yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nhoc_maruko9x:
Successfully flash this awesome ROM!

* Just a note for anyone has the same problem as me:

I'm on Oreo beta 4, after the first time flashing the AP file, Odin said "Failed: (Auth)" and the device won't auto restart. After manual restart, it also won't boot and will stuck at "Kernel Panic".

Don't panic, just do the instruction again and everything will be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] djcrystals:
That happened to me as well, coming from V1 Bootloader. Flashed 3 times before it "took".
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lista94:
Same thing happened to me on the first try, just rebooted into download mode and redid it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nhoc_maruko9x:
I had 2 problems actually.

- Sometimes there's a popup saying VisionCloud... has stopped working. What's that?

- Samsung Smart Switch stucked at "Connecting to your device..". After a while it says "Failed to connect the device". I used it to backup my device. Anyone has this problem too?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
you should just need to reboot maybe 2 times without doing the factory reset. just reboot 2x

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everyone has to remember ... even though we have the same S8+ for some odd reason not every phone is the "same". my note 4 I couldn't rock certain roms many other could and for whatever reason it was nothing worked. just be patient with any issues and we can try to figure them out together.

I use different options when I use odin ... I always follow any OP directions plus I always click ( im at work and cant open odin right now so I hope this makes sense ) update bootloader and nand erase all. maybe this can help other with odin issues or the black screen. reboots never hurt so try that a few times also.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] droidkill3r:
My Rom manager doesn't have anything in it?

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Thanks for the Rom, any change you could do a dark themed version , I use subsratum engine but quick settings don't look well
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] IJoxer:
Damn, I need to take care of a few things that involve needing root, and of course I'm out of town on business and don't have my PC. I'm on the O beta 4, so obviously no temp root solution to flash, and even if I somehow managed to flash the 1st part this way, I'd still need to Odin (though I believe you could manage to boot without it, did on v1 anyway).

Why oh why must I continue to torture myself with the locked down phones?!? I wonder if anyone has tried the sketchy root methods on these betas, like king(o)root or cf...

Kinda desperate, though I don't hold much hope, I'd be welcome to any suggestions. I already have the rom on my SD card.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Did you look and see if the root check app is listed as deny root in supersu? This happens sometimes if supersu hangs when the check is pending approval and then it crashes due to anr it gets marked as denied.

Also, regardless there is a way to fix supersu problems and I recommend everyone do it whether having them or not, as it has resulted in all of my little supersu quirks vanishing....

Open supersu, go to settings and perform the 'reinstall from play store' procedure. It will uninstall itself in a special way that holds root, after which you reboot and reinstall from play store. After which you need to go back into supersu settings and migrate supersu to be a system app again, otherwise you will lose root if a factory reset occurs.

I do this after every new rom install and it has eliminated all of my problems. Even flashfire almost always works on the first try! For some reason no matter how cleanly supersu is installed with zip flash, it will cause me problems until I do this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] IJoxer:
I believe that the SamFAIL and SamPWND are unable to be verified using typical root checking apps. I know for sure it wouldn't verify it using the SamFAIL method. As long as you can open and use SuperSU, you're definitely rooted and there is no need to worry.

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Hmm, good to know, only used that once or twice, I'll definitely be keeping this tip in mind next time I'm at my command center(PC).
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
You are absolutely correct, but the check does work with both kinds of root (as they result in identical root setups)

Example attached.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] djcrystals:
I'm using Swift Black on Substratum (with the Samsung add-on) plus I'm using "Black Onix" from the Samsung Theme store and nearly EVERYTHING is themed perfectly. I highly recommend it if you like black themes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lista94:
Did exactly as you said worked like a charm.

The U2 Rom is running great. Thanks for the work you put in.

Thanks,

-Mike
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] psych0r3bel:
So to confirm - this is now working on Rev 2 BL or no? I see a few people mentioning they tried flashing this, some with errors and others with a certain degree of success, so before I try this on my T-Mobile G955U. I see in the OP that it's been updated for Revision 2, but then the same OP tells me not to flash if I'm on Revision 2. So, for myself and anyone else who might be confused, can we get a clear answer?

