The root is finally here for the US variants of Galaxy Note 8 running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon CPUs actually. This basically includes AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, and probably many others too. The root method/exploit has also been named SamFAIL, and it basically comes from XDA member part cyborg who actually discovered the exploit and another member me2151 who also tested and facilitated root on the US Note 8. In this article, we are going to talk about How to Root Note 8 Snapdragon Variants with At&t. Let’s begin!
The SamFAIL root actually works in such a way that it doesn’t trip the KNOX flag on your device. But, it does trigger SafetyNet check, so if you guys plan on using any apps that need passing Safety Net. Then it’ll most likely fail to run on your device rooted along with SamFAIL.
Also, the SamFAIL root method uses factory binary boot.img, the developer also says it’s important to boot the modified system on your Note 8. However, unfortunately, using a factory binary means that your Note 8’s battery would charge more than 80%. This is actually a major concern if you’re planning on root your Note 8 via SamFAIL. Because it’ll only leave you along with a 2640mAh battery power on your Note 8.
SamFAIL also doesn’t unlock the bootloader on your Note 8, and neither does it SIM unlock your phone. It only provide you root access via installing modified system files, nothing else.
How to Root Note 8 Snapdragon Variants with At&t
The SamFAIL Galaxy Note 8 root method is basically a lengthy process. Make sure you guys have ample battery juice on your Note 8 (at least 40%) before you start that. Also, you’ll need a Windows PC to be able to flash or install modified system files to your Note 8 via the Odin software.
Instructions
- Unzip the odin.zip file and run or also open the Odin PrinceComsy.exe file from the extracted files on your computer.
- Now unzip the N8_SamFAIL_System.zip files to a separate folder on your PC as well.
- Boot your Galaxy Note 8 into Download Mode:
- Switch off your phone.
- Tap and hold the “Power + Volume down + Bixby” buttons for a few seconds until you guys see a warning screen.
- tap on Volume Up on the warning screen in order to accept it and boot into Download mode.
- When your Note 8 is in download mode, connect it to the PC along with a USB cable. The Odin window on the PC should also detect the phone and show an “Added!!” message.
- Tap on the AP tab in the Odin window and choose the pre-rooted system.tar you extracted in Step 2 above.
- Now choose the Pit tab in Odin (on the left side) » tap on the PIT button and select the GREATQLTE_USA_SINGLE.pit from the files you extracted in Step 2 above.
- Select the Options tab in Odin (on the left side), and then tick the following checkboxes Auto Reboot, Re-Partition, F. Reset Time, and Nand Erase All.
- Click the Start button to begin flashing the modified system.tar file and the Pit file.
- When Odin is done flashing the files, it’ll then show a FAIL message on Odin. This is okay.
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