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[GUIDE] How to PermaRoot your Desire HD

I have just complied this Step-by-Step guide on how to root your Desire HD.
I by no means created the root, I simply used my own and others knowledge to put this guide together to help everyone.
Hopefully this is more of a beginners guide so we can ease new Android users into a bit of coding rather than relying on Apps to do the work
Step By Step Guide - Download link below
11/11/10 V2
http://www.multiupload.com/KK66WUNUWS
See the main thread for details on the root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805327

Evostance said:
I have just complied this Step-by-Step guide on how to root your Desire HD.
I by no means created the root, I simply used my own and others knowledge to put this guide together to help everyone.
Step By Step Guide
http://www.multiupload.com/1UFOZTBOZQ
See the main thread for details on the root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=805327
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hey evostance
why do we have two post? i mean adwinp already wrote one?
not saying your works unapperciated lol
could they not be merged to keep it all tidy? two posts that do the exact same thing in the exact same way?
anyways back to trying CWM

El_Nino9 said:
hey evostance
why do we have two post? i mean adwinp already wrote one?
not saying your works unapperciated lol
could they not be merged to keep it all tidy? two posts that do the exact same thing in the exact same way?
anyways back to trying CWM
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There was a lot of people asking how to do it since they couldn't figure it out from adwinp's post and any advice was getting lost in the thread.
I just put my own work into a new thread so it was easy for people to find

And this method avoids terminal or adb so is a bit more beginner friendly I was going to wait for the visionary update tomorrow but now thanks to evostance's guide I have permaroot on the day it was found/exploited/invented.

jambamkin said:
I was going to wait for the visionary update tomorrow
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is the new visionary will do the same work with one click ?

liorra3 said:
is the new visionary will do the same work with one click ?
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Yes and No.
I don't know if VISIONary will just be able to root one Kernel Version, or if it will be able to modify the wpx.ko file depending on your Kernel Version.

awesome recap of how to permaroot!
Made a mirror of it here http://www.logarie.nl/android/Desire_HD_Root.zip

UNROOT ?
Excellent guide
Before I permanently root my DHD I want to know who would I UNROOT if needed (just in case if I want to send it off for repair)?

ATZ-007 said:
Excellent guide
Before I permanently root my DHD I want to know who would I UNROOT if needed (just in case if I want to send it off for repair)?
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Run a stock RUU found on here

Excellent guide. Worked first time.

This is just awesome. I can't wait to get around to it

worked like a charm, thx @all who made this possible!! )
now for example adfree works as it should - bye bye ads!
Sent from my *permarooted* Desire HD using XDA App

This is a great guide thank you for taking your time to simply it.
I got to the step where I have to run wpx from the Gscript home screen and when I do run it I do not get the function error, all I get is a blue screen with the option to close it, Any idea what this means?
Thanks.

isopiso said:
I got to the step where I have to run wpx from the Gscript home screen and when I do run it I do not get the function error, all I get is a blue screen with the option to close it, Any idea what this means?
Thanks.
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Reboot your phone and re-root it. I had the same issue.
Thanks for the guide, worked a treat!

insty said:
Reboot your phone and re-root it. I had the same issue.
Thanks for the guide, worked a treat!
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Are we supposed to have run VISIONary before we run the scripts? The guide PDF doesn't say to run it until after, but the original forum topic says run it before... because I'm getting that blue screen that does nothing.
Edit: Okay I got it, maybe prefix the part about running the Gscrips with "Open VISIONary, tick "Run on Boot" and then click "Root Now!" before you continue to running the GScript actions.

You need sudo access before running GScripts.

