Using SamFirm to download SM-G930U-G930UUEU2APG9 USA 8/1 firmware update for SM-G930V

[DeathAngel66669]

Users can still use SamFirm_V0.3.6 to download SM-G930U_G930UUEU2APG9 firmware to flash on our US Verizon S7's. The firmware contains the latest 8/1/16 security patch.
Thanks to zxz0O0 for this program and OP! Thanks to princecomsy for the modded Odin 3.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
The OP said that the software has depreciated, but it still works!

 

[DeathAngel66669]

Reserved!

 

[DeathAngel66669]

This one too, just in case!

 

[FoxyDrew]

Wait I'm confused the firmware version says its for the G930U, but also saying its for VZW? Which is it lol, the G930U or G930V. I know you can flash the U firmware on the V model but I'm just asking to make sure.

 

[DeathAngel66669]

There were two identical versions of the "U" firmware. Sorry for the confusion. You can use the program to download the "U" firmware to flash on on our Verizon S7's.

 

[FoxyDrew]

There were two identical versions of the "U" firmware. Sorry for the confusion. This firmware can be used to flash said firmware on our Verizon S7's.

"This" firmware can be used to flash "said" firmware?

Sorry to make you elaborate it seems simple but I can't quite tell whats going on haha.

I need to download both and flash half from each? Or flash one first then the other?

 

[DeathAngel66669]

You can download either one. The XAA and VZW firmware are identical. I just flashed the "VZW" one and it made no difference.

 

[FoxyDrew]

You can download either one. The XAA and VZW firmware are identical. I just flashed the "VZW" one and it made no difference.

Oh lol, and it came with VZW bloat and worked with the Verizon specific features and all that?

 

[DeathAngel66669]

I'll let you know once I get through the setup.

Edit:
Added screenshots. The firmware is unbranded, no Verizon bloatware.

 

[FoxyDrew]

I'll let you know once I get through the setup.

Sweet thanks

 

[DeathAngel66669]

I found these for the S7 edge:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=sm-g935u
Again, either one will work. I hope this helps.

 

[FoxyDrew]

I found these for the S7 edge:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=sm-g935u
Again, either one will work. I hope this helps.

Yeah thats the one I downloaded, but when I loaded it into Odin the CSC showed as OYM, and not VZW.

Oh well lol I'll keep this running I don't have it set up yet so I can't speak on battery life or performance (although I'm sure it will be similar to PF2) but as far as my signal goes there are no issues so I'll keep this installed. Thanks for the guide and for helping me out.

Edit: Oh, didn't know the U firmware let you straight up uninstall some of the Samsung crap, not just disable it. Also didn't realize that all the 3rd party bloat was Verizon's doing, not Samsungs I disable all that crap with Package Disabler Pro anyways, but still didn't realize how sh*tty Verizon is lol.

 

[DeathAngel66669]

Sure thing, no problem. One problem... If you use visual voice-mail, it will be lost. I have not found a suitable working replacement either... I just long press the "1" in the dialer to check my voice-mail, lol. Old-school....

 

[FoxyDrew]

Oh okay

Lol I know benchmarks don't really mean anything but damn

Beat the OnePlus 3 in RAM score even though it has 2GB less ram LOL

 

[DeathAngel66669]

Nice!

 

[styrofoamned]

Why do I get:
error loading library:
Checking firmware for SM-G930V/VZW/G930VVRU2APE1/G930VVZW2APE1/G930VVRU2APE1/G930VVRU2APE1
Error loading library: 14001
Please make sure "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)" and "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)" are installed
Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/401
Authorization failed

 

[DeathAngel66669]

Try installing those two MS VC C++ packages, reboot and try again. I have them installed and did not experience that error. Works on my laptop and desktop.

 

[daweeze02]

I flashed the new U firmware and man my phone is back to normal. I want to root it but it was so sluggish with the root kernal even with the v15 fixes and all the tweaks I read here. Opening apps were taking 5 seconds, unlocking the phone was taking a few. It literally felt like I was running some crap $50 chinese phone lol. Also my battery was going down 10% every half and hour. Now with the fresh stock install no root no tweaks I've lost 3% in 1h and 33 minutes

 

[Nobiscis]

What exactly are the benefits of doing this? Doesn't the U firmware have an unlocked boot loader, or something along those lines?

 

[ororick]

What exactly are the benefits of doing this? Doesn't the U firmware have an unlocked boot loader, or something along those lines?

No unlocked bootloader, just 0 Verizon bloat to bog down the phone, so it tends to run much cleaner.