yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] javipas:
Hi all

I've just received my Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) with firmware version:

G930FXXU1APGJ

Which, as far as I know, is a taiwanese firmware. This would make sense, because I'm in Madrid (Spain) but I bought the S7 via eBay from a seller in Hong Kong.

My phone works well when connected to a WiFi network, but its behaviour is strange when I connect to my voice/data plan (Movistar). Although I can use the browser, things like Gmail, Google Play and WhatsApp work in a strange way: I can't send videos or pictures, Google Play doesn't even connect to the account (the screen goes blank) and Gmail doesn't send emails.

I've discovered this firmware might be the problem with my phone, and I probably should use the Spanish firmware. After reading the forums I've search in SamMobile and I'm downloading this one:

G930FXXU1BPKD

Which seems to be the right one for Spain (Movistar) (there's also a little code, 'XEC', but I don't know what that means).

I'd like to know if I'm right. If so, the instructions to install the firmware are as follow according to that page:

***

Flashing guide:

1. Download and extract a zip file containing your desired firmware.

2. Open Odin Tool.

3. Boot your device in the "Download Mode":

Press Volume Down, Power and Home buttons at same time for 5-8 seconds until download mode is active.

4. Connect your device to PC via the USB cable while in download mode.

5. Next, check the "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options in Odin Tool.

6. Hit the AP/PDA button then browse and select a tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.

7. Finally press the start button to begin flashing the firmware update on your device.

********

But I wonder if someone could confirm if this is OK. I'm not sure if my S7 has to be rooted first to do this. I have not rooted it yet, but I've seen it's possible to do it (quite easily, i think?).

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] willgare:
That's it you've nailed it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] waterdaan:
I'd flash the PHE version instead of the XEC

PHE is for Spain and not connected to any company

For Spanish info you could also have a look at

http://www.htcmania.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2057
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] javipas:
Good to know, thanks! Downloading that one right now from this thread at HTCMania
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] javipas:
Oh my god. After starting the process in Odin it has stopped in 1 second (succeed: 0 / Failed: 1) and the S7 screen shows the little white progress bar just started and the message "Do not turn off target".

I have quitted Odin, but I have not done anything to the Galaxy S7. It's still connected and showing that info. What should I do?

Could I have bricked the phone!?!? :/
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] javipas:
Fortunately everythings ok... except I've been unable to update the firmware. After that first try, I have observed that there is something that I'm doing wrong.

1. I put the S7 in download mode

2. I launch Odin and connect the S7, it says "Added" and the blue button with "O:[COM3]" appears in Odin's window.

3. I add BL, AP, CP, and CSC from the uncompressed firmware I've downloaded twice (I've found them also at Updato, fast download)

4. I see that the only options checked are "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time". The "Re-Partition" option IS NOT CHECKED.

5. I push Start and it fails inmediately: it says re-partition has failed. How is that possible it that option was unchecked?

[IMG="Odin with re-partition failed"]http://i.imgur.com/5iCHSD1.jpg[/IMG]

I've also factory reset the phone, enabled USB Debugging and OEM options under Developer Options, then accessed Recovery Mode, wiped data/factory reset and wiped cache, and then I have gone to Download Mode to try again. Nothing.

What can I do to update my S7 and install the Spanish firmware if everytime the re-partition error makes it impossible?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fagulhas11:
Use the csc file instead of home_csc provided in the firmware file
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] javipas:
I'm using the CSC file always, I don't touch the home_csc...

What would happen if I enable the re-partition option?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Knickheat:
Have you solved the problem? I have exactly the same chase; galaxy s7 Hong Kong (ofertitas jejeje), error when send images on whatsapp...
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Robson:
ei mates

happy holidays!

i'm making this post on behalf of my buddy. he's french and he doesn't speak english...that is if you don't count the swearing and curses that he knows =) apologies if this has been posted before. we'd appreciate it if the link could be shown so as we can do more research on solving this problem.

anyway, his concern is that the sounds of his u1000 are gone. meaning, nothing's coming out of the speakers. it used to be bonded with a bt headset and we already deleted the partnership. we did the following already:

1) turned off bt

2) several soft resets

3) removed the battery

4) removed the mini-sd

5) several soft resets and then some

6) and finally, hard reset.

still, the sound is not there. however, when you plug in a headset jack the sound streams into the earphones. taking them out again and still the sound is not coming out.

any others who had this issue? if yes, we'd appreciate it if you could please share your advice and possible solution to this bugger.

cheers
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Robson:
okay, we made some progress regarding this issue. as you know my buddy's unit doesn't give off the sounds. BUT, if you call his unit the ringtone will then come on. turning on blue tooth was fine...the sounds still came on. however, when he activated his i-tech clip-s headset the sound was gone again. turning off the headset and the bt of the ameo didn't solve it. but calling him again revived the sounds.

is there something wrong with his bt stack or with the headset?

cheers
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
I originally rooted by flashing twrp, than installing supersu. Everything worked, than I tried to flash a custom rom. I didn't work, i got stuck in a boot loop, which is called a soft brick i guess. Tried to flash other custom roms because restoration didn't. so after this it just got stuck on the Samsung screen, not even a boot loop. but it could still enter recovery. Tried using adp sideload to install a custom rom, i got the side load to work, it installed but still didnt help.

