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[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
1) Depends on the device administration your work uses. I've ALWAYS had bootloader unlocked, rooted Android phones with the Fortune 500 company I work for (many, many years -- Galaxy Nexus, LG Nexus 5, Moto XT1225). Our email policies dictate they can wipe the account if necessary. I am also required to have security lock on my phone display.

Whereas other people have told me their company won't allow bootloader unlocked rooted phones, so they must use different protocols. No one will be able to give you a definite answer. I told you my experience, but yours may be different.

2) You do NOT want OTA security patches from Samsung. You will want to flash any patches that are deemed important -- either manually or part of a ROM update.

If you take OTA patches willy nilly, Samsung OWNS your device and can brick your device (see the Note 7 holdouts who felt there was nothing wrong with THEIR phones and wanted to keep their phones).

Any updates will be posted here on XDA and will even be incorporated into ROMs which will be frequently updated. You just flash ROM updates and you will get any useful updates.

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There's more than one SuperSu SR3. There's 2.78 SR3, 2.79 SR3. Do you mean SuperSu 2.79 SR3? Probably why you haven't received an answer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] iamnotkurtcobain:
Yes I mean 2.79 SR3 Beta
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] joe535:
Does not work for me. S8 restarts but not with TWRP. Restarts in some kind of safe-mode.

"Your device cannot be restarted, Integrity-check failed....

You will have to reset your device, resulting in all data will be deleted...

It is the German Model G950F...

Any idea? I have been using Odin 3.12.3 and odin said "flash procedure passed.."
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] pax2011:
When it shows that screen, go to the built in recovery (volume up, + brixby + pwr, then release pwr when it turns on). Wait a moment, it will show you "no command", then it will show you the stock recovery.

Choose wipe data and yes, then press power off. Start up in download mode now, and in odin, flash ap again, and it should reboot into twrp
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] PiCkLeS:
Try it and tell us?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] joe535:
Okay, This is as described in #17. I am almost sure, I did yesterday, but will tray again later this day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] cfcryme:
because your phone has Snapdragon, like mine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] joe535:
Lineage flashing...

Did anyone try to install the S7-lineage to an S8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
Because you want to brick your phone? LOS built for this device will show up very soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] iamnotkurtcobain:
Did you even think about this sentence?

It's:

1. A completely different phone

2. Different CPU/GPU
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] leviiis:
supersu 2.79 sr3 works with s8, I have it also installed, but only in systemless mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] iamnotkurtcobain:
Thanks. How does systemless work? Just flashing the superSU zip in TWRP right?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] drago122:
You wrote "Please help me to find out which combination is for TWRP" then you should explain it better do not believe???

I only suggested the right combination.....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] nerddd:
Just wanted to add this from the official thread at the S8+ forums to this thread:

Furthermore jesec reports that ADB now works and that MTP is underway. Updates are expected.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Has_anDroid:
help sdcard problem 0 mb
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Raab1989:
Actually there are a lot of problems with this twrp version, including sd card doesnt Work. You have to wait until the next release version. Im Happy with it because you can root your device.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] nk33:
You guys are not reading things properly.

Need to flash the decryption zip then wipe data then reboot straight to recovery then disable encryption.

Twrp cannot see the sd card when it is encrypted. This is the same with all tablets and phones that come with encryption
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Titus V:
Having the same problem as you, please PM me if you find the solution.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] SugBritt:
It works fine.. Just a warning that pop-up in notifications..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
I was trying to prevent you from screwing up your device... no matter how many years of rooting you have you are clearly not up to speed on the newer devices. Never good when your knowledge base is limited and you start messing around with thing's. I was honestly trying to help you out but in typical n00b fashion you got all butthurt over it.

Make me feel good about myself? I dont even understand that part but it did make me laugh so thanks i guess?..zero relevance to the topic at hand though.

Some more friendly advice....your new so Id watch the mouth and the attitude or you wont get any support here at all going fwd. Insulting senior members wont make your life easier going forward.

Against my better judgement let me explain a little:

Technically no you dont have to format data. But doing so removes the sammy encryption then flashing the Dm verity zip (or SU) allows your device to boot. ..if you dont do that you can still flash twrp but cant use it to its full potential as it will not be able to read your devices internal storage.

This has been the case for a few years....whats the last sammy device you rooted?

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jack allen:
Galaxy s2 most likely....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Could be....i just know that encryption and dm verity arent new things by any mean

But everyones an expert until they start flashing and then have a nice bootloop then have to come back here and plead "help me" lol.

