For those of you who want to fully convert you Galaxy Note 5 or S6 Edge+ into Galaxy S8 Plus, here’s how to do it. I will show you how to install TWRP recovery then install the S8 Plus ported ROM. This will give you all new Galaxy S8 features including fully-working live infinity wallpapers, AOD, fully-working S8 Camera, S8 apps, s8 icons, etc…etc…
First, you will need a supported model, make sure you have a T-Mobile SM-N920T, Canadian SM-N920W8, international SM-N920C/SM-N920I/SM-N920G, Korean SM-N920S/SM-N920K/SM-N920L, dual-sim SM-N9208, T-Mobile SM-N928T, Canadian SM-N928W8, international SM-N928F, Korean SM-G928K, SM-G928L, or SM-G928S. Sorry, AT&T or Verizon models will NOT WORK as they have locked bootloaders!
NOTE: Installing TWRP recovery will set off your KNOX counter and YOU WILL LOSE SAMSUNG PAY PERMANENTLY!!! Also, we will be doing a factory reset that will ERASE ALL YOUR APPS and APP SETTINGS!!!
Step 1. Download the ROM on your phone.
Download:
UPDATE: Please use V5 instead of V4! Also, please download Kernel V5 and install right after ROM V5!
Download T-Mobile/Canadian LTE/Voice fix (ONLY for T-Mobile or Canadian models or Note 5 or S6 Edge+)
Step 2. Go into Settings->About Phone->Software Information and tap on the “Build number” about 5 times until it says, “Developer mode has been turned on.”
Step 3. Tap the back button twice then choose “Developer options”.
Step 4. If you have a menu option called “OEM Unlock”, make sure it is ON. If you don’t see it you can skip this step.
Step 5. Next, we will be installing TWRP recovery so we can install a custom ROM. If you already have TWRP recovery installed, skip to Step 12.
Power off your phone then hold down Volume Down, Center Home, and Power buttons together until you see a warning screen like below:
Step 6. Hit Volume up to enter Download mode and connect a micro-USB cable from your phone to a Windows computer.
Step 7. For Galaxy Note 5, download TWRP for your model of Note 5 on our TWRP recovery for Galaxy Note 5 page.
For S6 Edge Plus, please download latest TWRP tar file here.
Step 8. You will also need to download ODIN and Samsung USB drivers.
Download:
Download Samsung USB drivers for Note 5 or S6 Edge+ – Direct Download
Once download, unzip/extra files of the ODIN zip file.
Step 9. Double-click on ODIN EXE file to run ODIN program.
Step 10. You should see a blue-highlighted box like below. If you don’t see it, run the Samsung USB driver file you downloaded earlier and install drivers.
Step 11. Choose “AP” then choose the TWRP file you downloaded for your phone. Hit Start. Now, immediately after your phone’s screen goes off, hold down Volume Up, Center Home, and Power buttons so you boot into TWRP. If you miss this step, reset your phone by holding down Volume Down and Power buttons and as soon as the phone resets, do the buttons again.
Step 12. Once in TWRP, you can also make a backup ROM of your stock firmware, which will save all of your apps and app data. I am skipping that step in this tutorial but if you want to make a backup at this point, you can follow my TWRP backup/restore guide.
Choose “Wipe” and swipe to do factory reset. This WILL ERASE ALL your APPS and settings!!!
Step 13. Next, install ROM.
Make sure you choose the correct model of the Note 5 or S6 Edge Plus that you are installing on.
If you want Galaxy S8 camera, choose that in the options also!
Step 14. Once done, you can reboot. If you have T-Mobile or Canadian model, make sure you flash the Voice/LTE fix.
Step 15. Once rebooted, you should have a fully converted Note 5 or S6 Edge+ with Galaxy S8 firmware!
FAQ
Q: How do I get it back to my stock firmware?
A: If you made a TWRP backup, restore your stock firmware by restoring. If you didn’t make a TWRP backup, you can unroot using our unroot guide.
ROM Credits – XDA <— Please donate to the developer or hit the Thanks button on XDA if you like this ROM, thx!
Excuse me.. Im using Note5 too.. I have some questions.. If I change the GRACE UX Note7 ROM’s on my Note5 and rooted device to S8 ROM, my phone still rooted or unroot? If unroot, how to root the device again in S8 ROM’s? Ok tq.. Im waiting for ur answer.. HIGHONANDROID
Hey bro this rom work on my n920p model?
im trying to figure that out myself did you get an answer ?
