Hi,
this is more an informative post than a question, as I found nothing googling "ASKS OTA", but if you have contradictory information I'll take it
I just tried to flash the latest I9505XXUHQK1 ROM (which has a very high changelist (& "quality base" ?), CL12538431 QB15647851, and which seems to be only released with T-Mobile CSC) with a non T-Mobile CSC (mainly to keep the Black Edition customization), and the extraction at the first boot (which is in recovery) fails, blaming a missing ASKS token :
Code:
-- Installing package...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E: ASKS OTA| Error, ASKS token doesn't exist.
E: ASKS OTA| Error, This is official binary. Failed.
Installation aborted.
E: ensure_path_unmounted failed to unmount /cache (Device or ressource busy)
E: ensure_path_unmounted failed to unmount /cache (Device or ressource busy)
In the T-Mobile CSC, there's an additional "SEC-INF/buildinfo.xml" which seems signed. The CSC itself seems to support a very few countries.
And of course, the CSC customizations are missing.
So the latest Black Edition ROM & CSC seems to be I9505XXUHQC1 (CL5978264 QB12742647) + I9505YXXHPL1 (you can get it with LUX region).
You can also get the La Fleur edition, QXX (I9505QXXHQC1).
I couldn't find the sources for I9505XXUHQC1 by the way, are they published ?
Well, after digging a bit more I found
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633333&page=572 which seems to relate to https://source.android.com/security/apksigning/v2
and https://android.stackexchange.com/q...curity-software-and-device-protection-manager
So this doesn't seems to be specific to T-Mobile as I thought (the "This is official binary. Failed." is weird however), but I guess there's no non-T-Mobile CSC compatible with QK1 yet.
[HOWTO] root Galaxy S8 S8+ CRGH CRI5 CRI1 CRJ5 CRK1 CRL3 TWRP&ambasadii stock kernel
[Guide]How to root Galaxy S8 or S8+ SM-G95xF/D with CRGH, CRI5 CRI1 CRJ5 CRK1 CRL3 ROM using TWRP and ambasadii stock kernel (which is including magisk)?
This topic is showing how to root à Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ (Oreo - 8.0.0) Exynos with the CRGH or CRI5 ROM where Samsung has again added some security features to avoid the rooting device.
Previous found topics seem running fine until the device reboot. It is stucked on SAMSUNG starting message with on top "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
WARNING:
- At end of this process, keep checked your OEM unlock.
- Rooting and bricking your device is at your own risk.
Tested on:
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU3CRGH from sammobile G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI5 from sammobile G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI5 G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte thanks @gtrs36 for testing this new version of rooted boot loader
- S8 SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU4CRI1 G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dreamlte thanks @Jon Saridjan for tests using the mix of ROM and rooted boot loader
- S8+ SM-G955F Exynos model ROM G955FXXU4CRJ5 Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dream2lte thanks @.RadziU. for testing this new version of rooted boot loader
- S8+ SM-G955F ROM CRJ5 Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip and TWRP 3.2.3-2-dream2lte thanks @DarthKyria for testing this version of rooted boot loader
Please keep me in touch to update this list!
Download links:
- TWRP
** Thanks @teamwin
** For S8 twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/
** For S8+ twrp-3.2.3-0-dream2lte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dream2lte/
- @ambasadii stock kernel
** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903989728
Link unavailable, use the below version** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904009192
** For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904024753
** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRJ5.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410932744536984254
** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRK1.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603872259
** For S8 and S8+ Stock_Kernel_G95xF_CRL3.zip found there: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603878451
** Other versions are there https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=260111
- Odin3-v3.13.1 download on https://samsungodin.com/
- Samsung drivers download on https://samsungodin.com/
- MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk from MagiskManagerDOTcom
- RootChecker.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
- RootCheckerPro.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheckp&hl=en
- Titanium Backup from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
1. Backup your important data from internal storage before proceeding towards the installation. (I'm using smart switch and helium for some other apps. Unfortunately, smart switch is not able to fully backed up bluemail, Call Recorder Pro and so on)
2. Now go to Settings - About Phone - Software Information - Tap on Build Number 7 Times.
3. Now come back to Settings Home and Open Developer Options. Check OEM Unlock is turned ON. (It should be blue) If not found, set the date 8 days ago, uncheck "Automatic System Update" and reboot.
