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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Is FRP lock on or off?

Is OEM enabled

Don't know as I can't get into phone now.

Does holding down just the power button turn the phone off (i've never once not been able to force restart any android device when stuck on download screen).

Try a combination of different buttons to force start for example AND in this order

* home+volume down+power

* volume up+power (only)

* home+power (only)

Nothing seems to turn the phone off

Does Odin "add" the phone in download mode?

Yes, it shows up in Odin

Before you press "volume Up" to continue to download mode, what text appears in the top left of the screen, please post a picture here if you can.

I think it just has the standard text in the top left but I'll check when I get to the phone, shortly.

What exact firmware are you trying to flash and where did you get it from?

Is the firmware your trying to flash in 4 parts or just one .md5 file?

Tried various firmwares (all 4 parts) without success

Do you know how to use SamFirm Tool?

Do you have Smartswitch running or installed on your PC?

Do you have antivirus running?

Also re flash TWRP via odin

Haven't tried the SAMFIRM tool yet

SmartSwitch wouldn't work when I tried it.

Only AV running is Microsoft's built in product.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Ok, So Sanfirm Tool is easy to use and gets the files from Samsung servers much faster than Sammobile.

If Odin sees the phone i would first suggest flashing the latest TWRP for OREO again via Odin and hopefully you can boot into TWRP recovery and see whats actually still on the device. If you can get into TWRP then we're on our way

With regards to not being able to turn the phone, how long are you holding volume down+home+power for?

Also SD card....can you place it in your pc to drag and drop files to it?

Uninstall smartswitch as a precaution but ensure Samsung USB drivers are installed.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Odin sees the phone but I can't flash Twrp to it. It just stops on the initialization screen. Also, I can't access the phone through the PC even though you hear it connect and shows up in Odin.

I've tried every button combination I can think of and held them down for minutes at a time.

I'll try the SanFirm tool next.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
I think I am using the wrong model and region in SamFirm. I've entered SM-G930 and XA but get this message

Could not fetch info for SM-G930/XA. Please verify the input or use manual info

I've found this link for UK Region..

United Kingdom: ---> BTU, BTC, CPW, EVR, H3G, O2U, ORA, OXA*, TMU, TSC, VIR, VOD, XEU
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Just realised I should have been using SM-G930F. I'm downloading the H3G one now but should it be another if the phone was previously locked to Plusnet in the UK?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Downloaded firmware using SM-G930F and H3G but Odin still stops at Initialization.

Also, FTP Lock is Off according to the phone. Pic Attached..
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Do you think this phone has a hardware issue, maybe a problem with the eMMC chip?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
BTU is UK unbranded

It may have a hardware fault yes but unless it been dropped hard or got wet etc it's very rare for it to be hardware related
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Just tried BTU with same result.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Yeah i been chatting to a mate, you absolutely need to reboot into download mode every time a flash fails or it will get stuck at initialization. Is this the error you keep getting?

Also have you tried different usb port? and are you running Odin as Admin?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
I can reboot into download mode without any problem but can't turn the phone off at all. Volume Down and Power buttons restarts as far as the logo screen and that's about it as far as I can do anything.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Ok so that what i needed to know, if you can only reboot into download then yes that's what happens the phone just won't go off.

So what error are you getting in Odin when you attempt to flash, can you post a pic of what files are going where in Odin before you flash?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
All Odin does is stop when it comes to INITIALIZATION. Nothing happens after that no matter how long I leave the phone connected. I've added the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into the appropriate boxes in ODIN. It never comes up with FAIL or any other sign of anything happening.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Are you using the HOME_CSC file or CSC in Odin?

Have you also got a firmware in .md5 format? (one file?)

Swapped usb cables and ports on pc?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Tried HOME_CSC and just CSC. Haven't got an .md5 file. I couldn't find one. Swapped cables and pc.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Trying to flash a TWRP tar file using the AP option just stops at INITIALIZATION.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Ok, can you flash just the csc file by itself?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
No, same result. Stops on INITIALIZATION
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
Ok sounds like the recovery partition is corrupt because the nest step Odin says is "set PIT file".

Have a look here https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/collection-firmware-rom-pit-files-t3326707

Sorry not there, here https://www.sammobile.com/forum/threads/30609-galaxy-S7-G930-pit-files
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Do I just need to flash the unzipped .pit file in the pit tab or load all the 4 files as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Tried it with the 4 files and the pit file. Still no luck. Sticks on INITIALIZATION
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
You can generally flash all together but if that doesn't work try the PIT file first, then the rest after
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Tried it with the 4 files and the pit file and the pit file on its own. Still sticks on INITIALIZATION
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
You can generally do all together but if that doesn't work try the pit file first

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Ok try the pit file on it's own and then last hope is to try an earlier version of Odin, If nothing works after that i can't help any further

Actually one more thing try un check "re-partition" in odin before flash,
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
No difference. Looks like it's done for. I'll stick it on eBay as spares or repair.

