[GUIDE] unlock APN settings on stock firmware - Sprint Galaxy Note 4 General

if you have a problematic firmware that won't allow you to edit your APN settings in the dialer hidden menu, this may be what you need.
first, the warnings:
1. THIS IS ONLY FOR SPRINT SAMSUNG PHONES RUNNING TOUCHWIZ ROMS!!! never attempt on any other carrier or manufacturer's device or alternate roms! it should most likely work on other Samsung Sprint devices with stock/touchwiz roms.
2. DEPENDING ON DEVICE, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE FORCED TO FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE IN THE PROCESS, which likely includes LOSS OF ALL DATA ON INTERNAL SD!! take all necessary precautions.
3. ROOT REQUIRED
4. you will STILL NEED your MSL number!!!
5. have a FULL backup in TWRP ready in case anything goes wrong. INCLUDE your EFS in the backup!!! again, INCLUDE YOUR EFS. make sure it's stored on EXTERNAL sd card. again, EXTERNAL SD CARD!!! or copy it to your PC if you don't have an external card.
here's the short but sweet guide.
1. download "Samsung Phone Info" from Google Play
2. swipe over to the CSC section.
here you should see:
Firmware's CSC Code
Active CSC Code
Available CSC Code
3. if Firmware's AND Active both say XAS, you should already be able to edit your APNs using your MSL number.
if Firmware and Active codes do not match, you have a dirty rom and I am unable to help you correct it, you'd best try a different stock based rom or 3rd party that allows it by default.
if Available CSC Codes does NOT include "XAS" then whoever modified the customized stock touchwiz rom you're using removed it and you'd best try a different stock based rom or 3rd party that allows it by default.
4. using any CSC editor, change "SPR" in ALL places it appears as only the 3 letters "SPR" to XAS
5. confirm changes and reboot. you will now most likely lose ALL personal data on your phone and should now be able to edit your APN using your MSL inside the dialer's hidden menu.

Sterist said:
if you have a problematic firmware that won't allow you to edit your APN settings in the dialer hidden menu, this may be what you need.
first, the warnings:
1. THIS IS ONLY FOR SPRINT SAMSUNG PHONES RUNNING TOUCHWIZ ROMS!!! never attempt on any other carrier or manufacturer's device or alternate roms! it should most likely work on other Samsung Sprint devices with stock/touchwiz roms.
2. DEPENDING ON DEVICE, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE FORCED TO FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE IN THE PROCESS, which likely includes LOSS OF ALL DATA ON INTERNAL SD!! take all necessary precautions.
3. ROOT REQUIRED
4. you will STILL NEED your MSL number!!!
5. have a FULL backup in TWRP ready in case anything goes wrong. INCLUDE your EFS in the backup!!! again, INCLUDE YOUR EFS. make sure it's stored on EXTERNAL sd card. again, EXTERNAL SD CARD!!! or copy it to your PC if you don't have an external card.
here's the short but sweet guide.
1. download "Samsung Phone Info" from Google Play
2. swipe over to the CSC section.
here you should see:
Firmware's CSC Code
Active CSC Code
Available CSC Code
3. if Firmware's AND Active both say XAS, you should already be able to edit your APNs using your MSL number.
if Firmware and Active codes do not match, you have a dirty rom and I am unable to help you correct it, you'd best try a different stock based rom or 3rd party that allows it by default.
if Available CSC Codes does NOT include "XAS" then whoever modified the customized stock touchwiz rom you're using removed it and you'd best try a different stock based rom or 3rd party that allows it by default.
4. using any CSC editor, change "SPR" in ALL places it appears as only the 3 letters "SPR" to XAS
5. confirm changes and reboot. you will now most likely lose ALL personal data on your phone and should now be able to edit your APN using your MSL inside the dialer's hidden menu.
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Have you found a way to retrieve your MSL without calling sprint? I've tried all the tool apps in the play store and using a logcat within the ##3282# menu with no luck. Getprop ril.MSL yields nothing, not even a not found error.
I've tried calling sprint for my MSL but refuse to release it.. I'm not exactly on their "nice" list - they've even called to tell me I'm "using too much of my [UNLIMITED] data" many times so I don't expect much from them anymore..
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated

try the Sprint chat -- through the website, NOT Facebook, and have a good reason ready as to why you need the MSL, other than for bypassing their security lol

