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A Newbie’s guide to install PB1 ROM, root, unlock the bootloader and update to PF4-6

I wanted to update PB1 Lollipop to PF4-6.0 and unlock the boatloader. All that information is available on this forum in different posts, but requires some degree of back ground knowledge and is not always easy to follow for newbie’s like me. BY trial and error, and reading lot of thread postings, I was able to accomplish the goal. I am posting this guide as it may be helpful for other newbies.
BIG thank you to jrkruse, GeTex, muniz_ri, and other developers who put up lot of work. All credits go to them and I don’t claim any credit for anything.
My phone had Samsung eMMC and that is why I was able to unlock the bootloader. If your phone has Toshiba eMMC, you can’t unlock the bootloader and have to stop after rooting installing the PB1 ROM.
You can check eMMC by opening this file “/sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid” in a root explorer app (e.g. root explorer). If the first two number start with 15, then you have Samsung eMMC. If first two numbers are 11, then you have Toshiba EMMC and your boot loader is unlockable at this time.
Another way to check eMMC is by installing eMMC Brickbug Check from the
HTML:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check&hl=en
or from
HTML:
https://apkpure.com/emmc-brickbug-check/net.vinagre.android.emmc_check/download?from=details
and then running the app.
Install PB1 ROM and then root following instructions from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
Before Doing Anything Please Install The Latest Samsung Drivers SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.45.0.exe
Installing PB1
You will lose all of your app data and apps installed, your internal storage will be fine, backup is recommended anyways
1. Download G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip and unzip it
2. Reboot to recovery (Power+Volume Up+Home Button) and wipe data from recovery, reboot to bootloader
3. Plug In your phone and open Odin
3a. Make sure your phone is recognized (In the Odin Screen Under ID:COM the box under will be blue with your com port id #)
4. Click the AP button in the Odin Screen and locate and click on the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar .md5 this is the file that was unziped from the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip (Everything you do will be flashed via AP!!!!)
4a. This will take a few minutes for odin to load and verify MD5. When done in the odin message box it will say
5. Under options DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING
6. Now click on Start
7. When finished you will get a green box that says PASS!
8. Phone will reboot automatically to recovery and finish updating then it will restart. It may be stuck on red Verizon screen for 10-15 minutes, so just be patient.
9. When Phone has finished loading and has booted up go through setup and do not add any google accounts or Samsung accounts or anything
OPEN DEVELOPER OPTION
Go to the settings menu on your GS5.
Scroll down to the "System section and tap "About Device."
Now scroll down to "Build number."
Tap the "Build number" section seven times. ...
Now back out to the main settings menu, and you'll see "Developer options" listed
Enable USB debugging
Uncheck “Verify apps via USB”
Go to Security
Check the box next to Unknown sources
Uncheck reactivation lock if it is checked (if you have a Samsung account click on reactivation lock enter your Samsung account and the tick should be off )
Go to Settings/Display and set your screen timeout to 5 min
Rooting Instructions
1. Download this zip GS5_LOLLIROOT_BLACKCAT.7z
2. Unzip folder.(You need a unzip application like 7z or Winrar).
ALSO COPY THIS FOLDER INTO SD CARD AND PUT IT IN THE PHONE
3. Open The Folder and click Bat file #1, “Install APKs” plug in your phone
On Allow USB debug message, check always allow this computer and click OK
Then follow directions
It will install APKs and then boot into bootloader “Downloading” and odin will open
Flash NK2_kernel.tar I AP slot
The phone will reboot get stuck on Samsung screen
Wait for the phone to reconnect
Press Enter flashing is complete to the root process can start
All the Steps for the main rooting process are done ON THE BAT FILES, READ THEM!!!!
If the root process hangs Close the bat, unplug phone pull battery and reboot phone to recovery (VolUp+Pwr+Home). In recovery wipe cache only and reboot. If phone reboots back to recovery instead, pull battery and manually reboot. Now Launch Bat #3 and then plug phone back in and
IF you get into android and cannot get root, Open bat file #2 and start from there again
If your phone wont reboot, use Bat #4 and try and enter download mode manually(VolDown+Pwr+Home)
When root is finished, pull your battery on your phone. Replace battery and reboot to download mode Power+Volume Down+Home
Use odin and Flash the VZW_BPB1_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 Kernel through AP
IF STILL HAVING ISSUES RUNNING THE BAT FILES, REINSTALL PB1 THRU ODIN AND RESTART FROM SCRACTH
When phone reboots, go to the GS5_LOLLIROOT_BLACKCAT folder you placed on your phone
Open KRoot.apk and install it. Once installed open Kroot. Click The Up Arrows a couple of time until you get to Try It and click Try It and that's it. Don’t click nothing else just close Kingroot. You should now have root. If It says Root not available and the bat said your were rooted Reboot Phone and open KingRoot You should now be rooted (otherwise reboot phone and check again)
Now go to google play and install SuperSU-Me pro app (I purchased this app). Run it to remove kinguser and replace it with SuperSu. After this process open SuperSu and will ask to update binary click update normal
Copy this G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip (It may come in handy later on) to your SD Card and Internal Storage Copy Safestrap_Flashable_Kernels and Safestrap_Flashable_Firmware and anything else you want to install like the below rom
Now go to the folder on your SD card and open Busybox.apk Installer Allow SuperSu permission click on install.
After you get message about successful install, Click on Safstrap Allow SuperSu permission then click Install Safestrap after it installs, click open Safestrap and click on install/update recovery. After it is installed, click on “Reboot To Recovery”.
Make a backup of existing Rom In safestrap
Unlocking Boot Loader
Unlock the Galaxys S5 Bootloader using DEV Bootloader by Method 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Remove the phone’s SD card. Either back up all the files on the card to your computer or use another empty sd card as unlocker will wipe everything on the SD card during the process.
Copy Samsung_Bootloader_Unlocker.zip on to the card
Power off the phone and insert the sd card. Reboot the phone. Then Reboot into Safstrap by opening LP Safestrap Installer and clicking on “Reboot to Recovery”
Once into the Safestarp, install the Unlocker.
Reboot system when you get the Successful message
You will see a brief “Android is upgrading” screen
click on SamsungUnlocker app
Wait and make sure to grant SuperSu access. This may take a few seconds to come up
type yes in the terminal screen when it ask you (Yes/No) Hit enter on the keyboard
wait for phone to power off
reboot to bootloader (Power off phone, then press VolDwn+Pwr+Home and keep pressing till you see the bootloader, press then volume up) and verify it says MODE: Developer
While phone is still on the Bootloader" or "download mode, connect phone to computer thru USB and start Odin and flash Twrp recovery using Odin AP. Use TWRP 3.0.0. as newer versions have difficulty accessing the sd card. You can down load TWRP 3.0.0 for ODIN from https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.0.0-0...e.img.tar.html
Reboot
Note: To re-use the sd card used for unlocking, format your SDcard in android OS, otherwise, use a Linux box and a card reader and use FDISK to wipe all the partitions, then it can be formatted correctly
Now copy following files on to the sdcard
-G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
-TWRP_Prepare.zip
-PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5
-S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit
-SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
MARSHMALLOW PF4-6.0.1 INSTALLATION
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
From the above thread, flash G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
Reboot into TWRP by pressing the volUp+home+power button and release all the buttons as soon as you seen the initial few lines on top left of screen
Click Wipe then Click Advanced Wipe Then select System, Data, Cache. Then swipe to start wipe
Press Back button
Now flash the above ROM thru TWRP's Install button and then reboot
Phone will hang at the Verizon red screen
NOW FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM “If You Already Have Bootloader Unlocked And On A Samsung TW Rom” section of this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Reboot into TWRP by pressing the volUp+home+power button and release all the buttons as soon as you seen the initial few lines on top of screen (If you reboot into android recovery, choose Reboot to bootloader and then reinstall TRWP thru Odin AP)
In TWRP Flash TWRP_Prepare.zip
Reboot system
It will reboot in to safstrap recovery (watch carefully as Safestrap Splash Screen is visible only for few seconds and then disappears – Choose recovery on the left side of the splash screen)
From safestrap, choose Reboot > Download
In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5
In Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit
When finished on reboot watch for Safestrap Splash Screen and enter Safestrap (watch carefully as Safestrap Splash Screen is visible only for few seconds and then disappears)
Now go to Reboot Menu and click on Download Mode
Make sure in download mode the current binary is Samsung Official. If it says custom, repeat the above step till it shows Current Binary: Samsung official.
If Binary Status is Official Pull battery, restart and enter SafeStrap by choosing Recovery on the left side of the splash screen (DON’T press any buttons till you see safstrap screen and then enter)
Install: SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
Phone will Power Off.
Pull remove battery and then place it back
This process installs TWRP 3.2 which doesn't see the SD card. Hence, now we need to install TWRP 3.0.0
Reboot into TWRP by pressing the volUp+home+power button and release all the buttons as soon as you seen the initial few lines on top of screen. Click on Reboot and then Download button. When phone boots into Download mode, reflash TWRP 3.0.0 via ODIN AP
When phone reboots, It may be stuck on Verizon red screen for 10-15 minutes, just be patient.
That's it, you will now have on a rooted/unlocked PF4
2017-01-10: Edited the guide to make it simpler.
Sorry for not being able to answer questions in this thread as I have a very limited knowledge of this whole process.

