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[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Henniesnijman:
rooted again

So I re-installed the stock ROM (Hong Kong)

Re-rooted the phone, as per page one of this thread.

Re-installed all apps from Google Play.

Then deleted the Google account & restarted the phone, multiple times.

FPR Lock is gone, phone restarts fine.

Couple of apps don't work though.

DSploit - starts fine, asks for SU permissions, I grant it, it then crashes with "It seems your ROM has the "LD_LIBRARY_PATH bug, I'm sorry but it's not compatible with dSploit" - and shuts down.

Plumb Bob - crashes after starting.

everything else seems to work, fine.

:)

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How can I flash the Chinese bootloader without starting from scratch?

is that even possible?

do I need to flash the Chinese stock ROM and start the rooting process again?

H.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Cameron581:
Just gotta download the stock firmware from updato for chinese ans extract it and only flash the bl section
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Henniesnijman:
happy days

Thanks Cameron,

I'll give it a bash in a couple of minutes.

cheers

H.

Update**

I download the Open China ROM from Updato.

Flashed the bootloader only & was met with another lovely blue screen.

"An error occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software"

I'll guess I'll give that a try (never used it before) but I'll probably end up having to flash the entire China ROM & start the root from scratch.

I sincerely hope the open China ROM speaks English as my Mandarin is 100% non-existent.

H
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Bradley W:
Please help me about how to root my s8+

SM G955F

Android 7.0
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] joemill:
You are in the wrong thread.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3594756

You have an exynos varient this thread is for snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Cameron581:
Haha flash china then just flash honkong open on the ap and maybe csc been a while since ive played with it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] this.guy.lol:
Is this for the USA version of SD or the Chinese version?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] joemill:
Please read the second sentence in the original post for your answer.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/sam...galaxy-s8-s8-snapdragon-t3636718/post73028696
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] this.guy.lol:
You know, a simple yes or no would have been nice. Didn't read it since I know the US and china models are both SD and to my knowledge, only the specific china SD versions have twrp. So please, next time you want to be an ass, reconsider.

Now if anyone else on here can be so kind to give me a yes/no answer it would be greatly appreciated. Since Mr. Asshat here wanted to be one and spend all this time typing instead of simply stating yes or no.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
The answer is in the op. No need to repeat.

Do you have an S8/S8+ which has unlocked bootloader?

Yes or no. If no, it's clear this isn't for you.

Even if yes, it's clear it isn't for you if it's not Chinese variant.

Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] this.guy.lol:
Thanks for the clear up. I have an F model but my brother has a SD version. Didn't see the above as I was in a hurry to find info for him. Thanks for the message. :) appreciate it. :) Have a good day.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] buzzaldrine:
the link to the s8 doesnt work =( it says 404 error, does someone have the link?

also. dumb question. but i would really like to root my s8, its from rogers.

and ive been reading about CF-Auto-Root-dreamlite, idk if thats legit, so i was wondering if someone would kindly help me out with the best process. im good at following instructions, im just not sure which ones to follow as i dont want to ruin my phone.

thanks for anyones help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] thedeceivingeye1:
Galaxy S8 download link leads to a 404 Not Found page. Unfortunate.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] AL_IRAQI:
S8+ here

S8 here
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] thedeceivingeye1:
Thanks!

Still no way to unlock the bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Cameron581:
These are for the g95X0 models which are Chinese dual SIM which can be bootloder unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
You've ALWAYS been able to unlock the bootloader on these particular Snapdragon 835 variants. You unlock the bootloader with the OEM bootloader unlock setting.

Read the op. This is ONLY for the Hong Kong and mainland China Snapdragon 835 S8/S8+ variants.

These also have all the U.S. carrier bands, including CDMA/HSPA/LTE. So, they're great for importing via eBay, etc.

Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] thedeceivingeye1:
Gotcha. I'm new to the S8 party and ended up with a carrier locked US variant. Too much hassle to switch at this point, so I guess I'll just wait for a US bootloader unlock.

Edit: "You've ALWAYS been able to unlock the bootloader on these Snapdragon 835 variants. You unlock the bootloader with the OEM bootloader unlock setting. " Hold on, so US variants can or cannot unlock the bootloader? I presume you meant the Chinese model, but just making sure.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kekistaneerefugee:
Any kind of development for these phones yet? I sold off my exynos a few months back and kind of miss it, would rather have the snapdragon but not for double the price if it doesn't have some roms.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] shaggyskunk:
Sent from my SM-G955W ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kekistaneerefugee:
I'm not talking about north American phones, this thread isn't about those.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] shaggyskunk:
Yeah I just realized that this thread was not for the North American variants ?