Holy **** after searching high and low I have FINALLy found a way to get back editing my APNS for hotspot on my rooted Sprint Note 5! AND I keep Android Pay! Thanks so much!!
This works perfectly! Only thing is turn on hotspot option disappeared from settings. I can turn it on and off from the top bar if I swipe down. OR I can download a hotspot shortcut app and access it from that app.
Also I noticed my icons for LTE now say 4G and the bars are different too - more old school.
I noticed I changed EVERY SPR to XAS - do ALL of them NEED to be changed to enable APN editing? Can I switch back the ones that give me back hotspot option in settings and stock LTE & bars icons?
Sterist said:
if you have a problematic firmware that won't allow you to edit your APN settings in the dialer hidden menu, this may be what you need.
first, the warnings:
1. THIS IS ONLY FOR SPRINT SAMSUNG PHONES RUNNING TOUCHWIZ ROMS!!! never attempt on any other carrier or manufacturer's device or alternate roms! it should most likely work on other Samsung Sprint devices with stock/touchwiz roms.
2. DEPENDING ON DEVICE, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE FORCED TO FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE IN THE PROCESS, which likely includes LOSS OF ALL DATA ON INTERNAL SD!! take all necessary precautions.
3. ROOT REQUIRED
4. you will STILL NEED your MSL number!!!
5. have a FULL backup in TWRP ready in case anything goes wrong. INCLUDE your EFS in the backup!!! again, INCLUDE YOUR EFS. make sure it's stored on EXTERNAL sd card. again, EXTERNAL SD CARD!!! or copy it to your PC if you don't have an external card.
here's the short but sweet guide.
1. download "Samsung Phone Info" from Google Play
2. swipe over to the CSC section.
here you should see:
Firmware's CSC Code
Active CSC Code
Available CSC Code
3. if Firmware's AND Active both say XAS, you should already be able to edit your APNs using your MSL number.
if Firmware and Active codes do not match, you have a dirty rom and I am unable to help you correct it, you'd best try a different stock based rom or 3rd party that allows it by default.
if Available CSC Codes does NOT include "XAS" then whoever modified the customized stock touchwiz rom you're using removed it and you'd best try a different stock based rom or 3rd party that allows it by default.
4. using any CSC editor, change "SPR" in ALL places it appears as only the 3 letters "SPR" to XAS
5. confirm changes and reboot. you will now most likely lose ALL personal data on your phone and should now be able to edit your APN using your MSL inside the dialer's hidden menu.
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elcidroyale said:
Holy **** after searching high and low I have FINALLy found a way to get back editing my APNS for hotspot on my rooted Sprint Note 5! AND I keep Android Pay! Thanks so much!!
This works perfectly! Only thing is turn on hotspot option disappeared from settings. I can turn it on and off from the top bar if I swipe down. OR I can download a hotspot shortcut app and access it from that app.
Also I noticed my icons for LTE now say 4G and the bars are different too - more old school.
I noticed I changed EVERY SPR to XAS - do ALL of them NEED to be changed to enable APN editing? Can I switch back the ones that give me back hotspot option in settings and stock LTE & bars icons?
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this **might** be fixed by renaming (or deleting, if you're brave) the features.xml file, if I remember correctly, stored in system/csc/ or system/etc/ not sure honestly
features.xml.backup should do just fine.
if the rom doesn't boot afterwards or if the dragons catch all your apps on fire, go back to recovery and use TWRP's file manager to change it back
also, any xposed app (like wanam's) or other feature.xml adjusting apps (like GalaxyTools or Samsung Phone Info) can cause the problem to happen again.
the alternative / temporary / dirty-fix would be to create a shortcut to hotspot on your home screen:
1. download Activity Launcher from Google Play
2. launch and change recent activities to all activities
3. wait approximately 72 years for it to load
4. scroll to Settings and tap it
5. scroll to Hotspot and long-press it
6. tap create shortcut
7. never uninstall Activity Launcher -- instead just make it a hidden app (it's very small anyways)

I can just longpress hotspot toggle in slide down drawer from top no probz. Which CSC settings modifies the ability to edit APN? I want to put the rest back to SPR.
Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

I used the msl code and everything appears the way you say it should... but the phone STILL says invalid sim!
What internal file must be deleted, the thing is unlocked on sprints end it just wont let go !

Phyzic said:
Have you found a way to retrieve your MSL without calling sprint? I've tried all the tool apps in the play store and using a logcat within the ##3282# menu with no luck. Getprop ril.MSL yields nothing, not even a not found error.
I've tried calling sprint for my MSL but refuse to release it.. I'm not exactly on their "nice" list - they've even called to tell me I'm "using too much of my [UNLIMITED] data" many times so I don't expect much from them anymore..
Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated
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see this thread.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/guide-how-to-msl-code-t3628728 ....theres the rooted way...and i also posted the non rooted way....

