal with not only the Samsung bloat but also the AT&T stuff so it's quite a bit. But there are other packages that you won't see visibly shown in the Apps list when you go in to disable things.

Using Package Disabler Pro you might have 180+ items you can disable depending on the device.

On my GS7A in Settings - Device - Applications - Application manager I have 242 entries and not all of those can be actually disabled (that's with 60 apps installed as listed in the Play Store - My apps & games) and not all of those can be disabled.

Contrast that with running Package Disabler Pro where I have 367 entries listed and I can disable all of them entirely.

The app was worth the cost, absolutely, especially considering it works without root which has always been the requirement to get this level of control.

Besides, I used Google Rewards surveys to get the app free anyway. :D
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] cppc:
How can you disable all of them? I thought the must-use entries are also there?

Regarding the cost, it's only 99c so I don't really mind :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] rahuldixit2010:
VoLTE support in India

Can any one help me, I have bought unlocked S7 active to India, but VoLTE doesn't work on Indian Network Reliance Jio which have only 4G network with no fallback to 2g or 3g. While data and other things work fine but voice call which happens only through VoLTE doesn't work. In device status it shows "IMS not registered".

I have enabled VoLTE but then also it is not working.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] cppc:
Is it normal that the phone gets a big warm in quick charging? Mine is not original charger but a 3rd party instead (it is in the Qualcomm QC 2.0 list) so I don't know if it's because of the charger or not.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] _LEM_:
Yeah, it's normal it gets hot when using quick charging.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] trungctu:
According to AT&T, latest firmware of this phone is G891AUCS2API2 but my phone stop at G891AUCS2APH2, auto update can not find any newer one. Do you any any link of G891AUCS2API2 in .tar format so I can update by Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Johndoe0220:
rooting

Can you please tell me step by step how to root S7 Active
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] aalamxeb:
Hello,

I live in UAE and not an AT&T carrier user. So, I have never received AT&T's OTA.

I tried to connect my Galaxy S7 Active to Samsung Smart Switch, but Samsung Smart Switch says my phone's firmware is the newest version.

My phone's baseband version is G891AUCU1APE7, and build number is MMB29M.G891AUCU1APE7.

Am I unable to update my phone forever?

I want to update my phone's firmware.

I desperately need your help...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] trungctu:
Do you have any direct link of G891AUCU2APK2, latest S7 active firmware released on Nov 1st?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Unswydd:
New user

Hello, you said to ask anything so here goes.

I just bought a s7 active, last phone was s4. Here is my dilemma,

I have a trailcam that I use to watch my colony of feral cats and I use a bone view usb2.0 card reader to see the videos through fine manager. I had no problem doing this on the s4 but on the s7 active it says it cannot read the audio. There is no audio. I can see thumbnails if I move the files to the Google Drive but still cannot run the videos. What am I doing wrong? Can you help me?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] butneverwrong:
I just got back my Active S7, I had my phone in my back pocket, and sat down on an U metal grabbing hook, and it literally, made an indention in the plastic, AT&T refused to do anything, and sent me through Asurion, and they wanted 250$ deductable, after hours on the phone with them, and the horror stories I viewed online, I finally just called Samsung, took 20 mins. on the phone and they honored my warranty. That's the only problem I ever had with this phone, I am trying out the Pelican Voyager case and I'm liking it so far, and I loved this post so much, I actually did pay for the disable app, and followed what met my needs, and even finally made the jump to finally use a 3rd party launcher, and did decide on Nova. I can say... I'm so happy now. Thank you for this post, with the information about the phone, and even helping me tweak it up a bit. The whole plastic part of the phone you mentioned on the post was the key words I said to them for them to replace it under warranty, since my LCD was perfect. +1 for post!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] THankYOuGUys:
Is there a way to keep the screen from turning on when the phone is plugged in and when the battery reaches 100% charge?

Firmware: G891AUCS2APL1

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I have a feeling that I am asking one of those annoying questions here but;

is root required to run ad-blocking software on a browser?

How about removing bloatware?

Remove high volume warning?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] HighMinded335:
Hey, do you have any more information on modding it for Gear VR? Physically modifying it is simple enough (take a dremel and 'make it work'), but the phone doesn't seem to recognize it at all when connected.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] jcnbama:
Some new information about screen removal

Hi there,

I have been off XDA for some time honestly since I bought the S7 Active and thought I would come back and see what's new in the dev world. I was reading over this very informative write up and came across something I don't see addressed anywhere in the thread. In the part in the OP that says..

"UPDATE

just to clarify some specs, the screen is actually a laminate of polycarbonate plastic on top of Gorilla Glass 4, so while it is much improved in terms of shatter resistance, it is MUCH more prone to scratches, i highly recommend a glass screen protector so you dont scratch up the polycarb screen. I bought a SuperShieldz 2 pack for $8 that works great. the laminate plastic is NOT removable, so once scratched, its there permanently. A cheap case isnt a bad idea either, i bought a clear Cimo TPU cover for $8 for the hell of it."

