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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Kjc99:
Unplug your device put stock files in Odin and start over.... Csc, Ap, bl,CP

Since the OEM lock wasn't disabled you'll most likely loose your data on the phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
I didn't dare to put all of them in Odin, I've only entered the AP at aprox 5gb big in Odin.

What are those other for? (Csc, bl)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Kjc99:
Before trying to root your phone you should have downloaded a stock firmware for these just in case reasons once extracted they will give you 4 files and that's how you can bring your phone back... If you can enter download mode you should be ok
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
You need to extract that 5gb file first dude...

All those others are parts of the firmware...bootloader, modem etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
I have 5 files..

AP - 5.3gb big

BL

CP

CSC

HOME

I've downloaded them from sammobile.com in my first comment.

It should be official for my country.

But it's not the one that came from factory, it's not the same, I remember the name of it at the end and it's different but that should not matter right?

I can only add AP file in Odin, the other ones are grey and not "available".

EDIT:

Ah, with Odin 3.12 i can add all of them. should i go for it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
Okej, no luck...

I added all of them, failed in Odin.

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:0/010> Added!!

<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/010> File analysis..

<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/010> Initialzation..

<ID:0/010> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)

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

<ID:0/010> Removed!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
Extract the AP file? AP_G955FXXU1AQF7_CL11544126_QB13847503_REV00_user_low_ship_meta.tar.md5
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
Here are the files i put in Odin: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955F/VDS/download/G955FXXU1AQF7/177768/

Ignore the HOME file in the picture below because i did not put it into Odin.

Wich still resulted in failed... :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
It might be solved now!​

I did this VERY WEARD WAY to get rid of the Odin fail.

Pressed volume down + bixby + power when booting to enter the screen where you can choose between entering download mode or just restart.

I chose restart and quickly did again volume down + bixby + power while restarting and the screen where I can choose between download mode or restart showed up again.

This time i choose download mode by pressing volume up and i entered all 4 files in odin 3.12 on pc, and when it passed in Odin i unplugged the usb and the phone booted now fresh.

WTF!

I need to thank you guys! :good::laugh:

I hope this might help others out there!^

Ill come back after a got some sleep to say how it works.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Kjc99:
Yes home csc usually no wipe... Regular csc usually wipes your phone... Make sure your prepared for rooting have all the files etc.. Only use 4 files so just one CSC tar.... Glad you got it up and running

I used to soft brick back in the day... Definitely scary... Remember if you can get in download mode there is always hope... Hard to totally brick a Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] b1blazin:
OK I gotta huge problem using my s8+ on ****ty H2O WIreless im going to switch but I bought my phone on ebay and now they are telling me it is IMEI blocked. NO data No service/ calls. complete bs is this H2O or Ebay......Fraud? and what do i do now.??? thx guys.

Any solution welcome as we still cant root so pretty limited ya?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
Maybe it's reported as stolen?....

Did you buy it from the same country that you are usin it in?

I belive that like if I steal a phone here in a country in Europe and sell it to a guy in the same country as i stole it from and the guy who i stole it from has reported it as stolen and then the carrier has then blocked the IMEI but that it should work in other countries.

This is something i just remember from back in the days but i dont know if it's still the same.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] b1blazin:
It is reported stolen. I'm trying to see if AT&T can help me with it too
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
Did you confirm it or did you know it?

You could always sell it abroad to Europe where it would work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] b1blazin:
AT&T confirmed it. I contacted PayPal though and they said he has till the 3rd to fix it or I keep the device and get full refund. I'm not gonna sell it if I can unlock it. Might get free phone out if the deal.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] asif9t9:
Hi, I am considering getting the S8+ with Telus. Did you ever get an answer on what version this phone is, and if it can be rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
It can now yes.

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
OMG, thats great news m8 :laugh:

I doubt that you can unlock it to work in the same country/state as it has ben reported stolen and blocked.

But you still have options to do whatever you wish, sell it as parts, as it is, or abroad :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] asif9t9:
Okay I see that now, thanks. With that kind of root, with the locked bootloader. Can we load custom roms? And I see that if you do root, you can only get to 80% battery. My real issue is that although I have always rooted and used custom roms (HTC DHD, HTC One M7, Nexus 6p currently), maybe I can leave the Samsung alone. But how would I transfer my apps from my 6p to the s8+ without root....I have always used Titanium Backup. I don't want to lose Whatapp messages for example.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] thelgog:
so basically im in the works of deciding between the s8+ and the pixel xl.