Great job!
This works*.
I just finished the process of researching everything and installing most things based on the many different threads people vaguely pointed to.
It's nice to see someone compile it all together in one spot.
I previously had to reinstall the full PB1 restore image several times because I had gotten stuck along the way a few times.
The main thing I took from you that was different from other guides was that I installed PF4 from TWRP instead of FlashFire, maybe that helped things work.
*Some tips/modifications based on what I did based on other guides and now partially yours for the last few steps that worked just now:
1. The part where you install G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip and then Install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip) is unnecessary.
So in other words, after Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip, skip straight to unlocking Bootloader.
2. After unlocking the bootloader and reformatting the SD card, I'd suggest copying over all the remaining zip files you need for the rest of the tutorial to your device... that way you don't need to take out the microSD card and find a microSD reader.
3. I can't remember for sure, but I think after installing the PF4 ROM (I used G900V_PF4_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)), I had to reinstall TWRP 3.0.0 from ODIN.
4. Here's the link to TWRP 3.0.0 for ODIN https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.0.0-0-klte-klte.img.tar.html
Those are all the suggestions I can remember. Great guide!

Royal2000H said:
Great job!
This works*.
I just finished the process of researching everything and installing most things based on the many different threads people vaguely pointed to.
It's nice to see someone compile it all together in one spot.
I previously had to reinstall the full PB1 restore image several times because I had gotten stuck along the way a few times.
The main thing I took from you that was different from other guides was that I installed PF4 from TWRP instead of FlashFire, maybe that helped things work.
*Some tips/modifications based on what I did based on other guides and now partially yours for the last few steps that worked just now:
1. The part where you install G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip and then Install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip) is unnecessary.
So in other words, after Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip, skip straight to unlocking Bootloader.
2. After unlocking the bootloader and reformatting the SD card, I'd suggest copying over all the remaining zip files you need for the rest of the tutorial to your device... that way you don't need to take out the microSD card and find a microSD reader.
3. I can't remember for sure, but I think after installing the PF4 ROM (I used G900V_PF4_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)), I had to reinstall TWRP 3.0.0 from ODIN.
4. Here's the link to TWRP 3.0.0 for ODIN https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.0.0-0-klte-klte.img.tar.html
Those are all the suggestions I can remember. Great guide!
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In retrospect, you are right that I did not need to install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip). So removed that part. also made other changes as suggested.
Thank you!

mms2020 said:
In retrospect, you are right that I did not need to install PB1 ROM (VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip). So removed that part. also made other changes as suggested.
Thank you!
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Great! Just a few more suggestions:
1. I think the part with "Once phone reboots, GO BACK TO PHONE AND CHANGE FOLLOWING SETTINGS " (basically the whole part about reenabling developer options and enabling USB debugging) is unnecessary and can be deleted because you deleted the part about installing that second ROM so all that should still be enabled.
2. I'd move the link to TWRP for ODIN from the bottom to right after the first time you mention TWRP (the line that starts with: While phone is still on the Bootloader" or "download mode, connect....)
3. What I meant in my previous reply was that I think flashing PF4 wiped TWRP, so in order to reboot to TWRP right after you install PF4, you need the user to reinstall TWRP from ODIN (right before/after this line: NOW FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM “If You Already Have...)

Royal2000H said:
Great! Just a few more suggestions:
1. I think the part with "Once phone reboots, GO BACK TO PHONE AND CHANGE FOLLOWING SETTINGS " (basically the whole part about reenabling developer options and enabling USB debugging) is unnecessary and can be deleted because you deleted the part about installing that second ROM so all that should still be enabled.
2. I'd move the link to TWRP for ODIN from the bottom to right after the first time you mention TWRP (the line that starts with: While phone is still on the Bootloader" or "download mode, connect....)
3. What I meant in my previous reply was that I think flashing PF4 wiped TWRP, so in order to reboot to TWRP right after you install PF4, you need the user to reinstall TWRP from ODIN (right before/after this line: NOW FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FROM “If You Already Have...)
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Made those changes as well. If I remember correctly, I did not need to reflash TWRP after PF4 installation as it was flashed through the TWRP. Thanks

Great thread!
If I unlock the bootloader, do I still need to flash a new kernel from pb1 lollipop to a marshmallow kernel if I want to flash a marshmallow based rom on there? Particularly CM 13.

Nice!
If I want to flash cyanogen mod 13 do I do it after I flash the bootloader unlock & twrp, or do I have to flash SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip first?

Thanks for this thread, OP.
I know a ton of work went into the methods explained in the threads used to create this newbie guide, but it can be difficult to follow those information dense threads for those of us who only get into rooting and flashing every couple of years with a new phone.
Sucks that Google and Verizon are making this more difficult. I fondly recall one click rooting!
They lock down the phones and load up the bloatware and if you aren't tech savvy enough to get around their locks (or just tech savvy enough to be able to follow an XDA how to thread), then you're almost forced into buying a 32gb phone so that you don't run out of memory when you start installing apps you actually want rather than the bloatware they prepackage.
I am blown away by how much bloatware has been removed from this debloated PF4.

Trying real hard
t-wrench said:
Thanks for this thread, OP.
I know a ton of work went into the methods explained in the threads used to create this newbie guide, but it can be difficult to follow those information dense threads for those of us who only get into rooting and flashing every couple of years with a new phone.
Sucks that Google and Verizon are making this more difficult. I fondly recall one click rooting!
They lock down the phones and load up the bloatware and if you aren't tech savvy enough to get around their locks (or just tech savvy enough to be able to follow an XDA how to thread), then you're almost forced into buying a 32gb phone so that you don't run out of memory when you start installing apps you actually want rather than the bloatware they prepackage.
I am blown away by how much bloatware has been removed from this debloated PF4.
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Hi Guys, Well after much trying I have my phone rooted and the bootloader unlocked. Do I have to load the PF4 or can I continue to use it as it is. Or may I use a debloated PB1 rom? Thanks

Thumbmasher said:
Hi Guys, Well after much trying I have my phone rooted and the bootloader unlocked. Do I have to load the PF4 or can I continue to use it as it is. Or may I use a debloated PB1 rom? Thanks
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You can use it as is.
But since you did all this work, might as well upgrade to Marshmallow.

t-wrench said:
You can use it as is.
But since you did all this work, might as well upgrade to Marshmallow.
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I am afraid of loosing my work. It took all day. Can I flash 5.0 roms now? Like this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/vzwstock-based-tw-rom-3-4-16-t3329029

Thumbmasher said:
I am afraid of loosing my work. It took all day. Can I flash 5.0 roms now? Like this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/vzwstock-based-tw-rom-3-4-16-t3329029
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I'm not sure on exactly what you can flash. I followed this newbie guide and it worked fine. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
As for loosing your work, if you followed the guide to unlocking the bootloader, you now have TWRP recovery. So make a backup, and store it on the microSD, or even safer yet, copy it from the microSD to another drive. If you screw things up, just use TWRP to restore the backup. Even if accidentally wipe the microSD, you'll still have that backup preserved off the phone.

Well, I had the (joy) of working on my mom's S5 VZW today. It was only running KK, so I got it rooted and bootloader unlocked OK,installed TWRP fine, but I tried flashing CM 14.1 (I had the 12/24 nightly downloaded before the servers all shutdown) and after 20 minutes it still wasn't getting past the CM logo. I'm used to these things taking a while, but 20 minutes is way too long. I'm currently downloading the PJ2 Stock Rooted Debloated rom to try from TWRP instead, since I can't download CM13 thanks to the whole CM/Lineage split.
For what it's worth, in the directions above, after flashing G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip, I did have to reflash TWRP with Odin (someone else mentioned this, too). The directions at that step were unclear; did I need to let that boot all the way up, and if so, how long should I wait, since this is a Deodexed ROM I know it could take like 15 minutes, but it still wasn't booting after 20. So I just did a battery pull, reflashed TWRP, and proceeded to install the remaining zips as instructed.
While in TWRP, I can't make a backup to the external SD card; maybe it's mounted read-only? I can backup to the internal sdcard, which is OK if I ever get it booted up to any OS where I can use a file manager or transfer to PC.
Still, these directions were very helpful, hoping I can get this thing running in the next hour or so... I have to leave tomorrow!

