yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Nope you can do samfail. See the directions in op. It's super easy unless you only have usb3.0 ports in which case it probably won't work
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
thanks dog ... appreciate the hard work and answer .... i might start coughing and leave early
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Stovall Family:
I solved this problem though flashin the bl through odin and doing a factory restore, i can use phone and data, but i can not message other people
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Factory restore?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Stovall Family:
Factory restore through stock recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Can you fire up PreConfig and try and set your csc?

Also try flashing 1 more time. If you have a usb2 port absolutely use that. Several people have had major issues with flashing on usb3.0 ports and every one whose had a usb2 port to try it's worked flawless after. This rom will fail when stock doesn't because of its size. In order for samfail to work we have to use a raw image not a sparse one like in the stock AP. This means the image is the full size of the partition despite not being completely full
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
What? Press vol down, Bixby then power button to boot into download mode.

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First thing you should do when getting a new device... Very first thing. Numero uno... Google the button press config to get into both recovery and download mode. And memorize them.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheBigEasy88:
No need for that man. I have been enjoying this 'hobby' for some time now. Unfortunately, I've never come across a Bixby button that remained pushed in. I mean the guy was STUCK. As soon as I freed the little guy, everything was kosher.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
No need for what? Just letting you know how to get into the different modes via button press. I'm not putting any body down. At all, it's just I've been helping out everyone I can. But if people would do the basics.

1. Learn the basics about your device. Button press, model number, build number your on before flashing anything.

2. Choose a rom, check if it is compatible with your device model, variant and build.

3. Once established. Read the OP. Until you don't need to see it to flash.

4. Most importantly! Read the thread! Your flashing WITHOUT a working custom recovery. On a 700 + dollar device. Initial flash is extremely scary, and dangerous.

So... is it so bad to Spend an hour reading the thread, about possible issues? At least the first 20 pages, this is where if issues arise, will be pointed out, then the last 20 to see what is the latest news about the Rom. Updates, extras. Conflicts with newer builds etc. But possible issues to look for.

A. The rom, like the CSC issue which has been HAMMERED, OVER and over.

B. the procedure, if there is a better way to flash?

Build conflicts , newer releases (like otas that flash new incompatible bootloaders)

Extras, xposed, procedure to install, the proper framework version needed, have all been asked in the thread before. You just need to find it. Which really isn't too difficult.

Now, I've spent the last three days walking people through issues, (extremely serious ones! ) on the thread, and 5 more via PM.

Remember. Unless this ROM is in beta, or JUST released. 99% of all your questions. HAVE been answered! Spend a few minutes trying to find it. (Just an example , not singling anyone out) like, Asking for the proper framework, for xposed.... then the link to it.... , and the procedure to install it. Asking a person to "wait" while they attempt it, in case it fails, so you're right there just in case.... Lol. [emoji23] seriously!

I'm not ranting or flaming, I have ZERO issue at all with helping ANYONE who truly needs help. My status, thanks meter and the many many people who will stand up to say "he saved me from a 900 dollar paper weight" shows what person I am. Helpful! It's what XDA is all about!

But, if people would read the thread, these issues wouldn't need to be solved. Over and over. Lol [emoji23]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] raujaku:
Does this have the Sony framework?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lista94:
does this work with the g955u1?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Seriously?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lista94:
yes. Seriously. Not as educated on rooting as others. So ill assume by your sarcasm that the answer is yes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Apologies, I truthfully, thought you were joking. As your answer is in the title to this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lista94:
the title says g955U ....I have G955U1.

I wasnt sure if there was a difference. I'm new at this. Haven't had anything but apple for a couple of years. I am learning as I go along
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Flashing ROMs , zero difference.

Congrats! And welcome my friend, to the land of the real! , we're glad you chose the red pill! I'll be happy to show you how deep the rabbit hole goes! [emoji16][emoji41]

Any questions. Lemme know!

Which variant do you have? Might I ask. Sprint?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lista94:
Just finished downloading everything. Gonna give it a shot. I have Verizon. Is that going to be an issue?

Edit: And thank you for the help offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] netlagger:
No you should be ok. As long as you didn't take the U2 update that was pushed out Monday night. Check your version first to make sure. If you did get it, don't do the flash. My phone now thinks it's T-Mobile and won't send text lmao.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
No. The Rom is multi CSC, which means it contains the proper modem / radio for every North American Variant.

