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Good News Guys >>>>Official T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Android 7.1.1 Nougat update released

Good News Guys >>>>Official T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Android 7.1.1 Nougat update released
We reported recently that the Galaxy J7 might soon receive the Nougat update. The handset was spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance running a Nougat build. It was a big indication that the company was planning on rolling out the update soon.
T-Mobile has now started rolling out the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Galaxy J7. It’s one of the few devices that Samsung has updated straight to version 7.1.1 from Marshmallow.
T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update
T-Mobile has started rolling out the Nougat update for the Galaxy J7 over-the-air. However, the company’s support document for this handset is all over the place. It assigns version number Android 6.0.1, Android 7.0 and Android 7.1.1 to one single firmware version, J700TUVU3BQI5.
This is obviously not possible. Clearly, there are clerical issues with the document. That doesn’t mean the T-Mobile Galaxy J7 Android 7.1.1 Nougat update isn’t rolling out. Those who own this handset on T-Mobile will soon receive an update notification if they haven’t already.
This firmware is also available for download from our firmware section where the Android version is accurately mentioned as Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Despite the fact that this update has been released in October, it comes with the August security patch.
Galaxy J7 owners on T-Mobile can either wait for the update to go live in their region or simply download the firmware from our website.
Download 7.1.1 here and happy flashing J700TUVU3BQI5 - Galaxy J7 SM-J700T TMB USA (T-Mobile)
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Source :- SamMobile

Tmobile received the update from samsung on 8/28. They filled it with their garbage and sent it last thursday, most of us flashed aqf1 stock and got it ota friday morning.i dont see any clerical errors or anything like that at all. And ive been digging through the build for a week. Im running it now. All internation j7 roms flash with this builds kernel, but reboot in the setup wiz, so once we get a good base there will be a ton of ports in this community. Also, we have found, edge screen, blf, high performance mode, and aod hidden but inactive in the phone. This build is something amazing folks.
Btw, sammobile is a useless, slow dinosaur. Updato via playstore is the best source for firmware.

fullofhell said:
Tmobile received the update from samsung on 8/28. They filled it with their garbage and sent it last thursday, most of us flashed aqf1 stock and got it ota friday morning.i dont see any clerical errors or anything like that at all. And ive been digging through the build for a week. Im running it now. All internation j7 roms flash with this builds kernel, but reboot in the setup wiz, so once we get a good base there will be a ton of ports in this community. Also, we have found, edge screen, blf, high performance mode, and aod hidden but inactive in the phone. This build is something amazing folks.
Btw, sammobile is a useless, slow dinosaur. Updato via playstore is the best source for firmware.
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I would like to have the edge screen without installing a Rom you think is possible?.

carlosbalbuena_ said:
I would like to have the edge screen without installing a Rom you think is possible?.
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Not sure. It isnt working yet.

Will this work for the metro pcs variant ( SM-J700T1) as well?

hightech316 said:
Will this work for the metro pcs variant ( SM-J700T1) as well?
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I think so..i got edge lighting to work. Im writing each csc tweak down and will include them in our next build.see photo,.this is native in the stock firmware

Has anyone flashed this update on their metro J7?
Does this update contain t-mobile bloat?

hightech316 said:
Has anyone flashed this update on their metro J7?
Does this update contain t-mobile bloat?
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flash the aqf1 metro firmware, then take update to 7.1.1 ota. Then u will have metro nougat

fullofhell said:
Not sure. It isnt working yet.
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And the Performance mode got it by installing some application or what?

carlosbalbuena_ said:
And the Performance mode got it by installing some application or what?
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Download csc editor by wanam via playstore its in one of those...u look thru and change each item to "true" then reboot. Its called performance tuning

fullofhell said:
Download csc editor by wanam via playstore its in one of those...u look thru and change each item to "true" then reboot. Its called performance tuning
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Ok bro I'm going to try and the edge lighting like it did

I got the stock ROM deodex and services jar modded but when I connect it to my lab top it don't come up unless I go and turn off USB debugging

mario1634 said:
I got the stock ROM deodex and services jar modded but when I connect it to my lab top it don't come up unless I go and turn off USB debugging
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This firmware is being a arsehat for me too.

