Development [06.05.23] Full ROM System-RW (F2FS) for S918B I Dr.Ketan ROM

[Johnny Eng]

It's not all about the pro features, it also supports the developer to continue with future updates.

Why so defensive? I'm just sharing is caring. Thanks

 

[Mic-4]

Hello Dr Ketan,

Will it be possible in the near future to be able to partition the phone’s memory as a computer hard drive, allowing the reinstallation of the system even in full wipe without touching the other data storage. Do the paid mods of your rom allow it?

 

[dr.ketan]

Hello Dr Ketan,

Will it be possible in the near future to be able to partition the phone’s memory as a computer hard drive, allowing the reinstallation of the system even in full wipe without touching the other data storage. Do the paid mods of your rom allow it?

It is possible but needs to create custom pit, which is bit risky and have potential risk of hard brick device. Instead it's much better if Samsung introduce internal SSD drive as external storage

 

[Ends]

Can I flash the baseband from an American AT&T S23U to this phone without problems?
The service and download speeds are not as good on this phone as it is on my locked AT&T S23 ultra. I know all phone come with the same bands now. I think the CSC tells the phone which ones to make active.

 

[Mic-4]

Il est possible mais doit créer une fosse personnalisée, qui est peu risquée et avoir un risque potentiel de dispositif de briques dures. Au lieu de cela, il est beaucoup mieux si Samsung introduit le lecteur SSD interne comme stockage externe

Thanks a lot for the answer,only Samsung is able to realize this or a developer can it do it, this would be really awesome.

 

[torhect]

is this rom comes debloated??? the stock firmware has a lot of crap blotware

 

[torhect]

I cant get this rom to work because when first configuration when I want to select region or country it does not pass from there

 

[Techguy777]

Im curious what can you do when system is RW? I used to always want RW because I could uninstall system apps or add them. But you can't do that anymore, can you? So Just to confirm is viper also not working on the S23 ultra?

 

[dr.ketan]

Im curious what can you do when system is RW? I used to always want RW because I could uninstall system apps or add them. But you can't do that anymore, can you? So Just to confirm is viper also not working on the S23 ultra?

Yes it does

I cant get this rom to work because when first configuration when I want to select region or country it does not pass from there

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[Techguy777]

Yes it does


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I was curious because even on AOSP roms if I use debloat from fdroid that removes system apps like android auto it doesnt remove it right part of the apk doesn't leave and it keeps stopping and causing an error to pop up. So basically I just freeze system apps because of the large storage space.

Im just going to assume viper doesnt work because you didnt mention it. Unless you meant yes they both work

 

[dr.ketan]

Testing T05 (Stability update) for System-RW + Dirty Flashing friendly

 

[pjaysnowden]

Testing T05 (Stability update) for System-RW + Dirty Flashing friendly




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I'm definitely buying your premium app. Even if I don't use those functions....

 

[elmor0]

Yes it does

Any advice/ guide how to install Viper for S23 Ultra please?

 

[PrinceLc]

@dr.ketan hope all fine with you . Some news about something new to flash ? Thanks for all work

 

[Brava27]

Any advice/ guide how to install Viper for S23 Ultra please?

https://github.com/AndroidAudioMods/ViPER4Android/releases install magisk module then apk.

 

[szunyi77]

Testing T05 (Stability update) for System-RW + Dirty Flashing friendly




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Hello. The application indicates a few days ago that there is an update. There is no T5 in the download folder. How do I update? Or do you have to wait? thanks

 

[tiho5]

Hello. The application indicates a few days ago that there is an update. There is no T5 in the download folder. How do I update? Or do you have to wait? thanks

Still testing period. Will be out soon.

 

[dr.ketan]

ChangeLog T05 for S918B (System-RW)

This is a full ROM with Mods included forS918B. For all other variants check this

• This is mainly stability update and more optimized for System-RW version.
• Based on S918BXXS1AWBM Android13 March 2023 security patch OneUI 5.1 (Same as T04)
• ROM is now System-RW with F2FS file system without any performance loss (Big thanks to LeeGarChat and MrWaehere )
• ROM Tool on essential fix auto setup zygisk including SafetyNet & GPay fix (no needs to change any option manually)
• Applying Essential Fix now won't reset QS Panel order.
• Removed option to Remove Customization from ROM Tool as it may mess up with Dirty Flashing ROM.
• ROM Tool : Fixed for Long Press custom action not sticking after reboot. Now it will retain set action automatically after few seconds of reboot *
• ROM Tool : Added option for Prepare for DirtyFlashing. Now no needs to clear data of ROM Tool, instead select this option (May be useful in next version) Still We recommend to Clean Flash ROM
• ROM Tool Added option to Clear App Cache.*
• ROM Tool Apply Essential Fix now added option to Remove/Restore Chrome Browser along wth Carrier Bloatware option.*

* = Options added after Test version, you can skip T05 Public if you are fine without this options.


