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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfamega190:
So if I use smart switch to back up my N8 to SD card, would it save all my passwords to upon restoring?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
No. I basically restores all the apps with no data. I guess it's better than nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaxenroth:
I can confirm live Focus works fine on the latest build. Battery seems better, but I have only been running it for a few hours now. And that was only wiping cache.

My flash process is as follows:

Uncheck Auto Reboot

Only Odin flash AP, BL, and CP

Aflter flash, while in download mode, Vol + Pwr combo to get to recovery than wipe cache, than flash update.zip from SD Card. Haven't had any issues whatsoever. (Unlocked Note 8)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfamega190:
Damn. Ok thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshnote8:
where do i get the latest build file CRB7?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Won't save passwords but i can definitely tell you it does save your apps, data like all your messages from Stock messages restores all your contacts, Homescreen ,But i seen some here mentioned that there data doesn't restore it does for me and for some so not sure why some get there data back and some don't. Edit btw I'm on AT&T if that makes a difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi:
Read the thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bjc112:
Probably swift key
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
I have Gboard installed. I'll try disabling it.

Edit: that was it! So weird.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bjc112:
Stock Samsung keyboard best for this build
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
Well, I have no issues with Google Gboard aside from not being able to access this section while using gboard.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pospower:
tried to update using sd card and oreo update after doing factory reset.

1. was on stock 2BQK2

2. downloaded BQK2 (N OS) to CQL1 (OREO).zip added to sd

3. did fsactory reset from recover

4. then went up to update from recovery. ran the file above.

5. when i rebooted i get stuck on boot screen

steps taken.

1. hold down bixby and up volume then power ....does nothing

2. hold down just power does nothing

3. hold down bixby vlume up and power does nothing

4. hreboots back yo boot screen then stops on boot screen

5. hold down volume then power 7 seconds until screen turns black and just before she reboots i let go of volune down and power then immidiately hold down volume again without power button, this seems to torn off phone.

so as you see i cant get into download, recovery or safe mode. just start to boot screen or off

please i know i want to odin stock filmware back but cant seem to get phone into download mode.

i,m tired and most likly nissed an important step help please.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ahenderson223:
Did you make sure you put the update onto your SD card?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Relax!! First of all, to boot to recovery is VOLUME UP and BIXBY, and then hold power button. Then it'll take you to the recovery screen. From there you should be able to do "apply update" which will direct you to your sdcard. Make the zip files are in the sdcard.

Oh wait, just read your first line -_-. I just saw your list that said "hold down"... My bad. What files did you download, are u sure you got the right ones? Also, how long are you waiting when you start up your phone? It took awhile for me, probably like 3 minutes to fully loaded ip
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pospower:
I’m sure I got the right file. But assume I didn’t now what. Just trying to get back to stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Hm well if you can't get into recovery or download mode... I'm not sure what you can do, someone else who has a better knowledge would have to help you. Sorry! I just did some quick search, maybe try holding down volume down + bixby and then hold power but hold all 3 buttons for at least 30 seconds. see if that does anything ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pøîñtßlåñk:
Yes the file was on sd card.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dschachm:
Has anyone that wiped data been able to get package disabler or BK disabler to work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
Got package disabler running and I've factory reset
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dschachm:
How did you get it running. I have it installed but it asked to do some adb command and they don't work with knox. What where your steps?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dschachm:
I got it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PhillyFlyer:
I'm on ATT device but not unlocked, and on proper BQK2 firm. Can I still flash the update ota zip or No? I have searched thread but did not find that specific answer. Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jellybear456:
Has your wifi problem been sorted out? That's kind of a big deal for me..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rjohnstone:
Yes, you can flash the update.zip.

Make a backup before hand and do a factory reset before updating.

The update will clear /Data anyway, so doing a reset before hand makes for a cleaner install.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raneym305:
Unlocked 7.1.1 Nougat to 8.0.0 Oreo

A few people have asked about upgrading from the unlocked stock firmware to Oreo and, as I haven't seen any definitive or in-depth responses, I thought I'd share the route that I took.

