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Guide to get URDLV (Root De La Vegas) working

A lot of people were having issues with designgear's instructions on rooted their official roms.
Please read this guide (link below) first if you have no experience with this URDLV rooting method (a root method that avoids triggering KNOX counter).
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/
Here's a set of steps that worked
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To URDLV your offical ROM (worked on MF4)
Some Assumptions:
1.) Snapdragon Processor
2.) Current Bootloader on your phone, MJ1 or lower. If higher, you'll likely trip KNOX
3.) Reactivation Lock = Disabled
Procedure:
Applying URDLV to Official ROM:
- Install Cygwin (64bit or 32 bit depending on your OS)
- Started the Cygwin terminal
- cd'ed to proper drive and URDLV folder
-----ie: cd urdl
- chmod +x URDLV.bat
- ./URDLV.bat full c:/URDLV/blahblah....tar.md5 (drag-n-dropped the path to the file)
-----this will take a while on regular HD
The following steps are folked into two alternate methods.
Method 1 can work for MF4, because it seems to work with the MF1 files, so not uploading the accompanying files from the official MF4 rom neglected by URDLV's process can work.
Method 2 is more complete, and includes the uploading of all files EXCEPT the bootloader, this should minimize any mismatches of files causing issues.
Method 1: Upload only System and Cache First, other files individually
-Use ODIN to send the file over to Phone (follow designgear's OP instructions)(or PART 2 in HERE: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/ )
-Put the root files on the phone
Extra Reading (optional):
- follow designgear's OP instructions
- PART 2 in HERE: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/
-----extract root_de_la_vega_sdcard.zip
-------- root_de_la_vega.sh (file)
-------- root_files (folder)
-----put into the directory: \sdcard
-Reboot
-Delete the Root files
-Reboot
-Extract the Modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin file from the Official ROM (optional for MF4) (some later roms REQUIRE matching NON-HLOS.bin and MODEM.bin files)
-----these files were excluded by URDLV's output ROM (for reasons unknown with other ROM version, but the NON-HLOS.bin and modem files from MF4 seem to integrate fine)
-Use ODIN to send Modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin to the phone via CP slot
If for some reason your WiFi passwords keep getting forgotten:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522629
-Done
Method 2 (which includes all files except the bootloader):
1.) Extract the System.img and Cache file FROM the URDLV tar.md5 TO [Folder]
--------You could use 7Zip
2.) Extract all files EXCEPT ABOOT and Cache file FROM the Official ROM TO [Folder]
3.) Now [Folder] should contain 10 files
4.) Tar up those files in [Folder].
----In Cygwin:
Change directory to the [Folder]
Enter the following commands to tar up your files into a TAR.MD5 file:
tar -H ustar -c *.* > your_odin_package.tar
md5sum -t your_odin_package.tar >> your_odin_package.tar
mv your_odin_package.tar your_odin_package.tar.md5
How your TAR.MD5 should look like:
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5.) Send your your_odin_package.tar.md5 package via ODIN (AP Slot) to your phone
6.) -Put the root files on the phone (follow designgear's OP instructions) (or PART 2 in HERE: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/ )
-----the directory: \sdcard
-Reboot
-Delete the Root files
-Reboot
If for some reason your WiFi passwords keep getting forgotten:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522629
-Done
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For future rom updates (applicable to rooted users):
Reports claim that Mobile Odin works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522729
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Download Links in case if needed:
Working link:
https://mega.co.nz/#!co1jRKYY!p94iENAmHkqd9wD3c0T1qC_dz03o7n8xmmkuIiVxCLQ
OLD DELETED:
Universal RDLV script (v0.2)
https://mega.co.nz/#!ugJFUTCL!NrME135Mia6-x4e0E-21uQXmh8wMbhrksHG0HjTtg4g
Root de la Vega sdcard files
https://mega.co.nz/#!qoQnmAQD!U_dQMRsZ7UFMpEicnnGIFAtvn7V6Ti_gbyPDt9TDmmY
Odin v3.09
http://filecloud.io/cp43ua5j
Sammobile Firmwares
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Good guide m8 if I may tell you something to put in top of everything and This is that URDLV works only in mj1 bootloader and below, if with any way you have updated with OTA/KIES/SERVICECENTER or bought with mj3 and above you cannot use any of Vega ways.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

You should write that old bootloader is needed and you should modify the process : boot, hidden and recovery images should be added to the tar

geek78 said:
You should write that old bootloader is needed and you should modify the process : boot, hidden and recovery images should be added to the tar
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Are there any risks to triggering KNOX by integrating those files ?
I thought we don't want the boot file beyond mf1 since it makes it impossible to root without triggering KNOX later?
Figure there are reasons why designgears neglected to include those files.....

