yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 335Deezl:
Now.... How to check the bootloader version...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jfarhat:
To check if the bootloader was flashed correct you need a terminal emulator.

type: su (press enter)

Type: getprop ro.bootloader (press enter)

The result shows which bootloader you have.

That will let you know if the bootloader was changed. Have a great evening!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gandalf:
What's the bootloader from shipping firmware?

Also, this doesn't require root. Printed bootloader ver fine from a terminal app
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mehi7:
Just for info on my phone, it's the SM-N950U1 the unlocked version available from BestBuy. I have been working on is CVE-2017-0785. Any source code regarding this is incomplete, however.

****Edit**** OK, there are in fact 4 exploits against the AndroidOS discussed by Armis one which resembles heartbleed and has the capacity to leak device keys. Before you get too excited, this exploit may not go far enough to leak bootloader keys. I've been playing around with python scripts attempting to recreate these exploits to see the extent of "Control" one can gain using them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GSM CHEN:
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means you have “ENG system.img"???:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
No I do not. I am saying certain people have access to it(cough cough). I have the combo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GSM CHEN:
I worry about flash（ ENG system.img + combi file）

phone no boot!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Whenever I have flash my stuff I need to boot recovery and factory reset. Maybe you need to do that too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GSM CHEN:
seems that you didn't understand what I meant

Anyway, I hope you will be successful in

fueling bro!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
dm-verity is disabled on combo boot.img so if you mean it wont boot because of dm-verity that wont be a issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
I just post this here

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/sm-n950u-sprint-unlock-solution-2267268/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
this looks very promising. i cannot wait, literally

i read the thread and whats a z3x ?

also from reading the thread i cannot discern if it is bootloader unlock or root via eng.tar file since they did post a sprint version of eng_root.tar to be flashed via odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jal3223:
I believe this is just carrier unlocked, not bootloader or root.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mediocrates:
You are correct. You also need an unlock box.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yeah...I just saw some more info online that shows the same...still yet, the info is showing that the combo file has unlocked engineering bootloader...is that false?

Nevermind...I just went through and read the previous posts ... should have done that first...lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mas5acre:
So if I'm reading this right, it allows the sprint version to be rooted.

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So if I'm reading this right, it allows the sprint version to be rooted as well as bootloader unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I believe this is for SIM unlocking...not for sure 100% though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
https://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-note-8/help/root-sprint-note-8-n950u-t3682104
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vm007:
Where is Dillon? Thought he was working on snapdragon root as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] samlazaz:
I was under the impression that HK and China had unlocked bootloaders as well as Snapdragon chips. I'm a little mystified why everyone that wants root doesn't just buy those models. I wouldn't be surprised if TWRP for S8 HK 9550 will work for note8 as well. I'd expect an official TWRP for note8 in a month or two at this point.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
It seems like all the snapdragon variants are able to flash each other's firmwares? Why couldn't we flash the Chinese firmware/bootloader ? Or at least try figuring out a way to do that? It doesn't seem like it was discussed in this thread yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Because chinese sd ias not the same as US Snap it will nrick your phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
It's gotta be similar lol it at least should be useful for finding a way to unlock the bootloader.

It kinda reminds me of my note 4 Verizon developer's edition was used to find a way to unlock the retail bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Idk but in the s8+ thread someone tried flashing hk vareint to US sd vareint and bricked there phone so if you wana try you been warned it will brick your phone as it being simular i have to say not enough to be switching bootloaders lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
I understand thanks for the warning. I'm not ever going to be flashing any random file lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
I am Dillon xD I left the telegram because it was just too random
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vm007:
Man, come back. Two people committed suicide cause you left.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
safe to try in odi as itll just fail haha.. the bricks are due to using DD to force bl onto US devices.. but yes, device will hard brick if they force flash HK bootloaders to a USA variant
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
I am back. You arnt.

