yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jhofseth:
Yes, you can still flash latest stock ROM for your device in

Download Mode or ODIN Mode

1. Turn off the device

2. Press and hold Volume Down key + Bixby key + Power Key for a while

3. Release all key when you see ODIN Mode / Download Mode

4. Use Volume Up key to continue

5. Use Volume Down key to cancel ( Restart the device )
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Symphomed:
Thank you, I know how to do it... Did it with my old LG g4 h818p.

Thank you very much
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
They didnt give us anything were taking it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zone23:
Hay whats up? This guy never stops all he has talked about it ENG Root and I think he was a lot of the problem in the other threads. We aren't allowed to call people names but I can think of more than a couple for this guy. He thinks all you guys did was buy the ENG Root versions of the ROMs basically. I wouldn't give him the time of day at this point go back and look at his other posts.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrBriggs:
So, to be clear - we won't be able to flash custom ROMs but we will be able to use Titanium Backup and other apps that depend on root, is that correct?

This new talk about a "handicapped root" got me confused.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Well if we get flashfire working i think we could have some roms and i know the other guy is a problem people are very childish here on XDa i never remember seeing this when i joined
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zone23:
Things have certainly changed over the last 8 years, I have seen a lot of good people come and go.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Absolutely
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] geoff5093:
It was closed because people kept asking for an ETA and derailing the thread. It's closed until the devs get root published, then they'll re-open it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] akiraO1:
Unfortunately haven't figured that out yet, we can dd the twrp image but secure boot stops us from booting it up.

Super lame.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jhofseth:
using S8/S8+ root during HDMI output

Samsung allows you to change the aspect ratio during wi-fi Miracast screen mirroring to 16:9 (i.e., because most 4K UHDTVs or 720p/1080p HDTVs are 16:9); just change to 16:9 in Samsung SmartView settings--NO ROOT NEEDED. But, only 1080p resolution is max during Miracast.

Samsung changes aspect ratio to 16:9 automatically during DeX output; 1080p is max DeX resolution, and colors are way oversaturated on my non-HDR 4K UHDTV. I still use DeX but

HDMI mirroring output is much prettier

.

Samsung does not allow you to change the aspect ratio to 16:9 during HDMI cable output--YOU NEED ROOT; 4K resolution is max during HDMI output.

If you have tried to view the super-wide aspect ratio of the S8/S8+ via HDMI output, you realize how much screen area is wasted on your 16:9 television if you are unable to change mirroring resolution to 16:9. Why Samsung has not corrected this, I have no idea. They fixed it for Miracast but not yet for the higher resolution HDMI output. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hack.causality:
GMD Gesture control. I just can't live without my custom gestures. Tap three fingers to kill an app, tap four to turn off the screen, expand three to close or open the status bar, swipe two fingers to the side for Back and up for Menu, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
That sounds pretty useful, would the battery drain more swiftly with gesture controls enabled?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hack.causality:
I didn't notice any difference with my Note 4. Our devices are already running a thousand services in the background, one more doesn't make that big a difference. The idea of trying to fiddle around with the power button while my phone is in its car mount instead of just slapping my fingers on it is...distasteful.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] akiraO1:
Build.prop tweaks tested and working :) (see attached thumbs)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hack.causality:
Any word on the 80% problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Interceptor777:
Could you guys test the Dual Speaker Mod and the improved camera quality mod?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] unitz0mbie:
Yes please, this is a huge deal at least for me
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
I have to ask, of course ro.boot.secure yielded no results with the bootloader, amirite?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] teknowiz23:
Pretty sure it's just a flag verifying root or the capability to root

https://xdaforums.com/general/help/rooting-ro-secure-t3531699/amp/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] akiraO1:
I'll test any mod you throw my way, and as for the 80%battery I actually just found this in the media folder.....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] akiraO1:
Yeah that was something silly I was trying because, why Not? Lol the actual prop is ro.boot.flash.locked and so far haven't found the prop it resides in to change it. Also ro.boot.other.locked is very interesting to me
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] XBlackChaosX:
GMD Gesture control is a great app, I freaking miss that app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] XBlackChaosX:
They already have a full plate, when root is released and if flash fire is working for it than you are more than welcome to try it yourself.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] crazysoccerman:
All I want is LMT Launcher. That's it.

