yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] reapur:
For some reason I can't edit my post anymore.

My build is: G930VVRU4BQF2

I downloaded the June 25 2017 FW from updato: SM-G930V_1_20170612091539_t3fvrhhysb_fac.zip

I extracted it and chose the three files in odin as the op instructs, ap, csc, and cp.

Odin failed and the phone gets stuck on a screen that tell me the update failed and to get some verizon software to update it.

So again, I flashed S7_Qualcomm.tar, and I was able to boot into the phone.

What do I do next? I just want to root this phone. 8th android device and I've never had such problems rooting any of them.

Many thanks

<ID:0/008> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/008> File analysis..

<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/008> Initialzation..

<ID:0/008> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/008> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/008> boot.img

<ID:0/008> recovery.img

<ID:0/008> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/008> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/008>

<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] KingofSuicide:
Hello everyone, newbie here,

So i followed the instructions and after uploading with odin when my phone started the reboot it got stuck into a boot loop. Currently have a Galaxy S7 Edge sm-g935v.

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/003> RES OK !!

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR

when i try to do the unroot and get it back to factory i get the following

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> emmc_appsboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> lksecapp.mbn

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1

and the phone has sw rev check fail : [aboot] fused 4 > binary 2

So just curious, am i hosed or is there a way to possibly get it fixed and back up and running??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] orgulloso4202:
What firmware version are you trying to doing back to stock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] KingofSuicide:
I was using the verizon files from the front page of this thread in the return to stock section.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Venatius:
The "requirements mentioned in the OP" are, to quote:

"Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge (any carrier) and Microsoft Windows PC"

And nothing else. The words "Marshmallow" or "Nougat" don't even appear on the page. The thread doesn't need to be locked. The actual prerequisites just need to be spelled out. No disrespect meant to the OP who has been very helpful, but that's an omission it would really help to correct.

Anyway, for any Verizon users caught in a bootloop, the Verizon Software Repair Tool seems to do a good job of getting things back in working order. Your phone will be reset (thank goodness for the various cloud backup options), but working. Well, aside from the mysterious pink line hardware fault that seems to affect every single one of these freakin' devices after about a year. Restart your phone in download mode, install it, run it, click next until it offers to repair it, and you'll be back in working condition. I'm sure it can also be done by finding your old firmware and flashing via Odin as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] arsenik13:
Thanks for this. I spent my afternoon rooting the s7 and debloating, but the phone was still very laggy even after installing the kernel app. I used your instructions to return to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] MastahMatt:
Hi there,

I am in bootloop since a few minutes when trying to become root ... I'm currently on G930UUEU4BQJ5 firmware (the latest available). I've tried both Odin and Odin (prince comsy) without luck.

I still can navigate into recovery or download modes, so I will try to overwrite my system with an old G930UUEU4BQE2 release (may 17).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Hellzbellz123:
Have you made any luck??

i cant seem to get my phone to keep its root
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] MastahMatt:
Nope. I've successfully recovered into G930UUEU4BQE2, then I've tried to root again. But it's not working either (bootloop). So I've flashed latest G930UUEU4BQJ5 and stopped trying :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] billdauterive23:
Oh my ****ing god, you need to stop using this root method on android 7, this method is for android 6 ONLY?????????????????????????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] MastahMatt:
Arf ... I made an App that requires root privileges on my previous phone, but now I cannot update it for my S7 :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Dirtydcs:
Got stuck in a boot loop, tried old method to root but did anyone get xposed to work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dethzord:
Just picked up an S7 refurb. Looking to root it. I thought everything would be fine, but now that I'm reading the end of this thread, I'm not so sure.

Can anyone tell me what method I should be using to root this thing, if it's even possible? I was looking at cf-auto, but it indicates you need an unlocked bootloader (everything I can find says the SM-G930v is locked). People here are reporting that the method in the OP is bricking the phones, and only works on marshmallow (this thing came with nougat).

