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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Jdog951:
It might be a dymb question but am I doing something wrong? Im not able to boot into safety star after the original guide o after I flash the OTA. I got the verified dmverity hashtree and everything. Im not sure if its different now but my old nougat samfail would boot to safestrap automatically. Is there a different way to get to safestarp now? My phone went straight to android after I finished the ota and rebooted and I cant manually boot to safestrap either.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
There is pretty straight forward instructions in the OP how to enter exit safestrap. If you are running PIE then follow the instruction in the PIE post
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
I started a new thread for Pie so anything related to pie goto S8+ Pie Beta Install Found Here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
What are you talking about? I can use Samsung Pay and Pass and such just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
[Rom][ALL_Carriers_Oreo_S8/S8+_CRL1_OTA_Non-Rooted_Xposed_SafeStrap _Sam_Fail_Method]

Beta releases never pass safetynet because they are not certified by google. This doesnt mean safetynet apps won’t work most still will but google pay will not. Please from here on take pie stuff to pie thread

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] sawixso81:
Looking for a tester let me know I don't mind making the v5 bootloader jump
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
PM Me

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Jdog951:
quick question when I get to this step the update downloads than says earasing before it reboots. Is this normal?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Shaden Stewart:
This method worked on my v5 bootloader. (Pie method)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
[Rom][ALL_Carriers_Oreo_S8/S8+_CRL1_OTA_Non-Rooted_Xposed_SafeStrap _Sam_Fail_Method]

On the s8+ it does

Edit: It can’t be flashed as ota. It can only be flashed via the method in pie thread

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] cyrusdog:
Can someone direct me to how to return to stock because I am upgrading my phone and have to turn in this phone. I tried to use Oden and flash stock rom from Updato and it fails every time what am I doing wrong :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
What firmware did you download and what are you currently on

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] cyrusdog:
G955usqu5cr

baseband Version

G955USQU5CRJ5

downloaded

G955USQU5CRL2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Whats the error in odin?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] cyrusdog:
I got it to work i was musing CSY file instead of HOME_CSY the error was write error but it worked now thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Pharraon:
All work but Netflix don't work lol this pie is better the new one on xda for s8+ has a lot of bugs this one is perfect no errors only the Netflix app :) great job I love your work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] therhythmarchitect:
So I'm using the search and I'm still getting confused. I have been on this rom for months now without any major issues. My two main questions are A: has anyone else had issues when the phone gets above 95 degrees F that it shuts off without warning? No pop up or switch to high temp standby, just off. And restarting doesn't help, I have to hold it in front of the AC unit or put an ice pack wrapped in a paper towel underneath it. This is a bad thing to have to deal with in AZ. I'm assuming it's a kernel issue, seeing as it can be hotter than hell in download or recovery without shutting off. Question/issue B: I have the unlocked vzw s8+ but I'm on metro pcs, and it hasn't just switched the csc automatically with my metro sim inserted. It just says a non Verizon sim card is installed, and it works for everything, except I'm missing wifi calling and a couple other metro specific carrier apps/features. Im having trouble understanding how to switch the csc to tmk while on this safestrap room. Any help would be incredible and greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdanilva:
I also seem to have the 95f shut off too, I think for csc you would flash the csc mods in safestrap, also visual voicemail just won't work so yeah
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] gq3856:
Any luck on the S8 pie version yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
There is a pie thread

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] gq3856:
OK sorry must have missed it.

I noticed the one for s8+ only.

I'll look again thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] BobSlob:
Can anyone tell me if Facebook is installed as a system app or not? I really want to be able to install modified Facebook apks and have it work flawlessly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Well if it is delete it. You have safestrap you can delete anything you want too

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Can I do this coming from CRIB or do I have to update to CRK1 first
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
It doesn’t matter

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] avalex:
Need help!

