yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] TRexombo:
Thank you CVertigo, Jrkruse and hunteditor. Rom works flawlessly with no issues!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] pr0ndigy:
Why does firmware require flash every time flashing ROM?

I'm coming from a Nexus 6, where flashing a ROM meant booting into TWRP, wiping System/Dalvik/Cache, and then flashing a zip file of the new ROM.

So i'm confused why the firmware needs reflashed along with the ROM zip file EVERY TIME i want to reflash the zip?

Am i not able to install TWRP or some custom recovery and just wipe+flash zip?

Also, how do i get root onto this ROM permanently?

I assume these are the steps... please let me know if i miss any.

1. Use Odin to flash AP_Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar.md5

2. Run root.bat inside Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2

3. Use Odin to flash AP_G930U_QE2_Boot_Recovery_Image.tar.md5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] TRexombo:
Not on the Verizon Samsung galaxy s7. As far as I know they do not have custom recovery for our phones yet.

[MENTION=943665]cve[/MENTION]rtigo,

I want to remove the data usage indicator on the left side of the status bar? How do I do that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] pr0ndigy:
Well step 3 needs to be left out.

After i flashed that in Odin, i got errors from SU and couldn't get root access in AdAway.

Flashing back to AP_Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar.md5 fixed the problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] TRexombo:
You know? I never did even notice that part but I've read in several other places that there's no custom recovery yet. Well except flashing stock in Odin. I'm glad you were at least able to get back up and running though
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] memtech3:
Flashfire

If you don't install Flashfire from google play, it will close when it gets to checking for pro which is right after enumerating properties
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
I don't understand why you would want root access on this rom.... The whole point of this rom, is all the benefits of root, with none of the disadvantages, including ad blocking. So why would you want to root it, you loose so much performance and battery life

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Hey [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] is there a way to keep all the camera modes with Bs free? Maybe I could backup all the camera modes and turn them into a flash let zip to flash after rom install? I don't want to use manual debloat as i can't remove all the same stuff that is removed in Bs free. But I want the camera modes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] pr0ndigy:
Just because you don't understand something, doesn't mean that it's wrong or not needed.

Because you see, this rom does NOT have all the benefits of root.

I can't run AdAway, TitaniumBackup, Root Explorer, etc... without my phone actually being ROOTED!

Yes, the rom gives you an option to install AdAway or the open source HOSTS file, but that file is not the most up-to-date on IP's/URL's that need blocked.

It was only accurate on the day the rom was created.

If i want to keep my phone ad free, i have to update the list daily... which i can't do unless it ROOTED!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
I didn't say it was wrong, calm down buddy. You can do whatever you want, no need to get in a hissy fit. I have been using the rom for several weeks now, I have not noticed any unblocked ads. There are other backup utilities, such as Google back up, which I use, anything you need a file explorer for just flash on the rom install. Again, do what's best for you man, if you want root, go ahead and root the rom. To me the lag is not worth it. Even so, with root you loose safety net. If you are really set on root, I recommend just temporarily rooting your phone make the root changes you need and then unroot it using chainfires ADB root tools, then flash stock Kernal, and just take like 5 min to reroot it anytime you need to have root (for titanium and what not).

Otherwise the lag is just unbearable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] neilwashere:
So is this rom officially done being updated?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
Updates come out as Samsung sends out new firmwares.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] warwagon19792:
So you are saying this update supports Samsung OTA's?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
No. When Samsung makes a new firmware for the unlocked varient of the S7, they update the rom to work on that firmware. The rom is based on Samsung firm. That's the only way to have a custom rom on this phone, because the bootloader is locked. Which means anything you flash has to be Samsung's. Hence the firmware is based on stock. So when Sammy makes a new firmware, they update the rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] TRexombo:
Hey guys, I rooted my g930v using jrkruses root method for nougat thread. Then I installed this rom. All went well and it ran great but I noticed a day or 2 later while watching video on vlc, the phone started to lag. The more I use it the worse the lag gets. It also lags in any other app I use. Whether it's texting, looking at settings, accessing my contacts list to make a call or anything else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] uknow:
Try clearing cache and restarting your device once a day
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] TRexombo:
I've actually tried clearing muy cache multiple times daily and restarting my phone too but it doesn't it very long to start lagging again.

