yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
My point is I was asking for information purposes.

It's also a cop out answer the original question plus add "I also flash userdata" but cannot answer why, yet respond with "I didn't tell them to flash anything". Yet I gave you the means to flash something, the additional software but I'm not telling you to flash it.

I didn't even say it could be dangerous I just asked why because I have never flashed usedata, maybe I was missing something. Hell if the guy downloaded the engineering Odin that allows it from the actual xda post, it has a big red warning about that version of Odin but no explanation.

Hey if it's tribal knowledge and he doesn't know why, cool say that. Don't jump and get all defensive like old boy did though.

It's like the people that wipe their device three times, ya know just because someone else does it..

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Answered my own question. Userdata is the data parition so flashing it wipes like a factory reset (not specific to any carrier requirements).

Flashing csc_cyn also wipes the device data parition.

So flashing both is redundant or basically the same as a factory reset.

#TheMoreYouKnow
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Nice to know , glad you answered your own question :svetius:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Called a community for a reason I guess. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rudeboy87:
Okay I see everyone talking about the BRA8 firmware and I’ve search through this thread and couldn’t find a download link. Can anyone provide?.?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/n950u-stock-n950usqs3bra8-odin-files-t3742802
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] guaneet:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote8/comments/7ufdh9/bra8_to_craf_snapdragon_oreo/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
(For the lazy)

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48993/1488/SS-N950USQS3BRA8-to-U3CRAF-UP

That's 3bra8 (7.1.1) to 3craf (8.0)

So if you are on bra6 or anything else. Go to bra8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Wowww, Oreo build for BRA8? Well shiiiiiii
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] glserr:
Nice tease with the BRA8 to CRAF link ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_VIN_GADO:
CRAF...Is it certified in Play Store?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
I'm using a Rogers 950W on CRAD for 950U, Would it be safe to odin over to BRA8?

I haven't touched my firmware since the PSA and am a little paranoid about what firmware to odin to in fear of bricking.

Edit; found my answer, I shall wait for 950W odin, hopefully sooner then later!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_VIN_GADO:
CRAF...Is it certified in Play store?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fireguy0306:
No. Shows uncertified.

Also two items. First I've seen previously, Disconnect Pro throws a Knox version error. I believe this to be an app issue.

Also trying to sign into Samsung Pass I get an unavailable error. Not sure if it's an actual service issue or this build yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Disconnect pro needs to be modded for oreo. There is an apk floating somewhere..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DubSolo:
I don't even see a 3BRA8 listed to upgrade. Is this legit, can anyone confirm?

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I knew it was too good to be true...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fireguy0306:
I've looked around I can't seem to find it

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3BRA8 was the latest ATT release and there is an ODIN available. You must be on it t jump to the 3CRAF
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rollablunt420:
Thank god I didn't try and hook on Verizon BRA5 update. Literally at 92% downloading that BRA5 update saw this update and canned it. I'll give it a test out tonight make sure it's kicking. Questions would be is the Samsung pay working and is the SD card fully working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] elusive-one:
If anyone finds the APK link please post it or PM it to me

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rollablunt420:
Seems pretty solid no issues thus far. Trying out to see if it randomly reboots. testing out the SD card looks promising.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kloudgun:
So what's the latest upgrade for Verizon note 8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 1midniterider:
Looks like Sprint is pushing 3BRA6. I'm wondering if I should take it or hold off, should I decide to take the plunge to Oreo...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_VIN_GADO:
Curious...Odin'd to BRA6 on note 8, never notice it before, just asking.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
N950WVLU3BRA5 for canadian note 8's released 3.63 gb. The way out of a potential brick.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vwdubb:
So if I flashed my N950W with N950U firmware while on bootloader v2, and now on 3CRA9, I have to stick with flashing N950U firmwares now right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
Can I get to 3BRA8 from 3CRA2?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vwdubb:
Should be fine through Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] spjetrovic:
:cyclops:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
No. Since you are stuck at cra9, your next update path would have to be a version 3 bootloader made for a canadian N950W, and just your luck today we got 3bra5. It would be wise to move to bra5 until further notice as that will lead us to bra6->bra8 and then ultimately 3craf, hopefully
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vwdubb:
Regular Odin will let me flash a N950W on a "N950U". Emphasis on the quotation marks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
"Would" have, these new updates are now device specific and anything forward will cause a brick supposedly. I am currently running "U" Cra2 on a Roger's "W" device but as I'm told taking any further updates from U firmware will cause a brick, as to why its advertised to head back to 7.1.1 3bra5 that was released today in anticipation for bra8 then craf oreo all being W based firmware from this point forward.

