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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] bmurphr1:
This is of course a stupid question but not 'that' stupid at least in the world of Android phone flashing. I'd like to purchase a Verizon Galaxy S8+ but instead of running it on Verizon, use it on my T-Mobile line. I also want to have VoLTE, WiFi Calling, and Band 12 support. From what little I understand about current S8 firmware it seems "carrier rebranding" will do some random BS to change the boot splash screen to T-Mobile's splash screen as well as install the TMO bloatware, but will just sticking the TMO SIM in a Verizon S8+ give me all of those features? I kind of doubt it works as simply as that, but I also know that a lot of people have flashed the CSC of the S8 as well as some other stuff in Odin so that the phone becomes essentially a Galaxy S8+ just like one that came from the T-Mobile store. I don't have a prob with using Odin to flash the Galaxy S8+ to get those features, but I just wanted to make sure the Verizon variant will be just as solid of a device as the TMO variant on T-Mobile with all of the features available to me, whether it involves just swapping SIM cards or flashing certain files to the phone via Odin. Any help is genuinely appreciated.

P.S. I thought the "carrier rebranding" thing was all a part of the Android Pie upgrade (or possibly the One upgrade, not sure) and that Samsung wanted to make it easy for people to keep the same phone when they transition from one carrier to another. That's precisely what I want to do, except I have to have VoLTE and WiFi Calling (and Band 12 is the icing on the cake). Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Ashnwrfre:
So I'm a noob. I tried to root my sm-g950u Verizon (old phone) to use youtube on android auto. I used Odin while in download mode to load a BL, but the computer wasn't recognizing my phone as Qualcomm 9008 and now it's what I would say as hard bricked. Won't do anything. When connected to PC, it only shows as BulkUSB. Anything can be done to restore it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Throcc:
Hi!

I have a 2 year old S8 (SM-G950F) running android 9.0 that I decided I want to root and flash a custom rom. However, when I plugged my phone into my laptop (MacBook Air), it only charges the phone and doesn't let me transfer files or access my phones storage. I've never had an issue with this before and in the past it would work as normal. I have tried a multitude of different cables ranging from the one i got in the box to other random USB-C and Micro USB cables i adapted with the Micro to USB-C adapter. In addition, USB Debugging IS turned on in my settings, i've tried turning it off and on countless times as well as revoking the USB debugging authorisations but nothing has worked. In my developer options, i've selected transfer files as the Default USB Configuration but that hasn't changed anything and there's still no popup in my notification window to switch between charging and file transfer. When I try to run Android File Transfer on my laptop it says there isn't a phone plugged in to begin with. I've also tried using my Windows partition on my laptop to see if it would work on that but that doesn't work either. I really need some help with this issue and I would absolutely appreciate any input!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Taz2016:
Hi please anyone can help for not brick or block the phone, i have s8 g950f with 9.0 pie rom binary 5 and need put it stock, what is first i should do? Thanks for help that can you give me
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] LuckOne79:
Hi,

is there any chance of bypassing the lockscreen which is protected by password without resetting the device?

She messed up with lockscreen feature and now cant remember her code :eek:

My wifes S8 is still running Android 8, but maybe she updated before as she told me that the device rebooted at least 2 times before she was locked out...

Any help appreciated. Thank you! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 808Li:
I hate my s8 now that it updated to pie os. can i roll it back to nougat (stock) or even the oreo? Hate the phone and can barely use it now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jibraiel.hassan:
S8+ No download mode

Hi,

I want to hard reset my s8+, I can`t do it in settings, neither in recovery mode. In recovery mode, it simply restarts the phone. I also can`t enter Download mode or Fastboot mode. My phone doesn`t have google play, and when I connect it to my laptop, it doesn`t connect, I can`t see transfer data to phone through laptop. I wanted to install a new rom, or factory reset, but apparently this option is disabled in settings, and in recovery mode, it will only restart the phone, without factory reset. It doesn`t enter download mode, nor in Fastboot mode. Any guidance, any help will be highly appreciated. Thank you so much. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ox45tallboy:
Switching to Visible

Hi, I've got a factory version of the S8+, the SM-G995U1, baseband version G955U1UES7DSK4 (fully updated to Nov. 1 security patch).

I really like Visible's deal, and they do offer the S8+, but their sim isn't working in my phone. According to Visible, only "branded" S8+'s will work with their service. (Visible, if you're not familiar, is LTE only - no 2G/3G period).

The only difference I can find is that the stock factory unlocked s8+ does not support TDD LTE, only FDD LTE, although I'm not sure how much to trust the website I found the info on. I've seen others frustrated with the same issue on other forums (certain S8/S8+'s won't work with Visible) but I've found no one asking if the issue is actually just firmware.

