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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] The_Keeper86:
Did you do a wipe? Also how did you go about flashing 2bqk2?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Damn I can confirm too. Says that the phone might not be compatible...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ricosuave88:
I cannot update through SD card or adb... anyway we can get this for Odin or can someone point me in the right direction... I've been at it for 7 hours no luck please help me out...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bdraulston:
I am on a Verizon Note 8....flashed to unlocked FW for the sole purpose of being able to use the hot spot. (GUDP). Does the hot spot still work with this Oreo update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Legolus:
no problem with inssall

I installed this with no wipe of data and no loss of data

i did have to verify my biometrics
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
that's not true. Look at the US Carriers on S8 for example. I know Note8 vs S8 but it works the same way. The current build that is rolling out to all carriers, or should at least is G950USQU2BQK5. This build is going to all carriers. When I was checking every build had the same build date and time. They are all the same. Yet all carriers? Yah. Multi-CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jahanzaiblohani:
BQK2 to BQL5 done but BQL5 to CRA2 gets error 21 signature error
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
Redownload probably a corrupt file or something
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gforceriders:
Is Safetynet still an issue on the latest build. I take it not since BK disabler is working without issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Where is link for latest build
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Updated OP with U3CRA2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48993/1488/SS-N950USQS2BQL5-to-U3CRA2-UP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Safety fails.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gforceriders:
Ok, thanks. I think that's the issue with VMware Airwatch not working on the last build.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
If we update to CRA2.. How will we be able to to the official OTA when it comes out, thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
Of course or you will be able to Odin yourself
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ray_longo:
I'm trying to Odin BQL5. I'm currently on T-Mobiles BQLA. In order for me to do this, do I have to extract the BQL5 and place the AP tar file on PDA and BL .tar to Bootloader then CP .tar to Phone etc?...

I havent Odin anything for a great while, i think since the Note 5.

any help is greatly appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
I could've sworn I saw someone say something about this but I searched the thread using the search feature and nothing comes up. What is everyone doing about Uncertified Device after flashing CRA2? Uncertified device shows in Play Store and there are certain apps I can't download because of it...........Samsung Health.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanRAZ:
[MENTION=7277512]mweinbach[/MENTION] i have a question correct me if wrong i am on TMO if i flash the CRA2...yes i know it updates the bootloader so come back to TMO i will have to wait for the official tmo oreo correct???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
Anyone able to install a Canadian CSC ontop of CRA2? Had it working on the previous build but now Auth failed on odin. i'm guessing because the bootloader updated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
I havent ran into any issues with Play Store apps, but if you have an app that shows incompatible device, I woyld try farming it from a different reliable source, i.e. apk mirror.

Let us know if you come up with a solution or work around.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
If you On bootloader 3..what you gonna Odin to..? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
Probably won't work because of the bootloader change, will have to wait for an updated Canadian CSC, kind of glad I didn't jump the gun, I was wondering about that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
ApkMirror(dot)com
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] renegaderon:
I had to download Samsung Health from Aptoide
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
For those asking what to do if on CRA2 bootloader 3, well this is very very stable, to go to official Oreo when it's out all you have to do is ODIN to it, which someone always puts the ODIN TAR. for it! Since it will be on bootloader 3.

And seems like next OTA for Nougat will be on bootloader 3 as well.

So really not stuck on CRA2 and it's worth updating to it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Well, yes and no. There will likely be a January 7.0 security update with BL3...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanRAZ:
Ok so then i will wait i will think about it thank you sir
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cam30era:
Welcome. FWIW, I generally don't install an Oreo beta that includes an updated bootloader, until there is an Odin file available to flash back to. Yes, I know I'm overly cautious...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
Is anyone on CRA2 that wiped and can't get your gS3 to connect? Mine always says make sure phone is compatible or update the gear app. I know on previous versions people were able to sideload that Samsung accessory apk and the Gear apk. I've tried both and still get the same issue. Wondering if anyone has been successful in CRA2 or if it could be a bootloader3 issue

