Lineage on Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 trouble - Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe

Hey folks,
I need help ´cause im stuck on my prozess building up a safe and useable device (Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017))with Lineage Os 16.
There are two main problems I am not able to solve.
1. Camera quality...
It´s awfull and worse than stock, is there any chance to improve that by getting a gcam mod running or another camera app ?
Things I have tried
Flashing camera api2 enabler via TWRP
(ckecked the build.prop in /system and the entry persist.camera.Hal3.enabled=1 is there)
Flashing Samsung UHD Camera2 Fix via magisk
Installing fake gapps via FDroid
Every single gcam port I tried keeps on crashing when i start it.
2. Netflix
keeps on giving me the 15001 error code pop up message, when I press the Ok button it chrashes
Things I´ve already tried
Hiding it with magisk
Flashing the liboemcrypto disabler modul via magisk
are there any alternative netflix apps like the aurora store for gplay?
Any trick and tweaks for it
3. Security concerns
I am quite a tin foil hat person when it comes to internet security.
So when my phone is turned of and somebody tries to get a hand on my data (with a basic it forensic knowlege).
Is that possible ?
Is it safe to use pgp encrypted mail with a smartphone or is this kinda stuff more a task for tails ?
Some recomended apps, to improve the security on the whole system)
(hopefully my questions are understandable, because I´m not a native speaker)

For camera use pixtica cam much better ...

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[DISCONTINUED][ROM][9.0][SM-G930F] Lightheart OS [30/10/2020]

Lightheart 1.0 - The key to speed.​
Hi everyone. My name is Skulldron and for those of you who do recognise me, know me as the creator of Project Pixel, another one of the greatest ways to emulate the Pixel Experience, whilst keeping all the benefits of using OneUI and its stock optimized drivers as its base. Today I'm going to introduce something, different. Over the years of working on Touchwiz based ROMs, I've learnt the description of every little apk, every little permission, what it accepts and what it rejects, its pros and its cons. As a result of this experience, I have one of the best debloat lists out there, with each item on the debloat list, being tested, through extensive testing, and it goes over every file and every partition known in the OneUI OS. This exact same debloat script was used in Project Pixel, which has received positive review after positive review for how efficient and how lightweight OneUI became after the debloat. Today however, I present to you Lightheart OS, a new project that I will be building myself and updating monthly. Today I showcase Lionheart, the Lineage OS to my Cyanogenmod.
Key Features:
1. Heavily Debloated System: The debloat script that was made by me, has over 250+ debloated permissions, apks and other files.
2. Better Battery Performance due to Efficiency - With the removal of an incredible amount of bloat, along with better performance and lesser services, you should be looking at better SOTs and better standby times.
3. Kernel Power Control: With MTweaks and Magisk, you will be able to control your device’s clock speed and be able to force higher GPU and CPU Clock, when doing more intensive tasks such as gaming.
4. Better Kernel Performance - Due to the deepness of the debloat, the kernel now has more RAM and more space to be more efficient and allow it to focus on less threads at once.
5. Latest available patch with the promise of updates every month - Every month an update is released, the ROM will be updated along with it, with a time frame of 1-2 weeks.
6. Restored some stock Google Permissions - Some stock google framework was restored, such as the default setup wizard.
7. All Essential Samsung Features have been kept - All essential OneUI features have been kept alive, for the sole purpose of necessity.
8. Completely Deknoxed -The ROM has been Deknoxed and FRP lock measures have been disabled
9. VoLTE Supported
Individual Features:
1. AdAway
2. Eleven Music
3. Files GO
4. GBoard
5. Android Pie AOSP Emojis
6. Lightheart X Boot Animation
7. AOSP System Sounds
8. Samsung Gallery (Stripped Down and lightened to improve performance)
9. Samsung's Stock Camera with HDR parameter changes, debloated and additional video modes
10. SystemUI Tuner (Provides battery stats along with other useful customizations - Check QS icons and add it to QS Panel to view)
11. YouTube Vanced (Ad-free Youtube)
12. Mtweaks (Has Hardware Control - Similar to Kernel Adiutor but more tailored to Exynos)
INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS: (Backup everything,contacts, photos etc.)