Any help is appreciated. Don't want to brick this thing on day one.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Billw5596:
It is def possible with nougat but do not use this guide, use this one....

https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/heres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502

Here is proof i rooted my s7 with nougat....

https://imgur.com/gallery/Issxg

https://imgur.com/gallery/5Oo6X
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dethzord:
Hey, thanks much. Followed the method in the link you provided, got root going in minutes. No apparent issues. Possibly a little slowness sometimes in my home app swiping between desktops (I use ADWLauncher 1 EX), but minimal and seems to come and go. Even when happening, it is only apparent there, not in any apps or the like.

You know if a working xsposed has been dropped? In looking for that, it sounds like there isn't one yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] wer8/:
I just followed the same guide, since you said you got it to work, I have root and it worked well. Haven't noticed lag yet but my phone isn't activated yet and I'm not using it daily just yet. After doing this, I installed xposed using this guide: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

with this version: http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk24/arm64/xposed-v88.2-sdk24-arm64.zip

The apk is attached to that thread.

Just to clarify, I have a SM-G930V (verizon, non edge), running Nougat with root and now Xposed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dethzord:
No issues with xposed? For real? Oboy, that's some happy news! I've got a project for tomorrow. :)

If this works for me, too, I'll report back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] wer8/:
Well Xposed says the framework is active but I installed "youtube adaway" and played a youtube video but I just got an ad... so maybe it's not working or this module just doesn't work. Will try another
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dethzord:
Would you mind reporting back in after you do some more testing? I don't want to run the risk of having to wipe and reinstall my phone if I don't have to, especially if it may not be working anyhow.

Re: youtube adaway, did you confirm you have a version of youtube that it supports? Back on my Note 3, I remember there being some pickiness about it. I ended up finding a version that worked, and stopped updating either app. As long as google doesn't break older apps to not work, should be a valid solution.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] wer8/:
I installed gravitybox and was successfully able to modify the status bar. I really don't see any other modules that I have an interest in... unless you could suggest one or suggest one just for testing?

I am trying to install the version of youtube that youtube adaway says it was tested against (mine is much newer than the version they listed) but everytime I try to install the apk it says "the package appears to be corrupt".... seems I can't install old version of youtube.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] m.i.a.187:
nvm i got it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] flyers27:
Hello, I successfully rooted my verizon S7 running 6.0.1 and moved onto "next steps". I flashed this zip: "VZWS7_PE1_Fixes_Debloater_V15.zip (MD5 hash 9146006E9A3C5AB5CAF9EB6123F7DB77) (Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 on *PE1 firmwre)" with flashfire, the phone rebooted twice as it should and everything seemed ok. When I went to check if the bloat was removed, I realized that it was still there...

Should I have used the regular s7 zip without the pe1 firmware? Not sure what firmware I am running.

Any suggestions would be appreciated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] m.i.a.187:
:good:great work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gotroot64:
thanks for destroying my phone.. keep on getting IMS has stopped working and i cant do anything smh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] flyers27:
yes, the problem was that I was not on PE1 firmware. Build number ended in PB1. i flashed the other s7 zip and all bloat has been removed. thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Rodneykendall81:
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP. i'm having trouble maybe you can help me, please.

I am trying to root my s7 to get spy ware off that was rooted to my phone with out my knowledge, I got the samsung USB Devices driver Installed but the spy ware on my phone keeps blocking the down load for the ADB system wide install. My phone stops the download. Do you have any suggestions please, before i throw it in the river???
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] charania007:
G930V

Hello to the XDA Community, I recently made this account and would like to get some help from the great people here.

I own a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 G930V. I, unfortunately, found out the hard way that it could not be unlocked because Samsung decided to lock down the bootloader on it (something that they were a bit more lenient with on the Galaxy S8, I think?). Either way, I was reading this XDA article (https://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-bootloader-lock-explained-you-might-not-get-aosp-after-all/) about the bootloader, and it basically says that, despite the OEM Unlock option being available under Developer Options, nothing that doesn't have some sort of official signature can be flashed to the device, so it's basically pointless.