klau1 said:
Are there any risks to triggering KNOX by integrating those files ?
I thought we don't want the boot file beyond mf1 since it makes it impossible to root without triggering KNOX later?
Figure there are reasons why designgears neglected to include those files.....
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No it won't as those are not the bootloader. I made a URDLV system image of MJ7 and added all the other files from the original rom (MINUS aboot --> bootloader) and flashed with odin. Got root and knox counter not tripped. :good:

Nice, I dont feel like uploading the system image again (and reroot), just to get the other files in.
Can I just tar.md5 up the left over files and Odin them in?
If so, which Odin slot?

klau1 said:
Nice, I dont feel like uploading the system image again (and reroot), just to get the other files in.
Can I just tar.md5 up the left over files and Odin them in?
If so, which Odin slot?
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Yes you can just tar.md5 the rest and flash it. Not really sure where to place it but you can try ap or wait for others to reply.

Yes, I tar.md5 them up and ODIN them up from the AP slot.
It works

Was this thread moved over the General?
If not, could a MOD please move it over to Original Development where the URDLV thread also resides?
Thanks,

klau1 said:
Was this thread moved over the General?
If not, could a MOD please move it over to Original Development where the URDLV thread also resides?
Thanks,
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Guides don't go in Development threads.

@klau1
Can you remove the download links please and link to the thread. I am going to be updating soon and don't want you to have dead links or links to older versions up. Thanks.

This guide will NOT work and brick your camera and wifi (did for me)
Real solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47390175
@klau1 u are allowed to copy my guide if you put my name on the op
My guide is 100% working for me 0x0 root camera wifi dmj7
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

It didn't work for you, I suspect because your mj7 rom requires the matching modem and nos file. Where as the MJ4 can work without it.
In the case of mj7, the other files designgears urdlv neglected to include are required.
@designgears Let me know once you've updated your guide so I can update and reflect the changes here thanks.

Hi all!
I own SGN 3 with exynos octa processor.
Versions of installed firmware:
AP: N900XXUBMJ1
CP: N900XXUMI2
CSC: N900OJVBMI5
Can I root this device with URDLV method without any problem with KNOX and warranty?
Can I update firmware in the future with KNOX trigger = 0x0 and so on?
Thanks.

No, UDRLV only works with Snap Dragon version.

klau1 said:
It didn't work for you, I suspect because your mj7 rom requires the matching modem and nos file. Where as the MJ4 can work without it.
I thought it didn't work on any bootloader under MJ1?
If it does work on MJ4, I'm on N900W8OYABMJ4 (Rogers Canada), which method would work best for rooting it.
Thanks! Sorry for being a noob:crying:
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SimerToor said:
klau1 said:
It didn't work for you, I suspect because your mj7 rom requires the matching modem and nos file. Where as the MJ4 can work without it.
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I thought it didn't work on any bootloader under MJ1?
If it does work on MJ4, I'm on N900W8OYABMJ4 (Rogers Canada), which method would work best for rooting it.
Thanks! Sorry for being a noob:crying:
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If the phone is ALREADY on MJ4 it's impossible to root with the current URDLV.
This method requires you to START OFF with MJ1 ROM because once your phone already has been upgraded beyond MJ1, the newer bootloader can detect changes in the URDLV rom and trigger KNOX.
Whereas the bootloader in MJ1 can be exploited.
You can't factory reset the bootloader back to MJ1 after you've upgraded AFAIK.

efs safe?
Hi,
Is the efs partition safe when flashing all those files ?
Could it be overwritten ?
Thx.

Masterz said:
Hi,
Is the efs partition safe when flashing all those files ?
Could it be overwritten ?
Thx.
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100% safe
leave a 'thanks' if i helped
SM-N9005 URDLV 0x0
XDA Developers 4 premium app

Frickin amazing. Worked perfectly on my T-Mobile Note 3. No flag tripped, have root, will party. Had to use Cygwin to do it BTW.

Extracting CSC from .tar.md5 file

Hello all, I love all the support from the developers who make our ROMs so great and was wondering the following question. Does anyone know how you can extract the CSC files from the .tar.md5 just so if a new one becomes available, I can just apply it immediately to that current ROM? I searched a few threads and found different methods like the s2toext4 method and that didn't work so anything would be most appreciated. I don't want to take anything from the developers and this will just be for my personal use.

Couldn't you just flash the CSC part of the ROM with ODIN?
Inside the .MD5 aren't any flashable files anyway other than a PIT file
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Couldn't you just flash the CSC part of the ROM with ODIN?
Inside the .MD5 aren't any flashable files anyway other than a PIT file
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I tried that as the file in Odin contains a cache.img and a hidden.img but when I boot the a custom ROM and check Phone Info, the CSC didn't change. I am just wondering how some developers extracted those .img files into the files we see into say the CSC changer.

Google and download ImgExtractor.exe and run it on cmd, e.g
Code:
D:\path\to\cache_img> ImgExtractor.exe cache.img
and you'll find the csc zip file under cache_\recovery .
Btw when you manually flash it through recovery, either stock or twrp, don't forget to mount /system first.

