yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] kanezzz:
You guys I did flash it, just a minor boot loop(before I read all your reply of course) I have read that there won't be an xposed, that suck diff cause...I know...way late, had never heard about xposed my whole career of rooting which is maybe 5 years in not NO developer by far, but this note 8 was actually hard bricked, and I bought it from someone who had it like that. I brought this bad boy back to life maybe 2 months ago? And what can I flash on this phone with this custom recovery that would make it of use? Anything besides the back and restore? Please I'm not picky about where my device gets improvement at...But is there anyway as of now like a custom kernel or something?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] yes_have_some:
No custom kernels until BL is unlocked or kexec kernel is made. However, there are lots of mods available for our device man. Have the dual speaker mod, Bluefoxs' and TWIZtd rom, both have theming options that should more than satisfy you considering the BL is locked down. Just look around in the development forums for our phone and you shall find what you seek.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Blufox has Fennec rom and Culpeo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] sparky2029:
I didn't know bluefox's rom had theming options. That's good to know!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] RLKirk:
We're is TWIZtd rom? I tried looking. Didn't see it anywhere. I may just be blind though lol. Thank You in advanced
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DroidisLINUX:
Twiztd rom is in T-Mobile note 8 section
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3743066&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Wind_Driven:
I'd love to enjoy a MOAR ROM. Was really bummed to leave MOAR behind when upgrading to the Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Maphack:
For some reason the only time I see the splash screen is when my battery is totally dead and I boot it up for the first time after charging it.

Anyone else experience something like this? I am baffled. Also, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
Its OK, will try to fix it in next build.

Edit: Fixed, our cmdline state charging_mode=0x30 instead of old androidboot.bootchg=true
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Sad that samscum messed us up
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Thank you for the time you are putting in to keep our Note 8 alive.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] wutangkillabee:
This is somewhat similar to the way the LG G3 is able to flash roms, etc with twrp? Is this correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Its the same thing from At&t Note 3 days long ago. Not sure what LG had but it has rom slots (not working yet) you can only flash to stock slot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
Yes. I'm also si thankful for this. This seems to be one of ther few option available for our phone. Not many developers want in anymore and it seems development is pretty much dying all around.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Maphack:
Apologizes, I am uneducated on what, rather how, I can fix it? From the replies it seems like you guys were able to correct it on your own. Or is it excitement for a new version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
What is the latest build kind sir?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jameslapc2:
Those were good too. I like the Darth ones because they just worked and I never really moved as a result.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
Read the OP's very first page and you'll find your answer. Just click the download link to find out for yourself. Or try the search button. Either works.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jawonder:
I’m sure butch is joking he knows all a that .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Well thanks for your response telling me how to find out when I have more then 6000 post. I only asked because I saw a different date for a download on android file host. So if you are looking for someone to give you a thanks for teaching me good luck. I have cintributed tons over the yrs to XDA...but again thanks for your input. Sorry for rant OP it just miffs me when someone attempts to teach when they do not know why someone is asking.

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Lol thanks "J"

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Sorry again OP Its out of my character to do that. [emoji481][emoji481]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Maphack:
I am sufficiently confused by the few recent posts. I can only assume the fix is coming next update? But some posts make me question if the fix is already available in some way...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Thats why I asked what I did bro[emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
Sorry for confusing, I said it fixed (on my github) and will be available on next build.

Its not major problem I used to have it on my s3, its all about bypass safestrap if the device detect charging mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Thanks for clearing that up OP[emoji481]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] MrMike2182:
Did you really just say that to [MENTION=4496829]butchieboy[/MENTION] ? Lmao the man has been on xda for a long time and helped/answered more people than I have and I help a lot!! Also, you should try being a little bit nicer with your wording!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
MrMike thanks bro[emoji106]. [MENTION=4770483]afaneh92[/MENTION] have you tried to create a romslot? I cant remember if you discussed that topic yet. I know OP says they are not working was just wonder if anyone tried it and gave you a log of any errors.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
I opened 3 threads for safestrap for S8 (mine are), S8+ and Note 8 so I think I discussed it on some threads.

