yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Aworawo:
Re: support for N950N usage outside South Korea (Canada)

Still on whether this ROM supports N950N usage in another country: Attempts to flash this ROM (either N950N or N950F version) on my phone have failed, displaying the following in TWRP "Failed! Detected CSC is not supported..."

My phone (N950N) is rooted and running another custom Rom: I have used 3 so far, and I have been able to change CSC (both carrier & country code) to Canadian, on all. I should also reiterate that stemming from rooting & other Roms I have used, phone info app now shows my phone to be a variant of N950F.

I know the developer is busy & may be unable to address all issues. So any experienced member, especially anyone who has successfully flashed this ROM on N950N in other countries (Canada in particular, but North America in general). I hope the solution doesn't require me to go back to stock. I don't want to loose what I already have- all South Korean bloatware & language are gone permanently & I don't want to have to bring them back. Thanks to all who are able to assist.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bober10113:
I used to have a n950n and now a n960n and flashing the N variant of this rom should work.

anyways what you can do is just flash home_csc.md5 from the original Korean firmware and then flash rom, then when successful flash:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AhXVLDDj8g3AgeA6IyH1iTzQAGB4MA?e=gcppxZ

or you can probably skip csc altogether with a switch. check OP for different file names to enter and act as a "switch". maybe you can even force it to a certain CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] HairyMilkshakes:
How do we know which devbase is related to which OS version? What I means is I want to flash back to Oreo from Pie and don't know which one I am supposed to get. 5.9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] blackhawk_LA:
It's pretty good. Try to look what causing your battery drain. Install better battery starts or GSam battery monitor
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Aworawo:
Thanks, will try 1st option for now

:good:Thanks for assisting. I think I'll try the 1st option for now- 2nd option seems a little bit complicated for my level. I should also mention that I did nand backup of my stock Rom b4 rooting. Maybe I'll restore that 1st, then try to flash Rom in conjunction with your suggested (1st) option.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] anderson0502:
i'm so glad to see you here,alexandra sir~~

i've used your rom and recommend-s7 edge dev rom,when i got note8,flash dev rom immediately,i found something,the oem unlock is dissapear from setting,even tried to change 8 days later,still no software update,oem unlock can tap@@

is it okay? thank you~~~
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] PlutoDelic:
Is there any particular reason why debloating Chrome results in to a impossible scenario to sign in to google services? Every Google app blanks out. I debloat chrome as i am a Chrome Beta user. I even tried installing the stable release apk, but it too will just show a blank page and revert to home screen, no fc no crash indication.

PS, used an old option.prop unfortunately, coming from a clean install.

EDIT: i can confirm that this happens because of the Chrome not being in /system/app, as this has happened to me before. I changed one debloat at a time until i found the culprit. Putting the same or updated apk on the same location wont fix it either.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] arslan4k1390:
Hello.

Does your rom support DexOnPc feature and do Secure Folder, Samsung Browser private mode and Digital Wellbeing work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rvkrishnakumar:
Yes, I am also interesed to know about this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] arslan4k1390:
Yes - they work, or yes - you want to know too?):confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] joluke:
We all want to know if it works
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rvkrishnakumar:
I never tried this ROM, want to know it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Thread has been updated

, U7DSJ1 DevBase v6.0 (October security patches, changelist 16983991) :cool:

As usual -

you can dirty flash it over previous version

-> DONE, that's all :good: :cool:

Download ROM:

SM-N950F/DS:

(you can find bootloader in my updated repository, but BL update is not mandatory)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] PlutoDelic:
Thank you sir [MENTION=5150393]_alexndr[/MENTION] the great
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Note8-Henry:
ROM for N950U/N950U1

Is there DevBase ROM for N950U/N950U1?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Thread has been updated for N950N (Korean)

, U5DSI4 DevBase v6.0 (August security patches, changelist 16695458) :cool:

As usual -

you can dirty flash it over previous version

-> DONE, that's all :good: :cool:

(you can find bootloader in my updated repository, but BL update is not mandatory)

Download ROM:

SM-N950N (Korean):
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] filchi756:
Any chance you can also post a mediafire download link please(the only one I know its working here in China:(:crying:)? Androidhost is blocked in my location.:crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] PlutoDelic:
[MENTION=5150393]_alexndr[/MENTION] is there any modification available to enable this feature?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] homi3kh:
Can someone mirror this to mega, AFH is too slow for me only got 150kbps
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Please try this:

https://mega.nz/#F!2uwXiKTb!OEQN8Aa2aWUcxozVngRBbg

By default it looks like in the attachment in this ROM. If it is a CscFeature (please let me know) - then I can implement it in next releases. If it is a physical modification - then it will not be included in this ROM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] filchi756:
Thanks but unfortunately Mega, androidhost, Google drive etc... are all blocked here mate. Only mediafire is the only one I know I can access as of now.:(:crying::crying:

I can't even click the thanks button here in xda(blocked too??). Thankfully I can still access xda(though very slow, as if am still connected to dial up internet connection with 50m speed at home?)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/5z6guzactn4s5uy/N950FXXU7DSJ1_DevBase_v6.0.zip/file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] filchi756:
thanks alot.:good: . Apologies cant click your thanks button.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] PlutoDelic:
I have the feeling this must be due to the complete bixby debloat i do...that is very strange cause i dont have it on the list at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] little-endian:
[MENTION=5150393]_alexndr[/MENTION]

First of all, thanks for your great mod. However, I'd have a few questions:

1. It might be dependent on whether one uses Oreo or Pie, but after I downgraded from Pie 9.0 to Oreo 8.0.0 at least (originally because all the 'secret codes' of that Shortcut Master App by vndnguyen stopped working with Pie), I flashed TWRP 3.2.1.0 and installed the N950FXXS5CSA1_DevBase_v6.0.zip provided by you, renamed to N950FXXS5CSA1_DevBase_v6.0_encrypt.zip. The script complained about /data not mountable, but I guess that's alright so far. However, after the next reboot, the system reports "verification failed" and that a system reset is required (which predictably doesn't help). The only way I got your mod working was to use the "format data" function in TWRP. But doesn't that disable encryption?

Update: Tried again with reflashing the Oreo 8.0.0 stock rom, but this time with TWRP 3.3.1.1 and the _encrypt option combined with _noroot. No infamous Samsung logo - bootloop this time and after flashing Magist (18.1 in this case) manually afterwards, it seems that I've finally achieved root and encryption simultanously now.

Hence it would be great if you could elaborate on what the correct way is to install your mod while having encryption enabled.

2. Since I wanted call recording, in the past I had changed the CSC of the phone to "INS" by using that "combination file" flash method. Now your mod allows different CSCs to be enforced and that seems to work flawlessly. Is there any technical difference between changing the CSC using the method mentioned in that thread and yours?

3. The only real (subjective) improvement under Pie for me are the navigation bar gestures where one only has to swipe up only once when hidden to perform the command. Would it be possible to patch that function into Oreo? Reason for Oreo is the next point:

4. So far, Pie showed the following disadvantages compared to Oreo:

- secret code calls doen't work despite root access (nothing happens, no error message either)

- the camera has been changed to the worse (no 'pro' settings for video anymore). Luckily, Cvolton's camera mod restores the Oreo camera with all its features.

- no Xposed support so far

Are you as the expert aware of any further technical drawbacks?

5. The data throughput display is nice. Any chance to have that separately for both directions?

6. Any plans to implement stuff like display calibration, especially gamma correction like the app "Color Changer" used to offer it (sadly, it doesn't seem to be further developed and stopped working under newer Android versions long ago)?

7. Your mod for Pie hints on bootloader version 7 in its name (N950FXXU7DSJ1_DevBase_v6.0.zip). Is it safe to use this when attempting to keep open the option to downgrade to Oreo in the future? As far as I am aware, there is no possibility (at least with Odin) to downgrade any bootloader so I am hesitating to try out your mod for Pie as it might spoil the downgrade option.

Regards,

little-endian
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] AOWS:
Hi

Can I use this adapter ? with this rom for two SIM and sdcard?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xtam:
[MENTION=5150393]_alexndr[/MENTION]

I am currently on android 8 devbase, and would like to update to >> N950FXXU7DSJ1_DevBase_v6.0.zip << (Android 9.0, )

questions:

will call recording with magisk, safetynet,root apps like adaway works on this rom with also having root checking banking apps like ING bank works fine?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
All these things will work/pass in Android 9 DevBase

BTW: Work in progress with N950FXXS8DSK1 (November patches) :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
DONE :cool: DevBase for N950N:

>> N950NKSU3BRA1_DevBase_v5.0.zip << (re-uploaded, according to #60)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] fenrir_ac:
Thanks again dev. But it seems the installation failed again, it says the detected csc is not supported. Clean flash.

Edit: Should have followed the instruction, the installation went smoothly after reverting back to original CSC. My deepest apologies.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
It's because this initial version contains only 3 Korean CSCs which were available in original ROM for N950N: KTC, LUC, SKC

You probably have non-standard (not Korean) CSC in your N950N.

You can still try this ROM but you need to force change to one of above CSC. Skip also BL/CP update during this first try, just in case. How?

Please rename downloaded ZIP file to e.g. "KTC_N950NKSU3BRA1_DevBase_v5.0_skipblcp.zip" and then flash

Please do not remove EFS backup (first & recent in .backup/efs/...) as it may be necessary if something will go wrong during CSC change :)

BTW: Which CSC you are using at the moment?

