Sideloading - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

Hey guys I recently sideloaded the latest oreo beta version on my s8 and now I am wondering if when the oficial oreo 8.0 comes out I will be able to get it OTA or will I have to use Odin to go back to BQL1 and then do the OTA update? I am obviously not part of the samsung beta program.

alek305 said:
Hey guys I recently sideloaded the latest oreo beta version on my s8 and now I am wondering if when the oficial oreo 8.0 comes out I will be able to get it OTA or will I have to use Odin to go back to BQL1 and then do the OTA update? I am obviously not part of the samsung beta program.
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I believe you'll have to sideload the latest version ,

Joshua Mr PC Repair said:
I believe you'll have to sideload the latest version ,
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Got it but will I have to use Odin, or updating throught the sd card will be enough?

alek305 said:
Hey guys I recently sideloaded the latest oreo beta version on my s8 and now I am wondering if when the oficial oreo 8.0 comes out I will be able to get it OTA or will I have to use Odin to go back to BQL1 and then do the OTA update? I am obviously not part of the samsung beta program.
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Did you wipe your device after updating? I didn't do it, and so far it's working fine.

hemp_invader said:
Did you wipe your device after updating? I didn't do it, and so far it's working fine.
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Mine is working fine too, and no, it didn't got wiped. I was just wondering if after the oficial Oreo release comes out I can just do the OTA but i guess I will just figure it out when it comes out. (Is probably going to be a while)

alek305 said:
Mine is working fine too, and no, it didn't got wiped. I was just wondering if after the oficial Oreo release comes out I can just do the OTA but i guess I will just figure it out when it comes out. (Is probably going to be a while)
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Theoretically, we are strongly advised to wipe out everything and start from scratch. However, I would rather do it once Oreo is out.
I couldn't help noticing an error occurred during the installation process, some SYSTEM folder or partition that couldn't be mounted due to ACCESS DENIED. Perhaps this is something related with having the device encrypted?

hemp_invader said:
Theoretically, we are strongly advised to wipe out everything and start from scratch. However, I would rather do it once Oreo is out.
I couldn't help noticing an error occurred during the installation process, some SYSTEM folder or partition that couldn't be mounted due to ACCESS DENIED. Perhaps this is something related with having the device encrypted?
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Yes I remember I saw the error as well, but everything seems working fine so far. I have T mobile and I know that the release of Oreo is going to take a while because they are not even in the testing phase yet.
Do you think we're going to need to flash back to BQL1 and then Oreo? Btw which Baseband version you have installed? I got ZRA6

alek305 said:
Yes I remember I saw the error as well, but everything seems working fine so far. I have T mobile and I know that the release of Oreo is going to take a while because they are not even in the testing phase yet.
Do you think we're going to need to flash back to BQL1 and then Oreo? Btw which Baseband version you have installed? I got ZRA6
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I have ZRA5, which comes from the leaked build shared a couple of days ago. It has January 2018 security patch and build date is 01/09/2018 22:49:09.
Are you sure you have ZRA6? Perhaps you have different build from a different source. If that is so, where did you get it?
Thanks!

hemp_invader said:
I have ZRA5, which comes from the leaked build shared a couple of days ago. It has January 2018 security patch and build date is 01/09/2018 22:49:09.
Are you sure you have ZRA6? Perhaps you have different build from a different source. If that is so, where did you get it?
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Yes I am positive I have ZRA6 I got it from: https://samsung.firmware.science
I came across this website looking for ways to update to Oreo. I understand that all the firmware versions he has in the website are officially released by Samsung (including the Betas), the only downside is that he does not specify which software is which, you have to know the baseband versions you are installing.

alek305 said:
Yes I am positive I have ZRA6 I got it from: https://samsung.firmware.science
I came across this website looking for ways to update to Oreo. I understand that all the firmware versions he has in the website are officially released by Samsung (including the Betas), the only downside is that he does not specify which software is which, you have to know the baseband versions you are installing.
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That site only featured the build intended for the Snapdragon variant of the S8, also known as 950U. If you installed that build on your 950F I'm surprised you haven't bricked it.

hemp_invader said:
That site only featured the build intended for the Snapdragon variant of the S8, also known as 950U. If you installed that build on your 950F I'm surprised you haven't bricked it.
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Thats the thing, my phone is 950U not 950F sorry I did not specify that little detail. Thats why I was able to install throught the sd card with no trouble at all.

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Nova Plus MLA.....

