[ROM][J500xx][TW-7.1.1][v2.0] SEP 8.5 Lite, a Galaxy J2 (2018) ROM

[prototype74]

Disclaimer:

I am not responsible for any damage you done with your device.
Flash this ROM at your own risk!

YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE OR REUPLOAD ANY PART FROM THIS ROM WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!
IF YOU WANT SHARE THIS ROM, LINK TO THIS THREAD AND USE THE DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW.
PLEASE CONTACT ME FIRST, IF YOU WANT TO PORT THIS ROM FOR YOUR DEVICE.

Supported variants:

- J500F
- J500FN
- J500G
- J500H
- J500M

ROM information and features:

Base: J510FNXXU2BRJ4 (NEE)
Port: J250YXXS2ARK1 (OMC)
- Powered by Quasar Kernel v1.6 (by @BlackMesa123) and by Serenity Kernel v1.5 (by @updesh94)
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat
- Security patch level 2018-11-01
- Deknoxed
- Debloated
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Aroma installer
- SEP8.5 Phone/Contacts
- SEP8.5 Message
- SEP8.5 Gallery
- SEP8.5 Clock
- SEP8.5 Calculator
- SEP8.5 Calendar
- SEP8.5 MyFiles
- Dual Messenger
- Google's Night Light (more info here)
- Multi Window
- OMC (Multi-CSC) support
- VoLTE (CSC dependent)
- VoWiFi (CSC dependent)
- Fake Knox 0x0 status
- Device status official
- And more...

Known bugs and issues:

- No known bugs

Please keep in mind: I don't own a J500xx device, so please make a detailed logcat if you encounter bugs.

Download:

Latest v2.0: AndroidFileHost

Looking for an old version? All previous versions are available on AndroidFileHost

Installation:

0. Make sure you have TWRP Recovery with aroma installer support (e.g. like this one) installed or installation will fail at compatibility check!!
1. Download the ROM zip and push it to internal or external storage
2. Enter TWRP Recovery
3. Backup your current ROM in case something goes wrong
4. Do a Full Wipe (system, dalvik-cache, data, cache)
5. Install the ROM
6. Reboot to System
Note : First boot take 10-15 minutes, so don't interrupt it!

Telegram group:

- SEPerience-ROM group

OMC (Multi-CSC) supported countries:

ACR, KSA - Saudi Arabia			PAK - Pakistan
AFG - Afghanistan			PHE - Spain
ARO - Argentina				PHN - Netherlands
ATO - Open Austria			ROM - Romania
AUT - Switzerland			SEB - Baltic
BNG - Bangladesh			SEE - South East Europe
BGL - Bulgaria				SEK - Ukraine
BTC - Libya				SER - Russia
BTU, CPW -  United Kingdom		SKZ - Kazakhstan
CAC - Uzbekistan			SLK - Sri Lanka
CAM, THL - Thailand			TEB - Bosnia and Herzegovina
CEL, ILO, PCL, PTR - Israel		THR - Iran
CHO - Chile				TPA - Panama
COO - Colombia				TPH - Portugal
DBT - Germany				TUN - Tunisia
EGY - Egypt				TUR - Turkey
EON, TTT - Trinidad and Tobago		XEF - France
EUR - Greece				XEH - Hungary
INS - India				XEO - Poland
ITV - Italy				XEU - United Kingdom / Ireland
LYS, XSG - United Arab Emirates		XEZ - Czech Republic
NEE - Nordic countries			XFA, XFE - South Africa
NPL - Nepal				XME - Malaysia
MAT, MWD - Morocco			XXV - Vietnam
MID - Iraq				ZTO - Brazil
ORX - Slovakia

Notes:

- This ROM is NOT prerooted
- Only affects dual sim users: If you can't switch back to 4G/LTE, try this workaround (thanks to @Amijaz for this nice found :good:

Yeah it's a bug. But there is a workaround such that you can make one of the SIM card latch to 4G network. That is, deactivate the other SIM slot and choose the Mobile Network of your preferred 4G SIM to LTE/3G/2G Mode. After chosing you can activate the second SIM slot to get 2G network on it.