1. Download the zip and download the latest Magisk (ROM will not boot if Magisk is not flashed due to encryption procedures)
2. Wipe System, Data, Dalvik Cache and Cache
3. Flash the zip and flash Magisk.
Notes:
- To view Battery Stats and Storage, pull down the Quick Settings Panel and on the top right click the three bubbles button and then Button Order. Then move the new Battery and Storage icon to the Quick Settings.
- Set Trebuchet as default launcher, for better battery savings. OneUI Home was only included for its app switcher.
Changelog:
1.0 - Initial Release
If changes are made, they will be highlighted in the next post.
Download Links:
1. Lightheart 1.0:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cqQXrQecOmmXEhXnUx6GL8aV7_Xsarwk/view?usp=sharing
2. Magisk Manager:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases
3. Magisk:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/tag/v20.4
Credits and kernel source:
Cronos Kernel Source: https://github.com/ananjaser1211/Cronos_8890/releases/tag/V4.0-Pie
@arcatarc for permission to use his base
Check the screenshots tab to see screenshots of the ROM in action.
XDA:DevDB Information
Lightheart 1.0, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S7
Contributors
Skulldron
ROM OS Version: 9.x Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest Bootloader Available
Based On: OneUI
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.0
Stable Release Date: 2020-10-30
Created 2020-10-30
Last Updated 2020-10-31
Samsung note fe base???
Hi, thanks for the ROM. Will try it. Could you please provide md5?
Can't use GPay
mie_ayam said:
Samsung note fe base???
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Yes it is running the base from a Note FE. In particular the SuperLegerra ROM
wow, ... and echo cancellation works perfect ... but two things that I miss so far
the option "kill app back button" in the settings -> developer options ... please don't forget to build-in
the possibility to mount the SD card in the file system
Both options are default in LOS ... and yes, I know it was an initial release.
Thx for your work. we are hopefully waiting for the improvements!
:good::good::good:
Download and trying to install tonight
Info regarding phone stuck on boot pic
Hi there,
I have little experience with custom roms etc. I had installed LineageOS some moths ago as my phone was working poorly on stock rom and now with LOS 17.1 was starting to have problems again. Like an hour ago decided after some research to install this rom. However, after flasing the rom and magisk (I couldnt flash Gapps as error 20 appeared), my phone got completely stuck on boot picture (SAMSUNG GALAXY S7; POWERED BY ANDROID). I have both tried to get into twrp (previously installed) and download mode. No luck in any of the cases. I have tried to do the same from odin, to flash again twrp. However, as I cannot access download mode, I didnt work.
Now, I´m trying my best to figure out how to install some OS and continue from there, or at least be able to flash twrp and install another ROM.
I would much appreciate any advice in the matter.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: NEW SITUATION. No need of help anymore (by now)
iggamez said:
Hi there,
I have little experience with custom roms etc. I had installed LineageOS some moths ago as my phone was working poorly on stock rom and now with LOS 17.1 was starting to have problems again. Like an hour ago decided after some research to install this rom. However, after flasing the rom and magisk (I couldnt flash Gapps as error 20 appeared), my phone got completely stuck on boot picture (SAMSUNG GALAXY S7; POWERED BY ANDROID). I have both tried to get into twrp (previously installed) and download mode. No luck in any of the cases. I have tried to do the same from odin, to flash again twrp. However, as I cannot access download mode, I didnt work.
Now, I´m trying my best to figure out how to install some OS and continue from there, or at least be able to flash twrp and install another ROM.
I would much appreciate any advice in the matter.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: NEW SITUATION. No need of help anymore (by now)
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Could you write down here how you can solved the proble, it might be helpfull for other.
Hi All, has anyone got EdXposed working?
