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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] fallen_jedi:
Device = Samsung Galaxy S7

Model # = SM-G930V

Software Info = Android Version 7.0

Build # = NRD90M.G930VVRU4BQF2

Android security patch level = June 1, 2017

SIM Card Status: Network = Unknown

Mobile network state = Disconnected

Phone status = Official

Hi all,

I got two Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 and decided to root one of them.

Prior to me doing all this the phone was successfully activated on the Verizon network. I could make calls, get calls, and the 4G LTE icon would appear and I could use CHROME to get onto the internet from the phone. Now all I can do is make phone calls.

Needless to say it failed and now I can get it back on the Verizon network.

Here is what I did to (attempt) to root it and what I did to flash it back to stock and where I am now stuck.

I followed the directions here:

http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutoria...r-and-root-verizon-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge.html

Download "Odin for Engineering Bootloader" software

Downloaded "Samsung_G930x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.tar"

Flashed the S7 with that .tar file

After I finished the flash the S7 was in an endless bootloop. :crying:

So following the instructions here:

http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-resolve-android-boot-loop.html

I did "Wipe cache partition" and still stuck in boot loop

I did "wipe data/factory reset" and still stuck in boot loop

So I found the stock verizon Roms here

https://www.getdroidtips.com/verizon-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-stock-firmware/

and flashed the JUNE 26, 2017	G930VVRU4BQF2 which is what the phone originally had.

That got me out of the boot loop and into the verizon activation wizard and I figured I was finally cleared of my mess. :D But nope. :crying: The wizard failed saying that it could not connect to Verizon and I that I could use wifi to finish the setup.

So when I finish the setup I'm at the "desktop" of the phone. I can make phone calls but NOT get on the internet unless I have wifi on. Basically the phone's SIM card is not being recognized by Verizon so it won't allow it to get onto the network for internet but yes for calls. Not sure why yes for calls.

In doing more reading I think the EFS partition got corrupt. Form what I understand the EFS partition hold the data on what SIM card number is in the phone and what carrier that SIM card number belongs to. The phone uses that info to send to Verizon to allow it onto the network. But since that partition is damaged/corrupt/not on phone the network won't allow the phone back into the network. Right?

So how do i go about fixing that partition?

I tried "EFS_Professional_2.1.80_BETA" but that says I need to be rooted.

I tired turning off phone, removing SIM card, reinserting SIM card and reboot and that failed. (Off course it would as the EFS is damaged).

I tried using the VZW software assistant to repair the phone but it tells me the firmware on the phone is invalid.

Any ideas?

PS.

Stupid me I did not backup the EFS partition before I started.

Had no need to backup any data as the phone was new and it had nothing on it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] fallen_jedi:
**UPDATE**

I got the phone back on the verizon network with stock rom on it!

I went to updato.com and looked for the stock rom.

Next I used Odin3 v3.12 and flashed this file

CSC_VZW_G930VVZW4BQF2_CL11447542_QB13858601_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar

which was include in the .zip file of the stock rom.

My prior attempt I flashed with the AP_ file.

There are AP_, BL_, CP_, CSC_, and HOME_ files in that zip.

The CSC does a complete wipe of all the data on the phone.

The HOME_ does a stock firmware but keeps your data.

Note sure what the other 3 do.

In any case I'm back up and running but not rooted.

So what post should I read to unroot?

The only reason I want to unroot is to do moblie thethering as I have an unlimited plan.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions & Answers] Dirtydcs:
Need to flash ap bl cp home csc, use the latest version of pain to abouts fail. Make sure yuppies have latest driver for your phone. Ap is used four root, rest id's for the system files that probably gout somehow corrupt in some areas. You can also update your phone using Odin with higher stock version. I've tested it & it's safe
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] chinnupepsi4all:
My tab is from SOUTH AFRICA VODAFONE XFV inyially all bands are working..

Now i installed recent nordic country stock rom

Now all lte bands are removed.. only b4 and b7 are working

Can somebody help me regarding how to get my bands back..

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] chinnupepsi4all:
no body here to help me

plzzzzz
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crike:
I'm trying to restore a Nexus 9 (flounder, WiFi) to stock Nougat from CM 13.0-20160924-NIGHTLY-flounder. Problem is, my PC won't detect the device.

I have another Nexus 9, which is running Nougat 7.1.1 and it is neatly detected by the PC as Nexus 9.

I've looked through the developer options and made sure the settings are the same on both devices. I've flipped through the various connection types while connected (charging, media, photo).

