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[GUIDE] TREBLE on Moto Z All variants for dummies [GSI][TWRP][ROOT][PLAY SERVICES]

Hi everyone!
I present to you the practical and simple guide special for dummies that will allow you to try and use the wonders of google treble project in our beloved Moto Z [Griffin has no official support but...] thanks to the great work of the highly recognized developer @erfanoabdi we can enjoy project treble in an easy way [*could apply user restrictions] in our griffin.
*First of all, this guide is designed for those who are curious and have a high degree of autonomy when they try to solve low level or common problems of the Android system. You dont need to be a developer but you must have experience in using and applying the following words: unlocked bootloader, ADB and Fastboot basic commands, Lineage OS, TWRP, Magisk , Back to Stock, Frustration, No "daily driver user" or maybe according to your needs, contribute to general knowledge, dont demand from me more than here is already here because I'm not a developer, I'm just a curious user who likes to try new things in his griffin and I have already given you more than 168 hours of trial and error with the only goal of making the process easier and more fun to you.
Now let's go to what interests us, do you have your bootloader unlocked?
If the answer is no, go here and do it or you can not continue
First we start with the files that we need to download:
Latest Lineage OS from here:
https://download.lineageos.org/griffin
[Thanks to Erfanoabdi]GSI image of your favorite flavor from here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/gsi/
Only type A not AB just A like ColorOS-Aonly-9-20190605-ErfanGSI.img.7z not ColorOS-AB-9-20190605-ErfanGSI.img.7z and decompress the .7z file to get the IMG file inside.
To decompress the .7z file
https://www.7-zip.org/download.html
If everything goes to hell [100% sure to happen at least once] Stock ROM and adb-fastboot-latest.rar from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/development/stock-moto-z-8-0-firmware-t3805226
Thanks to @thuybang for the post and @erfanoabdi again for the needed files.
Official TWRP from here:
https://dl.twrp.me/griffin/twrp-3.3.1-0-griffin.img.html
Latest Stable Magisk from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Thanks to @topjohnwu
Magisk module "Device Spoofing Tool" from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/qa-want-to-install-modules-magisk-v13-3-t3800435
Thanks to @Dreamer(3MF)
Device ID apk from here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939830832
Latest Android System WebView APK from here:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl.../android-system-webview-76-0-3809-36-release/
Finally put this on favorites because you will need it for the final touch:
https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/
Only if you have all those files downloaded and placed in your PC in the folder that you want you can continue.
Now the easy way step by step if you are on Official Stock ROM:
1 - Reboot to Bootloader and flash twrp-oemasvendor-2.img you can use ADB and fastboot of the .rar adb-fastboot-latest.rar that you ¿downloaded? from the back to stock link
Use
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-0-griffin.img.img
Hard-reboot to bootloader again, down two steps and select reboot to recovery.
2 - Already in TWRP do this:
2.1 - Wipe Data - if it gives you error go reboot and select reboot recovery and again wipe data it should have been erased without errors, back and
2.2 - Manually wipe caches, system, vendor, data, internal storage
2.3 - Do "Swipe to Factory Reset" probably not necessary but for me it works.
3 - Now connect your Griffin and copy the Lineage OS ROM downloaded [obviously still inside of TWRP]
3.1 Go to Install and select the copied Lineage ROM and then install
3.2 Finished the installation restart and skip all startup, now in the launcher screen shutdown your griffin
4 - Power on your griffin again in bootloader, two steps down and select reboot recovery again.
4.1 - Now in TWRP copy the GSI type A image that you downloaded [MIUI, ColorOS, OneUI, Pixel, Flyme OS, etc)
4.2 - Allready copied go to Install and select "Install Image"
4.3 - Now you see the .IMG file, select and then flash as "System" and go let finish, clear cache and restart to System.
5 - Be very patient, you will see the warning image for having your bootloader unlocked for 5 to 10 seconds [may vary] then you will see the start animation according to the GSI image that you will select before, again be very patient it can take 3 to 15 minutes to your griffin to start completely (MIUI 3-5 minutes, Pixel 3-5 minutes, OneUI 5-10 minutes, Flyme 15 to 20 minutes in my experience) If you see that the start animation reduces its brightness after a few minutes, it means that we are on the right track wait a little longer.
5.1 - Finally we start system we enter directly without previous configurations (configure wifi, google account, PIN, etc) just start screen now go to step 6, if not then go here:
If everything goes to hell [100% sure to happen at least once] Stock ROM and adb-fastboot-latest.rar from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/development/stock-moto-z-8-0-firmware-t3805226
Thanks to @thuybang for the post and @erfanoabdi again for the needed files.
And start again
6 - Ok you are one of those who managed to install and start their GSI image and you dont have google services enabled and your griffin is not certified you probably have app errors that crash infinitely [if they are 1 or 3 - example the camera] manage to go to app administration in the ROM and cancel auto-start of that apps, instead if you have so many apps errors that dont let you move anything in the interface you need to go to TWRP and clean davlink cache and cache and reboot.
That's why this step is important
Code:
4.3 - Now you see the .IMG file, select and then flash as "System" and go let finish, [B][COLOR="Red"]clear cache and restart to System
[/COLOR][/B].
7 - Now Root your griffin with Magisk, you know how otherwise I dont know how you got here
8 - Already in system, install the "Device Spoofing Tool" magisk module and reboot to activate the module.
9 - Again already in system, install Device ID APK
9.1 - Open Device ID app and find your device’s GSF (Google Service Framework) Device-ID
9.2 In your PC go HERE and use your GSF to register and certify your griffin
10 - Now install Android System WebView APK
10.1 - Go to TWRP again and clean cache one more time and reboot to system
11 - Configure your google account and be happy
11.1 - Camera its a common fail, use Gcam or Snapdragon Camera instead of GSI stock camera app
12 - Enjoy your griffin :highfive:
Well that's all from me and remember if something goes wrong or it does not work you can always go here:
If everything goes to hell [100% sure to happen at least once] Stock ROM and adb-fastboot-latest.rar from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...mware-t3805226
Thanks to @thuybang for the post and @erfanoabdi again for the needed files.
The 99.99999999 percent of all this, maybe more, it's thanks to @erfanoabdi If you want to thank someone, buy a coffee for him.
Screenshots (sorry just from MIUI with my emotion I forgot to save from the other GSI that I proble) I feel comfortable with MIUI and now it is my ROM-GSI of daily use in my griffin (I really love taking screenshot with my three fingers )
https://ibb.co/bmDkRrz
https://ibb.co/HX3mghC
https://ibb.co/10jGLNr
https://ibb.co/jz6njXm
https://ibb.co/vv1Nr2F
https://ibb.co/9Gr29nv
https://ibb.co/qsZ2pFD
https://ibb.co/948H110
https://ibb.co/42nXM72
https://ibb.co/Jd73QwC
https://ibb.co/vVs15Hq
https://ibb.co/MVfptZ5
https://ibb.co/SywLwrW
https://ibb.co/ZXvg0QG
https://ibb.co/z8DF8L1
https://ibb.co/bBv1wxW
https://ibb.co/09nBnHW
Finally dont be mad with my english, itis very bad and I use translator

Thanks for guide, very cool
Official TWRP is updated with treble support BTW

Nice ,thanx to your contributions.

whats the waiting time for the moto image? ive installed the moto image, and still waiting for the device to bootup. its been about 15 mins
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after installing the image, im stuck on this (device will boot in 5 seconds screen) Can i boot back into recovery, and re install the image? its been more than 30 mins on this screen

Pixel image is the only one I managed to boot, but couldn't get gsf id from it, and it constantly force closed (cache was cleaned) and couldn't make it work at all. Moto image just gives black screen, all other images couldn't even be installed (either error in twrp or something else.) I'll try miui image one of these days, but would really like to try to make pixel image work, but without gsf id it's impossible
EDIT: Changed twrp to twrp-oemasvendor-2.img version, and managed to boot miui (but after magisk it bootlooped) and to start booting moto GSI images (moto bootloops), and just tried to boot pixel images, will see later... but I think that the problem was that twrp uses cache as vendor partition, and deleting cache, well, deletes vendor partition (will need clarification from @erfanoabdi on this)...

Can we flash the GSI over other Custom ROMs like the OMNI instead of Lineage...?

anwesh said:
Can we flash the GSI over other Custom ROMs like the OMNI instead of Lineage...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nop, Omni does not have the type of partition needed

After following this guide, I am able to boot into system (only with Pixel or MIUI GSI), but SIM is not getting detected. Frequent app crashes are also observed. Cache and dalvik are being cleared before booting...
Do I still need to follow this How to make GSI...?
But LOS 16 seems to flash vendor image, isn't it...?
What am I missing...?
By the way, clearing vendor partition always gives me an error...

anwesh said:
After following this guide, I am able to boot into system (only with Pixel or MIUI GSI), but SIM is not getting detected. Frequent app crashes are also observed. Cache and dalvik are being cleared before booting...
Do I still need to follow this How to make GSI...?
But LOS 16 seems to flash vendor image, isn't it...?
What am I missing...?
By the way, clearing vendor partition always gives me an error...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go to TWRP and make full wipe factory, that fix the problem

I've been hunting down and trying out some different gsi's. With the latest twrp + los16 installed I've had success with some from this list
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/wiki/Generic-System-Image-(GSI)-list
AOSP 10 with gapps included
Msm xtended gapps included
Blissrom + gapps
Aosip + gapps
EvolutionX gapps included
DU13 + gapps (not on list but works)
If installing gsi's without gapps included, let it boot first then reboot TWRP and install gapps + magisk if you want root.

