yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
[Root][SM-N950U/U1][Snapdragon][V6_Bootloader][EDL_Method][Safestrap]

C...IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME DOING THIS OR YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED WITH EDL USE THE COMBO FIRMWARE METHOD IN B

Reboot phone to download mode and use odin and in BL slot flash BL_ZERO_FORCE_EDL_N950U_V*.tar.md5. This method has

some risk as you are zeroing out the bootloaders so you need to make sure you can run edl and that your computer will

recognize your phone in 9008 edl mode. So if unsure you probably need to run A or B above as they do not zero bootloaders

and can be brought out of edl mode by simply rebooting. Once you flash bootloaders and phone reboots to black screen do not unplug phone from computer until you run the edl recovery bat file

I guess you thought this didn’t pertain too you. Maybe you should read it again then ask yourself why did I do something I was warned not too do. Better get too googling to find out how to get qualcomn 9008 edl drivers installed and working or how to get my computer to run a command prompt correctly or find one that will. Then maybe reread those red letters again and let it sink in that hey you were warned not to do this if you had no clue what you are doing

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rhaokiel:
Done and Done. I've tested both of these routes making sure to wipe to zeros in between, for science. They both work perfectly, thanks a bunch. I have updated my tutorial post above to include these steps.

I did have to flash the fingerprint file from Odin anyway cause I couldn't find a way to do it from Safestrap.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Incognit420:
I figured it out. My laptop usb ports are combo 2.0/3.0... And I read eveything a few times and the combo firmware in step B did not work at all. If you would have read my post more closely you would have realized I tried step B. I have finished running the N950U6_Recovery.bat but safestrap will not stay and no root. The instructions are not as clear as they could be. And I asked for help not a smart a$$ comment from a kid who has no idea how to read a full post before blurting out nonsence. So thank you for nothing.

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Why put root V6 in main title if you can't root pie? That is miss leading to people. I'm so done with U.S crap phones I'll sell the piece of crap note 8 and go back to my S8+ G955FD.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
[Root][SM-N950U/U1][Snapdragon][V6_Bootloader][EDL_Method][Safestrap]

The thread was originally for obtaining root for the purpose of flashing a pie rom with safestrap custom recovery. This allows you alot of the same freedoms of having root like being able to mod system files delete system apps, access to data partition all while preserving the ability to have safetynet pass and all Samsung apps still working. So as I found a way to flash modded pie rom with edl I went that direction but kept the option to run rooted nougat in post 2. Since I discovered fingerprint fix and facial recognition fix rooted nougat has become a little more sought after. The most stable usable rom is still pie with safestrap. So I guess if title is misleading then im sorry.

Edit: I also don’t own a note 8 so its not a high priority of mine to mess with this thread alot

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] atifmz:
Where I am wrong pls guide,

I use this method

B... Flash Combo Firmware

COMBINATION_FA71_N950U************1.rar

and when try to open run the Reboot_EDL.bat in the N950U_Full_EDL_V5_Pie_Safestrap , this folder just for open and quickly close and nothing show Port EDL port 9008 in device manager , just show com port .

How can active edl port ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] QSquared:
WHOOPS, Thanks JK, It was booting to EDL from the Special FA71 Firmware, I went through so many hoops I forgot which step I rebooted to EDL from.

@[Blob Blobbed]

The process if correct though, just wrong on that note, and amended below:

AFTER you flash the Factory Binary the phone will automatically reboot from Odin.

Go to Recovery and Wipe, then reboot.

The phone will boot to a special Testing OS (NOT PIE)

Connect the Phone to your computer and Re-authorize ADB.

Use ADB to run

ADB Reboot EDL

The phone will Reboot to EDL

Now do the remaining steps requiring you have qualcom drives etc.

NOTE: There are no Qualcom drivers linked on this article and I had to try a few other articles to find some I just did a quick check of some of my BMs and found these links, to ones I downloaded and installed:

https://www.the***********.com/qualcomm-hs-usb-qdloader-9008-drivers/

https://www.mediafire.com/file/eo9wcbtdle1xsc8/Qualcomm_Drivers_QDLoader.zip/file

https://www.smartphones.how/repair/edl-mode

I believe I downloaded and installed the first and second set.

But if JK offers one I woudl use his instead, or do your own googling and find ones for yourself that you trust, as I make no warranty on these.​

Here are some of the relevant bits on how that above process shook out form my posts here:

yup

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Okay, I have not moved over to the phone since Rooting it on the 8th, so I can wipe and try things if needed, but my pother phione is practically unusable so i really wanted to move to it today.

you say I have to wipe, but since I have safestrap installed, I should be able to backup my full phone as stands at this moment and restore now, shouldn't I?

