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[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 05Anjelly:
ROM Problems

I sent my phone for repair at Samsung and got it back. I have worked hours to fix my phone and Sammobile had no At&t variant for the S8 Active. I installed all right and still had errors. I had nougat and right cable. I used the special odin and everything. Anybody got another way to root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Its probably on a to high of a firmware if you just sent it in and got it back Its been updated to the latest firmware which is unrootable
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
The upload step is crucial, which is why it says in the instructions to start over if it doesn't happen.

Firmware can be downloaded at the link below. For modern Samsung phones all devices regardless of carrier have the exact same firmware installed with the exception of the user data partition which contains nothing but carrier added bloat anyway, so downloads marked for any carrier will be there exact same thing.

https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=Sm-g892a&rpp=15&order=date&dir=desc&exact=1

There are no other root methods.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
Recovery bootloader loop

Every time I finish flashing 2b it never goes into recovery mode it just loops. I'm on oreo but I thought part1 changed it to Android7.x

Anyone have any links to a 7.x Rom for the samsung s8 active?

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Do I have to unlock the oem
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 05Anjelly:
thank you for your help. Also I did do the upload mode steps but as I said it looped. yeah samsung did replace my SoC and it is Oreo but yeah. Luckily it was under warranty. Its probably because when it wouldnt boot I tried to flash stock but same error would show. Hate carriers that do **** like this. I would like to see carriers go without samsung and see them survive. samsung should take their power back.

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can you flash any s8 rom to s8 active? i dont know this may be a stupid question because I dont see a lot of roms for s8 active. Also s8 active shpuld have it's own XDA thread and that sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
There is nothing that this process involves that will permanently destroy your phone. If you can get to download mode (and in some cases even if you can't) things are always recoverable
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 05Anjelly:
Yes I know as I said I tried downloading stock rom but that didnt work it just keeped on loopingm it would go to upload mode and say everything is good and go to download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
this wont work for active? do i have to unlock oem? how do i root sm-g892a?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
That is that this entire thread is about. Try reading it first before asking next time
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
Thanks

I got it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] cadegerardy:
so i did something stupid, i used my main phone because i really wanted to root it and nothing was working, its a samsung galaxy s8 active and its carrier is at&t. So i never checked the bootloader or anything because i was in a rush, please dont poke fun because im new to this type of thing. So i followed the steps exactly and now im pretty sure im stuck in a boot loop, every time it turns on it goes straight to recovery mode and it says no command after a few seconds then after a minute it shows a black line of code then turns off then turns back on and the screen starts flashing black while saying installing system update until i do something to turn off the phone, i can still access download mode and i tried a lot of things for odin and i only was able to get it past setup connection and it said secure check pid fail. I cant access the screen to reset my phone or i would have reset it using that and i cant access telegram because i cant access my messages because my phone wont goes past recovery mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] x5b3jwin:
Update?

Any approximate date for a release to root v3 bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Probably never looks to be patched
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] x5b3jwin:
Cool. Looks like i have wasted my money then.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Yea. Root was only for rev1 and 2. And no bootloader unlock.

Please also note that asking for updates can be considered distasteful in this community. Normally questions like this have been answered time and time again
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
You just need to download and flash the correct stock firmware for your device to go back. If you're getting secure check failures it is because your bootloader rev is higher than the firmware you are trying to install. See guide in thread for determining bootloader rev
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
892 bit 3 combo file

https://www.mediafire.com/file/r6qh4d9s57v3aun/G892USQU3BRJ2_StockROM.zip/file

password

http://www.samkey.org/forum/

the password is just www. samkey.org/forum/

minus the space
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
How do I unlock oem after install this rom & bootloader? I wanna use twerp. Is this recovery good?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Again reading and research. There is no twrp and no oem unlock. You have a permantly locked bootloader I don't think safestrap is even for 892.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
What's a good recovery program ? I wanna copy the rom and data. Like if my phone messes up i can have it restored exactly have I have it now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
I have safestrap on my s8. But I know a lot of guys use titanium backup. Or flashfire