Available kernel ?

I cannot retrieve the GSF id, how can I fix this?

Flashed OneUI GSI but it's stuck on the boot logo

So on my Moto Z running LineageOS 17, I can't launch Netflix on it. Will Treble-ing my Moto Z fix that problem?

This also works on moto z force?

[ROM][MT6580][NOUGAT] Dot OS for Walton Primo H5

Please read the whole of the following before starting anything!
DISCLAIMER: I am in NO WAY RESPONSIBLE for the potential destruction or loss of your data, regardless of its importance or value to anyone. YOU chose to apply these modifications, not me, and hence YOU are solely responsible for whatever happens to your device. Failure to follow any of the instructions below may lead to an erratic non-functioning device. Even if you come back as keyboard warriors to blame me for your device exploding with the force of the Tsar Bomba, I'll simply take a drink and laugh at your behavior.
Hello, Walton Primo H5 users! For too long you've been stuck with a buggy, spyware-ridden OS, and so I come to the rescue!
Introducing the Dot OS ROM!
Features:
1. OS upgraded from 6.0 to 7.1
2. Substratum baked in + built in themes
3. MiraVision
4. Six built in themes
5. Trebuchet Launcher
6. Root access baked in
7. AudioFX fully working
8. Redesigned settings and QS panel
9. Various statusbar customisations
10. Advanced reboot menu
... and many more!
Bugs:
1. Bluetooth headsets connect, but don''t play any audio.
Please note that this is my first ever attempt at making a custom ROM, and I have made every effort to make it as bugless as possible. If you have any methods to fix the above, or have found any new bugs, please include the solution and/or problem below and I'll patch the ROM accordingly and credit you in the OP
Prerequisites:
1. Install TWRP from this guide. Ignore this step if you already have it installed.
2. Download the ROM from here.
3. Download OpenGapps pico 7.1 ARM from here.
4. Copy the ROM and OpenGapps zips to the Internal Storage of your device.
5. Remove all passwords from your phone
Instructions:
1. (Optional but highly recommended) Boot into TWRP and back up every single partition, and then copy and paste the TWRP folder in your Internal Storage / SDcard to your PC. This is to restore in case things get bad.
2. Boot into TWRP and wipe Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Cache and Data.
3. Install the DotOS zip package
4. Install the Gapps package
5. Reboot, setup google account, and enjoy!
To enable root access (recommended):
6. Now open settings. If it shows up blank, go to recents menu and slide it away, and open it again.
7. Go to the very bottom, click About phone, tap on the Build number 10 times in succession.
8. Go to developer settings, and click on Root access, then select Apps and ADB. In the prompt that appears, click OK.
To improve performance:
9. Install Kernel Adiutor app from play store.
10. Open the app, allow root permission, and click the three dots menu on top left.
11. Click on Low Memory Killer, scroll to the end, and click Very Aggressive.
12. You now have a faster, more up-to-date ROM! :laugh:
13. If you liked it, please hit the Thanks button below
All ROM credits go to ahadrox for his amazing ROM here! This ROM would not exist without his hard work, so go to his page and hit the thanks button too!

🗃️S4 Unified Collection & Guides📚

Welcome to S4 Unified Collection!
​STOCK ROM FIRMWARES
[Check my Guides for Installation]
Note: If you can't find the Firmware for your device from the link below, then it's not my fault. Android File Host informed me, they delete files with less population on downloads. I don't have these files anymore.
You can find the latest Stock ROM Firmware for your S4 variant below:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): I9295XXSDQD6 / Build Date: 2017-04-20 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): I9500XXUHQD1 / Build Date: 2017-04-25 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9505 (jfltexx): I9505XXUHQK1 / Build Date: 2017-11-09 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9505G (jgedlte): I9505GUEUDPF1 / Build Date: 2016-05-13 / OS: Lollipop 5.1.1
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): I9506XXUDRB1 / Build Date: 2018-02-15 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9515 (jfvelte): I9515XXS1BQD2 / Build Date: 2017-04-17 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
GT-I9515L (jfvelte): I9515LUBU1BQF1 / Build Date: 2017-06-08 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw): VERIZON USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the VRUAMDK
SCH-I545L (jfltelra): I545LWWSGQA1 / Build Date: 2017-01-05 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SCH-R970 (jflteusc): R970TYSGPL1 / Build Date: 2016-12-02 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SCH-R970C (jfltecri): R970CVRUFND1 / Build Date: 2014-04-11 / OS: KitKat 4.4.2
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp): R970XWWSGQA1 / Build Date: 2017-01-05 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SGH-I337 (jflteatt): AT&T USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the UCUAMDB or UCUAMDL
SGH-I337M (jftlecan): I337MVLSGQB1 / Build Date: 2017-02-09 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
SGH-M919 (jfltemo): M919UVSFQA1 / Build Date: 2017-01-04 / OS: KitKat 4.4.4
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk): S975LUDUANB1 / Build Date: 2014-02-04 / OS: Jelly Bean 4.3
SPH-L720 (jfltespr): L720VPSGPL1 / Build Date: 2016-12-20 / OS: Lollipop 5.0.1
MODEMS & BOOTLOADERS
[Check my Guides for Installation]
Note: If you can't find the Modem/Bootloader for your device from the link below, then it's not my fault. Android File Host informed me, they delete files with less population on downloads. I don't have these files anymore.
You can find the latest Bootloader & Modem for your S4 variant below:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): I9295XXSDQD6 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): I9500DXUHPB1 MODEM
GT-I9505 (jfltexx): I9505XXUHQK1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9505G (jgedlte): I9505GUEUDPF1 MODEM
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): I9506XXUDRB1_I9506XXUDRA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9515 (jfvelte): I9515XXU1BQD2 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
GT-I9515L (jfvelte): I9515LUBU1BQF1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw): VERIZON USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the VRUAMDK
SCH-I545L (jfltelra): I545LWWSGQA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SCH-R970 (jflteusc): R970TYSGPL1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLAODER - MODEM
SCH-R970C (jfltecri): R970CVRUFND1 COMBINED BOOTLAODER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp): R970XWWSGQA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SGH-I337 (jflteatt): AT&T USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the UCUAMDB or UCUAMDL
SGH-I337M (jftlecan): I337MVLSGQB1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SGH-M919 (jfltemo): M919UVSFQA1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk): S975LUDUANB1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
SPH-L720 (jfltespr): L720VPSGPL1 COMBINED BOOTLOADER & MODEM / BOOTLOADER - MODEM
RECOMMENDED ROMS
Recommend ROMs for the variants below, are:
Official LineageOS / LineageOS microG, Official crDroid, Official DivestOS or any of JDCTeam ROMs with tags [LIVE] [STABLE] [DAILY]
GT-I9505 (jfltexx)
GT-I9505G (jgedlte)
GT-I9507 (jtfddxx)
GT-I9508 (jfltezm)
GT-I9515 (jfvelte)
GT-I9515L (jfvelte)
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw) VERIZON USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the VRUAMDK
SCH-I545L (jfltelra)
SCH-R970 - jflteusc
SCH-R970C (jfltecri)
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp)
SGH-I337 (jflteatt) AT&T USERS: since your bootloader is locked, you must be on the UCUAMDB or UCUAMDL
SGH-I337M (jftlecan)
SGH-M919 (jfltemo)
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk)
SPH-L720 (jfltespr)
Recommened ROMs for the variants below are:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): Official LineageOS / LineageOS microG
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): -
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): Unofficial LineageOS 20.0 or Unofficial crDroid
TWRP RECOVERIES
[Check my Guides for Installation]
The list below contains the variants which can use the latest Official Unified TWRP Recovery or Unofficial TWRP Recovery or OrangeFox Recovery:
GT-I9505 (jfltexx)
GT-I9505G (jgedlte)
GT-I9507 (jtfddxx)
GT-I9508 (jfltezm)
SCH-I545 (jfltevzw)
SCH-I545L (jfltelra)
SCH-R970 - jflteusc
SCH-R970C (jfltecri)DCTeam
SCH-R970X (jfltecsp)
SGH-I337M (jftlecan)
SGH-M919 (jfltemo)
SM-S975L (TracFone-StraightTalk)
SPH-L720 (jfltespr)
The list below contains the variants which need a specific TWRP Recovery version:
GT-I9295 (jactivelte): Official TWRP Recovery
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx): Official TWRP Recovery
GT-I9506 (ks01lte): Official TWRP Recovery / TWRP- 3.6.0_9-0 or OrangeFox Recovery Project
GT-I9515 (jfvelte): Official TWRP Recovery
GT-I9515L (jfvelte): Official TWRP Recovery
SGH-I337 (jflteatt): TWRP Recovery Locki Patched by mattgyver
GAPPS & microG
GApps
Note: You should always use the smallest package of GApps, be sure you have selected Platform: ARM and the proper Android version of the ROM you are going to flash. If the ROM you want to flash include GApps, no need to download and flash any GApps at all.
Most of the GApps have also a config. file which can be used to to configure your installation the way you like. You can skip any Package that you don't want to be part of your installation. For more infos about that, read the instructions of the GApps you chose or search in Google.
MindTheGapps
BiTGApps
NikGApps (Only Core version)
Open GApps / Open GApps Unofficial A12L
LiteGapps
microG
If you don't want to use Google Play Services and general move away from Google, microG and its variants is an open source alternative which replace these services.
NanoDroid
MinMicroG
BiTGApps microG
microG
MAGISK ROOT
You can check my Guides for installation.
Magisk (APK)
Magisk.zip (Flashable Zip)
Uninstall.zip (Flashable Zip)
Magisk Canary (APK)
Magisk Delta
FoxMagiskModuleManager (This app replace the official magisk module repository since no longer available)
Momo (You can use this app too check if any modifications related Magisk are detected or not)
Universal SafetyNet Fix by kdrag0n [Video Guide]
Shamiko (Hide Root from apps) [Guide]
Note: If your apps detect root, follow this Guide (or this) to pass SafetyNet and have certified Play Store. [YouTube Video Guide]. For Microsoft Intune and other microsoft apps, check this guide.
PIT FILES
Note: If you messed the partitions of your device, you can fix it by simply flashing the PIT FILE for your variant via Odin in the PIT TAB.
The list below contains PIT FILES for some variants:
GT-I9500 (ja3gxx) PIT FILE
GT-I9505 (jftlexx) PIT FILE
SAMSUNG USB DRIVER
Note: If you have a problem while you connect the device to your PC and PC can't recognize it, you may miss the Samsung USB DRIVER. To fix follow these steps:
1. Download SAMSUNG USB DRIVER.
2. Unzip it and install it to your PC.
3. Connect your device and done! Now should be ok.
ODIN
You can download ODIN HERE. Recommened version is Odin 3.12.3
ULTIMATE COLLECTIONS & GUIDES (APPS)
Check the Privacy & Security section in my Guides.
If for some reason you can't find/install an app on Google Play Store due country restrictions or anything, you can sideload the app from APKMirror.
Android Ultimate Collection & Guides
Windows Ultimate Collection & Guides
ReVanced & ReVanced Extended - Guides & Useful Links
UNIVERSAL ANDROID DEBLOATER
Universal Android Debloater
S4 UNIFIED COLLECTION MIRROR
S4 Unified Collection AFH Mirror
DISCORD SERVER
Please verify yourself at #welcome channel. Read #FAQ channel.
Discord Server
JDCTEAM UNIVERSE
Here you can find the work of JDCTeam over the years for our S4 device!
Scroll Down to check the Guides
​

