yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 8178743:
Stock nougat would be the best
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spencervb256:
no bugs except for speakerphone echo like all other roms. Extremely stable. 11.x all based on nougat. 11.7.1 is latest. recommend
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ominousnimbus:
Anyone know if DU supports VoLTE, specifically on Verizon in the US?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dzidexx:
DU discussion you can find at devs-base.com.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MY13FXT:
After many trials and still with a bit of studders here and there. Using slim6 with handbag supersu with Xposed. Functional minimal and stable. Hopping this is my daily driver until I upgrade.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tengis:
Im being told I cant install the newest OTA update because I cant downgrade from my current 7.1.2?
[Honor 4C Themes, Apps, and Mods] shashank1320:
Hi Folks,

So, After scratching my heads and working on this for 3 days, finally was able to prepare this and coming up with my 1st theme. This is based on Nokia 6 themes. I am new to this work so taken some references and came up with this simple theme. I know this is not the best but a good to start with. Currently, only lock screen, home screen, wallpapers, and icons are themed and not the entire settings or any application. I am working and learning and will come up with theming them as well.

This is 1st theme and will be updating this as I learn to theme other pages. Please bear with me if you don’t like the theme or comment below for any improvements, suggestion.

Tested on EMUI 4.0 and working fine.

Instruction- ​

Download the file.

Rename the file and replace .zip with .hwt

move the file to - HWThemes folder on internal memory

Open the theme manager on phone and select me (last tab)

scroll down if you already have few themes and check for this theme, select and apply.

Screenshots-

​

Download​

Mega Download Link​
[Honor 3C Themes, Apps, and Mods] shashank1320:
Hi Folks,

So, After scratching my heads and working on this for 3 days, finally was able to prepare this and coming up with my 1st theme. This is based on Nokia 6 themes. I am new to this work so taken some references and came up with this simple theme. I know this is not the best but a good to start with. Currently, only lock screen, home screen, wallpapers, and icons are themed and not the entire settings or any application. I am working and learning and will come up with theming them as well.

This is 1st theme and will be updating this as I learn to theme other pages. Please bear with me if you don’t like the theme or comment below for any improvements, suggestion.

Tested on EMUI 4.0 and working fine.

Instruction- ​

Download the file.

Rename the file and replace .zip with .hwt

move the file to - HWThemes folder on internal memory

Open the theme manager on phone and select me (last tab)

scroll down if you already have few themes and check for this theme, select and apply.

Screenshots-

​

Download​

Mega Download Link​
[Honor 6X Themes, Apps, and Mods] shashank1320:
Hi Folks,

So, After scratching my heads and working on this for 3 days, finally was able to prepare this and coming up with my 1st theme. This is based on Nokia 6 themes. I am new to this work so taken some references and came up with this simple theme. I know this is not the best but a good to start with. Currently, only lock screen, home screen, wallpapers, and icons are themed and not the entire settings or any application. I am working and learning and will come up with theming them as well.

This is 1st theme and will be updating this as I learn to theme other pages. Please bear with me if you don’t like the theme or comment below for any improvements, suggestion.

Tested on EMUI 4.0 and working fine.

Instruction- ​

Download the file.

Rename the file and replace .zip with .hwt

move the file to - HWThemes folder on internal memory

Open the theme manager on phone and select me (last tab)

scroll down if you already have few themes and check for this theme, select and apply.

Screenshots-

​

Download​

Mega Download Link​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] geiti94:
Team Win Recovery Project 3.1.1​

Exynos ONLY.

In NO way it is compatible with Snapdragon variants including but not limited to American(U/A/T/P/V), Chinese(0/8/6), Hong Kong(0), Japanese(SC-*), Canadian(W) variants.

Special Notes:

1. DON'T FORGET TO ENABLE "OEM UNLOCK" (located in Developers options).

2. KNOX will be tripped once you flashed custom binaries to your phone.

(Your warranty may be voided. However this may not affect you if your country forces Samsung to provide hardware warranty regardless of software status.)

3. Samsung Firmware OTA (aka System Updates) will no longer work once you flashed custom binaries.

(You can flash custom ROMs if you want to keep the OS up-to-date.)

Download: greatlte (Exynos variants - N950F/FD/X/N)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7EuVd0yZ8ErSE5EQW12TVEtcVk/view?usp=sharing

Sources:

https://github.com/TeamWin

https://github.com/geiti94/android_device_samsung_greatlte

https://github.com/geiti94/android_kernel_samsung_universal8895_greatlte

Changelog:

Check #2.

Guide:

Check #3.