I wanted to say that the plastic is indeed removable. As a matter of fact Samsung sells a kit to replace it. I had terrible scratches on mine and some weird film that would not come off. I started to notice it looked like there was an overlay on the main screen that (I was so tempted to peel off) and did some research and sure enough you CAN take it off with EASE. Here is the post on Android Central where I found the info ..

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...e/698798-s7-active-top-layer-replaceable.html

I actually took mine off last night with a small knife and it's so easy and looks incredibly better. I may eventually get another screen protector but my wife has the regular S7 and it's not got a scratch on the screen as of yet. So, I hope this helps. I was getting so frustrated with that crappy plastic screen. :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] staticinsanity01:
root toolkit not working

im on an att galaxy s7 active G891A and am trying to root it and every time i open oden and try to use the tar.md5 file and it says binary is invalid. PLEASE HELP
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] THankYOuGUys:
BUMP

I'd like to use wireless charging but the phone must be face up in order to do so. That is a problem because the screen wakes up upon full charge, the light wakes me up. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] bugity:
I know this is old but I figured I would answer it in case someone else was curious. Just erase the ".md5" from the end and leave it ending in .tar
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Andrewinchina:
can i get ota update on h2o

hello. i want to know that can i get ota update on h2o. i m not an at&t user. but i know that h2o uses at&t 's network . so can i get ota update on h2o
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Licantrop0:
Any news on a possible nougat update for this phone? Samsung released info for Galaxy 7 / Edge, but not for the Active version...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] slimshouki:
Active is officially updated to nougat since yesterday
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] sonhy:
Hmmm I don't think the screen stayed on for me but I can't remember... :p

Anyways to turn it off....

1. Enable dev options by....

2. Goto settings, then About Device.

3. Tap the Build Number text until it says dev options enabled.

4. Press back and tap Dev options menu.

5. Doable the Stay awake setting. Done :)

Maybe also enable screen touches too, I like to see where I'm touching.

Most settings are quite safe to play with.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] mtowell02:
Anyone have the pl2 stock firmware for s7 active at&t the file I downloaded in this thread is either corrupt or wrong password provided please help need to unroot for warranty
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] THankYOuGUys:
Thank you so much! Do you have paypal?

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I'd also like to disable the startup sound and high volume warning, is this possible without root? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] torcida1950usa:
Hello.

I need help from someone to test palm swipe screen capture on Nougat 7.0, please.

I don't know if it's disabled in this firmware or something is wrong with my phone?

I can capture screen by using home and on/off button at a same time but not with palm swipe.

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] sonhy:
I do have paypal but if your trying to send me money then I'd rather you go out of your way to help another xda pal instead :)

99% not possible to do anything creative without root, especially high vol warning, but the startup sound maybe possible by flashing a custom boot animation zip or something... I'm no dev so not sure where to start with that.

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I'm on nougat and palm swipe to capture works good for me but I don't have it turned on.

it really needs you to use your palm edge and no fingers, and it likes the swipe to be on the top half, from my tests anyways.

it doesn't work for me if i swipe the bottom half of the screen. and it doesn't work if my fingers edges are touching.

I think the programming logic is to detect 3 or more touch points close to each other, starting some where in the middle right screen side and continuing to the left. you can enable developer options and enable shown touches onscreen and see the multiple circles as you swipe the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Acinko:
Is there any root that works on the S7 active (sm-g891a) running 7.0 N?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] jazzdglass:
Hello? I need to know what lte bands s7 active supports.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] THankYOuGUys:
Screen still wakes upon complete charge.

Ive spent over 5 hours reading in order to educate myself on rooting but Im afraid of what I might not know. Can't afford to brick my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] ajproart:
SGS7A (on t-mobile now) is my first phone I've bought full price, after having SGN7, SGS7E (broke 2), LGV20 (first from LG, liked it but the camera app wasn't fast enough to open for me, gave it to my son) so now my concern is:

-I want permanent soft keys (not intrusive with keyboard) and the Simple Control app is good but isn't totally fulfilling my needs even though it's the best I've found yet after buying some others. If only there was a (almost) perfect working port from s8 for it.

Do you have any proposal to solve this in order to stop pressing the physical buttons instead?

-And if we are talking about rooting, it's there any solution to make the Samsung Pay think I haven't done it? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0hI65OTsUfYVnJBaGpMV0NKRUk/view?usp=drivesdk

PS: Forgot to say my sim was replaced already and still having issues with my phone even being unlocked.

Thanks for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] sonhy:
sorry not sure, maybe check on gsmarena or google it. l dont use lte or volte enough sorry
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers] Rbyrd:
what does it mean when it says device status is official? I'm just curious