Question on flashing stock roms? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer

I was wondering. I have the T-Mobile S7 Edge and when I get it unlocked could I flash almost any stock firmware that is based on the Qualcomm varent?
Like go from T-Mobile's Stock to AT&T's stock rom?

Correct.
After you flash your desired USA Qualcomm variant stock rom, be sure to flash your desired carrier's modem over the freshly flashed rom. This would ensure that all your LTE bands are not only firing correctly, but optimally because the incorrect modem parameters will cause battery drain.

ant0nius said:
Correct.
After you flash your desired USA Qualcomm variant stock rom, be sure to flash your desired carrier's modem over the freshly flashed rom. This would ensure that all your LTE bands are not only firing correctly, but optimally because the incorrect modem parameters will cause battery drain.
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Now I did update to T-Mobile's Android 7 update, would that make it so I cant do this anymore?

Vicpdx18 said:
Now I did update to T-Mobile's Android 7 update, would that make it so I cant do this anymore?
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You may flash unlimited more times as you please. So long as only Official Samsung firmwares are used, KNOX will never be triggered.
I have flashed countless times on my S7E and it hasn't broke yet lol. I am running TMO 7.0 Nougat firmware on my Verizon branded S7E (SM-G935V) right now.
In a few weeks, I'm planning to gift it to my friend for her birthday. Since she has AT&T, I will simply download and flash the latest AT&T 7.0 Nougat firmware via Odin. If she decides to change carrier to Verizon or TMobile later on, I would just have to help her reflash the corresponding firmware via Odin. No biggy whatsoever. :cyclops:

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can I flash a at&t stock firmware with odin to my T-Mobile m919 with out any problems...right now my s4 is sim unlocked and im on at&t network .and it seems like its working ok but signal a little on the low side and spotty lte service....would there be any advantage flashing at&t's stock firmware to use on att network .would it lock my bootloader..would my service and signal be any better.....if I wanted to would I be able to flash back to T-Mobile stock firmware...will it work....anyone try this ..anything I should know before I do this ...thanks in advance
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can I flash a at&t stock firmware with odin to my T-Mobile m919 with out any problems...right now my s4 is sim unlocked and im on at&t network .and it seems like its working ok but signal a little on the low side and spotty lte service....would there be any advantage flashing at&t's stock firmware to use on att network .would it lock my bootloader..would my service and signal be any better.....if I wanted to would I be able to flash back to T-Mobile stock firmware...will it work....anyone try this ..anything I should know before I do this ...thanks in advance
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[?quote}Originally Posted by Misterjunky View Post
Nope, it won't lock or re-lock your phone, once a phone is unlocked properly it will stay that way
regardless which rom you flash and regardless if you're on the AT&T network or Tmobile network.
Do not Odin flash the AT&T stock firmware on a Tmobile phone even if it's unlocked.
If you do you will not be able to make or receive any phone calls.
You can flash AT&T or Tmobile CWM/TWRP flashable stock or custom zip file roms because
those do not contain the radio/modem images like the Odin flash firmware do.
If you odin flash back to stock Tmobile firmware you will loose root unless you re-root after flashing.
As far as bootloaders go, a Tmobile phone requires a Tmobile bootloader, but you don't need to worry
about that if you flash the stock official tmobile firmware with Odin.
All the other tmobile and at&t cwm/twrp flashable zip file roms found in these threads don't contain
any bootloaders that's why they can be flashed on any unlocked and rooted tmobile or at&t phones.[/quote]
so the hardware is different is that why you cant flash att stock firmware with odin on a T-Mobile s4
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[?quote}Originally Posted by Misterjunky View Post
Nope, it won't lock or re-lock your phone, once a phone is unlocked properly it will stay that way
regardless which rom you flash and regardless if you're on the AT&T network or Tmobile network.
Do not Odin flash the AT&T stock firmware on a Tmobile phone even if it's unlocked.
If you do you will not be able to make or receive any phone calls.
You can flash AT&T or Tmobile CWM/TWRP flashable stock or custom zip file roms because
those do not contain the radio/modem images like the Odin flash firmware do.
If you odin flash back to stock Tmobile firmware you will loose root unless you re-root after flashing.
As far as bootloaders go, a Tmobile phone requires a Tmobile bootloader, but you don't need to worry
about that if you flash the stock official tmobile firmware with Odin.