Additionally on moving the phone to my carrier, normally I woudl just move the SIM over, and I can see Verizon as an option when I do that under networks if I set it to manual, but it always fails to register (other providers just say they are not supported don the sim) Auto aslo does not register.

I think it might be because the old phone is still on the internet, goign to try powering down both them moving the sim then booting into the rooted nugat to see.

Otherwise, was I supposed to remove some carrier stuff using safe strap or another method? is there a guide if so?

The phone codes as AT&T under the Nougat rom, but the SIm is Verizon..

Alternatively, does the activation make more sense under the fresh boot to pie after safestrap and then move to Nugat?

I've honestly only done TWRP roots before were they just came back and worked with my phone after rooting, and I noticed you said the nougat image had all the carriers stuff in it so I guess sit just defaulted to AT&T.

I worked a bit on making a nicely formatted lengthier process on what worked and the gotchas into a separate part that might be a little easier to follow but I have to find someplace to upload some of the photos to put into it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] atifmz:
i have done install Safestrap ,TWRP please tell now install Safestrap-4.10-B03-GREATQLTE-PIE.zip ? for root ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
It’s not my root. The root was created by chainfire. Since he is kinda of the leading expert on root up til the time he retired then you are calling him a fraud and his root is fake. I think millions upon millions of people would disagree with you. Why don’t you go back trolling in the other threads
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] QSquared:
You have an attitude problem. JKRuse has been nothing short of bending over backward helping everyone on thsi thread, and I am damn happy for all hs effort, he earned my donation and then some.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] QSquared:
I am having the same problem, I went through the activation process and moved the SIM over and it just won't register, I tried recreating the APN from some post online but no luck so far, please post here and PM me if you find a solution, I will do the same for you.

Although I don't know what you mean about IEMI SHowing Final Certification Fail, I don't see anything like that.

~Q
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
If Having Trouble With EDL

1. Do not use USB 3 ports

2. Disable or remove your Antivirus (because sometimes virus can block instaling drivers , ports or running flash tool)

3. Put your windows in Test mode

To put your Windows in test mode just Run As Administrator Command Prompt and insert one of the following command:

bcdedit -set testsigning on ( to enable test mode)

bcdedit -set testsigning off ( to disable test mode)

Or Disable driver signature

for Windows 7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gYhHD622AA

for Windows 10 users:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71YAIw7_-kg

After that reboot your PC .

4. Uninstall all flash program from your pc like MiFlash , QPST , Qloader ...

Use Revo Uninstaller for advanced uninstaling that clean leftover files and registry which is stored inside your Windows registry.

https://www.revouninstaller.com/revo..._download.html

After that reboot your PC .

5. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4 download from here: (if you already have instaled skip this)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/down....aspx?id=17851

6. Install Minimal ADB & Fastboot 1.4.3 command tool download from here

(while you start installing tool check to be in desktop is easy )

https://androidmtk.com/download-minimal-adb-and-fastboot-tool

in order to install run ADB & Fastboot 1.43.exe with Administrator and just write y and hit enter for all .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] QSquared:
I also can; tget the phone onto my carrier, I'll let you know if I figure it out, My IEMI is clean and carrier says it's accepted, but when I stick the SIM in it's never able to get registered despite goign therough the activation process on the Verizon website.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
What carrier and is this an unlocked carrier free version or a carrier version phone?

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] MaCrocy:
call recording

Hy guys,

can I record calls after safestrap the phone?

And can I use this method on N950FXXS6DSF5?

Thank you!

Best regards, Gábor
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] batye2:
So, I used method b, and then my phone restarted into samsung logo with a bunch of info at top left and it would go into "Factory Binary." I rebooted into download mode (couldn't get into recovery) and tried method c. Now, is all my device manager shows and I think my phones bricked. :( any ideas? Buttons do nothing, I am on black screen with blue light at the notification light thing pulsing slowly. I cant restart or go into download mode/recovery. Really hoping I don't have to buy a new phone. Also, v6 bootloader, ADB not seeing device, fastboot not seeing, odin not seeing

Edit:

Installed the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers, and now it displays as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM5) however I am stuck here
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Install the latest U1 stock firmware. See what that does

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rhaokiel:
Just found an issue.

