yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] FuzzyFoxe:
For those of us who were waiting for a better root and were forced to update beyond the bootloader version that could be rooted, yeah, it's worth it. I'd gladly tear apart my phone or trip knox for a device that's proving to be capable of lasting me several years like the note 4 did.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] JohnKCG:
Well, I will be honest, right now, at this very moment I believe that what are you trying to do will bring more difficulties, the note 8 won't receive android Q, Pie in my opinion will be the last, however, we Still WILL have security updates, that means that even if you find right now a way to break the already good security, Samsung will patch it, So as you said in another post man, learn your way into coding, become a pro, and when you feel you are ready, return to work with the note 8, which at that time (probably 1 year more or less) won't have official support, so with the device not supported, you with a ton more experience and maybe another dev's here will help you find a way to root and even run custom roms, we have to remember that the Verizon note 4 had this situation too, and yes, it took a hell lot of time, but they did what you and a lot of us believe possible for this device, thanks a lot for your time and enthusiasm, android dev world these days need people with the energy and enthusiasm you have
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] SvB4EvA:
Thanks for trying OP! Please keep at it. :good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] kylemcallister4444:
Did you ever get the GTP tables for BL U3? If not that's what I have, if that would still be helpful?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] vrveee:
My eyes can no longer tolerate pwm!

Tell me please - will not ROOT be in the near future?

P. S. My eyes are very sensitive to PWM - it is possible to remove it with the help of the kernel mod, but for this you need a ROOT.

I decide to leave the phone or sell, because there is no strength to endure pwm.

P. S. S. Developers / engineers SAMSUNG goats! The best screens ... WHICH PORT OF EYES!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] BigCountry907:
The method that i think will work does not require taking the device apart.

If you are upgraded past rev3 bootloader then yea. Your pretty much out of luck.

I think there is some confusion because this thread dealt with multiple very technical issues.

At the end of it all...or basically were we are at here is this.......

I believe the best bet in running a custom ROM or Kernel is to inject U-Boot into the scene.

By that i mean to get Root initially using Samfail Method.

Install Safestrap.

Modify the safestrap script (e2fsck) to load a Bare Metal Binary Version of U-Boot to accomplish having u-boot functionality.

Utilize the TFTP Boot function of U-Boot to load a Custom Kernel.

U-Boot could be utilized to load custom Rom as well or Simply use U-Boot to load a custom Kernel with Kexec Support and then use the standard safestrap slots and kexec to run whatever rom.

Honestly at this point I am not working much on the Note 8 anymore.

I recently bought a Hikey 970 Dev Board.

The power of the hikey 970 is far above and beyond the samsung devices.

Kirin 970 SoC

4 x Cortex A73 @ 2.36GHz, 4 x Cortex A53 @ 1.8GHz

Mali G72-MP12

6GB LPDDR4

64GB UFS storage

One of the things i like the most it it has A Mini PCIE Slot and also a M.2 M Key Pcie slot.

You can add any pcie cards and also run NVME SSD.

So i have been developing for the hikey now.

Once i have a solid understanding of the inner workings of U-Boot I may be more capable of pulling this off.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
So basically past rev 3 out of luck so its pretty useless then and cant root oreo or future verions this device isnt goumg past 9.0 anyways
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] vrveee:
I beg you to unlock the fifth bootloader!

You will succeed! Exynos is hacked!

We trust you and look forward to your great results!

Let us give you money - for motivation!

P.S. I've been waiting for ROOT since September 2018 - I believe that the fifth bootloader will be hacked!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
So does the fact that you are not working much on the note 8 mean all this effort to root and create and unlocked bootloader for the Note8 has been abandoned? I'm stuck on bootloader 3 and have been tempted to upgrade but have resisted the temptation hoping something comes out if this.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Aumaan:
This is just my opinion so take it as you will. Samsung has shown no signs of being willing to allow an unlock.

It would appear that there are extremely few devs even interested in the snapdragon variant at present.

Considering that the N8 may be close to EOL in Samsung's eyes since they're about to unveil 3-4 new S variants plus the foldable and possibly a new note in the fall, I'd be surprised if they release Android P for the device.

While I was looking forward to seeing root beyond Nougat it would appear that it would be more a PoC since many people have bailed on the device.

It's unfortunate that Samsung has shown no interest in it's non-corporate clients by completely locking down the device that we all paid good money for.