Sent from my SM-G955W ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
Yes, "these particular Snapdragon 835 variants" are the Hong Kong and mainland China Snapdragon variants. That's what we are talking about. For some reason you didn't actually quote what I said.... You copied and pasted, and left out what you didn't like. ;) I didn't say just Snapdragon 835 variants, I specifically said "these particular Snapdragon variants". And then I went on to define those particular variants, as well quoting the relevant portion of the op.

No, North America Snapdragon Samsung bootloader cannot be unlocked -- only the Hong Kong and mainland China Snapdragon 835 variants for S8/S8+. But they -- Hong Kong and mainland China Snapdragon variants -- have all the North America bands.

I'm repeating myself and the op is very clear. That's also why I said you had to import via eBay to get these bootloader unlockable Snapdragon variants. If North America had simple OEM bootloader unlock, there would be no reason to do that.

I re-read my post and I don't see any confusing or contradictory statements. If there's something you still need clarification on, you'll need to ask more specifically.

Sent from my official carrier unlocked LG V30+ US998
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Cameron581:
It's actually not the OEM unlock setting it's an app called crom that unlocks it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] wangxing993:
set warranty bit：recovery
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jesec:
A complete guide is posted in #3.

You will get complete root access if you follow the steps.

Good luck.

NOTE: U.S. variants are still non-unlockable.

EDIT: Apologies for misleading infos about "OEM Unlock" in initial version of guide. Chinese/HK variants do NOT have "OEM Unlock" option and you don't need to enable it. Only reactivation lock needs to be disabled.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] wangxing993:
set warranty bit：recovery for g9550 why？please help me
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] xdauser'17:
glad i could help.;)

and did you followed the guide in #3 ? after install the modded kernel, all problems are gone!

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this is normal, and it will be shown when you boot into recovery, because you flashed an unofficial recovery. if it worked for you, don't worry.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
Thank you for the correction. Happy to be wrong! I was using a 3rd party spec site for LTE bands. Samsung's official site does show exactly what you said. That is great the Hong Kong S8/S8+ (Snapdragon 835) supports AT&T, T-mobile, Verizon and Sprint bands. It also has easily unlocked bootloader, and now TWRP recovery. ROMs are sure to follow.

http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/business/business-products/mobile-device/smartphones/SM-G9550ZKGTGY
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] wangxing993:
Help me my gad

i Open Odin and place that TWRP tar file in the [AP] slot next Hold [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] on your phone and then press start on Odin

but my phone Stop at boot interface set warranty bit：recovery

my phone is g9550 unlock not hava Samsung Account

i do not kown why,I have tried many times but failed
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] YuiZheng:
yep i flashed modified kernel and the root goes perfectly but the play store keeps failing and getting error df df erh 01
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] xdauser'17:
i didn't get this problem. as you know, the phones sold in China mainland are not allowed to include Google's apps. so i had to install manually with an apk file. maybe you can try to clear the play store's data , or download an apk file and install again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alcibiade:
Crap I couldn't go very far... I get "CROM service has stopped" (And yes I deleted my Samsung account)

Edit: Gonna try a factory rest in case it helps... (I didnt install much stuff though...).

Edit 2: Argh... Full factory reset and I keep on getting "CROM Service has stopped". Been googling around, cant seem to find much help...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] wangxing993:
i have.do you have email i send to you
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alcibiade:
Different version of CROM?

What did I do wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] wangxing993:
yes different version of CROM
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alcibiade:
Cool thank you. I PMd you you with my email address.

Probably worth posting here actually for everybody to benefit from it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jesec:
Please note that U.S. variants are not unlockable. Thus, CROM service will NOT work on U.S. Snapdragon variants. It is normal to get force closes on non-unlockable variants.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alcibiade:
I have the HK version (I actually live there)

It's a Samsung SM-G9550. I tried a full reset of my device, tried older versions of CROM service (1.0.4) could't get it to actually not crash. I also force stopped it, cleaned data and restarted it. Same.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alcibiade:
PM me, I will be happy to try (I sent you my email)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] DonFFX:
CROM service has stopped as well

Hi Jesec, I also have a G-9500 (S8 Hong kong) with me but has encountered CROM service has stopped as well (Tried both the one in your post and the 1.0.4 one in the thread)

Also Tried doing it with One SIM card inserted, no SIM card inserted, Wi-Fi only and still doesn't work. Please suggest
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] jesec:
Flash AQF7 version of firmware via Odin:

SM-G9500: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F895A2745DD811E7963AFA163EE8F90B

SM-G9550: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=2CC3FFBA5E0711E7963AFA163EE8F90B

and then try again.

I successfully unlocked my phone on this version.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Alcibiade:
Thank you, I'll try today (I am on AQE9)

Is this version in English and does it have the Play store installed?

Flashing PDA only should be enough?

Edit: I get "FRP is enabled, not allowed to download non FRP abl binary" when trying to flash and it stops there.

