Based on Android 13 G98xF(B)XXSGHWD4 firmware
Supported Devices: G980F, G981B, G985F, G986B and G988B
ROM Features
<*>Supported devices: G980F (S20), G981B (S20 5G), G985F (S20+), G986B (S20+ 5G) and G988B (S20 Ultra)</*>
<*>Base OneUI 5.1 Android 13 G98xF(B)XXSGHWD4 deodex May 2023 patch level</*>
<*>Stock Samsung kernel</*>
<*>CSC features: call recording, camera shutter sound menu, real time network speed in statusbar, etc)</*>
<*>Knox partially removed and ROM light debloated</*>
<*>Screenshots in secure apps allowed</*>
<*>Removed automatic encryption, vaultkeeper services</*>
<*>Few build.prop tweaks</*>
<*>Warning boot screen removed, custom boot animation</*>
<*>Automatic EFS backup</*>
<*>For Safetynet use kdrag0n patch v2.4.x-mod1.x</*>
Not working
<*>Some knox related apps: Samsung Pay, Samsung AutoFill</*>
Changelog v6.3
<*>Updated to latest HWD4 May 2023 OneUI 5.1 patch level</*>
<*>Kernel patched with magisk canary 26101l</*>
Notes
<*>Install magisk canary 26101 app in TWRP</*>
Credits
- John Wu for Magisk
- Mr. Waehere for CRB kitchen
- corsicanu for S20 TWRP
- aliwaris for incallui mods
- dutchman89 for the new boot animation
- Alan Thomas for sammy disarm script
- LeeXDA18 for some fixes and porting Object remover mod from S23
- Nguyen for back2kill mod
- All testing team
Download Links
G98xFB BR63 HWD4 Link
Official TWRP thread for S20 Series
Installation procedure
IS MANDATORY TO BE ON A13 HWB1/HWCG FW BEFORE FLASHING BR 63!!!
Dirty flash of BR 6.2 over any Android 12 will brick your device !!!
0) Backup ALL your important files to PC, ext drives, etc
1) Download and copy the latest BR ROM zip into your external storage or USB stick if you're on stock fw encrypted
2) Download HWD4 stock FW for your phone model using Frija or Samfw and unpack it on your PC
3) Boot in download mode (Vol Up + Vol Down + plug the USB cable connected already to PC) and load up Odin on PC
Don't use USB adapters otherwise you might get issues flashing FW in Odin
Turn off Auto Reboot in Odin
4) Select files BL, AP, CP & HOME_CSC (keep data)
**do not start flash yet
5) Download latest compatible TWRP for your specific device from the official TWRP xda thread (link above), rename it to recovery.img. Download the patched vbmeta.img file from below. Using 7Zip app add the 2 files (recovery.img and vbmeta.img) into a .tar file.
6) Add the above twrp + vbmeta patched.tar file into the USERDATA slot in Odin
7) Uncheck the auto reboot option in Odin and start the flashing
8) When flashing completes (keep usb plugged in !!!), hold Vol Down + Power buttons and then as soon as the screen goes black hold Vol Up + Power buttons to boot to recovery
*be warned first time you boot into recovery it will initialize and then reboot so just keep the buttons Vol Up + Power buttons pressed longer
**if you boot in stock FW, your data will be encrypted and you'll need to wipe your data before flashing BR 3.x
9) When boot in TWRP, wipe your data if you're encrypted, flash BR 5.x zip and then reboot to system
10) After the first boot, install Magisk Manager if necessary; when you'll start Magisk Manager for the first time, reply with YES (agree to reboot) after MM have setup your root environment
*after reboot, go to Magisk Manager settings and toggle On Zygisk
10) Enjoy....
1. Backup to PC all your important files: documents, pictures, contacts, SMS, etc. BEFORE starting to flash anything
2. If you have issues booting the ROM, try the clean flash
3. To boot into TWRP you need to use a USB cable connected to PC (same for DL mode) or a USB stick
4. If you like my work, consider buying me a coffee (PayPal link)
Helpful links
S20 series Root and FW upgrade
BeyondROM S20 Telegram chat
PayPal link
Happy flashing good people!
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