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Verizon updates with another carrier

Hi there, I bought a Verizon S7 Edge in El Paso, TX. Currently Im working in México, unlocked the Phone and have Telcel as my carrier.
My s7 is with the PB5 firmware and I know that isnt the most actual firmware. Is there anything I can do to get the OTA updates? I dont want to flash via ODiN that will erease all my data and settings.
Greetings
Enviado desde mi SM-G935V mediante Tapatalk

I don't think so. Since Verizon rarely updates the firmware, I'd say just flash and be done. I recently got an s7 edge and was on the previous firmware as you and the touchscreen sensitivity was incredibly high. The PD2 firmware fixed this to a large degree. The PD2 firmware will automatically install a new package called DTIgnite. This in turn installs games and an AOL app I believe. Simply uninstall those apps and disable DTIgnite in Application Manager.

mcgrathpatj said:
I don't think so. Since Verizon rarely updates the firmware, I'd say just flash and be done. I recently got an s7 edge and was on the previous firmware as you and the touchscreen sensitivity was incredibly high. The PD2 firmware fixed this to a large degree. The PD2 firmware will automatically install a new package called DTIgnite. This in turn installs games and an AOL app I believe. Simply uninstall those apps and disable DTIgnite in Application Manager.
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Much appreciated mcgrathpatj;
I will flash via Odin later this night, hope that KNOX stays calm and dont trigger anything lol.

jorgemuela said:
Much appreciated mcgrathpatj;
I will flash via Odin later this night, hope that KNOX stays calm and dont trigger anything lol.
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I have the latest firmware here you can flash with Odin. You can load either the HOME_CSC or the CSC_VZW file in the CSC slot. Home will not wipe data and CSC_VZW will.

Misterxtc said:
I have the latest firmware here you can flash with Odin. You can load either the HOME_CSC or the CSC_VZW file in the CSC slot. Home will not wipe data and CSC_VZW will.
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Thanks a lot!!!! Starting flash process.... I will post results when it ends!!!
BTW your dog is beautiful. :laugh:

Updated. Thanks a lot both of you Misterxtc and mcgrathpatj!!!

jorgemuela said:
Thanks a lot!!!! Starting flash process.... I will post results when it ends!!!
BTW your dog is beautiful. :laugh:
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Thanks but she passed away a year ago. No worries though, she lived a great life and I was blessed with another awesome girl. I'm glad the flash worked out. I'll do my best to keep the thread current.
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[update] G930TUVU3APG1 firmware available

It seems a new update is about to roll out. The build is BG1.
Maybe just a security patch containing update, but the thing is, the odin TAR is available already.
→ Download S7 firmware
Have fun!

Was available for the s7, but not the edge for me.

When I click download I just get a blank folder with them name of the firmware. How can I get the actual firmware or am I doing something wrong?

Hgatica99 said:
When I click download I just get a blank folder with them name of the firmware. How can I get the actual firmware or am I doing something wrong?
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G930TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10212948_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.rar

muniz_ri said:
G930TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10212948_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.rar
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Thanks so much for the link but quick question, how come this ones 1.8 gigs but the one off sammobile is 2.1 gigs?

Hgatica99 said:
Thanks so much for the link but quick question, how come this ones 1.8 gigs but the one off sammobile is 2.1 gigs?
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I believe that sammobile uses .zip compression. I compressed the 5 files using .rar

muniz_ri said:
I believe that sammobile uses .zip compression. I compressed the 5 files using .rar
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Which csc do I flash? the Home one or the other?

Has anyone with root tried this update?

hella356 said:
Has anyone with root tried this update?
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I flashed the latest firmware and was able to root it and install xposed and other mods.

Hgatica99 said:
I flashed the latest firmware and was able to root it and install xposed and other mods.
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Thanks! Do you feel like there's any performance/stability advantages to the PG1 update?

hella356 said:
Thanks! Do you feel like there's any performance/stability advantages to the PG1 update?
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I rooted using a custom script someone made in the att thread. It fixed the cpu frequencie issues and adjusted each governor of the small and big clusters. So far so good with only minot hiccups once in a while. I haven't noticed much of a difference with the pg1 firmware if any. If you need help rooting check out the att forum or i can help when i get back home.

if we are already rooted on PD8, can we just flash this ontop of PD8 and retain root? What about user data?