I'd appreciate some help unf#cking this situation.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madbat99:
I saw someone else with that same problem. Turned out to be the USB port. If it turns out to be that, it's an easy repair. Just change the USB daughter board. Couple screws and couple ribbon cables. Takes like 20 minutes, and they're like $12 on eBay.

Explore software solutions first of course. Maybe uninstall and reinstall drivers. Or even try wugs toolkit.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crike:
Thanks for the suggestion. Indeed, I read a similar thread with the same solution. A USB board should be on its way from China in the next few days. I was considering buying one anyway as the charging performance has been erratic at best for a while, which might be due to the same basic trouble with the hardware.

I'll update when the replacement board is in and installed in a couple of weeks.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madbat99:
I changed mine too (also from China). Mine was affecting otg connection. Fixed it right up, took about 20 minutes. I'm no pro either, only other hardware repair I've done is the screen on my n7 (2013).
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crike:
Replacing the USB board fixed the problem.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madbat99:
Good to hear
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] dryspuri:
I am on 1.13.401.1 UK unbranded

How do I get this new Version on which viper and maximus and leedroid roms are based
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] :
It is not yet released over here.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] :
What's the 1.16 on HTC website?

http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-u11/news/

I'm running 1.13 is it safe to manually update?
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] 3lMghraby:
you are on UK version the .16 is for US version

just wait till the month ends and you will get the latest build of maximus hTC waits for security patch of august

---------- Post added at 11:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 PM ----------

what is your device version ?
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Doughnut:
Unlocked UK, but I'll just wait. Thanks for your help.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Meanwhile MaximusHD is on 1.27.401.5 so there's even another update in the works it seems. Let's see what number it'll when it arrives by the end of this month or mid September.
[Verizon Note Edge Android Development] hec2k:
Anyone know a way to remove this lock? having processing failed issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Note Edge Android Development] ibawon:
Hello bro, can you help win IMEI blocked on T-Mobile repair
[Verizon Note Edge Android Development] Fabio Flores:
I would also like to know mine gave the same problem, and I can't access it at all, on top of it I went on the web and deleted the cell phone connection with the samsung account
[P3600 General] oesi:
Hi,

my digitizer is broken. Everything looks like a broken window. There is no spot of ink, so i am thinking my digitizer is broken.

How can i turn away the front cover?

Thank you very much
[P3600 General] dimanto:
Have a look here :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=311463

I hope that it will help you.

Best regards!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] @dano17:
I currently have a galaxy's s7 rooted. But for some reason it keeps crashing when I open lucky patcher. Is there some other in app app that works as freedom stoped to. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
Lucky patcher is not allowed to be discussed on XDA as it is designed to crack / pirate apps and games
[Samsung Galaxy J2 Questions & Answers] Juhab:
What tool is best for FRP
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Latroxin:
Hi I want to make a custom rom for J320F but there is no rom to get meta-inf folder. Thanks for helping!
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Ivanprince99:
Hello everyone, I have sultanxda cm13 ROM on my oneplus 3t and i have a problem. When i try to flash a ROM( lineage 7.1.2, oxygenos and hydrogenos) twrp give me error 7. On other devices i can flash all type of rom from example 6.0.1>7.1.2 or 7.1.2>6.0.1 so, what can i do to flash a nougat ROM? Thanks.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] pitrus-:
You will have to clean data between ROM change as they're incompatible. You really should newer dirty flash between different ROMs, that's a certain way to get yourself troubles. Also, make sure you have the correct Radio firmware for the ROM you flash (usually the latest unless you of course flash an older oudated ROM).
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Deleted member 5408779:
And... Try an updated twrp. ;)
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] :
Thanks. However i have the 3.1.1.0 twrp and i clean flash every time. Do you recommend me the blue spark twrp?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] :
I clean flash every time. Also, what is the correct radio firmware?
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] :
Either OnePlus3T_4.1.6-(10-6-17)-FIRMWARE-flashable.zip or the latest Beta modem firmware found in this forum.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Deleted member 5408779:
Don't know the difference between them. An old twrp can cause this error but I think it's because u haven't the right firmware installed right now.
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] Ivanprince99:
OK Thanks a lot.
[General Questions and Answers] edga159:
Hello, I have zte blade v7 and it has huge problem.... when turn on phone it doesn't charge or charges for 10 sec. but when it's turn off it charges great, what's the problem?
[General Questions and Answers] Dimkox:
Dead power controller.
[General Questions and Answers] ZTE Help:
Please how do i make google play services properly install and work on ZTE Blade V7?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paralight:
Hi

i want recycle my old GN to a "home made Google home" with the Google Asssitant app wich is integrated to main Google app. But its still does work and nothing happends when i remain on the home button..