Theres no problem having little or outdated knowledge theres tons i dont know but I read a ton and make sure im ready. Alot of new users seems to take offence to not knowing much and then get all pissy when you simply suggest to read up and educate themselves...starting to really irritate me.

Trying to help someone out and get *****ed at for it....classic

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jack allen:
Yeah man agreed i been flashing since my s3 but this dm verity thing had me stumped i asked for advice and kindly got it and manners cost nothing at the end of the day this place is gettin so many 'know it alls' etc etc there are the few people who dont read the op then blame the person from the post because they though ha done it before blah blah blah and then..... a door stop in thier hand and all blame goes to the poster. Fed up of it myself to be honest.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] vegetaleb:
Can we flash AQH3 without problem on TWRP 3.1.1-2?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Idan73:
Just to summarize. DMV & FE are only needed if you just want to install stuff through twrp, but not necessarily want to root.

In case you do, know that both magisk and supersu have DMV & FE incorporated, so it is not necessary to flash if rooting the phone.

Yes data format is still mandatory, at least for that first time. Then dirty flashing is optional.

Sent from my phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] santyavmm:
Stuck Samsung S8+ logo

Hi everybody. Im tried flash twrp-3.1.1-2-dream2lte.img to my s8+ and i dont know what happened with my device. FAP LOCK: OFF OEM LOCK: OFF in Downloading mode, but i remember i have turn on EOM before . I cannot process to recovery mode. Please help and sorry for my poor english...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Sjant:
Yes, no problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] hackeagle:
Galaxy s7 edge, worked fine with twrp and SuperSU. Didn't have to format data.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kluknawa235:
recovery TWRP 3.1.1-2 not work. phone SM-G950F exynos stuck only S8 logo

TWRP 3.1.1-1 work nice
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] santyavmm:
Odin flash failed

ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)

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

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

After i flash the twrp 3.1.1.1, my device can't boot, i just see the samsung s8+ logo. so i try to tick every box in odin :crying::crying:

Now i can't flash anything with above error. How can i resolve that. Huge thanks for every comment...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] iamnotkurtcobain:
How about updating your bootloader/rom?

Gesendet von meinem SM-G950F mit Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] petrossa:
i have succesfully installed the twrp-3.1.1-2-dreamlte.img.tar	using Odin on my Galaxy S8. I have set OEM unlock first in dev options. Upon trying to enter recovery i get the blue Samsung screen which tells me it is installing a system update after which it end with an error: "no command" And the Samsung error screen.

After which the standard recovery reappears.

After rebooting the phone told me it discovered my device was altered and did a full system reset

Are there stock firmwares around without this 'protection' ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] aamszia:
Secure CHECK FAIL : recovery

??????????????
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jj03:
hey guys. quick question. is there any way to root my s8 plus without a pc? i've been pc'less for 3 years...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] SuperSandro2000:
Maybe kingroot works
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] callumbr1:
You should of flashed the dm verity in the op and it would of worked. What exactly did you tick in Odin after fail?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] OscarBaia:
Allow me one noob question.

If I flash Twrp only but no root.. will I still have secure folder?

thanks people
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] goRt:
No, you'll have unlocked the bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] OscarBaia:
If I remove oem unlock will I loose trwp then?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] nico1885:
I did update my S8 with german DBT G950FXXU1AQH3 firmware, do i need twrp-3.1.1-2-dreamlte.img or twrp 3.1.1-1 for root

regards Nico
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] MelvinGt5:
Dont Work in AQH3 twrp-3.1.1-2-dreamlte.img
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
No

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6

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Lol....the bootloader isnt locked to begin with so thats not accurate

In fact on devices with locked bootloaderd which can be unlocked ( nexus) you have to unlock it BEFORE you flash twrp. So in no way ever does flashing twrp unlock the bootloader of any device.

Just trying to make sure people have accurate information here

You will trip knox however....thats the trigger for killing secure folder, shealth, sammy pay etc.

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] OscarBaia:
thanks so much for the info.

so after trigging knox if I install an official Samsung I will never have secure folder. stealth. Sam pay again?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Once knox is tripped there is no going back.

