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Hey everyone, just an FYI. Update I haven't seen anywhere for the AT&T s7 Edge...
I managed to keep root and everything else. Just wanted to know if anyone else randomly had an update happen?
kobos311 said:
Hey everyone, just an FYI. Update I haven't seen anywhere for the AT&T s7 Edge...
I managed to keep root and everything else. Just wanted to know if anyone else randomly had an update happen?
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Can you check which bootloader version it is please. Go into download mode/Odin mode and look for the thing that says either B2 or B3. If it says B2 it's still bootloader 2, if it says B3 it's bootloader 3. Report back ASAP. I would really like to know.
Ph0nysk1nk said:
Can you check which bootloader version it is please. Go into download mode/Odin mode and look for the thing that says either B2 or B3. If it says B2 it's still bootloader 2, if it says B3 it's bootloader 3. Report back ASAP. I would really like to know.
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I will boot into D/L mode now and confirm, and screenshot my system info as well. I'll pull my log as well. It was weird how it happened. Will post details later. Will follow up with Bootloader v2 or v3 in a second.
kobos311 said:
I will boot into D/L mode now and confirm, and screenshot my system info as well. I'll pull my log as well. It was weird how it happened. Will post details later. Will follow up with Bootloader v2 or v3 in a second.
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Allright fast response . This will be great if the bootloader is updated people stuck on t-mobile can come back now and such.
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kobos311 said:
I will boot into D/L mode now and confirm, and screenshot my system info as well. I'll pull my log as well. It was weird how it happened. Will post details later. Will follow up with Bootloader v2 or v3 in a second.
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Was it updated? Not trying to be pushy at all but this is the first I'm hearing about this update and I'm really curious. Was it updated?
Ph0nysk1nk said:
Allright fast response . This will be great if the bootloader is updated people stuck on t-mobile can come back now and such.
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AP SWREV: B2 (2,1,1,1,1) K1 S1
Let me know what else will be helpful. I've attached a screen also.
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AP SWREV: B2 (2,1,1,1,1) K1 S1
Let me know what else will be helpful. I've attached a screen also.
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Damn not bootloader 3 that sucks. thanks for checking. On another note im looking at the firmware details but it seems as if the actual firmware didn't update as it still says August. Maybe just a baseband update or a prep for a future update? Sucks though was hoping for a a B3 update. Thanks though
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AP SWREV: B2 (2,1,1,1,1) K1 S1
Let me know what else will be helpful. I've attached a screen also.
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I must ask... how did you end up getting this update? i just checked but i dont have any updates.
Ph0nysk1nk said:
Damn not bootloader 3 that sucks. thanks for checking. On another note im looking at the firmware details but it seems as if the actual firmware didn't update as it still says August. Maybe just a baseband update or a prep for a future update? Sucks though was hoping for a a B3 update. Thanks though
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It tried to update. Funny story is I accidently booted into recovery mode in lieu of bootloader mode by mistake so quickly changed buttons mid vibration and booted into dl mode instead of completing the update. No idea what completed or didn't.
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It tried to update. Funny story is I accidently booted into recovery mode in lieu of bootloader mode by mistake so quickly changed buttons mid vibration and booted into dl mode instead of completing the update. No idea what completed or didn't.
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Did you maybe just half of the update? Im pretty confused by all of this TBH. It just sounds so weird how you got this "update".
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kobos311 said:
It tried to update. Funny story is I accidently booted into recovery mode in lieu of bootloader mode by mistake so quickly changed buttons mid vibration and booted into dl mode instead of completing the update. No idea what completed or didn't.
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Would there be a way i could replicate the process and get the update?
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Did you maybe just half of the update? Im pretty confused by all of this TBH. It just sounds so weird how you got this "update".
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Would there be a way i could replicate the process and get the update?
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Trust me I was just as confused as you are now.,still am. Even tried to Odin to factory lol no dice. That's why I'll fetch my logs and see no idea what happened really just realized it when I couldn't get the factory reset to work. I was working on xposed and getting back up to date since I've been away from a Samsung for so long.
kobos311 said:
Trust me I was just as confused as you are now.,still am. Even tried to Odin to factory lol no dice. That's why I'll fetch my logs and see no idea what happened really just realized it when I couldn't get the factory reset to work. I was working on xposed and getting back up to date since I've been away from a Samsung for so long.
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Hmmm not being able to odin back to stock is kinda scary TBH. It kinda sounds like the bootloader tried to upgrade or something since if the bootloader was still B2 it would flash fine.
