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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Geekser:
For what it's worth, OEM Unlock is not limited to specific Note Varients - it is now happening on the S8 and S8+ (happened to me on my S8 Plus) - I have a NOTE 8 too and it has not happened on that phone yet, but I am fearful it will happen when the Oreo Update comes out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] seraphg:
Mine is N950F/DS (Dual SIM), originated THL, everywhere in the system shows N950F. After flashing custom ROM I flashed US CSC so it's now on XAA CSC.

I tried my best to keep the OEM Unlock option so it never disappeared (so far), not have no idea about the second question, but reading the others' comments, I guess you just need to wait 7 days for it to re-appear (because if it's not there, you cannot reboot your phone before it shows up 7 days, or, you can reboot to download and ODin the stock ROM (as I did the first time...))
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] innocence07:
Base on what I read/searched so far it seems like as long as you flash your Note 8 origin of firmware eg (N950X=>N950X, N950F=>N950F, N950FD=>N950FD, N950N=>N950N) regardless of regions (XAA, XSA, BRI) that has a known working OEM, OEM unlocking should appear after the 7days jail. Thanks seraphg, I'll try another firmware when I got home and see after 7 days if my understanding is correct.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] roland33377:
Does a restart matter?

I got my Note 8 with January Patch and i have that oem issue.

Question 1.

Does it matter to reboot the device because the uptime timer resets itself when i restart ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] puddingoz:
Reboot does not affect timer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] crashmaster73:
I really need help. I bought an N950F and it doesn't have wifi calling. I've been online searching for 6 hours and can't find anything. Now that I find this, I don't understand how to use this.

I tried a fix using Odin and 5 files but that didn't work.

Please help. I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
Which network are you with?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] innocence07:
Rephrase!!!

DON'T REFLASH it will put you back to jail. Its clearly been told multiple times also by developer themselves until you have OEM appeared on the developer setting. You can only reboot when OEM finally appears on the developer setting and it should stick.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Rebooting does not reset the OEM timer, already been confirmed multiple times previously (both here and elsewhere). It seems like a server-side timer for OEM. Yes the 'uptime' timer on the phone will reset with a reboot of course, but that's not the same timer required for OEM to appear, and is therefore irrelevant in this context.

If you flash something custom and don't see OEM Unlock toggle on reboot though, then yes do not reboot again until the toggle reappears after 7 days or you risk jail (although there is now the RLC/RMM fix to prevent falling into that situation).

It's been a few days since we last cleared this up. I'm sure it won't be long before it's raised again, and again...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] innocence07:
I've read like close to 67 pages regarding the issue already in this thread including the developer thread explicitly saying that you should not reboot until OEM appears on the developer setting look at Tkkg and Dr. ketan thread for reference.

Also most of the people that had OEM reappeared to them didn't reboot their device until the 7days jail. Not sure where your sources are coming from a quick check on page 321 you'll see user btyeh https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74872661&postcount=2796 also said the same thing. User Techvir and white7561 clearly didn't have any proof nor credibility and they are NOT the majority of user if that is your point of reference.

Personal I didn't got the OEM appear for me in my 8days on jail from a fresh stock rom flash that is why stick on what works. Don't reboot/don't reflash until the 7days jail if OEM doesn't appear to you flash the OFW of your phones origin and start adding google account from the initial setup then start from there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] JoeOIVOV:
Not true, I reboot many times and still got after 168 hours.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] puddingoz:
You're the one telling false information,my last jail my phone was turned off for 4 days while using my S7,still got OEM after 7 days,only custom rom can't reboot with no OEM toggle.

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You're clearly mixing information between stock and custom roms which is different,stock fw is official binary so safe to reboot whenever you want,OEM timer is server related.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] innocence07:
ROFL at you and I clearly know the difference between stock and custom roms. When I said OEM I'm pertaining to OEM unlocking setting on the developer options. OFW meaning official firmware that comes with your phone originally. Get your facts straight... :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] puddingoz:
The facts are 3 people saying you are wrong now get off the floor and get YOUR facts right :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Lol I don't have proof? Eh. Me and Dr.ketan is one of the first one to find the s8 csc fix lol. Believe me.... And. I rebooted like 5 times in a week and I still got the button at the same time. Rebooting is okay. So .... Yeh
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] puddingoz:
Yes mate I remember back before these know nothing NOOBS come along:laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Yeah [emoji23]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] founchki:
so because i cbf reading through the entire thread, can someone please give me a tldr?

