yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jtash01:
There are no errors in the flash screen when I run the zip. But if I manually check the files in the TWRP they haven't changed. But they do change when I manually mount system then run the zip. Here is the updater-script for the install:

ui_print(" ");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" jtash01 3minit battery installer");

ui_print(" WARNING: for G955U DSD3 firmware only!!");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("Mounting Filesystem");

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system", "/system");

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata", "/data");

ui_print("Placing 3minit resources in System");

ui_print("Installing mods to SystemUI");

package_extract_dir("system", "/system");

ui_print("Installing 3minit settings in /data/app");

package_extract_dir("data", "/data");

set_metadata_recursive("/data/app", "uid", 1000, "gid", 1000, "dmode", 0755, "fmode", 0644);

ui_print("Unmounting File System");

unmount("/system");

ui_print("Unmounting Data");

unmount("/data");

ui_print("Wiping cache");

wipe_cache();

ui_print("Success!");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" Finished Installing 3minit System mods");

ui_print("Be sure to manually install 3MinitBattery App");

ui_print(" from 3minit.com");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" ");

Here is the updater-script for the uninstall:

ui_print(" ");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" jtash01 3minit battery UNINSTALLER");

ui_print(" WARNING: for G955U DSD3 firmware only!!");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("Mounting Filesystem");

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system", "/system");

mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/userdata", "/data");

ui_print("Restoring Stock SystemUI");

package_extract_dir("system", "/system");

ui_print("Removing 3minit resource package");

delete("/data/app/MinitBatteryResources.apk");

delete("/data/app/3MinitBatterySettings.apk");

delete_recursive("/system/app/MinitBatteryResources");

delete_recursive("/system/app/3MinitBatterySettings");

ui_print("Unmounting File System");

wipe_cache();

unmount("/system");

unmount("/data");

ui_print("Success!");

ui_print(" ");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" Finished Removing 3MinitBattery Mods");

ui_print("================================================");

ui_print(" ");
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] folusmile:
I think I got a wrong device ..someone sent to me from US ..G955U is unbranded not a carrier phone. I tried to read a lot on this thread I later found out there is no root method for oreo for now except xposed installed.if am not right someone should please point me to real direction. DEV u are doing amazing work here more wisdom and knowledge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] TheGoddessInari:
Is it just me getting this problem with DSD3?

Software designation switched from TMB/TMB/TMB to XAA/TMB/TMB despite using SM_955_U_Mods_Safe_OTA_PIE.zip. All of the carrier settings and apps got purged. Everything worked previously on DSC1.

No amount of reflashing is fixing this.

EDIT: After my phone decided to factory reset because of the SNAFU (fun), figured out what's going on. It's asking something about a "Service Provider update" because "my SIM card has changed" (it hasn't) to match the carrier on DSD3. It changes /ems/imei/mps_code.dat to XAA for some reason! Have to manually change it back to normal, after which it asks again (and again) to switch, and will switch to XAA every time, even though I'm on a carrier-branded TMB phone.

Something's really screwy about the DSD3 version. Even changing mps_code.dat back isn't a complete fix, as now it's asking on DSC1, even after cache/dalvik are cleared.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
I'm glad I didn't update then....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Parkourkid93:
Thata odd, I've been using DSD3 on my device (G950U, Sprint) since it was uploaded & haven't had any issues with it so far. I did a clean flash & the only mods I used were the dual audio mod (not the dolby fix version), ad blocker & a SamsungSans mod for extra fonts. Besides that I just debloated a bunch of apps & swapped my Bixby button to open the camera instead. So far no issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] rohitece06:
What is this samsung sans font mod you talk about?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Parkourkid93:
It's by [MENTION=3254597]Winb33[/MENTION] ,I've been using it since my S6 & it still works perfect on Pie, I will PM you the link
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fachadick:
Samsung pass and netflix don't work - Samsung pass is telling me that I'm rooted.

No Xposed installed, just google, adaway, and dolby atmos.

Do I need to wipe data /full reset in recovery?

Any thoughts?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] rohitece06:
Thanks for the link. I havent had an opportunity to try it yet. Do you know if it has google product sans font in it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] onebyside:
Give it a shot, let us know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Projectno6:
fingerprint lock screen working for anyone? or is it just me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fachadick:
It worked - cheers!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] folusmile:
hello pls point me to direction how u get this work on your oreo..all I need on my sG955u is xposed ..but I am a bit confused about this thread. I knw from what I read root is not possible on oreo with what am seeing xposed is possible that is what I needed badly. I am on SG955U unlocked . need your help

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] koobie777:
I can help you out this weekend, just PM me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] folusmile:
thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] searcher12:
hello, is this method can used to debrand Sprint Galaxy S8?