Welcome to S4 Unfied Guides!
!DISCLAIMER!
Most people I know (including myself) who used my Guides and steps, did that with success many times. If you don't follow exactly the steps or you do a mistake during the process, I do not take any responsibility for any unexpected results or damage that may happen. However I am here to help if something goes wrong, just ask in the thread.​
INSTALL BOOTLOADER & MODEM
You can flash Bootloader & Modem with two methods:
Combined: [Recommended]
1. Download Odin and the COMBINED BOOTLOADER _MODEM.tar for your variant to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.down + Home Button and run Odin from your PC as administrator.
3. Put the COMBINED BOOTLOADER_MODEM.tar to AP section, untick Auto-Reboot, flash!
4. When It's done, reboot your device by pressing Power Button for couple of seconds.
Seperate:
1. Download Odin, the BOOTLOADER.tar and MODEM .tar for your variant to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot your device to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.down + Home Button and run Odin from your PC as administrator
3. Put the BOOTLOADER to BL section and MODEM to CP section, untick Auto-Reboot and flash!
4. When It's done, reboot your device by pressing Power Button for couple of seconds.
Notes:
Check what version of Modem and Bootloader you have with apps like Device Info HW.
If Modem & Bootloader didn't changed to the version you wanted, do the same steps again with the method you have selected.
If for some reason Odin failed to flash, make sure your run Odin as adminstrator, try to change USB Port in your PC and don't move the cable during flash. Also if you have Odin and the files on an External hard drive, move Odin and all the files you want to flash, into one folder to your Main Drive for example C: drive.
For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have QK1 Stock ROM then you need to have QK1 Modem/Bootloader. On Custom ROMs doesn't matter. You can have any Modem/BL of your variant you want but recommend is always the latest.
INSTALL TWRP RECOVERY
ODIN Method (No TWRP Recovery currently installed)
1. Download Odin and the .tar file of the TWRP to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.Down + Home Button.
3. Run Odin as adminstrator > connect your device to PC > put the .tar file of TWRP in AP section > untick Auto-Reboot in options and flash.
4. Done! Restart to TWRP Recovery. (power button+vol.up+home button)
Recovery Method (TWRP Recovery already installed)
1. Download .img of TWRP Recovery. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Reboot to Recovery by holding Power Button + Volume Up (+).
3. Press Install Image.
4. Locate the recovery.img you recently downloaded.
5. Select it and choose the option Recovery and Flash.
6. Go back and Reboot to Recovery.
7. Done! Your new recovery should be installed.
CLEAN INSTALL CUSTOM ROM
Note: If you have issues after flash check possible solutions here:
Check integrity of all downloads (compare checksums), do the downloads again.
Make sure you Wiped everything and Formated Data (format data not just wipe) except external SDCard and USB OTG.
Flash only the ROM (without GApps and Magisk) and check if the problem persists. If yes, flash another ROM.
Try other GApps package.
If nothing helps, go back to stock and start from scratch.
Note: You can also Flash Custom ROM using ADB sideload Method.
1. Backup all your data to PC or to external SDCard. [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost on step 7 while Formating Data or Wiping Internal Storage]
2. Install the latest Bootloader & Modem for your S4 variant. [Read the Install Bootloader & Modem Guide above]
3. Download: [You can find everything in my Collection]
TWRP Recovery.
Custom ROM of your choice.
GApps (be sure you have selected Platform: ARM and the proper Android version of the ROM you are going to flash) if the ROM you are going to flash does not include. [Optional]
Magisk Root. [Optional]
4. Move all these files in one folder to your PC or to External SDCard if you have one.
5. Install TWRP Recovery. [Read the Install Custom Recovery Guide above]
6. Turn off your device and Reboot to Recovery Power Button + Volume Up (+)
7. Installation:
Steps without external SDCard:
Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe. [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Go back and select Wipe > Format Data > type yes [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Connect your device to PC while you are on TWRP and transfer into Internal Storage, the ROM, GApps etc. and the files you want to flash.
Flash ROM > GApps [Optional]
Reboot Enjoy!
[Optional] If you want to root, reboot once again to TWRP Recovery and flash Magisk (you need to download it again if you previously had it in Internal Storage) then reboot to system and enjoy!
Steps with external SDCard:
go to Advanced > File Manager > External_SD and delete all folders in ur ext sd card (For example you should delete: Android, .android_secure, LOST.DIR, DCIM, etc) except your personal files/folders and the folder with your custom ROM/Gapps/Magisk/DFE you want to flash.
Each app on your phone with the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission may create files or folders in ur sdcard. Most of these folders have once been created by one of these apps and many of them may be deleted with a few exceptions (e.g. Android, .data, .android_secure, these contain important system or app data like a game's downloaded content):
.android_secure: apps installed and then moved to sdcard
Android: app data/cache
data: app data
.estrongs: ES file manager
LOST.DIR: sort of trash folder (collects recovered files after phone crashes)
DCIM: phone gallery's photos and previews
OTA-update: Over The Air update service
ppy_cross: an unknown third-party app's data.
So I recommend to delete them so you can put your phone/sdcard in a clean state and is guaranteed to be able to re-create these folders.
Select Advanced Wipe
Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe. [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Go back and select Wipe > Format Data > type yes [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
Flash ROM > GApps [Optional]
Reboot Enjoy!
[Optional] If you want to root, reboot once again to TWRP Recovery and flash Magisk then reboot to system and enjoy!
DIRTY INSTALL YOUR CUSTOM ROM
Note: Before you start flashing, keep in mind the ROM you dirty flashing MUST be the same with the one you have already installed.
1. Make a full nandroid backup, just in case something goes wrong. You can use TWRP to do that. (TWRP > Backup > Select everything) [Optional]
2. Remove all Magisk modules. [Optional]
3. Reboot to TWRP and Wipe Dalvik / ART Cache, System and Cache.
4. Flash the ROM > GApps [Optional] > Magisk [Optional]
5. Reboot and Enjoy!
I've skipped some explanations, because if you are going to dirty flash, you already know for example how to boot to TWRP.
CLEAN INSTALL OFFICIAL STOCK ROM
Note: For Stock Rom to have your WiFi working you need to have the same version of Modem/BL as your Firmware. For example if you have QK1 Stock ROM then you need to have QK1 Modem/Bootloader. On Custom ROMs doesn't matter. You can have any Modem/BL of your variant you want but recommend is always the latest.
1. Download the latest stock ROM (Firmware), Modem & Bootloader for your variant, TWRP Recovery (.tar file) and ODIN to your PC. [You can find everything in my Collection]
2. Install TWRP Recovery [Read the Install Custom Recovery Guide above]
3. Reboot to TWRP Recovery and Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe
4. Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Cache, External SDCard (if you have) and then Swipe to Wipe.
5. Go back and select Wipe > Format Data > type yes [All your data into Internal Storage will be lost]
6. Reboot to Download Mode Power by pressing Power Button + Vol.Down + Home Button
7. Run Odin as adminstrator from your PC > connect your device > put the Stock Rom (Firmware) file to AP section and flash it!
8. Let the ROM boot.
9. Install the same version of Bootloader & Modem as your Firmware. [Read the Install Bootloader & Modem Guide above]
10. Enjoy!
BACKUP & RESTORE ROM (NANDROID BACKUP)
Check this Youtube Video to see the process in action.
Backup:
1. Reboot to Recovery (Power Button + Volume Up (+))
2. Choose Backup and Select Boot > System > Data (excl. storage)
3. Select Storage and choose SDcard if you have one otherwise let it on Internal Storage.
4. Swipe to Backup.
5. Done!
Restore:
1. Reboot to Recovery. (Power Button + Volume Up (+))
2. Select Wipe > Advanced Wipe.
3. Select Dalvik / ART Cache, System, Data, Cache and then Swipe to Wipe.
4. Press Home Button to go back and Select Restore.
5. Select the backup file with the ROM and make sure Boot, System and Data (excl. storage) are selected.
6. Select Swipe to Restore and when completed Reboot to System.
7. Done!
MAGISK ROOT
The easiest way to root your device is via Magisk, it should work in all ROMs, Stock and Customs.
Install Magisk:
1. Install latest TWRP Recovery. [Read the Install Custom Recovery Guide above]​2. Download the Magisk [You can find it in my Collection]​3. Reboot to TWRP Recovery by pressing Power Button + Volume Up (+) and flash it.​4. Reboot and check whether the Magisk app is installed. If it isn’t installed automatically, manually install the APK. [You can find it in my Collection]​Note#1: From Official TWRP Recovery 3.5.1 and onward (and other recoveries based on that), Magisk.apk can be flashed as apk without the need of rename it to .zip. So you can simply flash the Magisk.apk in TWRP.​Manually Creation of Flashable Zip:​Download the latest Magisk APK and rename the Magisk.apk → Magisk..zip.​​Note#2: If your bank apps detect root, follow this Guide.​
Uninstall Magisk:
Flash the Uninstall.zip in TWRP Recovery and reboot. [You can find it my Collection]
If Magisk App isn’t uninstalled automatically, manually uninstall the app.
Manually creation of Flashable Uninstall Zip:
Download the latest Magisk APK and rename the Magisk.apk → uninstall.zip
Uninstall Magisk directly through the Magisk app. Simply press the Uninstall button.
Note: If your apps detect root, follow this Guide (or this) to pass SafetyNet and have certified Play Store. [YouTube Video Guide]
MIXER_PATHS (INCREASE VOLUME VALUES)
Check HERE and HERE.
HOW TO TAKE LOGS
How to take logs on Android
SCREEN RETENTION FIX
Screen Retention FIx: If you have an issue with screen retention apply this configuration to your device ROM.
BATTERY TIPS
Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery Model: B600BE
Battery Replacment (Video)
Advanced Guide
Simple Battery & Charging Tips
Improve your SOT
