yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Josephigloe:
So I reactivated xposed and reinstalled gravity box and all seems good now.

I have a question about soundalive and Dolby atmos I installed it during the whole flashing process and I dont see anything on my phone about that stuff and on the soundalive you know in samsung music is still greyed out is there anything I missed or should be doing to activate.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Which soundalive version did you install.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Josephigloe:
8.0.63
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
There's the problem, install 8.0.21. or plug in some headphones
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Xohmifion:
thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Josephigloe:
So if I install 8.0.21 will I need to flash all the eng BL tar or can I just flash 8.0.21 in safestrap and be done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] lvds2000:
Anyone has deep sleep problem? My galaxy S8+ never went into deep sleep.

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NVM, it seems Youtube music is breaking deep sleep :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Josephigloe:
I dont last night I lost .06 battery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
You will need to do the cache process again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Josephigloe:
Alright cool thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xarekusu:
it says Xposed Framework Installed You dont have to activate if you dont want xposed

but when I install the xposed APK it says xposed framework is not installed, is it normal?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Josephigloe:
No that's not normal, mine showed activated right away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
You have to install xposed zip in post 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Is anyone on sprint having data issues I can't get a data connection with crf5 I know it's for Verizon but the older builds gave me no problems
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
It's not for Verizon, it's for all carriers.

Sounds like you'll have to wipe. Happened to me twice before. Seems this process isn't foolproof.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Thanks I'll try
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
I've got the Bluetooth issue with it not remembering paired devices after reboots including if I just turn of my car.

I've read every single post in here about this same issue but I think almost everyone is using xposed, -- I'm not and I just want to be clear before I spend hours setting my phone back up again.

Just to be clear, if I go into stock recovery and wipe data and then set the phone back up, this is all that's necessary to fix the Bluetooth issue? I didn't dirty flash in the first place, I followed the instructions in the op and this is the only problem I've been living with for over a month - so what could I have done wrong?

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
(edited, too long to read)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
I have a problem that I hope someone can help me with.

I have the Verizon S8+

I flashed the V2 bootloader files a month ago and everything has been great except bluetooth. I have the bluetooth problem where it won't remember paired devices after a reboot, so I searched and read every post in this thread on the subject.

I have not installed Xposed, and I didn't do the debloater either, just the ROM itself.

What I gathered is that a simple factory reset is supposed to fix it, so I factory reset my phone and set it back up but it didn't fix it.

Then I went back and flashed the entire V2 bootloader files again from scratch. It occurred to me at step 18 (old install instructions for v2) that there is no "CSC_ADD_CACHE_WIPE_DATA" file in the zip, which is something I brought up when I flashed this rom a month ago. [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] had mentioned that he fixed the install instructions for V2 but there is still no csc_add_cache_wipe_data file to flash in step 18, so I just flashed the csc_add_cache_img.tar and continued through to set up. It didn't fix the bluetooth problem.

I then started from scratch again, flashed every file in accordance with the instructions with the only exception being that I inserted CSC_ADD_CACHE_WIPE_DATA from the CRE2 download, then followed the rest of the instructions to set up and STILL couldn't straighten out the bluetooth issue.

At this point, I've set my phone up 4 times TODAY and still have the same problem.

For the record, I've checked every file I downloaded against the known md5 and they're identical, so it's not my downloads that's doing this.

I AM using Odin 3.13 as linked in the OP.

What is going on here? I could really use some help please.

Do I need to just bite the bullet and lose my V2 bootloader? (please don't say this is the answer unless it's the only way)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
It would help if you said what phone you have.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
Sorry, edited my post to reflect that.

It's the Verizon S8+
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Go right up to V5, no harm in it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
Really? Bluetooth has zero issues on CRF5?