It's such a simple desire, but it's cost these fine XDA developers so much of their time and money to make possible.

I feel like Android has lost its way (I've exclusively been on Android from the original Motorola Droid to the S8).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sacnotsack:
+1 for dual speaker mod.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jhofseth:
Most mods that don't modify boot image should work similar to how they work for Exynos S8/S8+ variants. Nothing will ever be perfect and more eyes are better than far fewer, right? Those XDA members who achieved system mounted RW on the S8+ Snapdragon ENG firmware should just release what they have and far more progress would be made by the community. Cough, cough....I think there is added pressure to release something worth rewarding when a bounty thread is involved, which slows progress due to fewer people investigating what's kept secret. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Root-Maniac:
Glad to see someone enjoying root on there s8!!

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Mine seems to be the same...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] akiraO1:
Honestly we haven't released anything yet because this is a real engineering firmware, I don't think we're like to see it's equal and we're making sure all the 1 click rooters don't break their phones. It's still very unstable and even with the eng firmware the security has been challenging but progress is made everyday
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] teknowiz23:
That's pretty uncalled for. They are making sure their release is as bug free as can be so that people with loud mouths and insufficient knowledge and or experience don't make rookie mistakes causing a $1000 coaster for beer. Patience. Wow... They would probably update us more if every time they did before... People didn't clamor at the "release it now!!!" gates every time they came out of their hard work and personal lives to say something, causing personal arguments, insults, and therefore... Thread closures. The devs don't have time or.. I'm quite sure, the patience, to ask a mod to unlock the thread every day. Which is probably why they are mostly radio silent right now. To most people I'm sure this is obvious.

Plus. They did the work. They can release it when they want. New Year's Eve if that's what they prefer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Root-Maniac:
If you know anything about the ps4 jailbreak scene... it could be a lot like that..

At this point in time, I'm not holding my breath anymore. If root gets released. Great! But I won't be surprised if it doesn't get released to the general public and is kept amongst a small group of people like a lot of Rom devs are doing these days, etc.

The XDA community has gone to hell over the years and lots of devs have been run off.

Don't be surprised if it happens again here
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kjc99:
If flashfire does work can we get 3minit battery to work... I'm used to international galaxies so I've always had twrp or CWM for flashing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] XBlackChaosX:
I'm sure those Rom devs have a good reason for not sharing what they've made with the public as of late in the XDA community.... I mean what, you think they don't get tired of having to deal with the crap that people put them through? The constant complaining, the demanding, people acting so damn entitled as if they are paying the devs, as I've said before many of you, though grown adults act like impulsive, entitled, ungrateful children....

If things were to be released earlier than ready just to appease ya'll then people will encounter some issues with it and blame the devs for releasing something half-baked and not ready with the potential to brick devices, and if they hold off on release to make sure it is as good and safe as they can make it then the children complain because they're taking so long..... So essentially "damned of you do, damned if you don't".... There is no winning with people like that which is sadly what many of ya'll are comprised of. It's made a lot of devs bitter and have destroyed that feeling they got when they used to develop roms and kernels, mods, etc and share it with the community. So yes many if them keep alot if not most of the stuff they discover/make for themselves...smh
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] teknowiz23:
I completely agree. While I can't wait to be able to root my S8 Plus, I actually have a life outside of my phone and will focus on that more than when the devs will release root. I haven't spoken much in these root threads I've just been lurking for months, didn't really think it was gonna happen to be honest. I'm incredibly thankful that it's gonna happen, good things come to those who work hard, and to those who wait.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Root-Maniac:
Yup and I don't blame them one bit! As jcase and my good old friend beaups have been saying for years. Don't by a locked phone if you want root, specially a sammy.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] teknowiz23:
Good advice. But ya gotta admit man.. even not rooted.. it's a pretty badass phone. :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Root-Maniac:
I'm completely content with it. Right now it's a tie with my favorite phone in the world.... the note 7, lol