My apologies for what's most likely an already answered question, just blame it on my stupidity.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Yes that's the whole point ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] psych0r3bel:
*****in', I'm going to go flash this now. Thanks for the hard work and the help! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] droidkill3r:
Thank you, what is the other black onyx theme for

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S8 be I update to this rom when I press and hold the home screen the theme section don't pop up any more
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] djcrystals:
That themes the Quick Settings AND the Settings Menu via the Samsung Theme engine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jal3223:
Same issue here. As well as HDMI (slimport) out not working. I use the HDMI out more than anything. Any ideas [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION]?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Last I checked it worked for me, but I'll double check again when I can (won't be for a while because I'm on vacation). The only thing I can think of is to double check what's in build.prop and make sure nothing is disabled
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jal3223:
Awesome, thank you so much. Like when I plug a slimport in it a notification comes up that says "HDMI inserted" like normal, but nothing happens after that. Where could I check in the build.prop?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] opieum:
I was searching but did not find this. I already have my setup rooted, is there a way to update to the latest rooted ROM without wiping? (of course will backup) I just want to know if that is possible. I've seen mentioned of updates, but seems to imply it still requires a wipe. IF its possible to update from that last ROM, from which point should I start?

THanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] :
Use flashfire to backup data and flash data once it's done. Cause from what I've experienced, after flashing either BL or AP it just wipes no matter what. That's what happens to me anyways. Just use flashfire and then once in the Rom just restore or
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ExLite23:
Just wanted to ask if installing suhide was a success? If so can you tell us the way you installed it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xdanilva:
No... Because suhide can't write to a locked bootloader...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Idk about suhide but the Xposed module root cloak works great, I am able to access a portal for benefit access at work using their app when it does not allow rooted phones and fails when I attempt to login without it. Note that these apps do not fool safety net
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xdanilva:
Safety net is annoying...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] IJoxer:
A year ago I would have blindly agreed, but the more I see malware/ransomware being such a bigger issue than I had originally believed possible, it does serve a useful purpose for those who use Android for anything financially related.

It's a pain in the ass for us, those who like to tweak and mod the ****e out of our phones, but if it's really that big of an issue, we can always switch to something more flexible, like anything with a ... cough cough.. unlocked bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Dirtdawg57:
My HDMI out does work when connected to the DEX dock, I just can't get DeX to work. I am not sure why your HDMI isn't working at all, maybe reflash?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jal3223:
Are you on the v1 or v2 revision?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TenzoSRx:
yes suhide works i logged into snapchat no problem
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Dirtdawg57:
I am on Rev 2
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TacoTuco:
Hey guys I'm not sure if this has already been asked but whenever I try opening the SuperSU app it'll freeze then the app will turn to a black screen and my device is sorta unresponsive but when I close the app it's fine. I'm also trying to figure out how to get suHide without TWRP. Also when I try to use apps that require root nothing will show up, no prompt to allow or deny access for SuperSU. I'm on the V2 rom and I'm all booted and everything that's the only issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Afeliz:
Try wiping cache in recovery
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
So you're in luck I actually came up with a procedure for doing this that I use every new rom successfully (haven't had to start from scratch yet).

To update from one rom to the next, technically you don't need to backup restore but we will backup anyway in case it doesn't work.

Requirements:

- flashfire

- a big enough flash drive to hold a (compressed) copy of userdata (/data and internal ssd)

Steps:

1) download/install/start flashfire

2) select backup, choose at least data internal sd, optionally select full backup as having a backup of everything can save you from a brick in the future. Be sure to change the destination to external microssd

3) select flash firmware and load the system.img.ext4 you are installing.

4) select wipe and make sure ONLY THE FOLLOWING are checked

- wipe dalvik cache

- wipe cache

- format cache

If you select other things you will lose all part of your setup, so double check

5) confirm everything is setup right. Be sure that the backup is set to external ssd.

6) hit start

Done! At the end you will have a (full) backup on your sdcard, and you will be on the new rom. If something goes wrong, you can just factory reset and restore the backup, or if that's not enough you can just re samfail and restore the backup you made.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jal3223:
Maybe that's what it is. I'm still on Rev 1.

