yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Well, could you provide more info. Are you coming from unlocked firmware moving back to carrier firmware? Or is it from another carrier's fw to t-mobile's fw?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafaelox24:
ok, let me explain you, my phone came from tmo and i hear that we can eliminate all tmo bloadware just flashing Unlocked firnware (G955U1) so i try it and it works... but i notice that my battery life became worst and i experiment some bugs, for example mi LoudSpeaker Sounds Crackling. After that i try to reflash stock tmo software but when i finish the procces i notice that the software looks the same, the only diference its that it says G955U and XAA/XAA/TMB but nothing else in fact i stil have the Data on/off widget like the unlocked firnware... i try to reflash G955U again with non-home csc(yes, i forget to mention that, i flash with home csc) but odin says model dismatch so i try thesame with G955U1 and have the same result... PD: Whe i click software updates it says that i'm in the last firnware and that isn't true because i'm in 7.0 In any case thanks for your response, if you want more info just tell me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
I would say try princecomsy's modified odin for anything. If it's on the non-modded odin, then it'll throw you that error, learned it the hard way since i wiped my /system partition with nand erase all and it said model mismatch etc etc etc. But yeah try flashing the FW with princecomsy's odin and you should be good to go. Report back for any other issues occurring.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafaelox24:
i try it and it didn't work it says model dismatch too :( EDIT: I try again and agin an some times it say Auth Fail and the phone says Binary 2.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
You must be on bootloader 2 trying to flash bootloader 1 firmware. Download the lastest fw on updato.com or sammobile.com
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rafaelox24:
no, the fw that i have if 2BL1 one and the one that i download too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Could you send me a PM of your odin logs? I don't want to make the thread cluttered from this :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dali007:
I used the patched Odin 3.13.1 HERE and had no issues going from a Verizon G950U Nougat to an unlocked G950UI Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JR5968:
Yes this will work as long as you have a G955U

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You will still receive OTA updates if you flash the unlocked G955U1 rom successfully.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mick.B:
From bootloader version 1, Build AQD9, I can flash straight tk bootloader 2, Build CRB right? What Im trying to say is directly to the latest?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] billa:
Use this latest patched Odin v3.13.1

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939831735

And flash this latest Tmobile firmware. Make sure to also include UserData in the 4th line in order to get back the Tmobile bloatware.

G950U SQU2CRB9 v8.0.0 Tmobile

https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=DB723C8A2DF511E89F15FA163EE8F90B

G955U SQU2CRB9 v8.0.0 Tmobile

https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=EEDFC92B2E0611E89F15FA163EE8F90B
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] daddyzhang:
为什么我的SM-G955XC不能使用这个固件刷机？
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Edit: XDA on the phone is derpy, so i'll add a photo to help you out. (PS, use a translator to english. It'll help out a lot :D )
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] this.guy.lol:
any custom roms for the s8 plus usa model?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Id check out the s8 development forums and see whats there

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wifiwizard:
I am a bit confused. Will this work on the Galaxy S8 PLUS???? Or ONLY the Galaxy S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xNick26:
So does this method still work

Hello I'm fairly new to this does this still work with bootloader 5? If I get unlocked firmware with same bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Big_H:
I too am curious of this method works with BL v5. I am not knew at flashing but I'm coming from the Nexus world. I have a carrier unlocked S8 from Samsung and debating on flashing ATT firmware to take advantage of VoLTE, WI-FI calling, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dapsy17:
Pls I just got a At&t samsung s8+ but i m using it in Nigeria with a different network but I'm not getting software updates what do I do?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Charkatak:
Hi guys! I haven't flashed in about a year and I forgot what is the difference in regular CSC file and Home CSC? My phone's T-Mobile firmware includes csc and home csc files. I do remember flashing the regular csc, but what is home?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Charkatak:
What if I would be flashing T-Mobile's firmware onto Sprint's phone, will I need to select HOME CSC or the regular one?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] intrepid9:
Does this still work on bootloader 4?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Hatem.G:
switch carrier 950u

am from Tunisia. I had a G950u unlocked. everything is ok execpt the signal of the tunisian carrier is so weak. i have some informtion that my csc device home carrier is "XAS".

the bootloader VERSION of my device is G950USQ6DSJ1.