Personally I may never use a Samsung device again unless they show more interest in their root loving, modding inclined clientele.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Giebnatious:
The Note 8 is absolutely getting Pie. I am currently running the official beta. What rock are you living under?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] fbarbiero:
Guess he was meaning Q and not Pie
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Giebnatious:
That would make much more sense.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
O will never get root on this device period or any samsunf
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
Unfortunately this seems to be the case for anyone who upgraded beyond bootloader 3 given that this method seems to be dead pretty much from what I gather.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xRaZeR_FuZioNx:
This is because of root being needed to get the initial entrypoint, right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Correct
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
So this is pretty much dead in the water.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Yep i been sayimg it for weeks may as well lock this like all other threads thank god i moved om from this device
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] BigCountry907:
It's not dead, I haven't given up and I still feel it is very possible to use U-Boot to run a custom system.

A custom kernel can be loaded using the tftp boot function.

Currently we have safestrap that is designed for locked devices. Yes if the device is beyond rev 3 then it won't work. Unless anyone finds a way to root and load safestrap. Even without root it is still possible to get safestrap up and running by other means. Like patching the recovery.img /res/key to gain the ability to flash partitions by self signing the firmware. All that has to be accomplished is to replace the e2fsck.bin with a similar safestrap script.

All i am saying is currently I am not directly working on the note 8. I had hoped initially that some others would have joined with me to develop the U-Boot Binary that will work in this situation. I myself am not an expert at writing Bare Metal code. In order to get a better grasp I have 2 dev boards. The dragonboard and the Hikey 970.

They both run U-Boot but they both also need some development. Like porting the e2fsck script to them. And then testing out my theory to prove the concept.

I don't think this will happen tomorrow or even next month. But sometime this year it will happen.

I feel it would be unnecessary to lock this thread. Although I have not unlocked the bootloader the tread specifically stated WIP.

There are many great Tutorials that i spent a lot of time writing throughout these 16 pages. These methods apply to all android devices. Any individual that has followed or will read and follow through this thread can learn a great deal about several high level topics.

I believe that for the sake of the information that is contained through out and the potential for others to learn a great deal from that information this thread deserves to be here. When i take on projects like this I support them. And i will continue to support any questions anyone may have about any of the processes contained.

My primary goal is always to teach others so that in the future they will be knowledgeable and able to assist me and others in similar projects.

I do believe this thread accomplishes that even if it don't unlock the boot loader as of yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Well I still have 2rooted Note 8's but if something happens Im probably out of luck since one is bootloader 2 and the other bootloader 3. But I will preserve them just incase....In the mean time back to Note 9...[emoji16]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
Thank you so much for all who have contributed and worked on this WIP project. I for one, have followed this thread closely and have learned a great deal despite the fact I do not know anything about coding or even understand much of the terminology used at times. I have very basic knowledge of partitions, rooting and flashing. I wish I knew more so that I could contribute something meaningful. If there is a way for me to contribute, then please PM me. My only concern with this is that as this device gets older and people move on to newer ones (Note 9, S10, etc..), then the need for root and even an unlocked bootloader on it may become almost obsolete since not many people will need it or care about it. I also think any possible development may cease or be only usable for a very small number of people, making it almost not worth the time needed to bring about unless these same project's ideas can be applied to future devices. I understand all these things take a huge amount of time and effort for developers, so I don't blame anyone who doesn't prioritize it. I was so frustrated with this device I moved on to the Pixel 3Xl just so I could have an unlocked bootloader and root. As of now, my Note 8 sits in drawer, hopeful and waiting for any future development. Thank you Bigcountry907 and all others who still work on this.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] BigCountry907:
Boot-loader 2 and boot-loader 3 are fine.

All that i need to develop is a method of using the e2fsck script in safestrap to load a U-Boot binary.

The key thing is that we need a U-Boot binary that can execute after the kernel is loaded. There is the possibility that even the TFTP Boot function of U-Boot can be cross compiled to run from userspace which would give the ability to load a custom kernel. With a custom kernel the kexec module can be built and used to load a custom /system /kernel using rom slots the way safestrap works now. Or would work if the stock kernel had kexec and loadable module support.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Romreactor:
That is awesome news coming from you BigCountry907. I am still on bootloader 2 and at this point my phone can't even update if it wanted to hahaha. Regardless, wanted to point out a few concerns from this thread of this device being old, and I highly doubt that. I have been using it for a year now and see no problem with using it for another year. No need to waist money on new devices that have no new tech other than a slightly faster processor and maybe more ram. I still see there are a lot of people who will continue to use this phone even after Sammy drops support just because of its great build quality and features (looking at you headphone jack). Also, not a lot of people have a lot of cash saved up to buy each new phone as it drops.

