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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mikemerg1:
Not sure if you've already done this or not - but I fixed mine without returning to stock. I booted into recovery, cleared cache, mounted system, then factory reset. Not sure if all those steps are necessarily needed, but my storage is showing correctly now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] feivel5:
Want to change your hosts file? Anything else? Here's the solution I just implemented, and seems to be working. Please correct me if I did something sub-optimal or am leading others astray somehow:

Credit this thread: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71331817&postcount=2

Look at the OP for current versions. This is from the QC1 Version:

Extract the /vzw/boot.img file from this, or the current rom (See OP):

VZW_TMO_HYBRID_PLAYSTORE_BS_FREE_QC1_V13_VZWS7FLAT.zip

Make a .tar file with just that file.

ODIN this in the AP slot (again see OP for updated versions):

S7 Nougat root kernel

This gives you an ADB that has root, but has other issues.

Phone will Reboot. Make sure USB Debugging is on, and ADB is working.

Replace the hosts file. Easiest way is to get the "ADB_AdBlocking_Host_Stock_Host.zip" batch file zip from:

this thread.

Reboot into download mode.

ODIN the .tar you made before, with just the boot.img file in the archive.

Phone will reboot.

The first time, the boot screen says Custom, but it goes away on future reboots.

Try Samsung pay, blocked or unblocked sites, etc.. and see how it works for you.

I assume this could work for other system file changes too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] NaCorL:
From my experience, those are caused by either corrupted data or the pictures are encrypted. Did you reset the phone with the Encrypt SD Card option still enabled?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] vrahn:
My sd card isn't encrypted
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] NaCorL:
Is it just the thumbnails or are the pictures themselves unavailable? If its just the thumbnails then try clearing the cache or using an app like CCleaner or Clean Master to clean the thumbnail files. If the pictures themselves are unavailable then your probably SOL if their on the phone itself. If their on the SD Card then try to pull them off with a PC and format the SD Card.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
[MENTION=6697968]CVertigo1[/MENTION] The QF2 firmware is available on SamMobile now. Hopefully [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] will make a new version you can port over.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] IJoxer:
It sure is, thanks for linking it. It should work for pretty much any Android phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
[MENTION=6697968]CVertigo1[/MENTION] do you still plan on working on a new version with the updated Firmware? Thanks for everything you've done!

Michael
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
Yes sir. I haven't tested it, so I won't upload it yet. I might flash to Verizon today and see how it goes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
Awesome. Here's a question before you even post. If we're coming from your Verizon Hybrid, do you think we'll have to do a wipe? The reason I ask is if I need to write down all of my settings.

Thanks again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
Most likely, but I'll be able to tell you more after I test it out. I always recommend a full wipe unless the same exact ROM is being re-flashed, but that's just me. It prevents old data from dirtying up the install and causing issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
[MENTION=6697968]CVertigo1[/MENTION],

I hope you don;t mind me asking but I was wondering how the testings was going on the new Firmware?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
How's the updated firmware coming let me know if you need me too help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jerm1999:
I think I've done something wrong, and I've tried to figure it out on my own without having to bother anyone, but I'm getting really confused. I apologize if this has been stated further back in the thread, or if I'm posting this in the wrong place, but it seemed most applicable.

I followed the instructions found here:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/samsung-galaxy-s7-roms-kernels-recoveries--other-development-snapdragon/rom-verizon-tmo-hybrid-method-t3571983/post71399450#post71399450

I couldn't find the FlashFire apk in the given files, so I downloaded it from Google Play.

This is where I'm getting confused and have been trying to figure out for well over 12 hours now:

I can't find this file in FlashFire, as I didn't move it to my SD with the other files. I flashed it in Odin, as Step 1 required, but I didn't move that singular file because I was trying my best to follow the steps to the letter. When I then started trying to move this file to my SD (8gb with nothing on it other than the previously moved files from this tutorial), my PC kept saying that my phone wasn't responding once it reached the end of the process. Each time I've tried this (roughly 5), it was a 30-45 minute wait time. It then bloated my SD with data that I couldn't see, so I'd have to format after every attempt. I also tried a microSD converter to move the files rather than my phone, as I thought the cord I've been using could've been interfering. Next, I thought about the possibility of using my usb converter that came with the phone to use a thumb drive rather than my SD. I tested out the thumb drive on my phone first, as I haven't actually tried it before, and it was recognized, so I formatted it and begun the process again. The AP file took about half the time to move to my thumb drive that it did moving to my SD, so I thought everything was looking up. It moved successfully, so I moved the zip over as well and plugged it into my phone, which then told me that the USB drive was now corrupt and I would have to format yet again.

