yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
I don't recall CRAE, however, if it says 3CRAE then you have the correct bootloader to update to Oreo. You'll have to Odin to the BRA8 build, and then flash the CRBB update zip file via recovery.

FYI - In most cases for me, whether I Odin to BRA8 or flash an update zip, my phone always gets wiped. Other people get around it but it's never been the case for me. I have the att variant.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TecknoFreak:
Nice, thank you bro. Yeah it happen to me too but is ok as I always install clean anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] FreddyFredFred:
I know it's late, but being on crae, you could have updated to crb5

Then, from crb5 to crbb without ever going backwards.

I know you said you always flash clean, but this way you wouldn't have had to if you didn't want to.

https://samsung.firmware.science/ has the updates for this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nan Da Man:
Hello Everyone! Just finished successfully installing Oreo on my T-Mobile Note 8 and wanted to make this little guide to pay it forward

***ALL CREDIT GOES TO THOSE WHO RELENTLESSLY HELP HERE IN THIS THREAD!!! I JUST TRIED TO COPY AND PASTE IT ALL INTO ONE PLACE***

Important Info from this Thead:

Installation:

Odin back to 3BRA8; then download the 3CRBB update zip file and then install that zip through recovery. (if you don't have experience with Odin, look it up)

3BRA8 Firmware:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657583668

3CRBB Firmware:

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48993/1488/SS-N950USQS3BRA8-to-U3CRBB-U

Venon's Odin (never fails him!):

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634787635

Samsung Drivers:

-Use Samsung SmartSwitch

***Very Important Question You May Have:***

1 - I'm on a different carrier than ATT, can I flash this? (Answers from the thread)

-Bra8 is an Att build. If it was another carrier it would be bra# #=carrier designator (i.e bra6, bra5, etc)

-Only bra8 will let you ota flash to oreo. If you are on another carrier it shouldn't matter because it reads your sim and configures your phone accordingly. So I'm on tmobile and all the configurations and preinstalled apps are TMobile ones.

***Troubleshooting***

If Odin Fails: (Answers from the thread)

-Hmm try this uninstall the Samsung drivers from your pc then reinstall them back restart pc and try again and use odin link i posted also in LAST SLOT USER_DATA Goes in there.

The "not-so-detailed" Steps:

Disclaimer: I'm assuming you're on a PC computer, have downloaded all the files (including Samsung Switch Install file), and have used Odin before.

1 - Installl Samsung SmartSwitch

2 - Reboot Computer

3 - Load Respective Files into Odin

4 - Click Options Tab in Odin and untick "Autoreboot"

5 - Enter Download Mode on Phone [Download Mode = Volume Down, Bixby, Power]

6 - Click Start in Odin (Note: this process takes a while, if you see a progress bar, that means it's working)

7 - Once Odin completes, it should say "Reset OK" --> Reboot Phone: Hold Power and Volume Down for a few seconds

8 - Enter Recovery Mode: Recovery Mode = Volume Up, Bixby, Power (the phone may reboot... that's ok, Also, if it says "no command" or something similar, just wait a moment, the recovery should pop up

9 - Choose "Install from SD" & Install update.zip (the one you downloaded)

10 - Enjoy your Oreo!

I followed this steps and did not have one hicup. I wrote this while my apps were downloading, etc.

To everyone: Thank you for helping me install Oreo!!!

To those more experienced: I consider myself a noob, so feel free to correct anything that needs correcting!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Greenarcher707:
Will it work on the unlocked variant? I don't want carrier bloat.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DoubleOAlex:
It will work on the unlocked variant. I have N950U1, Odin to bra8 and updated to crbb. Regarding carrier bloat however, since I'm running tmobile, the OS automatically adjusted to tmobile firmware. But all it installed extra are tmobile, name ID, visual voicemail, tmobile TV, and McAfee security. These can be disabled/uninstalled
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
So I saw this question and got to thinking about it ....... Is there an easy way to change the modem (baseband) after applying an update zip?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Yep! Just flash it using Odin after applying the update.zip.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
Thanks

Is there a particular baseband that any ATT users would recommend?

