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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
Thank you doc for all these explanations.

But being French using google translation to read you, I would not make mistakes and so I have some questions about the method you gave (my OEM never appeared):

Open zip file and download a file with AP_N950F **. Tar.zip

So if I understood correctly, In the stock ROM downloaded.zip it is necessary to open this file, and to add there a file AP_N950FD.tar.zip?

This is a particular file or blank file renamed to AP_N950FD.tar.zip

In fact it is this part of explanations that I did not understand well. In a stock ROM there is the CSC, the BL file and AP and CP.

Should we rename everything in AP_N950FD.tar.md5 in zip?

If you could please tell me all this, you'd be on top.

Thank you in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Flash only single file that start with name AP_N950F and ignore rest of files. But before this you must wipe data from recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
Ok I understand better now.

And you think that flash AP file without the others (CSC / CP / BL) could cause the return of the missing OEM button?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Logic behind this is when you flash only AP, your device will not have any csc and hopefully there will oem there,. B'coz we came to conclusion that this csc is root cause of hidden oem
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
I understand better now. Indeed this is a good analysis.

My question if I flash the AP file without the other files, and therefore without the CSC file. My Note 8 will not keep the previous CSC master (XEF for me) ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
No

When you flash AP, it removes previous omc folder, but you must have to wipe data to clear previous left overs in data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ShanerZa:
Thank you so much! You have been a GREAT help! I will be flashing tomorrow, as tomorrow is day 7. Hopefully OEM appears tomorrow. Wife's Note 8 appeared on day 7, so holding thumbs for mine! Thank you once again for all your help in this regard!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
Ok. Well, I'll test it tonight.

And so if it works, the OEM button should appear from the first start, without going through the prison box for 07 days?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Ah no problem. I hope you can get it in the first time like I used to :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
This is for those who are already in jail so there is no question to go to jail. You are just flashing stock firmwares without any csc so there won't be any issue like custom binary errors.

OEM appear is what I believe bcoz one doesn't have any csc which is responsible for this mess.

I can't guarantee this will work the way I think or not but just workaround for those who don't have any other options available.

If oem appears, straightway flash twrp + rom if you want any specific

Or just want to root then after flashing twrp, flash root file that posted on page 235 of this thread
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Androidwizzard:
Unfortunately nothing has changed in my case :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
So if I understand the procedure to follow.

-1 / I restart my note 8 in recovery mode? Complete Wipe data

-2 / Without restarting my ntote 8, I go directly to download mode

-3 / I flash via odin the AP file and only the AP file

-4 / I restart my note 8 and I go to the result to see if the OEM unlock option is visible

Have I good?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Can you try once again without SIM and Wifi if you have used it with it.

yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] giusemc:
Which AP file will it appears the OEM sir?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Androidwizzard:
I've done without SIM, skipped everything and went directly into settings to check
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] anameeeen:
I can try that too. However, without wifi, do you think the initial setup will continue?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
Thank you very much for your patience with me ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] iigrs:
My FRP is on , Setup won’t let me go through without my email account ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
Yeah. Turn it off. I've a Odin file but it was made for my phone. Don't know it will work on yours. Plus you'll need frp remover.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] iigrs:
I can set FRP off only if I had OEM unlock which I don’t. BTW, what’s FRP remover ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
Google security.

If you want to remove frp lock. Use this method

Watch "How to Enable USB Debugging Mode / ADB on FRP Locked Samsung Devices To Remove FRP Lock" on YouTube

[youtube]XiqE2uG4huQ[/youtube]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
I have tried something similar to this in the past.. However, I am happy to try it once more.. I am day 6 today.. Will try in another 24 hrs if OEM does not reappear
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PlutoDelic:
Hmm, i have done this in the past when i did not see any incremented modems/bootloaders (and csc obviously). What exactly are we doing with this? (Im curious).

Also, any AP? I mean, are AP's from different releases any different? I.E, while im on MID CSC (i know this has nothing to do with CSC in this case), and Flash BTU's AP, it doesnt make a difference at all?

I also think, one of the major reasons why i was "born in jail" is the fact that whenever im on the MID CSC relevant SIM operator, due to the rural area, i'm only on EDGE/GPRS (meaning i barely use it), and most of the time im on a WiFi network which is actually tunneled to a multiple-location VPN. If this ends up being a criteria, Sammy really hadnt thought stuff through.

