yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Westen81:
Yes, normally I would ODIN flash back to the latest Nougat.....but you missed the part where it's black screened and stuck in Qualcomm HS-USB QDL 9008 (EDL mode) and won't boot into recovery or download mode.:(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cwhiatt:
Damn. Sorry bout that
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Westen81:
No biggie, it's all good. I am still trying to source up to date prog_emmc_firehose_8998ddr.elf, RawProgram and Patch for US Galaxy S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
IDK what you want to do with your wife's S8, but what about claiming your warranty before manually flashing unofficial software?!

If an official OTA update of your carrier broke the phone, ask them to repair it.

Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Westen81:
I wouldn't be flashing unofficial software - the files used in QFIL are from stock or service ROMs for the devices - the whole point of QPST/QFIL is using signed files to repair Qualcomm devices. Anyway, if I can get the download jig to boot it in download mode, I can just ODIN the damn thing back to Nougat and call it a day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] taachee:
Hello friends,

First, I apologize if I violate any of the forum rules or i don't speak correctly.

Because I have an older experience with phones, their operating systems and their moods, a friend of mine has asked me to fix his S8. Before I acted in any way, I thought to ask here, on the forum, what's going on with this phone and how I should repair it. He told me that the phone needs a new rom . I don't know anything about this phone. I've never had a model like this.

And yes, the screen is very damaged.

So, what do u think guys? What shoud I do ?

Here are 2 pictures of what appears on the screen. I have not managed to upload them directly to the forum

https://drive.google.com/open?id=11Q...jmWFfgxQPaCnd3
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Peter016852:
(sorry for the language in this reply, I am so frustrated by this ****)

I have a serious noob question, I can't seems to unlock my FRP protection. The option to turn it off is no where to be found on my S8+

I have reset the phone once because of repair, I can and will submit my login information to google god but where is that ****ing option?

I spent hours find the firmware, learning about magisk and finally download twrp to flash it into my phone for root access......

I can, however do nothing as that ****ing FRP is in there, why the **** can't i just ****ing root my ****ing own phone!!!

God damnit, I have no idea how this work now, as I can verify with my own account before the reset but i can't even find where to input it!!!

Come on, everything is on cloud back up now, who the **** still need FRP in 2018!!

FUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!

(those are for ****ing samsung and google, I beg for answer here, humbly)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] taachee:
duuuuuude, calm down.

Check this tutorial. I'm downloading right now, you should do it too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qcBBQ4rwis

And download the firmware with this software. it's much faster

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] :
Always on Display Wallpaper (Oreo)

Idk where to ask this so I'll ask it here.

I've been using the aod since I got my S8 and it used to give me options for adding a wallpaper behind the clock I chose, but after the Oreo update I can't find the tab to set them. Did they remove them?

[IMG="how the options screen is now"]https://i.imgur.com/AOIbCG4.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="How the options sceern was before"]https://i.imgur.com/hvWi9NL.jpg[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
You can select a clock style with a picture underneath the clock.

The pallet at the bottom of your first screenshot is scrollable. So scroll right till you see a clock style with an empty border under the clock. Select it, then you can add a picture which will be displayed on the AOD underneath the clock.

It's not a wallpaper, but better than nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] :
So there's absolutely no way to add back the wallpaper I had prior?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] pep086:
Hi guys,

how are you? i just bought the new phone S8 SM-G950FD, and i 've been reading a lot of guides and checking the roms available. I just want to confirm the flashing method, a few doubts, and maybe hear some comments regarding the best roms you tested already.

the phone came with nougat, baseband ending on AQL5 security level 1 of december 2017.

i wanted to update the phone to oreo and get into tweaking it .

the flashing method is this one?

* Install Samsung USB Drivers In Laptop

* Install " ODIN " Software in Laptop

* Enter " Download Mode " in Mobile by pressing " Power + Volume Down + Home Button "

* Now Load " BL.tar " in ODIN in " BL" Tab and Hit Start

* Reboot Device

* Enter " Download Mode " in Mobile by pressing " Power + Volume Down + Home Button "

* Now Load " CP.tar " in ODIN in " CP" Tab and Hit Start

* Reboot Device

*Flash TWRP Recovery

---Format" Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Data, Cache"

--- Flash the Rom zip

-Reboot Device

how about the bootloader, i read if you have a different version than the rom, you won't be able to downgrade?

once i get the TWRP loaded, i can make a backup, but will it include the EFS? do i need another backup alternative? or just this one, to restore if anything goes wrong?

and the last one would be, which is the best rom, stable, battery friendly ? best kernel? nx ? xceed? madmax?

i checked lightrom, google edition, king oreo? this are stock roms , or maybe AOSP? like lineage

anything else should i be worried? thanks guys.

thank you very much.

regards.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
For the detailed installation instructions, please read post #3 of the official TWRP thread for the Exynos S8/S8+

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/sam...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102

TWRP recovery will show you what it is able to backup when you go in advanced backup section.

