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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Mr._Happy:
This is what I was saying. The last Sprint update I did on the phone was May 2017. I have been dismissing the update nag since then. Which means I could flash any G930U firmware with a date later than May 2017 with the same bootloader number.

Sprint has been trying to block this: their bootloader number is currently on 6, all the other carriers are on 4.

Yep. The link I used to download the latest version was in the first post of this thread. 3.13 worked just fine.

The problems I was having had to do with the my computer, but I solved them and was able to to flash the latest version of G930U.

The phone is snappy and without the annoying lag.

Call quality improved immediately. With the Sprint firmware on the T-Mobile network there was a glitch with using the voicemail icon on the dial screen - it would fail to call the voicemail and give an incomplete call error; the workaround was to call myself from contacts and enter my pin to get to my voicemail. Now the voicemail icon on the dialer takes me to voicemail without a hitch. When calling it doesn't have a 15 - 20 second wait before ringing the number (the top left of the status bar would read "Attempting"). Internet reception is also better especially in the NYC subway.

Also as soon as my phone went from Sprint to T-Mobile I could no longer send or receive pictures via text. Apparently Sprint firmware wasn't interested in sending MMS messages anymore, but with the U firmware they work just fine and regular texts go through more quickly as well.

So far battery life is about the same as far as I can tell, maybe a marginal improvement. Nothing to call home about.

But mostly I seem to get the overall desired reception improvement: it stopped dropping calls, and the call quality is solid and the undersea world that had been happening with the Sprint firmware is gone.

Also the fingerprint scanner is working better.

It's much improved.

I REALLY like how it seemlessly goes from voice on network to voice on WiFi.

Question: will this get OTA updates? Is it fantasy to think the G930U will get Oreo?

I am interested in testing the various towers, most frequent LTE bands, signal strength, and handset radios. Is there a thread for that or any apps you know of?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] turbozapekanka:
Yes it will get OTA updates including Oreo. U-version lags behind branded versions in this regard though.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] tko:
i'm just got the oreo update - installing right now (us cellular)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] atin_garg:
i have tmobile g930t

if i shift to U , will volte work?

because i am unable to use volte in india now
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] yellowmamba45:
Hey guys so I am brand-new to all this but need to convert my g930p to g930u. I just want to clear this up: because my software version is Q930PVPU6CRE7, I won't be able to flash the version OP used but must find a version with a 6 in it?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] TCity:
I'm in the same boat with my wife's phone. Limited bands available meaning it's on 3G more often than not, and MMS won't work if connected to WiFi. Not to mention the sprint junkware... is there any way to change from G930P to a G930U firmware if the phone is currently on bootloader version 6? I don't mind rooting...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] kjaved8:
I flashed G930U on G930P but network still not working. It shows unknown network and Radio Off. Mobile can read SIM menu and Contacts but no signal. Any help please?

EDIT: Now I know that changing ROM or rooting does not network unlock.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Ospelaqi12:
if i try this method to convert smg930u to smg930f will it work cuz meh need root ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
Is anyone with the s9 sm-g960w getting any updates after the February security patch. I haven't received anything after that but I see firmware for the june security patch everywhere. my bootloader isn't unlocked so I can't flash the firmware for that on odin. Anyone know where i can get the ota update zip for the SM-G960W so I can sideload it in the stock recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] maydax:
I still use SamFirm (https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647). It still seems to work for me (I'm using Sasktel BWA).

I downloaded the May 2018 update and it prompted me to update to the June one OTA in July. The current one for the 960W in SamFirm includes the June Security Patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
How did you install it? by odin? I can't install by odin. I'm trying to get the ota update zip so I can flash it through the stock recovery
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
Is your bootloader locked or unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] maydax:
I used a patched Odin 3.13.1 (https://xdaforums.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572)

Not sure if the patched version was needed to flash but it flashed fine. I just used it and put the phone in Download mode to flash. The zip downloaded by samfirm contained:

AFAIK my boot loader is locked since the 960w is a North American snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
I keep getting this then nothing happens when I use any version of odin
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] maydax:
I seem to be using a different version but I always flash the 4 files as shown in the attached picture. I also backup my phone to my PC using Smart Switch before flashing as well.

