yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Jxyce:
Pretty sure I bricked my S8 Active. HELP?

Hey guys, I'm relatively new to all this rooting stuff and I was trying to root so I could bypass the need to buy a phone plan with a hotspot because I live somewhere with virtually no viable ISP options and I can't afford AT&T's ridiculous price for only 15 gb of hotspot. Anyways, I have a US Qualcomm Snapdragon Galaxy S8 Active and I recently tried to root it with the files you would root a regular S8 with and when I tried to flash the AP files Odin said "FAIL!" in the top left corner so I unplugged my phone and held volume down + power to restart my phone but when I restarted it, it loaded up to the AT&T logo but just stayed there. So I restarted again and it would keep getting stuck there. Eventually, it stopped and just turned black and now it says "installing system update" and then flashes black and says "Installing system update" over and over again. I left it on overnight to see if it could resolve the issue on its own but now I cant even boot it into recovery mode. This was a very expensive phone and I have no warranty. The root method on this thread hasn't worked so far and when I try to flash the "AP Part 1" I get the same error or it gets stuck on <I(D:0/007)> SetupConnection... or it stops on leave cs... and throws out the same FAIL! code in the top left. I'm at a loss here and I'm starting to worry about my phone as I have no warranty. Any help at all is appreciated. post scriptum. I have all the Samsung drivers installed on my Windows Device.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
If you read the instructions a little better the fail after AP flash is normal.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Jxyce:
Ok but that doesnt explain the flashing on and off system update. should I restart Comsy Odin and just continue? I also have 8.0 Oreo and ive heard that its impossible to root. I just want to get my phone back to normal. Thanks for help.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Yeah if your bootloader is more than revision 2 then yes you cannot root.

Which then you need to download that revision of firmware and flash in regular Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Jxyce:
Could I downgrade to 7.0 Nougat and then root?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Yes this Rom works great with hundreds of installs with little or no problems. Most issues reported here are from people not reading and following the directions in the original post. Please make sure you read them all the way through and make sure that you understand every single instruction and know when it is asking you to do because if you miss steps it easily could fail. This is extra important for non English speakers as some of the directions can be a little complicated so read through them twice and ask questions if there is something that you don't understand! Much better to explain first then help letter when you have soft bricked ???

You do not lose the signal or imei. Also the Knox counter stays at 0x0 but sampay and secure folder do not work while the rom is installed. They will come back if you go back to stock later though. Other then that there are issues with using snapchat but there are workarounds, and the device charging will stop at around 80% but you will get longer battery life than with stock because of the optimizations in the rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
No
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] thebitguy:
Still Lose Bluetooth Pairings - Removed Xposed

Hello all!

First of all, have to say that I love this rom. It runs very nicely! Developers at the big carriers should take note ;)

Unfortunately, like several others earlier in this thread, it loses Bluetooth pairings with every reboot. I have removed/uninstalled Xposed, but it has made no difference. The pairings continue to go away when rebooting.

I'm wondering if I missed something in the removal process, or if there is anything obvious I can look at to get it to stop having post-reboot Bluetooth amnesia.

Thanks!

SM-G892U / V1 BL
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
There is a fix posted in general section look for research into Bluetooth fix. By me. Some one posted a fix there. As well as in the 950u part cyborg rom thread
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] thebitguy:
That indeed appears to have done the trick. Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
This thread has been cleaned. As I tell every body if you do not like what is being offered take it up the road to another custom Rom. Or go back stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Hello and welcome to XDA! First of, real quick this is an English forum and so the rules are that posts have to be in English. You can wire in another language as well but everything has to also be in English in the same post. This community has members from all over the world and English is the language everyone has the most in common. I hope that does not make it difficult for you to share! You can just include Google translate if you don't know much English, it does a good enough job that we can usually tell what you are saying.

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[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Tylerkeithowens:
Flashing successful but com.android.phone has stopped error during setup

So got thru all the flashing the phone boots up like a custom Rom but not showing any service and keep getting com.android.phone has stopped while setting up phone. Any suggestions would sincerely appreciate it
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Robborboy:
Alrighty. I am sitting on baseband G892AUCS3BRG1. Will I be able to downgrade to make this work? This looks like literally the only solution for the S8 Active.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Septaric:
Once your on BL 3 you can't go back to 1 or 2.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Ahh there is a v3 for the active now I see. I will have to check my sources for a v3 combination rom and then we will just have to see if it's been patched on v3 like it supposedly was on the s8.