When I flashed the original boot img. Now my lab top able to see my phone. It crazy because I can still pull and push but programs like assayyed don't see it until I flash stock boot img

mario1634 said:
When I flashed the original boot img. Now my lab top able to see my phone. It crazy because I can still pull and push but programs like assayyed don't see it until I flash stock boot img
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Weird af

fullofhell said:
flash the aqf1 metro firmware, then take update to 7.1.1 ota. Then u will have metro nougat
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Great, thanks!
Once I have time I'll upload a rooted nandroid

Safe to flash through TWRP while rooted with xposed? Or should I disable xposed and uninstall root? Also, should I wipe when flashing or does it matter

phoen1x74 said:
Safe to flash through TWRP while rooted with xposed? Or should I disable xposed and uninstall root? Also, should I wipe when flashing or does it matter
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U cannot in any capacity flash a stock firmware with twrp.u have to wipe your whole phone and go to download mode and flash the firmware via odin. Dont forget to unzip the file first so u have the unzipped form of it loaded in the ap slot

Aight I'm chill (no way at all to update without wiping my phone?) Like what if I don't wipe and flash in odin; will that lead to problems?

phoen1x74 said:
Aight I'm chill (no way at all to update without wiping my phone?) Like what if I don't wipe and flash in odin; will that lead to problems?
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U could if u werent rooted or had twrp installed..if u dont wipe before odin, it will prob fail until u wipe it honestly.

J727P Spotted running Oreo!

The J727P has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance running Oreo 8.0. If I can find the leaked firmware, I will post it here. If anyone else happens to track it down before me, please also post it here!

stock boot.img ?
Spaceminer said:
The J727P has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance running Oreo 8.0. If I can find the leaked firmware, I will post it here. If anyone else happens to track it down before me, please also post it here!
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Sounds good, one question thought, where is stock boot.img on j727p firmware for odin? BP,CSC,CP, or AP.

J727P
Spaceminer said:
The J727P has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance running Oreo 8.0. If I can find the leaked firmware, I will post it here. If anyone else happens to track it down before me, please also post it here!
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One question is this fore real ?
Yes I ask this because I was on stock firmware three days ago an I checked for the update an there wasn't one ! Maybe Verizon gets the update first I will check again in a day or two !
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lamike said:
Sounds good, one question thought, where is stock boot.img on j727p firmware for odin? BP,CSC,CP, or AP.
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Boot img is in the AP file !!

peter couniaz said:
One question is this fore real ?
Yes I ask this because I was on stock firmware three days ago an I checked for the update an there wasn't one !
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Yes. It's just not officially released yet. I've been scouring the web for a leak. This means Oreo has been built for our device already and the official release coming. If you're curious about WiFi Alliance, wikipedia has good information about them.

J737P
Spaceminer said:
Yes. It's just not officially released yet. I've been scouring the web for a leak. This means Oreo has been built for our device already and the official release coming. If you're curious about WiFi Alliance, wikipedia has good information about them.
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Ok thank you an let me know if you find anything more about this !

peter couniaz said:
Ok thank you an let me know if you find anything more about this !
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I managed to find the firmware, however, it's behind a pay wall on servers in Iran. The firmware name is J727PVPU4BRH5 if you want to help look for it. As soon as find it on a free server, I'll post an update.

J727P
Spaceminer said:
I managed to find the firmware, however, it's behind a pay wall on servers in Iran. The firmware name is J727PVPU4BRH5 if you want to help look for it. As soon as find it on a free server, I'll post an update.
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Yes the 8.0 update is up for this phone I'm on stock firmware an I don't know if I will do the update until I see root for it ! I will let you what I decide !