4. Power off device and boot into download mode by pressing the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons then VOLUME UP button to continue
5. Connect your device to the PC.
6. Now open Odin3-v3.13.1 as administrator and you should see a blue-highlighted box with a random COM number, which means you have proper drivers installed.
7. Put on our SD card (or on USB key - in case of USB key, you gonna use the usb dongle to flash/install - )
** MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk
** RootCheckPro.apk
** G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
____ or
** G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip
8. In the tab Options, uncheck "Auto Reboot" and kept checked "F. Reset Time". Click on the AP button and choose the twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamXlte.img.tar file.
9. Press the START button.
10. Now after Odin says PASS,
____10.1 Press the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons until the screen goes black
____10.2 Press VOLUME UP, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons for about 4 seconds until you should be in TWRP recovery.
11. Now allow the modifications by swiping and go to WIPE option.
12. <WARNING> Disconnect your device from your PC </WARNING> and choose "Format Data" - Type "yes" - ENTER.
____<WARNING> If at the Format Data step, you got red messages, complete the below step 13 and redo both step 12&13 </WARNING>
13. Go back to Home menu and choose “Reboot” then “Recovery” also choose “Swipe to Install”.
14. Once rebooted, choose “Keep Read Only” if needed then “Install” then flash G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip or G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip
15. The device should reboot, it's taking a long time. Enter your PIN code. Select your language and so on... Ignore the popup asking you to reboot because of the SIM Card changed"
16. Enjoy, your phone is rooted, Magisk and TWRP are both installed!
17. Install RootCheckPro.apk and start it, tape VERIFY ROOT the app should said your device has root access. Don't be afraid about SuperSU @Chainfire not installed.
18. Install MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk, start it. Control the SafetyNet, all should be green.
19. Install Titanium Backup, start it. You should see a popup asking you to agree the root access.
20. Start TWRP app, agree the new installation, reboot.
21. Reboot once the device is stable without any notifications.
22. Restore your data thru smart switch and helium or other apps.
Thanks for
@ambasadii for the updated stock kernel
@teamwin for TWRP
@topjohnwu for Magisk
@joeykrim for Root Checker Pro
@Titanium Track for Titanium Backup
@Ruturaj Kadam for the initial topic
@max lee for video and photo topic
@coyote950 for the help
@Chainfire for SuperSU
Please find below the rooting result displayed by root checker pro. Thanks @joeykrim
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And the ROM version even OEM unlock ON
I am G955F ; Still on R16NW.G955FXXU1CRB7 boot loader not unlocked yet. Is best practice (Sept, 23rd 2018) to upgrade and use this guide? Or use another for my U1 (older) bootloader?
Loupps said:
[Guide]How to root Galaxy S8 or S8+ SM-G95xF/D with CRGH ROM august 2018 using TWRP and ambasadii stock kernel (which is including magisk)?
This topic is showing how to root à Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ (Oreo - 8.0.0) Exynos with the CRGH ROM from august 2018 where Samsung has again added some security features to avoid the rooting device.
Previous found topics seem running fine until the device reboot. It is stucked on SAMSUNG starting message with on top "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
WARNING:
- At end of this process, keep checked your OEM unlock. Maybe, the risk is to flash back an official ROM if you restart your phone with OEM unlock unchecked.
- Rooting and bricking your device is at your own risk.
Tested on:
- SM-G950FD Exynos model ROM G950FXXU3CRGH from sammobile patch august 2018
Please keep me in touch to update this list.
Download links:
- TWRP
* For S8 twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/
* For S8+ twrp-3.2.3-0-dream2lte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dream2lte/
- @ambasadii stock kernel
* For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903989728
* Other versions are there https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=260111
- Odin3-v3.13.1 download on https://samsungodin.com/
- Samsung drivers download on https://samsungodin.com/
- MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk from https://******************/
- RootCheckPro.apk from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
- Titanium Backup from https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
1. Backup your important data from internal storage before proceeding towards the installation. (I'm using smart switch and helium for some other apps. Unfortunately, smart switch is not able to fully backed up bluemail, Call Recorder Pro and so on)
2. Now go to Settings - About Phone - Software Information - Tap on Build Number 7 Times.
3. Now come back to Settings Home and Open Developer Options. Check OEM Unlock is turned ON. (It should be blue) If not found, set the date 8 days ago, uncheck "Automatic System Update" and reboot.