Not sure if @mms2020 is still reading this, but in the SamsungUnlocker app, it seems that "Yes" is case sensitive. When I typed 'yes', the phone immediately powered off and subsequent reboot into bootloader does NOT show mode Developer and Odin flashing of TWRP 3.0.0 fails. I repeated and typed "Yes", then app generates a few more lines on screen, then phone powers down. Now bootloader shows mode Developer and Odin flashing of TWRP 3.0.0 succeeds.

Thanks for the guide it was actually quite straight forward to follow. I have a ok3 verizon s5 rooted w/ twrp installed and bootloader unlocked. Having never dealt with verizon or samsung phones before. What do I have to do to upgrade to a nougat CM14 rom? (i'm mainly concerned with connectivity issues). Since twrp is installed can I just install a cm14 image? (full wipe and all).

Thanks for the guide! :good:

I'm on lollipop, rooted, unlocked bootloader, I want to upgrade to marshmallow and keep twrp, so I don't need to install safestrap do I?
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I followed the steps a few days ago, it went perfectly. The root, the bootloader unlock, and the Marshmallow upgrade was all so easy! Nothing like my Note 4. I had to do all the work for that phone. This phone has it easy. It's all done for the users already. All I needed was a computer, with adb, common sense, and the ability to read lol. Anyways I'm on the Nemesis N7 international port and my phone is flying on this rom!! Couldn't be happier with my Now.... what....3 year old S5!
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Thanks for this. I wonder if this is normal, SuperSU-Me pro is stuck in processing for a long time. Is there a trick to it?
Thanks for any replies, Tom

thoughto said:
Thanks for this. I wonder if this is normal, SuperSU-Me pro is stuck in processing for a long time. Is there a trick to it?
Thanks for any replies, Tom
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Try a different version
And no, it shouldn't take long at all. There is 2 steps though. And it will guide u through the steps. Or should anyway.
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Chainfire root method

Hi, I've tried a few tutorials on this forum on how to root the Samsung Galaxy S7 G930f.
After flashing the chainfire autoroot file my device stays stuck on the Samsung logo I've waited over 1 hour for the device to boot but it does not.
My question is can anyone explain what I could be doing wrong my device is on stock nougat I did root successfully with magisk a couple of months back but was not happy with having to format my data.
I also prefer chainfire SuperSu. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I also had the same problem. So, I did the old fashioned way.
1. Download TWRP.tar from here: https://dl.twrp.me/herolte/
2. Download the latest stable SuperSU zip. If you want the link: Here ya go
2. Instead of flashing the CFAutoroot file, open Odin, click on AP and select the TWRP that you downloaded.
3. Once it flashes successfully, power off the phone, then Press and hold Volume Up+Home+Power Button to get into the recovery.
4. Copy the SuperSU and flash it and Viola! You got SuperSU!
You probably knew steps 3,4 but I wrote them just in case

hi may I know if you reformat your data after step 4?

muloarell said:
hi may I know if you reformat your data after step 4?
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Well, yeah. I always start with a clean slate. Just a habit i picked up when i had a OnePlus One. You should be fine without a format though...Cause you're just rooting, not flashing a whole new ROM.

Thanks for helping me out, unfortunately after flashing twrp and booting into twrp recovery the default android recovery loads up.
I will continue searching for a method that does work. If you know anything else I could try please let me know.

AndroidOmenon said:
Thanks for helping me out, unfortunately after flashing twrp and booting into twrp recovery the default android recovery loads up.
I will continue searching for a method that does work. If you know anything else I could try please let me know.
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That's weird, I just flashed stock firmware and TWRP a few mins ago and it worked fine for me. I hope you used the .tar and not the .img and the Odin that comes with CF Auto Root, not the one you use to flash the whole stock firmware.

I did use the .tar and have also tried with Odin that comes with cf autoroot.
Unfortunately I still get the same result flash of twrp is successful when I boot into recovery I get the android installing update with dead android then it just goes into to stock recovery.
I will try a few more times if no success I'll try with a fresh install of stock firmware.
Thanks for the help though appreciate it.

I decided to try again and succeeded but still had to format data to get the phone to boot. I made a full backup on my laptop before proceeding I did the following steps to successfully root.
I am in no way responsible for any lost data or bricked devices please note if you follow this tutorial you will trip knox and your warranty will be void.
1. MAKE A FULL BACKUP OF YOUR DEVICE CAN'T BE STRESSED ENOUGH
2. Flash the latest SM-G920F firmware with odin.
3. Setup device let it check for software updates, install the update if available (I had an update)
4. Download latest twrp recovery in .tar format for the SM-G920F from twrp website
5. Download the latest stable version of SuperSU.zip
6. Download Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit
7. Transfer the files to your SM-G920F sd card
8. Power off your SM-G920F and enter download mode by holding the volume down + home button + power button read the warning press up to allow custom flashing.
9. Open Odin I used Odin v3.12.3 tap the AP button locate the custom recovery and flash it's done be ready to enter twrp recovery as the device will boot quickly, as soon as it powers off to reboot hold the volume up + home button + power button if timed correctly you shall enter twrp recovery.
10. Locate the SuperSU.zip install it but don't reboot
11. Locate the Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit and install it
12. Go back in twrp go to the format option and select format data once formatted reboot the device.
It will take some time to boot once it's rebooted you will have a rooted SM-G920F with SuperSU

AndroidOmenon said:
I decided to try again and succeeded but still had to format data to get the phone to boot. I made a full backup on my laptop before proceeding I did the following steps to successfully root.
I am in no way responsible for any lost data or bricked devices please note if you follow this tutorial you will trip knox and your warranty will be void.
1. MAKE A FULL BACKUP OF YOUR DEVICE CAN'T BE STRESSED ENOUGH
2. Flash the latest SM-G920F firmware with odin.
3. Setup device let it check for software updates, install the update if available (I had an update)
4. Download latest twrp recovery in .tar format for the SM-G920F from twrp website
5. Download the latest stable version of SuperSU.zip
6. Download Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit
7. Transfer the files to your SM-G920F sd card
8. Power off your SM-G920F and enter download mode by holding the volume down + home button + power button read the warning press up to allow custom flashing.
9. Open Odin I used Odin v3.12.3 tap the AP button locate the custom recovery and flash it's done be ready to enter twrp recovery as the device will boot quickly, as soon as it powers off to reboot hold the volume up + home button + power button if timed correctly you shall enter twrp recovery.
10. Locate the SuperSU.zip install it but don't reboot
11. Locate the Samsung Antiroot Removal Kit and install it
12. Go back in twrp go to the format option and select format data once formatted reboot the device.
It will take some time to boot once it's rebooted you will have a rooted SM-G920F with SuperSU
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how did you backup your files on step 1 if your not rooted?

This is how I backed up my phone it's a bit tedious could have been done quicker.
First I removed my memory card from the phone. I then connected my phone in MTP mode to my laptop I dragged the folder of the files I needed to my laptop.
I then used MobileGo to export .apk files of the apps I wanted. I then exported the photos and videos I wanted to keep.
I did a WhatsApp backup copied the folder to my laptop.
I then made accounts on all games that I wanted to keep my progress on using Facebook and Google Play. Some games allows signing up with email address.
I used Mcbackup to backup all my contacts and e mailed them to myself.
I know that I could have used Google Drive or Samsung Cloud for some of the tasks but I prefer backing up this way.

[Rom][US_Carriers_Pie_DUJ1_S8+/S8_U/U1/W][Non-Rooted_SafeStrap _Method]