I've installed magisk 21.1, riru core 21.3 , and riru YAHFA 0.4.6.4 EdXposed manager shows framework not active :/
Does mobile hotspot work?
I've been looking for a ROM that has kept the Samsung gallery and camera so I want to try this ROM. but I need to be able to use mobile hotspot so please let me know if it works fine. Thx
Hello, the ROM works great. There are some minor things. Like always on display does not work with option to tap the screen to show for 10 seconds. Also for some reason I can't instal Revolut from the play store. And lastly Titanium backup does not restore all the apps. I could not figure out a way how to make that work.
The hotspot works fine on mine.
I had the same issue with Titanium backup.
In the end I used split screen and installed each app from the play store, then restored data only.
Has anyone got xposed working?
Gapps
Do I need to flash gapps or is it included?
I'm currently using lineage is 16 with gapps. Do I need to flash gapps again if flashing a ROM again? Sorry I'm a newbie.
Wara35 said:
Do I need to flash gapps or is it included?
I'm currently using lineage is 16 with gapps. Do I need to flash gapps again if flashing a ROM again? Sorry I'm a newbie.
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No gapps needed.
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@Skulldron, thanks for the ROM, works great and it's stable. Just few things. Could you please update the Adaway app? There is a newer stable version on xda available. I tried to update it myself but it was not possible. Also could you please fix the Always on display function? The tap on screen option does not work.
Blato said:
Hello, the ROM works great. There are some minor things. Like always on display does not work with option to tap the screen to show for 10 seconds. Also for some reason I can't instal Revolut from the play store. And lastly Titanium backup does not restore all the apps. I could not figure out a way how to make that work.
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As I experienced from other ROM that based on Note FE base, the Galaxy S7 cant show AOD with tap to show mode due to hardware problem, so please choose always show option on the setting
Flashing a different rom, I do like this rom but need xposed and it's annoying that YouTube and adaway are system apps.
6sicSIX said:
Flashing a different rom, I do like this rom but need xposed and it's annoying that YouTube and adaway are system apps.
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Youtube and Adaway can be removed with System App remover or Link2sd from Play Store. Then you restart the S7 and install Adaway from github and Vanced.app
I do like this rom, espicially the first boot right after install, which was really fast, made an impression. Probably the most battery friendly and lite-weight One UI-Rom one can find. One usability problem for me was the *missing feature that increased touch sensitivity*. With my screenprotector on, I have to push harder and several times before successfully pulling down the notification bar or when writing or selecting.
Is it just me or is SmartSwitch taking a long time/not restoring messages? I get to the part when it would start restoring messages but then it just never loads.. other then that, the ROM is great!
6sicSIX said:
Hi All, has anyone got EdXposed working?
I've installed magisk 21.1, riru core 21.3 , and riru YAHFA 0.4.6.4 EdXposed manager shows framework not active :/
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I tried many versions of modules ,but no luck .Is possible to work exposed framework?

[SM-P901] [V1A3G] [UNOFFICIAL] [ROM] [EXYNOS5420]Lineage 17.1 | Android 10 Q

I'm not responsible for any damage to your device.
By flashing this you take responsibility of anything that happens to it.
Process at your own risk!
AND FEEL GOOD!​
Now it is time to upgrade our P901 to Android 10 Q​Work
Almost all, I thinks but please give a feedback for any problem and suggestion.
Now P901 can make gsm call / sms / full cellular network.
BT SCO voice call working perfectly on narrow/wide band.
Preinstall v4afx to data partition and working good.
Camera (internal app) can take picture only now.
Video recorder working with app ,like HedgeCam 2, which supports Camera2 API.
Known Issues
- Video recording not working
- S-pen randomly freeze and reboot, still.
- Feedback sound enable will breaks Sound system, Don't enable any feed back sound.
