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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jduplooy:
My Wife's Galaxy S8 randomly cut off this morning.

Nothing happens unless its plugged into a power source.

When I got hold off it and plugged it into the wall I managed to get it to turn on using the force reboot keys (Volume Down+Power).

It would boot up and then after about 30 secs shut off.

I then booted into Recovery Mode.

Cleared Cache.

And it kept booting back into recovery mode.

Formatted to factory settings.

And it kept booting back into recovery mode.

Tried flashing a firmware update via SD card

And it kept booting back into recovery mode.

THEN I downloaded the firmware from Sammobile.com

Used odin to flash and it read as a success, but NOW

It boots into the "An error has occurred while update the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software."

That software says it cannot communicate with the phone though.

So I tried to flash via odin 1 more time (booting into DL mode, getting the error message, and trying anyway).

Now it fails.

Doe anyone have ANY suggestions? I have googled and searched this forum high and low, but am really lost now.

Is the device a complete gonner or is there a chance that I can still recover?

Any and all suggestions are GREATLY appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] WesHTCB:
Creating pre rooted g950u1 stock Rom

Hello family, I have been a follower of the community for many years and have flash many rims on many different devices over those years. Recently I have come into a lot of free time and have been very interested in making the move toward creating a pre rooted stock Rom that will suit my specific needs and desires but I an having a hard time finding information connected directly to my device. I have made a few small rims with assayyed but that is as far as I have really been able to get. Most of my Google searches are coming back with old out dated information and I feel like I'm going in circles. I am just getting more confused from reading so many threads that and up giving me information that doesn't directly pertain to my device. One issue is that I am unclear how to start a build with the 4 file stock Rom that have been offered by the major Rom outlets. ...

Basically I'm hoping one of my fine brothers and sisters would be willing to point me to a location or tutorial that would pertain more directly to this device. Something that may save me from the tiring searches and more direct. I'm not asking for anyone to just give me the answers or to hold my hand just perhaps put me on the right path so I can make a little more progress then I have over the last few weeks. Thank you dev team for all your great work and support. I hope with time and practice I may one day be able to proudly take claim for building my own custom pre rooted Rom.

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Try www.updato.com/firmware

I seen AT&T stocks there today

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You should use Bixby ,volume down, and power... when download mode start comes up, a light blue screen, let go and push volume up... use Odin 1.3.12 to flash the stock Rom for your device. Make a note of your boot loader on the download mode screen and then do a search. You can download from updato.com if you look around on the forum all the information is available. You aren't hard bricked. With time and patience you will be back up and running. I'm not a pro. Just thought I'd try to help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sanghilia:
Thanks alot, I've checked there recently and got help from another community member.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] puwufu21:
i'm using the latest Renovate ice nightly build custom rom on my S8 with latest Magisk installed. I'm having the error 5.10 with Netflix and I'm finding a way to fix it. I've already tried renaming the lib file ending to .bak but Netflix is still having the error. What should I do ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] puwufu21:
I actually fixed it but I can only watch in 720p while I was able to watch in 1080p before so now I need help to solve that problem ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] JeffATL:
Quick question. When I click on certain apps in the notification panel, nothing happens, the app does not open???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dstrassburger:
Help to get Oreo

Hi everyone, I bought a sm-950u1 in the USA (CDMA).. I'm using it in Brazil (GSM). I had to pay in order to get it working here in Brazil but I'm not receiving the automatically updates, of course... My CSC is xaa and baseband g950usqu1aqjh. What's is the best/easiest/safest/ way to get Oreo version?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sharma.nitkkr:
Hi Everyone, I rooted my S8 (SM-G950FD) (India) and used GoogleWiz rom for a long time, but now my operator supports VOLTE (vodafone India). So, i want to switch back to samsung's stock rom.

I try to do so by downloading latest stock ROM for SM-950FD (India) from sammobile site (PDA - G950FXXS4CRIA, CSC - G950FOXM4CRI5). But i am not able to flash the same using ODIN. It shown FAIL.

Can anybody help me to go back to stock rom. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Edogawa Conan:
Can anyone suggest me a good ad blocker that doesn't require root? And it's not just for the browser, but for every other app like YouTube, Mx player,etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Here is a good place to start.

Covers rooted/non rooted and exposed adblockers

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-ad-blocking-t3218167
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Makhou91:
hello. It's my first time posting here.

I have some problems with my sms notifications. I turn on the vibration mode by default everytime but When I receive a text message the sound mode is turned on and the volume is increased for maximum.

It's really annoying especially when I'm watching video or listening music.

Can someone explain me the reason please?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] T3L3P4TH:
Have a look if OEM Unlock is already enabled.

