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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] procter:
Just want to check with you guys with U firmware on the P model using Sprint service, did you have any disruption of service after you OTA the PL2 firmware (most recent one). I want to make sure it's not the OTA crooking my device, but only the provision part. I'm on Ringplus, a sprint mvno, and the phone (G930U unlocked version) could not pick up Sprint service after the OTA, and could not pass HFA after factory reset. R+ is notorious for its next to none customer service, so I want to make sure it's not something I could fix by myself (device flash).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] kreizyidiot:
Can someone confirmed that the hotspot via shortcut master still work with PL2?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Cooljb:
It does. I've verified it on my phone, which is running PL2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
I'm considering flashing my G930P to G930U

I'm currently on G930PVPS4APK1 version

the FW in the first post is kind of dated, so I was trying to find a newer firmware for G930U

I checked sammobile and there are multiple variants for different carriers, including two "Unknown"

which one should I pick? Sprint? or one of the Unknown? what is the difference between them?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] iqbalkid:
failed to flash 930S from 930U

Hi, Im on G930UUEU4APL2 now, why cant I flash G930SKSU1DQA5 (korean version)? on my phone it said "unsupported dev type" (in download mode after flashing failed). what does it mean and why?

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just pick the sprint one, g930uueu4APL2, i did it,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
OK, but how is that possible that there are multiple carrier variants of G930U

I thought it is not carrier-tied, so there should be only one variant.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Kroniq:
I think it has to do with the radios, and apns as I cannot edit them myself. Just speculating.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] juampebarrios:
Hi, I use a g930P Sprint variant that is unlocked because I am from Uruguay and I have a contract with a local line.

Mi software version is G930PVPU4APL6, if I want to flash it with G930UUEU4APL2 what I have to consider? Because I have little issues with 4G/3G and a pair of annoying notifications. I'm new in this topics and I don't wanna mess my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
did anyone compare different variants? may be extract files and see which ones are different.

I just noticed there is Unknown variant with XAA suffix

and the MPN of the U version of the phone is SM-G930UZKAXAA

so may be XAA is the right variant?

look at the MPNs here http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/phones/galaxy-s/s/galaxy_s-galaxy_s7/_/n-10+11+hv1rp+zq1xa+trouj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Kroniq:
What you are looking at are region codes. Phones sold in other countries wouldn't be using the same frequencies and bands that we do in the u.s. even though our phone has them. I'm using g930u sprint variant, but if I flashed a different region code I cannot update my prl, profile etc

The different firmwares are for different carriers provisions etc from my understanding although I could be 100% wrong
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
I'm downloading the XAA variant and will try to compare against SPR (both from sammobile)

update: XAA and SPR are identical

What I already discovered is SPR firmware is identical to this: https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-g930uueu4apl2-sm-g930u-t3535230

with exception of HOME_CSC_OYM_G930UOYM4APL2_CL9978521_QB11837853_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 file missing.

what do I do with this HOME file? there is no option in Odin to use HOME file.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Can't flash via any odin or usb

So i've followed what look like incredibly simple instructions. At this moment though i cannot get the flash to start, in some instances i get "FAIL! (Auth), and in others it just sits on the "set partition" with emmc_appsboot.mbn as the last id listed. Doesn't appear to be doing anything.

Factory reset throws errors and i'm unable to restore my phone. Thinking i bricked it.. any advice?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] chumpalunski:
What ODIN version are you using?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
i've tried the 3.12.3 and the 3.10.7

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My firmware prior to flash attempt was the pl6 firmware which i am almost thinking is where i went wrong. I'm having trouble downloading a stock one from a reliable source fast, and pk1 is the latest sammobile has which is about 2 hours out at the moment.

Also i'm on windows 10 x64 using stock usb samsung cable, but i've tried all sorts of cables.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] chumpalunski:
I've used the 3.12 with no problems. The one used from the root method.

Maybe bad download ?? Try a different USB cable or port and or computer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Thank you, i can try that, i have a laptop here. I noticed just now in another thread that pin needed to be set.

I had just performed a factory reset before the flash but i don't think that would matter...