I'm at a loss, and I feel like there's probably something extremely simple I'm missing since I haven't found anyone else who has had this problem. Sorry if this is a stupid question, I just really don't understand what I'm doing wrong...

Thanks in advance for any assistance given! :o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] NaCorL:
I had the same problem the first time I did this. You can just put it in the internal storage instead of the sdcard. The reason it doesn't work is cause the sdcard's file system isn't designed to hold files larger than 4gb so the AP file wont fit cause its around 5gb. Like I said you can just put all the files on the internal storage and flash it from there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jerm1999:
oh my god i love you gonna go attempt
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Here is new Qf2 rom for Verizon S7 Flat

Do not use Package Disabler or Adhell with NoNaMe mods
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
Is there something that conflicts with NoNaMe mods and Adhell? Or is it just using knox in general?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Knox on new builds don't like nodded systemui
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
I see, so if they were used bad things happen. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jerm1999:
New question:

I went through the entire process from the link I posted above, but when it came to the part about removing the root, I ignored it, as I thought that it was just for the keeping android pay purposes. I was sadly mistaken, and the device said something about "unauthorized firmware flashed" and that I'd have to contact support to fix it. That's fine, I flashed my semi-original Verizon firmware (I'm actually on Straight Talk, but I couldn't find the firmware for that when I needed it, so I suppose I'm Verizon) and restarted the process. I'm now done with the tutorial, I just haven't reinitialized my phone yet.

My question is, is it safe for me to reroot now that I've got everything fixed? Or will it screw everything up and make me start over?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] NaCorL:
Yes, you should be fine as long as you root using [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]'s method outlined in the OP. Samsungs phones are very finicky with flashing, especially US models because of the locked bootloader. My theory is that because FlashFire is a tool designed to work on many android phones that it doesn't take into account things like there needing to be a special "developer" boot image to root this phone.

Although as mentioned in other posts in this thread, I'm not quite sure what peoples reason to root again is. The point to have most of customization and features of root without have to using the slow and buggy boot image.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Yes a factory reset will happen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
Instead of flashing firmware, you could have flashed the engineering kernel. Since you reflashed the firmware, you are going to have to reroot and reflash the ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
Here's a couple dumbass questions. Since I'm on the previous version and I will be skipping the first part, and starting here

"If you are on one of my previous version of this rom or my carrier specific rom"

Does that still do a full wipe of the phone?

I also use Package Disabler on the previous version and I haven't had any issues. Am I just lucky or is it just an issue in the newer builds?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
You don't need to wipe but you do need to flash BL and CP files and the flashfire AP file in flashfire along with Rom zip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
I just finished flashing this, but so far, so good, and it still passes SafetyNet!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
I forgot hotspot mod I will update zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Silkmeister1:
read carefully,

it says to put AP_G930TUVU4BQB1_CL10376601_QB12449107_REV02_user_ low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5 in your INTERNAL SToRAGE. not EXT-SD

silk

---------- Post added at 06:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

i noticed this heavily with MM.

The way i fixed it was at the start of the call, look at the dialer and in the top right corner you'll see three dots. Click them and click setting Turn on Extra Call volume. Turn speaker off and hear the difference.

Presto man.

best,

Silkmeister1

---------- Post added at 06:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:04 PM ----------

Are you coming from marshMalow or Nougat?

are you using the newest Odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION], Were you able to add the hotspot mod yet, I looked at the files and they appeared the same. No rush just wanted to be sure before I flashed.

Thanks,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Nope
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CC850:
Does Max Power Saving work for anyone on QF2 or Wifi Calling? When I select Max nothing happens. I'm on Total Wireless Verizon, would that prevent WiFi Calling?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] tranquility1:
What specifically is the hotspot mod? Is this what is required to bypass provisioning for grandfathered UDP users?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Fixed Hotspot

VZW_HYBRID_PS_BS_FREE_NoNaMe_G930V_QF2_V2.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Yes it does

It removes the 10 gig restriction on new unlimited data users or the old unlimited data plans it allows you to use hotspot without paying extra
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
Getting ready to flash. My phone requires a pin on initial boot. Do I need to disable that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] tranquility1:
What is the difference between this ROM based on the G930V and the ROM that [MENTION=6697968]CVertigo1[/MENTION] has that is for the VZW S7 flat, but based on the U firmware? They both appear to be compatible with the S7 flat VZW variant and seem to have the same features and mod.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
DELETE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
They are the same because I kanged his Rom and made it mine please don't tell him
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
I've hard reset and had to reload the QF2 Version twice. The issue I have, in noname tweaks, changing the wifi and data icons. If I change the icons and reboot the phone the screen remains blank. I can power off and on but the screen doesn't come back unless I do a hard reset. I've had this happen twice so far.