Is there any method to follow for adding the tunisian carrier "TUN" for my device. thx for help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] otkaz:
I'm wanting to flash a stock TMobile firmware onto a S8+ that currently has a really old at&t firmware on it( still on Android 7.0). Do I need to do this or can I just flash the TMobile firmware and expect it to work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ry Knowledge:
This works with missing oem unlock?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xcutnr1:
Hopefully quick question: I've got 950u1 that I need root on along with voLTE and hopefully wifi calling (att or tmo, don't care which). Does this work after rooting, or is there something else I need to look at to get them working after root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xcutnr1:
Update for anyone interested. Still works. I used 3B PatcheD/ModdeD 3.14.1 with latest XAA firmware on SPR model g950u to gain access to wifi calling and voLTE on mint(t-mobile). Now have XAA/XAA/SPR for CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xcutnr1:
Answers: turns out I have a g950u Sprint version that someone changed to show g950u1. Did get it working on T-mobile. After loosely following directions here, got it working on latest Pie ROM. Rooted using JR Kruse's newer method on nougat, then had to go into system/omc and change name of XAA folder to XAAbak and changed TMB folder to XAA. Thanks to JR Kruse for this suggestion as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xcutnr1:
Yes. OEM unlock toggle does nothing on US Snapdragons.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MA7MOD_GSM:
Thank you for sharing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
Just so people realise the full eng root boot is really no different to the combination firmware eng boot.

The only difference is that the full eng root boot allows adb write access.

It's literally one line in the properties that's different.

It's not the bootloader it's the kernel binary. Samsung don't release unlocked bootloaders, not even to engineers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] barisgg:
Is there anything I could share from the settings screen or something that would be useful, I can't adb into it at moment so frustrating
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Flashing currently will find out

Update: After flashing the file you posted there are only minimal changes.

-Keyboard does not open

-Play Store/Services are installed

-Developer Options not enabled by default/Won't appear when enabled

-Overall it is more stable but unusable
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
My stance on these combination firmwares? They have a slim, but otherwise unlikely chance of helping us achieve root.

I believe something could be hidden in these firmwares, maybe a hidden setting or something.

Instead of looking at the newest firmwares, why not find the oldest combination firmware? What if samsung is purposely patching newer firmwares to trick us? Just food for thought, maybe the oldest combination firmware might have an exploit in it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] billydroid:
That makes no sense. It sounds like you are flashing the wrong file. What would be the point of a eng_boot if you can't flash it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Interceptor777:
So I figured out what upload mode is, it's mainly for kernel panics where devs need to get files off the phone in order to properly troubleshoot the kernel panic.

I'm assuming since this is factory firmware upload mode is built in and you can use it without having to cause a kernel panic. I'm still not sure how to pull stuff off the phone though, maybe special Sammy software?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Noobnoob99:
I have a tracfone/ straight talk s8 plus I have a t-mobile SIM cars in it I can send texts and receive them also I can use data getting full 4g LTE only problem is that can't make or receive calls I get a No Sim or Error SIM message when I try to make calls , I believe this is the cdma version of the s8 plus from tracfone. I'm trying to flash the t-mobile stock firmware or verizon firmware to try and overwrite carrier info . I managed to install the t-mobile stock firmware and the Verizon firmware with Odin 3.12.3 even though it flash with no issues with the user data it still boots up as tracfone and still has tracfone firmware , I do get Verizon and t-mobile apps but the firmware is still from tracfone.

Any suggestions to why it still has the tracfone firmware after flashing Verizon or t-mobile?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
no one is being salty.. I happen to type lol in just about every sentence I type ever online.. consider it a bad habit

you asked a question and it was answered.. no pun was intended

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that is a HUGE difference... that will help us by allowing a root shell so we can work towards a full root solution..

its definitely a lot more than anything we currently have..

we understand your stance in saying what we have is useless and an ENG boot is useless as well but it would help us get a step closer to our end goal
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heavenly_Abyss2016:
So, is there hope that I will have root on the Snapdragon S8? I was giving up hope yesterday, and I wish I am able to get my phone changed for Pixel XL just so that I can root and use some root apps that I dearly miss, but that isn't a option as far as I know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] barisgg:
That's weird, when I flashed it on my phone