from what i currently understand, after 168 hours/7 days, oem unlock appears on stock (I've got a n950f single sim on bqkg with vodafone Australia), correct? ive had the phone exactly 163 hours as of typing this just waiting for the unlock option to pop :p

i wanna root and install a custom rom, but not sure if i need to wait for oem unlock to appear or if i can flash a rom and then flash another zip or two to unlock it and not brick it, any answers helping qould be greatly appreciated ☺
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] butla:
Choose your Rom, follow the instructions in the first couple of post in the OP which will give a detailed instruction on flashing TWRP and the Rom etc. And you are good to go, after your initial 168hrs of course. The RMM fix is the key to stopping the counter sending you back to 168hr jail. Most if not all Roms here now have the RMM fix.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
Yup. I remember that too bro. Long journey
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Just wait until itu pop up. Enable it. Go to download mode. And do your usual thing. Before rebooting flash the rmm fix. It'll fix your current ROM / system so you won't get any problems from now on until you decided to change ROM or update ROM

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Yep hahaha
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] crashmaster73:
T-Mobile USA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ShanerZa:
Hi Guys, I have installed IronMan Rom 1.2.0 today, I have tried multiple CSC Selection zips to enable AppLock feature to no avail. I remembered that there was one CSC Selection for S8 that used to work on Note 8 to enable advance features, but can't seem to find the right one. Is there anyone that can point me in the right direction? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aaatso:
Day 8...no oem option in dev settings
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
What model do you have? What steps did you follow so far? Insert SIM? Flash any firmware? Factory reset? Etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aaatso:
U

Thank YOU

Folowed this https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072

F version

Did it twice. Last 8 days whitout reboot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] pakfixrom:
Dr.Ketan I need Your Help.Can you give me private time in chat inbox
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Do you know what your CSC was before you flashed? Can you also tell us what your CSC is now (after the flash)? For example, XSG/XSG/XSG.

Have you tried to reboot after hitting 7+ days before checking for OEM Unlock in Dev settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] puddingoz:
Try XSA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aaatso:
Thank you

Pm please
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
I think it's best to continue this here in the OEM thread... I can help where possible, but others may give you answers that I haven't thought of. And the troubleshooting could also help people in the same situation as you too :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Tropo850:
Flashed BQKG via flashfire except the bootloader. Flashed the oem patch script. Flashed the S8 csc changer Removed the RIL apk and edited the line in build prop in twrp. Rebooted. Checked dev options. Oem unlock still visible. Many many reboots done. And oem unlock still there
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] galaxynote2:
So I've wiped data and reinstalled a fresh official rom in my device in order to disable root and give it back to warranty because of a malfunctioning SPen (I had installed both TWRP and Dr.Ketan's fix). Wasn't necessary, they replaced my S-Pen and all is working fine again. So I've ended up with an all official device again. However, OEM unlock option is now gone, but if I get the device in download mode it says "OEM LOCK = OFF". So I went ahead and flashed TWRP back again, only to see the "Only official binaries are allowed" error. I just rebooted the device and it's working just fine, it didn't ended up in a brick. As far as I know, every other phone ends bricked right after this error, needing to install the whole firmware again. What's going on now? Why it says "OEM LOCK = OFF" if it's locked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Well that's new. Never heard of this yet
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Geekser:
After I flashed OREO I was Pre-Normal. I had to wait 168 hours - and it was exactly 168 hours. I turned off the phone several times while I was waiting to get thru the waiting period - it is ok to turn off the phone - just don't put it in AIRPLANE MODE - don't turn off mobile data . After 168 hours, I had to turn off the phone completely - then turn it back on again - and then when I went to Developer Settings, OEM Unlock had returned. I immediately flashed twrp and a custom rom (Minotaurus) and just to be sure, I flashed the RMM State fix after I flashed the rom.

All is good.