Is it possible, to open a thread for the Nova Plus MLA-LXX only?
Root, firmwareupdates , etc.
i think its a good idea...im in canada /rogers with mla-l03...and not much here for our version
Not rooted ( yet ) but got the unlock code, me too
have the code, yet not used, all my other mobiles ihave rooted
Like i said...our device is a one pretty young...birth in september so...theres no rush to "enter the dragon" :angel:
But very anxious to try nouEmui
i have tried the unlock code, and it works, but i have relocked it.....
I've the MLA-L11 too. would be awsome to have a working TWRP , no use in getting bt unlocked
unless there is a custom recovery. I'd say we find a dev and donate enough to persuade him to work
on a twrp !
virusdunil said:
i think its a good idea...im in canada /rogers with mla-l03...and not much here for our version
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Hi, where is the android 7.0 for us, I hate Huawei when they are late on softwares....! I'm having a problem to use youtube over the phone network with my Nova Plus.
Thanks
guys the MLA varients work with xelfmade's TWRP recovery and roms can be unified to work on all varients
Ota upgrade made with my MLA-L03 to Nougat yesterday and all working great! Used FF to push the update via proxy and changed from C654B140 to C578B302 with stock updated app. Best I've like the phone yet!! Big improvement in every aspect so far.
Buddy,
for us using the MLA-L03 can you explain in details how you did that ? Been waiting for ages to get that OTA update that never comes lol
Thanks in advance
Rymcbc said:
Ota upgrade made with my MLA-L03 to Nougat yesterday and all working great! Used FF to push the update via proxy and changed from C654B140 to C578B302 with stock updated app. Best I've like the phone yet!! Big improvement in every aspect so far.
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Got it and it works thanks for pointing me in the right direction :good:
The only problem now is that the updater is no longer working....!!!!
icutzo said:
Got it and it works thanks for pointing me in the right direction :good:
The only problem now is that the updater is no longer working....!!!!
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Mine completely disappeared! Wonder what to people who actually get it ota. I can push/ SD card load till it's back of a fix is out. Really odd though.
uchihasparky said:
guys the MLA varients work with xelfmade's TWRP recovery and roms can be unified to work on all varients
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Love to see any custom ROMs for our device.
Hallo,
are there any News about my MLA-11 C432? I can´t find any actual Nougat firmware, is there anyone who has the same Model and try it out?
stefan1155 said:
Hallo,
are there any News about my MLA-11 C432? I can´t find any actual Nougat firmware, is there anyone who has the same Model and try it out?
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What is your Build number and CUSTC Version?
lintern said:
What is your Build number and CUSTC Version?
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CUSTC432D001, Buildnr: MLA-L11C432B140
Thanks
stefan1155 said:
CUSTC432D001, Buildnr: MLA-L11C432B140
Thanks
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You can try this to update to Nougat: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G79/g0/v73849/f1/full/update.zip Extract all the files and place them in a dload folder then place that on the root of your SD Card and install it using the three button method. If your Build Number is not showing up correctly after installing that install this: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...-L11_hw_eu/update_data_full_MLA-L11_hw_eu.zip using the same method as before. If it does not work the first time you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery which will let you install Nougat updates, I had to do this for the CAN-L01C432 variant as the update kept stopping at around 40%. EMUI 5 Nougat Recovery: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4T1GJ6EZ3LvTWNpZ0p5YXVINGs It is up to you to try it and I am not trying to make you as I do not have a MLA variant so I do not know if it will work or not. I hope this this helps.
lintern said:
You can try this to update to Nougat: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G79/g0/v73849/f1/full/update.zip Extract all the files and place them in a dload folder then place that on the root of your SD Card and install it using the three button method. If your Build Number is not showing up correctly after installing that install this: http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...-L11_hw_eu/update_data_full_MLA-L11_hw_eu.zip using the same method as before. If it does not work the first time you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery which will let you install Nougat updates, I had to do this for the CAN-L01C432 variant as the update kept stopping at around 40%. EMUI 5 Nougat Recovery: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4T1GJ6EZ3LvTWNpZ0p5YXVINGs It is up to you to try it and I am not trying to make you as I do not have a MLA variant so I do not know if it will work or not. I hope this this helps.
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Thanks, for your help!!
stefan1155 said:
Thanks, for your help!!
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Like I said you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery first before any of the Nougat updates work, the big update is the Nougat update and the smaller one is functionality. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
lintern said:
Like I said you may need to flash the stock EMUI 5 Nougat recovery first before any of the Nougat updates work, the big update is the Nougat update and the smaller one is functionality. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
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Yes, understand, which build is it and is there no problem to get the official one when i had install it?
If it doesn`t work how to get back to notmal firmware?
I have all my devices rooted , but this one not, there are to less informations about my build, therefore i have no twrp installed.
Im careful, my last device was honor 7, and i have no problem with twrp and root, but more informations.
Download is very slow.
Do you have made the update to nougat, and does it run without bugs?

