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[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
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Below US snapdragon devices can be bootloader unlocked with above service as long as bootloader version meets below criteria. Bootloader version can be determined from the 5th character from the right on the baseband version or build number, in some cases from kernel version
Below Method is no longer supported if you choose to use the unstable method below you do so on your own
This method is brought to you entirely by @elliwigy He is the reason for this exploit and method.
With that being said, Extreme Syndicate Root is now available!
Before Starting This Process Get A USB2 Mini Hub You Are Most Likely Going Too Need It
EXTREME SYNDICATE ROOT METHOD
OEM Toggle Does Nothing On US Model Phones
This root method breaks things and most likely will not be able to be used as a daily driver
You can be on any version bootloader. This will update you to V9 bootloader
This method will work if you are on Android 10 or Android 9 Pie but will put you on Android 8 Oreo. There is no root for Android 10 or Android 9 Pie
You will not be able to use magisk
You will not be able to flash full custom rom like Lineage or any other AOSP roms however GSI system images can be used
You cannot flash custom boot images or recovery images such as regular TWRP
Odin does not work on some later computers with USB 3.1 chip controllers the only work around is using a USB 2.0 mini hub
It is your responsibility to make sure you can use adb properly
Root will break things such as safetynet so deal with it
Disclaimer:
The Extreme Syndicate team and it's affiliates are not responsible for your actions or your device if any issues are to arise. You flash this and utilize these files at your own risk. You have been warned!
Notes:
- Safestrap recovery is now available with working MTP while in Safestrap
- This does NOT trip KNOX so don't ask.
- Bootloader is of course still locked.
- This uses some partitions from combo firmware which means 80% battery.
- Each variant will have its own post in its own download section. Download the right stuff!
* Variants this should work on are: N960U/U1/W, G965U/U1/W, G960U/U1/W. If you do not have one of these variants then this forum is not for you!
- Initial files/method will leave you on Oreo stock root.
- It works on latest rev's from rev1 up to the most recent revs.
- As of the initial first release, all variants have an issue with MTP not working except while in Safestrap
- S9 and S9+ also might have some issues with the selfie cam.
- Note 9 @elliwigy
- S9+ @klabit87
- S9 @jrkruse
- Telegram Support Group for All 3: https://t.me/joinchat/DxwvAlhtzHjg4EI9973BGQ
Anything here with a .7z extension will get unzipped before using
Anything here with a .zip extension will get flashed as a zip in safestrap
Anything here with a .tar or .md5 gets flashed in odin
Anything here with a .img extension gets flashed as image in safestrap
Downloads S9 Files:
Safestrap_S9_Cmd_Line.7z
Download S9+ Files:
Safestrap_S9_Plus_Cmd_Line.7z
Download Note9 Files: -- Only For Bit 8 Or Lower
Safestrap_N9_Cmd_Line_Bit8.7z
Instructions to Inject Safestrap:
1. Download and unzip Safestrap_S9__Cmd_Line.7z for your device
2. Plug phone into computer and run Safestrap.exe
3. Follow instructions on screen to enable USB Debugging
4. Then from there the process will be mostly automatic just follow prompts on screen
5. When done flashing BootSwap file you need to hold the buttons to boot to recovery but since we swapped boot and recovery images it will boot system.
Instructions For Flash Rom:
1. Download below files and copy files for rom to phone system img and vendor img and odm zip
Downloads S9 Files:
Stock_Rom_G960.7z
GSI_Rom_G960.7z
Download S9+ Files:
Stock_Rom_G965.7z
GSI_Rom_G965.7z
2. In safestrap flash system img then vendor img and odm zip .
3. Choose data wipe and advance and check data
4.. Now reboot system you will have to hold buttons to reboot to recovery until you see safestrap splash then click continue. You must do this on every reboot. If you do not it will reboot to stock recovery. If it reboots to stock recovery just reboot system and hold buttons to reboot to recovery again.
5. When rom is booted up your computer will not recognize the phone for mtp file transfer. Adb does still work so you can transfer stuff that way (you need to switch to ptp transfer method in the dropdown) or use USB adapter and use a thumb drive.