Instructions
1. Install custom recovery
2. Download the zip(s) - firmware and Google Apps additional package (optional)
3. Full wipe all
4. Flash firmware and gapps
Sources:
https://github.com/Lineageos
https://github.com/LineageOS/android_hardware_samsung
https://github.com/LineageOS/android_hardware_samsung_slsi_exynos
https://github.com/LineageOS/android_hardware_samsung_slsi_exynos5
https://github.com/khomsn/android_hardware_samsung_slsi_openmax
https://github.com/khomsn/android_hardware_samsung_slsi_exynos5420
Kernel: https://github.com/khomsn/android_kernel_samsung_v1a3g
Device: https://github.com/khomsn/device_samsung_v1a3g
Vendor: https://github.com/khomsn/vendor_samsung_v1a3g
THANKS & CREDIT​Credit to All developers that do share codes to our community and Thank to all of them and you , that makes this ROM.
Spacial Thanks to Valera1978 and ShevT for his kernel base / device prototype.
Spacial Thanks to universal5433 for device prototype.
Credit to v4afx developer viper4android
ROM DOWNLOAD / Change Logs go to Post # 2.
Download ROM Here​16/11/21 Last update (11/11/21 broke the bluetooth sco) now fixed.
Spen still random freeze and reboot.
Don't enable Touch sound , it will break sound system.
11/11/21 Working Camera, and Auto Call Recorder (if it is allowed in your area)
now preinstall ViperFx , Galaxy Store , to Data partition if it not yet install,
Spen is fixed ( I hope , Thanks to ShevT for fixed, I applied his patch so, he said no more freeze and reboot).
31/8/21 ViperFx work
Remove Viper4Android for preinstall but still include lib, you must install Viper4Android , I use this package and it work, viperfx_2.7.2.1.apk . This version you can Change , cpu governor, swappiness, mount-bind ext sd card folder to internal folder.
Spen is same issue , also the Camera.
15/6/21 update BT SCO voice calling, IR and Samsung audio.
This built, update BT SCO driver hal to enable voice call both gsm and voip. IR is working perfectly now. Audio less plop sound or XRUN less.
Replace pre-audioprocessing with android lib -> no echo on caller side when using voip now.
27/4/21 with Samsung Audio - Initial Release
Log: Initial release with Samsung Audio , which cannot use DEEP_BUFFER_PLAYBACK so sometime you will hear plop sound and absent sound.
27/4/21 with v1a Audio Hal - Initial Release
Log: Initial release with Samsung Audio , which can use DEEP_BUFFER_PLAYBACK so sometime you will hear less plop sound and absent sound. This one gives smooth sound.
TWRP for v1a3gxx is here. Use this one to flash. This update , you can easily check+fix file patition of internal storage with this command on terminal of TWRP "chfixfs".
Please how do we get access?
kaengselllley said:
Please how do we get access?
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Sory, I forgot to open for public. Now you can access.
khomsn said:
Sory, I forgot to open for public. Now you can access.
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thanks
I'm getting "Error executing updater binary in zip ....."
khomsn said:
Sory, I forgot to open for public. Now you can access.
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thanks
I'm getting "Error executing updater binary in zip ....."
Use This TWRP
i flash Viper4Android v.2.7.2.1 using magisk, is not working, and i use transparent clock & weather, it can not detect the current location, please advise.
Thanks.
khomsn said:
Use This TWRP
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Thank you for the help
RW168 said:
i flash Viper4Android v.2.7.2.1 using magisk, is not working, and i use transparent clock & weather, it can not detect the current location, please advise.
Thanks.
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Magisk Latest update not compatible with Viper4Android
khomsn said:
Magisk Latest update not compatible with Viper4Android
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when use this rom [ROM][SM-P900][UNOFFICIAL] Lineage 17.1 | Android 10 Q |, viper4android works fine. its not magisk problem..
Is it possible to remove spen feature from thr rom and prevent reboot??
mvdarwin said:
Is it possible to remove spen feature from thr rom and prevent reboot??
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mvdarwin said:
Is it possible to remove spen feature from thr rom and prevent reboot??