Seeing as this ROM was based off Verizon. It should be fine.

But. Please one question first. What build are you currently on. (Settings - about phone- )
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lista94:
AP Flash failed. Im reflashing stock now. Ill post build number after I flash
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Needed your build number BEFORE the flash. That's why I asked.

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Did you install an update to your phone recently?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] smbusse:
[MENTION=5052218]Goddly[/MENTION], for my Verizon version I only had success with the sending of text/basically using the phone as a phone once I flashed the CSC file from the SamPWNED thread. This was a quick fix as I was really just hoping to get it working as I was tired and had to work in a few hours... needed a working phone!

I think I'd like to start the process fresh, see if I can get it to work from start to end as instructed without fail, and ensure there are no issues along the way.

This rom was created and based off of a Verizon variant, so if all the instructions are followed perfectly, and everything goes as planned - the final restore should allow me to use the phone as expected, correct? Do you know if I will still have to modify the PreConfig settings? Or was that just in the event that the initial steps were not followed correctly.

Many thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Is everything working now? After the csc flash?

The new op instructions are supposed to fix. But I haven't tested personally.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] smbusse:
Yes, and no; I'm afraid.

The phone works, as far as your average functionality is concerned. The rom is great, fast and enjoyable. But I've had my share of grievances I would like to see if they're eliminated as a result of doing it correctly.

I've experienced the phone locking up multiple times, which usually alleviates itself after 20-30 seconds. One time it went on completely locked for 10 minutes and I had to force a power down, with the only way to get it to restart was by forcing it into recovery and then doing a reboot :/.

The more pressing issue that makes me want to retry it is the fact that my wireless charging isn't working. Maybe I just missed somewhere that stated that's a known bug (please let me know if that's a known bug!), But that's a pretty big deal breaker for me haha.

What's also odd is, after flashing that CSC the Settings are now forced into one mode (There's simple and whatever this other mode is) where the categories are laid out differently. This is also causing Bixby to not work and constantly pulls a notification up stating I need to use Simple Settings Mode to use Bixby; despite the fact I really don't care for her one bit!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Goddly:
Hmmm... yea, seems like something didn't go quite right..

Please do me a favor. Install

Phone info *samsung*

It will tell you your bootloader. And can alter you csc just like shortcut master. But this will tell you all about your phone. Including BL

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Hey, how'd it go? Hoping all is well and your setting it up just the way you like! [emoji6]
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] smbusse:
Does that mean you'd like to know which version of the bootloader I have? It is: FA70_G955USQU1AQK1. And if you need it the Baseband ends in AQK3, and CSC ends in AQG4.

And yes, I see that in using it I can adjust the PreConfig setting, and unlike before I flashed the CSC from SamPWNED it is giving me all the different carrier codes. I mentioned yesterday in this thread that when I attempted to change the PreConfig setting that all of my options were "blank", and the only way for me to do anything at that point was by flashing the difference CSC file.

Was there something else you needed out of this application?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Thanks for writing that up! All of this is pretty spot on with 1 minor clarification:. The actual physical "dialer" Samsung app isn't actually one of the phone apks, it's located in the "contacts" app, which you could delete if you wanted. But yes leave the phone apps alone
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] pnjboyzz:
Does this rom works on T-Mobile s8+?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] bradical711:
You're welcome! I try to help when I can lol. Anyways what apk would that be out of curiousity? Like the name if you know it.

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Yes, but it more depends on your bootloader version. What bootloader revision do you have?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] pnjboyzz:
I just submitted Ebay order. All I can say it’s sm-G955U

I am trying to find out if I can root this phone and install an custom rom.

I went to T-Mobile s8+ thread but there is no rom built .
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
This is well documented elsewhere numerous places on the site and some in the actual op of this very thread. I suggest doing a little research, or at least reading the first half of the first post of the thread you decide ask questions on :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] CynicalHeight00:
[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION]rom

Hi, it's me again; I really need some assistance.