EDIT: [MENTION=5913155]fenrir_ac[/MENTION], better idea - restore temporarily your previous ROM and then install my ROM (without KTC in the name) with normal wipe (without formatting system). Your current CSC content will be backed up and restored by my installer after cleaning and installing new /system
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] fenrir_ac:
My bad, should have followed the instruction. I was on XME previously, after flashing the original CSC that came with the phone, the installer works!

Thanks again dev, will see how it goes. YAY ODEX ROM!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] aaatso:
The greatest think if you may.... Make rom with root flashable by Odin... To take us out of jail
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Have anybody tested Magisk v16.0 update?? I just need to know if it is safe to put it in the future version(s) of this ROM as default
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] fenrir_ac:
Works well with N950N ROM + xposed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bouloss:
do you still have apps in Korean only in the rom ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] fenrir_ac:
No, but I'm not sure whether it's because of the ROM itself is debloated, or the CSC that I'm using (XME) prevents the Korean bloatware from installing after clean wipe.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] egonet:
Works great in N950F :good:

The King of unmatched stability has come :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] samueldewit:
Viper4android

Is Viper4Android compatible with this ROM? If so, what is the safe way of installing it?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] criff:
ty alex! wouldn't buy a phone without your stock rooted devbase. My business trip this week was a pleasure with this rom ?

4 Viper4 or others install ARISE!:

https://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=7433324
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] vax4:
Hello ,

excuse me for my language , i'm french :) .

Thanks for your works :good: . It's fine ! No Problem on my phone . Now for me , it's possible to uninstall all Bixby with this app : Desinstaller , find on Play Store , very simple , fine too :victory:

My Note 8 , now , is more smooth , faster +1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rixz59:
Hey bro thanks for the rom. But how can I add LTE Only on network mode? Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
I will try to edit Korean multi CSC package and "unlock" more languages :cowboy:

UPDATE: Try to delete /system/omc/{your_csc}/language.xml file, then reboot device and then post here a feedback related to list of available languages. Seems like CSCs in which there are ALL languages available does not contain this file at all

I does not use V4A personally, but this one should work with stock (enforcing) kernel:

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-viper4android-fx-2-5-0-5-t3577058

You can add following line to /system/omc/{your_csc}/cscfeature.xml:

<CscFeature_Setting_CustNetworkSelMenu4>LTEONLY</CscFeature_Setting_CustNetworkSelMenu4>

NOTE: Most probably you will not be able to make a call in this mode!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rixz59:
I tried to install xposed via magisk and my phone wont get pass Samsung screen, why?

edit: Tried flashing xposed, but keeps rebooting to recovery
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
For some reason systemless Xposed by topjohnwu does not work in Samsung devices running Nougat or newer

Try this one, should work (official Xposed by rovo89 for Android 7.1.1):

https://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk25/arm64/xposed-v89-sdk25-arm64.zip

Use also Xposed Installer app from this official Xposed thread:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

In case of bootloop (no matter which reason, including systemless & classic Xposed) - the easiest way is dirty re-flash the ROM with "rescue" option, well described in post #1 :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] kutbinahar:
can you please share twrp flashable bl and modem for BRA8.

its a humble request please
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Work in progress with U3BRB5 DevBase ROM v5.1 (February security patches) :cool:

This ROM is all-in-one combo (TWRP flashable) and contains BL/CP on board (unless you have forced a skip BL/CP flashing) :cool:

If you need to update BL/CP separately for some reason - go to my N950F repository:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=247384

(BL/CP as separate files are Odin flashable)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] kutbinahar:
actually i don't have pc to flash via odin and i by mistake flashed wrong bl and modem via twrp and facing too much problem with the network.

i have indian note 8 and even doesn't know which one is the best for me the only thing i can do is flash via twrp
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Thread has been updated

, S8DSK1 DevBase v6.0 (November security patches, changelist 16983991) :cool:

As usual -

you can dirty flash it over previous version

-> DONE, that's all :good: :cool:

Download ROM:

SM-N950F/DS:

(you can find bootloader in my updated repository, but BL update is not mandatory)

NOTE:

After updating bootloader to U8/S8 (as in case of N950FXXS8DSK1) it will not be possible to downgrade it again to any U7/S7/U6/S6/etc.. version.

Also, although flashing U7/S7/U6/S6/etc CP is possible after updating it to U8/S8, your phone may not work properly after CP donwgrade anymore (no signal, no IMEI until you return to U8/S8 modem). Personally I don't care about this - IMO we should always use the newest modem available as CP updates brings real improvements like better voice/data connection stability, etc.