Andrw0830 said:
Hello all, I love all the support from the developers who make our ROMs so great and was wondering the following question. Does anyone know how you can extract the CSC files from the .tar.md5 just so if a new one becomes available, I can just apply it immediately to that current ROM? I searched a few threads and found different methods like the s2toext4 method and that didn't work so anything would be most appreciated. I don't want to take anything from the developers and this will just be for my personal use.
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Not quite sure what you want to do, flash a stock (any) rom with you CSC ( home _ csc ) check this
Or change the CSC of your custom rom, if so check here

kykint said:
Google and download ImgExtractor.exe and run it on cmd, e.g
Code:
D:\path\to\cache_img> ImgExtractor.exe cache.img
and you'll find the csc zip file under cache_\recovery .
Btw when you manually flash it through recovery, either stock or twrp, don't forget to mount /system first.
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Very useful post, thanks! Works like a charm.

kykint said:
Google and download ImgExtractor.exe and run it on cmd, e.g
Code:
D:\path\to\cache_img> ImgExtractor.exe cache.img
and you'll find the csc zip file under cache_\recovery .
Btw when you manually flash it through recovery, either stock or twrp, don't forget to mount /system first.
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Yep thanks so much. That is what I wanted to accomplish!

Andrw0830 said:
Yep thanks so much. That is what I wanted to accomplish!
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What if you modify inside the zip (change default region) and flash it back from recovery? Does it work? KNOX still 0x0?

viewdetails said:
What if you modify inside the zip (change default region) and flash it back from recovery? Does it work? KNOX still 0x0?
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What I believe is if you flash stock Samsung packages from ODIN, your Knox stays at 0x0 but once you flash modified software like TWRP Recovery, then you lose Warranty. Your phone should detect default region anyways as was the case when I went back to stock so only if you change the package integrity or flash custom recovery is when you will trip KNOX unless someone corrects me. I'll keep this thread open for the useful post about extracting .tar.md5 files in case someone has the same question I had, but I may not reply to other questions as besides flashing ROMs am not too knowledgeable in customizing ROMs.

viewdetails said:
What if you modify inside the zip (change default region) and flash it back from recovery? Does it work? KNOX still 0x0?
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@ viewdetails, did you try modifying the zip to change the default region and flash it back? Did it work?
I've recently bought an S7 whose region code I want to change to XFA, except it is still stock and unrooted, and XFA is part of a multi CSC only.
Not wanting to void the warranty by rooting just yet, I also had the idea of modifying the CSC tar.md5 file to make it work. Thing is I have not done something like this before and I don't know if doing so will set KNOX to 0x1 anyway.

When I download the repair firmware (4 pieces of ROM called repair software) for any device from the internet, the pit file is also available, but when I download the 4 pieces of pit file with SamFirm program, the pit file does not come out. When I extract the csc.tar.md5 file in the downloaded rom, I have the pit file in it. Is that the pit file I would choose in the Re-Partition section in the PIT file? In other words, do they retrieve the pit files in the repair firmware that are installed in the internete by extracting the file csc.tar.md5 like me?
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*Detection* said:
Couldn't you just flash the CSC part of the ROM with ODIN?
Inside the .MD5 aren't any flashable files anyway other than a PIT file
When you extract the file Csc.tar.md5, the pit file comes out. Odin is the pit file I would choose for Re-Partition?
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Serifbilgin20 said:
When I download the repair firmware (4 pieces of ROM called repair software) for any device from the internet, the pit file is also available, but when I download the 4 pieces of pit file with SamFirm program, the pit file does not come out. When I extract the csc.tar.md5 file in the downloaded rom, I have the pit file in it. Is that the pit file I would choose in the Re-Partition section in the PIT file? In other words, do they retrieve the pit files in the repair firmware that are installed in the internete by extracting the file csc.tar.md5 like me?
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*Detection* said:
Couldn't you just flash the CSC part of the ROM with ODIN?
Inside the .MD5 aren't any flashable files anyway other than a PIT file
When you extract the file Csc.tar.md5, the pit file comes out. Odin is the pit file I would choose for Re-Partition?
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You don't need to extract the PIT file, just check repartition, the CSC will do the rest as it contains the PIT anyway

I need a pit file for any device. The firmware file I downloaded for that device is csc.tar.md5 and the pit file that comes out of it is the file I am looking for ?

kykint said:
Google and download ImgExtractor.exe and run it on cmd, e.g
Code:
D:\path\to\cache_img> ImgExtractor.exe cache.img
and you'll find the csc zip file under cache_\recovery .
Btw when you manually flash it through recovery, either stock or twrp, don't forget to mount /system first.
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What did you mean by this ? '' Btw when you manually flash it through recovery, either stock or twrp, don't forget to mount /system first.''