6. Biometrics do not work so don’t try to setup fingerprint or face recognition.
The GSI rom mtp works GSI rom is rooted already just flash phhsupersu.apk found in GSI_Rom zip
If using other GSI roms you have too choose A_Only ones and will probably need to flash the Sh_Remover.zip found in the GSI_Rom zip
ShoutOuts:
@elliwigy For the method and help and everything else
@klabit87 - Ditto
@me2151 - Ditto
@gsm-CHEN - Ditto
@mweinbach - For always posting my achievements on the XDA News portal as well as giving me someone to troll sometimes when bored.
@ShaDisNX255 - He was our best tester, give him credits for testing out GSI as well!
@everyone else I am forgetting!
ENJOY!
Mine
Wow, this is actually pretty good. S9 Snapdragon + treble enabled device? Man, this is going to change everything! I hope something good comes out of this
Does it work on the U/U1 variants of the S9+ as well?
krion64 said:
Does it work on the U/U1 variants of the S9+ as well?
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It probably will but no files have been made for s9+ yet and not yet tested
Sent from some device I modified
krion64 said:
Does it work on the U/U1 variants of the S9+ as well?
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It’s confirmed working on both SM-G960U/U1 and SM-G965U/U1
Sent from some device I modified
Any chance that this might be used and not trip knox? This sounds like a similar method that was used in previous devices.
Argyrus said:
Any chance that this might be used and not trip knox? This sounds like a similar method that was used in previous devices.
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You cannot trip knox on a locked bootloader
Sent from some device I modified
jrkruse said:
You cannot trip knox on a locked bootloader
Sent from some device I modified
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Gotcha, any idea of when you might get this working for G965U or if you will allow testers?
Argyrus said:
Gotcha, any idea of when you might get this working for G965U or if you will allow testers?
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Did you not read la couple post above yoir question
Sent from some device I modified
jrkruse said:
Did you not read la couple post above yoir question
Sent from some device I modified
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I did, but you made two posts, one that you said no files have been created and not tested then also state that it has been confirmed.
Since that seems to be the case then my bad for being confused.
Argyrus said:
I did, but you made two posts, one that you said no files have been created and not tested then also state that it has been confirmed.
Since that seems to be the case then my bad for being confused.
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When it was tested I posted it was confirmed. Stuff will be released soon
Sent from some device I modified
jrkruse said:
When it was tested I posted it was confirmed. Stuff will be released soon
Sent from some device I modified
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Awesome, sorry for any confusion.
jrkruse said:
You cannot trip knox on a locked bootloader
Sent from some device I modified
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jrkruse said:
It probably will but no files have been made for s9+ yet and not yet tested
Sent from some device I modified
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That means I can have root and have Samsung pay? God damn that makes me wet
Dhdeanha said:
That means I can have root and have Samsung pay? God damn that makes me wet
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As of right now it's still detecting su binaries. So Samsung Pay probably may not work.
On my G965/U1 I do not even see a "/system/etc/init/init.lab.rc" file on my device, is this because I am updated to the latest Android 9 December 1st security patch?
elguy said:
On my G965/U1 I do not even see a "/system/etc/init/init.lab.rc" file on my device, is this because I am updated to the latest Android 9 December 1st security patch?
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Don't worry about it. It will work on it, it's been proven to work exactly on Android 9, Dec 2019 security patch.
Wow! that's exciting, I can't wait until this releases. Looks like I'm not updating my phone anymore until then. Especially exciting if it works on Android 9 December 2019 security patch
the question is how likely this will be patched in Samsung's next update and how much time this may cause them to delay their next security patch.
Extreme Syndicate Root for S9 is live!!
I am on binary 10.
Is there any possibility to revert back to oreo.
I hate everything about one UI Pie.
Soo this is my last try, never buying samsung phone ever again.
The question is, Why is it impossible to downgrade?
Is is encrypted or is it that there are not many developers to work on samsung devices?
Vivek Macha said:
I am on binary 10.
Is there any possibility to revert back to oreo.
I hate everything about one UI Pie.
Soo this is my last try, never buying samsung phone ever again.
The question is, Why is it impossible to downgrade?
Is is encrypted or is it that there are not many developers to work on samsung devices?
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Simple answer, no.
I believe you can't downgrade due to security policy updates.
Vivek Macha said:
I am on binary 10.
Is there any possibility to revert back to oreo.