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Just to clear something up - it is totally ok to REBOOT the phone. I did it several times. BUT, Do not turn off mobile data - do not remove the SIM Card and do not turn on AIRPLANE mode. I rebooted at least five times while I was "in jail" - but after 168 hours (exactly) I was able to get OEM unlock again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
Most probably 168 hrs again. Your best bet is to flash TWRP as soon as OEM unlock shows up again. Then flash the OEM fix
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Techvir:
You can if u want to but not mandatory... I guess most people will root as that is the primary reason for flashing twrp
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Try waiting another 24 hours to make it 168 in total and see what happens. It was weird to have it show after only 144 hours, so I wouldn't really worry until after 7 days total has passed. But as usual... who knows for sure :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Tropo850:
can any one confirm that the oem scrpit patch works on N950FXXU3BRA9/N950FOLN2BRA1/N950FXXU3BRA4 XSA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
Yes it works. But for extra security. After you flash oem script. Don't reboot go to mount System in twrp. File manager system/privapp/rlc app. And if rlc app is there, then delete it and reboot. And check to see if the script changed what's needed in buildprop.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Tropo850:
Hey buddy. I flashed firmware with flashfire only checking the system, cache (csc_home) and the param boxes. Rebooted into recovery. Manually deleted the rlc folder, ran the oem patch script and flashed the s8 csc selector. rebooted in download mode. flashed boot loader and modem. Phone rebooted and checked dev options. Oem unlock still visible
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aaatso:
Is there stovk rom for F version that oem working
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
That's the uptime timer, not the same thing as the one for oem unlock (which seems to be server-side). If you never reboot, then sure you can use the uptime timer to count to 168 hours. If you do reboot then yes it resets the uptime timer, but it doesn't affect the server-side timer (for oem unlock).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] PlutoDelic:
That is good news, thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] innocence07:
:crying::crying::crying:

FYI my unit is originally not in jail.

2nd week on jail now, variant is N950X.

Tried so far-

1)Flash & waited 7 days no OEM appeared. (rebooted a couple of time/didn't flash anything after)

Product code XTC

PDA N950FXXU1AQI1

CSC	N950FOXM1AQHF

2)Flash & waited 7 days no OEM appeared.

(this time didn't reboot as per attached file until 168 uptime then tried rebooting once to check if it will appear no go)

Product code BTU

PDA N950FXXU1AQI1

CSC	N950FOXM1AQHF

Note it was showing as (XTC/XTC/No ID | OXM) for some reason

3)Will try BRI then XSA then SKC next :crying::crying::crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] kilayo:
I had that too.i was probably the only one that stayed in jail the longest. Just go back to the firmware your phone came with and leave it alone.. that's why i did in the end. Jumping around don't work. Just leave it alone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aaatso:
12 day...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
Have you tried flashing the original firmware version that came with your phone and waiting 7 days? What is your CSC now (e.g. XSG/XSG/XSG)?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aaatso:
Thank YOU

Pm please
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
We already went through this :)

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=75650941

I don't understand...why post (twice) but not help troubleshoot or discuss further here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] aaatso:
Sorry delete my posts please
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] davidof:
In my note 8 everything was ok, I had rom renovate, infinity, I wanted to change and I installed dr.ketan rom n9 and oem disappeared and appeared in a state prenormal. so it is not the fault of the operator, etc. This lock is in the latest roms.

My wife note 8 nothing happens on the phone, because it has infinity rom and is ok,

on my note 8 i wanted to change because I wanted to test and I have a bootloader lock, longer than a week and I do not come back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
You need to apply 'OEM Patch' while flashing my ROM. Better you have looked to installation guide once.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] davidof:
My phone did not have any locks. I installed other roms and there were no such problems. As if I knew it would be a lock I would not install a roms or OEM fix that I would install.

since in other roms there was no problem, it means that it is in n9 rom.

Wysłane z mojego SM-N950F przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] masrysat:
I need a8 plus 2018
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
No it's old.

You can use OEM patch that I have posted here

You can use a tool that I have posted to root device with OEM issue on any ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Yeargood:
I bought my note 8 in singapore (Singtel) no OEM Unlock when opened waited around 5 days or so and it appeared.. followed the steps to get my twrp up and rooted .. and didnt know about having to wait for 7 days again since after rooted the oem option dissapeared again and i tried my luck by restarting it and boom custom binary cant be flashed crap... and had to revert to stock.. now its over 14 days and no option anymore... i restarted many times during the 12 days and im not sure if it affected my oem toggle.. still waiting... ughhh
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] pashamangl:
I have a N950X (demo unit) and i flash N950F firmware.Of course everything work very well except gsm function

As many other said between n950x and n950f motherboard there is no diference and there are not missing parts

Although when i type *#0011# there is nothing on service menu and more of this on *#1234# there is no CP .So i belive somehow samsung engineering blocked CP flash

I can't root because as much as I wait no OEM appear.On bootloader i have PRENORMAL condition

I run Ultimate Multi Tool - GSM and i found on list partition that i have 2 bootloaders as you could see on further picture

https://imgur.com/a/dVuwV

I have some questions and i need answer from those smarter then me:

1.Why are 2 bootloader partitions?