I got this update on 2 S7's and on both of them, I now have cellular data issues. Wifi calling will keep giving me a notice that my phone is going to use wifi for calls when the feature is set to prefer Cellular for calls. Rebooting doesn't help, it will eventually say it again. I have to keep turning off wifi to force the message away. And during browsing on cellular, it drops a lot even though I know I have great coverage where I use it. With 2 phones, and only have this update, I think something is wrong with this firmware.
S7 (non-edge) not rooted.
Build: MMB29M.G930TUVU3APG1
Security version:
MDF v2.0 Rel 7
VPN v1.4 Rel 6.0
Android security patch level July 1, 2016

seanvree said:
if we are already rooted on PD8, can we just flash this ontop of PD8 and retain root? What about user data?
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I haven't tried that, I just flashed the whole firmware via odin and rerooted again
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xenon2000 said:
I got this update on 2 S7's and on both of them, I now have cellular data issues. Wifi calling will keep giving me a notice that my phone is going to use wifi for calls when the feature is set to prefer Cellular for calls. Rebooting doesn't help, it will eventually say it again. I have to keep turning off wifi to force the message away. And during browsing on cellular, it drops a lot even though I know I have great coverage where I use it. With 2 phones, and only have this update, I think something is wrong with this firmware.
Build: MMB29M.G930TUVU3APG1
Security version:
MDF v2.0 Rel 7
VPN v1.4 Rel 6.0
Android security patch level July 1, 2016
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I haven't had any issues, everything works fine. Here go down till you find generic galaxy s7 after root process and flash the zip he made via Flashfire. See if that helps. Did you factory reset after rooting btw?

I am not rooted. I just saw this Firmware thread and figured this was a good place to talk about my issue related to this firmware. I will update my previous post to show no rooting. All stock.

xenon2000 said:
I am not rooted. I just saw this Firmware thread and figured this was a good place to talk about my issue related to this firmware. I will update my previous post to show no rooting. All stock.
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Oh, sorry, then I'm not sure what could be the issue, you could try clearing cache in recovery.

Does anyone know where to get the PG1.tar files and how to flash them VIA ODIN? I'm on a soft brick right now

seanvree said:
Does anyone know where to get the PG1.tar files and how to flash them VIA ODIN? I'm on a soft brick right now
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688258 here ya go

Bit of an emergency and I'm on an old phone I can't find charger for but I need the .tar file for the firmware before this last update. I kept refusing the update and today I went to root finally and I'm stuck in boot loop with the engboot

jaxwithanx said:
Bit of an emergency and I'm on an old phone I can't find charger for but I need the .tar file for the firmware before this last update. I kept refusing the update and today I went to root finally and I'm stuck in boot loop with the engboot
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A factory reset should fix it, this happened to me as well.

Is this phone still rootable?

I have a g930a with the basband version G930AUCS4APK1 and I have done all OTA updates.
Is it still rootable? Am I on the new bootloader?

Root???
FreshIce21 said:
I have a g930a with the basband version G930AUCS4APK1 and I have done all OTA updates.
Is it still rootable? Am I on the new bootloader?
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THAT is an EXCELLENT question...

FreshIce21 said:
I have a g930a with the basband version G930AUCS4APK1 and I have done all OTA updates.
Is it still rootable? Am I on the new bootloader?
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go to the root thread, follow the instructions and give it a shot. That's really the best way to find out...just make sure you have the APK1 firmware on standby in case it doesn't turn out well.