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What i'm seeing on the phone is SW REV CHECK Fail : [system]Fused 3 > Binary 1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] chumpalunski:
What version of the U firmware are you trying to flash? There are newer versions of it. You may be flashing an older version over a newer Sprint version.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
I downloaded the first one: g930uueu2apeh, the second link isn't working and i can't find any other download links for any others...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
You can always download the latest one from sammobile: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/118972/G930UUEU4APL2_G930UOYM4APL2_SPR/.

It's really slow but hey it's a guaranteed working firmware.

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Nevermind found a google drive link for the latest one for Sprint G930U PL2 firmware, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5I...ew?usp=sharing. Thank [MENTION=4771561]Cooljb[/MENTION] for the link.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] juampebarrios:
I were using Sprint PL6 and yesterday I flashed to U firmware for Sprint CDMA PL2 with no problem. I used Odin 3.11. It took 10 minutes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
do you have a link to where i can download that one?

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Awe that file no longer exists ;(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] juampebarrios:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/118972/G930UUEU4APL2_G930UOYM4APL2_SPR/

There.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Thank you very much! I was able to at least odin back to pk1 and get the phone up and running. Waiting for this download to finish and i'll try this process again.

Thanks everyone for the help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Here's a working link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5I2nh38KUO_dGdfOW4xU213eDA/view. Should be working and finish before the SamMobile Download.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Cooljb:
I think something got messed when you copied the link. I went back to my original post and tried the link there and it works, the file is still there. Here's another copy of the link that does definitely work:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5I2nh38KUO_dGdfOW4xU213eDA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Damn, i was away from my desk most of the day in meetings so i just let it download. I'm not happily on the newest 930u rom and so far everything is great. Grabbed package disabler pro for the remaining stuff and things are working smooth.

Once again, the members on the forum are super helpful. Thank you all.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
That file on Google Drive is no longer available... Anyone else got a link (other than sammoble) or can share it again please... Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5I2nh38KUO_dGdfOW4xU213eDA/view
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
Thanks... So everything works when flashing this via odin? What version of odin are you using? And does the the Hotspot work on it? And does it update to PL6? And if so does the WiFi hotspot still work without a subscription prompt?

TIA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Everything works yes. Hotspot can be turned on via shortcut master lite without a subscription propmt. It updates your phone to PL6 as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
Cool... Just making sure... Im currently on PL6 so it wont be a problem flashing an older firmware (PL2) over it... Correct?

TYVM
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Nah
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
What version of Odin did you use?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
You should be good with 3.12 from the root method.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
Root method? What Do you mean that? Flashing the firmware? I'm not wanting to root this S7
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
It won't root your phone, it's just a modded version of odin. I'll upload the file later tonight.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
OK.. Tyvm.. I didn't know there was a modded version of odin... What's modded on it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
You're welcome. It works with the modified boot image with the rooted version, but works great on unrooted fw. Here's the link to it: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1BCqa80fJFCbHFXVjhJQXZ4Vk0

It should work as soon as you download it and open it, no installation needed.

Drop a like on my posts if you feel they helped.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
Question... Downloaded. It's file size is 2.57 mb. Is that correct? I have no internet on my computer... I downloaded it on my phone and transfered it to my pc and says this app can't run on my PC.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
Does this look right?

Which file goes into the CSC slot? CSC_OYM or the last one HOME_CSC_OYM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
That's right. You can run it once you put your phone into download mode. CSC_OYM is the right file.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
What is the difference between the CSC_OYM and the HOME_CSC_OYM? they both have the same file size
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Not sure, but I've used csc, not home_csc for every fw I've flashed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
HOME is supposed to keep your data.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] spacer89:
Ok...got the unlocked version of the firmware pl2 flashed as well as got the Hotspot working too thanks for the help turbozapekankaI! I was a bit nervous since my s6 got fried into a bootloop after flashing a rooted rom...and I'm not a newbie to flashing roms...I used the kitchen to cook up my own Roms on my HTC Titan and mogul back in the day. Question...will this update to pl6 at some point via OTA?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
PL6 and PL2 are both the latest version, but they're just the respective versions for the different firmware. The PL is the newest version for both.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] G_P:
I am using the latest firmware and the odin file from this thread, but whenever I try to put the AP file into odin, it stops responding and crashes. I've tried downloading odin from other sources and get the same result. Currently I am redownloading the firmware. Anything else I should try?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Cooljb:
The AP file take a LONG time to load (minutes) because it's the largest, and if you try to do anything else with Odin while it's loading it will say it's not responding and seem like it's locked up. But have patience, if you wait it will eventually load.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] POWerSUrgeSW3:
Yes, I've rooted and rebuilt MANY phones over the last few years, using ODIN. You have to imagine you're uploading 1GB-4GB (depending on ROM bring used and on what device). That's being copied over a USB connection. So imagine how long it takes to copy that size of a single file when using an USB v2.0 speed device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] SabirovA.:
Hello, now I'm on PL6 (latest version for Sprint), and I'm in Kyrgyzstan, so the question is which firmware do I have to flash (Will it work if I flash it with "G930UUEU4APL2_G930UOYM4APL2_SPR.zip" for Sprint)?