Reset and Installed factory QF2 firmware. Noname Tweaks does the same thing. After reboot screen is blank and wont come on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] storm81456:
So now that Package Disabler Pro isn't working anymore, does anyone know another way to reset the fingerprint data to get Samsung Pay to work on the phone again or any other way to get it to work? It hangs on verifying new fingerprints. If you wipe data in the app it hangs on contacting s pay servers on the opening setup screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
Ok, So I've reset multiple times. Can someone answer this. The only tweaks I'm looking for are Call Recording and Battery Mod. Do I need to install NoName to get those?

Or can I use Stock with some tweaks?

So I installed Stock UI, so far no issues. One other problem, that may be for some, noname would not pass safetynet on Microsoft InTune. Stock UI does.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
Hahaha. If anyone did any Kanging, it was me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jolly_roger_hook:
Will this work on firmware QB9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
Yes, follow the 1st set of instructions and flash official qf2 firmware 1st.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jolly_roger_hook:
Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
No you have done a good job here my friend. Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Azuma73:
QF2 firmware...link please!? Thanks...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
Updato.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] ezwalker63:
I have the dual speaker mod and I'm ready to have my videos work in Chrome again so is there anyway to remove the dual speaker mod without have to reflash the ROM again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Azuma73:
What Governor did most of you guys go with on Aroma install?

I went with interactive, always liked that one for balanced performance.

Just curious about different settings & whatnot.

Mooch-a$$ grassy-a$$
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
No root here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] ezwalker63:
Is Smart View and Quick Connect missing for anyone else or is it just me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CC850:
I used the 120 app debloat and I don't have either. Are you able to use Wifi Calling or Max Power Save mode?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] wpg9210:
I have been tinkering with this ROM for a while now, along with the other VZW hybrid. I have had them both working numerous times. Just recently I have run into an issue when I flash the BSfree zip after the AP firmware package. I get a continuous boot loop on the samsung screen. If i flash the ENGboot kernel it boots right up. Is there a factory kernel zip out there that I can flash? Or am I missing something.

Phone is a G930V

EDIT: For the record...If you do not select ALLOW BOOTLOADERS in the settings of Flashfire. You will get a boot loop. Found it after searching through the thread. Thanks for the help all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
Did you flash the U-firmware with the full CSC recently? That will cause the issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] ezwalker63:
No, neither works
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] 3m-ta3:
Wow, Thanks [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]! Great job on QF2 s so far!!

2 things I've noticed, (and one has been persistent since the first release months ago)

1) 3minitbattery won't allow you to do anything if you run AdAway or open source ad blocking (which is probably most everyone) - in my opinion, no point in even adding it if it's not going to work for the majority of people. And because I own it, I got a NASTY systemui fc when I uninstalled the free one via TiBU and installed mine. Maybe allow the choice to install it via Aroma (along with a disclaimer that it won't work with AdAway/Open Source blocking) instead of just adding it as a system app would be better?

2) the signal icon in the status bar won't change in rom control. Not sure if you were aware of this since no one in here has mentioned it that I saw.

I spent some good time getting it all set up initially only to have systemui fc after setting up a battery in my own 3minit and then rebooting. I tried literally everything from cache and dalvik-cache wipes, adb pushes of systemui direct from the noname zip, to rm of 3minitbatterysettings and minitbatteryresources, and even got it to boot up once and tried a dirty flash of noname zip to no avail - always going back to a systemui fc after a reboot. Eventually I just bit the bullet and Odin'd stock QF2, then moved one step at a time until I was running NoNaMe QF2 - but this time I just disabled 3minit and never installed my own - no problems since then other than the signal icon won't "stick".