Has anyone had any downsides to going to Rev 2 opposed to Rev 1? Like performance issues or bugs to speak of?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rohitece06:
so no samsung pay, for sure?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rohitece06:
[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] please help me get network signal and data. I have none. Everything else runs great. Btw I did factory reset
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] agroff1993:
Quite the opposite actually, my performance has improved going to Bl2. Much smoother, better battery life, fixed settings menu, didn't have to flash csc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xdanilva:
For sure root breaks safety net and knox..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ThaddNation:
Excellent job on this rooted rom [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] :] although i can only base that opinion from all of the replies i've read in the thread. lol. I have an 8-12hour download time for the AP which i don't mind. But it fails like 4 hours in. This is my third attempt. Crossing fingers. :good::cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] IJoxer:
Use a download manager that will let you resume the download, I use IDM, but there's plenty out there (both android/PC) that'll accomplish it for you. At least when it fails, you won't lose all your progress.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xdanilva:
A few known download managers are IDM, JDownloader and for android ADM.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] fomotomo:
Hey does anyone on att have advanced messages work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jal3223:
So I cracked my screen tonight and assume that Samsung will update it to the latest U1 firmware. I'm glad see that the rev2 root is running smoothly on this ROM. Thank you [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] for making this possible.

[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] Just curious, is it possible for you to post steps on making the stock U1 firmware (rev2) rootable as well? Just for those of us that like things 100% stock with only root added? I like things close to stock as possible, but I also want to see if it fixes the Samsung Dex issue by having all of the knox files and "bloat" in place. Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ThaddNation:
Thanks a lot for the tip [MENTION=7021141]IJoxer[/MENTION] and [MENTION=7820902]xdanilva[/MENTION]. I got it rolling on IDM now. About four hours left and GG. :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] IJoxer:
So did ya get it downloaded?

I'm headed home to try out v2 tonight, I've had my fill of the Oreo beta, it's definitely solid progress, but I need me some root action!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
You are always able to use flashfire to install a stock img.ext4 file, just load the AP file from the stock rom in flashfire and install only system followed by a CSC in odin or flashfire. However the "Knox files" will not help you as the userland portion of Knox does not pass while rooted and will in fact cause some problems for rooted devices supposedly (there are early reports of limitations on certain commands and stuff that I never corroborated). Part of the Knox suite that works like safetynet will not pass making things like Samsung pay not work. If this is why dex is not working then having all packages installed will not fix it.

I could also bring back sampwnd or release a simpler rooted stock room (with basically no mods but root and Knox) perhaps when I get home from vacation. We will see if there is enough interest
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Try reinstalling from scratch, from different ports and use a different cable. System can boot but have crazy errors even if parts got corrupted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jal3223:
Awesome! Thank you so much. The rooted stock ROM would be great if you get the chance. When I get my device back I could get you a logcat of the error the DEX is throwing out if that would help.

I currently have a rooted Note 8 that doesn't seem to work with Dex either, probably from the same issues. Would a log from that failure help on the S8+ in the meantime you think?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rohitece06:
I think xposed was the culprit.

just a question: dirty flashing = installing AP image without nand erase option checked?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
It means to write the rom files on top of what is already installed. I don't think you can dirty flash this rom right now, as writing the image from odin does not preserve the preexisting files.

I've been considerjng releasing a zip that would dirtyflash the rom but given we can't do it in recovery I was not sure it would be terribly useful
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Yes, a logcat from the s8 will definitely be useful. Not sure if the n8 one would be or not, so send it over and I'll take a look
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jal3223:
I'll get one right now and send it to your PM. Thank you so much!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] braswellington:
i need the combination firmware for bootloader 2

would you please give me a link to the combination file, iv searched the internet for 3 days and cant find it. after trying this root over and over i have effectively messed up my efs file and now i cant even use my phone. i need the combination firmware bad.

edit. found it!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] braswellington:
no matter what i do i get

subsystem crashed: modem

modem info

err type fatal

task fs

file fs rmts super.c

line 256

19160,18999, superblk age not in sequence

last ns off

i even tried the combo firmware, no matter what i get this screen. any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] partcyborg:
Oh hmm.. does stock work for you?