All the other tmobile and at&t cwm/twrp flashable zip file roms found in these threads don't contain
any bootloaders that's why they can be flashed on any unlocked and rooted tmobile or at&t phones.
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so the hardware is different is that why you cant flash att stock firmware with odin on a T-Mobile s4[/QUOTE]
i was under the impression that the hardware was the same and the firmware / modem /radio firmware controled the radio Frequency
[email protected] said:
so the hardware is different is that why you cant flash att stock firmware with odin on a T-Mobile s4
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i was under the impression that the hardware was the same and the firmware / modem /radio firmware controled the radio Frequency[/QUOTE]
If you want stock att, just flash this through recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307157
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re: ATT&Tmo
[email protected] said:
i was under the impression that the hardware was the same and the firmware / modem /radio firmware controled the radio Frequency
so the hardware is different is that why you cant flash att stock firmware with odin on a T-Mobile s4
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The hardware is NOT the same.
If the hardware was the same for both the AT&T S4 and Tmobile S4 phones then there would only
be one model for both carriers and both carriers would be using the same frequencies of operation.
It's not the software that determines the frequencies of operation, it's in the hardware.
Another thing is that the AT&T has a locked bootloader, the Tmobile bootloader is not locked.
(Whether the bootloader is locked or not it has nothing to do with rooting)
He is correct here...they are not similar. 2 different modems etc.
Can I Flash AT&T US firmware with Non-branded germany firm ware using odin?
Can I Flash AT&T US firmware with Non-branded germany firm ware using odin?
Any help on this will be great!
Wondering if that will brick my phone. I am using Unlocked AT&T US model in India and wanted to flash it with Indian or European firmware,
Thanks in advance.
Vikram
Vikram26 said:
Can I Flash AT&T US firmware with Non-branded germany firm ware using odin?
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No you can't
Thanks Doktor
doktor buknasty said:
No you can't
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Thanks Doktor
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doktor buknasty said:
No you can't
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Can I flash with anyother country firmware using other method please? I don't want to use AT&T Stock firmware.
Vikram26 said:
Thanks Doktor
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Can I flash with anyother country firmware using other method please? I don't want to use AT&T Stock firmware.
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No you cant. You have stick with att firmware or else your phone will be a brick.
What would be a better phone to get to use on AT&T? An unlocked T-Mobile S4 or an AT&T branded S4?
AT&T ROMS on T-Mobile S4
I've been attempting to install the stock AT&T firmware on my T-Mobile M919. I understand after reading the thread that this is not possible which is why the Odin flash always fails. I am using an AIO (AT&T) sim card. I have been flashing ROMS built for the I337. Most boot loop after install. Those that install successfully cannot activate the WIFI function on the phone. Both Xperia and Darth Stalker work when installed for the AT&T variety of S4. Today I read the Goldeneye installation instructions which state if the AT&T baseband is not flashed on the phone, then WIFI will not work which is the problem I routinely experience. So my question is should I be flashing T-Mobile S4 roms even though I have an AT&T sim? or do I have another issue? The phone is rooted and sim unlocked. Thanks!
I own a i337M S4 is it possible to flash via odin the i337 att firmware? and have the modem and everything still working? So basically I want to take my Canadian S4 and make it usable in the US? I'm going to be moving in a few weeks.
Hi, I have the same question.
I am planning to install Telus rom v 4.2.2 on Fido S4 which is on Android 4.2.2 Baseband i337MVLUAMG1.
I have unlocked (SIM) the phone using unlock code and Rooted using CF auto root.
Have TWRP installed. Have made nandroid back up.
So here are the steps I am going to follow.
1) Download Official Telus Firmware (4.2.2 AMG) from sammobile.
2) Wipe to factory default using TWRP.
3) Flash Telus firmware 4.2.2 using Odin.
4) Root the phone.(CF-Auto Root)
Can someone please tell me if this is OK?
Are there any chances of bricking the device if you install telus rom on fido phone?
Just want to make it sure before I proceed.

Flashing other variants?

Hey guys, I recently broke my s7e and got a check from Samsung to replace it. I'm looking for try cheapest way to do it and saw a deal on slickdeals with a comment that said:
The Sprint galaxy S7 edge can be flashed to be the 935U version, not sure about the non edge version. All S7 and S7e sold in the US have the same hardware though, so the Sprint version does already have the hardware for the 4x4 MIMO, flashing it to the U version if possible should be enough to put it on parity with the T-Mobile version on most things software wise (including Wi-fi calling I believe) and 100% on par hardware wise.