Check manually for 7.1.2 OTA

Just a heads up that if you check manually for the system update it might find it right away. 5th month in a row this has worked for me first day first try, running 7.1.2 stock OTA now.
It worked right away
I love you
Has anyone on the beta got it yet? Its annoying that once again they leave us hanging for the official release and security update.
Oblox said:
Has anyone on the beta got it yet? Its annoying that once again they leave us hanging for the official release and security update.
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I know really annoying. I tried sideloading the full OTA over 7.12, but it refused, as the beta is a newer build date (but older code).
Anyone know of a way to keep my data, but get back onto stock 7.12?
CrazyPeter said:
I know really annoying. I tried sideloading the full OTA over 7.12, but it refused, as the beta is a newer build date (but older code).
Anyone know of a way to keep my data, but get back onto stock 7.12?
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I dont think there is a way to be honest. Just wait and hope its not as long as it was with the official nougat release.
CrazyPeter said:
I know really annoying. I tried sideloading the full OTA over 7.12, but it refused, as the beta is a newer build date (but older code).
Anyone know of a way to keep my data, but get back onto stock 7.12?
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Use the factory image and flash it with fastboot or if you rooted, flash with flashfire
Oblox said:
I dont think there is a way to be honest. Just wait and hope its not as long as it was with the official nougat release.
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I had to unroll from beta program to be able to receive the official 7.1.2
CrazyPeter said:
I know really annoying. I tried sideloading the full OTA over 7.12, but it refused, as the beta is a newer build date (but older code).
Anyone know of a way to keep my data, but get back onto stock 7.12?
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The sideloading error might be because of the newer ADB tools. Try reverting back to platform tools rev.25.0.3.
Here's the issue tracker https://code.google.com/p/android/i... Priority Owner Summary Stars Reporter Opened
sitarumadalincosmin said:
I had to unroll from beta program to be able to receive the official 7.1.2
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And no data loss?
Oblox said:
And no data loss?
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I've made a backup first . All your data will be lost but you just need to restore from Google account.
sitarumadalincosmin said:
I've made a backup first . All your data will be lost but you just need to restore from Google account.
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Ah thats what I thought. Ill wait (not rooted) as I cant be bothered to reinstall everything at the moment.
Oblox said:
Ah thats what I thought. Ill wait (not rooted) as I cant be bothered to reinstall everything at the moment.
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As you wish

system update in Australia

I just got the 16GB 3GB RAM variant from JB HiFi but just wondering in what ways I can update the system to the latest version. It seems slow and the security update is still on January.
Hope someone can help. Cheers
I would like very much to know as well as bought tonight the g5 + from officeworks and unsure if i can flash and use twrp and custom roms with the australian variant
fcukcompany said:
I just got the 16GB 3GB RAM variant from JB HiFi but just wondering in what ways I can update the system to the latest version. It seems slow and the security update is still on January.
Hope someone can help. Cheers
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theres only an update for india. more regions coming soon™
alevity said:
I would like very much to know as well as bought tonight the g5 + from officeworks and unsure if i can flash and use twrp and custom roms with the australian variant
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you should be able to unlock and flash twrp+lineage without any problems
ckret said:
theres only an update for india. more regions coming soon™
you should be able to unlock and flash twrp+lineage without any problems
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thank you kind sir. I shall try stock for a few weeks as, i haven't had a non custom android rom since froyo. and as this device is so new would love to see what everyone discovers. I hope my updating to motos latest push update wont affect my future rootability
Updating......
fcukcompany said:
Updating......
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which update is that? what rom version are u on now?
jbmc83 said:
which update is that? what rom version are u on now?
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If same as me (should be, in Australia as well), it's NPN25.137-67. I was on -15 beforehand. Had to check manually via Settings --> System updates as there was no automated notification, or at least not yet. Therefore if you're still on an older update i'd wait before installing anything manually - the official OTA can't be far away.
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which update is that? what rom version are u on now?
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Yup, 137.67 as well. They have fixed my headset mic issue as Samsung AKG doesn't work
kool, good to know ive already installed the stoneware custom rom based on the -67 stock rom, was just wondering if anything newer is coming out soon. cant wait to give this nice lil phone to my gf as her bday present in a few days
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VS995

