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[ROM][7.1.1][J710X]Advanced 8 Port V3

How is the ROM for you :D

  • Rom is Awesome For Me

    Votes: 14 63.6%
  • Rom is Good For Me

    Votes: 6 27.3%
  • Rom is Not Soo Well

    Votes: 2 9.1%

  • Total voters
    22

mohitmallick17

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ADVANCED 8​

  • Fully ported A8 Firmware
  • Android 7.1.1
  • Deodexed
  • Slightly debloated
  • Zipaligned
  • optimised
  • Same Battery as Stock
  • Full Samsung experience 8.5 without missing vital apps
  • Rooted with Magisk

  • Make sure you have twrp installed
  • Make sure you have latest modem and bootloader installed from latest Stock Rom
  • Make sure your phone is fully charged to 100%.
  • Download the ROM and transfer to your phone
  • Boot the phone into Recovery Mode
  • Do a FULL wipe: Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, System even if coming from a port rom
  • Flash The Rom
  • The first boot may take 15 min


@prashantp01 For allowing me to port his Amazing Advanced 8 and being awesome :D
@ananjaser1211 for helping me with almost everything I've learned so far
@GhaithSYR For his 7.1.1 base. Sorry I never knew @Knox1 used your base :)
@Knox1 For his Elite 7.1.1 base
@corsicanu & @BlackMesa123 For the "Volte Fix" and helping me with the rom.
@AbrahamGC For always supporting me
@darknessss For allowing me to use mods from his rom and helping me
@DarkLord1731 For his awesome Oxygen Control
@abhayruparel For Polonium Kernel
@CrackHeros for Dual Speaker Mod.
And the rest of EliteTeam.
* If I forgot to mention anyone please let me know I'll add you ;)


Every Donation and Thanks is highly appreciated!


XDA:DevDB Information
Galaxy A8+ port, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy J7

Contributors
MohitMallick17, Prashantp01, AnanJaser1211
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: V3
Stable Release Date: 2018-05-15

Created 2018-05-15
Last Updated 2018-05-15
 

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mohitmallick17

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V3:-
  • Added Aroma
  • Face Unlock
  • SD Adoptable support
  • Kernel Menu
  • Fixed Radio
  • Polonium Kernel
  • Choose DPI in Aroma
  • CSC Tweaks
  • Unlocked Numerous Features
  • init.d Tweaks
  • Build.prop tweaks
  • Format HIDDEN partition
  • Format Preload Partition
  • Added BusyBox
  • Added ToolBox
  • Fixed some FCs
  • Update Secuirty Patch to April
  • Added Oxygen Kernel control
  • Rounded Corners
  • Caller ID Protection
  • Added Media Streaming Tweaks
  • Disabled Android Data Logging
  • Disable Error checking
  • Boot and system optimizations
  • Faster Boot animation
  • Add Dualboot patcher support
  • Enable GoogleAssitant
  • Add Multiuser support
  • Increase Photo and Video Quality to MAX
  • Improved Responsivness
  • Improve RAM Usage
  • Increased incall volume steps
  • Some Game Tweaks
  • Disable SMS To MMS conversion
  • Set CloudFlareDNS
  • Added More Network tweaks
  • Allow Call recording
  • Bootlogo Menu
  • Dual Speaker Mod
  • Updated To Magisk 16.4
  • SoundMods Added
  • Added Edge Screen in aroma
  • Added Advanced recovery menu
  • Navigation bar added in aroma
  • Used On5 2015 7.1.1 apps for faster performance
  • Added Private mode
  • Added Google Smart facelock
  • Added Screen Recorder Qs tile
  • Fully ssrm/dvfs optimisation
  • Keyboard Fc fixed
  • Messege app fc fixed
  • Add Live drawing app
  • Made device Status to Official
  • Multiuser added
  • Smart View Fixed
  • Added 1080p Scale For Youtube videos
  • Fixed all FC
  • Hotspot Bug fixed
  • Updated The rom to lastest Security Patch April 2018
  • Fixed Lags while playing video
  • Rest i dont remember

Aroma :
-Fix Aroma Colors
-Add Game Tuner in aroma>bloat>gaming
-Added PowerON/Off Sound (Aroma)
-Added NO BLUR option in Aroma
-Update GRXTouchWiz to V8
-Updated AdAway
-Updated Oreo SMS App (Should FC Less if any)
-Added NavBar Enabler With Navbar Colors in settings
-Floating Messages addon
-DiVINE Beats 10.5
-DiVINE EQ
-DolbyAtmos
-DualSpeaker Mod
-Choice between Oxygen and Polonium Kernel
-Extensive Bloatware selection menu
-IOS 11.1 Emoji
-Google O Emoji
-1600+ Fonts Mode
-Galaxy Note 8 Splash Screen
-Stock J7(6) Splash screen
-S9 Oreo launcher
-Enable/Disable Edge Panels



Download : Google Drive

Bugs :-
None ;)

V2:-
  • Removed nav bar
  • Fixed Screen mirror
  • Fixed Scloud issues
  • Disabled signature checks
  • S9 apps and j2 pro apps
  • Used power related stuffs from stock
  • Changed smalis for better battery and performance
  • etc...

V1 :-

-Initial Release
 

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Q : Any Benefits over stock or 7.0 ?
A : Better ram optimization, noticeable performance gain, Unlocked many flagship only features.

Q : How to use faceunlock ?
A : Settings >lock > Face recognition > Register your Face > enable Faceunlock && Face unlock when screen turns on.

Q : How to improve performance ?
A : If you are using GRX launcher , disable blur, and in developer options set transition animations to 0.5X

Q : Support group ?
A : Telegram Group : InviteLink

Q : How to use secure storage / SamsungPAY
A : If you are here you should know already, once you tripknox you cant, forever.

Q : Will this work on [Phone varaint] ?
A : It will only work on whats mentioned

Q : Will this be supported on More variants / Phones ?
A : I can only add support for J7 prime and J7 Nxt in the future

Q : My Phone Doesnt Show When I Plug It To Computer ?
A : As The Settings Are Natively Imported From S9 And A8+ , The USB Debug Settings Are Inversed In Dev Menu For That Option So Basicly What You Need To Do Is Just Untick USB Debogging From The Devlopper Menu !

Q : Why KeyBoard Dont Show Suggestions ?
A : Its A Virgin Neutral KeyBoard Still Not Added Languages ! So Just Update The Language You Desire In KeyBoard Settings And Voila !

Q : Safteynet ?
A : The kernel has safteynet bypasses , along with magisk safteynet will work

Q : Where is AOD ?
A : If you look at the kernel source, you will see that AOD got disabled there, There is a problem With screen flicker, it will be added in a future version when that is solved

Q : Bloatware ?
A : Users are free to remove any bloatware they want with TitaniumBackup or such, Ive included all to have a near stock experience which can be customized via aroma

Q : Why infinity wallpaper does not move?
A : Our Device does not support SensorsHub

Q : Where is Bixby Voice ?
A : BixbyVoice + BixbyVision will only work on 64Bit Devices (Our phone only has a 64bit Kernel, and locked 32bit OS)
 

BikerBikerock

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wifi did not work on j710mn, but I used the good old wififix j710mn used in countless other roms

more
I had a little difficulty adjusting bluetooth on PC, but it worked ...
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The rom is very, very fast ... but the battery is draining fast too ...

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bulbul786

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I need wifi fix file. Hotspot is not working.

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To all who tested this rom, the refined note 8 rom, and oreo roms for our device j716...

Which is the best overall? It's so confusing
This one is best