[ROM][A5|7 2017] LineageOS 18.1 Official / 19 Preview
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I softbricked by updating to this weeks update from last weeks update.
Two weeks ago I switched from 17.1 tot 18.1 by clean installing.
Last week I softbricked by updating from the clean install to the update of that week. I clean installed with the latest lineage package.
Yesterday same issue... I softbricked by updating the clean install to latest version.
What did I already try?
- reboot to TWRP
- reboot into system
- re install the update zip in TWRP
- re install the lineage package in TWRP
Now I have doubt as to the next step:
- TWRP wipe dalvik cach and reboot into system
- TWRP wipe cach and reboot into system
- TWRP wipe data,cach and reboot into system
-clean install and sit and wait for a clean install next week (the you are ****ed option)
More fundamental: how comes I softbrick every time?
On clean install I flash the RMM and verity-opt encrypt, lineage, gapp pico, magisk to root.
Lineage, TWRP all latest versions, no encription, use sd as internal mem
installed magisk and V4android module
Hide magisk from view and hide magisk for banking apps.
Two weeks ago I switched from 17.1 tot 18.1 by clean installing.
Last week I softbricked by updating from the clean install to the update of that week. I clean installed with the latest lineage package.
Yesterday same issue... I softbricked by updating the clean install to latest version.
What did I already try?
- reboot to TWRP
- reboot into system
- re install the update zip in TWRP
- re install the lineage package in TWRP
Now I have doubt as to the next step:
- TWRP wipe dalvik cach and reboot into system
- TWRP wipe cach and reboot into system
- TWRP wipe data,cach and reboot into system
-clean install and sit and wait for a clean install next week (the you are ****ed option)
More fundamental: how comes I softbrick every time?
On clean install I flash the RMM and verity-opt encrypt, lineage, gapp pico, magisk to root.
Lineage, TWRP all latest versions, no encription, use sd as internal mem
installed magisk and V4android module
Hide magisk from view and hide magisk for banking apps.
Hello,
Did you tried going back to stock Rom and flashing all again? This helped a lot in my cases of issues.
Did you tried going back to stock Rom and flashing all again? This helped a lot in my cases of issues.
Strange.
I'm using the identical hardware (A5 2017), also upgraded from 17.1 to 18.1.
Three or four updates so far, the last one a few hours ago today, all error-free.
However, I have neither installed gapps nor root stories.
When it softbricks, try reinstalling both magisk and gapps (if you used these)
also you shouldn't flash rmm, no encryption and no dm-verity when you are clean flashing a rom, once you have twrp installed and set up you should not need these
Sorry for that question but can I update from nightly to a newer nightly (i. e. lineage-18.1-20210909-nightly-a5y17lte to lineage-18.1-20210916-nightly-a5y17lte) without wiping dalvik and so?
GPS won't work so fine and my hope is that it ist better after an update.
Edit: There's is an update function in lineage os. Till today there was no function and now it works. I'm able to update the os to the newset version but gps didn't work so fine. If I try to make an GPS-test it needs a little time to find satellites an then google maps an other apps they need gps will work but not after a restart of the device.
Any ideas?
GPS won't work so fine and my hope is that it ist better after an update.
Edit: There's is an update function in lineage os. Till today there was no function and now it works. I'm able to update the os to the newset version but gps didn't work so fine. If I try to make an GPS-test it needs a little time to find satellites an then google maps an other apps they need gps will work but not after a restart of the device.
Any ideas?
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nightly -> nightly is an automatic process if you use the updater. (Setttings > System > Advanced > Updater), so if it's needed it will do it. (also doesn't matter anymore, dalvik hasn't been a thing since 5.1 or thereabouts)
Personally haven't had issues with GPS. Sure you're in an area with a clear line of sight to the sky, not around tall buildings, and not using a case made of metal?
Unrelated, but in the changelog, I'm noticing some mentions of FM (radio, presumably). Is there any progress on making it available for this device? Last I heard, it was mostly dropped until someone could make an open source version of the driver for it.
Hi.
I had this crackling sound in WiFi calls (=VoIP) already on LOS 17.1. On my side I heard the crackling sound and the other party heard a quite strong and irritating echo of its own voice.