SantinoInc said:
go to the root thread, follow the instructions and give it a shot. That's really the best way to find out...just make sure you have the APK1 firmware on standby in case it doesn't turn out well.
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Pretty much this. Backup files you don't want to lose, download the stock Odin files, and give rooting a shot. Worst case, you just gotta flash stock back via Odin. You may be able to flash an earlier firmware via Odin and root from there. Though I doubt Odin would let you. If I were you, I'd download all the applicable files, backup my data, wait until I've got a good chink of time ithat I don't need my phone and start playing around with it. I had all sorts of complications rooting mine s{ I was phone-less for like an hour

SantinoInc said:
go to the root thread, follow the instructions and give it a shot. That's really the best way to find out...just make sure you have the APK1 firmware on standby in case it doesn't turn out well.
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where can i find the apk1 firmware?

FreshIce21 said:
where can i find the apk1 firmware?
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Sammobile.com
Just search by your phones model #.

SantinoInc said:
Sammobile.com
Just search by your phones model #.
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They don't have any firmware for the att model just USB drivers

Any way to extract the firmware from my phone??

Update 12/6/16
I downgraded to the U firmware (G930UUEU4API3) following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930uueu4api3-firmware-download-t3481159
I then rooted using Max Lee's directions and I have root! Haven't tried rooting directly from APK1 firmware

I successfully rooted my G930AUCS4APK1 using princecomsy how to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-att-g930a-g935a-t3410538
I'm still trying to learn the nomenclature....so, i'm assuming by the PK1 one part of the version that it is new than PI3?
Just wasn't sure about UUE part. Sorry, noob in this dept.
But, wanted to at least share that I had successful root with OP baseband.
Now to figure out how to make the battery last more than 10hrs and respond a little quicker.
The V15 fix hasn't seem to do much in comparison to stock OTA.
Hope this helps.

bweegn said:
I'm still trying to learn the nomenclature....so, i'm assuming by the PK1 one part of the version that it is new than PI3?
Just wasn't sure about UUE part. Sorry, noob in this dept.
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(for the others that may not know too)
The last three characters of the release are the ones that matter.
* The P indicates the year (P=16th letter of the alphabet, 2016)
* The K indicates the month (K=11th letter of the alphabet, November)
* The 1 represents the release number (to allow for more than one release each month)
Keep in mind that once you flash a newer firmware on the S7, you cannot go back to an older one. Odin will not let you flash it. Even if you could, it would most likely trip the KNOX flag.

Please advise - Wanna install G935U G935UUES4BQG1 on G935T G935TUVU4BQG5

Hi guys
I am using a T Mobile unlocked S7 edge with Ufone network which got OTA and upgraded to G935TUVU4BQG5 (see attached), this obviously has a lot of T Mobile bloatware. Also i have rooted it with SU.
I have read good things about G935U firmware, can i flash the latest firmware G935UUES4BQG1 on my existing one?
If yes, how should i go about this? Thanks in advance
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i went ahead and installed it
but it keeps rebooting after normal start
removed cash and factory reset same result
safe mode same result
any leads guys?
UPDATE/SUCCESS: i had first flashed with HOME_CSC, i tried again with teh CSC and VOLLAAAAAAAAAAAAA
successfully converted my unlocked G935T to G935U and it feels amazing so far, its much quicker and more responsive
will report back here if this excitement continues or if i face any issues, for now i am happayyy
lemme know if anyone wants me to share full procedure here

iNatsikap said:
i went ahead and installed it
but it keeps rebooting after normal start
removed cash and factory reset same result
safe mode same result
any leads guys?
UPDATE/SUCCESS: i had first flashed with HOME_CSC, i tried again with teh CSC and VOLLAAAAAAAAAAAAA
successfully converted my unlocked G935T to G935U and it feels amazing so far, its much quicker and more responsive
will report back here if this excitement continues or if i face any issues, for now i am happayyy
lemme know if anyone wants me to share full procedure here
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Here is what I do:
1. when I ODIN I grab the BL, AP, and CSC from the SM-G935U and I grab the CP from the SM-G935T. I have never had a problem when new versions of each come out.

