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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 4S4D_4SS4SSiN:
Hi,

I have a Galaxy S8 (G950U) US unlocked variant. I havent received the Pie update ota till now. I just wanted to know which exact firmware I can install via Odin to update it, or whether I can somehow get the update OTA. Thanks.

[IMG="Software Info"]https://i.imgur.com/NcDNBUB.jpg[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Zannaza:
Issue with keyboard moving everything up

Hello,

In apps such as the SMS or Whatsapp, I am having this redicilous issue where the screen moves up, unable for me to see.

Here's the screenshot of my phone and one of my friend, who has the same phone and also Pie installed.

Left is how it suppose to be, right is mine. you can see that the names on top are moved upwards.

How can I fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ChestNutz:
Just wondering what the best method for root would be for my phone.

Model sm-g950u

Baseband version g950usqu5dsd3

Android 9.0

I have used Odin before and I'm a little confused on some of the guides here. The most successful experience I have in rooting is on cheap lg phones that were easy one click rooting methods

Edit, I don't mind going back to an older android version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] gggg:
Alternatives - How to remove Carrier Lock

Hi there: Could you guys please give me some hints on that:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/help/sm-g950f-d-alternatives-to-remove-t3945616
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] hasni2005:
How can i disable heads up notification on my s8 Android Pie ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Eddicts:
Hi

Just got software update but i didnt installed yet.Is it ok if i get this install?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] charter3554:
Galaxy S8 G950U imei appears to be blacklisted

Hi, I have a Galaxy S8 G950U that I bought before I realized I got hosed as I learned about imei checking, blacklists etc. , live and learn I guess, either way, I haven't tried to use it for calls until recently so I've just been using it to learn and tinker with. I've flashed it etc. I'm still learning (can always learn more).

I see that there are blacklist cleaning services on ebay, there are also FRP bypass services.

Through reading on the web I have bypassed the FRP, and I'm wondering if it's possible to flash firmware, etc to 'clean' the phone from the blacklist. The phone is blacklisted on T-Mobile, but looks like that means it will also be blacklisted for all carriers in the US. The phone is also network-SIM locked to T-Mobile

So I thought about my options to try to recoup a bit of my original money paid out:

1) learning how to do an IMEI blacklist clean myself (if possible), so I can use the phone to at least make calls etc on AT&T, if not T-Mobile

2) pay a service via ebay etc to do a blacklist clean to allow me to use the phone on GSM carriers (or CDMA for that matter) in the US.

3) could I network (SIM) unlock it myself through some software work?

I enjoy working with the device and learning new things regarding android, I don't mind spending the time: I want to know if these 3 above options are possible, thanks for any help you can provide!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pancho2596:
Help sm-g950u

So I can't turn off the assisted dallier, and I'm thinking maybe I should install an international custom rom, or is there any other way? I really don't want to install another phone app, maybe just rooting without a custom rom? I can't find a decent tutorial I'm not a noob at least not completely I have rooted a moto g before but it's been like 2 years since that and there was a lot more of information.

Any help?

model sm-G950U

Carrier verizon (unlocked)

Android 9

One ui 1.0
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Giuliano_Ziu:
when i update my s8 with a new firmware with odin does it erase all my data ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kohca:
Is there any way to turn off auto smoothing face feature in the front camera? I just switched to S8 lately and realized that video calls from S8 look unrealistic, compared to my old phone. Any solutions to disable this feature? I want some more details from the front camera when using video calls.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] theteju:
Glad to know there is Noob friendly thread on here. I am new for galaxy , coming from HTC device. a lot things are different, including some terms like CSC backup, safestrap, etc.

My device is galaxy S8, model SM-G050U, AT&T ,, and currently baseversion : G950USQS5CRI4.

My understanding is, I am on Oreo firmware, bootloader version 5. my device is Snapdragon chipset ( I might be wrong, please comment)

My questions:

Can someone help me get/find proper One pi update Zip for my device? (I am planning to update via SDCARD method)

Does the SDcard have to be on specific file system? (like FAT32, exFat etc?)

Once I get One pi stock update, What is the best way to get system image back up.? something that I can use later and rely on?

Later on,

Does samsung device still rely on Odin, fastboot and adb tools are still unreliable? I do not have windows machine, I rely on androidtools,, I do have Heimdall program on my machine.(used it in past)

Does this device must be rooted in order to get twrp recovery on it? (All videos I watched,, people root their device all the time, I am not sure why? I do not want to root the device unless absolutly needed.)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] theteju:
Again,, Confusion,,

In order to get to One Pi Ui..

do I have to flash,,,, 5CRI4 to 5CRK1 to 5CRL1 to 5dSD3 to 5DSE5? step by step?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] protomann:
Hello, I've been looking around for how to downgrade from Pie to Oreo. It seems like a simple enough process, but I am unsure which firmware I should use to do it. The fact that the brands are listed (Verizon, T-Mobile, etc) are listed makes me think they matter and I'm on Xfinity Mobile, so Im not sure which one I should be grabbing?