Battery Calibration
Method 1
Steps:
1. Discharge your phone fully until it turns itself off.
2. Turn it on again and let it turn itself off.
3. Plug your phone into a charger and, without turning it on, let it charge until the on-screen or LED indicator says 100 percent.
4. Turn your phone on. It's likely that the battery indicator won't say 100 percent, so plug the charger back in (leave your phone on) and continue charging until it says 100 percent on-screen as well.
5. Unplug your phone and restart it. If it doesn't say 100 percent, plug the charger back in until it says 100 percent on screen.
6. Repeat this cycle until it says 100 percent (or as close as you think it's going to get) when you start it up without it being plugged in.
Method 2
Notes: It won't dramatically extend battery life, but it will give your old battery at least 30 minutes additional run time.
Steps:
1. Get "GSam or Ampere" from the Google Play Store.
2. Launch the app and fully charge your phone. (Important: Only proceed with the calibration when the word "Full" appears in GSam or Ampere.)
3. While your phone is still connected to the cable reboot your phone to recovery mode, open file manager and navigate to "/data/system" and delete "batterystats.bin," "batterystats-checkin.bin," and "batterystats-daily.xml."
4. Reboot your phone (while it is still plugged in) and charge it until it reads "full" on GSam or Ampere.
5. Unplug the cable and use your phone normally until it shuts down (0 percent )
6. Charge your phone to 100% while it is turned off.
7. Boot into os and plug in your phone and charge it until it says "full" on the GSam or Ampere.
8. Unplug and have fun!
Battery Capacity Health
Notes:
1) Before checking the battery health, charge the device to 100%.
2) Check charge counter values and consider first 4 digits from left as your battery capacity in mAh. And check charge counter. (Charge counter/level)*100 is the battery capacity.
To find battery capacity in Windows:
Enable Developer options in your device.
Enable USB Debugging in your device.
Conect your device to PC and give permissions.
Open Minimal ADB (run cmd.exe) or Platform tools.
Type "adb shell dumpsys battery" command in Minimal ADB or Platform tools.
To find battery capacity in Android (Terminal) - Root needed:
Download an android terminal app like Termux,
Open terminal and type: cat/sys/class/power_supply/battery/charge_full
Overheating
Following reasons will lead to device heating issue:
During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data.
Downloading large files.
Using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods such as:
Playing high-quality games for long time.
Recording videos for extended periods.
Streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting.
Using the Screen Mirroring / Smart View feature (connecting mobile to a TV).
While multitasking or when running many apps in the background i.e:
Using Multi window.
Updating or installing apps while recording videos.
Downloading large files during a video call.
Recording videos while using a navigation app.
Large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts.
Exposing device under sunlight when temperature is high around you.
Extensive usage of mobile hotspot and tethering feature.
Using device in areas with weak signals or no reception or in roaming network.
Charging the battery with a damaged / unapproved USB cable.
Device's multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead.
Solution:
Turn off Wi-fi, GPS , bluetooth and other connectivity options when not in use by dragging the notification panel.
Decrease screen brightness.
Close background running applications.
Too many applications installed in device may result in device heating since their corresponding process will keep on running in background. It is advised to uninstall un-necessary apps if not using them.
Avoid using apps like GPS, data dependent apps or graphic intensive games for longer duration since they require more energy to function, causing device to heat.
It is advised not to use device while charging as it may cause the device to over heat.
General:
DO:
Use manual brightness or dim the screen.
Turn off notifications for apps you don't use. Better still, delete/disable the apps entirely if you don't need them.
Enable battery or power saving mode when you want to extend your battery life.
Use the power adapter that came with your phone. Other chargers can charge slowly/faster but they can also damage your phone or battery.
Turn off bluetooth, location tracking, and Wi-Fi (unless you are actively using it)
Turn off print services from bluetooth connection preferences.
Avoid extremes of heat and cold. If your phone gets very hot or cold it can strain the battery and shorten it's lifespan.
DON'T:
Have Bluetooth or Wi-Fi turned on constantly.
Leave apps running in the background. Instead restrict background usage off apps that you don't need running.
Push email means your device is always listening for new email which drains alot of battery.
Drain your phone battery all the way to 0% or charging it all the way to 100%. Keep it between 20% - 90% for longer battery lifespan.
The more advanced the graphics and animations are (games, videos, photos, animations), the harder the processor and graphics chip in your smartphone have to work. More activity means more battery use.
PRIVACY & SECURITY
Some useful links:
All about Privacy & Security at Privacy Guides.
Electronic Frontier Foundation.
PrivacyTests: Open-source tests of web browsers privacy.
Check if your email address or your phone number is in a data breach at Have I been Pwned & at Firefox Monitor.
Test your browser to see how well you are protected from tracking and fingerprinting at Cover Your Tracks by EFF and at Bromite fingerprint mitigations tests.
WebRTC IP Leak Test. WebRTC is a new communication protocol that relies on JavaScript that can leak your actual IP address from behind your VPN. You can find more infos how to disable it at Privacy Guides in browsers section.
Ad Block Tester is a free service on the Internet to evaluate content blocking solutions. It is not designed to be a benchmark, but it reveals the level of blocking against a set of hosts that are very popular.
Check on AM I FLoCed? by EFF if your your Chrome browser has been turned into a guinea pig for Federated Learning of Cohorts or FLoC, Google’s latest targeted advertising experiment.
How to block ads on Android.
εxodus: εxodus analyzes Android applications in order to list the embedded trackers and ads.
Spyware Watchdog Article Catalog: A catalog which determinate under tests and tracking if an app is spyware and what data it collects.
CryptPad: CryptPad is built to enable collaboration. It synchronizes changes to documents in real time. Because all data is encrypted, the service and its administrators have no way of seeing the content being edited and stored.
PrivateBin: PrivateBin is a minimalist, open-source online pastebin where the server has zero knowledge of pasted data. Data is encrypted/decrypted in the browser using 256-bit AES. It is the improved version of ZeroBin.
ShutUP10++ , Privacy.Sexy: Disable major tracking features of Windows.
General:
Always prefer Open Source or well popular Programs, Apps, ROMs, Kernels & Stuff.
Open Source doesn't mean it's 100% safe but it's unlikely to have something suspicious, since you and other users can check the code in GitHub or in any other code hosting platform the "stuff" is hosted. You can also find and use FOSS apps at Droid-ify.
Prefer ROMs & Kernels with SELinux Enforcing. You can find informations here.
Always download and install Apps, Programs, ROMs & Stuff from official sources and do not use redirection links from different sites. Google is your friend to find the official source of the stuff you want.
Always check the permissions an app requires, before download and install it to your device. If an app ask for permissions which has nothing to do with the app functionality then it's should be reconsider or ask the developer why these permissions needed.
You can also check if the app includes trackers and ads with εxodus.
If you want to avoid Google and Play Store (De-Google), you can choose a ROM without GApps preinstalled like LineageOS and use Droid-ify client which is an installable catalogue of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. The client makes it easy to browse, install, and keep track of updates on your device. Note that not all apps from Play Store will be available in Droid-ify or F-Droid. Only Open Source projects. You can find alternatives though.
Alternative you can use LineageOS for microG or any ROM which support signature spoofing and can support microG and use Aurora Store.
For Windows use the default Windows Defender & Malwarebytes to scan your files whenever you want (Prefered before open or install them). Also use the addon/extension uBlock Origin in your Browser. These should be enough for normal users. You can also use the tool ShutUp10++ or Privacy.Sexy to disable major tracking features of Windows.
For Android Do not use any antivirus - antimalware since it's useless, just check what apps and from where you installing.
Always verify the source of addons/extensions in your browser. Avoid installing random and unpopular addons/extensions. Keep it minimal and clean, so browser can be fast and safe, no need bunch of extensions.
If you are using VPN, always check the terms and rules of the provider. Avoid random VPN Services.
Recommended VPN Services.
Using a VPN will not keep your browsing habits anonymous, nor will it add additional security to non-secure (HTTP) traffic.
Recommended is to encrypt your data/files always before uploading them to cloud with tools like Cryptomator.
Always use unique and strong passwords for each of your accounts.
Use awarded open source Password Managers like KeePass or KeePassXC for Desktop and KeePassDX for Android to manage your passwords and have them with you safe, encrypted and secure. Must be noted you can use the same database file between these programs.
Always enable 2 Step Authentication wherever is available for your accounts.
You can use apps like Aegis Authenticator.
Do not open or click on links attached in unknown emails or SMS you may get. Always check the address of the email or the number of SMS and verify it's legit from the official source.
Create and use "burned" email for accounts/sites you have concerns but you definitely want to try them. Do not use your personal or business email. You can also create and use email aliases of your email with SimpleLogin which is open source and awesome service.
DISCORD SERVER
Please verify yourself at #welcome channel. Read #FAQ channel.
Discord Server