EmperorGsi said:
What did you mean by this ? '' Btw when you manually flash it through recovery, either stock or twrp, don't forget to mount /system first.''
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A flashable zip file needs /system to be mounted in order to make modifications - including installing and removing files - under it, so most zip files automatically do the mount process first before they do anything. However sec_csc.zip lacks that process, so if you want to flash it, you have to manually mount /system under MOUNT options first.

kykint said:
Google and download ImgExtractor.exe and run it on cmd, e.g
Code:
D:\path\to\cache_img> ImgExtractor.exe cache.img
and you'll find the csc zip file under cache_\recovery .
Btw when you manually flash it through recovery, either stock or twrp, don't forget to mount /system first.
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kykint said:
A flashable zip file needs /system to be mounted in order to make modifications - including installing and removing files - under it, so most zip files automatically do the mount process first before they do anything. However sec_csc.zip lacks that process, so if you want to flash it, you have to manually mount /system under MOUNT options first.
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Oh got it thank you. i am trying to get sec_csc.zip from S8 Tur firmware but no recovery folder in cache.img. Do you have any ideas ?

EmperorGsi said:
Oh got it thank you. i am trying to get sec_csc.zip from S8 Tur firmware but no recovery folder in cache.img. Do you have any ideas ?
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If you're trying to unpack an oreo firmware, looks like imgextractor cannot handle the cache.img properly. Instead you can follow the steps below:
1. Extract lz4 image
Code:
lz4 -d cache.img.lz4
2. Convert the extracted image with simg2img (you can compile one from AOSP source or grab from here)
Code:
simg2img cache.img cache.raw.img
3. Open cache.raw.img with a proper program like 7zip explorer, and you'll find recovery/sec_omc.zip.

I used the method from here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-extract-pixel-factory-t3563698
I changed cache.img to system.img
The program created a folder called system and copied there all the files
In system/recovery I found the file sec_csc.zip

[GUIDE] How To Update Your Bootloader And Modem On Your Galaxy S8/S8+

HOW TO Update Your Bootloader and Modem on your Galaxy S8/S8+​The steps for upgrading the bootlodaer and modem for your Galaxy S8/S8+ are really simple.
[Purpose]: You may want to upgrade the BOOTLOADER and the MODEM of your device from various reasons like new updated custom roms based on a new firmware which require different BL and Modem, having the latest and the greatest updated modem on your device etc
[STEPS]:
Step 0 - Identify your device model, SM-G950F or SM-G955F and download the latest ODIN_BL_CP_G950F.rar or ODIN_BL_CP_G955F.rar.
Step 1 - Download Odin 3.12.3 - Mandatory - Please make sure you use this version and not other ones
Step 2 - Place ODIN and the BL_CP.rar in a folder. Extract BL_CP.rar to the same folder. You will get 2 files one starts with BL another one with CP.
Step 2 - Get into DOWNLOAD MODE - Power down your device, the hold VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY + POWER KEYS ALL TOGETHER. When you got into warning panel, press VOLUME UP to CONTINUE.
Step 3 - Open up ODIN 3.12.3.
Step 4 - Connect your Galaxy S8/S8+ to your PC via USB Type-C cable. Your log section on Odin should say <Added>. If not, drivers may install. Do not proceed to the next step until you see the <added> line.
Step 5 - Go to BL and select the extracted BL file. Go to CP and select the extracted CP file.
Step 6 - Make sure you go into options menu and auto-reboot is ticked. Also, re-partition should be unticked. Leave the rest untouched.
Step 7 - Click START, in 5-10 seconds Odin should say PASS and you're device will reboot.
Step 8 - That was it.
Also, if you want to see a video tutorial on how to do it you can watch it here
Thanks @SoLdieR9312 for providing latest BL_CP files.​​​

There is no .rar file , just zip files in the " ODIN_BL_CP_G950F.rar" link and if I click the "ODIN_BL_CP_G955F.rar." it says "not found Can't find it!
If you are seeing this error page then the file in question has been deleted from the site and servers. Please contact the developer/uploader for a new link to the file." Any new links? They seem to be outdated so can't follow the turorial

My device is the SM-G950FD, still using the Exynos 8895, but the OP only lists files for SM-G950F or SM-G955F. Will the SM-G950F files work for my SM-G950FD? And if not, does anyone know where I can find latest version bootloader and modem for this model?

need all bootloader version files !!! any files base here

I have a similar problem to @hanakon - I have a G950N (Korean variant, Exynos). Anyone know where I can get a flashable bootloader and modem for Oreo?

katipo said:
I have a similar problem to @hanakon - I have a G950N (Korean variant, Exynos). Anyone know where I can get a flashable bootloader and modem for Oreo?
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I was able to get things working using the Unknown country variant of the SM-G950F drivers. You should be able to extract the firmware and take out just the bootloader and modem if that's all you want to flash:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950F/MXO/download/G950FXXU1CRD7/219059/

Hi I need newest bl and cp for s8+ G955FD
file removed

Could someone give us links to download the CP files for G935FD and G955FD please for Oreo please? (Dual SIM versions).
Or, point to a FW file that may contain these versions?
Many thanks in advance!

