yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] daweeze02:
Same issue cannot read. I really think it's the size of the file and adb cannot handle it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] COMTB:
Could be, I just found the PH1 firmware on samefirm so I am going to download that (at their free tier pace so like 2 and a half hours) and try to see if it will flash

Fingers crossed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] daweeze02:
Good luck. I got the ph1 from here

fw.updato.com

Which is samfirm I believe
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] COMTB:
Ah awesome, my other dl wasn't working going to try that now. le sigh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mike.dawson:
Has anyone gotten knox to work after the update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Hakaslak:
I just noticed the accessibility service permission kept getting disabled for LastPass as well. I just noticed that LastPass has a support article about this - perhaps the battery optimization setting might be the key?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dclutter1:
Interesting. I whitelisted LastPass in the battery settings but now when I try to enable accessibility, it won't let me. I get the following message:

"because an app is obscuring a permission request, settings can't verify your response"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] stleusc:
Been very quite here lately...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Nqt1992:
Does it work on s7 at&t ?

Hi everyone,

I would to get this update.

Does it work on s7 at&t?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jrkruse:
Thats because verizon gave up on the beta program no more updates until official release sometime first part of 2017 which with verizon means next summer http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69901795&postcount=891
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Commies:
How would I go about going back to stock if I used this method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] motorfiets:
any update? :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] alaindesjardins:
So if I'm on PI3 I'm out of luck? I tried, didn't let me. Something about expecting a certain version that I didn' t have. I wish it was in main thread because I could have easily avoided this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] bkuhl:
You could flash back to PH1...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Hey guys I uploaded all the SM-G930V Odin firmware files to AFH, and yes I did successfully use the PH1 file to downgrade from P13, for the purpose of using the N beta update.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=133353

For downgrading from PI3 to PH1, I didn't use the HOME file. Instead I used the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files in combination. Don't use the HOME file.

All firmware files were obtained from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930V/ I just figured I'd save everyone the 2 hour download time :)

I also uploaded the two N beta update zips to my AFH just for safekeeping
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] alaindesjardins:
Unless I'm missing something, I could not flash back to PH1. It wouldn't let me... I think the bootloader has changed with the latest update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Did you use the file with HOME in the filename? If so, instead try using the AP, BL, CP, and CSC files, all at once. Worked for me, I was on PI3. Don't use the HOME file
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] bkuhl:
^^this. You have to flash all 4 files or it will fail.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] omglableel:
ANyone know how to root the Nougat verizon.

I cant find anything unless twrp which does not work on verizons
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] alaindesjardins:
Thanks man, looks like it's working. I appreciate it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mrdunn:
Smartswitch gives you the option when it detects you have Nougat. I have not tried it yet until I know for sure there will be no more beta updates.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] JimmyJammm:
Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yossijoe:
What makes you think it can be rooted?

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Sucks. & I just ordered a VZ sim
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mrdunn:
The link refers to the S7 Edge, is it known for sure that it applies to the S7 also?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jntdroid:
For anybody running the beta, have you had any bluetooth connectivity issues? I recently grabbed a Google Pixel, and it worked horribly with my car, which for my usage is a deal killer. From what I've read, Nougat is the culprit... so honestly I'm a little nervous about the S7 being updated to Nougat for fear that I start having the same issues. For once I'm kind of glad that Samsung/Verizon will have their paws on the update before it gets to me...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dtroup64:
My S7 on the Nougat update works perfectly with my car's bluetooth, but so does my wife's pixel after the update from Google and Verizon. The problem was always with her Subaru Impreza. My old Nexus 6 never connected to her car, and her Pixel had trouble after she first got it. But since the update, it's connecting without problem.

I haven't checked her car with my S7, but my S7 connects with my headphones, my home stereo and my Dual in my truck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] SubliminalME:
I actually upgraded to a pixel and then went back to my s7. My pixel had issues with my gm my link, which my s7 (regardless of nouget) has not. Beta actually works fine with absolutely everything I have.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I have not received any more beta updates.

