NcX S21FE Port for Samsung Galaxy A71
I've been working on this ROM for quite a while just never shared it on XDA, only on my Telegram groups. Decided to add it now since it'll be dead as soon as Samsung stops support for it anyway. Anyway, enjoy if you decide to use it
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-A715F
Features!
- Based on S21 FE August firmware (G990BXXS6EWG9)
- OTA updates [Check post #3]
- Multiple Resolutions in Settings
- Voice Focus
- Gallery object cut/copy from S23 series
- [Optional] Bootanimation zip support instead of Samsung's qmg implementation
- Samsung DeX [wireless (to Smart TVs) and wired to PC ]
- Advanced Reboot options [Reboot to recovery, to download, etc...]
- Native AppLock [With CSC features]
- Scan text via Camera
- Few camera tweaks
- OutDoor mode
- Fixed Samsung Health
- Fixed Private Share and Secure Wi-Fi
- Live Blur
FM RadioNo longer supported- Remaster Picture in Gallery
- Allow screenshots on secure apps
- Secure Folder fixed
- Object eraser (Already on S21FE FW by default)
- Shadow and Reflection eraser
- 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
- QuickSwitch in Secure Folder settings
- 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!
Soon...
Sources!
- ROM source: GitHub
- Stock Kernel source: Samsung Open Source
- OnUpdate app source: Source
Bugs!
- Changing wallpaper no longer prompts changing color palette [bug introduced by Samsung]
- Share external doesn't work on Facebook
Changelog!
- 28/September/2023:Released based on August S21FE Firmware (G990BXXS6EWG9)
- Added button grid in SystemUI
- 21/July/2023:Released based on June S21FE Firmware (G990BXXU5EWE7)
- 01/June/2023:Released based on April S21FE Firmware (G990BXXU4EWC7)
Links!
- NcX S21FE August 23 - A71 4G [AFH]
- NcX S21FE June 23 - A71 4G [OneDrive]
- NcX S21FE April 23 - A71 4G [OneDrive]
Prequisites
- Orangefox or TWRP
- Being unencrypted (recommended)
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
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
@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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