How much experience do you have with flashing/ROMs/etc with previous phones? Preferably Samsung but if you are already familiar with how this stuff works I might be able to walk you through trying some evasion strategies I've been thinking about, that is if it doesn't just work with the v3 combo
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DRatJr:
I'm on baseband version: G892AUCS2ARB1 and I can't seem to get this to work. I've tried both v1 and v2. The AP of both fail (as expected) and I have to manually reboot into download mode where I get the error but Odin shows it as connected. Try to flash the part 2 BL and it fails every time, which causes me to have to flash stock again. Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fretso:
v3

any thing for V 3 bootloader yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Jxyce:
Same issue

I think itd be wonderful if there was a root for the newest s8a model. as of right now I have no way to root. if you could find a method that works that would be amazing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Not possible right now. The method was blocked with updated bootloaders and cant be downgraded
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] fretso:
Ok thanks for the info
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sidehop:
My baseband says G892USQS2BRF1

I searched but didn't find anything. It's T-Mobile I bought beginning of the year...can I still flash or no?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mrao:
Thats a level 2 bootloader, so you still can.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] sidehop:
Awesome thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bradical711:
Try downgrading to nougat first. I read your whole post and it seems you haven't tried that yet. Download a V2 BL nougat firmware for your device and then downgrade it via official odin 3.13.1 and then try the root method. I believe the Oreo V2 BL patches the exploit used etc and BL V2 nougat doesn't and that is why for you it is failing. I read that in the old Note 8 root thread. That might help your case. Best regards and let me know if that helps and manages to help you achieve root.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
This is correct I forgot all about that. I had the issue myself once.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
First of, a thank you and HUGE props for writing up one of the most important depth and fully accurate problem reports that I've ever read. This is how it's done ladies and gentlemen! Thank you! It also serves you as well as it makes it easier to see the issue. Basically [MENTION=8505468]bradical711[/MENTION] hit right on it: the newer Oreo based bootloaders have the root method patched even though they didn't update the bl rev from v2. The good news is that since they neglected to do so, you can easily downgrade to one that is susceptible. Downgrading to an earlier nougat stock rom will do it but the easier and more reliable way is to use the one that came with the rom. Just go ahead and flash the BL part2 part of the rom now, then when it's done reboot back into download mode and start the whole process from the beginning again. This means that you will wind up flashing that same part 2 again but that's okay it's necessary for the method to work right. Do this and you should be good to go!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] pwoolston:
Anybody download the T-Mobile version from Oreo and install Nougat?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
The combination file is nougat but if your on oreo you can flash the nougat combo but thats it Im pretty sure this is blocked by oreo just like the reg s8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] koterrr:
Is there a bounty for a V3 root? I'd be up for joining.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] arafaarslan:
Hi

I have s8 active phone at&t mobile with SM-G892AUCU1AQG4 build number.

I try bootloader v1 and bootloader v2. But it doesn't work. v2 bootloader give phone stopped stuff.

Then I used "androidfilehost.com/c/AP_PCR_2ARA1c" part and v2 bootlaoder bl part. But device crashed and I can't open recovery page.

Finally I decided to change Comsy Odin. I used Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD.zip file, AP_PCR_2ARA1c and v2 bootloader bl part. It rooted succesfully.

Thank for all response and [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
You are using the wrong files these are for a S8 no Active Please read a bit better as at least for the sake of your device
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] binvius:
SUCCESS !!

Finally back from holiday and had a chance to test this out.

A massive thanks to [MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] and everyone else that chipped into this thread to help their fellow humans with pure kindness.

So strange, as actually in my last post, it should have read:

All with Part2 > Part1 and all with Part2 > Part1 > Part2

As my first Part2 > Part1 > Part2 failed, all subsequent Part2 > Part1 > Part2 attempts were without a reboot after the 1st Part2. Herein I believe was my issue. Only non-op was after the BL flash, mine would never enter recovery without being forced in.

