Development [ROM][OTA][OneUI5.1] NcX S21FE ROM [SM-A528B]

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Hi, I used this rom for about a month without problems. Yesterday I restarted the device and now Image Clipper is broken, it says that there are not objects to clip however before it was working well with the same photos. April version U3
 

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Assalamuallikum

I want to install this rom in my phone but how do i know what bootloaders i have on my phone U2 or U3.

Thanks

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Nevermind got it.
 
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Hi, just bought my new A52s today and flashed this rom without a problem, so far very nice work!

I was wondering if it is possible to get the 4G/4G+ icons instead of the LTE though? I know it's only cosmetics but I'm still used to it :) Thanks!

Edit: Found a way myself, by editing the cscfeature.xml file (CscFeature_SystemUI_ConfigOverrideDataIcon) and running the custom config again, I successfully replaced the LTE with 4G icon (y)
 
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NcX May update now released
You can check the details in OP
 

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I've also added some information regarding OTA updates in the FAQ in post #3 so make sure you read that in case you have any questions as to why OTA may fail for you
I've also added some information regarding OTA updates in the FAQ in post #3 so make sure you read that in case you have any questions as to why OTA may fail for you
I've also added some information regarding OTA updates in the FAQ in post #3 so make sure you read that in case you have any questions as to why OTA may fail for you
 

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Forgot about that

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Sorry about that couldn't reply the page was taking forever to load because of my garbage wifi I'm on the may firmware of one ui 5.1 update ncx April rom was successful in first time but I didn't do the 2nd step but I switched to lineage 20 then tried to go back to ncx April update but ended up boot looping but here's a weirdest problem I backup my stock rom one ui and then flashed it somehow I got weird stuff going on and I know it comes from the ncx rom
I'm getting ultra data saver and my icon went 4G to LTE this features comes all from the ncx rom I clearly know it its very difficult for me to download stock rom due to bad WiFi but I full format still getting bootlooping
Does it require to flash stock rom then redo all thanks
 
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Sorry about that couldn't reply the page was taking forever to load because of my garbage wifi I'm on the may firmware of one ui 5.1 update ncx April rom was successful in first time but I didn't do the 2nd step but I switched to lineage 20 then tried to go back to ncx April update but ended up boot looping but here's a weirdest problem I backup my stock rom one ui and then flashed it somehow I got weird stuff going on and I know it comes from the ncx rom
I'm getting ultra data saver and my icon went 4G to LTE this features comes all from the ncx rom I clearly know it its very difficult for me to download stock rom due to bad WiFi but I full format still getting bootlooping
Does it require to flash stock rom then redo all thanks
To avoid all problems I do think you're going to need to flash full stock
 
NcX May update now released
You can check the details in OP
Flashed over April 23 version, it even fixed the mess that the ROM feature pack made with the SmartManager, so I don't have to wipe and reinstall everything after all I guess, that's nice! Reapplied my 4G fix and I'm good to go, thanks again for this update!
 

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I successfully installed the April update I know I'm missing out the May update but I can do dirty flash right my Google play store is not certified safeynet says to lock bootloader if I do it it's gonna hardbrick right?
 

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Why did you remove 5 bar internet?

Hey ShaDisNX, i personally loved the 5 bars. Can i add it back somehow?

It got a mostly negative reception on the NcX Telegram group so I removed it. If you want to re-add it, just locate your CSC features file and add
<CscFeature_SystemUI_ConfigMaxRssiLevel>5</CscFeature_SystemUI_ConfigMaxRssiLevel>


I successfully installed the April update I know I'm missing out the May update but I can do dirty flash right my Google play store is not certified safeynet says to lock bootloader if I do it it's gonna hardbrick right?
You need to google search how to pass safetynet with open bootloader
 

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Oh OK I already know how to but is it possible for me to dirty flash the May update because I'm on April its impossible for me to flash without sd card and no otg drive I flashed via storage anyways thanks for this rom
 

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    August update available for download
    Existing users can update via OTA
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    You have linked the wrong Build, this one on OneDrive is the August Build for Galaxy A52 4G, not for Galaxy A52S 5G! THX! Great Build!!! 👍👍👍

    Darn, that was pretty dumb of me

    I have now updated the link

    Thanks
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    View attachment 5992149dirty flashed August works fine with kernelsu the updater kept on canceling the download even tho it was close
    Yean unfortunately the server I'm using (OneDrive) is very unreliable.
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    Can we expect ncx with one ui 6 ?
    I really liked this rom and want it to be continue.
    Can we expect???
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    OTA update doesn't work. Tried dl it about 10 times, and never seemed to get to the end. Saying that this 1drive server is unreliable is a huge understatement.

    Problem is that dl 3,5 GB Rom will take ages with my slow ass 4mbit WiFi :-/

    Huge thanx to the author, for keeping this awesome ROM alive though. Hope you will update it for years to come :) this phone has it all I don't plan to ditch it, unless I drop it in the pool of acid while being drunk or something :)
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    NcX S21FE Port for Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
    Updated to OneUI 5. This is the successor to RayOS. Wanted a different name/logo for the OneUI 5 version, so enjoy!