But, then I saw that LineageOS dropped official builds for the Galaxy S7. My only question, therefore, is: why would Lineage OS drop custom ROMS for a phone that cannot have anything flashed to it? Am I missing something? Not sure what I'm missing. Just to clear things up again: I have the Verizon Galaxy S7 G930V (Snapdragon). I am also using a T-Mobile SIM in the phone, not sure if that matters or not, however.

So, what I assume is that somehow people were able to get past the bootloader and that is the reason that LineageOS released official builds of their ROM. If that's the case, is there a method/tutorial for, first, unlocking the bootloader and rooting the Verizon G930V, and then installing the custom ROM successfully? Also, I see that LineageOS does not have a build for the G930V specifically, so would it brick my phone if I installed the build for the G930S, for example?

Thank you guys! Bare with me if I completely missed something please!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] flyers27:
Another quick question... can TWRP be installed on the S7 from Verizon???

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] a798167:
I just rooted my galaxy S7 G930v with the above link, thank you.

Sorry if this has been asked before but I still have verizons grandfathered unlimited plan, is there any fix i can apply to get the mobile hotspot working on this phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] bjf189:
i just upgraded from the s5 to the s7 under verizon. im running QH4 firmware on the s7. its what came with the phone when i bought it. i tried following this thread to root and after using both odins supplied on this thread to flash the engineer images. it restarts and is on for a second then just goes into a bootloop nonstop. i cant get any further then that due to the bootloop. any ideas why im getting these bootloops? do i need to update to a newer firmware ? or would getting root be easier/possible downgrading to marshmallow? can someone help me out? thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Hellzbellz123:
Do you know of a Androin 7.0root that works?

or can i sue this to get to 7.0 while keeping root?:confused::confused:

---------- Post added at 06:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:28 AM ----------

The simple answer is apparently YES

reflash android 6.0 firmware and then try this method again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dethzord:
Used the method linked by Billw5596 on Nougat. Very easy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Steve2086:
VERIZON	SM-G930R6	Root Possible?

VERIZON	SM-G930R6	Root Possible?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] pattysal:
I appreciate the continuity of this thread and the community, but seriously, why is a year and a half old method for rooting still pinned to the top of the forum? Is there a current version of the original post available without reading through almost 400 pages? I've read the last 20 or so pages and it has turned into a Q&A, not a guide. I also have no idea if anyone has figured out how to unlock the boot loader (I've read threads saying yes and threads saying no). Can I use the guide on the first page or not? If I can, are the updated firmware files available on the sites he provided?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] m.i.a.187:
i have used this method to flash back and forth a couple times. but recently have seen something new that is bothering me. i flashed to att from tmo then flashed eng boot provided. all was well worked flawlessly BUT then i obtained a network unlock for phone. i needed to get back to official so i attempted to flash back to stock so the code would work instructed by net code provider. but upon attempting to get back to stock all odin flashes failed using stock firmware with same bootloader number. tried modified odin as well as 3.12 odin. both failed. the first couple times i noticed in recovery it says dm verity failed. i know this is normal because we established that but now it is saying need to check drk first. this is new. when flashing back to stock the first time it didnt show this but the last attempt did and now im unable to get back to stock is this causing that? what did i do wrong or how can i fix? TIA, anyone else have this problem?

EDIT' resolved jus needed sleep and fresh mind used odin 3.12 and same firmware that was already on it got it back to normal and root privlages are back up and running. took 2 attempts first tried bl only passed then original firmware on top of same. all 4 files. passed.

ps unlock code still didnt work. o well guess ill jus have to do it the old fashioned way and pay the bill up. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] insightflux:
Problem

I was trying to root my Verizon S7 and I got to the part where you flash the engineered tar file and after I did so my phone reboot and got stuck in a boot loop. This happened a while back and I just flashed the stock back but I really want to root my phone. Any advice?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] kronillix:
trying to revert

I got an error like this in Odin.

