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Porting android m to other devices like 920t and 920w8

i know people with international model s6 and edge are having fun with android M. Im wondering how we can port it over for us in the states. Any ideas?

stormonya said:
i know people with international model s6 and edge are having fun with android M. Im wondering how we can port it over for us in the states. Any ideas?
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We can't. No Kernel source has been released, and Android M needs a new bootloader which is unique for each model.

virulentt said:
We can't. No Kernel source has been released, and Android M needs a new bootloader which is unique for each model.
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this is why we need friends that work at Samsung that work in the basement. To leak such files.

stormonya said:
this is why we need friends that work at Samsung that work in the basement. To leak such files.
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I think most Samsung's employees want to keep their job...

G920F it's identical to G920I for example, so I think that it shouldn't be that difficult

virulentt said:
I think most Samsung's employees want to keep their job...
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yea...i guess thats very selfish of me to ask lol

seniga1 said:
G920F it's identical to G920I for example, so I think that it shouldn't be that difficult
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thats a thought in mind i had. i am tempted to try to odin flash it. it wouldnt hurt to try. my device reads as 920F but i dont know if odin will detect it that way based on the build prop. but its worth a shot to try. hell it may work. ive seen stranger things occur..especially with my phone.

stormonya said:
thats a thought in mind i had. i am tempted to try to odin flash it. it wouldnt hurt to try. my device reads as 920F but i dont know if odin will detect it that way based on the build prop. but its worth a shot to try. hell it may work. ive seen stranger things occur..especially with my phone.
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Anyway you can flash back 5.1.1 if it doesn't work

seniga1 said:
Anyway you can flash back 5.1.1 if it doesn't work
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Yes. If it doesn't work. It just won't work...it either will flash or wont flash.....if anything..I keep a stock bootloader and rom on a flash drive with odin and a custom kernel and a copy of philz recovery for odin for emergencies.

So, did anyone tried?

seniga1 said:
So, did anyone tried?
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Didn't work....md5 failed.. It wouldn't proceed after that lol...I may try this md5 work around to see if it works.. But tonight.. I'm getting fuuuuuuuckkkkddddddd up!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEARS.

stormonya said:
Didn't work....md5 failed.. It wouldn't proceed after that lol...I may try this md5 work around to see if it works.. But tonight.. I'm getting fuuuuuuuckkkkddddddd up!!!!!! HAPPY NEW YEARS.
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Just delete the md5 extension, rename it as ".tar" only

seniga1 said:
Just delete the md5 extension, rename it as ".tar" only
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I'll be sure to do that... If it bricks to no return... I'll take my phone to T-Mobile and use my jump upgrade lol..but I really think it may work by passing the md5 check...wish me luck.

stormonya said:
I'll be sure to do that... If it bricks to no return... I'll take my phone to T-Mobile and use my jump upgrade lol..but I really think it may work by passing the md5 check...wish me luck.
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I wish you a marshmallowed 2016, good luck!

seniga1 said:
i wish you a marshmallowed 2016, good luck!
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and you as well my friend!! Thank you!!

Or...
stormonya said:
this is why we need friends that work at Samsung that work in the basement. To leak such files.
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or those hard to come by engineering sboots.. Lmao. I've ordered a 920F just to get M. Plus 5 extra LTE bands.

sd_N said:
or those hard to come by engineering sboots.. Lmao. I've ordered a 920F just to get M. Plus 5 extra LTE bands.
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Most definitely LMAO.......man I wish I could trade mines to 920f......did you just by a new one? And kept the old one?

yeah
stormonya said:
Most definitely LMAO.......man I wish I could trade mines to 920f......did you just by a new one? And kept the old one?
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yeah.. I bought a new one off eBay 64GB BTU/DDE firmware. Its awesome. However, I missed the official beta program by a day, because of Christmas, ... but I'm keeping it. I still have the old one, until someone buys it. lol....

sd_N said:
yeah.. I bought a new one off eBay 64GB BTU/DDE firmware. Its awesome. However, I missed the official beta program by a day, because of Christmas, ... but I'm keeping it. I still have the old one, until someone buys it. lol....
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Goooood stuff man!!! I take it you're gonna flash the marshmallow files on xda? Root access and xposed working as well.

I was....Lol
stormonya said:
Goooood stuff man!!! I take it you're gonna flash the marshmallow files on xda? Root access and xposed working as well.
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I was going to but after reading thru the threads, I'm gonna hold off for official release (which should be soon for European S6) becasues apparently the battery drains from an unofficial upgrade path is pretty serious. And some people are getting force closes. I really really want to tho, so I may. I mean KNOX isnt important to me. Still debating.