My battery life issues still exist. I have tried using FlashFire, Odin, SafeMode, disabling features, not installing anything after a clean wipe, disabling xposed installer, deleting modules, and more. My battery life is less than 4 hours on your rom, consistently. Can you please help?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] tennessee_titan:
Did a reboot, deleted xposed (I think), reloaded SuperSU. All of a sudden, everything (haven't rechecked Bluetooth yet) works!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pariah24:
Sync problems

Has anyone else had issues with Google account syncing? My Contacts have been refusing to sync for over a week now; the circular arrows showing the Contacts sync stay visible all the time, and the sync date/time does not update. All my other accounts are working, it's just the Google contacts. I've tried clearing various caches, removing and readding the account, downgrading Play services, reinstalling completely, nothing works. I've never had this problem before. I think it may have something to do with the Play services for Instant apps that was rolled out recently; things started getting wonky around that time. I don't know for sure. I'd rather not have to reflash over this though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] leesan2000:
Hey! I have a few questions. My galaxy s8 rear camera suddenly stopped working, the message that appears is "Warning camera error".. The front facing one doesn't work aswell. I took the back plate off, reconnected it a couple of times but still nothing. I want to go into test menu and check if it is a motherboard issue or the camera flex maybe doesnt work but this test menu is locked by Verizon, which is my phone's carrier. My question is, if i root the phone, would i be able to change some configs and enter the test/service menu to check if the camera works? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
I've had that problem before both on stock and on this rom before. I remember trying all sorts of combinations of deleting / readding the account, dalvik cache, random other junk across the filesystem to no avail. I don't remember what fixed it finally but I did factory reset on more than one occasion and kept what specifically I was restoring with TB to an absolute minimum, with no system app data and nuking all the app data on my sdcard/internal storage as I was suspicious of something following me through the backup and restore procedure. As I recall it finally just sort of magically stopped one day, which led me to suspect maybe the problem wasnt even on my phone but with my Google account on their side
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Ok do this:

1) Flash the system image from the rom (part 1) again from flash fire or twrp (not odin) and factory reset again, which will make sure you don't have any issue from a bad flash or old crusty data lying around.

2) install the minimal amount of apps you need to have your phone useable by your standards from the play store or alt app stores only. Don't restore any backups basically and avoid any pirated apps. Don't install any flashable zip mods or any Xposed mods (yet) or even apps that need root

3) get your Xposed working and install only the following two things: amplify and Better Battery Stats:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809

https://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/mod-nlpunbounce-reduce-nlp-wakelocks-t2853874

Enable them in Xposed (bbs might not need Xposed anymore if not that's fine) and Grant them all root access too.

4) Familiarize yourself with both apps. Make sure they both are collecting data. If you don't know what any of it means that's ok, just make sure they aren't empty. Also go into settings battery and remove the "battery optimization" from both apps this can interfere with the test.

5) pick a night you are ready for the test. Charge the device all the way up to 80% in the evening and then when you go to bed, do NOT plug your phone into a charger of any kind, instead just make sure the apps are running (just open them and them go back to home), reset amplifys counters, and then leave your phone off the charger overnight. Do not use the phone AT ALL, during this time it needs to be 100% idle or it will mess up the signal we are trying to get.

6) When you get up in the morning, BEFORE doing ANYTHING else to the device, Unlock it and IMMEDIATELY open BBS and select "create a report" that you looked at before. Pop open amplify too and take some screenshots of what counters are higher than others. Do not under any circumstance plug in a charger before taking the data from BBS. If you do it will all be lost and you will have to do it again. Yes this is stupid lol.

7) send me that report and I'll look. You can also Google search for some of the high wakelocks that show up you might find some easy to test fixes there
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] CynicalHeight00:
I'll definitely do this. I figured something out like 2 days ago using GSAM Battery Stats. Google Play Services & Google Play Store seemed to be causing a low SOT. The first day after deleting Google Play Store I almost got 8 hours of SOT!

I haven't been able to replicate since due to other issues.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Pariah24:
The date and time updated so it must have synced at some point, but it's still doing it. I back up my contacts every day so it's not a huge issue but it does prevent my groups from showing and just throws them all into "My Contacts". I guess my backup app isn't saving the group.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] CynicalHeight00:
Anyone using microg with this rom? What do you do for "Device Security"? By device security I mean, if you phone were to lose your phone, what would you use to locate, wipe, unlock, etc..?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
I'm not using micro g, but can you not install device locator in top of microg as a separate app? It's available by itself on play store and apkmirror.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] CynicalHeight00:
Do you use Google Play Services?