Yes just root, install custom recovery, download a tmobile rom that has built in aroma installer and you then own a unofficial ALL bands and services for tmobile s7
Is this at all true?
cd85233 said:
Hey guys, I recently broke my s7e and got a check from Samsung to replace it. I'm looking for try cheapest way to do it and saw a deal on slickdeals with a comment that said:
The Sprint galaxy S7 edge can be flashed to be the 935U version, not sure about the non edge version. All S7 and S7e sold in the US have the same hardware though, so the Sprint version does already have the hardware for the 4x4 MIMO, flashing it to the U version if possible should be enough to put it on parity with the T-Mobile version on most things software wise (including Wi-fi calling I believe) and 100% on par hardware wise.
Yes just root, install custom recovery, download a tmobile rom that has built in aroma installer and you then own a unofficial ALL bands and services for tmobile s7
Is this at all true?
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Well you could probably ODIN to different firmwares, but we have a locked bootloader and therefor no custom recovery. Could also try different ROMs on the exynos versions of the phone. But since they're different hardware versions I doubt you would get 100% functional software like wifi calling and VoLTE.
CosMiiK said:
Well you could probably ODIN to different firmwares, but we have a locked bootloader and therefor no custom recovery. Could also try different ROMs on the exynos versions of the phone. But since they're different hardware versions I doubt you would get 100% functional software like wifi calling and VoLTE.
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I thought that was the case. It was just really cheap and would be a great way to get another one if all I had to do was Odin the tmo firmware.
cd85233 said:
I thought that was the case. It was just really cheap and would be a great way to get another one if all I had to do was Odin the tmo firmware.
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Yeah that would be a great idea. I know the phones are identical hardware wise. If I were you I'd do some more research to see if you could flash the sprint phone to tmobile through odin. I think it SHOULD work but having never tried I can't confirm.
I just flashed my Verizon 7 edge to the t mobile firmware and was able to use band 12, WiFi Calling and carrier aggregation. Should be the same for sprint.
Only thing I was told in the Verizon thread was that the firmware for t mobile is baseband 3 and the U firmware is baseband 2 so there is no going back until Verizon or U firmware is undated to baseband 3
chevydudesixty9 said:
I just flashed my Verizon 7 edge to the t mobile firmware and was able to use band 12, WiFi Calling and carrier aggregation. Should be the same for sprint.
Only thing I was told in the Verizon thread was that the firmware for t mobile is baseband 3 and the U firmware is baseband 2 so there is no going back until Verizon or U firmware is undated to baseband 3
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Someone told me that Verizon was now in v3 with the latest update, is that not actually the case?
Akira Takamedo said:
Someone told me that Verizon was now in v3 with the latest update, is that not actually the case?
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Not sure honestly.
chevydudesixty9 said:
I just flashed my Verizon 7 edge to the t mobile firmware and was able to use band 12, WiFi Calling and carrier aggregation. Should be the same for sprint.
Only thing I was told in the Verizon thread was that the firmware for t mobile is baseband 3 and the U firmware is baseband 2 so there is no going back until Verizon or U firmware is undated to baseband 3
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I believe you mean the bootloader v2/v3... not baseband. Baseband is referring to modem.
Binary100100 said:
I believe you mean the bootloader v2/v3... not baseband. Baseband is referring to modem.
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Yes. My fault. Bootloader

SM-935V

I would like to know if it's possible to flash the firmware for
T-mobile I'm looking to leave verizon I know that the Verizon variant does not have 2 of the lte bands that T-mobile uses can I use Odin to Flash the 935t firmware to get the band's or am I asking something that is not possible. Thanks in advance
Rich7591110 said:
I would like to know if it's possible to flash the firmware for
T-mobile I'm looking to leave verizon I know that the Verizon variant does not have 2 of the lte bands that T-mobile uses can I use Odin to Flash the 935t firmware to get the band's or am I asking something that is not possible. Thanks in advance
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The answer is NO you're asking firmware to replace/add hardware and that's not possible
I have a Verizon branded s7 edge and used Odin to load the 935U PI3 firmware. I am on T-Mo now and do have LTE band 12 working (validated with LTE Discovery). The research that I did found that the US variants have all the radios in them, but some carrier variants of firmware disable certain bands. By doing the 935U firmware, I also got rid of the notice on every reboot that I was using a non-Verizon SIM. So I now have all T-mo bands and no stupid SIM message.