I run vlc usually 10 or more hours each day
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] uknow:
Hmmm that's a crazy amount of usage the processors are probably heating up which would creat lag in it self does it lag when the phone is off the charger and light usage? I would think you would be charging quite a bit through out the day with that much usage and very little rest time which is guaranteed to raise the temperature of the device even on stock unrooted this would create lag
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CC850:
One of the issues with keeping root is lag.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
You have to root to install this rom. Installing this rom unroots the phone. Thats the whole point of the rom. So his phone isn't rooted. He is talking about issues with the ROM optimization. Unfortunately, there isn't much anyone can do about that as that issue presents itself on stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] TRexombo:
Thank you for replying to my issue. Yes it does sound like a crazy amount of usage and yes I have to charge my phone a lot. The reason I run vlc so much is I'm a truck driver and I'm on the road many times up to 11 hours daily and although I can't watch videos as I drive, I load my sd card down with episodes of my favorite shows and listen to them as I work. I've only just recently started using this S7. I used a rooted S5 for close to a year and it never lagged although I ran it like this all the time.
[MENTION=7594264]Cm4nXD[/MENTION],

Thank you for your input. I did not realize the S7 has that issue. So I guess I just have to use it with lag?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
For the S7, the main problem is the soc (snapdragon 820) wasn't the most graphicly advanced, not to mention the terrible power management. Really the only thing you can do is try and run it at a lower resolution to reduce the work the adreno GPU has to do. I usually keep mine running at HD, instead of FHD or QHD, simply because of this fact, unless I'm watching a movie. You can access this setting under the display section of the settings app. You can't really notice the difference because the display is so nice. Even FHD is better than running it at QHD.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] TRexombo:
Ok, thank you. I will give it a try

*Update edit*

Thank you for your advice. After changing the settings the lag is much less noticeable now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Silkmeister1:
reboot to recovery and wipe data factory reset and cache

problem solved!

btw(this was in the OP)

hit the thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] hunteditor:
Mobile Hotspot Keeps Turning Off

Hey, guys: I've been running this ROM almost since day one with no problems. Just today the mobile hotspot started to turn off on its own while I'm using it. It operates for an hour or so, then it shuts off. When I restart the hotspot, it stays on for a few seconds and then just shuts off. There is no error message or anything else ... it just turns off.

If I restart the phone, I can operate the hotspot for another hour or so before it starts doing this again.

The phone is not hot, and there is plenty of battery. I have cleared the memory cache multiple times. Without an error message, I don't even know where to start on this one.

UPDATE: In desperation, I did a factory reset and wipe of cache and data, and that seems to have fixed the problem. A pain, maybe, but at least it seems to be working now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Levan_i:
I am trying to uninstall Adblocking, and when I open no-adblocking.bat file it just says "error device not found". After this I tried to flash AP_G930UUEU4BQD2_Boot_Recovery_Image.tar.md5 in odin but I get message "md5 error - binary is invalid".

Any ideas?

***Edit: changed the name of .md5 to .tar its ok now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jtl_777:
Is this a good candidate ROM for installing Xposed framework? I would have to re-root it, but I have been trying to install Xposed on rooted stock and have been experiencing boot loops. I read custom ROMs can solve this. Anyone run this rom rooted with Xposed? Any recommendations if this rom isn't the right option?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jtl_777:
Gonna go ahead and try this. The OP has a link for the latest version, but the file name contains "V2" while the file in the original post has "V14" which one is the most up to date version for the S7 Flat? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] uknow:
All you have to Do to stop bootloops is clear cache from recovery after flashing xposed and it works

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Just in case you don't know you can now install xposed from the xposed xda forum it officially supports 7.0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jtl_777:
So far I am loving this. Souper smoouth. Like butter. And excellent battery life. Question: Since this is a non-rooted ROM and Package Disabler (which to my knowledge, the one I purchased was removed from Google Play and the new one has terrible ratings) isn't an option, what can we use to disable other packages? I'm curious if certain packages were removed like the ones all carriers use to track your usage. CarrierIQ was what it was called while I was with T-mobile so I don't know if Verizon uses that or similar. But basically I want to make sure that all pre-installed apps that would track, store, siphon or sell my data to Verizon or anyone else have been disabled. Thanks all!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
Depending on the debloat level you selected in aroma is what gets removed. But for the most part carrier bloat is always removed. Except for like 2 or 3 apps (Voicemail and what not). As for package disabling, modded system UI cause factory reset if you try to use Knox. So any Samsung specific Knox app is a no go. Including things like adhell which also has a package disabler. You can always flash the eng. Kernal, use ADB root to disable the apps, then flash the stock boot recovery image. But why would you need to do that with Manuel debloat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jtl_777:
Thanks for the reply. I was trying to show a buddy a slow motion video the other day and it appears the samsung package that includes the slow motion video player was removed. I used the "no bs" option. Does anyone know specifically which package is used for Slow motion video playback? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Omegeddon:
So basically i just realized Facebook is a system app for some reason. and i need to uninstall it so i can test a supposedly better alternative (Facebook LC from XDA). What do? Is it possible to root long enough to uninstall facebook then reflash the stock boot kernel without losing all my data or screwing something up?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
As long as you have the eng kernel file and the stock boot img for the firmware you have (ie qe2 or qf2) you can flash the eng kernel, and remove the app without loosing safety net. You'll need to remove Facebook with adb. Then reflash the stock boot img. What firmware are you on? I can provide the stock boot img for the firmware you are on if you need it. The adb command you can use is:

adb shell pm remove /system/app/"folder name of app"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Omegeddon:
Thanks. I'm using the QD2 rom from this post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] rexxxlo:
i cant seem to get it

ive been at this literally all day

restarted the process multiple times

even used the verizon software upgrade assistant to return to stock after a boot loop or two

in my last try i get to the point where i run Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar in odin

it flashes fine

the phone restarts

i try to run flashfre and it asks for root i open the su app and get "su is occupied'"

or when i run root.bat it just sits waiting for the device

edit:

what is the difference between these 2 guides and the resulting device after finishing?

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/development/rom-t3576124

and this one ?

edit 2

welll i ended up getting it

had to reflash Nougat_S7_Flat_EngBoot.tar again

then reboot and run flashfire, it would forceclose at different points of its loading process

so i tried updating it on the playstore, that got better finally i was able to get it to run to aroma and install after a bit of fiddling and about 10 restarts

got the phone all setup put a pin for security in after a reboot and system UI crashes when i try to type the pin in.

sooooo im starting over again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] ronlix:
Help ;-(

Hello ;-(

I've followed the instructions, got to the final stage after the FireFlash/Aroma setup - booting - and then i got the message " unauthorized change have been made" and it's basically stuck there.

I suspect I didn't turn off secure boot as needed :( Can anyone help me out here? How do i turn off secure boot? ;[

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] JediDru:
Secure boot is in Settings --> Lock screen and security ---> Secure Startup
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] matt1285:
Hi all...i have a couple of questions hopefully someone can answer...so here's my problem...i am on a straight talk branded s7...prior to installing any roms I was able to make calls and still have LTE while on phone calls...i installed the tmo version of this rom and everything went great...it is nice and smooth...my only problem is I noticed when I make phone calls my data drops to 1x so I lose the ability to look things up online while on the phone with people...if I install this ufirm version of the rom will I be able to have LTE while on phone Calls? Also is this possible on the tmo version of the rom? Has anyone else experienced this issue? Am I missing something??? Thanks in advance and very nice rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] rafe83:
Why cant I see the status bar? I enabled it in the Rom control, but I still cant see it even after a reboot. Also, i cant see any recent apps or change the background pic.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] enettrek:
I tried to use the updated ROM at post #105 on the S7 running the latest OTA update..

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73052254&postcount=105

I did the first 3 steps without errors, including the invalid sim card error.

Did the 3. Unzip ADB_Root_G930U_QE2Files.zip

4. Flash EngBoot image with odin

5. Root Phone. Im not going to have half a page about rooting there is an entire rooting thread here. The Eng Boot.img can be found in the UFIRM_QD2_Modified_Nougat_Firmware Folder

6. Unzip FlashFire_Flashable_G930UFirmware.zip

7. Copy AP_FlashFire_Only_G930U_QE2_Firmware.tar.md5 to your phone

8. Copy UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U _QE2_V2.zip to your phone

9. Open FlashFire and click Add Zip and choose UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U _QE2_V2.zip make sure to check mount system

Got to 9th step and the flashfire closed itself after checking the file, sent the error problems in.

I tried reinstalling flashfire, still did it..

I tried repeating all the steps, still had the flashfire closing..

Is there another way to do this without using the flashfire app or is there another version I could try that might work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] :
"successful" flash here. I fixed the flashfire force close issue by uninstalling FF and downloading the latest version (0.73) from apkmirror and it worked fine! Made it through the installer and to the setup screen. I can't complete it however as the phone soft reboots after so many seconds. I'l see if I can fiddle with it enough to get past initial setup, if not I'll reinstall. If that doesn't work I'll hop back to the rom in the other thread. (Verizon TMO Hybrid) I have successfully gotten that one installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] enettrek:
I was still getting the force close when installing the latest version through playstore. I will try through apkmirror instead when I have access to the phone to try again.

