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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] Sparty73:
Did you simply get a message about the OTA? I'm on that same build, and I'm not getting any OTA notices. I made sure that I have automatic OTA downloads turned on.

It doesn't seem like there's any way to manually check for OTAs on this build. Am I wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] MrWicked1:
Click the top to check for updates, it's in the About Phone area in settings
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] Sparty73:
Thanks. I take it you didn't flash any of the Verizon specific fixes since you're not rooted, correct?

I was originally rooted, flashed those, then unrooted. My About Device screen shows a model # 935

V

, even though my baseband shows the "U" model. I think that's because I flashed those fixes before unrooting. As a result, I don't have an option to manually check for updates.

Maybe I'll just wipe and reflash. Pain in the butt, but I think my phone will generally run better that way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] christf10:
Thank you for the great guide. Followed all of the steps and had no issues. If I wanted to update the U firmware, do I have to remove root? If so, are there steps to unroot and also restore to factory? Sorry if there is already a thread covering unrooting/restoring.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] TCPDump:
I'm 100% happy with stock unrooted U.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] KPMcClave:
I have U with root now. As others indicated earlier, I can't seem to grab the updated OTA in this state, via phone or Smart Switch.

I had big time lag the first time I rooted. I'm on a second try (xposed install got me stuck at Samsung logo during boot). After slashing a bunch of stuff, lag seems mostly gone but my battery is hemorrhaging juice. Haven't Greenified, but this isn't a tweak or optimize situation, we're taking terrible battery life. At this point, I'm weighing either going with unrooted U or just going back to the VZW software. Unless you guys have found a surefire battery fix?

The promise of less bloat is somewhat hollow in the U version isn't it? Sure, I don't have all the VZW stuff I can't uninstall, instead Facebook and WhatsApp (and maybe others slipping my mind) are system apps in U. Plus, Samsung own bloat. Better, maybe, but not as good as I'd hoped.

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I have the VZW Gear S2 that came free with my S7 Edge. Since I and root, it won't connect thriugh the Gear app (they are paired in Bluetooth). Is this a by product of the OS state? I have the VZW fixes installed (though they don't address this issue).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] raidflex:
You can remove basically all Samsung software in Stock U. It runs very well and I get excellent battery life. Plus I can just update through OTA no problem. I just disabled the other apps that I could not uninstall, but it wasn't many.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] KPMcClave:
I've gone back to just U without root. Too many glitches with root (as many of you already know). In addition to normal uninstall and disabling, I use EZ Package Disabler, which I used on the VZW software and again now with U. It didn't work at all when rooted, though.

I was able to get the U update OTA without issue, and so far things are smooth and error free. I don't have a sense of battery life compared to when I used VZW, but it is definitely back to at least a reasonable drain rate, after the rapid drain with root (even after I installed Greenify with donation package).

My Gear S2 is also working fine again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] tmord1:
Thinking of getting Samsung s7 from verizon. Quick question, if I flash the stock U to replace verizon software but DO NOT root, does anyone know if the hotspot will work on the stock U software. Hotspot is important to me, but I'm not sure if I want to jump into root to get it. Thanks in advance!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] christf10:
What was the method you used to unroot? Did you just reflash the U firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] MrWicked1:
Can't say 100% don't have anything to connect to it handy but wifi Hotspot enables fine for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] KPMcClave:
I first tried unrooting via SU and that didn't work. Well, it sorta worked. I got back in, found some glitches, and when trying a reboot got stuck at the Samsung logo screen (this was the point I always got stuck when issues arose when booting during all of my attempts with U and root).

Then, yes, I just flashed the U image.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] sangandongo:
After implementing this, freezing a few apps, and tweaking some wake locks, my phone is acting like a flagship phone should.

Before, after doing the first root available, I was having heat and performance issues. This has fixed everything I was having issues with.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] infinusphoto:
Can anyone please confirm if flashing to stock firmware enables Samsung's find my mobile so I can remotely enable GPS if it is lost or turned off?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] tmord1:
I am sorry for this noob question, but I am thoroughly confused and was hoping someone could explain the difference between volte, hd calling, and video calling services on Verizon.

I am running the U firmware, unrooted on my (originally) verizon edge. I see that volte is enabled in mobile networks and I see the 4g lte icon near the bars.

1)Is volte the same as hd calling and just a new name? if not, what is the difference?

