[ROM][BETA][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 17.1 for Galaxy A70

[Grarak]

LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 10, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

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 out Gerrit Code Review. You can also view the Changelog for a full list of changes & features.

Instructions

• Go to https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a70/development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-a70-t3955984 and install TWRP (always use the latest version)
• Reboot to recovery
• (Optional) Create backup
• Reboot

Downloads

• https://github.com/Grarak/android_device_samsung_a70q/releases (Choose lineage-17.0, do not download pre-release, includes changelog)

Working
Everything, but
Known issues

• Selinux permissive
• VoLTE/VoWifi not working
• Camera only shows up to 8MP
• NFC is enabled on all models, even on the ones without it (please report device model)
• Dualsim is enabled on all models, even on the ones without it (please report device model)
• Screen flickering when using fingerprint (That's normal and how optical fingerprint sensors work. Flickering doesn't happen on stock I know, but that's due to poor UI implement from lineage site)
• TWRP can't decrypt your data

Reporting Bugs

• DO NOT Report bugs if you're running a custom kernel or you installed Xposed
• Grab a logcat right after the problem has occurred. (Please include at least a few pages of the log, not just the last few lines, unless you know what you're doing.)
• If it is a random reboot, grab /proc/last_kmsg. (Do not bother getting a logcat unless you can get it just before the reboot. A logcat after a reboot is useless)

Remember to provide as much info as possible. The more info you provide, the more likely that the bug will be solved. Please also do not report known issues. Any bug not reported in the bug report format below may be ignored.

What is your--
LineageOS version:
LineageOS Download url:
Firmware version:
Model number:
 
Did you--
wipe:
restore with titanium backup:
reboot after having the issue:
 
Are you using--
a task killer:
a non-stock kernel:
other modifications:
 
Provide any additional information (observations/frequency of problem/last version it worked on/etc) as needed:

Sources
https://github.com/Grarak/android_device_samsung_a70q
https://github.com/Grarak/android_kernel_samsung_a70q
https://github.com/Grarak/proprietary_vendor_samsung

Additional patches
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_hardware_qcom_display/+/262429
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_hardware_qcom_display/+/262430
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_hardware_qcom_display/+/262431
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_hardware_qcom_display/+/262432

https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_hardware_qcom_audio/+/265341
https://review.lineageos.org/c/LineageOS/android_hardware_qcom_audio/+/262311

XDA:DevDB Information
LineageOS 17.1, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy A70

Contributors
Grarak
ROM OS Version: Android 10
ROM Kernel: Linux 4.x

Version Information
Status: Beta

Created 2019-10-23
Last Updated 2020-02-13

 

[Grarak]

Reserved

FAQ

• Can I use this ROM to boot other GSIs?
  You can but I won't provide any support. If you are stuck in a bootloop or something does not work, you have to look for a fix yourself. Here is a list of things that will probably be broken when using a GSI:
  • Fingerprint
• Fingerprint doesn't work anymore after flashing a new build/installing magisk/etc.!
  Redo your fingerprints.
• I can't enroll any fingerprints!
  Turn off night mode/lower night mode intensity.

 

[kac222]

Thanks for great work.
It's possible to root?
Magisk or addon for lineage or what?
Regards.

 

[thn995]

II'm so glad to have you, I get to experience Android 10 soon.i will test this rom
I have some question
1. TWRP can't decrypt your data: can i backup the rom? (system, recovery,boot, data,etc...)
2.Camera preview is broken for 4:3 aspect ratio: Does it affect image quality?
3.Selinux permissive: what is this? Is that important?
Wait for your stable version

 

[vasilito]

Works well. Unlike v 16 it installs on my russian version of A70. Gapps installs and work well too.

Thanks for great work.

 

[JustTempAccount]

How would one upgrade from the previous version to this current one while keeping Magisk and root? Just dirty flash it over TWRP without wiping anything? Thanks in advance. ( :

 

[vasilito]

I've rooted with magisk on previous rom. The root is kept during upgrade.