Credits:

@corsicanu for his awesome magic, support and fixes
@BlackMesa123 for Quasar Kernel and help :highfive:
@updesh94 for Serenity Kernel :highfive:
@ananjaser1211
@malbert16442
@ASSAYYED
@Ticklefish
@amarullz

PM me if I forgot someone

Kernel Source Code and Thread:

Quasar Kernel:
Kernel source code: https://bitbucket.org/BlackMesa123/quasar_kernel_nn_8916/src
Kernel Thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/kernel-quasar-kernel-v1-t3729474

Serenity Kernel:
Kernel source code: https://github.com/updeshxp/Serenity_kernel
Kernel Thread: not available

Additional information:

Contributors
@xXPR0T0TYPEXx, @corsicanu, @BlackMesa123, @updesh94
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Marshmallow Bootloader and Modem
Based on: Samsung Experience 8.5

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v2.0
Stable Release Date: 2018-12-27

 

[prototype74]

Changelog:

v2.0 - 2018-12-26:
- Updated Port version to J250YXXS2ARK1 (OMC)
- Updated Base version to J510FNXXU2BRJ4 (NEE)
- New security patch level 2018-11-01
- Merged additional CSC into OMC (CAM, THL, XME and XXV)
- Reworked troubleshoot options
- Introduced Night Light
- Removed Blue light filter
- Patched OMC to make most of CSC dependent features working on all CSC codes
- Search bar in quick settings
- Other under the hood improvements

v1.5 - 2018-09-24:
- New Port version J250MUBS4ARH4 (OMC)
- New security patch level 2018-08-01
- Updated Serenity Kernel to v1.5 with J500H support
- Fixed Mobile data (J500H)
- Fixed GPS connectivity issues after mobile data fix (J500H)
- Fixed slow charging for some users
- Enhanced Troubleshoot options
- New debloat option in aroma installer
- Added Custom CSC feature (v2.0)
- Removed NFC from Non-NFC variants
- Other under the hood improvements

v1.0 - 2018-07-26:
- initial release

F.A.Q

Q: How to root it?
A: Grab Magisk from here.

Q: Splash screen gets more and more greenish when I try to boot. Is that normal?
A: Of course not. This means you're not on Marshmallow bootloader & Modem. Flash any MM stock ROM first before you flash this ROM.

Q: ROM booted but there is no gallery, clock etc. Why did you removed it?
A: I didn't, YOU debloated them in aroma installer. Reflash the ROM again without wiping data and this time don't debloat them.

Q: There is no CSC folder in /system. How to add CSC features?
A: This ROM is featured with OMC, a new multi CSC solution. Locate to /system/omc and add your features to customcsc.xml.

Q: My GPS does not find my location. Any fix?
A: Download GPS Test app from Google play, run it, go outside and wait 10 minutes.

Q: Do I have to clean flash when there is a new update?
A: No, flash it over a previous version is ok.

Q: XYZ app does not work/force closes and I want create a log to help you. How can I create a logcat?
A: I'm glad you'd like to help. Follow this xda tutorial or download any logcat app from Google Play.

Q: Why still no Oreo or Pie port?
A: Samsung won't update any MSM8916 device to Oreo/Pie anymore.

Q: Why I can't enable 4G in second SIM?
A: Galaxy MSM8916 modems don't support dual LTE.

Q: Do I have to flash Galaxy J2 2018 mods, recoveries etc. when I use this ROM?
A: NO! This ROM will not transform your Galaxy to an J2. Only flash mods, recoveries etc. meant for your device variant.

Q: Mobile data does not work on my J500H...
A: Upgrade to SEP 8.5 ROM Lite v1.5+

 

[rahulsinh1912]

Thanks for your work...Sir.
Awesome rom, very smooth and fast.

 

[wandermiranda88]

I managed to update, I changed a twrp

 

[sushmoyhossain]

Thank you so much for supporting j500h buddy. Um if u would like me to help u fix the mobile data bug it would be appreciate

 

[Meer Hossain]

Plz update system emojis...and add network connection speed meter

 

[prototype74]

Thank you so much for supporting j500h buddy. Um if u would like me to help u fix the mobile data bug it would be appreciate

There is no fix for J500H mobile data bug...

Plz update system emojis...and add network connection speed meter

I can't call it Lite anymore If I add more features. If you want more features, switch to SEP 8.5 (A8) ROM.