But even in my case if I brick to bad I have to reboot reinstall safe strap then restore. Still takes several hours.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
Tks I used TH. This rom only allows you to charge to 80% or did I do something wrong? And to get the bootloader back I just have to reflash the bl that I had before? Do I have to erase the twerp through odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
The boot img used to root this locked device is a test img straight from samsung they implemented a 80 charge limit for your "safety" Nothing can be done

But if for some reason you do damage the bootloader only and not the system yes flash the same bootloader from this rom to restore that part

But it is advised not to play with boot partitions programs like flash fire will override safetys set in place again by samsung and could leave you in unrecoverable hardbricks as I do not think the files needed for 892 exist

if you safestrap is not permanent and can be damaged as well I do not rely on it for much other than a backup on pc for final restore and flashing a few files....

Thre is really no point other than debloating and a few root apps on these devices,,Locked bootloader prevents kernel tweaks besides a bit of underclocking

If you want root roms and more buy a different device Do research before purchase And if buying used always get a receipt with name address and such for your protection

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Also if you reflash old bootloader you had orig unrooted you will lose root more than likely I never tried this

but the test kernel used for root is permissive while stock is enforcing

You must use the kernel provided with this root method
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Again, ALL of this is clearly explained in the op. Please actually read it before attempting this
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
I need someone with flashing experience to test a rootable v3 version of this rom.

Is there anyone who fits the description and has a v3 device that is interested?

Please don't volunteer if you have never done this kind of thing before, if you are unfamiliar with odin, if or you have trouble understanding the instructions in the op. It will just increase the possibility of v3 being falsely confirmed as patched when it actually isnt. If/when its confirmed to work everyone will have full access
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bradical711:
Would you happen to have this for reg S8.? If so I wouldn't mind trying a potential v3....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
I'll do it, I'll need to do backups first though and I work full time. Glad to hear there is finally a V3! It's the only reason I kept checking this thread. Any chance of a hard brick with this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
No if anything it will just fail in odin totally. And more than likely just have to restore everything.

When I was doing tests on my s8. I didn't even lose my data it failed so fast
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
What's best/fastest backup method these days? I haven't done this since the s7

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Got a V3 link for me or is it in the OP?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
Screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jtdogblue:
Read the post you quoted, once it's confirmed that it works he will release it to everyone..

My excitement is through the roof with this news, been waiting for root since I bought the phone and didn't see this thread until my phone had updated to V3. I don't have any experience with this new Samsung/ODIN stuff, but I have done the root process on older phones.. How hard can it be to follow directions? Let me know if you need another tester.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Without root I use my Google and samsung accounts
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] kekistaneerefugee:
edit
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gregsarg:
Note to everyone:

ATT just dropped an update....it's got October 1 security patches but it's big at around 298 meg.

The build is 3BRJ2....

Probably coincidence....but you may want to hold off on any update until this V3 root works itself out....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
But if that reference number is right it's still revision 3 bootloader :good::good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gregsarg:
Correct....but ya never know...g
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] koterrr:
If the other guy is not available, I'm very interested. I have the device and experience. Should I pm you?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
Anybody tested v3 yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Robborboy:
PMed the dev and offered to test. Not heard anything back.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Sometimes he gets quite busy and is not around,I have not sen him on telegram in a couple days as well
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
Same, definitely don't want to bug him. just grateful he's taking care of us.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
Now I get network unavailable

What did I do? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
I don't know, tell us. what did you do? (Important to have details)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Reflash your csc sometimes we had this issue on the reg s8 with the rom
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
Flash with stock csc? Do I erase it or just flash over it?

Tks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
the csc would be in your respectable 4 part firmware for 892 there is no erasing or such its done with odin
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
The first test failed because apparently the combination rom I found online was bogus.

