yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] purpleuser:
no luck. I tried flashing it but I think the ROM requires the N9500 PIT which I wasn't able to flash through Odin.

However, I'm convinced its possible since I was able to flash and boot an N500 system img through safestrap. If somehow we could flash the CHC csc file through Safestrap then I think we would be able to install the ROM. But I dont really know how to do that so....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
You need to get proper drivers installed if you hold the power and button and volume down long enough it will reboot and goback to edl but you need to update your Samsung drivers if that doesn’t work search for 9008 edl drivers. And use same port all the time.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Extract the CHC csc zip from the cache image and make it into a flashable zip but im here to warn you if you are not in china or somewhere that your carrier uses that csc it will make your phone unusable with a US sim. I would make efs backup in safestrap before doing it

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] purpleuser:
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I've already backed up through safestrap and extracted the sec_csc.zip file from the cache img but I dont exactly know how to make it into a flashable zip.

Thanks for all your help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
In safestrap if you manually mount the system then flash the zip it should work
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] XYLZ786:
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we have made N9500-Porting-for-N950U four month ago.YOU can download it thoruth http://rom.52craft.cn for free.

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<model>SM-G955U</model>

<cc>SPR</cc>

<version>

<latest>G955USQU6DSG2.DM/G955UOYN6DSG2/G955USQU6DSG2</latest>

<model>SM-N950U</model>

<cc>SPR</cc>

<version>

<latest>N950USQS6DSG6.DM/N950UOYN6DSG6/N950USQS6DSG6</latest>

The BL version will upadte to B6 next month, I wonder the samfail method for G955U can still working？Otherwise we need the V6 edl files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
u

Well I wouldn’t update because it will be patched probably

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] VanillaVampire:
anyway to get fingerprints working? with root system. I'm using samfail v3 system.img inplace of the provided rom. is it because system dosent match bootloaders version? all the biometrics works when I restore back to stock
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] XYLZ786:
EDL Method For Pie Safestrap Rom

I found you used HOME_CSC_OYN_N950U_CACHE.tar.md5 in step 5.What is it used for? I got the dm-verity fail in recovery without using this file. Looking forward to your reply.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Its used to force the phone to reboot to recovery after you flash the bootloaders in odin since you need to wipe data after doing this

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] XYLZ786:
What should I do to skip the dm- verity? I made a rom for myself,so I can use some features in China.After I flashed the BL_G955USQS5DSE5.tar.md5,I manually force the phone to reboot to recovery,I always got the dm-verity failed.

I really don't know how to solve this

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I know we can extract some file from the Oreo,which is similar to BL_G955U1_SET_VERITY_V5.tar in your [ALL_Carriers_Pie_Beta_S8+_ZSC2/S8_ZSC2_Non-Rooted_SafeStrap _SamFail] ,But it's too complicated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] ygecesefa:
Hi.I get confirmed n9500 system image is booting on a N950U device.I am a dev and making custom ROM.I have no N950U device for experiencing safe strap.Now my ROM zip nearly ready for N950U.Could be any possible complications ?Can you give some tips?I will not flash any kernel just modificate system and efs partitions.My zip backing up efs before doing that by the way.So if frp lock is off All must be ok?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Xenos7:
Quick question [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]

How are you able to use samsung's EDL mode?

I mean I know for a fact this method works, but where did you get firehose for our device?

I don't think samsung would just post something like that to the public.

Asking this because I hard bricked my Note8 exynos and couldn't find EDL files anywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] vman00:
Firehose was leaked for qualcomm boards
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] mostfa228:
can i open edl mode with use of charger ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
You can get to edl mode the way I mentioned in post 1 and 2 thats it

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] sco00262:
Wish has the same thing for N960F with FS9 firmware… I miss my Oreo times.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] BoboBrazil:
Is the latest bootloader v5? Want to purchase a T-Mobile Note 8 and would like to root
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] zach61797:
So will roms for N9500 work on N950U ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] ygecesefa:
yes we got work icefox rom v2

SM-N9500 cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] zach61797:
Do you have a download link by chance? I can't get it to install on mine even after editing updater script
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Scararms:
ok so I got it to work but I do I go into Twrp without using Odin. Also how do I get root with this.? Please help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Delgoth:
Worked without a hitch [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] even with a shoddy cable! The weird thing now is, there Is a weird mix of system apps installed.