Does this ROM works on N920P-Sprint version? Regards
How do we apply the T-Mobile fix? I don’t know what to do with the two folders in the ZIP. However i can tell you i cannot make outgoing or incoming calls with VoLTE. The text and data is fine but not calls. When non LTE its ok.
Download the LTE fix file —Reboot into recovery and go to your download folder and flash the LTE zip file— reboot system and walaa
Where can i get lte fix file??
I’m having same issues even after I installed fix. I cannot have Wi-Fi on without losing my Mobile netwrok…plz hlp!
Nvm Figured it out. install it like a ROM but flash the fix zip only.
s8 gallery fix
V5 Love it , but It does not have Email, Let me know when ever there is a new UPDATE 🙂
No email means?
theres only Gmail
theres no Samsung Mail in this ROM
How?
I’m stuck in a bootloop with it saying seandroid is not enforcing. What’s the problem?
I’m facing the exact same problem. Did you manage to get through?
You have to flash the khongloi kernel
Have the same issue..have flashed the khongol kernel several times and still get the same feedback anytime I try rebooting..pls help.
ok Ell i have the same issue i solve it by
1 install file rom.zip
2.reboot and open phone
3.bootloop restart come back to recovery mode
4.advanced wipe -check wipe cash -swipe
5.install Kernel.zip
6.wait for some time (Do not be hasty)
7.have fun
ok Ell i have the same issue i solve it by
1 install file rom.zip
2.reboot and open phone
3.bootloop restart come back to recovery mode
4.advanced wipe -check wipe cash -swipe
5.install Kernel.zip
6.wait for some time (Do not be hasty)
7.have fun
Thanks
Eh when i install kernal then i also got the same prob but i had a backup . My aod is not working i think it has to do something with that kernal
Charging not going up when using T-Mobile model
Hi, can i install this rom on my s6 edge+ sm9287C dual sim malaysia version. thank you.
Thank you, Max! I’m really enjoying my Note 5 using this amazing S8 Plus ROM! Cheers!
Do you have any idea if this will work on the Sprint Note5 version as well?
no one replies to the question on sprint versions
How about the battery life issue and the temperature of your mobile doesnt heat too much? In my experience so far so good but the issue is the battery and the phone heat too much
Not able to download the khongloi kernel V5. I think the link is broken. Please fix it!!!!
Is the finger print scanner workin on lockscreen ?
you havent mentioned anything about how to install the kernel? and will it be okay if i install the khongloi v7 rom
Flash the kernel IMMEDIATELY after you have flashed the ROM
does this work for the n920p sprint model
Hi there
I have an issue with battery when idle. Did anyone face this problem?
smart view not working restart everytime I connect to tv
Can please UPDATE the links new version is out
After installing the rom , after rebooting it is not opening. The phone is not Turning on. My model is N920C
i was using the rom you provided of note 7. 3 times i did everything , wiped again and again, installed but after rebooting the phone is not turning On , Please Help Max Lee 🙂 !
Press and hold Volume Down and Power Button together, your phone will start
hi max please help me..after I installed it on my note 5 (SM-9208) philippines, the phone is not turning on..what should i do?
same with me
is it working already ? i have note 5 SM-9208
Max, we need your response
Does it have root access?
Loving this v5….. will be back if i see any bug .
Hey Dan! How is the battery life in general after flashing it with the s8 ROM? Also, is there any feature that doesn’t work after flashing?
For now all is working fine. am suprised that even the finger printer lockscreen work flawlessly .
No lag issue. the port is absolutely perfect and amazing . battery life is ok .The only bug for now is the internet browser, it only display blank white screen.. But that definitly not an issue bcos i can always get other browzers . V5 is a perfect daily use for me . .
Hello dan why my phone after instal rom cant turnin on..only can downloading mode
Follow the instruction as it is. For Tmobile just remember to flash the voice fix and V5 kernel .
What step u doing ?? Plss tell me from first
Did u backup your old rom(marshmellow .
Hi Dan! Awesome work. Earlier I used Note 7 rom and now this S8 rom. It’s really cool. All the apps and features running fine. But I am facing the problem of battery drain. It is going 100% to 5% in half day only.. I am using ROM V5. With AOD the problem seems to be more. Can you suggest any solution? Is there any higher version available which can sort this out?
