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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] harveydent:
Yes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] RiffyDivine:
I hope half your face burns off. :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] revized:
No
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krayziepop:
So... (whether this is the place for this or not is questionable, but its been nagging me)

Maybe this has been discussed at length elsewhere, but since you guys are actually able to tinker in the system folders a bit now maybe this can be verified. Is there a possibility that this 80% limit is intentional, and Samsung is using this to essentially "protect" their batteries? I notice others saying that the "limit" of 80% doesn't seem any different than when their devices are charged to 100% pre-root. Could Sammy be using something in System to "scale" 80% out across 100% increments in an effort to protect the battery, whereas it truly never charges past 80% to begin with? It just seems pretty odd to me that S8 and Note 8's with the new battery tech do the same thing when rooting... Kind of like back in the Windows Mobile days when manufacturers would fake the signal strength bars on their devices to make them look like they were getting better signal than they actually were?

Sorry if this is off-topic, but its been bugging me since the first S8's gained root.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] louforgiveno:
I don't think that's the case. Last night for instance i powered off phone then loaded to download mode and let phone 'charge' overnight....woke up powered on and the os reported a full 100% charge....so there is a difference between 80% and 100% it just won't charge past 80% while booted to os or powered off.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
lol well ur name isnt kraziepoop for nothing i suppose lol.. thats a conspiracy thepry at best lol batteries are known to work best and last longer when charged only to 80% on avg.. theres literally been studies to prove this..

no one on SamPWND ever said it was an actual 100 made to look like 80.. i dont understand why the writer if thenote 8 portal post talks about this non sense or why he made this up as its inaccuate and only causes more conspiracy..

the battery charges to an actual 80%. Of course Samsung did tjis intsntional but intentional to discourage root surely not lmao. The combo files used are FACTORY BINARY firmware and are not expected to be used as daily drivers. So id say it was done since 80% is the recommended charge according to facts and since the firmware is only suppose to be used in the factory there was no need to have it charged to 100% which could potentially lower the batteries lifespan before its released.

This seems like the new norm which means starting with the S8 any combo firm files will most likely only charge to 80%.

Also, to prevent root, Sammy changed the boot images to be ro.secure=1 and ro.adb.secure=1 whereas in the past eng boots were insecure.. the actual eng boot cannot be used since it actually checks if your device is in fact an ENG device or not
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krayziepop:
Okay well firstly I haven't been looking at any of the other sites and their conspiracy theories, this was just my thought as an engineer. I know how manufacturers work on the design side, and me being on the contract manufacturing side of business I know for a fact that these things do happen - hence why I brought up the signal strength issues from the WM days mentioned previously. Don't just assume you know what Samsung has done with the software on their side, its proprietary for a reason and since nobody has the source we really have no clue what they have embedded into it. With that said, I am certainly not saying that this is what they have ACTUALLY done. To simply write it off as a conspiracy theory however is simply naive.

Also, I never suggested that the 80% limit was there to suppress root attempts - honestly, I suppose we may never know why they will only charge to 80% post-root. Its an interesting situation, but I will be following along nevertheless. Oh and, it's Krayzie"pop" by the way. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
People crack me up always saying there this or that when really they aint nothing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Krayziepop:
Lol tough crowd. All good, I'll step back into the shadows. My work focus is primarily on medical devices anyway, so perhaps I can't offer much here. Just thought it was an interesting coincidence is all. Carry on folks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
"Never give up, Never surrender"... "Quick, let's get out of here before one of those things kills Guy"...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
This is not Galaxy Quest. Speaking of which I need to watch that again soon
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Lol...:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Lol...:cool: oops app posted twice...I guess I could have replied to him "So long, farewell and thanks for all the fish"...just a little humor to keep anyone enthused in supporting our device...and not hiding in the shadows. One can't help or learn development if one does not try...:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 215Aphillyated:
Anyway tp remove that rcs or whatever icon it is?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] marlin41:
Canadian Version N950W

Will this root method work with the Canadian Versions N950W?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I think this will work on all snaps...I could be wrong, but the Canadian XAC home_csc works to change carrier on U.S. versions...anyone disagree?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Builtfordtough1:
Yes with SystemUI tuner
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 215Aphillyated:
Anyone having a issue when opening apps and they bring up the internet with pop ups and warnings?anyway to fix this as well?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PsiPhiDan:
I have that and I'm not rooted. Looks like this?