Also do you have the phone in download mode?

Edit: In the CSC box select the file that starts with HOME_CSC_ not CSC_ file. Using CSC_ will wipe your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
I've done that before too still the same result
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] maydax:
Sounds like a possible connection issue. I'd try a different usb port and/or cable to see if that helps.

I know when I used Apple I had issues with updating because Comodo Internet Security was blocking itunes from connecting to Apple for some odd reason. Might be something similar in your case.

I'm also using Windows 10 x64 1803.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] *Detection*:
You don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash stock firmware with ODIN
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bekcicandrej:
Saw your post and gave flashing firmware a try (as I was on Feb 1 sp). Long story short soft bricked the phone and didn't know how to go into download mode (nothing else worked)

After a restless night found that volume down + bixby key + power = download mode

So what I did:

1. Install https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows

2. Restart PC

3. Download https://dl.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.13.1.zip

4. Find latest firmware of your carrier on https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?exact=1&q=SM-G960W

5. Go to https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-G960W/VTR/download/G960WVLU1ARBG/223050/ - follow instructions on the right hand side (soft brick happened because I only flashed AP instead of all 4 files)

I think you probably missed to install the drivers.

Not sure if we are allowed to flash firmwares from different carriers?

Hope this helps :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
Same issue but now it loads to the end to tell me it failed

You know anywhere to get canadian ota zip that can be sideload in stock recovery?

btw what does it say on the top left side for you on download mode?
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] bekcicandrej:
It seems that your windows os is giving issues, had similar issue on windows 7.

Sorry, just getting into Samsung, so I really don't know much
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Tel864:
Make sure you don't have Kies running in the background on your PC. Also try another USB cable and USB port. If you're plugged into a USB 3 port (blue) try changing to a USB 2 port. Make sure your Antivirus isn't blocking it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
Trying it out now on a different pc with usb 2.0 ports
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Bangbang_cannon:
Thanks [MENTION=4351553]Tel864[/MENTION] and [MENTION=7794116]bekcicandrej[/MENTION] it worked on my laptop on usb 3.0 and 2.0

It's definitely something on my pc that isn't allowing it to flash to s9.
[Samsung Galaxy S9  Questions & Answers] Tel864:
Possibly older usb drivers on the other PC.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ronnbon:
Hello, I have a rooted lg v30 running boombox rom v.0.10.

The main reason I decided to buy the lg v30 was it superior audio quality. I also have LDAC supporting bluetooth headphones from sony so I was waiting quite eagerly for the LDAC support coming with oreo. I just learned today that there are additional bluetooth settings within the developer settings section.

But to my bewilderment I cannot change the settings to a higher quality. I mean I can choose the LDAC codec and the higher sampling rate but at the moment I connect the phone with the headphones it switches back to lowest standard settings... I installed the sony connect app to look if there was something to change there but it also did not show LDAC as an option after connecting to the phone. I am quite annoyed. Any Ideas what the problem could be? Is there a notification when a LDAC bluetooth connection is successfully established?

Thank you.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] XCaliburX:
Ignore the app, it's completely unnecessary. Every time you connect your headphones, the settings are restored to default. Go to the bluetooth settings of your headphones before pairing them and change the 'Connection type' from Most stable to Best sound quality. This sets the highest quality codec your headphones supports as default. Go to Developer Options and change the sample rate to 44.1k or 48k and the LDAC Codec: Playback Quality to "Optimized for Audio Quality". Should have all settings stay supporting the max spec of both devices and software like Viper4Android. When you connect your headphones after doing this, a notification will appear at the bottom saying LDAC quality is enabled.
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] ronnbon:
Thank you for your help - unfortunately that did not work for me. Like I said before I can choose the settings within the developer section before I connect with the headphones but the moment the bluetooth connection is established the settings switch to AAC ( which is not bad but it is not LDAC) and 44.1khz/16bits.

There is no notification regarding LDAC...

I updated the smartphone firmware yesterday to rule out some software related problems.