Max will av to answer that . Battry is abit not to impressive
Sorry Sam… I wrote wrong name. @Dan U can also help me out. 😛
Hello. So, I was using an unlocked Tmobile S6 Edge Plus on AT&T. I was psyched to give this ROM a try, but since flashing the device is now network locked. Rom is awesome, but now cant use as a phone. Is this normal? Any help is appreciated. Also, I figured I could just restore from original backup, but now still network locked.
Is the Performance of the S7 with the S8 rom faster or slower than without it?
s8 is awesome
(Note 5)
hello, great work, but can you make this rom work on the variant N9200 from hong kong …
I like to use this great rom ..
I am from Portugal
Max will answer that
I now have the internet explorer working now. Just update it and you are gud togo
No bug . The rom is 96% bug free for now .
Max , Any other kernel that those not drain battery ? V5 kernel drain battery fast . I love your work keep it Up. Awesome rom .
Is the finger print scanner working for this rom?
Secondly,what variant of s6+ can i use this rom with?
fINGER PRINT WORKING WELL ON THIS ROM FOR MY NOTE 5
Hello Max
I flashed the S8 rom and everything is working of the rom but i cant get android pay to work, I cant add my Credit card i have tried cloaking app, unroot option on super su and it doesnt work. any suggestions?
Samsung pay dosnt work .
I know it doesn’t work, it stops working as soon as you root.. but I couldn’t get Android pay to work, I finally got Android pay to accept my cards but haven’t actually tried it at a store.
Amazing as Always, been following your site since i got my Note 5!! tnx for all the info. and step-by-step tutorials!
i decided to finally custom my Note5 (it’s still on STOCK 5.1.1 (Lollipop) ) hehe, i was hesitant in the early stages of the Note5 Custom scene (1st year the Note5 came out) , cause alot are still in Beta. then after 2 years i just forgotten about Updates on my Note5. but now i went back to XDA i saw there was Nougat on Note5 and that is just Epic!. then i went again here for all the info’s i missed hehehe. but some of the Guides here are kinda outdated and some questions that needs a few answers would be helpful pls.
1.) Is downgrading to Lollipop Still possible IF you Updated to Nougat (Official stock firmware. And if yes, then how?, i just want to know that’s all )
2.) Do you need to be on Nougat to Use a Nougat Custom ROMs or the s8 ports??
3.) does this rom have good battery life and has the Note 5 Upgrades aswell?? (like new Spen Features and Stuff)
Tnx as Always!! U R AWESOME!!~
Max, Nice job and hard work . Pls will their be a V6 rom ?
Hi Max, I want to have the Rom too, but I have rooted my Note 5 into a Note 7 with N930F. Does it work, too?
Hello, please help, After doing all the steps, my phone is not booting, i have a Note 5 dual-sim SM-N9208 model.
Will it work on edge plus 928f
Hello, Nice ROME… but can not send voice message on whatsAPP.
Hi, after flashing the rom it works well except that i can’t send sms but I receive txts. . How can i fix this?
AOD is not working and when i charge my mobile when its dead there is some proplems
How to root the S8 Rom??
Install it from twrp
I have the same proplems
The rom is working perfectly on my note 5 SM-N920G. The only issue is when you enter to lock and security menú delays a little bit.
Dirty flash , clear system, cache, data .
Hi, guys, I did this and worked perfect.. my biggest problem is now how do i root it again i have tried but no good.. is there away i really hope so
PS it really looks good but no good if I can’t use magisk on it.
Great ROM! Could you please help with returning the device back to stock though? I’m using the N9208.
go to sammobile.com
stock on samsung Galaxy Note5 screen
dirty flash and reflash rom with kernel
My samsung note 5 heats so much and also battery drains after changing this rom
I also expierience this comment
Thanks, I did upgrade my Note 5 to S8+, while booting I get this in red color “Kernel is not Seandroid Enforcing” is it normal?
do i have to root my note 5 first before i install the rom and kernel?
Watch the video ……. u don’t need to root .
AOD is not working
It is . N920T
No it is N920c
I am having a hard time downloading the khongloi nougat v5 rom… it always stops
Restart the router or check your cable
Can’t make conference calls anymore. No option of merging calls. Any fix?
Does all the spen features are still working?
Does wifi calling that was not supported on note5 will be supported with the new ROM?
does it works on galaxy s6?
