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[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] danny19901:
Data issue has been fixed for Oreo as latest Google edition Oreo ROM fixed the whole 0mb internal storage issue and data mount
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] orifori:
Is there an option for keeping full device encryption for both rooting options (SuperSU and Magisk)?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] pat357:
Would you mind to post a link for this AQK7 firmware that can be flashed using TWRP ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
Hi guys,

Hoping someone can help me...

I recently flashed back to stock Nougat FW, currently running AQJ5, XSA, Australia. All works well, but i want root on the stock FW.

This is where i encountered issues. I went to the TWRP site and downloaded (3.2.1-0) the TWRP version for ADJ5 as suggested by the site, as well as Magisk V15.2.

I follow the instructions and TWRP flashed sucessfully, but then i immediately encounted the 'failed to mount system' error.

The result is a constant boot loop.

I then reboot into recovery and have to go into advanced wipe, FORMAT SYSTEM etc, it then remounts EXT4, i reflash stock FW, and the phone can be used once again... I cant root this FW for the life of me without getting a soft brick.

Could someone please advise what the correct version of TWRP and MAGISK needs to be used to successully root stock firmware ADJ5. It would be much appreciated.

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Doesnt stock FW have to be flashed via ODIN?

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] sayaksark:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/XEF/download/G955FXXU1AQK7/199243/

chose any country u like....

BUT U NEED TO FLASH WITH ODIN not TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] netprospero:
TWRP 3.2.1.0 is perfect don't downgrade it

I've reported errors backing up system with twrp 3.2.1.0 (on samsung sm-t700), solved without backing up boot too. without boot back up, it is without errors.

this version doesn't affect external sd functionality (can backup and reinstall from without mounting it too), ota functionality is full too, and i can install from, and save to, a usb key.

keep it, it's the most powerful e complete twrp version, where you can do things you can't do in other versions, and give you much more possibilityes to solve the problems if you find, on 3.1.1.0 I couln't do many things and solve anything..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] 2crueal4u:
I have the same problem on my s8+

Every single time I'm stuck on boot loop and have to reinstall original FW.

Ive tried several different TWRP-files for S8 + but its all the same....

But I'm unable to install twrp as well. I cannot enter it...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
Im glad it's not just me.. hopefully we get some help in this official thread.. I'm happy to try an OREO rom with better battery life but that's not possible with the TWRP issue I mentioned.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] salahmed:
You have to flash a custom kernel with dm-verity disabled, it is mentioned in TWRP website
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
Will it work if i flash TWRP 3.2.1-0 then flash no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip, then Magisk 15.2 after ive rebooted back into TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
For ayone wondering, the steps in my previous post worked, note it will wipe your phone...

I now have root on 7.0, firmware AQJ5.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Henry Heymans:
I need help please. I rooted successfully with TWRP and stock rom (G950F). I then loaded TGP Kernel and my phone went into a bootloop. I then tried to restore my backup and the phone still did not start up. Now I cannot get to TWRP. I can only get into download mode but if I try to flash anything with Odin it just fails. I am stuck. Any help please?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] goRt:
Flash twrp again and restore
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] sayaksark:
i hope this helps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTi3uBkpJic&t=97s

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always try to be in the latest FW and BL and CP...

then try to wipe everything and flash the TWRP

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always try to be in the latest FW and BL and CP...

then try to wipe everything and flash the TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
I already posted advising that i sucessfully gained root, but thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] sayaksark:
twrp is working well for me
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] orifori:
Guys, anyone has full device encryption after installing TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
Is that even possible, and secondly, why would you want this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] orifori:
I also want to know whether this is possible, is it?

I want to prevent leak of information in case my phone gets lost or stolen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] orifori:
Another option is to remove encryption and wipe - and then afterwards fully encrypt - is this possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Alot of you need to learn how to use the search function and Google, the information you want is readily available.

It is well known that twrp cannot read Samsung encryption for a long time now, thus if you do not decrypt (format data) twrp will not be able to see your internal storage.

That basically leaves it somewhat useless.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
Google also has articles on how to root the S8+ which are completely wrong or innacurate. People come here seeking advice from those with 1st hand experience.

The Google search response is old, and unhelpful.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
I absolutely agree that google can at times lead down the wrong path and that xda is the best source for information bar none.

That said There is a great search function here which if used will answer almost anything.

