yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
That's a very odd issue. Never heard of such an issue before. The update doesn't contain many changes, basically just a security patch. To answer your question, I think just dirty flashing 1.7 can be enough. Of course, always have EFS backup in case something goes wrong. If you don't have a network and etc, try simply to restore EFS from TWRTP. If that doesn't work, then you will need to flash older CL and BL.

My advice is to make a backup with Samsung Cloud on your settings and to use Migrate APP to backup your apps and to make a clean flash of 1.8.

I'm still on 1.7 because I'm using Hex installer which is extremely "sensitive" and simply dirty flash 1.8 over 1.7 will bug it seriously. And I'm too lazy to do a clean flash of 1.8 so :D gonna wait till the next "big" update.

PS:

For a first time since I'm rooted, my Clear View Case works properly on 1.7, and I don't know why. Before that I had to remove and put the case like 2-3 times per day to make it work.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Thank you Leon. I've been into flashing for so long, first time I encounter issue with wifi or data. I do agree nothing in 1. 8 would compromise data. If you are me which of the 4 options will you do:

Option 1 - Repeat Odin flash of CP and BL ETH2. Do a clean install of 1.8. I also use migrate btw. I no longer use TB.

Option 2 - Odin Flash older CP and BL. Dirty flash 1.7 over 1.8

Option 3 - Odin Flash older CP and BL. Clean flash 1.7

Option 4 - leave as is ETH2 and dirty flash 1.7 over 1.8.

Which would you recommend?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
If I was at your place. I would try the first Option 1. If that still isn't working for some reason, maybe Option 3. But I will recommend you to give one more chance to 1.8 (btw I just dirty flashed it and gonna see if I have any troubles, will share later).

I remember that when I did a full wipe and flashed 1.7 I had an issue with Bluetooth devices. I thought there is something wrong with the rom, but when I did a second full wipe everything was fine. I can't explain it either why we have issues after a full wipe but looks like sometimes it happens.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Thank you Leon. I will do option 1 later. Doing clean is troublesome, but it's the ultimate thing to do. Though, I admit it is not logical to fail a dirty flash because it is the same rom.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Rootman108:
I would like to express my deep gratitude to the author of the firmware. I have been using it on several phones. Best firmware for me. Thank!
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Hi, I too would like to express gratitude to Alexis for a superb rom.

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Hi Leon, problem solved. I did option 1. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] djsuju:
I have issues with 2.4ghz wifi. Anyone who have this problem? Anyone knows how to solve it? I'm at 1.8
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Are you experiencing intermittent disconnection? I used to have after dirty flash 1.8 over 1.7. I did a clean flash 1.8 and so far it is okay. I will report here if it re-occurred.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
What's the problem exactly? I think I didn't notice anything yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] MattJaO3D:
No problems here, I did notice that I was stuck on 2.4ghz for a while, but I think it was a BT ( British telecom) issue, I had to turn off WiFi and reconect to be back on 5ghz which I need for Xbox game streaming
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] -juanito-:
Am i the only one who suffering from random reboots?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Never had random reboot with this rom. If you flashed any custom kernel like WW, try to use the stock kernel again or do a clean flash of the rom. Maybe some magisk module cause it?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
What modules in Magsik have you installed?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Andersonrp:
Does this ROM run on Snapdragon? Do you have any pro S9 snapdragon? I

Used your Rom on the S8! The best I had in it!

Thank
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Only 2. GSM Doze and LKT, both for saving battery.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
Remove them temporarily, see if you get no reboots... Second did you update your Magsik appp to the latest?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Oh, no you got me wrong. I thought you have random reboots? I'm fine.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
Is there a "battery mod" for this rom, like "OneUI Tuner app" for the clock is.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
[MENTION=5039205]Leon[/MENTION] GSM doze and LKT worked for saving battery? You don't use greenify anymore or is it useless nowadays?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Can't say for sure, but I think yes. I remember I counted a lot on Greenify before years, but I think we don't need it anymore. Probably even the system in One UI 2.5 can do what Greenify is doing.

The module LKT is suppose to give you 2h extra SOT. Not sure if it's actually happening but I will take any chances [emoji1]

The second one is to help to reduce the power consuming of Google Mobile Services, by putting them to sleep or something, if I remember right.

Also, deep sleep function in One UI 2.5 is so ducking aggressive. It even shut downs the apps while I'm using them [emoji16]
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] xmanz:
Hi ? interested to know about LKT. Whats the module name can't find lkt. Thnx
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Sure, it's on XDA. It also has a Telegram group. Check this link:

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/xz-lxt-1-0-insane-battery-life-12h-sot-t3700688/amp/
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
[MENTION=5039205]Leon[/MENTION] LKT looks good. I will try it out. I will uninstall greenify and shift to this, will I still use the stock roms sleep functionalities, or it isn't necessary?