Changelog
Note: Changes in Collection & Guides happens in real time. The date I post these Changelogs is just a sum up since I can't post all the changes the time that happening to avoid spamming the thread. So you can always consider the Collection & Guides Up-to-Date. However, I may announce some big changes in posts before I include them in the Changelogs.​
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Hi guys,
I can't manage to install the Bootloader & Modem via Odin on my phone.
Does the phone need to be already rooted in order to install the B&M?
Attached is also the capture I took when rebooting the phone in Download mode.
I selected "reboot to bootloader" in order to install the B&M, because otherwise Odin won't detect that the phone is connected to the PC. Probably I'm doing something wrong.
Any help will be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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R_A_N_D_Y said:
Does the phone need to be already rooted in order to install the B&M?
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I'n not 100% sure, but I think no
R_A_N_D_Y said:
Attached is also the capture I took when rebooting the phone in Download mode.
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The picture shows your device in recovery
R_A_N_D_Y said:
I selected "reboot to bootloader"
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How did you do that? I'm not aware of such a reboot option.
You should boot into download mode (see above for how to). It should look like attached picture 1
In Odin, before you start flashing, you should see a success message "<ID ... Added!! If not, you should check if you have all required driver installed for your device.

pocketrule said:
I'n not 100% sure, but I think no
The picture shows your device in recovery
How did you do that? I'm not aware of such a reboot option.
You should boot into download mode (see above for how to). It should look like attached picture 1
In Odin, before you start flashing, you should see a success message "<ID ... Added!! If not, you should check if you have all required driver installed for your device.
View attachment 5212215View attachment 5212217
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Thank you very much !

R_A_N_D_Y said:
Hi guys,
I can't manage to install the Bootloader & Modem via Odin on my phone.
Does the phone need to be already rooted in order to install the B&M?
Attached is also the capture I took when rebooting the phone in Download mode.
I selected "reboot to bootloader" in order to install the B&M, because otherwise Odin won't detect that the phone is connected to the PC. Probably I'm doing something wrong.
Any help will be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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No need root.
Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers in your PC. (You can find it in my collection)
Download the Combined Bootloader & Modem for your variant from my collection.
Turn off your device.
Reboot your device to Download Mode by pressing Power Button + Vol.down + Home Button and run Odin from your PC as administrator.
Put the COMBINED BOOTLOADER_MODEM.tar to AP section, untick Auto-Reboot in options and flash!
When It's done, reboot your device by pressing Power Button for couple of seconds.

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Updated the Magisk Guide and added Flashable Zip method.
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Hi Retrial, first of all this is a really useful post thank you so much!
I just bought a brand new S4 GT-I9505 and I used the latest TWRP in your post wich is twrp-3.5.1_9-0-jflte.img.tar for flashing lineage-17.1-20210116-UNOFFICIAL-jflte.zip and I have some question if you are so kind to aswer me:
I want to update the firmware so I downloaded the last one for Italy from Updato.com which is I9505XXUHPK2 (Genuary 2017) and I would like to know if is a good idea to flash it with Odin and if I have to fresh re-installing Lineage. Then I would like to know if after updating the firmware I can update only XXUHQC1_BOOTLOADER and XXUHQC1_COMBINED which are the international versions and obviously the most recent versions.
Do you think is possible? Thanks in advance. Kind Regards

hermes127 said:
Hi Retrial, first of all this is a really useful post thank you so much!
I just bought a brand new S4 GT-I9505 and I used the latest TWRP in your post wich is twrp-3.5.1_9-0-jflte.img.tar for flashing lineage-17.1-20210116-UNOFFICIAL-jflte.zip and I have some question if you are so kind to aswer me:
I want to update the firmware so I downloaded the last one for Italy from Updato.com which is I9505XXUHPK2 (Genuary 2017) and I would like to know if is a good idea to flash it with Odin and if I have to fresh re-installing Lineage. Then I would like to know if after updating the firmware I can update only XXUHQC1_BOOTLOADER and XXUHQC1_COMBINED which are the international versions and obviously the most recent versions.
Do you think is possible? Thanks in advance. Kind Regards
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Hello,
If you flash firmware u need to reflash lineageos from start along with twrp. U can only do it via Odin.
Btw use the latest for your variant from my collection. Doesn't matter the country.
Flashing firmware=flashing stock rom. Why u want to do that if u are already in los?
You can flash bootloader and modem seperate yes (but I recommend to use my combined .tar which include both of them), without the need to flash everything again. Just go to Odin and flash the combined .tar I have made to AP. Once again, all the latest versions are included in my collection, doesn't matter the country so just use them.
All the infos and steps you need are in my collection and guides. Let me know if you have more questions.

Retrial said:
Flashing firmware=flashing stock rom. Why u want to do that if u are already in los?
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Hi thanks for your fast response! I want to flash an updated firmware because my S4 GT-I9505 is new and probably from an old stock so the firmware is for sure the old one (2013-2014) ,right now in lineage os in setting/info I can't see the current version of baseband. I don't care if I have to re-install Lineage and the recovery, I had to do it before installing Lineage, I know I forgot it... but I wanted just to know if is possible to do now without breaking something. Now you say that it doesn't make sense and that is better to just flash your combined Modem and Bottloader package, is it correct? What's your advice: installing your last complete firmware or just the combined Bootloader and Modem package? I red somewhere in this forum that it's better to update the firmware before installing lineage so I wanted to do the installation again in the right way. Sorry if it's an annoying question I'm not an expert and I want just to be sure. Thank you so much for your support.

hermes127 said:
Hi thanks for your fast response! I want to flash an updated firmware because my S4 GT-I9505 is new and probably from an old stock so the firmware is for sure the old one (2013-2014) ,right now in lineage os in setting/info I can't see the current version of baseband. I don't care if I have to re-install Lineage and the recovery, I had to do it before installing Lineage, I know I forgot it... but I wanted just to know if is possible to do now without breaking something. Now you say that it doesn't make sense and that is better to just flash your combined Modem and Bottloader package, is it correct? What's your advice: installing your last complete firmware or just the combined Bootloader and Modem package? I red somewhere in this forum that it's better to update the firmware before installing lineage so I wanted to do the installation again in the right way. Sorry if it's an annoying question I'm not an expert and I want just to be sure. Thank you so much for your support.
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Just follow what Retrial said; flashing his combo-file will accomplish what you want. Starting from scratch like you wanna do isn't any better.
I flashed bootloaders and modems so often, I can't even remember. Flashing stock firmware? Maybe once!

