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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Anyone can't turn off wifi calling? I can't it's greyed out
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
CSC
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Your running CQL1 right now. Flash BQL5 then OTA to CQLB
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wacky2bakky:
Hoping for a update on the Oreo Build today :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Anyone having data issues my data comes in and out especially if I have wifi turned off
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Mine seems fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dark Elderyn:
Please, does you have the wallpapers from this Oreo rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
after ODIN BQL5, I'm being asked to enter a password as the device is incrypted... I'm confused
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] riveralc:
Happened to me too, have to factory reset.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
How do you factory reset when you can't 'unlock' the device?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] riveralc:
I'd suggest you do some research if you have to ask that question but you hold top volume+bixby+power button to reach the screen you want.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] herandy:
You don't have to factory reset if you are not downgrading. For me, flashing the oreo OTA fixes this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] le0.br4zuc4:
Oh thank you!!! I don't even know how I overlooked this. I'll try in the AM, gotta backup the phone... I think flashing BQL5 should erase the phone's memory, right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] herandy:
no downgrading and upgrading again doesn't erase your data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] le0.br4zuc4:
Got it. Running latest build and loving it. Thank you for all the help everyone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] boilavera1980:
Exynos seem to be rolling out https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote8/comments/7o5vao/so_the_exynos_note_8_at_work_randomly_got_oreo/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pospower:
Please do not post links to firmware for other chipsets. Someone might get flash happy and brick there phone. Talking from experience

Loll
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
Found this Firmware N50USQS3BRA2 on samsung.firmware.science/ found the date 1/2/2018 in it . Site says it will update the bootloader, Is this a new build? I don't think it was there this morning.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi:
I saw it if your current firmware at BQL5.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
If you decide to install the file and update your bootloader, please return with updates/info about stability, etc...

God speed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MicroMod777:
Im on SQLB and missing the Samsung Health app? Anybody know how to get it back?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi:
The update from BQL5 is only 171MB, so definitely not Oreo.

*Update*

It's 7.1.1 with January security patch. Build date of December 28th.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pospower:
Ok I've gone cross eyed searching and reading threads and don't have an answer.

Is there a way to go from unlocked carrier free image

Bql2 to Oreo ever post I read says flash bql5 or flash bqk2 before using update to Oreo. But I can't find either on a carrier free image to Odin. Help anyone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
Install S Health apk from Apk Mirror
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MicroMod777:
Sweet! Found it! Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Look for the apk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but for the poster to maintain unlocked firmware, these are the steps:

Use ODIN to flash BQL5, but don't flash userdata or CSC.

Correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Only issue I have with oreo, is it takes a loonngg time to install or updates app. Anyone else have this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Its a thread where a guy got the update. No firmware is posted. It's just a picture of his phone and the settings. Even if it was the firmware though, it says exynos in the URL.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spjetrovic:
Has anyone been successful in downgrading back to BQL5 from the CQLB?

THANKS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Yes, I've reinstalled BQL5 so I had to downgrade to reapply the upgrade. It worked easily.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spjetrovic:
I thing we are talking about two different things?

My question is can we downgrade from 8.0 Oreo to 7.1.1 .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Yes, BQL5 is nougat, CQLB is Oreo.

I am running CQLB (Oreo) but decided to completely reinstall after wiping. I rolled back (actually did this twice, was trying to see if I could get the software to be unlocked vs Verizon) to BQK2 then stepped up to BQL5 then to CQLB.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
It is possible, although a complete wipe is necessary.

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It is possible. Only issue is I am wondering if coming from CQL7 back down to BQL5 can be accomplished using ODIN, with NO WIPE.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spjetrovic:
Ok understood ,thanks.

Good question.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
You have to wipe.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jellybear456:
Has there been a consensus on how to get BK Disabler to work? I know someone mentioned installing Plugin 1, but I can't seem to find it on the play store or online. Can anyone point me to it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eapo15:
You have to delete bk Disable plugin 2 then low BK plugin 1 and install it.. That'll make it work.