4. Power off device and boot into download mode by pressing the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons then VOLUME UP button to continue
5. Connect your device to the PC.
6. Now open Odin3-v3.13.1 as administrator and you should see a blue-highlighted box with a random COM number, which means you have proper drivers installed.
7. Put on our SD card (or on USB key - in case of USB key, you gonna use the usb dongle to flash/install - )
- MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk
- RootCheckPro.apk
- G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
8. In the tab Options, uncheck "Auto Reboot" and kept checked "F. Reset Time". Click on the AP button and choose the TWRP.tar file.
For S8 twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/
For S8+ twrp-3.2.3-0-dream2lte.img.tar download on https://dl.twrp.me/dream2lte/
Thanks @teamwin
9. Press the START button.
10. Now after Odin says PASS,
10.1 Press the VOLUME DOWN, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons until the screen goes black
10.2 Press VOLUME UP, BIXBY KEY, and POWER buttons for about 4 seconds until you should be in TWRP recovery.
11. Now allow the modifications and go to WIPE option.
12. <WARNING> Disconnect your device from your PC </WARNING> and choose FORMAT DATA - Type yes - ENTER.
13. Go back to Home menu and choose “Reboot” then “Recovery” also choose “Swipe to Install”.
14. Once rebooted, choose “Keep Read Only” then “Install” then flash G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
For S8 and S8+ G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip download from https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262903989728
Other versions are there https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=260111
Thanks @ambasadii
15. The device should reboot, it's taking a long time. Enter your PIN code. Select your language and so on... Ignore the popup asking you to reboot because of the SIM Card changed"
16. Enjoy, your phone is rooted, Magisk and TWRP are both installed!
17. Install RootCheckPro.apk and start it, tape VERIFY ROOT the app should said your device has root access. Don't be afraid about SuperSU @Chainfire not installed.
18. Install MagiskManager-v6.0.0.apk, start it. Control the SafetyNet, all should be green.
19. Install Titanium Backup, start it. You should see a popup asking you to agree the root access.
20. Start TWRP app, agree the new installation, reboot.
21. Reboot once the device is stable without any notifications.
22. Restore your data thru smart switch and helium or other apps.
Thanks for
@ambasadii for the updated stock kernel
@teamwin for TWRP
@topjohnwu for Magisk
@JoeyKrim for Root Checker Pro
@Titanium Track for Titanium Backup
@Ruturaj Kadam for the initial topic
@max lee for video and photo topic
@coyote950 for the help
@Chainfire for SuperSU
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Can we use fresher driver from ? Driver : USB_Drivers_1.5.27.0.rar 26-Aug-2016 02:35 10636k
https://samsungusbdriver.com/category/download
https://samsungusbdriver.com/download/samsung-driver-v1-5-65-0
Or -v1.5.65.0 as the best ?
Also why are you installing Titanium Backup, what was intended for it?
futiless said:
I am G955F ; Still on R16NW.G955FXXU1CRB7 boot loader not unlocked yet. Is best practice (Sept, 23rd 2018) to upgrade and use this guide? Or use another for my U1 (older) bootloader?
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Hello,
The stock G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRB7.zip found there https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569956301 does'nt contain magisk nor twrp.
So you have to flash both stock G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRB7.zip and magisk.
Please refer this topic https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/ to download magisk
Then you will have to install "magisk manager" and "official twrp app"
futiless said:
Can we use fresher driver from ? Driver : USB_Drivers_1.5.27.0.rar 26-Aug-2016 02:35 10636k
https://samsungusbdriver.com/category/download
https://samsungusbdriver.com/download/samsung-driver-v1-5-65-0
Or -v1.5.65.0 as the best ?
Also why are you installing Titanium Backup, what was intended for it?
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If you are able to communicate with the device thru odin (the box COM should be blue with a random port number and you should see Added!!! or Removed!!! when you connect or disconnect your device) or backup your device thru smart switch, it's mean your driver are running fine.
Titanium Backup is able to perform a full backup on SDcard as there is a root access.
Smart Swich is not able to fully backed up (right access issue) the configurations for some applications. And it's forgot the SMS notification configuration, strange!!
