yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Supermav:
Never had that issue but could be from broken screen (digitizer outer front glass) could be an issue you won't know until u do a factory reset and as far as text goes you can back them up with Galaxy App like you do with Google for contacts just go to accounts and choose Samsung Account u must be signed in and back it up/ Sync then do Factory reset and then restore u should have options to restore pics, contacts, text mess, etc good luck
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] olowshinenine:
Thank you for the suggestion.

I have about 800 text conversations spanning 2 years. Do you think this could be affecting the phones ability to send the message?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] djdunn:
Text messaging speed is highly network dependent not device. On top of that no carrier promises instant text message delivery, but most promise delivery within 24 hours. When im at home which is a relatively rural area it tends to send texts 2x-3x faster than in the city. And even then sometimes it takes 15+ min for it to actually be delivered.

And before you say it no it has absolutely nothing to do with your device because an old device worked better. Because it's dependent upon your network conditions now not back in the past with an old device with old Network conditions

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Though if you think it may be the phone a factory data reset may be the only option because sometimes during an update settings may fail to correctly update and a fdr is the only way to correctly fix it without rooting and much much effort
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] olowshinenine:
Recently I stopped using the default andriod messenger and been using facebook messenger instead. Seem to be an improvement however I do notice that when friends try to send a picture in a group message they never download.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] jdrissel:
My suspicion is that the size of your sms data has overrun some assumption in the sms client code. To check this, install Signal. (Signal does not use the default SMS data storage.) Do not import you existing messages to Signal or set Signal as your default messaging program (yet). Open Signal, select a contact and send a SMS. (Note that you can send insecure even to another Signal user by holding the send button down.) If Signal is consistently fast, the volume of old messages may be the issue.

SERIOUSLY Everbody - Use Signal and set the password in Signal, especially if your messages would be valuable to someone else. Google Signal if you have any doubts...

If Signal works better, I would backup the device and then import the messages to Signal. I strongly syspect Signal will handle things just fine assuming that my suspicion about the cause of your problem is correct.

Once the import is done, check your send and recieve performance, if you like it, use Signal as your default messaging client and be done.

If Signal chokes on or after the import, report it to the developer (via email link in play store). Then look at doing an xml export of you messages for use with an xml viewer app. You could even import that xml into a google sheets document if you do not care about google + world + dog (NSA already has 'em) reading those messages...

All this assumes that you are not out of space on the partition that holds the data of course.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
*READ FIRST*

This thread is now completely dedicated to the aspect of Carrier Switching on the Snapdragon model of the Galaxy S8/S8+, the current root progress can be seen here:

Current ROOT Progress for G950U/G955U Snapdragon

Please Note that if your device is network locked this WILL NOT unlock it for use on other carriers, however it will allow the switching of carriers and carrier specific features on network unlocked devices just by changing sim cards, the device will reboot and your done. As for those with a network locked device this thread still applies to you, if you are interested in a bloat free experience(that is faster and smoother than stock touchwiz), on your Galaxy S8/S8+​

Let's Begin!

Download the firmware for the unlocked S8/S8+ here:

G950U1UE1AQDC_XAA

Download the Prince Cosmy version of Odin here:

Odin_3.12.3_Modified

Enable developer options on your device:

Settings----->About Phone----->Click Build Number 7 times

Enable USB Debugging:

Settings----->Developer Options-----USB Debugging

Put your device into download mode: Volume Down + Bixby + Power

(accept the warning and connect your device to your computer)

Take the G950U1.zip you downloaded in step 1 and extract it, then place the BL,AP,CP,and CSC files into their corresponding places within Odin and press start

Once finished the device will boot back up and you will be free to disconnect it from your computer

You now have the unlocked, bloat free, firmware on your S8/S8+

CONTRIBUTORS

[MENTION=5860406]Maltego[/MENTION] for hosting files

[MENTION=7277512]mweinbach[/MENTION] for originally getting the unlocked firmware and for posting a tutorial on flashing it