Is this the GSM module that you mentioned https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-universal-gms-doze-t3853710

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
Thanks, works for me!
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Néocray:
Hi there, been quite busy for some time. :o

I'm on 1.3.1. Is there any proper way to dirty flash up to 1.8?

Also, sorry if it as already been discussed, is there any chance to get OTA updates someday?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Yes, that's is what I'm using.

Your build is too old I think. A full wipe is recommended.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] jayc007:
Does it work on S9+?

I Flashed the LKT version3 but it failed to installed

I installed Busybox thru Magick but could not find LKT module, hence flashed the downloaded zip, but no success.

Thanks & Regards
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
You have too use your terminal app for the "su command", see here:

Open your terminal:

Type "cd"

Then enter.

Then type "su*

Then enter.

Then type the Codeline below:

cat /data/LKT.prop.

Then Emter and your done and LKT is activated!

See also here: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/xz-lxt-1-0-insane-battery-life-12h-sot-t3700688/amp/

:good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Néocray:
Damn, that's unfortunate, I really don't have time for a clean install. :(

Thanks anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
[MENTION=5519079]leon.[/MENTION] I spoke too soon. I am having issues again in WIFI 2.4 even after doing Option 1. It's like my wifi is slow versus my usual speed. I tried it also in my office using the corporate wifi, the performanc is the same. Is it okay if I try my Option 2, I don't want to do clean install again. Even If migrate app is working, it is still troublesome to set up almost everything. Thanks.

- reference from previous message

Option 1 - Repeat Odin flash of CP and BL ETH2. Do a clean install of 1.8. I also use migrate btw. I no longer use TB.

Option 2 - Odin Flash older CP and BL. Dirty flash 1.7 over 1.8

Option 3 - Odin Flash older CP and BL. Clean flash 1.7

Option 4 - leave as is ETH2 and dirty flash 1.7 over 1.8.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] jayc007:
Worked
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Not sure if you have to downgrade the bl and cp also, but maybe is for the best. Yeah, you can try an option 2, but before that make sure you have a backup on EFS. You can do it from the recovery as well. If something goes wrong and you don't have IMEI and network after that, restoring EFS will help.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Thank you Lion. I'm a bit paranoid with Q unlike my good old days. I'm planning to backup all of the ff:

- EFS

- Boot

- Carrier Configs

- System

- System Image

- Baseband

- Data (excl. storage)

- Vendor Image

Something goes wrong I have all. Do you agree?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Leon:
Sure. It's always better to have full backup.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] jayc007:
Just a very small contribution!!!

Thanks for this awesome ROM!!!

Warm Regards

Jayc007
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] ej2095:
Hiya, In the uk on Vodafone, How do you enable Wifi calling please, have looked all over to no avail (Chose the BTU csc when i flashed as no voda option) any thoughts please
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Acrimonis:
Bootloader archive corrupted

Never mind, I seem to have an issue with winrar on one of my PC. Opening it on another pc worked fine.

Hello,

Thanks much; I cannot wait to try this out (coming from Soldier's Pie Rom)!

Unfortunately, the following archive is reported corrupted by Winrar!

the G960F/FD MODEM AND BOOTLOADER (Extract and flash with odin): http://raboninco.com/25N5D

Would you please point me to another archive?

Thanks much again!

-a
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
[MENTION=315719]lion[/MENTION]
[MENTION=1007992]everyone[/MENTION]

I found the culprit thats causing my 2. 4 bandwidth to drop. When I uninstalled the app the speed normalize without doing a reflash.

1.8 with latest BL and Cp is performing now as expected.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Kris B:
Excellent. Thanks for the update ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Still the best rom for s9+ exynos
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
Has somebody gravitybox apk for me?

Version Gravitybox 10.0.0-beta-7 android 10.

I can't download it for github. Or able to download...

And Gravitybox version beta 6 gives me random boots with Edxposed Manager v4.5.7

Thanks Anyway for some help or tips!
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] androidnerd2:
Can someone recommend a good custom kernel to use with this ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
White Wolf kernel!
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] UweRammelt:
What's the advantage in comparison to the stock kernel?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
Less drain, more battery life, more performance, stable, no auto reboots...

See here:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9/sam.../kernel-white-wolf-kernel-13-11-2018-t3866571

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https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9/sam.../kernel-white-wolf-kernel-13-11-2018-t3866571
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Hi, I didn't notice any difference in battery with WW. Performance there is.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] j1gga84:
But you must know that white wolf kernel does not work with canary builds of magisk, only stable as I read in the kernel thread.. But maybe I am wrong and it is working with canary builds? I did not test that.