J727P update
peter couniaz said:
Yes the 8.0 update is up for this phone I'm on stock firmware an I don't know if I will do the update until I see root for it ! I will let you what I decide !
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I'm going to take the update to 8.0 an hope someone cames up with a Root process ! an it is the U4 bootloader so backdating the firmware should work if I don't like it !

peter couniaz said:
I'm going to take the update to 8.0 an hope someone cames up with a Root process ! an it is the U4 bootloader so backdating the firmware should work if I don't like it !
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I'm already running Oreo. TWRP has problems with it. I can't make a backup of the OS. You can restore a back up, but you have to flash the BL file from ARG2 then wipe everything in TWRP first. SuperSU 2.82-SR5 will cause a boot loop. I'm going to try magisk 17.1. Honestly, I'm very disappointed with Samsung's Oreo... It's almost the exact same as Nougat, and the new camera sucks, very bad. They gave us Nougat, with Oreo 8.1 as the base firmware. That's my literal take on it. I'm definitely getting a Moto G6 after seeing this, and I'm going back to my stock build.

J727P update
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I'm already running Oreo. TWRP has problems with it. I can't make a backup of the OS. You can restore a back up, but you have to flash the BL file from ARG2 then wipe everything in TWRP first. SuperSU 2.82-SR5 will cause a boot loop. I'm going to try magisk 17.1. Honestly, I'm very disappointed with Samsung's Oreo... It's almost the exact same as Nougat, and the new camera sucks, very bad. They gave us Nougat, with Oreo 8.1 as the base firmware. That's my literal take on it. I'm definitely getting a Moto G6 after seeing this, and I'm going back to my stock build.
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You haven't tried flashing back to nougat then !

peter couniaz said:
You haven't tried flashing back to nougat then !
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I have, and flashing back to nougat works fine. You have to flash ARG2 for it to work, and you can't downgrade the Modem. I'll put together instructions and probably a debloated ROM later this evening, and I'll get the firmware uploaded ASAP. Some notes, clearing the camera data fixes the blurry image problem, and it can be rooted. You need the latest TWRP, and Magisk 17.1 stable. You must flash TWRP, swipe to allow modifications, then format data with the option that makes you type "yes", then flash magisk. Root works perfectly. No issues. I'm debloating the OS right now. I'm about to test Viper too. Its actually much faster than Nougat once the junk is out and yes, it can be fully deknoxed. This might not be so bad. I'm still disappointed with their lack of Oreo-esq cosmetics though.

J727P update
Spaceminer said:
I have, and flashing back to nougat works fine. You have to flash ARG2 for it to work, and you can't downgrade the Modem. I'll put together instructions and probably a debloated ROM later this evening, and I'll get the firmware uploaded ASAP. Some notes, clearing the camera data fixes the blurry image problem, and it can be rooted. You need the latest TWRP, and Magisk 17.1 stable. You must flash TWRP, swipe to allow modifications, then format data with the option that makes you type "yes", then flash magisk. Root works perfectly. No issues. I'm debloating the OS right now. I'm about to test Viper too. Its actually much faster than Nougat once the junk is out and yes, it can be fully deknoxed. This might not be so bad. I'm still disappointed with their lack of Oreo-esq cosmetics though.
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Thank you for the info on downgrading back to nougat !

peter couniaz said:
Thank you for the info on downgrading back to nougat !
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I've got 3 of 4 firmware files uploaded. The AP file is giving me trouble cause my WiFi sucks, and it keeps failing before it finishes. I did put together a full stock Oreo ROM but its got problems. You can only flash it using TWRP if you have the ARG2 bootloader, but, the ARG2 bootloader, won't allow Oreo to boot up no matter what. We'd need a custom boot.img and I can't make one. The ROM can't be flashed with the Oreo bootloader installed either, because it prevents TWRP from copying/writing to the data or system partitions. If it tries to, it'll reboot half way through. Magisk 17.1 will also lose root after awhile. We need a custom boot, or we need a modified root method and an updated TWRP to have any fun with it. SMH at Samsung right now. They gave us Oreo, with no milk, and a slap in the face. Nougat everything, running on Oreo 8.1 firmware... I'll never get over that. I'm running an ARG2 build cause everything works, and largely looks the same. I swear, they didn't even try. They just reskinned some Nougat apps and put them in an Oreo system. I will never buy another Samsung product after seeing this half hearted Oreo they gave us.