There are also detailed instructions in most threads in the first few posts to allow things to be installed properly.

People dont even bother reading the OP half the time it seems sadly which is just lazy.

So why do people refuse to use the resources available to them? Our basic responsibility as xda users is at at least attempt to educate ourselves..you know search read etc. At least attempt to help your self.

Once thats done and your still in the dark then of course post your questions. But im not seeing that here or many other threads either .

You know whats old, unhelpful and just causes clutter in threads? people (speaking generally here no finger pointing) who just want to be spoonfed even the most simple information and ask the same repeat questions over and over.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] pat357:
It should work if you do it in this order :

1. Flash TWRP using Odin (see OP )

2. Boot in recovery and flash no-verity... v6.0

3. Now your phone is ready to boot to system.

4. For rooting with magisk, you have different options

4.1 Flash Magisk using Twrp.

4.2 Install the Magisk Manager app and root from there.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] orifori:
OK, thank you. But is there an option to fully encrypt device AFTER rooting / TWRP installation procedure is successfully completed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Can you? Yes.

Should you? No.

It will cause issues plain an simple

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] orifori:
What sort of issues? I searched thoroughly on the topic and found absolutely nothing. Could you please share some info/links to read?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] DiegoMarinDiego:
"Galaxy S8 (dreamlte - Exynos vaiants - G950F/FD/N/X)" link is down.

I'm not sure where to find the proper recovery for G950F.

I flashed twrp-3.2.1-0-dreamlte.img.tar from https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/ and it went into a bootloop :/ (Odin had no issues)

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] SuperSandro2000:
It is the proper version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] DiegoMarinDiego:
Thanks.

I flashed the .tar on BT in Odin. I've been reading some people saying that they flashed form AP. It this why I went into a bootloop?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
If you had bothered to read the instructions it clearly says AP slot.

People need to read first and flash later.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] DiegoMarinDiego:
I based my "BT" decision from https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74852477&postcount=3

But thanks for the passive aggressiveness ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
I don't have a passive bone in my body.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] TheSourceNL:
if i flash twrip on a stock rom will I have to install the rom again?

Or will all continue working?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Nope your good to go.

It will wipe your device data when you remove encryption during twrp install but other than that you wont need to worry.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
No, TWRP just changes the boot loader, but bear in mind in you just flash TWRP you will get into a boot loop (FW7.0). you must flash the No-Verity V6.0 zip also, then it will boot up as per normal.

I had issues when i just flashed TWRP and didnt flash the No-Verity file.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] StrifE:
Greetings, I'm having a problem, I just flashed TWRP(3.2.1.0-dreamlte.IMG.tar), but my phone didn't rebooted to recovery, instead, it turned on and it just factory reset, after 3 minutes it booted up normally, taking me back to the first use configuration, I turned it off( I didn't check anything, not even the OEM unlock....) The I reattempted but this time I tried version 3.1.1.0 of TWRP, now I can't enter the recovery( if there's still one...) and I'm stuck at boot logo. Could you please tell me what can I do now? I mention that it's SM-G950F. Odin was 3.12.3, and the drivers were updated...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
Can you post a link to the instructions you followed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] StrifE:
Same as the OP, I managed to flash another firmware through Odin in order to get it boot( after I found that I need to enter the bootloader twice for it to work)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
So you did flash the no Verity zip after flashing TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] StrifE:
Initially I didn't manage to flash anything through TWRP since as I described in the earlier post the phone bricked(I think it was a problem with Odin though I had enter download mode, stop at the screen, press cancel to restart the phone, and re enter, this time I entered download mode and everything went fine), today after I tried again I managed to flash the no verity zip, reboot to twrp and flash magisk, everything working good.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
Awesome, well done.. I'm back to 2% overnight battery drain with Nougat and root and approx 5 hours SOT, approx 4 hours if gaming.. I'm happy with that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] biustech:
guys i have searched around but didn't quite find a final answer, sorry if that's been answered before.

i used to have a S7 edge (with twrp and root) back then if a need to upgrade to a newer FW a just flashed over the current one and re-flash twrp and re-root all my apps were always there and my files too.

my question is:

is this possible now with S8? i have twrp and root , if i flash the newest FW over the current one will i be able to just re-flash the twrp, re-root and go on from there?

thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] reaper000:
The answer is a little more complicated now, as root now involves changes to kernel, and kernel and recovery are no longer independent either. It gets even better, because some roms require updated firmware, and vice versa.