I hate everything about one UI Pie.
Soo this is my last try, never buying samsung phone ever again.
The question is, Why is it impossible to downgrade?
Is is encrypted or is it that there are not many developers to work on samsung devices?
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No you can't!
Bootloader will check the version number and if it is 9 and below it will tell Odin to show FAIL CHECK Binary message and it won't continue to flash anything.
Even if you root your phone you can not downgrade your bootloader!
No one has found the keys or the info needed to make it downgrade. Samsung added self checks so that it doesn't downgrade due to security concerns!
How about if you flash a different firmware like Verizon firmware and your T-Mobile /MetroPCS for unlocking bootloader.
Googleme35 said:
How about if you flash a different firmware like Verizon firmware and your T-Mobile /MetroPCS for unlocking bootloader.
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On SM-N950U/U1/W You CAN NOT UNLOCKED your bootloader period!
Doesn't matter what firmware from which Carrier it won't unlock bootloader since they are all the same firmware just with different CSC'S and No changing CSC'S won't unlock bootloader either so don't ask.
The ONLY note 8 phones that can be UNLOCKED are SM-N950F/ N/ F/DS exynos models and SM-N9500 Chinese snapdragon models and no you can not use SM-N9500 firmwares on SM-N950U/U1/W Samsung made enough changes that it would brick your phone.
Finally managed to get Android Oreo back on my samsung Note 8 N950F.
My device Info:- Samsung Galaxy note 8 SM-N950F
Unlocked the boot loader and flashed TWRP recovery, then installed OREO S9+ LIGHT ROM(LOV THIS ROM).
WOW I never thought i could run Oreo on a boot loader binary version 10.
Got my old camera back, & the device is fast just like new.
Only thing is tripped e-fuse and Warranty void= 1, which means Samsung pay and secure folder will not work forever.
Anyways did not use samsung pay or secure folder, So im not really bothered.
Link for custom ROM click here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-t3768385
Vivek Macha said:
My device Info:- Samsung Galaxy note 8 SM-N950F
Unlocked the boot loader and flashed TWRP recovery, then installed OREO S9+ LIGHT ROM(LOV THIS ROM).
WOW I never thought i could run Oreo on a boot loader binary version 10.
Got my old camera back, & the device is fast just like new.
Only thing is tripped e-fuse and Warranty void= 1, which means Samsung pay and secure folder will not work forever.
Anyways did not use samsung pay or secure folder, So im not really bothered.
Link for custom ROM click here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-t3768385
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Read this thread to get secure folder working:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/secure-folder-patch-custom-rom-t3949878
Hopefully it was added to lightrom but if not you can do it.
Good luck!
Vivek Macha said:
My device Info:- Samsung Galaxy note 8 SM-N950F
Unlocked the boot loader and flashed TWRP recovery, then installed OREO S9+ LIGHT ROM(LOV THIS ROM).
WOW I never thought i could run Oreo on a boot loader binary version 10.
Got my old camera back, & the device is fast just like new.
Only thing is tripped e-fuse and Warranty void= 1, which means Samsung pay and secure folder will not work forever.
Anyways did not use samsung pay or secure folder, So im not really bothered.
Link for custom ROM click here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-t3768385
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I have a question, do you think that camera it's better on Oreo? I think that samsung with updates just destroied our camera!
Taking photos is quicker than my brother's Note 9.
zyxw-androidiani said:
I have a question, do you think that camera it's better on Oreo? I think that samsung with updates just destroied our camera!
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The camera is very snappy now,Much cleaner photos ,Sharper, Quality of the photos is amazing, Just the way it was when i first got the phone. I even compared it with my brother's Samsung galaxy note 9 running on Android 10 One UI 2.0, My Note 8 is taking photos quicker than the Note 9 now(My bro was shocked). Samsung is deliberately slowing down phones via updates & even blocking ways to downgrade to previous stock official OS, just to keep us upgrading to their new phones.
I just downgraded to oreo because of the shutter button zoom feature, The feature which is not found in any phones currently.
Back to awesome photography again.