Bugs:

-A mouse pointer shows on display

XDA:DevDB Information

[RECOVERY]TWRP for Galaxy Note 8 (Exynos), Kernel for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Contributors

geiti94, @jesec for the S8+ TWRP tree i used as base :)

Kernel Special Features:

Version Information

Status: Beta

Created 2017-09-16

Last Updated 2017-09-21
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] geiti94:
Changelog:

Sep.21

Removed Mouse cursor. thx alot to [MENTION=5899304]Tkkg1994[/MENTION] that joined now us too on n8 :D

Added F2FS Support

Sep.17

Fixed MTP

Fixed ADB

Sep. 16:

Initial Release
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] geiti94:
Guides:

Notice: It may wipe all your data including those in internal storage.

Part 1 - HOW-TO FLASH TWRP:

1. In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.

2. Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable OEM Unlock option.

3. Download and Install Samsung Mobile Phones Drivers.

- Option 1: Download and Install Smart Switch for PC.

- Option 2: Download and Install standalone driver package.

4. Download and extract Odin (Samsung's Flash Tool) to your computer.

5. Download a .tar image of TWRP.

6. Reboot your device to download mode.

- Hold [VOLUME DOWN] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] for approx. 15 seconds.

- Read the warning carefully.

- If you agree, press [VOLUME UP] to get into Download mode. If you don't agree, STOP.

7. Open Odin and place that TWRP tar file in the [AP] slot.

8. Connect your phone.

9. Hold [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] on your phone and then press start on Odin.

10. Wait for the phone to reboot. DO NOT release [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] or you may not reboot into TWRP.

Part 2 - HOW-TO INITIALIZE TWRP: (for new phones)

1. If you completed Part 1 successfully, you should be in TWRP now. At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.

2. Select "Keep /system RO". (Don't swipe right or you may not be able to boot into system if you failed to complete next steps. However, you can swipe right to allow modifications if you are confident that you can complete next steps.)

3. Go to "Wipe" menu of TWRP and you will find "Format Data". Press "Format Data" and type "yes" to continue.

4. Go to "Reboot" menu and Press "Recovery" to reboot TWRP.

5. Download the latest dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip on your computer.

6. Transfer the zip to your phone.

- Option 1: MTP: Connect your phone with computer and just copy the zip to internal storage. (similar to how you transfer files when in system.) (for the moment not working)

- Option 2: ADB: Connect your phone with computer and run command "adb push /path/to/zip /sdcard/". (for the moment not working)

- Option 3: External SD: Copy the zip to an external SD and then insert the card to your phone.

7. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.

TWRP is initialized and fully functional at this stage. Now you can either reboot into system or root, flash custom ROMs via TWRP.

Part 3 - HOW-TO ROOT:

1. Download the flashable zip.

- Option 1: Magisk

- Option 2: SuperSU (untested)

2. Transfer the zip to your phone.

3. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.

Part 3a - HOW-TO FLASH CUSTOM ROMS:

1. Download the flashable zip.

2. Transfer the zip to your phone.

3. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.

Simple.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] TheUndertaker21:
Omg I'm gonna die happy lol. Let me go and root now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] TaifAljaloo:
Good work keep it up
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Karnax_:
This is great. Many thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xxx42069:
Great job and many thanks for your efforts!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Pinu'u:
Do I get this right?

When I'm in download mode, I have to hold the 3 buttons again and press start in odin ?

Doesn't that interrupt the flash process ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Bushido1992:
No go To Download Mode in The smartphone and Then .via Odin Select AP and The Recovery IMG Then Flash ans Phone Reboot automaticly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] TheUndertaker21:
View attachment 4274310

Oh yeah baby

Thanks time to de bloats and install my favorite apps
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Pinu'u:
Thanks a lot TWRP up and rocking. Great work !!

Edit : Can confirm that SuperSU v2.82 is working also !!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xpdragon:
Anybody know if this will also work with N950F/DS model? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] geiti94:
Works since i have it byself :P is the dual sim one right? when yes is same modell as mine :o
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pswin09:
Mine don't have oem unlock options in developers mode. Need to wait for sw update or other opinion. ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xpdragon:
Yes, it is dual sim model. Thanks for the reply.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] shootermc77:
your fantastic!!! one day without root and twrp!! im so happy now ^^. now i can continue with modding on my new great phone.

Finish work and lets go home flashing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] ProtoDeVNan0:
Was just about to port it by myself and then I saw Your thread :D. Great Job Geiti! Guess I will take care of building AOSP for N950F then :).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] peacey8:
There's no guarantee a software update will ever unlock your bootloader if the OEM Unlock option is not available for you. I would suggest selling it and buying a new one that does have the option. If you really want to root or install custom ROMs, why take the risk when you spent $1000 on this phone for a specific purpose?

