[ROM][7.1.1][N950U/U1/W][3BRA9][07-10-19]Ultimate Chimera ROM V1.5 - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, &

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**Welcome to the Fox Den!**
Chimera is a custom, pre-rooted ROM based from N950U 3BRA9 Firmware that has many MODs built in.
Before you proceed, I cannot be held liable for the damage or malfunction of your device using these files,
you proceed at your own risk and remove my liability by continuing to any portion of this thread!
!PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY AND SEARCH THE POSTS BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS!​
Prerequisites:
- Your Note 8 and PC ready to flash
- READ THE ENTIRE GUIDE!
- Download and extract all required files to convenient location, keeping all files organized, on PC
- Rooted your device with SamFAIL or be on another custom ROM
- FlashFire or Safestrap installed
- Ensure you are on the proper CSC code for your carrier using "Phone Info app available in PlayStore...
**If you are on XAA some network features may not work unless you change**​Instructions:
Safestrap Method (Preferred):
Step 1 - Ensure Busybox is installed to /system/xbin.
Step 2 – Ensure that SuperSu is updated.
Step 3 – Install Safestrap, Open Safestrap and grant it permission. (If not already Installed)
Step 4 – Select Install Recovery.
Step 5 – Select Reboot to Recovery.
Step 6 – Select Wipe button.
Step 7 – Swipe to Factory Reset (Do Three times).
Alternatively, Select Advanced Wipe to choose, Dalvik, Cache, System, and Data. (Do Three Times)​Step 8 – Select Back Triangle Button to back out to Main menu.
Step 9 – Select Install button.
Step 10 – Navigate to location of downloaded Chimera ROM and select it.
Optional, Check the Reboot after installation box.​Step 11 – Swipe to confirm Flash.
Step 12 – Select Reboot System button after install complete.
Step 13 – Boot will take a while so relax for a while.​
FlashFire Method:
Step 1 - Ensure Busybox is installed to /system/xbin.
Step 2 – Ensure that SuperSu is updated.
Step 3 – Install FlashFire, Open FlashFire and grant it permission. (If not already Installed)
Step 4 – Select the RED + button on the bottom right of FlashFire.
Step 5 – Select "Flash ZIP or OTA" button.
Step 6 – Navigate to location of downloaded Chimera ROM and select it.
Step 7 – Check the box next to (Mount /system read/write) then select the check mark in top right corner.
Step 8 – Select "Wipe" button. (Full Wipe is Neccessary unless Directed Otherwise)
Step 9 – Ensure System data, 3rd party apps, Dalvik cache, and Cache partition boxes are selected then select the check mark in top right corner. Optionally, you can select Internal storage.
Step 10 – Long press Wipe section and position it 1st before ZIP flash.
Step 11 – Leave Reboot section set to Normal unless you plan on flashing BlueFox Odin files, then select Download and the check mark at top right.
Step 12 – Select the Flash section at the bottom of FlashFire. Boot will take a while so relax for a while.​
Chimera's Features:
SuperSu
Busybox (just binary)
Deodexed
Zipaligned
DeKnoxed
Safestrap Integration
ROM Control
VoLTE icon Fix
Download Booster (Unless you flash Carrier CSC)
Native Tethering
CallerID
