Installing TWRP (Exynos) and rooting Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus on Android Oreo. Obtaining Root rights to Samsung Galaxy S8 Obtaining root rights and installing TWRP recovery starting from the database

And install recovery to Samsung Galaxy S8\S8+(the instructions are completely identical for both devices - for the actions performed, but not for the files). And as we already said in, when customizing the firmware, in our case obtaining superuser rights- KNOX -> 0x1 will work. And if root can be closed in various ways, then it is not possible to return the counter to the source. Our job is to warn you, then everyone decides for themselves whether to stay on stock or get more features for the operation of their Android gadget.

All user data that was on your device after installing TWRP and obtaining root rights will be erased. Save what you need/important in advance. This method requires an unlocked bootloader.
To unlock, you need to follow the path: Settings -> About device -> Software information -> Click on “Build number” 7 times, after which the system will notify you with a pop-up notification that “Developer options are activated.”
In Developer Options, activate Settings -> Unlock, preset. prod. OEM and USB Debugging.

Samsung Galaxy S8 (Android 7 Nougat)

11/09/2017 the software was updated (AQJ5; see screenshot) but there are no changes in the instructions!

How to download from a “mirror” -
Who already has a new base? (see "Software Information")

Download and run ODIN with administrator rights -> CSC_OXM_G950FOXM)

We go into the firmware mode on the phone (reboot -> bixby] + [volume down] - [nutrition] -> screen\logo will appear -> press once [ volume up])

ODIN the port will be highlighted ID:COM.

Click on ODIN -> START ->

ODIN Green field: PASS! ->

bixby] + [volume up] + [nutrition])

In recovery, use the volume buttons to select -> Wipe data\factory reset-> press the [ button Power\Power] -> select " Yes" -> button [ again Power\Power]

Then, the point: “ Wipe cache partition" -> press the [ button Power\Power] - select " Yes» -> button [ Power\Power]

Next, the point: “ Reboot system now" and immediately press 3 buttons simultaneously: [ bixby] + [volume down] - [nutrition] -> screen will appear - press [ volume up] = entered firmware mode.

IN ODIN paste into the field AP(you can uncheck the box: Options - Auto Reboot so that you can immediately go in and set up a custom TWRP recovery

you don’t have to remove it, the smartphone will reboot itself -> wait and go through the initial settings (then log in and configure TWRP)... it doesn’t matter - your choice

Connect the device to the computer -> in ODIN ->START

If everything went well, you will see a green field: PASS!

Go to custom recovery TWRP(reboot the phone and simultaneously press the buttons: [ bixby] + [volume up] + [nutrition])

set up or receive immediately ROOT

We throw the archive into the phone -> reboot\shutdown (whatever is more convenient for you) -> go to custom recovery TWRP (three buttons; which see just above) -> select the item “ INSTALL"(the file will be flashed) -> "

With the main actions - that's all, curtains.

It is recommended to manually delete the folder SecurityLogAgent(together with *apk) along the way system/ap p/ - so that there are no security warnings and in buy.prop on the way system replace:

Ro.config.knox=v30
ro.config.tima=1

Ro.config.knox=0
ro.config.tima=0

Save and reboot the phone!

Obtaining root rights and installing TWRP recovery starting from the database

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

You can download the files in advance or during the process (highlighted in color).
Who already has a new base? (see "Software Information"), then we start from 5 (fifth) point.

Download and run ODIN with administrator rights -> paste the unpacked firmware files into the appropriate fields (in the CSC field you need to paste CSC_OXM_G955FOXM)

We go into the firmware mode on the phone (reboot -> immediately press 3 buttons simultaneously: [ bixby] + [volume down] - [nutrition] -> screen\logo will appear -> press once [ volume up])

connect to the PC, if everything is fine with the drivers on it, then ODIN the port will be highlighted ID:COM.

Click on ODIN -> START-> wait, don’t touch anything until the phone reboots itself (reboots)

if everything is fine, you will see in ODIN Green field: PASS!-> you can close/minimize the program.

We go into stock recovery (reboot the phone and simultaneously press the buttons: [ bixby] + [volume up] + [nutrition])

In recovery, use the volume buttons to select -> Wipe data\factory reset-> press the [ button Power\Power] -> select " Yes" -> button [ again Power\Power]

Already purchased by more than five million users. After the initial acquaintance with the devices and minor, you may want to study them more deeply, install your own applications and make additional changes without having to root, change the firmware and perform other complex movements that may interfere with the operation.

Below we will present programs just for this. They will allow you to set wallpapers suitable for the AMOLED display, provide access to FM radio, and allow you to change the functionality of the Bixby button.

1. An AMOLED screen uses a lot of power if it displays a color other than white, and pixels turn off when displaying black, so OLED wallpapers should consist of a minimum of colors with significant areas of black. These are the wallpapers this application offers. There is a large selection of wallpapers available here that look beautiful, unobtrusive and allow the screens of these smartphones to save energy.

