2023 SM-G950U/U1/W Rev8 One Click Root/Safestrap Inject Method

[lisetpedraza]

So I picked up a gently used G950U1 on Swappa at a good price, and of course it had Pie on it. Last update it looks like -- G950U1UEU8DUG4.

Yes I'm a glutton for a "dare to try it", and it worked. Here's the exact process I used for a Nougat-based root:

1. Download and unzip files.
2. Open modded "Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD" (to flash Combo firmware).
3. Boot phone to Download mode (press & hold Bixby + VolDown + Power) & plug it in (Windows 7 Pro 64-bit laptop here).
4. !!_UNCHECK_!! Auto Reboot in Odin.
5. flash Combo firmware in AP slot.
6. Reboot phone to Download mode.
7. Reflash combo firmware, let phone auto-reboot.
8. Connect phone and run "S8-SafeStrap.bat" file in the unzipped "Safestrap_S8_Series" folder.
9. Phone will reboot twice if successful. When done, Safestrap will be installed
10. Copy "system_s8_nougat.img" to phone (from the unzipped "G950U_NOUGAT_V8"). For Nougat also copy Magisk_System-v21_4.zip (downloaded from link in OP) to phone.
11. Reboot, choose Safestrap recovery. Flash nougat_s8_system.img and then Magisk.
12. Reboot to download mode & in the modded Odin AP slot, flash "BL_G950U_NOUGAT_FINGERPRINT_FIX.tar.md5".
13. Let phone reboot to Android (at the Safestrap prompt select "Continue").

I now have -Rooted- Nougat 7.0 running on this S8, build number G950USQS2BRB1. The "service provider SW ver" shows as VZW/VZW/XAA. Firmware is clean and lean, no bloat to speak of.

I can't believe it ! I did it with your instructions...After reed and reed many times the original instructions and try and try, I found your comment and finally I did it. Thanks thanks and thanks.You should work for XDA.

 

[jrkruse]

I'M trying to do the step 6 and the folder is not on my phone. Why? Help. I'm trying to send the system_g950_nougat.7z - Nougat Image but when I tried to install isn't on the phone. Help me!

Did you read the OP? It tells you that you must unzip all files with a .7z extension. So did you unzip it then copy the system.img too the phone

 

[lisetpedraza]

Did you read the OP? It tells you that you must unzip all files with a .7z extension. So did you unzip it then copy the system.img too the phone

I did it. I did the root to my samsung galaxy s8. And yes I unzipped all files.

 

[lisetpedraza]

I did it. I did the root to my samsung galaxy s8. And yes I unzipped all files.

 

[dphinsfan]

I can see Magisk is supposed to allow you to hide root from applications but my Magisk app seems pretty bare with no options to do anything really. Is this normal?

Also, can I install another ROM after the device is successfully rooted in order to update the Android version to 8 or higher?

 

[jrkruse]

I can see Magisk is supposed to allow you to hide root from applications but my Magisk app seems pretty bare with no options to do anything really. Is this normal?

Also, can I install another ROM after the device is successfully rooted in order to update the Android version to 8 or higher?

Please read the OP this is explained

 

[jrkruse]

I can see Magisk is supposed to allow you to hide root from applications but my Magisk app seems pretty bare with no options to do anything really. Is this normal?

Also, can I install another ROM after the device is successfully rooted in order to update the Android version to 8 or higher?

In case you cant find it

You cannot have root on any rom except a nougat rom also flashing custom boot images cannot be done or using systemless magisk. Hiding root or running modules cannot be done. There is no oem unlock and even if there is you cannot unlock your bootloaders or run any aosp based roms.

 

[lisetpedraza]

I can see Magisk is supposed to allow you to hide root from applications but my Magisk app seems pretty bare with no options to do anything really. Is this normal?

Also, can I install another ROM after the device is successfully rooted in order to update the Android version to 8 or higher?

Not. You can't do it.

 

[qadd]

Hello my friends
My phone is s8+ sm-g955fd uc
binary 12
android 9
ineed help
There is a problem with the efs file
And the device reboots continuously
frp oem are locked
I want a combination file for my device version
I searched a lot and did not find
I want to turn off the protections
Thanks to all

 

[jrkruse]

Hello my friends
My phone is s8+ sm-g955fd uc
binary 12
android 9
ineed help
There is a problem with the efs file
And the device reboots continuously
frp oem are locked
I want a combination file for my device version
I searched a lot and did not find
I want to turn off the protections
Thanks to all

This thread is for US snapdragon devices you would be better suited to ask your question in a thread for the F model device

 

[qadd]

This thread is for US snapdragon devices you would be better suited to ask your question in a thread for the F model device

thanks

 

[nambuffban200o]

how to fix internal storage of my s8 plus when i root successfully and use i surprised that my internal strorage is 16gb but my samsung s8 plus is 64gb/4gb ram

 

[Haruka_Ikazan]

I've got a G950U device, USA Verizon that I can't get changed using OP method. Build G950USQU8DUD3

The phone gets put into download mode from the safestrap one click installer GUI but then when the oneclick installer gives pop up saying that the phone should reboot, the phone is just staying in download mode. I have to manually restart the phone and nothing is different/changed.

The installer then tries to do something with adb, I approve, and it says "If Phone Does Not Reboot Automatically Then Process Failed And Try Process Again" so I've tried but it's always the same result; phone isn't automatically rebooted after download mode; seems like nothing happened during it.

 

[butchieboy]

Did you select correct device from drop down?

 

[Haruka_Ikazan]

Did you select correct device from drop down?

Yes. There's literally only two devices in the drop down, it's kind of hard to screw that part up

 

[butchieboy]

Ok well good luck was just asking. You asked for help so I was covering all bases.

 

[jrkruse]

Yes. There's literally only two devices in the drop down, it's kind of hard to screw that part up

Did you select the combo file too flash when you click root?

 

[jrkruse]

how to fix internal storage of my s8 plus when i root successfully and use i surprised that my internal strorage is 16gb but my samsung s8 plus is 64gb/4gb ram

use safestrap control and restore stock recovery image then reboot too recovery and wipe data and reboot then restore safestrap recovery image when done

 

[djle82]

I'm having the same problem as Haruka. I have note 8 sm-n950usqu8due1

 

[jrkruse]

I'm having the same problem as Haruka. I have note 8 sm-n950usqu8due1

Its because you guys need a usb2 mini hub. Its mentioned in the Op so are you using one. It has to be usb2 mini hub not a usb2 port or a cable