I'm still having weird network related issues on CRBB

Yeah I didn't realize you could just flash any modem
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
I'm on CRB8. My 'Live Focus Mode' works, but is very grainy. It's not very good picture quality! It's quite disappointing. Anyone else experiencing this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
I'm not on AT&T, but i just flashed the latest Telus (my carrier) baseband from their latest 7.1.1 release.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TecknoFreak:
Exactly what I needed. Is ok never late to learn something. Thanks mate
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dmkarkutt:
Can I ask everyone a favour which file Is the modem file when using Odin? And if u want ur carrier stuff back do u need to flash CSC or Home CSC from their latest firmware or do I use both? Thanks in advance. Also thank u to everyone in this thread and all their help with others I read everything and was able to get oreo on my note 8 and it's fantastic. U all are amazing!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TecknoFreak:
Always good to see members not only having the time to post experiences etc but making a little tutorial of what they did is always superb. Great job on this guide, love every inch of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TecknoFreak:
Anyone on latest 3CRBB update have PlayStore Certified? I do
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PrinceVincey:
I'm running the latest Play Store version 9.0.15 and it is still showing uncertified.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Actually this is latest Playstore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
No.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
The CP is the modem file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dmkarkutt:
thank u very much so to put back my Carrie's stuff I just flash the cp for modem and CDC for everything else? What is home csc then?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
In my experience you flash home when you have already been in a CSC and you don't need to takeaway or add anything

Like flashing an update and you don't want to wipe

But that probably sucks for a real explanation
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dmkarkutt:
Lol I have talus Canadian note 8 I Odin the bra8 the restored CRBB so now on oreo....YEAH!!! Now I want to flash my tellus modem and csc file from their latest firmware I downloaded ? Or do I flash cp for modem csc and home csc or just modem and csc? To get my oreo back with all my carrier features? Sorry for the questions I'm just confused lol thank u
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chowdarygm:
Did you update manually? I am on 8.9 and clicking on it says it's the latest version. I am on 3CRBB
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
No it updated on it's own but you can also install it manually. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...1-23-all-0-pr-187407516-android-apk-download/

Running On My Galaxy Note8 SM-N950U Wicked Venom Theme
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PrinceVincey:
Thanks. I hadn't checked today if there was a newer version available to download. I will be installing today.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TecknoFreak:
Ok I updated manually and still certified. Imo TMOBILE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Yeah I'm on AT&T Note 8 N950USQU3CRBB

It's Certified as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Where is the link to the new market? I am also on att.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...1-23-all-0-pr-187407516-android-apk-download/

Running On My Galaxy Note8 SM-N950U Wicked Venom Theme
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Mine still says uncertified.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Do this go into app settings find Playstore force stop it then in there click storage from Playstore and clear data. Make sure it's not in task manager as well then open Playstore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Oh crap it is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Lol i think AT&T is skipping 3BRB2 and gonna Roll out N950USQU3CRBB Oreo for March, they probably waiting to first release the S9 Plus and S9 first then it's possible AT&T Note 8 will get Oreo .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] smiley45:
I tried missing around with the Csc from an unlock u1 firmware. It still did not matter. So flashing Csc does not change anything
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] borijess:
Does anyone know why I get this error when trying to link share?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
Mine says Certified now also!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
About to update 2 Oreo for the first time and I'm on BRA8 AT&T and I'm about to use my stock recovery to SS-N950USQS3BRA8-to-U3CRBB-UP.zip USING my stock recovery will that work? Trying to figure this out also what if a new oreo comes out in this thread can i just use my stock recovery to use that update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] hungmung:
Same here even was able to register a card in android pay
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Odd mines works.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
You do???

What's your carrier/model number?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Also since now N950USQU3CRBB is official AT&T and Playstore is Certified my Google Pay works now lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fireguy0306:
Interesting also on ATT and mine shows uncertified

EDIT: Cleared Data on the play store and rebooted and it's now Certified.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Go to settings/app and force stop Playstore and in Playstore go to the storage and clear data install latest Playstore first this one

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...1-23-all-0-pr-187407516-android-apk-download/

Then do what i mentioned above make sure to clear Playstore from task manager then open Playstore.

