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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] kingspan:
How do I flash Eng Boot.img

Hi all

I am a bit of newbie so excuse the newness. How do I flash eng boot img?

I think I got it figured out.

Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] RockosaurusRex:
I'm currently rocking 6.0.1 with an engineer-rooted bootloader (following the method in this topic). My plan is to remove root using the instructions in that thread and return to stock Marshmallow, then update to stock Oreo, then finally install this. Will that plan work? Are there any additional steps I need to take? Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] SamGuy2020:
Of course I'd work but it's a colossal waste of your time. Just follow OP pre-install instructions then continue on to install instructions. He provides everything you need to install the rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] waingro808:
After running this un-rooted for 2 weeks, I can say it is 50% faster than stock Verizon nougat firmware. It is seriously as buttery smooth as my Pixel XL. I can even keep my animations at 1.0x. However, battery life is about 10% less. Thank you for your hard work OP. I love the dual speaker mod and can keep my phone another 2 years now :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Bohn101:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION], [MENTION=7624679]billyt1[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2026779]gadget![/MENTION], I'm hollering at you guys because from the looks, you know your stuff. I've had a rooted international S7 for years rooted, but switched carriers and just got a new Verizon S7.

Am I able to use Samsung Pay if I got thru these steps? I know in the past, once rooted it would never work again. Even flashed back to stock, the e-fuse blows and Samsung Pay wouldn't work. I have a couple apps the truly require root AirAudio (which is totally legit) and Titanium Backup. That and I like custom fonts and whatnot. You guys ever heard of the "Fingerprint unlock without waking the display"?

Could someone clarify what the deal is with using Samsung Pay and this? Could I potentially install and configure AirAudio and then unroot?

Any info would be appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
The only way you can use Samsung's pay is if you unroot the rom with my unroot method. So Basically you just root to make changes etc then you unroot and the safety net and Samsung apps will work again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] gadget!:
This ROM is awesome!

I installed the ROM, rooted and restored a few things with Titanium Backup, installed some fonts, changed the boot animation and done several other tweaks.

Then I unrooted and I couldn't be happier. Samsung Pay, Samsung Pass, and all other Samsung apps work flawlessly.

Unrooted this ROM flat flies, super fast and super smooth.

At some point I'll root again and do a current Titanium Backup, make a few changes and unroot again.

Sent from a Galaxy far far away!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Bohn101:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION], [MENTION=2026779]gadget![/MENTION] Thanks for the response. I've successfully upgraded to Oreo and believe I have successfully flashed the AP_SM_G930_OREO_ENG_BOOT.tar.

I'm getting lost on the Install Instructions. It's like there are steps missing and I know it jumps from 1. & 2. to 6. but I just figured 3. - 5. were just unnecessary.

Are there updated instructions somewhere? Generally I reference the initial post because that's what gets updated with the current situation/instructions/methods.

Where and how do I do Install Instruction "2. Run xxx_FlashSystem.cmd"?

I've tried booting normally and tried putting phone into Recovery. Had the phone plugged into Windows and then I run or "Run as Administrator" the "xxx_FlashSystem", but nothing happens with the phone. Isn't it supposed to automatically reboot when finished?

Am I suppose to load certain files onto the phone then run xxx_FlashSystem from the phone?

What am I missing here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Chadneu:
Just follow the instructions as they say.

Make sure you have the proper samsung drivers installed. The phone should be at the home screen when yo urun xxx_flashsystem.cmd. It will reboot to recovery where you wipe data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] waingro808:
See my post here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77503705&postcount=279

You can't directly run the cmd file in Windows 10. Right click CMD-HERE.EXE, then Run As Administrator, then type 'xxx_FlashSystem.cmd'

Seems like most people on XDA are still running Windows 7 :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Azuma73:
Flashed the new stuff just fine last night. Thanks JK!

I was just wondering if we can still use Flashfire to install things if we're away from computer!?

Sorry if this has already been answered.

Rock on!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] billyt1:
You might wanna re read OP.. flashfire preinstalled should find it under rom control app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] pr0ndigy:
So i'm curious, at what point do i flash one of these?

Normally you want to debloat BEFORE your first boot, that way the apps don't have a chance to sink into the system.

But Safestrap seems to only be accessible AFTER the first boot up, so this leaves me worried that i'll be getting all sorts of error messages popping up about apps that get removed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Archangel:
Hey brother was just wondering if your going to update to CRI1 or is it even worth the time?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] billyt1:
Hey man if wanna give this a try while were waiting its how ive been running. Jus Flash CRI1 then eng boot then this.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F0ijjZM-dj66a0HlhzbpkzDwMLVXcRrF
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Azuma73:
:silly::rolleyes::eek::p;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] RockosaurusRex:
I flashed this and it's working great except for two issues.

