Oreo beta for Snapdragon S8 and S8+

[Crsdr37]

Hey guys I found this thread and took the dive. Everything is working great and did not even have to do a system reset.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907

 

[mcp2009]

Hey guys I found this thread and took the dive. Everything is working great and did not even have to do a system reset.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907

Thank's for sharing this! I'm on the newest stock fw for Verizon, were you on the same?

Edit: Nevermind should have read their full post lol

 

[Crsdr37]

Just go to updato and get the Sprint xas version does not require paid download like that OP's link.

 

[mcp2009]

Just go to updato and get the Sprint xas version does not require paid download like that OP's link.

I'm on the S8+ so luckily I didn't have to use the paid links. Will try this after I backup my phone. Would you say it's good enough to use as my daily driver?

 

[Crsdr37]

I am not having any issues that I can see. Battery life is a complaint but I have not had that issue either. If you flash beta 2 for the S8+ be prepared to do a factory reset.

 

[mcp2009]

I am not having any issues that I can see. Battery life is a complaint but I have not had that issue either. If you flash beta 2 for the S8+ be prepared to do a factory reset.

Alright will do, was hoping I could avoid that but I backed everything up with Smart Switch to be safe. May actually wait til after the gym to try this, would hate to not have my music.

 

[iOSNick]

Anybody attempt it on the latest AQK3 update? Everything work, Samsung pay and such?

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[Crsdr37]

Anybody attempt it on the latest AQK3 update? Everything work, Samsung pay and such?

Do you have a link to it I'll do it

 

[iOSNick]

Do you have a link to it I'll do it

I meant it based off the link you put in the original post. I'm on the latest update AQK3 and want to try to run oreo based on your link.

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Do you have a link to it I'll do it

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/VZW/download/G950USQU1AQK3/195746/

Thanks in advance!

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[Crsdr37]

I meant it based off the link you put in the original post. I'm on the latest update AQK3 and want to try to run oreo based on your link.

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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/VZW/download/G950USQU1AQK3/195746/

Thanks in advance!

You have to be on the listed firmware. Cannot be on anything but what they posted. I downloaded mine from updato just use Sprint XAS. It will reinstall Verizon bloat on first boot. Also install nougat and before rebooting it will take you to recover just install the Oreo beta then before setting up the device.

 

[El Genio Malvado]

Does this by chance have wifi tethering unlocked in beta??

 

[Hell-Razor]

I wonder if there is a way to root the beta yet

 

[vazersecurity]

Just to be clear, this has been tested on the Verizon G950U? Very cautious when dealing with Verizon Samsung devices that don't have unlocked bootloaders... Thanks in advance.

 

[Crsdr37]

Yes I personally did beta 1 on my own device and successfully flashed back when I was done testing.

 

[Crsdr37]

Beta 4 is now available. Buttery smooth and good battery life. Only glitch I am seeing if fast charging is hit or miss.

 

[jrcdpm]

Beta 4 is now available. Buttery smooth and good battery life. Only glitch I am seeing if fast charging is hit or miss.

You have Orea beta 4 on Verizon? What is the build number? How did you do it? With the latest update I am now on bootloader 2 so I don't think you can do it like originally posted.

 

[Crsdr37]

I believe you can still get to it. What update are you on with your phone? I was on I believe Verizon's latest and still flashed back to the OP then to AJC and then ZQKM.

 

[jrcdpm]

I believe you can still get to it. What update are you on with your phone? I was on I believe Verizon's latest and still flashed back to the OP then to AJC and then ZQKM.

The latest firmware is a 2 bootloader so I don't think you can go back--2BQK5

 

[Crsdr37]

Go into download mode and look at the bootloader line if it says B2. We might have to look into a different method.

 

[jrcdpm]

Go into download mode and look at the bootloader line if it says B2. We might have to look into a different method.

It does.