yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] goodlawd:
I'm in the same boat, but not sure which firmware to flash back to stock. I can't enter recovery, only download mode. I have an ATT S8 acrive

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Getting dismatched version and rest seem to stop at abl.elf.lz4

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SW REV CHECK FAIL : [ABL]Fused 4 > Binary 2
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] adzify106:
No, that is standard firmware on v4 bootloader. partcyborg currently has only made v3 Root Rom. If you flash with that v4 firmware, you will not be able to root until a v4 root rom is produced - that could be released tomorrow or never. If you choose to go to v4 yes you flash all the files, just make sure you have a G892A and not a G892U

What model phone do you have? 892A or 892U?

Do you know what firmware you had prior to doing whatever you did?

Download mode is ok, should be able to fix it from there but you need to get the right firmware and the right version of Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Victel:
I tried to flash the firmware by selecting csc, ap, bl and cp and it failed:

<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> FAIL! Model dismatch fail

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Maybe I have the wrong Odin? Odin 3v3.12

My phone information is:

My model is SM-G892

A baseband is G892AUCU4BSC1

Android version 8.0.0
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] adzify106:
What firmware were you on before you tried to flash it?

We also need your exact model number, the model must be SM-G892A or SM-G892U - there is no SM-G892 model.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Vcek:
Try the latest stock version of odin and tick erase nand before flashing.

Also check the model number beside the IMEI on the back of the phone if its G892A.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chutun:
odin

Use odin Odin3_v3.13.1

https://odindownload.com/Odin-Download.html#.XSyWRvdlCdM
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Victel:
I attempted with new Odin and it still failed:

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 6176 M

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/006> Erase...

<ID:0/006> ERASE_SECTOR: 1449995

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> ERASE_OK

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/006> abl.elf

<ID:0/006> bksecapp.mbn

<ID:0/006> xbl.elf

<ID:0/006> tz.mbn

<ID:0/006> hyp.mbn

<ID:0/006> devcfg.mbn

<ID:0/006> pmic.elf

<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/006> cmnlib.mbn

<ID:0/006> cmnlib64.mbn

<ID:0/006> keymaster.mbn

<ID:0/006> apdp.mbn

<ID:0/006> msadp.mbn

<ID:0/006> sec.dat

<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/006> storsec.mbn

<ID:0/006> boot.img

<ID:0/006> recovery.img

<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> userdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> __XmitData_Write

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/006> Removed!!

<ID:0/006> Added!!

I attempted it a couple times and I'm not sure what the problem is. It nearly finishes and just fails for no reason. Model is correct
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Victel:
My other attempt:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> Total Binary size: 6176 M

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/005> Erase...

<ID:0/005> ERASE_SECTOR: 1449995

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> ERASE_OK

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> abl.elf

<ID:0/005> bksecapp.mbn

<ID:0/005> xbl.elf

<ID:0/005> tz.mbn

<ID:0/005> hyp.mbn

<ID:0/005> devcfg.mbn

<ID:0/005> pmic.elf

<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/005> cmnlib.mbn

<ID:0/005> cmnlib64.mbn

<ID:0/005> keymaster.mbn

<ID:0/005> apdp.mbn

<ID:0/005> msadp.mbn

<ID:0/005> sec.dat

<ID:0/005> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/005> storsec.mbn

<ID:0/005> boot.img

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/005> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/005> userdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/005> modem.bin

<ID:0/005> Transmission Complete..

<ID:0/005> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Receive Response from boot-loader

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/005> Removed!!

<ID:0/005> Added!

I don't know if I should keep trying this. It gets to the end and just fails. I don't know what I'm doing wrong
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Victel:
Anyone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Vcek:
Try charging the phone first(power + vol down to turn off). If still same try changing the cable, and don't use usb3 port.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mekkelrichards:
How can we get our hands on the 'V4 combo firmware' ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
If there not freely available paid sites.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Victel:
Tried all of that. Still gets to the end and fails
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Vcek:
Try charging the battery for longer and check the port for corrosion.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Victel:
I already did. I'm returning it. Thanks for the help
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mekkelrichards:
Can you point us in the direction of one?

I've already sent a link to PartyCyborg of the BLv4 download (which includes AP, BL, CP, CSC).