Usually it can backup all partitions ... all mountable and not encrypted partitions.

About the "best" ROM:

There is no best for all. Everyone has different needs. So best for me may not be best for you.

I like stock stability ... as long as it's nearly on recent software version. That's why I'm still on stock firmware.

As soon as you have installed TWRP recovery, you can try different custom ROMs and decide by yourself, what fits best to your needs.

Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] levi.fuksz:
Hello

I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 that is stuck at December 2017 security patch. The phone is un-tampered.

This is information taken from Phone Info App

Product Code: SM-G950FZKAROM

Original CSC: blank

Firmware CSC: blank

Active CSC: ROM

CSC Country: Romania / RO

Checking the CSC information in Settings > Software information under Service Provider SW ver. I get ROM/ROM/DBT

Current firmware: G950FXXU1AQL5/G950FOXM1AQL5/G950FUUX1AQL5

From my knowledge it seems I have a phone mean for the German market, with a German firmware build, that has CSC locked to Romania, the country where I purchased it.

I am not receiving any OTA updates. The Smart Switch application under Windows tells me I am at the latest software version.

Is there any way of getting updates the "legit" way?

I managed to tamper with the traffic Smart Switch generates and replaced the CSC code it sends to the update servers from ROM to DBT and somehow tricked it to fetch me and update (see image). Is it safe to apply this update?

[IMG="Smart Switch Tamper"]https://i.imgur.com/wDGG5hB.png[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] TylorNgo:
So, after 4 years of having an iphone, I want to switch back to android now.

Currently, there is no news about an S9 active coming out, so I wonder if I should get S8 active now or wait for S9 active. I don't want S9/S9+ because I hate those curvy edgy.

What are your thoughts? Are there any new features that are worth waiting for on S9 active?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cwhiatt:
I was strongly debating the S8 Active as I liked the design. I ended up getting the S8 Exynos (non active) model and it has been the best phone thus far.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] arisgrc1:
Any idea where I can find the flip horizontally option in our gallery? Currently on stock rom OREO

Has it been removed/moved?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
You can open the photo in Photo Editor Pro.

Click on the three dots at the top right corner of the Gallery while viewing the photo.

Then select the last option.

In Photo Editor Pro you will find the option you want in Transformations (first option at the bottom left) - then the second option.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] brenopapito:
I just sell my S8 with root. Any way to make a factory reset and restore the original features or reduce the "damage" caused by rooting?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
You can flash stock/original firmware and factory reset.

Alternatively most rooting solutions also have a complete unrooting option, e.g. SuperSU in the super user app or Magisk with the uninstall zip which has to be flashed in custom recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Remove Google account before resetting. This will remove for lock. There is no setting for it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] TrashSlash:
i quote my self because maybe this information gonna help others, researching more i realize every unbranded rom of the s8 and s8+ it´s multi csc, and changing between it´s a very simple procedure, i follow the instruction of this video and i could change finally the german csc for the colombia one, with out flashing another firmware

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoDmQqSjWCg&t=2s
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] thenfa:
Youtube Battery Usage Problem

I have 2 samsung s8 variant. First one is s8 with exynos cpu. Second is s8+ with snapdragon cpu. My problem is my s8 uses %20/h in youtube app. S8+ uses %10/h with wifi. What is the reason for this big difference. Can i fix it somehow? Atleast i want my s8 to see %12-13/h usage with Youtube app. Both using Android Oreo latest update.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] wrbl:
Hi, I have a question, can somebody explain to me what's this(pic as attachment)?

I can get this S8 for a really good price and the only flaws are this message and a cracked glass on the front.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cwhiatt:
The phone is simply in download mode. If there is ROM or original firmware installed then it should boot up just fine. If there is not then you would have the phone in this download mode while using Odin to flash the firmware. Press volume down and see if the device boots up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] La Tete:
[Softbrick] - Help Request "Only Officially Released Binaries Are Allowed to be Flash

In trying to flash my phone I've ended up with a soft brick. While I can get into download mode I can't successfully either:

Do an emergency restore from Smart Switch (phone not detected in download mode)

Restore firmware from Odin, either the Prince Comsy version or the unmodified version (Flashing BL/AP/CP/CSC ends quickly, apparently successfully, but does not resolve the issue, Flashing AP alone does not seem to complete).

Any hints or suggestions on what to try next would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Flash a full stock firmware with csc file. If it fails post Odin log here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kamranhaghighi:
Does the included cable have a 56k resistor?