3 burning questions i have to ask

1. G955F is the one im buying does that work fine with tmobiles LTE towers?

2. I know it can be rooted so does anyone know if i could ge viper4android? and if possible ARISE sound system (more advanced viper4android that you have to flash) if flashing even a thing or you gotta be stock rooted all the time?

3. are there any pains using the phone when getting a stable root and rom going ( if the s8+ can even flash roms ) like is Lineage os flashable or just modified stock roms
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tigersaid:
1. Yes it should. These T-Mobile FREQ below are supported in the SM-G955F S8+ model (European).

Band12-700MHz

Band4-AWS

Band2-1900MHz

Cant say anything about 2 and 3. I use rooted stock on the S8+ and it's great!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] NatalieRath:
Hi question!

Anyone here has both exynos and snapdragon variant?

I was wondering about how does gaming performance and battery life differs?

And also whether will there be any issues since I am worried if I use the snapdragon variant it might just not work well with apps like Samsung Pay in my country and work well with my carriers >_<
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Bubblehead1982L:
Could someone tell me where I can find the Notification Tones storage location for my Galaxy S8 is?

I have several notification tones I have used through multiple cellphones and have them stored on my S8 but when I try to use them the only choices the phone gives me are those that came with the phone. I don't know where to put my favorites so they show up as choices.

Thanx in advance for any help you give me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] tissot:
Hi

I think what you are lookong for is here:

Root / system/media/audio

Its the usual location for android.

You need root
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Zeal415:
No, different services. You gotta pay for your hotspot.

Edit: give foxfi a try, but your service provider likely won't like it, could charge you for it, and or cancel your contract.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
All the snapdragon versions will be BL locked and if you want development a waste of money...that includes our CAN models.

You need to go international exynos version if you want root etc

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] cardic:
Battery life?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] hinds90:
I haven't had a Samsung phone since the note 3 in 2014. It was great to be honest. Didn't have one single issue, if i'm not mistaken I had cleanrom installed. My question is with the US version are the newer Samsung phones that can't be rooted (roms, kernels, overclock)as fun as the older versions that can. I only rooted to use roms that removed bloat and made the phone smooth and fast.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Trina9:
Coming from a Nexus 6, I'm tired of rooting and custom ROMs.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] hinds90:
That's what worries me lol. The note 3 I had worked great but I did get tired of rooting and roms also and moved to the iPhone 6 Plus(also still jailbreak). .

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I'll be going to Best Buy today to play around with the s8 and s8+ if they have a display. Hopefully that narrows it down.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] hinds90:
Just checked it out at Best Buy and I think I'm sold. The s8+ felt great in my hand and the finger print scanner was easy to get to and didn't feel weird. Even being slightly taller it felt smaller than my IPhone 6+. For browsing around the os screen looked great but wifi was working so no video play.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rodrigofd:
For the ones asking, I posted a couple answers to questions here on another thread, but to sum up:

Samsung S8+ Exynos (SM-955F), can be oen unlocked (bootloader unlocked). I can confirm this ;)

Battery life is not great, I have to say, though. This only after a couple of days of usage, though. But all in all, it's a great device for sure.

Looking forward to rooting it and start playing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Rcl466:
Does anyone have the mobile data and the hotspot toggle on/off button when you swipe down from the top? Mine is missing and sometimes I like to turn my data off. I can't add it either.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] enlildev:
I saw this website claiming that Verizon Galaxy S8+ phones are unlocked so if you are able to get your hands on one without having a verizon account, you could stick in whatever sim card you want. I tried to google this and couldn't really find anything. Does anyone know for sure whether I can just buy a verizon phone and stick in a T-Mobile sim card with no problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] bubblebuddyi:
I can't enable the quick reply on lockscreen, I tried the ADB method and everything appears to work, but it just does not. I tried in admin mode, etc. But nothing seems to work. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw2000j:
This doesn't have screen mirroring like the s7 edge am I missing something?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] AT&Tsucks:
When I download games on the S8, the apps don't show up on the app drawer or homescreen they disappear after downloaded.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] magneticzero:
Any confirmation that the US carriers have all US radio bands. i.e. T-Mobile version will fully work on ATT
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] berian:
Do you have game launcher enabled?