Helium (without root access) is able to backed up few applications but said it's ok for some others even if it's failed. Don't properly work on SDcard, so you have to move the carbon directory from internal device to SDcard before flash or format any things.
Regarding installing magisk I understand … but would you recommend me to upgrade my bootloader and phone or use CRB7 and upgrade after. Which is a better option?
After rooting, how do we update with next version of the firmware without loosing root?
Probably flash the new firmware using Odin without restart and then flash the corresponding kernel version from the link above using TWRP?
futiless said:
Regarding installing magisk I understand … but would you recommend me to upgrade my bootloader and phone or use CRB7 and upgrade after. Which is a better option?
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I don't know the release date for the CRB7 but according to sammobile the latest version seems CRI5. I hope the previous number is not important. For my tested version, it's 3 and for this version it's 4.
I've checked the G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip is containing TWRP and magisk for S8 and S8+.
So my advise is to
- upgrade first to G950FXXU4CRI5 (download from sammobile ; from my point of view, the country is not an issuer) using odin without restore your data at end then
- apply the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
- restore your data
alexander_sirakov said:
After rooting, how do we update with next version of the firmware without loosing root?
Probably flash the new firmware using Odin without restart and then flash the corresponding kernel version from the link above using TWRP?
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Of cause you will lost the root access if you're upgrading your device except if you use some specific tools. This is because, the upgrade consist to put an image into a partition. I don't know if you're talking about automatic system update but on my side, it's off as I want to stay to my current stable version.
CRI5 gas got sama path for rooting
Can be rooted by using sama method
950f CRI5
Loupps said:
I don't know the release date for the CRB7 but according to sammobile the latest version seems CRI5. I hope the previous number is not important. For my tested version, it's 3 and for this version it's 4.
I've checked the G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip is containing TWRP and magisk for S8 and S8+.
So my advise is to
- upgrade first to G950FXXU4CRI5 (download from sammobile ; from my point of view, the country is not an issuer) using odin without restore your data at end then
- apply the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip
- restore your data
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First of all the data partition is of no value ... yet..
This almost completes my question yet, my CRB7 is from Feb and you say upgrade to CRI5 which would in fact be a downgrade. This still begs the question as well,,, I guess I should have mentioned I want to run the latest bootloader and 8.1/9 roms with recent modem etc.
Should I CRI5 provide me any benefit lost by upgrading the bootloader?
futiless said:
First of all the data partition is of no value ... yet..
This almost completes my question yet, my CRB7 is from Feb and you say upgrade to CRI5 which would in fact be a downgrade. This still begs the question as well,,, I guess I should have mentioned I want to run the latest bootloader and 8.1/9 roms with recent modem etc.
Should I CRI5 provide me any benefit lost by upgrading the bootloader?
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I mean about an upgrade from CRB7 to CRI5 using an official released version. The CRI5 has been officially released on september 2018.
The ambasadii stock kernel seems to collaspe the boot partition (to avoid the stucking message) and the recovery partition (to install TWRP instead of the official recovery tool) and root the system.
So adventure is adventure, it should work to only flash the CRI5 bootloader, flash TWRP and then flash the ambasadii stock kernel. At end, you shoud be root and kept your CRB7 rom.
But keep in mind that at the format data step, you will lost all your personal configuration. So I'm clearly don't understand why you are trying to mix rom.
Where to get the CRI5 original bootloader?
I’m in catch 22, shall i root or wait for slow Mo and emoji’s updates? Man I’m on the exact firmware, that your guide is written for. Would there be any way to update once I’m rooted to slow Mo emoji firmware without breaking root? Sorry last time i rooted was Android 4.4.4 and Android 6.0.1.. Since them days, so much has changed Samsung really is making it harder to root there high end smartphones, i am rooting Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 but that feels so easy to root, as i don’t want to go through re-root backing up process etc. on the S8+?
So my question is shall i wait for the slow Mo update? And then root? Or shall i root and then apply slow Mo update? What’s the best course of action? Or what would you do? Thanks..
N1NJATH3ORY said:
I’m in catch 22, shall i root or wait for slow Mo and emoji’s updates? Man I’m on the exact firmware, that your guide is written for. Would there be any way to update once I’m rooted to slow Mo emoji firmware without breaking root? Sorry last time i rooted was Android 4.4.4 and Android 6.0.1.. Since them days, so much has changed Samsung really is making it harder to root there high end smartphones, i am rooting Galaxy Tab S4 10.5 but that feels so easy to root, as i don’t want to go through re-root backing up process etc. on the S8+?