I have longed for this day for 8 days now
Thank you so much.
Does this mean we can now push/pull to /system/app?

worked like a charm
many thanks to all involved

insty said:
Reboot your phone and re-root it. I had the same issue
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you have full warrenty from htc even if you ulock the device, i sand to them 3 device that root and get my warrenty so...

scottastic88 said:
Are we supposed to have run VISIONary before we run the scripts? The guide PDF doesn't say to run it until after, but the original forum topic says run it before... because I'm getting that blue screen that does nothing.
Edit: Okay I got it, maybe prefix the part about running the Gscrips with "Open VISIONary, tick "Run on Boot" and then click "Root Now!" before you continue to running the GScript actions.
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Ah of course. I will update the guide tomorrow
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

Root Methods

I thought I might as well start this thread. The only root method I currently know of is http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/04/30/instructions-how-to-root-the-verizon-samsung-droid-charge/
I have read that z4root works as well, can anyone confirm this? I will be receiving my DROID Charge tomorrow and will try z4root.

jism31 said:
I thought I might as well start this thread. The only root method I currently know of is http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/04/30/instructions-how-to-root-the-verizon-samsung-droid-charge/
I have read that z4root works as well, can anyone confirm this? I will be receiving my DROID Charge tomorrow and will try z4root.
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use adb...z4root is lame

I am not too familiar with adb, how would i go about using it?

jism31 said:
I am not too familiar with adb, how would i go about using it?
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install the android sdk

jism31 said:
I am not too familiar with adb, how would i go about using it?
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Try this
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+do+i+use+adb

nitsuj17 said:
use adb...z4root is lame
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Root however you want to, keep us updated on how it works out.

The method in the first post works well. In step 5 after adb shell you will need to input chmod 755 /data/local/GingerBreak or you will get a permission denied error when trying to run gingerbreak.

Just got my Charge from work finally, will root today and keep you guys posted. I will try z4root first to see if it can be done easily.

jism31 said:
Just got my Charge from work finally, will root today and keep you guys posted. I will try z4root first to see if it can be done easily.
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So what happened ?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk

jism31 said:
Just got my Charge from work finally, will root today and keep you guys posted. I will try z4root first to see if it can be done easily.
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What does that mean "just got from work"? Were you able to purchase one? I backed down on getting one from Best Buy at the last minute on the Sunday after the missed launch (they were willing to sell it to me), but when I tried to get one the other day, no sale!

Sorry for the delay, z4root does not work nor does superoneclick method. You need to use adb and add in step 5 that was previously posted. Worked for me. Also to clarify i work for verizon and I was able to get one early, I will not be paying for it until I get back from vacation so we do not get flagged in our commission system.

The adb method using Gingerbreak is broken by the OTA update that just came out as some of us more overeager updaters have learned. Here's hoping for a revised method soon!

I figured that ota did more then something usless. I will not be taking it, my phone has been running great rooted for almost 2 weeks.

Anyone know what I have to do to get rid of the ota notification? I'm rooted but the constant asking me to update now or later is annoying.

Well i did the OTA update because I did what I needed with the root. I will try to get a way to re root and get back to you guys.

when will the ota updated charge get a root?
I was screwed from the start. the guy at verizon updated my phone afer he activated in the back.

I ended up taking the ota after I had frozen all the bloat. I'm guessing the OTA fixed some serious battery issues because this morning at work I went from 100% to 60% in one hour with light usage. I don't know if this was a software issue or because my office is fringe 4g... my phone constantly goes back and forth from 3 to 4.
The rest of the day though after I let the ota install, battery life was much much better.

Found this over Droidpolice forum
At step 5 after adb shell you will need to input chmod 755 /data/local/GingerBreak before doing /data/local/GingerBreak this enables the permissions
Has anyone tries this?

Poloasis said:
Found this over Droidpolice forum
At step 5 after adb shell you will need to input chmod 755 /data/local/GingerBreak before doing /data/local/GingerBreak this enables the permissions
Has anyone tries this?
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Tried and failed with ED02. This was mentioned a few replies up.
Any chance we can get the OP edited?

If you are rooted then go to the build.prop and change all instances of E1 to E2 that should get rid of the notifications as you are tricking the updater into thinking its updated. If you already on E2 you are SOL until a new root method is posted. I got my charge yesterday and Verizon dude updated the phone before I had a chance to tell him not to. I figure I will wait. All I want is root for titanium backup. Ive been happy with this phone.

Can I block the 4.1 OTA (new developments!!!)

Congrats to all those looking forward to the 4.1 OTA. I'm happy for you. However, I just got my Razr Maxx HD and I'm happy with it as it is.
If I root using these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851 will that stop my Maxx from getting the pending OTA?
If not, what else will I need to do?
Thanks in advance to all willing to help.

