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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Jopponius:
I am a noob in this, but logicaly reasoning i would say you bricked it bad by flashing away with all kind of csc and firmware down and upgrades.

Your aunt will not be happy.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Paachan:
Well this reply isn't really that helpful...

1st she doesn't care anymore because as mentioned she already has a new phone and said I can just keep it or throw it away.

2nd even if it's bricked there are ways to get it back to working, I soft bricked my old HTC M8 once and restored it.

3rd If you're a noob with this just don't reply, I've never had experience with Samsung phones before thats why I'm seeking for help, if it comes to HTC or LG phones I usually get things done myself. Not in this case tho.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
No, as was already stated, it bricked with an OTA, flashing different stock ROMs & CSCs would not brick it

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Try using Samsung SmartSwitch emergency firmware recovery, I think you'll need the phones serial number (Box / back of phone)

Other than that, using ODIN 3.12.3 or newer with the correct stock ROM & CSC the phone originally came with (newest available release), using CSC and not HOME_CSC to force a reset after the flash should work, then you'll need her google account login to get past the FRP lock
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Paachan:
These kind of replies is what I need, thank you! Sadly when trying to use Smart Switch it instructs me to use some kind of "Backup Code" from another PC, I know for a fact my aunt doesn't do any backups and she doesn't even have a proper privat PC. I have a the original packaging IME and such at my hands!

You said flashing with Odin after a flash should work, but should I first use the "HOME_CSC" to flash and then the normal "CSC" to reset it afterwards?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
The CSC file is a carrier customization file.: https://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/help/csc-home-csc-simple-t3464835
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Paachan:
so in this case with the DBT version it's just the default customization file from Samsung, am I right?

Flashing either Home_CSC or CSC didn't had any effect on the S7 tho, it's still stuck in Boot loop with FRP Lock.

Let's say the phone is soft bricked, is there any way to get it back working, so I can flash the stock firmware afterwards`?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
SmartSwitch Windows version shouldn't ask for any backup codes, only maybe the phone serial number

And no, just forget about HOME_CSC, use CSC instead, this will initiate a factory reset after the flash

AP

BL

CP

CSC

Add all 4 parts to ODIN, put the phone in Download Mode (Volume Down & Home & Power) connect to PC USB and hit start on ODIN (3.12.3 or newer)

It "Should" flash the firmware and factory reset, and so long as there is no hardware fault, it should boot into Android and ask for the Google Login that was connected to the phone before it bricked, once you enter that it will allow the rest of the setup to continue and finally to homescreen

It is possible that there is a hardware fault that caused the OTA to brick in the first place, or that the phone is not what it claims to be (Check in download mode which model it says it is, some are faked to look like International G930F when they are actually Snapdragon US models and require different firmware

If it is G930F, then flashing the latest DBT should work fine so long as it is not hardware related
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Paachan:
That actually helps me a ton, the Product name is fine it says it's a SM-930F so non US, I guess?

After flashing it with the newest available Stock Android 6 firmware (on which it was shipped originally) doesn't lead to anything it's still stucked in boot loop.

I guess it's a hardware fault then and not recoverable in the first place, thank you very much for your help!

I'm gonna try one last time with an older Version of Odin, maybe this leads to something!

Have a great day
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
I recommend flashing the same firmware onto the phone. Trying to flash an older bootloader may cause the flash process to stop as downgrading the bootloader is usually not permitted.

Do you know if oem unlock was enabled in the ROM settings? I'm not 100% but this may contribute to the issues with factory resetting and getting the phone to work.

Partitioning is not usually required if the computer is able to read he phone's partition table information. If a re-partition is required, you need to use the correct pit file for the phone when flashing a stock ROM in Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Paachan:
the OEM unlock setting was on default, so off I guess? It was just a regular OTA update and then the phone was stuck in a boot loop.

As *Detection* said it's probably is a hardware related issue I just now noticed that the status LED doesn't even light up if you charge the device (maybe this is an idicator)

I would've gladly used it as a backup device but I think it's just an expensive paperweight by now.

Still thank you for your help, appreciate it!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] audit13:
Sounds like you have tried all you can on your own. Maybe take it to a cell repair shop and have them try to force flash the phone using hardware such as an octopusbox?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
Yep G930F is International Exynos so you should be good

Some people have problems downgrading from 7.0 to 6.0, what I meant was flash the latest available firmware for DBT, which is 7.0

2018-04-23

Germany

7.0

G930FXXS2DRDI

As above, the bootloader can be a pain to downgrade, so always try unbricking with the latest firmware available

Same process as I posted above, only using the firmware in this post ^^

Good luck

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Yea that doesn't sound good, possibly a faulty motherboard, they seem to be quite a high % of hardware faults of the S7 on XDA, at least that is the outcome of sending them in for repair, but also could be the repair centres way of making the most £
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Matty1993:
What version bootloader is it running go to download mode to find out top left corner last line of writing will be AP SWREV B:? what number is next to the B you will need to match this to the firmware you are trying to flash for example i use unbranded australian G930FXXU2DRBE firmware and in download mode my AP SWREV is B:2 the number signifies the bootloader its running some exapmes are below for you

AP SWREV B:1 = G930FXX "U1" DRBE

AP SWREV B:2 = G930FXX "U2" DRBE

AP SWREV B:3 = G930FXX "U3" DRBE

You need to match the number next to AP SWREV B:? with the firmware number "U?" For it to work even if it is the same marshmallow or nougat OS it must use the correct bootloader and firmware appropriate to be able to boot i have encountered this problem on numerous occasions if you try to flash a U1 to a U2 binary it will not boot it will not even write it to the memory and you will end uo with a bricked device until the appropriate firmware has been flashed using odin.

You need to also make sure you are using the latest version of odin and have all the drivers installed to your pc for the phone also the status led will not illuminate either while its bricked like this either you will not get this until the OS has been repaired.

If none of this works you could always flash TWRP to it with odin in the AP tab download linage 15.1 oreo 8.1 custom rom for G930F exynos and a gapps .ZIP files move them to an sd card and insert into phone boot into twrp swipe to allow modifications first tap back up and select EFS & BASEBAND and backup this contains your imei number you always should have a back up before flashing a custom rom just incase something goes wrong now after that go to wipe tap the format button on the right and select everything exept otg this will wipe everything and i mean everything OS related which is really want you want to do and also remove the DM verity encryption from the device to be able to boot no after that go to install and select the .ZIP rom and gapps and install after boot you can then re flash stock rom with odin and it should boot however warranty will be void and samsung KNOX will be triggered which means secure file cannot be used nor samsung health app however there is a simple solution i have found to get samsung health running on a rooted device i hope this helps its always worked for me ive purposly bricked my dev G930F so many times on purpose even lost the imei number before and gotten it back without flashing the backup they are really quite hard phones to break software wise.

Thanks

Matty1993
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Paachan:
Holy, this is a pretty explicit answer, thank you!

Judging by that I seem to have the right firmware for my Boatloader:

[IMG="Bootloader"]https://i.imgur.com/fnBhbU0.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Firmware Android 7 (most recent)"]https://i.imgur.com/yUevXnB.png[/IMG]

Sorry for my late reply!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Matty1993:
No problem for the late reply yep firmware looks good matches to the BL however i noticed its says your binary and OS are custom when it should say official in donload mode was it previously rooted at some point ? Also have you downloaded the firmware from sammobile ? I would suggest using them for full original firmware packages as they have not been altered and will not apprear as custom when you try to flash with odin, does it complete the flash process and say pass or does it say fail ? Youll also notice when you flash on the screen of the phone it will have a progress bar in sync with odin does it complete the process and reboot or does it say blocked by frp lock if it says blocked by frp lock the firmware your trying to flash is not official you will need official firmware also as it already says custom find a twrp recovery.tar from the twrp website open odin place it in the AP section as soon as it reboots hold the power home ans volume up buttons until twrp appears swipe to allow modifications now go to wipe instead of factory resetting there will be a button saying format on the right tap that and type yes this will erase everything including the custom os it has on it i want you to do this step first before trying to flash the original firmware package as it will wipe everything for a fresh clean install.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
I'm not 100% sure about this, but that firmware states S2 not U2

See here, my BL is B:2 but all of the firmware files I can successfully flash are U2
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Matty1993:
Actually scratch that frp lock is on you cannot flash anything custom to it while it is on just download your firmware from sammobile they have every country and are 100% official i will only download my firmwarw from there it is completely free to make an account and download the only thing is download speeds are slow so will take 2-3 hours to download is the only downfall but gauranteed to be official once downloaded place The files in corresponding slots in odin but with CSC just use CSC & not HOME_CSC this will perform a full wipe

Also maybe download U2 firmware aswell as S2 firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
samfirm tool on XDA is full speed and downloads the latest stock ROM for whichever device you enter, direct from samsung servers
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Matty1993:
Or that also maybe yeah try U2 firmware instead of S2 as far as im aware S2 is the first of the B:2 binary updates
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] arnes_king:
Hey everyone,

I have noticed some dust accumulation inside the space between the upper and lower aluminium frame and the display.

It is a space maybe less then 1mm bzt enough to get dust in. It looks horrible and I can not take it out, even washing the phone does not help.

Any of you noticing the same issue? I will try to post some pictures later.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] kevindevonwilliams:
You can use a toothpick and try remove the debris, I also had this issue but now am using a speck case so both areas are covered
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] TonyGzl92:
It's just me or the space between the frame and the actual screen is just too big? My note 8 doesn't feel like this... the aluminum frame feels too overexposed (in lack of a better word)
[HTC Vox] assafk:
Hi,

I am quite tired of the 'message sent' notification every time you send SMS

Just waste of time

Any way to change this function so you receive notification only if message not send?

Thanks!
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Yeah you can disable it mate . You can install Advance Configuration and it will do that for you plus tons more. There are also reg-edits but I feel the program is a lot easier and faster for you mate.
[HTC Vox] assafk:
Where to install advance configuration?

Where to install advance configuration?
[HTC Vox] alllof:
Hi, the correct name is Advanced Configuration Tools and you can dowload it from: http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Tweaks/Advanced-Configuration-Tools-58295.shtml

I have tested it with 6.1 rom and it does not work....
[HTC Vox] TheBo:
neither for me...

Hi allof! :D
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
I have not installed it as a standalone as its been in most of the roms I have tested lately here on xda.
[HTC Vox] TheBo:
This is the error
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Ok .. let me see if I can locate a cab for this. As I said its been included in most of the roms here on xda .
[HTC Vox] TheBo:
But i already installed it with the cab provided by the author on its (of the app) topic.

Nevermind Thank you for your cooperation man!!

EDIT:

I noticed WM6 it's not supported. that's the problem.
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
What phone did you install it into . Try downloading it again maybe file is corrupt . if that doesn't work let me know ill try installing it on top of the version in my phone.
[HTC Vox] TheBo:
it's a OS issue not a phone related one...Thank you anyway...!!!!!!

WM6 not supported
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
im using wm6 or is it 6.1 .... hmmmmm very strange.
[HTC Vox] h4waii:
That looks like an issue with the .NET library.
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
So are you sorted yet ? Have you gotten it to work ? Have you changed your o/s ????
[HTC Vox] TheBo:
There is Wm 6 version, but it works only with WM6 Pro (for touchsceen) not with wm6 STANDARD ..the one we use with our smartphone
[HTC Vox] Rolandh:
It also does not work for me on WM6.1.

Roland
[HTC Vox] assafk:
so does any one have it working on the Vox?

so does any one have it working on the Vox?
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
I have WM6.1 and its working.
[HTC Vox] TheBo:
Yes but probably you have a Touchscreen device
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Yes .I do .. Which device are you using ?
[HTC Vox] TheBo:
We here are using the HTC S710 (Vox) as you can notice by taking a look at the subforum name :) :) which is a smartphone.

Thanks anyway
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Ok .. I know that much mate. But being honest wasn't even sure if it was a problem just on vox so I asked.
[HTC Vox] assafk:
No solution for smartphone then?

No solution for smartphone then?
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Not sure as of yet mate but I haven't forgotten ...
[HTC Vox] assafk:
Any news?

Sorry, but this problem is just pain in the .......

Any news or other idea?

Thanks!
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Sorry ... I haven't any other ideas at the moment pass maybe a regedit .
[HTC Vox] assafk:
TTT

TTT

Thank you
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Did you solve it ?
[HTC Vox] assafk:
No

No

Can not find solution
[HTC Vox] ljesh:
Start -> Messaging -> Text Messages.

Menu -> Tools -> Options -> Account Settings -> Untick "Request delivery notification" -> Bye.
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Can anyone confirm this ???
[HTC Vox] ljesh:
Why not, I confirm it.

Edit: This disables the "The message you sent to.... was delivered bla bla" since the author was complaining how boring is that.

There is no way you get info if the message was NOT sent as far as I know. I use simple way: If the SMS is in the Sent folder, it is sended.
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
I am just asking friend .... I don't have this phone to test it on.
[HTC Vox] assafk:
Did not understand the post

Sorry,

you still get a message 'message sent' every time you send sms.

You had manage to disable only network notification (you receive sms when message sent)
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Anymore ideas mate ... Since you seem to have the closet one so far ....
[HTC Vox] prajith:
you will always receive the small message sent window(not sms) when you send a message. No way to disable this. This is done by the OS.

If you want you can enable or disable the message sent notification sent by the service provider(comes as notification sms).
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
There has to be a way ....
[HTC Vox] prajith:
Yes there is a way :D

go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Inbox

Create a new key with the name Settings

go into Settings

Add a new DWORD Value with the following values

* Name: SMSNoSentMsg

* Data: 1 (decimal)

soft reset.

:D
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Can you write these instructions out a little more detailed and a screenshot or two would also be helpful.
[HTC Vox] prajith:
I hope this screenshot helps:

http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=inboxab3.png
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
image is nice but it would be beteer as a before and after shot mate ...
[HTC Vox] prajith:
this is the after shot

there is only one difference in the before shot, the settings folder itself does not exist.

so you have to create the settings folder and put that value there.

Just try and see.

it works great.
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Well a step by step of creating it would be appreciated . I don't own this particular phone but I do write how-to's and I can easily say if you write it out very clearly it will help a lot of others. Thats the XDA way mate .
[HTC Vox] effin:
I found the instructions given quite easy to follow. I would say if you aren't comfortable with those instructions then you shouldn't be editing your registry. Wait until someone with more time than me creates a cab file.

Oh, and it works. Wondering why it took so long for someone to finally post the solution.
[HTC Vox] prajith:
thats because I found the solution only after someone asked about it.

and pureskillzzz i think i have explained it quite properly

:)
[HTC Vox] kel187:
Good Night Fellow Engineers

first of all, thank you for this beautiful hack prajith! i my opinion you have explained it really clearly and simple. but not everyone is familiar to registry editing, maybe I can help…

don't forget, playing around with your registry is DANGEROUS, it can make your phone useless if you do something wrong! so please be carefull.

step 1:

go to http://www.breaksoft.com/Blog/Utilities/2005/1/Mobile_Registry_Editor.aspx and download Mobile Registry Editor v1.1 . unpack the zip-file in a folder of your choice (the program does not have to be installed, just unpack and run).

step 2:

connect your phone with active sync to your computer. go to the folder where you have unpacked the just downloaded files and double click on "MobileRegistryEditor.exe". you will see following picture:

on the left side of the editor you can see the different branches (?) and keys of the registry tree. have a closer look at the folder/branch called HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. can you see the "+"-sign in front of it? click it to expand it. now do the same for "Software", for "Microsoft" and also for "Inbox". click on "inbox" and now it should look like that:

now right click on "inbox", the on "new" > "registry key"

a new registry key is created,

--> to be continued in the next post, due to image limitation <---
[HTC Vox] kel187:
name it "Settings" and hit enter

select the "Settings" key, right click on it, then on "new" > "DWORD Value". you should see following:

a window pops up called "New DWORD"

at "Value Name" put in " SMSNoSentMsg ", and at "Value Data" put an "1" in, click on "OK".

step 3:

restart (softreset) your phone and your done! happy sms'ing!

thanks prajith for this nice hack, all my probs belongs to him!
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
kel187 .... Beautiful mate .....
[HTC Vox] v1pEr:
Nice explanation, I'll be sure to try this out next time I'm in windows
[HTC Vox] PURESKILLZZZ:
Lets us know how it works for you mate ......
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Bofahad:
Hello

Bluetooth reset every time turn off after rooting with pached Magisk 16.3 !!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Bofahad:
AnyBody??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SquallkLeon:
Hello,

I asked this question on reddit, and was referred to this forum, so I hope someone might be able to help.

Every time I try to open my LINE app (Galaxy S7, stock 7.0 Nougat, unrooted), it says "LINE has stopped" and I am presented with the option to restart it or submit feedback. When I restart, it changes to "LINE keeps stopping" and only lets me send feedback.

I've tried everything short of uninstalling, including waiting since February for my phone to get an Android update. But it hasn't helped.

When I contacted LINE support, they said it was a known issue with Android phones and they were working on it, but none of the updates since have helped things. Is there a way to fix the app without uninstalling?

I've had this on my phone since I got it, nearly 2 years ago, but neglected to backup my chats, which are now inaccessible to me. So I'd very, very much prefer to find a way to preserve the years of chat history I've accumulated somehow. Can anyone point me towards a guide or program that can help me extract this data from the app without it opening?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] exocetdj:
Animations on homescreen are only working on one screen and it randomly changes

See attached vid! Its happens on any se rom i have installed so wondered if a feature or bug in sammy software

[YOUTUBE]fZ4-wRyZCOg[/YOUTUBE]
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] arnes_king:
This happened to me also when using a theme other than stock. It is somehow connected to the theme, go back to stock and it should be normal again.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] exocetdj:
Ok cool

I do like the theme i have on so not a deal breaker but would be nice if they fixed it (i.e no animations or animations)
[Lenovo Yoga Book Questions & Answers] jo800:
Hey, i got working DUAL boot with my Win10 Yoga Book and Android x86.

But some functions in Android are still not working (e.g. Bluetooth).

But I am not a programmer so I have one question:

On Lenovo's Support page you can get the open source Code for Android. Is it possible to integrate this Code with Drivers etc. in the Android x86 Rom?

Thx
[Lenovo Yoga Book Questions & Answers] moviecut:
Hey, good news! Can you discribe, how you installed it and what isn't working?
[Lenovo Yoga Book Questions & Answers] woodi45:
Hello; I managed to boot on Androidx86 with wifi and operational touch. I just create a live usb of the latest version of androidx86 with rufus and install it on the micro sd.but is it possible to install the twrp to edit with the rom from lenovo

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[Lenovo Yoga Book Questions & Answers] Deleted member 7257971:
You Guys have Pretty old NEWS in yogabook Windows you can even boot Linux, but with lot of Bugs, check this out

https://t.me/lenovoyogabook
[Lenovo Yoga Book Questions & Answers] t1moc:
how about dual boot linux/android?
[Lenovo Yoga Book Questions & Answers] Deleted member 7257971:
True, it will get fixed if we compare it with stock yb

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All OSs works, but with lot of Bugs (no Sound, no Bluetooth, no autorotating,.....)