Blackheart said:
Could someone give us links to download the CP files for G935FD and G955FD please for Oreo please? (Dual SIM versions).
Or, point to a FW file that may contain these versions?
Many thanks in advance!
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All files needed are in the firmware zip file.
Down load firmware from sammobile or updato.
Extract files using any zip program ie: wimrar, 7zip, etc. Note zip program must support .lz4 compression.

Will updating the modem alone with the single CP file using Odin remove root and recovery?
My phone S8+ is rooted with Magisk and has TWRP installed.

A.Ahmed79 said:
Will updating the modem alone with the single CP file using Odin remove root and recovery?
My phone S8+ is rooted with Magisk and has TWRP installed.
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Generally speaking the files needed to uninstall Magisk and TWRP are in the AP section of the firmware.

A.Ahmed79 said:
Will updating the modem alone with the single CP file using Odin remove root and recovery?
My phone S8+ is rooted with Magisk and has TWRP installed.
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Same question here. To be clear, I am not asking how to remove Magisk and TWRP therefore I do not understand the answer from Spawnlives.

HiQual said:
Same question here. To be clear, I am not asking how to remove Magisk and TWRP therefore I do not understand the answer from Spawnlives.
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In other words flashing the CP file alone shouldn't remove Magisk and TWRP.
Files to remove Magisk and TWRP are contained in the AP section ( Unless you modify the AP file ).
Always do a backup first.

*Discussion* OREO

WARNIG: Samsung has pulled CRAP build from their servers and stopped the OTA, proceed at your own risk.
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Holy "CRAP", Oreo was finally released to the S8, lets talk about the good, the bad and the ugly...
Exynos G950F (also G950FD)
4CRI5
VIP1961 said:
New update.zip ( 4CRI5 ) for Turkey (CSC is TUR) and all CSC from CSC-OXM (Multi-CSC) :
ACR AFG AFR ARO ATO AUT BGL BNG BRI BTC BTU CAC CAM CEL CHO COO DBT DKR ECT EGY EON ETL EUR GLB ILO INS ITV KSA LAO LUX LYS MID MM1 MWD MYM NEE NPL ORX PAK PCL PHE PHN PTR ROM SEB SEE SEK SER SIN SKZ SLK SMA STH THL THR TMC TPA TPH TTT TUN TUR WTL XEF XEH XEO XEU XFA XFE XME XSG XSP XTC XXV ZTO.
Update.zip from G950FXXU3CRGH (with modem G950FXXU3CRGH) to G950FXXU4CRI5 for SD card - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/EMuj/2oSubCN9N
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CRGH (from CRG1)
VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXS3CRG1 (only from this base!!!) to G950FXXU3CRGH for SD - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/L5ER/Y2x4P2ks7
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CRGH (from CRGB)
VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXU3CRGB (not G950FXXU3CRG1) to G950FXXS3CRGH for SD - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/FxT1/Kvp9QvZrU
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CRGB (from CRF7)
VIP1961 said:
New update.zip (3CRGB) for DBT
Update.zip from G950FXXU2CRF7 (not G950FXXS3CRG1) to G950FXXU3CRGB for SD - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/Cm6j/a7ipx1xcb (554 MB)
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CRG1 (from CRF7)
VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXU2CRF7 to G950FXXS3CRG1 for SD -
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/9P8n/mH11rwy6y
!!! Be careful !!! - the latest update has the 3d version of the bootloader.
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CRF7
VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXU2CRED to G950FXXU2CRF7 for SD - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/Eqca/j7oa63ksM
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CRED
VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXU1CRD7 to G950FXXU2CRED for SD -
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/MwVk/dRePM6BUi
https://mega.nz/#!lV403RpB!7h2QhAj79ANfTdeVAvzvDxpN9eRkC2-zSNjErcFfuV4
!!! Be very careful !!! - the latest update has the 2nd version of the bootloader.
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CRD7
VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXU1CRC7 to G950FXXU1CRD7 for SD - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/LxDp/PbKrMuLds
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CRC7
VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXU1CRB7 to G950FXXU1CRC7 for SD - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/CnKE/aHo1o7Rmw
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CRB7
firefds said:
AQL5 (Nougat) to CRB7 (Oreo) update.zip:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657584768
CRAP to CRB7 update.zip:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850494363
* Only for G950F / FD (Galaxy S8)
* Not for 8+
* Not for Snapdragon
* Requires fully stock rock (no twrp, no root, no xposed, no custom rom)
* Install via stock recovery using EXTERNAL sd-card or adb it it works for you. (Can't install via internal stoage as this option is not available in stock recovery)
* After install:
** TWRP works
** Root works
** Xposed works
** I don't use magisk, so don't ask me about it
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VIP1961 said:
Update.zip from G950FXXU1CRAP to G950FXXU1CRB7 for SD - https://cloud.mail.ru/public/4gMz/PujZmXNAz
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CRAP
firefds said:
Direct upgrade from AQL5 (Nougat) to CRAP (Official Oreo) for G950F Only:
Step #1 - Flash official AQL5 with odin
Step #2 - Copy AQL5 to CRAP update.zip to external sd card - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939818342
Step #3 - Flash via stock recovery
Coming from Oreo Beta 6 (ZRA5):
Step #1 - Copy ZRA5 to CRAP update.zip to external sd card - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939818338
Step #2 - Flash via stock recovery
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Exynos G955F
CRAP
OhayouBaka said:
SM-G955F CRAP update.zip:https://drive.google.com/open?id=1S-XRI-0YzhIMAEKl9lK8n5L-kUiA_WS3
How to install update.zip:
1. You must be on ZRA5, stock, no root. If you are on AQL5, you can flash this to update to ZRA5: https://mega.nz/#!3M9hATZB!9uzxvZvFJviGyjZBt1_vmkyD5M6tscbllrVfEwR9WuQ
2. Copy the update.zip to microSD
3. Reboot to recovery
4. Install update.zip from SD card
5. Enjoy!
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Guide to flash update.zip:
(I have no idea who created it but all credits to him/her).
- Put in on your SD card (it's needed here) - Reboot the phone to recovery mode - switch the phone off, press Vol+ + Bixby + Power, release power when you see the splash screen but keep holding the rest. Blue screen will appear, when you see an Android on it's side and a warning sign hold Vol- button for a few seconds, you will see recovery screen with a few options.
- Using volume buttons select "Apply update from SD Card" and press Power to select option
- Select update.zip you placed on the card and press Power
- Wait until the phone completes the update. It will reboot automatically.
** Alternatively, if you don't have a free SD card you can use ADB sideload.
- Get Android platform tools: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html and Google USB driver: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html
- Copy update.zip to the folder where you extracted platform tools (again, shortest path possible recommended)
- Reboot phone to recovery as described above, select the option "Apply update from ADB", connect the phone to PC, open command prompt that has the directory with the update.zip and adb selected
- run "adb devices" command (without quotes) and check that the phone shows up there
- run "adb sideload update.zip" command. Update will be uploaded to the phone and applied
- Wait until the phone completes the update. It will reboot automatically.