Rich7591110 said:
I would like to know if it's possible to flash the firmware for
T-mobile I'm looking to leave verizon I know that the Verizon variant does not have 2 of the lte bands that T-mobile uses can I use Odin to Flash the 935t firmware to get the band's or am I asking something that is not possible. Thanks in advance
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I can vouch for same experience as SF-IT guy. I bought a G935V and flashed with G935U firmware via odin. Works on T-mobile, even wifi calling works. Currently on the latest PI3 version of G935U firmware. I would that you search the forum to see if you can flash the G935T firmware directly. The only downside of using G935U firmware is that the FM radio chip is not enabled in the firmware. I read that the all the carrier versions (September security patch and newer) of the G935 firmware have the FM radio chip enabled. I prefer the 935U version because it there is not carrier bloatware. Samsung bloatware is still there.
davekung said:
I can vouch for same experience as SF-IT guy. I bought a G935V and flashed with G935U firmware via odin. Works on T-mobile, even wifi calling works. Currently on the latest PI3 version of G935U firmware. I would that you search the forum to see if you can flash the G935T firmware directly. The only downside of using G935U firmware is that the FM radio chip is not enabled in the firmware. I read that the all the carrier versions (September security patch and newer) of the G935 firmware have the FM radio chip enabled. I prefer the 935U version because it there is not carrier bloatware. Samsung bloatware is still there.
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So what would the FM radio chip do? Just enable FM radios is all? Because if that's the downside then it's not a major setback as not too many people use the FM radio.
I don't think you can
cyoo97 said:
I don't think you can
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You definitely can. All US versions of the S7 & S7 Edge are the same hardware and can be flashed to any other US firmware. (including the U firmware that automatically works on all 4 carriers)
andrewNY said:
You definitely can. All US versions of the S7 & S7 Edge are the same hardware and can be flashed to any other US firmware. (including the U firmware that automatically works on all 4 carriers)
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So what you're saying is that flashing the U version firmware will unlock by default all 930"X" and 935"X" phones? As in it just unlocks the mofo and debloats some while you're at it?
What's the catch? It seems too easy
Tin_Man_0 said:
So what you're saying is that flashing the U version firmware will unlock by default all 930"X" and 935"X" phones? As in it just unlocks the mofo and debloats some while you're at it?
What's the catch?
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Bloat is definitely gone on the U firmware, which is great. My phone runs faster and has more free space too.
I think some carrier features aren't supported on the U firmware. On T-mobile everything works (VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling), but I think AT&T might have some issues with those.
If the phone is SIM locked to a particular carrier, I'm not sure that automatically gets turned off or not when you switch to the U firmware. You might need to contact your carrier first to get an unlock code?
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Bloat is definitely gone on the U firmware, which is great. My phone runs faster and has more free space too.
I think some carrier features aren't supported on the U firmware. On T-mobile everything works (VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling), but I think AT&T might have some issues with those.
If the phone is SIM locked to a particular carrier, I'm not sure that automatically gets turned off or not when you switch to the U firmware. You might need to contact your carrier first to get an unlock code?
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What if I got a temporary unlock from t-mobile unlock app and then flashed this firmware? Would it make it permanent? Seems quite possible, but I don't know if the temporary unlock actually unlocks the phone or just inserts a bypass that would disappear if flashed.
andrewNY said:
Bloat is definitely gone on the U firmware, which is great. My phone runs faster and has more free space too.
I think some carrier features aren't supported on the U firmware. On T-mobile everything works (VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling), but I think AT&T might have some issues with those.
If the phone is SIM locked to a particular carrier, I'm not sure that automatically gets turned off or not when you switch to the U firmware. You might need to contact your carrier first to get an unlock code?
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I unlocked my US TMo phone when stock, rooted, and am running Echoe - which has a glitch where WiFi calling sort of works (can receive calls but not make them). In the TMo forum, there are threads on U - your comments here are more specific to what I am interested.
Which U firmware are you on and are you rooted (is is updated to latest v4 bootloader version), and did you have to ODIN and full wipe with CSC or did you get by with CSC Home to preserve data?
Also, are you on U CP or did you flash TMo CP to get all the bands?.
