[ROM][N960F/DS/N][ALEXNDR] * SAFWB3 * DevBase v7.4 * DeX, Gear & Encryption support

_alexndr · Sep 25, 2018

Important notes for Developers / Chefs !!!

Hello

I have decided to create a pure base with my unified installer (should work with many other Samsung devices), which can be a pattern for ROM Chefs (not only for beginners)

ROM is initially safe de-bloated (read below what does it exactly mean), but all features are present and works!

ROM can be installed by normal users as well. If you like a little de-bloated ROMs, clean, but with all working features - there is no better alternative I think

ROM for N960F/DS contains OXM multi CSC package, list of available CSCs is as follow:

ACR, AFG, AFR, ATO, AUT, BGL, BNG, BRI, BTC, BTU, CAC, CAM, CPW, DBT, DKR, ECT, EGY, EUR, GLB, ILO, INS, ITV, KSA, LAO, LUX, LYS, MAT, MID, MM1, MTL, MWD, MYM, NEE, NPL, NZC, OPS, ORX, PAN, PAK, PHE, PHN, PNG, PRO, ROM, SEB, SEE, SEK, SIN, SKZ, SLK, SMA, SMP, STH, TEB, TEL, THL, THR, TMC, TNZ, TPH, TUN, TUR, VAU, VFJ, VNZ, WTL, XEF, XEH, XEO, XEU, XEZ, XFA, XFE, XID, XME, XNX, XNZ, XSA, XSG, XSP, XTC, XXV, XNF

ROM for N960N contains OKR multi CSC package, list of available CSCs is as follow: KOO, KTC, LUC, SKC

NEW !!!

I present you new, unique option: "Keep current CSC", so you can install my DevBase keeping your original CSC even if it is not listed above! Note that in such case this option has some limitations - more informations you can find in related older threads, e.g. HERE

ALEXNDR.N960FXXSAFWB3:

1. Base:
- Odexed (original stock files) + stock kernel
- Multi CSC OXM (list of natively supported CSC as above) (*)
- Removed KNOX related content (useless on rooted phones)
- Removed Rlc.apk & vaultkeeperd (to avoid "OEM unlock issue")
- Rooted systemlessly (Magisk v23.0) (*)
- All original features are present and works (except KNOX related apps)
- Added "App Lock" feature (Settings -> Advanced features)
- No visual changes (100% stock look)

2. CscFeature MOD (enabled some built-in, hidden features):
- Added shutter sound menu in Camera app
- Sending/receiving MMS without data on
- Show SMS/MMS sending time instead of receiving
- Added "Call/Message block" option in Settings
- Added "Show network speed" toggle (Settings -> Display -> Status bar)
- Added "LTE Only" network mode (NOTE: voice calls may not work in this mode)
- 4G/3G network support in any CSC (master/slave SIM, applies to dual SIM variants)
- Call Recording (via "Record" button or "Auto record calls" option)
- Enabled "Recent App Protection" feature

3. Xposed framework & Xposed Installer app [optional] (*)
- NOTE: Applies to Oreo DevBase. There is no Xposed for Pie yet

4. Virtual / physical Safe De-Bloat (more info below) (*)

(*) - these options can be controlled by editing options.prop file (you can find such file in ZIP's root directory). Just place modified options.prop file (use e.g. Notepad++ to edit) in the root directory of internal emulated scdard (/data/media/0) or extSdCard (recommended if you plan to format internal emulated sdcard) and then start the installation. More info below:

NEW !!!