I do everything as described, I have the blue highlighted box in Odin, I use the Twarp for my note 5 (SM-N9208), I press “start” on Odin to flash Twarp, but when the flashing is supposed to finish, instead of a black screen, I get a blue screen in Chinese saying: “INSTALL FALIURE, You need to unlock the device to install custom operating system, for more info visit: samsung.com/cn. Press power button to reboot”
How to UNLOCK my device?
Hello everyone, this rom is very good, I have it installed in my note5 of Tmobil, the problem I have is with 3 applications
1- Shazam A message appears saying that the microphone is being used
2- Facebook messenger I can not make calls and I can not receive calls, the application freezes
3- Whatsapp I can not make calls and I can not receive calls, the application freezes
Someone could help me, I’m a little worried, The rest works fine
Greetings
The only problem I’m having is the lag in making calls. It takes up to 30 seconds to make connection if amyone else experienced this and found a fix please respond. Otherwise the rom is excellent.
From all my searching.. seems all the “S8″roms suffer from a BATTERY DRAIN! And some call problems. Be wise to wait..
How can you use the camera filters?
How i can use secure folder in this rom?
thanks mate.. i enjoyed it on my note 5 korean variant
hey max lee…once i root my note 5 to s8+ …should i be able to root it to upcoming note 8?
how can I go back to original ROM, didn’t make a backup.
I’ll appreciate detailed step by step.
Hi, I tried this rom on my note 5 and it’s working fine just one thing, it’s not rooted, any ideas how to root after installing custom rom thanks
Need help. I’m stock in boot screen. (Samsung Logo) I followed all the steps. What’s the problem? Need help pls.
were you able to fix this ?
I cant make calls on 4g volte. Please fix
Rom maravilhosa, entrou feito luva no meu Galaxy Note 5. Obrigado por disponibilizar.
plz man i need note 5 6.0.1 original call when someone call you i hate 7.0 call sreen clores plz
Hey i installed it but my phone cant detect my sim card please i need a fix
Evrything is working perfectly except the s8 camera app.. is there any fix to that.. im using sm-n9208 duos note 5..
Max Lee…. Are we expecting any Note8 custom rom for N5 ?
I was able to install the rom without problem the issue is that it stays warm even if I do not use it
My device has been show “kernel is not seandroid enforcing”.
SM-920C
what should I do if i’m stuck in a boot loop?
The ron works fine except that it restart when i lock it with power buttton while using wifi on G928f
I have a t-mobile version. Going from 7.0 to 8.0 was seemless. It seems snappier and uses less battery. So far I am pleased. The only thing I noticed is that Netflix won’t work (but I imagine it wont work on any rooted device) and Out of Milk doesn’t render properly (I don’t think it knows the screen size).
How do we find out about updates?
thankx MAX LEE i have samsung note 5 tmobile and i am done all is working perfect thankx again
I am, however, having problems using my microphone. I keep getting a message saying that another app is using the microphone and won’t let me use the recording feature of an app.
Help!
Dan, I am enjoying the t-mobile rom but am not able to find an audio recorder that works with it. I keep getting the microphone is being used by another app error.
regards,
I have a T-Mobile note 5 with this galaxy s 8 Rom and now my video call8ng isn’t working on anything not in face book messenger or line or hangouts. Please help
HELLO ,
Private mode Toggle is not there, is there any way to enable it?
hey sam em facing a problem on com android is stop. and also signals are gone. plz help me how can it fix???
Does this ROM works on N920P-Sprint version?? Thanks
Everything is okay . But the bixby is not working. asking for updating the software and software update is not registering.
Kindly Fix bixby.
Will this work on a Verizon Note 5, Samsung SM-N920V?
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Hello
My device keeps restarting at booting
what can be the problem because i made all the steps as you said
I made all the steps but I my phone keeps restarting and wont turn on
Any way to fix it?
Hi Dear,
I just installed custom rom as you described. Now my Note 5 SM-920C stuck at start up and comes again in twrp. It is not going into system. Now what can i do.??
Thanks for great rom but in my note 5 now bixby voice not enabled yet how to start bixby voice in note 5 with this version
Hello i converted my phone but now i want to convert it back to the original room but I can’t. I downloaded the room for my mobile from sammobile and i flashed it with oden but when the room finished flashing the mobile won’t turn on it keep showing samsung logo what should i do now?
pour tout faire, dois je rooter mon samsung?
Hi uh this didn’t work for me , my phone is now stuck in q bootloop? How do I fix this