Lastly, for the people that keep posting this thread is dead and or needs to be closed. Please take your emotional concerns else where, maybe in a general discussion thread as it does not benefit anyone here and more or less adds to lengthy read throughs before locating important and enlightning posts. I for one am very happy to hear that their is a high chance the bootloader can get hi jacked without taking the phone apart and would love to see it come to life hopefully by the end of this year so that I can start experimenting in installing new and bloatwear free versions of android with root access.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] xRaZeR_FuZioNx:
I wouldn't see why that would be the case. BigCountry907 stated only that it requires v3 or below because of the root exploit, meaning it still works for v3 and under.

This means finding another exploit (which is still very much possible) pretty much opens his method up to any other version affected. There are attack vectors we haven't even looked at yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Well hopefully using Safestrap is key..if there is a way to get rom slots working[emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] plainbum:
What purpose would locking this work-in-progress tread accomplish?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] FuzzyFoxe:
These people who keep saying it's a lost cause and such, make me wonder if they work for samsung, and are trying to stop people from getting close to a known but unfixed exploit. :/ Just saying.

A path untraveled yields nothing.

Go down that path and you might find what you're looking for.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DroidisLINUX:
Yea I think the same thing or they go down the path further and send the exploit in for money, and sign a non disclosure so they cant tell us
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] diabl0w:
as far as i know the usual process is that the developer will announce that he found a root method -> then he will post on xda or wherever that he found the method and will release it soon and not to update your device if you want root -> he will tell the manufacturer about the exploit and collect the money for finding it -> the manufacturer will fix the exploit and roll out and update to patch it -> then the developer will release the exploit method on xda and as long as you didnt take the update that patched it then you will be able to root/unlock bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
Unfortunately, that sounds about right!

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
On the Note 9 thread there is serious talk about possible root coming soon. From what I gathered, the creator has found a way to temp root but not permanent on the locked bootloader note. Maybe some of you guys that actually know about this stuff can check it out. It may be useful to us on the Note8 as well since I think he said it could apply to any Samsung phone.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Note 9 got same problem he's close but no perm root and can't go past ul
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Romreactor:
Hey everyone, hope the progress for UBoot is going well. I just had a couple questions in regards to eventual unlocked bootloader for Note 8 and the new One UI update for android pie by Samsung. Will we be able to flash android 9.0 eventually to a rootable, unlocked bootloader Note 8, or are we going to be forever stuck with Android 7.1?

Reason why I am asking is because, Android 9.0 looks really awesome with Samaung One UI and tempting to upgrade to. Especially with dark mode and the final promise of a customizable bixby button in future updates. I just don't want to lose my current root compatibility with U2 Bootloader on Android 7.1 if it's not really worth it. Looking forward to your guys thaughts. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
7.1.1 forever
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Nochlab1:
Can you post a link?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3897797

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Nochlab1:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
You are welcomed.

Sent from my Pixel 3 XL
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Flanny80:
I am very new to this whole process but am learning a lot. I really hope I can get to your point one day. Keep up the good work, you are very motivating and I hope it all works out. I have a N950U as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
????hope it works out for ya
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] quanqw:
Can I use it with s8 active (g892u)? It is same chip with s8 (g950u): msm8998.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] butchieboy:
Use what? This is a Work In Progress(WIP) for Note 8.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] quanqw:
Is it beta?
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 ROM Development] xiaokai:
my phone suddenly turns off, when i revice calls or make calls or write text messages or play music on media player or use wifi, just random turn off

it cant be switched on using the power button, unless u leave it off like that for 30 mins or so OR if u connect it to a USB dock

if u reset to turn on, the PDA turns on but the phone stays OFF and will not switch on....

when it does switch on it wont make calls or anything

its just acting weird i dont know
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 ROM Development] zolee7:
Possible battery problem?

I had such a problem but mine have done this only when I tried to switch on then suddenly switched off.

I use a third party 3200 mAh battery.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 ROM Development] xiaokai:
wish i knew
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Lowered Bitrate:
I recently got the oreo update for my lg v20 h918 and it turned out to be a downgrade to the built-in video/camera app. Previous to the update setting resolution to uhd and bitrate to high in the manual video settings the video bitrate would be 64mbps. After the update to oreo with the same settings the bitrate is only 52mbps now.

Screenshot one shows my lg v20 h918 running android 8 with only 52mpbs bitrate.

[IMG="screenshot 1"]https://ibb.co/gcmLRL[/IMG]

Screenshot two shows my lg v20 h910 running android 7 with 64mbps bitrate (same settings uhd and high bitrate) but my h918 also had this same bitrate when it was running android 7 and previous to android 8 update.