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don't use spen for now
Hi Khomsn, thanks for the Rom, i flashed the new rom, but earphone using jack is not working, only working with tablet speaker, please advise, thanks.
RW168 said:
Hi Khomsn, thanks for the Rom, i flashed the new rom, but earphone using jack is not working, only working with tablet speaker, please advise, thanks.
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Do you have previous backup for data partition, I had this problem before it is some error in data file that prevent audio route to function properly. So restore that partition and reinstall rom. Or rest to factory.
For Netflix , you have to download last version to sdcard an install. Play store not show and not allow to install.
But it works.
Hi Khomsn! First of all, thank you for the ROM and for the source codes. I have successfully build working rom using your sources.
I should notice, that for me S-Pen is working nice. First time - device indeed got frozen, and went to the reboot. But after this - no further S-Pen problems. Unfortunately, this is not working with the camera.
But, unfortunately I did not manage to get AFWall+ working. Even after adding NAT support to the kernel I am receiving errors from iptables.
ivan.odinets said:
Hi Khomsn! First of all, thank you for the ROM and for the source codes. I have successfully build working rom using your sources.
I should notice, that for me S-Pen is working nice. First time - device indeed got frozen, and went to the reboot. But after this - no further S-Pen problems. Unfortunately, this is not working with the camera.
But, unfortunately I did not manage to get AFWall+ working. Even after adding NAT support to the kernel I am receiving errors from iptables.
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Source code is not up to date yet. Now source code is updated.
Camera error on this
libexynosv4l2: failed to ioctl: VIDIOC_QBUF (22 - Invalid argument)
libexynosv4l2: failed to ioctl: VIDIOC_REQBUFS (-1 - Invalid argument)
buf index always 0 .
Hi Khomsn, thanks for the rom. You make our note 12.2 survive through the years
One question about some notifications didn't get in previous unofficial lineage rom. This build is signed with a public key & SElinux deactivated... should I simply turn off the notification ? or any guidelines how i can resign myself the build and activate SElinux (can i use the source code to do that) ?
thank you again and the other devs for these fantastic roms

Question Are camera Apps limiting custom ROMs?

Hello everybody!
I have downloaded and installed Lineage OS on my Poco F3.
It's a great device but there are some software problems that really bugs me (proximity sensor is a mess, some GUI element are not good for usability, the "everything you need, nothing you don't" thing and then the phone is full of useless apps that i don't need...)
Lineage OS solved all of my problems except for one: the camera.
I'm realizing that there is no real alternative for the native camera app because it offers you the full potential of the hardware with all the features.
Don't get me wrong: i tried Open Camera, GCam Port and other popular apps.
Really good projects but there is always something missing or not working.
In addition on Lineage some camera apps are just not available on the Play Store (for example Footej Camera... using another store, dumping the APK from another device... all useless... the app will recognize my device as not compatible).
Why is that?
Lastly i even tried to install the stock APK on Lineage without success.
What is your opinion on that?
What are the software limitations involved?
Is this a limiting factor for you?
What camera app do you use?
Best regards.
I'm not someone who uses camera that much but I can tell you that I totally agree with people who think that native camera is the best. I use Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus and there is no alternative to camera which comes originally. That's one of the reasons why I tend to use ROMs with camera very close to stock one or even the same like stock one.
Lineage is known to cripple cameras.
you sound pretty knowledgeable, so i'm probably not offering much here... but, ANXCamera (miui camera port) is being worked on for our device, as far as i can tell... the following is copied from T.Gram... may show promise later on, but for now it's not fully functional
How get ANX working (partially)—
1. Download the MiUI Core from here (MOD EDIT: Link Removed)
2. Download the latest ANX (full version modded for R) from here (https://camera.aeonax.com/)
3. Flash the MiUI Core and ANX Zip through Magisk
4. Reboot
5. Paste the device-feature XMLs (MOD EDIT: Link Removed) in–
/storage/.ANXCamera/features/
6. Download ANXCamera Pro (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeonax.camerapro) from the Play Store and use it to enable all the desired features in ANX.