It thinks it has OneUI installed but it doesn't. And there is no option to update the security policy, is that because permissive? So far so good I guess, but there is definitely a weird mix going here.

Mind you,

I used

"DEBUG_EMERGENCY_9008_FA71_N950U.rar"

and NOT "EDL_NOTE8_9008_FA71_N950U_SAFESTRAP.rar"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Delgoth:
You don't go to twrp without Odin if you're using the pie Rom. That's the only way right now. No root for pie.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Loboreach64:
using Safestrap on android pie I can continue using samsung health or it will give some error and until what percentage can be loaded.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Kiwawn:
Can I hide the root
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
No you cannot.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DroidisLINUX:
Thanks jrkruse this is great work thanks for all you have done, followed your instructions and this worked great. Got a backup of a nougat rooted rom and am running the pie now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] ajent:
So it's possible to do this safestrap method on a current pie rom, then flash an older rooted rom, like oreo or nougat?

Edit: Looks like only nougat roms can be installed if you want root.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] NU5002S:
Is that what we call flashbacks? :D :p
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Icefox doesmt boot on v5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] dzhowandai:
So does the new bootloader V6 patches this method ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
Possibly.. I wouldn't update to it unless you want to be the first one to test it. I'd wait for a more official response from the dev or someone who has actually tested the theory. Either way I wouldn't update past BL v5 since v5 supports 7.0 nougat through Pie 9.0 anyway via safestrap. V6 is probably there to patch the method + security fixes etc.... (Assuming they get it right this time, 6th time the charm lol). I'd say not to update though unless you need the latest/greatest firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] pbedard:
Just this pit root on Oreo cause my phone feels outdated love to have at least Oreo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Delgoth:
It patches it in the sense that the EDL Programmer probably won't work with it. But the fact that they updated the bootloader at all tells you something right away. They probably got around to implementing all the closed source QC patches.

Having the programmer available with the ability to actually use it gives us a lot of power really. Still might be a way to get some access to read what we can't normally.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Superloud024:
Can someone tell me what might happen i use the option in my stock bootloader mount/ system?? Im still not rooted at all but i went to the bootlader earlier and noticed this option was there. I have snapdragon chipset not the exynos.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DroidisLINUX:
So this has been discussed for along time. That will only work on a Chinese or exons version on the Sam fail bootloader it is unlocked and the rooted nougat it is set to 0 or unlocked it still does not unlock your bootloader, your boot loader needs a key along with the unlock so like oem_unlock in fast boot also needs a key to unlock it. Someone might be a le to crack it but it would require nand flashing hardware and ide, and knowledge way beyond selecting an option in your menu. I am not trying to sound rude just letting you know this has been discussed Alot. With the version 5 edl flash There is alot of possibility maybe someone can get a phone hardware hacked enough to dump a security key when flashing a bootloader in edl mode if they could do that you might be a le to at least flash other bootloader, or boot.img and system.img, but it would still prob5be a locked bootloader. Like you would probably only be a le to flash a Samsung bootloader but might be able to achieve root with something similar to this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Superloud024:
Ohh ok thank you. I tried looking around on google for it before i posted but couldn't find anything, probably just didn't word my search right.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rbuonauro:
edl 9008 issue

Hoping someone can help. I dont have a lot of experience with these methods. anyway here it goes. I have N950USQS6DSG4 is that the prob im on BL6 not 5. I either cant get into edl mode or it just wont load drivers. I did a factory reset from the recovery screen. tried the reboot.bat but it wouldn't reboot phone. even opened elevated command prompt and tried bat file while in that directory. Still wouldn't reboot phone. Figured cause adb didn't have access. So I did the shortest version of setting up phone that I could just so I could back to developer options to enable debug mode. Success now i can double click bat file and it reboot and has the port number 5037. doesn't boot to black screen, boots to lock screen and still comes up as portable device :note 8: nothing in ports, have new Samsung modem drivers, USB devices: ADB interface, USB controller Samsung mobile composite. I've read everything a zillon times and cant find what im missing or doing thats wrong but I know there is something or it would work. any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
Well I believe your issue is that this requires BL v5 like you identified yourself and you are on BL v6... 6 doesn't equal 5... Meaning this method will not work for you no matter how you try it. The reason the method doesn't work is something you pointed out in your first statement.. you're on BL v6 and this method is for BL v5 or less so it will never work for you due to BL v6 patching the method. You cannot downgrade your BL either due to Samsung's E-Fuse so you're probably stuck on BL v6 until either EDL files pop up for BL v6 or if we get a BL unlock. Whichever happens first, if at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DJBhardwaj:
So, the instructions in Post #1 are for simply rooting the phone with pre-rooted Nougat system with SafeStrap installed?