It's driving me crazy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 215Aphillyated:
Yes,it's an app called adware that has administrative permission...I got it uninstalled
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UPDATO:
after rooting you can't update your device until installing a official firmware using odin. Sometimes rooting will trip knox warranty void that you will not be able to use some features like Knox and samsung pay and...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Wrong and wrong.

You can easily update by flashing the updated system.img.ext4 and supersu system root zip. Knox is not tripped. If knox was tripped your warranty bit would be 0x1 and you would never be able to use Samsung pay again. This does not trip knox. You just can not use samsung pay or safety net apps while rooted. If you go back to 100% stock you can use those apps again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UPDATO:
Thanks for your explanation.

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I have SM-A7000 can i reset the knox warranty void to 0x0 again?

My device doesn't support google due to restriction of China(SM-A7000 is Chinese samsung variant)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Once knox warranty bit is 0x1 I don't think it's possible to revert to 0x0 because it blows a fuse
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
Will I still be able to root if I upgrade to this? (See screenshot)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Yes...the root process wipes it anyway and the update has no downgrade restrictions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 77Eric77:
Thank you but I would like to know this for sure, N950W over here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UPDATO:
Ok Thanks for your assistance and answering.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
There is a great thread or two in the s8 and s8+ areas about carrier switching and I think for at least some there are more hoops to jump through than just flashing new cscs. I suggest heading over and taking a look if you can't get it figured out
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkmind21:
I guys cheers from Portugal. I'm. Thinking of getting an n8 and question me if its worth the rooting? I'm only use root to viper and YouTube background and remove. Bloatwere and n older. Devices 6*6 grid.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 77Eric77:
well, without custom rom I'm not sure, I was using N950W and the root changed it to N950U1 didn't do anything else since, and there is no twrp as of this moment yet.

Phone is faster for sure without the bloatware though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon Camero:
Quick question.

So I read that the root access for the note 8 will only allow 80% battery. I don't use Samsung pay at all and I'm wondering which root access will be available for the note 8 so that I can keep it 100%?

This is a Verizon unlocked snapdragon note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] batsup606:
Not sure if you have read the thread, but there won't be a 100% battery root method unless we somehow achieve to unlock the bootloader. Then we will be able to flash a kernel, with a custom recovery, and we will be able to get 100% (I believe it's the kernel we need to modify).

As of now, this root method is all we got and the 80% will stay
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon Camero:
I have read. That's why I asked. Thanks anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] batsup606:
No problemo!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mattxx3:
You're able to get youtube background without root by installer a modified apk of it. I'm pretty sure you need root for viper.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bobbarker2:
Has there been any success with Flashfire and this device? For any package that would be flashed and Recovery not just kernels.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mehi7:
This model remains rooted by an older engineer loader and no such luck with unlocking the bootloader. It remains locked and I dont think anyone is working on a path to unlock it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Wrong, wrong and wrong.

It needs a factory bootloader and boot image (not engineering) which is updated with every release (not old). Several people (not no one) are working regularly on an unlock.

0 for 3 there. Try and get your facts straight before making suggestions on a $1000 purchase
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Halyang:
How can i flash SE from enforcing to permissive on note 8:confused: Thanks in advance =)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Follow the root guide
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mehi7:
Oooh big boi, A factory bootloader sorry for my mixup!!! good, god, did I take a dump in your word nazi cheerioats.... (And if you're a bit curious about that spelling its actually more factual then you know,)

Also from all outward indication, no one is working on an unlock method unless that is you volunteering. If not show me the thread that proves your soup has flavor.

The 'factory' bootloader is a signed piece of software and if it gets updated who is updating it, and if they have that kind of access then why the heck have they not fixed the 80% batt yet. If it's updated with each release as you say should this fix be inherent in the loader by now?