LG-H915 ( Canadian variant, Videotron)

Great. Root/TWRP/all that comes with it is out for the LG V20... H918
but anyone have news, or better, ever try to root the Canadian Version ? (H915)
I'm SOOOO frustrated with Mobile Manufacturer. All I want is a powerfull phone, with the possibility to add storage (sdcard), change the damm battery and the possibility to install custom roms.
But it seems the word out there these days is to avoid those 3 things as much as possible... ARG!!!

Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.

Any news on LG-H915?

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Also waiting! Had a Note 7 and G5 canadian No Roots for them either!

Infernal Satan said:
Not even the AT&T and Verizon variants have their bootloader unlocked and rooted yet. So it's too early to be frustrated.
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Emilius said:
Any news on LG-H915?
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me2151 said:
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Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410

AllGamer said:
Guys check out the official hacked root here for the V20
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it

me2151 said:
I made that. The h915 dev says it doesn't have service. I do not recommend trying it
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man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?

AllGamer said:
man... that's too bad, I was looking forward to it.
What happened to that other guy from AT&T that was also running a H915 and got it rooted and working?
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Unsure of who you mean?

me2151 said:
Unsure of who you mean?
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sorry my bad,
I went back, re-read all the H915 and it was actually you and 2 other guys talking about it, so NVM
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I just remember there was someone on here who had the H915 and was on AT&T. Not entirely sure why there would be two different models - but at least the vast majority seem to be H910.
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The method does work on the h915 but i am unsure of the status on his service. One of the devs owns this device.
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me2151 said:
I made that. The h915 dev says it doesnt have service. I do not recommend trying it
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Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".

BakaSenpai said:
Could it be based on the fact he's on a different network? I thought by rooting, theres a chance to lose the network unlock? I understand he's using the H915 on Rogers (similar frequency to AT&T I think), so could that be the issue?
Curious as to why the service isn't working if the AT&T variant is working, when supposodly H915 and H910 are "the same".
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Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.

me2151 said:
Maybe that use Different bands. Im not sure. He hasn't even been on in 2 days so I haven't been able to get another update from him.
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That's very unfortunate he hasn't been on for 2 days. I would test myself, but this is my daily driver, and I have no dev experience to debug issues that may araise.
Thank you for figuring out how to root, and unlock the BL regardless.

We hope the Dev of the h915 gets back online to provide us any updates on the progress to unlock the BL and root this model. It would be very nice to get them get them ready before Christmas day... but well, I guess we are gonna have to wait a bit longer. I know that most of us promise a nice donation if we get there anytime soon. This won't be forgotten for sure.

While root is nice and this is my first device I've used that doesnt have root remember to weigh the pros and cons. With no current method to revert you may lose out on any future otas and be stuck forever on your current android version. Personally I am in no rush although i am curious about it working for the 915. If there ever is a revert method i would be more inclined to try rooting

i actually find it a positive thing to stay in a known good version of android where things works.
I've noticed with each never version of android, things keeps getting locked down more and more.
I never went for Apple because of its lock down policy, and now Google is slowly becoming another Apple, trying to lock down the phones so people have no freedom of choice to tinkle around with their ROM, just all in the name of keeping Dev happy, because they claim when user has too much power, then their work is not safe. (by that they mean they can't milk money dry to the end users, if end users have the ability to hack)

So is it true that S8 cannot be cross carrier flashed?

I have been reading about people who get their s8 network unlocked and try to flash to a different carrier firmware only to find that it does not change but stays on the original.. did samsung block this or is odin outdated? Theories??
I just got my unlock code for my ATT S8+ too and was sad to see that this may be true.
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johnwayne27 said:
I have been reading about people who get their s8 network unlocked and try to flash to a different carrier firmware only to find that it does not change but stays on the original.. did samsung block this or is odin outdated? Theories??
I just got my unlock code for my ATT S8+ too and was sad to see that this may be true.
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I wish it was possible but I've been told I'm just not smart enough to figure it out. I would have thought in two weeks we would have seen proof of people doing it by now.

I believe we're waiting for a newer version of Odin before we will be able to successfully flash. There's a userdata file I believe that we need to flash as well.

Outbreak444 said:
I believe we're waiting for a newer version of Odin before we will be able to successfully flash. There's a userdata file I believe that we need to flash as well.
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I've read that on several threads after they flashed everything using the current odin. How soon or often does odin usually get updated after a new phone comes out?

954wrecker said:
I've read that on several threads after they flashed everything using the current odin. How soon or often does odin usually get updated after a new phone comes out?
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Depends I'm sure. I would expect some time either before or during the next few months we'll have the ability.