Some custom roms have works arounds for some of these but i dont use any of those so havent oaud much attention to what is working and what isnt
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] OscarBaia:
secure folder is something I like about the official.. but I'm enjoying renovate more... where can I flash the work around and keep using renovate ice.

by the way, I can't find the lynk for r177
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] karatekid430:
Just curious, the BatStock Exynos S8 kernel has acknowledgements for Jesec because without his workaround, custom kernels would not be possible on the S8. What is this workaround and why is it needed? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] forster:
are there any changes for rooting procedure - new device with new bootloader and firmware - i.e. AQH3? or should downgrade via odin, and and rooting with 3.1.1.1. and then upgrade via custom rom and new TWRP? - sorry for noob question.

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Twrp 3.1.1.1-2 + magisk v13.7 + no-verity-5.1 should be fine?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] the_scotsman:
Nope, no difference. You can just use the latest TWRP and Magisk and you'll be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] latsson:
Hi everyone!

I rooted my device a couple of month ago when I got it. I have still the same software and I want to update it in some way.

I have TWRP 3.1.0-1, G955FXXU1AQDG, Magisk 13.3.

Dream scenario would be to flash an OTA package and update TWRP without loosing the data, but it does not feel like it's possible.

If I have to clear data to update, then it will just be the same every time I want to update. It feels like there should be some more good solution.

How do you others update everyhing? Please write some steps because that's the easiest way to follow.

Thanks! :cyclops:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] rafalubo:
https://youtu.be/WbFDv8Ii7PM
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] phunni:
Has anyone been able to complete this with Heimdall on Linux? Is it the same as Odin?

Edit: Nevermind - I figured it out. You just have to run "heimdall flash --RECOVERY <img file>" and then make sure you quickly press the buttons to boot into recovery straight away - if you don't it seems to wipe over the new recovery with stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Niccolò Paganini:
Encryption

Hi

Following the OP guide, I have successfully installed TWRP and rooted my Samsung Galaxy S8+.

Freedom is important. But security also, so now I would like to have encryption enabled both on phone (/data partition) and the external sdcard. I want to achieve this maintaining root, of course.

Is this possible? If yes, how? If not, why?

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] SuperSandro2000:
Search in the settings app for encryption. Do a backup before and follow the instructions their. I don't know if it works but it should. It could be that you need to activate developer options for that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] sconnyuk:
Hello not sure if this is correct place to ask but as there seems to be only 1 Dev over at fire TV/stick section (with his hands full) and he does alot for us all which we all appreciate I'm wondering if there are any in here who could help me out.

rbox released a custom TWRP recovery for the first gen fire stick (Montoya) and it works with ADB, while plugged in and powered from a laptop/computer you use ADB mouse to navigate TWRP.

As the firestick has not got otg enabled by default, a simple command enables otg support no problem so we can use keyboard/mouse/2.4 ghz air mouse (with dongle). This command also works while TWRP is booting, so it's possible to use the keyboard/mouse/airmouse while in TWRP, doing away with the need to use laptop or computer to use TWRP on the fire stick.

My question, is there anyone able to implement this command into the bootup of TWRP, or if there is anyone​ kind enough to point me in the right direction to do this myself ?

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Please excuse me I've just noticed I've posted in galaxy s8 forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] SoLdieR9312:
Not possible on custom rom with twrp installed. You need to flash stock recovery first and then you can try to encrypt.

(Never tested, it may fail too, so do a backup before)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kyzn:
Is this a Samsung Galaxy thing? Because I have encrypted the /sdcard on an unlocked and rooted 6P running a custom ROM.

Yes, it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Hank.Moody:
Hey guys i have a brand new Samsung S8 and try to install TWRP described in the Tutorial on the first page,

However, in Odin I get a FAIL! (DeviceInfo) and my phone reboots in normal recovery mode, I can still reboot it properly but TWRP won't install, what am I missing? greetings
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Niccolò Paganini:
Thanks for your reply.

But if I flash stock recovery I will lose root and the possibility of installing custom rooms, right?

I want to mantain root and also TRWP, because I'll flash Lineage OS when it's available... But I also would like to have /data partition and the external sdcard encrypted...

One more question: if I only encrypt the external sdcard (without encrypting the internal memory: /data), will the system reboot without any problems, mantaining TWRP and root?

I don't want to risk going to all the process again because I would need to borrow again a Windows PC (I only use Linux).

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] c3k:
I suggest you to take a look at "Samsung Nougat and encryption" here: https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire/posts/XikxTkhHpiG

(spoiler: no good news for a Nexus user)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Orphee:
Hello,

I'm new to samsung stuffs, I see in the changelog in post #2 : "Disable dm-verity and make encryption optional"

But in guid in post #3 part 2.5 : "Download the latest dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip on your computer. "

Is it optional or not ? is it risky to not flash it ?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
you dont need it if your rooting by flashing SU or magisk.

