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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] AndroidianLife:
Awesome! I'm going to try to do this now!

I would rather not root if possible ... I've never used the CMD option

How do I "Run:" and "Code: adb shell" and "Enable the bypass"

My screen just came up with C:\Users\ComputerName>

I think once I get started I'll be fine but this kind of has me stomped
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] defapper:
You use run command to open cmd I think it's ctrl plus r, and she'll is the command you want type and the c:\users etc is where you are at in the command line prompt, you can direct it to a folder that has the files you want to access, this is probably the worst explanation
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] AndroidianLife:
Its not the worst but I'm a bit confused still ...

If you could just use steps that would be great - Like ...

Press "Windows Key" + R then enter CMD

Screen pops up with the text "C:\Users\Computer

From there type "..........." then you will see "............"

The to enable the bypass you do this or that ...

If so, that would be more helpful - Thank You
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] defapper:
Where are you at in the steps of the hotspot bypass? Yoi got the drivers? Got the dev options on phone? so in the code boxes that says adb shell input that into cmd,

So like. Cmd prompt window: c:\users\desktop\adb shell
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] AndroidianLife:
I think I'm in the ADB Shell menu but I didn't get there by typing "adb shell" so I'm not sure ...

The path for the adb.exe was c:\adb (on my computer)

I started at c:\Users\HP-Laptop (my computer name)

I typed in: cd.. | That took me to c:\Users

I typed in: cd.. (again) | That took me to c:\

I then type in: abd - I believe this is the adb shell menu ...

All the codes ran and I can command something else but I'm not sure how ..

I don't even know what "cd.." but I know it takes one part of the path each time (learned on a YouTube video)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] defapper:
CD takes you out of the folder you were in, and you run commands by typing them in or copy paste, but that's a bit difficult for some, if you ran the commands and edited the setting you should be done, I have not done what you're trying as I don't have a charger for my laptop or I'd have a better guide for you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] kreizyidiot:
Hey guys, there was an OTA update (QE2) within the last two weeks. Anyone update to this version yet? Is the hotspot still working?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] matg55:
Yep, still good.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] eville89:
I ordered an unlocked G390P off eBay and am wanting to put on the G390U firmware to open up additional bands and remove bloatware. However, there are many versions of G930UUEU4BQE2 firmware posted onto sammobile and updato. This phone will not be used on the Sprint network and will actually mostly be used on Rogers in Canada. Which of the below should be flashed, or does anyone know the differences?

USA (Sprint) (SPR)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (T-Mobile) (TMB)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (USC)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (Verizon) (VZW)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (AT&T) (ATT)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (Sprint) (VMU)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (Tracfone) (TFN)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (Anritsu) (AIO)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (XAA)	G930UUEU4BQE2

USA (TMK)	G930UUEU4BQE2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Cooljb:
QF3 Update - June Security Patch

Pretty small, so probably not much more than security patch... Shortcut Master Lite hotspot edit still works...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] cricketgeek:
Can someone help pls.. I want to flash my tracfone G930VL to use sprint SIM.. is that possible ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] UPdownLoAD:
Took the update this AM. Not happy it required WiFi to download, but whatever. Hotspot mod is still working, didn't have to edit after updating. No noticable changes other than I had to log back into my Fitbit app after updating to sync.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Cooljb:
Yeah that's happened with the last couple of updates, wouldn't install without WiFi. Very annoying, and I don't really understand why. It was only 60 MB. I could see if it was several hundred MB or close to 1 GB, but 60???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] cricketgeek:
can someone advise if i can unlock SM-930VL tracfone using the steps posted in this thread?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] UPdownLoAD:
This thread has nothing to do with unlocking phones. This thread is about running unlocked, bloatware-free firmware on non-unlocked S7's
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] UPdownLoAD:
Also, this update turned my 'Install from Unknown Sources' off.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] cricketgeek:
My bad.. I am told that the tracfone S7 SM-G930VL has unlocked bootloader. Iam trying to flash the U firmware to use it on any carrier. Can you please help which file I choose to flash from the instructions. There are several U firmware in sammobile site
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] thehotcorner:
I recently purchased an S7 930U and was having some difficulties activating it on my Sprint account. Took it to a store and one of the technicians flashed the sprint firmware onto the phone (without my permission). My phone no longer works with non-sprint SIMS, though it now works with sprint.

Can I use this method to get my phone back to factory stock as though I just purchased it. Would there be any potential lingering issues from the flashing of the Sprint ROM onto the phone? Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] SpeedyZ186:
Any one have an alternate link to the latest G930U QF3 Nougat release? The one on SAmMobile is down.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
Here's a link from my google drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByoIewGd_qk2T1FfZ3QycU0wVG8/view?usp=drivesdk . It's for the Sprint variant of the U firmware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] SpeedyZ186:
Thanks Very Much!

