[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy Note 8 (Exynos) V3

[geiti94]

Team Win Recovery Project 3.1.1​

Exynos ONLY.
In NO way it is compatible with Snapdragon variants including but not limited to American(U/A/T/P/V), Chinese(0/8/6), Hong Kong(0), Japanese(SC-*), Canadian(W) variants.

Special Notes:
1. DON'T FORGET TO ENABLE "OEM UNLOCK" (located in Developers options).
2. KNOX will be tripped once you flashed custom binaries to your phone.
(Your warranty may be voided. However this may not affect you if your country forces Samsung to provide hardware warranty regardless of software status.)
3. Samsung Firmware OTA (aka System Updates) will no longer work once you flashed custom binaries.
(You can flash custom ROMs if you want to keep the OS up-to-date.)

Download: greatlte (Exynos variants - N950F/FD/X/N)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7EuVd0yZ8ErSE5EQW12TVEtcVk/view?usp=sharing

Sources:
https://github.com/TeamWin
https://github.com/geiti94/android_device_samsung_greatlte
https://github.com/geiti94/android_kernel_samsung_universal8895_greatlte

Changelog:
Check #2.

Guide:
Check #3.

Bugs:
-A mouse pointer shows on display

XDA:DevDB Information
[RECOVERY]TWRP for Galaxy Note 8 (Exynos), Kernel for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Contributors
geiti94, @jesec for the S8+ TWRP tree i used as base
Kernel Special Features:

Version Information
Status: Beta

Created 2017-09-16
Last Updated 2017-09-21

 

[geiti94]

Changelog:
Sep.21
Removed Mouse cursor. thx alot to @Tkkg1994 that joined now us too on n8
Added F2FS Support

Sep.17
Fixed MTP
Fixed ADB

Sep. 16:
Initial Release

 

[geiti94]

Guides:
Notice: It may wipe all your data including those in internal storage.

Part 1 - HOW-TO FLASH TWRP:
1. In your ROM, go to Settings -> About device. Tap 7 times on Build number to enable Developer options.
2. Go to Settings -> Developer options and enable OEM Unlock option.
3. Download and Install Samsung Mobile Phones Drivers.
- Option 1: Download and Install Smart Switch for PC.
- Option 2: Download and Install standalone driver package.
4. Download and extract Odin (Samsung's Flash Tool) to your computer.
5. Download a .tar image of TWRP.
6. Reboot your device to download mode.
- Hold [VOLUME DOWN] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] for approx. 15 seconds.
- Read the warning carefully.
- If you agree, press [VOLUME UP] to get into Download mode. If you don't agree, STOP.
7. Open Odin and place that TWRP tar file in the [AP] slot.
8. Connect your phone.
9. Hold [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] on your phone and then press start on Odin.
10. Wait for the phone to reboot. DO NOT release [VOLUME UP] + [BIXBY] + [POWER] or you may not reboot into TWRP.

Part 2 - HOW-TO INITIALIZE TWRP: (for new phones)
1. If you completed Part 1 successfully, you should be in TWRP now. At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
2. Select "Keep /system RO". (Don't swipe right or you may not be able to boot into system if you failed to complete next steps. However, you can swipe right to allow modifications if you are confident that you can complete next steps.)
3. Go to "Wipe" menu of TWRP and you will find "Format Data". Press "Format Data" and type "yes" to continue.
4. Go to "Reboot" menu and Press "Recovery" to reboot TWRP.
5. Download the latest dm-verity and force encryption disabler zip on your computer.
6. Transfer the zip to your phone.
- Option 1: MTP: Connect your phone with computer and just copy the zip to internal storage. (similar to how you transfer files when in system.) (for the moment not working)
- Option 2: ADB: Connect your phone with computer and run command "adb push /path/to/zip /sdcard/". (for the moment not working)
- Option 3: External SD: Copy the zip to an external SD and then insert the card to your phone.
7. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.

TWRP is initialized and fully functional at this stage. Now you can either reboot into system or root, flash custom ROMs via TWRP.

Part 3 - HOW-TO ROOT:
1. Download the flashable zip.
- Option 1: Magisk
- Option 2: SuperSU (untested)
2. Transfer the zip to your phone.
3. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.

Part 3a - HOW-TO FLASH CUSTOM ROMS:
1. Download the flashable zip.
2. Transfer the zip to your phone.
3. Go to "Install" menu of TWRP and flash the zip.
Simple.

 

[TheUndertaker21]

Omg I'm gonna die happy lol. Let me go and root now.

Sent from my SM-N950N using XDA-Developers Legacy app

 

[TaifAljaloo]

Good work keep it up

 

[Karnax_]

This is great. Many thanks

 

[xxx42069]

Great job and many thanks for your efforts!

 

[Pinu'u]

Do I get this right?
When I'm in download mode, I have to hold the 3 buttons again and press start in odin ?
Doesn't that interrupt the flash process ?

 

[Bushido1992]

Do I get this right?
When I'm in download mode, I have to hold the 3 buttons again and press start in odin ?
Doesn't that interrupt the flash process ?

No go To Download Mode in The smartphone and Then .via Odin Select AP and The Recovery IMG Then Flash ans Phone Reboot automaticly

 

[TheUndertaker21]

Oh yeah baby
Thanks time to de bloats and install my favorite apps

Sent from my SM-N950N using XDA-Developers Legacy app

 

[Pinu'u]

Thanks a lot TWRP up and rocking. Great work !!

Edit : Can confirm that SuperSU v2.82 is working also !!

 

[xpdragon]

Anybody know if this will also work with N950F/DS model? Thanks.

 

[geiti94]

Anybody know if this will also work with N950F/DS model? Thanks.

Works since i have it byself is the dual sim one right? when yes is same modell as mine

 

[pswin09]

Mine don't have oem unlock options in developers mode. Need to wait for sw update or other opinion. ??

Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

 

[xpdragon]

Works since i have it byself is the dual sim one right? when yes is same modell as mine

Yes, it is dual sim model. Thanks for the reply.

 

[shootermc77]

your fantastic!!! one day without root and twrp!! im so happy now ^^. now i can continue with modding on my new great phone.
Finish work and lets go home flashing

 

[ProtoDeVNan0]

Was just about to port it by myself and then I saw Your thread . Great Job Geiti! Guess I will take care of building AOSP for N950F then .

 

[peacey8]

Mine don't have oem unlock options in developers mode. Need to wait for sw update or other opinion.

Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

There's no guarantee a software update will ever unlock your bootloader if the OEM Unlock option is not available for you. I would suggest selling it and buying a new one that does have the option. If you really want to root or install custom ROMs, why take the risk when you spent $1000 on this phone for a specific purpose?

If you just bought your phone, it must still be brand new and in pristine condition. You should sell it for almost full price. The demand is really high right now so you'll have no problems selling it fast.

 

[geiti94]

Mine don't have oem unlock options in developers mode. Need to wait for sw update or other opinion.

Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

can be your carrier blocked the oem unlock. download a debranded firmware like the one with AUT or DBT csc and flash it with odin and look if you have then the menu. But flash it only when you have a N950F or a N950F/DS

 

[vinokirk]

Has anyone tested Android Pay after doing this?