Vivek Macha said:
The camera is very snappy now,Much cleaner photos ,Sharper, Quality of the photos is amazing, Just the way it was when i first got the phone. I even compared it with my brother's Samsung galaxy note 9 running on Android 10 One UI 2.0, My Note 8 is taking photos quicker than the Note 9 now(My bro was shocked). Samsung is deliberately slowing down phones via updates & even blocking ways to downgrade to previous stock official OS, just to keep us upgrading to their new phones.
I just downgraded to oreo because of the shutter button zoom feature, The feature which is not found in any phones currently.
Back to awesome photography again.
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That's great thank you for your answer. I just saw some old photos that I taked with my note 8 on Oreo and thay was great and now on Pie i treid to take same photos but it's like impossibile.
Vivek Macha said:
My device Info:- Samsung Galaxy note 8 SM-N950F
Unlocked the boot loader and flashed TWRP recovery, then installed OREO S9+ LIGHT ROM(LOV THIS ROM).
WOW I never thought i could run Oreo on a boot loader binary version 10.
Got my old camera back, & the device is fast just like new.
Only thing is tripped e-fuse and Warranty void= 1, which means Samsung pay and secure folder will not work forever.
Anyways did not use samsung pay or secure folder, So im not really bothered.
Link for custom ROM click here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-t3768385
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So that's all you needed to do?
What version is the camera?
Camera version is 7.6.78.
MystaMagoo said:
So that's all you needed to do?
What version is the camera?
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Yes that's all I did to go back to oreo.
Vivek Macha said:
Finally managed to get Android Oreo back on my samsung Note 8 N950F.
My device Info:- Samsung Galaxy note 8 SM-N950F
Unlocked the boot loader and flashed TWRP recovery, then installed OREO S9+ LIGHT ROM(LOV THIS ROM).
WOW I never thought i could run Oreo on a boot loader binary version 10.
Got my old camera back, & the device is fast just like new.
Only thing is tripped e-fuse and Warranty void= 1, which means Samsung pay and secure folder will not work forever.
Anyways did not use samsung pay or secure folder, So im not really bothered.
Link for custom ROM click here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/development/rom-lightrom-t3768385
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I want to try rhis I updated and my camera takes **** photos and I cannot use scroll capture.
Any advice?
Hi folks,
I'm currently on Android 9 Stock on my Note 9 Exynos.
My phone is ready to update to Android 10. However, I wanted to take the chance and finally root my Note using TWRP and Magisk.
But since I'm using a Galaxy Watch to count my steps and Secure Folder is important to me too, I have a few questions.
Please reply even if you can answer only one question. Thanks.
If opening my bootloader and flashing TWRP, KNOX will be tripped. Can this be bypassed by a specific Samsung ROM, Kernel oder Magisk module in general?
Can my Samsung Galaxy Watch still be paired with my phone after flashing TWRP and Magisk? (this question excludes S-Health related things but includes the pairing in general + notifications on the watch)
If the answer to 1. is no, how can I still use S-Health? Is this still working and is it the only way?
If the answer to 1. is no, how can I still use Secure folder? Smali Patcher seems to list Secure Folder usage as one of their features so I guess this is my (only) way to go?
Is it better to proceed with the official update to Android 10 and do all the flashing/rooting afterwards or to flash TWRP now and directly flash a good Samsung Android 10 rom from this forum?
Even if the answer to 1. is no, are there still any Samsung roms (I want/need most Samsung features including S-Pen so I won't flash LineAge) and/or Kernels that you can highly recommend?
TarikVaineTree said:
Hi folks,
I'm currently on Android 9 Stock on my Note 9 Exynos.
My phone is ready to update to Android 10. However, I wanted to take the chance and finally root my Note using TWRP and Magisk.
But since I'm using a Galaxy Watch to count my steps and Secure Folder is important to me too, I have a few questions.
Please reply even if you can answer only one question. Thanks.
If opening my bootloader and flashing TWRP, KNOX will be tripped. Can this be bypassed by a specific Samsung ROM, Kernel oder Magisk module in general?
Can my Samsung Galaxy Watch still be paired with my phone after flashing TWRP and Magisk? (this question excludes S-Health related things but includes the pairing in general + notifications on the watch)
If the answer to 1. is no, how can I still use S-Health? Is this still working and is it the only way?
If the answer to 1. is no, how can I still use Secure folder? Smali Patcher seems to list Secure Folder usage as one of their features so I guess this is my (only) way to go?