Already installed from oreo beta 6 to official orea.. Everything fine.. I dont see new feature on official orea CRAP..

There won't be many differences from the beta to the final, a few extra things here and there and better stability. I'm on beta 6 UK, waiting for it drop here.

Same model. Didn't get it yet.
Enviado desde mi SM-G950F mediante Tapatalk

Is it possible to download oreo and install it thru odin? For an European S8. Thanks!

tharghan said:
Is it possible to download oreo and install it thru odin? For an European S8. Thanks!
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Only through stock recovery atm.

They really named it "CRAP" ? :laugh:
BTW I'm on beta 6 and no update available for me in Western Europe

Thanks, can you give instructions on how to flash through stock recovery?
i only know how to flash through TWRP
Thanks!

gilad215 said:
Thanks, can you give instructions on how to flash through stock recovery?
i only know how to flash through TWRP
Thanks!
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Check the OP. ?

Great. Finally Oreo has come

Can i find when will i be having it anywhere?

Can you flash this over ZRA5 on SM-G950F?

cyberon said:
Holy "CRAP", Oreo was finally released to the S8, lets talk about the good, the bad and the ugly...
Exynos G950F
Exynos G955F
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I am on Exynos G955FD Dec patch AQL5 KSA csc, should i update using this guide ?
Will it trip knox ?
Will it void my warranty?
Will i get future updates OTA ?

Sorry for the noob question
Can flash it on g950FD on AQL5 stock ?

sashakoevoets said:
Can you flash this over ZRA5 on SM-G950F?
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You can find that ota on the Beta thread.

cyberon said:
You can find that ota on the Beta thread.
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Thanks, will look into that!

Has anyone tested the update zip with twrp+magisk?

Greetings,
I am already on AQL5 do I just flash the update.zip through ODIN? and if so how?

Sjant said:
Has anyone tested the update zip with twrp+magisk?
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it's a full system update, which includes stock recovery, not sure if it will work, but don't quote me on that

Knight_ said:
Greetings,
I am already on AQL5 do I just flash the update.zip through ODIN? and if so how?
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Check the OP.