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duplicate - XDA burped
Thanks everyone

Is it possible to flash a stock N910T ROM to N910W8? No difference in hardware.

Currently have a stock N910W8 (Unlocked, Telstra branding), thinking it would be a direct unlocked replacement for my N910T (T-Mobile USA SIM). However the N910W8 can't get 4GLTE no matter how many adjustments I make to the APN
The model number printed in the battery slot is the same, N910T. I thought this would be an easy switch.
I tried flashing the stock N910T firmware via ODIN but was unsuccesful. Kept getting a secure check fail about error using stock N910T DOK2 BL/CP and N910T EPK firmware. Do I not have the right versions?
Is there any other way to do this through ODIN without installing a recovery and rooting? Is it even possible?
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Currently have a stock N910W8 (Unlocked, Telstra branding), thinking it would be a direct unlocked replacement for my N910T (T-Mobile USA SIM). However the N910W8 can't get 4GLTE no matter how many adjustments I make to the APN
The model number printed in the battery slot is the same, N910T. I thought this would be an easy switch.
I tried flashing the stock N910T firmware via ODIN but was unsuccesful. Kept getting a secure check fail about error using stock N910T DOK2 BL/CP and N910T EPK firmware. Do I not have the right versions?
Is there any other way to do this through ODIN without installing a recovery and rooting? Is it even possible?
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Without root its impossible.
You need a modified custom rom from n910t that is compatible with n910w8.
in order to do that you need root and twrp recovery installed.
I beleive LTE bands are different in both models even if you flash n910t rom not sure you will get LTE.
And for wifi calling you will require N910T modem and with N910W8 its not compatible.
Trex888 said:
Without root its impossible.
You need a modified custom rom from n910t that is compatible with n910w8.
in order to do that you need root and twrp recovery installed.
I beleive LTE bands are different in both models even if you flash n910t rom not sure you will get LTE.
And for wifi calling you will require N910T modem and with N910W8 its not compatible.
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WiFi calling I can deal without, LTE I cant.
Just throwing it out there, why can't one flash N910T firmware on an N910TW8? The hardware between an N910W8 model is literally no different, the model number on the sticker of the N910W8 is N910T. It's not like I'm expecting N910T firmware to run on a Verizon or Sprint model.
There has to be some method to essentially brick a N910W8, removing all trace of N910W8 firmware, CP/CSC/BL data, then install N910T firmware and have it wake up in N910T hardware. Anyone?
igwa said:
WiFi calling I can deal without, LTE I cant.
Just throwing it out there, why can't one flash N910T firmware on an N910TW8? The hardware between an N910W8 model is literally no different, the model number on the sticker of the N910W8 is N910T. It's not like I'm expecting N910T firmware to run on a Verizon or Sprint model.
There has to be some method to essentially brick a N910W8, removing all trace of N910W8 firmware, CP/CSC/BL data, then install N910T firmware and have it wake up in N910T hardware. Anyone?
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I flashed a few diffrent t mobile roms to my Canadian variant I found just the opposite, I had better LTE coverage with the T-Mobile rom and not so much with the stock n910w8...inless of course you are in fact in Canada...trick is you nead to fined a compatible kernel. ..i beleve its a Nadia kernel. ..spelling mite be wrong but i think thats it
trinilu27 said:
I flashed flashed a few diffrent t mobile to my Canadian variant I found just the opposite I had better LTE coverage with the T-Mobile rom and not so much with the stock n910w8...inless of course you are in fact in Canada...trick is you nead to fined a compatible kernel. ..i beleve its a Nadia kernel. ..spelling mite be wrong but i think thats it
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Were you able to flash the Stock T-Mobile ROM to the W8 or did you have to root? I'm in the US and even after playing with all the settings the max Down/Up speeds I saw were 2Mbps/0.1Mbps on the Telstra N910W8, compared to my previous 50Mbps/50Mbps on the Tmo N910T.
No you will have to root....easy just flast team win with odin....then download su.zip and flash with your new recovery......why wouldnt you want to root?.......hell i still have my n910w8 motherboard rooted with custem rom if you interested in an extra. ..hope i dont get in trouble for saying that
I prefer to keep it unrooted for the OTA updates. Don't get that with root, updating would just be one more thing to keep up with.