So far...

bluetooth speakers do not work. Tried a few different
Wallpaper app not installed or not working

 

[bpiblablub]

And what about GApps? Do they need to be reinstalled when upgrading? Is there even a version available for Android 10?

 

[Pantoja90]

Hi!
This ROM works whit A705MN?

 

[FriskCC]

Pathing system image unconditionally..
Pathing vendor image unconditionally..
E2001:Failed to update product image.
Updater process ended with ERROR:7



So far, it's back to lineage16.


What is your--
- LineageOS version: lineage-17.0-20191023-UNOFFICIAL-a70q

Gapps version: No
Firmware version: A7050ZHU3ASG7
Model number: SM-A7050 BRI

Did you--
wipe:yes
restore with titanium backup: No

Are you using--
a task killer: No
a non-stock kernel: No
other modifications: No

 

[Grarak]

Pathing system image unconditionally..
Pathing vendor image unconditionally..
E2001:Failed to update product image.
Updater process ended with ERROR:7



So far, it's back to lineage16.


What is your--
- LineageOS version: lineage-17.0-20191023-UNOFFICIAL-a70q

Gapps version: No
Firmware version: A7050ZHU3ASG7
Model number: SM-A7050 BRI

Did you--
wipe:yes
restore with titanium backup: No

Are you using--
a task killer: No
a non-stock kernel: No
other modifications: No

Send me /proc/partitions

 

[kasa ssg]

Holy moly the guy who made Kernel Adiutor is working on our device!

 

[thn995]

Pathing system image unconditionally..
Pathing vendor image unconditionally..
E2001:Failed to update product image.
Updater process ended with ERROR:7



So far, it's back to lineage16.


What is your--
- LineageOS version: lineage-17.0-20191023-UNOFFICIAL-a70q

Gapps version: No
Firmware version: A7050ZHU3ASG7
Model number: SM-A7050 BRI

Did you--
wipe:yes
restore with titanium backup: No

Are you using--
a task killer: No
a non-stock kernel: No
other modifications: No

Try update your twrp

 

[FriskCC]

Send me /proc/partitions

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MGZ_UZfThay4P_ZZxkEqpjfo2eGV20ik

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Try update your twrp

Yes, I updated the latest version

 

[KaraokeBoss]

Hi!
This ROM works whit A705MN?

installed and working on A705MN
just sharing feed back. it's no complaining here
1. No wallpaper app installed. i grab one from play store . so working now
2. camera only works 16:9. quality don't look that gud tho
3. video player don't play all formats. i grab a player from play store
still testing other things as well. will share feed back accordingly

 

[Grarak]

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MGZ_UZfThay4P_ZZxkEqpjfo2eGV20ik

---------- Post added at 12:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:56 PM ----------



Yes, I updated the latest version

Also execute following in TWRP with terminal
ls -l /dev/block/by-name > /output.txt
and send me /output.txt

Edit:
New release
https://github.com/Grarak/android_device_samsung_a70q/releases/tag/20191025

 

[vasilito]

The latest version installs on top of the initial release well but won't run. Do I have to wipe for it to run?

The initial version had problems with making calls from the second sim. Upon placing a call the signal disappeared and connection dropped. in a couple of seconds the connection reestablished.

 

[waelh]

Thank You so so so so much Grarak for your hard work and for your time. I appreciate it. I am going to install and test this rom now.

---------- Post added at 09:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:23 AM ----------

Any specific Gapps package to go with this ?

 

[hexr45]

Nice. btw, you should mention that no gapps are working with this

 

[schutzbachm]

I have a problem. Fingerprint unlock cant working.
What is your--
- LineageOS version: lineage-17.0-20191023-UNOFFICIAL-a70q

Gapps version: No
Firmware version: A705FNXXU3ASG1
Model number: SM-A705FN

Did you--
wipe:yes
restore with titanium backup: No

Are you using--
a task killer: No
a non-stock kernel: No
other modifications: No