Edit. Seems like it will give a sha256 error when attempting to go back to a w device. It seems like it actually converts it to a u device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vwdubb:
Okay thanks. I'll do it shortly. Appreciate your input.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
No problem, this all put us Canadian users to the wall, but atleast we got a way out today.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vwdubb:
Yeah for sure. Too bad I'll lose Oreo. Really liking the edge lighting sans bugs. I want my VoLTE back though so it compensates somewhat. Anywhere we can get update.zip files for the W?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kloudgun:
for some reason I cannot flash crad but im on cra9 what am I doing wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChadH42:
Had my Verizon SM-N950U stuck on 3CRA2. Using Odin, I installed the AP, BL & CP files from 3BRA8, turned off auto-reboot then booted into recovery and installed the 3BRA8->3CRAF update.zip and all is running perfectly!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick281051:
It's because you're on cra9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Euronymous88:
Just those 3 files? Not the CSC file?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kloudgun:
so if you dont mind me asking you how would I get to crad im so lost in this and illiterate please help :(?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
No luck for us Canadian users it looks like, most of us have moved over to 950U software, and since prince comsey is patched,

there's no way to go back to 950W firmware unless you want to be a gunny pig and risk brick to find out if it works, luckily I'm stuck

at CRAD which is January security patch, and still have my home CSC for VoLTE and Wifi Calling, so I'll survive, but am praying

to dev's who are far smarter then I to find a way past this road block.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nick281051:
You have to Odin back to a nougat build (bra8 right now) that has an update file available to go to Oreo. Right now I believe the only file available for that is for CRAF. You're on blv3 so you can't downgrade to any other build besides bra8.

If you're still confused I recommend not being on the bleeding edge like this as it could certainly mess your phone up if you do the wrong thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
Has anyone pulled this off?? (3CRA2 ODIN to 3BRA8)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi:
I just did this last night. Worked just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChadH42:
Correct! Install only those 3, do not reboot system but reboot into recovery directly after flashing then install update.zip via recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kurrupt_1:
What's the best route from 2BQK2 to Oreo on a TMO device and still be able to downgrade?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
I went from CRA2 to BRA5, then at work went from BRA5 to BRA8 then right to CRAF. This is a much much better Oreo build. CRA2 was terrible on battery for me and the sdcard issue was pretty bad also. For the first time ever I was late for work due to the sdcard dismounting. Since my alarm sound file was chosen from the sdcard when the bug hit my alarm didn't know where the file was. Anyway, battery is so much better now and sdcard has stayed mounted since flashing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] herandy:
I did too. For some reason I had driver problems and it would get stuck. I had to delete the drivers and reinstall them for it to work normally, I rebooted my laptop at each step just in case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
After a bunch of researching it actually does seem this is true, once flashing from v2-> v3 whatever the resultant model number is then, is the model number you have to stay as. DeathSentinal got a sha256 when trying to flash back to n950w3bra5, but upgraded to n950U bra8 from and earlier n950ucra9 build I believe. I mean it's kinda better this way to have a "US" device as we get updates so much later here in Canada. The brick is derived from using Comsey to attempt to move from one model bl/ap to the next, please correct me if I'm wrong
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordGeek:
Deleted ** Double Post **
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
That is correct, the only thing we are unsure of now is CSC switches, when I flashed to BRA8 from CRAD I was using a N950W CSC, and it successfully changed to a N950U CSC without brick, which leaves me to believe CSC switches are still possible for those with Canadian models stuck on N950U firmware. Just waiting on testers to confirm this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordGeek:
I'm in the same boat .. right now I'm on the VZW 3BRA5 .. but before I jump to 3BRA8 to 3CRAF .. I want to waiting a few days since fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net just posted another potential build of : N950USQU3CRB1.DM/N950UOYN3CRB1/N950USQU3CRB1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raneym305:
Did it this morning, then immediately updated to 3CRAF. All is well so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Jeez, I can't keep up with all these new builds!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thedrizzle:
[/COLOR]

Thanks for this. Worked flawlessly on my VZW Note.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChadH42:
You're welcome (if you haven't already, please hit the Thanks button).