S8+ Uses If You Do Not Have Safestrap Installed And Are On Any Version Bootloader Through Latest V8 Bootloader Follow These Direction
Installing Safestrap S8+
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Instructions For Installing Pie Roms​
Please Note This Is Not A Root Method For Oreo Or Pie. As Of Now There Is Still No Root Method For Oreo Or Pie. This Takes Some Patience To Install​S8+ SM-G955U/U1/W Install Instructions And Files
If you didnt upgrade to V8 bootloaders using odin. I recommend flashing full stock firmware with V8 bootloaders even if you are already on V8 bootloader via OTA update. I feel that maybe something in the OTA from V7 bootloaders to V8 may have corrupted a bootloader file and some people have experienced bricks with trying to update to V8 bootloaders from V7 using the below method so I recommend flashing full stock V8 firmware in Odin before trying this method and just understand there has been a risk of bricking device. Full stock can be found on Sammobile or updato or any other service you can find it. You will have to reroot of course. If you Updated to V8 bootloaders using odin method already then no need to do so again
Download
G955USQU8DUJ1_SAFESTRAP.7z Latest V8 Build!
Google_Pixel_Experience_Pie_8_Seriers.zip
Flash after you flash the system image above with a data wipe
After setup you need to set google dialer as default call app
New Install Instructions Safestrap Method
Make Sure The Latest Samsung Drivers Are Installed. They Can Be Found Here
1. If on V7 or earlier bootloaders before starting the process reboot to download and flash the BL_G955USQU8DTI3_LEAVE_SAFESTRAP.tar.md5 then reboot this will put you on V8 bootloaders before starting
2. Copy ****_SYSTEM.img to your internal sdcard. Reboot to safestrap In Safestrap choose install then choose select storage and select internal storage click ok then at bottom choose install image and choose ****_SYSTEM.img then select flash to system image then swipe to flash. You can flash any mod zips at this time after you flash system image. Then in wipe tab chose wipe then advance wipe then wipe data
3. You can flash any mod zips at this time
4. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download still does not work so you still need to manually reboot to bootloader so choose reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to boot too download mode
5. In odin load BL_G95*USQU5****tar.md5 in BL slot and flash
New Instructions To Enter And Exit Safestrap After Intitial Install
1. To enter safetrap flash the BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V*.tar.md5 in BL Slot in odin phone will boot too safestrap sometimes it may take a minute to do so
2. To leave safestrap reboot to download from safestrap reboot menu
3. Use modded Odin and load BL_G95*_********.tar.md5 In BL Slot
If using google rom you must goto settings/apps/default apps and set google dialer to default calling app
Stock Rom Feature:
Debloated
SafeStrap Recovery PreLoaded
Safetynet Passes
Samsung Pay,Pass,Secure Folder Working
Samsung Cloud Enabled
Places Tab Enabled Verizon
Spam Caller Id Enabled Verizon
Call Recording Enabled Verizon
Native Status Bar Speed Meter Enabled Verizon
Custom Boot Animation
Native Hotspot Enabled
Multi User Support
Google Rom Feature:
Google Go Apps (Download GoogleGoApps.zip extract zip and install what you want like normal apks)
SafeStrap Recovery PreLoaded
Debloated All Samsung Apps Removed Except Those Needed For Integrity And Samsung Launcher for Dual Window Support Rootless Pixel Launcher Can Be Installed From PlayStore
Only Preloaded Google Apps Installed Are Google Dialer And Camera All Others Can Be Downloaded From Play Store
Safetynet Passes
Samsung Pay,Pass,Secure Folder Working If You Want To Use Them
Native Status Bar Speed Meter Enabled Verizon
Native Hotspot Enabled
Custom Boot Animation
Multi User Support
Helpful Key Combos
Recovery Mode
Bixby + Volume Up + Power @ Same time
Download Mode
Bixby + Volume Down + Power @ Same time
Safe Mode
Phone Powered Off
Press and hold the Power key past the model name screen.
When “SAMSUNG” appears on the screen, release the Power key.
Immediately after releasing the Power key, press and hold the Volume down key.
Maintenance Mode
Press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons for approximately 10
Bugs:
DO NOT USE ENCRYPTION
Safestrap is still beta so there are some bugs
All reboot options in safestrap only reboot the phone.
Safestrap might not read larger than 64gig sd cards on some cards
Formating data in safestrap may cause reboot so make sure to format data very last thing
What Is Safestrap
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. Safestrap is now based on TWRP Recovery (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here.
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Credits:
- @Raymonf for modified odin
- @afaneh92 for safestrap Main Thread Here Consider a donation to him he worked along time on this Donation Link
- @me2151 for finding this method
- @tytydraco for some instructions
- @mweinbach for some instructions
- @Craz Basics for xposed on non rooted
- @partcyborg for finding the root method!
- @elliwigy for being great help and original S8 root
- @rayan-refoua for boot animation
- @SamGuy2020 for testing S8 install method
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S8 SM-G950U/U1/W Install Instructions And Files Found
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Older Downloads With Old Install Instructions And Files
Older V5 Downloads ​SM_G955U_DSE5_SYSTEM.rar Last Build V5 Bootloader!​Older Oreo Downloads
SM-G955U_CSB1_SAFESTRAP_OTA_FRIENDLY.7z US Carrier Oreo​SM-G955W_BRJ2_SAMFAIL_OTA_FRIENDLY.7z Canadian Oreo​​Old Install Instructions Safestrap Method
​​If you are not already on safestrap system follow the Alternate Samfail Install Instructions then return to step 2​​​1. Copy CS**_SYSTEM.img to your external sdcard. Reboot to download mode and in BL slot in Odin flash Use The BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V*.tar.md5 and reboot to safestrap​​2. In Safestrap choose install then choose select storage and select micro sdcard click ok then at bottom choose install image and choose ****_SYSTEM.img then select flash to system image then swype to flash ​​3. If on an old version of safestrap then it will be necessarry to flash system image again. Reboot safestrap. When booted back to safestrap choose install then choose select storage and select micro sdcard click ok then at bottom choose install image and choose ****_SYSTEM.img then select flash to system image then swype to flash. If your Safestrap has red emblem you are on newest safestrap and can skip this step and goto step 4​​If you want to install SM_955_U_Mods_Safe_OTA_PIE.zip or SM_G955_U_Google_Style_PIE_OTA_Friendly.zip Install this zip now in safestrap and skip below steps and goto Enter Exit Safestrap Instructions and follow the Instructions to leave safestrap​
​4. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download still does not work so you still need to manually reboot to bootloader so choose reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to boot too download mode​​5. In odin load BL_DELETE_CACHE_G95*_V*_BL.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash​​6. Phone will reboot to recovery it will try and process update then on blue screen you get an Error(Click For Pic) and recovery will start rebooting let recovery bootloop once then force back to download mode and goto step 10​​If on blue screen you get the No Command(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title on the blue screen then let phone bootloop a couple of times until you get that error. If after several bootloops still no error force a reboot of phone and let it try again. If still after several attempts reboot to download mode and In odin load BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V*.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash. Phone reboot to stock recovery there wipe cache and reboot back to bootloader from recovery and go back and start again from step 8 You cannot move on until you get that error screen​
​7. Ok once you have the error and phone bootlooped after the error and you forced rebooted to download. In odin load BL_G95*USQU5CS**tar.md5 in BL slot and HOME_CSC_OYN_G95*U*****tar.md5 in CSC slot and flash​​8. Phone will reboot to recovery and process cache then your ready to flash an OTA update zip in stock recovery. If you get an Error(Click For Pic) in stock recovery and phone does not automatically reboot at this point wait until recovery options come up and wipe cache in stock recovery reboot from recovery to bootloaders and repeat step 7.​​9. It should then process csc fine this time and from recovery phone should reboot automatically. If for some reason this still fails start from Step 5 again.​​
​​Old Instructions To Enter And Exit Safestrap
ON THESE STEPS ONLY FLASH FILES FOUND IN THE ENTER_EXIT_SAFESTRAP FOLDER​​1. Before leaving Safestrap wipe cache and dalvik cache then leave safestrap and put phone in download mode. From the ENTER_EXIT_SAFESTRAP folder flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V*.tar.md5 in BL Slot in odin​​2. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download still does not work so you still need to manually reboot to bootloader​​3. Use modded Odin and load BL_DELETE_CACHE_G95*_V*_BL.tar.md5 In BL Slot and flash​​4. Phone will reboot to recovery it will try and process update then on blue screen you get an Error(Click For Pic) and recovery will start rebooting let recovery bootloop once then force back to download mode and goto step 5​If on blue screen you get the No Command(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title on the blue screen then let phone bootloop and force back to download ​
mode and In odin load BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V*.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash. Phone reboot to stock recovery there wipe cache and reboot back to bootloader from recovery and goback and start again from step 3​
​​5. Flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V*.tar[.md5/COLOR] in odin phone will reboot to recovery​​6. In recovery wipe cache then from recovery reboot to bootloader​​7. Use modded Odin and load BL_G95*_CS**_V*.tar.md5 In BL Slot, AP_CR**.tar(This is the file you will get from the OTA_Update_Zips) in AP Slot and flash (Or file you created from update zip or leave AP slot blank if you didn't update via OTA ​​8. As soon as phone powers off force reboot to recovery. If you get an Error(Click For Pic) in stock recovery instead of No Command(Click For Pic) and phone says dm verity failed reboot from recovery to bootloaders and start on step 3 in To Enter And Exit Safestrap​​9. If you get the No Command(Click For Pic) and it says successfully verified dmverity hashtree(It may not say this until you click reboot system) (Click For Pic) ​Wipe cache in recovery then reboot and you are done unless below statement refers to you then follow then skip cache wipe and reboot and follow below.​​If you came to these instructions because you were directed to do so during install because you installed SM_955_U_Mods_Safe_OTA_PIE.zip during initial install then you will need to flash the BL_G95*USQS5****tar.md5 found in the Samfail Install Files folder so in recovery click reboot bootloader and in odin BL slot flash BL_G95*USQS5****tar.md5. This file only needs to be flashed once so next time you leave safestrap you can skip this and stop at above step​
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SafeStrap Flashable Zips
SM_955_Mods_Safestrap_PIE.zip
View attachment Adaway_Blocking_No_Root_Pie.zip
Install zip in safestrap
boot phone back up to system
you will have 2 apps in your apps drawer Host Adblocking and Stock Adblocking
too enable adblocking run the Host Adblocking app it may require rebooting phone to work
too disable adblocking run Stock Adblocking this probably will not require a reboot
what this does is move the system/etc/hosts file to the internal storage of your phone then I symliink the one in the internal storage to the system/etc/host file this way the file can be changed back and forth . If you would wipe data in stock recovery however you would need to reflash the zip in safetrap as a data wipe would delete the host file since it is now located on internal storage
Extreme Aroma based debloater for S8/S7/S9 devices by OrelMadK
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/4-2-18-extreme-aroma-based-debloater-s8-t3744608
This aroma debloater probably one of the best I have seen by @orelta
Dual Speaker Mod
Remove FRP Protection Safestrap Flashable Zip
View attachment SS_Remove_FRP.zip
Directions For FRP
So if your stuck and dont know google account info Do the samfail process when all done flash file to enter safestrap once in safestrap mount and unmount system then flash SS_Remove_FRP zip then follow direction to leave safestrap. After your phone reboots from recovery the last time force phone back to recovery wait until options come up and wipe data and you can now enter new google account in setup or skip
Uninstall Apps Using ADB
Enable Developer Options in settings goto system/about/software tap build info like 7 times
In devlopers options enable USB debugging and make sure to accept prompt on phone to allow debugging
In adb command type
adb shell pm list packages -f > Installed_Packages.txt
this will give you a list
then too delete type
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.the.name.of.package
Helpful Ones
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.sdm
This will disable OTA on Verizon
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer
This will disable OTA on Verizon
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.securitylogagent
This will disable Security Log Agent
Deleting apps like this will not affect ota's
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.the.name.of.package
This will reinstall packages you uninstalled from above method
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Credits
- @SamGuy2020 For Dual Speaker Mod
- @FatalONEM8 For ATT CSC Edits
- @ImbaWind For Dolby Atmos Mod
- @rovo89 for xposed Main xposed thread
- @IDan1109 base of debloat script
- @EmperorEye for some build.prop tweaks script
- @xdanilva for xposed edge