First, whenever I disable wifi my SD card is unmounted and the phone reboots.

Secondly, double clicking the home button does not work as a camera shortcut.

Any ideas how to fix these problems? The crashing wifi toggle is especially problematic. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Archangel:
Thanks brother worked like a charm!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] billyt1:
Did you try to factory reset. Usually fixes my sd card mount issue. I have to click like 3 times to pull camera up
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] STF_SFG:
Anybody else having issues with safetynet. That's the only thing that is not working for me.

On the other hand this is an awesome set up so i can't really complain. Any thoughts?

Thanks OP for all the time and effort!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] waingro808:
I've been running this ROM, unrooted & unmodded, for nearly 2 months, and once per week I get 30-40% battery drain overnight in Airplane mode. Betterbatterystats shows phone is held awake the entire night when it happens, but doesn't point to any apps as the culprit. I'm running 100% the same apps as I was on stock Verizon ROM.

Anyone experiencing something like this?

EDIT: turns out Stock Oreo ROM has the same issue when put in Airplane Mode overnight. Had to downgrade to Nougat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Zackg111:
How do I need to flash this in order to get the google version. I love this rom with all the google apps. I just want to make sure to flash this properly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Blauvster:
I am also have the camera quick launch issue. Ever figure out a solution?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] wizzdome:
Hey thank you so much for this... Just got this device handed down to me and this has helped me get that much closer to installing lineage on this device... thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] df123:
My Verizon S7 is current on Nougat and rooted. I followed steps 1-4 in the Pre-Install Instructions but I got the "Complete(Write) operation failed" error message on Odin. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for your help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] cmwatford:
I've tried the unrooting process but I keep failing safteynet on 'CTS profile match'. It does disable root as far as I can tell. I rerooted just so I could try a second time and still fail safteynet. The only other things I've done is install the google package and the adblock host file. What should I do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] wkv2101:
Works great on my verizon s7!!! Only one problem, my data doesn't work now, any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Chadneu:
Go into your Network Connections and change the Network mode to LTE or whatever. It's default to Global and that disables data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] fessa:
Global doesn't disable data. In fact GLOBAL is the preferred mode: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-203743/

No data - may be your APN is incorrect?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] DarthTySH:
If I could give you a yelp review, I wouldn't but only because I don't use yelp.

This guide is a lifesaver, let's just delete those other threads regarding this issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] diegopv:
Will this root my G930V - Android 8.0 - BLv8.0?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] zolo185:
Anything with BL v8 wont work right now, or even as I've read "ever"

On the same boat as you, just waiting till or if someone updates us with the solution.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] _MAG666_:
SafetyNet Samsung Pay Galaxy Watch

Hey! My issue is with SafetyNet. My phone won't pass it, despite the fact i unrooted it. Nevertheless, Samsung Pay is working within the phone, but not when it try it whit my Galaxy Watch. It says .....moidifications... error (RD-FX).

Someone has advice?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] vortexnix:
I am also on latest G930U firmware and the process is failing for me. Where can I find the hybrid roms you speak of :). Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] badseed:
I am presently using the '[Rom][VZW_Hybrid_BRA1][Stock_SafetyNet_SamsungPay][No_Root_Required_To_Install/Run]' ROM and I love it - though I think it is time to upgrade to this newer version.

My question is: Can I revert back to the above build should something go wrong? I seem to recall reading that if I install the v8 bootloader, then there is no going back - is this still accurate?

My only concerns are with the Wi-Fi hotspot usage for grandfathered unlimited data and using Samsung pay with my S3 Watch... from what I have read in here, it sounds like they will function just fine but, I would like to have a "plan B" :)

Edit: Doing a dry run via the instructions and I am wondering what the difference is between CSC_VZW_G930 & HOME_CSC_VZW_G930? Which should I use on a VZW flat?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] EvilWayz:
The dual speaker mod, says its for the edge, its ok to flash on a regular s7?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] nyr2k2:
I have an S7 Edge, Verizon variant, and I'm now past CRG2 and on CRJ3. Is there an eng boot I can flash to start this process from the middle, or would I have to flash back to CRG2 first? TIA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] nyr2k2:
Never mind, I understand now. Given where we are in the device's life cycle, I just bit the bullet and updated to the latest firmware. Assumption is that this phone will never be rooted again. Good luck to the rest of you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] matt1285:
This rom is the bomb...but I do have a question...I have the dual speaker mod flashed... will Dolby atmos work with the dual speaker mod?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] matt1285:
So I don't suppose you could take the dual speaker mod and just crank the values up a little bit could you...for example if it's set to 84 can you make one with the values at 90? If the ear peace is at 76 could you make it 78?...maybe you could tell me what values ro change for volume...I just need my phone kind of loud because I work in a noisy environment and I need to be able to hear my phone for emergencies
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Screlvis:
Just had a chance to install this on my verizon s7. I am loving this rom except for one small issue. I cannot get advanced calling to activate. Any help with this would be appreciated. I have talked to verizon and they want me update the phone which I do not want to do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] billyt1:
Download an app called quick shortcut maker and go down the list find advance calling in one of the phones