Many Custom settings in ROM Control (description of TWIZtd Mods coming soon)
More coming soon...
*Will Debloat later - For now remove unwanted apps with Titanium Backup or a root explorer*
What's Not Working:
Rotation Lock - *Fix - Set toggle and reboot*
360 Rotation
DEX (Swap SystemUI with Culpeo or SamFAIL SystemUI)
Cannot Access Data error message
You tell us....
Changelog coming soon...
Mods coming soon...​
Downloads:
The ROM:
Ultimate Chimera V1.5​
Odin Files:
*These Odin files are based off N950U Bootlader for best performance with U ROM*
- Flash with Prince Comsy's Odin -
For V3 Root
CR_U-3BRA9_CMBO-3ARA3
Optional U-3BRA Carrier Modems
For V2/V2.5 Root
CR_U-2BQL9_CMBO-2AQL1
Optional U-2BQL Carrier Modems
For V1 Root
CR_U-1AQI9_CMBO-1AQI6
Optional_U-1AQI_CarrierModems​
For those on V3 Bootloader, Not yet rooted:
The official SamFAIL V3 has been updated...Please use instead, unless you really want these.
Step 1 - Flash V3 Bootloader Odin files, CR_U-3BRA9_CMBO-3ARA3 In Prince Comsy's Odin,(yes it had a security error).
Step 2 - Boot to Download mode.
Step 3 - Flash the SamFAIL V3 System file according to SamFail Part 1 Instructions Here (normal error and upload screen).
Step 4 - Boot to Download mode.
Step 5 - Flash V3 Bootloader Odin files again, CR_U-3BRA9_CMBO-3ARA3
Step 6 - Device should reboot. Relax, boot takes a few.
*If you get a bootloop on SamFAIL startup, flash carrier CSC in Odin. 3BRA9 CSC*
Step 7 - Skip setup and install FlashFire or Safestrap.
Step 8 - Flash Chimera ROM following instructions above.​
Thanks and Credits:
@JavixKGD - Many great TWIZtd MODs
@me2151 - SamFAIL for Galaxy Note8
@partcyborg - Finding root for Galaxy Note8
@Chainfire - SuperSU & FlashFire
@jrkruse - VoLTE icon fix
@afaneh92 - Safestrap Recovery
@josete_197601 - GRX TouchWiz Mod
Testers coming soon....sorry other mentions are coming...
- More coming soon (as before)​
Other Noteworthy Thanks:
@daxgirl for all the great guides on the many great mods!!!
@tdunham for the massive library of mods he has on his thread here and to every dev that put their time into the guides that are there. You are just too many to mention my friends.
@asc1977 for his great work on the growing library of guides and mods for MM here.
@mrRobinson for adaway.
@A.R.I.S.E. Sound Systems Sound Systems for the great sound mod of Viper4ARISE and Dolby ATMOS.
@ahrion for his amazing work with great sound mods for Android, specifically Dolby ATMOS Collective found here.
Other mentions can be found on the TWIZtd Mod thread in the links below!
​If I have forgotten anyone else, please do PM me and I will add you quickly; because credit is given where it is due!!!
MANY THANKS TO ALL, HOPE YOU ENJOY CHIMERA ROM!!!!!!
Other Links:
*SamFAIL by me2151*
*TWIZtd by JavixKGD*
*Culpeo ROM*
*Fennec ROM*
*SM-N950U1 XAA Stock Recovery Guide*
*Carrier Flashing and Switching Guide*
*Edit APN Settings & Native HotSpot Guide*
*SM-N950U/U1 Factory Binary, Combination Firmware*
*S Note & Working Action Memo*
*Free SIM Unlock Service by: @instrumentaly*​
XDA:DevDB Information
Chimera ROM, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (2017 Phone)
Contributors
BlueFox721, JavixKGD
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: V1.5
Stable Release Date: 2019-10-05
Created 2018-05-25
Last Updated 2019-11-14