What I am about to show you all is a teaser. THIS IS NOT A RELEASE. But it is showing you it is possible. DO NOT ASK ME FOR THE METHODS OR FILES. YOU WILL BE IGNORED.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
My man you are a walking GOD!! Thank you for your hard work!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gabe2014:
Hey great news.... just a question the note 8 will had the same issue of the s8 about 80% battery do you know ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Yes it does.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vm007:
Lol bro, I never left the group. I hope you didn't join the fraud Telegram N8 group
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Nah i rejoined yours. You just arnt answering me xD
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gabe2014:
Well don't matter , have a root on our note 8 it's great ... thanks bro, for all your work and dedication in root the note 8 ... keeping waiting for the realise
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Xshooter726:
:victory: Damn it feels good to see that screenshot!

Not worried about 80% percent limit. root is root!

Thanks for the teaser! All eyes will be on this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
I can also confirm the root is LEGIT

Not to mention the method also works on S8 and S8+ and possibly ANY other Samsung phone!

XDA 2

Samsung 0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
Show me the ways good sir
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dallen5:
I see you guys are cooking with grease now! Please bring root so I can use my own custom fonts!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
I believe the term is cooking with butter lmao!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gubbilo144:
Will this matter what variant you have unlocked, AT&T, Tmobile, etc. What model were you able to achieve root on, thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
What you doing over here, last I checked you had the s8+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ODSTZ3RO:
It'd be great if it worked for the Note 4, I still have mine.

What's the deal with the 80% battery limit by the way ? Might it be possible to get rid of the limit?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Will not matter. Root was achieved on Sprint.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
I love you guys <3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
so exciting.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
I came up with this new method playing with my s8.

I contacted [MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION] about it as I thought of you all not having root and we tried it on [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] 's n8 and it worked flawlessly.

I can confirm that the method used is not at all device specific and should work on almost any Samsung device.

This is a MAJOR failure in Samsung's anti-modification "security" :laugh:

We are putting together the necessary stuff to release this now for at least the n8, s8 and s8+. Stay patient for a bit we all had a late night last night getting this working.

You all have no room to complain anyway, it took months to find and build s8/s8+ sampwnd root method.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Lmao indeed. This is indeed [MENTION=8360749]wildermjs8[/MENTION] s method. Amazingly simple. Ive had a long day from it. I went to bed at 4am.

I provided the files for the most part atleast xD
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
Are there any differences in this method for the better?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
For the better? Not really. Same outcome as the s8 for us. its just easier(debatable) for the masses.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
Awesome man ! Regardless having two root methods is better than one! Amazing achievement !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gimpeh:
I can't wait for this to be released. We have root, where does the bootloader now stand? I'd love to flash some roms.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fragtion:
Wow, looks like great news for Snapdragon users! From the sounds of things this could help with some other N8 models also? Some SM-950F (/DS) units (Exynos) are facing pseudo-locked bootloader problem with intermittent OEM Unlock at this time - what are the chances that this new rooting method could work on these devices too?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gubbilo144:
Awesome man, much appreciated you guys going to put up a PayPal link when u get the method out. I would like to give the creators a donation for the hours spent giving us root. Thanks again guys again can't wait!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Ugh, that's a bummer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
maybe there will be a way to charge it to 100 via bootloader screen or while off or something...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tomplatz:
Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
there is.. in upload mode
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
I actually have a ghetto full charge method but it's worse than that and requires flashing stuff before and after.