Is that different from "the combo firmware" ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Yea it's different. I can't think of any sites if top of my head I never bought any combo before. Plus we normally don't post paid stuff like that in the of chance someone gets burned. I'll look around tonight or tomorrow after work and see if I can find a legit cheap site. But if I do find one I'm won't endorse it since I've never used any of them. But seen some in the past
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] adzify106:
Has anyone with a G892A and Partcyborg Root managed to get a CSC other than ATT? In [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] first post it says 'CSC OYN' pre-installed so I'm curious to see if others have this. I'm wondering if I have missed a step somewhere in order for PCRom's OYN CSC to overwrite the existing ATT CSC?

I was hoping having Root with PCRom that I might be able to flash a G950U XSA or TEL CSC to get my local carrier settings active (

especially Carrier Aggregation

) but have not had much luck. It says "CSC OYN pre-installed. Tested working on several carriers" so I was hoping it might make my device more compatible locally.

On a side-note ITYPBYoutube Modded Youtube also never installed for some reason which kinda sucks and the stock Samsung Clock app animated watchface is broken.

Strange as I have a Telstra Sim (Australia's biggest Mobile Carrier) inserted and it still loaded the ATT CSC and therefore configured all the menu's and settings with AT&T bloat even though I've flashed the PCRom which is supposed to have OYN CSC according to pc's notes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Change your /efs/imei/mps_code.dat to something else.

In a root shell run:

echo -n XAA > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat

Then reboot to recovery and factory reset
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chutun:
ATT Androi Pie(9)

G892AUCU5CSF8 link

https://yadi.sk/d/LoSvL86_HFKyEw
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
People if you want root do not update. This is a revision 5 bootloader. Who ever is working on revision 4. This will stop you from rooting for a lot longer as long as 4 isnt patched. Just a heads up

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There is no coming back. It may or may not get rooted in revision 5. But seeing how this device is left far far behind it's one or the other.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BlackMarket1995:
New to this

I have a version of "G892AUCS3BSA1" and I can't seem to find the right combination version or actually anything to work with ODIN. Can anyone help me?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Vcek:
There isn't a combination for the version you are on, just use a stock rom with a version equal or higher than yours.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BlackMarket1995:
Ok so does that mean I cannot do anything for my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Robborboy:
Not sure how viable this is. I didn't even get a prompt for an update. Woke up one morning and bam there it was, already installed.

Also worth noting is Pie is absolute trash on the S8 Active. Battery life went way down hill, constantly stutters like the CPU is loaded or it is thermal throttling, notification screen blanks preventing you from see any in the bar. Tapping notification doesn't always open. They ruined the camera UI. Control via bluetooth doesn't work anymore(forget the name but used to when I started my car it would automatically open Pandora and play. Instead now I have to unlock the phone and open Pandora manually".

Seriously, if any of you are lucky enough to get the prompt, just don't do it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Check dev options to see if system auto update is on
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Robborboy:
For of the first things I disable. Learned about it when I had an issue with another phone many moons ago self updating.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BuddhaTeh1337:
i have a similar issue with stock firmware. after attempting to flash this rom unsuccessfully, I finally managed to get a stock v3 firmware flash to stick again via ODIN and since then, even with auto update turned off, the phone will automatically download the v4 update and try to shove it down my throat by never leaving the notification bar, then eventually it wont let me tell it to **** off anymore and it will just go ahead and attempt the update, even if I'm in the middle of using my GPS while riding a motorcycle. then after it attempts to forcibly update to v4, it fails every single time, I'm guessing due to some security check.

Sucks to hear that Pie isn't looking too good on the s8 active, I love the durability and battery life on these things.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gregsarg:
Had my system update turned "off" in dev settings.....confirmed....and after 2 days of ignoring the nag screens....I woke up to see that this device had force updated.

I know for a fact that my update settings were turned off....and in true carrier fashion they forced and locked my bootloader forever.

No more samsung for me....my next phone is gonna be a pixel 4....g
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
My s8 cracked the glass. So I downgraded got me a Huawei mate se. Treble and roms. Not a lot but at least unlocked bootloader with a paid service
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Vcek:
Why do you need combination rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] adzify106:
So that has changed the CSC code and removed AT&T bloat but still no carrier aggregation aka ****house LTE speeds.

EDIT: Just restarted the phone and it still says CARRIER : ATT at bootscreen so somewhere, somehow it still hasn't fully changed.

Wonder if it's because the CSC Version is still G892AATT2ARA1 or is it some compatibility issue with Modem?

FYI still cannot flash BL_PCR_G892A_BLV3.part2.tar - that is def broken.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Start at like post 500 some one fixed it. You can flash their setup and it works
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
You did a factory reset immediately after changing it from recovery, right? If you don't it will 100% switch back.