Or are you just piping smoke out your bum
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
It's obvious that you have no idea what you are talking about, so please just quit before you make more of a fool out of yourself.

If you can figure out how to spell it (hint there is no 'oi' in it) try a simple Google search. New factory versions come out with almost every single stock Samsung release.

And yes I have been poking at the bootloader in my spare time, after I came up with the root method for your device which I don't even own. So you're welcome.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Drukan:
Did you just take credit for the current root?.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Go read the samfail op and come back and ask me that again. I'm not "taking" anything I've had it all along
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
He came up with the root method it self. I just brought it to n8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Drukan:
Ya know normally I would be thanking you, but damn if you aren't an arrogant sob. ESPECIALLY for jumping somes ass over a generally true statement.

"This model remains rooted by an older engineer loader and no such luck with unlocking the bootloader. It remains locked and I dont think anyone is working on a path to unlock it"

Other than being uninformed of who and what anyone is doing to further the process and reach and unlocked Bootloader, he was correct!, based on the information given by your COLLEAGUE in the thread for the process. Engineering kernel, and NO current way to unlock bootloader! So thank you for part in something I DO HAVE A PHONE FOR, but have decided to pass on. But you can keep your arrogance and condescending ****, I will unsubscribe to the thread and move on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=10367

There was a n950u combo rom releases already in November (unless note8 is ahead of the s8 family) or late last month at earliest. Also every single one that I have upgraded to since July had had shown a steady positive improvement in the display brightness, sharpness and depth of color. Stand a s8 running aqdc and aqi6 side by side and I bet they don't even look like the same device. See it's not just inaccurate because technically it's not old, it also completely misrepresents the entire state of affairs. To put the cherry on top, this wasn't just a conversation, someone was explicitly telling someone to spend their >$1k on a different device because of these things it presented as facts.

So **** me I guess for not wanting someone to make that kind of call based on pretty much the opposite of the facts. Oh and I'm the asshole when my polite, albeit terse, reply was met with name calling and othrt ad hominum attacks, not to mention a doubling down on the bull****? Oh yeah let's not forget the blatant homophobia. If calling someone out on that kind of complete f uc ki ng nonsense attitude then I guess sign me up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lincolnsxda:
Too late...

You already made an ass of yourself. Have some respect. By the way, 0/4! Your spelling and grammar... FAIL!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
By by ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Feostarc:
Yeah bye bye to this thread and possibly progress...

Boy, that escalated quickly. I mean, that really got out of hand fast.

Also F Samsung and their locked bootloaders.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
wheres the popcorn emoji?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wilsonb:
Drama..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] luisramon17:
Well then.

Bloody hell... Lol...

Who cares who did what? The point of this whole thread was to see what we can do about rooting, not who needs a trophy right now.

Anyways, any development?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] louforgiveno:
What? Root is obtained.... [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] made it possible......Give credits and start a bootloader discussion thread if that's what folks are holding out for.

Don't ever forget who did what....devs here share their work for free, the least the rest of us can do is "remember who did what" and give thanks and respect.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jal3223:
I'm sure all of the developers would love to share their "development" with you after reading your post. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] luisramon17:
Oh I don't not acknowledge their work, or anyone's work, that's something to never do.

But what I meant was that in the context of this thread, it's kinda out of place, lol.

I really do (as many others of course) appreciate all the hard work people have put in.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] me2151:
Not available to the public.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gabe2014:
Good to see dev like you working on the note 8 , I remember your work with the v20 ... [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] hopefully more devs putting attentions on this discussion
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] revized:
I got one and $30 for root status =) know it's not easy working on this beast so workers deserve their wages ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CtrlZThis:
True! Count me in! I'll match that $30.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Xavier42003:
Sounds good I'll put my $30 as well. Let's get this funded
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
I would highly suggest a bounty thread be created so that this one doesn't somewhat turn into it because it looks like the OP wants to use this one for Root Discussion. :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] meathammer386:
Yes as i said in the 2nd page we need a bounty thread
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Found this:

Says it is engineering boot...have not looked in it myself:

https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=12507
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
Should we download this just to have?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Sure...I wonder if it has the engineering boot loader? I am out of town so I can't check it out
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
Gotta pay for it eh?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I guess so...I didn't try...I'm currently away from home...

