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[HOWTO] root Galaxy S8 S8+ CRGH CRI5 CRI1 CRJ5 CRK1 CRL3 TWRP&ambasadii stock kernel

[Guide]How to root Galaxy S8 or S8+ SM-G95xF/D with CRGH, CRI5 CRI1 CRJ5 CRK1 CRL3 ROM using TWRP and ambasadii stock kernel (which is including magisk)?

This topic is showing how to root à Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ (Oreo - 8.0.0) Exynos with the CRGH or CRI5 ROM where Samsung has again added some security features to avoid the rooting device.

Previous found topics seem running fine until the device reboot. It is stucked on SAMSUNG starting message with on top "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"

WARNING:

- At end of this process, keep checked your OEM unlock.

- Rooting and bricking your device is at your own risk.

Tested on:

- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU3CRGH from sammobile G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte

- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI5 from sammobile G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte

- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI5 G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte thanks [MENTION=4539432]gtrs36[/MENTION] for testing this new version of rooted boot loader

- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI1 G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte thanks [MENTION=9339814]Jon Saridjan[/MENTION] for tests using the mix of ROM and rooted boot loader

- S8+ SM-G955F Exynos model ROM G955FXXU4CRJ5 Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dream2lte thanks [MENTION=4610231].RadziU.[/MENTION] for testing this new version of rooted boot loader

- S8+ SM-G955F ROM CRJ5 Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dream2lte thanks [MENTION=9416935]DarthKyria[/MENTION] for testing this version of rooted boot loader

Please keep me in touch to update this list!

Download links:

- TWRP

** Thanks [MENTION=7984333]teamwin[/MENTION]

** For S8 twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/

** For S8+ twrp-3.2.3-0-dream2lte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dream2lte/

- [MENTION=4074799]ambasadii[/MENTION] stock kernel

** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903989728

Link unavailable, use the below version** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904009192

** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904024753

** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536984254

** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRK1.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603872259

** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRL3.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603878451

** Other versions are there https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=260111

- Odin3-v3.13.1 download on https://samsungodin.com/

- Samsung drivers download on https://samsungodin.com/

- MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk from MagiskManagerDOTcom

- RootChecker.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en

- RootCheckerPro.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheckp&hl=en

- Titanium Backup from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup

1. Backup your important data from internal storage before proceeding towards the installation. (I'm using smart switch and helium for some other apps. Unfortunately, smart switch is not able to fully backed up bluemail, Call Recorder Pro and so on)

2. Now go to Settings - About Phone - Software Information - Tap on Build Number 7 Times.

3. Now come back to Settings Home and Open Developer Options. Check OEM Unlock is turned ON. (It should be blue) If not found, set the date 8 days ago, uncheck "Automatic System Update" and reboot.

4. Power off device and boot into download mode by pressing the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons then VOLUME UP button to continue

5. Connect your device to the PC.

6. Now open Odin3-v3.13.1 as administrator and you should see a blue-highlighted box with a random COM number, which means you have proper drivers installed.

7. Put on our SD card (or on USB key - in case of USB key, you gonna use the usb dongle to flash/install - )

** MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk

** RootCheckPro.apk

** G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip

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** G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip

8. In the tab Options, uncheck "Auto Reboot" and kept checked "F. Reset Time". Click on the AP button and choose the twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamXlte.img.tar file.

9. Press the START button.

10. Now after Odin says PASS,

____10.1 Press the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons until the screen goes black

____10.2 Press VOLUME UP, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons for about 4 seconds until you should be in TWRP recovery.

11. Now allow the modifications by swiping and go to WIPE option.

12. <WARNING> Disconnect your device from your PC </WARNING> and choose "Format Data" - Type "yes" - ENTER.

____<WARNING> If at the Format Data step, you got red messages, complete the below step 13 and redo both step 12&13 </WARNING>

13. Go back to Home menu and choose “Reboot” then “Recovery” also choose “Swipe to Install”.

14. Once rebooted, choose “Keep Read Only” if needed then “Install” then flash G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip or G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip

15. The device should reboot, it's taking a long time. Enter your PIN code. Select your language and so on... Ignore the popup asking you to reboot because of the SIM Card changed"

16. Enjoy, your phone is rooted, Magisk and TWRP are both installed!

17. Install RootCheckPro.apk and start it, tape VERIFY ROOT the app should said your device has root access. Don't be afraid about SuperSU [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] not installed.

18. Install MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk, start it. Control the SafetyNet, all should be green.

19. Install Titanium Backup, start it. You should see a popup asking you to agree the root access.

20. Start TWRP app, agree the new installation, reboot.

21. Reboot once the device is stable without any notifications.

22. Restore your data thru smart switch and helium or other apps.

Thanks for

[MENTION=4074799]ambasadii[/MENTION] for the updated stock kernel

[MENTION=7984333]teamwin[/MENTION] for TWRP

[MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION] for Magisk

[MENTION=1477081]joeykrim[/MENTION] for Root Checker Pro

[MENTION=243871]Titanium[/MENTION] Track for Titanium Backup

[MENTION=7116210]Ruturaj Kadam[/MENTION] for the initial topic

[MENTION=2565186]max lee[/MENTION] for video and photo topic

[MENTION=5615812]coyote950[/MENTION] for the help

[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] for SuperSU

Please find below the rooting result displayed by root checker pro. Thanks [MENTION=1477081]joeykrim[/MENTION]

And the ROM version even OEM unlock ON