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[ROM][10.0] crDroid 6.x for the A5/A7 2017

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crDroid 6.x for the Galaxy A5/A7 2017


LineageOS, an open-source Android distribution, is available for several devices,
with more being continuously added thanks to the biggest, yet ever growing, Android open-source community.

crDroid uses LineageOS as base. We try to keep in sync with LineageOS source while also adding lots of customizations for you to choose from.




Code: 
Your warranty is now void.

Im not responsible for any damage that may happen to your device but I will be here to help.

All the ROMs source code is available in the LineageOS Github repo and crDroid Github repo.​


Working
  • Wifi
  • Mobile data
  • Hotspot
  • Bluetooth
  • Audio
  • Ambient Display/Always on display
  • Double tap to wake
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • Camera
  • and other stuff


Bugs/Not working
  • Wifi sometimes reboots the phone
  • Maybe more, read the thread


Supported variants
All variants of Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). Dual SIM is also supported.


How to install
  • Make sure you have the latest Oreo firmware bootloader and modem before installing this ROM.
  • Make sure you are using the latest official TWRP version.
  • Download the ROMs zip.
  • Optionally download GApps and Magisk.
  • In TWRP wipe system, data and cache.
  • Flash the ROM.
  • Optionally, flash GApps and Magisk right after.
  • Reboot.


Downloads
A5: Download
A7: Download

OpenGapps: Download (Choose ARM64 and 10.0)

Old builds:
A5: Google Drive | Androidfilehost
A7: Google Drive | Androidfilehost

Credits
  • @Option58 for the work on the Lineage sources for our device
  • Me for spending my time on this
  • LineageOS Team
  • crDroid Team

XDA:DevDB Information
[UNOFFICIAL][ROM][10.0] crDroid 6.x for the A5/A7 2017, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy A Series 2017 A3, A5, A7

Contributors
Simon1511
Source Code: https://github.com/crdroidandroid/android_kernel_samsung_universal7880

ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest bootloader and modem are recommended
Based On: crDroid/LineageOS

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2020-02-22
Last Updated 2020-08-09
 
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Unofficial changelogs

09/08/2020

Code: 
*August security patch (crDroid 6.9)
*Latest LineageOS and crDroid sources
*Updated RIl to fix signal strength
*Fixed echo and in-call volume changing
*GPS from A720S
*Sensors from A720F
*DRM + Widevine L1 from A720S
*Added FlipFlap
*SELinux enforcing
*Fingerprint from A720S

25/07/2020
Code: 
[SIZE=3]*Latest LineageOS and crDroid sources
*Reverted some changes from the 18/07/2020 build which introduced random reboots and partially broken GPS
*Decreased microphone volume - credits to Option58
[/SIZE]

18/07/2020

Code: 
*Latest LineageOS and crDroid sources (v6.8 with July security patch)
*Fixed no sound during phone calls when switching between earpiece and speaker
*Fixed WiFi hotspot which I accidentally broke in a previous build
*Added androidfilehost as download mirror

29/06/2020
Code: 
*Latest LineageOS and crDroid sources (v6.7 with June security patch)
*Slightly improved no sound during phone calls (NOT 100% fixed)
*Switched kernel back to Permissive to come around possible issues
*Fixed no system sounds
*Fixed GPS (Please note that GPS only works with GAPPS installed!)
*SIM not recognized bug (should) be fixed
*Other minor improvements



08/05/2020
Code: 
[SIZE=3]* Latest LineageOS and crDroid sources
* Selinux Enforcing
* Slight performance improvements (you probably wont notice)
* Fixed bluetooth audio
* Slight audio improvements
* Support for installing on Korean variants of A5 and A7[/SIZE]


23/03/2020
Code: 
* Latest LineageOS and crDroid sources
* March security patch
* Moved new builds to Google Drive
* Updated RIL to latest AOSP
* Switched to camera2 instead of snap and fixed video recording in camera2
* Forced HAL1 camera for some apps (snapchat, instagram, whatsapp)
* Switched to HIDL power HAL
* Added custom OTA-updates (That DOES NOT make it official!) You will see new updates under Settings->crDroid Settings->About crDroid->Updates
* Changed "reboot to bootloader" to "reboot to download" in advanced restart menu
* Fingerprint updates for better stability
* Adressed some AVC denials (still Permissive)
* Updated audio hal to 5.0 and changed some values in audio policy (needs testing, please report back!)

22/02/2020
Code: 
[SIZE=3]Initial release[/SIZE]
 
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I flashed magisk after first boot and it didn't agree well with the ROM and kept shutting down phone. I installed on Canadian variant a520w8. Any ideas?
 
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