Is it better to proceed with the official update to Android 10 and do all the flashing/rooting afterwards or to flash TWRP now and directly flash a good Samsung Android 10 rom from this forum?
Even if the answer to 1. is no, are there still any Samsung roms (I want/need most Samsung features including S-Pen so I won't flash LineAge) and/or Kernels that you can highly recommend?
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1. No
2. Yes. Even samsungpay works but from the watch only in android 9. Not sure 10.
3. Samsung health work. Not sure what was the workaround but it is ready baked in the rom
4. Secure folder work. Not sure what was the workaround but it is ready baked in the rom
5. No difference in rooting between 9 & 10. But you need android10 bootloader to boot up android 10 rom. So if you root at Pie, need to flash bootloader seperately.
6. All oneui custom roms have working spen. Not knox related. I don't know about kernel. I'm just using the one with the rom. You will have to search which is the best for your phone and usage.
Alirghty so i bought a used samsung note 8 duos. it says it on the back, in the software, in smart switch, heck even the AP and CSC files are infact for a SM-N950F
Here is where the problem is as far as I've figured out, I'll explain what the firmware files are on the device taken from dialing *#12580*369#:
BL:N950NKSU5DSK1
AP:N950FXXS7DSH1
CP:N950NKOU5DSH1
CSC:N950FOXM7DSG1
The phone runs fine honestly but its bugs me that there two different binaries mixed in my phone from what i can tell the BL and CP are from a Korean level 5 Binary (also can someone tell me why security levels matter now?) and the AP and CSC are from F model level 7 Binary
I cant flash anything stock cause its the only thing ive tried and it just wont let me. I am downloading a level 5 binary in *hopes* that it doesnt see an issue with the security levels between firmwares as i always get the fricken PIT error or secure download error orrrr the magic string invaild
All i need is a way to get my dualsims back up and running ive got two imeis on this phone which ive checked online and theyre working also id love it if i could just get all 4 files to be from the same firmware zip
FYI the only thing ive been able to flash is TWRP after which i got to installing no-verity and magisk, Ive been using twrp backups as a failsafe to revert back to the 'original' state my phone was in and thats the only thing working for me so far and i may or may not be a noob in flashing samsung devices
XtremeAwais said:
Alirghty so i bought a used samsung note 8 duos. it says it on the back, in the software, in smart switch, heck even the AP and CSC files are infact for a SM-N950F
Here is where the problem is as far as I've figured out, I'll explain what the firmware files are on the device taken from dialing *#12580*369#:
BL:N950NKSU5DSK1
AP:N950FXXS7DSH1
CP:N950NKOU5DSH1
CSC:N950FOXM7DSG1
The phone runs fine honestly but its bugs me that there two different binaries mixed in my phone from what i can tell the BL and CP are from a Korean level 5 Binary (also can someone tell me why security levels matter now?) and the AP and CSC are from F model level 7 Binary
I cant flash anything stock cause its the only thing ive tried and it just wont let me. I am downloading a level 5 binary in *hopes* that it doesnt see an issue with the security levels between firmwares as i always get the fricken PIT error or secure download error orrrr the magic string invaild
All i need is a way to get my dualsims back up and running ive got two imeis on this phone which ive checked online and theyre working also id love it if i could just get all 4 files to be from the same firmware zip
FYI the only thing ive been able to flash is TWRP after which i got to installing no-verity and magisk, Ive been using twrp backups as a failsafe to revert back to the 'original' state my phone was in and thats the only thing working for me so far and i may or may not be a noob in flashing samsung devices
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The reason for that is because the phone has obviously been repaired using different hardware from different devices. It's never going to be able to flash normal firmware being that there's different hardware in it. If you want to upgrade that you'll need to use the different versions of firmware for each different hardware.. I'd just send it back if I bought it from somewhere like that.
Revert to Stock
I owns one Galaxy Note 8 SN950-F Indian version,
I have installed one custom ROM for my mobile last month and now i need to revert back to stock.
How can i do it ? Once i installed stock OS using Odin but Knox looks crashed and apps like secure folder not working !