If people really want it I'll write it up it's safe just annoying and you're phone doesn't work while it's charging

But as elliwigy says other than that you can just basically trickle charger in upload mode or deal with 80%.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrMike2182:
I'm curious about the Knox flag.. Did it trip it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
I wanna figure that issue out pronto
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Very hacky.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Awesome work for an awesome team...looking forward to root...:D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Outside of a bootloader unlock it's just not gonna happen. It's somewhere inside the primary bootloader (abl partition) that is encrypted and controls what is allowed to boot and from what I can tell just about everything else to do with secure boot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
We'll see lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
I appreciate your efforts elliwigy is my dude, I was just giving him a hard time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Word I hear ya it's all good. I was just confirming roots existence :)

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Oh believe me it's being worked on, and given the similarity of the 3 devices it's quite likely that if it gets solved for one it's likely that solution can be made to work for the rest of the snapdragon 8 us family
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] psychatog64:
That's what I'm talking about guys fing good work all involved less then a month amazing accomplishment
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Not sure. Needs atleast a combo firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
No it does not trip. My knox is fully disabled and warranty bit is still 0x0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Nice work set upnthat donate button
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
Wow, only a month in. That's amazing work guys! I can't wait to get root on my N8!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] imitor87:
Will this work on firmware version N950USQU1AQI7 firmware, which is the update from a few weeks ago, or should i odin back to the original firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
The root will be a prerooted system. I will try to keep it at the newest one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] revized:
Quote :

This is a MAJOR failure in Samsung's anti-modification "secu

??? well deserved

Very respected accomplishment!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
Does the root method come with hugs?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Sadly its so true its not even funny anymore... just sad

It might. havent decided yet
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Proweedsmoker:
Thanks everybody for the hard work as always! Edit: Found it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
yes.. major SamFAIL hahaha they are going to CRY

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what, do u have EVERY phone out there?? i dont even own a note 8 haha
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anthonykash:
Thanks everyone for your hard work. It's appreciated by everyone on these forums.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jacky_Chua:
If it's possible to root for N950U, will it also be available for N9500?

It makes me more excited when this phone have root!

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
I can't speak for the others, but from me yes. A hug from me is welcome to all who want to come to California.

I would also be willing to consider travel as long as all the requirements in my rider are met.

Photos $10 :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lumince:
Wow this is aamzing! Would this trip KNOX?? It would be amazing if it didnt somehow!

I saw that the 80% issue was a thing with the root method, but is there any progress with getting rid of that? Its a bummer that 20% would be sacrificed for root, but its still cool that you got it to work! Thanks for the hard work!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
Ya bro, I move from phone to phone each season. I really loved my note 7, so I was waiting on the note 8. I'm getting the pixel xl 2 and iPhone x for work. That's another thing my job pays for a lot of my phones

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No disrespect bro but you got to read and learn how to use the search button. Laziness will not be allowed as an excuse, you're better than that. Your question has already been answered in this thread. No knox is not tripped using this method
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Sorry dude but especially with short threads like this one (the s8 one was like >200 pages (!)) It's important to read everything before asking questions. For the huge threads, use the search function! You will usually find the answers easily. If you can't find them by those methods then feel free to ask! Having the thread filled with the same questions over and over gets frustrating for those of us who are trying to help everyone and answer everything we can, and frustration leads to apathy. Apathy leads to anger. Anger leads to snarkiness and snarkiness leads to flame wars that get the thread cleaned and closed by the mods for a few days. Trust me you don't want that :)

Id hope the n8 threads would go better than the s8/+ ones did. That is not a very hight bar to set but gotta start somewhere .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vazquezcmp:
Thank you all who fought off a good night's sleep to bring us the perfect device. You made my morning/day. Smashing the 'Thumbs up' and waiting for the Donate button. Much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fragtion:
Thank you. How to know if we have met this requirement? (What is a combo firmware exactly?). Tnx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mas5acre:
Thank you all for your hard work, though I probably won't use it. I really wanted root, it sucks about the 80% battery thing. I hope that gets sorted out too. I love the dual speaker mod, I used it on my note edge.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] douger1957:
That loud "thump" was the sound of people passing out because the blood rushed from their heads to their junk.

