yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Jose f'd us. He claimed eng kernel, and now he has disappeared like always. Unreal.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Does anyone know if I flash the Verizon G950USQU1AQDF to my T-Mobile phone would I end up with a Verizon device. I am on the XAA/XAA/TMB device.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vegeta21232:
Nope, not possible just yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
That's good. I wanted the latest firmware but not having to wait. It's nice.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pma7779:
I've been following this thread and I'm not sure if I overlooked it but just wondering if I could use this on my daily phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Yes to the XAA/XAA/___ but not the factory binary. Besides that it is more usable. No bloat from carrier and no boot logo. It is faster and better battery
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Well I have a US cellular S8. Flashed XAC, I use Cricket so everything works well. However I wanted to see if I could get it back to US Cellular. US Cellular is cdma. I followed post #653 to the letter, But I am stuck at XAA/XAA/USC. Don't know what else to try.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
did u try enabling all bands while on xac then back?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Yes I think so. I selected the one that said select all bands, I think it was maybe #6? Then I selected the one after that. Can't remember what it said. Maybe I did that part wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
Apply configuration? If you did that and your phone reads xaa/xaa/USC, then you should be good. Do you not have signal on your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
even with being on a cdma carrier u get signal.. they use both gsm and cdma networks.. when i had similar issues i had calls and lte and everything wofked except sdnding sms and in mobile networks there was no cdma option at all..

my best bet was i needed cdma to send sms only.. everything else was flawless but sending sms is huge for me lol

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to add my phone was xaa/xaa/vzw no matter what i did i had 0 cdma options
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Yes that's what it is. But no CDMA in settings. I didn't do any wipes, but when I flash XAC with non home CSC, it wipes it anyway. The only difference I can see, is that I didn't start with a fresh device. I left the US Cellular sim in the whole time. I now have a us Cellular app for choosing roaming, that I can't get rid of, even when XAC is flashed. Although maybe flashing with the sim removed would fix that. I will try flashing different ways later. Although I don't use us Cellular. I would like to see if it is possible to go back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cobjones:
I just wants remove Verizon tethering checks. Is that happening yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
I am on XAA/XAA/TMB and want to get back to TMB/TMB/TMB. How would I do that?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Check out post #653. YMMV however if you get it to work, please let us all know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Ok, i might try something with the factory binary.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bladescarr:
So are people with the XAA/XAA/USC on US Cellular network having trouble sending SMS?

I was just about to flash mine, but if it breaks SMS, I cant do it.

Please help! Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] V0idst4r:
Even if he had it I don't think it would work. I believe there is protection on retail S8's that blocks engineer binaries.

You can flash other carrier binaries

You can't just assume that every S8 model works the same though
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
Granted that's a dangerous assumption indeed, but given the situation at hand, most US models are able to benefit from the efforts made. The only outlier that doesn't apply is CDMA based carriers. That exception is being figured out now so that ALL of us will indeed be on the same sheet of music. SBR can possibly assist in this venture, as well anyone else who may have an idea. Because, as it stands at the moments, ideas are all that we have...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thatotherguy..:
just unlocked sprint s8 so root should be soon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSisxun4C_g
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bladescarr:
Can you explain how you did this?

Really cool stuff, btw :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
He has some really expensive software/equipment. He's remote unlocked a couple phones for me in the past.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sam3gX:
What does carrier unlock have to do with root though? It sounds like he unlocked the bootloader since he's saying root is coming
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bl00dRunzC0ld:
Couldn't tell you. I don't know what he's doing or is planning on doing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thatotherguy..:
Unlocked bootloader is needed for rooting, just need eng boot.img aka kernel
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JUSMEJOSE:
[MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION] i have access already but since i been moving from city so time is a little hard ... but will upload them either today of not before the week is over ...

Note:

This are not for public usage they are for technicians to use for unlock customer access ... always have a backup just incase anything goes wrong ... somebody will have to create a .bat file for you guys to have any further root access
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TEKHD:
Nothing to do with root... old news: (unlocked via MSL)

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/s8-plus-exynos-sm-g955f-unlock-via-msl-2221263/

Did that to my locked F variant 10 years ago... (maybe not 10 years...)

by the way...

