I have a Verizon issued a505U, can I get PLAIN vanilla firmware for it without all the locked apps and butt sniffing
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I purchased a Samsung S7 on Amazon, and it was listed as a G930V. However, when I received it, I was disappointed to see that in "Device Info"... it lists it as a Samsung G930U.
From what I understand, this is indicates Unlocked Firmware install, which will prevent me from using Verizon's Visual voicemail and also be unable to use the built in Video calling feature, where you can video call anyone in the Verizon Network.
What I don't get, is why the back panel of the phone has a Verizon Logo, even though apparently it is unlocked. I thought all Verizon branded phones, have the G930v firmware?
Anyways, is it possible to flash the phone to G930 firmware, so I can use the features I want to have access to? Or is it recommended I just return this item and try and buy another G930v? Does anyone have any detailed instructions on how to flash to G930v?
Interestingly, when I checked the IMEI online... it lists the device as a Verizon G930V. I guess someone has previously flashed these to U from V?
ETA: Are there any benefits to sticking with Unlocked firmware? Are there any advantages of G930U over G930v? I know the G930v comes with a bunch of bloatware... but wondering if there are other things that VZW's firmware might handicap?
JFox762 said:
I purchased a Samsung S7 on Amazon, and it was listed as a G930V. However, when I received it, I was disappointed to see that in "Device Info"... it lists it as a Samsung G930U.
From what I understand, this is indicates Unlocked Firmware install, which will prevent me from using Verizon's Visual voicemail and also be unable to use the built in Video calling feature, where you can video call anyone in the Verizon Network.
What I don't get, is why the back panel of the phone has a Verizon Logo, even though apparently it is unlocked. I thought all Verizon branded phones, have the G930v firmware?
Anyways, is it possible to flash the phone to G930 firmware, so I can use the features I want to have access to? Or is it recommended I just return this item and try and buy another G930v? Does anyone have any detailed instructions on how to flash to G930v?
Interestingly, when I checked the IMEI online... it lists the device as a Verizon G930V. I guess someone has previously flashed these to U from V?
ETA: Are there any benefits to sticking with Unlocked firmware? Are there any advantages of G930U over G930v? I know the G930v comes with a bunch of bloatware... but wondering if there are other things that VZW's firmware might handicap?
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3 weeks late but here are my insights. U firmware has less bloatware than the VZW branded firmware. In general, most people prefer the U firmware over their branded firmware unless, as in your instance, there are certain features only available in branded versions. My guess would be that yours was a VZW that was flashed to U. In all likelihood it shouldn't be too difficult to convert back to VZW, if that's your preference. You'll need to familiarize yourself with Odin flashing and the particulars of matching bootloader numbers for firmware to flash. For an example see link: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/202491/what-do-the-numbers-and-letters-in-the-samsung-firmware-mean
Hope this helps ...
Hello all,
I have an LG G8 on November firmware (I think) on Pie, not Android 10. I am looking to update to an exploitable firmware, but don't want to pay for AT&T service.
How do I go about doing this? I can see I can buy AT&T sim cards on eBay, but not sure what to go with.
My phone is also locked AT&T, but it looks like we don't have an unlocking solution yet. I know putting red pocket on the phone doesn't give me updates and still makes it so AT&T's unlock portal doesn't see my phone IMEI.
TPMJB said:
Hello all,
I have an LG G8 on November firmware (I think) on Pie, not Android 10. I am looking to update to an exploitable firmware, but don't want to pay for AT&T service.
How do I go about doing this? I can see I can buy AT&T sim cards on eBay, but not sure what to go with.
My phone is also locked AT&T, but it looks like we don't have an unlocking solution yet. I know putting red pocket on the phone doesn't give me updates and still makes it so AT&T's unlock portal doesn't see my phone IMEI.
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Unfortunately, there isn't really a way to do anything right now since the pie firmware isn't exploitable. The only thing you can do is try to call at&t tech support and have them add your imei to the update database
antintin said:
Unfortunately, there isn't really a way to do anything right now since the pie firmware isn't exploitable. The only thing you can do is try to call at&t tech support and have them add your imei to the update database
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It looks like LG installs updates incrementally, so by purchasing an AT&T sim I think I can get to the exploitable firmware just by doing a couple updates. I'll post back once I get the sim
sm-g975u unlocked att phone wanting to change to tmobile. I have a tmobile sim and had originally plugged this in. The phone works fine but I recently noticed it has no Ota updates occurring. I would like to load tmobile firmware on it to enable some of the tmobile features as well but primary concern is ota updates.
the service provider sw ver.
SAOMC_SM-G975U-OYN-AT-PP-0033
ATT/ATT/ATT
BUILD NUMBER
PPR1.180610.011.G975USQS1ASD9
Ap/CP:G975USQS1ASD9
Csc:G975UOYN1ASD9
Last update may 2019
When I try says fully updated when I put it on samsung switch it says fully updated
Can this be done?
What firmware do you suggest?
Csc *#272imei#(may have that wrong) but is recognized and does work not sure when and what to use here, many options.
Also, not sure of the answer here, but if I run an update or csc change (the phone is unlocked) would it require me to unlock it again for any reason?
I am trying to get the phone close to a tmobile if that is possible
Thank you in advance if i need to give more info please let me know.
Download the firmware of your current network and flash you will begin to receive updates. However you can also flash the unbranded one which is G975U1 and you will still receive updates too
Can you give directions on how to get the firmware for the current network and how to flash the phone? I have an SM-G975U that is on SPR that I need to get to ATT so it will get updates from cricket. I have found a lot of materials on the internet and not a single one shows all of the steps clear enough for me to risk blowing up my phone. I have found the SPR files and TMK, and USA, and TMB, but no ATT.
Hi l. Just got a XT2201-4 and have it activated on Fi despite it being a Verizon phone. It is giving me warnings about auto updating and must reboot, and a bunch of Verizon B.S. apps etc. Build is S1SHS32.55-78-10-3. Is it possible to unlock bootloader on this phone or to flash a stock ROM without any carrier B.S.? If not, I might return the phone although the price and specs were all great. Thanks.
Also is the X30 Pro and Edge+ 2022 the same phone?
It's been ages since i've messed around with flashing firmware. As the title says, I have a SM-F936U that WAS locked to Verizon. It no longer is, and I would like to flash the unlocked/unbranded firmware onto it as I hate Verizon's extra pushed junk they add. I browsed the firmwares. Is it the firmware from SM-F936U1 that I want? On the link https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-F936U1/ACG what does CSC mean?
Yes, you can flash U1 for the US model without carrier branding.
CSC means Consumer Software Customization, certain carriers/markets might get different software sets.
Have you done the process? I am in the same situation.