    Code:
    * Warning, your warranty is now void.
    * We are 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 flashing this ROM
    * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
    * you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you. HARD!

    Supported variants!
    • SM-A528B


    Features!
    • Based on S21 FE August firmware (G990BXXS6EWG9)
    • A52s baseband support (U1 through U5)
    • OTA Support
    • Resolution change in Settings
    • Voice Focus
    • Gallery object cut/copy from S23 series
    • [Optional] Bootanimation zip support instead of Samsung's qmg implementation
    • DeX working
    • Live Blur
    • Native AppLock
    • Advanced Reboot options
    • Bluetooth patched
    • Fix for Camera (thanks to @BlackMesa123 and @DavidArsene )
    • Remaster Picture in Gallery
    • Allow screenshots on secure apps
    • Fixed Private Share and Secure Wifi
    • Secure Folder fixed
    • Smart Widgets (Already on S21FE FW by default)
    • Object eraser (Already on S21FE FW by default)
    • Debloated
    • Edge Lighting fully enabled (Already on S21FE FW by default)
    • High-End Animations (Already on S21FE FW by default)
    • Enhanced pocessing (this also probably doesn't do anything, but give it a try) (Already on S21FE FW by default)
    • CSC Features like:
      • Stock call recording
      • Speed meter on statusbar
      • Spam call blocker
    • Added camera privacy toggle to remove camera access across apps (Already on S21FE FW by default)
    • Added HDR10+ lines (improves effect in HDR content)
    • Added optional AOD to clock animation. Avoid using it with FOD. You can disable it in the installer.

    Screenshots!
    Screenshot_20230104_110349_Settings.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_092841_One UI Home.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_092854_Settings.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_092951_App Lock.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_095126_Gallery.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_095131_Gallery.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_095152_Gallery.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_095205_Photo Editor.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_095211_Photo Editor.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_095453_Private Share.jpg
    Screenshot_20221226_095923_Android System.jpg
    Screenshot_20230104_110157_Call settings.jpg
    Screenshot_20230104_110203_Settings.jpg
    Screenshot_20230104_110607_Settings.jpg
    Screenshot_20230104_110604_Settings.jpg
    SmartSelect_20230104_110147_Settings.jpg

    Sources!
    I decided to show my work so to speak on GitHub. You can see the list of all the apps I removed and all the lines that were added to camera and floating features. Feel free to take a look and make pull requests if you want me to add something on potential future releases.

    Bugs!
    • Changing wallpaper no longer prompts changing color palette [bug introduced by Samsung]
    • Share external doesn't work on Facebook


    Changelog!
    • 27/August/2023: Release based on August S21FE Firmware (G990BXXS6EWG9)
      • August security update
      • Added U5/S5 bootloader support
      • Added button grid in SystemUI options
    • 26/July/2023: Release based on July S21FE Firmware (G990BXXS6EWF2)
      • Security update
    • 26/June/2023: Release based on June S21FE Firmware (G990BXXU5EWE7)
      • Officially added support for BL versions 1 through 4 (thanks to @Simon1511)
    • 30/May/2023: Release based on May S21FE Firmware (G990BXXS4EWE3)
      • Officially added OTA support
      • Removed 5 signal bars in CSC features
      • Fixed Reboot to download mode - SystemUI
      • Fixed document scan crash
    • 26/April/2023: Release based on April S21FE Firmware (G990BXXU4EWC7)
      • Fixed volume bar not being themed (thanks to Samsung)
      • Added 5 signal bars in CSC features
      • Add multiple resolution options in Settings
    • 31/March/2023:Released based on March S21FE Firmware (G990BXXS3EWC4)
      • Update to OneUI 5.1
      • Add Voice Focus in calls
      • Add Gallery object cut/copy [special thanks to KhanVaiiii@Telegram for providing the necessary libs]
    • 12/February/2023:Released based on January S21FE Firmware (G990BXXU2DWA4)
      • Fixed block capabilities for SMS and calls (you may need to re-install your stock CSC before applying this)
      • Added Quick Switch in Secure Folder settings (same as above)
      • Updated installation visual instructions
      • Changed under-display FP animation to flagship ripple
      • Removed SSRM warning for people who use MCK kernel
    • 03/January/2022:Release based on December S21 FE Firmware (G990BXXS2DVK4)
    • 05/December/2022: Release based on November S21 FE Firmware (G990BXXU2DVK3)


    Links!