What doesn't work for now:
UW, Macro and 48MP

Bug Netflix

Hi ! My young children had a Galaxy A5 2017 and I flash the custom Rom Rise Q Android 10 OneUi port and work fine.
Just I have a bug with Netflix.
The A5 are root but pass SafetyNet and magisk hide Netflix. I can download it on play store no mistake and connect it I paid for Hd but when she want see a video after 5min error -57 all the time !?
I have test all data cache restart etc but Always when see vidéo after 5/10 minutes of viewing blocks with error -57 ???
I don't understand ? It's the custom Rom ? Or the Soc Exynos ? Or the Ram ?
Thanks
As the workaround section of the XDA thread says you need to install this magisk module: https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/liboemcryptodisabler
Since the system itself still detects that you are rooted Netflix forbids playback.
The choice you have is to either keep magisk installed and install the module from above (which will make Netflix fall back to DRM L3, which means no HD content) or un-install magisk which will keep DRM L1 and HD content.
Also, since Rise-Q passes SafetyNet out of the box I would recommend to uninstall Magisk, but the choice is up to you

How To Guide A Complete Guide to Unlocking and Flashing for the A52s 5G.

Disclaimer​
Your warranty will be void
Some carriers' Terms of Service prohibit device modifications
Modifying will trip Samsung Knox and SafetyNet, so be aware that some apps will cease to work
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED DEVICES, FAILED ATTEMPTS AND OTHER CAUSES OF IMPROPER USAGE OF THIS GUIDE!​Now that we got that out of the way, we can continue.
Unlocking the Bootloader​UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA!​
Go into Settings > About Phone > Software Information
Find Build Number and quickly tap it 7 times. This will enable Developer Options
Find OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging options and enable them
Turn off the phone
Hold Volume Up and Volume Down while connecting your phone to a PC to boot into Download Mode
Read the Warning carefully to understand it and then if you want to continue press Volume Up
On the Unlock Bootloader screen, press and hold the Volume Up button one more time (This is the step that erases all of your data, if you don't want to do it, now is the time to turn back!)
After the automatic reboot, repeat steps 1. - 3. and make sure that OEM Unlocking is greyed out and enabled
Congratulations! You bootloader is now unlocked.
Flashing a Custom Recovery​Credit to @BlackMesa123 for this guide.
Rooting your Phone​
Download the latest version of Magisk on your Computer
Follow the Official Installation Guide from Magisk developers
Flashing a GSI (Generic System Image)​
Choose a GSI from this List
Power Off your phone and connect it to your Computer
Hold Volume Up and Power buttons, after the logo appears, release only the Power button, this will boot you into TWRP
Do a Wipe and transfer the GSI file from you Computer to your Phone
Click Install >Image Flashing, find your transferred GSI file and tap on it.
Toggle the System Image option and flash the file.
After flashing Format Data to be able to boot into your new System.
I know your Camera doesn't work, don't worry check out this Post to get it to work again.
Useful Resources​
A52s bootloader/modem collection repository
OrangeFox Recovery
SafetyNet Fix for Magisk (Zygisk)
Custom ROMs: RayOS (One UI 4.1), NcX (One UI 5.0)
Mesa's Custom Kernel
Credit to @BlackMesa123 @Ryzen5950XT @ShaDisNX255 for the additional resources.
That's it! Thank you for following the guide and enjoy your unlocked Samsung.
This is very helpful thanks
Thank you for the guide. Here's some additional resources/changes that can be added in the post:
- A52s bootloader/modem collection repository
- OrangeFox Custom Recovery, same as TWRP but with a different UI
- SafetyNet and (some) Knox features can still work with the correct adjustments. See the SafetyNet fix for Magisk (Zygisk) or custom ROM's such as RayOS (One UI 4.1), NcX (One UI 5.0)
- Mesa's Custom Kernel, greatly improves device's performance
Hoping to see the list enhanced soon.