Firmware Stack I'm Running:

BL_N950USQS6DSG6

Safestrap 4.10

BL_N950_FINGERPRINT_FIX_V6

Rooted Nougat Rom

Standard camera works just fine for photo or video. But if I try to use the standard camera app to switch to any other mode, like 'Auto Focus', 'Pro Mode', 'Panorama', etc. Then it crashes...

If I examine the crash with adb:

09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: FATAL EXCEPTION: CeRequestQueueThread
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: Process: com.sec.android.app.camera, PID: 7860
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: java.lang.RuntimeException: sendCommand failed
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at com.samsung.android.camera.core.SemCamera.native_sendcommand(Native Method)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at com.samsung.android.camera.core.SemCamera.setKeepAutoFocusPositionOnDestroyEnabled(SemCamera.java:2413)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at com.sec.android.app.camera.engine.CommonEngine.switchDualCameraMode(CommonEngine.java:4621)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at com.sec.android.app.camera.engine.CeStateInitialized.handleRequest(CeStateInitialized.java:209)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at com.sec.android.app.camera.engine.CeRequestQueue$RunFirstRequest.run(CeRequestQueue.java:353)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:751)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:95)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:154)
09-17 13:38:14.380 7860 18790 E AndroidRuntime: at android.os.HandlerThread.run(HandlerThread.java:61)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] QSquared:
Hey JK, I'll see about trying that so long as it doens;t bring me to V6 bootloader as the root method looks more complex for that, First I am goign to go to verizon and see what they have to say.

~Q
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Install the the latest U1 firmware for your bootloader then. Verizon isn’t going to do anything for you

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] QSquared:
Not sure where to get it honestly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] atifmz:
not any one know about N950U verizon Repair Signal ( Final IMEI Certi Fail ) ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Have you went into service menu and preformed an nv rebuild

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] atifmz:
yes 1st time when i try nv rebuild imei 00 again write QCN and imei back but signal still Same issue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] batye2:
Update: Still stuck. No matter how long I hold buttons or how many times I attempt the n950u recovery bat file no luck. I think its a paperweight now. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
[Root][SM-N950U/U1][Snapdragon][V6_Bootloader][EDL_Method][Safestrap]

Someone already told you the problem. You need to update your drivers that yellow exclamation means something is wrong and its not even showing up as proper device as per your picture.

Edit: also if you cannot leave edl mode means you zeroed the bootloaders. So you had better figure out your computer issues until you do your phone is stuck in edl mode

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] batye2:
I have the device reading properly now as (the warning is because im not in test mode at time of taking screenshot)

The recovery program still hangs after it says Version 2.10. If I unplug the device after this, it says Sahara hello not received and proceeds to fail, I left it plugged in waiting for a nights sleep and no changes, still just hanging.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
The run the recovery bat from an elevated command prompt from within the root of the edl folder. Try a different cable or port or computer. Put computer in test mode allow unsigned drivers or Install an older 9008 driver I had to use 2013 version for my computer the newer ones didn’t work. I mean if you want to do this figure something out. It’s proven that it works so its on you to make your computer work

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Blob Blobbed:
Hey jk, could you throw up a link to that 2013 version? I'm having trouble finding signed copies of older ones online. thx. you rule
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Just goto the port then show drivers then select choose driver to install and in the list it gives you choose the older version

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] rhaokiel:
So I've got another friend who owns a G955U device that he rooted at the same time as me, he suggested trying his camera app which worked just fine on his phone. And guess what!?!?!? It works just fine on my phone (N950U). WTF?

SamsungCamera7 Version by ROM Version:

G955U = 7.1.04

N950U = 7.5.56

For anyone else following along, I found that the apk had to be installed in the system partition to function.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] batye2:
So uh after giving up and waiting for the blue notification light to turn off (dead battery) i plugged it in and n950u recovery worked. thank god too because the screen on my old phone gave out last night at work! time to root this sumbitch im back into my phone and can now proceed to flash safestrap and root :) so happy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Blob Blobbed:
Finally got mine working after some trouble. The only nugget of wisdom I can offer is that the Recovery.bat should not hang at "Version 2.10" for more than a few seconds. I let it hang there for long periods of time, thinking that must be where it is supposed to hang, but after getting it to run properly, I can assure you that "Version 2.10" is not where it is supposed to hang.

I also tried doing this method running Windows 10 & 7 in a VM on two different laptops, neither of which worked. After finally deciding to try a friend's laptop with Windows installed on it the regular way, everything started going much more smoothly.

ended up having to use the C method in the end though because I could not get "adb reboot edl" to work using the B method, or get the computer to recognize the phone as Qualcomm 9008 using the B method any other way, for whatever reason.