If you just bought your phone, it must still be brand new and in pristine condition. You should sell it for almost full price. The demand is really high right now so you'll have no problems selling it fast.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] geiti94:
can be your carrier blocked the oem unlock. download a debranded firmware like the one with AUT or DBT csc and flash it with odin and look if you have then the menu. But flash it only when you have a N950F or a N950F/DS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] vinokirk:
Has anyone tested Android Pay after doing this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Geekser:
I will try this - when do I reset Data? GIve me the steps please?

When you flash in odin, it installs - reboots and then there is some additional setup stuff that occurs, so at whhich point shoiuld I do the factory reset? Immediately after flashing in odin and before the phone boots up the first time? Do I turn off auto reboot in odin and then boot into recovery immediately after odin completes the firmware flash? Give me the steps and I will try this.

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Brava27:
I've formated and reset 10 times lol. I've done everything I can think of. I've rooted every single device, I've been spoiled like that. OCD because I need my favorite font lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Ye. After installing the ROM. Go straight to recovery. Don't let it boot. Anyway. Turn off auto reboots on odin...

---------- Post added at 07:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:18 PM ----------

Did u do it. After you install the fw?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Brava27:
Not in that order. So what you are suggesting is, download mode, odin fw, reboot, recovery then factory reset from recovery, then boot?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Yeah try that. It may sound silly. But sometimes this little silly things can make those work. Anyway. U don't need to do factory reset I think if u just check the nand erase all on odin. I usually check it and it wipes the device
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Brava27:
Well, maybe someone can try this. I won't be home until 7pm tonight. Thanks for the advice.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Yep. I'll do it myself if I can. But I haven't got mine yet so idk if mine would have the option or not
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pswin09:
You and me the same bro. I mainly root for fonts and v4Android and dualspeaker mod. I feel like they forget something in xsp devices. Hope will be fix soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Brava27:
Yeah, I think I will sell and wait a fee weeks for proper ROMS and working mods for the note 8. It's a gorgeous device but without root, it's going back lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pswin09:
I asked Samsung mobile singapore facebook page about this issue, they just read my message but no reply at all. Then I asked samsung employee and he even don't know what is oem unlock..[emoji23] [emoji23] Then I asked one of the font dev in Korea, he said it would be a software mistake in settings either test build which normally don't include oem unlock or they forget something in it. He advise me to wait for a while.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] geiti94:
Self compiled kernel ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Geekser:
Well I tried this - set Nandroid erase in ODIN - flashed the suggested firmware - rebooted - setup - nada - no OEM - and my CSC was still set on BTU - (english was setup as my language when the phone first booted - in the past, if you flash firmware from a different country, the language changes to that country until you change it - not this time -

Damn - any other ideas? I will keep trying....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Do this exact thing. But disable the auto reboots on odin. After the odin said done. Go to recovery. Without even booting the device. Wipe again on recovery. Reboot and see. It's weird. It should change the csc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Brava27:
Sounds promising. Wish I could do it now. I hope others report good news.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Yeah like. It should just change the csc. There's no reason for it for not changing the csc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] turilo:
I'll give this a shot on my F/DS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] mocsab:
Nope - didn't work. Something strange happens.

Flash via odin - turn off auto reboot and set nand erase. everything flashes fine.

Attempt to boot into recovery - it starts into recovery - blue screen with android guy - says "installing update" - installaition finihses and phone reboots - to get back to recovery, I had to do the three finger reeboot - then in recovery - I did the factory reset - when finished - phone boots up -

language still set in BTU which is what it was when I got the phone.

I think when I first tried to get into recovery - the phone set the CSC at that point by doing the system update.

(every other time when I go into stock recovery - phone goes to blue screen - android guy - system update - but update fails and android guy is on his side with exclamation point. then recovery opens. BUT when I attempted to go into recovery immediately after flashing in ODIN - the update didn't fail - android guy stays standing - update completes and phone doesn't go ot recovery - it reboots - this is where I had to go to recovery a second time - this time android blue guy failed update and the phone ultimately went into recovery.

If I could somehow stop that update process - I think then it might work...but not sure how I can do that....????
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
No. The installing updates on stock recovery always happen after flashing firmware on odin. I guess to just wipe dalvik cache. Well I'm out of words.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] turilo:
Yep same here, nothing, tried multiple times with every possible method. No OEM unlock setting :/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] mocsab:
no I get that but the problem is - that when I attempted to go into recovery after flashing Odin - it started like it was going to go to recovery - but then it finished the update and just rebooted. I am probably wrong, but If i could get to recovery before it finishes that update, I could wipe factory reset and possibly then it would work...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Hmm weird tbh
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Flame Red:
Hope this helps!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Can we see the rest bottom? I wanted to see your csc . Thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Flame Red:
Oh Crap - I did not capture that with the CSC that was shipped with the phone originally. I wrote down it was XEU originally.