Hello,
I rooted Sprint Note 5 from Nougat to Magisk and went ahead to replace SPR into XAS in all files under system/CSC folder. APN Type is still coming greyed out. Any help will be appreciated.
-Sunny

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Verizon Galaxy Note 3 - Accessing Hidden Menus

I had run into this issue previously and thought this might help those who are looking to punch in these codes and check out the hidden menus.
First off, I am on a Verizon Note 3 and I'm rooted.
By default, Verizon does not enable the hidden menus. In order to enable them, you'll have to use Root Explorer or Root Browser in ROM Toolbox and navigate to /efs/carrier. Then you'll want to edit the HiddenMenu file so that it says ON instead of OFF. Make sure you use capital letters.
After that, reboot, and you should be able to start punching in codes from your dialer.
Here's a link to more codes that may work for your handset: http://rumorscity.com/2013/09/26/samsung-galaxy-note-3-secret-codes/
On a side note, anyone ever use the Self Test hidden menu and try the Melody/Speaker test? What song is that...?
danjng said:
I had run into this issue previously and thought this might help those who are looking to punch in these codes and check out the hidden menus.
First off, I am on a Verizon Note 3 and I'm rooted.
By default, Verizon does not enable the hidden menus. In order to enable them, you'll have to use Root Explorer or Root Browser in ROM Toolbox and navigate to /efs/carrier. Then you'll want to edit the HiddenMenu file so that it says ON instead of OFF. Make sure you use capital letters.
After that, reboot, and you should be able to start punching in codes from your dialer.
Here's a link to more codes that may work for your handset: http://rumorscity.com/2013/09/26/samsung-galaxy-note-3-secret-codes/
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mine resets its self back to off

[Q] URGENT! International Unlock NG2?