Samsung is just on another level it seems technologically speaking..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hazmad:
Check around in here /sys/class/power_supply/battery
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zone23:
We all know about this guy he has done nothing but troll from the very beginning and unfortunately just wont shut up or go away, so just ignore him..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LaughDonor:
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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mark manning:
Hey all,

Sorry to drop in but had to do a slight cleaning
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sporttster:
Is it safe to post on XDA anymore? Or is every post being scrubbed? Just wanting to know. Hard to discuss and follow threads about root progress when they're being closed left and right. Is there another safe site to check this out on? I'm really interested in root and want to keep up on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
Reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8 (within a few hours some one will make a note of root being released, this is a big deal.)

Reddit.com/r/Android

Those two sub reddits are all you need for something like a root release for a major phone. Reddit discussion is mostly non-moderated, nearly anything is free game (pending individual sub Reddit rules). If you have any thing controversial to mention or talk about my suggestion is to go there and do so politely.

I don't think the mods are trying to scrub every thing, but no one wants any of our dev team to skee-daddle and just give up on a public release because of some posts made by some overly opionated users.

One thing I do agree with, is that the devs do actually read our comments, answer questions, and post progression, most wouldn't even do that as it takes too much time simply. So we should have threads cleaned so they can save as much time communicating and discussing issues and resolutions here on the forums with us.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AngelIsL33T:
Ayy. Im looking forward to this (root for Snap.) I've never been rooted before, as i was an iPhone fan/jailbreaker. Hopefully this community is respectful and can help if needed in the future!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Oh trust me bud, this community is helpful. As long as you don't break rules or say anything disrespectful, you'll fit in great in the community. Welcome to XDA ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sporttster:
I think it's really amazing and frankly, fascinating how they go about getting root from a device as locked down as the S8. Takes quite a bit of ingenuity and smarts and I'm sure a pinch of luck here, there. Glad to hear they got it! No hurry for it. Gonna have this phone for quite awhile anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Xshooter726:
Wait are you confirming root will be released later today!? :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AngelIsL33T:
Well if not today, then hopefully before this year is up. Really looking forward to rooting for the first time :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
Pretty cryptic message, lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
Not to spoil, but I want to confirm that I am not apart of the current dev team nor have I contributed in any way, shape or form. My post only meant that once a flagship device has root released, a subsequent post would quickly be created in those subs.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
I think i used your roms on my t999 s3
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
Haha, you did in fact! My favorite phone up until now. I was still an amateur back then. I'm hoping I can put some of that knowledge to work, here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Sweet cant wait
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hazmad:
How would this be used on the S8/S8+ (Snapdragon)? Are you saying someone's working on getting around the S8's signature verification?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] boostnek9:
How do you expect this to work? You can't modify the files, it breaks Samsung signature. Even if your MD5 passes, you still have a broken signature. This isn't a matter of modding Odin, it's a matter off turning of signature checking....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
We needd the bootloader unlocked for sure
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JustMeToo:
Mine too. It was during the days when Samsung still didn't try to emulate the iPhone look. I LOVED the look of that phone. Now you put a Galaxy S8/S8+ next to an iPhone 7 and there is almost no difference. Never mind the useless (in my opinion) curved edge.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Raz12:
I'm so hype to hear that the galaxy 8 plus will get rooted soon. I haven't fully rooted and ROM my phone since the atrix 4G. I mean the LG G3 i rooted with some good roms but my atrix. Aw man. I know without a boot loader unlocked we won't be able to get any non stock roms on our phone but i can't wait for root! The phone will be so more empowered than it already is ! Oh baby that nav bar will be changed! My life will be CHANGED. Good job dev's once again i wish i was smart as you guys but until then i will admire your work and wait.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Your life will be changed? Really? Annnnyywhoooooo
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
Lol but it is awesome root has been achieved so i'm happy as well
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] akiraO1:
Or just follow our simple instructions and you'll have root in under 20 mins upon release :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Raz12:
That's crazy lol. You didn't have to do all that. Look how extra you are. I'm just saying how much imma praise root and your sucking my life away. People like you make other users not want to comment. Lame.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] boostnek9:
Yea, you gotta let those comments slide bro. We all know they're useless. Discussion is discussion, even if others think your input is below standards. I'm glad you'll enjoy your root and don't worry about what others think, comment away.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Raz12:
Sorry. I know i was feeding. Anyways yeah hopefully exposed will be good too. I mean i guess flash fire gotta work too. The eng boot on S7 edge was so bad and laggy but I'm glad to here there is no lag. I'll take 80% battery over that terrible lag S7 had lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Lol it's a joke settle down[emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji111] [emoji111] [emoji111]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Ingnore the trolls in the s8 theeads they keep getting stuff shutdown or erased
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hazmad:
yeah. too bad xda doesn't have more granular options/permissions. Like locking those users (trolls) out of whatever thread they fill with their junk, instead of locking the entire thread. But it's easier to just ignore or report if needed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pothergust:
[MENTION=7387640]akira01[/MENTION] will this root method allow those apps that can hide root access so you can use things like snapchat?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zone23:
Just add them to your ignore list thats what I do.. then I'm just wondering what everyone is talking about.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
I'm sure everyone saw this but I haven't untill just now and I'm getting excited!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Atomix_Psycho:
Where did you find this post?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
In the bounty thread. It was posted early this morning.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3598271
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hack.causality:
I wonder if that means they've solved the 80% problem or given up trying to crack it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
Either way I'm very happy to have root when it releases.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
When it gets released we the community can work together on solving the lil bugs like 80% battery if the devs didnt get to it for me im happy to see half a root
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
Exactly. I'm sure a stock rooted Rom that's can be flashed through flash fire will do the trick
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Hey sounds good to me im not picky i used flash fire on my att galaxy s4
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jhofseth:
It will be nice to have a rooted with system R/W US Snapdragon S8+ ENG ROM. I haven't experimented with flashing the ENG ROM yet. My goal is to use that system R/W ENG when released as platform/springboard to somehow flash pre-rooted latest stock system and stock images. For example: use combo of now available root to terminal dd flash and