I have since loaded the ATT CSC. Sorry!

[UTILITY][CSC][21.08.17][SM-G95XF/FD/N] Flashable CSC Selection V1.2.1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Okay that's fine. Thanks for your reply :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] turilo:
Im guess that csc selector works on the note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Flame Red:
Yes - at least it did for me on ATT. With a slight modification to let it do it's thing and pass the check of the phone type being flashed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xxx42069:
What is csc selector? Is that an app? So you took your UK model and got at&t csc on it? Does that enable things like wifi calling?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Flame Red:
It is a flashable file, once you have TWRP working. - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73851525&postcount=308 Volte works, and I think WiFi would too but I have not tried that yet since I am still suffering the effects of Hurricane Erma.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xxx42069:
Awesome, thanks so much! Just what I needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] peacey8:
Does encryption currently work with this TWRP? It isn't working for me. TWRP isn't even asking me for a decryption password so data partition can't be mounted.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] gubbilo144:
Don't know if this has been asked has anyone tried to root by flashing the superuser2.82.zip file from chainfire without flashing majestic. Does it work,also does otg work in twrp yet couldn't get twrp to read my otg/usb SanDisk stick, thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] LAM1668:
你好，我想問新加坡版的開發者選項沒有OEM，所以解鎖OEM不要問我謝謝:)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
Please use English next time. Anyway . Some Singapore version have the oem unlock option. Some don't. Sorry if this wasn't the right answer you're looking for. I'm translating your message on Google translate [emoji23]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] mocsab:
Can someone tell me if the problem with OEM Unlock is only happening with N950F/DS (Dual Sim models?) Or is it also happening to phones from other regions?

BTU, DBT, AUT, Whatever?

The effect of this is that Bootloader is locked - but is it really locked or is there a possible way to get past this?

Just need to know if I should return this damn thing or not.....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] white7561:
The UK version have them. Indian version have it too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] kenpaci:
Very2 sad, still cannot root without oem, hope samsung give ota update for that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] peacey8:
If the bootloader is locked there is no guarantee that it will ever be unlocked. If you really want an unlocked version, I suggest you sell your phone for almost full value and buy the Korean model (SM-N950N). It is 100% guaranteed all Korean models are unlocked so that's your best bet. That's what I did and I now have a beautiful 256 GB debloated, rooted device that I can customize to my heart's content.

Also, there's no reason to expect anyone to release an update to unlock the bootloader. These carriers and companies have other things on their hands, and I can guarantee you that the last thing on their mind is to unlock the bootloader on their phones (something nobody outside this forum is complaining about and hence a complete waste of money and time to invest resources into it).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] sun2sunny:
GUYS

i tried by flashing combination file but no OEM UNLOCK in combination file firmware .. i think we r stuck at this point ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xxx42069:
It's not necessarily the f/ds models. Some of those have it. It seems to be only the Singapore f/ds that doesn't. It has been confirmed that f/ds from India and the Netherlands has it so it's less about model number than model region. If you have a Singapore one, don't hold your breath, sell it. I returned mine and got a new one with confirmed oem unlock on its way. I'll have it next week, along with a refund for my Singapore model.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] geiti94:
v3 is up and finally bugfree :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] deadlymix89:
Just got maple gold Note 8 from clove. Didn't insert any sim turned it on ... Enabled developer options and OEM unlock toggle is visible. I currently have it enabled and will try installing TWRP in a few. SM-N950F .... BTU

***Update***

Receiving MD5 error when adding TWRP file to AP slot in Odin. Downloaded file 3 times. Any Suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] sun2sunny:
after flashing AP_N950FXXU1AQHC_CL12007350_QB14721831 phone has retail mode sim is working but retial mode is enabled ? what will be cause of this issue please help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] $-MONARCH-$:
Sorry to disturb, It's unlikely you will get OEM unlock update from OTA. From where did you buy your phone from? Is it Singaporean Set or Malaysian Set?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Dante63:
I downloaded the the file but in Odin I keep getting "MD5 error! Binary is invalid"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] turilo:
Think I will be going the LG V30 route, Samsung can kiss my ass with their BS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] $-MONARCH-$:
Woah, Calm my good man, Tell me what's the issue you do have?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] turilo:
lol I am calm, its the going out of the way to get an international Note 8 to have Samsung still now block the OEM unlock access.