ThanksToXDA said:
Congrats to all those looking forward to the 4.1 OTA. I'm happy for you. However, I just got my Razr Maxx HD and I'm happy with it as it is.
If I root using these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851 will that stop my Maxx from getting the pending OTA?
If not, what else will I need to do?
Thanks in advance to all willing to help.
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OTA aren't automatic... You have to accept the download. So just don't accept it. Easy enough.

EdwardN said:
OTA aren't automatic... You have to accept the download. So just don't accept it. Easy enough.
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Thanks for the response, but I've been told OTAs can't be continually refused (like after the 5th decline, they will update automatically). You seem to be stating that if I decline the OTA, it will not update ever.
If I'm understanding you correctly and I decline the OTA, will it continually prompt me to do it?

ThanksToXDA said:
Thanks for the response, but I've been told OTAs can't be continually refused (like after the 5th decline, they will update automatically). You seem to be stating that if I decline the OTA, it will not update ever.
If I'm understanding you correctly and I decline the OTA, will it continually prompt me to do it?
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Looks like there's a few ways to block OTA updates. Installing a custom rom does, but you want to keep it stock, obviously.
You can edit your build.prop file to "spoof" the current version so it doesn't try to update you. Do a search for editing build.prop, I don't have the exact details on hand.
The specific line is ro.build.fingerprint= but you'll have to wait until someone has the update installed to find out what the new information after the = is.

EdwardN said:
Looks like there's a few ways to block OTA updates. Installing a custom rom does, but you want to keep it stock, obviously.
You can edit your build.prop file to "spoof" the current version so it doesn't try to update you. Do a search for editing build.prop, I don't have the exact details on hand.
The specific line is ro.build.fingerprint= but you'll have to wait until someone has the update installed to find out what the new information after the = is.
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Those running the leak, would they have the correct "after the =" ?

ThanksToXDA said:
Those running the leak, would they have the correct "after the =" ?
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The leak might not, but the soaktest should. I would imagine it'll be on some phones in the next few days. Just make sure you get the line from someone with the same provider.
Having said all this, I have my older Defy running JB and it's an improvement over ICS. I personally am looking forward to the update. I feel a little like they didn't do as much optimization on ICS as they could have just because they knew JB was coming soon after launch.

EdwardN said:
The leak might not, but the soaktest should. I would imagine it'll be on some phones in the next few days. Just make sure you get the line from someone with the same provider.
Having said all this, I have my older Defy running JB and it's an improvement over ICS. I personally am looking forward to the update. I feel a little like they didn't do as much optimization on ICS as they could have just because they knew JB was coming soon after launch.
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Thanks for the help.

I decided to wait over night to see if I recieved any other options here. This morning I found an "An update has been downloaded..." message.
EdwardN said:
OTA aren't automatic... You have to accept the download. So just don't accept it. Easy enough.
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Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
I still had the option to install now or later. I chose later.
Edit for better info: The download, "Update (0.7.2.en.US) has been downloaded and is ready to install."
Can I still root using the prev mentioned method if I install this?
Any other options to prevent the JB OTA?

ThanksToXDA said:
I decided to wait over night to see if I recieved any other options here. This morning I found an "An update has been downloaded..." message.
Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
I still had the option to install now or later. I chose later.
Edit for better info: The download, "Update (0.7.2.en.US) has been downloaded and is ready to install."
Can I still root using the prev mentioned method if I install this?
Any other options to prevent the JB OTA?
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My error, I meant to say "You have to accept *to install* the download." I did read that it'd download anyway, unless you already had the version spoof in place. If you intend to root, root first, then use VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper (from market) to backup your root before update, and restore after update.

ThanksToXDA said:
Congrats to all those looking forward to the 4.1 OTA. I'm happy for you. However, I just got my Razr Maxx HD and I'm happy with it as it is.
If I root using these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851 will that stop my Maxx from getting the pending OTA?
If not, what else will I need to do?
Thanks in advance to all willing to help.
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Not sure the reluctance to dl jb. It's faster than Ics, and you can keep root.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

JB is nothing but pure improvement. Absolutely no downsides. That's why people are foaming at the mouth for it. And 0.7.2.en.US is just an ICS update.

