This method is brought to you entirely by @elliwigy He is the reason for this exploit and method.

With that being said, Extreme Syndicate Root is now available!



You can be on any version bootloader. This will update you to V7 bootloader

This method will work if you are on Android 9 Pie but will put you on Android 7 nougat. There is no root for Android 9 Pie

You will not be able to use normal magisk

You will not be able to flash custom rom like Lineage or any other AOSP roms

You cannot flash custom boot images or recovery images such as TWRP

Odin does not work on some later computers with USB 3.1 chip controllers the only work around is using a USB 2.0 mini hub

It is your responsibility to make sure you can use adb properly

Root may break things such as safetynet so deal with it

Downloads

Rescue Rom



This Only works if you previously rooted with Extreme Syndicate Methos and have not flashed back to stock firmware or any other firmware that may have flashed the persist.img to the phone



Download

G950_V7_RESCUE_ODIN_FILES.tar.7z



Directions

1. Put phone in download mode

2. Flash G950_V7_RESCUE_ODIN_FILES.tar.md5 In AP slot in odin

3. When phone reboots and boot animation starts force reboot phone and now you should be able to enter safestrap

4, In safestrap you should be able to have access to files you can reinstall a backup from here or start fresh

This Only works if you previously rooted with Extreme Syndicate Methos and have not flashed back to stock firmware or any other firmware that may have flashed the persist.img to the phone1. Put phone in download mode2. Flash G950_V7_RESCUE_ODIN_FILES.tar.md5 In AP slot in odin3. When phone reboots and boot animation starts force reboot phone and now you should be able to enter safestrap4, In safestrap you should be able to have access to files you can reinstall a backup from here or start fresh

Disclaimer:The Extreme Syndicate team and it's affiliates are not responsible for your actions or your device if any issues are to arise. You flash this and utilize these files at your own risk. You have been warned!The Adventure!:This is a modified version of @ elliwigy Extreme Syndicate Root for S9/N9 modified to work on the SM_G950U/U1 S8Also, donations/money is not expected or required but if you feel obliged to share what you can then that would be greatly appreciated! Donations keep me on the grind and sometimes can even help me in acquiring other devices to work on. I had issues with Paypal a while back (SamPWND days) and do not have a Paypal account. I do however have a Venmo and Transferwise accounts that work in most situations.Venmo - http://www.venmo.com/Thomas-Huntington-10 Transferwise - PM @ elliwigy for info to donate using Transferwise.Now Let's get into the files/method!Notes:- This does NOT trip KNOX so don't ask.- Bootloader is of course still locked.- This uses combo firmware to root- It works on latest rev's from rev7- This does not root Pie It roots only the combo firmware from there you can flash a rooted nougat rom or run my Stock Pie Rom with safestrap installedINSTRUCTIONS:1. Downloads: COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU7ASK1.tar.7z and extract COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU7ASK1.tar.md5 image from the zip also download S8_ROOT.7z and extract to S8_ROOT folder leave all contents of this folder in the folder2. Reboot phone to stock recovery and wipe data from stock recovery reboot to bootloader make sure phone is plugged into computer3. Use provided odin and In odin AP slot load the COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU7ASK1.tar.md5 in CSC slot load G950U_CACHE_FORCE_REBOOT_V7.tar.md5 and flash when done phone will reboot to recovery. In recovery wipe data/factory reset then boot into combo firmware and flash when done let phone boot into combo firmware4. Once phone is connected and recognized by computer locate the APPS_INSTALLER .bat in the S8_ROOT folder and run the bat. This will install some apps5. When apps are done reboot phone when phone boots choose pixel launcher as it is easier to find stuff. Open App drawer and click on Factory IME app when open type *#9900# this will open a new window with lots of different test scroll down to AUDIOCORE DEBUG and click. This will open another window select TEST HELPER. This will open another window select Utils. This will open the final window6. In this window goto the box that says adb command click on box to enter text this will open keyboard. In that box typechmod -R 0777 /persistthis is chmod then space then hypen then capitol R then space then 0777 then space then forward slash then persistclick return on keyboard then click the send button to the right of the text box it will appear too do nothing now leave windowopen make sure phone is connected to computer and regonized7. In S8_ROOt folder run the ROOT_INSTALLER.bat. This will copy stuff to phone. When done phone will reboot when phone boots up you can check if your rooted by running flashfire, Once you reboot phone again you can access safestrap8.. Now from here you can proceed to install a rooted nougat rom or one of my safestrap pie romsShoutOuts: elliwigy For the method and help and everything else klabit87 - Ditto me2151 - Ditto gsm -CHEN - Ditto mweinbach - For always posting my achievements on the XDA News portal as well as giving me someone to troll sometimes when bored. TheMadScientist - For testing the method Raymonf for modified odin afaneh92 for safestrap and Magisk system root Main Thread Here Consider a donation to him he worked along time on this Donation Link everyone else I am forgetting!