If anyone here is using a F/FD variant... & T-Mobile. Check out my page. Got VoLTE, WiFi Calling, Video Calling & HD Calling working perfectly.

no need to post by page...

TEKHD
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JUSMEJOSE:
[MENTION=4454815]jovy23[/MENTION] sorry for the delay just been a littel busy with moving around and stuff somebody will have to create a .bat file to have any further root access i know a lot of people will be mad once i upload them

Note:

They are not for public release and to play with, they are used for technicians to unlock customers devices .

i don't know if i should upload all of them ... just try to be a little patience
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thatotherguy..:
You don't know anything my friend, Qualcomm needs uart cable to unlock via msl, plus msl only works with att or phones that takes codes not Tmobile or sprint
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
We've missed you lol. Please include the s8+ as well
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
that is incorrect.. in fact the factory binary boot is zn ENG boot, just not the one we need as its only permissive.. it would be pretty hard for them to patch a signed boot img (not considering incrementing it of course as this can block it)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
To the both of you can we please stop the fighting back and forth on this thread. Tekhd I've ran your roms and know you are a very knowledgeable dev. Thatotherguy, I don't know you but thanks for helping out anyway you can
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JUSMEJOSE:
Both are included my friend just be a little patience
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
i recently had an s7 active unlocked by a third party and they did it rdmotely over a usb cable
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thatotherguy..:
No one's fighting im just telling him he's wrong

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Yes that's a different phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
Thanks, good luck on your move.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] V0idst4r:
I'll believe it when we get the engineer kernel with write access :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ethanscooter:
Does any of these files include anything that would result in an unlocked bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
No, that's never happening.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrfuzzie23:
anyone try this on Verizon to clear out bloat since the AQDF update?

if I follow post 653....should I flash aqdf after or the previous version at the stage in the steps where it says to flash the Verizon part again?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
Using Odin 3.12.3, I couldn't flash XAC or any other firmware for some reason. Maybe I need a newer Odin but I google and couldn't find any. I'm on QDF as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrfuzzie23:
did you use the prince version of Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
LMAO
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
yup, tried that one as well. Always getting the following:

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heavenly_Abyss2016:
My hope for root is now back, and I use 955U myself. Keep us posted. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
Heres the updated Prince version and Odin 3.12.7

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6_hhqR3V7rPdnd6UEZoblNqOVU
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
Thanks, tried both version and still getting same error. I used the previous Odin to flash a Tmo CSC and flashed back to VZW to get the recent Verizon update so I know Odin works for my phone. Maybe this new update requires some new Odin...

*edit* tried it again and it was stuck on initialization for a while then as soon as I saw a progress bar on my phone, Odin crashed... Lol Tried it multiples times and each time it actually went to initialization, it crashes when I see progress bar on my phone. May need to try another computer.

*edit 2* yup, it was my Win10 desktop, tried it on my Win10 laptop and it worked fine. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
Glad it worked for you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
Got it to install the XAC firmware but I can't seem to flash back to the Vzw firmware. I don't really mind as I'm on MintSim which uses Tmobile so I don't have access to wifi calling and other carrier specific perks. Plus no Vzw bloatware works for me. Is there any reason for me to go back to Vzw firmware I don't need anything from Verizon?

My log:

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

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary

<ID:0/004> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> FAIL! Model dismatch fail

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
You won't miss anything from Verizon firmware if you are on T-Mobile.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bladescarr:
So I got my phone to XAA/XAA/USC, but now it is unfortunately broken.

I have no signal or internet. I cant call, send sms, etc.

I checked the APN's and the US Cellular apn is already there

Ive tried wiping several times, reflashing different firmwares etc, but nothing is working, and im stuck on XAA/XAA/USC, which doesnt work for me

I also tried all the steps from post #653, but that didnt work either...

help:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
i had similar issues going back to xaa/xaa/vzw which usc is similar to verizons network..

i managed to het everything working except sending sms.. i also posted i recommend just disabling bloat as ultimately i had to replace the entire device under my 14day excellence guarantee lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
I think I know why people flash back now. Samsung Pay no longer works... lol I do use it from time to time but won't die w/o it. However I do have gift cards under it so I do need Samsung Pay back in order to use those gc's...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
That's odd that SP isn't working for you. When I was on the W firmware, SP worked just fine for me...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] silentdie:
6) Restarted and used *#2263# to get into the band selection menu, tapped enable all bands and hit apply

Can not access parameter *#2263# :(

(Nor even any other code, even * # 06 # !! strange ??)