Starting from DevBase v3.0 there is a new customization method - you can change frequently switched root options or encrypt your device just by renaming installer's ZIP file name (instead of editing options.prop file). Currently supported "strings" in the file name: "noroot", "encrypt", "rescue", "xposed", "CSC_xxxx.zip":

Case 1 (default) - install the ROM with Magisk & MagiskSU as root solution
(just flash ZIP file "as it is")

Case 2 - do not root device
(place "noroot" string anywhere in the ZIP file name, e.g. "N960Fxxx_DevBase_v6.x_noroot.zip")

Regardless of the above root options, starting from DevBase v4.4+, you can also use "encrypt" option (place "encrypt" string anywhere in the ZIP file name, e.g. "N960Fxxx_DevBase_v6.x_encrypt.zip"). All your data will be encrypted "on-the-fly" at next boot after ROM update/reinstall. Wipe data is NOT necessary to use this option. You will NOT lose your data & apps but it is extremely important - do not interrupt encryption process during this "special" boot! Booting can take much longer and you may think it is a bootloop, but it isn't! If you have a large amount of used data - it is recommended to connect your phone to the charger during boot (and open a beer to avoid heart attack while waiting). You do not need to use "encrypt" option again in case of another DevBase update(s) - please read carefully notes below.

In DevBase ROM v4.5+ there is a "rescue" option, which may be especially helpful in case of encrypted device if you experienced bootloop caused by e.g. systemless mod/module/xposed stored on /data (without access to /data from TWRP). In case of bootloop just place "rescue" string anywhere in the ZIP file name, e.g. "N960Fxxx_DevBase_v6.x_rescue.zip" and then (re)install the ROM - should help in case of (probably) all possible bootloop reasons. In addition to the normal (re)installation of the ROM (thus restoring the original /system, kernel, modem, etc.) this option will also force "Core Only Mode" in Magisk and will move all SYSTEMLESS DevBase modifications to /data/devbase/system/.backup, before performing bind mounts, so original files will be used.

In DevBase ROM v4.6+ there is a possibility to force CSC by renaming ZIP file name - this is the only case-sensitive variable which have to be put at the beginning of ZIP file name and must be folloed by "_" (due to the fact that there is a high risk that ZIP file name may contain CSC code accidentally). Example (to force CSC DBT): "DBT_N960Fxxx_DevBase_v6.x.zip"

In DevBase ROM v5.6+ there is "xposed" option which allows you to force Xposed framework installation. It is NOT forced by default - you need to force it manually while installing ROM with Xposed first time, renaming ZIP's file name to e.g. "N960Fxxx_DevBase_v6.x_xposed.zip". Next ROM's updates will detect and apply Xposed profile automatically, unless you wipe /system - then auto detection is not possible.

Notes related to encrypted devices:

Notes related to EFS backup:

Installation:
TWRP recovery (KNOX 0x1): open file using "Install (Zip)" option and confirm operation. If you want to perform "clean install' - perform "wipe data/factory reset" BEFORE flashing Zip!

Wipe data is NOT required if you are coming from stock ROM (already rooted) or a previous version of my DevBase (if you leave "Keep current CSC" option untouched in /options.prop or if you choose same CSC as you are currently using). In other cases - wipe data is highly recommended!

I do not recommend using any additional "superwipes" or format /system before install my DevBase (my installer cleans your system well enough!).

Credits:
@samsung for awesome device & stock firmware base
@Chainfire for systemless SuperSU and a lot of inspiration
@topjohnwu for Magisk and another inspiration
@rovo89 for Xposed framework & Xposed Installer app
@dr.ketan for being helpful whenever needed
@Zackptg5, @osm0sis & @jcadduono for no-verity*
@corsicanu & @geiti94 for TWRP recovery
@fei-ke for omc-decoder

Hit Thanks button if you like my work. If you really appreciate my work - feel free buy me a coffee/beer (or flowers/wine for my wife who is patiently enduring my hobbies)

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=RFGVQYRC34RVQ&currency_code=EUR

Due to the fact, that some countries banned PayPal - I have created also Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/_alexndr

_alexndr · Sep 25, 2018

Download ROM

SM-N960F/DS:
>> N960FXXSAFWB3_DevBase_v7.4.zip << (Android 10, updated Mar-05-2023, more info HERE)

SM-N960N:
>> N960NKSU3FVA1_DevBase_v7.4.zip << (Android 10, updated Mar-25-2022, more info HERE)

SM-N96xF/DS/FD/N repository:
>> Note 9 repository << [ AFH | MediaFire ]

Note:
Check MD5 sum BEFORE flash (useful TOOL), because flashing damaged or incomplete ZIP files could (soft) brick your phone! Correct MD5 sum is shown on the AndroidFileHost website while downloading.