Can i get it done through service center ? When i contacted them they said its impossible as you have rooted once.
nandu41 said:
I owns one Galaxy Note 8 SN950-F Indian version,
I have installed one custom ROM for my mobile last month and now i need to revert back to stock.
How can i do it ? Once i installed stock OS using Odin but Knox looks crashed and apps like secure folder not working !
Can i get it done through service center ? When i contacted them they said its impossible as you have rooted once.
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Once Knox is tripped it takes a motherboard replacement to revert it.
If SF (Secure Folder) is that important to you, stay on a custom rom that has patched SF patched already.
Literally all TWRP/Rom threads warn you of this, always read the whole OP of any thread in the future.
Yeah. Thats what im doing now. Running on doctor ketans rom.
but im little worried now. Because haven't used any custom roms and worried about security issues.
Can we still go back to stock os ? With genuine updates?
nandu41 said:
Yeah. Thats what im doing now. Running on doctor ketans rom.
but im little worried now. Because haven't used any custom roms and worried about security issues.
Can we still go back to stock os ? With genuine updates?
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Yes you can go back to stock and you will still receive OTA updates.
Great. How is this possible??
Where i can get the correct OS. ??
nandu41 said:
Great. How is this possible??
Where i can get the correct OS. ??
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Just follow the steps in the thread below. At the bottom of post #2 you can download "samfirm" for you Pc, it will let you download the latest filmware at a decent speed. (once back on stock you should disable OEM lock so your bank app, Netflix etc will work)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
stonedpsycho said:
Just follow the steps in the thread below. At the bottom of post #2 you can download "samfirm" for you Pc, it will let you download the latest filmware at a decent speed. (once back on stock you should disable OEM lock so your bank app, Netflix etc will work)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
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:good::good::good: Thank you
stonedpsycho said:
Just follow the steps in the thread below. At the bottom of post #2 you can download "samfirm" for you Pc, it will let you download the latest filmware at a decent speed. (once back on stock you should disable OEM lock so your bank app, Netflix etc will work)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
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Installed with it, Looks like genuine OS, But still secure folder crashes with some error !!!!
Dr Ketans ROM supports Secure folder , Do you have any other suggestions ?
nandu41 said:
Installed with it, Looks like genuine OS, But still secure folder crashes with some error !!!!
Dr Ketans ROM supports Secure folder , Do you have any other suggestions ?
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Like I said to you above, once Knox is tripped SF won't work, if SF is that important to you stay on a custom rom that has patched SF. If you're worried about security updates use DeluxeRom which has last months security patch.
XtremeAwais said:
Alirghty so i bought a used samsung note 8 duos. it says it on the back, in the software, in smart switch, heck even the AP and CSC files are infact for a SM-N950F
Here is where the problem is as far as I've figured out, I'll explain what the firmware files are on the device taken from dialing *#12580*369#:
BL:N950NKSU5DSK1
AP:N950FXXS7DSH1
CP:N950NKOU5DSH1
CSC:N950FOXM7DSG1
The phone runs fine honestly but its bugs me that there two different binaries mixed in my phone from what i can tell the BL and CP are from a Korean level 5 Binary (also can someone tell me why security levels matter now?) and the AP and CSC are from F model level 7 Binary
I cant flash anything stock cause its the only thing ive tried and it just wont let me. I am downloading a level 5 binary in *hopes* that it doesnt see an issue with the security levels between firmwares as i always get the fricken PIT error or secure download error orrrr the magic string invaild
All i need is a way to get my dualsims back up and running ive got two imeis on this phone which ive checked online and theyre working also id love it if i could just get all 4 files to be from the same firmware zip
FYI the only thing ive been able to flash is TWRP after which i got to installing no-verity and magisk, Ive been using twrp backups as a failsafe to revert back to the 'original' state my phone was in and thats the only thing working for me so far and i may or may not be a noob in flashing samsung devices
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I am having this same problem.....my phone got bricked so i was looking for my stock rom but the only stock rom that works with my Samsung note 8 is the korean version which supports one 1 sim but my device is dual sim
Must Have An Unlocked Bootloader To Do This!
This An odin tar file I have created to flash along with stock odin firmware to automatically install TWRP recovery along with Disable VBMETA image. The tar file will also automatically install magislk root along with remove force encryption and patch bluetooth library file. It will also patch safetynet. No flashing of zips is required
Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found In Post 2
I Do Not Recommend Mixing Bit 1 With Higher Firmware!!!!