2. The official list of Galaxy hardware characteristics does not indicate work with FM radio, but it is included here as part of the Snapdragon processor (with which the smartphone is sold in the United States). This chip is not even locked like on some other smartphones. The NextRadio app contains new flagship smartphones in its database, so you can download it, connect your headphones as an antenna and enjoy local radio stations without having to use up mobile data or have a cellular connection.

3. On some Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices, Samsung has closed a loophole that allowed third-party programs to assign different functions to the Bixby digital assistant button. No need to worry because some enterprising developers have found another way to change the purpose of this button. The BixBye program does not even require launching a digital assistant to operate; you can immediately assign another function to the button.

4. 

   If remapping the Bixby button using the bxActions app does not work after the release of the Samsung patch, if the functionality of the BixBye program described above seems insufficient to you, then you can use this suggestion. In it, you first need to launch the Bixby digital assistant, then assign the button to another action. It all works quickly, there are many options available, you can set the action to single, double or long press the button.

5. The question is tormented by - how to get Root rights to the Samsung Galaxy S8 for the SM-G950F and SM-G950FD models? Then this article is for you!

   For the process you will need:
   1. Personal Computer or Laptop
   2. Odin flasher, you can download >>download (83.32 MB)

   Certain conditions are required:
   1. Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950F or SM-G950FD) battery charge is more than 40%
   2. Developer mode enabled with some options:
   Let's go Settings >>> About the device >>> Software details and point by point Build number press 7 times quickly, a pop-up message will pop up.
   Let's go to the point Developer Options in the settings of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and activate such items as Unlock, presupposed prod. OEM And USB Debugging
   3. Installed official device drivers on the PC, take >>here, or install official programs on the PC from Samsung, such as KIES or SmartSwitch, connect the device to the PC and disconnect it after installing the drivers.

   Instructions:
   1. Turn off Samsung Galaxy S8
   2. Turn on in bootloader mode (press and hold 3 buttons at the same time - Bixby, Volume down And Nutrition, after a certain image appears on the screen, release all 3 buttons and press the button once Volume up.
   3. Unpack the previously downloaded archive from CF-Auto-Root on PC to any folder. Attention! !!! The path to the file should not contain Cyrillic and/or punctuation marks in the form of spaces, quotes, etc., only Latin !!!
   4. Open the previously downloaded program Odin
   5. Connect the smartphone to the PC. The words COM and Added should light up!!! in the log, as in the screenshot:
   
   
   6. Click the button in the program AP and select the file from the previously unpacked archive CF-Auto-Root.
   
   
   7. Click START
   8. Waiting for a message PASS!
   9. Let's rejoice in the root!

   At the moment, there is one potential method to root the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The task is not the easiest, but quite solvable. The basis is a technique that is already effectively used in the case of the Galaxy S7 after updating to Android 7.0 Nougat.

   Important: all actions performed to obtain root on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are performed solely at your own risk, no one except you is responsible for the possible consequences.

   Also, activating the superuser mode will trigger the Knox counter (Samsung Pay and some other branded applications will stop working), and the warranty terms will be reduced.

   It is proposed to use special Magisk software, Odin service software and original firmware in a four-file format. We are not attaching the files yet, since we cannot guarantee that you will not turn your Galaxy S8 into a “brick” in this way (they will be provided later).

   Algorithm for rooting Samsung Galaxy S8 using Magisk

   1. Download five Magisk software files and put them on a flash drive:
      1. Magisk Installer
      2. Magisk Removal Tool
      3. phh-superuser-magisk
      4. Magisk Manager
      5. Superuser phh
   2. Download the firmware in four-file format and flash it using Odin in Download mode.
   3. Turn on your smartphone and boot it up to the setup wizard, reboot again and switch to Download mode.
   4. Flash TWRP recovery using Odin. Important: after this the Knox counter “ticks”, the operation is irreversible.
   5. Go to TWRP recovery and format the data partition (Wipe -> Format Data -> Yes) and, just in case, also format Cache and Dalvick cache.
   6. That's it, now you can install Magisk and phh-superuser-magisk.
   7. Reboot your smartphone again and wait until the settings wizard starts. It is quite possible that the device will “lose” the communication module. Don't be alarmed, reboot again, everything will fall into place.
   8. Do the initial initialization and load the desktop.
   9. Now install via any file manager Magisk Manager and Superuser phh from APK.
   10. The Super User application will appear. In the settings and the “Superuser Access” section, override the “Applications and ADB” value. If you did everything correctly, you will see a message that the “Superuser” application has been granted root rights.
   11. Launch the “Magisk manager” application and similarly “give” it the rights to run as root.

   After this, your Samsung Galaxy S8 will get root mode. The algorithm should also work on beta firmware versions.