Ph0nysk1nk said:
Hmmm not being able to odin back to stock is kinda scary TBH. It kinda sounds like the bootloader tried to upgrade or something since if the bootloader was still B2 it would flash fine.
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That was my thinking. I had a few errors in ODIN, both versions. Also tried several versions of the firmwares from different locations. I got lucky. Hence my hastily FYI on here. Lol
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Trust me I was just as confused as you are now.,still am. Even tried to Odin to factory lol no dice. That's why I'll fetch my logs and see no idea what happened really just realized it when I couldn't get the factory reset to work. I was working on xposed and getting back up to date since I've been away from a Samsung for so long.
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To add to my last reply there is a rumor going around that ATT is going to update the bootloader VERY soon. I also started to dig around a little and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-stock-sm-g930a-ph1-odin-files-t3458890 its a link to the PH1 firmware. Will you Download it and see if you can flash it? its your only option ATM anyway
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kobos311 said:
That was my thinking. I had a few errors in ODIN, both versions. Also tried several versions of the firmwares from different locations. I got lucky. Hence my hastily FYI on here. Lol
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-stock-sm-g930a-ph1-odin-files-t3458890 I found offical PH1 firmware. so it's real not just fake. will you download it and see if you can flash it?
Ph0nysk1nk said:
To add to my last reply there is a rumor going around that ATT is going to update the bootloader VERY soon. I also started to dig around a little and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-stock-sm-g930a-ph1-odin-files-t3458890 its a link to the PH1 firmware. Will you Download it and see if you can flash it? its your only option ATM anyway
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-stock-sm-g930a-ph1-odin-files-t3458890 I found offical PH1 firmware. so it's real not just fake. will you download it and see if you can flash it?
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Umm, that's clearly not the edge model lol
kobos311 said:
Umm, that's clearly not the edge model lol
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I know it's not the edge but the only thing you lose is the edge screen. It's fine though i understand you dont want to do it. it's a big risk ATM with no edge version of the firmware. Thanks for your time man
Ph0nysk1nk said:
I know it's not the edge but the only thing you lose is the edge screen. It's fine though i understand you dont want to do it. it's a big risk ATM with no edge version of the firmware. Thanks for your time man
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LOL I just had a flashback to J tagging bricked phones for friends still have a skyrocket that's been jtagged about 10 times to help the development community.
Ph0nysk1nk said:
I know it's not the edge but the only thing you lose is the edge screen. It's fine though i understand you dont want to do it. it's a big risk ATM with no edge version of the firmware. Thanks for your time man
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I'm having to manually titanium backup every system app and then Uninstall system app updates and reboot to get them to work properly blah
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1086930
Now to just get a full stock rom to flash back too... Lol
I flashed the UU firmware, rerooted, fixed network settings and setup my kernel profiles runs wonderfully on that. Now to figure out how to enable WiFi calling with a patched csc
kobos311 said:
I flashed the UU firmware, rerooted, fixed network settings and setup my kernel profiles runs wonderfully on that. Now to figure out how to enable WiFi calling with a patched csc
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Not that benchmarks mean a darn thing but..
can someone post the update the sd slot on my phone stopped working after trying at least 3 microsd cards, i decided maybe if i flashed the older firmware it would start working again needless to say it didnt work and now my phone wont boot and everytime i try to flash a firmware i keep getting an error that says "sw rev check fail : {abort}fused 4 < binary 2" can someone help me out on this please
The good news is it is fixable, you just need the exact firmware you were using before (or newer.) It sets a version number in the bootloader and the firmware you downloaded has a lower version.
Unfortunately, I've been trying to find that same new firmware for 3 days now with no luck. (Keep reading though!) I'm trying to switch a tmo over to att, and since its going to be a work phone they insist it have the att firmware in 'official' mode - fortunately, they don't care what the paint on the back says.
If someone with that firmware posts the 'Firmware' page from Phone INFO ★Samsung★ I might be able to get it. (And if I do, I'll send it over - much more reliable than the official recovery method.)
You may have already lost everything on the phone, but I hope you were prepared for that. You might be able to fix the softbrick (resulting in it being 100% stock) with 'samsung smart switch' (win/mac) using 'emergency device recovery'. It will ask for your model number (SM-G935A) and serial # and then it will download and odin-flash the firmware for you.
I say 'might' because I tried that for the tmo phone last night and it eventually just crashed.
