[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] BlueFox721:
[IMG="ChimeraLogo_1980x960.jpg"]https://i.imgur.com/m7pOxsy.jpg[/IMG]

**Welcome to the Fox Den!**

Chimera is a custom, pre-rooted ROM based from N950U 3BRA9 Firmware that has many MODs built in.

Before you proceed, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,

you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to any portion of this thread!

!PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND SEARCH THE POSTS BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS!​

Prerequisites:

- Your Note 8 and PC ready to flash

- READ THE ENTIRE GUIDE!

- Download and extract all required files to convenient location, keeping all files organized, on PC

- Rooted your device with SamFAIL or be on another custom ROM

- FlashFire or Safestrap installed

- Ensure you are on the proper CSC code for your carrier using "Phone Info app available in PlayStore...

**If you are on XAA some network features may not work unless you change**​

Instructions:

Safestrap Method (Preferred):

Step 1 - Ensure Busybox is installed to /system/xbin.

Step 2 – Ensure that SuperSu is updated.

Step 3 – Install Safestrap, Open Safestrap and grant it permission. (If not already Installed)

Step 4 – Select Install Recovery.

Step 5 – Select Reboot to Recovery.

Step 6 – Select Wipe button.

Step 7 – Swipe to Factory Reset (Do Three times).

Alternatively, Select Advanced Wipe to choose, Dalvik, Cache, System, and Data. (Do Three Times)​

Step 8 – Select Back Triangle Button to back out to Main menu.

Step 9 – Select Install button.

Step 10 – Navigate to location of downloaded Chimera ROM and select it.

Optional, Check the Reboot after installation box.​

Step 11 – Swipe to confirm Flash.

Step 12 – Select Reboot System button after install complete.

Step 13 – Boot will take a while so relax for a while.
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FlashFire Method:

Step 1 - Ensure Busybox is installed to /system/xbin.

Step 2 – Ensure that SuperSu is updated.

Step 3 – Install FlashFire, Open FlashFire and grant it permission. (If not already Installed)

Step 4 – Select the RED + button on the bottom right of FlashFire.

Step 5 – Select "Flash ZIP or OTA" button.

Step 6 – Navigate to location of downloaded Chimera ROM and select it.

Step 7 – Check the box next to (Mount /system read/write) then select the check mark in top right corner.

Step 8 – Select "Wipe" button. (Full Wipe is Neccessary unless Directed Otherwise)

Step 9 – Ensure System data, 3rd party apps, Dalvik cache, and Cache partition boxes are selected then select the check mark in top right corner. Optionally, you can select Internal storage.

Step 10 – Long press Wipe section and position it 1st before ZIP flash.

Step 11 – Leave Reboot section set to Normal unless you plan on flashing BlueFox Odin files, then select Download and the check mark at top right.

Step 12 – Select the Flash section at the bottom of FlashFire. Boot will take a while so relax for a while.
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Chimera's Features:

SuperSu

Busybox (just binary)

Deodexed

Zipaligned

DeKnoxed

Safestrap Integration

ROM Control

VoLTE icon Fix

Download Booster (Unless you flash Carrier CSC)

Native Tethering

CallerID

Many Custom settings in ROM Control (description of TWIZtd Mods coming soon)

More coming soon...

*Will Debloat later - For now remove unwanted apps with Titanium Backup or a root explorer*

What's Not Working:

Rotation Lock - *Fix - Set toggle and reboot*

360 Rotation

DEX (Swap SystemUI with Culpeo or SamFAIL SystemUI)

Cannot Access Data error message

You tell us....

Changelog coming soon...

Mods coming soon...​

Downloads:

The ROM:

Ultimate Chimera V1.5​

Odin Files:

*These Odin files are based off N950U Bootlader for best performance with U ROM*

- Flash with Prince Comsy's Odin -

For V3 Root

CR_U-3BRA9_CMBO-3ARA3

Optional U-3BRA Carrier Modems

For V2/V2.5 Root

CR_U-2BQL9_CMBO-2AQL1

Optional U-2BQL Carrier Modems

For V1 Root

CR_U-1AQI9_CMBO-1AQI6

Optional_U-1AQI_CarrierModems​

For those on V3 Bootloader, Not yet rooted:

The official SamFAIL V3 has been updated...Please use instead, unless you really want these.

Step 1 - Flash V3 Bootloader Odin files, CR_U-3BRA9_CMBO-3ARA3 In Prince Comsy's Odin,(yes it had a security error).

Step 2 - Boot to Download mode.

Step 3 - Flash the SamFAIL V3 System file according to SamFail Part 1 Instructions Here (normal error and upload screen).

Step 4 - Boot to Download mode.

Step 5 - Flash V3 Bootloader Odin files again, CR_U-3BRA9_CMBO-3ARA3

Step 6 - Device should reboot. Relax, boot takes a few.

*If you get a bootloop on SamFAIL startup, flash carrier CSC in Odin. 3BRA9 CSC*

Step 7 - Skip setup and install FlashFire or Safestrap.

Step 8 - Flash Chimera ROM following instructions above.​

Thanks and Credits:

[MENTION=6666032]JavixKGD[/MENTION] - Many great TWIZtd MODs

[MENTION=4591212]me2151[/MENTION] - SamFAIL for Galaxy Note8

[MENTION=8360749]partcyborg[/MENTION] - Finding root for Galaxy Note8

[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] - SuperSU & FlashFire

[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] - VoLTE icon fix

[MENTION=4770483]afaneh92[/MENTION] - Safestrap Recovery

[MENTION=7100851]josete_197601[/MENTION] - GRX TouchWiz Mod

Testers coming soon....sorry other mentions are coming...

- More coming soon (as before)​

Other Noteworthy Thanks:

[MENTION=4714483]daxgirl[/MENTION] for all the great guides on the many great mods!!!

[MENTION=1042140]tdunham[/MENTION] for the massive library of mods he has on his thread here and to every dev that put their time into the guides that are there. You are just too many to mention my friends.

[MENTION=4596062]asc1977[/MENTION] for his great work on the growing library of guides and mods for MM here.

[MENTION=3355398]mrRobinson[/MENTION] for adaway.

[MENTION=7433324]A.R.I.S.E. Sound Systems[/MENTION] Sound Systems for the great sound mod of Viper4ARISE and Dolby ATMOS.

[MENTION=5357345]ahrion[/MENTION] for his amazing work with great sound mods for Android, specifically Dolby ATMOS Collective found here.

Other mentions can be found on the TWIZtd Mod thread in the links below!

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If I have forgotten anyone else, please do PM me and I will add you quickly; because credit is given where it is due!!!

MANY THANKS TO ALL, HOPE YOU ENJOY CHIMERA ROM!!!!!!

Other Links:

*SamFAIL by me2151*

*TWIZtd by JavixKGD*

*Culpeo ROM*

*Fennec ROM*

*SM-N950U1 XAA Stock Recovery Guide*

*Carrier Flashing and Switching Guide*

*Edit APN Settings & Native HotSpot Guide*

*SM-N950U/U1 Factory Binary, Combination Firmware*

*S Note & Working Action Memo*

*Free SIM Unlock Service by: [MENTION=8448177]instrumentaly[/MENTION]*​

XDA:DevDB Information

Chimera ROM, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017 Phone)

Contributors

BlueFox721, JavixKGD

ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat

ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

Version Information

Status: Stable

Current Stable Version: V1.5

Stable Release Date: 2019-10-05

Created 2018-05-25

Last Updated 2019-11-14