yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] brutha all I did was flash what I did last time lol ... BQL1 AP and BQK5 BL ( think those are the names ) at work and busy as heck and just wanted to atleast reply .... im confused as to your option 1 and option 2 and how earlier are the TARs in the thread??? im running great again like I did before L1 AP and K5 BL.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
I'm still running smooth. [emoji16]

I love this phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] PlumptDickins:
Help! No Data!

Hi, first thank you for the update was working great for 2 days then last night my internet went out. Ive reset and clear any caches or data and even re- flashed the AP and BL over again. I did try and see if i could put back the old firmware to no success, somethin was giving me invalid anyways im tryin 2 go forward not back. I took my sim out and put in my JS pro so i know internet is good plz hlp. thx
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
We're you using firefds? It's an Xposed module. Did you even have it installed?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] PlumptDickins:
to who responded

yes i did intall xposed and had active
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MysticFTW:
[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] Do you have any plans for a safestrap flashable version for users who are already rooted with previous version and wish to update without doing it manually using Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] namsir:
Wonder if i can use safetrap with this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] PlumptDickins:
Thank u
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
Wasn't safestrap used on the note 3?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] namsir:
There is one just came out for snapdragon s8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
No way... That's awesome, will be flashing custom roms in no time.. I hope
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] namsir:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/development/recovery-locked-nougat-7-0-safestrap-t3772761
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
IV done got it installed, thanks for the link though!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Not quite sadly, it's a limited form of safestrap. You can't use it to boot another kernel so aosp is still out. Twrp works under the combo kernel so that is good to go, and a nice improvement.

Provided it works correctly (I hope to test today) and pending approval from the dev I will add it to pcr
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
So sad to here that. But like you said it's a good improvement. I have confidence in you and the other talented devs. I got so excited when I found out about SS I nearly pissed myself[emoji23]. I have faith in you my good sir.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] EvilWaffles:
Glad I found this, was wondering when we'd be able to root Snapdragon.

I have installed Safestrap as well. It'd been ages since I've dived into the Android scene (think Galaxy S3). Question, does this mean you can install custom ROMs with Safestrap and this root? Pardon for the newbie question but I just want to ask.

:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Blade22222:
No the bootloader is still locked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheMadScientist:
you can install any stock based kerneled rom as we still have locked BL
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Arden144:
Do I need to get the pit file out of the AP to put in odin and check off repartition?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] stillriza:
Is anyone having issues with GPS on this rom. When using Google maps or another 3rd party app, I can't get a signal lock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
No. Just follow the directions exactly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Arden144:
My problem isn't installing the rom. It's getting back to stock without busy efs partition, dm-verity and drk root key errors. Someone else suggested to get the PIT file and repartition but he said to ask you as you'd know more
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gerryl432:
Try this, go-to this thread and follow the instructions. Note it says download the 955W firmware and use prince comsey odin.

https://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s8+/how-to/flash-canadian-firmware-bloat-free-t3602667

Edit: just noticed it's GSM firmware and not CDMA (sprint/Verizon). Download your carriers firmware. [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] sorry didn't mean to pass along a headache lol. His questions are confusing because the original question he asked is a bunch of pages back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
The pit file isnt going to help you if you have efs issues. To start with, do you have an efs backup from before trouble began? If you took for example a full backup in flashfire you will have one. If not i suggest taking one immediately using flashfire or nandroid. I also have a zip you can flash that will do the same thing. Efs is non recoverable if you lose it, so you want to be VERY careful before you mess with it any further, as you can permanently lose things like your imei
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
You can already do this. Just use twrp to restore the system image inside the AP file.

As for the BL, short answer: no. Flashing bootloaders outside of odin isnt safe, and has hard bricked many who try
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] krayken:
How can I restock firmware with this rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] stillriza:
Going back to stock for time being

Update: Tried wiping and then also tried re-rooting from scratch. Roms is wonderful but GPS issues remain. Tried GPS toolbox from app store and it won't get a lock. I will be heading off for a road trip 2700 miles.. so will be going back to stock to be able to use Navigation. If anyone has any ideas? Will reroot when I get back cuz rom = awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheMadScientist:
That is weird Mine usally locks in less than 10 sec one of the quickest I have ever owend
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gerryl432:
Have you tried flashing stock firmware in odin to see if it's a sensor issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Yliria:
Okay. I'm at a loss.