[MENTION=6316811]Acoustichayes[/MENTION] for creating a dedicated root thread​
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Delete
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Persianhawkes:
I have the s8+ version installing now. Will report back. Op make sure they uncheck Auto reboot and f. Reset time in odin first.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
I've been getting protocol version errors trying to flash via odin 3.10 (the only one that I can download)

EDIT: installing now, needed the latest odin
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862722617

Here is Odin 3.12.3 :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
This is for an s8....Not plus. Be careful.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Persianhawkes:
I know. I have the s8+ file. Flashed and booted up now I have to do some tinkering.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] acas914:
I can't wait to give this a run this weekend
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Oh, ok. Didn't realize that. So does this overwrite the carrier info? Or is that untouched?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
As of right now there is no way to overwrite carrier info, we are working on it though. That reserved comment is going to be where i put all that is known, been tried, etc with carrier switching just a little busy right now
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Triforce1001:
My build number is SM-G950A and my firmware is G950USQU1AQD9. I am quite familiar with the concept and process of rooting but I have never had an opportunity to actually get into it. I was wondering if my device is compatible with this firmware. If so I am fine with testing so long as there is a reliable way to restore my phone if something were to happen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
I went ahead and did the favors of doing some testing, in terms of restoral anyhow. From my experience, you do not have access to the usual desktop, and you have very few apps by default(none actually, just settings). I was able to revert to the original stock firmware via odin without a hitch. I did not try installing TWRP on this firmware however, but I can confirm the existence of OEM Unlock, which, by itself, claims to unlock the bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
This is compatible with your device all US versions of the S8 and S8+ have the same model number. I have your stock firmware i just need to upload it to androidfilehost :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BotsOne:
If anyone feels like it joining I have created an IRC room we can all chat in and brainstorm things. It's #sgs8 on irc.freenode.net. Hasn't had many users since I created it but I lurk in there when I'm at home. I'd love some company. Let's get this thing rooted so we can shut all the haters up!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ait1071:
Glad to see more devs working on this
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
I attempted to install TWRP on it but secure check fail boot i believe i will try again, but we only have the exynos twrp for the S8 to work with....

Unless someone can make a compatible version for Snapdragon?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
On no device that ive seen does OEM unlock in fact unlock the bootloader.

sent from my S8 plus, Note 7 or S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Contact [MENTION=4899305]ashyx[/MENTION] he's very good with Samsung and TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
it merely mentioned that it allows "the unlocking of the bootloader"
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Thats not what that means is what im trying to say lol. That option on sammy phones has never really done much other than allow flashing in odin

What is of note is that i dont have that on my S8 which is new that option is always there.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
As of right now do not purchase the $45 firmware as i have emailed the poster and he says he does not have it?? Waiting on more details now, will update as soon as i know!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Did you have both the snap and exynos on the note 7 or S7 edge or S7? Or are you only basing your comment on having just the snapdragon S8.

If you havent had both versions ....on any device then yes you have no idea what Im talking about since you cannot compare the two based on your experience.

As good as what your seeing now on the snap will even better on the exynos...this is my point. I will say that the performance on the S8 snap is better than on the other snapdragon devices thats for sure
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] djhotsauce:
So I'm assuming he has what we already have. False advertising SMH
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Triforce1001:
What firmware and/or files do we actually need? I don't know enough to be much help in developing anything. The least I can do is help search for whatever is needed and report back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mark manning:
Lets stay to the topic please

thread cleaned
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Thank you!

Currently we need a userdebugging firmware, a engineering bootloader, or a engineering kernel to achieve root
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] billydroid:
Ok

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Wtf? Like he doesn't have the firmware at all?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Waiting on an email back but what he said is I don't have s8 ENG fw so probably false advertising
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] billydroid:
Good looking out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Triforce1001:
So a these tools/programs that will be used to make the files for rooting, or will these actually be the rooted files? I just want to make sure I understand completely that way I can present and search for accurate information.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
The engboot is going to be a boot.img with an engineering kernel, the userdebug firmware will be full firmware for the device with root permissions, an engineering bootloader is a BL used when developing the device/firmware that has little to no lock down protection, ie: unlocked BL
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kemzo89:
is this different than what we have already easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=81077

this ones was posted on 4/19 mobile-firmware.com/showthread.php?84132-COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU1AQD2_CL11129564_QB131455-02_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CE

sry if its not what we are looking for
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Combination firmware is not what we are looking for, we will get the same benefits from that as what we have already
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] The bodhi:
Samsung