J727P update
Spaceminer said:
I've got 3 of 4 firmware files uploaded. The AP file is giving me trouble cause my WiFi sucks, and it keeps failing before it finishes. I did put together a full stock Oreo ROM but its got problems. You can only flash it using TWRP if you have the ARG2 bootloader, but, the ARG2 bootloader, won't allow Oreo to boot up no matter what. We'd need a custom boot.img and I can't make one. The ROM can't be flashed with the Oreo bootloader installed either, because it prevents TWRP from copying/writing to the data or system partitions. If it tries to, it'll reboot half way through. Magisk 17.1 will also lose root after awhile. We need a custom boot, or we need a modified root method and an updated TWRP to have any fun with it. SMH at Samsung right now. They gave us Oreo, with no milk, and a slap in the face. Nougat everything, running on Oreo 8.1 firmware... I'll never get over that. I'm running an ARG2 build cause everything works, and largely looks the same. I swear, they didn't even try. They just reskinned some Nougat apps and put them in an Oreo system. I will never buy another Samsung product after seeing this half hearted Oreo they gave us.
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You are using the latest twrp try going back 2 builds on the twrp an see if that will stick on the full 8.1.0 firmware don't know if it will work but if you have the full 8.1.0 firmware give it a shot an let us all know if it does ! Or when you get the full firmware uploaded send me a link an I will try it ! Thank you !!

I have posted the oreo firmware here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/how-to/sm-j727p-oreo-8-1-firmware-t3841778

HELP FLASH BACK J727P to nougout
i need some help, every time i try to downgrade to android 7 in this phone j727p, i get errors flashing modem, ive tried combination firmware, and full flash 4arg2 im currently 8.1.0 4brh5 and cant flash back to nougout
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Spaceminer said:
I have, and flashing back to nougat works fine. You have to flash ARG2 for it to work, and you can't downgrade the Modem. I'll put together instructions and probably a debloated ROM later this evening, and I'll get the firmware uploaded ASAP. Some notes, clearing the camera data fixes the blurry image problem, and it can be rooted. You need the latest TWRP, and Magisk 17.1 stable. You must flash TWRP, swipe to allow modifications, then format data with the option that makes you type "yes", then flash magisk. Root works perfectly. No issues. I'm debloating the OS right now. I'm about to test Viper too. Its actually much faster than Nougat once the junk is out and yes, it can be fully deknoxed. This might not be so bad. I'm still disappointed with their lack of Oreo-esq cosmetics though.
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sr ive been trying to flash back the nougout firmware arg2 but still problems, the cp box in z3x uncheck, but still got errors with csc, i need to downgrade from brh5 and it wont let me, if you could be more specific how did you do the process