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> emmc_appsboot.mbn

<ID:0/004> lksecapp.mbn

<ID:0/004> xbl.elf

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

now my phone just flashes galaxy s7 splash screen. any help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] XperianceIT:
OK, i need help..... I can not get this phone to root. I have flashed Samsung_G930x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR which succeeded, then I ran Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V1. It pushed su and all thatb good stuff, rebooted, but SU says Root was undetected. So i started over and flashed S7_Qualcomm.tar with Odin, which just puts phone into bootloop. So i went back and reflashed the Samsung_G930x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR, then tried to root using SuperSU-v2.76-S7QC. Still no root was detected. Everything (SU, Flashfire, etc) gets pushed then after reboot no root is detected. What am I doing wrong?

**EDIT: Disregard I finally got it to root, but now i need to figureout how to get the fingerprint scanner to work again.**
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Dbryz:
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

I just keep getting <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0) every time I hit start in odin. I have a straight talk S7(SM-G930VL). I tried both odin programs(currently using Prince one) The original non prince version flashes something in Chinese about odin 1.31.ini My question is where did I screw up?!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] xida1125:
This root worked for me on older firmware but gets me into bootloop on the newest stock firmware. I'm gonna try to find older firmware to odin, then odin this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] hic19870:
I have the same issue as you dude , did you get something , cause my phone is keeping rebooting
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] hq15955657:
is this custom rom Knox safe?

I am looking for a custom rom for g935 , for wiping the phone completely , but wish it's knox safe,

Please, any suggestions.

Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] madspeed:
I've been a way from the scene for a while. With rooting the S7, will I be able to get the unmetered usb tethering as many roms for older devices had included in them? Is there an app that will work for that without root and without going throuh vpn?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] WestleyTwain:
Root? Where I'm going, I don't need root...

I wanna go back. BACK... TO THE STOCK!!

seriously though after problems with speed, fingerprints, battery life, and none of the adblock apps working (which was the only reason I rooted in the first place) I've decided it's just better to live with the bloatware and get my fingerprint sensor back. If I want to try again later, this wonderful post is always here.

So I downloaded the Odin files and it immediately got stuck on "File analysis.." I googled the problem, and after being told in what order to plug in the phone and start Odin, I followed the instructions and let Odin run. After 12 hours, it was still analyzing files.

I'm confused and lost and just want to have a faster, more battery-friendly, fingerprint-reading phone again, despite the bloatware.

Any help is welcome and appreciated,

Westley McTwain
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] JediDru:
Buddy this thread is painfully outdated.

Go to Updato.com to download the latest firmware for your device. Flash in Odin. The problem I bet you are having is this painfully outdated thread is pointing you to download a odin flashable that is an earlier bootloader then what you are currently on. You cannot revert bootloaders on this device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] hero2lite:
Does this only remove bloat from carrier
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] cheyenne4516:
so I just did the odin part and my phone just keeps flashing the galaxy 7 screen is that normal
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] DrPhant0m:
I'm considering buying an S7 for my wife to replace her Note 4...

I recognize that this thread is old and potentially outdated, so which firmwares/bootloaders are still supported for this method? What's the simplest way to ask a seller to confirm a phone has the "right" version? Since the OP hasn't been updated for nearly 2 years, it's hard to tell what to search for in the thread to get this info.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Aimless Rambler:
As to how this relates to the OP it may not help but it may help in researching a device prior to purchasing it. As far as version history goes you can try the app linked below if Google searching is not your forte. It's pretty handy. Once installed and ads adequately ignored you can swipe to the right, go to the advance tab at top, change phone model number and see a running history of build versions for that device.

Updato App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=samsungupdate.com

Screenshot for reference

Hope it helps.