yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheSelfTaughtTechGuy21:
i need help ive rooted devices in the past but this is my baby

Hello i need help i have the s8+ us celluar version model number SM-G955U BaseBand version G955USQU2BOK5 bootloader locked as far as i know Android version 7.0 knox version 2.8 anyways i was wondering if anyone would skype or teamviewer me and help me root my device i have tried all the root programs and apks i can find and this tutorial is good but for a self taught person i really need help so i dont brick my device please lol ive been wanting root sense ive got this phone and we all know how expensive it is oh and one more thing android security patch is Nov 1st 2017 sincerely theselftaughttechguy21 waiting for ur reply thx ^^
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gerryl432:
what point are you getting stuck at? Give us more info. I spent a lot of time trying to figure it out myself and I'm not even sure if I followed the instructions correctly lol. it was more trial and error for me to get it to work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] djcrystals:
Installation of this ROM installs root. Follow the steps in the OP EXACTLY. You're on ver 2 of the bootloader so install the files for version 2. This phone doesn't "root" like many other devices. There is no rooting app for our version of this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gerryl432:
if I remember correctly, I was having problems with the qk5 firmware saying mismatched device in Odin. But the qk2 stock flashed fine. Something about g955u vs g955ue1. I might have even thrown the partition file in there from the qk2 combo link. I don't recommend you do that But yeah like I said I'm not too good with directions lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheSelfTaughtTechGuy21:
please skype or teamviewer me and walk me through

I was wondering if anyone would be kinda enough to teamviewer me or skype me and kinda go over the steps and walk me through also I need to backup the data on me phone and all the stuff I understand there is a detailed guide but I am a hands on learner lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheSelfTaughtTechGuy21:
i have usb 3.0 ports on my laptop still safe ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] psych0r3bel:
My post wasn't a replacement for the OP, so all warnings there apply.

So basically, yes. From what I hear YMMV when using 3.0 so I'd get a computer with 2.0 ports to do this on. It doesn't require admin access so maybe work if you're in that environment?

Also #firstworldproblems af
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] solidsnake123864:
Will this work on g955u? I'm on 2bql1 bootloader. Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TacoTuco:
This rom is for G955U so yeah it'll work but I don't think it'll work on your firmware. To be safe flash to U2BQK5 and then follow the steps in the OP. As long as you have a U2 bootloader you should be safe to flash to another U2 build but you cannot flash to a U1 build
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gerryl432:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] anubis2048:
Honestly can't use this ROM anymore :

Hotspot will only run at 2.4GHZ, can't be changed.

No VoLTE support

No bootup password support

Meh... would rather just use stock ROM. Everything else about the ROM is great though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] BigM69:
I'm thinking about buying the s8+ U1. Just because it's finally got root. Is it worth the money? And is any prog being made on the bootloader situation?

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] anubis2048:
Buy global variant unless you are using Sprint or Verizon. Much much better status when it comes to ROMS and bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] BigM69:
Yeah, my problem is I'm using Verizon. I have my wife and son on my unlimited everything Verizon plan. I would switch in a heart beat but my wife doesn't want to she loves Verizon service. I'm thinking about just canceling my service and going with AT&T just so I can have the phone I want and be able to root it and bootloader unlock [emoji356]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] solidsnake123864:
I'm not quite sure how to flash to U2BQK5 anyway you can lead me to where? Sorry to be an annoyance lad. Rooting used to be much easier. It's only getting harder and harder.

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Done. Failed the first time but did it the second time. Thanks for your help!

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lazer9:
[MENTION=7587061]Saintbon[/MENTION] Thanks for info on Xposed. I am up and running so far using Amplify & GravityBox.

Got my center clock in Statusbar, Circle Battery.... Was hoping I could get the Custom Notification background working, however, I cannot figure out how to change Samsung default solid white so my custom bk is there but hidden. Any way to further customize the notifications bk to transparent and the font colors?

Hope that makes sense?

Ps: Really dig being rooted and this Rom with the bloat removed and added sound tweaks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Hurrilanche:
First, thank you for all the hard work on this, I was very impressed by everything in this rom and so excited to finally have root on this device. I have searched and haven't been able to find an answer of whether or not you could go back to stock and have all the original apps like Bixby and Samsung/Android pay working again. Basically is there a stock file we can flash that would remove the root as well. If this has been answered I apologize, I haven't been able to find it

update-i found the answer. Sorry for the repeat question.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] flipper2006:
Success. I was using CRA1 and was a little nervous going back to BQK5 but everything worked correctly.