Which region do I have to choose from: https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G930U/?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] milo0125:
can you downgrade from pln sprint to latest u firmware?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
SPR version will work

I compared SPR and XAA and they are identical, so my guess it they are all identical (at least for US carriers)

there are links above in this thread with faster hosting
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] lvpre:
Updated the OP with more recent information (I hope).

Changes:

1. Links to recent U firmware

2. Fix for "Pit Mapping Error" if you try to downgrade

3. Add Ad Blockers that are not VPN. Adhell and Disconnect Pro, which run through Knox and do a decent job...they save battery over the VPN apps

4. Updated the Doze section

5. Other Power Saving Tips that don't completely kill the functionality of the phone

If I missed something or something doesn't work, let me know and I'll change it. Hopefully, Nougat will drop soon on Sprint and the U
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
please add this link too, it is faster to download

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5I2nh38KUO_dGdfOW4xU213eDA/view
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] turbozapekanka:
please add this link too, it is faster to download

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5I2nh38KUO_dGdfOW4xU213eDA/view

this should be the checksum
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] VandyCWG:
Hi there. I have the *PLN firmware (nougat beta) and was wondering if I could downgrade to U firmware.

I flashed U firmware on a 935 when I changed SIMs and love the increased performance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] lvpre:
You can go back to latest marshmallow build. Might be best to check their forums too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] VandyCWG:
I am on a 930 in sprint as well, hence why I'm asking. Just wasn't sure with the step up if I could downgrade.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] kreizyidiot:
I upgraded via OTA to the newest PL2, and for some reason, bluetooth isn't working

Anyone else have issues with this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] lvpre:
Yes...you can downgrade to PL2 or PI3...same bootloader as nougat. This could change with the official release comes out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
I tried flashing it with Odin straight from the beta and it hard bricked my phone, odin the firmware after you go back to Marshmallow to be safe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] VandyCWG:
OK...So, flash PL2 and then PL2 again?

I am just afraid of the hard brick.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
No downgrade using the official samsung method using smart switch on pc, should downgrade you to PL6. From there flash PL2 via ODIN. Make sure your cable isn't unplugged while ODINing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] carkid367:
I love this build, but the only issue I've ran into is that Samsung Pay closes when I try to use my fingerprint. It works correctly if I put in my PIN. Has anyone else run into this issue?

Edit, figured it out. Uninstalled the Samsung Pay app and reinstalled it and now it works.

Hopefully we get Nougat soon!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] State.of.mind:
How did you get Samsung Pay to work
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] carkid367:
I just hit the Samsung Pay app and it said checking availability, then it went through.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] stljim2005:
Love the new firmware 930u as I'm coming from 930p. After several hours of research I have found out why the vvm will not work correctly. I believe The issue lies within the buildprop settings, most credit goes to this website on XDA: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-sprint/themes-apps/modded-sprint-visual-voicemail-apk-t2994978

Now if we could find a way to change the default settings to the correct Sprint settings in the buildprop that would fix any of the issues. I will show you the default settings that (what I believe) need to be changed for the correct Sprint settings.