I started on the latest unlocked stock FW N950U1UEU2BQK1

As instructed in the Original Post, I downloaded the file BQK2 (N OS) to CQL1 (OREO).zip and saved it to my SD Card

Using the links provided by [MENTION=5649240]BlueFox721[/MENTION] in his guide to Unlocked & Carrier Firmware Flashing/Switching, I used Odin3 v 3.12.7 (NOT PrinceComsy) to DIRTY FLASH the requisite Verizon Firmware N950USQU2BQK2

After rebooting my phone and confirming that everything worked as expected (unfortunately, this included Verizon reloading their bloatware), I powered down and rebooted into recovery

While in recovery, I selected Update from SD Card, and selected BQK2 (N OS) to CQL1 (OREO).zip

After about 10 minutes, the update completed, my phone rebooted, and I was on my way!

I've been on this "leaked" Oreo build for about 24 hours now and haven't had a single issue. Gear, Samsung Pay, Camera, etc. all work perfect. All my data was saved and, aside from having to reconfirm my google and samsung account passwords, I didn't lose anything.

While I would generally advise against dirty flashing, it seems to have worked in my favor this time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
For what it's worth, I don't have this issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
How did you do it?

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How?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
Battery life is awesome started with 100% at 8 am it's now 413pm I have 27 percent left
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yoonee:
Finally got it working.

Re download "SM-N950USQS3BRA8N950UOYN3BRA8.zip"

and used your link's odin. All good, I'm on CRB8! Thank you.

No data was wiped.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Np glad i could help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] whymista:
I've been reading through the thread but I'm seeing so many different things. I'm on an ATT Note 8 Jan 1, 2018 security patch. Baseband n950U1UEU3BRA5 and build number NMF26X.N950U1EU3BRA5. What file do I need to flash first and do I need to do it via comsey odin or transfer it to my SD card and do it via recovery, then what file next? If someone can post a step by step because I don't see what I'm currently on listed in the OP. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Download ODIN v3.12.10

Download the update zip for 3BRA8 to 3CRB8 and place it on the root directory of your sd card.

Download the U3BRA8 firmware from Sammobile, updato, or Android file host to your PC, not your phone or SD Card.

Extract the U3BRA8 firmware to your PC. It will contain six files:

BL

AP

CP

CSC

HOME_CSC

USERDATA

Run ODIN as administrator

Place the files in their corresponding slots in ODIN. It doesn't matter if you use CSC or HOME_CSC. You're going to end up doing a factory reset anyway.

Once those load in ODIN (AP will take several minutes and ODIN will say "not responding". Its working, don't worry), then power your Note 8 off.

Once it completely shuts down, hold down the Bixby, Vol down, and power button all at the same time until it boots to a teal screen. Then press the volume up button once to get to Download mode.

Plug your Note 8 into a USB slot on your PC. ODIN will say Added!

Press start and grab a beer. This will take a while. Don't touch your phone or PC or USB cable. Don't let your laptop battery died during this process.

Once ODIN says Finished! your phone will reboot. Unplug it from the computer. Once it reboots, power it down completely.

Once it's completely shut down, hold the Bixby, vol up, and the power button until it boots to a blue screen. Just wait, and Recovery screen will appear.

Select Update from SD Card. Then select the update zip you downloaded to your card earlier.

Grab another beer. When your phone is done updating, it will automatically reboot and should be factory reset. If it isn't, then reset it to avoid any issues coming from Nougat to Oreo.

Done.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi:
Sheesh, you're nicer than I am. This has been posted a billion times here! Beer to you for the newbs. Not that they care. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Nice battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
If you on bra8 you can flash a zip via recovery from bra8 to cr8 or 7 which everyone I didn't wipe my data but I did clear the cache everything is running smoothly if the update fails you will just remain. On what you are on now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Did I totally miss it in N, or did Oreo add a whole bunch of new Edge lighting types (multicolor, glitter, etc)? I never noticed that before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Will all the overlays work still , the apks that customize my phone say for instance my nav bar being transpatent buttons & installing the topaz blue battery signal and ‎Topaz.Blue.SysUI.apk