Unless Using Bit Safe Firmware That Is Patched
Downloads
SM-G991U/U1/W- Model
USERDATA_AIO_G991_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL_10_10_21.tar.md5
This will force a wipe of data no mater what.
Full Odin 3.1.1 Bit1 Safe Firmware
G991USQU4AUFD_BIT1_SAFE.7z
This are odin files and will safely update all image files too bit 4 and keep bit 1 bootloaders. Unfortunately this will wipe data this is beyond my control as it seems to be a side affect of mixing firmware it causes data not to mount and therefore my AIO will format it. This is full firmware with USERDATA_AIO. This will put you on U firmware. Before flashing I recommend removing your google account and make sure in download mode you are not frp locked
If above USERDATA_AIO_G991_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL is newer than the one in this zip use the newer one from above
Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD.zip
S21+ SM-G996U/U1
S21 Ultra SM-G998U/U1
TWRP Recovery Provide by @Mentalmuso
Be prepared to have your data wiped. The process tries to determine if you do or do not need to have data wipe but as a precaution just assume your data will be wiped. Especially if using U1 or W firmware
Install Instructions For Newly Unlocked Devices
You must be OEM Unlocked Bootloader
1. On Initial unlock of phone you must through setup and be signed into your google account.
2. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING (see pic) and not PRENORMAL. If PRENORMAL then do step 1 again
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3. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 you must choose one of the FORCE_WIPE files and load in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file
4. Phone will reboot to TWRP and remove encryption which will wipe phone. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup
Install Instructions For Updating Firmware On Phone Already Unlocked
1. Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load stock firmware in appropriate slots use regular CSC file in the CSC slot and load file one of the USERDATA_SLOT_G99*U_**.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash firmware. Do not use the User Data file that comes with firmware.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not
Install Instructions If Updating Images With TWRP
1. When done flashing images in TWRP Reboot phone too download mode and make sure KG STATUS=CHECKING. If not see above.
2. Use patched 3.14 odin and load file USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in the USERSDATA slot of odin and flash file.
3. Phone will reboot to TWRP and check for encryption and remove if needed which will wipe phone. If phone is not encrypted data will not be wiped. Phone will reboot back too TWRP to finish install then reboot to setup if data was wiped or reboot normally if it was not.
4. Alternatively to using USERDATA_AIO_G99*_NO_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 in odin you can use AIO_Magisk_22_S20_Series.zip found in post 2
Features
No patches or mod zips are needed phone will already be rooted
Bugs
Samsung Pay, Secure Folder and Samsung Pass do not work as on most Samsung Rooted Roms
Thanks To People That Make My Life Easier
elliwigy
klabit87
Krog18
me2151
stang5litre
Raymonf for modified odin
rayan-refoua for boot animation
TheMadScientist
afaneh92
kdrag0n for safetynet fix
3arthur6 for bluetooth patch zip
JDBarlow for test S20 stuff
Xylvion for testing s21
dark11b for testing s21
Info For U Model Bootloader Unlocking Can Be Found
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
forum.xda-developers.com
Below US snapdragon devices can be bootloader unlocked with above service as long as bootloader version meets below criteria. Bootloader version can be determined from the 5th character from the right on the baseband version or build number, in some cases from kernel version
Z Fold2 5G BL V1
Fold 5G BL V1-4
Fold BL V1-4
Z Flip 5G BL V1
Z Flip BL V1-3
Note series 20 BL V1
S20 series BL V1
S20 FE 5G BL V1-2
Note 10 series BL V1-5
S10 Lite BL V1-3
Note 10+ 5G N976U BL V1-4
Note 10+ 5G N976V BL V1-5
S10 5G BL V1-5
S10 series BL V1-4
Note 9 BL V1-7
S9 series BL V1-9
Tab S6 BL V1-3
Tab S7 BL V1
Tab S7+ BL V1
A71 5G BL V1-2
A51 BL V1-5
A51 5G BL V1-4
A50 A505W BL V1-A
A50 A505U BL V1-B
S21 BL V1
A32 5G BL V1-3
Tab Active Pro 10.1 BL V1-4
XCover Pro BL V1-7
Hi @jrkruse I dont see anything in Post #2. Might you share "Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found In Post 2"
991U1 USA Snapdragon
I finished unlock with afaneh and then I flashed USERDATA_AIO_G991_FORCE_WIPE_NO_BL.tar.md5 but ended up with bootloop.
https://imgur.com/WG7uFma
I then went back to post to read. Was I supposed to flash both stockfirmware and the tar file? I only did the tar file in USERDATA slot.