Xpiatio said:
Here is what I do:
1. when I ODIN I grab the BL, AP, and CSC from the SM-G935U and I grab the CP from the SM-G935T. I have never had a problem when new versions of each come out.
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Hey bro
Thanks
I d that in future
So far G935U is running very smooth with very good radio performance and battery life (i took all from latest G935U firmware)

iNatsikap said:
Hey bro
Thanks
I d that in future
So far G935U is running very smooth with very good radio performance and battery life (i took all from latest G935U firmware)
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new firmware available: BQH3.

after installing G935U firmware I am getting Service provider Update evertime and rebooting phone.
What to do now ?

Anyone have a link for the new BQH3 firmware...and a link to the newest g935t cp

bzzybfrm313 said:
Anyone have a link for the new BQH3 firmware...and a link to the newest g935t cp
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935U/TMB/ here you go
if you cannot download from there then just install https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195920328 which is the one before latest, then get ota (around 200MB) to upgrade to latest

I downloaded from the second link and it wasn't tmobile based U firmware but Sprint. So proceed with caution there. I had to download from the sammobile link but download speeds were quite slow without premium membership. Working good so far. :good:
iNatsikap said:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935U/TMB/ here you go
if you cannot download from there then just install https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195920328 which is the one before latest, then get ota (around 200MB) to upgrade to latest
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Xpiatio said:
Here is what I do:
1. when I ODIN I grab the BL, AP, and CSC from the SM-G935U and I grab the CP from the SM-G935T. I have never had a problem when new versions of each come out.
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So, right now, I have SM-G935T BQH7 ROM. (It sux - my streaming video apps are hanging badly).
So, I would like to try out SM-G935U BQH3 ROM. (Hopefully without resetting the phone).
So, you would take BL, AP from BQH3 and CP from BQH7 and if I use HOME_CSC, I should not have to re-install everything and T-mobile wifi calling should work, correct?
Just want to confirm before going ahead with it.
Thank you.

hpark21 said:
So, right now, I have SM-G935T BQH7 ROM. (It sux - my streaming video apps are hanging badly).
So, I would like to try out SM-G935U BQH3 ROM. (Hopefully without resetting the phone).
So, you would take BL, AP from BQH3 and CP from BQH7 and if I use HOME_CSC, I should not have to re-install everything and T-mobile wifi calling should work, correct?
Just want to confirm before going ahead with it.
Thank you.
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I alway use the non home one. So I can't say one way or another. Maybe someone else can chime in.

Xpiatio said:
I alway use the non home one. So I can't say one way or another. Maybe someone else can chime in.
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So, IF I were to use non home one.
Then, it is ALL the files from 935U except for CP and use CP from latest T-mobile version? (BQH7 in this case)?
Thanks.

hpark21 said:
So, IF I were to use non home one.
Then, it is ALL the files from 935U except for CP and use CP from latest T-mobile version? (BQH7 in this case)?
Thanks.
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Do you have links to both latest versions?...trying to do the same. To answer your question you are correct on that.

bzzybfrm313 said:
Do you have links to both latest versions?...trying to do the same. To answer your question you are correct on that.
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I got them from updato.com
I put BQH7 and reset to factory using non-home CSC. When I did not use non-home CSC for any other version than BQH7, the system will freeze and generally performance wasn't good. When I went BACK to previous version of the T-mobile rom without reset, the whole thing started to crash badly so came back to BQH7.
That said, it did NOT fix my issue with streaming videos.
I am going to just flash 935U version.
935U BL/AP and I will use CP file from 935T BQH7, then non-home CSC from 935U and cross my fingers and hope for the best.

hpark21 said:
I got them from updato.com
I put BQH7 and reset to factory using non-home CSC. When I did not use non-home CSC for any other version than BQH7, the system will freeze and generally performance wasn't good. When I went BACK to previous version of the T-mobile rom without reset, the whole thing started to crash badly so came back to BQH7.
That said, it did NOT fix my issue with streaming videos.
I am going to just flash 935U version.
935U BL/AP and I will use CP file from 935T BQH7, then non-home CSC from 935U and cross my fingers and hope for the best.
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Let me know how it goes.....