Yes but me personally, like to update when i want to not when they decided i have postponed the update long enough and the next thing you know ur phones updated and u didnt get to have a say in it...but thats just me....not to mention first thing after root is removing all the blot and stupid apps ill never use...back ups are a life saver...iv bricked a device 6 or 7 times in a 12 hour period. ...
1. What about flashing the N910T PIT file along with the PDA, CSC, BL, and CP files for the N910T? What will stop this from succeeding?
2. What about a JTAG service?
3. Is there a differencertain between what ODIN does and using an unbrick image from a N910t from the SD card after a hard brick?
Open to anything at this point, except of course, using a 910TW8 firmware on 910T hardware which is all this is.
igwa said:
Were you able to flash the Stock T-Mobile ROM to the W8 or did you have to root? I'm in the US and even after playing with all the settings the max Down/Up speeds I saw were 2Mbps/0.1Mbps on the Telstra N910W8, compared to my previous 50Mbps/50Mbps on the Tmo N910T.
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I did not flash stock t mobile ...i flashed a few custom t mobile roms...and thinking about it now i beleve there is a way to flash with out root useing ADB...so maybe look into that

Want to Flash AT&T or Unlocked Firmware on T-Mobile Device - A Few Questions

So I've spent a few hours searching XDA to find the right resources on how to flash a different U.S. carrier's GS7 Edge firmware on the T-Mobile branded device. I found out that since all the internal hardware for all U.S. devices are identical, I'd be able to flash any one carrier's firmware on to any carrier's device, provided there are no inconsistencies with the bootloader versions of the firmwares.
The phone is intended for an extended family member and I am able to purchase a T-Mobile GS7 Edge for significantly cheaper than from any other carrier. Because it will be used on AT&T's network, I wanted to make sure I got everything right before I get started. I either want to flash the AT&T version which will allow it to be fully compatible on the network, or the Unlocked version. Apparently, the unlocked version is completely debloated since it's not associated with any carrier and provides better benchmarks, especially battery life, so I'm interested in that.
I've compiled the resources I need in the following:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-att-s7-edge-g935a-official-t3412312
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/help/att-t-mobile-bootloader-version-t3473281
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/help/installed-sm-g935u-sm-g935t-firmware-t3482945
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/samsung-sm-935u-firmware-install-guide-t3411451
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-pi2-s7-edge-sm-g935a-10-03-16-t3477246
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/odin-stock-nougat-firmware-t3570156
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/updated-935u-935a-live-links-pi3-t3501686
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=SM-G935U&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1
etc.
One question I have is whether I am able to flash the Unlocked firmware at all. I don't currently have the device in hand so I can't check the baseband version, but my understanding is that the Unlocked version is currently on a lower bootloader version whereas it is v4 for AT&T or T.Mobile. This would mean I would be able unable to flash the Unlocked firmware if the device already has a higher version of the bootloader, right? Conversely, I would be able to do so if the T-Mobile bootloader was on the same version as the Unlocked version (e.g., if the device hasn't had an update to its bootloader).. The same issue would arise if I wanted to go back to a carrier firmware. Where can I find a list of T-Mobile firmwares and their bootloader versions so that I can check? Threads I've searched are saying I can't go to 935U from 935A/T because of mismatching bootloaders but others are saying I can go back to 935A/T on Nougat (same bootloader versions?) so clarification would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Just discovered the bootloader version can be determined by looking at the 9th character in the baseband version. Pretty simple!
Another question I have is whether flashing the AT&T firmware will give me VoLTE, Wifi Calling, tethering, etc. on AT&T's network. I've established that if I flashed the Unlocked firmware, I'll lose these functions (unless I root the phone, but that's a no-go since I need Samsung Pay intact). Just wanted to make sure that I would retain these features if I flashed the AT&T firmware on the T-Mobile device. Also, would I receive all OTAs pushed from AT&T while I'm on their firmware, even though it was a T-Mobile device? Or would I have to manually update it somehow?
Many thanks in advance.
Yes you can flash the unlocked firmware, I do recommend flashing the at&t CP (radio) though for better signal.
For tmobile all we lose is video calling, we retain everything else. I can't answer your other questions since I have not used this phone from tmobile on at&t. I have used the at&t model on tmobile with U and had no issues.
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justda said:
Yes you can flash the unlocked firmware, I do recommend flashing the at&t CP (radio) though for better signal.