If someone can pay $5 for http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=file&id=38928 and post it online for me somewhere I can make working images
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Yea Obviously the one I found to was bogus despite being named properly
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jtdogblue:
PM sent.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HInstinct:
So use Odin to flash the stock csc? Or is there firmware in the ap files? Ex. Stock csc- csc in Odin csc
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
The csc is in your firmware. Flash that in odin. Your stock firmware from sammobile updato where ever you get you stock 892 firmware unzip it and flash the csc in odin
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] koterrr:
Did you send the image to OP? Otherwise I'll do it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jtdogblue:
Yes I did.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
Standing by :) ignoring the software update they are pushing until we figure this out. Life without #root just isn't complete. Muchos Gracias to the Dev(s)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
? arghhhh!

Them sumbitches at att updated my phone without my permission!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
go into dev options make sure auto update is off

You are still one a U3 bootloader

So its all gravy When or if this comes out you will have to flash the combo bootloader first the proceed with the instructions as usual
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
Thanks bud :)

Was bummed out for a minute there
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gvwil:
Stuck with boot loop

I have an AT&T 892A with 1AQG2. I followed the instructions for V1 but got an Fail(Auth) and stuck at the Downloading Screen on the AP. I three button rebooted but then got the Emergency Repair screen (Samsung Switch) but went forward with the BL as described. It failed pretty quickly. If I cancel it goes into a Bootloop. I have tried 4 different cables and 4 different computers including a USB hub many, many, many times with similar results. I realize it is probably just a USB3 issue and should persevere with different cables and ports and it might take eventually.

I downloaded the other Odin and tried to restore the ROM linked in this thread but it was not successful. Because it is in a bootloop, I have not been able to get to Recovery. The combination of buttons seems tricky so I am probably not doing it right. Is there something I am missing here or something someone suggest I try? Appreciate it.

edit: I have a confirmed USB2 port on a Yoga2 Pro. Can get into downloading mode no problems.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Is the whole AP flashing or is it failing right off?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gvwil:
Thank you for the quick response. The AP flashes almost to 100% then Fail!(Auth) and stops on the downloading screen.

I did just get the Stock ROM to take so I can get back into the phone again. Retried the (edit: v1) AP and BL with same errors so are restoring the Stock ROM again now. Edit - I just realized the stock ROM is now v2 so are downloading the v2 AP and BL so will try those. Will update on results.

Am I right in assuming the USB2 port and the cable that I used to restore the stock ROM is valid?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
All looks good. After the ap fails it should reboot into a black screen unknown error.

If it does not do this flash ap again til it does.

Then you can reboot to the download mode where it show unauthorized software or error while updating screen and proceed to the bl

But if you where flashing v1 on bootloader 2 that's your issue. No downgrading allowed.

That's why the bl was failing

The auth fail on ap is ok as long as most of it flashes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gvwil:
Thanks for that. It worked using the v2 loader (AP and BL) after I loaded the v2 Stock ROM from this thread. I did not get the black screen unknown error until the v2 Stock ROM and v2 AP and BL files. The original stock ROM was v1 and did not seem to work. USB port and cable were the same. ps. The v2 AP from the OP gave me the com.android.phone error so I reflashed using the AP_PCR_G892A_2ARA1.part1c.tar.md5 file from in the comments and it works perfectly so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Purest:
I think I may give in and update just for RCS, I really only root mainly just for customization these days, I will miss Adaway and FBSI the most. Been thinking about it for awhile now, It would be nice to see my battery above 80%. After using some of Samsung's app such as Goodluck and the add ons it has I think I'll get by with my customization.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] heyyou1313:
Version of Bootloader?

Hello all you Gods of root. I am about to try my SM-G892U, but how do i tell if its a V1 or a V2 bootloader? Currently G892USQS3BRJ7 if that helps? I am guessing V2 (or have I shot past 2 and have v3 now?) I can just Odin back to Nougat if that is the case..... This thread is huge, I did look around a little, sorry if it has been answered to death already guys!

:confused::p:silly:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Your on 3 and unrootable
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] heyyou1313:
Thank you for your time!