So my question is shall i wait for the slow Mo update? And then root? Or shall i root and then apply slow Mo update? What’s the best course of action? Or what would you do? Thanks..
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Please have a look on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npc-PCutvvA CRI5 is compatible with slow Mo and emoji’s.
So, my advice is to download the official CRI5 version (on SamMobile firmware) then rooting using the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip and you will have slow MO and be able to install emoji's apps.
futiless said:
Where to get the CRI5 original bootloader?
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You have to download the fully ROM on SamMobile firmware (that's should be a good thing in case of recover process to have the fully rom on your side)
Loupps said:
Please have a look on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npc-PCutvvA CRI5 is compatible with slow Mo and emoji’s.
So, my advice is to download the official CRI5 version (on SamMobile firmware) then rooting using the root process following this topic by flashing G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRI5.zip instead of G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip and you will have slow MO and be able to install emoji's apps.
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Thank you so much! Quick question i purchased my S8+direct from Samsung website there's no BTU CRI5 ? Does it matter lets say i pick poland or spain ? See pics for what i mean.. Thanks again..
P.S.S Sammobile sucks for firmware download speeds, updato.com is so fast 2 mins fully donwloaded, sammobile 2 hours unless your on a piad plan!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Thank you so much! Quick question i purchased my S8+direct from Samsung website there's no BTU CRI5 ? Does it matter lets say i pick poland or spain ? See pics for what i mean.. Thanks again..
P.S.S Sammobile sucks for firmware download speeds, updato.com is so fast 2 mins fully donwloaded, sammobile 2 hours unless your on a piad plan!
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The country is not an issue except if you phone is locked to a network. That was the case in the past but now we brough phone from china and network operator from another way. So two ways: wait a couple of day the UK released version or download the south africa one as they are speacking british english too.
You're right about sammobile but I'm downloading and go to another activity... I've never tried updato.com, sammobile is more readable from my point of view.
Anyway to use this without sd card?
RikoudoS said:
Anyway to use this without sd card?
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After the format data, reconnect the device and you will be able to see the internal storage with only the TWRP directory. (at the step 14. for this topic)
Copy/paste or drag/drop the G95xF_Stock_Kernel_CRGH_v2.zip at the root and you will be able to flash it.
Another way should be to connect an USB key thru the usb connector delivered with your S8.
Enable VoLTE & Enhanced Messaging on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9 Exynos [solved]
If you have a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9 International Version with the Exynos CPU, you might have an issue enabling VoLTE and Advanced Calling & Messaging. After weeks of searching, I figured out how to fix this.
In a nutshell, using Odin you can flash the Germany DTM firmware onto your device, this release contains Advanced Calling & Messaging.
How to do it:
Enable OEM Unlock on your phone in the developer menu.
Go to sammobile and find your firmware, Look for "Germany DTM (T-mobile)" I realized that t-mobile contains the system and modem settings we need. It doesn't matter if you have something else like At&t. we just need the t-mobile modem and system and bootloader.
Download Odin v3.13.1 from sammobile as well, unless you already have it.
Extract the firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System &Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
HOME_CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
Add each file to it's respective field in Odin v3.13.1.
Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data.
I used HOME_CSC, this preserved all my apps and settings. and did not install T-Mobile bloatware at all.
Reboot your phone in Download / Odin mode (make sure your device is off) with the following button combo: POWER + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
Other options in case first option did not work or isn't possible.
Option 2 VOLUME DOWN + VOLUME UP than USB cable
Option 3 POWER + VOLUME DOWN + VOLUME UP
Option 4 POWER + VOLUME DOWN + HOME BUTTON
Option 5 (Note9) USB cable + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
Once in download mode, connect your phone to the PC, preferably using the original USB cable you got with your phone. Odin should detect your device and a BLUE box will show up with the COM port number. (Be sure, the SAMSUNG-drivers are installed on your PC! - you can install Kies and it will install the drivers)
Do NOT tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F.Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
Click the start button, wait for Odin to say 'PASS' in a GREEN box. Once the flash is complete, your phone will reboot, and you can disconnect your phone from the PC.