I wanted to give this one a try since it would still allow samsung pay and all the features to work, without giving up access to the unlimited hotspot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] matt1285:
Do you think this rom can be installed with tfn tracfone qd2 firmware...I have a straight talk s7 and wanna keep my volte...I been messing around a lot and notice when I install the latest tracfone tfn g930u nougat firmware I don't lose volte but when I install vzw I can't use advanced calling?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] matt1285:
so i have a question...i have a straight talk branded s7...i flashed to verizon pi3 marshmallow firmware...i went to install this rom and flashed the qd2 firmware files using the home CSC with bl, ap, and cp...weirdly enough it didnt throw the error in recovery but it did go to recovery anyhow, so i booted the system...strangely enough, and i didnt even know this was possible...i had video calling which appeared working, i had data but i did not have signal...i went back to odin and flashed the regular CSC file and thought that may fix signal and it did but then i lost video calling? not sure why...anyway i continued with the process and when i finally finished and went to boot the rom it bootlooped on the splash screen so had to re odin the pi3 firmware...long story short i never got the rom installed but is there any firmware that i can actually flash over a straight talk s7 and actually have video calling, wifi calling, and hotspot working??? any straight talk users with experience know if this can be accomplished or anybody with experience for that matter??? thanx in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] madspeed:
Have been running this ROM for a few months now. Smooth and stable. I have been using USB tether to my peplink router and the hotspot data usage was not increasing, just phone data as expected. This has somehow recently stopped and i have now hit my 15GB hotspot data cap with Verizon. Anyone else have this issue?? Love the ROM but I need to be able to bypass the data cap while tethering. Guess I'll try a cache wipe and factory reset?

EDIT - cleared cache and factory reset, still on throttled speeds so using mobile hotspot as opposed to phone data. Any input?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] madspeed:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] piton78:
G-930v

Hi friend, I have a question. I bought a samsung G-930v which is currently working with rom G930u. Will it work with the software you did. The phone is rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
So this technically will work on any snapdragon S7 but it automatically installs files for specific carriers. So just choose the option for the carrier you currently use with the phone, and it should be fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] wpg9210:
Anyone have a problem with the forward facing camera? I've loaded this ROM a few times. Same thing with S8 and stock camera. I hit the button to switch and it just returns to rear camera. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] piton78:
Camera problem

I have a problem with main camera.Only works in auto mode.Can't make gif,sport shot or any other things.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] bjf189:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] bjf189:
How to get xposed to work on this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
The whole point of this room is custom UI, modded, without root, so that you still pass safety net. So that you can use Samsung pay, Snapchat and what not. Xposed requires root. So if you really want Xposed you defeat the purpose of using this rom. If you really want it, you can just follow jrkruse's root guide and the go check the Xposed forums for how to install on systemless root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] bjf189:
I actually got root pretty easy on this. It just seems the root drops after updating the su binary then I have to use that nougat root to root again. I've checked out the guide here for xposed but when it goes to flash it comes up saying wrong zip for my art or whatever. I assume it's from being swapped over to att firmware for this whole Rom. Problem is I'm not sure which zip I'm in need of this time. The zip in the guide I used on 6.0 before this and xposed ran fine but that was on the 930v firmware. Also for Snapchat you can login before you root then root. I believe you only get the safety check at login. Maybe it be the same for other apps as well. Though I don't use things like Samsung pay
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
You found your problem already. The firmware isn't the issue. You are attempting to flash Xposed for 6.0, and this ROM is 7.0. That's why it won't flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Silkmeister1:
Hey guys how would i go back from oreo to the qd2 ufirm rom [MENTION=3857343]crpalmer[/MENTION]1 ? I can't root the oreo rom and [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Cm4nXD:
Odin nougat firmware and follow the tutorial in the op after that. Which carrier S7 do you have? I can provide a download link. Or you can just Google it. I found one for the Verizon variant pretty quickly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] natedec2:
Thanks!

took me two and a half days, but I finally managed to figure out how to get this working :) running smoothly on my Verizon model. Thank you for the clear, easy to follow instructions, you've helped me successfully mod a phone for the first time. I've always had troubles with every phone I try to root till I would eventually give up and flash stock firmware, defeated, BUT NOT TODAY.

I can't begin to explain how excited I am to play with my new toy. :good::cool: