yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mdrvo1:
I have a jailbroken firestick with kodi v.17.4 at the present time. I realize the latest version for the kodi app is 17.6. I recently noticed that in the "Networks" tab in kodi that all of the networks are listed, but no series programming inside of any of them. I am perplexed as all of the programming was there recently. I had one of the series from one of the networks saved to my favourites tab and can access the episodes of that series, but cannot find it in anywhere inside that network tab. Is this because of the new kodi version being out or has this networks tab of mine become corrupted???? HELP:crying: thank you....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Sir_Eagle:
Just saw this. Anyone try it yet? Says it works for all US carriers.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-the-galaxy-s8-android-8-0-oreo-update-ahead-1821878689

https://samsung.firmware.science/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] IntenseImage:
Came here looking for the same!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Sir_Eagle:
Damn shame I can't get it to download.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] eregev:
Been on Oreo for a long while. Check it out, https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907

PLEASE read, search. Likely your question and how to get started has already been answered, happy flashing!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Drunkula:
Not going to try. I hear it works but it's a t mobile version. I'm going to wait for official Verizon OTA as is need to reload the nougat load to get the OTA later. Besides, that wipes the phone since it isn't an upgrade.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Running oreo and work liked a charm! just following the directions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
Did you have to do a full reset or run it like update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Downloaded the ZIP. Placed on my sd card. Ran recovery. Installed zip. Took under ten mins. Rebooted itself. Once rebooted it was on Oreo with no reset, everything was the same. Super easy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
Which firmware update did you pull then?

CRA1

ZQKS

CRA5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Was currently on BQL1. Downloaded the BQL1 to CRA1 zip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
Got around to it this morning. Worked perfectly!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xdanilva:
There's CRA9 already samsung.firmware.science BQL1 to CRA9.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Is that newer?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xdanilva:
Yep.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Do you have any recommendations on the easiest path to this build other than Odin back then applying?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xdanilva:
Only BQL1 to CRA9 also if you don't wanna wipe don't flash the BQL1 csc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
THxs! So Odin back to BQL1 but do not flash the csc (check box) in odin.. and flash zip in recovery BQL1 to CRA9.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Worked like a charm!

Thxs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
Took the gamble... on the boot up from odin back to BQL1 it corrupted my device storage. :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
Well crap, just got looking at my phone, looks like i had pulled the tmobile firmware file. Now pulling the full bql1 firmware for verizon from sammobile... 3.6 gb
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Originally Posted by hmltnjrmy7

I had this happen to me and I was able to get around it. I was unable to get into recovery after Odin rebooted and it said corrupt data partition, blah , blah, need to factory reset. I should have UN-checked auto reboot in Odin. I tired the recovery button sequence immediately after rebooting from Odin but, I did not make it in time. So, when I got the corrupt data partition must reset, I held to button sequence to get into download mode. Once it started to reboot, I quickly went into recovery by holding down recovery button sequence and it opened up into recovery mode, and then I was able to side load BQL1- CRA9 without factory reset and everything stayed the same. That is if this all pertains to what you are talking about.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
Going to try this and see what happens, not hopeful. Partion is already wiped so it is a new config but want my Verizon components back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] dbornack:
Seems I can't select from my current image of QU2CRA1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
was able to apply the cra9 update and that fixed everything.. whew.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] gobraves00:
I been on cra1 for last week and have had zero problems, I like it a lot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
I updated to CRA9 and now I'm having some issues with a few apps. When I open them, all I see is a black screen. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling as well as force closing from settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] droidkill3r:
Where can I get the cra9 update zip? And thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
https://samsung.firmware.science/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] droidkill3r:
How did you do the update? I tried like I did the cra1 but it didn't work, do I have to go back a format to do so?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
You have to Odin back to BQL1 then update to CRA9 the same way you went to CRA1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Sir_Eagle:
CRAF is the latest that's out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] droidkill3r:
Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xdanilva:
Go to CRAF it's better than CRA9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
Did you encounter any issues downgrading? I got an error saying storage was corrupted both after going back to BQL1 and CRAF
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xdanilva:
Don't boot into BQL1 to avoid the corrupted data error I think you can power your phone off and go into recovery again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
It automatically booted after Odin passed, and I was still able to turn off my phone so I could apply the new update
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] droidkill3r:
I did and thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] AKETech:
Where did you get CRAFTON? Been on CRAIGSLIST for a month or so and I like it, but there's definitely some bugs still. Thanks in advance.

Stupid spell check. I figured out where to get the firmware, but I thought CRA1 was the final beta build. Have they released another newer beta build in the last month?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
Any word on an official build? Is this beta still bloated with carrier crap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
The newest is CRAG
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] AKETech:
Do you know when this was released?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
Roughly a week ago I'd assume because as soon as I updated to CRAF I saw a newer update available
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] AKETech:
Can I adb to this, or do I need to downgrade to BQL1 first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
You need to downgrade. Be careful though because when I did it a second time my storage got corrupted and I had to reset my phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] AKETech:
OK. Be careful as in? I was just going to downgrade, not turn the phone on, then upgrade. After I downgrade, should I turn the phone on and make sure everything is ok, then upgrade?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
After you flash, just reboot into recovery mode then update. That is what I was told to do so my storage doesn't get corrupt again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] AKETech:
OK. Thanks. I'll let you know how it goes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] nbock01:
where is everyone pulling there BQL1 from?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
I used Apdato
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Lodingi:
I use samsung.firmware.science. The downloads have been faster.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
I completely forgot about that website. It's definitely the best for Firmwate downloads.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
But they don't have CRAH.

Check this out... It says Verizon's latest firmware is CRAH.

http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/VZW/SM-G955U/version.test.xml

Maybe we can figure out how to pull it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
If I knew how to I would but that is WAY out of my skill range.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
Hopefully someone can!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
CRAH available to dowload from samsung science firmware!

*Use Samsung Internet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] roxalt:
CRAH

Can a downgrade to BQL1 and upgrade to CRAH be done without losing data! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Yes. Odin only AP, BL, CP files. Boot into recovery side load zip. No data loss.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] roxalt:
CRAH

Thank you!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] freebird_78:
Dumb question: to downgrade to BQL1 from samsung.firmware.science, you download the BQK5 to BQL1 file and Odin in?

---------- Post added at 07:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:00 PM ----------

Update. I could not find the Odin files on samsung.firmware.science. Found the 2.7 GB full BQL1 file and Odin BL, AP and CS, turning Auto-Reboot OFF in options. Booted into recovery with CRAH already on SD and updated from there. Worked like a champ.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] justsayinbro:
Went from BQL1 straight to CRAH. All seems to be working well. One thing, though, I lost the ability to use Android Pay. Whenever I try, the app gives me a message saying, "You can no longer use Android Pay on this device." Anyone else having this issue?

Also, CRAJ is now the latest version, correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] djcrystals:
CRB1 Just dropped.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] kdecoteau1:
Hi there, I got a LEAK OFFICIAL SNAPDRAGON OREO UPDATE

. I try created a new post to share but THE DOCTOR SHOT ME DOWN.

He's my UPDATED link on INSTRUCTIONS

Hi all. SOMEONE LEAK the latest S8, S8+ and Note 8 OREO firmware. I'll share the link with details on what firmware you need to be on before you start flashing. I already tested it, works excellent on T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T, i didn't have a Sprint SIM card to test. When you switch the SIM card, it Auto configures to the carrier SIM card that inserted, it leaves no trace of the other carrier apps and settings, which is really nice. But I HATE VERIZON CARRIER CONFIGURATION, you lose Samsung Cloud Sync, so no text messages from all your other devices that uses Samsung Cloud Sync service.

I just UPDATED THE LINK WITH MY OWN CLOUD LINK, MICROSOFT ONEDRIVE.

1) S8 or S8+ Make sure you are on stock (2BQL1 )BEFORE FLASHING the OREO UPDATE.

2) Used Modified ODIN Prince Comsey v3.12.5 to Flash the 2BQL1 if you not on that version yet.