If you did try this:

Download shortcut master and use it with root to start the csc app. There is an option when changing csc (I forget what it's called) that you can select that I think will make it stop changing back. Something about "ignore such-and-such" or something like that, I don't remember and I don't have a working rooted Samsung to check.

FYI I'm 90% certain this will factory reset you, so have appropriate backups made beforehand.

It's selecting att because somewhere it is configured to use that csc for your installed sim. Try pulling the sim and then changing it and you will see it won't change back until you reinsert it. It has absolutely nothing to do with the model number associated with the csc, all cscs in a region are the same
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] adzify106:
Sorry for the delay between replies, I really do appreciate your help. Just the process to backup, factory reset and get back up and running again can be tedious so finding spare time to go through the troubleshooting process can be tricky.

So I couldn't echo in the code for some reason, I followed this guide using XPlore File Manager which allowed me to edit text in the .dat files: https://www.d r o i d view s .com/how-to-change-csc-in-samsung-galaxy-phones/#X-plore_File_Manager

I changed the code in the /efs/imei/ folder mps_code.dat file and saved the changes. Then I went to /system/csc/ folder and did the same to the sales_code.dat

BEFORE RESET: I input my CSC 'TEL' and this is what appeared prior to factory reset: https://i.imgur.com/056MkUo.png

I removed the SIM card, shutdown phone, booted to recovery, factory reset and phone booted up displaying:

'[ UPLOAD MODE ]' Subsystem Crashed: MODEM!

Modem Info

Err type: Fatal

Task: ipc

File: oem_factoryreset.c

line: 856

nvim_factory_RF_CSC () Failed

last_ns:0x1

Hoping the error was just a one-off I rebooted and it went through to the setup process.

AFTER RESET: I downloaded SamINFO again and this is what it looks like now:

https://i.imgur.com/rAh2jjg.png

https://i.imgur.com/Fi1oCpt.png

I rebooted, inserted SIM and no change during bootup it still shows ATT as the carrier and carrier aggregation is still not working. Put my sim in a Pixel 2 and iPhone X and it works fine.

I have now tested your most recent suggestion:

-Downloaded shortcut master lite

-This was the only CSC related app I could find: https://i.imgur.com/4VH3Gok.png

-When I opened that there was no prompt requesting root access and only a button to 'Verify': https://i.imgur.com/XjrOHq4.png

-When I try to verify it fails and generates a log file: https://i.imgur.com/AtVWGih.png

Not sure why my Australian SIM would be registering as ATT? Not sure where to go from here?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] robnitro:
Any update on the v4 bootloader? I'm still holding off on the May 2019 update.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reovalles:
I Think i might of bricked my phone trying this out. I checked the model numbers, i had the revision 2 bootloader and its a G892U. Im stuck on the Recovery Downloading Update screen even when i hard reset, and it wont shut off completely. I removed the battery and put it back in after a while and it repeats. It never boots now. Its an unlocked one, ill update this with the errors i get on odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bxnh:
Help G892A EDL_Method

My mobile phone G892A can't boot, connect the computer to display Qualcomm 9008
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chutun:
SM-G892A Firmware & Combination File

https://firmwarex.net/?s=sm-g892a
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chutun:
COMBINATION_FA70_G892AUCU5ASD1.zip

Factory Binary Bootloader 5 Android Pie (9)

http://en.btbit.org/bt/o4f7RQbtMVCf9EfOQnmo8uV-AhF.html
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chompie1337:
any chance of support for bl v4? i know development may or may not be in progress. just wondering if i should hold out hope. i want to test on for my hobby projects but i need root to test. anything that will allow me to run su would be great.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] robnitro:
I have also held off on the may 1 update for 892u so I can stay v4. Is it in development or dead?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chompie1337:
So if I flash this I'll have a phone with a permissive kernel?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chompie1337:
I flashed with the combination firmware and I indeed have a permissive kernel. however, there is no su binary and i don't have root. it says it's on nougat with a 4.4.16 kernel. is root possible with this? i think i could probably generate my own payload if pointed in the right direction
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chutun:
Root

You can try root this combination bl5 with version Bootloader v3 page 1 and follow all steps after flash with BL it didn't pass reboot with power+ vol dwn waittttttt until it start. It can root but still Bootloader 5. If you don't like, you can flash to the firmware Bootloader 5 that post in this room.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chompie1337:
lol wow. i'm shocked this worked but it did. thanks!