I first used ODIN 3.12.7 (not comsey) and loaded the factory -- worked without any issues

then followed the instructions here and loaded this rom. I did have a Kernel Panic after I was done, but i just repeated the same steps again and eveything worked correctly. I think because i was on OREO (CRA1) it did the kernel Panic.

Thanks!!!:highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lazer9:
Once rooted, forget Android Pay as far as I am aware.

I would also be interested in Bixby or better yet, a way to get working Svoice as to be able to return to the voice command capability with the Samsung Gear 2 as I had with the Note 4?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] flipper2006:
After using this for a few hours I have run into some issues that hopefully can be fixed. First, when running TBack, everything was fine, it detected root and worked perfectly, but for Flashfire, it says trying to obtain root and i can't get past that. There is no prompt or anything else, so i tried to go into superSU but that seems to freeze up also. I also had a problem with Adaware, also not doing anything on start, it is like it's trying to detect root but it doesnt pop up the message? Finally E-Robot (which i use to detect my bluetooth state in my car etc) is having the same issue where it just doesnt do anything after starting. Tried rebooting but it doesnt do anything different.

Any ideas? I really like this Rom with the Viper (that is the main reason i wanted root in the first place).

PS. Is there an easy way to install Samsung Email client and Exchange, i need this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MINTED7:
enable airplane mode and relaunch flashfire.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] pdarrahegg:
I had these same problem when I first installed the ROM.

But after using the ROM for sometimes, most of the things work just fine.

the only problem I'm having now is the visioncloud which keeps freezing the phone on each restart or whenever I try to use the gallery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] flipper2006:
Because of not having the Samsung Email, i switched back to CRA9 (Jan 12) Oreo for now. I really like the audio stuff in this but i need this for work also and i need Samsungs email, i tried Aquamail but i didnt really like it. I also couldnt get the bixby button to work (because i couldnt run Flashfire). I will wait a few days and see the comments and maybe try again. I made a TB backup of my APK's so i can load that back in a jiffy as opposed to the way with the non-root. Omg.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Tobzz529:
Anyone else having issues with Bluetooth not remembering paired devices? Every device needs to be re paired every time they disconnect. Tried resetting network settings, re flashing, factory restoring. Not necessarily in that order
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sabresfan:
What Xposed mods do you have installed? I can't remember which one minminguard if I remember correctly will cause that.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Tobzz529:
I do use minmingaurd, I'll remove it and see if that helps. Thanks ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] OptimuSlime:
Rad Rom!

Any chance this could be ported to say the note 8 U1 version?

We have 0 roms... and and its such a pretty phone. im happy to be a tester!:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Um you can install this one! The 955u and 950u1 are literally identical the u1 distinction is only to indicate it's sim unlocked from samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] OptimuSlime:
Yeah but...

I mean the Note 8... not S8. it uses Samfail and is so similar I bet you could make an amazing rom for it :D Love to test!!!:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Fyi I use all of those things with the exception of the boot password on a daily basis and they work just fine. VoLTE remember the icon has been removed but the service is there and functioning. I run my s8 in lte only mode so not having VoLTE means no phone calls ?

And the WiFi.... Idk what to tell you but I use almost exclusively are home a network that only broadcasts on 5ghz. I use it every second of time spent at home because I have almost no signal in my place. It either of those things broke at least for Verizon id know.