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Pretty sure there's a eng boot for it jus have to read around I eventually found it in the forums I rooted mine in dec 19 before I gave it to my brother
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mnraaron:
Have a couple questions. I have only rooted and rom'ed a couple of phones in the past few years. So I am not that familiar with everything. I have a S7 from Straight Talk (SM-G930VL) running 8.0.0 (don't know the sub version, not sure how to find?) Do I first need to flash the CRG2 then the new rom? Also I am looking to use the USB tethering for hooking into a router for setting up a network in my RV while I am on the road. Yes I could use the hotspot on the phone but I am a fulltime RV'r and would like to have a real network setup for various reasons. From what I have read this rom will allow me to use the native USB tethering, or am I not reading things right? link to a screenshot of my phone software. https://photos.app.goo.gl/8Mj9Z79EZEtQvrMWA

Thanks for any help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] mnraaron:
Help Needed!

Help Needed!

I tried to install this a couple of days ago and I am stuck in a boot loop. I can get back into download mode but that is it. I cannot get to recovery mode nor will the phone boot up. When it reboots I get a S7 splash screen with the recovery booting in the upper left corner. After that it goes to a Installing system update screen that runs for about 2 seconds then it flashes a failure message and restarts to the Installing system updates. Odin does still see the phone but ADB does not. I have tried to reflash but it still fails.

I am attaching pics of the Odin log, the error that flashes during the system update screen, right as it fails.

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV3ZLnKJ-eY[/YOUTUBE]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] chrisnice906:
what about the tracfone variant? does this work on it too? thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] chrisnice906:
Keep having to log back into wifi on each reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] chrisnice906:
Still have root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] chrisnice906:
No way to install safestrap with an apk like old times?

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Downgrade man
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] nyr2k2:
I'm on the S20+ 5G now. US Snapdragon variant, so no root for me.

I've adjusted. With the exception of not being able to use cheating apps like Game Guardian, I don't miss it too much.

And honestly with root, particularly on the S7 Edge with the eng kernel, I would always over-tweak and end up messing things up or straight breaking the phone. It's kind of nice not having to worry about that, and just enjoying the phone for what it provides out of the box. I still use an app to disable system packages, but otherwise, it's all good now. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] devil2020:
links google drive down

links broken google drive

I hope you re-upload them soon I need the ROM

thanks nice rom!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] chrisnice906:
I heard this firmware is able to be rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Samir96:
Hello sir. i'm facing kinda f*ck up S7 Snapdragon. i purchased this phone recently from a friend. now im just trying to update it to Oreo cuz it still running Marshmallow.

the problem is my 6.0.1 firmware is chinese with all china bloatware. in setting it say SM-G9300. many guides say this variant can even be unlocked with CROM Service app. But the thing is. I cant unlock it or update it with Oreo G9300ZCUxxxx firmware ( i have ZCU baseband ) via Odin. And somehow in Download Mode it shows 'Product Name' as ' SM-G930V '

Now i dont know if my phone is china variant or Verizon variant. i just want to update it :sad:

Please help :sad: :sad:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Krog18:
Download this app and screenshot the firmware tab

Phone INFO ★SAM★ - Apps on Google Play

All-in-one INFO and TOOLS for Samsung devices.

play.google.com
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] billyt1:
Try the Verizon repair tool.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] arkansawdave74:
So, Mom gave me her old Verizon S7 (I know better than to get Verizon) and after reading this thread I'm confused. Can it be rooted or not? It's on 8.0 with build number ending in CTC1.

Also, I got the Downloads from the OP and can't find a pit file. I got the ones from AFH. I guess I'll get the ones from Google Drive and look. Is this thread still safe?

EDIT: The Google Drive downloads are 404. Where the heck you get the .pit file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] splinterededge:
I have few vzw s7's I am not certain how to approach this thread either, its a lot information to consume.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Boxgoblin:
Helloooo, so it is been a super hot minute since I was messing around with roots. Well, I just back into this lovely forum, abet with a new tag because I couldn't remember the email I used to log into my old one. lmao. Here ios my current situation.

I don't know what it is about the older generation and technology but damn. So my mother put her case on her S7 upside down and managed to get into the maintenance boot mode. Instead of calmy reading the screen and then getting herself out of the situation, she started mashing all the buttons to try and power off the phone. . . . . .which somehow. . . . lead her straight into factory resetting her phone. Yea. So, I have spent the day trying to do my due diligence on the forum to reeducate myself of the ins and out of rooting a phone so that I can use some recovery software to do a deep scan and try to recover some very important legal documents, audio recordings, and txts for a case she is involved in. Pretty big deal actually. After trying more than a lot of times and not getting a successful flash I read up some more and have determined that apparently it is impossible at this point.

Steps taken:

I installed adb and the usb drivers.

I have tried multiple Oden mods that have come inside these packages.

(These are zips with bunches of things in them)

S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V13 (02-08-2020)

S7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V12

CF-Auto-Root-herolte-heroltexx-smg930f

Started to try one specifically for B-11 (supposedly... and also I "think" that is the one I have) but the hash didn't checkout in Oden so I didn't move forward with it.

FirmwareX.Net_COMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G930VUCUBATA1 is the zip it came in and this was the file name

COMBINATION_VZW_FA60_G930VUCUBATA1_VZWFAC_CL7396706_QB28730186_REV02_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar

No luck. . . . Here are my mothers phones specs.

Android: 8.0

Samsung Experience version: 9.0

Baseband: G930VVRSBCTC1

Kernel: 3.18.71

Build#: R16NW.G930VVRSBCTC1

Android Patch Level: December 1, 2019

From what I have pieced together, this is not possible at this point for this phone because of some reason or another. Likely because it is old as dirt and nobody cares enough to work on them anymore. Which, is totally understandable. Also, something to do about needing a leak from an inside source of the source firmware or something. Kinda hard to find a single post with legible facts and plenty of info included. Likely a little harder for me because I have lost a lot of the lingo. If anyone could help explain if this is possible (likely not) and perhaps add in a little explanation as to the "why" not, that would be amazing. Thanks guys!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Noobmaster205:
It's in the rom

In CSC slot you put The CSC file not HOME_CSC
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Noobmaster205:
Also CTC1 is the latest firmware with bootloader B11 which this this rom can't be installed on since samsung phones can't be downgraded without a modified boot image that supports it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Noobmaster205:
Also CTC1 is the latest firmware with bootloader B11 which this rom can't be installed on since it is maybe v9 or v8 bootloader

And you can't downgrade because of samsung locking their phones against downgrades

Maybe if the bootloader got unlocked and we had an official twrp image then someone would make a port of lineage or pixel experience but unfortunately usa samsung phones are all locked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] makysssdroid:
I haved issued cant play voice mote in whatapp any sugestion ????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Lilfire376:
I tried flashing from latest G930U firmware on G930A model and didnt work so i used one of your hybrid roms then flashed. Everything works smoothly for me so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
No

All I can tell you is check your app permissions try clearing data and reapply app permissions other than that not much I can do about 3rd party apps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Cool
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] sirjohn13:
Amazing :D Everything is working great so far except for Facebook but I was wondering how do you root back !? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] CVertigo1:
It's the same answer as all the other root questions. YOU CAN'T ROOT THIS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] tsphere:
Could anyone elaborate on what does the safetynet status currently means. Do bank type apps work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
Most safetynet apps still work fine because safetynet still passes basic integrity check. Android pay does not work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] maratop2:
This rom is multilanguage?(needs russian) [MENTION=229483]bad[/MENTION] english
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] s5s2:
every time when the sensor detect something this flash the red light + the voice in whatsapp not work , can i downgrade to nougat ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] gurnsey101:
just use prince comsy odin and flash like you normally would
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Lilfire376:
. I realized something about the capacitive touch key lights, they turn on when screen is pressed on carrier firmware which is annoying in the dark. In the U firmware they turn on only when pressed not when screen is touched, is it possible to make that happen on carrier firmware like this as well? Right now I have it completely off and its no big deal but would be cool if I had the option to make them light up when pressed only.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] jrkruse:
You sure your running this rom because there is no root for oreo.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 ROMs, Kernels, Recoverie] Lilfire376:
Accidentally got this post mixed up with the BRA1 hybrid rom, but the same thing happens on this Rom too is it possible to make the capacitive keys light up only when pressed and not when screen is pressed?