2) What is wifi calling and is it related to volte or hd calling?

3)Similarly, what is video calling and can we, (how do we) use it (if possible) on an unrooted U firmware phone.?

I looked up on Verizons website how to make hd calls/video calls. 3 members of my family are listed as having hd advanced calling on our account (2 have unlocked moto g's and the last phone is my edge with U firmware), but when I look at their contact information in my phone, there is no camera icon to make a video call (as per verizon instructions). I know I had HD calling on my lgg3, the phone I upgraded to get the edge (never used it b/c it was so bad). I don't see anything like what was on the lgg3 in the settings on the edge. With all the talk in this forum, I'd just like to understand what each is and what we can/cannot do with our phones. I really did read through several threads and google the terms, but I still don't really understand the technology. Thanks for any information!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] 1Brite1:
Yes, it does. I did not flash any of the Verizon items.

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I just wanted to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to all involved in making this happen. Everything went so smoothly. And, I now can easily pick up AT&T and T-Mobile bands that were restricted before even when I could manually enable them. I did NOT install any of the Verizon items so it is just perfect.

The only thing that someone else was asking is whether to do the update that is pending. I don't want to ruin a good thing. Will this method get patched? Right now, Samsung Pay, Gear S2, VR, Samsung lost phone.....everything is working.

Thank you so much as I was really needing this option. XDA comes through once again!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] infinusphoto:
Thank you for the prompt reply!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] mtrain:
Hello,

I had pretty much given up on rooting/ROM's etc. when I moved on from my Note 2 about a year ago so I haven't been on XDA much. I decide to go on today an lo and behold we can root and (sort of) flash custom ROM's? Super exciting. I am thinking about the firmware flash in this thread but had a question. Since I'm not rooted I can't back up my apps with Titanium or similar as I did on my Note 2 so what have other users been doing? Just hoping the google back up reloads all their apps/data? Manually reloading their apps? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] infinusphoto:
So I followed all the instructions. Nox status says 0x0 but samsung pay says samsung pay has been locked due to an unauthorized modification. Is there a trick to this I'm missing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] looney2388:
A new update came out for the Verizon firmware G935V enabling the radio chipset so you can use next radio via FM radio. I don't think you can have it work on G935U normally. Is it possible to add a way to enable it with a Verizon fix zip file?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/0...7-s7-edge-update-adds-fm-radio-support-fixes/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] crazee8z88:
Losing Root

I have followed the steps to the letter six times. Root works awesome. I flash exposed, titanium, and the recommended kernal auditor. Thanks to you and all the contributors! But... each time, I lose root after a few days?!? I have investigated xda forums to no avail... Any ideas? When rooted, my sammie is a powerhouse...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] knox0x1:
Is there still not a better root method where the battery doesnt drain so fast?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] chevydudesixty9:
I have an SM-935V that I will be using on T-mobile. Will flashing the U firmware allow me to use WIFI calling on T-mobile? Also, LTE bands. Is the hardware between the V and U different? Or is the hardware the same and maybe just certain bands are activated for certain firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] nahtnam:
Hardware is the same. I believe certain bands are unlocked by certain firmware. Two things you should know. If you flash the T-Mobile firmware, you cannot go back because it is on bootloader version 3 and you cannot go backwards in bootloader versions. Tmobile is also releasing a new update to their firmware which will support some new crazy lte technology that will result in up to 400mbps download over lte. If you don't care about warranty and don't plan on switching carriers, consider trying the T-Mobile firmware when the new update is released.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] chevydudesixty9:
Thanks for the reply! So flashing the t mobile firmware is done the same way? Also, you think it's better than using the U firmware? I don't not need to be able to go back to Verizon firmware. One last thing, flashing the t mobile firmware now, would the update you speak of just be a OTA at that point?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] nahtnam:
Yes it is done the same way. Please be advised that this voids warranty and for the time being you will not be able to go from T-Mobile -> u firmware. If you flash Tmobile you will have to stay on T-Mobile until the U firmware is updated to v3. A week ago I would've told anyone to stay on U firmware but the new update that is coming will be very interesting, so idk. It's up to you. And yes, you receive ota updates from T-Mobile.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] chevydudesixty9:
Awesome! Thanks for the reply. I don't mind being on T mobile firmware. Didn't know it was possible which is why I first asked about U firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] nahtnam:
No problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] geoff5093:
Yes. I have a Verizon S7 Edge that I flashed with this U firmware, and I now get VoLTE, WiFi Calling, and band 12 (with carrier aggregation too) on T-Mobile.