If there is ever the ability to root but only for V2, I'm holding you accountable (LOL)

Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Samfail still works on V5, so it's the same process. If someone makes a root only for V2, they're a chump, Jr has root for V5 but it's still nougat. Even so, You'll want V5 for the bug fixes and stuff.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
So what happens if it hangs on flashing CSC_ADD_CACHE_IMG_WIPE_DATA.tar for CRF5? I've gotten to here twice on the CRF5 flash so far and it hangs each time. First time I let it sit for 10 minutes, but I know it's only supposed to be a couple.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Flashing that file takes about 4 minutes due to it having to reboot itself after flashing and constantly error while the phone is trying to boot back up lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
I'm checking the md5 again for this file. I've let it sit on flashing the csc for 10 minutes, nothing has moved at all, like odin or the phone froze.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
There is no md5 wtf.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
Sorry, I meant for the whole zip - and it does check the same.

So the bar never went across the screen, it just failed, is that what it's supposed to do? I ask because on previous attempts (earlier V2 build) it would actually say it's writing things during the csc part.... and then it would fail. This time it just sat there doing nothing at all until it failed.

Phone never rebooted to the software failure dialog
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Ehhh you did say you had an S8+ right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
yes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Did you flash eng bootloader first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
Yes I did, but I'll start over from scratch again without hesitation, I'm pretty proficient at flashing today... done it plenty of times.

Hey, I **REALLY** appreciate you helping me. Do you want to take this to a telegram chat so it's not clogging up jr's thread?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Come here https://discord.gg/VH4W435
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Ok after you flash the BL delete cache and recovery bootloops you can flash eng bootloaders let it boot to recovery then wipe cache in recovery. Then from recovery reboot back to bootloader then flash regular BL file then make sure to force reboot to recovery after Odin is done flashing the regular BL file then once that recovery is done wipe data in recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] droidkill3r:
Anyone know where I can download the Verizon crf5 stock firmware, that's not sammobile, that surye is a joke!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SJones87:
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=9101315B86C211E89F15FA163EE8F90B

s8

https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=6D2F5D5086EF11E89F15FA163EE8F90B

s8+
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] droidkill3r:
Thank you so much
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
Thanks jr. I finally got it. I must have missed something because I started over form scratch and when I got to the csc flash it took immediately.

Thank you for all your work on this ROM and to the other guys for their contributions (and to me2 for not kicking me and making me start my 10 minute over again ;) LOL!)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] tjustice86:
I searched the thread and saw other people are having/did have the same issue. I flashed the Pixel Style zip and now I cannot use Gboard. I installed update from playstore and then uninstalled, I also tried installing from apk mirror and then uninstalling through playstore. Still noting. Does anyone have any ideas? TIA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Reboot back to safestrap mount system use the file manager and delete it. The reinstall from playstore
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] OneoftheRabble:
Greetings...... I am suddenly getting FC on Caller ID and WIFI calling will load, stay working about 2 minutes and then close. Anyone else having these intermittent problems??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] tjustice86:
Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xarekusu:
will I have an issue If i do a factory reset in setting since there is safetrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
It will reinstall the original CSC, what I mean by that is the edits JR made for like, call recording and stuff will be gone, the boot animation will be your carriers some other things might be different, so I recommend a factory reset from safestrap or recovery. If you're planning on selling your device to someone without FRP, just use the FRP zip JR provided in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Psychlone:
Just a quick THANK YOU to Doggo for steering me in the right direction (towards v5) and to jrkruse for all the work on this Rom!

I haven't had this kind of battery life on this phone since I bought it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] adj998:
how do i go about going back to stock? i downloaded CRF5 for the g950u but it keeps failing in odin

Edit: Nvm, I used your odin posted in the OP and it started working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
Android Pie released yesterday. I'm betting it'll be another year before we OFFICIALLY get it on the S8/S8+ lmao.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Damn you're crazy you want to go back to boring old stock. Oh well I guess if you were having problems then I understand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
I'm finally updating to CRF5 now. What does the Google_Style_With_Build_prop_Tweaks_V4.zip replace, exactly?