Sent from my SM-A530F using XDA Labs

 

[ananjaser1211]

Awesome job , just saw this, keep it up :good:

 

[ppwnwbd9wnwvowwn]

Disclaimer:




Supported variants:




ROM information and features:

Base: J510FNXXU2BRE6 (DBT)
Port: J250YXXU1ARF2 (OMC)
- Powered by Quasar Kernel v1.6 (by @BlackMesa123) and by Serenity Kernel v1.1 (by @updesh94)
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat
- Security patch level 2018-06-01
- Deknoxed
- Debloated
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Aroma installer
- SEP8.5 Phone/Contacts
- SEP8.5 Message
- SEP8.5 Gallery
- SEP8.5 Clock
- SEP8.5 Calculator
- SEP8.5 Calendar
- SEP8.5 MyFiles
- Dual Messenger
- Multi Window
- OMC (Multi-CSC) support
- VoLTE (CSC dependent)
- VoWiFi (CSC dependent)
- Fake Knox 0x0 status
- Device status official
- And more...



Known bugs and issues:


- Blue light filter
- Mobile data (J500H only)

There are maybe more. Test and report (with logcats)
Please keep in mind: I don't own a J500xx device, so please make a detailed logcat if you encounter bugs.



Download:


Latest v1.0: AndroidFileHost



Installation:


0. Make sure you have TWRP Recovery with aroma installer support (e.g. like this one) installed or installation will fail at compatibility check!!
1. Download the ROM zip and push it to internal or external storage
2. Enter TWRP Recovery
3. Backup your current ROM in case something goes wrong
4. Do a Full Wipe (system, dalvik-cache, data, cache)
5. Install the ROM
6. Reboot to System
Note : First boot take 10-15 minutes, so don't interrupt it!


Telegram group:


- SEP85/GraceUX A3/J5 group



OMC (Multi-CSC) supported countries:


ACR, KSA - Saudi Arabia ORX - Slovakia
AFG - Afghanistan PAK - Pakistan
ARO - Argentina PHE - Spain
ATO - Open Austria PHN - Netherlands
AUT - Switzerland ROM - Romania
BNG - Bangladesh SEB - Baltic
BGL - Bulgaria SEE - South East Europe
BTC - Libya SEK - Ukraine
BTU, CPW - United Kingdom SER - Russia
CAC - Uzbekistan SKZ - Kazakhstan
CEL, ILO, PCL, PTR - Israel SLK - Sri Lanka
CHO - Chile TEB - Bosnia and Herzegovina
COO - Colombia THR - Iran
DBT - Germany TPA - Panama
EGY - Egypt TPH - Portugal
EON, TTT - Trinidad and Tobago TUN - Tunisia
EUR - Greece TUR - Turkey
INS - India XEF - France
ITV - Italy XEH - Hungary
LYS, XSG - United Arab Emirates XEO - Poland
NEE - Nordic countries XEU - United Kingdom / Ireland
NPL - Nepal XEZ - Czech Republic
MAT, MWD - Morocco XFA, XFE - South Africa
MID - Iraq ZTO - Brazil



Notes:




Known bugs and issues:




Download:


Latest v1.0: AndroidFileHost



Installation:




Telegram group:


- SEP85/GraceUX A3/J5 group



OMC (Multi-CSC) supported countries:




Installation:


0. Make sure you have TWRP Recovery with aroma installer support (e.g. like this one) installed or installation will fail at compatibility check!!
1. Download the ROM zip and push it to internal or external storage
2. Enter TWRP Recovery
3. Backup your current ROM in case something goes wrong
4. Do a Full Wipe (system, dalvik-cache, data, cache)
5. Install the ROM
6. Reboot to System
Note : First boot take 10-15 minutes, so don't interrupt it!


Telegram group:


- SEP85/GraceUX A3/J5 group



OMC (Multi-CSC) supported countries:


ACR, KSA - Saudi Arabia ORX - Slovakia
AFG - Afghanistan PAK - Pakistan
ARO - Argentina PHE - Spain
ATO - Open Austria PHN - Netherlands
AUT - Switzerland ROM - Romania
BNG - Bangladesh SEB - Baltic
BGL - Bulgaria SEE - South East Europe
BTC - Libya SEK - Ukraine
BTU, CPW - United Kingdom SER - Russia
CAC - Uzbekistan SKZ - Kazakhstan
CEL, ILO, PCL, PTR - Israel SLK - Sri Lanka
CHO - Chile TEB - Bosnia and Herzegovina
COO - Colombia THR - Iran
DBT - Germany TPA - Panama
EGY - Egypt TPH - Portugal
EON, TTT - Trinidad and Tobago TUN - Tunisia
EUR - Greece TUR - Turkey
INS - India XEF - France
ITV - Italy XEH - Hungary
LYS, XSG - United Arab Emirates XEO - Poland
NEE - Nordic countries XEU - United Kingdom / Ireland
NPL - Nepal XEZ - Czech Republic
MAT, MWD - Morocco XFA, XFE - South Africa
MID - Iraq ZTO - Brazil