I mean flashing to Sm-G950U1 version, because I've v5 bootloader now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ryex:
To anyone who has updated to the Pie version, have you had any issues with Iris scanner?

Whenever I try to use the iris scanner it will hit anywhere from 0-30% max and then say it failed to detect Iris. Also the red light only comes on for a second at most.

Whenever I go to the test menu (*#0*#) and run the iris test it seems to be working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jtash01:
OTA 5DSE5 has been released. Will doing the OTA install destroy the Safestrap partition rhe ability to boot into Safestrap?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
The install will fail either way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ryex:
I've tried clearing cache, clearing data, for the apps Iris, settings, secure folder and anything that references IRIS or Secure.

I've also cleared cache/dalvik in TWRP and cleared cache in samsung recovery menu.

Any other ideas?

*EDIT*

So after some playing around and trying other apps out, the phone thinks it's rooted.

S-health, secure folder, samsung pay, and Iris are all broken.

*update*

At some point I managed to temporarily brick my phone and had to re-do the samfail method and managed to finally get back to pie, every thing seems to work now, except samsung pay.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Guess its time too make a new build. Its been awhile let me see if I remember how lol

Sent using some kind of device I modified
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jtash01:
Any chance to make a build for the G955U1 as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] koobie777:
You the man lol, thanks to you I plan on keeping this device for some time because it's hard nowadays to find a flagship with any mod capabilities through a carrier, just can't afford the buy it now prices just yet lol.

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Try clearing data for Samsung pay or even uninstall it and reinstall. That worked for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] AhmedKhan123:
DSE5 is out!

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
SM-G955U_DSE5_PIE

This still has safestrap bug where you manually need to mount safestrap before flashing a zip. I will post the older safestrap version that does not have this bug but does not have the working power menu like the reboot to download mode etc

This is for s8+ I will make a build for s8 later this week
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Dayliter:
can i use the same install instructions as DSD3 ??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jtash01:
If one is already on the safestrap DSD3 version, what is the correct order of installation of the new files? I installed the BL_G955USQS5DSE5.tar.md5 first with odin, then went into TWRP by flashing BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V5.tar.md5 with odin and installed the DSE5_SYSTEM.img from the sdcard. When I odined BL_G955_DSE5_V5.tar.md5 after the image was installed, the phone got stuck on the initial Galaxy S8+ poweron screen and never went beyond that.

To recover my phone, I went back to the SafeStrap DSD3, and restored a TWRP backup of the system partition that I had saved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
Is there anything new and noteworthy in this build? Or just a security update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] TheMadScientist:
From what I find it just looks like security patches
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] afaneh92:
what is the last working safestrap version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jtash01:
3MinitBattery mods for G955U DSE5

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117889427

Both the installer and uninstaller are in the linked rar file (3MinitBattery_G955U_DSE5.rar).

To install, extract them into your sdcard.

In SafeStrap, mount the system first, then select the installer or uninstaller to install.

Then exit SafeStrap per OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
Before 3.3.0.0

Sent using some kind of device I modified
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] yanbanan980:
so ive been using this rom since you posted it (currently on DSC1), and I recently tried to get into safestrap but the safestrap logo keeps on bootlooping.

Trying to get to DSD3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
S8+ and S8 DSE5 builds added to OP. Here is a zip that will fix the zip mounting issue thanks [MENTION=4770483]afaneh92[/MENTION] for fixing it. Just flash the zip in safestrap be sure to manually mount system before flashing

View attachment Safestrap-4.10-B02-DREAMQLTE-SS-FF-flashable-xbin.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] TheGoddessInari:
Is it just me or does DSE5 + G955U Mods Safe OTA PIE work, but have less features available for phone? Call recording and hiya caller id are missing, call transfer doesn't work. Reflashed and cleared cache several times, build and baseband match. I think the 4G label is correct, but modem bar correction is not. TMB/TMB/TMB if it matters.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
If you dont have custom boot animation then zip didnt flash correctly you need to download Safestrap-4.10-B02-DREAMQLTE-SS-FF-flashable-xbin.zip place on phone storage reflash the DSE5 system image in safestrap then flash the Safestrap-4.10-B02-DREAMQLTE-SS-FF-flashable-xbin.zip then reboot system back to safestrap and flash the mods zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] TheGoddessInari:
It has the custom boot animation, and followed all of the normal steps, as always.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] thjubeck:
Biometrics not working