I suppose it's a Chinese ROM without Google account / Play store, and therefore considered with no FRP (Factory Reset Protection) and therefore can't flash over the HK ROM (Which has FRP)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kjames2001:
I get the same problem, stuck at boot: set warranty bit recovery.

Can someone please help?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] juda iskariotsky:
nevermind
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ran816:
Can anyone Please provide download link of OREO beta for Chinese snapdragon variant ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] juda iskariotsky:
bump
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Henniesnijman:
Update,

After a month of running on the open China ROM (rooted) my 9500 (Hong Kong variant) decided to start doing its own thing.

a) Google play didn't update anymore. I started receiving error 403 (forbidden) on any and all updates or new app downloads.

b) Bigsby remapper (all of them) just refused to work.

C) phone would ring, I answer, & the phone just keeps on ringing, with the other person on the call... (mostly not funny if your ringtone is ACDC's Thunderstruck. )

d) game response slowed down considerably. Like I was playing Real Racing on a Nokia 0007.

So now I'm back on the stock Hong Kong ROM for the SM-G9500 duos.

Everything works again.

I'm uncertain what caused the issue.

Maybe one of many root-only apps I installed?

I'll stick with the stock ROM for now..

Until a super easy super reliable Root method gets produced by someone much smarter than me.

H.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] coryc2006:
Ok so CROM service doesn't run it crashes. Also my phone doesn't have the option to OEM Unlock. Option. S8+ T-Mobile. What else can I do
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Cameron581:
You obviously didn't read the first post this is for Chinese and Honk Kong Versions only....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Rocco210:
Will this work if your phone is already rooted? And if so Will it remove the root.?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] ChazzMatt:
How is your phone rooted if you don't have TWRP installed?

You did read the big red letters in the up this is only for Chinese Snapdragon models, right? With unlocked bootloader.

Sent via open market LG US998 V30/V30+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] tadho:
Can someone give me the list of currently available custom rom for G9550? Checked on Sammobile, we still haven't got the official 7.1.1, let alone Oreo. It really sucks :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Rocco210:
Where it says "Note that this does NOT unlock your phone. You need to have an unlockable variant such as Chinese or HK to flash.*" I thought it meant that you needed one of those to unlock your phone, not install twrp. I'm new to the whole process but have been on here pretty much everyday learning everything because everyone's so helpful and has information and step by step lists for everything. I had a note 8 and was my first time getting into rooting and everything but switched to my S8 and is a totally different process but found a method on here that was pretty simple and went with that. But I've heard alot about TWRP and people have told me to try it out, I just didn't know how to do it is all. So forgive me for sounding like an idiot about this. I apologize
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Thanoseid.bat:
Say what??? If you don't already know the answer to that brother.. you don't need to be flashing ANYTHING.. until you go back and read EVERYTHING.... what exactly did you root WITH? THAT would be a joy to know...

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As far as unlocking the bootloader... I'm guessing no one is attempting a counter reset, triangle away etc?

And I'm sure I'm wrong here somewhere.. bout 85% sure I'm wrong. But doesn't TWRP run off the same "aboot" system of flashing Roms to partitions. Of cours3 I KNOW this isn't safestrap... but I could of swore TWRP just like moved on with the coding and safestrap just stopped. Honestly safe strap was one of the coolest custom recoveries I thought... little blue dude.. and no bootloader unlock needed... I just thought this was the basis TWRP had found In... well at least I know now I can BADLY screw my device up.. an 800 paperweight ???
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] tadho:
Your phone definitely is a US variant. Don't try this TWRP. All US variants come with locked bootloader, unlike Chinese. All you can do for now is stay with partcyber rom and have a your device rooted, or go back to stock with no root.

*I got confused with 'unlocked' term for quite awhile. G95XU1 is a carrier-unlocked variant. It's not the same as unlocked bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Extreemator:
So no real chance of bootloader unlock for north american snapdragon. Jeees why did i even buy this phone. I don't want it, even as cheap as alcatel x777 or xiomi noname ///. As good as bricked. If they will continue to do so(will), i see no difference between them and apple. Very dissapointed. Let's all hope they get cancer and crap out as soon as possible who locks them coz if we al hope so they will.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] shaggyskunk:
Don't blame Samsung - Blame the Carriers - It all started with AT&T several years ago - The Carriers are the biggest client for Samsung and the Carriers dictate what they want ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] somethingwomewhere:
Any active roms with this twrp, or do we basically just have xposed/magisk?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] shaggyskunk:
delete
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] hitecold:
So just to double check, this should work with the Verizon Galaxy G950-U variant right? I just want to get this done so I can flash Magisk..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] chalo2007:
hello is the first time I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus and is (US Cellular) [SM-G955U] exact model smg955uzvau

Excuse me I'm new Can someone help me if I can install twrp and root of this guide or other? , Thank
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] shaggyskunk:
From the OP - You need to have an Unlocked Bootloader and None of the North American variants of the S8/S8+ have an Unlocked Bootloader ??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] chalo2007:
then there is no other method to install twrp and root?

there is no solution with my model?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] shaggyskunk:
Not the traditional Root - No TWRP - But have a look here: ?