After LOS 17.1 was officially stopped, I set up a clean wiped A5 (2017) with the actual version from Sep 02 and tested the same VoIP app again: Unfortunately the symptoms were the same as under LOS 17.1. Strange: With the old and latest official Samsung Firmware this is not the case?!
While searching around I found a similar issue reported by the Fairphone community relating to FP2 (Android9). The analysis there showed that it has to do with the advance echo cancelling (AEC) chip that needs a specific UUID. The Fix on the FP2 is described under FP2: Fix UUID's of aec and ns for audio_pre_processing
Maybe a similar error still exists in the actual build. If yes, maybe the hint from the Github commit above leads to a solution.
As I'm not developper I have no clue how to perform this, but I'd be very happy if somone can do it as I like this phone AND first of all Lineage OS
PS: I can do tests of course as the latest build is not in production yet due to the described bug which is very annoying for me in daily use.
I am aware of this bug. It is present both here and on other roms like riseq. Yes we can't get our aec and ns to work and multiple people have tried fixing it but unfortunately we haven't had any luck so far. This is an older Samsung phone issue and wrong UUID is not the problem here.Hi.
I had this crackling sound in WiFi calls (=VoIP) already on LOS 17.1. On my side I heard the crackling sound and the other party heard a quite strong and irritating echo of its own voice.
After LOS 17.1 was officially stopped, I set up a clean wiped A5 (2017) with the actual version from Sep 02 and tested the same VoIP app again: Unfortunately the symptoms were the same as under LOS 17.1. Strange: With the old and latest official Samsung Firmware this is not the case?!
While searching around I found a similar issue reported by the Fairphone community relating to FP2 (Android9). The analysis there showed that it has to do with the advance echo cancelling (AEC) chip that needs a specific UUID. The Fix on the FP2 is described under FP2: Fix UUID's of aec and ns for audio_pre_processing
Maybe a similar error still exists in the actual build. If yes, maybe the hint from the Github commit above leads to a solution.
As I'm not developper I have no clue how to perform this, but I'd be very happy if somone can do it as I like this phone AND first of all Lineage OS
PS: I can do tests of course as the latest build is not in production yet due to the described bug which is very annoying for me in daily use.
Thank you for explaining. Would it be possible to analyse in some way how the original firmware can make proper use of the AEC?
I would've done it already if I knew how. Original firmware is oreo. Well, okay...pie if you count a720s koreas rom. We are using android 11 ril + audio hal here. Not made for our device. Need to fixup the missing or incorrect function somewhere.
You can just learn to live with it (don't use speaker, use earpiece or headphones in calls) or use stock or koreas rom and wait if someone magically comes up with a solution.
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Hi I could fix it with kernel auditor app setting TCP Congestion on "cubic" and Kernel Governor on "performance" that the crackling sound disappear. But sometimes after restart you have to set again probably the lineage kernel is not made to tweak.Hi.
I had this crackling sound in WiFi calls (=VoIP) already on LOS 17.1. On my side I heard the crackling sound and the other party heard a quite strong and irritating echo of its own voice.
After LOS 17.1 was officially stopped, I set up a clean wiped A5 (2017) with the actual version from Sep 02 and tested the same VoIP app again: Unfortunately the symptoms were the same as under LOS 17.1. Strange: With the old and latest official Samsung Firmware this is not the case?!
While searching around I found a similar issue reported by the Fairphone community relating to FP2 (Android9). The analysis there showed that it has to do with the advance echo cancelling (AEC) chip that needs a specific UUID. The Fix on the FP2 is described under FP2: Fix UUID's of aec and ns for audio_pre_processing
Maybe a similar error still exists in the actual build. If yes, maybe the hint from the Github commit above leads to a solution.
As I'm not developper I have no clue how to perform this, but I'd be very happy if somone can do it as I like this phone AND first of all Lineage OS
PS: I can do tests of course as the latest build is not in production yet due to the described bug which is very annoying for me in daily use.
The interesting thing even without any fix Skype WiFi calls working fine there are no cracks or echos only telegram and SIP phone app making trouble.