UPDATE*****

Got the gs3 connected to my phone. I did have to download from apkmirror like others mentioned. I downloaded Samsung Gear, Gear S Plugin and Samsung Accessory Service. Installed Samsung Gear, then Accessory Service and then the plugin and it paired to my phone like expected.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Anybody else live focus beginning to not work live focus on rear and opital focus on front cam rom was smooth smooth when first installed clqb but not its lagging and sluggish any one else experience?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
yeah afterthought here lol. Its not too bad but I just get random drops of signal on this radio.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanRAZ:
Its better be cautious...ill go that way too....and thanks a lot sir
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GeekyGuy:
Has anyone confirmed that the Gear VR will work with CRA2? And the DEX Station?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Netflix works no issues at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Still on BQL5,, was holding out for a few reasons,, partly for root but concerned about being locked in

What would you guys say is the biggest reason(s) to upgrade to CRA2?

I understand everything works but what works better?

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Is it possible to use older radios on U3?

Or is U3 restricted to U3 radios only?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mweinbach:
Yah, something similar.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
U3 ->u3 only. You will get an auth fail in Odin and you phone will state it can't go 3 to 2.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
I'm staying CQLB for now' since it's still U2 Bootloader, is a stable release of Oreo, and really is super stable.

You won't be able to flash different radios.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Anyone have odin bql5 I can't get the links to work I need that file please
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] glserr:
Can I still flash the Oreo beta if I'm on the latest Sprint BQL9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
You can try. If you can't Odin to the firmware mentioned in OP, then you won't be able to. Otherwise, if that's successful, then you're good to go :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] glserr:
Can I just install the update through recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
You have to be on that specified firmware, the updates follow a path abc>xyz

The update will fail if it doesn't detect the build it's looking for.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
I keep getting encryption error how do I m get rid if I odin back to bk the flashed bl5 and still have the issue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
I got the same when I Odin back, then I format data, install the first ota and that got rid of it. Then just moved on to the next ota.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] glserr:
How stable is it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
CQLB is perfect. I've had zero issues running it over the last week. Samsung pay works, seems like the camera has some new features, and the modded Google camera from here on Xda has portrait mode that looks fantastic along with the HDR+

I'm happy, I'd update to the CRA build if it had Dolby atmos like they have in the s8 builds now.

Staying here for now [emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
yea i keep getting error 21 im on n950 usqs 2bql5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
Odin > update

You don't have to load into the OS until your all done so just turn off phone when asked for password and start in recovery mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
I did try the first Oreo beta..... How does CQLB compare to it, in your hands?? * any real improvements?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] itzsnookums:
i want the Dolby Atmos.....i read somewhere that samsung wasn't going to include it in the final build....

#1 feature that i want on the note....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
Didn't try the first one, so I couldn't really tell you. Sorry
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Craz isn't as great as everyone said live focus is broken selective focus is broken
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jkeith1:
Ok: Softbricked my device. I cannot get into recovery, only download mode. It is stuck on the Samsung boot screen.

1. I used odin to flash BQK2

2. ota BQK2 to BQL5

3. ota. Bql5 to CRA2.

Since it is bootloader 3, I have no way to ODIN to revert back. I guess as of right now there is no way to ODIN CRA2.

Idea?

UPDATE****

I guess it takes 10-15 minutes on the Samsung screen to boot up the first time. So, I don't know what the deal was or is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
You might try the modded Google camera, those features are pretty nice on there. Not exactly the same, but good nonetheless. Since you can't really go back

Edit: link here https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-mod-portrait-mode-lens-blur-4k-video/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
I've taken at least 15 pics using live focus and x2 and x1 and have no issues. I'm on CRA2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
Selective focus on front camera and the rear camera isn't like it was even on cqbl I deleted data wiped cache on every system app that looked like it dealt with the cameras and ter hier functions and the 2x works a bit better but selective focus not at all keeps saying on image detected but so far I guess other stuff works
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
The image not detected thing happened the ton for me when I was stock 7.1.1. I wouldn't say everything is drastically better but it's been working more than it hasn't for me on the newest update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SomeGuy2008:
Is this rooted? I'm on 7.1.1 (aqh7) vzw stock unrooted and want to go to oreo don't care about root really. Have purposely not updated in hopes to eventually get a root other than samfail or better yet a bl unlock which will likely never happen I'm sure.