hermes127 said:
Hi thanks for your fast response! I want to flash an updated firmware because my S4 GT-I9505 is new and probably from an old stock so the firmware is for sure the old one (2013-2014) ,right now in lineage os in setting/info I can't see the current version of baseband. I don't care if I have to re-install Lineage and the recovery, I had to do it before installing Lineage, I know I forgot it... but I wanted just to know if is possible to do now without breaking something. Now you say that it doesn't make sense and that is better to just flash your combined Modem and Bottloader package, is it correct? What's your advice: installing your last complete firmware or just the combined Bootloader and Modem package? I red somewhere in this forum that it's better to update the firmware before installing lineage so I wanted to do the installation again in the right way. Sorry if it's an annoying question I'm not an expert and I want just to be sure. Thank you so much for your support.
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Firmware=Stock Samsung ROM. Firmware does not include Modem & Bootloader. So even if u flash Firmware u have to also flash Bootloader & Modem.
Now you say that u are on lineageos, I don't know what version you are but you can flash via Odin the combined .tar file which include Bootloader & Modem and then clean install via TWRP the latest LineageOS along with latest GApps if you use.
If you want to start from scratch-fresh then follow my Guides: "Clean Install Official Stock ROM" and then the guide "Clean Install Custom ROM".
With few words: go to TWRP wipe everything, the connect ur device to PC and flash via Odin the latest Firmware (stock ROM). Let it boot and then flash via Odin the latest Bootloader & Modem. Then flash TWRP and clean install the latest LineageOS with GApps (optional).
Everything you need is on my collection and all steps in my guides. Since u have i9505 variant you need the latest Firmware/Modem & Bootloader which is I9505XXUHQK1.
Let me know how it goes or if you have any other questions.

Retrial said:
Flashing firmware=flashing stock rom. Why u want to do that if u are already in los?
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Retrial said:
Firmware=Stock Samsung ROM. Firmware does not include Modem & Bootloader. So even if u flash Firmware u have to also flash Bootloader & Modem.
Now you say that u are on lineageos, I don't know what version you are but you can flash via Odin the combined .tar file which include Bootloader & Modem and then clean install via TWRP the latest LineageOS along with latest GApps if you use.
If you want to start from scratch-fresh then follow my Guides: "Clean Install Official Stock ROM" and then the guide "Clean Install Custom ROM".
With few words: go to TWRP wipe everything, the connect ur device to PC and flash via Odin the latest Firmware (stock ROM). Let it boot and then flash via Odin the latest Bootloader & Modem. Then flash TWRP and clean install the latest LineageOS with GApps (optional).
Everything you need is on my collection and all steps in my guides. Since u have i9505 variant you need the latest Firmware/Modem & Bootloader which is I9505XXUHQK1.
Let me know how it goes or if you have any other questions.
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Wow your instructions are absolutely detailed and useful, thank you so much Retrial for your support.! I'll opt for the "start from scratch-fresh" install by following your guides. If I can take advantage of your competence I would like to ask you just one last advice: I switched to Lineage OS for privacy reasons (I don't like google so I don't need GApps) and I also use it for sharing internet to my MacBook Pro with USB tethering (not wifi tethering which is not safe for privacy) so do you think that the Optimized Lineage OS (Android 10) version from JDCTeam is the right version for me? May I use the Android 11 version? Probably I'm asking you to much things and I can understand if you can't answer me, you have been really kind and I really appreciated your help. Anyway I'll post here my experience with "start from scratch-fresh instal" .

Anything for the AT&T S4 Active (+) variant?

hermes127 said:
Wow your instructions are absolutely detailed and useful, thank you so much Retrial for your support.! I'll opt for the "start from scratch-fresh" install by following your guides. If I can take advantage of your competence I would like to ask you just one last advice: I switched to Lineage OS for privacy reasons (I don't like google so I don't need GApps) and I also use it for sharing internet to my MacBook Pro with USB tethering (not wifi tethering which is not safe for privacy) so do you think that the Optimized Lineage OS (Android 10) version from JDCTeam is the right version for me? May I use the Android 11 version? Probably I'm asking you to much things and I can understand if you can't answer me, you have been really kind and I really appreciated your help. Anyway I'll post here my experience with "start from scratch-fresh instal" .
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Don't worry mate, ask whatever you want. I will help if I can.
Optimized LineageOS 10 is great but it's EOL (end of life). Optimized LineageOS 11 is also great and it's currently under development.
But since you are looking for privacy & security it's better to use Official LOS with guarantee monthly security patches cause lately optimized los stays a bit behind on updates. (Dev is busy) Soon official 11 will also be released.

blackhawk said:
Anything for the AT&T S4 Active (+) variant?
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I think ur variant has locked bootloader so I don't know if anything exist.

Retrial said:
I think ur variant has locked bootloader so I don't know if anything exist.
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Thank you. If you become aware of any work arounds please let me know.
It's a phone that is expendable now

blackhawk said:
Thank you. If you become aware of any work arounds please let me know.
It's a phone that is expendable now
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I know there is a workound for S4 AT&T on specific firmware with locki patched TWRP but I don't think it's exist anything for ur S4 active at&t. I will let u know if I find anything.

Retrial said:
Don't worry mate, ask whatever you want. I will help if I can.
Optimized LineageOS 10 is great but it's EOL (end of life). Optimized LineageOS 11 is also great and it's currently under development.
But since you are looking for privacy & security it's better to use Official LOS with guarantee monthly security patches cause lately optimized los stays a bit behind on updates. (Dev is busy) Soon official 11 will also be released.
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Ok thank you, I'll follow your advice.

Pixel expeirence for a30 and a30s (android 12)

What is this?
Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)
Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device
(NOTE YOU CANNOT UPDATE FROM PE 11 WITHOUT SEVERE BUGS BACKUP YOUR DATA WITH NANDROID OR ANOTHER APP AND RESTORE IN 12)
Based on Android 12.0
Disclaimer:- This will void warranty.
You will need to unlock bootloader.
*All your data will be lost*
Read all the steps correctly
BUGS:-
mtp (aka transferring files from phone to pc or vice versa with a cable) will not work with adb (it will freeze phone ) to use mtp disable usb debugging in developer options then once you disable usb debugging click usb settings and choose storage
headphone jack does not work (enable use alternative way to detect headsets in phh settings)
audio volume might be low on some devices install the dsp audio module and
DO NOT let the phone die of battery you will not be able to boot and it will be hard to get back into the system (workaround- in magisk install acca https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/acc and install this apk after installing https://github.com/MatteCarra/AccA then set profile to default (this will shut down the phone at 5% hence removing the risk of your phone not booting after hitting 0%
You tell me
Links
Rom- Download
Stock Samsung kernel source.
Install-
1.Use twrp 3.5.1 (others did not work for me good luck in testing)
2 Unpack the "xz" archive and put the .img file onto the sd card or internal (if you dont have a sd card do step 3 then transfer the img file to your phone)
3. In TWRP head to factory reset format type yes and hit enter
4. Flash the img file (as system obviously)
5. flash eureka oneui kernel (DONT FLASH THE NON ONEUI ONE ONLY FLASH ONEUI EUREKA KERNEL)
6. flash magisk (it is optional but for best performance you should) (use 21.0 for android 12)
Credits-https://github.com/phhusson/
ponces - Overview
Husband of Rita. Father of Luke. Fan of Android and Linux. There is no place like /home 🤓 - ponces
github.com
Pixel Experience Team, phhusson, AndyYan and eremitein -
Zainullah Boot fix (if you cant boot)
install oneui boot into oneui change date to 3 months from now
check for updates
boot into download mode
flash twrp and vbmeta
boot into twrp
do format data
flash multidisabler
flash rom
flash kernel as boot
do factory reset
reboot
if it boots you into fastboot shutdown flash twrp only and try another factory reset and reboot (In twrp)
(Android 12 )
No gapps needed (after installing update all apps in play store including play store itself)
Camera works but use gcam go mod by greatness https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl9/
if there is any working gcam mod link it so i can test it
gcam go is way way better than the stock camera with hdr night mode portrait and soon filters
(ultra wide and other cameras do not work for now)
Increase performance without any battery impact or (by feravolt and gloeysik)
Step 1
- Install FDE AI Magisk Module to make it a system app, thus it will work better and removes all kernel locks from OEMs (I'm looking at you, Samsung) https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases/download/12.4.1m/FDE.AI-as-system-app.MAGISK.zip
- Update FDE AI to the latest version by downloading the latest APK here, since the fde ai magisk module will only install fde ai 12.4.1, not the latest version: https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases
- Move to the bottom of the screen and select AI Chat, then type /advancedai (no space, no uppercase letters). This will going to make the AI more effective, without you having to do anything.
- Go to the settings tab and use the AUTO settings for FDE AI.
Optimized and adjusted Google Play services. Contribute to gloeyisk/universal-gms-doze development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
install cloudflaredns4magisk
[MODULE] CloudflareDNS4Magisk​
install adaway (optional if you want ads or not) , allow superuser for it download this https://energized.pro/bluGo/formats/filter in adaway click he button in the middle click add click file and add the file then go back to the main menu and click the reload button now https://adaway.org/
Blog
Pixel Experience
Donate
jhenrique09
phhusson
AndyYan
eremitein
ponces​

supports A307gt?

yes this is a gsi it works on all a30 and a30s but there might be bugs try on your own risk there is no issues on my a307 -fn

There is a problem in the download link my IDM did not work here!
Please Upload a new link
#Beta_tester

it works try the new link

Is the file name (Pixel experience 11 stable)?