Regards

Sent from my SM-G960F with Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] imzirus:
Is it snapdragon supported?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
Works fine here, also with Magsik...
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] j1gga84:
Stable magisk or canary builds?

Regards

Sent from my SM-G960F with Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
Canary builds
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] imzirus:
Can i flash this in snapdragon g650?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] D_Vovan_238:
Hi ?

No
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] meirg:
Great ROM, Thanks!

Is there a way to enable built-in SIP client on this, I looked around in settings and the phone app and can't find it. I also tried the Google Phone app but the calling accounts menu entry brings up a blank page. Is it possible to add this to the ROM? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] moocou:
EDIT: Ignore the below. I had somehow not actually installed TWRP. I was using the Android recovery by mistake.

Hi help please!

TWRP says "[libfs_mgr]Failed to mount /sdcard: Invalid argument -- Couldn't mount /sdcard"

I've installed TWRP through Odin and the latest bootlaoder and modem.

I can see the files on my sd card when I'm in stock ROM and can transfer files to and from m y PC.

What's happening? I really want to use my new (second hand) phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
Hi, off topic. Is there a better way either than magisk hide / rename or island app to hide root to banking apps. I did a clean install of 1.8 even if I am in 1.8 just want to make sure everything is clean then after a while, 1 of my banking apps detects root. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] moocou:
I rushed through the installation a bit because don't really know what most of the options in the Aroma installer mean.

Do I have to feflash the ROM to change what I have installed via Aroma?

I must have chosen not to have the Samsung clock, for example. I think I thought the ROM would provide it's own alternative. It doesn't seem to though.

Is there anywhere on xda or elsewhere where people have suggested what options they prefer to have installed via Aroma. A bit of guidance to help me out would be very welcome.

What do you use, everyone?

Maybe you could copy/paste the following and add any comments to any feature you've got an opinion on or just explain what it means.

Thank you all.

AROMA INSTALLER

Select Features to REMOVE

Accessibility functions

Easy Launcher

Edge Features

Samsung Gear support

GearVR Support

Samsung Magnifier

Samsung Cloud

Samsung Print

S-Finder and Quick Connect

Smart Switch support

Sim Toolkit

TTS Services

Wifi Direct

Samsung DEX support

LED Cover Support

Samsung Mirror Link

VPN Support

USSD Codes

Link to Windows

Google App

Select Samsung Apps

Samsung Bixby Apps

Samsung Browser

Samsung Calendar App

Samsung Clock App

Samsung Galaxy App

Samsung My Files

Samsung Weather

Samsung Music

Game Launcher

Photo and Video Editor Apps

Samsung Good Lock

Samsung Galaxy Labs

Extra Samsung Apps Installer

Select build.prop tweaks

Increase image quality to 100

Disable SPCM app killer

Select CSC features

Bike Mode

Camera during call

Camera shutter sound

SMS Backup

SMS to MMS convertion

More SMS Option

Call blocking

Network speed

LTE Only

Data Usage toggle

Call recorder

Advanced wifi settings

Install Viper or no

If you install it Dolby won't work

Install YT Vanced or no

Install Stock or 1060+ fonts package

Choose emoji's package

Samsung Emoji

iOS 12 Emoji's
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
I select everything except bixby, AR emoji, Vanced YouTube, Samsung file manager, calendar because I prefer a 3rd party equivalent and Google calendar. There is no viper4android, dolby will be installed by default. I suggest you just dirty flash and carefully decide as you move to the aroma selection.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] likemike84:
Hello

does GPAY work in this rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Handeman707:
I just did, Get yourself a ? !!

(AKA stoneboy)
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] AlexisXDA:
I though I already answered to you

Rom control mods has also dual sim + sd card mod
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] bobfrantic:
What are these icons for wifi and something else? And how to get stock icons back on status barvplease?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Misterjunky:
re: stock icons

Those icons look beautiful and I wish I had them too.

The reason you have them is that you must have

messed around with the rom control app which has

the options to use custom icons.

Perhaps the rom control has a feature or option to

go back to stock...

Good luck, have a great day@
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] bobfrantic:
I didn't install any rom control though.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Docmjldds:
Look at your programs. Do you see Sac23 Settings?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] likemike84:
Hello. Can you explain to me how to configure gpay. I hid him in a magisk. I have added gpay sqlite fix and it is constantly displaying the message "OR-TAPSH-08". What am I doing wrong ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Waseem:
Excellent ROM, Installed in my S9+ and so far it is working great.

Anyone managed to install Xposed on this ROM?

I installed EdXposed and Phone went direct to download mode, had to re flash stock and then this ROM again.