I'm on Cricket and the U firmware is working Great with the QF6 G930T CP file. LTE signals are stronger even in weak signal areas. Plus Battery life is about twice as long.

Only drawback is no WiFi calling or VoiLTE, which aren't a big deal for me anyway.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] :
No problem. Hit thanks if I helped ya.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] leeboski44:
Wait a minute...this firmware is unlocked? What exactly is unlocked? Not the bootloader...right? Are you talking about it being carrier unlocked?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Cooljb:
QG1 update available

For the U firmware. Description says security update. File is up on Sammobile too. Like all recent updates, this one requires you to use Wi-Fi if you're doing the update from your phone. Really stupid as it's a whopping 46 MB. I'm sure that would bring any network to its knees if more than one or two people tried downloading that massive file all at once! /s

P.S. I keep forgetting I have the Edge now, and not the regular S7 (my wife has that phone now, so I still keep up with what's going on with it too). But the update for the regular S7 is out as well, same version, also available on sammobile...

P.S.S. Shortcut Master Lite APN edit still works. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] stanggt1313:
Does anyone know how to get Google Voice to integrate and be the voicemail provider with the stick phone app? I configured google voice like every other phone I have had but this does not let me select Google voice as voicemail provider. Carrier is the only option...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
Verizon on Sprint Galaxy S7

I have a Sprint Galaxy S7 phone (SM-G930P) that is out of contract and currently active with Sprint on CDMA (through Ting). It was originally purchased from Sprint (not Ting) directly and as I recall, it had no branding out of the box until I put the SIM card in and activated it with Sprint the first time. Before I switched to Ting from Sprint, I unlocked the phone for international GSM use (which I have used abroad) and Sprint customer support just gave me the MSL code for the phone and insists it is unlocked.

I have recently been traveling in rural parts of the Northeast US with some friends and it became obvious to me that Sprint is totally useless away from any major population centers. My friends with Verizon had no problem but I had no service.

I'd like to switch to Total Wireless as they are a Verizon MVNO and are very reasonably priced. However, when I went to a Verizon store to "test" my phone, they said Sprint phones never work even though they are also CDMA and when they put a Verizon SIM in the phone, the phone displayed "invalid sim".

So, after spending some time reading many XDA developers threads I was hoping someone might be able to confirm my phone update strategy to use my phone with Verizon. I have a few questions I would be grateful if someone could confirm.

1. Are all Galaxy S7s the same prior to flashing (regardless of carrier)? Are all of the various radio frequencies (3G and LTE) for GSM and CDMA already in the Samsung hardware for all carriers (prior to initial flashing)? If yes, will my re-flashed Sprint phone work as well on Verizon as a "native" Verizon phone?

2. I need to download the Samsung ODIN software and flash a new firmware. It would seem like I would want to use the SM-G930U firmware (which has great reviews here), but I've also seen some people mention first flashing the SMG930U (?universal) and then flashing the SM-G930V (Verizon). Is there any advantage of the "V" firmware? Does the "V" firmware have more radio frequencies (especially in the context of using Total Wireless)? I don't want to give up Verizon functionality but it seems like the "U" firmware would give me much more flexibility. Is that right?

3. I've also seen threads mention that the Sprint phones are somehow more "locked" down than other carriers. Is that only true for rooting or does that apply to firmware changes too? My phone is already unlocked by Sprint.

4. If I update the firmware to the "U" version without the bloatware, will my phone revert back to the Sprint firmware if I put the old Sprint SIM card back in? Also, if I update to the "U" version, will the phone still be unlocked for either or both CDMA and GSM use anywhere (TMO, ATT, Verizon, Sprint) or will I have to get the new carrier to unlock it? Will over the air updates be handled properly with he "U" firmware?

I know I asked a lot of questions here. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'd really love to avoid buying a new phone. If my question is in the wrong thread, I'm happy to move it.

Thanks in advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] theenemyissprint:
Sprint SIM Unlock

I have the same exact issues and questions, have you been able to get responses?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] lvpre:
All us s7 are the same hardware wise. You can flash carrier firmware to unlock bands or the u for everything. In order for you to try different carriers, you need to carrier unlock your phone at Sprint or a service online. Your Sprint branded phone may not work on verizon, but you should be able to activate a verizon sim on another device, then insert it.