For tmobile all we lose is video calling, we retain everything else. I can't answer your other questions since I have not used this phone from tmobile on at&t. I have used the at&t model on tmobile with U and had no issues.
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^^^^^this man is correct. Also, is the device you want to flash Carrier unlocked? Even though youre flashing a different carriers firmware or even the U firmware I believe the IMEI still needs to be unlocked from the original carrier. Obviously just pop the at&t sim card in the t mobile phone to see if its unlocked. hope this helps.
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^^^^^this man is correct. Also, is the device you want to flash Carrier unlocked? Even though youre flashing a different carriers firmware or even the U firmware I believe the IMEI still needs to be unlocked from the original carrier. Obviously just pop the at&t sim card in the t mobile phone to see if its unlocked. hope this helps.
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Yes, it'll be unlocked, so there won't be problems there. If I flash the AT&T firmware and not the Unlocked firmware, I will retain video calling, yes?
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Yes you can flash the unlocked firmware, I do recommend flashing the at&t CP (radio) though for better signal.
For tmobile all we lose is video calling, we retain everything else. I can't answer your other questions since I have not used this phone from tmobile on at&t. I have used the at&t model on tmobile with U and had no issues.
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If I flash the current version of the Unlocked firmware, can I go back to AT&T's or T-Mobile's firmware?
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Yes, it'll be unlocked, so there won't be problems there. If I flash the AT&T firmware and not the Unlocked firmware, I will retain video calling, yes?
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flashing the at&t firmware will just be like having an original at&t s7 edge so yes. The Unlocked firmware will be lighter with no video calling(no carrier apps, no carrier boot animation, some of the quick toggles will be different) you will retain VOLTE HD calling, wifi calling(if at&t has that) and with the at&t you will have all the bloat (about 2-3 GB of used storage plus more a tad bit more use on ram usage) which will use more battery. remember like stated above, if you do decide to flash the U firmware, make sure you flash the latest At&t CP being you will have better coverage since youll be on the at&t network.
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If I flash the current version of the Unlocked firmware, can I go back to AT&T's or T-Mobile's firmware?
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I was able to flash back to T mobile from the U, I never tried anything with a At&t variant or the at&t firmware
I am also interested. If I flash
1) Will the device status remain "Unmodified" - I use Good for Enterprise for work email and it won't function on rooted or modified devices
2) Will Android Pay Work?
3) Will I get Software updates directly?
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I am also interested. If I flash
1) Will the device status remain "Unmodified" - I use Good for Enterprise for work email and it won't function on rooted or modified devices
2) Will Android Pay Work?
3) Will I get Software updates directly?
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Can someone review and comment?
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black96ss said:
flashing the at&t firmware will just be like having an original at&t s7 edge so yes. The Unlocked firmware will be lighter with no video calling(no carrier apps, no carrier boot animation, some of the quick toggles will be different) you will retain VOLTE HD calling, wifi calling(if at&t has that) and with the at&t you will have all the bloat (about 2-3 GB of used storage plus more a tad bit more use on ram usage) which will use more battery. remember like stated above, if you do decide to flash the U firmware, make sure you flash the latest At&t CP being you will have better coverage since youll be on the at&t network.
I was able to flash back to T mobile from the U, I never tried anything with a At&t variant or the at&t firmware
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Does Android Pay work on "U" firmware?
Should I get CP from here => https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-att-s7-edge-g935a-official-t3412312
I this a good thread for instructions to install U firmware on T => https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/samsung-sm-935u-firmware-install-guide-t3411451
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Can someone review and comment?
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Does Android Pay work on "U" firmware?
Should I get CP from here => https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-att-s7-edge-g935a-official-t3412312
I this a good thread for instructions to install U firmware on T => https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/samsung-sm-935u-firmware-install-guide-t3411451
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Yes and yes
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I am also interested. If I flash
1) Will the device status remain "Unmodified" - I use Good for Enterprise for work email and it won't function on rooted or modified devices
2) Will Android Pay Work?
3) Will I get Software updates directly?
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I Flashed an AT&T S7 Edge with T-Mobile firmware and:
1) Status remains unmodified
2) Android pay works (as well as Samsung pay)
3) I've already got 2 T-Mobile pushed firmware updates that installed without any issues.
Don't know if this helps, but I'd think it would be the same going from T-Mobile to AT&T.
I did also have to use a modified version of "ODIN" and flash a "PIT" file because T-Mobile has a different partition than AT&T.