Also, if I use the instructions in Post #2, I can upgrade to Pie system with safestrap, but root wouldn't be possible (By flashing Magisk via SafeStrap)?

I am not much accustomed with the SD Galaxy scene, only recently brought a Exynos S10e and got hands on a used SD Note 8 (SM-N950U).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] sarwe88:
my phone is dead :(

after flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_N950U_V5.tar.md5 now my phone is dead.

i use DFC cable to enter EDL mode, and i flash using file N950U_Full_EDL_V5_Pie_Safestrap N950U_recovery.bat.

now my phone will be back bootloader only (can't booting)

after that, i flash again using 5 file N950USQU5DSC1_OYN5DSC1 my phone back to normal, but imei is zero :(

any solution..??

i try dial *#06# and *#0808#* my phone is not respond :(

plz help me, thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DJBhardwaj:
The 'COMBINATION_FA71_N950USQU5ARJ1_BOOTLOADERS.tar' file needs to be flashed using the 'BL' option in Odin, am I correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] sarwe88:
i have flashing using combination firmware.

the phone is still dead and the computer detect USB 9008.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Superloud024:
Can someone point me out to what i can do to prevent the new system update for bl v6? I want to stay on bl v5, i would actually like to use this edl method to get root and delete the system update app but i dont have fast enough internet to download the combo file, i always get halfway through it and something ends up stopping my download. Is there a way i can use adb to delete it without root? Somebody please give me some good news, ive tried looking around on google.

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I have teamviewer now if somebody who already has the required files maybe wouldnt mind helping me do this process. I keep getting the notification to update and i keep delaying it but its going to end up pushing it eventually like it always does.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Superloud024:
Nevermind, library had quick internet : )
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Delgoth:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] Is the reason Method C came about, because you can go straight to EDL without having to go to the combo first and simply save a little time?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] marvingumba:
Any screenshots. I'm just curious how things look. I quit on going for a rooted system after my first year with the Note 8. I eventually learned to settle into a non rooted phone after years of having rooted phones.

I almost forgot why root was so important for me to have
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DJBhardwaj:
So, did you flash the file using the 'AP' slot in Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Its there for people that know what they are doing and are confident that their computer will properly recognize phone and flash edl files. It saves time and preserves data. But it has risk because if you cannot get edl to flash you are screwed because you no longer have a bootloader to boot to download mode

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
No, not useless... No one's stuck on Android 7 either. Update to whatever version you want. No one is stopping you or preventing you from updating but yourself... Anyways this project is not "half working root". Apparently you misunderstood. This method is for those who updated to the newer BL's such as BL v5 for example. This method allows those who were stuck on BL v5 to get an Android 7 BL on the v5 BL so that those who wanted to, could root while still being on BL v5. This method also brings safestrap to those who had lost it by updating to BL v5 originally before this method came out. With safestrap you can keep updating your system WITHOUT having to update the BL. The great thing about being on BL v5 is that you could have a rooted nougat system backed up to your device and if you wanted, you could then change your BL to Oreo's BL and flash an Oreo system while still keeping nougat in your back pocket if you wanted to go back to nougat. And the only reason you would keep nougat is for root. Same goes for Pie, you could also flash a Pie system as long as you flash the Pie BL after. Ideally if ROM slots were working or ever do, you could then keep a nougat, Oreo, and pie system and switch between them with safestrap. As of now ROM slots don't work so you would have to back up your systems and then keep your back ups somewhere else. And just so you know, you cannot root Oreo or Pie and this method doesn't bring that ability. So the method is for exactly what I said. Either way this method is not useless and is very much helpful to a lot of people in the community including myself. Hopefully this is "elaborated" enough for you...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Delgoth:
Well that is cool then. That method just seemed a little elaborate compared to the original. But like you said, if you got the drivers, and you know all is good, then method C is really a better option.

