yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] skrite:
perfect, thanks much !
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
FYI I can't recommend BRAVE browser enough. Auto ad block built in and it is basically the same as chrome.

Currently at 12% still on first circle from the night before last

I think 36 hours so far since 100% and about 6 hours of SOT from 75% as I had to download gSam to get SOT reading bc not included in rom. Lol

Good stuff
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] treasurmu:
nop
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
Yeah I think I might just be in a bad spot. Thx
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
This sounds super promising by the reviews so far, and the fact that it is on CRB9 makes it even better.

I'm on T-Mobile, if I follow the steps in the OP but flash the TMB CSC instead will everything work great?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
Yup. I did the same. Just flash crb9 CSC. It seems like there is an error at some point in the process but don't worry, just manually reboot and you'll be fine. I was hesitant at first but took 10mins no biggie.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
Yeah, the error that happens is only when you flash AP_COMBO.tar. It happens at the very end, but if you continue with the process everything works wonderfully. Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
A few questions though, are you unable to use BK Package Manager or bxactions with this ROM? Can you install the default Samsung Keyboard?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] msk:
Does Google pay work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HighOnLinux:
You cannot use any package disablers such as adhell and a couple of others due to no knox installed onto the /system of this ROM. You can manually install samsung keyboard and attempt to set it up by default manually but i chose not to since i'm use to the AOSP Keyboard now lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] frewys:
Finally jumped in

Been spending a good 3 hours trying to get it to work

Always ends up with a boot loop at the initial "Samsung Galaxy 8"

I always get an error when flashing AP_COMBO but it seems that is normal?

Recovery mode seems to have a kernel panic too (Normal?)

Edit: Got it to work with another CSC on Tmobile... Weird

Initial reaction is missing the screenshot tool

Still waiting for apps to install
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
Google Pay set up fine for me, haven't tested it with buying anything yet though
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] mrcaaattt:
Already using it a lot now, it works fine on various terminals
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] optodata:
That's great to hear. I'd been using another ROM but Google Pay wouldn't work and now I'll get a chance to use it :good:

I have a couple other questions: I lost root when I installed this build. Is that normal? It's not a problem for me but it means that I can't uninstall system apps like Wi-Fi calling. That's killing me with notifications to turn it on but I can't find where to disable/uninstall it. Under Settings | Connections the Wi-Fi Calling item is grayed out and there isn't even a button to toggle it on/off. How can I permanently keep the app/service from running without root?

One minor issue is that when I tried to set Dialer as the default, the only option was (Google) Phone, which is what I'm using.

Finally I still get OTA software update notifications which obviously fail when it attempts to install it. I've turned off Auto update system in the dev options, but that was after the update attempt and I'm not sure if that will prevent future attempts. Any advice would be appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
Just tested out GPay myself, works fine
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] frewys:
I don't seem to have these options at all ?

- Disable Enhanced LTE services (VoLTE) (fixes missing some calls).

- Disable Wifi Calling.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HighOnLinux:
You're good then i only seen wifi calling but it was off by default
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tele_jas:
I'm guessing Substratum (for Samsung) still works with this ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
Regular Samsung themes aren't installed. There isn't even battery options, can still put into saver mode tho.

This is bare bones.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tele_jas:
Actually, Substratum theme engine does work on this ROM. I Flashed it, then installed Substratum, then the dark theme I use and it's working just perfectly fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
Nice maybe I'll try. I only assumed without trying.

You still need the Andromeda add on for Samsung right?

Kinda funny to pay 4$ (Andromeda plus theme)just to apply black theme but maybe I will.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] TheMadScientist:
The U model S8s are real temperamental on CSCs. I have not tried this but I did notice a comment for not working on verizon, And I run Xfinity mobile which runs on verizons towers.But has a setup method of its own....As it activates partially on my home router.

I have noticed in past that a lot of these issues can be solved by flashing your respective carriers CSCs
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] frewys:
Quick update

Big plus for standby battery life standby!

Was draining usually about 15% during night with radio on and about 4% flight mode

Tonight I drained 1% with WiFi and cell on!! ?