I'm leaving the country on Sunday and I need to be able to use my phone with an international SIM. What is the quickest way to international unlock it by then? I see a lot of conflicting information like I can't downgrade from NG2 or something like that. Any help?
Hope This helps.
gmap516 said:
I'm leaving the country on Sunday and I need to be able to use my phone with an international SIM. What is the quickest way to international unlock it by then? I see a lot of conflicting information like I can't downgrade from NG2 or something like that. Any help?
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if you need any help; please pm me, or search this site for answers. I am sure you are not the first person, to want to do this or to have this question.
Before you continue; please note that i am not liable for any damages, that may occur to any the devices you attempt this on.
To undo any and all of the changes that you are about to make to your phone(**NOTE** the following will erase all data on your phone so backup everything you want to keep.), (1) first download an app called MSL utility and write down your MSL code on a computer, or any other device maybe even pen and paper.(2) go to your phone settings hit activate this device when it is done loading do not click done.(3) click on the menu button and go to PST settings. (4) go to the ##SCRTN# menu and follow what it prompts you to do, your phone will then reboot automatically. (5) do steps 2 and 3 over again and go to the ##RTN# menu and follow the prompts your phone should than reboot automatically and now you should see an invalid SIM sign. **NOTE** any time it asks you to enter a code it means enter you MSL code. Remember to undo these steps first. (No. 2)**NOTE** when your done with steps below download BuildProp Editor(you must have root), and click on the pencil icon; scroll to the bottom, and add these two lines: ril.sales_code=LOL ro.csc.sales_code=LOL)
No. 1) = No, you do not need to downgrade.
No. 2)**NOTE** when your done with steps below download BuildProp Editor(you must have root), and click on the pencil icon; scroll to the bottom, and add these two lines:
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
save and reboot
with sim inside the apn should be set automatically. If not, well than google your apn, and add it manually.
done.
This is a re-post(i would thank whom ever posted this, though i do not recall where i found it.); because i am to lazy, to write it from scratch.
1. Use ssu.apk to unlock it first
2. use cf auto root to it
3 .use adb:
su
am broadcast -a android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE -d android_secret_code://27663368378
UMTS -> DEBUG SCREEN -> PHONE CONTROL -> NETWORK CONTROL -> GCF
There the phone is domestic unlock without downgrading the modem.
1. be on stock NG2. ssu.apk force-closes on aosp/custom roms.
2. Run ssu.apk and do the unlock. This does not require root.
3. do the other commands through ADB(step 3 Above), just in case. You may or may not need them. I don't know why it worked for me without them. That step DOES require root.
4. Test your sim card and make sure your phone can read it, and if possible, make a call, try text/data, whatever.
You're Welcome!
I had NAE i downgrade to mdc then unlocked it and after that i download firmware which is NG2-xas i think and after upgrading its still unlock.
For that method and files you can search international sim unlock.
Its easy to do it.
imaxuout said:
if you need any help; please pm me, or search this site for answers. I am sure you are not the first person, to want to do this or to have this question.
Before you continue; please note that i am not liable for any damages, that may occur to any the devices you attempt this on.
To undo any and all of the changes that you are about to make to your phone(**NOTE** the following will erase all data on your phone so backup everything you want to keep.), (1) first download an app called MSL utility and write down your MSL code on a computer, or any other device maybe even pen and paper.(2) go to your phone settings hit activate this device when it is done loading do not click done.(3) click on the menu button and go to PST settings. (4) go to the ##SCRTN# menu and follow what it prompts you to do, your phone will then reboot automatically. (5) do steps 2 and 3 over again and go to the ##RTN# menu and follow the prompts your phone should than reboot automatically and now you should see an invalid SIM sign. **NOTE** any time it asks you to enter a code it means enter you MSL code. Remember to undo these steps first. (No. 2)**NOTE** when your done with steps below download BuildProp Editor(you must have root), and click on the pencil icon; scroll to the bottom, and add these two lines: ril.sales_code=LOL ro.csc.sales_code=LOL)
No. 1) = No, you do not need to downgrade.
No. 2)**NOTE** when your done with steps below download BuildProp Editor(you must have root), and click on the pencil icon; scroll to the bottom, and add these two lines:
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
save and reboot
with sim inside the apn should be set automatically. If not, well than google your apn, and add it manually.
done.
This is a re-post(i would thank whom ever posted this, though i do not recall where i found it.); because i am to lazy, to write it from scratch.
1. Use ssu.apk to unlock it first
2. use cf auto root to it
3 .use adb:
su
am broadcast -a android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE -d android_secret_code://27663368378
UMTS -> DEBUG SCREEN -> PHONE CONTROL -> NETWORK CONTROL -> GCF
There the phone is domestic unlock without downgrading the modem.
1. be on stock NG2. ssu.apk force-closes on aosp/custom roms.
2. Run ssu.apk and do the unlock. This does not require root.
3. do the other commands through ADB(step 3 Above), just in case. You may or may not need them. I don't know why it worked for me without them. That step DOES require root.
4. Test your sim card and make sure your phone can read it, and if possible, make a call, try text/data, whatever.
You're Welcome!
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Thanks so much for the quick response!
Couple of things, I actually called Sprint to ask them to unlock it for international SIMs, and they said they'd go ahead and do it. I flashed back to Stock and did the UICC Unlock thing in the menu like they told me. The phone rebooted. I think it's unlocked then, correct? If not, I'll go ahead and do this method tonight.
Also, does this phone support LTE (Is that the right term) on international GSM networks or just 3g?
Thanks!
gmap516 said:
Thanks so much for the quick response!
Couple of things, I actually called Sprint to ask them to unlock it for international SIMs, and they said they'd go ahead and do it. I flashed back to Stock and did the UICC Unlock thing in the menu like they told me. The phone rebooted. I think it's unlocked then, correct? If not, I'll go ahead and do this method tonight.
Also, does this phone support LTE (Is that the right term) on international GSM networks or just 3g?
Thanks!
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it may be unlocked; you would not know for certain unless, you attempt to insert an international sim card.
Depending on which country you are traveling to. Some countries only have 2-G, then there is some that use 3-G, some also utilize HAPA+, and LTE. It also depends on the sim card they give to you. If the give an LTE sim card, it may work (for LTE or HSPA+). Though it depends on which band/frequency, its relying on. click here to see LTE frequency data sheet. click here to select the country you are traveling to, this way you'll know if you will be able to be on a favorable network.
You're Welcome!
imaxuout said:
it may be unlocked; you would not know for certain unless, you attempt to insert an international sim card.
Depending on which country you are traveling to. Some countries only have 2-G, then there is some that use 3-G, some also utilize HAPA+, and LTE. It also depends on the sim card they give to you. If the give an LTE sim card, it may work (for LTE or HSPA+). Though it depends on which band/frequency, its relying on. click here to see LTE frequency data sheet. click here to select the country you are traveling to, this way you'll know if you will be able to be on a favorable network.
You're Welcome!
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I'll be in Israel, and their networks support LTE
gmap516 said:
I'll be in Israel, and their networks support LTE
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I don't know if that's true. What i do know is that the last time i was in Israel, i used Golan Telecom, and i only had a 3G connection. i do know that they state they have a 4G-Lte network, but i guess i'll have to find out in a few months from now.
good luck.