~SG
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tanked89:
This is not rooted
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wacky2bakky:
+1 Same here. I've taken plenty of pictures in all modes and no issues at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
So I'm seriously itching to flash CRA2 but with the bootloader upgrade I was wondering what the deal would be for taking the official update? To get from beta to official I'm guessing there would have to be an Odin stock file for the official since they most likely won't have a delta update file from beta CRA2 to whatever the official update is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
I've asked and wondered that same thing ... it seems that others are pretty confident there will be a full Odin file to allow for stock if need be
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] guthrien:
I skipped it too, but I can tell you CQLB is stable as could be. No issues. I would imagine the Oreo basic improvements you saw on the 1st are the same. Small but positive changes to the Samsung base software.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
I tried CQLB, It's ok built ,But CRA2 Is way way stable better and faster, just telling yall what i have experienced.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
Well, the next OTA for Nougat is supposedly on the new bootloader, so you would able to Odin to that once available. So, if you want to play it safe wait for that update in the *official* firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Exactly what i was telling some, You won't get stuck on this built CRA2, There's nothing to lose if want a very very stable firmware, which is definitely more stable than all the other Oreo built.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Sold, gonna update to it today ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Every official build has an Odin file, same as all the previous official builds.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] player911:
So don't bash me for asking, but I can't find a solid answer.

I am on a Verizon Note 8 on BQL5.

Do I have to flash back to BQK2 and OTA to BQL5 in order to flash Oreo, or am I already good to just flash my BQL5 > CRA2?

It is a work phone. I don't really want to factory default my phone for this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick216ohio:
So from using search on this thread and google. Dolby is not on Oreo update for Note 8? Get different answers on google some say it will and some not. Kinda sucks because this thing doesn't have the greatest speakers. Love the phone anyhow. But LG definitely beats everyone in Audio.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
You're good to go straight to oreo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Now if I just had a really nice theme that someone might share ....... cough, cough
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Lol, show me you updated first then maybe lol :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
If you want to use one of the Samsung themes, this one is one I like:

http://www.samsung.com/global/themestore/index.html?appId=com.set.Futurism.common&SITE_CODE=us

Costs a couple $ but I like the colors [emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Nice but he only wants my Custom Samsung Themes i make , Since he knows my work!???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Ok .... well you can't blame a guy from trying

I pulled the trigger .... setting up CRA2 now!

I have the 7.1 venom theme

Would love to have an Oreo compatible

???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
You read my mind

Thanks

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I'll check it out

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
Oh see, I had no idea? Any place I can see your work to check out on this Oreo build. (Gotta stay on topic :) )
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Last post preview of Wicked Venom Theme

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8...mes-notifications-note8-t3678166/post75127920

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Do you have Telegram?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] themisterwilson:
Subscribed to that thread, nice work [emoji846]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Thanks go to second post , will update those on second post for Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Yes

Username Ahole
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick216ohio:
No dolby?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootuser3.0:
Where is the HOME-CSC I can't find it

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Home_CSC where can I find that I downloaded the file and don't see it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
I went ahead and updated to CRA2. So far it's running great, camera zoom has been flawless, and otherwise the phone is running great. I surely hope they don't force the "easy settings view" on the official Oreo update like they have in the beta. I hate that settings view.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raneym305:
Anyone else's download of CRA2 failing at the last minute? I've attempted to download via Phone & PC, and both seem to fail right as I reach 1.3 GB.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanRAZ:
Yeah it happens to me too i am downloading it with advanced download manager it only happen one time right now just happen lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Uploading it on Android File Host!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanRAZ:
Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raneym305:
Thanks!