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Try this

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=213338
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jellyhead:
I also downloaded this but there's no md5 from gem-flash.com so we can't verify it's the same file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
I see...one may have different bootloader? Engineering I hope?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jBarnett12116:
See the thread here: https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-note-8/how-to/n950u-qh7-eng-boot-available-t3676714 It's the same firmware (QH8) that [MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] flashed and screenshotted in his first post here. You can download it for free from the link to my Google Drive if you'd like. It is the factory mode firmware and it does come SELinux Permissive. The US Snapdragon S8's used factory mode firmware to get their Sampwned root, but that firmware came with su binaries already present I believe. Our QH8 firmware has no such engineering binaries anywhere in the system.img.

Also in that thread I posted a link to what turned out to be the BL portion of a new, QI2 factory firmware that is not out in the wild yet. It's useless without the QI2 AP, CP, and CSC tars, but it IS genuine... which means it's only a matter of time before the remaining tars leak. If that system.img has engineering binaries like the ones used in Sampwned then root will be achievable in a similar fashion, I would assume.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcip17:
Downloaded it but don't know what to do with it. Super scared to flash a random file lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ODSTZ3RO:
There's no need to do anything with it as it is useless at this point in time. Wait for further development(root).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bangbusdriver:
Software revisions are all set to 1, but Sercureboot and Securedownload are both enabled so that could change with an update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yandreev3:
I'd love to help with this project. I'm a software engineering student in college and my father is a systems administrator who grew up using Linux so I am able to help in that way. I can also donate a small amount of money. I can set up a Google drive for this since I have 1tb or I can make a girl repository that's hosted on my server for whatever development goes on for this project. Whoever is taking lead on this let me know what would be best! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bangbusdriver:
Run your own checksum on it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Jesus tap-dancing Christ.

For the 500th time, THE NOTE 8 IS ALREADY ROOTED
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] luisramon17:
Sorry man, relax

I literally just got here xD I'm still trying to figure out the whole thread business, my bad, didn't see there was stuff written up about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Lol sorry man there's only 20 threads about it. only 10 are full of people completely misunderstand how android works and give wrong information ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] luisramon17:
Yeaaaah, I saw in a few threads, lol. I actually managed to root my phone just now so yeah, haha.

EDIT: Forgot to mention the first thread I was pointed to by Google was this one, and I saw it was an 'attempt/discussion' at it. So I thought there wasn't any, so totally my bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] louforgiveno:
Understandable...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raver445:
if anyone has any legit root procedures that need testing let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gahndii:
Be gone with you. Never return.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 215Aphillyated:
Anybody having issues rooting with the new methd?i have a scrolling screen
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aderion22:
hello .

thank you for your hard work and happy that Sam did Fail :D:)

n- 9500 tgy boatloader :( hongkong "snapdragon" is there any way to go about rooting it .:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fashygoy:
Guys, can someone help me? I got this root thing done, and now my phone won't charge past 80 percent.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] garyinskeep:
It is part of the sam fail you obvioudly didnt read if you root it wont charge past 80 unless in download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] partcyborg:
Yes but not this method.

Use CROM unlock and flash whatever you want
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] summerpastor:
Thank you, i have SM9500 from HK and been looking for a way to root and the ones we have in the forum was for SD US Variants - this cleared everything up for before. appreciate it :victory:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aderion22:
Thank you very much .

did some reading and now all the tools downloaded and ready.

waiting on the OEM unlock to show up on the developer settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] summerpastor:
Can you direct me to the thread for the SM9500 please? cant find it some how :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aderion22:
you might find this post link helpfull.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74327920&postcount=5.

basically from what i gathered :)

.. you need a "cRom unlock (apk)" posted earlier in this thread.

and Twrp posted the chinese version on the thread with the link above .

and then go from there.

good luck .. :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] summerpastor:
Thank you