Thanks very much for all your help...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Scorpionea:
Let the phone completely drain then leave it a bit , put it on charging and same time go to download more.

Also only latest Odin can flash Oreo firmware, didint read all post from you guys but try as well nand erase as well reinstall Samsung drivers and try different pc as last hope .

Good luck
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
Tried all those suggestions. Finally gave up and put it on eBay where it sold in a few minutes for £50.00, spares or repair...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooltt:
awww.. poor thing.

RIP S7
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] alfarom:
I think it was a hardware problem. I had already replaced it as my main phone with an S7. The bloke who bought it from me said he wanted the screen but I think a new one is cheaper than £50. He's probably hopeful he can get it going. If he's comforatble with chip level repair he probably can. If he thinks a quick software flash will sort it then he's out of luck..
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] lovemytab:
2023 Update for anyone who is having this issue. I purchased a Note 8 from Amazon that had been sold to me as "new" but was refurbished with a hack job that was done with the firmware that was clear to me by all of the notes in the download mode (and the packaging was also a giveaway). Why not just be honest and say the phone is refurbished/used?

I took all the advice from this message board, installed and setup smart switch (after changing laptops, chords, installing drivers), and using patched Odin downloaded from the XDA dev's posting, I flashed the pit file (extracted from one of the CSC files, I think the one that's not Home), and the BL file. That worked, and it restarted.

Going into download mode a second time I was able to flash everything together, and I also did a nand erase.

Now I have a nice and clean unbranded U1 firmware. I also use SamFw FRP Tool to complete initial and urgent changes, and I run my own barebones uninstall list using ADB, and I use SamFw FRP Tool to install my 3rd party replacing apps before I even look at the home screen. I own 2 Note 8s and hope to attempt to complete a superficial root when I have time, I respect all the devs who figure this stuff out. Going to go back and thumbs up all the comments here that helped me with getting this issue fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] lovemytab:
This worked for me! Wooo hooo!!!! I know this post is pretty old, but THANK YOU!! Also, brilliant!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] lovemytab:
I tried all these things except calling customer support, and Patched Odin is needed to avoid certain flags when going from branded to unbranded firmware. The problem for me is my phone had already been tweaked, it even had FRP unlocked, which I think it comes locked when it's a brand new phone. Installing just the PIT file as someone suggested here did the trick for me, but I also had to install the BL file along with the PIT, per the popup in Odin that stated I could not flash the PIT without the BL (it was not worded that way but that's the gyst of what it said).
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] lovemytab:
This! I also had to flash the BL file along with just the PIT, worked like a charm, you saved my phone, thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] mzsquared:
Just reserved blue, S10 8/512GB - I think it's the best value(+ the $150 free buds). S 10+ differs w/ bigger battery and enhanced selfie camera which, I don't use a lot. I think the S 10 will make me happy for a very long time ahead.

Some specs to compare among all 3 models:
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Pre-odered the S10+ ceramic Black 8/512gb T-Mobile Snapdragon! $700+tax ? with N9 trade-in.

UPDATE: Just canceled my order for numerous reasons. I need to rethink if I should just wait for the S10-5G badboy arrival!? ?

UPDATE2: I re-pre-ordered the Blue S10+ 128gb Unlocked Snapdragon! ?

Here's best FCC LTE bands list I could find.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] mzsquared:
You mean 8/512, yeah I was thinking about that one too, somehow the $100 less makes me feel less guilty:D Then again, just a couple weeks ago I was buying a 9 Note for a similar price. Returned happily that N9, it was just another amazon refurb and now I just made a one year smartphone technology leap ahead.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] dchurch85:
Flamingo Pink S10+. 8gb/128gb is fine with me... that color is legit
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Are the LTE bands the same for the USA Snapdragon Unlocked and Branded TMobile S10's?

Also are the software Updates faster on the Branded TMobile vs the Unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] mzsquared:
techwalls.com will have the numbers in the coming days, I'd think, the S10etc models won't be different from Note9 in lte bands, it all depend on regions:

https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-sm-n960-model-number-differences/
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] smooth703:
Just ordered the prism blue s10+

128gb
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ruthlessnature:
I preordered the ceramic white 1tb s10 +after the $550 trade in for my note 9 it came out to $1050 and it let me preorder already on Samsung shop app.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Unlocked?