mine

just to verify, battery is 80 or 100?

Hey jr I tried the stock version 3 times and could not get it to boot up, would get a boot loop on the Samsung galaxy s8+ screen. I think my trouble is between steps 3 and 4. It never booted into recovery there. just odined back to stock will give it another go later. Thanks for the work. Had to use the modified odin to get back to stock also.

unitz0mbie said:
just to verify, battery is 80 or 100?
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100% Its a modified stock rom So all stuff work like samsung pay, safetynet apps etc. Safetynet will not pass however if you have xposed enabled but the samsung stuff still will

mopartonyg said:
Hey jr I tried the stock version 3 times and could not get it to boot up, would get a boot loop on the Samsung galaxy s8+ screen. I think my trouble is between steps 3 and 4. It never booted into recovery there. just odined back to stock will give it another go later. Thanks for the work. Had to use the modified odin to get back to stock also.
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Please read carefully it says you must manually reboot it to recovery. Almost every odin part flash will require either a manual reboot to recovery or download mode. Getting the phone to reboot to recovery betwen part 3 and 4 is the most important step in the process the phone must reboot to recovery here and bootloop in recovery it does this because there is no cache partiton because of nand wipe in part2 so as soon as it bootloops in recovery and at this point you manually reboot back to download mode and flash the csc which contains the cache.img and this is what resets the dmverity causing the phone to allow that modded system image to pass dmverity

jrkruse said:
Please read carefully it says you must manually reboot it to recovery. Almost every odin part flash will require either a manual reboot to recovery or download mode. Getting the phone to reboot to recovery betwen part 3 and 4 is the most important step in the process the phone must reboot to recovery here and bootloop in recovery it does this because there is no cache partiton because of nand wipe in part2 so as soon as it bootloops in recovery and at this point you manually reboot back to download mode and flash the csc which contains the cache.img and this is what resets the dmverity causing the phone to allow that modded system image to pass dmverity
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Thanks for the quick reply. Reread OP and will try again in a few. Thought I followed OP first time but will give it another go.

can u make a deabloated version?

If I only had a s8 to try haha.

unitz0mbie said:
can u make a deabloated version?
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You can use a package disabler and disable anything you want just like you can on stock rom

Working great I will see the battery life.
I have the xposed rom.

jrkruse said:
You can use a package disabler and disable anything you want just like you can on stock rom
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Thank you, also for xposed. Which mods can i use? is the dolby atmos just a toggle? or does it actually work
im sorry for asking so many questions lol

This is an incredibly noobish question, but how easy is it to revert back to stock after flashing this rom? Any guides anywhere? I've looked around but can't so much as even find the Oreo firmware download for the Verizon model.

Any plans to bring xposed to the s8?

barisgg said:
Any plans to bring xposed to the s8?
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There are people working on it

thekojac said:
This is an incredibly noobish question, but how easy is it to revert back to stock after flashing this rom? Any guides anywhere? I've looked around but can't so much as even find the Oreo firmware download for the Verizon model.
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Just flash the stock odin firmware

Reflashed again with a little more patience and all went great. I am on the stock version. Thanks again jrkruse for all your work.

Craz Basics said:
If I only had a s8 to try haha.
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Nothing wrong with your s7. That's still a great phone

jrkruse said:
Nothing wrong with your s7. That's still a great phone
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I'm never satisfied; Always want the latest and greatest. I hate it Haha

[Rom][ALL_CARRIERS_CRF1][Stock_Oreo_Hybrid][Safestrap_Preinstalled]