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I used Aptoide
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
Thanks, I will just stay on CQL7 until official is out. Its actually running fine for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raneym305:
So far, I haven't found any way to upgrade to Oreo without having to flash back to carrier firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheUndertaker21:
surprised this has not been ported to exynos yet
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
New update on reddit. Just be cautious, it advances your bootloader and you CAN NOT FLASH BACK TO ANY OTHER FIRMWARE until they release something with the new bootloader through Odin or an update that works with CRA2 as a base.

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48993/1488/SS-N950USQS2BQL5-to-U3CRA2-UP

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote8/comments/7ocztk/s2bql5_to_u3cra2_new_oreo_build_for_2018/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
On a whim, I flashed over CLQ2. No issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Not sure what you mean. Did you flash CRA2 over CLQ2 and it worked or did you try to flash CLQ2 over CRA2 and it worked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
CRA2 over CLQ2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
And it worked? Good to know. I flashed all the way to BLQ5 then CRA2.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spjetrovic:
I didn't have any problem with BK . But here is BK plugin 1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PhillyFlyer:
I am on CQLB..can I flash CRA2 ota zip?

Otherwise what's my best option

EDIT: Just playing it safe, based on the information at-hand. I am currently performing ODIN back to BQK2 and then I will do the update.zip OTA for BQL5 then CRA2 via SD CARD method. Please interject if you think this is incorrect.

EDIT2: WORKED.

*In case this helps anyone...or anyone is afraid to ask a question:

1. I was on CQLB build.

2. ODIN back to BQK2 (dl on OP) and booted up, then rebooted to recovery...

3. BQL5 OTA zip via SD CARD (update.zip) and booted up, then rebooted back to recovery...

4. CRA2 OTA zip via SD CARD (update.zip) and booted up. BOOM.

Thanks all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jay5583:
Has anyone updated to CRA2 yet? What are your thoughts?

I'm undecided if I want to update yet because of the bootloader / unable to flash back issue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
My guess is this will be, or is close to release, since the bl has been updated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Are you guys worried about not being able to get off of CRA2 or not being able to root?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Slightly worried about being stuck on CRA2. Don't root so not a problem for me (lose to much, gain to little, and cause security issues when rooting IMO)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suzook:
I don't root anymore....I can't believe I just said that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wase4711:
dont feel bad, Zook, I didnt bother rooting either, not needed with this phone IMO
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
How is CRA2?

I've found CQLB to be quite stable!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PhillyFlyer:
Just came from CQLB...I loved it. I have been on CRA2 for about an hour now and it feels same or more. Only concern was feeling it was less in anyway and I don't. Everything is up and working like a gem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
It's basically the same as CQLB, but has January security patch. Honestly it seems not much/anything has changed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Do you mean BLQ2? I'm sorry, I'm getting lost with all these os versions....I don't remember A CLQ2.

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Also for those concerned about not being able to get OFF Oreo with the new bootloader, back around page 70, someone posted a link to a Nougat OTA with the U3 bootloader.

I haven't flashed either OS version with the U3 bootloader, so I'm not recommending it. Just pointing it out.

Nevermind. That won't help. You'd have to ODIN back to U2 Nougat then OTA to U3 Nougat, which wouldn't be possible.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaceypoo:
When I try and flash over clq2 I just get an install aborted message ?*♂️
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Euronymous88:
RA2 is 7.1.1 with January security patch and an updated bootloader. It isn't Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Umm....CRA2 is oreo. View attachment 4380864
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
BRA2 is 7.1.1 Nougat with January patch.

CRA2 is 8.0 Oreo with January patch.

So you're BOTH right!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
May i ask where did you get this built for Note 8 CRA2?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Look up a few posts, it's from reddit, I put a link.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Nevermind just got home and i am downloading it from AT&T server!

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Well all good we get stuck on Bootloader 3, but i am very sure next AT&T Official Update for Nougat should hit bootloader 3, So no biggie Hows it running ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
So far, not better or worse then the last leak.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
[/QUOTE]

Well all good we get stuck on Bootloader 3, but i am very sure next AT&T Official Update for Nougat should hit bootloader 3, So no biggie Hows it running ?[/QUOTE]

Just waiting to make sure the water is safe before I jump.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sirooga:
Are gear devices working without installing apks? Shealth?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Samsung Health looks to be working, but it worked before as far as I know (never had issues).