Galaxy J7 Perx (Boost) on J727PVPU4BRH5
Spaceminer said:
I managed to find the firmware, however, it's behind a pay wall on servers in Iran. The firmware name is J727PVPU4BRH5 if you want to help look for it. As soon as find it on a free server, I'll post an update.
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Dear Sirs;
Having had to replace my originally bought (Nov 17, 2017) J7 Perx from Boost, then bricking it and replacing it with a Galaxy S6 refurb from Boost, which was then STOLEN by a "friend" of 6(six) years, has been replaced by a NEWER J7 Perx. This device received at lest 3, if not 4 OTA updates, one of which was a supplemental firmware/software update. About Phone (and Samsung INFO app) NOW reveal the following detail:
HARDWARE VERSION; J727P.02
Mfg date; 03/15/2018
Software Version; J727PVPU4BRH5
Android Version; 8.1.0
Samsung Experience; 9.5
Baseband Version; J7272PVPU4BRH5
Build Number; M1AJQ.J727PVPU4BRH5
Android Security Patch; August 1, 2018.
If given instruction and link to necessary utility to extract the firmware from my device to my PC, I would be more than pleased to provide the files(s) procured from that process.
I look forward to hearing more about possible deodexed firmware to ROOT my newest device.
A custom ROM would be nice, too.
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Guess I should have browsed a few more posts before posting.
I found the link to all the 8.x firmwares for the various models, and must say "Bravo!" for the Herculean effort expended to collect, upload and make all that available.
Thanks!

Looking for combination ROM of S6 Edge + (G928f) Binary U5 latest android 7.0.

I have a frp locked s6 edge+ that is updated to the latest version of android 7, and have tried to downgrade also to no avail.
So currently I'm looking for combiantion ROMs but the ones i have found are of "Binary U4" and have yet to find for U5.
Please link if you have any source for Binary U5 ROM or any info regarding how to unlock frp for the lastest version of android 7
(august 2018 update) or any way to downgrade to older versions.
Thanks in advance.

Roman_L_A said:
I have a frp locked s6 edge+ that is updated to the latest version of android 7, and have tried to downgrade also to no avail.
So currently I'm looking for combiantion ROMs but the ones i have found are of "Binary U4" and have yet to find for U5.
Please link if you have any source for Binary U5 ROM or any info regarding how to unlock frp for the lastest version of android 7
(august 2018 update) or any way to downgrade to older versions.
Thanks in advance.
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Sammobile will have your firmware. You want stock firmware that matches your carrier. Then you use Odin to flash the stock image. You might also try recovery via smart switch, if it works it downloads the right firmware for you.

godkingofcanada said:
Sammobile will have your firmware. You want stock firmware that matches your carrier. Then you use Odin to flash the stock image. You might also try recovery via smart switch, if it works it downloads the right firmware for you.
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I have the stock firmware already, I'm looking to bypass the FRP lock that on it. As i have mentioned on the post I'm looking for the combination ROM for Binary 5.
Thx for the reply tho.:good:

Roman_L_A said:
I have the stock firmware already, I'm looking to bypass the FRP lock that on it. As i have mentioned on the post I'm looking for the combination ROM for Binary 5.
Thx for the reply tho.:good:
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So.. You don't know the gmail account to unlock it?

godkingofcanada said:
So.. You don't know the gmail account to unlock it?
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I actually work at a shop that does mobile resale so I actually bought the device at a lower price thinking that I will be able to unlock it and then sell it. But still no luck.

Solution to bypass google account if combination file doesn t exist
Hi,as you i was looking for combination file 928F binary 5. It doesn t exist
Just need 4 apps .as new member i can t join an url
So if you need you type google addrom bypass s6 on YouTube
Frp android7 app wich is google account manager
Frp addrom apk
Apex launcher apk
HushSMS apk
That s it. Nothing more but it s very important to watch the video under the apps to proceed the bypass. If you follow exactly you will bypass your google account in less than 15 min
Good luck

Detailed instructions
rikki2905 said:
Hi,as you i was looking for combination file 928F binary 5. It doesn t exist
Just need 4 apps .as new member i can t join an url
So if you need you type google addrom bypass s6 on YouTube
Frp android7 app wich is google account manager
Frp addrom apk
Apex launcher apk
HushSMS apk
That s it. Nothing more but it s very important to watch the video under the apps to proceed the bypass. If you follow exactly you will bypass your google account in less than 15 min
Good luck
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Please send me an e-mail with detailed instructions on how to unlock frp? I have the same problem. Email: [email protected]
Thank you

Hi. Any news? I have the same problem. Mine is binary 5 too...