Camera send a little blurrier compared to stock too my eye

Haven't really played with it that much yet though and installed modded versions

Also lack of sleep card same is a bit annoying

For some reason smart switch would not restore my SMS on this ROM and obviously Samsung cloud is not on here

Will try later if I get a chance to play with getting some Sammy all back like camera
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tele_jas:
Yeah, but it looks so good! I purchased the theme almost 2 years ago, to use with my Nexus 6P. Luckily, it's a popular theme and still supported with weekly, or more, updates.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tele_jas:
Any way to disable the "System Update Available" message? I can snooze it, but I want to keep it away.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
I agree it is very nice... What theme is it? Haven't used substratum for years..

I hate all the white they use now... Always choose black theme.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tele_jas:
aospUI Dark Theme by Piereligio
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
Yeah I bought them.... Got the black one tho.

You really have to verify on a PC to install theme every time you restart??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] frewys:
Yes

Every time the phone restarts if you want to access substratum
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
That's kinda annoying but ok. I am so tired of the white color so whatever I need to do haha.

I will try not to restart.....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tele_jas:
Yeah.....It's a pain in the butt!

You have to start the desktop verion of Andromeda, which automatically opens Substratum on your phone. If it doesn't, or you close out, you can open it manually.

Then you apply your theme (Build and Enable, I believe it what it's called). Then you have to restart your phone and start the process over again. This time, you have to go in, check-mark them, and "Enable" them. Then, it's a good idea to restart one more time.

It sounds tedious, but I can literally do this in less than 3 or 4 minutes. Building the themes takes longer than the restarting and starting Andromeda on your PC. It's also quicker than it was in Nougat, where you had to "Install" each individual overlay, then restart your phone. The Oreo version also seems a little more stable, with less errors.

But yes, you have to connect your phone to a PC (or Mac) to get the process to work.

If you decide you don't want an app themed, because you don't like it or it's crashing, you just (start the process again) and disable the overlay, no need to restart....But I do, for good measure.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
I'll just try not to reboot unless I'm home....lol

That white background is no good. Glad some kind of themes work on this rom at least.

This rom is standby drain king!

About 50% less screen off drain than stock crb9 in my testing
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
This is the best ROMs I've used for battery life. Simple phenomenal. Has anyone here gotten bxactions to work, though?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
I tried bxactions but no option to remap bixby button..

Use all in one gestures as mentioned in OP

Give permissions and add the button that you want to be map and choose the action you want to change to.

I changed to no action

Good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
Thanks man, it's too bad bxactions isn't working atm. I'm settling with AIO Gestures, and it works, but not as good as BX. Oh well, you win some you lose some!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] unitz0mbie:
thank you for this, you think you can upload this for g955u?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] john87hill:
Hey, guys is anyone having issues with Google play service in this rom? For some reason when I try to add google account it shows me the black screen. Same thing happens if I open play store and when I open Google app it says Stopped working. I tried all the given steps removing cache updating apps manually. But not able to succeed. Please, can anyone help me with this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
Main thing to remember is that you don't lose overlays when you reboot so the PC is only needed if you want to make a change
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] _Infamous_:
Is there anyway to add back WiFi calling ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HighOnLinux:
You and everyone else (including myself) have to wait until a future build is released that starts to support VoLTE and Wifi-Calling
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] danierrson:
Can you flash this ROM if you have Nougat currently or do you have to update to Oreo first?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] skrite:
better way to use bixby?

hey all, i tried the all in one gestures but the bixby button is not an option. Is there another way to remap?

thanks! Still loving this ROM
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
You have to add the button ( comes up as BACK BUTTON) and then choose what action to change it to.

Hit the 3dot option and choose add custom

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Good question.... Not sure....I was on crc5 and it flashed everything except the crb9 CSC file

So it was a downgrade for me....

Give it a shot

You can always Odin to something else if it doesn't work out
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] optodata:
I was running PartCyborgROM which is Nougat and I flashed straight to here. This ROM is amazing, especially the battery life :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] gq3856:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3771206

Just came across this thread.

It's for s8+ bit figured it might help someone over here bring some of the features over.

Like xposed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
I believe you should be able to flash it from Nougat, because it's a modified version of CRB9.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
I could do without Xposed (would not help battery)

Although Dolby / viper would be outstanding.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
Is there any way to include Dolby Atmos or Viper4Android in this ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
Haha thanks for copying the entire OP....