I've been using this method on my S8+ without any problems. This method keeps all your data and works coming from any bootloader3 Oreo release. If they release another version, just repeat the AP, BL, CP Odin flash process then install the new update.zip.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dschachm:
3CRAF has been running great for me all day!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
To recap/confirm:

You were on 3CRA2. You used ODIN to load 3BRA8. You then booted to recovery and ran 'update.zip' from the SD card?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi:
Yes, exactly that. Had to factory reset of course.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NICEGYPT:
I used ODIN to load BRA8 and then updated all my apps and logged into all my devices especially my Samsung gear because the app won't even work on oreo. Then I went ahead and applied the update.zip and everything is working great since then...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bone_Enterprise:
3BRA8 to 3CRB1: https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48993/1488/SS-N950USQS3BRA8-to-U3CRB1-UP

It is like damn rapid fire here recently, want to try one of them but it is seeming like an official release is going to be pushed out soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pospower:
We're you able to use mobile hotspot?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
That link is giving a 404 error. How are you guys finding these new BRA8 links? They don't show when checking from the main page. Edit: the link worked after a few tries, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bone_Enterprise:
Try it again, I had copied my AT&T post and it truncated the link.

And it was mentioned it was released, and while it did not show for me either, if you are familiar with how the file structure is setup for download links, you just have to manually type in the file name, the drop down menus just have not been updated yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
Yep it worked! Finally got it. Thanks Bone!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rippedwarrior69:
I dont see any difference between android 7.1.1 and 8.0 just some updated apps and the about phone screen is different. Other then that it looks and feels the same in my opinion. I was hoping samsung would update the ui alittle more. I'm on at&t note 8 cra2.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ChadH42:
You don't need to do a factory reset if you follow my method described a page or 2 back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
I'm getting ready to use this same path to go from CRAF to CRB1, hope it's just as smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordGeek:
LOL .. glad I waited now .. saw 3CRB1 posted up on fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net before jumping on the 3CRAF from 3BRA8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] effortless:
U3CRB1 has the February 1st security patch... that's very quick.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raneym305:
Yeah. Thanks for elaborating on / clarifying my vague and not-so-helpful post!

:good:

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Yeah!

I'd updated to every oreo build through CRA2 - which I was stuck on for about a month, until this morning - and not once did I have any issues with mobile hotspot.

I'm currently on CRAF and mobile hotspot still works!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_VIN_GADO:
So....any shot 3CRB1 IS CERTIFIED IN PLAY STORE?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
Yep my update from CRAF to CRB1 was seamless thanks to the pro tip from ChadH42 . After Odin finishes you have to hold power and volume down to restart, then quickly switch your fingers to volume up+ Bixby button+ power then release when the blue screen shows saying "installing update". It's not actually installing yet just going into recovery, wait until recovery menu shows then flash the update.zip for CRB1 and wait until she boots.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordGeek:
No .. Not certified
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shag_on_e:
It does not say Uncertified for me in Play Store settings.View attachment 4407083
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
Mine is uncertified
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dazemc:
If this is truly certified... Then an official build, with Odin files, should be available very soon. Probably before the end of the month.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_VIN_GADO:
Hmmm, never saw that before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] herandy:
Mine doesn't say uncertified either.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Damn I'm tempted to upgrade to CBR1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] herandy:
If you're already on bootloader v3 you've got nothing to lose. GearVR still doesn't work though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
Yeah I'm on BRA8, hmmmmmm
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
All good here.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
I just updated to CBR1. My Google play says uncertified. Boooo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rollablunt420:
Have you tried a factory data reset and wipe cache at least three times? That seemed to work for me when going from bra8 to CRAF.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
I dirty flashed initially. Then I rebooted to recovery and did a clean up. Maybe I should have wiped before updating
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rollablunt420:
That could possibly work. Have you been having issues with the proximity sensor when making phone calls? Made two phone calls and hung up on them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Do it.. Flawless so far
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfamega190:
I went ahead and updated to CRB1 thinking everything would be fine. Over night my phone rebooted which it was previously doing on the CRA2. And after that reboot, my sd card is gone for some reason. Went to BRA8 then booted recovery and flashed the zip. At this point would a factory reset be recommended????
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
I've been watching that like a hawk on my phone. I'm on CRAF and no reboots or SD card issues yet. I had them daily on CRA2. Today is only my 2nd day on CRAF though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfamega190:
I have not made 10 hours for being on CRB1. Jus flashed last night at midnight. Lol. Heard the news jumped right on board. Maybe an app causing this reboot?? I think I may try the CRAF build.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dcox28:
The builds have been flying off the shelf lately. I've been playing it slow though. I stayed on CRA2 for weeks. I usually let others flash and report back for a day or 2 before I take the plunge. The reboots and SD issue may be a problem on every oreo beta build, at least it sounds that way. Again, has not happened yet on CRAF, but it also took about a week before it started happening to me on CRA2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfamega190:
Thx for the feedback. Imma give it some time and report back
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yorgo1982:
As of yesterday the Canadian CSC is working again with CRAF. Since the Canada CSC been updated to BRA5. I wasn't able to have it back so I was using the CRA2 with the USA. But now its working great even better than before. So more issue with the wifi 5.2 specially when the wifi call is on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
Mind guiding me how you did it? I'm on CRB1 and would love to use a Canadian CSC