With echos on lineage I had no problems or the other party don't said anything about an echo. Now I'm on riseQ and have no problems at the moment.
Hi, thank you for the hint. Found the Kernel Adiutor tool on F-Droid and will make a test soon.
Will give notice about result
Will give notice about result
does anyone else has low sound when recording video through any means like open camera, whatsapp etc? Is there a way to fix this without root, I heard editing mixer_paths.xml helps but I guess that requires root and somehow I couldn't find the file in the twrp file manager (didn't manage to pull it with adb either)
I also have an A520W, and I do not have any issue with YouTube. Mind you, I don't typically play videos on the phone.
Yeah no one else seems to have been to replicate the problem, YouTube runs perfectly at full framerate on 1080p60
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That's right, our kernel is 3.18 and there's no eBPF backport (yet). Fear not, I'm using a hack in core files to make everything work for my own a12 builds, but can't push that to official. However, that's just the current state, who knows what might happen eventually.7New LineageOS 19 build up!
This time I tried something new with DotOS quick settings panel and a few other stuff on top of what lineage 19 normally is, hence the FE branding. But it's also a new build, with security fixes and patches from LineageOS in general.
Looks wonderful with blur, but adds additional load to our GPU, so it couldn't be enabled on default. To enable add to build.prop:
Code:ro.surface_flinger.supports_background_blur=1 ro.sf.blurs_are_expensive=1
...or find a magisk module that does the same.
Edit: A regular new build is now up, too. So the full changelog is as follows:
- 20220503
- Added an FE edition with DotOS qs panel along with the regular build
- Added a workaround for SafetyNet check
- Small monet fixes and improvements
- Synced with the latest LineageOS sources
Can be dirty flashed, download link is in the third post.1
Hmm Then i think its a problem with you phone i have exactly the same model and it runs perfect exept from volte .hmm did you try a the latest stock rom?, ps.. ich komme auch aus deutschland wir können auch deutsch schreiben Lieben Gruß aus München ! - 20220503
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124LineageOS 18.1 Official for Galaxy A5|7 2017
LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 11 (r), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.
Code:/* * Your warranty is now void. * * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you. */
LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. Linked below is a package that has come from another Android project that restore the Google parts. LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.
All the source code for LineageOS is available in the LineageOS Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to LineageOS, please visit Gerrit Code Review.
What's working?
- Audio
- Calls
- Wifi
- Hotspot
- Mobile data
- GPS
- Bluetooth
- Fingerprint
- Hardware composer
- OpenMAX (hardware encoding/decoding)
- Camera (photos + recording)
- NFC
- Sensors
- Vibration
- Double tap to wake
- Always on display
- Software encryption
- Sepolicy
- We merged all patches from now also deprecated 3.18 Android Common Kernel from Google, which is some 4 years ahead of latest stock rom.
- We are shipping with enforced selinux policy.
Supported variants
All variants of Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017). Dual SIM is also supported.
How to install
- Make sure you had Samsung's Oreo firmware bootloader and modem before installing this.
- Make sure you are using the latest official TWRP version.
- Download the lineage build and optionally google apps.
- In TWRP format data (if you still have stock rom encryption).
- In TWRP wipe data and cache.
- Flash LineageOS.
- Optional: Flash Google apps (rightafter).
- Reboot.
LineageOS updater will handle updates automatically (OTA).
If you're flashing manually, it's okay to dirty flash.
Downloads
A5 2017: download.lineageos.org | wiki.lineageos.org | twrp.me
A7 2017: download.lineageos.org | wiki.lineageos.org | twrp.me
Google apps (arm64): wiki.lineageos.org
Old builds:
Donations
If you find the work I did helpful, you can buy me coffee/beer/whatever via this link.
Telegram
There's a telegram group made by A5|7 users where we hang out. Feel free to check it out.
Credits
Huge thanks to:
- @RaymanFX for the original work on lineage 14.1 and thus making this possible.
- @forkbomb444 for valuable contribution to 7880 sources.
- @Simon1511 for contributing to these devices via patches uploaded to lineageos gerrit.
- @Stricted, @danwood76 and fcuzzocrea for contribution to exynos platform.