hpark21 said:
So, right now, I have SM-G935T BQH7 ROM. (It sux - my streaming video apps are hanging badly).
So, I would like to try out SM-G935U BQH3 ROM. (Hopefully without resetting the phone).
So, you would take BL, AP from BQH3 and CP from BQH7 and if I use HOME_CSC, I should not have to re-install everything and T-mobile wifi calling should work, correct?
Just want to confirm before going ahead with it.
Thank you.
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Hey
doing a fresh firmware install and re installing all apps again would be a better idea to get that new phone feeling
install syncios on pc and backup all your apps and data, then flash the yummy G935U firmware, then install everything with one click with syncios NO PAINS
good lucks

bzzybfrm313 said:
Let me know how it goes.....
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Going really well. (so far, crossing my fingers).
Haven't had to reboot my phone yet all day, first time since the T-mobile update came through.
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iNatsikap said:
Hey
doing a fresh firmware install and re installing all apps again would be a better idea to get that new phone feeling
install syncios on pc and backup all your apps and data, then flash the yummy G935U firmware, then install everything with one click with syncios NO PAINS
good lucks
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That tool does not appear to be free.
Is there free tool to do this?
I would not mind being able to back up all the apps (with data)..
Thanks.

hpark21 said:
Going really well. (so far, crossing my fingers).
Haven't had to reboot my phone yet all day, first time since the T-mobile update came through.
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That tool does not appear to be free.
Is there free tool to do this?
I would not mind being able to back up all the apps (with data)..
Thanks.
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Went ahead myself and flashed too...getting lte+ on t mobile running smooth (so far):good:
Tmobile update?... is there another new update

bzzybfrm313 said:
Went ahead myself and flashed too...getting lte+ on t mobile running smooth (so far):good:
Tmobile update?... is there another new update
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BQH7 which was shoved down on me last week. :crying:

iNatsikap said:
i went ahead and installed it
but it keeps rebooting after normal start
removed cash and factory reset same result
safe mode same result
any leads guys?
UPDATE/SUCCESS: i had first flashed with HOME_CSC, i tried again with teh CSC and VOLLAAAAAAAAAAAAA
successfully converted my unlocked G935T to G935U and it feels amazing so far, its much quicker and more responsive
will report back here if this excitement continues or if i face any issues, for now i am happayyy
lemme know if anyone wants me to share full procedure here
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PLESE I FLSHED WITH (G935UUES4CRG3_G935UOYM4CRG3_TMK) 8.0
LATEST FROM SAMMOBILES AND WHEN DONE IT KEEPS REBOOTING IFOLOOWED YOUR flashed with HOME_CSC, i tried again with the CSC XAME ISSUES PLZ SOME HELP ME WITH THIS

[OREO] Oreo Beta on ANY USA/Snapdragon S8/+! [04/10/18]