Forgive any weird disjointed text, it is early in the morning.. if some part of that didn't make sense let me know.
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Unfortunately, I've been trying to find that same new firmware for 3 days now with no luck.
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The firmware is available, but the source is questionable. As you discovered, ATT does not post their ROMs (just one more reason why they are THE Evil Empire).
Most are getting their files from a Persian site:
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/ (switch to English)
And the G935A PI2 files are here:
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/index.php...ATT4API2_USA ATT Android 6.0.1_4File Firmware
Premium fee is required for download and I have not looked into the cost. I have read that they are legit, but who knows...
Found it on clangsm.com as well, which is just as sketchy. I'll see what I can do, might have enough info with the filenames (and might not..)
Edit: Might just be too early in the morning (I'll try later tonight) but the info I need is definitely on that page from the phone info app. (I'm not doing anything magic, just trying a couple of apps.)
Alternately if someone wants to PM me an AT&T serial number (not the imei! always think REALLY hard about saying no if anyone asks for that!) I can see about listening in on the smart switch recovery.
It be great if you found it. Be nice to start from Sept firmware.
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Found it on clangsm.com as well, which is just as sketchy. I'll see what I can do, might have enough info with the filenames (and might not..)
Edit: Might just be too early in the morning (I'll try later tonight) but the info I need is definitely on that page from the phone info app. (I'm not doing anything magic, just trying a couple of apps.)
Alternately if someone wants to PM me an AT&T serial number (not the imei! always think REALLY hard about saying no if anyone asks for that!) I can see about listening in on the smart switch recovery.
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I'll text it to you later... Mine got buggered after the att update which I stupidly said yes to half asleep at 3am in the morning, the update does not play well with rooted phones, just hangs at the att logo and cooks the phone (got real hot real fast). I bought it last week after I melted my work phone.
Crap, i'll pm it it here, I lost your number with the melted phone.
Lol. Thanks! (Got it.)
I'll horribly abuse my w10 vm tonight and try to capture the info. If not he can get me the other info (and if all of that fails I might be out of ideas but we'll see.)
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in the process of reflashing the new firmware right now can anyone let me know how to upload it?
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in the process of reflashing the new firmware right now can anyone let me know how to upload it?
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PM sent. You rock
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jvanbrecht said:
I'll text it to you later... Mine got buggered after the att update which I stupidly said yes to half asleep at 3am in the morning, the update does not play well with rooted phones, just hangs at the att logo and cooks the phone (got real hot real fast). I bought it last week after I melted my work phone.
Crap, i'll pm it it here, I lost your number with the melted phone.
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Can you PM it to me to. I need to start all over.
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PM sent. You rock
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Can you PM it to me too. Im having so many issues.
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In for FW. Please do share. Thanks.
Getting it down and flashing it now (just got home) and then I'll shove it online for the public.
Don't forget, msrecinto666 is the one to thank! I'm just finding it a (hopefully safe, hopefully fast) place to live..
Edit to update: It is flashing successfully! I'll have a url shortly.
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I might have "found" those files on mega, Dropbox and mediafire. I know they all kinda suck but it's what I've got right now. I'll add the links as soon as I "confirm" them.
The urls have been sent to msrecinto666 to post for the karma [emoji2]
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In for FW. Please do share. Thanks.
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will share in a bit
Mega links:
https://mega.nz/#!QgVgSKKB!fOoreX2W4XeNmrtxljvK4kH9NLadwa8K4jojJ8Zf3iM
https://mega.nz/#!c0c0DSRb!IEv35YoCqlPP3EfNz4snxcS0PPkrgj1NHXPUEWqevts
https://mega.nz/#!oxlimRya!wAoiOSotwGtvXMf5hkxsjuX7XQ-jxRjWSZm1Bh9oU0s
https://mega.nz/#!gtly2D6a!bE0SyKyweYVu4TEPTWuw40SgOdd02J4NwkNcRgn5hr0
Dropbox folder:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2wcu3011gturi5n/AACaadIKAzkh2aq_nSlru7MXa?dl=0
Mediafire:
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/okoe3iw1674st/XDA
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Mega links:
Dropbox folder:
Mediafire if it ever finishes uploading:
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Excellent! "Thanks" all around, handing them out like candy!! :good::good::good::highfive::highfive::highfive:
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Can you PM it to me to. I need to start all over.
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Can you PM it to me too. Im having so many issues.
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Missed this the first time through but you should be able to use Odin on the files posted above.