Running On My Galaxy Note8 SM-N950U Wicked Venom Theme
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Majin101:
We must be really close! Exciting
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Well I just tried flashing the CRBB Oreo update and when I went to my recovery mode and scrolled down to update from SD card I clicked on it then I went down to where I have the Oreo package under click on that and then click on the file to flash it and it would not flash it my question is do I need to have the Oreo update that I want to flash right on my SD card as soon as I click it shows it there because I have it in a folder in my SD card that I have to go to then hit it and Flash it? Help please .. coming from BRA8 this is this file I'm trying to flashSS-N950USQS3BRA8-to-U3CRBB-UP.zip but that zip is on my SD card but it's in a folder labeled Oreo do I need to take it out of that folder and leave it on the main front of my SD card
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
I just drop it straight into sdcard, also make sure it's not corrupted, i would redownload it again and just drop it straight onto sdcard.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
This worked for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Dmkarkutt:
I did flash Telus and now Volte and features are back. It worked for me :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] datajosh:
My Verizon Note 8 now shows certified as well and also passes the SafetyNet check for the first time on Oreo, things are looking good for CRBB
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
Hey. I'm sure that I'm late to the party with this, but the Samsung.firware.science link for CRBB update file isn't working... Is there a mirror out there somewhere?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Right here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657585886
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
I'll give it ashot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Can download mines all setup just drop it in sdcard just the way you downloaded.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657585886
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Let me ask you another question after I flash this what if another update comes Howell I flash that using the same method just go to my stock recovery and Flash the update zip

Yeah I believe you responded to someone else would that exact same download so I clicked on that one and it is what it is downloading here is a screenshot just to make sure you agree with me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Correct same link i posted above from yours.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Passed Safetynet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
One more question do I need to backup this ROM up in case I want to go back to it or once I flash the Oreo I'm stuck with that because I don't want to have any problems with this update. i'm about to flash this and the reason saying this because I have no computer access and I can't Odin nothing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
All you have to do is Odin back to N950USQS3BRA8 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657579626

since Oreo and Nougat are in bootloader 3.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
That's what I was saying I don't have a regular computer to odin back if their is a problem
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Is that the exact same rom as seen in my bssenbsnd version USA SNAPDRAGON VERSION that's in the Android file host that you sent me to download
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Because I see none of the numbers that comes after BRA8 in that file that you sent me to download back to nougat you will see in the highlighted area I don't know if that matters or not
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
That doesn't matter that is Official AT&T N950USQS3BRA8 same one you are on from your picture above.

---------- Post added at 02:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 AM ----------

There shouldn't be a problem, but since you don't have a pc i would then wait for it to rollout, unless you got friends or someone in family that has a pc , It's all comes to your decision my friend.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Okay thank you very much my friend you've been so much helpful
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jjr3211:
Since Google play is certified now and phones are passing safety net checks dose anyone know if the VR headset set is working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TeldenW:
I like that theme!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Thank u
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Greenarcher707:
Great, so which parts did you flash on Odin? All of them or just the BL and CP?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DJSmoove:
I'm coming from N950U1 and I transformed to Oreo, Got the OS up and running smoothly on T-Mobile. I tried, to do the whole Google Play store fix and still show me uncertified . I tried to do the cache data clear, install the new version and reboot the phone still same issue. Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DoubleOAlex:
I flashed everything but home_csc in the posted bra8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Greenarcher707:
Damn, I flashed the home_csc and now I have Verizon bloatware. Anybody have a stock USA CSC?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Smooth like butter I came from braa 8th and flashed 3CRBB
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] riveralc:
Negative, so annoying lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] GibMcFragger:
You should be able to just flash the one from BRA8. I never had any bloatware after flashing it. I'm using a Canadian model on a Canadian carrier though, so your mileage may vary.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Greenarcher707:
I'll try that and see what happens. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
R16NW.N950USQU3CRBB that's what I'm on right now but I want to go back to SM-N950USQS3BRA8.zip. so can I flash that zip through my stock recovery to regain access back because it's not letting me install any of my APK files to hide the clock or Center the clock or change the color of the battery icons to Topaz blue could someone please help me out