Again slot ROM's need selinux mounts hacked init binary to boot. So this can take long time since I never hex edit init binary before, I don't have free time and I'm using my S8 as daily device. Maybe in near future.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Was just curious...I hope you dont think I was asking if you are working on it...I know better then that..lol. The fact that we can backup is enough for me[emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Almighty1:
I have a question, does Safestrap basically back up everything except /data/media aka /sdcard0 aka /storage/emulated/0 as that is a limitation of TWRP from what I remember which is also mentioned here:

https://twrp.me/faq/backupexclusions.html

Did the issue of using MicroSD cards 64GB and larger still exist or has that been fixed?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Jammol:
The sdcard issue seems to be resolved I guess. I have no issues using mine and it's 64gb.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] yes_have_some:
Yep same here, 128GB SD card and backups /restores from either internal or SD card work great.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Almighty1:
I haven't tested restore yet but backing up on a Sandisk 200GB card works fine except as stated in the program, data doesn't include internal storage so hopefully the following can be added into Safestrap in a later build:

Backup script:

adb forward tcp:7080 tcp:8080 &&\
adb shell 'tar -zcvf - /data/media | nc -p 8080 -l 1>/dev/null' &\
sleep 1;\
nc localhost 7080 > media.tar.gz &&\
adb forward --remove tcp:7080

Restore script:

adb forward tcp:7080 tcp:8080 &&\
adb shell 'nc -p 8080 -l | tar -zxvf -' &\
sleep 1;\
nc localhost 7080 < media.tar.gz &&\
adb forward --remove tcp:7080
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
In read the opening that this is for nought, will this be running on Oreo also?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
I do believe it requires root, there is no root for Oreo.

SM-N950U BlueJavix Rom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] anthonykash:
Love that we have this. Fuxk you Samsung for locking our bootloader, eat this. Lol sorry been away had to get that out . Sup everyone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Freakyd9984@gmail.com:
Well when I download the APK file and i click on it nothing happened, it won't let me click on this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
If you are on Oreo there is no root. You have to have root to install Safestrap. You were just told in Samfail thread that you are unable to root the version your device is on. I believe you said U4, and U4 cant be rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jawonder:
Wow!.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] nu2droid:
Also, make sure you have busybox installed.

Had that one time and out was the busybox.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] MrMike2182:
Did you not read [MENTION=4496829]butchieboy[/MENTION] post? He was already told in the samfail thread that safestrap requires root and busybox isn't going to help nothing. Bouncing threads is annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] anthonykash:
My restore failed at the end with a failed to mount system error? Anyone else have this beef? Before I get destroyed I'll admit I didn't search. Another weird thing is it only showed me backups I made with flashfire not the one I made with team win? Thanks guys
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Yep the last time I tried to restore a backup got the same thing, other times it has worked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] nu2droid:
Yeah. Didn't see the Oreo thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rippedwarrior69:
If install this is there a zip or fix for at&t note 8 not being able yo charge past 80 percent? Sorry if its in wrong thread. In want to root and install this. I'm still on 7.1.1. I would love to flash a new from to this phone. I hope linage comes to this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Wrong thread. There is no fix for the 80% battery limit until the bootloader is unlocked. This issue has been discussed since last October hundreds of times. If you want to charge to 100% after you have rooted, boot to download mode..plug in and in about 45min it will charge from 80% to 100
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rippedwarrior69:
Thanks please delete my post.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jawonder:
Are you still around ?.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] anthonykash:
Think he's busy with school or work and will update this with rom slots when done.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
Yes, I'm here.

I got init binary compiled from source with selinux disabled and it worked, booted recovery not the slot roms.