Rafyhasan69 said:
Is the file name (Pixel experience 11 stable)?
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yes

Rafyhasan69 said:
Is the file name (Pixel experience 11 stable)?
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tell me how the install goes and if there are any bugs

Zainullahk1234 said:
tell me how the install goes and if there are any bugs
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PixelExperience_a30-11.0-20210913-0041-UNOFFICIAL.zip Did not flash via TWRP IT Gets Error

Rafyhasan69 said:
PixelExperience_a30-11.0-20210913-0041-UNOFFICIAL.zip Did not flash via TWRP IT Gets Error
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E3004: This Package is for device: a30,a30dd; this device is a30s.
Updater process ended with error: 1.

how to fix the screen

Rafyhasan69 said:
how to fix the screen
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yes Go to settings → Phh Treble Settings → Misc features →set Rounded corners to 30

Rafyhasan69 said:
how to fix the screen
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did it work?

yes it works

hi, does nfc work ?

makadang said:
hi, does nfc work ?
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yes

Zainullahk1234 said:
What is this?
Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)
Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device
Based on Android 11.0
Disclaimer:- This will void warranty.
You will need to unlock bootloader.
*All your data will be lost*
Read all the steps correctly
BUGS:- Fingerprint does not work (Can be fixed but is very complex and will not be included in tutorial)
fake corners that cut the screen (fix included in thread)
You tell me
Links
Rom- https://github.com/zainullahk/Pixel-expierence-For-a30-and-a30s-
Stock Samsung kernel source.
Install-
1.Need TWRP 3.4.0 or higher!
2. Unpack the "xz" archive and put the .img firmware file into your storage or sd card
3. Go to TWRP and do wipe data-yes
4. Make Wipe data, cache, cache-Dalvik in advanced wipe
5. Flash our .img file which we threw on the Usb/sdcard/storage
6. If you want flash magisk flash it
7. how to fix the rounded corners issue Go to settings → Phh Treble Settings → Misc features →set Rounded corners to 30
Credits-https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases
(Android 11 )
No gapps needed (after installing update all apps in play store including play store itself)
Camera works but use gcam go mod by greatness https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl9/
if there is any working gcam mod link it so i can test it
gcam go is way way better with hdr night mode portrait and soon filters
(ultra wide and other cameras do not work)
(if face unlock is not working download the pixel feature drop magisk module and install it this fixed face unlock for me and also added more pixel only features
GitHub - ayush5harma/PixelFeatureDrops: Magisk Module for Pixel Feature Drops that adds the system files for the same and spoof using the latest device fingerprint from Google Pixel .
Magisk Module for Pixel Feature Drops that adds the system files for the same and spoof using the latest device fingerprint from Google Pixel . - GitHub - ayush5harma/PixelFeatureDrops: Magisk Modu...
github.com
(images)
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new bug fix update
nfc did not work on some devices this is fixed
face unlock fixed
minor performance improvements

Rafyhasan69 said:
yes it works
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flash this in twrp https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...flagship-stereo-sound-system-for-a30.4245743/ it will fix sound

Zainullahk1234, good job man. The best firmware for today. Thanks for it.

Works great! Thanks
edit: headphones true jack not working?!

Development Pixel Experience For Samsung galaxy a12

What is this?
Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)
Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device
Based on Android 12.0 (11 is available but 12 has no difference in terms of issues and is faster an the better ui and everything else of course)
Disclaimer:- This will void warranty.
You will need to unlock bootloader.
*All your data will be lost*
Read all the steps correctly
BUGS:- bluetooth ear/headphones do not work workaround- ( go into phh treble settings misc features and enable force-disable a2dp offload (thanks to @Lil_Boudy for figuring it out!)
If bluetooth crashes your system disable media recommendations under Sound & Vibration > Media > Show media recommendations
mtp not working (mtp does work in twrp and in some custom kernels the one linked here does not fix mtp as it is not changing too many things compared to other custom kernels which brick some phones)
sim 1 incoming and outgoing does not work (you can revieve calls and call but you wonth hear anything nor will your mic go trying to fix) (workaround is to put your sim into slot 2) (i have heard that other people dont have this issue so i guess try your luck)
DO NOT let the phone die of battery you will not be able to boot you can get back by holding volume down and power (workaround- in magisk install acca https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/acc and install this apk after installing https://github.com/MatteCarra/AccA then set profile to default (this will shut down the phone at 5% hence removing the risk of your phone not booting after hitting 0%
You tell me
Links
Source (Kernel Source)
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/files/7819803/app-debug.zip (magisk)
Rom download.
1.Need TWRP 3.4.0 or higher!
2. Unpack the "xz" archive and put the .img file onto the sd card or internal (if you dont have a sd card do step 3 then transfer the img file to your phone)
3. In TWRP head to factory reset format type yes and hit enter
4. Flash the img file (as system obviously)
5 install magisk (the one linked above only) (optional but you should as a lot of modules are listed here are very important (ie the acc module and the fast charging module)
5.5.Reboot and enjoy!
Zainullah Boot fix (if you cant boot)
install oneui boot into oneui change date to 3 months from now
check for updates
boot into download mode
flash twrp 3.6.0 and vbmeta
boot into twrp
do format data
flash multidisabler
flash rom
flash kernel as boot
do factory reset
reboot
if it boots you into fastboot shutdown flash twrp only and try another factory reset and reboot (In twrp)
Install Gcam go by greatness from here
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl9/
also enable extra cameras in phh treble settings - samsung settings for ultrawide
Increase performance without any battery impact or (by feravolt and gloeysik)
Step 1
- Uninstall ANY OTHER KERNEL MANAGER app including smartpack/Ktweaks to avoid conflict, since this app uses AI and machine learning to dynamically boost performance when needed
- Install FDE AI Magisk Module to make it a system app, thus it will work better and removes all kernel locks from OEMs (I'm looking at you, Samsung) https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases/download/12.4.1m/FDE.AI-as-system-app.MAGISK.zip
- Update FDE AI to the latest version by downloading the latest APK here, since the fde ai magisk module will only install fde ai 12.4.1, not the latest version: https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases
- Move to the bottom of the screen and select AI Chat, then type /advancedai (no space, no uppercase letters). This will going to make the AI more effective, without you having to do anything.
- Go to the settings tab and use the AUTO settings for FDE AI.
Optimized and adjusted Google Play services. Contribute to gloeyisk/universal-gms-doze development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
install cloudflaredns4magisk (install both ipv4 and ipv6 versions) (this will switch you to cloudflares faster and more secur dns
Cloudflare dns magisk download​
install adaway (optional if you want ads or not) , allow superuser for it download this https://energized.pro/bluGo/formats/filter in adaway click he button in the middle click add click file and add the file then go back to the main menu and click the reload button now https://adaway.org/
(you get better battery and performance in adaway)
also enable extra cameras in phh treble settings - samsung settings for ultrawide
install universal safteynet fix zygsik (magisk)to get safteynet working
enable denylist for apps you want to hide root from (dont enable it for google play services as it is not needed)
ALL credit goes to phusson , ponces and rest of the devs
Blog
Pixel Experience
Donate
jhenrique09
phhusson
AndyYan
eremitein
ponces

.

.

Reserved

You set it for as a question xD. Also for what model is this made?
Thanks for your work.

LAST_krypton said:
You set it for as a question xD. Also for what model is this made?
Thanks for your work.
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it works on all models

