yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
XAA lurker on G950, no issues here
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Oddly I dirty flashed using the standard roll back, flash forward method. Thanks for the info though, I may have gotten lucky only.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tailgunner9:
I wonder how many more we will get before testing ends Monday??? Wait and See. Then wait on Slow AT&T to roll out the finished to us OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rohitece06:
Keep it up man, you are doing good work!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sfld:
Any bigg diff between cra5 and cra1?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nofearkingbiatch:
Just a quick refresher. To go to cra5 from cra1 we flash back to bql1? And when I downloaded it. It says factory reset before flashing...do I factory reset when I get to bql1 then flash cra5?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Got lucky along with you ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
I flashed HOME_CSC by accident lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
I flashed it too and haven't had any probs
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] falcon67:
L1 updste to ZRA6 is avalible

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ZRA6 is jan 10 build.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] falcon67:
Yes i did successful update to ZRA6 from BQL1.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wagedroid:
Anyone else now have two Samsung members app?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
I have updated before. now when I try to update from SD card it says " update from external storage is disabled" What could I have done????
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Battery life on these betas is amazing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
I have the Oreo installed, dont notice much of anything new or performance issues. Is there a link somewhere to show me what is so great about Oreo????
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Regarding your first question, the zip in the OP for Oreo beta isn't an Odin flashable file. It needs to be ADB sideloaded, or flashed via stock recovery from SD card.

2nd question, I'm not sure about TMO and Sprint users ability to still get into the official beta program. But most of us in this thread are on other carriers and have no other way than this back door approach.

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Out of curiosity, why do you reboot before flashing the bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bogdi1988:
For some reason I was not able to flash all 4 in the same time. Once you flash AP, CP and CSC it would reboot automatically anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] hazard666:
My mistake. I skimmed and the thread and downloaded the baseband & image in preparation for when I am ready to install but figured I would ask if there still is a possibility of getting it via OTA through Tmobile. Thanks for the info!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Try your question in this thread, which is devoted solely to Oreo Beta on TMO S8+ > https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s8+/how-to/s8-s8-oreo-beta-live-t3699263
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] hazard666:
Thanks again! I've read through that thread before but wasn't sure which method would be easiest to gain beta membership through. Posted there as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Feedback on ZQK1 seems to be a little iffy. Does anyone have anything good to say about ZQK1 vs ZQJJ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] whitetrash529:
Beta 2 SD card install:

E: error in /sideload/package.zip (status 7)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cledee:
You have to downgrade back to 7.0 and then you can update to beta 2 via SD card.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
So after we flash all of the Nougat files are we supposed to let it boot right up into the phone then choose restart and go to recovery to flash update.zip?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] johnc0865:
Is there a noticeable difference between beta 1 and beta, may hold off till the next release
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpdaddy00:
I have a question, how's the battery life? I currently get about 6-7 SOT with data and GPS on, I'm thinking about trying this and btw I'm on a Verizon model
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] real77055:
you can boot then restart into recovery and flash update. or you can just after you see erasing(after odin install complited) hold the buttons and go to recovery then flash

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the only difference I've noticed is transparent notifications background in lock screen also t smoother

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my battery is better VS nougat > and Im on Verizon model
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kimple_john:
Can you just use smartswitch to downgrade back to nougat and then flash the Oreo beta 2 build in stock recovery or do you have to use Odin to flash those nougat files again?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Yeah i tried to dirty flash when i upgraded to Beta 1 and had some encryption issue that forced me to factory reset so I'm kind of gun-shy now after how long it takes to get set up again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] real77055:
me too. but I've used the smart switch of Samsung. backup everything with smart switch and You can restore easily.