BinarySauce said:
0.7.2.en.US is just an ICS update.
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I appreciate the info on (0.7.2.en.US)

From another forum, I found this advice:
"I renamed my OTACERTS.ZIP file to otacerts.zip.bak ... and this stopped updating on my DI2.
The OTACERTS.ZIP file can only be modified by ROOT users, and it's located in: system/etc/security/otacerts.zip"
Would this work?

ThanksToXDA said:
From another forum, I found this advice:
"I renamed my OTACERTS.ZIP file to otacerts.zip.bak ... and this stopped updating on my DI2.
The OTACERTS.ZIP file can only be modified by ROOT users, and it's located in: system/etc/security/otacerts.zip"
Would this work?
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yes, but the problem with that solution is that it will keep downloading the update over and over, it'll just fail the certification process prior to install, and it'll eat your battery doing all the repeated downloads. You are welcome to try it though, and report back your results please.

EdwardN said:
yes, but the problem with that solution is that it will keep downloading the update over and over, it'll just fail the certification process prior to install, and it'll eat your battery doing all the repeated downloads. You are welcome to try it though, and report back your results please.
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LOL, I'll take your word on this one (thanks again).

OK, next idea: Use Tit Backup to freeze updater.apk
or
FOTA Kill
What do you think???

New TMO FOTA update

So I just got a notification for my update. If any developer wants it just let me know and I will send you a link to my Google Drive.

Does it tell you what the update version is. That is very helpful to them. My guess is its J which they have already.

DarkestSpawn said:
Does it tell you what the update version is. That is very helpful to them. My guess is its J which they have already.
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Really? I didn't check or know how. I used the kdz for 10i a couple of weeks ago and I took the 10j update. Rooted from there and have only been flashing 10j roms. That's why i thought it was new. How do i check?

If so I feel retarded, haha. I thought I was helping out.

kcsevo said:
Really? I didn't check or know how. I used the kdz for 10i a couple of weeks ago and I took the 10j update. Rooted from there and have only been flashing 10j roms. That's why i thought it was new. How do i check?
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If you click on the notification it should give you more info on it (Haven't actually clicked on one since JB so don't quote me on that lol) or you can pull the update from /cache and upload it to google drive and send me the link so I can look at it. (Dont put the link in the forums cause people tend to flash first, question later why they leap before they look).

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If you click on the notification it should give you more info on it (Haven't actually clicked on one since JB so don't quote me on that lol) or you can pull the update from /cache and upload it to google drive and send me the link so I can look at it. (Dont put the link in the forums cause people tend to flash first, question later why they leap before they look).
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K, I'll send it to you shortly. Man i thought I was special! Hahaha.

But wouldn't it be kind of weird for me to get that update? Since I'm already on 10j?

I just sent it to you check your p.m.

kcsevo said:
I just sent it to you check your p.m.
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I just checked my pm. Didn't see a message other than my old ones. But I'm guessing its a disappointment for me?

@Tilde88 or another will have to look at this. I tried numerous ways to extract this (I'm on Windows and am not familiar with messing with python on it, keep getting Command "bsdiff" is not valid, don't have dual boot on Windows 10 for a Ubuntu OS to do android related things yet, haven't had any motivation for anything these days) but I at least see it checks in the updater script if your system is NRD90M before it proceeds.
I just cant see an update so soon after J. We all know how good LG is at updates as well as source.

DarkestSpawn said:
@Tilde88 or another will have to look at this. I tried numerous ways to extract this (I'm on Windows and am not familiar with messing with python on it, keep getting Command "bsdiff" is not valid, don't have dual boot on Windows 10 for a Ubuntu OS to do android related things yet, haven't had any motivation for anything these days) but I at least see it checks in the updater script if your system is NRD90M before it proceeds.
I just cant see an update so soon after J. We all know how good LG is at updates as well as source.
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Ok thank you man. I'm sorry I didn't mean to stir this up.

Could be a security patch.