_alexndr · Sep 25, 2018

Changelog

_alexndr · Sep 25, 2018

Optional MODs

AngryDinosaur · Sep 25, 2018

Okie :good:

TheUndertaker21 · Sep 25, 2018

holy crap
nice to see you here too Alex.
i can be your tester

downloading now
hopefully you can give us a patch kernel
note 9 can't be booted without root if twrp is installed.
also there's a bug with gear app which is pissing off a lot of devs here lol

---------- Post added at 12:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 AM ----------

HOLY SHtttt

first rom that fixed the gear issue
it paired!!!!!

Jenanga · Sep 26, 2018

TheUndertaker21 said:
holy crap
nice to see you here too Alex.
i can be your tester

downloading now
hopefully you can give us a patch kernel
note 9 can't be booted without root if twrp is installed.
also there's a bug with gear app which is pissing off a lot of devs here lol

---------- Post added at 12:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:20 AM ----------

HOLY SHtttt

first rom that fixed the gear issue
it paired!!!!!

After reboot as well?

TheUndertaker21 · Sep 26, 2018

Jenanga said:
After reboot as well?

yes
glad more devs are coming over
but this is the best one so far

---------- Post added at 01:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:06 AM ----------

sadly SPAY for gear is being detected for root

worked on GSI roms
might be due to the kernel.
checked /data there's no su folder or anything
hopefully the dev can chin in

_alexndr · Sep 26, 2018

TheUndertaker21 said:
[...]

note 9 can't be booted without root if twrp is installed

This statement is not totally true

Proper statement is as follows:

"Note 9 can't be booted with TWRP without necessary patches in the stock kernel"

In case of "noroot" scenario - some additional patches are applied to the stock kernel during install (on the fly), for example jesec's special dtb+fstab patch. Of course, without having device to test, I'm still not 100% sure if it works, but it SHOULD

TheUndertaker21 said:
HOLY SHtttt

first rom that fixed the gear issue
it paired!!!!!

Great to know

TheUndertaker21 said:
[...]sadly SPAY for gear is being detected for root
worked on GSI roms
might be due to the kernel.

Have you tried just to enable MagiskHide for this app manually? (NOTE: reboot is required afterwards)

I really doubt that there is something to do with the kernel to make it work.

Jenanga · Sep 26, 2018

_alexndr said:
This statement is not totally true Proper statement is as follows:

"Note 9 can't be booted with TWRP without necessary patches in the stock kernel"

In case of "noroot" scenario - some additional patches are applied to the stock kernel during install (on the fly), for example jesec's special dtb+fstab patch. Of course, without having device to test, I'm still not 100% sure if it works, but it SHOULD

Great to know

Have you tried just to enable MagiskHide for this app manually? (NOTE: reboot is required afterwards)

I really doubt that there is something to do with the kernel to make it work.

Hope you will get the device ??

TheUndertaker21 · Sep 26, 2018

Jenanga said:
Hope you will get the device

Hope he does too. But he does work without the device

_alexndr said:
This statement is not totally true Proper statement is as follows:

"Note 9 can't be booted with TWRP without necessary patches in the stock kernel"

In case of "noroot" scenario - some additional patches are applied to the stock kernel during install (on the fly), for example jesec's special dtb+fstab patch. Of course, without having device to test, I'm still not 100% sure if it works, but it SHOULD

Great to know

Have you tried just to enable MagiskHide for this app manually? (NOTE: reboot is required afterwards)

I really doubt that there is something to do with the kernel to make it work.

You should make one anyway lol.
Yeah, that's statement is what they told me I just poorly paraphrased it lol
Hiding magisk and spay don't work because the rom still detected root.
It worked for another stock rom because that rom was fully debloated

I'm not sure what else is being detected because spay doesn't provide the logs that it usually does
It does on gsi roms for some reason.

steven1a · Sep 26, 2018

twrp, root (magisk 17.1) and encryption - all done in less than 40 minutes SUPER!!