Hopefully used the correct files:

AP_PCR_G892A-2ARA1.Part1c.tar + BL_PCR_G892A_2ARA1.Part2b.tar

Upon use, SuperSU can be a little temperamental even on a fresh install but unlikely ROM related much and workaroundable.

Seems like the rooting world is getting increasingly tougher for those lovely devs that give up their spare time for nothing in return. Fingers crossed for the future of the scene.

Happy bunny here so big thanks once again and keep up the great work!

Warmest regards,

EDIT: spellings
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] 05Anjelly:
Weird stuff

I did everything right. I got a USB 2.0 but the charger that came with the box. I have no other USB-C as I am new to the concept. I did first steps, but did not get to upload part. I just rebooted and said what the hell. Everything looked fine and I put the second file in. I get rebooted to these weird parts where it had the S8 Active logo and some text next to it. Then it was some low brightness text going fast and then upload mode. It said in big red text "USER HOLD POWER BUTTON & SECONDS" and it didnt show the error. After that I rebooted to Download mode and currently downloading a official rom from SAMMOBILE. I am used to unlocked bootloaders but too confusing. Maybe it is the charger but who knows. Anybody got explanation and a way to fix this because I am stupid.

---------- Post added at 04:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:40 AM ----------

I did everything, it showed the upload thing, but then I did the BL thing and it rebooted and now it is showing this flash of text and blow and keeps looping please help me this is my main phone I have the ATT variant the white one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rusty75:
THANK you!!!!!

1c version worked! The other gave phone error and no network.

AT&T S8 Active, now in use in Germany (after two shattered-glass regular S8's)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rusty75:
I do have one question though, may be slightly OT. I have installed the ROM and all is working but I still do not have a data connection. To repeat, this is not related to the ROM but I had hoped that rooting it and putting a custom Rom on, removing any AT&T stuff, would restore the mobile data connectivity.

No matter what I do, I cannot seem to get a mobile data connection going, my SIM card has a 10GB plan and works with my regular S8...

This is a USA AT&T S8 Active used in Germany. I thought HSDPA modems etc work everywhere these days?

Any help would be very much appreciated....

thanks again for providing me with a clean phone.

Was able to use titanium backup and get rid of all the samsung /at&t bloatware. (note to readers: don't remove Touchwiz, and always use the backup option ;))
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Since you don't have it listed. Is your apn setup properly with your carrier.

The active models have always seemed to be finicky with rooting and junk. I have personally tried to stay away from them.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] rusty75:
Thanks very much for the reminder -I did set it previously but will try again.

Data connectivity didnt work before the root either - that has however improved things, the phone runs much lighter now thanks to this great ROM :)

--Update - did now apply the APN settings sent by provider, didnt work..

any PMs would be much appreciated.. dont intend to be stealing the thread here :D

--Update 2 -- YEAH!!

I actually got the clever idea to look at the definitive settings of my broken but still accessible Galaxy S8.

Doh. How obvious was that. Guess what, all is working now.

Thanks and I am super happy with this ROM!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] koterrr:
Can you elaborate on the evasion strategies? I have flashed/downgraded/etc quite a few Samsungs in the past.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Sorry, id rather not in a public forum that is most definitely monitored by Samsung. Can't make it too easy for them ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] koterrr:
Sure, can you please reply to my PM? I'm dying for a V3 root. I lost the best pics from the birth of my baby, so I need to root to try to retrieve them.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
i can recommend you stop using the device shut it off

as time goes on the deleted files well marked for deletion get overwritten by other thing and will be gone forever
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] koterrr:
Yes, I know. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] SergeantZeta:
Hi, I've been trying to follow this guide for several hours now and I am stumped. I'm on the T-Mobile version with firmware G892USQS2BRF1, which earlier in the thread was said to be able to be flashed by using the V2 BL first, then doing the steps from the beginning. However when I do this I get the following:

Odin-

<ID:0/003> 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..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 183 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

On the phone-

CARRIER: TMB
RPMB fuse blown
RPMB PROVISIONED
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
RP SWREV: B2(1,1,1,1,1) K2 S1
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLED
DID: 205EB76171A4
SECURE CHECK FAIL: apnhlos

I've tried using both the suggested Odin and also the newer v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD Odin.