It has worked pretty well with the Honda bluetooth
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mrdunn:
I restored to MM using SmartSwitch app. It immediately detected that I had 7.0 and offered an update. I clicked OK and it restored to 6.0.1 API3, but did a factory reset so had to start over. Would not restore from app store either. Otherwise, everything ok. Easier than ODIN I think.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] downhillvinnie:
Where do i find smart switch? And will this take me back to MM?

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Which smartswitch app did you use?

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After doing the beta updates, how can I return back to MM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mrdunn:
I downloaded the windows version of Samsung Smart Switch,

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/smart-switch-support/#!/ ran it, plugged my phone in the PC USB port. The PC program said to use the mtp file transfer instead of charging, asked if I wanted to upgrade, warning it would wipe everything and factory reset . I said OK, took about 10 minutes, rebooted to a factory re-seted phone. Phone then went to 6.0.1, then I went to play store and download the apps I wanted. There is also a Mac version on the link above.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] open1your1eyes0:
Verizon cancels Galaxy Beta Program for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

http://www.sammobile.com/2016/12/06/verizon-cancels-galaxy-beta-program-for-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge/

And so that's the end of this topic :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TelloMan:
Will this wipe my phone, going from PI3 to PH1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TelloMan:
Nevermind, yes it will :).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] omglableel:
Will OP post the 3rd update any time soon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] guille_ortiz97:
The beta is cancelled for verizon ,the next update will be the official early next year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TelloMan:
I went for it and I have to say, I love it! The look of it, is very nice to the eyes. Phone is running great and I can't say that I will go back to 6.0.1. I will now anxiously await the release some time in 2017. I guess 2 Beta's are all that were ever released before it was canned?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dtroup64:
Right there with you. Been running the second update since our wonderful OP released it. I'm getting better battery than stock and I love much of the functionality.

One of the keys for me, is that I use my phone to create videos and images for the museum that I work for. I'm constantly connecting to my computer to upload video to Premiere Pro. On Nougat, I don't have to keep re-setting my connection to transfer files. It remembers it.

Handy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] vanwho:
Just a few questions to confirm a few things that I have been trying to study up on before diving in. I have to downgrade to do this. I am not familiar with ODIN, but I assume it is fairly easy to install and use? I believe I saw a post on the previous page with a link to the proper file for the standard s7 PH1? Second, once I go through with all of this, downgrade to PH1, install Beta, etc., then the official update comes out, do I have to go back to stock to get it, or will it still give me the OTA? If not, do I just go back to the PH1, and then the OTA will go through. Will Smart Switch automatically detect that I'm not on the proper build, and install the correct one to get back to MM to get the normal OTA for Nougat when it is released? Is it worth all of the trouble going through these steps, and are there any major bugs still happening in Beta 2? Does Samsung Pay work? Does the wifi scanning work properly, or does it just drain the battery toggling every 2 seconds like on 6.0.1? Thanks for any input
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
You will have to go back to stock (by that point, you can probably API3) to get the official OTA. THis is a beta release, and since we are not signed up in the beta app, we do not get OTAs.

For ODIN, download the zip file. Within that there are four files (AP,BL,CP, and CSC). Put those in the respective slots in ODIN, be sure your phone is in DL mode, then hit start. Be sure you are flashing PH1 if you want to use this beta, as API3 does not work with it.

Samsung Pay works and the only bugs I've noticed are themes not working properly. I feel that it is worth flashing this beta, and it adds tons of new features. It gets slow at times, but so does MM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yettie10ff:
So now that verizon cancelled the beta, can we still upgrade using this method or will it now not work?? And if so, it appears I need to downgrade to PH1 first?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] TelloMan:
Yes, you can still do the upgrade. You will need to downgrade to PH1 first, then do the first beta and then the second one. Works great, I love it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yettie10ff:
I imagine root isn't possible after upgrading to nougat?

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When trying to run update1 I'm getting the same "E:Error in /sideload/package.zip" (Status 7).

I tried reflashing ph1 in odin this time checking the re-partition option as I thought that might perhaps address the requirement to "use the pit file". From my understanding the pit file is in the full csc file.

Any pointers on how to get around this error?