930U Firmware for all phones!!! New Update

930U FIRMWARE​
Those of you on Sprint that have been locked into the Sprint only firmware now can go back to the beloved U firmware...or flash a carrier firmware of your choice. If you are still on b4, I would stay, but if not, now is the chance to install the U firmware.
Check your current bootloader version. You may not be able to odin carrier firmware after install the U firmware.
I'll put the files in this Google Drive folder
1. Download Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD.zip (Check Odin Folder)
2. Download SM-G930U_B.zip this is the newest U firmware (Check G930U Firmware Folder)
SM-G930U_A.zip if you are on 'A' firmware and want to go back to carrier
SM-G930Ub9.zip if you are on '9' firmware and want to go back to carrier
3. Extract both zips
4. Open Odin
5. Place the files from SM-G930Uxxxxxxxx.zip into the correct BL, AP, CP, CSC blanks.
6. Put phone into download mode (power, home, volume down)
7. Connect phone to computer. Odin should now say phone is added. If not, install the Samsung phone drivers
8. Press START. This process will take about 10 minutes
9. Phone will reboot with new U firmware and Oreo installed.
HotSpot
1. download the QuickShortcutMaker app from the playstore.
2. Search for lte
3. Expand com.test.LTEfunctionality
4. Click on the new com.test.LTEfunctionality
5. Press Try
6. Scroll to LTE APN Settings
7. Click APN2 LTE internet (may be different outside of sprint)
8. Scroll to APN Type
9. Add " ,dun " The line should show read < default,mms,dun >
10. Click 3 dots to save
Random Questions/Answers:
1. Is it multi-csc? Yes, it should support any US carrier if your phone is carrier unlocked
2. Wifi Calling/VoLTE supported? Wifi Calling=yes; VoLTE=not sure, sprint doesn't support it.
3. Are XXX bands used with my carrier unlocked? All bands with major US carriers appear to be working. You can follow this guide for unlocking additional LTE bands to confirm or unlock more international bands. Change the dial code for the USB settings to ##3424#
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Old Stuff
The "U" Firmware will work on any G930 Galaxy S7 (basically, USA variants) and is the Samsung Galaxy Touchwiz OS without carrier bloat. There is Samsung Bloat, but some can be uninstalled or disabled with a program like Package Disabler Pro or just disable it under application manager.
This should not trip Knox and will allow you to flash back to your original stock firmware. Warranty should not void, but I'm not responsible for bricked devices, exploding batteries, crying babies, Earth crushing meteors. If you have a question, best to ask it first!
There is an OTA to PG9 after you install this firmware. Feel free to upgrade after you flash this!
Installation:
1. Download
Updato Firmware Website ​or​ Sammobile Firmware Website ​or​ PL2 Firmware Google Drive (post 365 for MD5)​
2. Extract files. May be best to download files over a wired connection!
3. Open ODIN and place the BL; AP; CP; CSC from the rar in the corresponding slots.
4. Place phone in download mode. Power + Vol Down + Home
5. Connect Phone to computer
6. Odin should recognize your phone. If not, you need to download and install the Samsung Driver Files
7. Press Start
8. It should flash the "U" Firmware.
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Pit Mapping Error Fix
1. Download the Pit File Here
1a. You will have to down the Sprint PE1 firmware from Pit File Here or Pit File Here
The bootloader changed from v3 to v4 after the PGx update. If you are going to odin the latest firmware, you shouldn't have any issue. Going back to PGx to PCx/PEH will require this.
2. In Odin click the tab that says "Pit"
3. Odin will pull up a Warning dialogue. Click ok.
4. Click the long rectangular "Pit" button to select the pit file
5. Select the file that says "HEROQLTE_USA_SPR.pit" from the files you downloaded from my link.
6. With the pit file nw included, Add the AP, CP, and CSC files again and flash. (may need to reboot and go back into download mode)
7. Now odin the older 'U' firmware
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You cannot root this firmware with the Sprint model. Here are some apps that will give you some root/xposed features without them.
HotSpot
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Search for LTEfunctionality
3. Click on com.test.LTEfunctionality
4. Launch
5. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
6. Add " ,dun " to APN2 LTE and EHRPD internet under APN type. That line should read default, mms, dun when you finish.
7. Native Hotspot should work. You may have to do this hack again if you update Profile.
Ad Blockers
None of these block ads on Youtube completely. Some will let you route through their servers to filter ads on Youtube via a VPN.
1. Adhell Uses Samsung Knox to block ads and trackers. Blocks most things on webpages and apps (no youtube), but saves a ton a battery since it doesn't require VPN. Also, it is FREE and well supported!
2. Disconnect Pro Similar to Adhell, but a paid app. Search the Galaxy App Store to buy it. Uses Samsung Knox too.
3. Ad Guard. Best I've used, but is a paid app for the good features.
4. AdClear. Some have had success with this, I've had mixed results.
5. BlockThis! Works well, but caused issues on some webpages.
Youtube Ads