Edit; figured it out, flashed via prince comsey
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hungmung:
Different notification setup, able to edit the lockscreen clock under security, more edge lighting control, ability to make notification panes transparent on the lockscreen, picture in picture for apps that support it. It's a lot of smaller stuff but it does make a difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] glserr:
Do these builds have the option to change the individual message tones for contacts?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
No sdcard issues here. I did have one freeze up and it rebooted but that was during the whole load up of installing everything
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jahanzaiblohani:
Just got an update N950U1

Should I install it or not ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
I didn't mean for you to think that your comment was confusing. I was confirming the steps for MY benefit... I'm super scared to brick my phone!

I apprecaite the help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AwesomeARC:
If your not planning to root or downgrade....go ahead.

The new updates lock the boot loader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] xTristinx:
Yep confirming with Death, crossflashing csc in comsy between W and U devices is alright, Will be testing CP shortly.

Edit: Flashing W CP and CSC on a W device that was running U firmware after the blv3 update( via regular odin) by using prince comsey odin DID NOT BRICK. I'm now happy again with regular cellular signal here in Canada. Currently running U3CRAF installed with Odin 3.12 then installed W3BRA5 CSC and CP using Comsey and all working great.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] raneym305:
Hahaha no worries, man! I have a tendency to over explain in most of my responses. I was in a bit of a hurry this time and had just wanted to let you know that- yes it is possible to go from CRA2 to BRA8.

I do appreciate your elaboration.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jahanzaiblohani:
No I don't have plan to root or downgrade . My phone some time force stop some app even if I try to search app it force stop every time

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No I don't have plan to root or downgrade . My phone some time force stop some app even if I try to search app it force stop every time . That's why I am planning to update
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] le0.br4zuc4:
ECRB1 is working very well so far on my phone. No issues. Haven't connected my Gear S3 yet so can't report on that.

Phone is fast, battery so far is great and no reboots or SD card issue as of right now. Loving it

BTW: I'm on Xfinity Mobile
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Did notice live focus a bit still buggy it works just sometimes it does a random lag, Hopefully In Official all that will be fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NICEGYPT:
I am seriously lost with all these updates :D Is there is any U1 official with BLV3? I really don't care if it's 7.0 or 8.0! all that I am looking to do is go back to U1... Currently, I am on CRAF with all tmobile junk on it.. removed the sim before flashing and still just to get away from the auto config but this didn't happen... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] smiley45:
I wouldn't mind going back to u1 too
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] LordGeek:
You'll still need to install the Gear Plug-in manually .. I'm on the 3CRB1 .. installed the plug-in and my Gear S3 Frontier connected immediately.

Not understandable why the Gear Plug-in is still showing incompatible for our devices with Oreo in Play Store !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] smiley45:
Do any one gets an connection error when they Odin form CRAF build to BRA8. I was trying to update to the latest ecrb1 build.