Your phone should reboot and configure itself, the next step is to open "More Connection Settings" and enable Advanced Calling & Messaging. This will enable LTE and you should see the new LTE icon in your status bar. You should be able to now browse the web at LTE speed while on a phone call. and you should be able to make video calls (although I don't have anyone to call, to test it)
If you need the "Wifi-Calling" you will need to t-mobile apps.
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INS or the INDIA version firmware seems to support VOLTE as well, trying that next. Might have more luck with this one.
What about samsung pay and secure folder?
It has begun - KangVip/Hrt Team custom roms for Android Pie (rooted)
For the moment - version 9.0.125.
And for china firmware (CLT-ALC00, CLT-ALC01 and others)
Original thread - (use google translate, or chrome with automatic translation)
Thanks for their great rom.
tamaskurti said:
It has begun - KangVip/Hrt Team custom roms for Android Pie (rooted)
For the moment - version 9.0.125.
And for china firmware (CLT-ALC00, CLT-ALC01 and others)
Original thread - (use google translate, or chrome with automatic translation)
Thanks for their great rom.
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Only for Chinese residents/visitors
forever_lol said:
Only for Chinese residents/visitors
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Yes, unfortunately.
Hovewer, @bowlandspoon and @other members of 4pda (sorry but the credits go there) have make it universally available.
This means, that it will work practically with ANY region.
Please add to the cap!
Switch to pure android 9.0 for Huawei p20 pro!
Instructions checked and translated by me from XDA to a sleepless night =)
( Unlocked bootloader is required, you perform all actions at your own peril and risk, make backups )
And so, let's go:
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Step-by-Step Actions
1 - We will need to download:
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- 7-ZIP v18.5 - Here (1MB)
- AndroidPlatformTools-P20Pro.zip - Here (30MB)
- RemoveEncryption-P20Pro.zip - Here (1MB)
- FirstEver-Android-9.0-charlotte-20181026.rar - Here (1.94 GB)
2 - We install a native, clean firmware (This is not in the instructions, but I learned by experiment what to do better)
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- Turn off the phone when the menu appears, where you need to press the power button or hold the volume up, hold down the sound key up.
- And if you have the original firmware, do "Factory Reset" and proceed to the next step.
- If not, then select the section "Download latest version and recovery", where we press the "Download and recovery" button, then connect to WiFi
and wait for the process to finish.
- When it's all over, make a "Factory Reset"
3 - We install TWRP sharpened for our needs:
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- Extract the AndroidPlatformTools-P20Pro.zip archive, for example, on the C: \ drive.
- Open the command line and write: "CD C: \ APT-P20Pro " (Or your path to the files)
- Turn off the phone
- Hold the volume down, connect the cable and wait until the fastboot
is loaded - We write in the command line:
"fastboot flash recovery_ramdisk twrp-3.2.1-0-charlotte-mod.img"
- So we have the installed TWRP for Android 9.0 on the phone
- Reboot the device via the command line, we write: "fastboot reboot "
4 - Disable encryption:
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- Turn off the phone
- Hold the volume up and on, wait for the Recovery to load
- In TWRP, press the "Wipe" button, then "Format Data"
- Print: "yes" and press the blue button to apply
- Next, click on the house below, go to the "Reboot" "in it we select" Recovery "
- Again we boot into Recovery and connect the phone to the cable
- Copy the archive" RemoveEncryption-P20Pro.zip "into the phone memory
- In TWRP click the" Install "button
- Choose" / sdcard ", then our file" RemoveEncryption -P20Pro.zip "
- Swipe to the right to confirm the firmware and wait for the process to finish
- Again, click on the house below, go to the" Reboot "item in it, select eat "
- We print: "yes" and press the blue button to apply
- your "Data" section is no longer encrypted.
5 - Create a backup
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- In TWRP, press the "Backup" button
- Put a daw on "Kernel" (if you want, you can choose everything else)
- Swipe to the right for confirmation and wait for the process to finish
- Next, wait for the house button to return to the TWRP main menu
6 - "Installation" pure Android 9.0
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- Extract the archive "FirstEver-Android-9.0-charlotte-20181026.rar" to any location and copy the folder "FirstEver-Android-9.0-charlotte-20181026" to your
phone in the "\ Backup \ TWRP \ BACKUPS \ (Folder with literal name) \ "
- In TWRP confidently press the" Restore "button
- Choose" FirstEver-Android-9.0-charlotte-20181026 "
- And before starting the process - MANDATORY, remove the checkbox from" KERNEL "!!!