Outbreak444 said:
Depends I'm sure. I would expect some time either before or during the next few months we'll have the ability.
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Never researched the s7 or s7 edge is that the same time frame it took with them for this new ability? Never existed for my note 5 thats for sure I do wish it had.

954wrecker said:
Never researched the s7 or s7 edge is that the same time frame it took with them for this new ability? Never existed for my note 5 thats for sure I do wish it had.
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The S7 didn't have this issue so I don't believe there was a wait time like we have now.

954wrecker said:
I've read that on several threads after they flashed everything using the current odin. How soon or often does odin usually get updated after a new phone comes out?
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My question exactly
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On the S7e it took someone making a modified ODIN to get it to work. Was very handy once completed though, but the normal ODIN could not do it.
Has anyone tried the modified Odin? I know it's linked in at least one of the Tmobile S7e threads.

ShrekOpher said:
On the S7e it took someone making a modified ODIN to get it to work. Was very handy once completed though, but the normal ODIN could not do it.
Has anyone tried the modified Odin? I know it's linked in at least one of the Tmobile S7e threads.
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The princecomsy one? I've never had to use it if that's what you're referring to. Some did, but not everyone. I didn't for any of the S7's I flashed, Sprint variant to AT&T and Verizon to US unlocked.

Outbreak444 said:
The princecomsy one? I've never had to use it if that's what you're referring to. Some did, but not everyone. I didn't for any of the S7's I flashed, Sprint variant to AT&T and Verizon to US unlocked.
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Yeah that is the one. I had to use it on my S7e for any time I wanted to go Carrier to Carrier.

ShrekOpher said:
Yeah that is the one. I had to use it on my S7e for any time I wanted to go Carrier to Carrier.
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If someone can point me to the princecomsy Odin I'll definitely try it. I've had no luck any other way.
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smgrimes said:
If someone can point me to the princecomsy Odin I'll definitely try it. I've had no luck any other way.
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Won't​work for the S8 at this time

Outbreak444 said:
Won't​work for the S8 at this time
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Yes it does, people are using it to flash Canadian firmware on the US models for less bloatware.
Also all the US models are "u " models and others have been successfully flashing other carriers firmware with regular odin.
The information is out (and here on xda where I have seen it) there guys...you just have to search for it
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force70 said:
Yes it does, people are using it to flash Canadian firmware on the US models for less bloatware.
Also all the US models are "u " models and others have been successfully flashing other carriers firmware with regular odin.
The information is out (and here on xda where I have seen it) there guys...you just have to search for it
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Link please?
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Yeah I want a link as well I got the att g955u and want to have the t mobile **** work I'm sim unlocked as well

believe we're waiting for a newer versi

johnwayne27 said:
Link please?
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LR&D Carrier Switch/Root Snapdragon
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3597473&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Somewhere around page 45 start reading.
However this makes it generic Canadian firmware. So no volte or wifi calling. I'm guessing we're still a few weeks off to be able to move from US carrier to US​ carrier.
The userdata odin change is the important part (as well as using the Odin that doesn't check firmware hash).
I'm going to go Canadian this eve and then reflashing with my T-Mobile SIM in back to the 955u firmware. Which I'm guessing won't work. But we'll see!
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smgrimes said:
LR&D Carrier Switch/Root Snapdragon
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3597473&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
Somewhere around page 45 start reading.
However this makes it generic Canadian firmware. So no volte or wifi calling. I'm guessing we're still a few weeks off to be able to move from US carrier to US​ carrier.
The userdata odin change is the important part (as well as using the Odin that doesn't check firmware hash).
I'm going to go Canadian this eve and then reflashing with my T-Mobile SIM in back to the 955u firmware. Which I'm guessing won't work. But we'll see!
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Nope.
Someone else has been flashing US carrier to US carrier in here.
I dont remember which thread but i do remember reading it. If i come across i will link it here
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force70 said:
Nope.
Someone else has been flashing US carrier to US carrier in here.
I dont remember which thread but i do remember reading it. If i come across i will link it here
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If you find it it'll be greatly appreciated. I used all of my Google fu to find it and that's all I've found. Then started to read each and every thread just to see if I could find it. I'm striking out.
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Galaxy S8/S8+ Thread/Device Maintainer searched! [LIGHT PATCH]

In order to support the Galaxy S8/S8+ on XDA with the LIGHT PATCH we need to have a Thread/Device Maintainer before! If You would like to know more take a look right here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/light-patch-t3609676
Thanks in advance!
HINT: Only Snapdragon Devices are Supported!