By now I am not sure if the problem rather originates from the headphones (wh-h900n) than the smartphone. Given that I just have one device that supports LDAC and one pair of LDAC headphones I don't know how I can determine which one is maybe not correctly working. [emoji52]
[LG V30 Questions & Answers] eli_fjr:
Answer

Answer:

1. Uninstalls that Sony Music Center (song pal) app

2. Remove your Sony LDAC headphones from your BT settings.

3. Pair your headphones again with your phone.

4. Go into BT settings. Click on the cog wheel next to your headphone device.

5. Choose Audio Quality over Stable connection.

6. You are all set.

Note. There is a toast message that appears once you're connected and established LDAC connection.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] teh_pwnrer:
I'm having trouble finding a good quick charge 4+/4.0 charger does anyone have any suggestions/ does anyone use one already?
[HTC U12+ Accessories] LibertyMonger:
How bout this one...

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Tenker-Adapter-Macbook-Nintendo/dp/B0789F6FNG

Or this...

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Deli...ords=qc4.0&dpPl=1&dpID=51AC+aVYjoL&ref=plSrch
[HTC U12+ Accessories] OGhoul:
I don't see anything anywhere in either products' listings that would suggest that those are actually QC4 chargers, however, as Qualcomm's specifications indicate, QC4 does support USB Power Delivery, which is what everyone should be using anyway.

I've been charging my U12+ on PD for the last week and it tops up blazing fast.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Greetings,

guess I found one that's quite expensive though. But it should work:

https://www.razer.com/de-de/mobile/razer-phone-power-adapter

Comes in different versions as well.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] MKOneX:
Hi,

here's another one from Hama...

https://de.hama.com/00178273/hama-ladegeraet-qualcomm-quick-charge-4+-schwarz

I will try to get this one.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Already tried via MediaMarkt and Expert here in my region. Both without look. They have Hama, and checked with me in their system, if they could ordering from Hama directly. No way they could order it for me...
[HTC U12+ Accessories] LibertyMonger:
USB Wall Charger by Tenker, 60W USB Type-C Wall Charger Adapter with PD/QC4.0 Port Quick Charge For Macbook Pro, Nintendo Switch with USB C to USB C Charge Cable – White

So you think they are lying? I don't understand what you mean.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] OGhoul:
I do think they're being untruthful. I don't see any indicator other than "QC4.0" that indicates that it's Qualcomm certified, nor did I see the phrase, "Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0" in the listing. I don't trust it.

I only use OEM and Anker chargers & cables, for what it's worth.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] LibertyMonger:
Yes you are probably right. I would wait for a Qualcomm certified charger anyway. Just saw someone post about the first one linked and they seemed to know it was 4.0. No reviews or comments anyhow, I would never purchase something with no reviews lol.

As for Anker, I've had issues with their cables and HTC phones. They seem to work for a little while then they stop. They also wear out quickly to where the micro usb connection becomes loose and falls out easily. Seems it's hard to find a good cable.

I need replacement micro USB cables for my M8 and M9 and can't even order one from HTC. The "HTC OEM cables on Amazon are fakes. They look exactly the same except they do not have the HTC tag.

---------- Post added at 05:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:59 AM ----------

But Amazon has no problem returning your money if the item is not as it's described.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] OGhoul:
This is what I'm using to charge my U12 Plus. Since one of my cats has decided that the supplied cable from HTC is delicious, I was sort of forced to try out how USB Power Delivery works. And it works fantastic:

USB C Wall Charger, Anker Premium 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger with One 30W Power Delivery Port for Apple MacBook, Nexus 5X/6P, and 4 PowerIQ Ports for iPhone, iPad, and More

Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 Cable (3ft) with Power Delivery for USB Type-C Devices Including Galaxy S8, S8+, S9, Google Pixel, Nexus 6P, Huawei Matebook, MacBook and More
[HTC U12+ Accessories] LibertyMonger:
Links do not work
[HTC U12+ Accessories] OGhoul:
D'oh. Thanks.

USB C Wall Charger, Anker Premium 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger with One 30W Power Delivery Port for Apple MacBook, Nexus 5X/6P, and 4 PowerIQ Ports for iPhone, iPad, and More

Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 Cable (3ft) with Power Delivery for USB Type-C Devices Including Galaxy S8, S8+, S9, Google Pixel, Nexus 6P, Huawei Matebook, MacBook and More
[HTC U12+ Accessories] LibertyMonger:
Yeah I think their charging blocks are good I just know their charging cables are bad for HTC phones. The old micro USB cables, they wear out quick and stop working. The USB type c should be much better I haven't tried one yet.