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Mods and Extras:
*Instructions for flashing MODs inSafestrap:*
Select Recovery on Boot.
Select Wipe.
Select Advanced Wipe.
Check Dalvik / ART Cache and Cache.
Swipe to Wipe.
Back out to Main Recovery Menu.
Select Install.
Choose Mod to Install.
Swipe to confirm flash.
Select Reboot System and Profit!
*Instructions for flashing MODs inFlashFire:*
Select Red "+" circle at bottom right.
Select Flash Zip or OTA.
Select MOD to flash.
Check Mount /system read/write
Select Flash and Profit!
Stock Apps:
Optional_StockKeyboard_2.1.03.23
Optional_StockMessages_4.3.03.20​
Boot Animations:
Star Trek 2009 Intro with Enterprise_Sound
(Preview Coming)
Tron GENII LightCycle_Sound - Coming Soon
(Preview Coming Soon)
Black Hole revised for Note8
Original by @motomotomotoG
(Preview Coming)
Stock Samsung Boot Animation
Stock Carrier Boot Animations (All)​
More Coming soon to a Den near you....

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Changelog:
Changelog being updated.................

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Reserved
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Fantastic! Thank you Bluefox, can't wait to try it this weekend ?

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@BlueFox721 does this one have the SecSettings2 fix for fingerprint?

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Jammol said:
@BlueFox721 does this one have the SecSettings2 fix for fingerprint?
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Yes

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BlueFox721 said:
Yes
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Cool business man. Have you been able to look into the location issue I reported in PM? I'm about to download this version to see what happens.

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Jammol said:
Cool business man. Have you been able to look into the location issue I reported in PM? I'm about to download this version to see what happens.
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If you don't mind, could you tell me what location issue you are experiencing?

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Jammol said:
Cool business man. Have you been able to look into the location issue I reported in PM? I'm about to download this version to see what happens.
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Location seems to be working fine as well as wifi auto connect...After 5 houses I had to manually turn off the Wi-Fi because it was still registering...
As soon as I got 4 houses close, auto connect connected and speeds were good...at least my neighbors can get my internet...(just kidding, password protected...lol)

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BlueFox721 said:
Location seems to be working fine as well as wifi auto connect...After 5 houses I had to manually turn off the Wi-Fi because it was still registering...
As soon as I got 4 houses close, auto connect connected and speeds were good...at least my neighbors can get my internet...(just kidding, password protected...lol)
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Thanks BlueFox721!

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IT'S HERE!!!

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The mighty Wizards have outdone themselves. Great job guys.
SM-N950U CHIMERA V1
---------- Post added at 05:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:36 AM ----------
Location working fine here and wifi auto connects
SM-N950U CHIMERA V1

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butchieboy said:
The mighty Wizards have outdone themselves. Great job guys.
SM-N950U CHIMERA V1
---------- Post added at 05:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:36 AM ----------
Location working fine here and wifi auto connects
SM-N950U CHIMERA V1
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Android.Ninja said:
If you don't mind, could you tell me what location issue you are experiencing?
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BlueFox721 said:
Location seems to be working fine as well as wifi auto connect...After 5 houses I had to manually turn off the Wi-Fi because it was still registering...
As soon as I got 4 houses close, auto connect connected and speeds were good...at least my neighbors can get my internet...(just kidding, password protected...lol)
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So I've tracked down all of my issues to being our work WiFi sucks really bad. As for location, don't know why but starting all the way over did the trick. As went all the way back to stock and then root, and then flash. Ugh, that was annoying. Working great now though, located me in less than 36ms!!! :good:
To all those involved with building this Rom, thank you very much, and congratulations on a great job. It is running smooth as my bear belly(kidding, abs man here!). :laugh::good:

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Couldn't help but smile when i saw the boot loader animation. This is awesome! Thank you for all the hard work!

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Sud0Bash said:
Couldn't help but smile when i saw the boot loader animation. This is awesome! Thank you for all the hard work!
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I thought people might like it...?

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The modem on 3BRA for TMB keep saying failed when I tried to flash it through Cosmey

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dallen5 said:
The modem on 3BRA for TMB keep saying failed when I tried to flash it through Cosmey
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You may need to flash it all together,
BL, AP, and CP (being the TMB Modem) so that matching occurs

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i have safestrap so i just clean wipe and install? no need to re-root or anything right? and does it already have twz features n then some?

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mister_propa said:
i have safestrap so i just clean wipe and install? no need to re-root or anything right? and does it already have twz features n then some?
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Yes, full wiipe in Safestrap,
Safestrap will remain (Integrated),
No need to root as it is included,
Many Features.....