I'm at 1.2 GB on my 4th attempt to download. It's taken about an hour to get this far (earlier attempts were quicker). If it fails again, having it up on AFH witll be much appreciated!

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It finally worked. I guess 4th time was the charm.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] koma77:
Ok maybe a stupid question but I'm on sprint 2bql9 do I have to Odin back to 2BQK2 or can I do the zip file instead? And does it matter that the 2BQK2 file to Odin here is att?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Welp, decided to upgrade to cra2. Anyone on att notice that the preferred network type defaulted to this setting (see scrrenshot)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ErebusRogue:
Newbie Question...

I have been looking for a custom Oreo rom that will run on my Note Edge. As of yet, I have not been able to find one. Then I cam across this thread where I can download the OTA update. Can someone tell me the issues that I may encounter if I was to try flashing this update to my device. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick281051:
This isn't for the Note Edge dude
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] _Dennis_:
This is for the Note 8, not the Note Edge.

The OTA also works well now, but Gear VR doesn't work after wipe, gear watches and such require sideloaded apks. Once on this beta you are unable to revert until samsung releases an updated Odin file with the newest bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Easy Settings View? What is that? I've had an S8+ on 7.0, 7.1, and 8.0, and a Note 8 on both 7.1.1 and 8.0, and was not aware of any different settings views. Just open settings, and its one long list settings categories, same as other Android phones I've used.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Same for me..

But has been on other firmware too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] beeree7:
Anyone getting random reboot or freezes after cra2? Clean install even wiped twice before booting up initial boot. After so often it locks up with the screen off then reboots. I'll try to wipe again but this is after 3 days of being on the build it's happened about 1o or 12 times.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I've had 3 reboots and the sleep of death since Friday.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Traqic:
Hey guys, I've been browsing the thread for a while and I was planning to update my phone but while I have pooled together a few threads to narrow down the process, I can't seem to find exactly what I am looking for and I don't want to put it together myself in case I am missing something important.

So this is my phone:

Model - USA Unlocked SM-N950U1

Currently on Cricket sooo ATT?

Current Build - N950U1UES2BQL2

Current Version (according to software update screen) is -

N950U1UES2BQL2/N950U1OYM2BQL2/N950U1UES2BQL2

Odin Versions Downloaded - 3.12.3 and 3.12.7

Builds order:

BQJA > BQK2

BQK2 > BQL5 skip?

BQK2 > CQL1

BQL5 > CQLB

CQLB > CRA2

I can figure out how to flash things without issue but I need to know how to get to BQJA while remaining unlocked. The closest I got to an answer was to ODIN with HOME_CSC and not flash USERDATA file.

Is that right? When do I do this? Any other details I am missing?

Please don't tell me to search the thread, it's honestly a mess and I have read into it but I don't want to make any mistakes. I will happily create a guide once I get this down and submit it to be featured for future reference.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
There used to be two options for how "Settings" were viewed. There was the "Standard" view then "Easy" view which is what Bixby requires to run. I don't use Bixby much and prefer the standard view with shortcuts up top. You're in easy mode, if you hit the 3 dot menu within the main settings screen you can switch to standard view if not in beta.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] smiley45:
My note reboots too . Ma
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Oh gotcha. I always thought the tabbed view was the easy mode. I always hated it and switched it to list view, which is was stock Android uses. I haven't thought about since the S7 Edge, since the list view is now default.

I never use Bixby either.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
Neat thing I just discovered, official Samsung firmware blocks Verizon users from using the free 15 gigs of Samsung cloud storage for back up and restore, but on the beta it works! I had to use Nova launcher to create the shortcut, but it works! Man I wish this would stick in the official Oreo but I know Verizon will surely block Samsungs 15 gigs and offer a much more generous 5 gigs with the option to pay for a super crappy alternative.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootuser3.0:
Lol CRA2 alot of reports of it locking up I'll stick with CQL7 so long suckers
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] riveralc:
My CRA2 has been great, I've noticed that I get 0 updates from the Samsung Galaxy store on any oreo build, anyone else notice this?