Don't flash the T-Mobile firmware, lots of reports of being unable to flash back to Verizon or even unlocked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] chevydudesixty9:
Too late. Already flashed. I don't mind the carrier bloat. So far so good. Band 12 is in use around me so it was definitely worth it. I was having terrible signal with Verizon firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] geoff5093:
The Verizon ROM doesn't have band 12 so that's likely why. Glad it's working for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] 1Brite1:
I just wanted to let you know that being on the U firmware is the best. I have SIMs for all for carriers and GoogleFi. In order not to get locked into a carrier on first boot, don't insert any SIM. Then, shut of request for WiFi. Don't accept anything....just keep clicking thru menu. Unclick Google Location request, etc.

When you are all done with that, insert your SIM. You will get notification from Samsung that a new SIM has been inserted and needs to reboot to initialize. Get your SIM metal pin tool ready to push it out and after you click yes to reboot push out SIM. As phone is rebooting, reinsert SIM. You should now have your service provider added without having it install it's own software. The update that is waiting is for each carrier's RIL files and some APPs.

I switch back and forth all the time now. As far as T-Mobile, I didn't know about their new update to increase speeds, but I was in Charlotte Michigan and was doing a speedtest and was getting like 200 mbps and thought it was a fluke. So, if you just stay on the U band you will get all of the LTE bands. You can verify by going to *#2263#. This is a bit tricky as some SIMs won't let you access this menu...like AT&T and Verizon. But, you can either buy Samsung Info APP or use something like Nova launcher or Anycut and go to System Activities and under Settings you will see one for GSM.

I hope that helps. I love using this. I actually got into a bit of a situation trying to flash the Dual SIM firmware as the software is installed on the phone. But, I later found out that this phone doesn't have the hardware installed in the second SIM slot. But, not once did it ever give me a KNOX error and I was trying all kinds of stuff.

I see there is a new update but haven't see an update on here yet for just the U firmware again as I don't want it to be stuck on one carrier again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] geoff5093:
Why exactly do you not want it to reboot? It's this reboot process that allows you to enable WiFi calling and VoLTE on T-Mobile and clears out the settings from the previous carrier...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
This error means you do not have the adb files in your folder with all your root files. You must have all the files together for it to work. Find your adb files and put them in that folder that has your su files and your root.bat files and it will work. It looks like you have a super folder inside your adb folder. No sub folders, put all the files in one folder.

Since you already have the U firmware I would jump straight to rooting and then modifying Verizon files. Your U firmware should be gtg.

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] markwebb:
One last question: since I would include the VZW modified files, does that mean I lose the functionality of it being truly unlocked to all carriers? Am I then tied to VZW? I ask because I also have a TMO and Fi sim.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
That's a great question.... I would assume that it would be equivalent to having a Verizon s7e and putting a T-Mobile or ATT sim in it, which should be fine. I can't say for sure because i don't have those sims to try though. Worse comes to worse you can revert the CSC file to the original one, although over on the att thread they had no specific att features on the original CSC file.

My honest opinion is you will be fine, because every other Verizon phone that is sim unlocked works with other carrier sims no problem. This would be a similar scenario.

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] markwebb:
So true and it then becomes a moot point. Or I could just root and not perform the vzw fixes but won't have some functions like the vmail app usage. Thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
No prob! Happy hacking ?

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] TechBSwift:
Anyone else missing greenify and force doze in the xposed download menu?

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Nevermind found the on Google play
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
Yea I have always found both of those through the play store. But the other module I listed (xtouchwiz) can only be found through xposed downloads.

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] markwebb:
I can't load in Odin the kernel: see attached. It never rebooted and I waited 10 minutes. Did it take?

All files were placed in same folder and usb debugging activated.

NVM: Got it! I had to try a few times. All is good and rooted. Implementing vzw fixes now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] GeoFX:
What we need is a fixed 935U ROM with all the minimum VZW features (HD calling and Visual Voicemail) enabled :). The other VZW bloatware that comes on the phone can be downloaded from the Play Store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] Sk8rcj:
Everything was working fine on the PE1 firmware, but since I flashed this firmware I can make calls but cannot receive them or send or receive texts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
I totally agree! Hopefully a ROM developer will have pity on us and build us one ?