I was a little bit scared to try this new rom on my new and expensive note 9 with 512 GB because the rom named with "TEST" - and I am by far not a PRO.
So I downloaded the stock ROM ( SM-N960F Region "LUX" ) with samfirm....just in case (it was not needed).

The Procedure is unbelievable easy:
I installed TWRP with ODIN, after the installation I disconnected usb connection, interrupted the download mode and switched directly into the recovery mode to start TWRP.
In TWRP I formated data partition and wiped all (dalvik/system/data/internal storage/cache). After that I directly
installed this ROM ( N960FXXS2ARH6_DevBase_v5.9.zip ) from SD card.
Next step was system start/setup incl. wifi (without waiting/problems) and the google login/setup. I installed titanium pro and root explorer (YES!! its rooted)
And the last step was flashing the renamed ROM ( N960FXXS2ARH6_DevBase_v5.9__encrypt.zip ) once more to get the encryption of my data partition.

Now I have a rooted AND encrypted Note 9 N960F/DS

SUPER!!!

Thanks a lot Alexander! :good: You really deserve a big donation on your account!

Some notes:
my note 9 forced to a factory reset when switched in developer options the OEM unlock. There was no way to avoid that (but at least there is no 7 days waiting period as it is reported for other devices).
Installing TWRP and avoiding a system reboot with many other samsung devices is soooo annoying.
With note 9 download and recovery mode are very easy to start and to switch.
This rom makes automatically efs backup on sd card - this is a VERY good security addon - "just in case"

I like to have multiuser support. Any idea how to get it?

TheUndertaker21 · Sep 26, 2018

steven1a said:
I was a little bit scared to try this new rom on my new and expensive note 9 with 512 GB because the rom named with "TEST" - and I am by far not a PRO.
So I downloaded the stock ROM ( SM-N960F Region "LUX" ) with samfirm....just in case (it was not needed).

The Procedure is unbelievable easy:
I installed TWRP with ODIN, after the installation I disconnected usb connection, interrupted the download mode and switched directly into the recovery mode to start TWRP.
In TWRP I formated data partition and wiped all (dalvik/system/data/internal storage/cache). After that I directly
installed this ROM ( N960FXXS2ARH6_DevBase_v5.9.zip ) from SD card.
Next step was system start/setup incl. wifi (without waiting/problems) and the google login/setup. I installed titanium pro and root explorer (YES!! its rooted)
And the last step was flashing the renamed ROM ( N960FXXS2ARH6_DevBase_v5.9__encrypt.zip ) once more to get the encryption of my data partition.

Now I have a rooted AND encrypted Note 9 N960F/DS

SUPER!!!

Thanks a lot Alexander! :good: You really deserve a big donation on your account!

Some notes:
my note 9 forced to a factory reset when switched in developer options the OEM unlock. There was no way to avoid that (but at least there is no 7 days waiting period as it is reported for other devices).
Installing TWRP and avoiding a system reboot with many other samsung devices is soooo annoying.
With note 9 download and recovery mode are very easy to start and to switch.
This rom makes automatically efs backup on sd card - this is a VERY good security addon - "just in case"

I like to have multiuser support. Any idea how to get it?

if you turn on OEM unlock it will force you to wipe
yeah there aren't any OEM jailb for FD model
i agree his rom is the best here so far
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_alexndr · Sep 26, 2018

TheUndertaker21 said:
[...]
Hiding magisk and spay don't work because the rom still detected root.
It worked for another stock rom because that rom was fully debloated[...]

Are you sure that it is related to debloat? If you know what exactly need to be removed to make "spay" work - please let me know

(I'm an opponent of heavy debloat - I'm going to remove only really unnecessary stuff - harmful in case of rooted devices)

What do you mean by "... because the rom still detected root"? Do you mean "Custom" status instead of "Official" ?? If yes - I just prepared modified SysScope.apk for Note 9.

Please download the attachment, then replace original apk in /system/app/SysScope, then reboot device. Please let me know if it helps for "spay" (even if not - at least please let me know if "Device status" is "Official" with attached apk)

steven1a said:
[...]

Thanks a lot Alexander! :good: You really deserve a big donation on your account!