If something is keeping a different carrier from using VoLTE then it's not something I can really test unless someone wants to buy me a prepay lol but if you can figure out what's missing our broken I will happily add or fix it if I know how. None of my testers encountered these issues on the carriers I had coverage on

???
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] OptimuSlime:
I mean the method you used to create this rom could be replicated for say... the N950U1 TMB? Couldn't it? Same root bypass, similar file structure, just a few changes yeah?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Raz12:
Has there ever been a case where you had Amplify, Greenify and L speed on all at the same time and you tweaked it out so much that it couldn't handle it and put it in random reboots ? I had this happen but i don't know if it was because of this lol. I want to try again though. My phone was so fast lol i just need to know what caused it and does Xstana really change the nav bar ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Jigz737@gmail.com:
Is there a way to fix bixby cause it force closes when I try to use it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] this ROM is still running sweet ... whats the benefit of flashing this https://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/development/samsung-systemless-devbase-encryption-t3517178 over your rom?? [BETA][ALL UNLOCKED SAMSUNG DEVICES] SYSTEMLESS DevBase v2.0 RC1 | Encryption support

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ignore that
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Saintbon:
I did have all 3 working on the S7 Edge. [MENTION=7885297]partyc[/MENTION]yborg ROM is super fast though and I haven't had the reason to.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Raz12:
right does zstana work ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Saintbon:
Are you using Flat Style Bar Indicator?

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Likewise... After every S8+ reboot.

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Xstana? Like a charm.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Raz12:
Yeah this rom is amazing fast but i did want to change my settings. Where is the unlocked CSC and will that mess up ATT service at all ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
If you have data, and or service. Flashing the CSC will not do much, what do you expect to change?

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Did it work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Raz12:
Well i have double settings .i just didnt want them there but yeah i do have service ..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
i cant flash squat til i get home .. leaving work now and its a 1 hr 45 min drive ill let yall know whats up later
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Shouldn't have to flash. Did you go to settings, mobile network, then change network mode? To Automatic? Then reboot?

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Yeah, but there's more options in this version of settings. I'll take the doubles , I flagged the multi CSC. Didn't help. Still had to go to shorcut Master then preconfig. THEN all the options were there. ATT, VZW, SPR etc etc etc. I installed SPR (on Sprint obv) it changed boot animation. Shut down animation. Changed settings app. Plus others.

I still had to go and change network mode to auto to get service....

installing the carrier CSC
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Raz12:
So basically we are just going to have to deal with the extra options in the settings ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
You can flash the CSC. If you want. It's gonna give you an older version of the settings apk . I like the new options. ( I'm sure you could make a zip to push the stock apk. From the update) But I'll wait till cyborg figures it out. It doesn't bother me.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Raz12:
right alright. thanks everyone for the feedback. hopefully rom keeps building up ! its amazing
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
sucks .... i cant send text messages

fast as F this ROM ....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
screenshots ... off to bed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rogerandgina:
[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] now do you believe me that beta 3 is on bootloader 2? Hmm, I guess I knew what I was talking about after all huh....
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Nope. But this thread has nothing to do with Oreo, please keep it on topic
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheLastSidekick:
I have one question before I flash this (and trust me I have every intention to!) but because our stock dialer is replaced, does the Google Dialer still handle call functionality such as HD calling? Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Raz12:
Doesn't seem like our stock dialer is replaced. There is two phone applications. Google and there is still Samsung phone application there. The part looks the same. Unless the google dialer is better than the samsung phone app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
any help on sending text messages? i have verizon and i shared my network screen shots and did 2 resets and still no good
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Stovall Family:
Hey [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION], i flashed through a usb 2.0 port this morning and sending messages still does not work. I went back into the preconfig app and followed your instructions and still got this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Stovall Family:
Sorry worng file
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rtm2017:
I had the same problem on Verizon . I tried re-downloading and flashing it twice on 2 different computers and both times I could not send text or make calls. I tried the steps in post #24 but the preconfig app wouldn't let me bring up a keyboard and kept giving me a "must be 3 characters" error

I found a solution but I think it's less than ideal. I flashed an old CSC file I had from the original root thread and that solved the calling and texting problems. I'm sure it has other side-effects as well and I'm hoping the OP will provide an update.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] IJoxer:
Alright, I'm on a business trip, without a way to use Odin. I'm currently running jkruses deodexed QI6 rom for Verizon. If I flash the first part using FF as instructed, but am unable to Odin the second part, what exactly will that leave me with?