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if you can downgrade with smart switch do it and let us know :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
Can anyone tell how long it takes to boot up after installing the oreo update #2. Installed AQGL and flashed from SD card everything went well but it's been on the GALAXY s8+ start screen for about 15 minutes now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] davenull:
Same thing happened to me. Flash the aqgl version again, and then without booting it flash the Oreo update off the SD card in recovery. If it boots after the Odin, just hold power and volume down, then power off, then hold bixby and volume up, then press and hold power along with them until recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
trying to get to download so i can flash AQGL and do the process over again but the furthest it takes me to is the maintainance bot mode and then it's back to the same screen. finally got into download mode,will try again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
I did a restore before with smart switch and I was disappointed by how much it still required setting up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tailgunner9:
Mine with CRA5 is Not showing my SD card. It showed it when I install CRA5 Update from SD card on BQL1. Anyone else having this Problem with CRA5???? Know a fix? Thanks

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Yep have same Problem. Will not show I have an SD card in phone. Seems tis build has a Problem. CRA5 not showing I have an SD card inserted. Was fine on CRA1. FORGET Just had to Format SD card and OK Now.

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There is a ZRA6 out Now for the SM-G955U on Samsung.firmware.science
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pro_granade:
CRA5 vs ZRA6? Which is the better one to flash?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tailgunner9:
ZRA6 has Build date of Jan. 10 so its newer all I can say.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sfld:
Does the ZRA6 change the bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] koobie777:
No I don't think so. The U2 in the file name suggests v2 but I'm extremely new to this device from s5, just got it Monday lol a little disappointed with no root but I'll live.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] agroff1993:
There is root for the s8 and s8+.... v1 bootloader and v2
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
Where do we get the ZRA6?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitefire77:
you quoted where you get it at
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
was hoping for a link, I cant find the update there as I am on SQU2CRA1
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitefire77:
Samsung.firmware.science IS the link.... You have to flash from bql1
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] koobie777:
There's no bootloader unlock for the 955u and I really like oreo to not switch back to nougat for a possible 80% battery glitch
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
There isn't a viable fix. One works sometimes but not all of the time and one makes overcharging dangerous.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] agroff1993:
Ah gotcha, yeah us on oreo right now are out of luck
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] unk2009:
Battery glitch?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
Only when rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nofearkingbiatch:
I'm still at 61 percent after 12 hours. And I listened to music for 8 hours straight at work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] hazlos:
I'm currently on ZQK0 for VZ. Is there a way to flash the zra6 fw? I see there is a zqks to zra6 update, but the phone won't recognize the zqks even though it is the one I flashed previously, just changed itself to zqk0.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sfld:
You can flash BQL1 then goto zra6
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
If your on Sanpdragon you need to Odin to BQL1 This https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s8+/how-to/stock-odin-files-att-g955u-build-t3731796

Then install update from sd card in recovery this https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75167401&postcount=1292
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] hazlos:
Is there any way to keep all the data on the phone? Or will it wipe?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
It will wipe, just backup your Data .

Running On My Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus SM-G955U Wicked Venom
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gdecker:
On the link choose your current firmware as bql1. It will list it. Download the update.zip then transfer it to your external card. Odin to bql1 then update from recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
No it doesn't. Not unless you flash csc
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Certain carriers like ATT seem to auto wipe with OTA but otherwise go dirty!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Go dirty or go home? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] real77055:
I was on CRA5 (first tried to flash ZRA6 from stock recovery but it was unsuccessful ) I just odin back to BQL1 (AP,BL,CSC,CP) then flashed ZRA6 from sd card. without wiping data. mine is VZV model U955.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
Yeah you always have to downgrade first. Welcome to the dirty party!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitefire77:
ZRA6 fixes the SD Card errors of CRA5
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] unk2009:
What happens when you flash HOME_CSC?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
It wipes data because it has older files. I was supposed to not flash a Csc to not wipe.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] unk2009:
I used HOME_CSC as well, it appears to be working fine at the moment. Worse comes to worse I'll just Odin again and reinstall.

Thanks :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudash:
CRA9 for the S8 and S8+ are now up.