I need an OEM HTC micro USB and can't even order them from HTC. The ones online that claim to be OEM are full of it.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] OGhoul:
Even one like this? I haven't connected one to an HTC phone (I bought this long after no longer having a Micro USB-equipped HTC), so I can't offer to test for you, but this is what I've got in my Jeep to power my wireless charger:

Anker 3ft/0.9m Nylon Braided Tangle-Free Micro USB Cable with Gold-Plated Connectors for Android, Samsung, HTC, Nokia, Sony and More (Red)
[HTC U12+ Accessories] LibertyMonger:
The clips on the micro USB wore out quickly and would not snap in like they are supposed to so they fall out. I still use micro USB for non-phone devices. But they guaranteed the cables would work with HTC devices since HTC devices are very finnicky with charging cables, if it's not HTC oem, most of the time they do not work right. My first pack I ordered from them, a pack with different sizes wouldn't work, they said that was the older style so they were great and offered me a upgraded version for free, like six different cables and they were the ones that worked but didn't last long. Anyway, the USB-C should be much better since they attach much differently.

It is hard finding a good micro USB cable.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] MKOneX:
Today I ordered here:

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_hama-qualcomm®-quick-charge™-4-2251187.html?ga_query=2251187
[HTC U12+ Accessories] MKOneX:
And today I got this one....

http://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_hama-qualcomm®-quick-charge™-4-2251188.html

I don't have a suitable cable yet, but I'll get one.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] AtAM1:
Thanks for this find! I also bought these 2 chargers and am waiting on them to be delivered. As for the cable - I think this cable should work - https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerline-ii-3ft-usb-c-to-usb-c-3-1/A8485011

What do you think?
[HTC U12+ Accessories] MKOneX:
I don't know, I bought these two adapter:

https://de.hama.com/00135712/hama-u...bySearch=USB-Adapter usb c usb 3.1 a kupplung

https://de.hama.com/00135721/hama-u...bySearch=USB-Adapter usb c usb 3.1 a kupplung

I used it to test recharging in the car, and it seemed to me very fast
[HTC U12+ Accessories] AtAM1:
I am not a fan of using adapters but thanks for sharing the parts you are using. I emailed Anker support and requested that they recommend the best cables to use with the Hama QC 4.0 chargers and will post an update once I hear back from them.

Cheers
[HTC U12+ Accessories] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Actually that's the cable I just ordered right after ordering the HAMA QC4.0+ wall charger.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Howling Wolf:
I myself ordered two of this Anker cable after reading your post and comments about it here and there :)

Waiting now for the Hama charger to be available again on Amazon France
[HTC U12+ Accessories] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
The HAMA Charger seams to work for some, but not for others currently, so take a good look at it. On my end -combined with said Anke Powerline II 2nd Gen. USB 3.1 - it charges at 2,4A up to sai 50-60%, and after that starts to decrease very slowly. at 90-95% it charges with just about 0.9A in my case, which is could if you want to take care of your battery.

In my very case - with activated display - it charges up to 50% in 45 minutes, while on QC3.0, but only 25 minutes when using the HAMA/Anker QC4+.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Howling Wolf:
I asked Amazon to return the charger from Helperinc because it would charge my phone at 3900Ah (according to the Ampere app) for a couple of minutes really and decrease to 1070Ah afterwards. Like you, the only positive thing, it decreases to I don't remember what very low value when the battery was above 90%. As for the voltage it would stay at ~3.9V, still according to Ampere. In my opinion, this Helperinc charger is not Qualcomm certified.

What sort of reassures me about the Hama one is the Qualcomm logo on it. I guess the use of the logo is not free, but of course I could be wrong...

Oh, and again about the Helperinc charger, a misconception I think: there's a long (detachable) electric cable between the charger and the electric outlet... Deployed, with the provided 6ft usb-c to usb-c cable, more than 2 meters for sure, a mess to carry say at work and kind of ugly when in use...