Limited the eng boot flash:

Don't flash

You will be prompted for the eng binary error

PS：If anyone is willing to provide a way to perfect flash s8 eng

I'm willing to give him a lot of money

I can provide the eng root file for testing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
If you actually have that file, you should upload it to this thread
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] unitz0mbie:
i already said in the bounty thread if g955u can get trwp and root i will be willing to pay as well

.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] billydroid:
What are you taking about
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
Hmm... :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
are you saying you have the eng boot?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Akumai:
are you asking me that? O-O
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] matiasggg:
I have a 950U from Verizon, but I am using my argentinean carrier. Can I install this version (950U1)? Does it have any problem with 950U?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RubbedLung:
Firmware worked great however for some reason no roots are working. Anyone have any tips?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
There is no root for snapdragon version
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
that was a while ago.. they work now

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lol really??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Lol.....i hope your kidding

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] calebgreenwood:
Hey guys, wondering of someone could give me a quick and simple answer to this? If I get an AT&T s8+ can I switch it to VZW, and is the AT&T version rootable yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] martylavender:
Really? So I should be good to flash that firmware and all will be happy?

What is the best way to back up all of my stuff not being rooted? I just reinstalled everything on this friggin phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
samsung cloud?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
Answer was literally 3 posts before yours....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] martylavender:
Is there a way to switch to a no bloat firmware and get TMobile video dialing?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TC1388:
as they have no download limits. Secondly, you can stay on the unlocked firmware as long as you don't need AT&T features, such as Wifi Calling and VOLTE.[/QUOTE]

Which file is the unlocked firmware? The carrier firmware is easily identifiable, but not the unlocked firmware. Please help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hellsgods91:
how do u get tmb/tmb/att to tmb/tmb/tmb???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Not possible to change the last part
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
lmao another one people
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
You know I understand scepticism and asking for donations to begin with isn't the way to go, but the person who provided the programmer files has 4 posts on xda, tbh that shouldn't be a way to determine someone's credibility. With that said be civil and don't clog the thread as well as, let him state his place before throwing him to the wolves.

Thanks,

TimelessGoD
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] calebgreenwood:
Thanks for the great answer! Truly helpful! [emoji106] [emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] V0idst4r:
So I can make my network locked T-Mobile S8+ work on any carrier without buying an unlock code/paying it off and using the device unlock app? And if so will VoLTE and or Wifi Calling still work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
no

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no
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] V0idst4r:
No to which part?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
to the 1st question no because its been said multiple times your second question Im sure has been answered but not 100%
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Just going to make it knoen that if the OP is read it states all the answered to your questions, no a carrier locked S8 So cannot be unlocked with this method
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
i dont understand how this still happens
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] V0idst4r:
Sorry, last time I read the op it had nothing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] radpp16:
I got us unlocked. All i want is the verizon voicemail app. Any easy fixes exist?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
I think it is actually against xda rules to ask for donations.. at least when you are not planning to release for free.. at that point he is trying to sell on XDA, not get donations lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Exactly.

Expecting to get "paid" to to help the community is in my opinion the definition of troll like behaviour.

You help because you can and want to and then people can feel free to donate as thanks

Asking to get paid, before you have done anything or while being a total n00b to the forum is flat out rude and unacceptable in my eyes and as you said against the rules.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hazmad:
u mean this? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=verizon+voicemail+apk

or this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.visualvoicemail&hl=en

or this https://apk-dl.com/verizon-visual-voice-mail

or you could download the Verizon Rom for your phone and extract the apk file

...way off topic btw
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kool_am:
I have a straighttalk CDMA S8 unlocked. would I be able to use this method to use the phone with AT&T without compromising 4G/LTE or any other vital/basic features. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
If the device is carrier unlocked to begin with follow the directions in the OP to flash the unlocked firmware, then insert the sim of your choice, device will reboot with new carrier logo, and you will be on their service with their features. I use T-Mobile this way and all my features are present. Hope this helped

Thank you,

Timeless
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mulzac:
Samsung galaxy s 8

I have a Samsung galaxy s8 unlocked G950U (T mobile) with the latest G950USQU1AQFJ firmware.