One thing I'd like to see in your next release is the gmail notification text color fix. Seeing gmail notification text on any dark theme is almost impossible, I'm sure you're already aware. Just respectfully requesting this tweak in a future release if possible.

Anyway, GREAT job on this so far!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
I can use WiFi calling, but UPSM is removed from the ROM. I have intentions of re-adding it, but I haven't been playing with phone things lately. As for WiFi calling, it doesn't direct calls through WiFi unless the cell signal is borderline nonexistant.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CC850:
Does it work if you put the phone into Airplane mode and turn on WiFi? I've never used this phone on the stock ROM, so I wasn't sure how it's supposed to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
When I installed the ROM I would get a black screen, even after multiple Resets and installs. Now I wonder if it was 3miit causing it. I'm going to try it again this weekend and disable 3 minnit. There are several Noname tweaks I miss.

Thanks for the post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mcvoss:
delete
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] gunz.jones:
Does anyone have the files to get the edge Rom running on flat for the edge widgets? I am specifically working with the February update. I saw a user in here had it going. Any instructions or pointers would be great. I just want to stay before the security roll out that disabled spoofing without root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
I haven't confirmed this, but I remember the post you are referring to. When using FlashFire to flash the AP file before the ROM, flash the Edge AP file instead of the Flat AP file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] spearoid:
so...this is about the closest thing I could find to an answer to how to turn secure mode off....Googling produces lots of nothing and lots of false answers.

I've been using the U-firmware for a while but just saw a CVertigo post where he said he has gone back to the Verizon Firmware and is on QF2. Somewhere along the line I got secure boot enabled....don't recall doing that, and now I can't flash the QF2 firmware. Fails every time.

How exactly can I disable securemode / secure boot? Back on a clean flash of the QD2 U-firmware right now.

--------------------UPDATE----------------------

Well I'll update this post for the next poor sucker that thinks disabling Qualcomm secure boot is the solution to seek. :) I saw tons of people asking this same question and never found an answer.

Apparently the secure boot option in the Android security settings don't relate at all to the Qualcomm secureboot enabled status you see when in Download Mode. There is no solution to what I was trying to "fix." The secureboot status remains enabled and I'm able to install things just fine now. I'm sure a dev might be able to clarify or fix my summary here if I'm wrong. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] GartimusPrime:
I am currently on the latest ufirm on my s7. What firmware should i be on before i start the steps in the op? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] emwu_:
I guess you didn't notice "Install Instructions From Any Build" on top of the steps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] GartimusPrime:
You are correct every time I have read the op, I seem to have missed that. Easy to miss being the first sentence in the build instructions *sarcasm* I do apologize for being so careless but I do also appreciate you pointing that out as embarrassing as that is. I am currently on vacation at a place with great internet for a few more hours, so your response has come in the knick of time. At home I would never be able to download the needed files.

edit: the other reason I ask is because I am also following the Ufirm rom thread and someone in there said they had to come from QA4 verizon in order for it to work, just trying to get my eggs in a row before i do this. The Ufirm thread also states "from any build" in the OP as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Tarpsy:
Quick question: I am currently on this Rom. Are there any benefits to expect by switching to the UFirm rom? I could not figure out the differences by reading both of the threads...

By the way, thanks for the great work, this Rom makes my Phone usable in Europe!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] spearoid:
video player

I chose the manual debloat option for QF2 and did not choose to remove the Video Player. However, it crashes every time I try to play a video. I've cleared the data, forced stop, rebooted, etc. I've seen someone mention installing the Samsung Video Player apk but I've already got it installed.....so I don't really know what else there is to try. It's a system app so I can't easily remove and reinstall. I did disable a few of the bloatware apps like S Voice, Verizon VM....is it possible there is another app that Video Player is dependent upon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] 3m-ta3:
I've run into some more black screens after reboot but no systemui FC this time, just a black screen.

So I have to ask - can anyone tell me the advantages of QF2 over QD5? QD5 didn't have any issues on my phone at all, and the big plus is that I could run BKDisabler on QD5 and we can't on QF2.

QF2 Advantages over QD5??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] spearoid:
Were you able to find a solution to this? I don't know about fingerprint data being my problem but for the first time on any of these hybrid ROMs Samsung Pay will not open for me and I'm not sure why. I get the "unable to connect" error message when opening Samsung Pay. I made sure to disable inject root, and I've verified the phone passes the Safetynet test. Been on QF2 for about a week now and just got around to setting up Samsung Pay again.