    Prequisites
    • Orangefox or TWRP
    • Being unencrypted (recommended)
    • Android 13 Bootloader (Android 12 BL may break camera features)



    Instructions!
    • Video tutorial here
    • Add zip to either internal memory or SD card
    • OPTIONAL but recommended: Format data. This will erase media too.
    • Flash zip via custom recovery and read the on-screen information. ROM installs in 2 steps.
    • After step 1 is complete, you should be able to reboot to recovery and flash the zip again
    • Follow instructions and make the selections based on your preference
    • [Optional]: Flash Magisk



    Credits!
    @SuperR. For his Super R's Kitchen which you can find here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ap...dows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702
    @topjohnwu for Magisk
    @BlassGO for dynamic installer, which makes this installation easy. You can find dynamic installer here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ler-stable-3-5-android-10-or-earlier.4279541/
    @kirbynx for allowing me to use some aspects of her setup of Dynamic Installer and for the Samsung Services disabler.
    @SkylinesHD for his continued work in the A72 scene and continuing to share his knowledge
    @ricci206 for various fixes and mods posted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/mods-samsung-not-android-mods-collection-exynos.3772017/
    @ananjaser1211 for always being there willing to help on all my questions and support.
    @BlackMesa123 for a lot of his help, giving advice and sharing his knowledge
    @Simon1511 for his help with kernel and development in general.
    @Flylarb for helping me fix Remaster Picture
    @DavidArsene for his method to bypass the Samsung Health knox check which was shared in the Telegram Development group
    @PhatWalrus for the changes made to updater script to auto detect step 1 and 2
    @afaneh92 for helping me add bootanimation zip support in OneUI 5
    @sameepkambli__ for his wonderful NcX custom bootanimation, I think it looks great!
    @ All my testers
    @ Samsung for the firmware
    @ To users like you!

    If you feel I missed you, please give me a PM so I can add you
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    FAQ
    Q: Will this work on A52 4G or A52 5G?
    A: No, I included A52s 5G specific vendor with hw libs. This will only work on A52s 5G

    Q: Will this work on A73 5G?
    A: I have no clue. I've been told HW is very similar with a few lib exceptions but I honestly have no interest on supporting this device. Anyone else is free to try and flash and fix it for A73, you've got my support.

    Q: How can I report a bug?
    A: Try and be as detailed as possible on how you encountered the bug. If you can include a logcat then even better. The more information provided the more likely it is to get the bug fixed.

    Q: Can I flash this ROM without wiping my phone (dirty flash)?
    A: There have been reports of this being successful, but I never do it myself. I always try to use the same bases to make the ROMs so in theory it can be done similar to an OTA update. All up to you, a clean wipe is always recommended for the best performance.

    Q: Help, I'm getting "secure check fail :" what should I do?
    A: This is usually an error produced by mismatch in bootloader and the ROM images. To fix this, the easiest way is to install the latest stock firmware or the firmware best close to the version of the ROM you want to install (install February 2023 firmware if you want to install NcX February 2023 or install stock March 2023 firmware if you want to install NcX March 2023...etc...)

    Q: Why aren't OTA updates installed automatically?
    A: There's a bit of unfortunate news regarding this. Current OTA updates depend on TWRP's openrecoveryscript which seem to be broken on the latest TWRP official releases on both my A52s and A52. I don't like bothering TWRP devs or maintainers so I've passed on reporting it because it's really not widely used and for some reason stuff like crDroid OTA works fine on it. It could be that I'm working with outdated code but I'm not skilled enough to fix it.
    If you want to keep using the latest TWRP, the way you install OTA's is following:
    • Download the update when available
    • When pressing Install, it should reboot to recovery. If it doesn't because you don't have Magisk installed, reboot to recovery manually
    • Once in recovery, select Flash on TWRP or directly navigate to the following directory with OrangeFox
    • sdcard/Android/data/com.mesalabs.ten.update/files
    • Flash the zip in the directory and wait for update to finish
    • [Optional] Wipe cache and dalvik cache
    • Reboot to system
    If you want to use an outdated TWRP with openrecoveryscript working fine (which I really don't recommend unless you only want to use NcX and not any other ROMs), you can install the attached TWRP build which is unofficial and should not be used for any AOSP ROMs. The only benefit you'll get is that OTAs will get installed automatically.
    This may be fixed in the future but for now, this is the current state of OTA updates


    I don't do this for monetary compensation. I have fun making edits and personally using my own creations. I don't mind sharing my work for all to use. If you want to invite me a coffee, you can give a small donation to my PayPal or Wise account. It motivates me to improve my work and I like coffee :)
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    Wise: [email protected]
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    Announcement:
    Do not update to the official February security patch if you want to continue using this ROM.
    Samsung bumped the bootloader version and NcX will not work due to BL version missmatch and you will not be able to downgrade to January security patch as well!

    NcX will not update to February security patch. S21FE firmware is already in OneUI 5.1 so NcX will only update after this device gets OneUI 5.1 officially.

    You have been warned.
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    Update: Hey guys, I know I usually don't give updates on stuff that's WIP but I just had to let you guys know. I'm very excited to announce that I've been working with some super awesome pro devs and we're almost ready to launch OTA update support to NcX ROM

    Testing's been looking great, only a few details to fix but they're completely functional at this stage and will be appearing in the next big NcX update.

    Stay tuned!