Zainullahk1234 said:
What is this?
Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)
Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device
Based on Android 12.0 (11 is available but 12 has no difference in terms of issues and is faster an the better ui and everything else of course)
Disclaimer:- This will void warranty.
You will need to unlock bootloader.
*All your data will be lost*
Read all the steps correctly
BUGS:- bluetooth ear/headphones do not work workaround- ( go into phh treble settings misc features and enable force-disable a2dp offload (thanks to @Lil_Boudy for figuring it out!)
If bluetooth crashes your system disable media recommendations under Sound & Vibration > Media > Show media recommendations
mtp not working (mtp does work in twrp and in some custom kernels the one linked here does not fix mtp as it is not changing too many things compared to other custom kernels which brick some phones)
sim 1 incoming and outgoing does not work (you can revieve calls and call but you wonth hear anything nor will your mic go trying to fix) (workaround is to put your sim into slot 2) (i have heard that other people dont have this issue so i guess try your luck)
DO NOT let the phone die of battery you will not be able to boot you can get back by holding volume down and power (workaround- in magisk install acca https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/acc and install this apk after installing https://github.com/MatteCarra/AccA then set profile to default (this will shut down the phone at 5% hence removing the risk of your phone not booting after hitting 0%
You tell me
Links
Source (Kernel Source)
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/files/7819803/app-debug.zip (magisk)
Rom download.
1.Need TWRP 3.4.0 or higher!
2. Unpack the "xz" archive and put the .img file onto the sd card or internal (if you dont have a sd card do step 3 then transfer the img file to your phone)
3. In TWRP head to factory reset format type yes and hit enter
4. Flash the img file (as system obviously)
5 install magisk (the one linked above only) (optional but you should as a lot of modules are listed here are very important (ie the acc module and the fast charging module)
5.5.Reboot and enjoy!
Zainullah Boot fix (if you cant boot)
install oneui boot into oneui change date to 3 months from now
check for updates
boot into download mode
flash twrp 3.6.0 and vbmeta
boot into twrp
do format data
flash multidisabler
flash rom
flash kernel as boot
do factory reset
reboot
if it boots you into fastboot shutdown flash twrp only and try another factory reset and reboot (In twrp)
Install Gcam go by greatness from here
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl9/
also enable extra cameras in phh treble settings - samsung settings for ultrawide
Increase performance without any battery impact or (by feravolt and gloeysik)
Step 1
- Uninstall ANY OTHER KERNEL MANAGER app including smartpack/Ktweaks to avoid conflict, since this app uses AI and machine learning to dynamically boost performance when needed
- Install FDE AI Magisk Module to make it a system app, thus it will work better and removes all kernel locks from OEMs (I'm looking at you, Samsung) https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases/download/12.4.1m/FDE.AI-as-system-app.MAGISK.zip
- Update FDE AI to the latest version by downloading the latest APK here, since the fde ai magisk module will only install fde ai 12.4.1, not the latest version: https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases
- Move to the bottom of the screen and select AI Chat, then type /advancedai (no space, no uppercase letters). This will going to make the AI more effective, without you having to do anything.
- Go to the settings tab and use the AUTO settings for FDE AI.
Optimized and adjusted Google Play services. Contribute to gloeyisk/universal-gms-doze development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
install cloudflaredns4magisk (install both ipv4 and ipv6 versions) (this will switch you to cloudflares faster and more secur dns
Cloudflare dns magisk download​
install adaway (optional if you want ads or not) , allow superuser for it download this https://energized.pro/bluGo/formats/filter in adaway click he button in the middle click add click file and add the file then go back to the main menu and click the reload button now https://adaway.org/
(you get better battery and performance in adaway)
also enable extra cameras in phh treble settings - samsung settings for ultrawide
install universal safteynet fix zygsik (magisk)to get safteynet working
enable denylist for apps you want to hide root from (dont enable it for google play services as it is not needed)
ALL credit goes to phusson , ponces and rest of the devs
Blog
Pixel Experience
Donate
jhenrique09
phhusson
AndyYan
eremitein
ponces
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Whre is the ROM?

leonardo07746 said:
Whre is the ROM?
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GitHub - zainullahk/universal-pixelexperience-samsung: this is pixel experience by ponces think of this as a mirror but tailored to samsung devices
this is pixel experience by ponces think of this as a mirror but tailored to samsung devices - GitHub - zainullahk/universal-pixelexperience-samsung: this is pixel experience by ponces think of th...
github.com

Zainullahk1234 said:
it works on all models
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HI.. Filthy iOS user here with minimal experience loading custo roms - I have the newer A13 that appears to be the A12 in a newer housing.. Will this work?
This Samsung bloat is is ridiculous

Sean2e said:
HI.. Filthy iOS user here with minimal experience loading custo roms - I have the newer A13 that appears to be the A12 in a newer housing.. Will this work?
This Samsung bloat is is ridiculous
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u have an a13 and it says its an a12 doesnt make sense

dav1234444 said:
u have an a13 and it says its an a12 doesnt make sense
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I meant in terms of hardware, My A13 uses the same exynos 850 & Mali gpu as the A12.
Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs. Samsung Galaxy A13 - GSMArena.com
m.gsmarena.com

can someone send a screenshot of this rom?

sigpurnomo said:
can someone send a screenshot of this rom?
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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hi I unlock boot loder my samsung a12 and flash twrp officall but i can not login to recovery for install this rom. now This page is displayed for me

imirsay said:
hi I unlock boot loder my samsung a12 and flash twrp officall but i can not login to recovery for install this rom. now This page is displayed for me
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You should also flash vmbeta

Sheepmister said:
You should also flash vmbeta
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ok thanks.
[AOSP-11] [OFFICIAL] Samsung SM-A125F TWRP
DISCLAIMER: I WAS NEVER, HAVE NEVER BEEN, AND WILL NEVER BE RESPONSIBLE OF ANY DAMAGES AGAINST YOUR DEVICES BY YOUR OWN MIS-OPERATIONS Install instructions: 1. Download an arbitrary SM-A125F firmware zip package on SamMobile.com, whose Android...
forum.xda-developers.com

imirsay said:
hi I unlock boot loder my samsung a12 and flash twrp officall but i can not login to recovery for install this rom. now This page is displayed for me
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I installed TWRP by rooting then installing TWRP Official on the Play Store

Zainullahk1234 said:
Zainullahk1234 said:
install universal safteynet fix zygsik (magisk)to get safteynet working
enable denylist for apps you want to hide root from (dont enable it for google play services as it is not needed)
ALL credit goes to phusson , ponces and rest of the devsi
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status bar and swip to unlock screan doesn't work and it gets fixed after a few seconds

Zainullahk1234 said:
What is this?
Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, bootanimation)
Our mission is to offer the maximum possible stability and security, along with essential and useful features for the proper functioning of the device
Based on Android 12.0 (11 is available but 12 has no difference in terms of issues and is faster an the better ui and everything else of course)
Disclaimer:- This will void warranty.
You will need to unlock bootloader.
*All your data will be lost*
Read all the steps correctly
BUGS:- bluetooth ear/headphones do not work workaround- ( go into phh treble settings misc features and enable force-disable a2dp offload (thanks to @Lil_Boudy for figuring it out!)
If bluetooth crashes your system disable media recommendations under Sound & Vibration > Media > Show media recommendations
mtp not working (mtp does work in twrp and in some custom kernels the one linked here does not fix mtp as it is not changing too many things compared to other custom kernels which brick some phones)
sim 1 incoming and outgoing does not work (you can revieve calls and call but you wonth hear anything nor will your mic go trying to fix) (workaround is to put your sim into slot 2) (i have heard that other people dont have this issue so i guess try your luck)
DO NOT let the phone die of battery you will not be able to boot you can get back by holding volume down and power (workaround- in magisk install acca https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/acc and install this apk after installing https://github.com/MatteCarra/AccA then set profile to default (this will shut down the phone at 5% hence removing the risk of your phone not booting after hitting 0%
You tell me
Links
Source (Kernel Source)
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/files/7819803/app-debug.zip (magisk)
Rom download.
1.Need TWRP 3.4.0 or higher!
2. Unpack the "xz" archive and put the .img file onto the sd card or internal (if you dont have a sd card do step 3 then transfer the img file to your phone)
3. In TWRP head to factory reset format type yes and hit enter
4. Flash the img file (as system obviously)
5 install magisk (the one linked above only) (optional but you should as a lot of modules are listed here are very important (ie the acc module and the fast charging module)
5.5.Reboot and enjoy!
Zainullah Boot fix (if you cant boot)
install oneui boot into oneui change date to 3 months from now
check for updates
boot into download mode
flash twrp 3.6.0 and vbmeta
boot into twrp
do format data
flash multidisabler
flash rom
flash kernel as boot
do factory reset
reboot
if it boots you into fastboot shutdown flash twrp only and try another factory reset and reboot (In twrp)
Install Gcam go by greatness from here
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev-greatness/f/dl9/
also enable extra cameras in phh treble settings - samsung settings for ultrawide
Increase performance without any battery impact or (by feravolt and gloeysik)
Step 1
- Uninstall ANY OTHER KERNEL MANAGER app including smartpack/Ktweaks to avoid conflict, since this app uses AI and machine learning to dynamically boost performance when needed
- Install FDE AI Magisk Module to make it a system app, thus it will work better and removes all kernel locks from OEMs (I'm looking at you, Samsung) https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases/download/12.4.1m/FDE.AI-as-system-app.MAGISK.zip
- Update FDE AI to the latest version by downloading the latest APK here, since the fde ai magisk module will only install fde ai 12.4.1, not the latest version: https://github.com/feravolt/FDE.AI-docs/releases
- Move to the bottom of the screen and select AI Chat, then type /advancedai (no space, no uppercase letters). This will going to make the AI more effective, without you having to do anything.
- Go to the settings tab and use the AUTO settings for FDE AI.
Optimized and adjusted Google Play services. Contribute to gloeyisk/universal-gms-doze development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
install cloudflaredns4magisk (install both ipv4 and ipv6 versions) (this will switch you to cloudflares faster and more secur dns
Cloudflare dns magisk download​
install adaway (optional if you want ads or not) , allow superuser for it download this https://energized.pro/bluGo/formats/filter in adaway click he button in the middle click add click file and add the file then go back to the main menu and click the reload button now https://adaway.org/
(you get better battery and performance in adaway)
also enable extra cameras in phh treble settings - samsung settings for ultrawide
install universal safteynet fix zygsik (magisk)to get safteynet working
enable denylist for apps you want to hide root from (dont enable it for google play services as it is not needed)
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When I unlock the screen with my fingerprint. The touch screen does not work for a few moments.

Zainullahk1234 said:
DO NOT let the phone die of battery you will not be able to boot you can get back by holding volume down and power (workaround- in magisk install acca https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/acc and install this apk after installing https://github.com/MatteCarra/AccA then set profile to default (this will shut down the phone at 5% hence removing the risk of your phone not booting after hitting 0%
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If the phone is turned off, will the data be deleted?
Can you explain more for beginners like me?
I turned on the phone screen in this video. See the delay in execution.