This guide shows you how to flash the stock firmware on the Samsung SM-G930F (Galaxy S7) using the Odin flash tool. Below you will find the official stock firmware, plus the drivers and tool you need.
Flashing the stock ROM puts the phone back on official firmware. It is the usual fix for a boot loop, a soft or hard brick, lag and stutter, or other software trouble, and it returns the phone to a clean, unrooted state.
Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930F firmware flash files
Android 8.0 Oreo is the last official software for the G930F, so the Oreo build below is as current as the stock ROM gets. The older Marshmallow build is here for reference.
Build Number: G930FXXU8EUE1
Model: SM-G930F
Android Version: 8.0 Oreo |
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Flash File Name: G930FXXU1APB4_G930FUUB1APB4_ARO.zip
Build Number: G930FXXU1APB4
Model: SM-G930F
Android Version: 6.0 Marshmallow |
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These are multi-file firmwares, so after you extract a zip you should have separate BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.
Steps to flash the stock ROM on the Galaxy S7 SM-G930F
Run through the requirements first.
Pre-requirements
- This guide is for the Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930F only.
- You need a Windows PC or laptop and a USB cable.
- Charge the phone to at least 50%.
- Install the latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC.
- Install Odin on your PC.
- Take a backup of your device first.
Disclaimer:
GetDroidTips is not responsible for any damage or error that happens to your phone while or after following this guide or flashing any file. Proceed at your own risk.
Installation guide (Odin)
- Download the SM-G930F firmware and extract the zip. You should end up with BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.
- Open Odin on your PC.
- Load each file into its matching slot: BL, AP, CP, and the CSC file. The regular CSC file does a clean flash and wipes the phone; use the HOME_CSC file instead, where one is included, to keep your data.
- Boot the phone into Download Mode, then connect it to the PC.
- Odin should light up the COM port once the phone is detected.
- Click Start to flash the firmware.
- When it finishes, Odin shows a PASS message and the phone reboots. The first boot can take several minutes.
Follow Complete Guidelines
You can also follow along with our video guide.
Video Tutorial To Install Firmware
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest firmware for the G930F?
Android 8.0 Oreo (build G930FXXU8EUE1). Oreo is the final official software for the international Galaxy S7, so there is no newer stock build. For a newer Android version, use a custom ROM from the links above.
Will flashing erase my data?
It depends on the CSC file. The standard CSC file wipes the phone; use HOME_CSC instead to keep your data where the firmware includes it. Back up either way.
Does flashing stock firmware trip KNOX?
No. This is official, Samsung-signed firmware, so flashing it with Odin does not trip the KNOX counter.
Can I downgrade to the Marshmallow build?
Not always. Samsung uses anti-rollback protection on the bootloader, so you cannot drop below the bootloader version your phone is on. Flashing an older bootloader than your current one can fail or brick the device.
Does this work on other Galaxy S7 models?
No. This firmware is only for the SM-G930F. Other variants such as the G930U, G930W8, or G930A use their own firmware, and flashing the wrong one can brick the phone.
Conclusion
Flashing the stock G930F firmware with Odin is the reliable way to get an international Galaxy S7 back to a clean, working state. Match the firmware to your model, back up first, and let the flash finish. If you run into trouble, drop a comment with what Odin reports.