You should delete that (edit post)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
:P
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] HighOnLinux:
Nope it's only possible with the help of rooting or at least a ROM in the community that has Dolby Atmos and/or Viper pre-installed onto the system. Even though this ROM would be better with atmos pre-installed on the system :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] frewys:
I had to abandon this battery genius ROM. To many things I"need" I couldn't get to work.. I never thought I say this but I actually missed Knox ?

Looking forward to Future updates though ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
AIO Gestures has a decent 5-10 second lag when remapping the Bixby button. Is there any working alternative?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Derrick323:
Stuck at flashing AP_COMBO.tar. [FAIL]

Hi, I'm on a G950U1 on ATT (Consumer Cellular), not rooted and mad I didn't get Oreo upgrade for whatever reason. Slick sounded awesome, and easy enough even for me (ha) so I figured I'd give it a shot. It all goes smooth until I can't get past - Flash the AP_COMBO.tar without failing. My phone eventually goes dark and shows back up reading

[ UPLOAD MODE ]

Unknow Error

-------------------------------------

DDR Vendor : Samsung

SOC_HW_REVISION : 2.1

skip print_summary_to_lcd...

Generating summary...

>>General Info

>>DDR Info

>>DCVS Info

>>RPM

>>TrustZone

>>Hypervisor

Done!

It won't turn off, but I can get it back to Download Mode. I tried on different USB ports 4 times, always fails at AP_COMBO flash. I'm a newb flashing with Odin & Samsung devices, so sorry for my lack of knowledge!

Build Ver : FA70_G950USQU2AQK2

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] tonecapone:
thank-you,

i'm fairly new to android switching from windows phone
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
Did it fail at the very end of the flash? That's expected. If it does, proceed with the steps :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Derrick323:
Flashed successful

Got it going, thanks again!

Now if I can only stop this insane "com.samsung.unifiedsettingservice has stopped" popup every 3 seconds, I could get everything set up!

Edit - Everything is working now and I'm happy as a little girl. Fix for me was I was not getting back to Recovery mode and allowing bootloop as I should have in these steps.

- Flash the BL.tar and CP.tar WITHOUT nand erase.

- Reboot into recovery mode (not download mode).

- Allow it to loop at least once, and reboot into download mode.

If you don't do this, this is the cause for the "com.samsung..." popup errors. ROM is stutter-free and running very smoothly now. Thanks all!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] _Infamous_:
What did you need to work??
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] davidc95:
I've attempted to flash this on my SM-G950U on Verizon but I keep getting the error "com.samsung.unifiedsettingservice has stopped" and freezes that a few others have received on the first boot setup. I also tried flashing the stock unlocked SM-G950U1 and VZW CRB9 CSC's but the error and freezing still occurs.

Any ideas? Has anyone had success with Verizon? Would really like to try this ROM out.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] bocondo:
Can someone confirm if this ROM is working on Unlocked US version of Samsung Galaxy S8. I bought my phone directly from Samsung.

Also, currently I have cyborg rooted ROM, can I flash this ROM with no issues?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] frewys:
On top of my mind

Sammy camera, also since the new theme Creator for Samsung was released I missed Samsung themes

Although the ROM was almost "naked" still some stuff I wanted to disable but couldn't due to no Knox
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
I've found a strange problem, whenever I try to crop anything, the photo app crashes. My suspicion is that OP disabled Image Crop thinking it was bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] jasons1004:
What app are you using? Crop works for me in Google photos.

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Hey so regular text message issue/delay...

I missed a few texts this morning.

When I heard I missed them I sent a text to myself,

When I got the test message, I got the 4 texts that I missed...

I am on TMobile, flashed tmo CSC.

any advice to be had?

On battery - I can get 1hr sot per ~10-15%

Screen off drainage is less than half of stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
IS there maybe another explanation? I did this... and flashed everything three times now... but I still get that popup! :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Derrick323:
This seemed to be the cause for me, anyway. At the above interval, it would reboot into UPLOAD MODE. I was mistaking this for RECOVERY MODE. It takes fast finger work to get into recovery mode from there (when rebooting, switch from VOL DOWN to VOL UP after screen goes black). Once you get there, it will boot loop every 5 seconds for infinity. From there you reboot into DOWNLOAD MODE.