¿Method for downgrade Pie to Oreo?

Hi all
I am a guy from Spain and I am using Google translator, I hope all understand all me well.
I have an S8+ updated to Android Pie and after testing it several days I did not like it.
I tried to install Oreo using Odin but it gives me an error.
Searching for information, I found I can not do downgrade because of a binary boot number.
is there another method to install stock Oreo rom? Could it by root?
I never performed root, i'm noob.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks and best regards

VanderMirch said:
Hi all
I am a guy from Spain and I am using Google translator, I hope all understand all me well.
I have an S8+ updated to Android Pie and after testing it several days I did not like it.
I tried to install Oreo using Odin but it gives me an error.
Searching for information, I found I can not do downgrade because of a binary boot number.
is there another method to install stock Oreo rom? Could it by root?
I never performed root, i'm noob.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks and best regards
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Do you have the newest Odin version?
Have you ever tried it on another computer?
Have you ever tried it with a 4tlg.Firmware? (Download with SamFirm)

bininga59 said:
Do you have the newest Odin version?
Have you ever tried it on another computer?
Have you ever tried it with a 4tlg.Firmware? (Download with SamFirm)
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Hi.
Yes, the latest version of Odin: Odin3-v3.13.1
Yes, 1 pc with Windows 7 and another with Windows 10.
I've never tried a 4tlg.Firmware, I do not even know what it is.
As I commented in the messenge I read that odin can not be downgrade because it changes a binary number of the boot between Pie and Oreo ¿not? (or something like that happens).
Thank you very much for the reply.

VanderMirch said:
Hi.
Yes, the latest version of Odin: Odin3-v3.13.1
Yes, 1 pc with Windows 7 and another with Windows 10.
I've never tried a 4tlg.Firmware, I do not even know what it is.
As I commented in the messenge I read that odin can not be downgrade because it changes a binary number of the boot between Pie and Oreo ¿not? (or something like that happens).
Thank you very much for the reply.
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Example picture for the download of a 4tlg.Firmware

bininga59 said:
Example picture for the download of a 4tlg.Firmware
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Downloading the firmware, when are you downloaded what should I do? Is that firm Pie not?
Previously I tried to install by Odin the latest Oreo firmware para mi S8+ downloaded from Sammobile and alwais error.
Thanks.

VanderMirch said:
Downloading the firmware, when are you downloaded what should I do? Is that firm Pie not?
Previously I tried to install by Odin the latest Oreo firmware para mi S8+ downloaded from Sammobile and alwais error.
Thanks.
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You look at Sammobile which version it is
9 = pie
8 = Oreo

bininga59 said:
You look at Sammobile which version it is
9 = pie
8 = Oreo
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9 = pie
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/PHE/download/G955FXXS4DSC2/262051/

VanderMirch said:
9 = pie
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955F/PHE/download/G955FXXS4DSC2/262051/
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Yes, G955FXXS4DSC2 = Pie

bininga59 said:
Yes, G955FXXS4DSC2 = Pie
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Is it valid to downgrade Oreo?

VanderMirch said:
Is it valid to downgrade Oreo?
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Who has something against it?

bininga59 said:
Who has something against it?
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I do not understand you, sorry

VanderMirch said:
I do not understand you, sorry
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You asked, Is it valid to downgrade Oreo?
I do not mind

Can someone help me please?