I ran this mod before successfully until one day my network and calls/text just dropped. Got it fixed by doing an NV rebuild. Ran fine for a while and then I decided to go back to stock oreo. Then yesterday, I restarted my phone and when it rebooted, same issue. No network calls or text. I figured it was a sign to give Oreo the finger and go back to root. So I redid this rom. When loaded, still had the network issue and the NV didn't fix it this time. Oddly enough, I was going to go back and get stock and repair through Smartswitch to see if it fixed it when something interesting happened. When I ran the command to unroot and clean up through SuperSU and issued the factory reset to prepare for stock, it booted back up unrooted with full network. When I went and reflashed the rom, network dropped again.

I am following the directions exactly and issuing a factory wipe after the BL is done as instructed but to no avail.

Any suggestion? I tried going back and flashing the CP file for both BKQ5 and BLQ1. Still nada. I'm about to try flashing the BLQ1 part 1 and BKQ5 part 2 followed by the CP for BLQ1 as I think I read someone else do for modem crashes to see if it might fix the network.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] anupambbatra:
Odin fails when flashing this..i m on official oreo update...

Any solutions ???
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jetracer:
First crash since using those for months. Driving to work streaming music via Bluetooth.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
I'm up and running smooooth
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
You can flash with flash fire. MOUNT SYSTEM READ AND WRITE!

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Xposed with gravity box (N) ;) trust me......

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After factory reset after part 2 flash worked for you? Have you texted? I had voice, and data, but wasn't aware texts weren't working for a day or two.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] chiefwigms:
Followed OP guide, had voice but no texts (also had a bunch of weird items in settings that I never saw before). Flashed QG2_ADD_CSC_SYSTEMROOT.zip w/ FlashFire (i didn't check Auto-mount or Mount /system read/write) - this did a wipe for me. On reboot, a ton of the settings items disappeared, but texts/data/VoLTE worked
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] :
shux too bad you dont have this for the bl2. would be nice to play with a rom with features. i have a combo firmware for the bl2 but no factory root file...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Right. If you mount the system read/ write in rom. Then you don't have to. But usually after a fresh flash, if you don't mount r/w nothing will change. I had to mount r/w , I didn't use es file explorer to mount the system at that time. (Which you can do, with root access obv)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
It's not that, it's that jrkruze has a s8+ so he writes his mount command in a way that works on touchwiz not twrp like most mods.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] netlagger:
So while putting rom in with Odin, I get the fail as expected but on phone it says, secure check fail : system... Is that normal? Then it hangs on download screen and doesn't reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
No, start over. You did something different then the directions
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
This is my fault. I forgot to update the instructions last night, I hadn't gotten much sleep in a while ?????

DO NOT FLASH A CSC! IT IS COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY. You already have all of the files on your system, installed just like recovery would do. All you have to do is factory reset AFTER flashing part w. That's it!

If you are already booted post flash, and you have bunch of weird stuff in your system, just reboot back to Odin, and flash the part2 file again and you will wind up in recovery, where a factory reset is all that's in between you and a flawless rom

I'm updating the op now
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] netlagger:
I have tried it now multiple times with the same conclusion. Get the secure check fail : system after doing part 1 then part 2 fails about third of the way through....

I changed usb ports, none of mine are usb 3.0... Ran comsy odin as admin and as not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Copy and paste the Odin log...

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What build version were you on? prior to trying to flash?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] netlagger:
I had been on the latest build. It just took an update like Tuesday night I think. Is there a way that I can flash an older build that we know works and try from there?

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This is the build version I was on according to sammobile G955USQU2BQK5 well that's the PDA version at least
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Do you know the build number? If you took a U2 update, you CANNOT flash back to a U1 rom.