Here is a screenshot of what I'm on right now but will it be okay if I flashback to BRA8 through my stock

I don't know if there's a new update for end of Trials on the themes but I did install one and it keeps saying or reverting back to my stock theme after 10 minutes maybe if someone has the APK that I can download to correct this I sure would appreciate it but like I said I have both APK and of Trials the one with the bunny for Oreo and the one for nugget in the trials but maybe there's been an update for the Oreo one so if someone could please post it I'd be very thankful I so could someone please answer the questions above
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Here is the pic for the end of trials maybe I need a update one if someone could post because I installed that one and after 10 minutes of reverse back to my stock theme
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
Appreciate it!

I tried to flash the Canadian csc but on Odin it failed and wouldn't flash to the device
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Anyone else having issues with icon notification badges not showing up?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
Yeah. Probably TouchWiz (Samsung Experience)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
I would swear it was working before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
Did you restore your home screen layout? I could have sworn it was working too but I just remembered I restored my home screen shortly after setting it up
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yorgo1982:
Use this Odin

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591023225177749
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Yes I did. But that was several days ago (Saturday I believe) ams I thought it had been working since then. I could be wrong though. I may wipe data on TouchWiz Home and see what happens.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Are you on the latest version package disabler, thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rydah:
I tried wiping just now and received emails after and no dice.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Same here. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanRAZ:
Yeah i did it working perfect TMO note 8 thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MicroMod777:
I have to factory reset two times to get badges notifications working.

Also go to Settings, Notifications, and make sure you turn them on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Yeah they're turned on. I've checked it several times. I don't think it's worth a factory reset though. Maybe...but I doubt it. I'm more worried if I factory reset, they will start working, but then stop again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DeathSentinels:
I don't understand where I'm going wrong, I'm using the latest Rogers CSC file, going into download mode, plug into PrinceComsy Odin, select the CSC file, hit start and I get,

"FAIL!"

"Re-Partition operation failed."

Only options I have selected are auto reboot and f. Reset time

Any advice is appreciated,

Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dschachm:
I am
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] drew272011:
I love updating but it's got to many bugs for me wait till you guys try to send photos , it will cause supreme lag , also you can't install bk disabler and you can take on the phone sometimes unless it's speaker is on or head phone back is plugged in back to stock until a more stable release .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ahenderson223:
You have to go into settings, notification access and turn on notification access for the samsung experience app. That's what I did to start seeing the notification icons on the Samsung launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
You mean this setting? Cause it's already turned on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Nevermind! I figured out what you meant. It was turned off. I turned it on and I'm getting Notification badges again!

THANK YOU!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bidi1234:
Worked for me too thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fromdetroit7:
Hope everyone is doing great today. I'm ready to update my TMO Note8 to Oreo but first have to Odin from BRA9 to BRA8. I don't care about losing data or anything I have a backup. How are the other TMO folks loading up odin to go back to BRA8? Can I mix the Home_CSC & Userdata from BRA9 with BRA8? I don't have too much time for trial & error right now and what this to go as smooth as possible. Thanks in advance everyone!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PrinceVincey:
I have a Tmobile Note 8 and installed every file from 3BRA8 BL, AP, CP, CSC through ODIN; then updated to 3CRBB through stock recovery on phone. I have dirty flashed through odin with every Oreo milestone released through Samsung.Firmware.Science. I have not lost any data and the 3CRBB is running silky smooth. No need to mix Home_CSC or userdata.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fromdetroit7:
cool, thanks for the quick reply
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PrinceVincey:
Welcome
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcrompton:
This didn't work with ATT

Just so you know

The updates wipe with every flash
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
None of my APK files work as far as changing up the signal battery and moving the time to the center does anyone know where I can find those types of apks because I can't use substratum ,the app will not let me purchase the add-on key at all not even through credit card or billing my AT&T and I've tried several different credit card so if maybe someone could point me in the right directions for the APK files to do what I wanted to do like my old nougat I will post the screen of the nougat status bar it's the one with the blue battery blue signal Etc and then I will post another picture with Oreo Plano stock so I'm wondering is there a place I can go to find these types of APK files or maybe they're called overlays I don't know