Model Number: SM-G950U

Current version: G950USQU5DSC1

If anyone can steer me in the right direction, that'd be great.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] theteju:
Hello there, I really do not know your answer, but I have counter question.

Any particular reason are you downgrading? I have exact same device and I am currently on Oreo stock firmware. Your thread made me think, I should upgrade or not,, which I am already struggling.

Let me know , thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] nookle:
I'll ask here before making a separate topic.

I have a Galaxy S8 that is FRP locked. I got it through legal means, so I am not trying to gain access to sell it or anything. It's my phone, and I want to use it. Getting the login info from the previous owner is not an option.

I have spent the last three weeks or so trying to get this thing unlocked, and have been unsuccessful. I have a slow internet connection, so downloading large files only for nothing to work is becoming very frustrating. I have wasted so much time on this.

Is there anyone here that can point me to either a working guide that will work with my exact (EXACT) model and version, or can point me to the exact (again, EXACT) files I need to get it unlocked? I can use Odin and ADB just fine, just need the files that will work.

The phone and version I have is this: 8.0.0/R16NW/G950USQS3CRE2

Thank you very much in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Jaldrich1992:
userdata extract

Sorry if I am posting in the wrong spot I am new to this forum but I was wondering if someone can extract AT&T userdata for Odin Product code	ATT

PDA	G950U1UES6DSG1

CSC	G950U1OYM6DSG1

I had it for 5 and didn't realize that this upgrade was 6. I need my wifi calling because I am in the hospital a lot and don't have reception. Please help I would really appreciate it!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ironcobra:
I just updated my s8 active to pie and Im having problems with the camera app blackscreening. I have wiped cache and factory reset in the recovery menu and still have the problem samsung camera version 9.0.02.13. Its freezing my login from lock screen and when i open the camera app
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Prateek2901:
Only Download mode accessible!! (Samsung Galaxy S8 - India)

Hi, I'm new here so I don't know where to post stuff.

My S8 (SM-G950FD Android 9.0) suddenly stopped working. I was in my office and suddenly my phone rebooted and stuck on Samsung Galaxy S8 Boot screen.

Problem: I'm not able to boot my phone.

1) Recovery Mode not accessible

2) Download mode is accessible

2.1) If I press volume up after pressing Bixby + v-down + power. The phone enters in download mode.

2.2) If I press volume down then it freezes. I have to use force restart using volume-down + power.

3) On Charging it just show a screen with a circle and power icon (no charging)

What I've tried till now.

1) Flashing with Odin. (not successful) the version used were 3.13.x where x = 1, 2, 3 and 3.12.3 as well.

2) I do have the right firmware from sam-mobile (although I tried multiple after it failed)

3) I have tried repartition, pit file (extracted from CSC) and also NAND-ERASE (Odin Always Fails).

4) Mutilple data cables

5) I have the Driver installed as I can see COM ports.

6) I've tried spamming the start button of Odin once it fails and it reboot into download mode.

What I've succeeded in till now

Once I tried to flash the Stock Recovery which I extracted from the AP file from the firmware.

After countless failure, it flashed. ODIN said PASS.

So I connected my charger. This time I can see the percentage of battery (Still power off) then I powered it on.

it went past the Samsung galaxy s8 screen bt got stuck on Samsung (logo) the LED was blue.

and then again it went to its previous state.

P.S. I'll be glad If someone can help me out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] raulbarna66:
Hey guys,

Hopefully I'm not requested a completely useless thing cause I haven't found a fix so far.

I bought my Galaxy S8+ a while ago and carrier unlocked it (It was on Vodafone Romania). Ever since unlocking the carrier, I can't seem to receive any firmware updates for some reason.

Smart switch says I'm at the latest firmware version but according to Sammobile, I'm far from being at the last version. (Still Android 8 on it)

My phone is not rooted (I haven't felt the need to root it so far because it's been doing great). Any ideas how can I fix this and install the latest firmware?