I think our problem is not init binary, dont know yet. Still working on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] freeblue192004:
Awesome sir. I just want to say thank you for all your hard work and contributions. Would love to help or test in any way I can
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xSl33p:
Maybe you should try to contact Yshalsager. He made dual boot which in theory should be able to work in combination with this. Then you can boot multiple ROMs
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Almighty1:
Have a question, if restoring a backup fails, did the restore of the same backup work if you try again or are you saying that backup is basically lost for good? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
I actually used the same backup and it worked

SM-N950U Chimera Rom 2.0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Almighty1:
Have a question on backing up in Safestrap:

When it asks Select partitions to backup, there is:

Cache,

System,

System Image,

Data (excl. storage),

EFS

Cache shouldn't be checked.

What is the difference between System and System Image? This page http://www.droidbro.com/backup-rom-using-twrp-backup-restore/ seems to indicate that Android 6.0+, having a system image in additon to the system backup is safer but when you restore, is there a difference between choosing just system only, system + system image, system image only?

Data should be checked if I basically want a snapshot of the data and apps at the time of backup

Has anyone actually restored their EFS successfully?

Also, I noticed when I use Install and install a .zip without selecting the restart option after completion, I am unable to use the slider on the bottom as it's either very non-responsive or even when I can slide it to the end, it doesn't do anything and this is completely doing a wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, wiping system, wiping data before doing a dirty flash of SamFail v2.5 and installing Safestrap again, did the previous three times with the same results.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
read https://twrp.me/faq/whattobackup.html

I hope the "non-responsive slider" be fixed in next build.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
Safestrap 4.07-B01 [2018-07-16]

- Fix CHARGER_BOOT detection.

- TWRP updated to 3.2.2.

- Update safestrap portrait theme.

- Update safestrap app to use topjohnwu's libsu & internal busybox (busybox app not needed anymore).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Er. Aditya:
Way to go sir awesome
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] MalharB:
Is this same for S8 950u or only for note8?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
S8 got the update too go to the S8 section this is for Note 8 only.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] diabl0w:
For some reason I have never been able to get this to work for me... the only way I am able to get the splash screen on boot is if I have my phone plugged into the charger while booting
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] freeblue192004:
Safestrap work to flash ROMs or mods but I have never been able to get it to complete a successful backup it's always fails even if I just have system image selected it will fail at about 80% completion
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
Give me the output of "cat proc/cmdline" from terminal

tick /system or /system_image not both

Also recovery log is needed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] freeblue192004:
Is this what u need? I just ticked system image
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] diabl0w:
cat /proc/cmdline with device plugged in
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Almighty1:
Thanks

Already read that earlier. I have a question about restoring as I tried it earlier today. What actually happens if you select to restore both System and System Image, does it basically restore the system partition first and then overwrite the system partition again with the System Image or basically, the system will get restored twice, once by System and once by System Image which should be identical as I always thought even System was just a image of the system partition.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
Go to advance the copy recovery log to sdcard.

Check if it still charging_mode=0x30 while fully booted without charger

Yes will override which come first but not the same the system restore with status you left on but the the system_image will restore ro system.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] diabl0w:
Yes it is still the same 0x30 while booted without charging. Just to clarify, it's not just this version that I have this issue, it has been all versions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] freeblue192004:
I think this is the important part but I'm going to pm u the whole log as to not clog the thread

Nm it won't let me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
I think its ROM issue, I got this problem when I ported Note 8 ROM to S8, some time it show and some time not.

Backup is ok on internal sd?

Try without theme!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
Recovery has mount issue since those commits

Support v2 fstab format

Don't rename twrp.fstab to recovery.fstab

Will try to fix it in next build.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
64 gb back up failds
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] afaneh92:
64GB and above have mount issue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Ok
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] blane3298:
this is VERY EXCITING!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DroidisLINUX:
Now we need a kexec kernel to boot some new roms
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
So do u enable safe system
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DroidisLINUX:
To enable safe strap you need to be able to create a "slot" and put a rom on a slot, I don't think slots are working at the moment. But you can at the moment create a backup, and burn or run a rom on the main partition. Be careful this can create a soft brick that would require you to flash using odin if you mess up a flash. This is just the first step to be able to flash roms which we don't even have many for snapdragon model yet. But once a kexec kernel is created it wont be Long before we are running all sorts of roms like lineage or resurrection roms, or Oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] diabl0w:
this isn't working for me, not sure what is different for me vs everyone else. running fennec rom and stericson's busybox from the playstore