This is for All Carriers.
You Do Not Need To Be Rooted To Install This Rom
You Must Be On Stock CRF1 Oreo Firmware Before Starting
This Takes Some Patience To Install​
What Is Safestrap
Safestrap is a Bootstrap / Recovery for locked bootloader phones. Safestrap is now based on TWRP Recovery (a touch based recovery) and you can perform .zip installs, backups and restores here.
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Downloads
ODIN_ADB_G935_CRF1_ALL_CARRIERS_V3.zip
Google Drive Mirror
Odin Files
G935TUVU4CRF1_G935TTMB4CRF1_TMB.zip
Google Drive Mirror
Feature:
SafeStrap Recovery PreLoaded
Official Oreo
Safetynet Passes
Samsung Pay,Pass,Secure Folder Working
Samsung Cloud Enabled
Places Tab Enabled
Spam Caller Id Enabled
Call Recording Enabled
Native Status Bar Speed Meter Enabled
Custom Boot Animation
Helpful Key Combos
Recovery Mode
Home+ Volume Up + Power @ Same time
Download Mode
Home + Volume Down + Power @ Same time
Safe Mode
Phone Powered Off
Press and hold the Power key past the model name screen.
When “SAMSUNG” appears on the screen, release the Power key.
Immediately after releasing the Power key, press and hold the Volume down key.
Force Reboot
Press and hold the Power + Volume Down buttons for approximately 10
Pre Install/Install Instructions
1. Donwload and unzip ODIN_ADB_G935_CRF1_ALL_CARRIERS.zip. If not on CRF1 Oreo firmware download and unzip G935TUVU4CRF1_G935TTMB4CRF1_TMB.zip
2. Use the odin thats located in the ODIN_ADB_G935_CR**_ALL_CARRIERS folder in the Odin_Firmware folder
3. In Odin select the AP, BL, CP and CSC files from the G935TUVU4CRF1_G935TTMB4CRF1_TMB and put them in the corresponding Odin slots In the Pit file tab in odin select the HERO2QLTE_USA_VZW.pit no matter what carrier you are.
4. Select start in odin. You will loose your data and files on internal storage
5. You do not need to go through setup of stock firmware as you are wiping again. So as soon as odin is done flashing and phone reboots and finishes recovery install
and reboots you can immediately reboot too download mode and continue too install instructions 1
Install Instructions
1. Make sure phone is plugged into computer
2. Make sure phone is rebooted to download mode
3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
4. As soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
5. Once in recovery run xxx_FlashSystem.cmd
6. Phone will reboot to download mode
7. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G935_CRF1_DELETE_CACHE.tar
8. Phone will automatically reboot to recovery
9. Let recovery bootloop at least once
10. Hold buttons to reboot to download
11. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
13. Phone will automatically reboot to recovery
14. Once in recovery you will see a bunch of red lines saying failed to mount cache. Scroll down and select wipe cache then reboot too bootloader
15. Phone will reboot to download mode
16. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G93*_CR**.tar
17. Phone will reboot but it will not automatically reboot to recovery you must do this manually. As soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
18. When in recovery you will get the no command error then after a few you will get recovery options at this point wipe data and reboot to setup phone
19. If phone does not boot up after 10 minutes reboot to recovery and wipe cache. If this don't work then reboot back to recovery and wipe data
To Enter And Exit Safestrap
1. Make sure phone is plugged into computer
2. Make sure phone is rebooted to download mode
3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ODIN_ENTER_SAFESTRAP_G93*.tar
4. Let Phone reboot and enter safestrap
5. Too leave safestrap click reboot phone and hold buttons to reboot to download mode
7. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G935_CRF1_DELETE_CACHE.tar
8. Phone will automatically reboot to recovery
9. Let recovery bootloop at least once
10. Hold buttons to reboot to download
11. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
13. Phone will automatically reboot to recovery
14. Once in recovery you will see a bunch of red lines saying failed to mount cache. Scroll down and select wipe cache then reboot too bootloader
15. Phone will reboot to download mode
16. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G93*_CR**.tar
17. Phone will reboot but it will not automatically reboot to recovery you must do this manually. As soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
18. When in recovery you will get the no command error then after a few you will get recovery options at this point wipe cache and reboot
19. After leaving recovery. If you have white boot animation all went well.
20. If phone does not boot up after 10 minutes reboot to recovery and wipe cache. If this don't work then reboot back to recovery and wipe data
Old Downloads
ODIN_ADB_G935_CRE4.zip
Odin Files
G935AUCU4CRE4_Oreo.zip
Old Pre Install/Install Instructions
1. If not on CRE5 Oreo firmware download and unzip G935AUCU4CRE4_Oreo.zip Unzip ODIN_ADB_G93*_CR**.zip
2. Use the odin thats located in the ODIN_ADB_G93*_CR** folder in the Odin_Firmware folder
3. In Odin select the AP, BL, CP and CSC files from the G935AUCU4CRE4_Oreo and put them in the corresponding Odin slots
4. You will loose your data and files on internal storage
5. You do not need to go through setup of stock firmware as you are wiping again. So as soon as odin is done flashing and phone reboots and finishes recovery install
and reboots you can immediately reboot too download mode and continue too install instructions 1
Old Install Instructions
1. Make sure phone is plugged into computer
2. Make sure phone is rebooted to download mode
3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
4. As soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
5. Once in recovery run xxx_FlashSystem.cmd
6. Phone will reboot to download mode
7. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G93*_CR**.tar
8. As soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
9. Let recovery bootloop at least once
10. Hold buttons to reboot to download
11. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
13. Phone will reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
14. Once in recovery if this is your first time installing you must run xx_AddCache WipeData.cmd. If your reinstalling and want to keep data run xx_AddCacheWipeCache.cmd
15. Phone will reboot to download mode
16. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G93*_CR**.tar
17. Phone will reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
18. When recovery is done phone will reboot. If you have white boot animation all went well.
19. If phone does not boot up after 10 minutes reboot to recovery and wipe cache. If this don't work then reboot back to recovery and wipe data
To Enter And Exit Safestrap
1. Make sure phone is plugged into computer
2. Make sure phone is rebooted to download mode
3. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ODIN_ENTER_SAFESTRAP_G93*.tar
4. Let Phone reboot and enter safestrap
5. Too leave safestrap click reboot phone and hold buttons to reboot to recovery mode
6. Once in recovery run x_DeleteCache.cmd
7. Phone will reboot to download mode
8. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G93*_CR**.tar
9. Phone will reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
10. Let recovery bootloop at least once
11. Hold buttons to reboot to download
12. In BL slot in odin flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_G93*.tar
13. Phone will reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
15. Once in recovery run xx_AddCacheWipeCache.cmd
16. Phone will reboot to download mode
17. In BL slot in odin flash BL_G93*_CR**.tar
18. Phone will reboot as soon as phone powers off hold buttons to reboot to recovery
19. When recovery is done phone will reboot. If you have white boot animation all went well.
20. If phone does not boot up after 10 minutes reboot to recovery and wipe cache. If this don't work then reboot back to recovery and wipe data
Bugs:
DO NOT USE ENCRYPTION
Safestrap is still beta so there are some bugs
All reboot options in safestrap only reboot the phone.
Safestrap rom slots do not work dont mess with
Credits:
- @Raymonf for modified odin
- @afaneh92 for safestrap Main Thread Here Consider a donation to him he worked along time on this Donation Link
- @me2151 for finding this method
- @tytydraco for some instructions
- @mweinbach for some instructions
- @Craz Basics for xposed on non rooted
- @partcyborg for finding the root method!
- @elliwigy for being great help and original S8 root
- @rayan-refoua for boot animation
- @FatalONEM8 - For posting Oreo OTA
- @stang5litre
- @jds3118
- @Krog18
- @klabit87 for S7 Safestrap
echoe rom and noname rom
stang5litre Test Group
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SafeStrap Flashable Zips​
Remove FRP Protection Safestrap Flashable Zip
SS_Remove_FRP_S7.zip
Directions For FRP
So if your stuck and dont know google account info Do the samfail process when all done flash file to enter safestrap once in safestrap mount and unmount system then flash SS_Remove_FRP zip then follow direction to leave safestrap. After your phone reboots from recovery the last time force phone back to recovery wait until options come up and wipe data and you can now enter new google account in setup or skip
Google Pixel Style With Samsung Apps Replaced With Google Apps
Google_Style_With_Build_prop_Tweaks_V4.zip (Slightly Debloated)
Data Wipe is recommended to get full effect
If you flash one of the google mods make sure to set default dialer in settings/apps to google dialer
If Gboard dont show update the app in playstore or apk mirror then in playstore uninstall the update then it will work
Extreme Aroma based debloater for S8/S7/S9 devices by OrelMadK
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/4-2-18-extreme-aroma-based-debloater-s8-t3744608
This aroma debloater probably one of the best I have seen by @orelta
The above zips cannot be undone If you want to go back to stock you would need to do the Install process over but you shouldnt need to wipe data this time
Xposed Framework Installer zip
xposed-v90-sdk26-arm64-beta3.zip Flash In safestrap
Xposed Installer APK
XposedInstaller_3.1.5.apk Install as normal apk then open app make sure framework is installed (the box will be yellow) then reboot open and box will be green showing its working
Recommended Xposed Modules
Xtended-Settings.3.1.7.apk
GravityBox-O.8.2.0.apk
Firefds-Kit-Oreo.0.1.0.0.apk
Xposed Uninstaller zip
xposed-uninstaller-20180117-arm64.zip
Dual Speaker Mod
Dual+Speaker_Oreo-8.0-Compatible.zip Flash In safestrap
Dual+Speaker_Return_TO_Stock.zip
Rom Control-Access To Some Hidden Settings
RomControl.apk
Host AdBlocking
Host_AddBlocking.zip
Remove_Host_AddBlocking.zip
Credits
- @rovo89 for xposed Main xposed thread
- @IDan1109 base of debloat script
- @EmperorEye for some build.prop tweaks script

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Nice work bud!! Congrats!! [emoji41][emoji106]
Got to get a work station again [emoji28]. Your killing it [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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stang5litre said:
Nice work bud!! Congrats!! [emoji41][emoji106]
Got to get a work station again [emoji28]. Your killing it [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
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Thanks man. I got my stuff done its your turn now

yes I'm on the first page even though its not my phone.....
do either of you have a dual speaker mod that can work on our phone

comptonhubbard said:
yes I'm on the first page even though its not my phone.....
do either of you have a dual speaker mod that can work on our phone
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Yes use the one that I gave out.
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stang5litre said:
Yes use the one that I gave out. Issue is you would need to have it baked into the Rom on O, no root to flash after.
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It can be flashed with safestrap no root needed

jrkruse said:
It can be flashed with safestrap no root needed
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Doh!!! Totally forgot about safestrap! Nice!
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stang5litre said:
Yes use the one that I gave out.
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i can't seem to find it. Can you help me out

hi
can i use use this update?
my phone is still stock no updates. nothing at all. iam outside usa

ldredward said:
can i use use this update?
my phone is still stock no updates. nothing at all. iam outside usa
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Yes

Man the feedback is overwhelming! 50 downloads and not one reply gotta love it! I guess its working no one is complaining!

Sorry for a silly question. What are the pros of having safestrap?

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Sorry for a silly question. What are the pros of having safestrap?
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I will answer with a question. If your on totally stock rom and you see this really cool boot animation you like and you want it on your phone. Now tell me how you would get this boot animation installed on your totally stock phone? If you are able to explain too me how you would install this then there are no pros too having safestrap

So I would assume that this is a form of recovery then. I asked only because I'm not familiar with safestrap. I've always had clockwork mod, twrp, etc. Either way. Thank you for your time and effort put into this. I will give it a go at a later date.