I flashed with what was supposed to be a recent Verizon firmware (dated 9/17/19). The flash appeared successful, but I don't see any Verizon branding on the phone, and it still doesn't work.

Question 1: Is the difference in hardware, or merely a software difference as to why the phone won't get Visible service?

Question 2: If it is a software difference, can I resolve it by either moving to a working firmware or, possibly merely change the CSC? Is this possible since my system is fully updated? (*#272*IMEI number# doesn't seem to do anything).

I don't care about voiding the warranty (it's expired) or tripping Knox, as I don't want to use Samsung Pay anyhow.

I'd appreciate any information or advice. Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Gdizz:
Help please sirs

Hi all, I am in Melbourne Australia. I just got a brand new s8 sealed in box. The phone works fine but when i go to update the software i get this error

"Your current software version isn't supported. Visit service center."

"Software update information

Current version: G950FXXU3DSC7/G950FXXU3DSC7/G950USQU6DSG7

security patch level: 1 March 2019"

I read that i need to install stock firmware, tried doing so with odin but it fails every time.

Can anyone guide me step by step on what I should do?

*Not going to lie, I am noobish when it comes to this. But i can follow instructions
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Maybe try using smart switch to get latest firmware.

Issues with Odin can vary so will need more information like Odin version number, firmware trying to flash, any errors within Odin. The more information provided will help with your issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Gdizz:
how do i use smart switch to get the latest firmware?

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also would it be wise to let someone i dont know onto team viewer to help me fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
Have a look at this thread: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817

It is a guide to flash standard firmware with helpful tips and links where to get all the needed software, tools, etc.

Goog luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Gdizz:
noob question here, will installing this firmware effect my network here in australia?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
It is not about a specific firmware ... it is a guide with which you can flash any official firmware.

If you choose to install firmware (with CSC) for your region (Australia) then you should be "safe".

Have you any network issues? Mobile connection or wifi? Those things are usually managed by the modem part (CP) of the firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Gdizz:
No luck unfortunately. Every time I press start it fails
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Samsung smart switch is officIal software from Samsung. Can be used to update firmware as well as doing backup etc.

Firmware from different carriers or different regions will genarally show when a sim card is added to the device.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Gdizz:
I couldn't get smart switch to work either.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Gdizz:
As soon as i plug it in smart switch says the software isn't supported

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Starting to think that I got scammed and bought a fake s8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
If smart switch doesn't work then to upgrading firmware you will need Odin.Just bear in mind that you cannot downgrade firmwares numbers of your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Gdizz:
ah I see, so the firmware that I used to try and install through Odin previously could have been a downgrade. That's why it failed? What would be the newest firmware for an s8 that I could use?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Issues with Odin ( and smart switch/software updates ) trying to upgrade firmware can range through a variety of problems.

As stated will need to know what you have tried/how you tried to do it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] gjm126:
PIN problems

Some years ago I did some work on an HTC 8S. Not development work - y'all are so much beyond me on that front - but I can follow instructions to flash, change OS, and so on.

I've done similar thing with Android phones too. Installing later OS versions than the manufacturer supplied.

Going through a box of 'stuff' at my new job, I found a Galaxy S8. It's PIN-locked... Which is why it was in the box. The previous user left the organisation.

Charged it up and turned it on - that's how the PIN lock was found. No idea what it might be. OK - let's hard reset the phone... Except it also wants a PIN to power off!

So, a little investigation. Hold the 'Bixby' button, vol down and power buttons, and it forces a power off.

Quickly switch to vol up (and Bixby, and power buttons) until the phone vibrates and it goes to a blue screen displaying 'Updating'.

That fails, with a 'No command' message displayed before going in to recovery. Yay!

Maybe...

Selecting 'Wipe data/factory' should be the end of the story but a moment of hesitation before doing that as a message in red is displayed: "If your phone is reset, you may need to enter the Google account information (email address and password) associated with this phone to be able to use it again."

That info is also not known. :crying:

How serious is this? If I hard reset, could I be presented with a brick?

We really don't care for any info on the phone. I'll happily root it and install a custom OS... It just seems a shame to have a great phone sitting in a box, unusable!

Edit: Actually, if I use the phone personally (and don't give it out to another employee) I'd be quite happy to install a custom ROM. It'd mean I don't have a dozen Samsung-specific apps trying to do things for me.

Model is a SM-G950F.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Tesla:
Hello. For some unknown reason i can´t search in this forum today. So i will ask and hope you have answers :)

I will get an S8+ SM-G955F (Swedish) next week. I believe it will have Android 9 on it. Might be android 8.

I wan´t Magisk on it. Can´t live without root hehe.