VanderMirch said:
Can someone help me please?
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In the firmware name you download the binary number ( bootloader version ) is the fifth (5) number from the right. In your case 4 is your binary number.
Eg: G955FXXS4CRLB - 4 is the binary(bootloader) number. You can only flash version 4 or higher not 3 or lower.
Download firmware from.sammobil or.updato
Eg: G955FXXS4CSB1 ( PHE ) is Oreo Feb release.
Don't know if your on carrier firmware or not?
Unzip downloaded firmware using 7zip,WinRAR or any zip program that supports lz4 compression ratio. There will be 5 files.
Note: It is recommended to a clean install when downgrading so do a backup first.
1. In Odin from the extracted files place:
BL in BL section
CP in CP section
AP in AP section
CSC in CSC section - use the CSC file not the Home CSC file. This will do a clean install same as a factory reset.Wait for Odin to load files
2. Put phone in download mode and connect to PC
3. When Odin see's the phone then hit the start button.
4. When finished phone should reboot then run through the setup and restore your backups.

spawnlives said:
In the firmware name you download the binary number ( bootloader version ) is the fifth (5) number from the right. In your case 4 is your binary number.
Eg: G955FXXS4CRLB - 4 is the binary(bootloader) number. You can only flash version 4 or higher not 3 or lower.
Download firmware from.sammobil or.updato
Eg: G955FXXS4CSB1 ( PHE ) is Oreo Feb release.
Don't know if your on carrier firmware or not?
Unzip downloaded firmware using 7zip,WinRAR or any zip program that supports lz4 compression ratio. There will be 5 files.
Note: It is recommended to a clean install when downgrading so do a backup first.
1. In Odin from the extracted files place:
BL in BL section
CP in CP section
AP in AP section
CSC in CSC section - use the CSC file not the Home CSC file. This will do a clean install same as a factory reset.Wait for Odin to load files
2. Put phone in download mode and connect to PC
3. When Odin see's the phone then hit the start button.
4. When finished phone should reboot then run through the setup and restore your backups.
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It has worked! Yeah! It was as you explained.
The problem I had was that I was getting a firmware with the binary number 3 because it was the last one in SamMobile for the normal S8 + (SM-G955F), to download the one you put me in, I searched for the S8 + dual sim (SM- G955FD).
Updato has very slow downloads, three days to download the firmware.
¡I thank you very much for the help! Without you I would not have achieved it.
:good::good: :highfive:

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VanderMirch said:
It has worked! Yeah! It was as you explained.
The problem I had was that I was getting a firmware with the binary number 3 because it was the last one in SamMobile for the normal S8 + (SM-G955F), to download the one you put me in, I searched for the S8 + dual sim (SM- G955FD).
Updato has very slow downloads, three days to download the firmware.
¡I thank you very much for the help! Without you I would not have achieved it.
:good::good: :highfive:
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Hello bro , I read your all posts, I also want to roll back I also know every steps, but now I want to hear from you " If all the apps working Ok ?? Like samsung pay and samsung health etc. ?? KNOX is 0*0 or 0*1 ??

jayeshbsoni said:
Hello bro , I read your all posts, I also want to roll back I also know every steps, but now I want to hear from you " If all the apps working Ok ?? Like samsung pay and samsung health etc. ?? KNOX is 0*0 or 0*1 ??
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Hi bro.
Yes, all apps work correctly: Samsung Pay and samsung health perfectly and all the others.
My case is with Spain PHE firmware.
The Knox is 0 * 0, using official stock firmwares the Knox never rises.
After returning to Oreo, remember to freeze the software update process so that it does not search or update again to Pie. You have to do it by adb
If you continue with doubts, you ask me

And the files downloaded from Updato and Sanmobile are stock? I have S8 and want to downgrade from Pie to Oreo, I have G950FXXS5DSF1 bootloader 5, the oreo files are with bootloader 4 (not 100%), can I do this downgrade? or it will get bricked? knox tripped?

rilley said:
And the files downloaded from Updato and Sanmobile are stock? I have S8 and want to downgrade from Pie to Oreo, I have G950FXXS5DSF1 bootloader 5, the oreo files are with bootloader 4 (not 100%), can I do this downgrade? or it will get bricked? knox tripped?
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Hello.
I'm afraid you can not download the version because it's a 5 and Oreo only has up to 4.
Maybe I can install a version of Pie 4 and then download it to Oreo 4, but I'm not sure about it.

