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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] plazarch:
Amazing battery life

I installed Beta and Update2 on PI3 yesterday. I must say I am AMAZED at the difference in idle battery life! My phone used to go through 5 - 7% per hour with timaservice being the highest user. Now it goes through about 1% per hour when idle. I can't wait for the official release.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] sonoflife:
Thanks to for this! My S7 is back to being functional again -- Nougat is awesome! Flashed via the SD card method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] sonjohn1:
Nice! Works perfectly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] iBolski:
It appears the official Nougat update for the VZW S7/S7 Edge has been spotted out in the open.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...7-edge-now-receiving-official-nougat-updates/

I'm going to wait and see how it goes before accepting it. So far, checking for an update, I am still told that my MM phone is up-to-date, so it hasn't been pushed out to my IMEI range yet apparently.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Any chance you or [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] could make another flashable that makes the updater believe I'm on the latest beta build while being on PI3? I have a strong feeling that only official beta testers will be able to receive the official Nougat for right now. If I'm already on Nougat, I won't be able to root and pull the update. I want to flash back to PI3 and use your build.prop changes to show I'm on the latest beta, then see if any updates are available. If so, I'll adb pull and upload.

Err, I meant to say bat file instead of flashable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] SubliminalME:
So i decided to jump the gun, install the Verizon Software Update Utility on my PC, and hooked the phone up. It recognized it as PKC and immediately started to download an update. After about 15 minutes it rebooted my phone and my phone now says 'Downloading - Do not turn off target'.

It's been sitting there for about 30 minutes now, so I guess we'll see how this all goes down. ha.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Crsdr37:
Well if anyone get its please upload my wife has been on the beta for a while because she did not want me wiping her phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] azoller1:
Just now received it OTA. I'm on the beta btw

Edit: Download is unsuccessful...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] quantum tao:
getting ota now. on unofficial beta atm. where is location of ota so i can copy it before install?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
You won't be able to copy it without root, which is not available on Nougat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] azoller1:
Disregard
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Noobla_Khan:
I updated using your zips, not part of official beta, but was able to pull the OTA down. Installing now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I might have good news. I'm downloading an update from PI3 to Nougat, but it doesn't mention beta. I might be getting the official Nougat. Is everyone getting it or just those on the beta?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] open1your1eyes0:
Anyone else getting Download Unsuccessful message? Everything else works just fine on my device no matter if I used Wifi or 4G.

On latest official Nougat beta, no root or anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] tvm2487:
I got the notice for the official update but it appears that if your on the unofficial nougat beta you can't download it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Mine appears to be downloading normally from PI3. If it works for me, I'll adb pull and upload it for you guys. :)

Downloaded successfully. I'm flashing the root kernel now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] projectrang:
I'm on unofficial beta and had no trouble downloading. It's currently installing now, so we'll see how that goes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I'll pull it just in case. If it's not available for everyone, then I'll upload it. I'd hate to just take the update and realize that people need the zip, consequentially making me flash back to pull the update again lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
It's up and running. I'll update you guys on how well it works after lunch break lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gfro9191:
Updated from unofficial beta. All is working well so far!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] iBolski:
Has anyone tried the official update with the Gear VR yet? The Oculus software apparently didn't work with the beta. Just curious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I really wish they had gotten rid of all the extra stuff in the messaging app from the beta. I hate the search bar and it adds an extra step when composing a message.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Mine is going through the setup now. I'll let you know if it works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] sonjohn1:
Ota took about 30 minutes on the unofficial beta. Everything works great and phone feels smooth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Can confirm that VR works!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Solcock:
Download unsucessfull

Still getting the download unsuccessful message every time I tried to download it. I updated using the zip files as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] iBolski:
Awesome! Thanks!