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A little background I was rooted running pe3 before I downgraded to ph1 via ODIN.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dtroup64:
Make sure you use the AP, BL, CP, and CSC files, all at once and don't use the HOME file. That's what worked for me, and has worked for others.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yettie10ff:
Yep - I'm doing that now. For some reason the unroot guide didn't include BL. Seems like that might be the fix, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
You need to be sure you do a complete flash and factory reset down to PH1. There are probably some root files left over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yettie10ff:
Flashing the BL in odin did the trick. I was previously rooted, but for some reason the unroot guide doesn't instruct users to flash the BL in the "unroot" guide. Not sure why, but that definitely solved the problem. :) Nougat running like a dream !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] JediDru:
Yea that thread desperately needs an update and edit.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yettie10ff:
Everything is running smooth so far. There's only one nougat issue I've run into so far that I can't find a fix or discussion about.

My lock screen is set to "swipe" only. No pin, fingerprint or pattern security. When a notification comes in, I can see it on lockscreen but then when I click to open the app sending the notification it displays a "swipe screen to open" message and makes me swipe again.

In MM I could open notifications from lock screen without having to swipe afterwards. Doesn't seem I can disable this. Anyone know if that would be possible?

I suppose I could turn off swipe altogether. Although that's not really desirable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] guille_ortiz97:
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/12/09...-the-galaxy-s7-will-start-with-android-7-1-1/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] vanwho:
Ok, I went through everything and it went well. I had to go back to PH1 with ODIN. First I used Smart Switch to backup everything. ODIN was easy to do, the biggest issue was making enough room on the computer to unzip the large files. Once I was back on PH1, I followed the guide and got on the Beta. It was all pretty easy. I did notice when I restored with Smart Switch, it showed that there was an update available. I think when we get the official release, it will be possible to just use Smart Switch to update back to official to get the OTA. If not, ODIN was easy enough to use. It was a pretty painless process that I would easily do again. I have no issues so far, but it's too early to tell on battery life. I'm still in the phase of getting used to all of the changes, but I like it so far. It definitely seems to be faster so far. Thanks for all of the help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] rmayhill:
I hope verizon stopped the beta program to give us a beta 7.1.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dclutter1:
Has anyone else noticed messaging notifications not clearing after opening the app? I notice it mostly with [fb] messenger (b/c that's the one I use most) but I think it has happened with other apps as well.

I feel like this was happening on 6.0 too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] JediDru:
That's what I am thinking now. Must be exhausting for the Verizon dev team to have to strip out features and add in big red's useless bloat every beta release.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mrdunn:
see my post #348 above re:Smart Switch and update available.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Quickvic30:
I have a SM-G930VL aka s7 tracfone. Could a guy flash it with Verizon firmware (I know that works) and then try to flash the beta?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] JediDru:
That is actually how you do it. But you need to figure out what version your bootloader is. If the Verizon firmware you flash to has a higher bootloader version then your phone has stock right now you can not flash back to your phones original firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Quickvic30:
Alright cool, thanks for the info, much appreciated! I'll give it a try and see what happens! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] vanwho:
Thanks for the clarification, that is what I thought would happen. It is nice that Samsung made the Smart Switch for PC. It is very easy to use, and has great features like this one. This is my first Samsung phone, and I am liking it so far. These features are an added bonus that I didn't realize I was missing with my previous phones. It was so nice that the software is readily available to flash manually like this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] archm3st3r:
despite being PH1 "adb" will not "sideload" the "update.zip" with production of cannot read .zip error.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yossijoe:
Try doing with the SD card method

Sound like the first update.zip is too big for ADB to handle
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] archm3st3r:
is it possible to accomplish this task via usb and otg as i only have a 1gb sd at the moment and havn't the pc know how to compress 1.6 gb top under 1gb lol

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update no go on otg usb loading. will try compress with arch and hope for a higher compression and see what i can get it down to
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] AndroidAmateur:
How do I get back to MM from 2nd update for Nougat? I have tried using Odin but it fails immediately when trying to go to APE1...Do I need to revert to PH1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Builderspark:
I tried to download it but says no mirrors found can someone add a link to it?