So I've never used Odin personally but I'm familiar with the application and all things Android and etc. I have an S8+ G955U VZW stuck in a bootloop, and I want to either flash the stock Oreo or the Beta Pie ROM onto it but I want to make sure I'm doing it correctly. Could you DM me if you have the time to help me out Jrkruse? Either way, its much appreciated, and thanks for all of your contributions!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Pharraon:
For those who got Verizon all you need to do is change it to tmobile that's all I do I install it without problems then I install something to change the cpu etc for the 100% battery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
May I ask what you are talking about. Change what to tmobile?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
The directions really are not as hard as they look. Give it a try

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
CSA4 Files are up in the OP for S8+ and Post 3 for S8
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Dart_Z28:
This will update to v6 correct? Everything needs to be wiped?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
There is no v6

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Dart_Z28:
Sorry meant v5 not v6
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Yes it will update you to v5 bootloader. If you are s8 take a extra care as there could be no way to recover from a screw up and you could end up being stuck with stock only firmware

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devilish_Angel:
I got this phone in Oct last year and I flashed CRI4 and it's running great other than all the messages that I get all the while like Samsung Badge has stopped, apps edge has stopped, com.samsung.dcmservice has stopped, SCPM Client has stopped and many more but there are no crashes, no hanging of the phone, no random restarts so I went along with those errors as I just needed to press OK on them and they would come back later...

Real problems came with Google Play Store and Instagram. Searching on play store on 99 percent cases resulted in hanging of play store and then its restart. And Instagram has always been a headache as its frequency of errors is more than others no matter what version. And after some 4-5 days I need to reinstall for it to work cuz it doesn't open... Now I think I have had enough of these errors and don't wanna see them again.

Some days back I saw update for S8+ here and thought of flashing the latest patch hoping these bugs will be gone so I downloaded SM-G955U_CSA4_SAMFAIL_OTA_FRIENDLY.7z

I am hoping I will get rid of all those errors after this. And if [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] you help me further with this please, that will be nice of you...

BTW flashing CRI4 went utterly smooth as I followed every step precisely as mentioned and everything went perfectly with no problem and I wonder why am I still getting those errors...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] mrstuffandthings:
Clarification sm-g950u

Yeah I have a Verizon s8 and [dismay] haven't been able to safestrap yet. Can you please elaborate a bit about the got Verizon remark? I tried the carrier switch v5 combo and Odin just hung on setup connection. All related info is a bit detailed to ask you to illustrate so allow me.

It would behoove us Verizon s8 folks to carrier switch to tmobile?

True?

Btw much respect and gratitude to all you enterprising innovators out there.

Also I bet I just need to get or make the right upload file for the frp and otk unlock and dm verity too and the safestrap might work then I'd hope as I attempted that too and didn't succeed but managed to get into a strange world of boot loops and upload modes

R16NW.G950USQU5CRL2

I noticed on Sam mobile.com and because my phone is nagging me to update that I am not on the latest firmware does that mean I should try update to root or that root is available through updating to pie?

I saw the crk1 system image step for s8 and then noticed there is a system images for the s8+ that includes the latest updated firmware.. can I use the CSA4 before I update or after update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Pharraon:
All you have to do is get a tmobile sim that's what I do my phone is full unlocked s8 plus Verizon now tmobile but I try with a new phone unlocked Verizon and I follow all of the instruction and works fine if you used the pie version of s8+ you would not have any problem to do this rom I would love to to upload a video on youtube on how to do this I would try to make a video hope the programmers don't get mad I will put is not my and try to give credits to etc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Dayliter:
G955U S+ i am having problem sense installing CSA4 a pop up notification saying security logAgent--

security notice of unauthorized actions and to restart to undo changes no mater it keeps happening

also i did wipe cache in recovery but i did not do a factory reset nor do i want to if possible---- thanks for any help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
A simple search of security log agent in this thread will tell you what to do. But if you are getting that message then you messed up and don’t have the proper firmware so look at about phone software and see if your baseband matches firmware or reboot to download and reflash the BL CSA4 file from the Install folder

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Dayliter:
never mind i fig. it out .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devilish_Angel:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] I need your help... Please see the above quoted text...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] faizi042:
it work on s8 950u1 bootloader v5

and can i root it after install ur rom ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
No, you must be on v2 to install but it will make you v5 after install buf if you on v5 already you cannot install

Not rootable either
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] TacoTuco:
Even though this ROM isn't rooted, does it have init.d support out of the box? Im hoping to get V4A on here instead of having to down grade to Nougat
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
V4A still needs active root to work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Working Xposed Modules

we need a list of working xposed modules!

Main reason to root for me is to block ads ( no battery drain app ), Firewall, and Restrict apps running in Background. In this room i got almost all working without root.

Working:

-Greenify

-MinMinGuard

-GravityBox [O]

-CrappaLinks

- Amplify

Not Working:

AFWall. The best firewall, Not working, ask for root.