I'm downloading it now, but might still wait and hold off on updating until I hear a bit more. So far though, people have said it's nice. The update info page Verizon has really spells out a lot of nice things that I like. Can't wait to eventually upgrade to it! Still the last people to receive it though on our S7s. Red headed step children I guess? But, better late than never, right? At least they removed Go90. What a waste!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Groovu:
Try wiping cache from recovery. I had to do that before I could download the update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Solcock:
Downloading!

Its downloading now. Thanks!!!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] open1your1eyes0:
This solved my issue as well. I kept having it all day and couldn't figure out for the life of me what was wrong since everyone else was working. Then it dawned on me to clear cache since I remembered that's where OTAs get downloaded. Installing it as we speak. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Adaken13:
so i wipe cache and try to update ota but it just says i have the latest update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Adaken13:
PKC
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Flash back to PI3 and use my update.zip in my official Nougat thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Indyultra:
Downloading now, I was on the sd method beta
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Indyultra:
Seem to be a little snappier
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Congratulations!!! Did you update from PI3 or a beta build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Indyultra:
Beta build
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
You used this update.zip from PKC?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Indyultra:
Yes I was on the beta for awhile then smart switched back to pi3, then back to the beta for a week then the update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I didn't think the update.zip would work from a beta build lol. Now we know. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dextertoni:
Thanks to all. Perfect
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yettie10ff:
Can anyone point me to the pi3 files? The guide only links to PE1. Can I flash from there?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Indyultra:
Use the smart switch to get the pi3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I was just about to upload PI3 files, but Android File Host is down, and it likely won't be back up before I leave work in 20 minutes lol. Hopefully it's back up in a few minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Here are the PI3 files. I also posted this in my official Nougat thread. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298937507
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] shegzy0007:
hi

if you did not use sd card method, what method did u use?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I got the original OTA, so it was already in the system cache.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] neilwashere:
Little confused here. If I install this, is it official nougat or still beta nougat for VZW? I see some people on VZW getting official and some not
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Indyultra:
Beta
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] yossijoe:
this thread is about the beta

but Verizon released already official nougat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] neilwashere:
Thanks for clarifying
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] brandon79:
Hi sorry if this has been covered but I have an s7 through straight talk it's g930vl and I was wondering if I can update my phone to 7.0 with this process I'm on 6.0 something now BPL2 thanks for any help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gunz.jones:
Flash the official vzw update or follow the bs_free thread instructions to get a slimmer version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] brandon79:
Thanks took the leap last night flashed official update everything working great
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] madspeed:
How do I get to the official update? Keep getting this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gunz.jones:
Download flash files for odin via updato.com for your model. Qa4 on vzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] madspeed:
thanks, kind of what I figured. On it now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] madspeed:
Been a while since i've used ODIN, should I use the CSC or the HOME_CSC file??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gunz.jones:
I had to use the csc when i updated from mm. I've used homecsc when moving between carrier firmwares though on nougat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] madspeed:
Thanks, I recall that the CSC will erase all your old data like a factory reset, the HOME_CSC will retain that info
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gmcglone:
Build number: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1

Obviously different than any listed above. Does this mean there is no update to Nougat yet? Any help would be appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gmcglone:
Do you have a zip file for g930v running on PE1 firmware? I read on another post saying you have to manually update to each firmware in a row but I'm not sure if that is the case here. If it is, does anyone know of the method to do this? Any help would be appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] EazyVG:
Hi All,

Bought the S7 SM-G930V (seems like converted to show 930F) Verizon (heroqltevzw) on Qualcomm Snapdragon, running 6.0.1 "G930FXXU1BPIA" build. The issue is I am not Verizon user and outside of US. Firmware CSC is showing as VZW and CSC Country as USA/HK, bootloader G930VV.

I am not a Verizon user (outside of USA) and there is no System Update showing in the phone so I cannot OTA update over WiFi to official Nougat - anyway I can get atleast the Verizon Nougat update? secondly, still no no way to unlock bootlader so I can run proper custom ROM (perhaps even the Exynos based)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gunz.jones:
Download the nougat update Odin files and update using home csc file. No custom Rom, especially exynos based unless you want a paperweight of it works through odin. It shouldn't.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] EazyVG:
Thanks for the reply. Guess I am out of luck with many Exynos based ROMs.