BlackMesa123 said:
Thank you for the guide. Here's some additional resources/changes that can be added in the post:
- A52s bootloader/modem collection repository
- OrangeFox Custom Recovery, same as TWRP but with a different UI
- SafetyNet and (some) Knox features can still work with the correct adjustments. See the SafetyNet fix for Magisk (Zygisk) or custom ROM's such as RayOS (One UI 4.1), NcX (One UI 5.0)
- Mesa's Custom Kernel, greatly improves device's performance
Hoping to see the list enhanced soon.
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Thank you for the links, thread is now updated.
Quick question, with MCK, should I wipe everything before/after flashing and will it work with PE+ GSI?
kzyx said:
Thank you for the links, thread is now updated.
Quick question, with MCK, should I wipe everything before/after flashing and will it work with PE+ GSI?
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You shouldn’t wipe anything when flashing the kernel. If the stock kernel works fine, I don’t see why mine shouldn’t
Everything is working perfectly, thanks for the guide. I installed the PixelExperience GSI but for some reason Fingerprint sensor is not working. The process is stuck on "Touch the sensor" and the sensor is not lighting up. Yes, I set the color of fingerprint sensor to White (and even tried all other colors).
I even have the following options checked
- Enable Extra Sensor
- Enable workaround for broken fingerprint sensor
- Enable workaround for white-ish screen
Any help will be appreciated, thanks.
Mian-786 said:
Everything is working perfectly, thanks for the guide. I installed the PixelExperience GSI but for some reason Fingerprint sensor is not working. The process is stuck on "Touch the sensor" and the sensor is not lighting up. Yes, I set the color of fingerprint sensor to White (and even tried all other colors).
I even have the following options checked
- Enable Extra Sensor
- Enable workaround for broken fingerprint sensor
- Enable workaround for white-ish screen
Any help will be appreciated, thanks.
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I don't know what could be the issue, maybe try to google or try disabling and enabling the fingerprint lock again.
I have tried few GSI Roms. Here is my summary:
Android 13
- AOSP, Android 13, No image with GAPPs pre-installed and cannot seem to install it. Tried NikGAPPs, and LiteGAPPs, both didn't work
- Google GSI, Android 13, same issue
- Pixel Experience, Android 13, GAPPs pre-installed but Fingerprint sensor won't get detected.
Android 12
- AOSP, Android 12, GAPPs pre-installed, Fingerprint sensor detected (changing color to white). Will stick to it unless there is an issue detected.
Mian-786 said:
I have tried few GSI Roms. Here is my summary:
Android 13
- AOSP, Android 13, No image with GAPPs pre-installed and cannot seem to install it. Tried NikGAPPs, and LiteGAPPs, both didn't work
- Google GSI, Android 13, same issue
- Pixel Experience, Android 13, GAPPs pre-installed but Fingerprint sensor won't get detected.
Android 12
- AOSP, Android 12, GAPPs pre-installed, Fingerprint sensor detected (changing color to white). Will stick to it unless there is an issue detected.
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Thanks for the feedback, have you tried any ROMs instead of GSIs?
You have links for them in this thread.
kzyx said:
Thanks for the feedback, have you tried any ROMs instead of GSIs?
You have links for them in this thread.
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Nope, I tried to find a good custom rom for A52s but couldn't find any.
What about volte and hotspot on GSI pixel experience 13?
Mian-786 said:
I have tried few GSI Roms. Here is my summary:
Android 13
- AOSP, Android 13, No image with GAPPs pre-installed and cannot seem to install it. Tried NikGAPPs, and LiteGAPPs, both didn't work
- Google GSI, Android 13, same issue
- Pixel Experience, Android 13, GAPPs pre-installed but Fingerprint sensor won't get detected.
Android 12
- AOSP, Android 12, GAPPs pre-installed, Fingerprint sensor detected (changing color to white). Will stick to it unless there is an issue detected.