- Then swipe right and wait for the end of the process
- And finally click on the house, select the item "Reboot" and in it "System"
- Done! Enjoy Android 9.0 with a Pixel 3 camera!
P / s
The first time I write instructions, so do not scold much, if something is wrong.
And of course, which is also not unimportant, a couple of words:
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About the performance of the firmware
What pleases, the workability is almost complete. Everything flies, just go.
And lo and behold, they even managed to get into the Pixel 3 camera, transfer the full port of the native Huawei camera, and all the modes from night to photo, such as water, should be present.
In general, I am very impressed and enjoy all the tactile sensations and freedoms of pure android.
But, of course, there is something that still doesn’t work, but only for the time being, it is:
- NFC
- Taking photos in RAW
- Double tap to start the phone
- And it seems that with a stereo sound you need to conjure a little.
Despite this, I personally am delighted and back to EMUI, I don’t want to. We will wait for the final fixes and full firmware. Those who
do not idle talk, instructions for help =)
I hope someone will come in handy, please yourself with something new and clean, before the new year! =)
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link to their servers
It worth a try
Credits @RVMaster redirected from FirstEver Rom and FirstEver P20Pro XDA thread
The description in the quote refers to already realised ubr rom.
The kangvip rom is chinese with full of bloatware, but those can be uninstalled via AppGallery (without root), or Frozed/Uninstalled via TitaniumBackup (with root).
flash random Chinese ROM.. what could possibly go wrong
pablo_max said:
flash random Chinese ROM.. what could possibly go wrong
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Sorry to hear that..
Chinese firmwares in these days are far away better than global firmwares.
Just they have their bloatware apps, that can be uninstalled.
KangVip, Hrt Team, Hi-To are the most renowned developers between them.
So for the moment I could say that their roms are the best Stock Roms with customizations like K-Settings and others.
Again, I don"t speak about custom roms, just Stock Roms with modifications.
Here an example video Huawei P20 Pro KangVip - its a bit older, android 8 rom, but take a look. (At 2:08 are the K-Settings)
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Chinese firmwares in these days are far away better than global firmwares.
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Hmm no disrespect intended, but considering how complete and utter crap Huawei FWs are for their non Nexus devices, as well as many of the other Chinese manufacturers non-sense Android skins, I would say that Chinese firmwares are among the worst on the planet.
This really seems to be an "Asian" thing though. The market in Korean and China are vastly different than in the "West". People like cute little bubbly things and lots of bings and bongs. So while the guys over there may expect and indeed love those types of skins, more than not, people here hate it.
BTW... I see almost no difference at all between stock EMUI and that link you sent.
The entire issue with these phones IS EMUI. It removes are breaks MANY of the best features and usability items in Android. It doesn't matter how you mod it, EMUI will always be crap. And yes... I do own and greatly dislike this phone because of EMUI. But.. 1st world problems and all that
pablo_max said:
Hmm no disrespect intended, but considering how complete and utter crap Huawei FWs are for their non Nexus devices, as well as many of the other Chinese manufacturers non-sense Android skins, I would say that Chinese firmwares are among the worst on the planet.
This really seems to be an "Asian" thing though. The market in Korean and China are vastly different than in the "West". People like cute little bubbly things and lots of bings and bongs. So while the guys over there may expect and indeed love those types of skins, more than not, people here hate it.
BTW... I see almost no difference at all between stock EMUI and that link you sent.
The entire issue with these phones IS EMUI. It removes are breaks MANY of the best features and usability items in Android. It doesn't matter how you mod it, EMUI will always be crap. And yes... I do own and greatly dislike this phone because of EMUI. But.. 1st world problems and all that
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I understand.
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tamaskurti said:
Yes, unfortunately.
Hovewer, @bowlandspoon and @other members of 4pda (sorry but the credits go there) have make it universally available.
This means, that it will work practically with ANY region.
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Please HuaweiClub mod apk which commantable with any region...
What TWRP are they referring to ? Have you intalled it? Does it offer decryption if you don't allow PIN / Password? on PIE? I think this is probably the best thing that this process could offer.
IF it does then you could maybe share the TWRP as a "This is not my work" but here you go thread.
We sorely need it.