This morning i flashed the fixed twrp, system, boot, ect. Now i cant even enter recovery mode it boots into download mode. Please help. I tired the files here https://xdaforums.com/grand-prime/development/files-sm-s920l-straight-talk-verizon-t3411688/page4. Now i cant even load twrp. i could before.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] Owen007:
There is one way left just download original frimware for your device model and country after that flash it with odin and next time when u flash a custom rom make sure to follow all steps carefully and flash the custom rom which is compitable with your device model. GOOD LUCK! If i helped you can hit thumbs up !
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
I think i did from the link I posted. It came with a stock system. I tried flashing it along with the boot on odin. Is it possible my phone is just unfix-able? I mean I'd think as long as the hardware isnt damaged its possible to do it,
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
please halp. I realize i was impatient and made mistakes as a result. I know you guys HATE noob question who want a simple step by step instruction, but ill never ask again. I'll be much more cautious next time.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] Has.007:
Which version exactly it was? S5 S902L or Grand Prim S920L?

Which android version was it on? Lollipop or Kitkat? Download the latest version of Odin nd then based on your reply I'll provide you the firmware.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
it was 4.4.2 kit kat. I'm not sure if it was the grand prime or not. I know that the fcc number has sm-g900v in it. how can i tell if its grand prime?

Edit; yes i think so SM-S902L(GP)
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] Has.007:
If it was 4.4.2 then it would've been S902L but the weird thing here is, Is it S5 or Grand Prime?

SM-g900v seems to be totally something else. Just pull off your battery nd see the model written on your phone. In fact, post a picture of that model nd other information.

Download Odin 3.10.7 from This Website. Nd then let me know quickly about your exact model.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
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[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
http://imgur.com/rKzhd6k
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] Has.007:
I can't see the picture in both of your replies. Please post the image on https://postimage.io/ nd give me the link of file. If Xda doesn't allow you to post links, as you're a junior member, then send me the link in a private message.

Edit: Alright, I got it.

---------- Post added at 01:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:27 AM ----------

Here's what you need to do quickly.

Download Samsung USB Drivers. Extract them nd install them in your PC.

Download twrp-3.0.2-2-klte.img.tar from Here.

Download SuperSU v2.46

Copy the supersu to your sdcard nd plug in the sdcard back to phone.

Open up Odin nd untick the option of Auto-Reboot from it, after that you need to Boot Into Download Mode.

To do that:

1. Power your phone off. Once it is completely off

2. Press and hold volume down + home button +

Power buttons at the same time.

3. You'll see a screen asking if you want to go

Into "download load" press volume up to

confirm download mode.

4. You should now see the little green Android

Guy, and it should say "downloading.... please

Do not turn off"

Now you should connect your phone to your pc. If your phones drivers are installed correctly, com and a random number should show up in the first spot in the upper left corner of Odin.

Now select the AP button in Odin nd navigate to where you download twrp file. Just select it, you should see the name of your twrp file besides the AP button.

Also, you should see a message of "Added" on the left in Odin if your phone is properly connected.

After you've selected twrp in AP, click on Start button on the lower section of Odin.

Now your TWRP should be flashed it would take some 10Seconds.

Get back to me quickly nd yes download This Firmware in the meanwhile.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
http://imgur.com/a/RETWZ heres the phone screen
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
I dont have an sd card. I cant even boot into recovery anymore. the button combo doesn't work. I have drivers already. That link doesn't work, like it has a videa ad, counts down and doesn't let me download the firmware I tried yesterday, it just says "user not logged in" but I was logged in. I tried it like 10 times, even disabling ad block.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] Has.007:
I told you a different combo, not the recovery one. For recovery it is Volume up nd other buttons.

For Download Mode it is Volume Down + Home + Power Button.

Download the firmware I provided you nd extract in anywhere in your PC where you can access it easily.

---------- Post added at 01:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 AM ----------

Do you've IDM installed in your PC?