‎center clock.apk

‎com.draco.mods.carrierhider.apk

Ect.... because I don't use substrate them I cannot get the Samsung add-on key to purchase it will not let me purchase it at all for some reason and I have no problems purchasing any other apps on my credit card or my billing through AT&T do you have any suggestions for that maybe do you have the Samsung add-on key for substrate them you could p.m. me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Wifi not working on BR8.. Any remedies thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fireguy0306:
I believe that is all new in Oreo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JAMRZ69:
Wifi works just fine for me on CRB8 everything is super snappy and butter smooth and I've dirty flashed the last 3 updates,and haven't lost any data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jlangner:
When official OTA comes, will we have to revert back to 3BRA9 (TMO in my case) to get it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
You will have to revert back to the latest Nougat (7.1.1) update from your carrier to take the official OTA, whenever it is released. No one knows yet when it will be released, so it can't be confirmed that 3BRA9 will be the one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fireguy0306:
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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thunderbread:
Is CRB8 the newest Oreo beta ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Drewski_1987:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droppinbaums:
Samsung Pay not working on CRB8 for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Interesting been using Samsung Pay for the last 2 days on 3CRB8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droppinbaums:
When I try to set up with PIN or Fingerprint, screen goes black and then goes back to the set up screen. Cleared cache and data as well as uninstalled and reinstalled
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
Working fine for me also on CRB8, dirty flashed. I've been using Samsung pay like crazy here in Las Vegas! They like the easy access to me spending money!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Mine did this a restart seemed to fix it though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] droppinbaums:
Restart was the fix.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ekerbuddyeker:
Ask op to.poat this right up front.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Works for me. Been using it for the last two days.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Quick question for everyone since I just got my note 8. I got the Verizon variant and as soon as I got it I flashed it to the U1 unlocked firmware. And I took all the new updates fine on 7.1.1. Now want to go to oreo but curious is the BRA8 that I have to flash to is a carrier one or none carrier one ? Any help will be appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ContractorDude:
Anyone getting an error streaming Netflix. Currently on CRB8, I can open the app and download shows just can't stream. Error "unable to play video please try again" Worked on BRA8. Uninstalled and reinstalled app
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
I was able to stream, no issue. On CRB8, full wiped
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MassScrew:
Thank you very much. I managed to update from CRA5 to CRB8 with zero issues

Samsung pay seems to be working. 1 thing that isn;t working on either Beta build for me is Occulos for the GearVR.

it seems alot faster than the last build.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 215Aphillyated:
Anybugs in build?do we lose root?what slot dp these files go in with odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshnote8:
Whats the newest build version for note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshnote8:
sorry i meant how do i get it , i have crb7, do i need to go back to bra8 first or can i just update crb7 from my sd card? to get crb8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] noob4598:
Ha you beat me to it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Need to go back to 3BRA8 then can update to 3CRB8.

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Here's a mirror faster download for 3CRB8

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939820282
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshnote8:
when i go from crb7 to bra8 it completes odin the phone says it updating and it gets to 33% and fails and then boots into a black screen where it wants me to enter a pin which dosent work any clue why that would be?

Im worried about when the time comes that it wont let me go back to 7.0 to get offical release...

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so what your sayings is im screwed now because i took crb8? i wont be able to go back to Nougant?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] q173242:
How can you install this on N9500 Snapdragon version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
What's your Carrier?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshnote8:
Sprint Note 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Sprint Note 8 is on bootloader 3 so you can roll back to your latest nougat if you ever want too since 3CRB8 Oreo is bootloader 3 as well.

Running On My Galaxy Note8 SM-N950U Wicked Venom Theme
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] onlyatbenco:
I accidentally purchased a couple weeks of samsung-firmware.org ... So I will be taking requests to download a few firmware versions if anyone wants. I would prefer to download whatever is most needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gho5t82:
What do you mean purchased?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] onlyatbenco:
I gave them money for faster download speeds.

??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nickitt:
Check what version Odin you're on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] le0.br4zuc4:
Working fine for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Is BRA8 a carrier firmware or unlocked one as I flashed my Verizon phone to the U1 unlocked firmware and don't want any carrier bloatware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nickitt:
No.

You'll be fine flashing whichever, flash home CSC when doing so along with the others . Do it accordingly. Follow the directions.

You'll have to download and install package disabler pro and pdp engine v2 do disable bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffrey1296:
flash crb8 from crb7 w out losing data?