MrWhite0429 said:
So I would assume that this is a form of recovery then. I asked only because I'm not familiar with safestrap. I've always had clockwork mod, twrp, etc. Either way. Thank you for your time and effort put into this. I will give it a go at a later date.
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Safestrap is TWRP recovery its just not the twrp stock recovery replacement you know. It is part of the system so you have to enter it with phone booted up and it does have limitations but zips can be flashed and system files deleted or added and access to data partion and data files

Just added some zips that can be flashed in safestrap on post 2

man i have s7 edge s935A at&t with andriod 7.0 and if i want to turn wifi on i must first turn airplane mode on first. is there any solution pls?
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Just added some zips that can be flashed in safestrap on post 2
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Hello people
i have S7 Edge G935A working on nugat 7.0
buildnummber : NRD90M.G935AUCU4BQA6
my problem is when i want to turn wifi on i must turn airplan mode on first...
is there any sulotion
and i didnt receive any ota update till now to solve this problem......

kinazooo said:
man i have s7 edge s935A at&t with andriod 7.0 and if i want to turn wifi on i must first turn airplane mode on first. is there any solution pls?
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Hello people
i have S7 Edge G935A working on nugat 7.0
buildnummber : NRD90M.G935AUCU4BQA6
my problem is when i want to turn wifi on i must turn airplan mode on first...
is there any sulotion
and i didnt receive any ota update till now to solve this problem......
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Update to Oreo....don't post in Three different threads

Discontinued [Rom][ALL_Carriers_Pie_Beta_S8+_ZSC2/S8_ZSC2_Non-Rooted_SafeStrap _SamFail]

S8+ SM-G955U/U1 Version 5 Bootloaders!! Pie Safestrap System​
Return To Oreo Can Be Found Here
Download
G955U1_ZSC2_SAMFAIL_PIE_FILES.7z Latest Pie Beta Build 3
Odin3.13.zip
Older Download
G955U1_ZSBB_SAMFAIL_PIE_FILES.7z
G955U1_ZSAB_SAMFAIL_PIE_FILES_BUILD_2.7z
G955_DRL7_SAMFAIL_PIE_FILES.7z
Install Instructions Safestrap Method
Make Sure The Latest Samsung Drivers Are Installed. They Can Be Found Here
This will probable require a data wipe so be prepared unless you are already on Pie
If you are not already on safestrap system follow the Alternate Install Instructions to get to safestrap
1. Copy ****_SYSTEM.img to your external sdcard or internal storage and the G95*_MODEMS_****zip
2. Reboot to download mode and in BL slot in Odin choose BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 flash and reboot to safestrap
3. In Safestrap choose install then choose select storage and select storage you copied system.img and modems zip to and click ok then at bottom choose install image and choose ****_SYSTEM.img then select flash to system image then swype to flash
4. When done flashing go back to home then choose install and select the G955_MODEMS_****.zip You may get an error in the modem zip about unmounting system resources are busy this is fine. When its done reboot safestrap. If safestrap doesnt open usually press and hold the buttons to reboot to recovery for about 5 seconds then release and rehold then for another 5 seconds then release and safestrap will usually open
5. When booted back to safestrap at this point you can flash mod zips
6. Choose backup select Micro SD Card and select System Image backup
7. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download still does not work so you still need to manually reboot to bootloader
8. Use modded Odin and load BL_DELETE_CACHE_G95*_V5_BL.tar.md5 In BL Slot and flash
9. Phone will reboot to recovery it will try and process update then on blue screen you get an Error(Click For Pic) and recovery will start rebooting let recovery bootloop once then force back to download mode and goto step 10
If on blue screen you get the No Command(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title on the blue screen then let phone bootloop a couple of times until you get that error. If after several bootloops still no error force a reboot of phone and let it try again. If still after several attempts reboot to download mode and In odin load BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash. Phone reboot to stock recovery there wipe cache and reboot back to bootloader from recovery and go back and start again from step 8 You cannot move on until you get that error screen​
10. Ok once you have the error and phone bootlooped after the error and you forced rebooted to download Flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 in odin phone will reboot to recovery
11. In recovery wipe cache then from recovery reboot to bootloader
12. In Odin and load BL_G955U1_SET_VERITY_V5.tar.md5/COLOR] In BL Slot As soon as phone powers off force reboot to recovery. If you get an Error(Click For Pic) in stock recovery instead of No Command(Click For Pic) and phone says dm verity failed reboot from recovery to bootloaders and start on step 8
13. If you get the No Command(Click For Pic) and it says successfully verified dmverity hashtree(Click For Pic) Wipe data (if first install) or cache (if already installed) and reboot to bootloader and In BL slot in odin flash BL_G95*_****_V5.tar let phone reboot and you should be done
14. If phone gets stuck on boot animation or boots up then reboots constantly then reboot to recovery and wipe data
To Enter Exit Safestrap
1.BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V5.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash and let phone reboot to safestrap
2. Before leaving Safestrap wipe cache and dalvik cache
3. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download still does not work so you still need to manually reboot to bootloader
4. Use modded Odin and load BL_DELETE_CACHE_G955_V5_BL.tar.md5 In BL Slot and flash
5. Phone will reboot to recovery it will try and process update then on blue screen you get an Error(Click For Pic) and recovery will start rebooting let recovery bootloop once then force back to download mode and goto step 6
If on blue screen you get the No Command(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title on the blue screen then let phone bootloop and force back to download
mode and In odin load BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V5.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash. Phone reboot to stock recovery there wipe cache and reboot back to bootloader from recovery and go back and start again from step 4​
6. Flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V5.tar.md5 in odin phone will reboot to recovery
7. In recovery wipe cache then from recovery reboot to bootloader
8. In Odin and load BL_G955U1_SET_VERITY_V5.tar.md5 In BL Slot As soon as phone powers off force reboot to recovery. If you get an Error(Click For Pic) in stock recovery instead of No Command(Click For Pic) and phone says dm verity failed reboot from recovery to bootloaders and start on step 4
9. If you get the No Command(Click For Pic) and it says successfully verified dmverity hashtree(Click For Pic) Wipe data (if first install) or cache (if already installed) and reboot to bootloader and In BL slot in odin flash BL_G955_****_V5.tar let phone reboot and you should be done
Alternate Install Instructions SamFail Method
Download
G955_ZSBB_SAMFAIL_PIE_FILES.7z
You will Also Need To Download AP_SAFESTRAP_ONLY_SYSTEM_IMAGE.tar.7z
1. Extract Both zips and copy the ****_SYSTEM.img to your external sdcard or internal storage and the G95*_MODEMS_****zip
2. Flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V5.tar in odin Reboot back to download
3. Use the AP_SAFESTRAP_ONLY_SYSTEM_IMAGE.tar.md5 extracted from the AP_SAFESTRAP_ONLY_SYSTEM_IMAGE.tar.7z zip and flash in AP slot and pit file in pit tab in odin
4. When done flashing it will say fail and phone will reboot then either force reboot to download or wait about 30 seconds to a minute and phone will reboot automatically to download mode failed software update installation screen this is fine its still in download mode. If phone reboots too upload mode for some reason force it back to download mode
5. In odin load BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G955U_V5.tar in BL slot and flash and let phone reboot to safestrap
6. Return to Step 3 in Install Instructions Safestrap Method at beginning of OP
Pie Mod Zips
SM_955U1_Mods_Safe_OTA_PIE_V4.zip Only Use On U1 Pie
SM_955_Mods_Safe_OTA_PIE.zip Fine to use on SM-G950(Do Not Use On U1 Pie)
Google_Style_PIE_U1_Build4.zip. Google style mods for U1 pie.
This installs all google apps and removes all samsung equivalent apps also adds same csc mods as the SM_955U1_Mods_Safe_OTA_PIE so no need to flash both.
Also no need to use adb uninstall method on this zip the zip removes the apps for you
Directions
Goto settings/apps and add google dialer as default call app and allow all permissions on google dialer, contacts, launcher, messages and calander and clock apps
Google_Style_PIE_OTA_Friendly_With_ADB_Disabler.7z
View attachment Netflix_Fix.zip
View attachment Adaway_Host_Blocking.zip
View attachment Adaway_Stock_Host.zip
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- @Raymonf for modified odin
- @afaneh92 for safestrap Main Thread Here Consider a donation to him he worked along time on this Donation Link
- @me2151 for finding this method
- @tytydraco for some instructions
- @mweinbach for some instructions, Discord thread providing the Pie update zips
- @Craz Basics for xposed on non rooted
- @partcyborg for finding the root method!
- @elliwigy for being great help and original S8 root
- @rayan-refoua for boot animation
- @SamGuy2020 for testing S8 V5 install method and bricking his phone in the process
- @Kamrys fir the V5 EDL files for S8
- @XYLZ786 for bring to my attention the V5 EDL files for S8
- @klabit87 for all kinds of stuff
- @stang5litre for all kinds of stuff
- @jds3118 for help over the years