I have done the complete manipulation several times but nothing to do.

Same when I try with the application "phone info" (secret code), it does not work.

Is there another way to unblock the network bands please?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
You need to put your device in download mode first.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bestlands:
SO you think were never getting an unlocked bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brogief:
the other code works for me, but not *#2263#

How odd
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Absolutely not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Brogief:
Oh, does anyone have the ATT CSC file on them? I'm using a verizon phone with an ATT sim so I wanna either use ATT firmware or get it's CSC file to get LTE.

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I searched the thread, but didn't have any luck finding an answer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bestlands:
Why do you believe that, my question really is, is there a future xposed (i know its not on nougat yet) will come every to the s8+ version of the phone, weather it be U,F, or W version?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
You can answer your own questions if you use the google and look into the past. Did the bootloader get unlocked on the note 5, s6, s7?(no) Is xposed available now... Has the developer provided an update recently?(yes)... Please learn how to use Google, it's really not hard
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
Of course it is already. Got it working on another computer so it was my first computer I tried it on. However I can't seem to flash back to Verizon now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
use updato or samfirm to download firmware

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you cant get back to full verizon lol thats already been stated..

it will only go back to xaa/xaa/vzw which is bloat free but some have had mixed results on verizon such as myself as i had to replace my whole device.

as of right now tho i am pretty sure there is 0 way to go completely back to out of the box verizon, it has been stated many times..

carrier switching isnt really a thing yet lol all ppl r doing is goin to canadian firm then flashing u fifm back basically removing carrier bloat + carrier boot screen and in some cases enabling all bands but ultimately you still need to unlock the device for use on other carriers and no full carrier switching as of yet and probably not going to happen without root
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
Oh I don't care about going back to Verizon as I don't use Verizon. Just want Samsung Pay to work. I'm sure sooner or later there is a way to go back completely. I'm in no rush. Android Pay works fine lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fred_yo:
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It's not there . I been looking myself for a while along with the att user data....the only one there is the s8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
But for what reason would you require the ATT USERDATA? It's just a load of carrier bloat.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fred_yo:
Mainly as a backup and for warranty purposes just in case..

So far im happy running the XAC firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tigerhoods:
I flashed the xac firmware following the procedure in post 653 or Whatever.. On my verizon s8 plus. got both firmwares off updato..Iatest versions of both firmwares.

Everything works as it should. I didn't start fresh..after you flash back the verizon firmware let it settle for a min hit reset.. then go into your settings and and add verizon apn.

The phone runs better I feel like it was worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
But it shouldn't affect the warranty whatsoever. You're perfectly at liberty to do what you want with the user partition, that includes wiping it at any time via a factory reset.

That's why it's called USERDATA.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fred_yo:
I know... but Att lately wants to make people's life complicated, specially when it comes to all the bloatware they put on their phone....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrfuzzie23:
when you flashed back the verizon firmware, which one did you do? the AQDF one or the one before that?

Samsung Pay and VoLTE (hd calling) work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
but warranty exchanges arent from ATT as ATT goes through Samsung for that...

to be honest the only time you will have issues with warranty is if A) you have moisture or physical damage and B) you tripped Knox somehow...

you can use package disablers to disable carrier bloat so how can they refuse warranty because att crapware isnt loaded onto the phone?