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3717702
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Dr.][No_WaY:
hello,

i want to use the CSC KSA or OJP or OJV

with g9550 TYG tiwan version rom=G9550ZHU2CRD4 and CSC= G9550ZZH2CRD4 ?

can you help me with that?

Now i have G9550 with unlocked bootloader from this thread and twrp and root

boot loader ver. G9550ZCU1AQF7

pda ver.G9550ZHU1AQF7

CSC ver. G9550ZZH1AQG1

baseband ver.G9550ZCU1AQF7

kernel ver. 4.4.16-tomatolei-kernal_SM9550_V1.0 leilei@ubuntu#1 64bit
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Yamaha-252:
Hey there!

Did someone try to unlock CROM after update to Android 8?

My CROM Service app (1.0.7) doesn't work at all with message "Unable to open application An unknown error has occurred. Try again later."

How can I CROM unlock in the other way?

SM-G9550

Hong Kong (TGY)

G9550ZHU2CRD4
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Yamaha-252:
I've downgraded to android 7.0 and ulocked CROM and after that updated back to 8.

CROM is still unlocked but now dm-verity and force encryption disabler is not working :(

As I see there are no way to use TWRP on Android 8 :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kjames2001:
Try using Magisk manager to patch boot image, then flash the boot image in Odin. That way at least you will have root. And then try systemless xposed as a Magisk module, if you want to install xposed that is.

I see you are using Hongkong firmware, I suggest you to flash china firmware, as its less 'secure', meaning you will have less trouble when rooting and all.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Yamaha-252:
Thanks! The china firmware is really better to root because it has disabled reactivation lock (no google services).

Anyway there is no way to make systemless magisk with xposed because it is not compatible with sdk version and arcitecture of samsung's oreo :(

I could install Magisk via TWRP but it was no completly installation.

After instaliation I had a bootloop. Then I formated /data again via TWRP and had boot image patched and no bootloop. Root was worked but the safitynet tests were failed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kjames2001:
So Magisk works, but only by flash through recovery. Did you try xposed? Do you use it?

To bypass safetynet, try installing the module called Magiskhide props config from Magisk repo.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] Yamaha-252:
Thanks! Magisk (v16) installed by recovery doesn't work enough to install modules.

Something wrong with the data partition of the rom.

09-07 02:12:49.106 544 544 I Magisk : Magisk v16.0(1600) daemon started
09-07 02:12:49.263 544 549 I Magisk : ** post-fs mode running
09-07 07:12:52.134 544 947 I Magisk : ** post-fs-data mode running
09-07 07:12:52.140 544 947 I Magisk : * Creating /sbin overlay
09-07 07:12:52.141 544 947 I Magisk : * Mounting mirrors
09-07 07:12:52.141 544 947 I Magisk : mount: /sbin/.core/mirror/system
09-07 07:12:52.141 544 947 I Magisk : link: /sbin/.core/mirror/vendor
09-07 07:12:52.142 544 947 E Magisk : mount /data/adb/magisk->/sbin/.core/mirror/bin failed with 2: No such file or directory
09-07 07:12:52.142 544 947 I Magisk : bind_mount: /sbin/.core/mirror/bin
09-07 07:12:52.142 544 947 I Magisk : * Setting up internal busybox
09-07 07:12:52.142 948 948 E Magisk : execvpe failed with 2: No such file or directory
09-07 07:12:52.143 948 948 I Magisk : * Mounting /data/adb/magisk.img
09-07 07:12:52.336 948 948 I Magisk : * Running post-fs-data.d scripts
09-07 07:12:52.336 948 948 I Magisk : * Running module post-fs-data scripts
09-07 07:12:52.336 948 948 I Magisk : * Loading modules
09-07 07:12:52.337 948 958 I Magisk : * Starting MagiskHide
09-07 07:12:52.337 948 958 I Magisk : hide_utils: Hiding sensitive props
09-07 07:12:52.337 948 958 I Magisk : hide_list: [com.google.android.gms.unstable]
09-07 07:12:52.387 948 958 I Magisk : proc_monitor: init ns=mnt:[4026531840]

But I've found the way to disable FRP to exclude installing the China ROM. (in attachments)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8+ Cross Device Development] kjames2001:
So you are using Hongkong firmware? Cool!

Magisk problem is due to encrypted data partition, I guess. Try install Magisk again with both or one of the two advanced options ticked in Magisk manager. Should work