S8: SS-G950USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRA9-UP

S8+: SS-G955USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRA9-UP
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] unk2009:
Wow, I just flashed ZRA6 :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Goneeuro:
Question for the people who flashed every firmware. I am on CRA1 as of right now. I don't do a whole lot anymore with moding and hacking phones. I am pleased with performance and battery life of CRA1. Is there any huge features or benefits to going to the newer firmware? I am thinking of just sitting here until the final build is released unless I am missing something. Dirty flashers, please advise. Haha.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wagedroid:
Yes, as you can see here with this changelog it's best to update as they iron out these bugs.

Also, I'm wondering what is the difference with CRA9 and this ZRA8 build
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] 0tku:
ZRA8 is out, what now? I'm currently on ZQKS
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wagedroid:
The firmware site has CRA9 build but beta program is telling me to update to ZRA8. I flashed CRA9 because Odin back to BQL1 and have to factory reset and wait for ZRA8 ota is something I didn't have the patience for.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
Nothing, I do every time
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Reechings:
I don't even bother.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] albannotosska:
Guys, I am on beta 4, I am trying to go back to nougat BQK5, I am using prince cosmy odin but it says model dismatch, do you know any solution? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tailgunner9:
What is date on U2CRA9 Please???

Jan. 12
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] albannotosska:
Nevermind, I used the official odin and it worked!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tailgunner9:
I have been using Odin 3.12.7 with all these flash back to stock with NO Problem. I always start Odin with Administration Rights myself.

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Date on U2CRA9 is Jan. 12
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ArobeeTV:
Does this work on the Canadian variant? We have the Snapdragon chip but our model numbers are G990W and G955W. Tried to look for BQK5 firmware but it doesn't seem to exist for Canadian? If any fellow Canucks have tried and succeeded, hit me up!

EDIT: My build number is AQK7
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dtomlin:
January 12
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dtomlin:
Here is a screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bill10:
Works perfectly on the Canadian models
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nozzleman_85:
Don't use Prince's odin. Use the regular/legit Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
SD Not working for Update

As you can see by attachment I am on CRA1, when I try to update from sd card or ADB, it says external storage is disabled. what is the best way to get the latest Beta / Release version on my phone? Is there something I should odin back to? I have downloaded the latest Update zip, but cant install it because of whatever firmware I am presently on.....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dagod80:
Did you downgrade to to bql1 first?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ScottBroker:
No, I odined the firmware, and applied the update. Now external is disabled and I cant apply the latest update. Not sure what firmware to odin back to, or just wait for the official to dop and get as an ota. Any advice? What is the current stock firmware if I need to go back to stock??
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
BQL1 is the current stock. You can apply the update from a PC with adb platform-tools
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Goneeuro:
I have not run into this myself but I read a post earlier when someone did. Try taking the external sd card out of the phone,then use Odin to go back to blq1. When the phone reboots at the end of flashing go into recovery mode and do a factory reset from there. After that reboots you can put your sd card back in and use the update.zip file for blq1 to what ever beta you would like. Backup you stuff though because you are going to wipe your phone unfortunately.

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Thanks for the changelog. But I don't use Bixby, the download booster, or game tuner. So I guess that one doesn't effect me. Does anyone else have screen shots of the other changelogs?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] allenjthomsen:
Here is changelog off samsung beta app for ZRA8 FOR G950U1/G955U1
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudash:
It appears CRA9 is the best in terms of battery life. I installed it last night, charged my phone to 100% before I went to bed, then left it off the charger while I slept. 9hrs later, it was only down to 98%. That's the best I've had on a beta/release candidate yet.