You really need to know what build your on prior to flashing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] netlagger:
That's my damn issue right there... Son of a.... SMH.... This is why I can't have nice things....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
You can't flash this build.... You took the U2 update. Which changes your boot loader... Which you cannot flash back to U1 which this build is.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
I'm gonna add a big note to the OP
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Good news, you can reflash that build.

Download it , and flash it with regular Odin 3.12 as admin.

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PLEASE!! ....... [emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120][emoji120] [emoji31]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jhofseth:
This might be a link for your stock S8+ Sprint Snapdragon:

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U/SPR/

As for Oreo betas, I've never used them, so I can't definitively say about dm-verity on S8+ 8.0 betas. Dm-verity checks system integrity, so if it's enabled it won't boot a pre-rooted system partition. :)

Note: If you flashed the full PCB ROM, you would no longer be on Oreo beta 3 or whatever ROM you are/were using. So, yes, you could flash PCB ROM fully if you were on Oreo Beta 3.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] netlagger:
I normally don't do something this stupid. Yet I didn't realize that the U2 build is the one I just did on Tuesday!! Damn that's some bs... Thanks for all the help and assistance guys. I'm gonna go waddle in a corner now...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Lol. Everyone has their moments.

Cyborg is gonna update the OP. So hopefully... It helps... Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Instant fail? Or faila at the end?

Instant fail or doesnt crash, flash part 2 first, then follow ENTIRE instructions including flashing part 2 a second time when instructed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ItzJerry02:
At my first attempt, I got stuck in Kernel Panic, however, I spam and pressed some random buttons on my phone. Got back into upload mode, and reflashed part 2 and now I'm currently backing up all my data. Thanks so much! A video tutorial would be nice for noobies like me though, but I managed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Dethkid2008:
Help no matter what I do I get FAIL! (Auth) in Odin and Secure check FAIL : system on my s8+

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I've made double extra cretin I'm using use 2.0 ports
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Flash the bl part2, then reboot back into download mode and start the whole process from the beginning. Should fix your issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] anupambbatra:
It fails..m using usb 2.0
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
I can't help you if you don't answer the questions. I need more than "it fails" to help. Read the instructions again and do the steps as you follow them, reading every word in the op
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sallambander:
''Improved Battery Life

Thanks to some battery sleuthing by @TheMadScientist, this release comes with a nice big bump in efficiency. With just some very minor tuning using amplify and a service disabler, I can get around 1%/h drain.''

[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] I was wondering if you could share what you did with amplify/ disabled. Also, what service disabler do you use?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] stillriza:
GPS works when flashing latest BQL1 files.

Update #2: Happy to report GPS is fixed! Took some tinkering but I was detecting an unusual microwave signature in the synthetic impulse injector. If I input the feed, I can get to the Y2K transistor through the neural XHTML Value kernel file! This sample has its own resonant CD-ROM converter, the peak fader wasn't finding the decimal value. So then I figured, Quantizing my transient processor will really bring out the graphic master filter when you adjust the gps signal converter. So then I tried to input the HDD capacitor, thinking maybe it will disconnect the ethernet array! And I figured it out then in like a duhhh moment! My GPS sensor is down, my only choice is to parse and generate the central protocol! And that fixed it. :p;):laugh:

However an easier method would be to just flash latest Feb 18th files and all works as it should on my Canadian variant s8+. To confirm, I went back again to BQK5 to test and GPS was still broken for me. Flashed back to BQL1, and was working again. Canadians everywhere thank you [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ItzJerry02:
Does anyone know how I can revert back to stock? I can't seem to find any help, I want to go back, since Snapchat doesnt work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] stillriza:
Download your official Rom from sammobile.com, extract it and you'll have the separate files you'll need.

Open up Odin/ modified Odin and select & load the AP, BL, CSC, etc and flash.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ItzJerry02:
Which Odin do I use? Odin or Odin Modified? Or should I just test whichever works
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Surreal Nightmares:
Does this work with the latest update for the Galaxy S8+?

My software was updated to G955USQU2CRC5 today. I've looked in this thread if someone's asked before and it doesn't seem to be the case.