Didn't wipe so not sure if the gears work without downloading the apks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
The new update is way better even got bk disabler to work properly worth the upgrade trust me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
IT'S BETTER THAN CQLB WAY BETTER ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
Samsung has come a long way this version is super snappy

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Trust me it's worth it !!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
I currently on CQLB. If I want to go to CRA2 do I have to Odin back to BQL5 first? I've never done that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
Yes you do .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Play motion when take photo works now and yes Bk Disabler Pro and BK Plugin 2

now works!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chakra:
You guys do realize since you can never go back to BLQ5 you can’t go to another non program beta, unless someone finds a new way.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jellybear456:
Can you flash the update from CQLB to CRA2 directly from SD and recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
No
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
If you upgrade to the newest Oreo with the new bootloader.. How will you be able to get the official Oreo release when Att releases it.. Just curious.. Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jahanzaiblohani:
Beta update cl1 to cr2 update fail

Getting this error when I try to install new update from recovery you can see current software version too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
BQK2 to BQL5 then flash cra2

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I do believe we are stuck until that happens but so far this is super stable I cant see anyone wanting to revert and samsung won't do any major UX changes till the s9 I'm in a good place right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
What about this new build is better than the bbq did the atmos sound get included is it more stable I just want someone do had added ot already yo reassure
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
Seems gnarlier than it is.

Make sure you have current/ recent ODIN, Drivers for your phone, and the zip file.

Just read this thread like REAL CAREFUL! You can do it.

People post tutorials on YouTube as well.

Good luck bruh.

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Just realized that Play Motion on photos taken isn't working on CQLB. That's a bummer!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jbreaz:
On CQLB you have to change the save location to phone instead of sd card and it will work. I updated to the new build and it is perfect so far
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
Just for a sanity check, I am currently on CQLB but want to try CRA2. Do I have to Odin back to BQL5 or do I have to go back even further than that, to BQK2?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jellybear456:
It looks like you have to go all the way back to BQK2, then to BQL5, then finally to CRA2. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong there.

Personally, CQLB has been great so far so I'm going to wait it out a bit longer and see what others have to say.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jahanzaiblohani:
:(

my phone stuck in upload mode unknown error what can i do??? i try to turn it off it didnt work after then try to connect it with pc and it shows nothing even in devices manger nothing happen. what can i do? my phone was 31% charged . :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Amazes me how many times this question gets asked. It's like some people think if they ask the same question enough times, then the way the updates work will magically change somehow and they can stop using ODIN.

OR maybe people are too lazy to go back just one page and actually do their own research and read.

One of the two.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
Amazes me how much of a smart ass people are. I've read this entire damn thread and it's still confusing as to which version you have to Odin to in order to start over.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
You're right. I misread your post. I'm getting frustrated because about every third post is, "Can I just flash this over CQLB (or CQL1)?" That question has been answered over and over.

Though to be fair, your question was answered in post 765. You asked it again in post 769. Something tells me you didn't read the entire thread that closely.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
Getting mad or frustrated wont help , this happens all the time in threads like this. Just skip over the post with no reply's to these questions and they will have to read to find there answer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
I also think there should be an automated post each page or so that states that if you are asking some of these questions you have no business trying to do this stuff to your phone......

It's actually pretty scary sometimes...... I picture some person who's never touched a phone trying to do some of these things

I'm shocked that there aren't more bricks!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chakra:
It's a 2 step process now, use the Odin file BQL5 and home_csc... then just OTA straight to OREO. No need for first step. And you probably should wipe.