Damn, when did this happen? Is this what used to be called "Reactivation Lock"? No wonder they came up with the BOOT PIN CODE up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] -Zork-:
Waited 7 days , OEM unlock showed in Menu

Have a doubt if i have to wait somedays to stick this OEM unlock? or can flashe any roms?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Now that you have it you're good. Waiting longer won't do anything more. Whether you still have it after flashing is a different question though :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Wahaj_Alden:
Guys i want to flash iron man rom

Please can you tell me how to edit updater script.zip and flash S8 csc ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
just go back a few pages its explaned
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Fishpig:
So today i took the chance to properly reset my Note 8....backed it up and prepared myself for seeing the dreaded Only samsung binaries allowed but nope it rebooted and still have the OEM unlock toggle available.

My only issue is now the "Unauthorised actions" security warning is still popping up.

So yeah Get OEM toggle, Root your phone, install "Power Menu" app to do a soft reboot so all your apps work properly.

And just make sure you don't let your phone restart until the 7 day lockout time is up then voila Rooted Note 8....now if i could only get my previous model working lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
U use s8 csc ? Oh ye. That unauthorized actions thinggy can be disabled by removing some apps from system AFAIK
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Fishpig:
No i have not used the S8 CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Use it. No need to watch for oem unlock to see if it'll disappear or not lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Leeum:
For anyone that wants to know how to edit the CSCSelection do this.

1. Download Tkkg1994's latest S8 CSCSelection from HERE & Download the updater-script HERE

3. Once downloaded extract the CSCSelection_S7_S8_V1.2.5.zip & updater-script.zip

4. Once extracted navigate to the extracted CSCSelection folder & Replace the updater-script located in META-INF\com\google\android\ with the extracted updater-script file you downloaded before.

5. Once you have done that then use 7-Zip to compress back into a zip file. Then copy to your phone and flash with TWRP.

Note 1: Please make sure to backup your EFS as i don't want to be responsible if anything goes wrong.

Note 2: I personally deleted all the un-necessary CSC files i don't need in \aroma\csc\ to make the edited CSC zip size smaller.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] rocketmail.com:
As it stands now, so much good guides has been said here on this thread and it's my wish some guides should be pinned by OP on page 1&2 , others can be pinned till it's proven to be not necessary.

A plea to Moderator or OP to get this done as questions , guides and solutions fly about.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] OzBoy1:
Can someone help?

So got my Note 8 about 2 weeks ago. Waited the 7 days got OEM unlock and proceeded to follow the instructions by "the good doctor" (my note 3 at the bottom of the drawer still has his rom on it). Booted up installed, set up and then did a reboot...got the Only samsung binaries error message. AARRGG. Thought this may have happened because I forgot to untick the auto reboot in odin. So another long 7 days later and OEM is back..in da house! Ok middle aged white guys shouldn't talk like that! :)

Did it all again this time without the auto reboot and all set up and then reboot and back to the Only samsung binaries error message.

Can anyone tell me what am I doing wrong?

I have read a fair bit of this thread and I think what I might need to do is not reboot for 7 days after rooting, is that right? Just a little confused.

Just looking to root at this stage not install custom rom....well not yet. Thanks for all your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
No. See few posts above... I've posted how to always get oem unlock button after installing ROM. See
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Final working OEM Patch Tool posted here

Read section "ROOT Note8 (exynos) For OEM issue devices" on above said link.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
It sounds like when you root and setup, you lose oem unlock toggle. If so, then a reboot at that point will trigger the error since it is no longer oem unlocked. You could instead not reboot for 7 days once rooted and setup (or until oem unlock appears), or try some of the proposed workarounds to try and get oem unlock toggle back sooner (e.g. the S8 csc method described above).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
Hi doc.

I tried last night after a wipe data in recovery to install flash download mode, only the AP file as you had indicated.

I spent the boot menu and setup. The OEM menu was still missing in the developer options.

I did the same thing again, without the SIM card and Wifi during the installation and the OEM menu is still missing.

Regarding this new method. Does it concern those like me who have never had OEM visible?

How are the downloaded files (s8_csc_for_oem_issue.zip + ROM Stock) flashed on the SD card? Via the recovery stock? Via Odin?