Hey all, just a note on this thread. To get biometrics working you have to flash the SAMFAIL_INSTALL_FILES BL_G950USQS5DSE5.tar.md5 for it to work. The start exit samfail will work to boot but biometrics will not work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
When I try to put the IMG file on the internal SD using a pc it says the size is too large but I have plenty of space
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
You cannot copy images over 4 gigs while in safestrap if thats what you are referring too

Sent using some kind of device I modified
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Yeah I just figured that out I'm golden now

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What's the custom boot look like?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] unendingspring01:
A couple questions

Had a bunch of dumb questions here, ignore in favor of next post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] unendingspring01:
I will pay people who help!

Alright, I'm really close to getting my setup working, but I'm stuck right at the end. I did a bunch of research and experimentation, so I have some detailed and specific questions here. The issue is either with being unable to boot into recovery on demand using Power+Bixby+Volume Up during certain points or due to incompatibilities in what I'm trying to accomplish.

Here's what I'm trying to do: I'm trying to install Oreo CSB1 on my Galaxy S8 with a couple of flashed .zips so that I can get xposed framework (via xposed framework) and microg (via NanoDroid). I followed the old instructions that were buried in the OP and was able to make it fully through to Oreo with two other .zips installed: AdAway blocking and xposed framework. Things worked well.

After being successful with that, I wanted to try again from scratch while adding in NanoDroid to gut Google services. Where I've had trouble when trying in the past is with getting back into Safestrap and out successfully after getting things working the first time. To install NanoDroid, you have to delete some services from the system folder, then boot into the OS, then get back into safestrap, flash the .zips, then go back to the OS.

I did all of it successfully with zero errors, but when I get to the part where I have to get back out of safestrap after I flash the .zips, I run into issues. Either I get stuck in a "No command" loop or I get in a bootloop on the main bootup screen. A couple questions about my specific situation:

1. I'm using the "Old Instructions To Enter And Exit Safestrap" in the OP for this. First off, are those the right instructions to use in my situation? Also, it refers to force booting to recovery (I assume by holding Power+Bixby+Volume Up) but when I need to do this, it doesn't seem to work at all this time around. This has been really frustrating because the process works great up until I need to get to the recovery menu in step 8, and because I can't, I get stuck in a "No command" loop.

2. Will this setup even be possible? Are there certain things that need to be present for the final removal of safestrap or to not get stuck in a bootloop? This might be more of a question for [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] because he wrote it. I'm asking because this process worked fine without Nanodroid and it went fine when I booted initially with some services removed, so Nanodroid seems to be the culprit here. However, Nanodroid is pretty customizable, so this might be caused by something Nanodroid is touching that I could easily remove or ignore.

If I can get through all of this, I'll be happy to paypal whoever helps with some cash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Fingerprint

Hello, installed Pie today.

Biometric not working, cant add a new finger.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] jrkruse:
You either did a dirty flash and a data wipe will fix it or you didn’t flash the full bootloader file so try that first

Sent using some kind of device I modified
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdanilva:
it's a animated amoled black starfield with the Galaxy s8 or Galaxy s8+ logo
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Yeah I still only see the Samsung Word with the black screen. I flashed that zip twice and still the same outcome
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Thank you, flashed BL_G955USQS5DSE5.tar, and fixed the sensor.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Vesnyx:
Hey, just a few questions before I begin the flashing process. My phone is still on Nougat 7.0. I'm on the AQDC build for U1, but I'm using the Verizon branded S8+ and I'm pretty sure I'm on the V1 bootloader with the T-Mobile network.

1. Can I just wipe and flash by following these instructions? (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79086650&postcount=2)

2. What is the difference between https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3771206 and https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3881927? It seems that you have the DSD5 build available on the "Pie Beta" thread, which is a single version behind the other one.

3. How far can I rollback version wise and bootloader wise?

4. Can I use the 128 GB card normally with the phone? I noticed you can't use >64 GB with SafeStrap, but I can still use the 128 for daily use, correct?

5. Which files can I modify in the ROM before flashing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Answer 4. I have this rom with 256GB Card, works normal in safeStrap and everywere, like any card. I have a Samsung Card.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
1. Use the directions in this thread.

2. That is the beta. This is the stable, official release.

3. Not sure if you even can, but I believe it IS possible to go back to Nougat.

4. I use a 128GB card with no issues.

5. Not sure that you even can. Would probably fail.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Vesnyx:
Thank you, although some more information would be nice. In regards to your first answer, I was mainly referring to the fact that I am on a very outdated build and am unsure if I can directly upgrade to Pie, skipping Oreo entirely. There is always a chance that some partitions may have changed.

For your second answer, yes the thread's title says beta, but this thread links to that one stating that it's for the unbranded U1 phones, hence my question. Additionally DSD5 is not beta software, it is an official release, I was confused as to why there are two threads with what appears to be very similar releases.

3 is something I would very much appreciate having a full confirmation for.

4, Coolio.

For 5, I don't think that's true. On my S5, there was a similar situation and I was able to modify SafeStrap based ROMs easily. Additionally, this ROM has a custom bootanimation, which wouldn't be possible without modifying the ROM files.

If [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] can weigh in, I'd really appreciate it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdanilva:
2.) U1 roms and U roms are a little different in versioning but they're both interchangeable but the Z in front always means beta.

3.) You can. Check the two characters before the last 4 numbers and letters. Make sure they match your current firmware. It's usually S5 or U5. The 5 is your phone's fuse count. You can't go back to something that says S4 or U4

4.) Safestrap just has it's glitches for some reason

5.) I don't really know much about this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
1. I believe you can skip Oreo. You'll have to wipe for sure, though.

2. He tries not to mingle U1 with carrier-branded due to the confusion one or the other may cause.

3. Can't confirm as I've never had the desire to do it.

4. Yup.

5. For the boot animation, I believe they replace a file in the ROM, but as far as other modifications, I don't know. If it were possible, we'd have debloated stock ROMs or even custom stock. As it is, we can only use pre-made zips that "customize" the stock experience. That's about as far as we can get, currently, with the bootloader being locked and all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Vesnyx:
Awesome, final question is if I have to swap back to a branded firmware before flashing. I'm currently on the U1 unbranded and worry that there may be an issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
The only thing is that you will have to wipe /data, that is all. I don't think there are any other requirements.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Delgoth:
Old Post I'm quoting, but I had this happen to me while doing this on the Note 8. It was actually the pin/tongue in the device's USB Port. If I plugged in the USB cable while holding it down at an angle (to hit the tongue and raise it upwards while I connected) it would read. Switching from mode to mode would cause an unrecognized device. But unplugging and replugging using that maneuver would pick it back up.

I only got the method to work, after realizing how to connect and disconnect the cable delicately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] pules:
verizon hotspot bypass

sorry if I've missed this...but does the latest ROM support bypassing verizon unlimited hotspot provisioning check?

I can't get it to work after flashing

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Are there no more updates to this ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
Considering it's approaching its second year since initial release, I'd say very slim chance there will be anything other than security updates, UNLESS they somehow unlock the booloader, which would allow custom ROMs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdanilva:
Or if someone makes a new interesting flashable zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Slypnslyde:
Another official update came out, I tried to use the OTA but It said failed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] TheGoddessInari:
The new carrier updates use a new bootloader.

What would it take to get this revived? I'm not ready to cede control of my S8+ just yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fjoel:
Useful Tools

I miss a few tools that worked with root.

Right now, i use this 2 tools in this ROM:

- Brevent

- Naptime
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GuyInDogSuit:
Bootloader? This is news to me. Then again, the Exynos variant only got a security patch (July) and a QR scanner update for the stock camera app. Which is nice, I guess.

Just give it a week or two at most. jrkruse has a demanding job now but he'll make time for this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] f41lbl0g:
I think both Brevent and Naptime should work rootless by using adb commands.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8+ ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] FoxGirlFayth:
Constantly getting error 1 when copying file from one storage location to internal storage. I couldn't transfer via usb cable from PC to phone for some reason, no errors on the device and just the standard windows ding sound, no error screen on windows. Attempting to flash image now from a usb drive connected to the phone because this is the only way I am able to get the image over, the sdcard was having errors too.

EDIT: I got it working but Im pissed because the ATT bloatware is till here with this rom. I thought this would remove the **** and I cannot remove it now.