Try the latest multi csc version for odin

https://fws02.updato.com/GALAXYS8/SM-G950F/DBT/SM-G950F_1_20181012085940_qn0samjn69_fac.zip

and use the latest odin version 3.13.1

https://samsungodin.com/download/Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jmall84:
So I have a Galaxy S8 active - which I won't be using as a cell phone, want to use it more like a mini tablet, music, games, browsing internet. What's the best thing to do with it? Is there a way to remove the call buttons and all the att software on it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DomAlberts:
Hi guys noob question. I have the P20 pro. I want to unlock it. Now is carrier unlock the same as bootloader unlock?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
No carrier unlocking and bl unlocking are two different things.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] DomAlberts:
so ill have to unlock it though getting unlock through that service right? but once i have the code, how do i use it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
As I don't use carrier locked phones I am not to sure . First step would be to talk to your provider first and ask them
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] rednukleus:
Topic: 16:9 aspect ratio over HDMI?

My USB-C HDMI adapter does not activate DeX mode. It mirrors the screen OK, but the option to set the phone to 16:9 aspect ratio is only available when using SmartView, which does not work if an HDMI cable is plugged in.

This seems like intentional crippling to make me buy DeX, which I would have gladly done, if Samsung had only marketed it to me! The only reason I know that a 1st party solution, 'DeX', exists at all is because I already bought this dongle and can't change the aspect ratio.

Chromecast and SmartView is unsuitable for any purpose that requires low latency.

Can I force the aspect ratio into 16:9 over HDMI somehow, or is the only solution to root and install a custom ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PROGamer_199:
Noob questions.

Hi, noob question, is it some-what safe to root nowadays? I got my S8 recently (moved from a rooted s5) and I really don't wanna brick it at all. I will make this quick:

If I root my phone and install a custom rom will Samsung Health/sensors and fingerprint/eye scanner still work?

If I only get apps from trusted websites like XDA developers, will I brick my phone extremely easy?

If I do brick my phone but have a whole backup of my phone and flash the default ROM on the phone, will Samsung Health/Sensors and Fingerprint/eye scanner still work?

If I root my phone, are there any major set-backs besides voiding warranty and tripping Samsung Knox? I use Samsung Knox very rare, and those times only to have a browser you cannot access by simply opening the phone, in rest it's pretty useless for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ManWithTheSmile:
Oreo custom Rom with good battery life?

Hello friends :)

Can You tell me which Oreo custom Rom have the best battery life for S8 plus...!?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] R800x_user:
Noon question here so I found out we couldn't root Oreo but I tried anyways and now I'm stuck with a s8 that boots only to splash screen and isn't recognized by the PC anymore any way this can be fixed? It also doesn't boot to download mode or recovery since I did nand erase by following the snapdragon root guide.the flash failed at abl. I supposed my bootloader was newer than what I was supposed to have.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Adam.homola@post.cz:
Notifications doesn't show time

Hello, I have S8 with original android 8.0 and some applications doesn't show time in notification. I don't know how is it possible to add it. Could you please help me? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nijohnson:
I've been looking at the rooting stuff for my s8 - aquired becuse my son went back to the apple product ...bleh - and am not sure where I stand root-wize. I'm not a newb, per se. I've rooted a few phones (currently on a rooted essential ph-1.) But I want to be cautious.

the phone I have is a Snapdragon version. G950U1, ending in CRF5. Do I need to upgrade or downgrade to root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Cobra11Murderer:
Heres a q, usa models in particular (tmo s8) is it bootloader capable of being unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jhr5474:
I am getting ready to purchase a 955f so that I can run carhd and other roms for the 955f. I am wondering if it matters that the s8 plus is CLARO version? I see that it is still an F, I just want to verify this phone will act like the 955F is there a difference.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] parth gadhavi:
Canadian s8 sm-g950w carrier switching

Anyone help me out with carrier switching from canadian firmware to indian one, im using a jio sim in india and firmware doesn't support volte so i have to use jio4gvoice.

Currently bootloader is also locked and there is no option in developer option to unlock the same im sure bootloader option is not missing it's not out there in canadian firmware at all I've tried to enable option of unlocking bootloader by the prescribed method (changing date disabling auto updates) it failed.

Can anybody tell me how to unlock the bootloader using command prompt or help me with carrier switching as a whole.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Toomuchonmymind:
Hey

Is there a working package disabler app for S8/oreo ?