Thank's
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Yes same reported by other users. Here this one is only for who have OEM toggle available and want to retain it after flashing desired ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zayatoshi:
OK, thanks. Well, I'm back at the starting point then. :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Don't think flashing note 8 csc in dirty mode will make the oem unlock button stay . As if you can remember, I got myself into this jail because I dirty flash note 8 csc into my perfectly fine phone with s8 csc. And the button disappear. So. That's a no-no
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
One user whom I have sent device had no issue using N8 csc dirty, but anyway we may not take chance so will remove that part.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Yep. Maybe he was dirty flashing a note 8 csc that doesnt hide the button...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Denim Guy:
Will there be any issue if XSP is selected instead of XID (Origin) as it's not included/available?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
There is no option for choose, it will pick default. There won't be any issue. Though you have any issue let us know

Whatever issue there likely Network related (most common no VoLte) but not oem related. That also get fixed by correct csc later
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
I will add more csc when there will be some more csc request. If your CSC not included, just tag me on this thread and request your csc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Denim Guy:
Thank you very much dr.ketan, hopefully there'll be other csc requests then. I'm on day 6

here right now, can't wait to proceed accordingly.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] mikeemoz:
Hey Doc, any chance of adding xsa for Australia. Thank you for your efforts either way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
For sure you can't get 4g+ here since the thing is different. Wait. I'll send you latest s8+ csc for XID after this. Prob need [MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION] to add it first so he can make sure all of the naming the zip does is correct to your system..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Wahaj_Alden:
My csc is United kingdom ( BTU )

Which csc should i flash ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
[MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION] here is the newest XID S8+ csc that I've been using for the past few days . https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nNyY_Y5DhQj6ll5yAiv8ehSP4pUn18KG/view?usp=drivesdk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Denim Guy:
Ooops now i do just realize my 4G+ connection is indeed more satisfying & visible during these 6 days jail time though :D

Thanks pal, really appreciate it here :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] mysticjp:
SPR please =)

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what about snapdragon??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Ah no problem :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
[MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION] can you please add csc rwc ( Rogers Canada)

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Updated more CSC

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
Anyone using finger print scanner on activation
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bigpapa007:
HI Dr, can you please add this CSC from Claro?

"PGU", "Guatemala unbranded"

Thanks a lot for your work, I've been in jail twice now, waiting for the 7 days currently ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PlutoDelic:
By on activation you mean set it up from the beginning? In that case it's a yes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ucevik:
7 days has expired. Unfortunately OEM switch did not appear[emoji24].

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sina89000:
hi

is that work for N8 n9500??

because i cant find OEM UNLOCK in developer option after 17 days.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] OzBoy1:
Thanks for the reply but the last line state I don't want to install a ROM. Shame I could have used some help.

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I would like to stay on stock rom but want root. Could I install TWRP then install s8_csc_for_oem without installing a "any N8 ROM"?

And before anyone says "you could try it yourself" yes I could but at the moment I am still in jail and waiting another 7 days would be a pain when someone with far more knowledge than me could answer the question. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
A question to everyone who had OEM unlock out of box but went to jail after some reset /flashing.

Has anyone got out of jail successfully?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] tfaletau:
[MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION] thanks for all your work on this. I have been back and forth reading this whole thread several times over the past few weeks. Just one last question before I change my rom again...If this is a CSC issue, why use the S8 CSC, rather than a N8 csc from a region that does not have our disappearing oem unlock?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Yeah. If you wanna flash any ROM. Flash ROM. Then the csc zip. If you want to be In stock. Just flash the csc

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I already explained this like way way back. Because. If you use other's country csc. You will lose some network function. Like 4g+ (because how our phone use carrier Aggregation list based on our csc) and more.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] daproject:
Can I please get csc for new Zealand TNZ I think!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] giusemc:
I have been waiting almost 7 days, today is 6th, but i just got a update notification, and i went through the update, will it be recount again?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
Most of the people think it restarts
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] giusemc:
So what should i do ? I just want to make sure I'm doing the right way
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
Just for 7 to 8 days
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Maxito1983:
In my case, the counter started again! ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] giusemc:
R u still in jail since first time ?? Or u used to have OEM butt?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Maxito1983:
I'm still in the jail since first time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] giusemc:
Damnn!! So u still waiting , what is ur phone model and csc?? Mine is Malaysia sm950f DS CSC XME
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Yes you can