Just flashing the firmware doesn't work, you need to carrier unlock it. Hope this helps
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] theenemyissprint:
Sprint Unlock

When SPRINT in particular does a carrier unlock, there is no code prompt that ever appears when a new SIM card of another carrier is inserted, even though sprint has given me this MSL code. What exactly does SPRINT do to "unlock" the phone. Sprint CM has repeatedly stated my phone is unlocked but I have not ever been able to verify this as I continue to get the "invalid SIM" message (the SIM has been verified to work on other devices so that is not the issue). Do I need to do a hard reset of the phone or flash firmware without the SPRINT SIM card installed in order for the "unlock" to actually accomplish what I want which is a SPRINT device (GS7) that works with another carrier GSM SIM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
Sprint SIM Unlock

OK, so after my long post, I downloaded ODIN, tried the SM-G930U firmware (worked with Sprint but kept putting up the handsfree activation nag), and then proceeded to try an already activated T-mobile SIM, an already activated Verizon SIM (both at T-Mobile and Verizon stores) and got invalid SIM messages both times. I called Sprint and verified my phone is domestic unlocked and even have the MSL codes.

I also tried the SM-G930V (Verizon) firmware, which refused to take my TotalWireless SIM or a Verizon SIM. The TotalWireless (Verizon MVNO) SIM worked perfectly on a Verizon Moto Droid and my daughter's I-Phone 6 (I had activated it for this purpose). I even made phone calls with the Droid and IPhone to verify it was active.

At this point, I am truly baffled. With the SM-G930V firmware, it didn't even see the SIM card (which I had just pulled working from the I-Phone and then put back working into the Droid).

If there is anyone out there still reading this thread, I sure would appreciate any advice. I don't understand what I could possibly be doing wrong. For now I am back to the SM-G930P but I'd really like to ditch Sprint if someone has a good idea.

Thanks in advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] UPdownLoAD:
Sounds like your Sprint phone has relocked somehow. Sprint will need to send a new profile push to reunlock it. AFAIK, only way that can be done is if it's active on Sprint's network. You'll need to call back and explain your phone got relocked.

Make sure it's on 100% stock Sprint 930p firmware when it gets this push. Confirm it's unlocked before you flash U firmware again, then you should be good.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
Is there a way to tell if it is locked?

Thanks for the suggestion. Is there a way to tell if the phone is actually locked before I reactivate it on the Sprint network? Thanks in advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] firstrayofsun:
May be you can try mvno sim from other gsm carriers like Lyca to see if it work. If it doesn't get the service then it is definitely locked.

There is a possibility that it was only unlocked for international usage earlier & not fully unlocked for domestic use. Sprint will not entertain unlock unless you are active Sprint customer.

Sprint system of unlocking is quite messed up. I had Sprint Note 5 which I was using on Sprint MVNOs earlier. When I joined native Sprint, their system refused to accept it. It was not stolen or blacklisted. But it was not recognized. I had to put in some system ticket to get it resolved. They also somehow relock the phone which I had to request for unlock again. I dont know if this would be helpful in your case but sharing my experience.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
Phone was re-locked on me.

Actually, this was quite helpful. It appears that this is likely what happened to my phone. I have now created a new Sprint plan just to get it unlocked (hopefully quickly). They had to put in a special ticket to get the serial number "Added to Inventory" since it was on an MVNO for a time. After that I'll unlock it again (hopefully domestically and internationally). The customer service rep (who was the first quality English speaker I've talked to) said that she had to create a "Click it Ticket" that would be sent to higher tech support (24-48 hour delay) It is amazing how poorly trained most of their service reps are.

So the only remaining question is: Once the phone is unlocked for both domestic and international use, should I put the U version of the firmware on the phone or the V version of the firmware on the phone. I am going to be using a Verizon MVNO (Total Wireless) and already have a beater phone with an active SIM card to test with.

I will also be using the phone internationally. If I am successful, is there some way that the phone could get locked again?

Thanks again for all of the replies!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] firstrayofsun:
What I have observed people mentioning is that domestic unlocking would make it fully unlocked & good for international usage too. I hope ClickIt ticket should get your device setup up correctly on Sprint. It took 3-4 days in my case. There is no tracking or email update so you have to follow up with them.

Regarding the carrier specific firmware flash, it helps to load the one which you are going to use it for i.e. Verizon vs U in your case. Some carrier specific features are only tied to carrier branded devices with IMIE & are not available with firmware update is what I have read here but I haven't personally done it so cannot confirm. Suggest you to search for verizon vs unlocked firmware difference here on XDA to get more information on other's experiences. It shouldnt hurt though to try both & see what works for you. Good luck! Do share your findings. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
Thanks, I will for sure share my findings.

Over the course of this mission, I have become friendly with the T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint reps at my local mall. The Verizon Manager told me that all Verizon phones are unlocked and work with all carriers but that he has never had a Sprint Samsung Phone (even domestic unlocked) work with Verizon. That being said, he probably has not had a customer bring in a Verizon flashed ex-Sprint Samsung phone come in to his store, so we'll see how it goes.