Hope this helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
I did... in my first attempt I also only reached the Upload mode... but that was obviously wrong.

In attempt 2,3 and 4 I specifically went into the recovery mode. It starts, breaks and then loops...

But no matter what I do, the service stops :/

Thanks anyway! Maybe someone else knows what might cause this?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
sorry to stress you again, but I still didn't get it working... did you do anything else different?

had your sim card inserted, had a sd card in, disconnected the cable in between some steps?

I really would love to have that one running, but I'm still seeing these stupid popups :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Derrick323:
Here's all I can think of:

I never messed w/ sim card, it remained in, along w/ my sd card. I only disconnected cable after data wipe (last step.)

I used the USB cord my S8 came with. I have a locked AT&T (Consumer Cellular) model. I didn't uncheck "auto reboot" or "F. Reset Time", even though I was tempted to. I let steps completely finish erroring before rebooting to download mode.

That AP combo flash, followed by BL.tar/ CP.tar flash are the trickiest parts, so just make sure you follow all steps, (including flashing the pit)...

If you get it working, it's worth it!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
thanks once more!

It might be, that I have no sim card in, but I also have verizon. maybe that makes a difference
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Derrick323:
I think it does make a difference. Search this forum for "verizon" and people have mentioned having problems. Maybe try swapping out the ATT CSC.tar file with a verizon one?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
i tried that... no success :/
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] dd805bb:
Try this

I was running into weird problems with this new Odin. I have a Mac running windows 10. I tried flashing this and did every step by the instructions. It did exactly everything except wouldn't start. Then it but would flash some screen and reboot to upload mode generic one. I had to close out Odin every time I flashed something because sometimes I would get an error in Odin. The first time I flashed and the few after with no luck it didn't give an error and flashed the second to last time it errored. So I reflashed, closed out everytime time and it worked. But was having trouble texting. So I flashed my carrier CSC with the user data file. The user data completely wipes the phone so no data from anything is deep in there or anywhere. You need your home CSC. My WiFi calling and most the problems listed don't even exist on mine. I am on t mobile on a branded sprint phone sim unlocked. Sprint s8 are the worst s8's. Sprint has their own bull****. Verizon is usually the easiest because they are the ones most other carriers base their off of. Example is every rooted method uses the Verizon build.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
thanks for the insight! I found a different way now though...

I just went through the setup process with that stupid popup every three seconds and eventually used this method to get rid of the service:

https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

it works very well now for me :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] UnlinkedEnergy:
Hm, I think that I may try reinstalling the rom and disabling that service. You're on Verizon right? The only problem that I ran into with this rom besides the constant error message was that I wasn't able to activate my sim (I'm on Verizon). How did you go about making your sim work on this rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
hey! I'm on verizon and had no problems activating it... not sure where your problems are coming from

while flashing I had no sim card inside. I also flashed the latest CP and CSC file from the official release for verizon on sammobile for the 950U instead of the one included in the slick package.

maybe that will help you?

also... I just got an update... is it safe to install it? or will it break/install stuff we don't want? ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] UnlinkedEnergy:
During my previous attempt, I used the CP from slick and the Verizon CSC. I'll try again sometime today with the Verizon CP and no sim card in. Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes.

Edit: [MENTION=4689540]Memnoch1337[/MENTION] you're an mvp. I now have this rom installed and it's working without any problems. It initially had problems activating the sim at first but after a reboot, I was able to recieve texts again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] iamnotexisting:
Is there a way to get Samsung Theme Engine back on this ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Reechings:
I would just use this:

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3771206
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Coaleb:
Does this break samsung pay?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] frewys:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
did someone apply the system update? is that safe to install?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Tugs4life:
I tried this process and I received write errors - operations failed when trying to flash the AP and pit file. I tried multiple USB ports and no luck.

Anyone else have this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
everyone has that issue!

just go back into download mode and continue. flashing the AP always ends up in an error. nothing to worry about :)

should be written into the steps though... i was worried first as well
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Tugs4life:
Thank you! I wish I new that after hours of trying.

I'll give it a go!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Tugs4life:
What exactly is meant by loop at least once? I'm stuck in a "installing System update" loop
[Samsung Galaxy S8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Oth] Memnoch1337:
exactly that :D you interrupt the loop after it looped at least once and continue by going into download mode