SamFAIL for Oreo? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers

While googling around for anything about SamFAIL for my newly purchased Note 8 running Oreo out of the box I ran across something that made me curious on some other Android (Somewhat suspicious) news website, and it lists the creator for the (new) SamFAIL for Oreo by @me2151 ..
I found it here https://www.androidinfotech.com/201...-t-mobile-usa-sm-n950u-oreo-install-twrp.html
Since I have not seen anything close to this on XDA I assumed it was fake, but the files are attached to @me2151 's Android File Host..
I am new to the Note 8 forums and I have not seen any chatter on getting Root on this device..
Can anyone shed some light on this, or is this a red herring?

100% fake. talks about installing Twrp... NEVER believe those sites.

me2151 said:
100% fake. talks about installing Twrp... NEVER believe those sites.
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Yeah I thought so.. Thanks

Couldn't you revert back to nougat then get root through samfail?

CCJ22 said:
Couldn't you revert back to nougat then get root through samfail?
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Nope... Rolling back is blocked.

MrMike2182 said:
Nope... Rolling back is blocked.
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Fawk me. Ridiculous what these OEM's are doing nowadays.

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Update available on Verizon Software Update Assistant. Possibly KitKat

Verizon Software Update Assistant on Mac just popped up and started downloading an update. It doesn't say what version but I'm assuming it's KitKat. My internet is only 1mb down right now so it will be awhile before it's finished.
jeremy81 said:
Verizon Software Update Assistant on Mac just popped up and started downloading an update. It doesn't say what version but I'm assuming it's KitKat. My internet is only 1mb down right now so it will be awhile before it's finished.
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I just updated through Kies. KitKat ftw! Totally unexpected.
Downloading through kies now. Haven't used this before might start using to do a local backup
Pulled it from the software upgrade assistant as well. When I did a manual check on the phone it said was up to date.
Rom n900vvrucnc4
N900VVRUCNC4
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N900V&details=Galaxy_Note_3__Verizon
samsung-updates.com/details/27868/Galaxy_Note_3_Verizon/SM-N900V/VZW/N900VVRUCNC4.html
Hope you all know there's probly no chance to roll back, better hope safestrap works. Its always best to let devs tear through the update before updating.
dhufford81 said:
Hope you all know there's probly no chance to roll back, better hope safestrap works. Its always best to let devs tear through the update before updating.
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This is excellent advise!!!! This is why I will stick with NC2 for awhile.....
If someone can send me aboot, sbl1, rpm, and tz, I will tell you if we can downgrade. It looks like this is NC4.
somebody snag the nc4 modem
Kingo that!
Michael R. said:
Kingo that!
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Don't think Kingo works with NC4...
ryanbg said:
If someone can send me aboot, sbl1, rpm, and tz, I will tell you if we can downgrade. It looks like this is NC4.
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im downloading tar now wioll get u files shortly
ps- why are all u guys updating :/ the chances of ever getting root again on this rom are slim to none unless the bootloader isnt incremented which ishighly unlikely.. look at the s5 13k bounty for just root and its still not out yet..
let me tear through this and provide a safe way to update and keep root
dont take the update.. i will provide a safe way to update and keep root and a way to be able to revert to the old kernel with the insecure modules for when kexec starts working if it cooperates..
BeansTown106 said:
dont take the update.. i will provide a safe way to update and keep root and a way to be able to revert to the old kernel with the insecure modules for when kexec starts working if it cooperates..
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Thank you Beans ! I was going to wait till you made it safe [emoji3]
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BeansTown106 said:
im downloading tar now wioll get u files shortly
ps- why are all u guys updating :/ the chances of ever getting root again on this rom are slim to none unless the bootloader isnt incremented which ishighly unlikely.. look at the s5 13k bounty for just root and its still not out yet..
let me tear through this and provide a safe way to update and keep root
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You da man Beans!
Saythis said:
Don't think Kingo works with NC4...
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Yeah I wasn't going to try, I run ARLiberator and I didnt pay $30 for nothing. Seriously considering the highly advocated leak though now that I have actually taken the time to read through the PSA and thread comments.
I'm kind of a noob though, I don't understand a lot of the intricacies of programming. Am I correct in assuming that if they are able to build a custom kernel with this unprotected firmware, it will be possible to install non TW roms Like CM11 one day?
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Yeah I wasn't going to try, I run ARLiberator and I didnt pay $30 for nothing. Seriously considering your highly advocated leak though now that I have actually taken the time to read through your PSA and thread comments.
I'm kind of a noob though, I don't understand a lot of the intricacies of programming. Am I correct in assuming that if you are able to build a custom kernel with this unprotected firmware, it will be possible to install non TW roms Like CM11 one day?
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if the kexec module is perfected it will allow us to 2nd boot a aosp kernel and in turn run aosp roms like cm11,aokp,gummy etc. this is a hard task but having the opportunity to use it is a very good thing
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this the general forums for the Verizon Note 3? Some might just like being informed about the stock update in a thread without it being bombarded with beans rom posts. We do have the posts about this already I believe.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't this the general forums for the Verizon Note 3? Some might just like being informed about the stock update in a thread without it being bombarded with beans rom posts. We do have the posts about this already I believe.
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I wish there was a thumbs down button. :thumbdown:
dhufford81 said:
I wish there was a thumbs down button. :thumbdown:
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Well, I must be wrong then. I guess I'll try to find a general forums so I can be informed about the stock kitkat update.
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Verizon G3 Stock 6.0 Marshmallow Update (VS98546A)