[GUIDE] Manual Update P20 PRO with HuRUpdater and TWRP

If you have unlocked bootloader and TWRP, you can flash a newer firmware using HuRUpdater
This steps can be risky for your device if you don't know what you are doing, so try to read some guide about flashing first
before attempt these operations if you are a new to these things.
I don't take any responsability of catastrophic failures and loss of data.
-- I did a titanium backup before the upgrade, but in my case no restore was needed as all data were retained.
In this simple update no factory reset was triggered.
Please read the HUrupdater thread also for more informations.
- Install Unofficial TWRP by Pretoriano80
- Download HuRUpdater 0.3 and put it in a folder in your sdcard
-Search the firmware for your device with Firmware Finder
Make sure you download the correct firmware version for your device (type, region code)
wrong firmware can brick your device
I used updated firmware files APPROVED for my device checked with firmware finder app.
I don't know if flashing NOT APPROVED files will harm your device. You have been warned.
I successfully updated my device from CLT-L29C636B130 to CLT-L29C636B131
***Don't try to rebrand your phone with this method***
- Use FullOTA-MF images of the firmware and download the 3 files needed
in my case:
update.zip
update_data_full_public.zip
update_full_CLT-L29_hw_spcseas.zip
- rename the 3 files to:
update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip
and put the files in the same folder with HuRUpdater 0.3
(optional)
- The Update will overwrite your TWRP custom recovery so to retain it automatically rename the TWRP IMAGE
twrp_clt_0.1.img to recovery.img and put in the same folder with others files.
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- Remove all security locks from your phone before rebooting to TWRP.
Go to System- Developer Options
Disable Screen lock (third row)
this will suffice to remove the security locks of the phone (sequences, pin,fingerprints)
-Reboot to TWRP
If you are rooted, remove Magisk first with its uninstaller. I don't know if it's needed but better don't have things like that
messing around during the update. You can reroot later anyway.
-Go to the folder with the files and flash the system using the HuRUpdater_0.3.zip ONLY
That great tool will do all the job needed. After system, it will reflash the TWRP recovery IMG you previoulsly renamed
overwriting again the stock ramdisk_recovery that comes with the firmware.
It will take some minutes, don't panic and let the process end.
You will see some red errors but don't worry,it's fine
- Reboot in your TWRP to check (from inside TWRP , reboot - recovery, be sure not to have a usb cable plugged or it will trigger stock EMUI e-recovery)
- Wipe dalvik and cache
- Reroot new system with Magisk
-Reboot to system and restore the security lock in developer options
- Restore your fingerprints and pins
- Enjoy the update.
Thanks to @zxz0O0 for this great Tool, works good on P20 pro too.
And obviously @Pretoriano80 for his recovery.

Reserved

Working adb sideload?

If an update is already approved by Huawei, can we just download the firmware through HFF and place it in the appropriate folder, go to SYSTEM to check for updates, and then install it?
mangusZen said:
If you have unlocked bootloader and TWRP, you can flash a newer firmware using HuRUpdater
This steps can be risky for your device if you don't know what you are doing, so try to read some guide about flashing first
before attempt these operations if you are a new to these things.
I don't take any responsability of catastrophic failures and loss of data.
-- I did a titanium backup before the upgrade, but in my case no restore was needed as all data were retained.
In this simple update no factory reset was triggered.
Please read the HUrupdater thread also for more informations.
- Install Unofficial TWRP by Pretoriano80
- Download HuRUpdater 0.3 and put it in a folder in your sdcard
-Search the firmware for your device with Firmware Finder
Make sure you download the correct firmware version for your device (type, region code)
wrong firmware can brick your device
I used updated firmware files APPROVED for my device checked with firmware finder app.
I don't know if flashing NOT APPROVED files will harm your device. You have been warned.
I successfully updated my device from CLT-L29C636B130 to CLT-L29C636B131
***Don't try to rebrand your phone with this method***
- Use FullOTA-MF images of the firmware and download the 3 files needed
in my case:
update.zip
update_data_full_public.zip
update_full_CLT-L29_hw_spcseas.zip
- rename the 3 files to:
update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip
and put the files in the same folder with HuRUpdater 0.3
(optional)
- The Update will overwrite your TWRP custom recovery so to retain it automatically rename the TWRP IMAGE
twrp_clt_0.1.img to recovery.img and put in the same folder with others files.
- remove all security locks from your phone before rebooting to TWRP.
Go to System- Developer Options
Disable Screen lock (third row)
this will suffice to remove the security locks of the phone (sequences, pin,fingerprints)
-Reboot to TWRP
-If you are rooted, remove Magisk first with its uninstaller. I don't know if it's needed but better don't have things like that
messing around during the update. You can reroot later anyway.
-Go to the folder with the files and flash the system using the HuRUpdater_0.3.zip ONLY
That great tool will do all the job needed. After system, it will reflash the TWRP recovery IMG you previoulsly renamed
overwriting again the stock ramdisk_recovery that comes with the firmware.
- It will take some minutes, don't panic and let the process end.
You will see some red errors but don't worry,it's fine
- Reboot in your TWRP to check (from inside TWRP , reboot - recovery, be sure not to have a usb cable plugged or it will trigger stock EMUI e-recovery)
- Wipe dalvik and cache
- Reroot new system with Magisk 16.4
-Reboot to system and restore the security lock in developer options
- restore your fingerprints and pins
- enjoy the update.
Thanks to @zxz0O0 for this great Tool, works good on P20 pro too.
And obviously @Pretoriano80 for his recovery.
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ekremxx said:
Working adb sideload?
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I have not tried that, it depends on the TWRP recovery, let us know if you try