I have tried a bunch but none of them even start..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Sebek71:
Can't update AOD

Why i can't update Always On Display on my galaxy s8? It say that's the 3.00.3 is the newest version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nanarni:
Hi guys, I have a noob question for you guys :P So I got an Galaxy S8 from France with firmware of BOG, France, Bouygues France (G950FXXU4CRI5) (the phone its not sim locked) , I got it as a gift, but I live in Romania, so I wondering if I flash with Odin the Romanian (ROM) open firmware (G950FXXU4CRL3), my knox will remain 0x0? I want to keep the guarantee so I dont want to do anyway only if my knox remains at 0x0. (No, the phone its not rooted now and I dont even want to root until I have guarantee, I just want to flash a stock firmware for it, but the Romanian one, not that Bouygues France) . Thx for any help :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Flashing official stock firmware ( Samsung signed ) will not trip your Knox.

Modifying your phone ( not Samsung signed ) will trip your Knox ie: twrp,rooting etc. Once Knox is tripped there is no fix.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nanarni:
yeah, I know that from my previous devices, but I was not sure about the stock original roms :D ty for info :D :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ramandp160:
S8 one ui

now that one ui beta registerations have opened for s8 users i wanted to know how do I update my Samsung phone(S8+) after registering for beta program (one UI) if I currently have a custom rom installed on my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Flash stock room, and then receive the OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ramandp160:
I already did this and it worked, thanks for replying though.! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Noahboss67:
So I have a custom ROM on my s8 and I want to get it back to stock so I can get some OTA updates then update to the one ui. I've tried everything I can think of to get it back to stock but everything fails. does anyone have any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
You should be right to download latest firmware for your device/region and flash with latest odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Noahboss67:
does the baseband version matter?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
It does in regards to bootloader versions which is the 5th number from the right of the baseband.

Eg: My baseband is G950FXXS4CLR2 ( same as the firmware filename that you would download ) the number 4 is the bootloader version number. So any firmware older than ver.4 (ie: 3,2 or 1) won't be abled to be flashed. You can only flash the same.or higher. So whatever your custom rom bootloader version is the same or higher will be needed to flash stock rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MAGuch:
Wi-Fi Calling for SM-G950N

Hi everyone! Recently bought SM-G950N Korean version (SK Telecom, SM-G950NZVASKC, scs-version: G950NOKR3CRJ1, active SCS: SKC, Android 8.0.0) and I couldn't find Wi-Fi Calling in the settings. Then I found out this option can be enabled by changing SCS code, but *#272*imei# didn't work. Could you please advise whether it possible to enable Wi-Fi Calling with no root and/or custom ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Just use the same or higher BL. Always best to flash latest stock IMO
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] VirgilVox:
Way to make navbar always visible - even in full screen, pictures, videos etc.

Hi there,

Is there a way to make the navbar always visible - even in full screen, pictures, videos etc?

I want the navbar never be hidden as if it was a real hardware navbar.

I have a rooted S8 Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Rakamasz:
Ok, so as a dumb guy wich I am, i've got myself a UV glue mounted screen protector.

The problem is, glue dropped down to the buttons, and now, the vol- side of volume button is kinda sticky.

Any idea how to disolve it? Acetone? Vinegar? Or maybe just warm water?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Suarez10:
Hi everyone. A month ago i got an S8 plus. 955u version. Its an used phone. I bought it from some one else . When i bought it the seller didnt want to restore thw phone cuz he was afraid if phone was a sim lock. Cuz he also didint know if phone is lock or unlock.

I am using tge phone with 3 different sim card. And there is no problem. But i want to format the phone. But i am afraid that for activation to phone i will need a sim card which needs for activation. When the phone starts after the samsung logo comes up Tracfone logo. Is there any chances to learn if i can format my phone without qctivation problem? I checked the imei.info etc. But i couldnt ubderstand at all. Sorry for my english. And thanks for helps
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dami391:
Hi people, this is my first time posting here, i have to do it because i don't find a solution for the problem that I have.

It started on day, i had my phone working at 100%, one day i came inside the *#1234#* menu, i knew it well, and well, i was testing everything and then when i was testing everything, a message of error showed up and my iris scanner stopped working. I searched a lot, and i saw that it was a recurrent problem and a lot of people had the same. The recommendations were to wipe data, etc. Nothing worked.

After some time, i was upset because this error wasn't my fault, i tried flashing the phone. I downloaded correct fw, but, when I flashed it, the phone started with the encryption failed problem. Another problem to the sum.

I searched a lot, i had to install twrp and some scripts to get my phone boot. But, then, everything stopped working, i hadn't neither iris scanner, nor fingerprints, i couldn't login in my samsung account neither. My phone couldn't have any seccurity and some things more.

I started using a custom rom "renovate ice" until some days before today.

And, here it goes my actual problem.