I received the 6.0 update tonight. ~788MB download and 20 minute install.
Things I noticed differently:
-Response and fluidity seem better, might be due to it clearing the app cache
-Notification bar is smaller, this is a plus for me
-Messages in the message app are smaller, this is a big plus for me
-Everything LG wise has a more flat material design to it. Looks better than before but still iffy
Will update in the future about the battery usage.
2kool4u526 said:
I received the 6.0 update tonight. ~788MB download and 20 minute install.
Things I noticed differently:
-Response and fluidity seem better, might be due to it clearing the app cache
-Notification bar is smaller, this is a plus for me
-Messages in the message app are smaller, this is a big plus for me
-Everything LG wise has a more flat material design to it. Looks better than before but still iffy
Will update in the future about the battery usage.
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Where are you located?
mopartonyg said:
Where are you located?
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Western New York
2kool4u526 said:
Western New York
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1 of your pics says modified, did you already root it?
Any link kdz ??
Wow... can't believe the VS985 already has official MM coming this quickly. That's so unlike Verizon to get updates out this quickly.
I'm also shocked that VZW released it so early. I'll be waiting for a KDZ so I can upgrade the G3.
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1 of your pics says modified, did you already root it?
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Yeah, if you DID root it, how? Curious because I need to keep root for TiBu.
Oh and @snoop5 also posted a link to an article from Android Authority stating the VS985 6.0 is being pushed out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/verizon-marshmallow-t3298060
Thanks!
Still the same terrible signal and WiFi icons, huh?
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mopartonyg said:
1 of your pics says modified, did you already root it?
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I did not. I was rooted versions ago, that was taken away with the 5.1.1 update, but it kept the 'modified' status.
I can look into root for it. The link Bradg24 posted helps. I'll see if I can get recovery on the phone in an easy way.
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I have not done it since I am not on stock but found it while searching around
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Rooting a stock ROM, and having a version of SuperSU that will work on it are two different things. That's not a root method unless you:
1. Already have root/TWRP.
2. Have the new ROM as a flashable zip.
If so, then after flashing the ROM then you can flash SuperSU.zip.
This isn't what people are looking for when they're looking for a "root method".
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@2kool4u526 can you test the auto brightness on this release? On 35B in a dim room the built-in auto brightness made the screen too dark to be useable, although using Lux Lite from the Play Store rectified that.
Thanks for the info.
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2kool4u526 said:
I did not. I was rooted versions ago, that was taken away with the 5.1.1 update, but it kept the 'modified' status.
I can look into root for it. The link Bradg24 posted helps. I'll see if I can get recovery on the phone in an easy way.
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You'll have to get root before you can attempt to install TWRP. Keep in mind if it screws up your boot with a secure boot error, you might not be able to fix it until they release a KDZ for 46A, if 46A's Download Mode doesn't allow flashing older KDZs, just as 35B's didn't.
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You'll have to get root before you can attempt to install TWRP. Keep in mind if it screws up your boot with a secure boot error, you might not be able to fix it until they release a KDZ for 46A, if 46A's Download Mode doesn't allow flashing older KDZs, just as 35B's didn't.
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Ah, you beat me to it! LOL
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Ah, you beat me to it! LOL
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Too bad it's not like Samsung with being able to flash a custom recovery via USB through Odin on a PC, at least that's how it used to be with Samsung before Knox - now I don't know.
I've tried looking into if it's possible to build our own KDZ but I never got anywhere. Since there are tools to extract them there must be a way of building them, although they might contain some kind of manufacturer signature to confirm they're official when flashing them.
Wi-Fi Calling?
Can anyone confirm/deny if this version has any WiFi calling capabilities? I know Verizon rolled out this capability for the S6 and said they were going to update other Android handsets in 2016.
Long shot, but I figured I would put it out there...
do we even have any devs working on stock verizon ports anymore? i thought holyangel and hasbadr stopped working on this device
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do we even have any devs working on stock verizon ports anymore? i thought holyangel and hasbadr stopped working on this device
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Define "anymore". @hsbadr , @HolyAngel and @xdabbeb all released 35B-based ROMs, and the only one of those three who's phone situation changed since then is @HolyAngel 's.
Before the KDZ is available (or rooting a stock build of the OTA at a minimum) it's too early to find out if anyone will release a ROM based on it. Heck, if no one else did by some miracle, I would, based on what I learned from @hsbadr and @xdabbeb.
Only those three devs might know if they would update their ROMs, and we shouldn't ask them. Either they will or they won't depending on if they feel like it.
(I know you weren't asking them so please don't get upset)
i know hsbadr didn't have the phone anymore when he did 35b.
Really hoping we can get a Jasmine update for MM, I mean maybe someone can make a poll showing how much demand for one there would be?
Yeah idk if I'll be supporting it or not at this time, at the least need kdz or system dump.
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Root Sprint S8+???

Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
luisypica said:
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
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When you did your search on XDA, did you find your answer?
Ramer said:
When you did your search on XDA, did you find your answer?
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NO, I didn´t find anything, that´s why I am asking for.
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NO, I didn´t find anything, that´s why I am asking for.
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Hmm, it's posted ALL OVER XDA. The Sprint S8+ has a locked bootloader. As of now, we don't have root.
Ramer said:
Hmm, it's posted ALL OVER XDA. The Sprint S8+ has a locked bootloader. As of now, we don't have root.
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Many phone with locked bootloaders has root. I know is hardest than unlocked bootloaders but is not impossible.
I hope will be as soon as possible.
Thanks
luisypica said:
Hello, there is a way to root this phone???
I want to unlock it.
Thanks
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Here you go.
here it is,
https://www.oneclickroot.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8/
lol
94tbird said:
here it is,
lol
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I wonder if it's going to brick a Snapdragon S8 or will it just not work. That site doesn't even mention the two types of chipsets, at least not that I found on a quick reading.
94tbird said:
here it is,
https://www.oneclickroot.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8/
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This is a paid option and not for developer types like us. I am not convinced they support our USA model 955U anyway.
I would think Chainfire might come out with something like happened with S7 Edge. We shall see. Been 3 weeks.
photolarry said:
This is a paid option and not for developer types like us. I am not convinced they support our USA model 955U anyway.
I would think Chainfire might come out with something like happened with S7 Edge. We shall see. Been 3 weeks.
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Think you missed the "lol" portion if my post
So I have been doing some research and the same kind of issue was occurring with the S7/Edge and there was a modified ODIN and "Engineering" boot.img (kernel) that claims to root the device. So I am curious if using that "modified hack" version of ODIN and a boot.img that has a kernel compatible with snapdragon (the only one I see in main s8+ forum is for Exynos). Not sure if this is really safe to do but I am guessing that once enough devs want root on this device, something will be out there. Has anyone tried KingRoot?
I have trieed Kingroot but always fail!!!
I hope Chainfire can do something for us.
Anyway: eng kernel exist for this device? Snapdragon version ofcourse.
I contacted the support team for oneclickroot and they said that they do not have a root for the US versions of the S8+.
Was wondering if there would be a way to modify and or port the s7 boot.img to an s8+ variant? Maybe even a way to "trick" it as to read it like an exynos vairant processor?
i just bougt sprint s8+ off swappa. any update to the rooting it cause im gonna unlock it.
photolarry said:
So I have been doing some research and the same kind of issue was occurring with the S7/Edge and there was a modified ODIN and "Engineering" boot.img (kernel) that claims to root the device. So I am curious if using that "modified hack" version of ODIN and a boot.img that has a kernel compatible with snapdragon (the only one I see in main s8+ forum is for Exynos). Not sure if this is really safe to do but I am guessing that once enough devs want root on this device, something will be out there. Has anyone tried KingRoot?
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I've tried KingRoot, but it's hot garbage. Seeing so much in the way of information regarding the S8 Plus having a locked bootloader (Sprint ENG_US version or any other carrier variant for that matter), and I was wondering if there is any new information? Eager to root this bad boy, but no bueno thus far. I'm seeing the information for international ones using the Exynos, but I found this 'CF-Auto-Root-dream2qltesq-dream2qltesq-smg955u.tar' earlier this afternoon. Not even sure if this is compatible and I'm not going to be the guinea pig today. Has anybody else messed with this kit?
Anybody have any relevant information pertaining to effective rooting of the S8 Plus on Sprint by chance? Until I hear of some success with this, I'm not going to attempt. Got a bit of a qualm with a $1K paperweight. Please advise.
Thanks!