Hi, did you make it? Did it help?

Problem with downgrading S8

Hello,
Recently I've updated my Galaxy S8 g950fd from Android 8.0 to 9.0, however i found it terrible and I would love to go back to 8.0. I've read many topics and all of them states that I have to downgrade it through the Odin. I've downloaded a few softs from websites:
SM-G950F_1_20181227130827_c3nriwjmas_fac
G950FXXS4CRLB
G950FXXS4CRLB_G950FOXM4CRL1_LYS
G950FXXU3CRGH_CL14023573_QB19093103
G950FXXS4CRLB_G950FOXM4CRL1_LYS
G950FXXU1AQG5_G950FOXM1AQG5_ZTO_4file
And non of them works. Odin keep showing FAIL message, phone stuck on bootloop and the only software I can use is 9.0 ( G950FXXS5DSF1_OXM5DSF1_(SM-G950FD))
At this moment I'm downloading 2 firmwares from sammobile.com website: XSG-G950FXXU4CRL3-20181218135110 and XSG-G950FXXS4CRLB-20190128142840 and I hope they will resolve the issue I'm facing.
What am I doing wrong? Is there any other way to downgrade my phone?
Thanks a lot for replies!

Your bootloader version is v5 and all other firmware including previous pie and all Oreo firmware are at v4 . If u installed June or July update on your phone then u can't go back anymore and thus Odin keep faling for your

Scorpionea said:
Your bootloader version is v5 and all other firmware including previous pie and all Oreo firmware are at v4 . If u installed June or July update on your phone then u can't go back anymore and thus Odin keep faling for your
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What about going back to 8.0 through TRWP? Impossible?
I've found this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/s8-downgrade-version-9-t3922577 and I've downloaded G955USQU5CSA4_G955UOYN5CSA4_CCT.zip
G955USQS5CRL1_G955UOYN5CRL1_USC.zip
G955USQU5CSA4_G955UOYN5CSA4_LRA.zip
G955USQU5CRK1_G955UOYN5CRK1_TMB.zip , however when I try to install s8+ firmware through Odin it keeps showing FAIL. Damn.. No other way to go back to 8.0 than new phone?

sssylaru said:
What about going back to 8.0 through TRWP? Impossible?
I've found this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/s8-downgrade-version-9-t3922577 and I've downloaded G955USQU5CSA4_G955UOYN5CSA4_CCT.zip
G955USQS5CRL1_G955UOYN5CRL1_USC.zip
G955USQU5CSA4_G955UOYN5CSA4_LRA.zip
G955USQU5CRK1_G955UOYN5CRK1_TMB.zip , however when I try to install s8+ firmware through Odin it keeps showing FAIL. Damn.. No other way to go back to 8.0 than new phone?
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U can root the phone and try some of the old custom based rom on Oreo, officially u can't go back

S8
Scorpionea said:
U can root the phone and try some of the old custom based rom on Oreo, officially u can't go back
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I've found Lineage 15.1 OS with bootloader v5 on android 8.0 however I am struggling now with installing TWRP. Keep getting FAIL in ODIN and note in phone: Only official relased binaries are allowed to be flashed (RECOVERY). I've tried to reset cache, perform factory data, OEM is enabled and usb debugging as well. I don't know what's going on to be honest and after reviewing thousands of posts - I can't fix that issue.. My current software on my g950fd is G950FXXU5DSFB Android 9.0.
Is here anyone who can advice me what should I do? I would really appreciate that. Thanks!

Anyone?

Sorry can't help you with that much, it seems u did all correct steps for rooting the phone. dunno why u get only official binary message.
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Post your issue here, maybe someone here can help you more
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3847712&share_fid=3793&share_type=t

Scorpionea said:
Sorry can't help you with that much, it seems u did all correct steps for rooting the phone. dunno why u get only official binary message.
Edit:
Post your issue here, maybe someone here can help you more
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3847712&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
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Thanks! I try!