This doesn't block ads, but it does silent and auto skip them. Cygery
Skip Tracks With Volume Keys
1. Frinky Music Controller Allows you to skip tracks with screen off.
2. Noyze Not sure if still being developed, but works. Let's you skip tracks by long pressing with screen off.
Voicemail Issue
I use Google Voice, so this worked for me. It is/was free to integrate your number with Google Voice...highly recommend if they still do it.
Install this apk for Sprint Visual Voicemail apk It will give you an error, but will take away the annoying voicemail notification. Then you can just hide the notification in the android settings and your problem will be solved. May work if you have regular voicemail, but probably not since it needs to write to system.
Doze Related
Remember to whitelist apps you want running in the background...like Pandora, Google Music, etc. I would leave them off at first and if it cuts off when the screen is off, you need to white list it.
For me, these both work best together and I saw a difference running both as opposed to either solely.
1. ForceDoze puts your phone into doze mode without the motion detectors and 30 minute wait. Great app! Does require you to install adb (adb installer) since you have to run a command to get it to run properly. Check Disable motion sensing and turn off while charging
2. Greenify The auto hibernation works great if we had root, but we don't. It works, but can be extremely annoying at times and can drain battery because it may continuously try to force stop/close an app you greenify. Plus, it will take a few seconds to re-unlock your phone immediately after you turn off the screen. However, I use it with force doze for the aggressive doze. I saw a difference in battery life by using them both.
Other Tips
Besides the obvious of gmail/facebook/whatspp/twitter/snapchat syncing
1. Turn off wi-fi scanning
2. Back up my data for Samsung and Google under back up and reset
3. Turn off some features under advanced features in settings...for example, palm swipe to capture if you never use it
4. Location History under Location
5. Change locating method...I leave mine on GPS, wi-fi, mobile, but some people want more battery life and turn it off.
6. Turn on developer options and change animations to 0.5
7. Turn off Always on Display under settings > display. I like it, so I leave it on...but takes about 2% an hour
Old stuff
Has anyone tried the 930U firmware for our Sprint phones (930P)? They seem to have success with it (935U) over at the Sprint S7 Edge forums.
On the Edge forums, they said you can root, but it messes with LTE/call abilities. However, it removes all Sprint bloatware and apparently allows for hotspot tethering.
According to the Edge forums, it is the universal firmware, so it should work on any qualcomm chipset phone. The firmware is for the Galaxy S7 Special Edition ( Link to Sprint site about it )
Anyway, here is the thread on the AT&T forum about it if you are interested. Didn't see a thread or info about here, so I was just wondering.
1. Download
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B17W2gA_VROXV0M1NTZSaUxaajQ/view​or​https://mega.nz/#!Gp9gXYKY!CQV9FcZTiW7wf9vUeEtUck-5mF_QOQFy-vbcjRrd5kA​
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
AdHell AdBlocker
1. Download two apk files from this folder
2. You need a Samsung Key
Sign in here with your Samsung account.
Go here to view your keys or generate new ones.
Click on Generate License Key. (Left corner)
Go to Samsung SDK section.
Select Development license key
Give the key a name in Add a key alias
Press Generate license key
Copy the key. The key should start with KLM
I copied it into Google Keep ​3. Install and Open the other apk that isn't adh3v3.1.1.236_79a11719.apk
4. Select an APK File
5. Go to the file name adh3v3.1.1.236_79a11719.apk
6. Click Common Edit
7. Change the package name to com.XXXXXXXX.XXXXXXXXX replace the Xs with random letter/numbers. remember the first set has 8 replacements and the second set has 9.
8. Press Save
10. Click Install
11. Give permissions if asked
12. Click Enable Admin inside Adhell
13. For the code, put in the KLM key you just created
14. Accept the Samsung terms
15. Adhell should be working
Credit for links above (let me know if I left you out):
Ae3NerdGod
Tom Barrasso
Snoop05
cygery
Suyash Srijan
epicman_1200
turbozapekanka
jrkruse
micallan_17
If you have a good tip or trick, let me know and I'll add it to the OP for easy reference.
I flashed it on my G930P and its working very well. Samsung pay is also working. The only problem is that it didn't get the latest security update. Hope this helps.
After flashing...does data, calling, texting and all that work fine?
Euronymous88 said:
After flashing...does data, calling, texting and all that work fine?
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Ive had this issue..i tried to find a way around it but nope, as soon as i flash the root file my phone reboots and all services r gone
shooterlgk said:
Ive had this issue..i tried to find a way around it but nope, as soon as i flash the root file my phone reboots and all services r gone
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Yeah, that's a known issue about rooting the U firmware
What if I just flash the U firmware and don't root? Would data and all that work then?
Euronymous88 said:
What if I just flash the U firmware and don't root? Would data and all that work then?