If so, there's a setting inside to hide games on the app drawer/home screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] A.Thomas:
rooted. kingo.

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did you install any launchers or are you using default samdung ui?... i mean samsung.

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It does have the feature yes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] AT&Tsucks:
I found what was causing it. I have game launcher and it takes game shortcuts to spreate folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] A.Thomas:
check your drivers, make sure all adb drivers and device drivers are installed. also try using a different app for messaging as default app?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw2000j:
where is the setting turn on screen mirroring ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] bubblebuddyi:
I created a GIF from a video, but the default messaging app won't let me send anything over 1mb... anyway to bypass this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Bubblehead1982L:
No offense but I still owe money on this phone and cannot root.

There is no "system" file much less /system/media/audio file on Android 7.0
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jerrycoffman45:
They go in the notification folder
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Pooya500:
hello !

root or change custom rom and ... damage battery life ?

i had a note 5 and i rooted that and it was terrible!!

even with flash to stock not fixed !!

s8+ like that ?

(i want buy note 8 soon)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Therexin:
Try putting the file in My Files app→Internal Storage→Notifications.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Bubblehead1982L:
That's the problem I don't have a Notifications folder. I of course have My Files & Internal Storage but no Notifications folder.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Dakota1013:
I rooted my Verizon S8+ and now i can recieve phone calls and texts and i can make phone calls but i cant send texts any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Im sorry I cant answer that but I can suggest to try asking in the root thread or search it and see if anyone else has the same issue you will likely have more success getting a reply there

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kihomi86:
G955U VS G955U1 Combination File

Hello, Can I use the G955U combination file on a phone that is G955U1? I tried looking for G955U1 combination file but I cant find it anywhere for free... Hope someone can help
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dngbrl:
Hard pressing the phone button doesn't work

Is there any way to fix the home button's sensitivity when pressed hard? Tried resetting the phone's settings and tinkering with the sensitivity slider on the settings but still the home button isn't registering hard presses, only long touches and normal touches.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] fachadick:
What's the difference between the two csc files in the firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jerrycoffman45:
Just create one
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] mlutzow:
I think this is the right forum for this question. I'm thinking of rooting my phone (I've done this several times with other devices) but before I start down that path I would like to make a backup copy of the Stock Bootloader, maybe the ROM, and any other useful partitions.

I assume this can be done using abd but after multiple searches and looking through various forums just can't find what / how to accomplish this. I have a stock S8+, Qualcomm Snapdragon.

Phone is stock, out-of-box without anything flashed or changesd except activating Developer Mode.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Therexin:
Try adding a new folder called 'Notifications', then the file in there. Pethaps your folder got deleted by accident.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] rafammx:
Hi everybody, anybody knows if its possible to unlock a s8 plus from simple mobile? Their support page says that 12 months of previus use on their networks is required before unlock, i plan to use it on mexico, thanks in advantage.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] MateX88:
Hello,

I wanted to root my s8+ (exynos) and ween i flash twrp for my model i get stuck on the first boot screen i don`t know what is the problem because ween i flashed my old phone every thing was good any help welcome :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] krash2k:
Hey guys, so a few years back I was am avid Samsung phone buyer. Right up until I bought the note (I think it was the 4), only to find out that Samsung had locked the bootloader preventing root and a bunch of other mods that I was always accustomed to.

My question is, is it still like that with the S8+ and the up and coming Note 8? I'd happily gone from the note to the, Nexus 6P to the Pixel XL, but I'm torn being going back to Samsung or stick with Google. The answer to that question would completely influence my decision.

Thanks everyone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Short version:

stay away from snapdragon versions if you want development they are a waste of money in this regard due to the bootloader lock.

Long version:

The north american versions with snapdragons in them have a locked bootloader. They just got root maybe a month ago on the S8 but its not the transitional type root like SU or magisk and has linitations. There isnt and will likely never be twrp or much rom development.

The chinese snapdragon BL is not locked thus traditional root and twrp is available but for whatever reson very little in roms etc

Your best choice if you want root, twrp,roms etc is the exynos F or FD versions since the BL is not locked. And this is what i bought on the note 7 and s8 plus and what i will buy if I get a note 8(they are dual sim FD also which is useful).

They have some quirks though....things like wifi calling and VOlte dont generally work.

sent from my Note FE or S8 Plus (exynos)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ksarfrazuddin:
Hi

I have bought s8 plus US variant and using in India however I believe I don't have Volte enable.

Please help me if there is another firmware I can flash or indian volte enable tom.

I prefer to keep stock tom though.

Please help urgent....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] MoeKz:
I have an S8+ SM-G955W and I'm having an odd issue with it. Out of nowhere, WhatsApp and the Play Store force close everytime I try to open them. I've tried clearing their data/cache, clearing the phone's cache in recovery mode, and updating the play store and Google play services via apks. I have no apps disabled and they still didn't work in safe mode.

I know a factory reset would probably do the trick but I don't want to have to resort to that. Would anyone have an idea of what's going on?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Fixed it. Substratum theme was conflicting with it. Uninstalled the theme and it worked out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] krash2k:
Thank you, I appreciate the guidance. I remember pre-ordering that Note all those years back and was pretty steamed waiting for months and months for the devs here on xda to try and break through it. I recall a lot of whining on the forum. I guess I'm still a little sour towards Samsung over that.

I might just continue to stick with the more open-friendly Google phones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ketchup0527:
Sprint sim in Verizon S8+?

Hi all.

My buddy got a Note 8 and I got his VZW SGS8+. I have an iPhone on Sprint and put my sim in the S8+. I changed the [Network mode] to global and the APN to the Sprint one (I tried both) and it won't get on the network.

Do I have to flash a Sprint rom or is there a "lock" on my actual sim card that prevents me from just swapping in my sim? The phone should be unlocked from VZW. (Is there a way to check this?)

Thanks a bunch!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] arrogant437:
I think with Sprint (not 100% sure) you need that puk unlock code to use a Sprint SIM in another phone. I used to be with Sprint but now AT&T (mistake) but I always thought Sprint Sims weren't interchangeable. Sprint still uses cdma. you might have to get a different SIM
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ADeadlySpoon:
Hi all, my S8+ failed to boot after the latest update. I want to flash via Odin to try to avoid data loss. Is this the best method or is there an easier one?

If so does anyone have a link to the ROM that isn't Sammobile?

If it helps, the version I'm trying to download is G955FXXU1AQHE O2 United Kingdom.

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] alienne:
"set default sim" for individual contacts

Hey guys!

I have the Duos Version of the S8+ and would like to assign different sims for different contacts, i.e call office colleagues from my Official sim and family from my Personal sim, without having to choose the sim everytime.

I was using Moto X Style (aka Pure version in the US) earlier, which had a "set default calling sim" option that remembered which sim to use for which contact.

I have tried several apps (Google Pixel's own Dialer app modified for S8+ included) to get the same functionality, but guessing it isn't supported by Samsung somewhere?

Any fix for this? Please do help! Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] State.of.mind:
Which cellulite provider do you use?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Im on rogers here in canada
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] drraptor:
How can I set Bixby to turn on Wi-Fi whenever I arrive at a specific location. Without repeating command each time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Wasiq01:
Hi

I my S8 model is 955u with Xfinity logo ...USA model

is it possible to root and install custom Roms on such Career branded phones or is there any differences in Custom Roms for AT&T T mobile dedicated phones
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Epilept0:
Wonder if anyone can help me.

Is there a way to disable the navigation bar on a per app basis.

I already have immersive mode enabled but need a way to stop the bar emerging petiod on specific apps.

Rooted s8+

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ecay.21:
Is there a way to hide the navigation bar on the home screen?

Galaxy S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] maatycarp:
Unlock Pattern Code

Hi, im forget the pattern code, i already use the fingerprint code to unlock the phone, but when i try to enable the iris unlock, the phone asks me for the unlock pattern.

Is there any way to remove the pattern without factory reset the phone or losing the data?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Droid_Dealer:
try material status bar on google play, it may help you

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mmmmm..... there are several programs that help you to do so, the one that comes in mind is dr.fone toolkit/android recovery , google it and give it a try , the only problem that it is a free trial , there are other alternatives if you don't like this one so just google them out...

hope that helped you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sajjadz:
Hi guys.i have a problem

I know s8+ doesnt have IR blaster but some time my divices that work with remote control turn on or volume up automatically when i put my phone near them

Why shoud be happend?