For those who have a different opinion on this subject - please use (not documented yet) "skipvc" option in the ZIP file name (means exactly "skip variant check", but for security reasons it also skips CP update), then flash the ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] thiagoribeirorj:
The ROM flows great. Thank you so much for your commitment and dedication.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Aworawo:
Thanks, Dev. for this ROM. Just wondering if ROM already includes (best) kernel or needs one for smooth operation.

I ran into some calling problems (on N950N - flashed the right one for device) when I flashed it as is. Incoming calls we're not coming through. Am already rooted & have successfully used :colleges 3 other custom Roms - Dr. Ketan, Hades & Pixel roms.

Anyone (especially using this from on N950N) can answer/assist. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xtam:
Thanks, so if i want clean encrypted install - can just download rom zip file, change name to contain "encrypt" string in name,

format system and data partition inside

twrp-3.3.1-1-greatlte menu,

and flash this N950FXXS8DSK1_DevBase_encrypt_v6.0.zip

1.and i will have encrpted device with magisk?

2.and also - can i later flash custom kernel like hades or phantom and still have encrypted device with safetynet pass ok?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] filchi756:
Mediafire link please mate?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Aworawo:
Thanks again for the update to this ROM

:good:

But just to be sure, this doesn't apply to the N950N variant.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] SANTUMIL:
Excelent build bro! Super Smooth:o
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] AOWS:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/736r6eq697t0flg/N950FXXS8DSK1_DevBase_v6.0.zip/file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] filchi756:
Thanks alot, really appreciate it mate.(sorry cant click your thanks button, not working for some reason here).

P.s Weird after more than 3 years after it stops working, clicking thanks button works now. :confused: :confused::confused: :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xtam:
[MENTION=5150393]_alexndr[/MENTION]

Thanks, so if i want clean encrypted install - can just download rom zip file, change name to contain "encrypt" string in name,

format system and data partition inside

twrp-3.3.1-1-greatlte menu,

and flash this N950FXXS8DSK1_DevBase_encrypt_v6.0.zip

1.and i will have encrpted device with magisk?

2.and also - can i later flash custom kernel like hades or phantom and still have encrypted device with safetynet pass ok?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Yuri_Tech:
Does this rom supports Secure Folder?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] ZealousFlamingo:
Install?

What do you recommend I do to install this

Do I have to wipe internal storage?

If I wipe data, system and cache/dalvik cache would it be fine or is there filesystem issues if I don't wipe my file from internal storage?

I would be coming over from lineage OS by the way
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] AOWS:
I don't think internal storage could cause problems if u didn't wipe it, even if u r coming from lineage, as for me i didn't wipe internal storage and everything is fine.

Just remove android folder which contain data and OBB folders if u want to start fresh as a new device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] magaedy:
Pls help

Can I flash your rom SM-N950F base on my stock rom phone SM-N950N by TWRP or any way (root or non root) (note that two variants have typical hardware)

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] stonedpsycho:
If you read post number 2 of the thread, you will see there is a download for your specific model, ie N950N. I recommend you flash this and not the N950F.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] magaedy:
I know but I want to convert it to N950F via your rom and TWRP, Is that possible and will work or not ????
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] joluke:
No you can't convert anything. Use roms specific for your model..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] stonedpsycho:
If it was cross compatible I don't think the developer would waste his free time making a separate rom, when he could just use one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Thread has been updated

, S8DSK5 DevBase v6.0 (December security patches, changelist 16983991) :cool:

As usual -

you can dirty flash it over previous version

-> DONE, that's all :good: :cool:

Download ROM:

SM-N950F/DS:

(you can find bootloader in my updated repository, but BL update is not mandatory)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] somesoul:
dex support

Hello sir iwant to ask about your rom, are this rom is support for dex mode??please yous advise. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] stonedpsycho:
Someone reported that Dex does work here

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78916483&postcount=613

Please try and use the search option before asking questions :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] AOWS:
Mediafire link For the (S8DSK5)

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ql9byfobre3d81d/N950FXXS8DSK5_DevBase_v6.0.zip/file
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] _alexndr:
Thread has been updated for N950N (Korean)

, U5DSK1 DevBase v6.0 (November security patches, changelist 17165166) :cool:

As usual -

you can dirty flash it over previous version

-> DONE, that's all :good: :cool:

(you can find bootloader in my updated repository, but BL update is not mandatory)

Download ROM:

SM-N950N (Korean):
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] boilavera1980:
I don't know why but i can't start my camera after flashing this. Any idea what is causing this?

Edit: I had to do a clean flash. Now it's fine. Had to be one of those dirty flashes that caused it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] magaedy:
Please I need your help as How you changed your original korean CSC to XME ? Because I need to convert my N950N to F firmware

---------- Post added at 01:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:26 PM ----------

Did you try that ? and what is the result