2.If i wipe one of them what could happend?

3.How could i save all partitions ?

4.Presume i could save partitions how could i write it back in case of problem?

Pls remember that i do not have root and no twrp recovery.

I hope you will help me and give some quick answer.I'm also available on any test via remote control .

Thanks in advance

PS: [MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION] I dare you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] CommunistPandaX:
I've been in this exact same problem. This is how I fixed it.

1. Use samfirm to download the latest firmware package for the note

2. Flash the firmware in odin, using the nand erase option to remove all userdata

3. after flashing the firmware, set up your phone and wait the initial week for oem unlock to appear

4. install the zip linked in this post at the same time as installing your rom without rebooting

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22

What that zip will do is remove the software that makes the oem unlock disappear. Make sure this zip gets ran before you try to boot into the rom you just installed. I tried it on my note and it worked, but cant guarantee your milege wont vary.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Yeargood:
Thankyou so much, I'll try it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] yuzzzyuzzz:
Thanks [MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION], it's more clearly now.

One more question sir.

If i want to install the latest magisk, can i still use your patch?

Or i just flash the black messa oem patch and the latest magisk?

Thank you for answering my questions?

May God bless you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] dr.ketan:
You need to patch once only on new ROM. Once you have patched a ROM then you don't need to patch everytime you flash something. Just once, every time you flash a new ROM that doesn't already patched.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] yuzzzyuzzz:
So, its mean that, i have to patch your oem patch first, and then i just flash the latest magisk to update it. No flash yours again.

And the black messa patch is already in your oem patch right?

Please correct me if im was wrong, thanks alot sir.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] turilo:
my carrier csc showing as XSP and never changes

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hahaha longgg road trip
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] benmuliono888:
singapore note 8 in indonesia

just try note 8 singapore and 2 sim active starhub and singtel ....:(no oem option
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shooterf15:
I'm not sure why, but oem unlock appeared in my Singapore note 8's developer options today. I've been checking everyday. From other thread, seems like it's been confirmed by a few guys. Might be good news for everyone now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] ARNOB:
Guys, some of you might have a free clear case inside the box! I had no idea until I looked in the box today!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bober10113:
I ordered:

https://m.ebay.ca/itm/Singapore-Dat...imited-Data-/202056806919?txnId=1573884667010

yesterday. official sprepaid singtel card.

only down side its going to take a while to get here. so i also ordered the one from your link. only issue is both of our sellers seem to be ebay "virgins".

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i think people should send pictures of their download mode screens. the red carrier csc code is burned in there lol

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where are you in the world exactly right now?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shooterf15:
I'm in Singapore using a Singapore carrier. I've been following the thread and seems like many Singapore fds phones have no OEM unlock. I did not do anything different and just went to check developer options daily as I like to see what are the running services . Pleasantly surprised when I saw the OEM unlock popped out. I think it seems like Samsung only allowed it based on a certain date onwards. I'm not sure why. A user in twrp thread reported the same thing as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bober10113:
Any firmware updates while waiting? Did you log into the samsung account in your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] turilo:
what is the latest Singapore Firmware out now to download? As, seems Smart Switch doesnt recognize the serial number for some odd reason
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] MeltdownSpectre:
The latest OXM firmware will be N950FXXU1AQI1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bober10113:
haha me too. I could have sworn it was some cheap packaging material.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Question - Did you try these SIMs after you already started using the device?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bober10113:
I was able to use smart switch once. but after a few odin flashes wasn't able to reuse it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
[MENTION=6005852]shooterf15[/MENTION]

Would be interested in knowing this as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] memphisneo:
Starhub single or M1?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shooterf15:
M1 preorder set. I did not do anything to the phone. No updates or anything.

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Yes its logged on to Samsung account since day 1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Brava27:
Wow it was probably activated because you're physically in Singapore. Lucky.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] memphisneo:
How many days since day 1?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] white7561:
Prob .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] memphisneo:
Mine from Starhub

No luck?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Brava27:
Unless people around the world with Singapore handsets all of a sudden have the OEM appear magically...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] laserrazer:
I have same issue with you, have you fixed it out or just reinstall official rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Yeargood:
I am downloading a diff stock rom from Singtel.. Dec version security patch now.. Previous one was sep. I'll use the new one and wait 7 days this time without restarting my note8.. Hope it works..