1. If i flash this firmware, in addition to bloat free features ,will it also get rid of the annoying T mobile boot and shut down logos?

2. Will the phone stay unlocked ?

New to the forum, I hope i am posting in the correct section.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Yes boot animation is gone just get the word Samsung as for device unlock if it was purchased unlocked it will remain unlocked if an unlock code was used I am unsure

Thank You,

Timeless
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yeico69:
The link for the odin is down
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mulzac:
Samsung galaxy s8

Unlocked code was used by seller, but I got OTA updates twice since receiving phone and remain unlocked.

(Device Unlock app still on phone)

Will your firmware allow for future OTA updates.?

Will it root phone?

Thank You
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Will it root lol? Now thats funny.

We wish it would root....everyone would be very happy.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mulzac:
Samsung Galaxy s8

lol, Just hoping....I know devs are working tirelessly to achieve root for Snapdragon.

BTY, I am using the phone overseas not in the USA.

Don't know if this will prevent phone from re-locking after flashing firmware.

I just want to get rid of bloatware and annoying T mobile boot animation.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] force70:
Its been my experience over the years that once a phone is unlocked its permanent, no matter what firmware is flashed to it after.

Sent from my S8+, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mulzac:
Samsung galaxy s8

Ok, will flash later.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kool_am:
It worked

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mulzac:
Samsung galaxy s8

About to flash, but can anyone confirm if it's ok to downgrade (flash over) my latest stock G950USQU1AQFJ firmware.?

Awaiting reply,

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Thor2j:
You can go back and forth.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Everything went Successful. I'm very happy this was uploaded thank you so much!!:D:D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DBestman:
Hello everyone,

I really searched for the info I'm about to ask, so sorry if it's already been asked for.

I have a Canadian SM-G950W, used on a Canadian network. It is SIM unlocked but has the carrier-specific bloatware. Is it possible/safe for me to flash the unlocked US firmware using the steps in the first post? (by the way the link from the first post for the special Odin is broken) Any known disadvantage of doing this? The Americans were doing the reverse for a while, so I guess it's okay...

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] t12icky0:
So will this work for the cricket wireless version of the s8? I had your unlocked firmware in my s7 edge s7 figured it's about the same process.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
yes.. it will work.. all theS8 devices are the same, you can flash the U1 on any of them
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] t12icky0:
Forgot to ask also, does this firmware have unlocked hotspot? Like no carrier revision needed?

Also my firmware is aio/aio/aio..I'm not seeing that.

It's the cricket wireless version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Well, it was the same for me. I got the link from a reddit forum, so thanks to them.

Link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535466915

Reddit Forum: https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/6dtr4f/bloat_free_flash_for_snapdragon_s8_available/

Credits to them for the link.

And about the canadian galaxy s8, another person in the forum commented it's okay to do so.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Does this help answer your question?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DBestman:
Does it also allow Bluetooth Tethering?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
You can use ATT firmware to get back to stock. Don't flash user data, for complete stock cricket. Just wondering, do you get volte? I have a straight talk phone. Changed it to AIO/AIO/TFN and got volte at 1st I think. But flashed to other things. But after flashing back to stock cricket firmware, I can't get volte. But then again, tried an iPhone and couldn't get it either. So maybe just a cricket thing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Here you go.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DBestman:
Great, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] t12icky0:
Maybe it's been mentioned before, I looked but didn't see. See you able to get volte back after flashing the U firmware? I had the cricket wireless version and liked volte, just thought I would ask.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Yeah it has it on this firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] t12icky0:
This is what I have