Also, can you make changes to the Pre order?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ruthlessnature:
Yes unlocked and yes I believe it gives the option to manage the order. And it is preordered with a confirmation email. Not reserved.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] hella356:
Exynos S10e 8GB/256GB looks like the replacement for my S7. Glad about the flat screen, and similar size to the S7. But will hold out until prices drop a bit and root/custom recovery/ROMs are achieved. Wish they would have put the same camera, FP scanner, larger storage levels, etc. of the other models in the S10e, but those are not deal-killers.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Birdsfan:
S 10+ 8/512 ceramic black unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] x111:
very hard decision,

I am going to wait untll bootloader unlocked, root available, and custom rom available.

until than it's useless brick.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] varcor:
Looking to acquire the S10+, 128 GB, 8 GB RAM, Prism White, Unlocked, Hong Kong Variant, Snapdragon 855. Will hold off for user feedback and price drop.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
Pre-ordered the S10+ 128/8GB model. I noticed there was absolutely no performance difference between the 128/6GB and 512/8GB model of the Note9. In fact, ive read that the 512/8GB would consume more battery, but most likely not significantly.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ArunRocker:
S10 or the S10+ still haven't decided a bit confused in between those two.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] arsenal74:
Honestly wish there was a ceramic option on the smaller S10
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Charkatak:
I pre-ordered S10e 6/128 GB in blue color. Guys, Samsung said that reserving a device early will give customers $50 instant credit for accessories, but I never received any after ordering the device. Any one?

Here was the info:

Pre-order the new Galaxy to receive $50 in instant savings on accessories and a free pair of Galaxy Buds (S10/S10+ only)
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Mikeybray16:
It clearly does state s10 and s10+ only not the s10e
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] dchurch85:
I didn't get a code emailed when I ordered my s10+. I tried adding to the cart and it didn't work either.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] dchurch85:
You had to add the accessory at the time of purchase, and it had to be over $50, can't be $49.99. No way to go back and change your order after if you didn't add it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] crossdeath:
Just preordered the prism black s10+, I'm sooooo excited
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] arsenal74:
On the fence tbh. It has some things that my mate 20 pro lacks such as a functional always on display and volume sync for BT headphones.

On the flip side though the mate is the better size (right between the 10 and 10+) I'm also concerned that the main camera is effectively the same as the S9. It also lacks proper i.e. secure face unlock.

I do love the look of the ceramic though!
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Charkatak:
When it said S10 and S10+ only, it was for free Galaxy Buds, but $50 was regardless of the version. I contacted Samsung and they told me that if I reserved a new phone, then I would be eligible to receive that $50. He also told me while ordering, one of the pages would show different accessories, I would need to add it to my cart. The end store is that, I have cancelled my order, then made a new one making sure I get the $50 leather case

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Correct, but it worked. The case that I got was $49.99 and the invoice looks like this:

Galaxy S10e $704.99

Trade-in phone $300

S10e leather case $44.99

So looks like the $50 discount came from the phone mostly. If I didn't add $50 accessories then phone was $749.99

Here is the quote from my recent reply here:

I contacted Samsung and they told me that if I reserved a new phone, then I would be eligible to receive that $50. He also told me while ordering, one of the pages would show different accessories, I would need to add it to my cart. The end store is that, I have cancelled my order, then made a new one making sure I get the $50 leather case.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] dchurch85:
Any issue cancelling the order? I find want to not get in time because of it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] xPr0metheus:
I am going for the black S10.

However, did i see right that the phones frame is silver now instead of the phones color? Why would they go back to old ****ty habits :/

Gesendet von meinem SM-G955F mit Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] JayRolla:
The larger battery on the s10+ was my biggest reason for going s10+.

Picked one up for me and wife with the BOGO deal. Cant wait. Its going to be a great upgrade from my s7, wifes s9 will go to the daughter.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] mamba94:
I pre-ordered the Black S10. 8gb/128gb. Can't wait to get it!
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ru_dimka:
I really wanted to buy S10+ (I have Note9), but now I can not find any advantage for this. Much smaller screen, no stilus, x1.5 expensive, same camera (main module), HUGE hole on the screen all-time.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
I have 10 damn days before my Samsung upgrade is eligible then it will be 8/512gb black ceramic for me..
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] JayRolla:
Note9 has 6.4" screen, s10+ has 6.4" screen with higher res. Note9 was $999 and and S10+ I ordered was $999 so not sure how thats x1.5 more expensive. S10+ has larger battery also.