reboot into download mode

to finish the official latest stock remainder. Rooted latest stock or bust! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] unitz0mbie:
YES that would be amazing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] HighOnLinux:
It would be awesome to advanced users. But for the novice users, it's a struggle for them to understand. But it's a great idea though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mark manning:
So you are suggesting that I should have left the posts from a banned member who came back with an account called "xdamodsareajoke" and started trolling the members of this thread? Or is it you didn't know what I cleaned up and agree those posts needed to be removed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Absolutely and thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shakan09:
triggered
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jokono421:
For 1.99 get samsung Bk package disabler pro in playstore. Well worth the buy. Will do what you need and then some. You can also stop any unneeded process in any app.There always updating.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
Sure hoping today is the day! I only say that cause its friday and I'm feeling lucky today, lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Xshooter726:
I also sense a disturbance in the force. :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
Now those are the words I was looking for.... But the blunt had my mind drawing a blank.....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
Blanks? Usually when the ganjgmaster hits a rip, generically he begins reading and studying. But I believe this is a bit off topic. But hey, Friday right?

Your friendly reminder, root is coming, prepare yourselves. I'd start making full backups if I were you, setting up adb, and Odin and drivers if you haven't yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
Depends on what you smoking! Sativa or Indica?

Sorry for the off topic. Im on that heavy Indica.

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Also hitting the refresh button a few times a hour hoping today is the day we get rooted!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
that would suck...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Harry44:
Guys, keep on topic. F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 (;
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] progro420:
Is that a hint? Trust me brotha, I check this more often then I should... At this point my wife thinks having an affair over the internet, lol

F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5

Should I just go to bed? Lol

F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5

Hello!!!!! Is there anybody in there???????!?!?!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheLastSidekick:
Oh, same here. Well, girlfriend. Gee, she's reading right now actually. But yes, lol I have a list of things I need to do when root drops, I'll be more than likely making a debloating guide with good depths on what to remove and what not to. No F5 here though, more like uhh *stops playing Duel Links, and checks*
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Why can't you delete messages when you post stupid things on here lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kjc99:
Maybe getting closer guys.... This was posted in the bounty thread..... Most of us are probably already following that thread