You can try and see what requires what (lots of reading to keep up to date). I'd suggest you tell us what firmware version you have now, what rom and version of it you want to flash, and what firmware you want to flash (and from where). Maybe someone can drop by with advice.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] biustech:
Thanks for reply. Yeah from where i could gather it's not simple like was for S7. I think if want to update my FW i would have to start from scratch , format data and reinstall all my stuff back.

Now i have FW: AQK7 and the latest is AQL5
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] reaper000:
You've indicated that you have twrp and are rooted. With that in mind, and since you have not said otherwise, I assume you're on Nougat, not Oreo.

I believe you wanted to get the latest FW and TWRP, and change nothing else.

This is what I'd do:

Get the appropriate FW zip from here:

http://www.renovate-ice.com/firmware.html

Boot into TWRP.

Do not wipe anything. This is a completely dirty flash.

Flash the FW zip, which will update your modem and bootloader and TWRP, and then automatically reboot into your ROM.

No need to start from scratch! [emoji2]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] biustech:
Yes I'm on Nougat, and i would like to do a dirty flash, but update system as well, not just bootloader and modem. but this site you shared it's a nice addition to my bookmarks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] reaper000:
I'm sure you know that system is pretty much your ROM, right? If you want s stable, well-supported ROM that is very stock-like, consider Bat-Stock. I believe that FW update is part of the AROMA Installer when you flash that ROM.

Good luck
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] biustech:
Thanks for the suggestion, seems like that's the best option now. Custom rom close to stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] gabidiesel:
Hi everyone.....I got a S8.....I installed TWRP 3.2.1.0.....I made a backup of Stock Rom......I have same concerns to flash Revovate Stable.

If somebody can tell me if these steps of flashing are correct:

1 Boot to recovery

2 Perform a full wipe

3 install Rom-RENOVATE_ICE_G95X-7.2

...and after that...I must to go back to install

4 Flashable_G95xF_FD_Firmware_TWRP_AQL5_r8.zip-----what is this zip...and what he does??????????????

Thanks....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Wrong place to ask my friend, this isnt a how to install a ROM thread.

I would suggest asking this in the ROM thread you are trying to install for best results.

did you read the install instructions of the rom at least? They are usually pretty clear.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] gabidiesel:
I sow to late....thanks any way....Can be delete..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] c3k:
Look at my history, I post a couple of times the steps to dirty update a stock rooted system.

Is not simple as (me and) you'd like, but it takes 5 minutes and I didn't lost a single bit of my data following all Samsung updates in last 6 month.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] drago122:
I can flash the zip file with usb otg key???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] nerddd:
It will backup photos and files. Try it and you will see, it lists quite well what it backs up. Just not app data (in-app settings, account infos etc)

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You should note that at the point of writing my step-by-step the version of twrp were different so my steps are not all relevant anymore. I'd say [MENTION=6371894]jesec[/MENTION] wrote a much more detailed guide? I'd say stick to the jesec guide now instead -> #3
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] donko1937:
Hi from Luzern, excuse me ... but ... you have your S8 rooted now ?working tip top ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] OrphanBlack:
Samsung Pass and Secure Folder don't work, i have not installed the new TWRP bzw. das update , aber sonst alles OK. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] likepeas:
Will this trigger the warranty being void?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] netsee:
thank you very much!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] sandesande:
how about snapdragon ? samsung release the source code for G950U.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] donko1937:
Ok, i bought my S8 today, do u think that i must to root with this TWRP ? i rooted my last S7 but when i did it the method was more advanced, in August 2016 i think, now i think is in developing .......... what will u do later for to solve the problem with Samsung Pass and Secure Folder ? wipe data / factory reset and root again with a new and more stable SuperSU ? Thanks.