"Download the nougat update Odin files and update using home csc file." - may i ask you to point out the link to latest nougat update and the howto link for using home csc file, please.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] gunz.jones:
I would take a moment if I were you and review the information in the QA forum for the US s7. There are links to firmware and flashing instructions for Odin there
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] EazyVG:
Ended up properly flashing, via odin, the G930U BQD2 build, way lighter and better than the Verizon one. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] dudu588:
can i use this method to update my s7 flat factory unlocked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I'm assuming you're talking about a G930U, right? If so, this won't work. There is no reason to use this method anymore for any model since the latest Odin files are readily available. I uploaded this before any of those files existed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] lautpelaut:
Its work?

Please tell me its work for g30vvru4api3? Thanks before
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] lautpelaut:
Thanks its worked at my s7 g930vvru4api3 from indonesia. If you had connection problem, setting your apn.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] metnes71:
I have the same problem

how did you do

do you have a turkish menu on the phone

Can you help me

software

I can not find

telephone MMB29M.G930VVRU4API3 (SNAPDRAGON)

CSC CODE: VZM

ANDRODİD.6.0.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] metnes71:
helpppp:eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Illogi.xbone:
I would update to PH1 then flash but it should update from pe1 I would imagine.

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Which phone do you have? Bad dl?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] nlysurferdude03:
Thank you very much for the quick reply! I'll go ahead and OTA up to PH1 and give it a shot. Much appreciated!:highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Illogi.xbone:
In my opinion it's worth the wait and the time it takes to flash!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] nlysurferdude03:
Haha well, apparently my software doesn't want to update, says it's currently unavailable:confused: so I'm just gonna flash it from PE1 and hope for the best lol:fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Illogi.xbone:
Should be fine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Commies:
g930v on ph1. I tried redownloading it. Ended up being a bad download. All good. Thanks :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Zram5678:
Status 7 error

Not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’m on PH1, official, turned OEM unlock off, USB Debugging on, stock, etc., but I get a Status 7 Error when trying to update. After looking it up, it seems that means the update is being blocked because the update doesn’t match my phone model? I have a Verizon S7 (flat) Snapdragon, is this file not for that model?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
This is indeed for the Verizon S7 flat. You don't have any packages disabled, do you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
Try a factory reset on PH1, then try to update again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Kurama93:
How do I use the mobile data of another carrier? Any idea?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] nlysurferdude03:
So...It's definitely looking for PH1. Says something along the lines of

Package expects build fingerprint of VerizonblahblahblahPH1 E:Error in /sideload/package.zip (status 7)

Now time to figure out why it continues to say "software update is temporarily unavailable. try again later" when I try to check for OTA updates from PE1 :(

*EDIT* So the answer to that one is simple as well. I deactivated this device when I got locked out due to FRP, and never reactivated it. Seems I need to activate it in order to access the OTAs...makes sense.:silly::rolleyes:

**EDIT#2** Found a PH1 firmware download from updato.com, downloading now and will odin that, then try this nougat update again:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
Like connecting to their towers or using their service?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Kurama93:
I try to connect my mobile data AT & T ... but I can not
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
You can change APNs, but I'm not sure if that'll work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Kurama93:
Good idea... I'll try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] HamBone625:
Can the update be applied from internal storage my s7 doesn't read sd cards anymore.../:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Bxrider117:
Thank you to the OP. I just updated my S7 to 7.0 Nougat. I have the Verizon version. I'm just on vacation in the Dominican Republic and won't be back in the states until Wednesday. I can wait to take my sim card out of my Google Pixel and try it out. This may make me sell my Pixel if it runs just as smooth and gives better doze battery life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
My OEM unlock is set to off when I enable developer options, should I turn it on? I can't get it to work on Verizon PH1. I get the status 7 error as well, but different text before that about failure to mount.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
There is no reason to turn it on, and turning it on may cause issues. Try a factory reset on PH1 and then try using this method again. You may have some disabled apps that are causing issues. Make sure in DL mode it shows that you're official.