EDIT: nvm it's working now... had to do a complete power off then power on, not just reboot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Thank you thank you OP, and Me2151 you are a beast bro[emoji106][emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] me2151:
Mine works fine... 256gb samsung sdcard.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] anthonykash:
Would the fish boot hijack work now as well? Not sure if that's any better, just seen that you initially tried that one.

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I remember seeing that post a while back. You certainly have been vindicated brotha. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
I usually dont ask questions but here goes...if I did a backup of SamfailV1 and moved it to externalsd could I use that to restore device back to U1 bootloader if I updated to U2 or U3 bootloader. Again I really dont ask questions but figured I would risk the beatdown..lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] me2151:
no. If you managed to install U1 bootloader after updating you WILL brick
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Thank you was just curious.[emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] smiley45:
Do otg work. Would l i me to test out some flashing and back up boy do I miss seeing trwp
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] b3y0ndd34th:
Installed great and working as expected (read OP as to bugs), I will patiently wait for some bug fixes and some roms :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] MrMike2182:
Lol.. Not sure why anyone would want to beat you down for asking a question.. It's not like you're a newbie that wants someone to hold their hand and walk them through the process haha!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Lol. Thanks Mikey
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DroidisLINUX:
I am so glad this came out when it did, I was thinking about hitting that upgrade to orea band wagon. Now I will not have to
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] freeblue192004:
Internal or external both fail the same way but I haven't tried without a theme yet
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] diabl0w:
ROM slots are not yet working properly right? I tried it out and the ROM I used wouldn't boot. I want to make sure it's not just me messing something up
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
No. They haven't been working since safestraps inception on the note. It is still being worked on however.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Almighty1:
I actually did a restore checking both system and system image and it works fine but I think what is confusing is that when you backup, the system and system image should be the same system data but when you restore, it did restore both system and system image which should be identical but is it recommended to restore with the system image vs system since the backup of system and system image should have the same exact data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jameslapc2:
Awesome to see a new build. This will definitely be installed after work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Backup to internal worked for me as well as slider on new build.

SM-G928G S9UX
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] anthonykash:
Awesome a new build, thanks op.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Almighty1:
Did a backup of efs, system, system image and data while restoring just system image and data yesterday without issues. I think system and system image is basically system just writes the files like how one copies files to a storage device while system image is basically a sector by sector image of the partition.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] freeblue192004:
Any news on this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
No. Do you see any? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] freeblue192004:
Eol?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] anthonykash:
The phone seems eol, Sammy might as well be apple in a security sense unless you live outside the state's.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
Definitely not guys, not entirely. It's at a stand still but I'd say this device is far from dying. We have an exceptional phone when used with the right ROM's and a little customization from right here on XDA! Just because the OP doesn't post weekly updates for anyone, does NOT mean this thread, or even the device itself is dead. The OP has stated multiples times he is still working on this project. He just gave us all an update just last month, sure it wasn't ROM slots working but who cares? He's still working and honestly, the more minor bugs he fixes, the easier it is (in a sense) to find and narrow down the real problem. The real problem lies in the boot process, he answered someone not too long ago in one of the threads stating "something block boot process". Anyways, we just gotta be patient and keep cheering the developer on.. cause, if you haven't noticed, he's kind of a kick*ss developer just like all the other developers here on XDA that have brought us this far with our devices. Patience is key and all great things come with time. And thanks again to ALL devs for ALL that you guys manage to do as well as have done for us thus far! It's all appreciated!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Actually this devuce is dead now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Nahhhh..lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] romansinner:
Negative sir