BUT, now that I've got everything working and Chimera installed, all i have left to say is thank you JK!!!! :good::victory::victory::victory::victory::good::good::good::good::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Good piece of info on the VM

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Romreactor:
How's Chimera like, are you able to use things like Samsung Pay, bank apps, Samsung dex, fingerprint scanner, etc without any bugs? Or are they still trying to get Magisk on it and dex properly running?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Samsung apps like pay etc will never work with mismatch firmware or root. Magisk requires custom boot image so its a no go also. I have a fingerprint/ biometrics fix in post 2

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] vman00:
Asking the real questions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Pretty sure Samsung pay doesn’t work on any kind of rooted device via magisk or whatever. It may work through a gear watch on rooted phone but it isn’t going to work on the phone itself

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] Eudeferrer:
It used to work on my S7 edge a long time ago. Not sure what was different about it's root system. But it used to work. I was rooted and used it for a long time.

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] vman00:
Samsung probably jacked up the security over the years as it is evident in rooting any Snapdragon models; not easy anymore.

But this news really put a damper on my mood after getting a Note9 Exynos to fill in the void left by my Note8, mainly ViperAudio. It's a shame, but understandable, that Samsung will never release the bootloaders. I just hope Google Pay works, but someone in here is going to let me down. I ask they do it gently.

I'm not on board with the trend the Note10 started; making compromises. No amount of battery size, screen size, or gimmicks will get me to pay full price again.

On another note, this Note8 is ready and willing to be sacrificed for the cause.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] ronpinoy253:
So is it possible to add the carrier features back into the phone using this method? I am on TMobile but I notice that I no longer have options to see VolTE settings, HD voice, and some other carrier specific functions. I remember a while back that any CSC with "HOME" in it is used for the unlocked Tmobile phones, and so is missing some of those functions. Can we instead of flashing the supplied "HOME_CSC_OYN_N950U_CACHE.tar.md5" for U5 just use a CSC from a non-"HOME" Tmobile U5 firmware during the last few flashing steps?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
It never worked when rooted. You were probably running my easy root unroot rom where you could just click a button too unroot. Then you just had to flash back eng boot to automatically reroot. As long as you were unrooted it worked

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] finessefigure:
OMG how dare you mislead these people. How ever are they going to find themselves to the ROOT if you're just gonna mislead them to the ROOT lol

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I got it to work every single time. On the s8 s8plus and Note8, and s8plusrom on note 8, v5 and v6.

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Just bc you can't flash a unsigned boot doesn't signify that it's a fake root. I've fully engaged the rooted nougat , and as far as a base for modifications, your root access is granted. Wether you're wanting to use the kernel to boot software as a driver for your PC or simply mod your rom with superuser file manager, you are far rooted. Even if you want to mess with the boot, or flash magisk. Now Samsung flagging your entry during the boot, prevents such but you're rooted inside out, not outside in. You're a fool for acting as if my unlocked bootloader on my Moto G7 is any more effective.

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Ah ha I actually ran into this little dilimma, easily reversable if you don't do anything extreme. But I had a pie backup with the header to one of my nougat. So being on the safestrap BL, which in rooted nougat, recovered my pie rom on accident so I ran into the black screen. Thinking my phone is some reason going into EDL mode, I put it in DL mode to reflash the normal BL files to refresh and without flashing the safestrap BL right after, I wait a second and my old pie rom with my nougat data is going strong. Which isn't really what I wanted. So I go back into safestrap, restore my nougat rom, and flash the safestrap BL in Odin and here I am without any scratches back into my rooted nougat, with the same data never formated. So just wanted to give my little information that I did "accidently" schuffle through nougat-pie-nougat without ever erasing data. I just see the safestrap BL as my nougat gatekeeper and the normal BL as my pie gatekeeper. If that makes any sense, ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
Still think its fake root for s8/note8. Kinda looks like magisk doesn’t it. Of course you are the expert

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jrkruse:
For everyone else. No its not for pie its for nougat and no its not available its still in testing stage. A friend of mine is working on it

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] bradical711:
No way? Is our patience about to finally pay off?? I'm excited whatever it is! I won't ask questions cause I like a good surprise but I'm still on BL v2 holding out on Partcyborg's Rom lol. Thank you jrkruse and everyone else contributing to these projects for a device over 2 years old an counting :) The long term support is greatly appreciated. I wish more recognized the talent, perseverance and patience you developers here at XDA have, it's truly incredible to watch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &] jenejhon:
Can I use SM-N9500's rooted pie system.img replace the system.img?