Big thanks :good:

BTW: I'm going to remove "TEST" word soon as it seems to be unnecessary

I'm going to re-upload the final version of this ROM soon with AppLock on board (just forgot about it). I also need a confirmation if attached "Official" status MOD works well in Note 9 (not placed it in initial version intentionally, but now it's time to put it in the final version).

steven1a said:
[...]

I like to have multiuser support. Any idea how to get it?

I never needed it, even never tested it, but just found this:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/add-guest-mode-multiple-users-easy-t3756128

Jenanga · Sep 26, 2018

Im Bit confused after the last Statements. Whats now recommend for clean Flash (the rename stuff)

TheUndertaker21 · Sep 26, 2018

_alexndr said:
This statement is not totally true Proper statement is as follows:

"Note 9 can't be booted with TWRP without necessary patches in the stock kernel"

In case of "noroot" scenario - some additional patches are applied to the stock kernel during install (on the fly), for example jesec's special dtb+fstab patch. Of course, without having device to test, I'm still not 100% sure if it works, but it SHOULD

Great to know

Have you tried just to enable MagiskHide for this app manually? (NOTE: reboot is required afterwards)

I really doubt that there is something to do with the kernel to make it work.

i fixed that issue

i debloated the rom.
the error will popup if there are any trace of crappy knox apps there
i can use spay for gear now
Thanks for this Alex

---------- Post added at 10:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:59 PM ----------

_alexndr said:
Are you sure that it is related to debloat? If you know what exactly need to be removed to make "spay" work - please let me know

(I'm an opponent of heavy debloat - I'm going to remove only really unnecessary stuff - harmful in case of rooted devices)

What do you mean by "... because the rom still detected root"? Do you mean "Custom" status instead of "Official" ?? If yes - I just prepared modified SysScope.apk for Note 9.

Please download the attachment, then replace original apk in /system/app/SysScope, then reboot device. Please let me know if it helps for "spay" (even if not - at least please let me know if "Device status" is "Official" with attached apk)

Big thanks :good:

BTW: I'm going to remove "TEST" word soon as it seems to be unnecessary

I'm going to re-upload the final version of this ROM soon with AppLock on board (just forgot about it). I also need a confirmation if attached "Official" status MOD works well in Note 9 (not placed it in initial version intentionally, but now it's time to put it in the final version).

I never needed it, even never tested it, but just found this:
https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/add-guest-mode-multiple-users-easy-t3756128

also note this is for the gear spay not spay for phone
doubt we can get that to work lol

_alexndr · Sep 26, 2018

Jenanga said:
Im Bit confused after the last Statements. Whats now recommend for clean Flash (the rename stuff)

According to @steven1a's report - there is no lags/freezes after clean install at first boot in case of Note 9. Seems like the issue applies only to Android 8.0 (my other devices case)

TheUndertaker21 said:
i fixed that issue

i debloated the rom.
the error will popup if there are any trace of crappy knox apps there
i can use spay for gear now
Thanks for this Alex

My ROM has removed KNOX app.

Would you like to have more tuned/nuanced DevBase ROM? Could you point me which one I missed?

TheUndertaker21 · Sep 26, 2018

_alexndr said:
According to @steven1a's report - there is no lags/freezes after clean install at first boot in case of Note 9. Seems like the issue applies only to Android 8.0 (my other devices case)

My ROM has removed KNOX app.

Would you like to have more tuned/nuanced DevBase ROM? Could you point me which one I missed?

security agents, samsung pay framework
gonna flash your rom again and make a titaniumback and will let you know which stuff got deleted.

steven1a · Sep 26, 2018

Jenanga said:
Im Bit confused after the last Statements. Whats now recommend for clean Flash (the rename stuff)

At first you format and wipe , so it is a "clean installation"
then flash the zip file with TWRP "as it is" from AFH
and for the encryption just add the word -encrypt- in the existing filename and "dirty" flash it on top (without format and wiping).

or/and just read again above

TheUndertaker21 · Sep 26, 2018

@_alexndr,
Here's the list of all the apps I removed.
View attachment 4605806

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