Ok everyone.. in light of the xda portal post not capturing the members who actually contributed to root progress outside of bots and directing users to this thread, we will be creating a new discussion/progress thread since op of this thread hasnt contributed to the root progress as well as has been MIA for months so we cannot update this thread and the items in op are irrelevent to how we actually obtained root (for the most part)



the op was originally in our group and was trying to find ways to root with us bit we have moved on from all of those items and another smaller group was created with 4 members who found other ways of obtaining root, so there is essentially 4 members.



Once new discussion thread is created, we will be asking this thread be closed and a link to the new profress thread that we can actually maintain.



Until then, the progress is as follows:



1) I obtained necessary official firmware for the S8+ and will be getting the same S8 firmware soon hopefully

2) The team (members will be listed in new thread) found a way (finally) to mount any partition as RW

3) KNOX is still intact so warranties are not voided but due to the firmware and root, some samsung apps will not work

4) Currently the root method used is causing some minor issues with some root apps, we are working on it and are pretty sure we have the fix which willbe done today

5) We are also waiting to receive s8 files for a simultaneous release. Keep in mind once this is released, it is public which means Samsung can then see it and patch it in future updates so we want to ensure a simultaneous release

6) The method will be streamlined as much as possible and should be easy even for rookies once released

7) DONT ASK FOR ETAS

8) Once ready, a new official root thread will be created with files, instructions and a how to video by a known person

9) Once released, we hope those that pledged or didnt pledge will donate. Bounty details will be posted in the bounty thread once we get to that point. Keep in mind said firmwares are not free (they arent cheap) as well as some of us missed work, had everything sidelined, lost sleep etc etc for countless hours since the S8 devices were released.

10) Stay tuned!

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