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adb sideload should work. GO to recovery and select "update from adb" and use adb sideload. Download minimal adb and fastboot to make this easier. type in the command "adb sideload + where the update.zip is located" while your phone is connected via usb. Use the command "adb devices" to be sure it recognizes your device. Be sure to enable USB debugging in dev settings before doing this.

Post #20 in this thread has a little more info on this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
Thanks, I am on a fresh flash so nothing disabled. I am showing official. Just did another factory reset from recovery. same error. Am trying a fresh download and will try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
Could be corrupt download. I had to try to download a couple times because I was getting server errors.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
Tried again, same error. After installing update... it says mount: failed to mount /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system at /system: device or resource busy.

Then it goes through Source: and Target: and after Verifying current system... is says "EMMC:/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/apnh1os: (a long stream of alphanumerics) then "has unexpected contents."

Then next line in red text "E:Error in /sideload/package.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

Any thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
It seems it isn't recognizing your device strings. Are you trying to sideload or update from sd card? If sideloading, be sure it's named "update.zip" and also try "ota.zip". Some devices are different.

This may be redundant but are you rooted? Did you flash PH1 through ODIN with CSC not home_CSC?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
update from sd card. I am not rooted. Odin'd back to stock with CSC. I'll try ota.zip from SD card?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
Very strange. Were you using Verizon or another carrier? Any other SIM besides a Verizon SIM?

Next thing I'll suggest is to actually try and sideload it. Maybe the updater isn't recognizing your device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] mrdunn:
Everything worked and was very easy to update. can't get the notification LED to work with text or missed call, although the sound works. maybe the next update will work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
No no other carrier. I had another rom on it today, but I odin'd back to stock unrooted. How can I validate that it unrooted for sure? No other SIM either.

I really have never understood how to sideload, so I may just give up unless you have an easy step by step. I REALLY appreciate the help by the way!

Update: Super SU says no root...

further update: every time I boot to recovery I initially get the blue background with white android saying it's updating, then that fails and I go to the recovery menu. Don't know if that's relevant or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
I don't seem to know what's going on. Something on your system has to be modified if you're getting status 7.

Maybe try flashing again with the home_csc this time?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
Ok so do I just do that one? Or do the ap, and cp as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
Completely reflash. AP, CP, CSC, BL. Is that what you did before?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] nmarietta:
After the screen with the blue background, and you go to stock recovery, choose the option to flash from the sd card, then select the update.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
I did AP, CP and CSC per the unroot guide. Redoing now including BL.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
That could be your problem. BL is bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] teddykgb715:
Trying again...different message so far...and boom! I'm up and running! Thanks so much for your help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
Nice! Enjoy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] live2playloud:
Anybody willing to take and share some screen shots of the ui?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] Psychlone:
I realize it's new enough to not have much info yet, but is root available by using eng files? From what I understand, upgrading past ph1 negates the possibility of downgrade to any bootloader older than the one that came with ph1.

So has anyone tried to root using eng BEFORE or AFTER updating?

Is there any downgrade path at all?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] CVertigo1:
I have not tried rooting Nougat with the eng kernel yet. I doubt it'd work as that kernel was built for Marshmallow. If there was an easy way to flash stock kernels with Odin, I'd give it a shot. If it doesn't work, there is no way I'm aware of to flash back to the stock kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] lukesnc:
Thank you so much, this rocks! I'm loving nougat but Is there going to be any issues updating to later versions of the beta since we aren't registered through Samsung?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] ironbesterer:
Sure thing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] benbailey84:
[MENTION=6939672]Kurama93[/MENTION] So did you get it to work? I'm on AT&T and really want to try this but can't risk losing my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussi] tlopez1973:
I tried it on my S7 AT&T model and it fails gives me error status 7