I am left perplexed on one item though: Where is the phones "lock status" stored? It clearly is not in the firmware that ODIN replaces, so there must be some other location, right? Also, if I go with a Verizon MVNO, will the newly flashed Verizon phone (unlocked by Sprint) be "re-lockable". I'm still trying to figure out how my phone got locked again in the first place, even for international. I am certain it was internationally unlocked because I just used it in Asia in July.

Thanks again for any advice!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] firstrayofsun:
I think it wasn't relocked but it was probably only unlocked for international usage. So, it could still be unlocked but only for international. Domestic unlocking is different.

Note 4 used to show unlocked status on settings option but I haven't seen it on Note 5. So best way to check is to put GSM sim & verify if call n data works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
I think you are right that it may never have been unlocked for domestic use but for sure it was international unlocked (I used it in Asia). And for sure it is now locked for international use. Ting was unable to "re-unlock it" for international use. Once Sprint unlocks for both, I'll test again and post the results. Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
It worked!

So it finally worked! As soon as Sprint reloaded the serial number of my S7 to their inventory via the Clickit-Ticket, they called me back to swap and the phone was activated. On the same call, they domestically unlocked my phone (it clearly was not domestically unlocked). Before I even re-flashed the phone with the Verizon firmware, I tried my active Verizon SIM card and it worked right away on the S7 (albeit with the display showing roaming). I then re-flashed the S7 with the Verizon firmware and it works perfectly (I even ported in my Ting number to Total Wireless, took about one hour).

I called back later to activate my wife's S7 phone to do the same process again and got a great English speaking representative from Sprint's Wisconsin call center. He told me that frequently, when a Sprint phone gets put on a Sprint MVNO (Boost, Ting, etc.), they have to use a Clickit Ticket to get the serial number back in to their inventory. Why all of their reps don't know this is ridiculous. Since this Sprint account is really a "beater" account (I'll cancel it at the end), I am now activating all of my family's inactive Sprint phones and domestically unlocking them. We are all moving to Verizon (actually Total).

Most important lesson of this entire process. An MVNO cannot do a domestic unlock, so make sure to unlock your phone before you switch away from Sprint.

I am so done with Sprint's incompetence.

Thanks so much to all that have helped me through this process. It is sincerely appreciated!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] FivePiece:
Just to be clear, you flashed the following firmware, correct? Firmware download for Galaxy S7 SM-G930U - VZW USA (Verizon)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
No, I chose to use the SM-G930V firmware rather than the SM-G930U as I wanted to make sure that all of the Verizon functionality was there out of the box. I understand the pros and cons of the SM-G930U firmware. At some later point, perhaps I might switch to it, but I don't anticipate using ATT or TMO. The only GSM SIM cards I use are internationally, though I believe the ATT and TMO SIM cards will work with the SM-G930V firmware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] FivePiece:
Roger that.

So then a persistent question remains... What's the difference between all the different versions of the U firmware? Is the "SM-G930U - VZW USA (Verizon)" firmware for:

(a) when you want to use U firmware on a Verizon branded S7 on Verizon, or

(b) when you want to use U firmware on a non-Verizon branded S7 on Verizon, or

(c) all of the above?

Thanks to anyone who can answer this. #thumbsup
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
I agree. I'd really like to know the answer to that same question. Part of the reason I didn't go with the SM-G930U Firmware was the persistent hands free activation nags I got when I was using it with Sprint. Didn't know if I would have the same problem with Verizon and didn't want to take the chance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Cooljb:
QH3 Update available

It's probably available OTA (I got S7 edge update OTA), but it's up on sammobile too:

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/SPR/download/G930UUEU4BQH3/187336/

Same update is out for unlocked S7 edge as well. It was 275 MB for the edge. Should be similar size for regular S7. I have the edge now and have installed the update. August 1, 2017 security patch level. Shortcut Master Lite hotspot APN edit still works. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] digitaltinker:
Can anyone here answer FivePiece's question? What is the difference between the various "U" versions?

FivePiece

1st September 2017, 12:45 AM |#636

Member52 posts Thanks: 28

Roger that.

So then a persistent question remains... What's the difference between all the different versions of the U firmware? Is the "SM-G930U - VZW USA (Verizon)" firmware for:

(a) when you want to use U firmware on a Verizon branded S7 on Verizon, or

(b) when you want to use U firmware on a non-Verizon branded S7 on Verizon, or

(c) all of the above?

Thanks to anyone who can answer this. #thumbsup
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] theenemyissprint:
Domestic Sim Unlock

So if I have moved to a MVNO (one who uses Sprints network, the only way the phone will work), SPRINT cannot unlock the phone? I need to open a "click it ticket" with customer service and have an active sprint account/number that I can use to activate my device (GS 7) temporarily while they do the unlock? I can then swap the number back to whatever device it was on and my device will be unlocked?