Thank you [MENTION=6114446]AlexisXDA[/MENTION] for this ROM

EDIT: Just noticed that this ROM doesn't support VPN function. [MENTION=6114446]AlexisXDA[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] AlexisXDA:
Have you selected it in aroma?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] hoangan12:
rom nhu lol
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] bobfrantic:
Yes it is there, but I never changed anything or touched any settings. So how to go back to stock and undo this?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Waseem:
[MENTION=6114446]AlexisXDA[/MENTION] Yes I did. However just to be on safe side, can I dirty flash it again without loosing any content or everything will get deleted?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] gunchiz:
Dual sim + microsd dosn't work. MicroSD/Sim2 slot bypass is enabled but still got sim slot error.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] raheel naseer:
no suppot flof dual sim + sd card for N devices

i install your rom in my s9 plus after complete or succesful installation .

i flash dual status bar mod file for s9 plus .

but i face an error sim slot tray problem .

your rom not support dual sim+ sd card at one time...for N devices

i asked you about this mod two times and you reply me custom mod support dual sim+ sd card ...

but the error is still exist kindly add this mod dual sim + sd card Mod For G965N...

i shall he thankfull to you for this brother..

i also enable dual sim +sd card lock from sac23 control setting but still face an error...

now i again flash android pie rom by soldier...

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same problem with me...

i install your rom in my s9 plus after complete or succesful installation .

i flash dual status bar mod file for s9 plus .

but i face an error sim slo tray problem .

your rom not support dual sim+ sd card at one time...

i asked you about this mod two times and you reply me custom mod support dual sim+ sd card ...

but the error is still exist kindly add this mod dual sim + sd card Mod For G965N...

i shall he thankfull to you for this brother..

i also enable dual sim +sd card lock from sac23 control setting but still face an error...

now i again flash android pie rom by soldier...
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Docmjldds:
Open app. Look for three dot menu on right. Choose default settings in menu.

Edit:...if anyone is using adaway, turn it off, then go in to ROM control and you can add more 3min. settings. I used to pay for app but since this is embedded in ROM control, best way around to use alternate icons. Then turn adaway back on. Again, I supported 3Min developer in the past. I use Nova. Attaching screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] bobfrantic:
Did all that... no change. Wondering if I selected something while installing rom or didn't de-select...
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Docmjldds:
ROM control is a separate app that had to be flashed. So, no clue really how to help. But.... I can confirm the save ROM control settings don't work, and a reboot basically makes stuff go back to stock. I will defer to others. Best guess, just do another install. Maybe Titanium backup to freeze it. Haven't tried that.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] bobfrantic:
clean install fixed it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] moocou:
Thanks very much.

I installed Vanced YouTube but I don't really know anything about it. What YouTube app do you prefer?

Also, I'd like Xposed. Is the EdXposed (Riru) via Magisk Manager the way to go?

In the Magisk download section for that EdXposed thing it says to download some zips and gives links to Github etc. Am I supposed to flash those zips in recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
I am using the native vanced youtube, it's just a matter of preference. I am no longer using Xposed, Edxposed to be specific because I am no longer into customization unlike before. I just root because of Viper4Android FX, AdAway, Island, LAN Drive, Lucky Patcher, Nandroid backup, Migrate and I just want to experienced the most updated or modded ROM for my S9 Plus Exynos. Maybe others here can comment on Edxposed. I am not confident of it's stability as compared to the original Xposed framework.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Pierfranc:
I want make a question that I still don't know after months.

I have many emails registered with gmail app, so also playstore, etc. About 30 emails and password registered in my phone. Every time I clean install a rom I lose them and I have to retype all of them to register them in gmail. Is there a way to easily do it or to backup them?

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I used a Edxposed for a long time and I can say it is stable. Also you don't need it only for customization but also for useful programs that would not work without it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] X5G:
I store all my passwords in Bitwarden and I use Authy as a second layer of protection against intruders. Bitwarden is open source and it is my single sign on. Both these apps are available in playstore.

What xposed modules are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] Pierfranc:
Ah ok I'll take a look to these apps.

IMEI changer is a real good module if you have problems creating again an account for some platforms.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] SaRiaX:
There are no download links??

Page 130 right?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] moocou:
Yes. For some reason I can't see the download links either. But if you click reply and then look in the quoted text, the links are in there. Do you see what I mean. I hope so!

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83453137&postcount=1291

Click on reply and then in the quoted text look for all the raboninco.com links which redirect to the actual pages.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] white.genurs:
Hy,

I have Samsung Galaxy S9

model: SM-G960F

Android version: 10

One UI: 2.1

Baseband version: G960FXXSBETH2

Can I root my mobile phone and install this rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ Cross Device Development] ochipapa:
Yes of course same like mine