Any ideas ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] taj1888:
Hey Paralight,

I'm looking to achieve the same thing. How did you get on after? Did you have any success?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] s0mw0n:
Ok so this is what happened

Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition p607t Lollipop 5.1.1 build LMY47X.P607TUVSBPL1

Attempting to flash to lineage-14.1-20170816-nightly-lt03lte-signed.zip

1)Used TWRP to flash recovery {twrp-3.1.1-0-lt03ltexx.img.tar}

2)Boot to recovery

*recovery fail*

*reboot*

3)reattempted flash same file

4)Used app store app to reboot to recovery

*recovery fail*

*enter [bootloop]

5)Booted to Download

*odin3 fails to recognize*

*ADB Installer version 1.4.2 fails to recognize*

*Samsung Link fails to recognize*

6) Post here as I am now out of ideas...
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] Linuxmon:
Twrp 3.1.1 does not work on the note 10.1 I found out the hard way also. The only way I found to stop the loop was to open the back and temporarily disconnect battery, carefully as you can break the connector easily, when you connect the battery the tablet will be off and you use the power button / volume button combination to enter download mode and install older version of twrp which works.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Guides, News, & Discussio] josemaesra:
ROOT & SUPERSU FLASH CF AUTO-ROOT WITH ODIN - DOWNLOAD

FOR BACKUPS...ETC INSTALL FLASHFIRE APK - DOWNLOAD
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Guides, News, & Discussio] Boulliebeest:
Used ODIN to flash this.

Phone rebooted, got noted on the phone the phone needed to be reset to factory settings (as I expected).

Did so.

After restoring --> No SuperSu installed?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Frequently Asked Questions

Essential Phone

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This is a shortlist of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers are often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems.

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How to Sideload OTA update.zip

USB Windows Drivers Mirrors: - AFH - Wayback -

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Unofficial (Windows) USB Drivers/ADB/Fastboot [Essential PH-1/Mata] by sd_shadow​

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Yes! The bootloader on Essential Phone can be unlocked by following the directions here: https://source.android.com/source/running. To reach fastboot on your Essential Phone press and hold volume down, then press and hold power.​

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[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] fredload:
Can anyone verify if Hotspot works on Essential using Verizon Gradfathered UDP?

I currently have the grandfathered Verizon Unlimited Data Plan and I have to root using the build.prop hack to enable Hotspot on my Pixel XL. I used to have the Nexus 6P and I didn't have to root to get Hotspot and I really would prefer not to root if I don't have to. I need the Hotspot feature and I will not pay for it (don't get me going on this BS by verizon). I was hoping that the essential phone would allow hotspot without rooting. Can anyone confirm for me that Hotspot is working out of the box for Verizon Grandfathered UDP??? I will place my order ASAP if it works. I appreciate any help!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Mangtas_666:
I want to know how is its photo quality in low light condition? Thanks in advance
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Firmware Mirrors

essential-static - Browse Files at SourceForge.net

sourceforge.net
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Firmware update that improves the camera quality should be ready when the Phone ships
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
Nope.

Nexus 6P, 5X and most non-Verizon compatible unlocked phone do not do the provision check that is required for Verizon.

I doubt the Essential will have the check.

I'm on Verizon and it doesn't matter anyway, since the legacy unlimited plans are more expensive than the current plans once your contract runs out.

I have four lines and my bill will go up by $80/month.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I haven't had a contract with Verizon in years, still on old unlimited data plan, new plans are throttled after so much data
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
I got under contract so as not to pay the $20/month per line increase for unlimited two years ago.

I'm moving to the (old?) new plan because the $80/month increase on my bill will be painful.

They introduced new plans today that cost more. So I switched to the other plan yesterday.

Anyway pay more, get less. Same old story.

I doubt the build.config on the Essential phone will have the provision line.

The Nexus and non-branded Pixel phones do not and work right out of the box on Verizon for tethering.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] cb474:
The specs mention that the Essential Phone has four microphone noise cancellation, which is fairly unusual (most phones stick with three microphones at most). But I haven't seen this discussed in any reviews.

I'm wondering how good the noise cancellation is during calls. In other words, for your caller on the other end of the line, if your are in a noisy setting with the Essential Phone, how well is background noise cancelled? Are all four microphones even used for this purpose (or only for voice commands and/or video recording)?