Miustone said:
In order to support the Galaxy S8/S8+ on XDA with the LIGHT PATCH we need to have a Thread/Device Maintainer before! If You would like to know more take a look right here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...patch-t3609676
Thanks in advance!
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The link in OP comes back to a 404 page error
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denson9874 said:
The link in OP comes back to a 404 page error
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Should be fixed now! Sry for the trouble!

Miustone said:
Should be fixed now! Sry for the trouble!
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Thanks for the updated link, but I have unfortunate news. SD S8/S8+ do not have unlockable bootloaders, so no TWRP or root available.
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denson9874 said:
Thanks for the updated link, but I have unfortunate news. SD S8/S8+ do not have unlockable bootloaders, so no TWRP or root available.
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The Snapdragon Version? That means Samsung forces European customers to buy the Exynos Variant which is unlockable while the US gets the Snapdragon which is locked?
What kind of slaving is this? Looks like Samsung don't wants us to use AOSP so we have to buya new Device every Year to get the latest Android!?
I would really like to support the Users of the Samsung Devices but i'm sad to hear that it will not happen yet :/ What about the S7? Has anyone cracked it?

Miustone said:
The Snapdragon Version? That means Samsung forces European customers to buy the Exynos Variant which is unlockable while the US gets the Snapdragon which is locked?
What kind of slaving is this? Looks like Samsung don't wants us to use AOSP so we have to buya new Device every Year to get the latest Android!?
I would really like to support the Users of the Samsung Devices but i'm sad to hear that it will not happen yet :/ What about the S7? Has anyone cracked it?
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S7/S7edge do indeed have root by way of Engineer Boot kernels flashed through Odin. They also have locked bootloaders though so no TWRP.
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denson9874 said:
S7/S7edge do indeed have root by way of Engineer Boot kernels flashed through Odin. They also have locked bootloaders though so no TWRP.
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As long as root is available and the System R/W it will work. Cross My Fingers for the S8 Snapdragons! It is really a great Device on the Hardware Side...
I've experienced the same locked Bootloader Story with the LG G5 which means for Me less Users all over XDA. Really a bummer! Looks like i go back to Sony which are Worldwide unlockable (except for some strange Carriers in the far East). They are also very open to XDA and the custom Szene around Android which is unique somehow. I've to support them...
Thanks for the Infos Mate!
BR

Miustone said:
As long as root is available and the System R/W it will work. Cross My Fingers for the S8 Snapdragons! It is really a great Device on the Hardware Side...
I've experienced the same locked Bootloader Story with the LG G5 which means for Me less Users all over XDA. Really a bummer! Looks like i go back to Sony which are Worldwide unlockable (except for some strange Carriers in the far East). They are also very open to XDA and the custom Szene around Android which is unique somehow. I've to support them...
Thanks for the Infos Mate!
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No worries but if we get some progress for S8 SD, I'll shoot you a PM. Your project would be very much welcomed here.
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denson9874 said:
No worries but if we get some progress for S8 SD, I'll shoot you a PM. Your project would be very much welcomed here.
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Glad to hear that. Thanks in advance!
I'm really lookin forward to share my Love with that Snapdragon Beauty!

[Snapdragon]New OREO Leak w/ March Security Patch Build ARC6

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Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.

BEWARE!! Thats a new boot loader... v2! you wont be able to do a full factory restore until a v2 bootloader odin file is released.
That being said, how do you like it? any differences?

piehlg92 said:
Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.
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You're on B7 he is on C6......C is newer build
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Change log?

BoboBrazil said:
Change log?
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They don't provide change log, just the update.zip.
-March Security Patch

@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?

kcodya said:
@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?
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GPU Version date? 2/1/18

I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
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I keep getting E2014: odm partition fails to recover after going to ARB7.

daddymikey1975 said:
I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
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If you want root I wouldn't update....

lightninbug said:
If you want root I wouldn't update....
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I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
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daddymikey1975 said:
I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
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You will probably be waiting quite awhile.... As I stated in my thread, little to NO devs are working on root for the s9/+... I've seen one Korean user mention he was trying in another forum for us SD users, and ONE other guy... That's it, just 2 people and myself. Don't expect anything before Christmas.

The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...

Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.

mweinbach said:
Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.
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Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.

cledee said:
Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.
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Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.

AndroidDevices said:
The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...
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Actually, cancel that, he is no longer trying root methods SAMFail has been PATCHED! So, it gonna be even longer until ROOT....

I may just go to international S9+ if there root seems like a false hope on the SD variant. The only issue would be VoLTE and WiFi calling, oh and Samsung suddenly restricting call recording apps on international variant. I tried flashing those Engboot from other thread with no luck btw.

mweinbach said:
Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.
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"NEVER" do BL updates is a bit dramatic, don't you think?
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