3) put Zip file on your SD card to install, your device will wipe Clean. If you don't want it to wipe, don't install the zip file.

If you can't find the 2BQL1 firmware, check out androidfilehost.com, they pretty have all other files there.

The Leak Firmware sure works excellent otherwise, happy flashing.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgkrGW9tqsPRgp4IW32acQAhsX-ung
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
So this is an unbranded, non-beta Oreo firmware?

Anyone try this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Sir_Eagle:
Didn't try it but going to the link says it's CRB1 firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] sabresfan:
I'm downloading it now. I'll extract it and see if it's actual Odin firmware or just an update.zip we've all been using.

---------- Post added at 10:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 PM ----------

It's just an update.zip not Odin Firmware.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
How do you use it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] sabresfan:
It's an Oreo Beta that's flashed in stock recovery from an SD card or ADB. There's a few threads already that have all the info available. You have to be on the correct firmware first for the update to work properly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
So this is a beta, not a "leaked official" release?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] sabresfan:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
Damn. Guess I'll keep waiting, then.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xfirefyter:
I just installed last night... CRB1 is the version I am on....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
Any word on CBR2? If I update to this, will it wipe my data?

EDIT:

Updated to CBR2 without a hitch. Kept my data, too. Seems really stable so far. Added bonus, I can now theme my notifications PROPERLY with Substratum, though I had to purchase Andromeda (despite already having purchased Sungstratum, ugh). Looks great, though!

Everyone, I invite you to join the SamCentral Discord server! There are links to download the latest Oreo updates in the S8+ channel, app reviews and downloads, customization and themes, as well as news on the S9 and other upcoming devices. The only requirement is that you have to wait 10 minutes after joining to post. Enjoy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
CRB3 out

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48926/1488/SS-G955USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRB3-UP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] mainomain2:
Hey guys

I have a rooted BQL1 Rom currently but I want to install this update via storage card. Is it still possible to do even though I'm rooted? I'm technically still on BQL1 but just rooted...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] tinpaul:
Can we upgrade one to another without having to down grade to BQL1??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] mainomain2:
From what I understand, you have to revert back to BQL1 in order to be able to sideload or Odin Oreo
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
I wouldn't update to it. People on the Discord server have been saying it's slow and signal constantly drops.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
that's why I'm still on B2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
No issues at all here. Been running it for the past day.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
*shrug*

YMMV, I guess. Anything new in this build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
In my opinion, I feel that is very snappy and fast. The last few builds i feel were snappy too, but this one just seems even faster. Other than that, I haven't noticed anything different.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] tinpaul:
What's the latest and greatest version everyone's using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] justsayinbro:
I'm currently on CRAH. I notice that, when choosing my current firmware on samsung.firmware.science, it gives the option to select CRAF. Upon selecting it, the firmware upgrade choices are CRB1, CRB2, and CRB3. Although I'm on a more recent version than CRAF, I'm wondering if selecting to upgrade from it to CRB3 will work? Anyone tried this? With the update.zip file being only 214MB, skipping ODIN and going the incremental update route through recovery would be much more convenient.

However, if need be, I'm fully prepared to ODIN back to BQL1 to complete the upgrade as that is the recommended method to get the latest version.

Could someone kindly link to the correct BQL1 firmware needed for ODIN, but on a faster server, like androidfilehost? Sammobile is ridiculously slow.

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
Fast for me. It's just your connection.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] ednometry:
How can I go from CRB2 to CRB3? Do I just create an update package from my original firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] justsayinbro:
Nah, my connection is fine. Sammobile is fast only if you're a premium member. If not, the 15 kB/Sec speed limit applies to everyone, which is one of the worst caps out there. I ended up grabbing the file at high speed from another source. No worries.

Now, I'm debating if I want to try the incremental update or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
CRB6 out.

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48926/1488/SS-G955USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRB6-UP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
Where would you find the incremental updates? I want to go from CRB2 to CRB6 without downgrading.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] RiggyRiggs:
Crb6 on the Samsung firmware site isn't tmobile on my Verizon model.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] jayyskittles:
So, if I'm understanding this right, I should just be able to install the update over BQL1. And I selected the CRB6. Is there a newer one I should use? I just got this phone and wanted to try the Oreo update.