Otherwise yes flash it or your device wont boot.

sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, or S6
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] rafalubo:
hello good morning if I am in the recovery I can format everything and start without using odin thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Café King:
Yes you can :)

/CK
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Niccolò Paganini:
Thanks for pointing me to that interesting thread.

That thread clearly shows someone isn't doing his work. It makes no sense at all to create a custom recovery and give the users something as simple and basic as the ability to run as root at the expense of losing important features like the possibility of encrypting /data partition and external sdcards!

Even more strange is the absence of a disclaimer... People making custom recoveries or offering root should clearly state this: "Attention: after installing TWRP and/or flashing root zip and booting the OS you will not be able to encrypt /data again or even encrypt an external sd card, because system will (or could) not reboot and you even risk bricking your phone".

And the fact that Samsung recent phones, when encrypted, sign /boot and /data is no excuse for offering solutions which give the users custom recoveries, custom ROMs and root at the expense of running their system unencrypted! LUKS is around here for ages! Android is Linux. Almost all distros have root AND LUKS encryption for ages. Samsung stock ROMs encrypt /data and external sd cards precisely using LUKS! So the "problem" resides only in the specific way Samsung and other brands decided to implement LUKS encryption...

Custom recovery and custom ROMs developers should simply offer the users the possibility of using normal LUKS encryption (without signing keys for /data and /boot)! Couldn't be more simpler (for normal developers)...

Making custom recoveries and custom ROMs, which need to format encrypted partitions, and then preventing users to reencrypt those partitions after booting their devices, only because a normal LUKS encryption (one that doesn't sign partitions) isn't offered, is plain stupid...

Linux users are encrypting their PCs with LUKS without signing keys for ages! And many phone manufacturers have been encrypting /data with LUKS and without signing keys for years! All custom recovery and custom ROM developers must do is the same...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kluknawa235:
yes i update to latest.

after flash oficial latest rom and then flash twrp all works.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Bogemar:
Hi, I have G955N with G955NKSU1AQH2. What TWRP I need use? When are you going to upgrade TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Your new so ill be gentle lol.

There are download links in the OP for the various models including yours. Check it out.

Also as your new and probably dont know one thing which is frowned upon and considered rude here is asking for ETAs...you will get flamed if you keep that up. Just some friendly advice sir.

sent from my Note FE or S8 Plus
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Bogemar:
I know very little English. If my questions offended someone, it's not special. On old firmware G955N TWRP did not work for me. I wrote about this. Links to the device looked. The last 3.1.1-1 and 3.1.1-2 do not work for me. On firmware from July - worked fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] force70:
Oh no not offended at all my friend...we just dont ask for updates around xda is all.

You didnt know your new so no big deal.

Also your english seems fine to me honestly i have no problem understanding you.

The firmware your on now is it the latest for your model?

Sometimes firmware updates break twrp in fact its already happened for the F/FD models.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Niccolò Paganini:
Well, it's about time to put a disclaimer on this method. It simply doesn't work. Device encryption (at least of /data partition) is a very important Android feature and is now mandatory for OEMs... If you follow this guide and re-enable encryption (a wise and expected behavior) you will brick your phone!

This situation is already making victims, and they are (comprehensively) getting mad... Look at this post:

"ALERT: Don't do this, unless you want to end up with a brick in your pocket! This phone (and almost all new android devices) comes with encrypted /data partition (which is a very good thing). When you reactivate encryption (on "Security -> Encrypt device), after rooting your phone with this stupid method, it will not reboot and you'll have a bricked device!"

We should also recommend people to wait for someone to come with a normal and traditional method of getting root, one which doesn't brick phones and maintains the possibility of running encrypted (now a mandatory feature).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kyzn:
Why would you want to encrypt it though? I mean I understand if you use the phone for work and business. But on a personal level, if your phone gets stolen, the thief would be more interested in completely wiping everything and reselling it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] tormox10:
Hi there, I just want to check before I go ahead and flash TWRP on my S8+. I'm wanting to flash this and a modified version of GPS Joystick. Then I'd like to go back to stock recovery so that nothing is tripped. It is that I can spoof at Pokémon go.

The app is from this thread...

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/xdaf...okemon-joystick-allow-mock-root-t3623235/amp/

Thanks ahead guys ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jeebspawnshop:
The moment you've installed TWRP, Knox will have been tripped permanently.