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Confirmed worked flawlessly with Odin3 v3.12
My steps for updating and saving data/config:
0) Unfreeze all system apps
1) FlashFire backup to external SD card, make sure to backup /data and /internal storage along with /system in case you need to roll back.
2) Boot to Download, use Odin 3.12 (the unmodified version) to flash the 4 OE FW files
3) Let the phone fully boot, go through the basic setup, go to settings, enable USB/ADB debug and unknown sources
4) Reboot into Download, flash Eng bootloader with the PrinceComsy Odin
5) After phone reboots and starts, run root
6) "Enable SuperSU during boot"
7) Install FlashFire, grant root
8) Flash fixes/debloat, let the phone boot, reboot for good measure (I find that the extra reboot contributes to success)
9) After reboot, flash Xposed, etc.
10) FlashFire restore backup
11) After the phone boots, refreeze system apps
12) Profit.
OMG!
I can't even begin to thank you for sharing these files. I thought I was going to be without a phone for a little while. You are clutch!
Did Sammobile stop carrying USA firmware? It looks like there is no good way to download and manually update the firmware on any USA Samsung devices now.
I was looking for this firmware and had no luck, so I went and check a few other devices I have and NONE of them are on Sammobile anymore... WTF is going on. why would they pull all of the USA firmware off their site and not provide any news release about it.
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
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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!
dmezh
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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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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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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)?
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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.
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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.
Hey guys I found this thread and took the dive. Everything is working great and did not even have to do a system reset.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907
Crsdr37 said:
Hey guys I found this thread and took the dive. Everything is working great and did not even have to do a system reset.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907
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Thank's for sharing this! I'm on the newest stock fw for Verizon, were you on the same?
Edit: Nevermind should have read their full post lol
Just go to updato and get the Sprint xas version does not require paid download like that OP's link.
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Just go to updato and get the Sprint xas version does not require paid download like that OP's link.
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I'm on the S8+ so luckily I didn't have to use the paid links. Will try this after I backup my phone. Would you say it's good enough to use as my daily driver?
I am not having any issues that I can see. Battery life is a complaint but I have not had that issue either. If you flash beta 2 for the S8+ be prepared to do a factory reset.
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I am not having any issues that I can see. Battery life is a complaint but I have not had that issue either. If you flash beta 2 for the S8+ be prepared to do a factory reset.
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Alright will do, was hoping I could avoid that but I backed everything up with Smart Switch to be safe. May actually wait til after the gym to try this, would hate to not have my music.
Anybody attempt it on the latest AQK3 update? Everything work, Samsung pay and such?
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iOSNick said:
Anybody attempt it on the latest AQK3 update? Everything work, Samsung pay and such?
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Do you have a link to it I'll do it
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Do you have a link to it I'll do it
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I meant it based off the link you put in the original post. I'm on the latest update AQK3 and want to try to run oreo based on your link.
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Do you have a link to it I'll do it
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/VZW/download/G950USQU1AQK3/195746/
Thanks in advance!
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I meant it based off the link you put in the original post. I'm on the latest update AQK3 and want to try to run oreo based on your link.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/VZW/download/G950USQU1AQK3/195746/
Thanks in advance!
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You have to be on the listed firmware. Cannot be on anything but what they posted. I downloaded mine from updato just use Sprint XAS. It will reinstall Verizon bloat on first boot. Also install nougat and before rebooting it will take you to recover just install the Oreo beta then before setting up the device.
Does this by chance have wifi tethering unlocked in beta??
I wonder if there is a way to root the beta yet
Just to be clear, this has been tested on the Verizon G950U? Very cautious when dealing with Verizon Samsung devices that don't have unlocked bootloaders... Thanks in advance.
Yes I personally did beta 1 on my own device and successfully flashed back when I was done testing.
Beta 4 is now available. Buttery smooth and good battery life. Only glitch I am seeing if fast charging is hit or miss.
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Beta 4 is now available. Buttery smooth and good battery life. Only glitch I am seeing if fast charging is hit or miss.
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You have Orea beta 4 on Verizon? What is the build number? How did you do it? With the latest update I am now on bootloader 2 so I don't think you can do it like originally posted.
I believe you can still get to it. What update are you on with your phone? I was on I believe Verizon's latest and still flashed back to the OP then to AJC and then ZQKM.
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I believe you can still get to it. What update are you on with your phone? I was on I believe Verizon's latest and still flashed back to the OP then to AJC and then ZQKM.