Missing working Firewall!!!

UPDATE: Amplify is working, install it from xposed download, not playstore.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] f3lking:
So I was about to do an OTA update, so i placed G955_CR**_TO_CR**.zip in my external sdcard as instructed, then it says, "place the AP_SM_G955_CR**tar in the ENTER_EXIT_SAFESTRAP folder you will need it later to enter exit safestrap", but i dont find the folder to put it in... can someone guide me to where is that folder located or is it hidden somewhere else. Or do i need to enter safestrap to put it in there first?

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Dayliter:
put it in the(SM-G955U_ ENTER_EXIT_SAFESTRAP folder that you unziped
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Dart_Z28:
Is there other roms on v2 that work stable etc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Testing ROOT

Someone have tried this SuperSU Aroma Installer [2.78-SR4]?

link https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/supersu-aroma-installer-t3414877

systemless supersu with many options to try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slim2none4u:
Why would we? Did you even read through that thread? It's dead along with every thread liked in that thread and every thread after that? Seriously... Did you read?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Yeah, i read, just i asking if someone tried , just like i read here, that other version of systemless supersu have errors in Oreo.

I'm available for testing.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] MalharB:
Hello

I am going to install this on S8 950U1 and using phone on Canadian Carrier. To use Canadian features can I remove OMC folder and replace with Canadian CSC folder extracted from Canadian firmware.

And then reboot wipe cach, delvick cache and factory reset will that install Canadian CSC to use Carrier features.

Thanks very much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
If you are in Canada I'd use this instead

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3879843
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] MalharB:
Thanks

It leads to same Post 3 in this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Sleepsy:
SM-G950U v5: Possible to edit system files? (enable carrier aggregation)

I'm a noob, so please don't flame me for this.

After a couple weeks of reading, and learning I couldn't root, this might be my only hope. Spent a few days/countless hours trying to figure this out. Living on google/xda.

My end intention is to enable carrier aggregation on my verizon SM-G950U v5 [Flashed to SM-G950U1 v5/XAA/Oreo, this week] (I assume VZN disabled it, as I can't connect to more than 1 band & Yes, I know towers also need to be enabled.)

I read somewhere that you could edit files with SafeStrap. Does this apply to editing system files in my case?

(I couldn't find the thread/site again to clarify)

IF NOT, IGNORE THE NEXT QUESTION:

I couldn't find CRK1_SYSTEM.img, in/within the included downloads. Is this just the stock firmware?, and if so, how do I create the file myself?

(Do I simply change file extension of full/partial firmware? Do I convert using another program?...)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
Olay first of all if you have a G950U not G955U and you are already on V5 bootloader you cannot root your device nor can you install this rom. You have to be on v2 to install this ROM and if you want this ROM can update you to v5 and still have safestrap but you must be on v2 first so everything i will say after this irrelevant to you now until you get a new phone

Yeah, i had the U1 XAA and this ROM uses U firmware so it changed me to U but i stayed XAA. Installing U1 firmware or any firmware onto your device WILL NOT change your csc. The only thing you will gain by changing csc from VZW to XAA is perhaps you might lose carrier features such as but not limited to VoLTE and VoWiFi and in no way will you gain carrier agression. If your carrier does not support carrier agression, changing csc will do nothing for you. Also, if your carrier does support carrier agression but for some reason your csc lacks it for this phone you can simply add the required csc string to csc features

Yes you can you the safestrap file manager but you must "mount system" first. Basically you you use it to copy and paste the files you want to edit to sd card, edit them on the computer then copy and paste them back to their location

Research the next device you get if you want to make mods
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Hello, i updated to CSA4 with this guide.

I need enter to enter to safestrap, but when i press volume up in download mode, i see a message "press volume down + power for more than 7 secs". i cant flash after the 7 secs, i get failed error. Odin is slow to show me add!! device when trying to flash fast.

How to flash in odin and use download mode more than 7 secs?

Thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
After your flash safestrap file if you dont have auto reboot set you must hold volume down - bixby and power button to reboot your phone and immediately you must switch to volume up - power button and Bixby before it reboots so it will boot into safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Ok thank you! i I wanted to say, to enter the safestrap I need to flash the bl in odin, and it is in this step that I can not flash the bl in odin, in download mode i got error "failed" trying to flash the bl.