Click On This. Nd the download will start.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
I'm stuck in download mode. I mean I knew how to get in it. I don't mean to be rude. I'm trying to find the firmware now because the sammobile link wont work.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
Doesn't work. says "User not logged in". But I am logged in. That link is broken. I have a newer hp with the most recent windows 10 installed.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
I'm going to try to download it from here https://samsung-firmware.org/download/GALAXY S5/6j5u/TFN/S902LUDUAOD3/S902LTFNAOD3/
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] Has.007:
It is weird how it isn't downloading for you, probably there's some issue with your account. You might need to log out nd log back in. It starts downloading for me look at the attached screenshot.

Anyways, go up with that one nd see if it starts downloading for you.
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] zdizz12345:
ok ill try to figure out
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] brittany23:
Im stuck in a recovery loop twrp

I have no access to a comp and im stuck in a twrp recovery boot loop how can I fix with out using odin
[Galaxy Grand Prime General] galaxyuse:
galaxy s3 mini stuck in download mode

phone stuck in download mode. i originally tried rooting my samsung galaxy s3 mini using odin and it kept failing and never worked. i then tried dr.fone- root and succesfully rooted. i tried to flash custom roms with odin but was unable as it kept failing. i gave up on this for a few months until just a few days ago i wanted to do a factory reset just to clean up my system. it would boot to recovery mode but then just log on without any changes being made. i then tried "Official TWRP App" from google play. i went through the settings and selected my phone and let the app download the correct twrp file and tried to use it but the app would not even see the file when navigating to the root folder where i placed it. i removed the .md5 so that .tar was the exstension left. the app then recognized the file as being there so i selected it and the "flash" option. nothing happened after trying a couple times so i then selected the reboot option and it rebooted but will not boot to any mode but the download mode for odin. againi have tried odin to install factory recovery roms again odin always fails after many tries.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] milanexplorer:
is there any way to successfully root the op3t running 4.0.2 without the dm verity errors and everything?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Snappiestjack:
use the latest twrp and supersu had no problems with 4.0.1, I doubt 4.0.2 is different.

edit: according to the changelog only something with the play store has been fixed, so if it doesn't work. They need to tell us what has changed.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] TheSaboteurr:
worked for me 4.0.2.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] djr4x4:
root working no problem on 4.02
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] spireweb:
I went from a rooted phone with twrp 3.0.3-1 started at OOS 3.54 then went to 4.0.1 then to 4.0.2 by flashing full zip files and reflashing supersu each time to maintain root.

I think it should be fine you just have to flash the latest supersu zip file.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] mimmo4578:
I confirm dm-verity error with 4.0.2.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] dreinulldrei:
With or without root?
[Xperia Z5 General] freaky2xd:
CLOSED
[Xperia Z5 General] iain26:
thats just for unlocked bootloader. z5 cant be rooted without unlocking
[Xperia Z5 General] freaky2xd:
unlocking the bootloader is definetly worth it.
[Xperia Z5 General] balrajs99:
Man there is no way (till now) to root Z5 without unlocking bootloader infact all newer phones require unlocking bootloader.

But you can always save the drm keys with amazing tools available for future use.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
I am scanning roms for viruses to see what hits what. After some suspicious activity on Ressurection Remix Official, i got worried.

Method:

1. download rom

2. use python script to extract img

3. extract img file.

4. upload apk files methodically.

5. report results.

I am just starting so will upload images as i make them. please be patient.

Here are some samples until further notice.

OOS

Statementservice.apk:

https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...08d118f528646c92bea12ee17e068fba1a4/analysis/

TugaPower/RR Official/RR unnoficial

Share the same files so far

Statement Service.apk: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...ff6452cf945798e67555e393/analysis/1484682367/

RESULTS so far

OP3T stock 4.0

3 potential threats found. (likely False Flags)

Dedicated Lineage OS Build 1

128 "finds"

126 PUA finds (no biggie)

Shell.apk = Android.gEWPB.GEN12424 (PUP) (no biggie)

HTMLViewer.apk = Android.Lovefraud.A5a1d (PUP)	(no biggie)

This rom did not trigger whitearmor. (while running the rom)

Considered Clean
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] geekynoob:
I guess global warming is taking a toll on u...

Bro.. Just take a bottle of beer.. Drink in while u flash a rom.. In case that doesn't suit well just sleep and once u wake up just check if symptoms persist..
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
A device that holds most of my sensitive data is not something i just "ignore."

If i only find PUA hits, it's likely nothing. but it's a little suspicious.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] nicesoni_ash:
Then keep your bootloader locked and stay on stock rom.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] djsubterrain:
Firstly, viruses on linux are extremely rare as there isn't a big enough userbase for the devs of these things to bother with, secondly the rom is built from source, which means the developers would have to have intentionally added a virus to it unless you download from an unknown source that might have injected something into the package, this is highly unlikely as many eyes are on the code and it's publicly viewable too and the source links given in the rom threads are from the developers' sites or from AFH.