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I Flashed an AT&T S7 Edge with T-Mobile firmware and:
1) Status remains unmodified
2) Android pay works (as well as Samsung pay)
3) I've already got 2 T-Mobile pushed firmware updates that installed without any issues.
Don't know if this helps, but I'd think it would be the same going from T-Mobile to AT&T.
I did also have to use a modified version of "ODIN" and flash a "PIT" file because T-Mobile has a different partition than AT&T.
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Thanks! I am almost ready. Final checks
- I downloaded 935U firmware from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/4-28-t-mobile-935-firmware-t3597866 (File is G935UUEU4BQD2_G935UOYM4BQD2_TMB.zip)
- I am planning to use ODIN 3.12.7
- Since I am on ATT Network I will use ATT Radio (CP File). I downloaded ATT firmware from here => https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/odin-files-to-s4bqc2-g935a-t3582874
I will use this CP => CP_G935AUCS4BQC2_CL10280464_QB12904088_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar
Am I doing everything right?
Should I just flash all U files (including Radio) and flash ATT Radio later?
Please advise
Hi team
I have the tmo ime version of the s7 edge, but flash the ATT firmware BQC2 and now I can not go back to tmobile firmware or the U firmware I got the following error in Odin:
Error device info
Who can help me,?I going to gift my s7 edge to my brother and he is on Tmobile network
Galaxy S7 active
I have a at&t Galaxy S7 active unlocked and i transfer my service to T-Mobile but I am not able to get updates can I flash T-Mobile firmware so I can have the T-Mobile interface and updates. What do I need to do to get the updates.
All US variants can flash the firmware interchangeably. Just download the corresponding firmware and flash everything(Except for the modem if you'd want to keep the original modem). You dont need anything special. If the default odin dont work, then try the comey "cracked" version.
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All US variants can flash the firmware interchangeably. Just download the corresponding firmware and flash everything(Except for the modem if you'd want to keep the original modem). You dont need anything special. If the default odin dont work, then try the comey "cracked" version.
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Why is it that we use the CP for AT&T; however, use the Unlocked CP for TMobile? Are the radios the same for the unlocked and T-Mobile variants? Where would I get this information if I needed it in the future?
I have a GS7 edge locked to T-Mobile with the Device Unlock app. Will flashing G9350U firmware unlock my device and bypass the Device Unlock app or will I still need to use this app to unlock?
Radios are different. I flashed ATT Radio after I flashed U firmware. Though honestly I cannot tell the difference
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Radios are different. I flashed ATT Radio after I flashed U firmware. Though honestly I cannot tell the difference
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you did the sae thing that I am currently doing. going from tmobile (I believe) to AT&T firmware. I am going from verison (which shouldn't matter) but when I did it the first time odin 3.12.7 gave me a message of success after only one "sector" of the whole thing went green. but the phone rebooted to an error message. did I do something wrong? help??
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you did the sae thing that I am currently doing. going from tmobile (I believe) to AT&T firmware. I am going from verison (which shouldn't matter) but when I did it the first time odin 3.12.7 gave me a message of success after only one "sector" of the whole thing went green. but the phone rebooted to an error message. did I do something wrong? help??
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Sorry not an expert, but I read several times here to use Price COmsy ODIN and I use that one. Please try
OTA Update is not working after changing to U firmware.
I had stock T Mobile last firwmare installed, but I was sick of poor battery and lag
so installed this firmware https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/6-8-t-mobile-935u-firmware-qe2-t3619151, full wipe.
Now I have worst battery performance. 12% draining overnight (6 hours) without touching the phone at all. It shows a new update but it fails when I OTA update. looks like the update it's being installed but fails at the end. Don't know what's wrong but totally hate battery.
Edit: Android pay is also not working..
pierre3408 said:
I Flashed an AT&T S7 Edge with T-Mobile firmware and:
1) Status remains unmodified
2) Android pay works (as well as Samsung pay)
3) I've already got 2 T-Mobile pushed firmware updates that installed without any issues.
Don't know if this helps, but I'd think it would be the same going from T-Mobile to AT&T.
I did also have to use a modified version of "ODIN" and flash a "PIT" file because T-Mobile has a different partition than AT&T.
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What pit file did you flash? Did you flash the the pit file Odin pulls from your phone? Did you flash an att specific pit file?

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