Excuse me...i write u in english, then all the people can to take advantage of this info ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] OrphanBlack:
If you want to use Samsung Pass/Pay and Secure Folder, don't root and wait for the Superkernel like s7 has it. Otherwise you can root easy with odin, follow the instruction from OP, now TWRP is Official. For me is root a must have ;) and i do not us Samsung Pay but Samsung Pass is really a nice future. I hope the Superkernel coming soon. Then it would be Perfect.

greets from Biel/Bienne
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] philip390:
Thanks a lot for this! Got my S8 yesterday and just flashed TWRP and rooted successfully! :victory:

Now when I'm restoring all my apps and settings from the samsung/google backups I get a message saying I have performed unauthorized actions and need to restart. Should I do it or will it break my root? How do I deal with it? See screenshot below:

http://imgur.com/a/abcDS

EDIT: I'm still on the stock ROM because I want to wait a bit before diving into a custom ROM for a completely new device, maybe that was a bad call?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] donko1937:
Hi my friend

Thanks a lot bro, i`ll root tomorrow
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
This TWRP was made because Exynos variants allows bootloader unlock in Settings. Has nothing to do with kernel code.

Samsung does not allow that on Snapdragon models due to U.S. carriers like Verizon, AT&T.

Source code for kernels will allow better ROMs and even allow more features in TWRP, but has nothing to do with bootloader unlock.

You need to sell your S8 Snapdragon phone, buy an Exynos s S8 variant sold in other countries. However, if you use Sprint or Verizon be aware Exynos doesn't have 3G CDMA bands to fall back on if you can't get LTE. For AT&T or T-Mobile, it has all the LTE/HSPA/GSM bands.

EXYNOS VARIANTS LTE BANDS:

LTE Bands: FDD: B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(800), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS- 3) | TDD: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)

GSM/GPRS

850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

3G/HSPA

850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jfm91:
Works great for me :)

Is there any way to remove the "unsafe volume warning" after rooting the S8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-automatically-disable-the-high-volume-warning-without-root/

there may be a simpler method with root, I'm just not aware of it yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] drago122:
Great job and great guide twrp and root ok. All right bro:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] fisher6:
Flashed TWRP without any issues but MTP and file transfer seems totally broken for me. It's extremely slow and never manages to copy over the ROM file. Tried both on Windows and Mac but just get a corrupt file. Any body experienced the same? My OP3T works fine with transfer of the same file in recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Clandaries:
Also for me is root a must have but my S8 is like i want it right now and i dont want to wipe my device to get a custom recovery working...

I always had root and it is like there is missing something in my life...

Will there be a way to not wipe data and reset the device?

Thank you all for your hard work also to the rom builders here :)

Greetings
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] iamnotkurtcobain:
Do you have the latest TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] fisher6:
Yup, using the latest version. Tried to format the data partition again but still when copying on Windows 10 it gets stuck on 10 minutes left forever and on Mac just gives an error after it starts copying.

EDIT: Seems it gives up after it reaches the 2GB mark, the ROM file is 2.4GB. It works with a file that's 900MB.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] iamnotkurtcobain:
[MENTION=6371894]jesec[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] biustech:
found it:

it's basically the same steps i used to take on my S7. So i think works for S8 too. Great! I'll try this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] andyjb103:
Can TWRP be installed on device running official latest Oreo beta?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] firefds:
Yes. Exactly same way as on Noguat
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] andyjb103:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] c3k:
Not my procedure: I got many problems related to CSC with a similar one (VoLTE not working, HK operator item in settings...).

I found necessary to let the phone reboot one single time in stock recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] edyny1:
Can someone provide me with v2.8.7.0 for s8+ please
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] shaggyskunk:
I doubt that it ever existed - The S8 /S8+ was released when TWRP was already at version 3.1.1-0 So unless you build it yourself.... ?

Sent from my SM-G955W
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] blustosa:
Good morning all,

the link seems to be broken, is there a link for the most updated version of TWRP?

thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Just go to the twrp website and get what you need.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] schizmatyk:
I have problem with installation of TWRP on ZRA5 oreo beta on Galaxy s8. When I try to flash recovery via odin process status is faild. Anyone know why?

Ok. I find a solution few page's before my post.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] innocence07:
steps are not updated and got my s8 plus exynos g955f soft bricked its doesnt mentioned on the #3 post that you need to wipe your data first after the first flash of twrp then reflashing the twrp AGAIN! need to download stock rom and redo all the step again just to recover my phone :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Srbija2012:
The next update for S8 and N8 will include an updated bootloader which will block use of odin flashing tool for flashing different region fw. What implications will this have for us to root our phones after the update is applied?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Tanak Vagu Avantang:
Dont update haha
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] badaboomBURP:
Does this still work on the 950FD with the latest updates?