It's highly unlikely is the gist of this.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] nicesoni_ash:
That's why I always recommend to use Roms that have their source code available, people not uploading their sources online can't be trusted in my opinion no matter what they say.

Sent from my "1+2" powered by Unofficial RR 7.x.x

Compiled by myself
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] xanthrax:
I've been searching for information about this Belgian security website but nothing important came up, I wish I could see the security algorithm that is based on, details about how their results came up...

I personally can't take those warnings as serious ones

I may dig a bit more...

Sent from my Darkside of Oneplus 3T
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] A Sad Napkin:
You need to lay of the green if you're so paranoid.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Jagadhidh:
I have alreaydy had security issue while using a custom rom (i won't drop name), i think it's not wanted by mainteners, but there is so much tweaks on some roms like RR that the probability to get a security issue is finally quite hight, virus can come from an apk too.

And the virus scan detect only some virus, but not back doors ....

Keep in ming you won't never be safe using custom rom / root / unlocked bootloaders .... but most of us don't care, i dont know if we are right or wrong....
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] raptir:
StatementService.apk is part of Android since MM. If you honestly believe it's malware you need to switch to an iPhone or downgrade to Lollipop.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] CraigUK87:
In all my 7 years dealing with android...I have never ever seen a virus on my phone. I've flashed more ROMs than I've had hot dinners. Like everyone said, if you're that paranoid....Turn off all your electronics and wear the tin hat :) jokes aside.... You give Google more info than you realise, it should be them you need to worry about.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] apascual89:
I was just going to ignore, but I have to ask because you specifically mention my rom. What exactly was the "suspicious activity “ that you encountered on my ROM, Resurrection Remix?

After you make a statement like that I hope that you have something more to say than all those " security " scans that you keep posting.

Again the only reason I'm responding is to ask specifically what was the "suspicious activity “.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] DSA:
I wouldn't worry dude, hes probably getting false positives (And isnt fully educated on custom roms etc) - we all know rr sources are online so people can check themselves....plus we all know that none of the rom makers on xda would willingly add viruses into their work.:good:
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
virus's don't always show "suspicious activity"

I am not trying to cause any rom to be ignored, or not used. My point is trying to figure out security. I HAVE NO DOUBT that you would NEVER put a virus in there. Since roms are open source, anyone could commit a virus and no one would know it.

I'm only doing scans, as ive never seen virus's pop up in android before, and just want to get the truth for all of us.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
agreed on the linux bit, however android is the most popular used portable OS in the world. and china builds half or more of their roms.

To think that android virus's don't exist is just naive.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
The real question is not whether there is a virus, but rather why some rom apk's flag as a virus, and another nearly identical rom doesnt?
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] xanthrax:
The real question actually is, as long as you are so concerned and eager to find an answer, why don't you just contact the experts of that website and keep us updated?
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] apascual89:
I was just using your words from the OP
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
The suspicious activity was system level apps asking me for root priveleges. NEVER have i ever seen that.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] RohanM:
Isn't that a good thing that apps are asking for root privileges ? Rather than having full privileges !!! ;)

Apart from that, you should stay on stock ROM with locked BL as that might give you some peace of mind. :cowboy:
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] keshey:
Never have I ever been so entertained and mortified at the stupidity of our species. Its been 7 years for me, android and XDA then you came along and made this funny.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] luffee:
it is a good idea to scan roms if you think the rom is infected with malware, usually stock unpatched roms get easily infected by auto rooting malware and you don't need to install apps from any third party stores to get infected. It is directly available from google playstore

unlocking the bootloader and flashing any popular custom rom is the safest way to go

sorry about the urls

blog dot kaspersky dot com slash triada-trojan slash 11481

an example of the above malware family available from play store

play dot google dot com slash store slash apps slash details?id=com.mars.babaji.ninegame

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[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] maelfilk:
So we're talking about root priveleges here, not viruses? Some system apps might ask for it to modify build.prop to change lcd density and whatever. The name of thread and your posts are totally misleading.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
A great virus would bypass root questions. A weaker one would ask for privileges. It's not misleading. I was being cautious. And I even posted and deemed the Roms clean.

When a ROM has system apps asking for root privileges it's one of two things. A poorly coded ROM, or a virus.
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] Skwerl23:
All of you people naysaying seem to not care about security. Why would you even review my post?
[OnePlus 3T Guides, News, & Discussion] xanthrax:
I keep on wondering if you have any idea about what are you talking about, "a great antivirus..." on what kind of documented research is this weird statement based on?

Here you're right, I'll bring it in to the moderator's attention then as we must stop this confusion

Sent from my Darkside of Oneplus 3T