Any assistance here would be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
You're device isn't accepting the firmware, this part of which is 100% standard stock. This almost definitely means you are getting corruption between your PC and device. Change to a new cable, try different ports, and reinstall drivers etc. But the problem lies somewhere outside the rom, as like I said the part failing is stock
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] SergeantZeta:
So I have now tried 5 different cables in both of my USB 2.0 ports (and tried one cable in a 3.0 port just for kicks even though you said that can cause problems) and I am still exhibiting the same failure as mentioned in my previous post. I guess I can live with the stock rom if I have to but I would really prefer to get this working with root and everything.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DIGISHORT:
Hi sorry, but I was wondering if this would also work on android 8.0? or would it be necessary to downgrade to 7.0 nougat?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Does NOT work on Oreo 8.0. root on Oreo is not possible on these devices. Installing this rom will put you back on nougat.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mrao:
Is it fine to flash the v2 files on a v1 device? I understand it wont be possible to revert to v1 firmware later.

v2 links don't seem to be working, keep getting an access denied error consistently
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Yes you can
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vazovskiiii:
I see s8 active is also listed :) I'm very happy but maybe it is a good idea from my side to wait for 80% batt fix (if it will be available) for me this 20% is very important

should say awesome working of tread owner

in addition, I have only USB 3.0 ports available on board :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] metmetm3t:
Tried this this morning on G892AUCU1AQG4 firmware. Got secure boot fail every time after part 1. I tried to download v2 to test and there is access denied on Android File Host.

Can you open up those v2 files, or do you have any help for secure boot fail?

Thanks for the help
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Will not be fixed unless bootloader gets unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
You have to flash part 1 then reboot directly to DL mode and flash part 2

Part one will not boot unless part 2 is flashed immediately after
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] metmetm3t:
Yes I think I understand the process, but I keep getting the "FAIL! (Auth)" error described in the OP. I've tried different USB ports on different computers and still haven't gotten it to work. I don't really know what else to try.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
U are flashing v1 on v2 then
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] metmetm3t:
I see. Then I hope the OP updates the link to v2, right now they just lead to "Access Denied"

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Sorry about that! Access granted
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
If you follow the directions in the OP there is a big red text warning that it telling you it failed after part 1 is absolutely normal and expected.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
I am willing to bet you get more battery life out of this with 80% than you do with stock :)

Re: ports a usb2.0 hub will usually fix the issue. Its also not 100% of usb3 ports so you can try it, just don't ask whats wrong if it doesnt work in the ways described as we already know the issue
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Purest:
Is there anyone having issues with Fingerprint/Face/Iris or is it just my device?

I'm on V1 Tmobile Variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Interesting, i had problems with that stuff on the s8 ARA1 factory boot too. In fact im putting out BQL1 on the AQK2 factory/combo firmware for this reason. If you want to try the same, i can provide a link to the previous version combo/factory firmware at gsm-firmware.com and for $5 you can pick up. Also happy to make a tar.md5 package for you if you dont know how
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vazovskiiii:
i really can not tell you which will have more good battery life but in case I would like to sell it this is an issue for the buyer. just 1 question if I will decide to sell my S8 Active can I revert to back? and will I have 100% again?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
Yes and yes
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] vazovskiiii:
Thank you very much
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Whiteouttonight:
Havent rooted anything in over a year, so am a bit out of the loop. How again do I know which version I would need if I do decide to root, I see you stated all can be reverted to factory again if necessary correct? I'm currently on factory 2ARA1... image provided below
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] WaxysDargle:
i am having the exact same issue(s)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] partcyborg:
The 5th character from the end of the version string is your version. It's always a number. In your case, 2ARA1 is bootloader version 2
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DIGISHORT:
Hey thanks for responding and clarifying! Will downgrade then! got my phone bricked the first time I tried.. haha :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DIGISHORT:
one more question, is it possible to update to oreo after rooting or we can only remain in nougat
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
Nougat only
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] DIGISHORT:
Hey sorry to bother ya again, so I followed the steps but after the bootloader successfully flashes, the phone restarts but remains stick in a loop trying to enter recovery mode but keeps erroring and looping. Tried the upload mode fix suggested but it takes me back to that issue so it looks like its an issue loading up the recovery mode
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bradical711:
Did you reinstall the samsung drivers? And use patched odin etc?