Can Someone make a Stock Rom for the VS995 for TWRP
or point to a guide that allows you to update to the latest system files and security patches.
Verizon started rolling out Vs99519A recently and for what ever reason I cant update my system past (15a) and keep root using kdz writer
Still waiting on the kdz for 19a. AlphaRom is close to stock and it's built off 18a
i95swervin said:
As far as I know there is no public kdz file for vs995 19a. If you see one let me know, I'll build it.
You can update to my rom its based off of stock vs995 18a.
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Thanks I have used Alpha but it doesnt include the hd recorder and I haven't been able to install manually.
Just force closes. I appreciate the feedback.
i95swervin said:
should of submitted a bug report. I have a flashable zip of the debloated files that you could add back in.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75141428&postcount=276
TheLgHifi Recorder is not included in alpha-app-add-on-rev2
i95swervin said:
my bad I must of forgot to add it in. I will redo the installer and add that in. Also I have succesfully pulled the system from the 19a ota update. A update for alpha rom will be releasing soon.
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Thanks again
i95swervin said:
my bad I must of forgot to add it in. I will redo the installer and add that in. Also I have succesfully pulled the system from the 19a ota update. A update for alpha rom will be releasing soon.
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Thanks for doing that. I know that is probably a pain considering the 19A KDZ isn't out yet. Looking forward to it!
Has anyone updated to The latest update VS9951AA
Dated 02012018
Vernox701 said:
Has anyone updated to The latest update VS9951AA
Dated 02012018
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Yes, last night, Happy Valentine's Day to me and my phone!
So far the update appears as "Mostly Harmless" it's billed as security fixes.
After installing the phone didn't melt, brick, explode, rip, snort, farkle nor fall apart so, again, "Mostly Harmless."
I updated yesterday also, and can not find anything new or different? Other than my phone is really slow for about 10 minutes after the update/reboot, then it runs fine.
Not much info on the internet other than security update.
Still no antirollback on this latest update (VS9951AA)???
Just received an update tonight from Verizon.
Running Alpha 1aa....I blocked the update just passing the info along.

IN2025 - Open Beta 3 to Stable Branch

Hello!
I've got the IN2025 (global/NA) version of the OP8Pro and have been running Open Beta since it released. I want to downstep to the Stable branch of releases as I plan on selling the phone soon, so don't want it on a beta build when I do so. However I've not been able to figure out how. I attempted downloading and attempting a forced update and it didn't work, and have not been able to figure out how to get it working.
Anyone able to help?
There's a few guides for this already but generally speaking going from ob3 to stable you'll need to wipe.
1. Back up
2. Disable magisk modules
3. Download oxygen updater.
4. Take the install
5-A) I didn't use the ob3 release but at this point if you were going from 10 stable or 11 stable to 11 stable then you would click install on the update and then before rebooting you would install magisk to the slot after OTA, you can try this but may not work and shouldn't make any difference.
Or
5-B) take the update, let it wipe, set up phone, install magisk manager then flash a patched boot.img
You didn't state of you're rooted or not, If you're not rooted then follow 5-B but obviously don't bother rooting.
If you are then it's your choice.
5-A would be considered a dirty flash, I'm not sure if it will allow it coming from OB to stable, it should seem obvious when you're going through it.
I just downloaded an unofficial rom that allowed a downgrade and straight from than just to be on the safe side installed the official current firmware
Shipoftheline said:
I just downloaded an unofficial rom that allowed a downgrade and straight from than just to be on the safe side installed the official current firmware
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Where did you find it?
Kollachi said:
Where did you find it?
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I just done a Google search
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-oneplus-8-pro-android-11-beta-download/
EDIT: Seems the links on this site are official downgrade links anyway
Shipoftheline said:
I just done a Google search
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-8-oneplus-8-pro-android-11-beta-download/
EDIT: Seems the links on this site are official downgrade links anyway
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Yeah i know this post. But i thought you have found an unofficial version which allows a downgrade without wipe.
Because i read something about that. Not sure if thats fake info.
Kollachi said:
Yeah i know this post. But i thought you have found an unofficial version which allows a downgrade without wipe.
Because i read something about that. Not sure if thats fake info.
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I don't think you can actually do that.
From my experiences. Especially between bases ie: 11 to 10
dladz said:
I don't think you can actually do that.
From my experiences. Especially between bases ie: 11 to 10
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Yeah i know. But Open Beta --> Stable should work.
Kollachi said:
Yeah i know. But Open Beta --> Stable should work.
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Id have thought it would as 10 to 11 worked fine for me without a wipe.
Kollachi said:
Yeah i know this post. But i thought you have found an unofficial version which allows a downgrade without wipe.
Because i read something about that. Not sure if thats fake info.
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You've got a newer version of the Firmware installed now so why would you want to even try downgrading without wiping, talk about compatibility problems
Shipoftheline said:
You've got a newer version of the Firmware installed now so why would you want to even try downgrading without wiping, talk about compatibility problems
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Dude what you are talking about? I don't want to try anything. I have just misread his post and thought he was able to downgrade from open beta to stable without wipe. He said "unofficial rom" and i read somewhere there were some guys able to do that with a modified rom. That's all.

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