Is it possible ? Someone plz respond
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tizen99:
On Android 7.1.1, APKs from newer Samsung apps often couldn't be installed. There was always the error message "App was not installed". Is that under 8.0 still the case?

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It's not possible to flash from 3CRB7 to 3CRB8.

You need to flash back to 3BRA8 and then you can go to 3CRB8.

If you flash with HOME_CSC you data will stay intact.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] smiley45:
read the thread it been said many of times how to flash betas and not lose data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeffrey1296:
what if my phone went to tmobile from verizon, i cant go back to bra8 because there is no bra8 fro tmbole, what can i doo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Drewski_1987:
Anyone having issues with Samsung pass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jlangner:
TMO on 3BRA9 tried ODIN to 3BRA8 and get <ID:0/006> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Can I just exit Download mode and stay as was? If so how to exit download mode
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Nope basically your phone has no Rom on it won't boot up, Try this Odin never fails me

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634787635
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kurrupt_1:
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[/COLOR]

It's not possible to flash from 3CRB7 to 3CRB8.

You need to flash back to 3BRA8 and then you can go to 3CRB8.

If you flash with HOME_CSC you data will stay intact.[/QUOTE]

It would be nice if a cheat sheet was made showing what you can upgrade and downgrade and what method is used...I just didn't have a whole lot of time to compile the info but it would be something like this for the upgrade portion....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshnote8:
Can you get me stock sprint Bra6?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jlangner:
Well gambled and rebooted out of download mode and all came up ok. I think Ill wait for official...haha.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
That's good usually it can wipe your phone, but glad you got your phone running.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jlangner:
I was trying what you suggested but every time I attached the phone, message popped up that device attached not responding. Latest drivers are on pc and was recognized originally

Thanks for help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hungmung:
Bra8 will flash to any US device I have t mobile and had no issue going to it the oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tizen99:
On Android 7.1.1, APKs from newer Samsung apps often couldn't be installed. There was always the error message "App was not installed". Is that under 8.0 still the case?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Yes, but it's a one time per reboot install
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] liquidraven:
I'm currently on BRA5. I need to odin back to BQK2 and then odin to BQL5 and then to CQL7?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tizen99:
How can I understand that?

I can install a new apk and then I need to reboot to install the next?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Is it a U1 unlocked firmware? And is oreo also an unlocked one or a carrier one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hungmung:
It will be set to your carrier for both. Although the amount is carrier bloat is minimal at least on t mobile
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Just for the sake of others reading this ....... I don't think I have once gotten my data to stay intact ..... Maybe had to do with me on ATT, maybe has to do with something hot or miss

But already for me don't be shocked if you "follow the instructions" and still get wiped
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Thank you. But Verizon doesn't have BRA8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Your gonna lose your data always happens with AT&T, that's the thing here that lots don't understand and think we are doing something wrong, which we ain't.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Hey I messed with root (v3) for a day or two ..... got some free time this afternoon, gonna do Oreo again. Which version best at this point?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
3CRB8, So if not on N950USQU3BRA8 then Odin to N950USQU3BRA8 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657579626

Can use this Odin never fails on me https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634787635

Then all you do drop this 3CRB8 in sdcard no need to change name or add .zip it's all set to update To 3CRB8 Oreo Latest https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939820282
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Thank you !!

I think I've got it all covered except the CRB8 file

I sent you a PM about your theme --- you still working on it ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stevieboy02008:
Do you have to be rooted? As I'm not and honestly didn't want to. I'm assuming that the BRA8 is a universal one for all carriers? As I'm on Verizon but using the U1 firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
No root needed, theses are Stock.

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I been really busy only Wicked Venom Theme is compatible with Oreo, i haven't had the chance to update Wonder Woman Theme , Tron Legacy Theme and Dark Carnage Theme, But when i have time i will update them to be compatible with Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Thanks Venom

Finally a few free minutes

Gonna play with latest Oreo

I'm rooted at the moment and have to admit that Viper is probably my main reason (except for avoiding all those pita adb permission cmds) ..... What are you guys doing to help with sounds quality or customizability when not rooted, if anything?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1midniterider:
I'm getting patch fever... When is the next fix coming out? lol lol lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] liquidraven:
I'm on bra8, so I flash bqk2, then bql5 I can go to latest?