If I download the latest Romania firmware from sammobile (carrier-free version) and flash it through Odin, would it work or I'd encounter a difference because the CSC is Vodafone Romania?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Morikara:
Hey guys, the situation is that my S8 was initially bought new locked for AT&T and then I paid it off, unlocked and switched to Mint Mobile (T-Mobile). Currently, my device's model is G950U and I'm still on May security patch (SE5). How can I push the phone to get updates quicker?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] CoiledViper:
Why are my S8+ CSC Secret Codes not Working

So this is my first question so please help me as much as you possibly can

[IMG="S8+"]https://imgur.com/W0hdt7L[/IMG]

I bought a S8+ US Version online it was also openlined so its all good for me until I tried the CSC codes and I have problems with it as you can see in the following pictures

[IMG="S8+ 1"]https://imgur.com/UDfI7rO[/IMG]

[IMG="S8+ 2"]https://imgur.com/VyasdUA[/IMG]

[IMG="S8+ 3"]https://imgur.com/PY93WSs[/IMG]

not one of the single csc codes are working in my S8+. So my newbie question is what is wrong with it? Ive been searching the net for answers but I cant find anything. I downloaded PHONE INFO from the playstore and here is what it shows

[IMG="S8+ 4"]https://imgur.com/iaIZxSC[/IMG]

[IMG="S8+ 5"]https://imgur.com/G9Olme0[/IMG]

Please help me I need to fix this before selling it to someone else that is interested in the phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] WelshPatriot:
Hi

Can somebody help with this newbie problem please?

People buying US version S8+ seem to run into problems. As there are 12 versions of S8+ which model number should I check for if buying on eBay or 2nd hand.

Usage will be in UK only.

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Hassan_Khan:
Hi! I wanted to know if there was an Xposed firmware available for the S8+ SM-G955F by now or not.

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
Basically:

For Oreo and below use normal xposed or magisk version.

For pie use edxposed ( magisk module )
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 3mulat0r:
So I tried rooting my phone which was SM-G950F aka samsung galaxy s8 exynos. I was on android pie. I followed a tutorial by a youtube called Max Lee, and did everything he did. When I got to the setup screen, it said that I had to reboot for my SIM card, then bam dm verity, with the message 'Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed' in red text. I tried to get back into twrp but it kept on saying fail in odin. Tried flashing stock firmware, but didn't work. So I sent it off to a repair shop, and it's working again except it's on samsung oreo 8.0. And obviously I don't get OTA updates anymore so I'm stuck on it, so I'm thinking either to use smart switch on the pc to try update my phone, or to root it, but I'm not sure what files are needed now, and I don't want to mess it up. Any help?

Edit: when I looked on xda forums before it said a different method than to which I was told on the discord so this is why I need help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
1. If you want to upgrade and smart switch doesn't work there are websites like sammobile or updato to download firmware.

Or PC apps called samfirm or frija for latest available firmware.

These firmwares are then flashed using PC app called Odin.

2. If you want to install twrp and/or root follow this guide:

https://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series-2017/how-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 3mulat0r:
So to root, I need to upgrade to the latest firmware, and I can't do it in samsung oreo 8.00
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
You can still root on Oreo. Upgrading and root are 2 seperate things. If you root first and then upgrade you will have to re-root again.

Edit:

If you upgrade and depending on bootloader version number you can not down grade your firmware to a previous version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 3mulat0r:
So would it be easier to root or to upgrade and then root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
The choice to upgrade or not is completely up to you.

All I am saying if you do upgrade at some point you have to root again. I have 2 S8 one is on Oreo one on Pie. Both are rooted. My daily phone I'm still on Oreo. It's a personal preference for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] 3mulat0r:
Do I need specific files or can I use the latest version of each thing I need such as twrp magisk no verify and rmm and odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] spawnlives:
You can use the thread posted earlier it has all the files that you will need. Any updates will be posted as required.

TWRP from here:

http://twrp.me/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Chariotofthedogs:
After latest update S8 stuck in perpetual reboot cycle

Occasionally interrupted by:

Either a blue/green screen that says:

"Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked. Call your mobile operator for additional support. Please note that repair/return for this issue may have additional cost."

Or:

"Warning

A custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications.

If you want to download a custom OS, press the volume up key.

Otherwise, press the volume down key to cancel.

___________________________________________________________

Volume up: Continue

Volume down: Cancel (restart phone)"

Any suggestions?

All I did was install the latest update and now it's useless.

TIA
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] rizal411:
I have a problem to upgrade the firmware s8 g950u tmb, because the firmware model listed on the cellphone is different from the one printed on the pcb and also recovery mode, on the recovery reads the g950u but the cellphone information shows g950f, I live in Indonesia how should I choose the firmware suitable for my s8, now the condition of the phone is still on Android 7.0 thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] JeffDC:
I have a G955U (S8+) which has had CarHDRom on it for some years, now V25, works well except cell phone reception in fringe areas is very poor, as compared to my wifes' S7. She can text etc in fringe areas, make calls, not me. Once we get at the top of the local hill, data and phone reception work just fine.