Hmm that's very odd. I would start over from the beginning. I have not had any of those issues and have made and received phone calls, and made and received texts with no issues. I also came from Verizon firmware. Did you implement the fixes listed in the guide? It kinda sounds like the fixes are not in place.....

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] markwebb:
Ok, I am rooted and used the vzw fixes but they didn't implement: HD calling is greyed out though active on my account and the security notice warning is still there. WiFi did did get fixed. Probably because I remained on the U firmware and didn't flash the VZW firmware and then root, etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
Just a FYI to everyone jrkruse has apparently released a U ROM that has the fixes built in. You still have to be on the U firmware and rooted before you can flash the ROM, so basically you still need to do step 1&2 here before you can flash that ROM with flashfire. However flashing that ROM would eliminate step 3, the manual fixes for Verizon. So you have options. Personally not sure flashing an entire ROM just for two Verizon fixes is worth it, but I'm sure jrkruse will add features and make it awesomeness. It is debloated so there is that. He has also posted a debloated Verizon ROM, which if I was still on Verizon firmware would be a no brainer to flash, as it includes all the Verizon fixes including the tether hack and whatnot. Either way, here is the link if you want to check it out.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3414745&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

[Rom]VZW_G935U/G935V_BS_FREE_Deodexed_Rooted_Verizon & International _Firmware

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] GeoFX:
It's unclear if his U ROM has the minimum VZW features built-in though. I saw no reference to whether he was able to push in VVM and VoLTE in that particular ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
Delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
I think at the very top of the thread he says he has implemented the volte fix, but no I don't see anything on vvm or anything like that

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
Has anyone tried updating su and it's binaries? I know chainfire originally said to wait till that could be tested before doing it. Has there been an update to that? Cause my ocd self wants to update it.... BAD lol

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] TechBSwift:
I started getting this service provider update popup that would force me to hit okay which would restart my phone... It had something to do with the sim activation because it would stop the pop up as soon i removed the sim card. it was driving me nuts, I had to factory flash the firmware over...

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I've updated the app but the binaries will fail. I suggest not updating the app because now when you open the app it tells you to update the binaries every time. Annoying
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
Thanks for the info!!!

Sent from my Verizon S7 Edge (U firmware / rooted)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] nahtnam:
Apparently the September update for U came out? Has anyone received it? What is the bootloader version?

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] tokoam:
So is there any way to update supers binary
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] meblah741:
Hello, I just want to install this without rooting. So if I understand correctly the Verizon fixes have to be flashed via the phone and you have to be rooted to do that? I have Verizon so just want to be sure I understand that piece correctly. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] dajmanjt:
If you don't root, you don't need any of the fixes. Simply follow the steps to flash the U firmware and your done. The fixes were to fix things that broke if you decided to root. I am on Verizon and everything works perfect stock without root. The only thing you can't get un rooted is Verizon VVM, which I don't use or need.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] meblah741:
Great thank you for the clarification!

Do you get any Bluetooth drain on this version? On all the stock versions I've had I think when Bluetooth was on it would drain excessively. Phone wouldn't go to deep sleep. I would have to clear the cache and it would be okay or just completely turned off Bluetooth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] kcb2627:
When flashing the U firmware, did you do anything specific with your Sim card? Like eject it etc? Or just leave it alone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] d33dvb:
Absolute butter in comparison to the v software with root, and fixes. Follow the guide and it is well worth it in case you were wondering.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] KPMcClave:
I left my SIM card in the phone. I'm on Verizon (if that matters).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] kcb2627:
Yeah me too. I guess I should have specified that. Helps a lot, thanks man.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] nahtnam:
Has anyone received the September update for U? If so, can someone please check the bootloader version its on?

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] zachchen1996:
It's not out yet, latest U version is still PG9.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] DBCAB:
I agree this firmware is awesome don't even need root, so nice without the ton of verizon bloat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Dis] joeh2184:
Can someone please assist me? I have the S7 edge verizon. I rooted it and went to flash TWRP not realizing you could not. Now i have no recovery. So I flashed this, thinking it would even flash the recovery and still nothing. Any help is appriciated. The phone will work, i tried to get it back to stock and cannot.