Right now, i cant flash anything in odin, need more than 7 sec in download mode to flash successfully. How to flash in odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
Okay when in download mode the 7 secs is only referring to rebooting the phone not how long it takes to flash.... let odin finish flashing 100% and the phone should reboot automatically into safestrap. After it flashes if you hold volume up power and bixbxy it will take you into stock android recovery rather than safestrap. Be patient as after the phone reboots you will see the galaxy s8 boot slpack screen with some weird numbers and then after like 10-20 seconds it will boot uo safeatrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Ok, i know how to enter in safestrap, im stuck in the steph to flash the bl, odin says failed always!!! let me try another version of odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
Everytime you flash odin file make sure you exit odin and open it again before you flash the next file otherwise it fails (at least for me)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Thanks for your help, i finally flash the bl and enter to safestrap.

This is what i made:

- reinstalled usb drivers.

- used another usb port

All is working good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
i'm very happy with this rom without root.

The main reason for me to root is:

- block ads, adaway and minminguard

- battery life ( greenify, amplify..... )

- Firewall AFWall

- Titanium Backup,

- a few mods.....

With this rom i can:

- block ads with minminguard.

- Battery life, use greenify and amplify ( cant control services, wakelocks and alarms are working )

- noroot Firewall does the job, but i prefer AFWall

- 100% battery life for S8+.

my only missing thing is Backup, Backup, Backup, especially DATA backup of apps, Titanium Backup is a great app. Helium cant backup all and need a PC to work, no other options for no rooted devices. I hope someone make a xposed module to backup all, or to grant TB permissions.... some good app to backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] intense21:
Can I flash an app to system with flash fire. Will this trip anything up?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Sure if you can find a way to root oreo you can absolutely use flashfire to flash things

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] intense21:
No with this ROM. I mean if boot into download or recovery method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
You can flash stuff with safestrap

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] intense21:
Right that's what I meant. Trying to get cereberus app installed as a system app. So it can survive a factory reset.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Sleepsy:
Thanks for the long reply.

Yeah, I knew I couldn't root, which is why I wanted to try this. Thanks for clarifying v5 bootloader isn't compatible from the 950U OP (3rd post). I misread the S8 section, not realizing the v5 install instructions (vs v2 ones), were only if you already had SafeStrap installed. So, I assumed it might be my last resort to edit system files. I blew it, not using the exploits while I could. I didn't realize that some methods didn't trip Knox, and it was under warranty until 10/18.

I flashed from U to U1 for the wifi hotspot, since I was using a s7 edge (flashed to marshmallow) to run FoxFi on my VZW gUDP (no throttling, ever). I use it as my home network, since it's free + faster than home ISP, running the S8 on wifi mode @ home. And subsequently the sim card hotspot trick on my S8, by reinserting the sim & enabling hotspot button 1-2 seconds later (too soon = no sim error, too late = subscription error)

Verizon does have LTE Advanced, and got it down here in Ft. Lauderdale 2+ years ago. (Initial 450 cities) Though, it is dependent on the towers. However, because of the engineering mode disabled/not rooted, I can't tell if it's kicking in. I can only get 40-90mbps daytime & 110mbps/60 max [MENTION=318761]night[/MENTION], (a couple years ago was 120mbps daytime). While T-Mobile on Galaxy Note 8 (also in apt) gets 140mbps/60 daytime & 220mbps/60+ at 3am (I confirmed 2 x CA in engineering mode)

What do you think about the Exynos models on VZW, like SM-G950F?

(Logic Board is $85 on aliexpress, and could swap out, if compatible.) I know they're root capable. My only issue is missing bands 13 & 66 for VZW.

I assume this isn't something that I can flash onto the board?

MY VZW BANDS:

2 = semi-fast @ 60-90mbps/50mbps daytime, 80-100/50-55 [MENTION=318761]night[/MENTION]

4 = XLTE (Fastest) @ 75-95mbps/55mbps daytime, 90-110/55-60 [MENTION=318761]night[/MENTION]

13 =Main Band (slowest)@40-60mbps/40mbps day, 50-80/50-55 [MENTION=318761]night[/MENTION]

66=New (semi-fast)@70-95mbps/50mbps daytime, 90-110/55-60 [MENTION=318761]night[/MENTION]

(66 is empty, as many people don't have the band yet)

Side question, is there a physical difference in the SM-G950 boards? I feel like it would be too expensive for them to design different boards for each carrier, and that they would probably just disable certain bands, depending.