EDIT: OK, I like this new v4 zip. It does almost exactly what I need, except there are three apps left behind that I can't remove otherwise:

Samsung Email

Verizon Message+

Write on PDF

While I understand the Verizon Message+ app doesn't fall under "Samsung" apps, why leave it installed when the zip installs Android Messages?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ililaoban:
OK nvm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Reechings:
Strange, I went in and out of safestrap and tried flashing some zips which didn't seem to work but then when I tried going back into safestrap the next time it would just sit on bootstrap screen. I tried reflashing enter safestrap BL about 5 times but no change.

Was able to flash back into system and boot up no problem. I guess I'll see what happens next time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] adj998:
Something similar happened to me when I was flashing csc cache install I had to flash the bootloader eng file and I got a pass as well
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Hey man [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] what's in the super debloater script? Thanks again for all this stuff man! [emoji2][emoji106][emoji106]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
This is what happens after I flash
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
WTF??? You sure that's not a Chinese model G95X0? Those have unlocked BLs [emoji848]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
It can't be I bought it from Sprint in the mall where I live which is Delaware. It wasn't a corporate Sprint store. The software says sm-g955u
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Again... WTF??? [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] ? What could this mean?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Usually doesn't it take a long time to flash a system img. This one flashed quickly so maybe I did something wrong
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] rohitece06:
how is the super debloat script treating everyone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
If you have it installed can you tell us what it does?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] rohitece06:
I am sure it removes samsung's bloat. I was hoping someone else has tried it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] gerryl432:
In your screenshot the binary size says 0M
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
What's that mean
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] gerryl432:
I'm guessing maybe the file is corrupt
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Ohhhh ok I'll try and re-download
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Your flashing from an sdcard or some kind of portable storage flash from your computers harddrive
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Yup I'm using a mini laptop with a portable sdcard because the laptop doesn't have enough storage
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] rohitece06:
I am all set with googlify with build_prop tweaks. Things seem to be working pretty good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
That's the problem you need to get it on your computer and flash from there or external hard drive
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] niirlata:
Hello Everyone.

When I am on step 3 of Installation, i loaded the BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G950.tar on Odin bl slot. But its immediately failed. The error is failed auth.

I am using Galaxy S8, CRE9. please help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Josephigloe:
Are you using the provided odin in the OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] adj998:
Lol honestly no difference between stock and Xposed. Plus I'm getting way better signal now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
I don't see how that possible but ok
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] niirlata:
Yes, I am using the Odin from the OP. And I used G950USQU2CRE9_ODIN_SAMFAIL_BUILD2.zip from the op also. And I am on stock CRE9 rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] slickrick54:
Could you please explain this in a little more detail? Sorry i'm totally new to using safestrap and to be honest i haven't even entered safestrap yet since using the CRE9 files to get this ROM running. I would also like to thank [MENTION=1168000]jrkru[/MENTION]se for an amazing job done on this ROM!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] brandonas1987:
i cant seem to get my phone into recovery anymore. any ideas as to what im doing wrong? i had it working and went into the safestrap and flashed the frp unlock and now it just keeps boot looping
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Is ANYONE able to play fortnite (jump off the bus) WITHOUT XPOSED INSTALLED at all?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] onebyside:
Yep, playing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
I keep getting software update for crg3 I shouldn't take it right
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
Wasn't the software updater disabled in jrkruse's ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
I thought it was able to get OTA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
Well, my first thought was, "Why would it?" Considering the modifications to it, it wouldn't even install, most likely, so I would think he'd disabled it. Then again.... you might be right. It IS still mostly stock. Even with Xposed, and some apps removed or changed, it could still possibly update just fine. /shrug
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] gerry_753:
Has anyone else been experiencing random app crashing? I installed following instructions, worked perfectly first try. I did not run the debloat script. Now every so often I get an error message saying "Insert-Random-App" has stopped. And my Google Play store is buggy. I have cleared cache via recovery and in the play store and play services app info. It works for a few minutes then starts acting up again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] SamGuy2020:
I'm pretty sure the apps associated with jf were removed at least from the S8. Why would we want to update our bootloaders basically lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
JF?