Edit: nevermind just had to refresh
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] freak69ize:
No.. I tried it. Update,zip fails
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jmagar:
Im trying to apply update from sdcard but it says update from external storage is disabled. Any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Did you make a directory called fota and put the zip inside?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mike.dawson:
Is there a guide to revert back to stock MM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] jmagar:
I did.

Also tried side loading it via adb and it gave me the same "access to external storage is disabled" or something similar to that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] freak69ize:
Good lock doesnt work. Has anyone tried to root with the eng kernel yet? been playing with this for awhile now. Didnt like it at 1st but found a few themes that i had purchased before are working ok with it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] open1your1eyes0:
Has anyone gotten FoxFi to work with Nougat?

Not able to do so on my end and it seems starting from Nougat it will no longer be possible on any device if this is correct:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VerizonUDP/comments/50eimh/dont_upgrade_to_android_70_if_you_rely_on_foxfi/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] JediDru:
I have but one thanks to give OP. I appreciate you doing this. Lucky we even got 1 person.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] pjsockett:
OP, The directions to enter Download Mode and Recovery are backwards in the directions. I did figure it out and got everything to load. Thanks for posting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I didn't write the instructions. I only uploaded the update.zip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] fronc:
Worked great, very grateful. Thank you OP!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] nmarietta:
Is your sd card encrypted?

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If you put the file in the root of the sd card it works just as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Commies:
I'm getting this error

verifying update package

e:failed to verify whole-file signature

e:signature verification failed

installation aborted

It is on my external SD card. I did create a folder called fota and I did rename the file to update.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
You didn't unpack the zip, did you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Commies:
I did not.

EDIT: Tried sideloading it and it says cannot read update.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] pjsockett:
I understand that, I just assumed that since you made the post you would like to make the instructions accurate for all of the people that are attempting this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Illogi.xbone:
Use smartswitch. So far N has been a better daily driver as beta than MM was
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] nlysurferdude03:
So I just flashed back to stock using PE1 for Verizon. Do I need to OTA up to PH1 or is this flashable from PE1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Illogi.xbone:
Little bonuses on MM without xposed! No module needed for all apps multiwindow or force ability to write to add card! All found in dev settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
I reverted to PI3 without issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yossijoe:
If you modify the file it won't work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] djh816:
If anyone fscks up on downgrade (like myself..) the Verizon Wireless Software Upgrade Assistant is a great way to save the phone haha. Thanks very much cvertigo for the Nougat update but the wifi tether and VR aspects made me decide to downgrade. Sadly I somehow screwed it up and had to use Verizon's tool to revert. Worked great though (surprisingly enough) :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] daweeze02:
I can't do sd card because no matter the card I use my s7 says they are all corrupt :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] j0hnh0lmes:
Format the card first with in the s7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] daweeze02:
Doesn't work. It fails every time. All class 10 high end Samsung, SanDisk and pny cards
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yossijoe:
When does it say it's corrupted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] daweeze02:
The format fails then after that it just says the card inserted is corrupted. I tried formatting via adb and that failed too. I can take that same card and place it in my pc after the failed format and it works just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] j0hnh0lmes:
Format it on your PC then. It's probably encrypted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] daweeze02:
Yea I did that too. Tried fat32 no go in s7. Non of my cards are encrypted. I mean I literally have put then in 2-3 other phones. I think my s7 just hates me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] freak69ize:
Could be something wrong with your sdcard slot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] tiemonkey:
Kinda off topic but does anyone know the best way to downgrade back to pe1 so I can try the new stang rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=133353

Download above file to PC. Unzip with 7-zip or WinRAR, boot phone into download mode (home, vol-, power) and continue when asked. Plug phone into PC via USB, open Odin v3.11.1, and select the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files you just extracted. Do not use the file that has the word HOME in its name. Once you've selected all four files, hit run or start or whatever it is, don't unplug your phone from the PC until after Odin says PASSED
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] muzackk:
going back to stock PH1. which one should i put. the csc or the home csc? plz reply. i read another direction but it tells me to put the home csc instead the csc only. im confused...