I wanted to update my fw, so i downloaded CRLGB fw, and i flashed it with odin. And here started everything, as i said, my phone give "encryption failed" everytime i flash a new fw, but this time, the things changed. When i tried to flash twrp, my phone didn't allow me, in spite of that frp and oem were In OFF state. Everytime i try to flash twrp, it said that i can't flash custom binaries, i searched about this and the solution is to enable oem unlock. But for that i have to boot my phone, but as i said, i can't boot my phone if i don't flaah the encryption script...

And well, a big problem no?

I tried flashing combination firmware and waiting 168 hours, because, i also had rmm state prenormal i tried the Miracle box method, i also tried using my Gcpro and Z3x box, and nothing give me any solution.

To complete everything, i'm on bit4 fw.

It seems i have a beautiful brick, any solution before i buy a new motherboard? Thanks in advanced!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PlumptDickins:
Plz help asap. I've soft bricked phone and I'm not able to recover this time cause none of odins I've tried will recognize my s8+. computer cant can't even look at files. I've updated everything. And no luck
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Flash stock firmware then factory reset from stock recovery
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dami391:
It's the same. After the wipe, the phone restarts and the "encryption" error is still. I'm on something like a "bootloop" with this da#n encryption error. With the encryption error, the phone doesn't boot at all, so i cannot activate oem unlock. And here i am.

Thanks for the answer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
But doesn't it give you an option to reset when you get the encryption error? Did you use the CSC file or home_csc when you flashed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dami391:
Yes, it gives me the reset option, but the phone, you know, after you select that reset option, it restarts and makes an auto-hard reset, but when it boots up again, it still gives the encryption error. Very weird, yes. As i said, like a encryption error bootloop.

And i also tried flashing with custom csc and home csc and it's the same :(

I think that i have a error on the memory chip.

Also tried flashing with .pit file and repartition enabled, and nothing changed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Has happened to me before, once you get to the verification screen and hit reset, hold the recovery combo quickly and boot to recovery, from there do factory reset then see if it boots
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] dami391:
I had no luck bro, i tried about 7 times and still the same.

The only different thing, is that the softkeys appears now. But they don't do nothing when pressed.

I hit reset, and immediately i press the recovery combo.

Then the phone restarts with a blue screen saying "deleting", i keep pressing the recovery combo, the phone then restart again and enter into recovery, then i do the wipe.

And then, it boots again in the encryption verification error.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] maccboy2010:
I need to know if there is a way to get my Exonos s8 to use 5.8 GHz band WiFi on UK version. How do I do it?

On the us version there is a setting in WiFi that you can switch on to use it. Need help. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Noahboss67:
alright I gave up for a while just out of frustration The problem is that I can't seem to find a compatible version. My baseband is G950USQU2CRAG. It does pass when its a higher baseband but after the phone reboots nothing has changed if I flash with normal CSC instead of home_csc if says set partition then fails. if you could provide some advice on what to do that would be great.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Ok will try to help. What firmware are you trying to flash.When you flashed what do you mean nothing happens? with I'm assuming Home CSC. The difference between home CSC and CSC is that Home CSC keeps your data.

Which Odin version are you using. If it failed at pit partition try ticking in options in Odin - re partition then flash firmware I would use the CSC ( will wipe your data).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Noahboss67:
problem solved took a while but needed to grab some different files
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] shahab khan:
guess i can use some help i have recently flashed a Oreo ROM for s8+ from (https://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-download-android-9-pie-update-on-galaxy-s8-plus/) but after the device booted up a lot of stuff was missing from the settings such as lock screen settings the developers options are also not available even after touching the build no 7 times now it just says " no need, developers mode already turned on but when i look in the settings its not there , after this i flashed the pie ZSA5 this gave me my security and lock-screen settings back and updated it but still GOOGLE play-store is is missing cant download it even. and some(Samsung retail mode apps are there which were not there before flashing the Oreo ROM if this helps) the device refuses to go into download mode instead just boots up and doesn't even go for factory reset not even the hard reset just says "MDM :) allow ". I AM STUCK AND I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME HELP.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] rodrigodornas:
OEM UNLOCK block after restart my phone

hi.

i have an g950fd on 8.0

with this new firmware... 8.0 G950FXXU4CRKB

when i install "twrp", "RMM-State_Bypass_Mesa" and "magisk 18"

then it boot ok. BUT, when reboot.. BAM!

soft brick with the message "only official released binaries are allowed", even twrp i cant access...

ive gotten on download and flashed the firmware again and its on; but i really want my root....

so my rmm didnt worked.. how can i bypass this?!?!

anyone has a new rmm? please!!

b4 k3 s3

what i think is that i get oem unlock --> twrp-3.2.3-2-dreamlte --> rmm + magisk + samsung-antiroot-removal-2.4

and at some point the firmware reblock oem

what can i do? thanks!