IMPORTANT : In case you dirty flashing ROM, You must remove Dr.Ketan ROM Module. After this version you will have option in ROM Tool to "Prepare for Dirty Flashing ROM" - executing this will be fine.

Installation : Notes included in ROM download area

Setting up device first time after ROM installation

• Check for Magisk app, if not available/only stub available, Install Magisk apk → Open & allow run additional setup if asked for → Reboot
• Open ROM Tool from app drawer and Apply essential fix and Reboot,
• After reboot you can check SafetyNet and should be passed. You can use this app from playstore or This from Github to check SafetyNet (ROM Tool will offer to install this during Essential fix too)
• Now you can further setup ROM a per your liking. Also MagikHide is Configure Denylist now and available under Magisk Settings.
• Since A12 new Magisk (Zygisk) doesn't have buil-in Module repo, You can get standalone module manager from here (ROM Tool will offer to install this during Essential fix too) For more details and queries about new magisk ref this

PS : Plz don't install any other mods for SafetyNet, All queries related to Magisk/SafetyNet will be ignored if already explained above


TweaksPro version requires 5.1.04 or up

ROM Features (XDA Version)

- Ad Free QS Panel Toggle
- Secure Folder
- Reboot to recovery QS Panel Toggle
- Native call recorder (Manual) (call record option during in-call)
- Auto Call recorder without CSC restriction (ROM Tool - Mods & Fix)
- High Volume warning disabled
- Pre fixed Titanium freezing while restoring apps
- Probable fix for Titanium Backup schedule
- Internet browser Secret mode
- S Health patch for using with rooted device.
- Option to remove carrier bloatwares
- Fixed BT pairing for loosing pairing after reboot
- ROM Tool with following Options

• AdFree mode Enable/Disable
• Long Press Home button customization
• System UI Mods (custom) : Needs to Install custom SystemUI
  1. Show/Hide stock battery
  2. Show/Hide 3minit battery
  3. show/hide stock clock
  4. show/hide 3minit clock
  5. Statusbr mods & color : see ROM Control below
• SystemUI Mods (Stock Mods - QuickStar Module functions) : Works without installing custom SystemUI
• Single click install/uninstall custom fonts (on the fly)
• YouTube Vanced Installer (No xposed requires)
  1. NonRoot - Requires MicroG to login
  2. Root - Truely alternate to Youtube, Can login to youtube without MicroG (disable Play store update)
• You have to click on NonRoot/Root depending on your choice, then you needs to click "Install" tab and latest version of Youtube vanced will get installed.
• Mods & Fix
  1. Auto Call Record
  2. Titanium backup FC fix
  3. SafetyNet Fix & Google Pay alternate Fix
  4. Added camera fix (Certain users reported camera failed issue. This is reported on stock too, here is someworkaroung meanwhile samsung fix it)
  5. SafetyNet Fix + GPay Fix New (Use only if Fix with Applying Essential fix doesn't work)
  6. Samsung Health & Private share fix
  7. NetFlix / Amazon Prime Fix : Needs If TWRP + Decrypted data
  8. Access denied PopUp fix
  9. Wavelet sound mode dump permission
  10. App Cache Cleaner : Removes app cache in one go.
• Remove Customization : This will remove system customization of ROM and retain stock experience, also before using this option still you can Apply Essentail fix for sopme critical fix like SafetyNet, GPay etc. All systemless fix still remain after removing customization.
• Update & Fix
• Bootloader / Busybox checker
• ROM Info
• Prepare for Dirty Flashing ROM, It will prepare device for flashing new ROM without wiping data, though dirty install may or may not work as expected, We recommend clean installonly.

- ROM Control (systemUI preferences)

• Battery Bar with thickness and color option + Charging Animations
• Virtual key on statusbar (Lt/Cinter/Rt)
• Network meter with Toggle (Lt/Rt/Quick Panel/None) with color option

PS : There may be few more options in ROM control but won't work if those are not mentioned here.

Known Bug/Tips/Fix

• Tips on TWRP and App Backup/Restore Read Here

Download : DrKetanROM.com

STATUS : Online

PS : This is a fully customized ROM and for end users only, ROM or any part of ROM not allowed to redistribute,modify or to use as base to prepare new ROM.

 

[dr.ketan]

T05 is Online now.

Must Read changelog above, specially if you planning Dirty Flashing ROM.




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[tiho5]

Applying Essential Fix now won't reset QS Panel order.

Absolutely amazed by the dev's attention here. He saw this one and quietly agreed and worked to overcome it.

And I can remember the time when devs were hitting hundreds of thanks for a new ROM on XDA for much less work.

This cook here has fimself made so much on RW himself alone, completely automating everything for us for new ROM upgrade, entirely making available all that's on the tweak side and now even is on the way of making a better than Samsung themselves update experience for his users.

Hats down!
Thank you, doctor.