I'm wanting to return to the official ATT firmware, and have long since forgotten how to return to OEM on this phone via Odin.

I have Odin 3.13.1_3BPatcheD and

ATT_G955USQS3CRE2_ODIN_Files, which contains a number of files ending in .tar.md5, the needed

Is it possible that the CSC within this ATT firmware would work to correct my poor reception?

If not, would using Odin fully re-do my phone to AT&T, safely, what ever that means?

Thank you for your thoughts.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sam_son:
Hello everyone,

Is there a way to make the incoming call screen show the full photo of the caller (like it was in old android 4)? instead of the current small circle photo.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Udaydas88:
How to root and flash twrp on ur (sm-g955u)?

Help me....

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] AzE0loX0:
G955F Firmware downgrade possible? sw rev. check fail (bootloader)

Hi again,

i got a "new" used s8+. I want root acces so flashed twrp via odin.

Everythings works fine, but unfortunatly i deactivated oem unlock in developer options.

My phone doesn´t boot anymore, it says frp lock and just keeps restarting. There ist no way to get into recovery or boot up the phone.

Of course i´ve made a backup in twrp, but it is no way to restore it because i can´t get into recovery

Only thing that works is the download mode. So I´ve downloaded a few stock roms, but the phone dont want to write them into it´s system.

Always some errors like "sw rev. check fail (bootloader)" or Kernel something and so....

I´ve read a bit and discover that normaly no downgrade are alowed... What now ?

I can´t find the newest rom for free downloading it.

Can you help me please to fix this problem?

Best regards.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Eddicts:
Hi!

I owned this S8+ from my brother and it looks great with the camera with other functions.Only one thing that irritating me is autolock itself while 'farming' with my game.I changed the screen lock/display 15 mins at this moment til i got something to figure it out.I have no idea how do i resolve it.

When i play the game and let it be 'auto play' to farm,The device still got locked out by itself.Game tools/Launcher doesn't seems to work at all.

Hope someone could help.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Angokun:
Hi,

I recently unrooted my Samsung Galaxy S8+ by reinstalling stock rom via Odin. Factory and cache wiped.

But still cannot install Intune Company Portal for work.

Says "Cannot install company portal, Custom rom installed"

Root checks state theres no root.

Any suggestions? Don't want to replace phone. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
It's because you have tripped Knox. Once you flash twrp/root Knox is tripped. Unfortunately there no going back. If you want it I tripped you need another motherboard. You can try to root again, and use magisk hide to hide the app from root, also after root, delete the magisk manager folder from /as then it may work

---------- Post added at 10:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 PM ----------

Latest firmwares are on samfirm or updato.com. make sure you flash the latest BL
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] stevemaximus:
Unable to flash G950U to G950U1. Odin errors out

Well, I feel like im banging my head against a wall at this point and am asking this great community for some help.

I have an S8 (SM-G950U) that I am trying to flash with SM-G950U1 firmware to get rid of all of the bloatware and branding. I keep getting this error in Odin when flashing:

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 5814 M

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Xfinity Mobile branded Galaxy S8

Model: SM-G950U

Sim Unlocked

Baseband Version: G950USQS6DSH2

CSC: G950UOYN6DSH2

My current CSC is CCT, trying to go to XAA. From Updato this is the firmware I am attempting to flash (I cant post a direct link because I am new):

Country / Region USA

PDA G950U1UES6DSH1

Product Code XAA

CS CG950U1OYM6DSH1

Phone G950U1UES6DSH1

I have used three different versions of the Samsung USB Driver. I have used three different USB-C cables. Three different USB ports on my motherboard. I have tried three different versions of Odin (Stock 3.13.1, PrinceComsy and 3B. All with the same result. The only thing I dont have is another PC to try on. I have tried the Start, reboot device, Start again trick that was suggested. I don't feel very savvy with this so I'm not comfortable messing with the PIT file. Odin seems to see the device with no problems everytime I plug it in, I get the blue box everytime.

Is the firmware I'm trying to use compatible with Odin?

Any help is much appreciated.

Full Odin log:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 5814 M

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

My current Verizon MVNO US Mobile has told me that using the unlocked/unbranded firmware may also help an issue I am having with the service.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] hamad099:
Hii there.. I got my Galaxy S8 from China and it's loaded with Chinese apps and Google services are not working.. Solution please