EDIT: Nvm. The black download links download the S20 (981) tar file and that's what I ended up flashing. Fixed by flashing the orange links for the S21 (991).
So I was sent here from the unlocked samsung bootloader's group in telegram because someone's been helping me there for the last day and a half trying to get my Samsung Galaxy watch 3 to pair with my wearables app on my unlocked and rooted s21 ultra and we've had no luck so I guess my question is how does this work? and what do I need to do?
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So I was sent here from the unlocked samsung bootloader's group in telegram because someone's been helping me there for the last day and a half trying to get my Samsung Galaxy watch 3 to pair with my wearables app on my unlocked and rooted s21 ultra and we've had no luck so I guess my question is how does this work? and what do I need to do?
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Were you successful pairing you galaxy watch? I was able to pair mine after receiving help from Ali. 3 files need to be modified. If you still need help I have the files and would be willing to share with you so you can see what needs to be edited.
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Were you successful pairing you galaxy watch? I was able to pair mine after receiving help from Ali. 3 files need to be modified. If you still need help I have the files and would be willing to share with you so you can see what needs to be edited.
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Man Ali helped me alot but still we aren't being able to connect yeah I would love the files...I'm willing to give anything a try at this point! Thanks for reaching out!
jmac052002 said:
Man Ali helped me alot but still we aren't being able to connect yeah I would love the files...I'm willing to give anything a try at this point! Thanks for reaching out!
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There is a updated version of the galaxy wearable fix in the telegram chat. I am rooted with magisk so i used root explorer to navigate to vender/etc/vintf/ here are two files that need modifying called manifest_lahaina.xml and manifest_shima.xml. Following the guide from the telegram you can execute 3 a few commands in terminal. Or just replaced the files included in the zip and reset the permissions. Permissions need to be rw-r--r--.
Jnewell05 said:
There is a updated version of the galaxy wearable fix in the telegram chat. I am rooted with magisk so i used root explorer to navigate to vender/etc/vintf/ here are two files that need modifying called manifest_lahaina.xml and manifest_shima.xml. Following the guide from the telegram you can execute 3 a few commands in terminal. Or just replaced the files included in the zip and reset the permissions. Permissions need to be rw-r--r--.
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Also shared by Ali was fix for smart view and shealth, it's not part of this flashable in OP but think gear fix should be at least discussed. You'll have to modify system/build.prop
Ali stated "For screen sharing and S health following need to be in build prop : ro.config.tima=0
ro.config.iccc_version=iccc_disabled
wlan.wfd.hdcp=disable"
I also edited ro.config.nox=v30 changed it from 30 to 00 so that secret mode works in the samsung browser. See screenshot. And again set permissions to rw-r--r--
Hope this helps!!
I don't suppose any of this watch trickery is in any way applicable to samsung pass?
Does not help samsung pass. I don't know exactly details but samsung pass looks at knox trip and will not work once tripped. Have looked around for a fix but have not had any luck.
Updated files in OP fixed sum bugs. Added new safetynet patch and I think wearable fix now works
Worked like a charm the 1st try. It feels good to be rooted on a Samsung device again. My previous Sammy with root was the s5. Thank you very much!
Are you going to update this to the June patch? I'm hoping to get the Heat issue fix which June addressed.
How do I check to see which bootloader version I have?
The link is incorrect in the OP and links to the SM-996U1. Does anyone have the updated link?
Can you or anyone confirm this works on already magisk rooted G9910?
I just finished setting up the phone and temporarily lost root when i renamed the Magisk app, had to reflash the patched IMG with HOME_CSC and thank god i didnt lose settings
My whole reason for TWRP is the backup/restore functions, so i never have to suffer this kind of heart attack again
I'm on OneUI 4.1 .. is that what "DONT MIX BIT 1" means? should i avoid?