In call noise cancellation is something that really hasn't changed or improved since the Nexus One, which was the first phone to use the Audience chip (no one uses it anymore--Qualcomm's inferior noise cancellation built into the chipset has taken over). My Nexus One was so good in noisy setting for calls. I'm still waiting to get a phone that achieves that quality.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] vexx109:
Just tried it on mine. Seems to work just fine. I'm already at 30+ Gb this month on my plan so I'm not sure if my speeds are cause I'm being throttled or not. But it didn't give me any issues when I turned it on. Though I'd expect that once it goes and gets VZWs officially certified lable that may change.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] going_home:
Just got mine yesterday.

Have to say, a little disappointed in it compared to the S8+ .

Got notice the camera has shipped, main reason I bought it.

Anyway my question is, how can I get more home screens (I dont root phones) ?

This phone seems to only have one screen.

I usually use an extra screen for a calendar widget...

Also, anyone know if using a skin on the back affects the camera attachment ?

Thanks

;)
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] grooks:
To get a 2nd home screen, long hold an icon and move it to the right. The 2nd screen is there and will be created.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] zbt1985:
Any way to replace the normal font (*.ttf) with custom without root (since we don't have it yet)?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] jburd:
Speaker in status bar

I'm coming from an S7 so maybe I missed something but I have no speaker icon in my status bar. Is this normal for pure Android? I really liked being able to hit it and mute the phone quickly.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
THat's not part of any bare bones Android.

I've had Nexus phones and never seen that.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] xMopx:
Has anyone rooted theirs yet?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] tech_head:
No TWRP or factory images if you mess something up.

You can install Magisk with an unlocked boot loader but no way to go back to stock.

Until images or an OTA is released people will be reluctant to root.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Anyone else, having problems with the Textra app? I'm having problems actually sending a message
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Vpopp:
Hi. Is there any way to get rid of the gray outline and/or hide the bottom "box" completely and just use a swipe gesture? I've tried Nova launcher and it is still there. Will play around with it some more. TIA
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Ethan Moore:
Have you tried turning off that 'Enhanced 4G LTE Mode'? I had a similar issue on Verizon that was fixed this way.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] sabrefresco:
Didn't help when I tried. I am currently not using mata as a daily driver because of this issue.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] duckydan:
I just bought this phone and I want to like it but I'm having major issues with data. I'm on t-mobile and I have LTE just and have full signal and working data until I lock my phone... then everything falls to hell and my full bars get an X through them. it still shows full signal but no data. If I turn off mobile data, go into the APN settings and swap APN off and on then it works until I lock my phone again. This is obviously not normal. Any ideas?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] FlyingTinOpener:
Hi folks. I recently got the Essential Phone, and I'm running rooted Oreo 8.1 official-beta right now. I have the nav bar disabled with the Magisk module and using X Home Bar instead for navigation. However I want to give the home bar some breathing space at the bottom of the screen, and I'm looking for some way to add system-wide padding at the bottom there. I've got root access so I am able to modify system files. Can anyone point me in the right direction for what files and settings I need to go rummaging around in for this?

Thanks!
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] donkeyhotay:
I have an aftermarket Kenwood head unit that supports Android Auto and my PH-1 (running stock and the stock 8.1 beta) doesn't seem to work with it at all. Previously I had an LG g4 and HTC 10 that both worked with no issues, so I'm pretty sure the head unit and cable are fine. When plugged in, I geta "charging" icon but no "USB plugged in" notification. If this a known issue or are there any workarounds? This will probably end up being a deal breaker if I can't find a fix.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] rignfool:
What do you have

Select USB Configuration

Set to in developer options?
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] donkeyhotay:
USB config is set to MTP and USB debugging is disabled
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] cesar..:
I have the same problem with sprint there are many times I'm playing crash royale and suddenly it'll lose LTE. I'm on Oreo 8.1
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] duckydan:
so I had reverted to 7.1 and it worked great... re-upgraded back to Oreo as I thought maybe it was just a bad patch and sure enough my data issues followed. while I know it's Beta there is definitely something in the code breaking the cellular portion of it. I've reprogrammed my APN and everything else so it's the only thing that makes sense.
[Essential Phone Questions & Answers] Exxeviant:
Anyone know the best optimal settings for straight talk sim cards that are on the Verizon towers I can't get over 1.50ish mbs I set the *#*#4636#*#* to global and network settings to global

I have roaming off

Enhanced lte is off

If I turn those two above in with current settings I can't make calls or get data