Until Amazon has the Hama in stock, I'll stick with my Aukey charger, QC3 is cool after all... ;)
[HTC U12+ Accessories] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
had this issue with high performance chargers as well, also with the HAMA, returned it today and got my money back, because 37€ for a charger, which doesn't work properly, tested with different cables, is not worth it.

I also had other chargers, first minute it charged with max possible power and then dropped to 1A and it would take ages to charge, the HAMA so called QC4+ charger did the same and it had ****ing annoying coil whine xD
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Howling Wolf:
37€ ? Out of stock, it's 44.88€ today...

Well, I didn't order the Hama yet, may have to stick with my Aukey QC3 a little longer...
[HTC U12+ Accessories] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
Bought it in a local store here
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Howling Wolf:
Well, I cancelled my Hama order and ordered a new Aukey charger with one QC3 port and a second port with PD 2.0

I'll see for myself if PD is better than QC3 or not...
[HTC U12+ Accessories] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
Pd2 is bad. Worse than qc3 against

Afaik..

Better would be a pd3 charger... Anker is better
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Howling Wolf:
Let's wait and see...

My current Aukey QC3 is far better than the so-called QC4+ I'm about to send back: stable at 1790 mA under 90% against 1070 for the crappy QC4+...
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Marco589:
if I buy Razer charger (as some one did) and a cable usb-c to usb-c, QC4+ will it work?

I'm used to using the dash charger that it's very fast, is the QC4+ as fast as the dash charger?

EDIT

I'm not going to buy the Razer charger as the shipping costs to Italy are 45€ :silly:
[HTC U12+ Accessories] :
Hello,

i have buyed this one(Hama QC 4.0): https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_hama-qualcomm®-quick-charge™-4-2251187.html directly from Media Markt Germany,

It works very well, but i don`t know as they will send it outside of Germany.

Nice Greets Tobias
[HTC U12+ Accessories] lexorcist:
Noticing any difference with the original charger? And which cable do you use?
[HTC U12+ Accessories] :
Hi,

i couldn`t say that, because i have used an Anker QC3 Charger with it USB Type C Cable before.

So the Original Charge is still in the Box, but i think it is faster than the Anker QC3 Charger.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Yuvi8870:
Sir My device also QC 4.0 ....Can I use PD charger ?? ... Charging speed more than Q.C 3 or not in PD??
[HTC U12+ Accessories] OGhoul:
As long as your device fully adheres to Qualcom’s specification for QC4, by default it should support PD (per their own site). I assume since you’re posting in the U12 Plus forum, you have a U12 Plus? If so, you’re fine.

I’d say the charging speeds between PD and QC3 were comparable. I didn’t do any scientific testing or anything.

My big draw to PD was that all of my other devices charge with it, so it was nice to have an android device that did as well.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] Yuvi8870:
Thank You for ur Response....

I don't need scientific test ...Just tell me Approximately ....How many hours it take to 0 to 100% in PD charging ?? And How many hours in QC 3 ??...

Bcz I already have QC 3 charger ...So only asked.... Whether The PD Charger reduce charging time or not ??
[HTC U12+ Accessories] yardi4life:
So neither QUALCOMM or HTC says the U12+ supports QC 4, so what are the benefits of a using QC 4 charger ?
[HTC U12+ Accessories] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
htc spec sheet says supports QC4 and PD3.0... don't write wrong things here
[HTC U12+ Accessories] mauiblue:
I found this on a search for QC 4.0 chargers:

https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/30/devices-support-qualcomm-quick-charge-4-0/
[HTC U12+ Accessories] yardi4life:
I look it up and did not see it.

https://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u12-plus/buy/

https://www.htc.com/us/smartphones/htc-u12-plus-spec/

https://www.qualcomm.com/documents/quick-charge-device-list Updated 9/2018.

So please show me where you saw that.
[HTC U12+ Accessories] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
Then the US page sucks and HTC USA is stupid ... My screenshot shows the German page, sure it's in German but you can clearly see QC4 (but it also supports 4+, I'm in contact with HTC employee, so I have a good source regarding anything related to that) and PD3.0

Wait, can't upload the stupid file.