RS988 Developer News

I made this post because I wanted to see if there was any RS988 developer news, ROMS, Kernal, anything
It looks like the RS988 will get Android 8 Oreo... But it looks like it will take a while as with the Nougat update
I got the exact same e-mail. Hopefully we do get Android 8 Oreo.
djskribbles said:
I got the exact same e-mail. Hopefully we do get Android 8 Oreo.
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And Maybe even LOS 15
It seems I have an OTA... Im gonna be on wifi tomorrow Ill fill everyone in
Just a patch nothing fancy
On paranoid Android and so far it's stable. But video recording seems iffy. Haven't been able to get a video to save. But I'll be trying different camera apps
Just bought this phone. Gonna see what I can do with it in the next few weeks. I see we need a better TWRP port, I'll try and work on that in the next few days.
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I made this post because I wanted to see if there was any RS988 developer news, ROMS, Kernal, anything
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take a look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/request-custom-roms-rs988-unlocked-t3636605/page3
and a few comments here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/rs988-rom-kernel-compatibility-t3527828/page3
RS988 port of LineageOS https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73508297&postcount=4
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take a look here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/request-custom-roms-rs988-unlocked-t3636605/page3
and a few comments here https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/help/rs988-rom-kernel-compatibility-t3527828/page3
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Now we're talking thank you for this
Beeko said:
Just bought this phone. Gonna see what I can do with it in the next few weeks. I see we need a better TWRP port, I'll try and work on that in the next few days.
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Make sure to keep us in the loop
Last time I'm gonna post here til I make an official release. Here is tonight's build, screen tearing is fixed and I've been starting to upstream the kernel to the latest and start adding my tweaks to it.
MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED AND TWRP INSTALLED
Download: HERE
Beeko said:
Last time I'm gonna post here til I make an official release. Here is tonight's build, screen tearing is fixed and I've been starting to upstream the kernel to the latest and start adding my tweaks to it.
MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED AND TWRP INSTALLED
Download: HERE
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Would quick charge be working or is it still locked to 350ma? Just checked the official thread and the bug is coming from lineage os and seems to be a kernel issue.
Curlyfry2121 said:
Would quick charge be working or is it still locked to 350ma? Just checked the official thread and the bug is coming from lineage os and seems to be a kernel issue.
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I've been diving into that issue, haven't figured it out yet. But I'm sure it won't be long.
Hey,
Just bought a G5 RS988 and am struggling to find a good guide for bootloader unlock. I know that's not quite what this thread is about, but I'm sure many others will look for it here. Anyone able to give me a link? Or, if you'd rather, pm me and I'll delete this post if you feel it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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Nevermind. Found a generic one here that worked: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
Where are you getting TWRP from? All I can find is this as it's not on the TWRP site: https://build.nethunter.com/test-builds/twrp/lge/twrp-3.0.2-1-rs988.img
Also, is this a good thread to use for rooting? https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/root-rooting-rs988-t3580660
I'm struggling to find promising answers to any of my searches, and there certainly isn't a thread that contains a valid list of all these useful tidbits.
toucan4267 said:
Hey,
Just bought a G5 RS988 and am struggling to find a good guide for bootloader unlock. I know that's not quite what this thread is about, but I'm sure many others will look for it here. Anyone able to give me a link? Or, if you'd rather, pm me and I'll delete this post if you feel it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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Nevermind. Found a generic one here that worked: http://developer.lge.com/resource/mobile/RetrieveBootloader.dev?categoryId=CTULRS0702