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i don't know if this info has been posted in a different thread, but you can root on bl 4 and 5! i was just able to root by flashing combination firmware for blv5 (posted by chutun above) and using AP part for blv3 posted on the first page by partycyborg. i have G892A ftr
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gregsarg:
I've got ATT baseband 5CSI3....

I wonder if this would work....hmmm
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chompie1337:
i think it would. i've got ATT as well. worth a shot as long as you have your stock firmware to flash back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] robnitro:
Sorry but I am confused with this flash sequence.

Odin flash AP first page,

BL first page fails boot

So then BL from the combo file?

Sorry, this is confusing me as to the sequence
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Vcek:
Flash the combination firmware then the AP from first page, that's how I understand

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Does this affect the battery to 80% or not?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] robnitro:
[MENTION=10174047]chompie1337[/MENTION] helped me out with the procedure but no luck on Sprint 892U with BLv4. It gets into the OS but constant System UI has crashed at the setup screen. Tried clearing cache and factory reset.

BASIC SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS (replace combination with the 892A version if you have an A)

1) Using stock ODIN flash FirmwareX.Net_COMBINATION_FA70_G892USQU5ASD1 reboot, go back to download mode

2) Flash 892U blv3 AP file Prince Comsy, leads to Unknow Error. Hold down,bixby, power to get into download mode- shows emergency download

3) Flash 892U blv3 BL file prince comsy odin. ("fails"- force a reboot)

Reboot takes a while, gets to setup screen but system UI keeps crashing. I've only seen that on bad rom flashes with a rooted TWRP device before.

I decided to just go PIE for now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] chompie1337:
i wouldn't recommend trying this with 892U until [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] releases a modified rom for it (if that ever happens). root is possible and booting into the OS happens but there's a failure because the ROM needs to be modified to run. i don't have one of these devices so I can't look into it further.

if you have 892A blv4 or blv5 i think you're OK. atleast two other people with a 892A have reported success. please note, if you do try this you are stuck with only flashing back to stock blv5 firmwares if it fails.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] robnitro:
I came from BLv4. Maybe it would be different now coming from BLv5? Hmm

I figured it might work since both combo files for 892A and 892U have the same version letters.

Could I try the BL/AP blv3 from the 892A instead maybe?

For now, running PIE and disabled packages with Package disabler Samsung v15.2 which uses bind_device_admin and seems to work well
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] byt3b0mb:
just flashed this yesterday and went smoothly. breathing some new life into my new old device. does anyone know what this icon in the status bar is for (attached)?

EDIT: its Samsung RCS in case anyone is wondering.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] BiteApple:
Would this root work on 5CSI3 baseband? has anyone got it to work with it?

ATT

Andriod 9
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Whiteouttonight:
WOW!!!

I've been trying this root since Christmas 2017 never could get it to take and was so dumb founded everytime .... and now basically 2 years later it finally works on the first try with v5 bl??!!!

I was on the most recent v5 BL on 5CSI3 on a 892A . Followed the steps to a "T" as I had many many times before with this root guide(plus adding the new combofile)... but now it worked.!!! VERY HAPPY!!!! Have had to rely on my Tablets for root recently. Thanks for the work around everyone. Time to Xpose this sucker. Nice TReaT for Halloween Today!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] robnitro:
Which steps did you follow before? I'm confused as what was different last time. Also when it failed before, what were the symptoms?

Just trying to see if maybe I should try again now that I'm using v5 fw.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] electrify1:
How would i root with G892AUCS5CS13 im on bootloader 5 is this possible
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Whiteouttonight:
If you go back to page four, I think that was my first post in this thread about the matter... From then on I explaine my frustrations with this root method and whst I did that would not work, many times.... Tried at least 100 times different ways, different months. PMd Cyborg many times... We never did figure out why it would not work for me.

Tried it this time as I had seen a couple of you say to use the new v5 combo... then follow pg1 instructions for blv3 files. So I did, I did use a different combo file I sourced other than the one in the tread because that link was broken.

It did not "PASS" after the final 892A blv3 BL however, as it said in instructions, it Failed in like 3 sec, and comsey and phone froze at download(as normal). So I had to do a 3button reboot, then factory reset then it came up all good,SuperSu, xposed, debloted, %80 battery max. I'm in bed half asleep writing this,so sorry for the run on sentences.

Edit:

Basically followed your advice here (for 892A however) and the combo I sourced. Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] electrify1:
Where's the combo.file.im on bl 5. Scs513 or something like that