- @SGTPresticle, @Jmackley for doing the testing.
- LineageOS Team
- Me, for the infinite hours spent on this project.
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][11][A5|7 2017] LineageOS 18.1 Official [WEEKLY], ROM for the Samsung Galaxy A Series 2017 A5 and A7
Contributors
Option58
Source Code: https://github.com/LineageOS/android_kernel_samsung_universal7880
ROM OS Version: Android 11
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.18.140
ROM Firmware Required: Samsung oreo firmware
Version Information
Status: Weekly
Created 2018-12-07
Last Updated 2020-08-1388LineageOS 19 Preview for Galaxy A5|7 2017Firstly, bear in mind that Lineage 19 is known to be in an early state as a rom at this point and issues aren't to be unexpected. I've however managed to get most of the standard lineage features working (kudos to lineage team). And device-wise, although there is still a lot of work that needs to be done under the hood, all of the phone functions should be working as before.
Like each year so far, it's time for Lineage 19 preview builds to be released, based on Android 12L.
Important! If you are using TWRP you need to be on version 3.6.0 or higher to flash this. Older versions do not work and will splash loop.
Download: MEGA | androidfilehost | google drive
Google apps: Look for them here | Read on 12L gapps situation
If you find the work I did helpful, you can buy me coffee/beer/whatever via this link.
Changelog:
37FAQ
Help my sim doesn't work
Please read the installation instructions more carefully. Oreo firmware bootloader and modem is a must.
You can find the collection along with the guide in THIS xda thread.
I'm sometimes having crackling sound when listening to music
Turn off 'ok google now' functionality in google app settings. If you have troubles finding it you can as well go to settings>apps, find app called 'google' and disable microphone permission.
Does this rom support VoLTE?
No. And it likely won't in the near future. Samsung's exynos VoLTE implementation is proprietary and non-standard. It is not possible on AOSP based roms for the time being.
My camera flash doesn't work
This is an issue with the camera app. Just tap to focus anywhere and it will start working.
My device fails to encrypt
1. You were likely using older TWRP, update to the latest version
2. Backup your data somewhere (external sd, pc...)
3. In TWRP Advanced -> Format data.
My hardware keys light up whenever I touch the screen
Navigate to Settings->System->Buttons->Backlight and tick 'Illuminate buttons only when pressed'. You might want to reduce time on the scaler to 1 second, too.
How to switch to full screen gestures
1. Navigate to Settings->System->Buttons->Backlight and tick 'Enable on-screen nav bar'.
2. Navigate to Settings->System->Gestures->System navigation and tick 'Gesture navigation'.18New build up!
This one is huge. The changelog list is big and I've probably fixed more bugs in the previous 7 days than I did in the past 6 months.
Lineage 17.1 for this device is getting better and a lot of bugs are squashed now. We can now declare this a beta!
All the changes for this build are now properly sorted and merged-in. You can easily find everything at github.com/LineageOS, build the rom yourselves and contribute with new code, if you are able to.
- Beta 3.0
- Pulled RIL blobs from G965F Q firmware (more modern, fixes signal strength)
- Fixed issues with connecting to RILD (fixes in-call volume, fixes echo in calls)
- Updated GPS blobs from A720S P firmware (better signal, we are actually able to acquire a lock)
- Updated fingerprint blobs from A720S P firmware (works more reliably, dropped all hacks)
- Pulled sensors from A720F O firmware (cleaner)
- Updated DRM to support Widevine L1
- More HALs are binderized
- Build FlipFlap (a flip cover app)
- Fully written and enforced selinux policy
- Latest LineageOS sources
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=30460317Also I've just updated my sources so you can fully build the rom again.
I've tested some roms like PixelExperience today on my device. It's not bad with the added 'google' feel to it. Later I might test RR and others.
All that I'm asking from both developers and users is please be clear that these roms are based on LineageOS. Meaning that most of the hard work that actually got them to work was done here, on LineageOS. And unfortunately most of the issues they are facing as well Work was done by RaymanFX, forkbomb, and in the latest days by me. Not respecting this makes me less motivated to keep working on the device.
Cheers :highfive:
