yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeatyCoins:
Fantastic. after some odin issues im finally flashing G950U1UES5CRF5 at the moment. Will this change my baseband?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sebasll:
HELP, PLEASE! I have model G950U1 with FRP LOCK: ON. I'm stuck on a bootloop after an update. I tried flashing VER 5 ( XAA-G950U1UES5CRF5 ) with Odin but it did not help. I don't have USB Debugging Enabled, did not think to turn it on as it was my second day with the phone.

Anyone have a link to the factory binary files for this model and any tips that can help? Willing to Donate for Beer if you could help me fix this thing. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sammys8:
Stuck on this screen, can someone help with which files/firmware I need to flash through Odin? Can't seem to locate the correct file. Thank you

CARRIER: TMK

RP SWREW : B4(2,1,1,1,1) K3 S4

MODEL SM-G950U (SS)

PDA FA70_G950USQU4CRE1

PHONE G950USQU4CRE1

P_S/N UNKNOWN

H/W REV1.0

CAL.D 2017.04.26

UN 9887A8334554455838

MEMORY 64GB
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sammys8:
I want to flash the Stock Android Nougat ROM on my device but I'm failed to do so using Odin.

When tried to do so, I got SW Rev. fail device 3 binary 4 error on the download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] beyondthat:
I got a same model same issue factory binary is on the v4 but I cant locate the stock firmware or any other that goes with this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thetoppertopper:
flashed the comb files ,got into factory binary , did everything ..i tried flashing many d/l firmware u4 but nothing is working stuck in factory binary , ..any that do flash reboot phone fast and factory binary comes back , tried wiping phone ,and clearing catch each time ,and turning oem unlock and developer on every time no luck ..tried odin 3.12 ,and patched odin that is in the file on page 1 ,

model sm-g950u

pda fa70_g950usqu4are1

phone g950usqu4cre1

h/w rev 1.0

was a g950w , ..xac i think it was , tried telus and fido firmwares
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aaron__b:
mismatched rev4 modem

My phone info:

CARRIER: USC

RP SWREW : B3(1,1,1,1,1) K2 S3

MODEL SM-G950U

I was trying to switch the phone from USC to verizon and flashed the bit4 ENGmodem above rather than the v3 which my phone has installed. Now my baseband shows it is the v4 version and my build is a v3. I can't upgrade everything to v4 because USC doesn't have a v4 yet. I get an error screen if I flash the v3 stock firmware without then flashing the v4 ENGmodem. Can I revert back the modem only from v4 to v3? Is this even a problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anarasgarli:
Usually ENGmodem using for unlocking (bad esn or how ever). You don't need that for switching CSC. You will be broke the phone.

First, try to flash rev 3 frimware and watch the result. If it's working then it will good. If it's not working then try with bit 3 but not use engmodem for flashing or switching csc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anarasgarli:
Download Rev 3 frimware, G950UxxxxU3xxx for example.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aaron__b:
Yeah I already tried flashing the v3 version. I got the screen that says Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software. I don't think I can get past it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anarasgarli:
Then you need v4 frimware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] charter3554:
First off, thanks anarasgarli for posting so much helpful info! Maybe you or anyone else can help me to get this figured out..

The process didn't work for me for some reason. I'm on a 950U 950USQU4CRE9 Tmobile.

I just followed the procedure using the mediafire linked combination file COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU4ARE1

Then I went into settings in factory binary and only clicked what the guy in the youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4xRw6I78nU) did.

Next, I extracted the ADB FRP folder and double clicked adb.exe and fastboot.exe and then finally double clicked ADB FRP.bat , I did this 3 times with the .bat file, all looked good.

I then finally flashed the AP file: AP, BL, CP, files of: _G950USQU4CRE9_CL13663186_QB18278396_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5 (note that the firmware matches the one that was on my phone before all of this: G950USQU4CRE9).

and I clicked the HOME CSC of: HOME_CSC_OYN_G950UOYN4CRE9_CL13663186_QB18278396_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

(strangely the HOME CSC firmware says G950UOYN4CRE9 instead of G950USQU4CRE9.)? Not sure if that's normal. I downloaded my firmware package from updato.

Everything was moving along exactly as in the youtube video quoted above, but when I finished it said data (partition maybe?) was corrupt and there was a button to click to reset back to factory settings...

and then when it reset, it still asked for the google account info saying: ""an unauthorized attempt has been made to reset your device to factory default settings..."

Not sure where I went wrong on this one...any thoughts guys?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] charter3554:
I had exactly the same results! Did you ever get yours figured out? I'm stuck here...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeepinxJosh:
download the 950uxxx4xxxx firmware so you stay on bootloader 4 and that will get you unlocked firmware then grab the csc file that also is bootloader 4 for your desired carrier and that will get you the carrier info apns and apps.... flash home to keep user data flash plain csc to wipe all data....

---------- Post added at 08:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ----------

flash the csc full data wipe happens with the non home csc then after you flash it disable auto reboot so you can boot into recovery.. same as download mode but vol up.... and then do fctory reset wipe all... then reboot
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] charter3554:
So as you likely have read f3nixx and I used the home CSC because that's what was circled in the YouTube video..

So that's the only change we need to make? (Just to use non home CSC?)

After the CSC software is installed, at what point specifically do I hold the volume up button?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] A0425A:
I'm having trouble with delayed notifications and I thought I'd try flashing my 950U back to TMB stock firmware. I've been running 950U1 for over a year now. I've read the how-to which includes flashing the factory binary but knowing that BL version have to match what's already on the phone (I'm at 5) does that mean the factory binary also has to be at the same level?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeepinxJosh:
yes but there are links to it you can find with just a simple "g950 u v5 combo file" or "g950u bl 5 combo file" as the search terms... what i would do no matter what you decide to do is first go into recovery and if you can format data... if not then factory reset... clear cache, factory reset again.... then proceed to do what you will.... I alway reset at least twice just to make sure whatever i am putting on my phone goes on to a phone that is setup properly with the partitions and sizes correct... it's a good habit to make...

My Slogan: Reset and read twice... flash once...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] A0425A:
It took more than two factory resets (more like 4) but looks like i have notifications working again properly.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] charter3554:
First off, thanks for taking the time to try to help us in this thread.

Are you able to clarify regarding my reply question to you, when you get a chance, it's a few posts above this, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] A0425A:
After trying multiple resets and even only installing a couple of apps to test notifications I finally went ahead and installed the bit 5 of the factory binary as a first step to revert back. I have the process down in terms of understanding the flow but it seems I don't have the right EngBoot as I keep getting an error when trying to load it via the bootloader in this format but I can't make out the whole message "sw rev check fail: [Too small for my eyes to see] Fused 5 > Binary 1". Do I need to wait for a bit 5 of the EngBoot?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] charter3554:
Hmm? My response was to Jeepin Josh...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] A0425A:
Sorry...didn't see that...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] charter3554:
No problem, good info contained within your post though, lol

I'm just not at your level yet, wish I had some more clarification regarding my issue..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeepinxJosh:
need to make sure your using the right version of odin... there is prince comsey, there is patched256share 12.7.3 then there is the 13.3.1 that will do everything for the s8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BWMcAMA:
Did you ever get the password for the zip file?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] charter3554:
Sidenote, I downloaded the 3.13.13 3b patched exe, is that the best one to use for FRP removal?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JeepinxJosh:
Not necessarily... That's for the size I believe... I have 12 different versions s of odin on my computer... I have 7 just in the 3.12 edition lol... 3.12, 3.12.3, 3.12.7, 3.12.3 prince comsey, 2 other prince comsey modified ones, a 12.3.3 or 7 shared256 modified and then we get to the 3.13.1, 3.13.1b. And so on... Basically the modified one in 13.3.1b lifts almost all checks so you can flasf almost anything so be careful... If you f it up be prepared to suffer the consequences... the f standing for flash of course... I'd get 3.12.7 regular and the shared 256 one the and get ya 3.12.3 or even 3.10.... start off with 12.3 if it won't flash and says can't verify 256 shared blah blah then try the 256 one next ... Don't use the 13.3.1b or anything like that unless told to in directions or at your own risk after all else has failed...

---------- Post added at 01:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:39 PM ----------

Edit... This is the S8 combo thread and 3.13.1b and 3b are used on it but I used it to change carriers..... I have used it to force flash some stuff but the combo files are legit as it gets from Samsung so just use 3.12.3 or 3.12.7
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stefanox24:
i have g955fxxu4cri5 help me please
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alirz:
Hi all,

I want to revert my G955 U1/ XAA back to its original Canadian fw g955W/VTR. However I’m on the latest fw that uses BL5. I assume, I have to wait for the v5 factory bin file to come out before I can do the carrier switch?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] JonDoeXDA:
Combination Files for G950USQU5CRIB?

G950US**5****?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
Google can be your friend in cases like this
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] strecky:
Hello Can You Help Me Which Combination File Can I Use

Samsung Note 8

8.0.0/R16NW/N950USQS4CRE Verizon

Carrier:VZW

RPMP fuse blown

RPMP PROVISIONED

CURRENT BINARY : Samsung official

System Staus official

FRP Lock: ON

Qualcomm Secureboot : ENABLED

RP SWREV :B4(2,1,1,1,1) K2 S4

Secure Download : ENABLED

DED:205EEF1879FC
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] how2solutions:
Urgently need Combination file for G955FXXU4CRL3

Moderator Edit:

Please open your own thread in the provided Q and A Forum for that device - no hijacking.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] SamTheDeveloper:
which rom to use after this combo file

my issue was related to the time/date on the phone versus the time/date on my computer

could not flash stock rom with the difference between them
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] laughingman420:
for oreo ?

is there any combination file for s8 oreo v4 modem? tmobile career?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] X_DroiD_X:
What is the password to the combination firmware please i need it asap
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheMadScientist:
If it's the one i think it is he has it listed. Something like www.samkey.org or samkey.org/forum. Something along those lines
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] X_DroiD_X:
Thanks i will tryed
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] suavehouse2601:
Mlm
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rizal411:
I have a problem to upgrade the firmware s8 g950u tmb, because the firmware model listed on the cellphone is different from the one printed on the pcb and also recovery mode, on the recovery reads the g950u but the cellphone information shows g950f, I live in Indonesia how should I choose the firmware suitable for my s8, now the condition of the phone is still on Android 7.0 thank you
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bowlandspoon:
Nice guide, thanks for the mention!

I should add I did not upload these files. They are from a link shared in the MOD EDIT: TELEGRAM LINK DELETED. Check it out as there's lots of useful information in there.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lfpecoraro:
Oh man! Thanks for this! Just perfect! Loving it =)
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bravo261:
dang, i flashed these files on my first day with the p20, on a unknown region (C605) and now i'm having to go through with this rebranding: https://xdaforums.com/huawei-p20-pro/help/strange-rebrand-clt-l09-to-clt-29-c432-t3798978

never that easy, is it?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] dlads:
Do you need to name the folder anything specific?

Or literally just download those files an put them into a random folder on your phone?

How does the script see them, just looking for some clarity on that.

I understand the process just not that step.

Cheers for the guide and for taking the time.

:good:
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] lfpecoraro:
Yes, Just put the Huru zip with the others files at same folder, the name doesnt matter.

You will Just install the Huru zip att custom recovery. =)
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] dlads:
Ah so you navigate and flash one at a time via twrp?

Thanks for clarifying
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bowlandspoon:
You only select the HuRUpdater zip in twrp for flashing. The script automatically finds and flashes the other files.

Just make sure all the files are in the same folder (including HuRUpdater.zip). The folder can be called anything you want.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] smohanv:
This stock ROM is very good and smooth. Any opinions?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] alexandruvlad:
Finally, received this via OTA

European model / Dual Sim (L29-C432)
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Jihell76:
is it normal to have " Chipset Boston 8.1.0.001 (011S3)" in build number ?

After the update I mean
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] scook94:
any advantage of upgrading from 131 to 131a?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] bowlandspoon:
I flashed this yesterday. Honestly can't notice any difference. Build number still states 131...
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] matt4321:
Similarly I upgraded and don't see any difference, probably minor backend stuff. I think it's only really worth upgrading once a month when the new security patch comes. All the hassle for these small incremental updates isn't really worth it.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Matias94pl:
Hi guys, I have p20 pro l29 c432.

when I finished flashing huru.zip I reboot phone on twrp. Now phone is bricked

Can you help me please?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Infyrana:
Same here :/

stock rom starts but is stuck after selecting WiFi (skipping doesn't work, some security bla about the necessity to verify via google account), it's stuck in "just a sec..." forever.

eRecovery also doesn't work, saying "failed to get package info" whenever I try.

Anyone with a solution?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] reppi:
Try to clean cache in erecovery and try again. Helped me with a different problem but maybe it works for you as well.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Infyrana:
Thanks, but I tried that already, otherwise it wouldn't even start to try getting the recovery package ..
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] djparent:
Is debranding necessary to flash this ROM? I'm on CLT-L04 8.1.0.109(C792), been learning Huawei's intricacies but still not understanding the debranding thing and keep hearing it tossed around. Are the ROMs themselves region locked or something?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] smohanv:
Yes you do. You need to debrand.. Search for the thread in this Forum. You have to debrand to C432. Check your version from settings.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] silverstream:
Thinking of doing this decryption. However my question is, after I decrypt, and when I flash the next firmware update, will my data get encrypted again?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] smohanv:
This issue is only with EMUI 9.0. There is no new EMUI 9.0 after the version dated 03/12/2018 hence I haven't tried to confirm if it will encrypt data again.

If you have tried, please share the results here. Thanks.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] smohanv:
I have updated OP made it easy too.

Please try. You don't have to worry about decrypting, if your purpose of decrypting is to magisk root your device.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] silverstream:
Thanks. My whole purpose of wanting to decrypt is to get an ad-free host file into the phone, and not to achieve root.

After reading your new instructions:

"If you reboot your device normally, it boots in to non-rooted ROM."

Thinking further, maybe I can boot into Root mode and edit my host file, then boot normally without root.

[UPDATE] Achieved what I needed, root the phone, install Adaway, and now I can boot in non-Root state!!!! BEST OF BOTH WORLD!
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] yoav1990:
Great post! everything works properly including the root :)

Installed 9.0 version
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] smohanv:
Well done. I was about to reply with the same solution that you found yourself.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] tomcruisader:
Thank you, it worked perfectly !

Updated from Oreo 8.1.0.161 (C432) with unlocked bootloader and no root. No play store certification (no google pay)

I did follow the guide and now have latest Emui 9 with unlocked bootloader, root access and google play certification (google pay is working now!). Keeping all my data of course!
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] silverstream:
[MENTION=358748]smohanv[/MENTION] Noticed you've updated the title. Just want to let you know, you instruction works on C636 too. You might want to update OP so others are aware it works on other models as well
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] harkis123:
After installing EMUI 9 ( .163 build) and trying to root i'm facing a problem.

After the Magisk window pops up "Requires Additional Setup" or just by refreshing it I get a message "Setup Failed"

The exact build is: v18.1-1df65940 maybe it's repo fault? Before that I was on EMUI 8 (Magisk rooted too)
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] otonieru:
am on same magisk build.

might be just a bad patching, try repatch your recovery ramdisk
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] mdda7:
work with beta 9 +OEM locked ?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] otonieru:
read the first post.

the first requirement already state : unlocked bootloader.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] mdda7:
bootloader unlocked

but OEM locked
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] otonieru:
rrrr, you mean... greyed out ? can't be toggled ?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] mdda7:
yes
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Special <K>:
ReRooting on EMUI 9.0 worked, thank you!

Somehow after rebooting with Vol+ it booted to eRecovery, hitting reboot with Vol+ again finally worked.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Elite Choob:
Does this method work for CLT-L09?
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] danifilth4king:
Worked for me this morning. CLT-L09 (C432)

Now running Pie B163 and rooted with Magisk.

Thanks OP! :)
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Elite Choob:
sweeet thanks very much
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] silverstream:
Recieved a small 3mb patch for nfc and text. Did anyone applied it successfully without flashing back original recovery?

Update : Small patch applied without booting into recovery
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Deano1889:
Successfully flashed to 0.0.0.163 (C432ER1P9) using the Reflash_9.0 tool.

Problems I have yet to solve:

1: TWRP without encryption

Even with all security settings turned off I'm still unable to get a version of TWRP that does not encrypt folders. I've tried versions twrp_clt_0.1.img, twrp-3.2.3-1-m8.img and twrp-3.2.3-2-charlotte.img to no avail.

2: eRecovery

When I boot to eRecovery it will not download the latest recovery. I get the below error message:

'Getting packaged info fro server' followed by 'Getting info failed'

3: Bootloader unlocked

I can't relock the bootloader. 'Fastboot OEM lock' returned the error message 'FAILED (remote: 'Command not allowed')

4. Root

As I can't get TWRP without encryption i'm unable to flash the RemoveEncryption-P20Pro.zip nor the Magisk-v18.0.zip files

I know these points have been raised in previous posts but any help and guidance would be appreciated as I'm now kind of in limbo, No root and not bootloader locked. I'd like the option to be in either one or the other camps.

Cheers

Deano
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] otonieru:
Flashing magisk .zip from TWRP is no longer the way to gain root in EMUI 9

you need to flash the pre-patched recovery ramdisk (ehich will contain magisk and root your phone) from fastboot.

and you cant have custom recovery while using magisk (being rooted)

as for locking bootloader, i dont see why you should do that. unlocked is preferable, since you can always go back to 8.1 or any other option easily.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Deano1889:
Installing the pre-patched ramdisk img via Magisk manager did the trick. Pressing volume up now boots me into rooted rom.

The reason for relocking bootload is to lose the warning splash screen on boot for when I eventually come to sell it. If I can't re-lock bootloader from 9.0, you're suggestion of re-flashing back to 8.0 and then re-locking might do the trick but not ideal.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] smohanv:
Small correction. pre-patched should be patched with magisk (see steps in OP post). The patched file will be found in Download folder with the name patched_boot.img. This is the file to be flashed in fastboot mode.
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] xn3m:
and TWRP will work?

Thx
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] otonieru:
Its either root or twrp,

you cant have both
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] danifilth4king:
I believe it's possible to flash TWRP to the eRecovery partition (recovery2) so technically you could have both but IMO it's a stupid idea to flash over eRecovery for obvious reasons!
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] oriveradel:
Great guide, however; once rooted to debloat all you need root explorer applicatio, browse folders where APKs are and delete, reboot
[Huawei P20 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] GalaxHe:
Got my data fully wiped when installing .161 from december :(

Hope my twrp backup from friday will work to be restored (transferring now)