Since they've come out with so many official/unofficial beta (Z) and release candidate (C) builds the past day or so, they must be getting close to the official release. With the way things are on CRA9, it shouldn't be that far off.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] snehal1991:
Odin back to BQL1, and then do the update
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] medwatt:
Hello, I'm new to this board. I recently acquired the S8+. My firmware version is G955USQU1AQEF. Can someone give me an idea what to do next ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rizzo269:
Agreed. CRA9 is wicked fast on my phone for some reason. I had some screen flickering on the initial boot but wiped the cache and it's been ok since.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
You can't update from CRA1. You have to ODIN back to BQL1. Then apply the CRA9 update from the SD Card.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wagedroid:
Yes I was thinking the same.. C being candidate and Z being beta. CRA9 is snappy affff
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] amieldl143:
Can you check if certified in playstore. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nozzleman_85:
Still uncertified. It will be that way until you take the "official" OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitefire77:
It's not
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pimpdaddy00:
Is there a changelog?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jdelano:
Hello,

I'm attempting to Odin (3.12.7) back to G955U BQL1 (I downloaded the BQL1 firmware zip from this post) from CRA1 on my TMB 8+

It failed:

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I understand I need to factory reset, however using which method? From within recovery or from the settings menu or does it matter?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] unk2009:
Within recovery, after you Odin it should boot into the recovery screen. Hope this helps
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Marsh10:
Do you really have to factory reset after Downgrading back to BQL1? I followed the steps by going back to BQL1 by having odin flash: BL, AP, CP, and CSC ( NOT HOME_CSC) and all my data remained intact.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jdelano:
No, only if you encounter an issue.

I still can't complete the Odin process. I've used the stock cable, I've tried a USB 3 and USB 2 port and another cable.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rizzo269:
I'd try a different Odin version
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Lodingi:
I did the same. During the reboot I got a message stating my partition is corrupt and needed to wipe it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] androidfilesharing:
Has anyone else who plays Candy Crush realized CRA9 has broken the game?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudash:
I noticed that one of the games I play, Kingdom Hearts UX, will open, play the intro video, then go to a black screen but still play the main menu music. Tried it on both my S8+'s. Oddly enough, Mobius Final Fantasy works fine even though both are from Square Enix. All my other games work fine too.

The battery life on CRA9 is worth more to me than one game plus a new update will surely be out soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] androidfilesharing:
Battery life is worth more to me as well. I'll play it on a tablet or spare phone. But yes, Candy Crush plays the music, you can interact with buttons if you know where to find them but the screen is 100% black the entire time.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dagod80:
For those who had problems with games not playing, did you do a factory reset?

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For those who had problems with games not playing, did you do a factory reset?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Nitefire77:
Star trek timelines, super Mario runand animal crossing all work fine for me
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Goneeuro:
I see all these play store uncertified posts. What does that mean? I don't even know how to check that. Never even thought to look. I am able to download apps no problem. Jes trying to learn.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Marsh10:
weird, I didn't get that message after downgrading to BQL1 then updating to CRA9
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Just installed it and set it up. Haven't had time to play with it much. I did notice it broke the Pixel 2 live wallpapers. They just load up as a black screen.

Not a big deal...but I do miss the calming coast. LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crixley:
He booted into nougat after being on oreo instead of booting right into recovery like you're supposed to would be my guess.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] koobie777:
Yeah same here with the Google wallpaper app
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] nofearkingbiatch:
Cra5. Has been good for me. Im at 31 percent with 1 day 2 and half hours so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] androidfilesharing:
I did a factory reset after clearing the apps data and reinstalling it had no effect. This still does not help
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tailgunner9:
Wonder how many more versions we will get before a final?? They sure been rollin out the week.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Hell-Razor:
There is no root for this, correct?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ChadH42:
CRA9 broke several of my older games (Bejeweled2, Jewellust, Aces Jewel Hunt; I like Jewel games :). It also broke Guitar Tuna.

The app starts and runs but the screen is black.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Wagedroid:
If you try to apply "secure startup" it will corrupt data partition and force you to factory reset. Just an FYI
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] xdanilva:
It's up to the app devs to fix it. CRA9 has updated GPU drivers.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Dudash:
Ah so that's what the problem is. It isn't something wrong with the build that broke some games, it's the games that aren't built to work with the drivers.

I wonder how long it'll take for them to get around to it.