Released 2017, newest ROM build 5 years ago. Support looks quiet — check the build dates below before relying on it.
Hardware
- SoC
- Samsung Exynos 8895
- Architecture
- arm64
- RAM
- 6 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage
- 64 GB (upgradeable via microSD)
- Screen
- 2960x1440 · AMOLED
- Released
- 2017
Specs from postmarketOS wiki (CC BY-SA 4.0).
ROMs · 02
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (codename greatlte) has 2 tracked custom ROMs on CustomDroid — including Project Sakura, Project Elixir, running up to Android 13. Each listing links to the project's own download and install guide, and was last checked against the projects' catalogues on 21 Sept 2026.
Tick “compare” on two or three builds to see them side by side.
- Project SakuraOfficiallast build 14 Sept 2021 — over 6 months ago · checked 21 Sept 2026
- Project ElixirDiscontinuednear-stockchecked 21 Sept 2026
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Before you flash
Flashing generally means unlocking the bootloader, booting a custom recovery, wiping, then installing the ROM. Exact steps differ per device and ROM, so follow the Install guide for the one you pick, and back up first. Check what can break (banking apps, DRM, carrier features) and how to get back to stock before you start. Why flash a custom ROM · All guides
Custom recovery for this device: TWRP. Flash the one your chosen ROM's guide asks for — common recovery errors.
This is a Exynos device, so on Windows you'll want the Samsung Android USB driver before your computer will see it in fastboot. Which USB drivers you need.
Timeline
- Jul 2026Project Sakura, Project Elixir first tracked
Dates show when CustomDroid first indexed each ROM for this device, not when support originally launched.
ROM availability and links come from each project. CustomDroid indexes builds, it doesn't mirror them — always download from the official project, verify the file's hash/signature, confirm it matches your exact codename, and back up before flashing.