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Thanks for your summary,
Is there any experience with MicroG on this device with AOSP 13?
7slaper said:
Thanks for your summary,
I'm on AOSP 13 now, but perhabs it's better to go back to 12. I'm very interested in the AOSP with the GAPPs pre-installed. Could you share a link to the file?
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I got the image from AOSP under the official Android 12/12L section. You can find release here. The exact image I got is the system-squeak-arm64-ab-vndklite-gapps-secure.img.xz one since the standard gapps one came with an app called "superuser" which I couldn't seem to uninstall (I tried the scripts to remove supersu). This caused my banking apps to not run. That is why I installed the "secure" one and then installed Magisk and added my banking apps to the defylist.
Zhazhael said:
What about volte and hotspot on GSI pixel experience 13?
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I think VoLTE was available as an option in one of the ROM I tested but I don't remember exactly. Currently AOSP 12 doesn't support it. Hotspot worked on every ROM just fine.
Mian-786 said:
I got the image from AOSP under the official Android 12/12L section. You can find release here. The exact image I got is the system-squeak-arm64-ab-vndklite-gapps-secure.img.xz one since the standard gapps one came with an app called "superuser" which I couldn't seem to uninstall (I tried the scripts to remove supersu). This caused my banking apps to not run. That is why I installed the "secure" one and then installed Magisk and added my banking apps to the defylist.
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Hi Mian,
Thanks for your response. When I typed my question I realized that in the end I want to have and de-googled phone. So I changed my question in the direction of MicroG. I didn't expect you to be so quick with answering.
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Hi Mian,
Thanks for your response. When I typed my question I realized that in the end I want to have and de-googled phone. So I changed my question in the direction of MicroG. I didn't expect you to be so quick with answering.
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I haven't tried MicroG in any of the ROM. I just to have as little Google apps as possible but if you do find a good guide, let me know, I will try to use a de-googled phone.
Thx, all worked.
Mian-786 said:
I haven't tried MicroG in any of the ROM. I just to have as little Google apps as possible but if you do find a good guide, let me know, I will try to use a de-googled phone.
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I've installed MicroG. But it seems AOSP doen't allaw support system spoofs signature. Play services (GmsCore) is installed but without the spoofed signature it can't do much I guess...
I have been using AOSP Android 12 for the past week or so. Most of the things just plain works but somethings don't. Here is the list of things that are not working so you can decide if the hassle of installing GSI is worth it or not.
- Proximity Sensor is worse than it was in OneUI. Yes, it is a virtual sensor but on OneUI, it worked better. Now, it is worse. More often than not, it turns on the screen during the call. It would have been better if it simply didn't work.
- The viewport of default camera App in the AOSP displays picture in 4:3 but the camera hardware is giving out 16:9, so the viewport was squeezed. After installing GCam everything is good.
- Fingerprint Sensor simply doesn't work in-app like those in banking apps. It works on the lock screen but nowhere else.
- USB Audio Devices don't work. I have a USB-C to A OTG where I used to insert my headphones. On OneUI they used to work but here they don't. Storage devices work.
- 120 Hz felt smoother on OneUI.
Hello everyone
I managed to install LineageOS with working GApps and camera using this guide, so a big thanks to everyone who worked on flashing this phone
If anyone wants to install it, you need to:
Chose a bgN package (I installed this one : https://sourceforge.net/projects/an...UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bgN-vndklite.img.xz/download). It includes the GApps. You won't be able to install GApps after installing a vanilla (bvS / bvN) package. For some reasons, the /system partition is too small.
For unlocking camera and install magisk, just flash this kernel : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/kernel-12-13-a528b-n-mesas-custom-kernel-r4.4490653/
I also installed magiskhide prop conf module, but I'm not sure it changed anything and the camera fix was probably already in the MCK. You can find it here anyway : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...safetynet-prop-edits-and-more-v6-1-2.3789228/

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