Any clarification would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the rom, I'm pumped to get it up and running!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sabresfan:
I just flashed my cp and home csc from the latest tmo S8+ and everything is great with modem and wifi calling. After that I went into system/omc/tmb/res/media and deleted the tmo boot screen and startup sound. Profit with the great boot screen that comes with the rom. Outstanding job on this rom. Many Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sabresfan:
Firefds Xposed module caused my bluetooth pairings to not be remembered after a reboot. I can't remember if minminguard caused this as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Saintbon:
I use only Xstana for the 3D Touch home button (see image).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Saintbon:
I don't have Firefds Kit [N] on my S8+. Still have the pairing issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sabresfan:
If you have any Xposed mods installed then start playing around and see if it's one of them. That's what I had to do. Tedious process to say the least.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] fachadick:
Rom seems snappy, but can anyone help me with the below?

Whenever I try to update any of the Samsung apps like the gallery app, or install any of the apps edge stuff like the calculator panel, I keep getting a message that says "App already exists".

Edit - after several reboots this went back to normal. I was able to add panels and update Samsung apps without difficulty.

Also, is there any way to get the stock fonts back?

Edit - pulled the fonts folder from a stock s8+ and copied it to mine, fixed permissions on all fonts and the folder, rebooted, and fonts went back to stock.

Also, there doesn't seem to be a way to choose a song stored on the phone to be used as a ringtone?

edit - copied the song to the ringtones folder, fixed permissions, and when I rebooted it was available to select with all the other ringtones.

Also, the stock media player is gone?

edit - using google and mxplayer as substitutes. Don't think I need stock anymore.

Also, can someone tell me where the sprint bootup sound is so I can rename it?

edit - found it: its located at system/omc/SPR/res/media/audio/ui/PowerOn.ogg

edit - also, dolby atmos and viper did absolutely nothing until I froze sound alive and adapt sound in tb and rebooted. Don't think that's been mentioned here before.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Hurrilanche:
Can someone please show me a link for a stock VZW SM-G955USQU2BQK5 firmware download. Ive been searching for 2 days and cant find one that will actually download... i feel like im running in circles.. I just want to flash stock back so I can use samsung pay. I know its annoying when new people ask for things that others may have no problem finding, but i cant ****ing find it and its starting to make me wanna smash my head against the wall repeatedly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Atomicmuffin:
Always check https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ first. However you'll need to make an account first (it's free).

Here's the one you want. https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/USC/download/G955USQU2BQK5/200612/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Hurrilanche:
[MENTION=7179464]Atomicmuffin[/MENTION] Thanks, its been years since ive modded my phones, GS1 actually. So thank you for taking the time to point me in the right direction. I know some people cant stand helping if they feel like its should be found on your own, and i swear i damn sure looked for a long time before i posted again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Atomicmuffin:
Not a problem, glad to help :D. Been in those shoes before so I know how it is. Only downside about SamMobile is their abysmal download speeds.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
If you want a faster download check out http://fw.updato.com

Using a browser the series aren't great but if you use a download accelerator app like adm for Android or leech for osx which can run multiple download threads in parallel it flies. I always get 3MB/s downloading from there
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
You would have to install it. I very explicitly remove all of bixby from this rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
The root method already is. me2151 uses it to provide samfail for the n8 for which there is a thread in the n8 rom board. He also makes a custom rom which can be found in the same thread. I've largely left him to handle the n8 as he has one, but if there is interest in pcr I could absolutely use the same process to release one for it. The only issues are being unable to test it as I don't have one, and that means I can't update the debloating for the 7.1 os as I have no way to validate that removing things is safe. The easiest thing would be to send me a note 8 for testing ?

Be advised though that I'm aware of reports that there is a v3 bootloader for the n8 which is starting to appear that apparently fixes the samfail root exploit. I don't have a n8 and no such bootloader exists for the s8 or s8+ (yet) so I can not independently verify this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] OptimuSlime:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579500702

I googled "Android File Host G955USQU2BQK5"...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
I use amplify on my device (although it doesn't block much these days as I've ironed out a lot of the buggy stuff), and I use L speed as well without issues. There is really no reason to use greenify though, as the s8 stock rom can do the exact same thing with the battery saver stuff in settings.

I have also had to turn a few lspeed things off (or back on) due to instability, but I don't remember which. I have mine configured for reasonable battery efficiency without significantly compromising performance or usefulness. I could probably share a backup of my config if you or anyone else are interested.

**Edit: wow, that was easier than I expected. Here is my backup. It just goes in your internal storage in a directory called 'LSpeedBackup'. I ripped it up including the directory so you can just extract this from the root of your SD.