Currently---------

ro.product.model=SM-G930U

ro.product.name=heroqlteue

ro.product.device=heroqlteue

What it needs to be changed to-----------

ro.product.model=SM-G930U

ro.product.name=heroqltespr

ro.product.device=heroqltespr

Hopefully we can get somewhere with this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] bigguns6699:
I believe you would need root to access the build prop and this is used by most to avoid doing that and losing other functionality (ie: Samsung Pay)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] stljim2005:
I know modifying the build.prop can be done without root but the only way to do so is with an unlocked bootloader and flash TWRP recovery img but obviously we still have a locked bootloader..... ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Dannbongo:
Hey so I have a regular S7 g930pvpu4apl6 and I was wondering if it is safe to go to the g930u pl2 version... Also would I simply put the phone into download mode, plug into the computer and wait for it to detect on odin and then load up all the files? first time flashing with odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] POWerSUrgeSW3:
You might want to to find a good ODIN article, just so you're not flying blind with your first time. Also you need to remember to unlock the DEVELOPER OPTIONS so you can enable OEM UNLOCK. If you forget that step, you'll have a fun time getting your phone functional again.

But just get yourself the U firmware for the G930 that is SPR country code, and you will be good to go. That's pretty much all I did when I got my G930P a few months back when I got my new S7.

The instructions in the OP can help as well, aside from the links for firmware may be outdated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] myphone12345:
Not without root or an unlocked bootloader unfortunately.

In any case, Google Voice with Sprint integration is a better solution than VMM anyway (especially now that Google improved the GV app). Plus, it's free and can be used on multiple devices.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] stljim2005:
But I already have a separate Google voice phone number. I don't want to use that nunber for my everyday phone #

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But I already have a separate Google voice phone number. I don't want to use that nunber for my everyday phone #
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] T3chMan1:
I'm having issues flashing U ROM into latest spring P ROM
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] lvpre:
Worked for me. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] vagabondluc:
Will the gear vr still work with this rom?

If so, does smash hit run without any hitch? There a lot of report of vr being glitchy with snapdragon 820.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] yverde:
Worked pretty well for me, my Koodo APN settings were applied automatically and everything seems to be working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] bigblue206:
Can't find the com.test.LTEfuncionality. Where are you guys finding that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] lvpre:
Yeah, I've been running this for a few days and it has been solid! Shortcut Master Lite gave me hotspot, ad free, found an XDA app that mutes and auto skips ads on Youtube, and found an app on XDA that gives you long press volume for skip. So far so good and then battery has been much better than it was rooted. Other than the minor Youtube annoyance of ads and no play in background, it has the same options as when I was rooted. Package Disabler Pro took care of the stuff I didn't want running and the U firmware let you uninstall some of that stuff anyway.

Since rooting gave me worse battery life, the U firmware is perfect. Other than kernel/power tweaks, which we can't do, I really only rooted the S7 for those little things.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] lvpre:
Make sure you are on the 930U PEH firmware and not any sprint firmware. If you go to settings > About device it should say it under firmware and your model number should be SM-G930U.

Open, shortcut master lite. You need to download it from the play store. In the upper right, it will say MORE. Click MORE and then Search.... Just type in functionality or LTEfunctionality the app seems to be picky with capitalization and syntax. Mine gives me 3 options when I search for it. When you click on it, press launch. Only 1 of my 3 worked. Then scroll down to LTE APN Setting. Now you can edit the APN.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] S6allday:
How to flash back to sprint?

mine said DM-verity failed?

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how do you flash the s7 back to stock sprint?

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how to flash it back to sprint?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] heathmcabee:
Okay, so is it best to do a reset wipe before flashing this in Odin or can I just flash 930U over the sprint firmware? You dont have to be rooted correct?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] coldshock:
I just flashed it over the Sprint firmware. It's official Samsung firmware so no need to root prior. Phone runs better now with the 930U firmware in my opinion.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] canynballa:
Why is it so much better?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] swoopp:
Flashed

Flashed on the latest updated sprint firmware. Everything works fine. Not much to complain about yet.

Also got hotspot method to work outlined by people here. I don't know if I have to restart, as I restarted after changing the APN type and it worked from there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Euronymous88:
I agree. Phone's overall performance has improved since flashing the U firmware. No bloatware, Hotspot and it even has the data toggle. I also noticed a battery improvement. I seem to get a few more hours of use. I don't see any need to root at this point. If I want YouTube background playback...I just use Firefox Browser...and I use Ad guard for Samsung broswer.