How to Update Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus G955F to XXU1CRAP Android 8.0 Oreo Firmware

Samsung users are now receiving official XXU1CRAP Android 8.0 Oreo firmware on their Galaxy S8 Plus devices, find out how you can manually update to it with the guide ahead. The procedure given below shows how exactly you can update the Galaxy S8 Plus to latest official Android 8.0 Oreo firmware. Previously, the brand released couple of test beta build but it has finally come out to announce the final version with the build name XXU1CRAP Android 8.0 Oreo. However, the problem right now is that not everyone is seeing this update because of different regions. To fix that, we have a manual procedure which overcomes the OTA(Over-the-air) system. For the device, this is the first major OS upgrade and you definitely don’t want to miss this one. The update package that we have linked is official and signed by Samsung which means implementing the tutorial below wont break any sort of warranty agreement. Continue reading to find the complete procedure on how to install XXU1CRAP Android 8.0 Oreo on your Galaxy S8 Plus Plus G955F.

As you continue reading below, we will guide you how to just released official Android 8.0 Oreo build on Galaxy S8 Plus Plus G955F using ODIN and ADB sideload. We have also given some tips on how to backup your phone data and have given some other important tips. Don’t forget to backup all your apps and personal data as a precaution. Major revamps like these usually have a wipe script with them, meaning, after you finish the update process, your phone will be completely wiped. Now in order to avoid any problems we recommend backing up your data which might include documents, contacts, or even downloads. Let’s continue with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 😉

XXU1CRAP Android 8.0 Firmware Details:

Model SM-G955F
Model name Galaxy S8+
Country TUR (Turkey)
Version Android 8.0.0
Changelist 0
Build date N/A
Security Patch Level N/A
Product code TUR
PDA G955FXXU1CRAP
CSC G955FOXM1CRAP
This firmware tutorial for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ is for a specific model number and will not work if your phone is a different variant. XXU1CRAP Android 8.0 firmware is for the following phone:

• Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus G955F

To make sure you own the correct Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus model / variant, please see: Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Model Numbers / Country Variants Guide.
You might find these following Galaxy S8 Plus G955F related articles interesting:

• Install TWRP: How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.
• USB Drivers: Samsung Galaxy S8+ Drivers and How to Connect with Computer.
• Recovery Mode: How to Access Recovery Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus.
• Install Android Oreo: How to Install Android 8.1 Oreo on Computer.
• Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus custom ROMs.

If you plan on rooting this phone or are still confused for why to root Galaxy S8 Plus G955F, read: Benefits of Rooting Your Android Device.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:
Download Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. The tutorial is on the next page, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps.
Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read: How to Backup Android Apps, Text Messages, WhatsApp, Call History.
Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung Smart Switch to your computer. Smart Switch helps to move data across different Android devices i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge backup data to Samsung Galaxy S8.
If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up. [Tutorial: How to Backup Android Phone using TWRP]
A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and Nougat.
2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?
3. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

All set and ready? Good. You can now head over to the next page and update Galaxy S8 Plus G955F to Android 8.0 XXU1CRAP official firmware update.

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