I have Verizon but the store didnt even look for vzw bloat (i went from xac to vzw).. since knox was still intact they replaced it no questions asked
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fred_yo:
I had trouble when i had the s4 with moisture, and the rep from Att was giving me hard time... I agree with you 99% of the time they dont look. But you never know... still if i found it fine, if not, ill just move on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tigerhoods:
yes volte works hd voice only-no video. I tried a verizon video apk I had from lollipop, it didn't add the setting back you will have to go 3Rd party on that. As far as Samsung pay goes I'm not sure I can download the application and get to the point where you add a card but I don't use it so I'm not going to add my card. The latest version of both 5/4xac 5/12verizon
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
What files did you flash? AP and CSC? Did you flash the userdata one as well?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tigerhoods:
read post 653 follow the instructions. when flashing the w firmware flash the oyncsc=non-homecsc..that's later then continue to follow post 653 exactly you don't want to have a non working phone

Later when reinstalling the verizon firmware flash everything like you did the w firmware but now with verizon but use the home-csc. You will lose data when flashing w you will not when going back to verizon. I'm going to create a thread for installing this with links..I did not flash userdata in the u firmware if that's what you mean
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bladescarr:
Yes, please do. If you saw my earlier post, my phone is completely broken, so I would love a tutorial..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ernestico911:
I have all these firmwares, one last time, and listen (ONE LAST TIME) will upload any firmware you need with any userdata, this time will be 24H only (24 HOURS ONLY). Shut me whatever firmware you guys need

edit: Sorry if any of you reqested me on PM, not have much time because of work, sorry my english, Iam Cuban guys xDD
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Thank you AT&T needed for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fred_yo:
I'm for Att on the S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] unitz0mbie:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1tT3ufAPS4SYUVzRVZyS2pnUTA/view

someone just posted the eng boot for g995u\
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] djhotsauce:
Finally!!!!! Good to test it out later tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bladescarr:
Please keep us up to date with what happens!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] unitz0mbie:
no problem, yes please keep us posted. thank you for work
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gqukyo:
I tried exactly that, still doesn't work. Using Odin 3.12.7 prince version. This is what I get:

<ID:0/015> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/015> File analysis..

<ID:0/015> skip file list for home binary

<ID:0/015> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/015> Home Binary Download

<ID:0/015> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/015> Initialzation..

<ID:0/015> FAIL! Model dismatch fail

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

Seems like the error is stating I'm trying to flash the wrong firmware for the phone I have. I don't really think I need to ever go back to Verizon firmware as long as I can update the phone as updates are available. Can live w/o Samsung Pay on this phone. However, the main reason I tried the XAC firmware was to ensure LTE band 12 was unlocked but everywhere I go in the Bay Area, it didn't once lock onto band 12 which is available since last year. So that has me annoyed. All the trouble to get band 12 and the phone still doesn't connect to it. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Quickvic30:
You sir........are the greatest!!!

I modified the S7 edge root.bat for the S8+ but not sure if it's going to work or not. I'll try here shortly and let everyone know how it goes!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
did u flash it already?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] b3@n:
What do these eng root files mean?

Are they unlocked bootloader files that we're hoping can be used for rooting snapdragon S8's and S8+'s?

Sorry, new to this
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Do you have the S8?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ashyx:
And G950u.

Seems legit as it has ro.debuggable=1 set in properties.

However unfortunately ro.secure=1 is still set, so unlikely able to get a root shell with write access.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bladescarr:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1tT3ufAPS4ScUIyclBxd2pQd2s/view?usp=drivesdk

Here is S8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] unitz0mbie:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1tT3ufAPS4ScUIyclBxd2pQd2s/view
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BoredKender:
Saved both for posterity, even if they don't amount to much yet
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
will flashing this brick my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Harry44:
I think we are still waiting for someone to take the first plunge.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
I will right now give me a sec
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Maltego:
Try flashing with the debug firmware on device. Maybe the 2 working together will achieve more access?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Boots fine same as stock doesnt say -eng on the kernel only difference is permissive SElinux. Can't mount /system or /data as rw tried root.bat and says cannot mount certain partitions device tells me that unauthorized security actions have been detected and boot up has the same overlay as the combination firmware. This is all from latest update stock will try with combination firmware and update
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
ok, this is good to know. So we need to try to figure out how to root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TimelessPWN:
Chainfires SU app pushed but no SU binary
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Maltego:
Will probably end up like S7/E, requiring a custom binary. Don't recall who created the custom binary.