Tilde88 said:
Could be a security patch.
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The zip was downloaded today by OTA. Hopefully not security for preventing root but security for bettering the system.

No update on this?
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk

darkjedi said:
No update on this?
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk
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I'm on Ovrdrive's 10j rom and I just went to the update center and checked for an update. It say my phone is up to date. I'm on Tmo H918.

androiddiego said:
I'm on Ovrdrive's 10j rom and I just went to the update center and checked for an update. It say my phone is up to date. I'm on Tmo H918.
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But remember with OTA updates people get them at different rates.

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But remember with OTA updates people get them at different rates.
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You are right, but I also remember with 10j, everyone seemed to get it within a day on TMO.
But you may be right if another one is out.
What size is the zip file?

It's strange why I would see an update on my phone. I am on 10j everything (bootloaded and all) and still got that update.

whats the model after the update

This was the update i took. Also, you can still root just fine.

Can we still root if we apply the Oreo Beta invite?

Curious before I apply it.

I am curious how did you applied .

Aburel18 said:
I am curious how did you applied .
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Samsung+ (T-Mobile) rooted.. only applied though, didnt update yet.. currently flashing back to stock to apply oreo update

ok sir. thank you for your fast response, i will wait for oreo beta in UK

lightninbug said:
Samsung+ (T-Mobile) rooted.. only applied though, didnt update yet.. currently flashing back to stock to apply oreo update
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Can you please pull the update?

pro_granade said:
Can you please pull the update?
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Later tonight I will if someone hasn't already

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Later tonight I will if someone hasn't already
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Okay, so you haven't updated yet, thank god. I literally wiped out my phone and missed the signup. I'd probably pay for you it.

pro_granade said:
Okay, so you haven't updated yet, thank god. I literally wiped out my phone and missed the signup. I'd probably pay for you it.
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I actually have updated. The update is rather quite nice and super snappy. You can now also send .gifs through stock messenger. I signed up on the wife's phone for the beta as well that's where/how I will grab the .bin

lightninbug said:
I actually have updated. The update is rather quite nice and super snappy. You can now also send .gifs through stock messenger. I signed up on the wife's phone for the beta as well that's where/how I will grab the .bin
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Apparently once it's downloaded it converts it to zip and puts it in /data/fota

pro_granade said:
Apparently once it's downloaded it converts it to zip and puts it in /data/fota
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I just want to know if its rootable

lightninbug said:
I just want to know if its rootable
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Pfft most likely not and what's point?? You do realise it's a beta build right?? There's most likely gonna be lil issues here and there. Look how long it took just to get root on 7.0 and you think there's gonna be root on a beta?? C'mon man

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Pfft most likely not and what's point?? You do realise it's a beta build right?? There's most likely gonna be lil issues here and there. Look how long it took just to get root on 7.0 and you think there's gonna be root on a beta?? C'mon man
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That's if they patched the method, whos to say they did?

Shemploo said:
That's if they patched the method, whos to say they did?
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Probably didn't, maybe next device hehe. Have to change their process again, possibly; however the command we exploited to escalate our adb commands can't necessarily be blocked/disabled as it is required. They may however drop the privileges that the command has, and take our leverage point away.

lightninbug said:
Later tonight I will if someone hasn't already
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I tried to pull it but the issue is the update.bin file is in /data/fota which cannot be accessed and I tried to root to grab it but current root method deletes everything and there is nothing I could do about it. I also tried to get update when I was on Sampwnd firmware but Software Update threw error saying I had modified system.
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lightninbug said:
I actually have updated. The update is rather quite nice and super snappy. You can now also send .gifs through stock messenger. I signed up on the wife's phone for the beta as well that's where/how I will grab the .bin
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I have already grabbed the bin but its completely useless for now because It can't be flashed at all. signature verification failed and missing footer. fota app on phone does something to bin file to convert it to flashable bin file but I still could not figure it out. But I wonder if anything on .bin file could be helpful for root
EDIT: I grabbed .bin file for S8 though not S8+ and I grabbed it directly from FOTA server.

I've updated to Oreo, however I can flash TWRP through Odin, but going in recovery only shows stock recovery. Haven't tried to flash CF-AutoRoot with Odin.