Full wipe and Flash twrp then flash root files and then flash csc files, don't reboot between steps

Flashing different area csc can cause network malfunction, so using same area csc from s8 is more logical
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Maxito1983:
I think is the same
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] giusemc:
Yours is from Chile
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Maxito1983:
Yes! But we have the same model

which firmware will be used to unlock Oem? ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] giusemc:
I don't think there will be a right answer, RightNow people just wait until it appears
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] -Zork-:
I have CHO/CHO/CHO from Chile too, and got OEM unlock after wait 7 days
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Maxito1983:
Mine is from Movistar Chile, do you think that the same appears OEM as your? ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Negroid:
Aw man, renovate was really looking like the perfect rom for me, but you cant flash other csc :(. I wanted to flash a tmobile s8 csc to enable proper network speeds.

Any idea on how to mod the zip to install a csc of choice?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Just flash it thru the flashable zip after flashing Renovate
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
New csc UWE added and XAC and XSA are modified and shoul re download if you are using one of it.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Eh what do you mean by changed?[emoji3]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
There was some mistake, corrected. Though nothing to worry about OEM toggle, even older one won't trigger it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Ah I see. I was just wondering :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] mikeemoz:
XSA is 225kb in size....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Language missed :(

Will update later today, removing now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ShanerZa:
I need help please, I have followed the steps for OEM Issue devices. Installed TWRP, Wipe Data, Install LightRom (Without Simcard), Flashed CSC S8, setup phone with without simcard. No OEM yet.

As soon as I insert my simcard it is asking me to reboot. Any help to avoid this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Which s8 csc file specifically you have flashed? Have you reboot device in between?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ShanerZa:
I have flashed s8_csc_for_oem_issue_OXM, no rebooted as no OEM option avail. Simcard wants me to reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
May be we need to check if without SIM your CSC may have retained to previous one or what. But there is no doubt abut S8 csc,all files contains only S8 csc

Let's wai for more reports
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Let's wait for more reports. Anyway. Which kind of csc did u choose. Like the specific csc that it applied to your phone?

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@dr.ketan Eh did you put in latest s8 csc on the oxm one or it's the old normal one? AQJ5?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] okix010:
Able to root my device after 7 days in jail.

Used Dr Ketan rom with oem patch.

Reboot for few times,all ok.

Thanks doc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
It is older G955FOXM1AQDG
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
Thanks for report, you mean you didn't used S8 csc from this but only 'OEM Patch' option in ROM?

Also can you tell what was status of OEM unlock switch after flashing ROM, I mean it was enable or disable? I mean not visible but status of toggle.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ShanerZa:
It did not ask to select a certain csc, just flashed and rebooted.

Back in jail, will have to wait another 7 days.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Ok so we can cross the possibility that Samsung put the restrictions on new s8 CSCS

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Okay
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
G955FOXM1AQDG is even older than QJ5

QDG = April17 (which i have included)

QH3= Aug17 (One available in Tkkg csc changer)

QJ*=Oct17

So I believe it is something else.

If anyone wanted to know samsung codes -

Last three digits, represents time

Like if your csc version is

G955FOXM1AQDG

we need to understand with color codes

G955FOXM1AQDG

Here Red color = Model G955

Blue = Variant - F

Dark Orange is region OXM

Yellow Green is year and month For example QD is 2017 July

First digit Q means

A=2001 B=2002 so Q = 2017

Second digit D means

A=January,B=Feb so D = April like this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
One more thing, Have you confirmed ROM you have flashed have no hidden OEM switch? Bcoz some ROM have this switch hidden and you can't see even it is practically there. Though I won't suggest you to reboot before confirm this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Ahh I see. Thanks for the code names lessons [emoji3] .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] okix010:
I just used the OEM patch at Aroma.All smooth.

Setup was normal using my gmail account to sync all my details.

OEM unlock was visible and enable.

Restart after all my apps restore still working!

Havent tried to install any Magisk mod.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Androidwizzard:
BRI - Taiwan

dear [MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION]

I have seen a report in German forum, that OEM toggle disappeared on an untouched stock device with the newest firmware QKG which came OTA to Taiwan -> BRI/BRI/BRI in software info.

For me it's kinda frightening what happens here.