I can't wait for all of the "I bricked my phone" threads.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
Again you need to read and use the search button. The question on requirements were mostly answered concerning note 8 requirements. Also its to early to stay asking these type of questions when the method hasn't been released yet. I'm sure the op will provide that information when the time is right. If you don't know what combo firmware don't is, go read the s8/s8+ thread. It has every thing you want to know. Now sit back and hand out hugs
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lumince:
Well I apologize for this issue. Im usually better about this type of stuff, but excitement got ahold of me I suppose. The KNOX thing could have been searched very easily, I agree.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
It's cool I know the feeling.

A note about the 80% battery thing. In my opinion (its worth pointing out that other very people disagree with me) that the fact that the primary bootloader image (it's the first thing you see when your phone turns on) "runs the show" in terms of security. This didn't happen sd

At least on the s8/s8+ you can flash literally every single little rom inside BL for stock aqh3, with the exception of abl and devcfg from the latest combo firmware.. Add in boot persistent and recovery from the same recovery combo, (abl and boot.img have to match or they won't boot) and you can have a system that is mostly stock and only what you needed to be custom for root. It runs with everything to l
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fragtion:
Promise I did search for combo firmware, honestly didn't find much. Must have missed something. I apologise. Was actually hoping to find this info out, not just for myself, but for the whole N8 Exynos community with locked bootloaders, as we are equally as anxious about root, too ;) But you're right, patience is a virtue and these questions will be answered on release. Thanks & big hugs to all involved =D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Great work guys. Im just gonna sit back rubbing my hands together like a kid on Christmas. Again its very very appreciated the work all of you are doing..wish I was so smart..lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
It's official....I'm old. I don't care about root anymore. Lol. Never thought the day would come.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
Its all good I can appreciate when members like you can take a response, and realize its not meant to be disrespectful. I wish we had more members like you and the guy I spoke to above. As for the combo firmware, I'm not sure how that plays out since your boatloader is different than the snapdragon version. I guess time will tell, and I hope this method works for both Exynos and snapdragon version. For those who are worried about the 80% battery, you have to see it in a positive light. Don't be the "glass is half empty" type of people. Be the "glass is half full, and you live in the desert". Any drop of water is amazing, same with achieving root. Think about the thinks we can do with root, it will make you forget about that 20%. I for one hate ads and can't wait for adblock

Bro have you ever said anything positive on a thread. You're been around for a long time, and we've bumped heads several times. Every time its due to you dating something negative. You can't be a troll because you've been in the community for years. What's the deal, you need a hug?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jayy_Suave:
Man, your Grammer, frame of mind, wording of phrases, and overall composure is absolutely grand. Hats off to ya. Real talk.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
With substratum available to Samsung now, with no root, for ME, root just doesn't seem necessary. I am glad it's available though, for those that want it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 215Aphillyated:
Thank you to the OP for going hard on this device anf if any help was given,would like to them as well,cant wait to have the official release when you drop it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Death-Dealer:
Again thank you guys for all your hard work. I think the way I might use root is flash the rooted Rom, use titanium backup, than flash back to stock. I'll at least have some of my data I need from the N4 and be able to backup the N8 as well. Or I might just deal with charging the last 20% from the BL, haven't decided yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mike02z:
I want root for Adaway . I'm using DNS66 but Adaway does a much better job. Actually, I just want root because we can soon get it :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gubbilo144:
What forum will the release be on ,Att,tmobile,Sprint,,just so we can keep our eyes open to look for the right forum.Thanks guys waiting for the donate button.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
It will be interesting if this root is more stable than the exynos root...got my flashify ready for some Rom flashing madness...lol...yes I know roms may take a while? still excited though..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBSwift:
I probably won't even flash a rom, I just need adblock
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] louforgiveno:
Adblock, Viper, enable 'identify unknown callers' (for tmobile version). Personalized boot tone, charging tone, low battery etc....

Nothing too major, but bugs me not to be able to do these small customizations...

Can't wait !!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] masri1987:
besides 80% charge limit, is there any other limitations to this root probable method?

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Hey! nice to see you here, i remember you from either OP3T or LG G6 , can't recall