If carrier matters, it was originally a Verizon branded S8+, but when I put in my Straight Talk SIM it converted it to TracFone? I don't know, I was confused, but its working, so meh.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
CRB8 is the newest. And yes if you are on BQL1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] jayyskittles:
So I just flash it over adb and I should be cool? And how is it? Is it stable? I haven't really messed with anything on Oreo yet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] GuyInDogSuit:
Yes, it's stable. I've been using it for the past month (older build) and haven't had any issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
Link for CRB8?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] jayyskittles:
I got inpatient and thought it froze while installing over ADB, so I pulled the cable and flashed over SD. I got a little worried about a permission error in the log, but everything seems to working alright. On the newest build. Seems to be pretty stable to me. Thanks for the help guys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
CRB9 out.

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48926/1488/SS-G955USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRB9-UP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
Do you have the link for the 950?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
not available yet for the 950
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] jayyskittles:
Can you install over CRB8?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Sir_Eagle:
It's out now

Have to be on BQL1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
CRB9 for 950.

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48927/1488/SS-G950USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRB9-UP

---------- Post added at 02:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:20 AM ----------

No, flash back to BQL1 on odin, then flash CRB9
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Salval:
Can I go from BLQ1 to BRB1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] k0nkuzh0n:
Can we still flash back to BLQ1 or BRB1 from CRB9?? I think someone said something about CRB9 updating the bootloader from 2.0 to 3.0 or something.. can't find it anymore :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
you should probably install CRB8 then BRB1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xanderharris86:
So I just updated my phone to the latest verizon OTA (BRB1) and am curious about switching to oreo. What do I need to do to get from BRB1 to CRB9? (or whatever the latest it)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
Odin to BQL1 then sideload CRB9 via recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Sir_Eagle:
You can go BRB1 to CRB9

https://samsung.firmware.science
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
Oh, awesome. I thought you HAD to be on BQL1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Shadow Death:
https://samsung.firmware.science frustrates me sometimes. It seems every time I update to a Android O build it's always one that isn't listed in the "Select your firmware" section. This means I always have to go back to BQL1 do a factory reset because of "corrupt data" and then update to the latest. Just once I'd like to be able to go from CRB6 to CRB9. >.>

/rant

Maybe, worst case scenario is that you can't and you'd have to wait on the OTA then use Odin to flash the most recent O build. At least that's how I see it but I'm not a Samsung Guru. I've used Nexus devices all my life so this is a learning experience. XD
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] xanderharris86:
Next silly question - if I update does it wipe my sdcard and/or will it wipe data from my phone? Just so I know if I have to spend any time backing things up. I've never updated from a sideload that I can remember.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
To avoid corrupt data after downgrading, as soon as Odin says pass, press and hold the buttons to reboot into recovery mode. Update as usual and data will be fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] freebird_78:
Or just uncheck the "automatically reboot" in the options tab before you begin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
I tried that and it still corrupted my data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Izmile:
I've tried this once: after downgrading back to BQL1 through Odin, my phone rebooted and displayed "data corrupted". I then rebooted my phone into recovery whilst my phone's data still being corrupted and flashed the update.zip packge. The installation was a success. I don't think that even when your phone displays "data corrupt" you can still boot into recovery and flash the update.zip package, no need to factory reset or anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Cyclone Emperor:
You can't let your phone boot. After Odin passes IMMEDIATELY press the buttons to reboot into recovery mode. This will prevent your data from corrupting and having to reset your phone. You could also try unticking "auto reboot" from the settings in Odin but that hasn't worked for me.

Yes, even if your phone displays "data corrupt" you can still boot into recovery and update. When I did it though, the update.zip was successful but when my phone restarted my data was still corrupt.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] Shadow Death:
O.O You're a damn genius! I never even thought of that. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discuss] hmltnjrmy7:
Just my suggestion...

Head over to the general (Samsung Galaxy S8+) forum. It is ahead of this thread by months and has a lot of good information in it.

The link below is the thread

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907