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Yea it works that way..but once u root it, it breaks everything
shooterlgk said:
Yea it works that way..but once u root it, it breaks everything
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Can you Edit APN setting so the Hotspot will work or APN setting still Grey, I'm talking about flashing the Rom without Root, can I edit APN Setting?
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lvpre said:
Has anyone tried the 930U firmware for our Sprint phones (930P)? They seem to have success with it (935U) over at the Sprint S7 Edge forums.
On the Edge forums, they said you can root, but it messes with LTE/call abilities. However, it removes all Sprint bloatware and apparently allows for hotspot tethering.
According to the Edge forums, it is the universal firmware, so it should work on any qualcomm chipset phone. The firmware is for the Galaxy S7 Special Edition ( Link to Sprint site about it )
Anyway, here is the thread on the AT&T forum about it if you are interested. Didn't see a thread or info about here, so I was just wondering.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
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Can you Edit APN setting so the Hotspot will work or APN setting still Grey, I'm talking about flashing the Rom without Root, can I edit APN Setting?
Not without root on this firmware. Some have said Hotspot works without issue, but I had to use the hurry and turn it on at boot technique.
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Mine is unlocked atm, running on koodo network. I was wondering if I try it and if I want to go back for some reason, how do you do that and will I loose my unlock?
lvpre said:
Not without root on this firmware. Some have said Hotspot works without issue, but I had to use the hurry and turn it on at boot technique.
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how do you do it man (the hurry and turn it on at boot technique), I tried it many times, it's not working, any useful tips to make it work for me, by the way I'm on (G930PVPU2APE1), I really like the Hotspot
ahmadxbox360 said:
how do you do it man (the hurry and turn it on at boot technique), I tried it many times, it's not working, any useful tips to make it work for me, by the way I'm on (G930PVPU2APE1), I really like the Hotspot
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That technique won't work with that version. I only got it to work on PE1 by rooting. I read that you can use PDAnet via the USB tether option.
lvpre said:
That technique won't work with that version. I only got it to work on PE1 by rooting. I read that you can use PDAnet via the USB tether option.
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Which version will it work, I can downgrade to an version except for AB5
Mine had the APN settings grayed out under Settings but I found another way to edit them so I could do the hotspot trick.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Look for com.test.LTEfunctionality
3. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
4. You can now edit your APN settings
colin0998 said:
Mine had the APN settings grayed out under Settings but I found another way to edit them so I could do the hotspot trick.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Look for com.test.LTEfunctionality
3. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
4. You can now edit your APN settings
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Awesome. And your stock, not rooted. And it let you turn it on and off without issue
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lvpre said:
Awesome. And your stock, not rooted. And it let you turn it on and off without issue
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
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Yes. Running it Stock without root. Ran into the same problem like everyone else with root. Currently looking around trying ways to get it to work.
colin0998 said:
Mine had the APN settings grayed out under Settings but I found another way to edit them so I could do the hotspot trick.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Look for com.test.LTEfunctionality
3. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
4. You can now edit your APN settings
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I downloaded the app and searched but didn't find what you said to look for. I even used the search function and got no results.
Euronymous88 said:
I downloaded the app and searched but didn't find what you said to look for. I even used the search function and got no results.
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Weird. That's all I searched for in it and was able to. You must be on the G930U or G935U firmware for it to work.
colin0998 said:
Weird. That's all I searched for in it and was able to. You must be on the G930U or G935U firmware for it to work.
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you must be Rooted to Flash G930U or G935U, Right?
I just want the hotspot to work without Root
ahmadxbox360 said:
you must be Rooted to Flash G930U or G935U, Right?
I just want the hotspot to work without Root
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No. You flash the G930U firmware in Odin.
follow the steps here to install it.