Thanks for sorting me out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] noobtxtech:
Ahhhhh! V3 is the Devil Bobby! Bout ready to set this phone on fire
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DIGISHORT:
So I attempted to do this root again, as soon as I ran the AP from here, Odin gave me an error and then on the download mode screen it gave me an error that said;

SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2

I hope someone knows what this could be as I tried recovering using other stock firmware but to no avail.. : (
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
This is the bootloader telling you your trying to flash version 2 firmware on a rev 3 bootloader not gonna happen. And roots patched so no need to try that either.

You need to find a review 3 firmware. 5th number from last will be revision
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DIGISHORT:
So I would have to find the most recent stock firmware? And in turn this would mean now I'm completely unable to revert to Nougat/Root this phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Yes on both
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DIGISHORT:
Alright thanks for the info! I found a version of oreo with ver 3 but it's with tmobile and unfortunately I have an ATT variant. Any chance you have access to any 8.0 ver 3 ATT stock firmware for the Active or know where I can look?

Edit: So after what would probably be my most excruciating searches, I finally found one that fixed the error and brought it back to nougat! Though it remains with rev 3 so no roots for this dumb lad haha, If anything I should post a link to download in case any poor schmuck like me gets into this mess haha all of this because I wanted ARCore on my phone :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Where all pretty sure it's been patched. A few tried rev 3 a couple weeks back I think all to fail.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] m1ndg4m3s:
help with error plz

Secure Check Fail: (PIT)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] largepepsibottle:
Hey i dont know if you ever got it working but if you havent id be willing to be your test dummy if it allows me to root my s8 sooner rather than later
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
It's not possible to root. The method is blocked. Root for now is dead on s8 except for rev 2 or lower
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] teders22:
I'm your guy for bootloader v3

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Yes I have flashing experience I even frp bypassed phone without computer on bootloader v3
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Its patched. No root for rev 3
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] teders22:
This bootloader is samsung go #%%%%themselves and this phone can join them lol thanks for the quick response but is it still possible to get the images. Please this phone sucks then so cant hurt this phone if you ask me. Thankyou either way
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Maginyou1:
Please Elaborate..?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
There is nothing to elaborate on the root method was Patched in revision 3 bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] teders22:
Even if it is patched sounds like he might at least to still be trying to figure it out and get root so if he is he has a gunia pig for the effort and I got 50 bucks for root if he is still listening thankyou for your answer to his question so pass this on to him if he is still even working on this phone and bl 3 thanks for all the work and the ear of anyone is even heard what I'm saying lol happy new year everyone
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
We all did try to figure it out. It's patched. No root possible. Several users tried to no avail. Pretty sure he moved on I talk to him quite a bit still
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 你是猪.吗:
i have rooted the 892a on bl3

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it's just for 892a on bl3(the 892u i have the method too,but i don't have devices to test.so it will be loaded after i test it) the file of the bl3 that the root needed is uploaded:

the steps is : 1.first in download model flash the BL3_G892A_root.tar(the file i have upload) after it flash over then go into downloading immediately 2.second flash AP_PartCyborgRom_G892A_ARA1.Part1.zip(this paper's author have loaded) after it flash over then go into downloading immediately 3.the last flash flash the BL3_G892A_root.tar(the file i have upload) again ,after it finish ,wait the phone reboot into system ,then enjoy with root and xposed ,but the fingerprint and the sensor used to unlock the screen dosen't work ,it need repair ,but i don't know how to do ,so i need the author's help,if someone has rooted successfully ,please help me to contact the author to repair it!thanks. warning! this may destory your phone ,so just for gamers,i won't pay for it!

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Of coarse I don't have the device but I'll bite.

So your saying flash your root tar first. Which is the combo bootloader. Then AP for system. Then the bootloader a second time?

If I'm not mistaken if one flashed the combo firmware then flashed the attached firmware,I believe that would turn it to a 892a...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Sassco:
Hello i have a sm-g892A that is on bootloader v3 and frp locked.

Can i get a link to the bl v3 cyborg rom please? Ill flash it with the new version of Odin that i found recently... Im sure you can find it if you search Odin_Oreo on google. If not let me know and ill upload it and give a link.