Hello all - the Oreo beta is now officially over for all devices and unofficial beta devices may need to be manually migrated to the release branch:
Note: Your device will receive OTAs after this update.
Note: Please use Updato or SamMobile to acquire the latest firmware for your device if you use AT&T or Verizon, or use XAA for a clean, unlocked experience.
1. Use SamFirm to acquire the latest Oreo build for your device (if not AT&T or Verizon).
Enter SM-G950U/SM-G955U/SM-G955U1 depending on your model.
Enter your desired carrier code, or XAA for unlocked (common are TMO, SPR)
Select Auto, Check CRC32, and Decrypt Automatically.
Click Download
2. Once the download is done, extract the archive.
3. Use the patched Odin 3.13.1 from @realbbb. This is necessary for carrier-switching, including to unlocked/debranded/XAA.
4. It is safe to use HOME_CSC to preserve your data, but if you're switching to an unlocked build or switching carriers, you MUST use CSC (data will wipe).
5. You can also use CSC to wipe your data and get a fresh factory start.
Previous post:
Howdy - here's how to get Oreo!
OLD PROCESS FOR BETA 1-2 IS BELOW - Move on to Beta 4 below!
Credit to @norbarb for the leaked update!
Try at your own risk - this is for the brave
First, read this:
Code:
Since we don't have a flashable CSC for the unlocked firmware, your phone will be branded with whichever SIM you have inserted.
This means your unlocked S8+ will become a TMO S8+, for example. It all depends on the inserted SIM.
This is compatible with G955U/U1 and G950U/U1.
Warning: Back up your data! Your phone will be reset.
Step 1: Be on the AQGL baseband. Skip the below steps if you're already there.
You can do this by downloading your AQGL package and ODIN below. Extract the ZIP, open ODIN, and connect your phone in download mode.
Then, select (from the ZIP you just extracted) BL, AP, CP, and CSC (NOT home csc) in their respective slots. Don't change any other options. Select Start.
After this is done, your device will boot into recovery.
Tip: If you're getting verification errors in ADB, you likely don't have the latest version installed.
NEXT!
Step 2: Flash the Oreo update package:
Download the Oreo update package below.
Connect your phone to your computer while it is in recovery.
You must have ADB installed. Open command prompt or terminal.
Sideload the package by typing "adb sideload XXXXXX".
You may see multiple errors/warnings. Ignore them.
DO NOT touch or unplug the device until it reboots on its OWN!
Last step
Open your device, and perform a factory data reset. This is mandatory.
New! - Update your Google Play Services to v940. Thanks @Dudash
Code:
As always, anything you from XDA is done at your own risk! There's a chance that someone got something wrong, and you could mess up your device! Please - if you want to be safer, wait until a bunch of people have tried a given ROM/procedure/tool before you try yourself!
There's a bit too much instability for the moment in the update schedule. Once the correct build is confirmed as Beta 4, I'll update the OP to the new method.
Thanks for sticking around, guys!
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Downloads:
UPDATE: BETA 2 AVAILABLE
Currently S8+ Only. Do with it what you will, it was up only temporarily and mixed success is reported.
Credit, again, goes to @norbarb.
S8:
AQGL Baseband (XAS - don't use the old BST one!): https://goo.gl/TEbCLe
AQGL to Oreo: https://goo.gl/EFMwBf
S8+:
AQGL Baseband: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120759463
AQGL to Oreo2: https://goo.gl/TvmsAU
AQGL to Oreo: https://goo.gl/iq3YJJ
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PLEASE HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU!
Hi all, here's the new process for beta build installation:
1. Install BQK5 (Nougat)
2. Install Oreo
That's all, and here's how:
[1.] Odin to BQK5. This will wipe your data. You must do this no matter what software you're currently on.
Select CSC_OYN, not HOME_CSC.
Important: This update contains bootloader 2, which means that you can no longer install any updates based on bootloader 1 (i.e., AQJC).
All new updates are based on B2, so you'll need to eventually do this anyway.
Link for S8+: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18CnyqnxlVpLj1qTdt1I5RIhTBi2Uy4xn (Thanks @xdanilva)
Link for S8: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDm5tzyzNiSUf07KjEY9E5sFlUjWUb31/view (Thanks @xdanilva)
[2.] Sideload or update-from-sd to Oreo using an update.zip:
S8+ current latest: ZQKS, considered a Beta 4 (Thanks samsung.firmware.science)
S8 current latest: ZQKS, considered a Beta 4 (Thanks samsung.firmware.science)
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You're done!
Sorry for the S8 delay; I personally confirm everything on my own devices before publishing, and my access to the S8 is limited.
Thank you!
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Great! Waiting for S8 , but one question im on AQH3 when s8 be on , i need to flash AQGL baseband?

Solitaryrex said:
Great! Waiting for S8 , but one question im on AQH3 when s8 be on , i need to flash AQGL baseband?
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Yes, you must flash AQGL.

What is in this zip? System.img & csc?
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I am already on aqgl.

S8rooted&tooted said:
What is in this zip? System.img & csc?
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I am already on aqgl.
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The Oreo zip is the official OTA zip.

Thank you. I will check it out. I got three s8. One is rooted. So I will 7zip it and see what it is. Then go from there. Thank you again. Very much appreciated.

