If I have the G950F model of the s8 means that I can root it and use twrp for my recovery right? I'm just wanting to make sure because I just purchased this device unlocked. Thanks In advance!!!
GDane1 said:
If I have the G950F model of the s8 means that I can root it and use twrp for my recovery right? I'm just wanting to make sure because I just purchased this device unlocked. Thanks In advance!!!
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Yes that's correct. You can twrp, root custom ROM
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hi, currently i have a Rogers locked galaxy s8, and the model no. is G950W, i want to know if i have it unlocked will it change my model no. to G950F or something so i can finally root it and do different stuff. im from canada
thanks
No. G950F is a completely different phone.
Duwenbasden said:
No. G950F is a completely different phone.
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a ok, so i just need to wait for the official root process for my device model..
Need to pick up a phone and the Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the phones I'm considering. Does the Canadian variant have custom ROM support? I only found it can be rooted but that's it. I believe the Canadian version is SM-G955W?
The Canadian version is also a snapdragon so no.
S8 is G950W
S8+ is G955W
I believe I can use this method to root the phone right?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/samsung-galaxy-s8-root-snapdragon-t3659305
geokilla said:
I believe I can use this method to root the phone right?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/samsung-galaxy-s8-root-snapdragon-t3659305
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Yes
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
illkonikon said:
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
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You cannot root or flash twrp You have upgraded your device to far and cannot downgrade to root either
SOL get a older firmwared S8 or new device
illkonikon said:
Hello, I am trying to root my Samsung s8 G950w. It is the Canadian model and was locked to Virgin Mobile.
Since the oreo 8.0 upgrade, I no longer have the unlock OEM option.
Baseband and build info is as follows
dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan/R16NW G950WVLU4BRF/
Ive tried samPWND and PartyCyborg tutorials and neither of them worked either.
Please help i have tried flashing twrp with Odin but it fails everytime. I have frp bypassed, unlocked and rooted many phones but this one is killing me
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You have a snapdragon version that has a locked bootloader, there is no current standalone root method, if you have the latest bootloader installed then the mentioned methods you've used won't work as they haven't patched it yet. Blame the network providers for all this.
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hey i got the same problem im trying to root my canadian varient s8 and im having no luck
this is my baseband information:
samsung/dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan:8.0.0/R16NW/G950WVLS5BSA1:user/release-keys
is it even possible to root this version of s8 if so how cuz everything i tried is not working
Xshady420 said:
hey i got the same problem im trying to root my canadian varient s8 and im having no luck
this is my baseband information:
samsung/dreamqltevl/dreamqltecan:8.0.0/R16NW/G950WVLS5BSA1:user/release-keys
is it even possible to root this version of s8 if so how cuz everything i tried is not working
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5th digit back from end is bootloader revision there is now a method of rooting nougat only. No oreo or pie. Fortuanatly the method installs safestrap where you can flash a nougat system img. Su and busybox. On top of a revision 5 combination nougat bootloader. Look up s8 safestrap edl
As a side note more than likely you will convert your model to a U model instead of a w
I've galaxy S8 950U and when i search for that model i found it is the unlocked version.
My question is it network unlocked or Bootloader unlocked?
And I wondering if i can root it and install a costum recovery (TWRP).
Android version 8.0 OREO
Please help . .
salah omer said:
I've galaxy S8 950U and when i search for that model i found it is the unlocked version.
My question is it network unlocked or Bootloader unlocked?
And I wondering if i can root it and install a costum recovery (TERP).
Please help . .
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Network unlocked. Not possible on bootloader. There is a guide on safestrap and root
TheMadScientist said:
Network unlocked. Not possible on bootloader. There is a guide on safestrap and root
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Thank you
Hi all, I'm very new to the whole community and I just had some questions regarding the S8. I heard you can install custom roms and such but I have no clue how to start. I bought an unlocked s8 from best buy and is currently activated on Verizon. The model is G950U1 on OneUI. Any direction or link would be appreciated. I'm getting tired of OneUI. Thanks.
CaptainKeyton said:
Hi all, I'm very new to the whole community and I just had some questions regarding the S8. I heard you can install custom roms and such but I have no clue how to start. I bought an unlocked s8 from best buy and is currently activated on Verizon. The model is G950U1 on OneUI. Any direction or link would be appreciated. I'm getting tired of OneUI. Thanks.
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you bought a Sim unlocked version. The bootloader is locked no custom ROMs. You can search for jrkruse efl safestrap. And root. A few stock based ROMs but that's all
TheMadScientist said:
you bought a Sim unlocked version. The bootloader is locked no custom ROMs. You can search for jrkruse efl safestrap. And root. A few stock based ROMs but that's all
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So theres no possible way to unlock the boot loader? I saw that in some models there is an OEM unlock option under developer options but I cant find it on mine.
CaptainKeyton said:
So theres no possible way to unlock the boot loader? I saw that in some models there is an OEM unlock option under developer options but I cant find it on mine.
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No oem unlock on us models. No bootloader unlock at all