Frustrated by lack of global use and international FW/CSC

Hi,
I've had this FE for 2 months and still find it one of the best devices to date. However I find it increasingly frustrating that there is a lack of international FW so for instance, Samsung Pay doesn't work because it expects me to use a korean sim. There goes the need to try a Gear S3! Android pay works fine.
Also some of the other options are missing like WIFI calling and still my text messages don't receive delivery notifications..
Is there any likelyhood that this FE will be distributed more widely bringing with it an international FW package and CSC to make it a little more usable?
I'd also be glad to see the back of the SK Telecom branding and some of their network settings!
cheers
bonerp said:
Hi,
I'd also be glad to see the back of the SK Telecom branding and some of their network settings!
cheers
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Flash L version of firmware wifi calling are available option, download "quick shortcut maker" and search wifi call
Would it be possible to port over or flash the CSC from the galaxy s7 exynos? For example the Canadian market has the exynos s7 and Rogers supports VoLTE and VoWiFi. Any chance someone can post a guide to port over these features?
Actually even the regular note 7 had these features, but the Canadian version ran the Snapdragon.
UltraNoob said:
Would it be possible to port over or flash the CSC from the galaxy s7 exynos? For example the Canadian market has the exynos s7 and Rogers supports VoLTE and VoWiFi. Any chance someone can post a guide to port over these features?
Actually even the regular note 7 had these features, but the Canadian version ran the Snapdragon.
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i ported the S8+ ATT CSC features to my 935K so i could use HD Voice and VoLTE. can't get wifi calling to work (IMEI on phone has to match IMEI stored n ATT's system). you have to be rooted to attempt this change (and be sure to backup your phone before attempting this mod. i'm sharing my steps, but you do this at your risk. detailed steps i used are below:
i extracted the ATT vesions of the customer.xml, cscfeature.xml and cscfeature_network.xml files from the OMC\XAA\ATT folder in the csc package file posted in this thread
afterwards, i downloaded an S8+ ROM to extract the SmartCallProvider folder; this is needed to get the Places feature to work.
next, i used notepad++ to open and renamed the cscfeature.xml file to cscfeature-att.xml. i also searched for "whitepages" to find this line and <CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber>off,off,whitepages</CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber> and changed the off entries to whitepages. it should read <CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber>whitepages,whitepages,whitepages</CscFeature_Common_ConfigSvcProviderForUnknownNumber>
with cscfeature-att.xml still open, i opened cscfeature_network.xml copied all lines between ,<FeatureSet> and </FeatureSet> and pasted them into the cscfeature-att.xml file just before </FeatureSet>.
next, i saved the combined file as others-att.xml and i renamed customer.xml to customer-att.xml
after that, i copied the SmartCallProvider folder, others-att.xml and customer-att.xml to my device, then copied the xml files to /system/csc folder and set the correct permissions. i copied the SmartCallProvider folder to /system/app folder and set the correct permissions on the folder and apk
i booted to TWRP, used TWRP's file manager to rename the stock /system/csc/others,xml to others.xml.bak and rename the stock /system/csc/customer.xml to customer.xml.bak
next,using the TWRP file manager, i renamed others-att.xml to others.xml and i renamed customer-att.xml to customer.xml
finally, rebooted my device and upon reboot waited for the "Android upgrading process..." to finish.
after the upgrading process finished,
the cell network indicator switched to ATT's version, video call was enabled in the Samsung dialer
pressing 1 on the Samsung Dialer dialed my voicemail; since i use google voice, adding my number with the stock dialer didn't work
i can now access the call forwarding features and enter my google voice number
i know have the ability to identify unknown numbers - Caller ID and spam protection (although i don't know if it works)
and most importantly (for me), the "Places" tab is now available on the Samsung Dialer so i can search for places when i travel
malaccio said:
Flash L version of firmware wifi calling are available option, download "quick shortcut maker" and search wifi call
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Can someone point me to the L version of the firmware and will it work ok on a malasia version dual sim model ok ?

Working solution for modding now the CSC files without having root via sideload/usb ?

Hi.
May i ask if someone can provide a WORKING solution to modify without rooting via methods like sideload, usb debugging and adb a working method to replace the existing
CSC Files to have some important features back without triggerung any samsung modify checkings when the rest of the system still untouched.
To prevent here huge manual shell typings, is there still a working "gui" based "commander" which can speed up such operations, which is still working with Android 10 ?
The existing Solutions are mostly from 2013-2016 and Android 5-7.
It looks like it needs much more time for a working twrp solution or updated magisk method comes out, so i don´t talk about a root solution, just a solution to easyly debloat a little bit and make nessassary
changes on my actualy running CSC settings.
Further more i have the question is there any working "hidden" dial-code for using the IMS settings system app without having root. The IMS-Settings App is another great solution to fix local problems
with VoWifi and VoLTE without the need of modify CSC files. Whatever works. Or can i start the IMS Settings via a adb command to just make one time manual nessassary changes ?
Such things are nessassary when you use Dual SIM from different countrys and you use just one CSC set from the primary country. This results in not correct setted VoLTE/VoWifi Settings for the 2nd Card, to have it basicly working in Roaming when the priority and Data-Mode is changed to the 2nd slot. In the past i overcome this issues by creating a custom CSC for the ENTIRE DACH-Region where i include any Provider from any country without the need to change the CSC code later.
Actualy the A51 is heavyly bloat-overloaded and many of the samsung bloat it is not possible to "deactivate" completly with the usual on board features. like Bixbly completly....

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