S8 SM-G950U/U1 Version 5 Bootloaders!! Pie Safestrap System​
You have to be on a safestrap system to install this. If you are not on a safestrap system or for any reason you loose safestrap then follow the instructions found
HERE​
Return To Oreo Can Be Found Here
Download
G950_ZSC2_SAMFAIL_PIE_FILES.7z Latest U1 Pie Beta
G950_DRL7_SAMFAIL_PIE_FILES.7z
Odin3.13.zip
Install Instructions Via Safestrap
Make Sure The Latest Samsung Drivers Are Installed. They Can Be Found Here
This will probable require a data wipe so be prepared unless you are already on Pie
If you are not already on safestrap system follow the Alternate Install Instructions to get to safestrap
1. Copy ****_SYSTEM.img to your external sdcard or internal storage and the G95*_MODEMS_****zip
2. Reboot to download mode and in BL slot in Odin choose BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 flash and reboot to safestrap
3. In Safestrap choose install then choose select storage and select storage you copied system.img and modems zip to and click ok then at bottom choose install image and choose ****_SYSTEM.img then select flash to system image then swype to flash
4. When done flashing go back to home then choose install and select the G95*_MODEMS_****.zip You may get an error in the modem zip about unmounting system resources are busy this is fine. When its done reboot safestrap. If safestrap doesnt open usually press and hold the buttons to reboot to recovery for about 5 seconds then release and rehold then for another 5 seconds then release and safestrap will usually open
5. When booted back to safestrap at this point you can flash mod zips
6. Choose backup select Micro SD Card and select System Image backup
7. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download still does not work so you still need to manually reboot to bootloader
8. Use modded Odin and load BL_DELETE_CACHE_G95*_V5_BL.tar.md5 In BL Slot and flash
9. Phone will reboot to recovery it will try and process update then on blue screen you get an Error(Click For Pic) and recovery will start rebooting let recovery bootloop once then force back to download mode and goto step 10
If on blue screen you get the No Command(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title on the blue screen then let phone bootloop a couple of times until you get that error. If after several bootloops still no error force a reboot of phone and let it try again. If still after several attempts reboot to download mode and In odin load BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash. Phone reboot to stock recovery there wipe cache and reboot back to bootloader from recovery and go back and start again from step 8 You cannot move on until you get that error screen​
10. Ok once you have the error and phone bootlooped after the error and you forced rebooted to download Flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 in odin phone will reboot to recovery
11. In recovery wipe cache then from recovery reboot to bootloader
12. In Odin and load BL_G95*U1_SET_VERITY_V5.tar.md5 In BL Slot As soon as phone powers off force reboot to recovery. If you get an Error(Click For Pic) in stock recovery instead of No Command(Click For Pic) and phone says dm verity failed reboot from recovery to bootloaders and start on step 8
13. If you get the No Command(Click For Pic) and it says successfully verified dmverity hashtree(Click For Pic) Wipe data (if first install) or cache (if already installed) and reboot to bootloader and In BL slot in odin flash BL_G95*_****_V5.tar let phone reboot and you should be done
14. If phone gets stuck on boot animation or boots up then reboots constantly then reboot to recovery and wipe data
To Enter Exit Safestrap
1.BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash and let phone reboot to safestrap
2. Before leaving Safestrap wipe cache and dalvik cache
3. To leave safestrap reboot to bootloader or download still does not work so you still need to manually reboot to bootloader
4. Use modded Odin and load BL_DELETE_CACHE_G95*_V5_BL.tar.md5 In BL Slot and flash
5. Phone will reboot to recovery it will try and process update then on blue screen you get an Error(Click For Pic) and recovery will start rebooting let recovery bootloop once then force back to download mode and goto step 6
If on blue screen you get the No Command(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title instead of the Error(Click For Pic) title on the blue screen then let phone bootloop and force back to download
mode and In odin load BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 in BL slot and flash. Phone reboot to stock recovery there wipe cache and reboot back to bootloader from recovery and go back and start again from step 4​
6. Flash BL_ENG_BOOTLOADERS_SAFESTRAP_G95*U_V5.tar.md5 in odin phone will reboot to recovery
7. In recovery wipe cache then from recovery reboot to bootloader
8. In Odin and load BL_G95*U1_SET_VERITY_V5.tar.md5 In BL Slot As soon as phone powers off force reboot to recovery. If you get an Error(Click For Pic) in stock recovery instead of No Command(Click For Pic) and phone says dm verity failed reboot from recovery to bootloaders and start on step 4
9. If you get the No Command(Click For Pic) and it says successfully verified dmverity hashtree(Click For Pic) Wipe data (if first install) or cache (if already installed) and reboot to bootloader and In BL slot in odin flash BL_G95*_****_V5.tar let phone reboot and you should be done
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everything works?

unitz0mbie said:
everything works?
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He would have said something is broken if that were the case. Regardless, it's best to report any bugs along with your setup in this thread so people can help.
Speaking of which, Google Pay reports the device as being modified or rooted.

GuyInDogSuit said:
He would have said something is broken if that were the case. Regardless, it's best to report any bugs along with your setup in this thread so people can help.
Speaking of which, Google Pay reports the device as being modified or rooted.
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That’s because beta release are not certified by play store and do not pass part of safetynet check. Most safetynet apps will work though
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When im on the last step of exiting safestrap would I flash BL_DRL5 only or would I go from BL_CRK1? this is after getting pie up and running and stuff
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xdanilva said:
When im on the last step of exiting safestrap would I flash BL_DRL5 only or would I go from BL_CRK1? this is after getting pie up and running and stuff
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@jrkruse

xdanilva said:
When im on the last step of exiting safestrap would I flash BL_DRL5 only or would I go from BL_CRK1? this is after getting pie up and running and stuff
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@jrkruse
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You have to flash the BL Crk1 just like the directions say then force to recovery as then from recovery reboot back too bootloader and flash the BL DRL5.
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jrkruse said:
You have to flash the BL Crk1 just like the directions say then force to recovery as then from recovery reboot back too bootloader and flash the BL DRL5.
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ok

EDIT: nvm, issue was the usb port XD.
EDIT2: Ok biiiiig issue, I followed the steps for enter/exit safestrap and in the last step I think I messed because I couldnt boot , and now I can't flash any BL. Already tried with stock roms and full roms but nothing. I saw a weird thing, I make it to boot to recovery and saw that the version is 7.0 and g955usqu5arf1??
@jkruse
any advice?

I'm assuming we need to already be on crk1 to flash this am I correct?

raveniselizabeth said:
I'm assuming we need to already be on crk1 to flash this am I correct?
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Dont need to.

after all I said and done how do you boot back to safestrap I want to back this up for sure!! thanks btw very much appreciated.

Jdog951 said:
after all I said and done how do you boot back to safestrap I want to back this up for sure!! thanks btw very much appreciated.
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Flash the eng bootloader in Odin to get to safestrap and then to get back follow delete cache to the end

This is working beautifully aside from Netflix and Prime video, which I suppose is to be expected.
I'm surprised at how much better it is, even as a beta.

TheGoddessInari said:
This is working beautifully aside from Netflix and Prime video, which I suppose is to be expected.
I'm surprised at how much better it is, even as a beta.
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Goto system/vendor/lib and find liboemcrypto.so and rename to liboemcrypto.so.bak that will fix netflix and other premium video playback
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Wanted to say THANKS!
Hi there,
Just wanted to take a second to tell you THANK YOU for all the work you have put into the S8+ for us.
Appreciate you time, dedication and all your help.
Take care,
OOTR

gunner007dc said:
Just as an FYI , and has nothing to do with this build, but on Pie, Gear S3/s2 pairing is broken, Spay seems to be sporadic.
Tesla app won't work.
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Samsung Pay kept declining for me. How did you get yours working?
Also, for the "system/vendor/lib/liboemcrypto.so" fix, is that also done in safestrap?

xxspokiixx said:
Dont need to.
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I actually came from the nougat rom lol
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gunner007dc said:
Just as an FYI , and has nothing to do with this build, but on Pie, Gear S3/s2 pairing is broken, Spay seems to be sporadic.
Tesla app won't work.
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This seems to be Samsung. All of you must remember the PIE build is built from Samsung not jrkruse, so any bugs you face on the S8+ are on them. I myself have black snapchat videos similar to the kernel issues I had with early N/O AOSP builds with the S5 and early OREO Beta builds on the S8+ snapdragon variant. To my knowledge and understanding all jrkruse has done is allowed the ability to use safe strap with PIE using Odin/Samfail and the ability to continue to use OTA updates. Am I correct @jrkruse? I'm going to reiterate here and please don't think I'm being rude but come on guys do your research. I've only had this device since February buuuut I have been on XDA longer than most of you and sorry jrkruse longer than you but I'm no dev lol. Jrkruse/partcyborg you definitely are a God send to the carrier locked phone of Samsung and I thank you for your time and effort my man. To anyone wondering I am on the sprint variant ?. I am always here to help, even the noobs and foreigners ?

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Goto system/vendor/lib and find liboemcrypto.so and rename to liboemcrypto.so.bak that will fix netflix and other premium video playback
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Netflix is working fine
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jrkruse said:
Goto system/vendor/lib and find liboemcrypto.so and rename to liboemcrypto.so.bak that will fix netflix and other premium video playback
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Netflix is working fine for me

josezr said:
Netflix is working fine
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Netflix is working fine for me
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Did you have too do that fix or was it just working
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