So whats the right and easy way to go about it? Is this correct? https://highonandroid.com/android-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s8-s8-on-android-9-0-pie/

Are there a thread here somewhere on XDA dedicated to root on SM-G955F?

For now Magisk is the important task.

I guess i will try kernels and modified stock Roms later on. Plz feel free to link what you think i will need :)

Thanks in advance and a good holiday to you all.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Maybe start with this thread.

It has some useful information including some updates.

https://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series-2017/how-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ts_firehawk:
Is it worth rooting and all this stuff anymore?

I mean... Android evolved a lot (Samsung did too) over the years and with each new release I find myself having less and less reasons to root, custom ROM, whatever, apart from removing carrier/OEM bloat. I'm coming from an iPhone 7 (previously I had an Moto G5+) and, at least for my use, performance is OK, battery life is OK, pre-installed software, for an Android device, is OK...

And when I look at the 'downsides' of rooting, the list seems to only increase! Why would I lose Samsung Pay support, for example, just to remove a few apps?

I'm stuck with this in my head and I want your opinions about it. So tell me... what do you guys think about it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] halfhumble:
I have a Galaxy S8 on Verizon that says SMG950UZVV on the box.

I am looking for the stock firmware, do I download the firmware for G950U, or G950U1? Anyone know?

(There is no version with UZZ at the end.)

[IMG="scren"]https://i.ibb.co/S0z6Ktw/hsh.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] wasim9283:
Same here,,,

This is my first phone since 2017 which is not modified /custom rom or rooted. (Other all phones done rooting etc)

My main reason for not modifying is bank apps, government apps etc.

What I'm missing is only only one thing "viper 4android". This sound mod have been amazing,,,,, still want to use if possible without twrp or rooting etc.

Right now managing by using powramp music player,,,, recommended definitely.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] EngineManShawn:
I have an AT&T Galaxy S7. It's been sitting a while. I want to get it up and running again. It will loop the Samsung logo. I can get it into Odin mode. I think the rom is gone. Idk it's been a while. When I was messing with it and did this I wasn't aware of all the new locks and security that had been put into anything beyond S5. Any Suggestions please and thank you?

Sent from my ONEPLUS6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] swapa:
HELP!

I set my wallpaper using an app called retrowave to a parallax wallpaper on my home screen. Now I cannot change it back. I tried using another parallax wallpaper, Samsung Themes, and multiple wallpaper changers. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Matt555666:
Can't find OEM Unlocking on SM-G950U From ATT

I can't find OEM unlocking on my phone. It's from ATT and it's model number is sm-g950u. I enabled dev options and USB debugging and I turned off auto update and all that. I tired setting the date ahead a couple weeks like some guides said and it still didn't show. The phone is on the most recent update that I know of. I saw on the S8 subreddit there was a new new one today or later this week but I didn't get that one yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Samsung US models can not be bootloader unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] NotResponding22:
Hello! I have been using a SM-G950FD since the release and want to freshen it up a bit. I have found a daily-drivable LOS 17.1 (Android 10) build for the device and now I am preparing to go for it, though I need some help.

1) How do I root the device, I am on the Pie upgrade, with OEM Bootloader Unlocked? Please share links to threads/videos if possible (So that I know the correct steps)

2) What further steps should I take for the ROM installation?

3) If I ever wish to go back to almost stock, how should I go about that?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] loveshakeh:
Hello i need help my s8 plus is stuck at oreo it says this is the latest version available. what should i do
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 3mulat0r:
So I've rooted my phone, which is a samsung galaxy s8(SM-G950F) on Oreo 8.0.0 yesterday, and my fingerprint sensor isn't working anymore, so how would I fix that?

Also, how would I install lineage os onto it, and keep root, and what would I do if I wanted to change back from lineage os to stock but still keep root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] BACKUPpln:
Galaxy s8 g955 , multi touch isnt working anymore now maximum nb of fingers is 2
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
download the firmware from sammobile.com/firmwares and flash it with Odin. If you dont know how, please ask and we can go into more detail. I personally have typed the instructions so many times, i could probably do it with my eyes closed

boot to twrp, make a nand, factory reset 3x, reinstall ROM, if that doesnt fix it proceed to the instructions for the next quoted post

reflash firmware with Odin as well. You can use the HOME_CSC instead of the regular CSC file as to avoid factory resetting if you dont have to
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] mechag:
Does anyone experience several seconds of lag on the lock screen when the phone is first booted up?

Can I reduce or remove this lag?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 3mulat0r:
How do I install Lineage os to my samsung galaxy s8 and keep root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Thelgow:
Hopefully a simple question, is there anyway to cap the amount of notifications for a time frame? Sometimes I get people who have a habit of texting individual words, and each damn one triggers a notification and my vibration which is maddening. I then block them from notifications altogether, then at some point I miss one that causes more drama, rinse and repeat.