But I have to ask, why zero out the partitions exactly? And where did you come up with the gpt scheme?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
You're very welcome. Anyways that is okay, no apology needed towards me as you're allowed to stand by your statement. It is your opinion and my goal wasn't to try to change that but of course give you the explanation you wanted. Now if people ask similar questions I can just refer them to my post, so it wasn't all in vain lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
[Root][SM-N950U/U1][Snapdragon][V5_Bootloader][EDL_Method][Safestrap]

Will post edl method for v6 bootloader soon

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] plainbum:
So, whith this, me staying on. BL version 1 is pretty useless anymore?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Declanick:
soon as in today?

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Delgoth:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]

Which version of 1AQI5 did you use to make your edl ROM with? Because comparing my carrier's 1AQI5 stock system, to your EDL 1AQI5 system image, there looks to be at least three different dates on the files inside. It also seems that you added in the cache.img files & deleted the odex files, or just simply deodexed your ROM first. Because the stock ODIN package I downloaded for 1AQI5 seems to be wildly different than what we would flash through EDL mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] DJBhardwaj:
Could someone please help me here?

Also, the 'COMBINATION_FA71_N950USQU5ARJ1_CL13942288_QB20391489_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5' file, does it needs to be flashed using the AP slot in Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] killernos:
I am on v6 bootloader I am willing to test things out, it has been a while since I have been on here, I gave up on root and updated months went by without an update on root, so I was like oh well so just kept updating, should have waited lol. Guess it gives me a reason to get my linux box up and running Kali here I come lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Declanick:
I never remember for certain but AP, when there is only one file to flash, is always a safe bet... If I recall correctly, BL is only used if you are changing the bootloader(BL), however, don't quote me...

A Galaxy S8 wouldn't flash in download mode using the official Odin releases and I had to use a modded version Odin that I found on xda website. Wasn't "prince" modded version of Odin but was titled "Modded+Odin+v3.13.1+Raymonf" after unzipping the download file.

My experience, the time I've had most if not all of the "soft bricks" or perm "bricked" phones while flashing, even when the connection was interrupted mid flash... was whenever I had 'ticked' re-partition and/or 'ticked" nand erase.

Leave those unticked, and recoverin from a flashing error, from my experience anyway, is time-consuming but fairly easy and straight forward. The hard part is finding the files I need for download and for "free" in less than two hours per device I try to repair and make workable again for someone..

comborom_device_Id, edl files, emergency download mode, emergency debug mode, FA_#####letter##_devicename_ID ,

All the above-titled file names are all the exact same files in which after flashing them to the phone in download mode (and i believe EDL mode) will result in the phone booting into the repair ROM with limited functionality...

ALso gotta search for the correct bootload/version/binary/5th number from the right of the firmware name.... gotta find that for free download and hope don't lose connection if its snail speed... also sometimes i dunno if i should download the .md5 file or the .md5.tar file... both tend to be the same thing.. lol

finally gotta find a version of ODIN that works correctly.. 12.9 worked the best for the S7 but a "modded" Odin tends to work the best for s8 and other phones.. but the Odin version 13.4 works the best for Alcatel in my opinion...

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"EDL" mode... when used ot flash the "EDL" files.. is just a basic flash of a repair type ROM correct? and the result is the same as flashing the "comborom" in download mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Version 6 Bootloader EDL method in OP. This needs tested as I do not have this device but it should work the same as V5 bootloader method did. V6 method will get you V6 Pie rom with safestrap once you have safestrap you can flash a prerooted nougat system image with safestrap to acheive root. Root is only available on nougat
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Declanick:
declanick at gmail.com i'll test it for you. I've got an s8 g950u currently using android 9.0 on the V6 firmware.. email me a download link if you would please,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Download link in the OP and that thread
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Kevins8556:
After I run BL partition my phone was inactive, the screen was dark. then i run ́́́ * Bat to be able to recover but my phone is still not working, please help me

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
[Root][SM-N950U/U1][Snapdragon][V6_Bootloader][EDL_Method][Safestrap]

How did you enter edl mode? I don’t know how to make it any clearer. If you don’t have the knowledge to fix your phone then why did you use the zero bootloader method to enter edl. I put warnings in the directions. Multiple times I say in the directions to use the combo firmware to enter edl mode if you are unfamiliar with doing this process and yet people still try it first thing. So now the problem lies of figuring out whats wrong. Does your computer recognize the phone if you goto control panel/system/ devices does your phone show up as a qualcomn 9008 device on a certain port?

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