Flash BQL5 with HOME_CSC instead of normal CSC to not lose data then use the BQL5 to CQLB and OTA with that in recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wacky2bakky:
I was in the same boat. Just flash the Odin BQL5. Make sure to have the CRA2 update zip on your external SD card. Once your back on BQL5, boot into stock recovery and flash the update.zip. Then you will be good to go and on the latest Oreo build CRA2. I see absolutely no reason to want to flash back to any other fw, this build is super snappy and running flawlessly. Absolutely no issues what so ever.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Yup correct no issues at all , i think this might be the Official AT&T will OTA this month.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Everyone starts somewhere. The fact that people come here with no knowledge is not the problem. It's how I learned too. What IS the problem is people who are too lazy to do their own research. I do understand the complaint about how long the thread is and conflicting information, but honestly, if people would stop asking the same questions over and over (often mulitiple times on the same page) then the thread would not be so long or confusing.

The steps to get to CRA2 have been listed over and over, yet people come here and say, "I've read through the whole thread and can't find my answer." It's ridiculous. It's either laziness or lack of reading comprehension.

It's part of the forum rules to search and do your own research before asking questions.

Again, I'm not against newbies, or people asking questions to learn, it's people who ask the same question over and over instead of just reading.

If he's going to wipe anyway, per your recommendation (and mine), then he might as well flash the regular CSC. It really doesn't matter.

Also, when I downgraded from CLQ1 to BQK5, I used HOME_CSC to avoid wiping, I got through encrypted password screen, and had to wipe anyway. Others have managed to downgrade and upgrade without wiping. I'm not sure of their exact steps. Wasn't worth the research as I usually end up wiping and starting fresh anyway. LOL.

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I'm not mad, but it is frustrating. I know it happens all the time, which adds to the frustration. Again, the repeated questions are what make the threads so long and confusing. If the answer is buried deep in a really long thread, I'd understand, but when someone asks a question, it gets answered, then two or three post later on the same page, someone else asks the SAME question, it's just annoying. That is the ultimate in laziness.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BlueFox721:
Right...and root on v2 is possible just stalled because of a testing mishap on Oreo...as I read it..I could be wrong though...and installing ATT updates and firmware will change your sw version to att/att/XXX, xxx being the device origin...I am assuming of course since I haven't done it...this makes it to where you have to flash or sideload the carrier actual update...instead of receive it normally...

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I have not ventured to see the difference between s8+ and Note8 files...couldn't tell ya...I would guess and say that they are device dependent and are not compatible...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
Previously I was on N950WVLU2BQJA, I just followed the installation instructions provided by OP and it worked like a charm, it's the first time I did anything like this since the S4, so I was a little nervous going in, but I just made sure to read twice, act once, everything worked out.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FlowingAway:
That QK2 ODIN dl contains a CSC_OYN. I have Sprint...is that CSC safe to flash? Will it wipe my data?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rsesham:
What is the font you are using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
This WILL wipe data. But it's a good idea to do a factory reset when upgrading to a new version of Android anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordGeek:
I'm on Verizon .. this is what I did:

1. Factory Reset existing BK2.

2. OTA update of this Oreo (update.zip from SD)

3. Once up .. performed another Factory Reset

4. Samsung Connect and Samsung Pay uninstalled.

5. Confirmed, WiFi calling is enabled and connected :)

So far so good .. hammering this more to see if any other issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
So how buggy is it people? Worth the flash and try to Daily Driver that thing?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
So far it feels daily worthy. Only annoying issue I have is the security pop up message that I posted earlier. But I heard you can use bk package disabler to remove it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] altimax98:
I didn't even wipe. Once Connect was uninstalled it's been fine
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] technicalvampire:
OK I posted before, but Odin is not working for me. It sits there doing nothing. Help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordGeek:
Samsung Gear w/ Samsung Gear S3 Frontier .. DOES NOT WORK
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Keeper86:
What does one do to install this without wiping?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ferzmedina:
So, to clarify...You have to uninstall Samsung Connect and Samsung Pay to keep the apps from force closing? Reinstalling them doesn't stop the fc's?

Is Android Pay also broken?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chowdarygm:
T-mobile Note 8 here. Other than Samsung Connect FCs, everything else is working fine as of now. Even Samsung Pay is fine.