I would like something like if I received a message, then for at least 5 minutes or so, dont trigger it again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
i am unaware of any solution for this. That being said, i havent seen this situation mentioned in years. Not that it hasnt been brought up in threads i dont keep an eye on, but i havent seen it personally
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cedieio:
Hi Everyone !,

I unlocked my phone 6 months ago through my carrier (Globe from the philippines) and it seems that it's only open for phone calls and receiving message from the other sim,

Even when I put it on the main sim card slot if that's a thing.

Do guys have any suggestions on how I could use the other sim card slot for data on other networks ?

Is there any walkthrough I could follow to unlock the data part or reinstallation if needed on my samsung s8 ?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] c08697:
Hi everyone,can i use two sim cards and one micro ssd at the same time?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sdzr:
Hi. So I have flashed stock firmware with odin and I already have OEM unlocked in developer settings.

But Download mode still says KG status prenormal.

My model is SM-G950N with latest stock pie.

Odin wont install TWRP.

Searched and tried guides but none of them address this issue with having OEM already unlocked and KG Prenormal. Any help please?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cris royal (Elec):
on a S8 & S8+?!, no. two simcards at once, sure. but not including the SD card at the same time...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pinn___________:
As we are no longer getting updates, I'm thinking to root my s8 (g955f). My question is with current root methods will I still be able to use UK banking app/ finger print sensor for secure login.?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] TechNoobForSale:
Hello my fellow smartphone geeks mates!

I'll get to the point immediately. Overclocking.

My opinion into this matter is "If it turns on, I OVERCLOCK it". I overclocked my S3, my S4, My S5 and attempting to overclock my old S8 (Currently on Note9, and it won't escape its fate).

The problem is this one, overclocking the S8. I've already talked with Ace2Nutzer about this phone's overclocking capabilities. And it looks like overclocking this phone at the moment is basically not possible, since the voltage tables are somehow hard locked into the Kernel, those cannot be changed unless hacked, and this is a big issue. I don't overclock just for fun, I also do so to compare IPC between processors that have a huge difference in their clock speeds, and that's what I want to do with my S8 (Compare Exynos 8895 @2.7GHz vs Exynos 9810 @2.7GHz, Yeah quite a big overclock I plan, but theoretically, it would be absolutely safe and relatively easy to achieve).

My question after all this introduction is one, isn't there anyway to circle around this hard lock apart from hacking (Which probably won't be done by any developer)? (It also denyies the chance to overclock the GPU over 572MHz, since higher freq steps don't even have a voltage assigned in the Kernel!).

Those high frequencies really strain me because I want to see them stable on my S8, but without such an important thing as the voltage control, It simply is impossible to overclock. Anyone has got any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Tobbo88:
Bricked my s8+ hope someone can help! :(

Model SM-G955F

I tried to root it couldn't get some stuff working I ended up going in dev options and turned OEM unlocking either on or off..Then tried to root... Ended up getting the FRP lock and tried to flash to basic rom again.

I'm currently trying to use Odin to install this rom:

DOWNLOAD SAMSUNG GALAXY S8+ SM-G955F EVR UNITED KINGDOM (EE) G955FXXS6DTA1 FIRMWARE on SAMMOBILE

If I try turn it on it says

An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software. I tried to use smart switch to fix it but they removed the section where you search for models and I used a old verison which said the device was not supported :(

If I try use odin whilst in download mode it gives the following error

SW REV. Check fail )bootloader) device: 7 Binary: 6 (I think it says SW REV my eyes are terrible and its hard to read lol)

I'm thinking about taking the loss and just selling it on ebay as broken unless someone can help.

Thanks guys
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sdzr:
You must flash the latest stock firmware for your model. Device 7 means your phones current Bootloader. Binary 6 means the firmeare you are trying to flash has an older bootloader. so it wont flash.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] loveshakeh:
can you please guide ? how can i save data available in fone like apps etc ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Youdoofus:
flashing the HOME_CSC wont wipe any personal data. If you flash the CSC, it will factory reset it. If you do the HOME_CSC, its basically does the OTA update for all intents and purposes.

i just whipped up a rough infosheet regarding Odin and the infamous "4 files" LoL

lemme know what other questions you have
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] hlbx32:
I faced a problem with installing any combination file because of the bootloader ,it gives me msg that the device is rev 8 and the binary is 4 and my phone is locked using frp !

What i have to do ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sdzr:
Would you say custom roms give any significant bump in cpu/gpu performance? What about downscaling screen res to 1080? I feel like this exynos in the s8 isnt what it used to be like. thanks