[IMG="screenshot 2"]https://ibb.co/e4Vm0f[/IMG]

I would like to get my app back to the better quality 64 bitrate on my h918. What is the least impactful fastest way to do so with the lowest consequences?

Well the images don't show up but Ive detailed the problem.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] pvaldeben:
Since I've updates to android 8 better y dies probably 1/3 faster and now I been getting issues with no network and call quality has dropped alot. If I was rooted I would blame it on being rooted. But I have never rooted this phone. Well I've backed up the phone and will do a factory reset and see if that works. The good things about Android 8 are phone is same or faster. New functionality I've noticed. No lag at all.

So hope factory reset fixed connectivity issues for calls and internet.

Any one else having these issues since upgrading?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] One Twelve:
I guess apk of the previous camera ?

This is a pity, i wonder why it has been reduced.

Can you confirm whether, in the manual audio setting that directivity is there ?

I notice with the later LG models it's not there anymore
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Lowered Bitrate:
It may or may not have to do with the much more expensive LG V30 launched (from what I have read online) with only 52mbps.

So the V20 that hasn't been updated in a longtime has camera app version 5.30.61.6 and its running 64mbps bitrate. The V20 on android 8 the camera app is version 6.20.81. So I need to get back to that older version on this phone but not sure if it will be compatible with Oreo? Anyway hopefully it will be but I guess since this is a built-in app I need root access to go to a previous version, is that correct? So how do I get the apk of the previous camera and how do I then install it?

Directivity is there in both versions. It has a slider to adjust it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] One Twelve:
Correct but i'm the wrong person to answer this question as i'm not rooted.

Is there such a big difference between 52Mbit/s and 64 Mbit/s ?

I'd just live with it.

They've not added the H.264 codec i see
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] jaggyjagz:
Has this been resolved? That would really suck if the OREO update reduces the video bitrate.. We need all the proper data we can get from the camera so that the video can be properly edited afterwards using software.. 64 down to 52 is a big deal, especially considering how poorly the LG v20 compresses the video at any lower bitrates. I generally have had to record in UHD 64MBPS and then use Handbrake to convert it to 1080P. The resulting quality is a night and day difference from any of the 1080P settings built into the LG camera app.

I am quite disappointed here to hear this..
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] nuz81:
Deadsquirrel01 released LineageOS 16 for galaxy a5 SM-A500FU.

Hope he support the rom for long time.

https://github.com/DeadSquirrel01/lineage-16_a5_releases/blob/master/README.md
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] Alerb:
500M Variant

Can someone please change the installation to the A500M variant? Thank you!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] lawliet80:
That luck!
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] tva2000hn:
Really need a ril fix for A500H... i installed the rom through kitchen and everything else is working properly...
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] iambinaytiwari:
Which Kitchen will make it flashable to our A500H.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] tva2000hn:
superr kitchen (but it's only for linux tho)
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] eden0210:
Hi, it will be work on sm-a500f?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] PocoSteve:
This ROM is 32bit. Is there a 64 bit version of the ROM ?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] happyrik:
I tried Lineageos 16. Only one problem some functions can not write or read sd card (camera and gallery). By file manager it is ok.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] nuz81:
There is a new release. Check on github.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] nuz81:
There is a new release guys.

The change log is:

5th release: 20190220

Build audio and TFA9895 HALs from sources (and remove stock audio HAL)

Fix bluetooth audio

Fix echo on calls

Fix long camera (and torch) turning on/off delays

Update blobs to 6.0.1 A500FUXXU1CRH1

Check on the DeadSquirrel01 github
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] nuz81:
There is a new release. Now all variants are supported.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] KevMetal:
Hi, does face unlock work ?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] nuz81:
Yes work for me.
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] KevMetal:
ok thanks gonna flash it ...which gapps you using ?
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] nuz81:
Nano
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] DerSystemfehler:
Unfortunately, echo when calling someone is still present on their end. Both newest version and the one from 22nd of feb. Anyone else have this issue? :/
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 General] bhote:
A500f

Dual SIM not working on my sm-a500f varient after using ril fix also. and my Sd-card is dead after using lineage os for sometime. Any solution please??
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] MakinaCore:
every time i tryed to use SuperMan-Rom V3.0.1

i get imei number unknown and have to flash back to

stock image

s7 oreo
[OnePlus 5 Guides, News, & Discussion] coolom1983:
Looks like a minor update...no signs of pie yet..