sarichter said:
If an update is already approved by Huawei, can we just download the firmware through HFF and place it in the appropriate folder, go to SYSTEM to check for updates, and then install it?
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I really don't know, and I don't think it will work.
As far as I know this is the only manual update method for now.
I just updated to unapproved .150 for my c636 and all seems fine

If I reinstall twrp by renaming it as recovery.img, will HuRUupdater install the twrp in recovery_ramdisk, or will it replace eRecovery instead?
If twrp doesn't replace eRecovery, how do I get to eRecovery? As of now, whenever I want to enter recovery, it will get to twrp.

sishafie said:
If I reinstall twrp by renaming it as recovery.img, will HuRUupdater install the twrp in recovery_ramdisk, or will it replace eRecovery instead?
If twrp doesn't replace eRecovery, how do I get to eRecovery? As of now, whenever I want to enter recovery, it will get to twrp.
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eRecovery is not replaced.
To enter there try other volume button or with a cable plugged

Not working adb sideload... How I can install I not know...not have my phone micro SD card slot...puff

sishafie said:
If I reinstall twrp by renaming it as recovery.img, will HuRUupdater install the twrp in recovery_ramdisk, or will it replace eRecovery instead?
If twrp doesn't replace eRecovery, how do I get to eRecovery? As of now, whenever I want to enter recovery, it will get to twrp.
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when booting there is a screen prompting to whether you want to go to eRecovery by pressing up or just boot into system and something ike that
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ekremxx said:
Not working adb sideload... How I can install I not know...not have my phone micro SD card slot...puff
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why you want to do sideload ? guide clearly explained to install it using TWRP.
if you dont have TWRP, then install it first

I install twrp but how can I install whitour sd card I not have sd card slot my Huawei p20 pro one SIM card join no have sd card slot how I can install i not know.. when I try install abd sideload hrudader say cant find update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip

ekremxx said:
I install twrp but how can I install whitour sd card I not have sd card slot my Huawei p20 pro one SIM card join no have sd card slot how I can install i not know.. when I try install abd sideload hrudader say cant find update.zip
update_data_public.zip
update_all_hw.zip
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The guide never said that you need sdcard
it said, that u need to put all those three files in same folder with the HuruUpdater.zip , and of course you can put it in your internal storage
i wont explain anything here. you better re-read the whole main post, as it already very clear
- put all files in one folder
- reboot to twrp
- flash huruupdater.zip
- boot to system
- reboot to twrp
- flash magisk to reroot
which step exactly that not understandable ? :silly:

I can install that's style orjinal filmware ty so much

Forgive me if this is not the appropriate forum, one question:
I have the Huawei P20, for this phone I only have 2 firmware files, the "Update .zip" and the "update_full_EML_L09_hw_eu.zip ".
Can't find the "update_data_public.zip"
Can I install the new firmware with Hurupdater anyway ? Thanks in advance.
Roberto

moghetto said:
Forgive me if this is not the appropriate forum, one question:
I have the Huawei P20, for this phone I only have 2 firmware files, the "Update .zip" and the "update_full_EML_L09_hw_eu.zip ".
Can't find the "update_data_public.zip"
Can I install the new firmware with Hurupdater anyway ? Thanks in advance.
Roberto
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You should check and ask at P20 and HURupdater threads.
I don't know about P20.

Hello! Thank you very much for this tutorial .. A question.. I am in Chipset-boston 8.1.0. 001 (01DL) I have the bootloader open, just by installing the recovery that you say in the tutorial and then the other steps, I would not have a problem, right?

can I downgrade firmware safely with this method? im on 150 and want to go back to 130

Ferezesal19 said:
Hello! Thank you very much for this tutorial .. A question.. I am in Chipset-boston 8.1.0. 001 (01DL) I have the bootloader open, just by installing the recovery that you say in the tutorial and then the other steps, I would not have a problem, right?
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You should not have problem, unless you are trying to rebrand.

Allesa said:
can I downgrade firmware safely with this method? im on 150 and want to go back to 130
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I don't know about downgrading and I would not raccomend it

mangusZen said:
You should not have problem, unless you are trying to rebrand.
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Thanks you. Only i want to Update... What firm you recommend That improves the duration of the battery?