So the s10+ is overall smaller, same size screen and has larger battery. Only thing you got right was yes there is a hole in screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] aaronc_98:
$700? How?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] galaxys:
Traded in my Note 9
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] aaronc_98:
Ok, well then in total you paid a lot more than $700 ?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] chetly968:
I went with the S10+ black ceramic 1TB as a placeholder until the Fold. That phone looks like a ton of fun but no idea when it'll show up.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ru_dimka:
S10+ has 6.3" screen, not 6.4. But you forget a top margin in 3rd party apps that will be about 0.3", so REAL avaliable square will be much smaller than Note9. S10+ costs about $950, but Note9 just $600!
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] IllyaK:
What does the reserved reservation actually give you other than the 50 dollars to spend on accessories?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ruthlessnature:
I was able to preorder earlier. Other than that and the $50 nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] bkeaver:
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus specs

Weight: 175g. Dimensions: 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8mm. OS: Android 9. Screen size: 6.4-inch. Resolution: QHD+ CPU: Octa-core chipset. RAM: 8GB/12GB. Storage: 128/512GB/1TB.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] droids@m:
What ll be the accessories color for S10+ blue color
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ru_dimka:
Available area compare (Note9 vs S10+). Very interesting:

[IMG="Available area compare (Note9 vs S10+)"]https://i.imgur.com/v3z6hEhl.jpg[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Rokky:
Ordered the same. 1500$

Yep, Ukraine is very rich country :(:(
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] kibbster:
Pre-ordered the S10+ 128GB in white (White is a first for me)

Didn't want another Samsung black slab of glass.

Hoping the S10 will take the bad taste out of my mouth the S8+ left.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] zplit:
700 + taxes? U sure about that?
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] wormyMNT:
I just ordered the plus 12gb/1TB in Ceramic White with the free galaxy buds... I'm sooo stoked
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Ace42:
Prism white, prism black, and blue all look awesome in person. I'm undecided between the S10/10+, and which color to choose.

Sell your N9, trade in doesn't make sense unless it's in poor condition. You can get around $5-600. Afterwards just wait for the N10/N11. People with older phones benefit the most from trading. Now... the punch hole isn't unsightly. The devices are a joy to use, and you'll forget about the holes.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Outbreak444:
Verizon S10+, 1TB storage/12GB RAM, Ceramic Black back

I also purchased the LED flip view wallet case, the LED back cover, and dual USB vehicle charger with the pre-order along with the trade in option for my current Verizon S8+.

I tossed the idea around on getting the unlocked version but I like WiFi calling and HD calling and wish to keep those features without modification, especially now that the phone will support WiFi 6. I also considered selling my S8+ for more than just $300 but I got an instant discount, and I get to keep my charger and other accessories.

Overall, it cost me less than $1,500 USD out the door and it comes with the Galaxy buds, so I'm not complaining.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Hedrush:
Me, I pre-ordered the S10 - 8/128 - Prism Green.

Wife pre-ordered the S10 - 8/128 - Prism White.

We both traded in our S8+ so £250 off the price and a set of free Galaxy buds each. Can't really argue with that deal tbh it's great.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] JayRolla:
Sounds like he had a trade in.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] zplit:
yeah lol
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] kibbster:
Order page still says 'Preparing Dispatch'

I'm sure F5 (if I hit it fast enough) makes things ship faster ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Wacky2bakky:
Ended up ordering a Prism White S10+ and Prism Black S10+ for my wife and I. We're on Sprint. I was actually digging the Flamingo Pink color cuz it looks orange but stupid Sprint I guess isn't carrying it right now.... Hope we get the phones early since we pre ordered them right after midnight on the 20th.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Sakete:
If I go for one, probably the regular S10. Just played with the S10+ in store and that pill shaped cutout is just weird. Too big. Also the phone is just too big, though the big screen is nice. But overall not too excited about it, it's "just a phone" in the end. I'll need to think it over some more, I mainly "need" a new phone as my current one is starting to die a bit.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] JayRolla:
It actually has a 6.4" screen. The note9 was not $600 when released. I paid $750 for the cheapest galaxy s7 edge.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] jshamlet:
If I upgrade, and that's a big if, it would be to the S10e. I have hated the edge sides on my Galaxy S7 Edge since day 1, but it came with a significantly larger battery in exchange. Which, incidentally, is why I may skip another generation - the S7 Edge is still holding up. That said, it's almost ironic that the "cheapening" factor of the S10E is why I am the most attracted to it - a flat display. I am disappointed that it comes with a substantially smaller battery, though. Samsung tried to copy the iPhone XR a bit too closely IMO.

If I splash for it, I would up the storage to get the 8GB of RAM, though. I have a feeling that's going to become more important going forward.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] ru_dimka:
Right. Sure Note9 costs $600 now, not when released
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] TheJoker1510:
I will switch from my iPhone X 256GB to the S10+ 8/512GB model.

I hope I don't regret it! Switch from the S8+ to the iPhone. Now I need a Apple Watch replacement too.
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] galaxys:
I bought it new in November for $600 off eBay...
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Hedrush:
You wouldn't have paid $600 around the time of release though, I think that was more his point. 3 months from now you'll be able to pick up a new S10 on eBay for around the same price.