If so it's your USB port/cable/something. My guess is trying another cable / port / computer will fix it
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nhoc_maruko9x:
So really no one has this problem? Everytime I open the gallery from camera app, "VisionCloudAgent has stopped working". It seems that it's related to Samsung Cloud.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sabresfan:
Just freeze it with titanium backup. I've seen it pop up before on previous phones but not on this one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] nhoc_maruko9x:
Thanks, that did it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sketch2k278:
Damn.... I would love to try this but sadly my bootloader is G950USQU2BQK5, and from what im understanding is that it can't be rooted. Correct?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xdanilva:
It can be rooted check the 2nd post that OP posted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xghostyxjokerx:
Help pls I have s8 plus running 8.1 base is g955usqs2bql1 could someone please guide me where and how to root this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xdanilva:
It's in the 1st post you use the BQK5 files instead of AQK3
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] craigschroeder:
Installed yesterday with no issues. Running smooth and fast. Thanks!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xghostyxjokerx:
Now that it's rooted maybe we could use hotspot? How to properly?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jhofseth:
It is my understanding that some carriers are able to detect unofficial Bluetooth and Wi-Fi tether (e.g., T-Mobile recognized mine and made it super-slow); unofficial Wi-Fi tether is harder to enable nowadays, but it was throttled for me as well. I never tried it, but I've read you may find higher speed success with USB tether. In any event, if your carrier supports it, I would recommend paying extra for official tethering. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] :
Um, so I dug through you rom(system.img) and can't remember where you disabled Samsung. I still am wanting it for me to keep this Rom going bro. Also noticed recently that I am experiencing some heavy freezes on my phone during the opening or inside an app.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] xdanilva:
Samsung what?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] :
Not sure I found it in a script but forgot to edit it. It was for Samsung to be able sync and for the accounts and backup and restore options to be back in settings. I don't remember what it was called though. I need Samsung sync to work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheLastSidekick:
I've had this issue, froze it with TiB and ever since I haven't noticed much of any issues. It's hit and miss, some experience this while others do not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] craigschroeder:
I'll find the fix. I just wanted to pass this on.

Well........I thought text was working because I can receive texts, but just realized I can't send them. Getting "failed to send message" "invalid address". Also, instead of showing me as sender, my profile picture is a donut. I love donuts but really don't want a donut for a head.

I'll update this when I find the fix.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TacoTuco:
I know someone helped me with this before and it worked until now but I'm having an issue with the SuperSu prompt showing up and when I try to open the SuperSu app it freezes my screen freezes and I can't do anything until I reboot my phone. Before I tried wiping the cache from recovery and it worked temporarily but now it's doing it again although I wiped cache twice. So idk what to do now. Any help would be appreciated
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Docsmurf:
No dice on SMS

OK so i need some assistance.

I'm computer literate but this is the first time i have ever rooted a phone.

I Started from SM-G955USQU1AQK3. I had issues with step 1 the first time i tried because i was not running Odin as administrator. Second time through the instructions things went great. Data good, Call good, but i could not get sms to work. I tried the entire process again and got the same result.

Calls working, Data working, Sms Not sending. Im on VZN.

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] howellcp:
Flash the correct CSC for your carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Docsmurf:
As i said im super new. I know how to flash it in from ODIN. Am i flashing in just a CSC from an official Samsung source. Is there something special i need to do because im running Samfail?

Because my baseband version was G955USQU1AQK3 i would flash this one?

sammobile [com] /firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/VZW/download/G955USQU1AQK3/195747/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] howellcp:
If you use the BQK5 update the CSC worked properly for me. I didn't habe to correct it with a CSC flash.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] matthewd769:
search the thread for anyone listing the CSC file .... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cQX...w?usp=drivesdk
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] craigschroeder:
I just tried to download the QK5 files and couldn't because maximum daily number of downloads reached. Do I just wait a day?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lazer9:
I also need these and also the comsey Odin files. Non of the links are currently working.

Thanks in advance!

PS: I am running stock latest firmware and BL December updates on AT&T s8+ Cricket Wireless.

In regards to the instructions, it would seem these 3 files are all I need to get on this rooted Rom.?

I've rooted many devices in past along with the Note 4, however, as we all realize each device can be a bit different.

Lastly, if one were to wish to go back to unrooted stock, say due to the battery discrepancy or receive any future carrier upgrades, is that possible after this process?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheLastSidekick:
Running the ROM great still, this is a godsend! :)

I saw a ROM posted earlier today for ODIN, a T-Mobile stock one with December patches, would we somehow be able to get those patches into this ROM as well?

This is going to be super hard to leave as a ROM once official Oreo is out.