I want to use it with my nintendo switch, and apparently it can be damaged very easily if the cable doesn't have the 56k resistor.

Does the included cable have one? I couldn't find info anywhere!

Thanks :3
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] La Tete:
Logs below, many thanks.

<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!!

<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> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> boot.img.lz4
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Use Odin 3.13.1 it will work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] La Tete:
Solved it; thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] VincentGogh:
How to enable tap status bar to top without root?

It is a very convenient feature in IOS, and I get used to it, cause I often scroll down the page very far away from the top, and take some time to go back to top again by scroll up. so I'm looking for a method to tap the status bar and then get back to the top of the page. I tried to find a solution on google, but I can't find a way to enable this without root. Please help me, thank you in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Root and xposed is needed. Unless there's an apk that can do it. Bit not come across one
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Delinja:
Samsung Pay UK on Italian phone

I'm in the UK but I bought my phone from Amazon and it was shipped from Italy. I wanted to start using Samsung Pay, however, downloading Samsung Pay from official channels always results in me downloading the Italian app.

It has rewards for Italian shops and it's (mostly) in Italian so that's no good for me. I contacted Samsung Pay support and they said I needed a device manufactured in the UK to use Samsung pay in the UK. Does anyone know if there's any workaround for this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Massyboy:
I'm running a custom Oreo ROM but miss not being able to use WiFi calling. In the past, there was a CSC selector file but I didn't find a definitive answer as to whether it would work with Oreo. Is there any other way of getting WiFi calling to work without having to try and flash a CSC zip?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Lucasbenero:
Sm-950f

Hi, I have a Samsung s8 g950f and the problem is that i can't make calls, but the 4g works perfectly. The phone is of my uncle, he did a factory reset and he didn't remember the google account so I unlocked it with factory binary. The IMEI its okay but when I make calls the "not registered in network" appears

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Shubham1211:
I have the SM-G950W..the canarian version...

I need to know...how can i install twrp recovery on this s8..???????...(xiaomi phones and oneplus are really easy..)

Mine one is a snapdragon ...with android 8.0
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] agentfusion:
Stupid question that's probably been answered before but searching on the XDA app often omits a bunch of posts with the keywords in them:

Is the S8 North American variant (snapdragon 835) able to have its bootloader unlocked? I'm getting a new phone today so that I can give someone else my perfectly working Moto G5+ and I've settled on either getting the S8 and giving them my G5+, OR getting the S9 BOGO and giving them the second S9, and what's going to be the deciding factor is if I can unlock the bootloader on the S8. If not, then I might as well just spend the extra $120 on the S9 and get a second one for free, but if I can unlock the S8 bootloader then I'll get the S8 instead.

Note: I'm stuck with the North American carrier variant though T-Mobile because I can only afford the phone via monthly installments right now. If I could afford to buy it for full retail I'd get the Exynos version in a heartbeat.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
You should be able to flash a UK version (BTU) of the latest stock firmware => Manually flashing official firmware with Odin is described here:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3598172

Then you should be able to install UK version of Samsung pay.

As you may have to do a factory reset, backup everything important before.

Good luck!

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 PM ----------

Already tried to call the mobile provider's hotline? (With another phone)

Maybe they have deactivated your uncle's Sim/device.

Just guessing...

Best is to recover your uncle's Google account. Try it on a PC.

Maybe he can remember his Google email address and reset his password by answering some security questions ... e.g. name of his first pet, etc.

---------- Post added at 09:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:42 PM ----------

Your device seems to have a locked bootloader.

So you can not flash a custom kernel or custom recovery.

But there is a beta thread for safetrap recovery:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/development/recovery-locked-nougat-7-0-safestrap-t3772760

Keep in mind that it's beta and for nougat (Android 7.x).

EDIT:

I found official TWRP recovery for Snapdragon S8 with unlocked bootloader:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/sam...ecovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718

So check if you got a locked or unlocked bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Shubham1211:
Thanks mate..

Will do let you know.. ? ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cytherian:
I've seen on-line a lot of Samsung Galaxy S8's with cracked screens... and it sounds like there's no good screen protector for it due to how it's curved at the edges. Realistically speaking, how hard is it to replace the front glass on the S8? I've seen a couple of video tutorials on it, and it looks pretty challenging, especially with heating it up enough without destroying components. Would a good quality hairdryer do the trick?

EDIT: So there's all these tutorial videos showing you how to replace the screen + digitizer, but nobody mentions the parts cost up front. Some people make me sick. I mean.... this is just pathetic. Waste of time. You have to spend nearly $300 on a new OEM screen with LCD digitizer, or $200 for aftermarket. Plus taking a risk of issues created by an installation that doesn't go quite right. So if you're going to go for a used one, avoid a broken screen at all costs.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Lucasbenero:
But the phone is unlocked. And if the phone/sim is locked, why the 4g is ok? That's the strange thing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
As I said, I'm just guessing.