Is this ok on F variant (international)?

dmezh said:
Yes, you must flash AQGL.
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Great i see is already for download , i have a S8 i install the rom unlocked because from factory was verizon , any problem whit that? Thanks for ans mate

pogi.paul0119 said:
Is this ok on F variant (international)?
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Definitely not! This is only for USA models, sorry

Solitaryrex said:
Great i see is already for download , i have a S8 i install the rom unlocked because from factory was verizon , any problem whit that? Thanks for ans mate
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No, that shouldn't be a problem. The device will brand itself as Verizon upon first boot after the install.

dmezh said:
No, that shouldn't be a problem. The device will brand itself as Verizon upon first boot after the install.
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Great thanks , i ask that because im from mexico im want to be sure i dont have any problems whit signal

That is a no go. It will not read in adb. Says loading then can not read.
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Update. Sideload didn't work. I got to go via apply from SD card. It is doing its thing now. Will let you know how it went.

Works like a charm. Excellent. Only thing I did different was apply via SD card. For some reason it wouldn't read it on my computer to push it adb. Said failed to read. So I installed it on a SD card and installed that way. It all checks out. All signed and certified.

Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!

romhaja said:
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
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Question one, I checked for updates and it still says it can check for them. So I believe that is a yes.
2. Depends on your baseband you have and carrier. Aqgl is the lastest baseband for Sprint phones I know for sure. So the new one is the Oreo one being a completely different version.
3. Only way to revert is data reset. Wipe the whole phone and take it back to the way you got it.
4. Knox and all the stuff still works. Samsung pay and all that. So Knox doesn't get tripped.
I have found so far everything I use works fine or better than before. Substratum is working flawlessly along side samsung themes. I can't stand their keyboard so I ditched that. Camera is way better. Setting are more open with way more options. I don't see a downside. I turned off my other s8 that is rooted to use this as my daily driver.

romhaja said:
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
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S8rooted&tooted said:
Question one, I checked for updates and it still says it can check for them. So I believe that is a yes.
2. Depends on your baseband you have and carrier. Aqgl is the lastest baseband for Sprint phones I know for sure. So the new one is the Oreo one being a completely different version.
3. Only way to revert is data reset. Wipe the whole phone and take it back to the way you got it.
4. Knox and all the stuff still works. Samsung pay and all that. So Knox doesn't get tripped.
I have found so far everything I use works fine or better than before. Substratum is working flawlessly along side samsung themes. I can't stand their keyboard so I ditched that. Camera is way better. Setting are more open with way more options. I don't see a downside. I turned off my other s8 that is rooted to use this as my daily driver.
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1) While it appears to "check for updates", you will not get updates. We all will have to wait for a developer to load the next version files for us, again.
3) A factory reset WILL NOT REVERT YOU TO NOUGAT. You will need to download and flash via Odin the appropriate .zip file.
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@dmezh,
Thanks for bringing this over from the AT&T thread. I've been on this for a couple of days now, an it has been flawless for me. Zero issues. It's my daily driver now.
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.

cam30era said:
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
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Thank you! Please, friends, save yourself the pain later on. Factory reset.

Hello, I am currently on Sprint, latest official version(which is august patch, AQGL), so I should flash straight from Odin the Unlocked firmware and then sideload Oreo OTA?

cam30era said:
1) While it appears to "check for updates", you will not get updates. We all will have to wait for a developer to load the next version files for us, again.
3) A factory reset WILL NOT REVERT YOU TO NOUGAT. You will need to download and flash via Odin the appropriate .zip file.
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@dmezh,
Thanks for bringing this over from the AT&T thread. I've been on this for a couple of days now, an it has been flawless for me. Zero issues. It's my daily driver now.
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
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Will I have to wait for every update or only beta updates?

romhaja said:
Will I have to wait for every update or only beta updates?
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You won't get any updates unless you manually flash them, or revert back to stock.
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albannotosska said:
Hello, I am currently on Sprint, latest official version(which is august patch, AQGL), so I should flash straight from Odin the Unlocked firmware and then sideload Oreo OTA?
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Since you are already on AQGL, you should be good to directly sideload the Oreo zip.