Sorry for noob question, I want to root my Galaxy S8+ pretty badly since I couldn't do it for the Galaxy S5 back then.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Funny i havent seen you in the support channel, or asking questions in the thread. The Snapchat workaround had been posted numerous times throughout the thread. Also given that its not a problem with this rom but simply that snapchat chooses to block rooted devices, solutions for general root issues like that are typically found in other threads and more general parts of the board. I know for a fact thesr are well covered issues, you just had to search for them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

To go back to stock goto http://fw.updato.com & download the stock rom that matches your device and carrier and desired version (oreo or nougat) and flash the whole thing in the appropriate version of non modded (not comsy) odin.

No one is going to spoon feed you answers to questions, you have to be proactive and learn to get problems that affect you more than others. Keep that in mind for next time :good::good::good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Slim2none4u:
Why couldn't you root your S5? Unlocked bootlaoder and literally dozens of roms for the device and they are still making them. Running Oreo AOSPExtended on mine now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] koobie777:
Yeah same. Still breakout my s5 every now and then lol great device.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Slim2none4u:
Yeah love it!

It's my bathroom phone :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] koobie777:
Haha living the dream
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neil33:
Bricked S8+

Hi,

I followed the instructions and loaded the AP file and BL file into Odin. I put my SM-G955W into download mode, clicked "start" and Odin showed "failed". Now the phone is stuck on the emergency screen and I can't go to any factory data reset or any system settings. I destroyed my phone. Any suggestions?

regards,

Neil
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TacoTuco:
Did you read the instructions man? It's supposed to bring you to an emergency screen and say fail. It's really in download mode still so you're fine. Read the instructions better next time, you didn't "destroy" your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] neil33:
Success!!!!!!

Thank you for telling me to read instructions.

It took me a couple of tries and the new system on my S8+ works!

I won't have to walk the hall of shame.

Neil
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Simone:
Hi,

Just to be clear, if I root my device using the method given on the OP's thread, I will only have 80% as the full battery?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DroidRommer:
Yep, you are correct. Don't let this turn you away though, the battery life is great. The 80% is just a bug. I imagine you are still getting 100% in all actuality.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
Actually battery life is very good but 80% is just that. I ran this rom and it is wonderful. The only reason I switched to CRC5 was I have never had a Oreo ROM on my device and I thought it was time to get my android feet wet. [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] did a great job with this rom, test it out I promise you will like it.

Sent from my Snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Its not a "bug" in the sense that it is fixable by me. It may be a bug in the kernel or it may be intentional, we don't have a way of knowing for sure. I havent found anything in the kernel source that samsung releases but i dont really expect to either, as they probably classify factory frigate "internally focused development builds that were leaked" so they don't need to release source to be GPL compliant.

Regardless, you will get better battery life than anyone running stock ever has, so it's really just more of a display issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rogerandgina:
Can you roll back from crc5 to flash this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Yes, just flash the BL for this rom first and then follow the entire set of directions in the op.

I promise i will get that into the op today.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
I'm Glade you asked that question. I'm on CRC5 and have thought about coming back to this rom..

Sent from my Snapdragon

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Wait i have a backup of this rom. I backed up before flashing CRC5. But I probably won't restore it. I'll probably just start fresh outa da gate if I decide to go back

Sent from my Snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rogerandgina:
Can someone give me directions on flashing this coming from crc5?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
I think you got to flash the BL first then flash the rest in OP.

Why do ya wanna go back to nugget?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rogerandgina:
To be rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Dethkid2008:
Thank you but i still need help

So everything worked after i did what you said and I'm sorry but 61 pages of post is hard to go thru to find information relevent to my particular circumstance. now however i would like to carrier unlock this device but it seems i cannot flash any firmware i download from anywhere. unless i am reflashing the firmware i used to root the device. is this because of the rev 2 bootloader as well? can anyone help me or point me in the right direction to get this POS running on metro pcs network

keep in mind i dont care about root like at all i just want metro pcs network
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Super_SU01:
Gotcha

Sent from my Snapdragon