Where are you getting TWRP from? All I can find is this as it's not on the TWRP site: https://build.nethunter.com/test-builds/twrp/lge/twrp-3.0.2-1-rs988.img
Also, is this a good thread to use for rooting? https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/root-rooting-rs988-t3580660
I'm struggling to find promising answers to any of my searches, and there certainly isn't a thread that contains a valid list of all these useful tidbits.
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The links you have will work ok... There is no official TWRP yet that I am aware of just as there are no official ROMs (that I know of) there are however unofficial Lineage and Paranoid Android ROMs, and unofficial TWRP
There is a tool from LG that will preform bootloader unlock
I hope this helps
Beeko said:
Last time I'm gonna post here til I make an official release. Here is tonight's build, screen tearing is fixed and I've been starting to upstream the kernel to the latest and start adding my tweaks to it.
MUST BE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED AND TWRP INSTALLED
Download: HERE
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Thank you for all your doing for the RS988 when I made this post I honestly didn't think anyone would care. I thank you for what you are doing and I can't wait until we have official ROMs and TWRP for the RS988
ZLM1229 said:
Thank you for all your doing for the RS988 when I made this post I honestly didn't think anyone would care. I thank you for what you are doing and I can't wait until we have official ROMs and TWRP for the RS988
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You're welcome. Probably not gonna be making official releases seeing how this is kind of a weekend thing. I work construction and have a newborn so time is not something I have sadly. But I'll try my hardest to get some cool **** for this phone
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You're welcome. Probably not gonna be making official releases seeing how this is kind of a weekend thing. I work construction and have a newborn so time is not something I have sadly. But I'll try my hardest to get some cool **** for this phone
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Haha yeah I can see how time is in short supply, even so you are doing so incredible stuff, and for that we Thank You!
Question to y'all,
I'm trying to gain init.d script support. Tried the universal init.d app, but if force closes every time I open it. Is there anything flashable that would grant init.d support?
Thanks!

Samfail on Oreo update???

Has anyone tried Samfail on Oreo update? I've been wanting to root my Note 8 and was reading some threads today and I thing I read somewhere that it might not work on Oreo! Can anyone confirm?
Thanks
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No it doesn't
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Goody68 said:
Has anyone tried Samfail on Oreo update? I've been wanting to root my Note 8 and was reading some threads today and I thing I read somewhere that it might not work on Oreo! Can anyone confirm?
Thanks
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Needs update binary file, that we have yet to snatch up....
BlueFox721 said:
Needs update binary file, that we have yet to snatch up....
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you taking donations
hondasforlife said:
you taking donations
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If you wish to buy me a drink, feel free....lol...I am grateful for any contribution....I try to put everything back into the comuminity somehow........just click any of the donate links
Until the combo file is leaked on something like Z3X we are sol.The combo file allows us to obtain root access and flash it on the devices that have locked bootloaders. That's basically the best way to explain it.
ok, if I am currently rooted with samfail on android 7.1 can I upgrade to the oem tmobile nonrooted Oreo 8.0 without bricking? I dont really like this root. The people that I paid to root my phone told me to not upgrade or flash roms or even turn off debugging, that all of these will trip knox and possibly brick ... please clarify, you guys sound fluent with this build.
I can ask a friend again and see if he will help like he did last time i asked. Dang shame i will have to get with the iphone devs to make it rain again lol
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