HELP WITH SAMSUNG GALAXY EDGE (SM-G925F) - Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone,
I need help with resurrecting the above phone model. After updating it via Samsung Switch, it 'magically' stopped receiving network recognition but it could sense the SIM card's network operator. I tried dialing some numbers and it said "Not registered on the network". I ran to the internet through various forums. I have been re-flashing STOCK ROM and i was getting PASS; still no good came out. I tried custom ROMs, same thing. NOW suddenly i got an efs/ failed to mount. How can i resurrect my baby? All i have about the phone is:
AP: G925FXXU6EVG4 (Build number) - NDR90M
CP: G925FXXU6ERF5 (Baseband version)
CSC: G925FXXU6EVG4 (Country version) - 02U
IMEI SV - 02
SN - RF8G610C1MN
The stock ROMs i have downloaded so far are:
1. Samfw.com_SM-G925F_O2U_G925FXXU6EVG4_fac.zip (stock ROM based on the last successful booting ROM; after updating via Samsung Switch)
2. Samfw.com_SM-G925F_O2U_G925FXXU6ERG1.zip
I have these in place:
- Samsung S6 Series EFS Backup Restore Tool v1.0 By Jamesjerss.exe (which i used prior; to get an efs.img before my phone got messed up (a 20Mb file was created). Is that the backed up EFS?
- Odin Odin3_v3.14.4
- CF-Auto-Root-zerolte-zeroltexx-smg925f.zip
- twrp-3.3.1-0-zerolte.img.tar and twrp-3.3.1-0-zerolte.img (i wonder the difference although the internet says i use .tar with Odin)
- SR5-SuperSU-v2.82-SR5-20171001224502.zip
Now, the stock ROM stops on the RECOVERY MODE with efs/ failed to mount, and when i try the custom ROM, it stops on SAMSUNG Galaxy S6 Edge. In all recovery modes, good enough my PC detects my phone's internal storage. I need to get this device to work, people.
Someone help with with a step by step tutorial, please. I am a fast learner
PS Am not a tech student or anything, am just a person who reads stuff on the internet although i understand some basic stuff on tech

splk said:
Hello everyone,
I need help with resurrecting the above phone model. After updating it via Samsung Switch, it 'magically' stopped receiving network recognition but it could sense the SIM card's network operator. I tried dialing some numbers and it said "Not registered on the network". I ran to the internet through various forums. I have been re-flashing STOCK ROM and i was getting PASS; still no good came out. (...)
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1. If you think about Smart Switch Mobile, it is not for update.
2. Go back to Stock firmware via odin.
2. Have you seen >this< tutorial?

how can i know the stock firmware of the phone....i only remember the one that was updated via Smart Switch (Hanset: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge G925F single SIM card slot no SD card slot)

1. Check your CSC on the phone box or with the Phone INFO app ★SAM★ 3.8.5.
2. Select your CSC region in the "Version" box read the instructions and download the firmware.
3. Use Odin 3.13.1 to update this model.

@ze7zez. Just bought it from some phone shop that sells used phones. I have the needed STOCK firmware already. The CSC is 02U G925F---VG4. All am getting is this image below:

Since your system is not working, go to "View recovery logs" and look for CSC or "region name".
You can also try uploading firmware from your country's region.

The CSC is 02U (O2) which according to internet research it is UK

Download SM-G925F / Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F O2U in Samfw - Samsung firmware download
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ze7zez said:
Download SM-G925F / Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F O2U in Samfw - Samsung firmware download
SM-G925F / Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F O2U samsung firmware download all model, lastest, fast update, completely free and fast speed in Samfw.com ✅
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@ze7zez thats where i got the firmwares from

SM-G925F O2U G925FXXU6EVG4
click
Download on Browser
or
Dowload SamFw server

ze7zez said:
SM-G925F O2U G925FXXU6EVG4
click
Download on Browser
or
Dowload SamFw server
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I already have all firmwares for this handset from 02U. I have tried EVERY STOCK ROM...but all am getting is E: Failed to mount '/efs' (Invalid argument).
I tried EFS-Fix-regalstreak.tar.md5 basing on https://ajketech.wordpress.com/2016/07/27/efs-missing-factory-mode-activated-here-is-the-solution/ i got FAIL.
I do have an efs.img i made before all of this whole saga but i don't know if it is broken or okay.

Try flashing TWRP from >this< manual. Read it carefully!
With TWRP you will have more options for repair.

ze7zez said:
1. If you think about Smart Switch Mobile, it is not for update.
2. Go back to Stock firmware via odin.
2. Have you seen >this< tutorial?
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i have tried and failed....up to 3. COuldn't proceed to 4. Thanks though

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-how-to-fix-efs-damaged-on-samsung-devices-easy.3850032/ try this

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Hey Guys,
I've come across my limit of knowledge during the past days.
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Hi,
I'm facing the exact same problem.
Which Verizon firmware did you use to unroot your phone?
Thanks!
b0rgsen said:
Hi,
I'm facing the exact same problem.
Which Verizon firmware did you use to unroot your phone?
Thanks!
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I managed to flash the latest Verizon ROM (SM-G930V_1_20170330100826_87cd9631jd_fac). Now it is obviously branded and I always get a message (after reboot/after ending airplane mode, so everytime the phone connects to a cellular network) that I'm using a non-verizon sim card. Nevertheless, after manually adding the APN, everything works fine, no SIM lock.
Edit: it works even better with this stock ROM w/o branding: updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=EF06A1ED34EB11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Same Problem
Its showing 930f in my phone information
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cant update my phone it's still stuck in ****ty marshmallow
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b0rgsen said:
I managed to flash the latest Verizon ROM (SM-G930V_1_20170330100826_87cd9631jd_fac). Now it is obviously branded and I always get a message (after reboot/after ending airplane mode, so everytime the phone connects to a cellular network) that I'm using a non-verizon sim card. Nevertheless, after manually adding the APN, everything works fine, no SIM lock.
Edit: it works even better with this stock ROM w/o branding: updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=EF06A1ED34EB11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
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yes I get that error too, and I added the APN. it started to work but sooner or later the network drops.
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androidarif said:
Its showing 930f in my phone information
but when i go into download mode it shows 930v
cant update my phone it's still stuck in ****ty marshmallow
i would highly appreciate any sort of help.. TIA
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you have the exact same issue as me. I suggest you review this thread, it would be helpful.
In summation, you have a converted phone. you can flash Verizon's rom if you want nougat. But that didn't help with my network issues.
Same problem
is this phone is not official what's the matter please explain
I'm also having the OP's exact same problem? I thought the phone I had just bought off gumtree was fake. I'm in Australia and noted that the model one the sticker on the back on my device is SM-G930F, the "about" page lists it as SM-G930F running 6.0.1, odin lists the as model SM-G930V, smart switch as PIA(VZW), CPU-Z as having it having a Snapdragon processor and finally the paper instruction manual is for a SM-9300 (China) - WTH!?
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Made in Vietnam by Samsung
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Once you find real model name go to updato.com , put your device model and download latest firmware for your region.
You can use IDM for fast downloading , also you need Odin . you have over the internet how to use Odin and how to flash ....
But , before you are doing anything back up your data , also remove your google account and samsung account from your device , make sure your battery is full , do Wipe Cache Partition from Recovery and do Factory Reset . Then flash latest firmware with Odin .
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Can I flash the G935U software? will that solve my whole issue? do I flash the whole thing ?
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Your phone is for sure somehow "modded" device registred on database with your imei is registred as G935P made for USA not G935F or G935V . Who knows what the owner before you has done with him or somebody else .
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