Can you call your phone number with another phone?

What happens, if you put the Sim into another phone?

Try out some things to get closer to the root cause ... hopefully.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] asteroid_92:
Flashing stock rom with different build number and baseband version on S8

Hi,

Extreme newbie here, So I got the latest Oreo update on my S8 . since I want to go back to nougat for some development reason I decided to flash a stock nougat firmware on my device. My build number is G950FXXU1CRB7 but the version I downloaded is G950FOXM1AQK7 but the region is same . So I want to know if I flash this ROM on my s8 , will it cause any damages ? if so , what will be the possible damages that can cause ? Thanks in advance .
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Chichi.Lopez:
Official LineageOS for Galaxy S8 and more

I don't know wether I'm here wrong or not, but I've the simple question, if the Galaxy S8 will ever receive official lineageOS support because the S9 get it.

Another (probably) stupid question is, if it is not posible to repartition the S8 to get room for a vendors partition in order to place the necessary files/drivers in there and get that way project treble...? :confused:

As you already have seen, I'm a noob but still would be grateful to get answers. Thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
Maybe better to ask here in the unofficial LINEAGE OS thread for the S8.

---------- Post added at 16:19 ---------- Previous post was at 15:58 ----------

There is always the risk of damage/bricking your device while flashing any firmware.

You should read this thread about flashing official firmware with Odin to the S8.

Gives you a kind of guide how to do it step-by-step.

Good luck !
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Saddder:
G950W

Need help bypassing frp G950W that i bought
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] tylerjack:
I definitely like the streamlined inefficient benefits that come from having all of these in 1 thread.

It feels like a section just for me haha

---------- Post added at 07:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:10 AM ----------

Damn I haven't even thought about this.

I am one of the few that "upgrades" phones every 3+ years.

AKA I get pressured into getting a new phone that's two generations behind the newest release every 3+ years or so.

*readers gasp*

I have the Galaxy S8 G950U, and thought it'd would be my baby for at least 3 to 4 years.

Your logic makes perfect sense to me... And I agree with you 100%

BUT is there any hope that my 3 to 4 year timeline is plausible, or are these just pipe-dreams nowadays haha

Appreciate any feedback, thanks y'all.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] sacking76:
Hi super newb here I have a sprint galaxy s8plus. On software g955usqs2bql1. I see lots of threads out there and don't want to **** up my phone. I see xda has utube channel. By chance do you have pictorial or video showing root to my device. Any help is greatly appreciated. Ty for your time enjoy your day
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vickysenthil:
S8 sensors stopped working after the oreo update

Hi everyone,

My 6 months old samsung s8 sensors stopped working after an oreo update. all the sensors are in off state when i try *#0*#.

Things i tried,

1. Boot into safe mode and check

2. Clear the cache

3. Boot into recovery and factory reset

4. Rolled back to Nougat and tried

nothing works.:(

Note : I havent dropped my phone once.

Is this a software or an hardware issue. Many are facing this issue in recent oreo update.

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Saddder:
I need help bypassing the FRP on my Samsung S8 G950W, I bought It from a friend who upgraded to the s9.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] algnerd:
I'm a newbie with Samsung and firmware flashing.

I saw something on youtube and now I'm flashing an unlocked firmware (G950U1 and I have the G950F Claro) it has been a while since odin is at <ID:0/003>abl.elf and nothing is showing in the progressing bar, is it normal?

Also, If I flash G950FXXU1CRB7 on this G950U1 (G950U1UEU1AQE3) will it work and upgrade it to oreo?

How to safely stop the process?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] alec1po:
Hi, I just flashed twrp and want to know how can install OTA updates in the future. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Phalanx7621:
OTA updates won't come through unless you flash back to stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] PlumptDickins:
plz hlp im running partcyborg rom on my s8+ SM-G955U VERIZON USA, I want to upgrade to th pixel 9 but the part where it says to flash system.img into ap, im curious, theres no download, or am i suppose to use my excisting system.img. i know thats the part im doing wrong cause i brick it everytime. plz hlp
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] It_ler:
Just to avoid misunderstanding: Can you please link the "th pixel 9" ROM thread?

I can not find a ROM thread on xda for the S8+ called like this.

Usually it has to be the ROM's system.img file to be flashed ... so there should be a download link to it somewhere ... or this file is zipped into another file that you have already downloaded.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] alec1po:
I see, so, do i have to flash stock recovery? if so, where can i find it? Thanks!