But yeah, we would want to update and screw over our bootloaders, let alone have that annoying update nag that won't go away.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ktimque:
Why does this fail safetynet? I didn't even install xposed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
What device are you using
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] trinity343:
So When i get to these steps, i get the whole software update failed, and then i go to flas the BL_Delete_Cache and it fails as well. doesn't reboot into the recovery/bootloop as described here.....

now what?​
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Many safety net checking apps didn't update to check Google's new method try this app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scottyab.safetynet.sample
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Make sure you are using the proper Odin and maybe just try again. Also what phone are you trying this on?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
You able to find any Odin files too latest update? I can't seem to find anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] trinity343:
i have the odin 3.13 modded version. and my phone is the S8+ SM-G955U

I've tried multiple times... doesn't work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Nothing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
I check every day. Wish it would show up I don't care for this CRF5 my phone does weird things
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
You could....make an OTA odin fw maybe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ktimque:
Okay according to that one I pass, why is Fortnite kicking me out then?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FatalONEM8:
Is ADB on
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
So when you flash the system.img it will fail in Odin but as long as phone powers off it flashed. Then when you flash delete cache the one should reboot to recovery does it do this much?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Hell-Razor:
Im on R15NW.G955USQU4CRE9, the same as what another person posted earlier. I tried G955USQU5CRF5_ODIN_SAMFAIL.zip with 3.13 odin - both from the first page. The third step, 3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G95*.tar, fails with "Failed (Auth)"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] trinity343:
it doesn't reboot after i flash the delete cache file.

Odin windong - https://imgur.com/a/ekDH2OU

phone screen - https://imgur.com/a/hbpYZSG
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] trinity343:
From what i can tell on the log, there is something wrong with the file itself and it's unreadable
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] trinity343:
unless, my attempts to do this ([Rom][Rooted_ALL_Carriers_Nougat_S8+BRB1_SafeStrap][SamFail][V5 Bootloaders]) first is making this one not work . . .

---------- Post added at 11:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:36 AM ----------

@jrkruse

Ok So.. I'm back up again.. on this image.

what i ended up doing is this

I assumed that my attempts to install the android 7 version, then magisk on top of that broke that rom slot. So in the TWRP recovery, I created a new Rom slot, set it as active, and then did the flash to it. at this point, the OS is loading and letting me go through the setup wizard.

hopefully it'll give me the 100% battery back. and be proper stock.... mmmm guess we'll find out!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
Doesn't the OP state that you should not use the ROM slots?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ktimque:
No I turned that off too, that's why I'm confused
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] trinity343:
I don't see that anywhere in the thread.

however, regardless, that is what saved my bricked phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Are you using eng bootloaders from the CRF5 zip and not the ones from the CRE9 because they are different bootloader versions CRE9 is V4 and CRF5 is V5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Don't you think when asking earlier you might have included this little bit of info. Just saying
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
First post, and I quote:

Don't know how it worked, but it clearly states not to mess with those. Guess you got lucky.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] trinity343:
probably, but it didn't cross my mind until when i did mention it

---------- Post added at 07:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:16 AM ----------

mmmm yep, missed that, but then again, i don't typically read everyword when i'm reading things either.... blame my ADHD mind for that
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Hell-Razor:
I'm using the bl from CRF. I guess I need to upgrade my bl before this will work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] niirlata:
Hello. I'm on R16NW.G950USQU4CRE9. I'm using Odin 3.13 and G950USQU2CRE9_ODIN_SAMFAIL_BUILD2.zip from the first post. On step 3, when I odin BL flashed BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G95*.tar, it fails with "Failed (Auth)". I tried several times, no luck. I posted same issue some days earlier. Still waiting for any help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Well if you are not on v2 bootloaders on the sm-g950u then you are out of luck it says this in the OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Hell-Razor:
How can I upgrade to v5 bl so I can try this?