Notes:


- This ROM is NOT prerooted



Credits:

@corsicanu for his awesome magic, support and fixes
@BlackMesa123 for Quasar Kernel and help :highfive:
@updesh94 for Serenity Kernel :highfive:
@ananjaser1211
@malbert16442
@ASSAYYED
@Ticklefish
@amarullz

PM me if I forgot someone

Kernel Source Code and Thread:




OMC (Multi-CSC) supported countries:


ACR, KSA - Saudi Arabia ORX - Slovakia
AFG - Afghanistan PAK - Pakistan
ARO - Argentina PHE - Spain
ATO - Open Austria PHN - Netherlands
AUT - Switzerland ROM - Romania
BNG - Bangladesh SEB - Baltic
BGL - Bulgaria SEE - South East Europe
BTC - Libya SEK - Ukraine
BTU, CPW - United Kingdom SER - Russia
CAC - Uzbekistan SKZ - Kazakhstan
CEL, ILO, PCL, PTR - Israel SLK - Sri Lanka
CHO - Chile TEB - Bosnia and Herzegovina
COO - Colombia THR - Iran
DBT - Germany TPA - Panama
EGY - Egypt TPH - Portugal
EON, TTT - Trinidad and Tobago TUN - Tunisia
EUR - Greece TUR - Turkey
INS - India XEF - France
ITV - Italy XEH - Hungary
LYS, XSG - United Arab Emirates XEO - Poland
NEE - Nordic countries XEU - United Kingdom / Ireland
NPL - Nepal XEZ - Czech Republic
MAT, MWD - Morocco XFA, XFE - South Africa
MID - Iraq ZTO - Brazil



Notes:


- This ROM is NOT prerooted



Credits:

@corsicanu for his awesome magic, support and fixes
@BlackMesa123 for Quasar Kernel and help :highfive:
@updesh94 for Serenity Kernel :highfive:
@ananjaser1211
@malbert16442
@ASSAYYED
@Ticklefish
@amarullz

PM me if I forgot someone

Kernel Source Code and Thread:


Quasar Kernel:
Kernel source code: https://bitbucket.org/BlackMesa123/quasar_kernel_nn_8916/src
Kernel Thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/kernel-quasar-kernel-v1-t3729474





Additional information:

Contributors
@xXPR0T0TYPEXx, @corsicanu, @BlackMesa123, @updesh94
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Marshmallow Bootloader and Modem
Based on: Samsung Experience 8.5

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.0
Stable Release Date: 2018-07-26

Good rom thanks

 

[prototype74]

Good rom thanks

Thank you too but please don't quote the whole OP

 

[Meer Hossain]

But u can update the emojis

 

[Meer Hossain]

If i enable the adaptable storage and then change the rom to another one...then am i have to flash the adaptable storage zip again...and have to format sd card again?

 

[garylawwd]

If i enable the adaptable storage and then change the rom to another one...then am i have to flash the adaptable storage zip again...and have to format sd card again?

Nope.
Just dirty flash over the last rom and it should be fine

 

[Meer Hossain]

Nope.
Just dirty flash over the last rom and it should be fine

But dirty flash make the new rom buggy....

I mean say that if i flash the adaptable storage on this lite rom and then few days later change the rom to space os....then am i have to flash the adaptable storage on the space os rom again ?
and have to format sd card again?

 

[garylawwd]

But dirty flash make the new rom buggy....

Did you try?

 

[Meer Hossain]

Did you try?

No i flashed this lite rom and also flashed the adaptable storage zip....now i want to change the rom to space os...thats why I am asking....

---------- Post added at 03:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:37 PM ----------

Did you try?

Not in this j500f but on redmi.. 3s prime... whenever i tried dirty flash it had always made the rom buggy....by this experience i am saying.....
Sorry for bad english

 

[prototype74]

But u can update the emojis

I don't think it's necessary to update them

 

[Finnsravens]

Nice ROM bro ??????

 

[wandermiranda88]

Do not get 4G on this rom? because not the option to put 4G

 

[prototype74]

Do not get 4G on this rom? because not the option to put 4G

4G works here. Sure you don't own a J500H?