-keyboard works

-only services are installed

-developer options are enabled by default and on

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What do the different debugging modes low/mid/high mean?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
Get the right version unless you like waiting for a possible solution in the future to make calls.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Noobnoob99:
Great answer thanks , when you in a business of buying and selling phones and find an s8 plus in brand new conditions for for dirt cheap you buy it no matter what carrier is for
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
So flip it to someone who has that service provider or someone who wants to spend $800 to not be able to make cellular calls
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Noobnoob99:
Yeah i can flip for good profit , or just wait and see if there's a fix no rush
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 954wrecker:
That's good that you are not in a hurry. Nothing happens fast with samsung and Snapdragon's these days. Whats a good price to you and where did you find it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
Somebody please kill me now

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=18902

I think I found it, I actually might have found it

Seems once this file is downloaded, we'll have root. This file will give us root, but, only problem is..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ZION959:
$500 seem like is the correct one. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] asfau:
If you guys really believe that this could help, I'll put up $50. Lol.

Sorry, first post. Not sure how to quote previous responses.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] icewolf293:
What happens if it isn't do you get money back?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
The engineering firmware is what allowed us to achieve root on the Galaxy S7. This file is an exclusive firmware specifically labelled as Engineering root, hosted on a reputable site.

Yeah, this'll do more than help, this is it, this is what gives us root.

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That site is pretty reputable from my understanding. even says prince comsey at the top
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kevkid:
Ill also put some money
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
A new page formed, so whoever may have missed it, I've found the Engboot. Only issue, is its 500$

http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=18902
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eL_777:
If enough of us chip in then we can get this. I can also put some down. Not sure how the process would work though.. who controls the pot of money? Lol.

Edit: I should ask though if this would work with my Verizon S8+ (G955)?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
I suggest you write prince first to confirm the file is real. And I refund will be give if it's not. If it's confirmed, I got $25 on the purchase price
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mr turtle droid:
Even says without tripping Knox..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Interceptor777:
Yeah 500 is no joke. We wanna be sure this is absolutely legit before having everyone chip in to pay for it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ZION959:
The bounty thread should work with this situation right?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
So if this is in fact prince comseys website then I can only assume the ENG Root tar he has posted for 500$ is in fact legit..

as stated prior however it will most likely be a similar root to the s7 devices in allowing adb write access/root so this is definitely a big step! It will be a foot in the door towards full root
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
If the file turns out real, I will send my money to [MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION]... No disrespect to others, but I've been around and worked with him with him for a couple years on xda
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jawonder:
Elliwigy i would send you some money too . Hope it works for the s8 plus .
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
I do not think so.. there are 4 bounty options.. full root needs to be provided for free on xda and verified by users..

this root is technically (from the sounds of it) only provides and adb root..

now if someone purchases it and comes up with a method to implement full root then provides it for free on xda they would be entitled to that particular bounty..

its not close to 500$ from full root as most are wanting an unlocked BL

i would suggest if any oje individual purchases the eng tar that they join the hangouts and come up with a method to fully root.. or they can post on xda and give everyone a go at it if they do not care about the bounty lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
Not that im distrustworthy, but I agree, I cannot be trusted to collect funds to buy the firmware, as me and paypal never saw Eye-to-Eye, I'll be happy to contribute, but I cannot donate too much. I'm just glad I was able to find the engboot firmware for us so that we'll be able to root our phones. It's only a matter of time now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
lets not jump the gun yet.. personally I have an S8+ so I cant even test the G950U firmware as well as work has me real busy lol

The OP seems to be trustworthy so far, has an S8 and has been working hard with what we do have in the HO thread so far so I'd say money to purchase to him for ease of use.. or if there is any known devs/mods that would be willing to moderate the funds for it thatd probably be best to minimize any problems
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
Engboot honestly=root at the least, 500$ is much, but worth it. I also have an S8 for testing purposes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sd_N:
I'm game

I'll donate 45 to the cause of the EngRoot file purchase on the site. My bounty pledge still stands as well. I believe it was 40 for root and 100 for unlocked BL. Anyways... lets get all the loose ends tied up and see what we got so far to go towards this file purchase. First of course is to verify Prince and the file. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
agreed.. its a form of root for sure..

ppl need to keep in mind also when the s8+ kernel is posted thats probably going to be another 500$ lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
this is awesome good job
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sd_N:
Hold up

Here's one for $100... so... we really need to do some checking

http://combinefile.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=7682
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
oh snap
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
Its just, Comsey is such a reliable website, 100$ just seems to good to be true..

(btw, chargebacking issss a thing just saying guys... just saying xD)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jawonder:
Hope it's not just for the s8, hope we can get for the s8 plus too .
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
For the next page, consider chargebacking, you know, just incase xD
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sd_N:
:D

LOLz
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
If it's a fraudulent file of course

(Which I doubt it is, atleast on comsey's site)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sd_N:
so....

Is OP gonna get evrything in line for a donation to buy one of these softwares? I've got my card ready--- and a chargeback...just in case. Lmao. The file size on the cheaper site is 28mb --- i didnt see one for Prince's. Guess I'll see if he can be contacted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CSYates_98:
What if someone were to make a gofundme to buy these files?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Triforce1001:
Not a bad idea
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kevkid:
On the cheap site it states:

YOU CAN REQYEST ANY FILE WE WILL PROVIDE YOU ON SAME DAY EMAIL(combinefile@gmail.com)

Why don't we ask for everything we need in one go?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CSYates_98:
I will create a page. The only problem is I'm not sure if everyone will trust a random ass person on the internet with a GoFundMe page. If someone with actually merit on here were to do it I'm sure we'd be able to find out in a heartbeat. Anyways here's a link to the page if y'all wanna donate. www1 gofundme1 com /rootunlock-galaxy-s8 (sorry I'm not at 10 posts yet so I can't post a link just replace the 1s with .s
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
Im not trying to complicate things but I found a file called SM-G950U_NA_NN_Opensource.tar.gz and was wondering if it was of any use to you guys? I can send it to OP if he wants to look at it...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CSYates_98:
I'd gladly test it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
I dont think its a flashable file in its current state. When i opened in Winrar it had Kernel.tar.gz and Platform.tar.gz and two README.txt files. I'll be happy to send it now though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
it is just for the S8.. i am sure a s8+ one will follow.. u will see one for each model..

so yes, this probably means one would need to make 2 purchases
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CSYates_98:
Please do I'd love to take a look
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
pm me a link to the file as well.. i have an s8+ but will gladly look at it and i got some devs that can check it out as well to see if its any different than stock
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
I'm willing to take a risk and purchase the 100$ firmware if nobody else has tried yet, my bank is great at chargebacking
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
I have an s8+ as well, so we need to buy that one lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
Sent
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CSYates_98:
Appreciate it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sd_N:
Me too?

I would take a look as well, if you'd like to share again.. My S8 will be here before 10am in the morning.

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I havent tried yet... was waiting on a response from OP or Prinecomys. If your bank does bonafide chargebacks then that'd be great. I can re-imburse you 20 to a paypal or whatever.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
so upon initial looks this is the source to build kernels for the 950u

it will come in handy if and when we manage to unlock the BL lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
Prince file size is 26mb, see attached pic
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CSYates_98:
If this file is the real deal then it means we can pretty much root the GS8 and have all the features that we lose when tripping KNOX. Sounds too good to be true but hopefully its real and someone buys it or supports the GoFundMe to buy it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sd_N:
this?

Came across this... probably posting something evryone has seen tho...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Hey sorry was at work and just got home as for a combination purchase of that is something that we want to do then, I will more than gladly admission with that stated the gofundme has $600 raised! As for $500 or $100 a file that is quite pricey if people are willing to do this ok, but I would like to take a look around before we jump the gun :)

Edit: Goal is $600, and $600 has not been achieved
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] djhotsauce:
i been busy. so ive been trying to keep up with this.

so my question is, will this help us S8 Plus users. long story short ive bricked a few phone messing with the kernal lol.

ill still keep an eye out for the SM-G955U ENG BOOT or Kernal.

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im purchasing the one for $100 now.

http://combinefile.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=7682
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
thanks for all your help as of right now i do not have an s8 but i just donated 20$ lets get this started
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Message me ASAP with your email address and i will invite you to the Hangouts conversation so we can test, etc
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] djhotsauce:
So this just ****ing happened. I purchased it and wasn't given a link..