If you're talking about Google's device locator, it doesn't work with micro g...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] materics:
I am uninformed. What is bootloader v3 and how do I know which bootloader I am running?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lycanthfangs14:
First boot

how can i delete the info that blocks samsung logo?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] LordAbolition:
If you read the thread you'd know
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lycanthfangs14:
Stock rom help

first at the back of my phone says g955u and firmware g955usqs1aqi6 i flashed this cyborg and bootloader v3 but i want to go back to stock rom but odin says fail auth please help me back to stock rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheMadScientist:
Either you are flashing your stock firmware in comsy odin,Or you are flashing older firmware with regular odin Than what is on your device
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Fly-n-High:
thanks

Thank you very much for all your effort...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] iLoveMuffinz:
I got a few questions yes...

Can this work on a G955U1?

Ill ask my second question if the first question is a yes
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] eklipz3:
were you able to get combo files? what does the title look like? may be able to get for you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] materics:
Which part of the thread? I've been with this rom since it first came up in December but haven't done anything with the updates because I don't know what it means.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheMadScientist:
which means either v1 or v2 bootloader

look in your software info and such what does it show
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] iLoveMuffinz:
Okay.

Is there any progress with the fix for BLv4?

Will BLv5 also be supported?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] bradical711:
I'm not him obviously but if BL's 4 and 5 are Oreo, your answer is no. We cannot root Oreo and probably will never be able to. (Which more than likely, that is what you are talking about).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jj972:
Quick question sir. I tried doing this but once I try to flash SuperSU in safestrap, it fails when it gets to the extracting ramdisk part.

Any thoughts on what it could be?

I disabled xposed, rebooted, unrooted through SuperSU app, uninstalled snap, reinstalled, was able to login, rebooted into safestrap, but fail at extracting ramdisk part. I tried downloading super su through play store but it doesn't detect root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheMadScientist:
your flashing the wrong su

thats systemless SU

You need a system mode SU i cant remeber the exact spot i got my version

but you are attemting to modify the kernel on a locked bootloader device bassicly thats why it fails
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheMadScientist:
The SU version you need is on this page here in OP

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/950u-stock-rom-blq1-optional-root-t3812012
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jj972:
Your correct. I actually figured it out last night. I was flashing wrong one and finally found a good link on system mode su. Got root back working. Thanks anyways
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] erickkg:
is this still good to date?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] bradical711:
Of course. Assuming you are on the provided BL revisions that it supports.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] State.of.mind:
Can someone please help clarify if my device is able to be rooted? If the answer is yes can I simply follow this guide OR do I follow the J Kruse Method? Thanks in advanced.

S8+ BASEBAND VERSION: G955USQU2CRB9
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] bradical711:
Yes, it can be rooted. The previous user who replied to you, InDaClouds, in the other thread was wrong. And you can use either method to root your device, they are the exact same but read the OP because these are two very different ROM's. Really it comes down to personal taste and the experience you are after but I cannot give you a recommendation for which to use because both are equal in achieving root since that is what you asked here in this thread. The main difference is what kind of ROM you want to use and the features each has and includes/excludes. You'll have to do more research on your own for that answer however.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xcure:
ELI5

Can someone explain to me in detail why the 80% bug happens? Or if you have a link to something I can read on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] LaughDonor:
This is related to the original SamFail Root method with regards to the Firmware Eng build that was used for it. Search that thread for lots of posts on it. Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] State.of.mind:
I'm having the same exact problem with no solution
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] State.of.mind:
Is there a fix for the Bluetooth issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] bradical711:
Yes there is. The fix for it came out recently but you have to do it yourself. It is posted in cyborgs 950U ROM. There is also a separate thread for it by our forum moderator TheMadScientist. Just search for it. I think the thread is called "research into Bluetooth issue etc" or something of the sort. Edit, here's the link to the thread. Instructions are the same for your device. https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/research-950u-root-bluetooth-fix-t3810932
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] State.of.mind:
Perfect!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] leesan2000:
Can i root my g950U with baseband version G950USQU4CRE9?

I've been trying to but Odin fails and i have to restore to factory settings my device to get it to work again.