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The latest firmware is a 2 bootloader so I don't think you can go back--2BQK5
Go into download mode and look at the bootloader line if it says B2. We might have to look into a different method.
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Go into download mode and look at the bootloader line if it says B2. We might have to look into a different method.
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It does.
Download official STOCK ODIN of Oreo firmware G950USQU2CRB9.
Be sure to back up your files before applying the update, it will wipe your data.
Click Here For The Oreo S8+
***Stock Odin Oreo***
DOWNLOAD STOCK CBR9:
OREO STOCK S8 CBR9 | USERDATA_TMB
DOWNLOAD for ODIN:
MODDED ODIN v3.13.1
Back to square one
I've been in the android ecosystem for a long time, and installed so many do me, even bricked a couple android phone, but I've been gone for years, been wondering how I can install it!? What is sd card adv? A link would be appreciated
jeffrey1296 said:
I've been in the android ecosystem for a long time, and installed so many do me, even bricked a couple android phone, but I've been gone for years, been wondering how I can install it!? What is sd card adv? A link would be appreciated
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ADB SD CARD is simply applying the file to the sd card, going to recovery on your phone, select apply update adb sd card and that's it.
I got it to work thank you
romeodeed said:
I got it to work thank you
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thanks
romeodeed said:
I got it to work thank you
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No problem.
Do I need to be rooted? Will this work on the S8 plus?
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ADB SD CARD is simply applying the file to the sd card, going to recovery on your phone, select apply update adb sd card and that's it.
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I tried installing it from update.zip in ad card , but recovery gave me an error!? Installation aborted, is that something I need to do? Should I rename, what did u guys do? It says permissions denied, and among other stuff
Will this work for the s8+? I still haven't received beta 5
Kingaries79 said:
Do I need to be rooted? Will this work on the S8 plus?
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It works without root, no root needed.
Here's the link for the s8 plus:
S8 Plus 2BQL1-to-2ZQKS
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Will this work for the s8+? I still haven't received beta 5
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No, this is for the regular s8.
Here's the link for the S8 Plus:
S8 Plus_2BQL1-to-2ZQKS
jeffrey1296 said:
I tried installing it from update.zip in ad card , but recovery gave me an error!? Installation aborted, is that something I need to do? Should I rename, what did u guys do? It says permissions denied, and among other stuff
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It probably didn't work due to the following:
Wrong model, this will only work for the regular Galaxy S8 G950U T-Mobile version, not the S8 Plus.
Wrong software version, you have to be on G950USQS2BQL to be able to update the Oreo Beta file.
Do these need renamed to "update.zip"
Also thanks!
billydroid said:
Do these need renamed to "update.zip"
Also thanks!
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They don't need to be renamed at all and no problem.
bboii86 said:
It works without root, no root needed.
Here's the link for the s8 plus:
S8 Plus 2BQL1-to-2ZQKS
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Thanks. Appreciate it.
Kingaries79 said:
Thanks. Appreciate it.
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No problem!
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No, this is for the regular s8.
Here's the link for the S8 Plus:
S8 Plus_2BQL1-to-2ZQKS
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With this file. Will I get updates from the beta program or do I have wait till you upload it?
Kingaries79 said:
With this file. Will I get updates from the beta program or do I have wait till you upload it?
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Unfortunately, you won't get automatic updates. That only applies for people that have been enrolled in the beta program. If you want to keep up with the latest updates, you can use this link:
https://samsung.firmware.science
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Unfortunately, you won't get automatic updates. That only applies for people that have been enrolled in the beta program. If you want to keep up with the latest updates, you can use this link:
https://samsung.firmware.science
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Thanks for that information. Now before I flash this build. Are there any bugs or glitches that I should be concerned about? If need be how do I go back to stock?
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Is there a none wipe version of this update? Kinda don't want to start over.
Kingaries79 said:
Thanks for that information. Now before I flash this build. Are there any bugs or glitches that I should be concerned about? If need be how do I go back to stock?
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Is there a none wipe version of this update? Kinda don't want to start over.
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Well, I mean these are beta versions, getting bugs & glitches is kind of expected lol As of right now in this version, I've experienced very minimal problems. It runs very smooth, it's one of the best beta versions yet. I do experience some lag after a week or so, but that's expected. If for whatever reason, you run into problems, you want to or need to go back to stock, I do have the ODIN files to flash back to stock, if needed. Just let me know.
Unfortunately, as of right now, there's no method or version to avoid your device from being wiped. You can back up your data with smart switch.