[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] LineageOS 16.0 - Galaxy A6 Plus (ARM, ARM64)

[Edgars Cīrulis]

Disclaimer

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What it is
LineageOS is an open source operating system based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project) with many extra features and additions.

Known bugs

ARM64:
- Bluetooth (Works on ARM)
- FM Radio (Works on ARM)

ARM:
- MTP (Use TWRP, to use MTP)

Prerequisites
- Bootloader Binary 4 & 5

Installation instructions
1. Download the ROM zip from the downloads section below
2. Wipe /system and /data (complete FORMAT /data if you're having issues)
3. Flash ROM zip in TWRP

Downloads
LineageOS 16.0 ARM64: here
LineageOS 16.0 ARM (less bugs): here
Gapps: here

Sources
https://github.com/Edgars-Cirulis/android_device_samsung_a6plte
https://github.com/Edgars-Cirulis/proprietary_vendor_samsung_a6plte
https://github.com/Edgars-Cirulis/android_kernel_custom_a6plte


Unofficial Lineage 16.0, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy A6 +

ROM OS Version: 9 Pie
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
Kernel type: Custom
Vendor: arm64 & arm

Ported by: @Not_Sure (Junak)

Version Information
Status: Beta

 

[Edgars Cīrulis]

reserved

 

[Edgars Cīrulis]

reserved

 

[cldkrs]

Downloading.. and directly Testing.

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Installation instructions
1. Download the ROM zip from the downloads section below
2. Wipe /system and /data (complete FORMAT /data if you're having issues)
3. Flash ROM zip in TWRP

For the Beginners ->

1. Download Rom & GApps Arm64
2. Wipe /system and /data (complete FORMAT /data if you're having issues)
3. Flash ROM zip in TWRP
4. Reboot Recovery
5. Install GApps arm64
6. Reboot to System

 

[cldkrs]

After ~3hrs of testing i found another bug.

If you want to Restart or Shut down the Phone, it stucks at "Reboot.."
Then you have to press "Power + Vol Down" to restart.

 

[jcd000]

Thanks!

I tried to compile the LOS gsi, but my pc didn't like the phh script and i have very limited time to debug why it fails.

No time to test your build right now (though i i'm planning to use as daily driver from the new year), but i got a few questions regarding functionality:
- Do the dual sim, sd card, mtp, camera, lockscreen features work?
- Is it possible to install a new-ish gcam under LOS?
- Also, would it be possible to compile LOS 8.1 and just add the fm radio firmware from samsung stock to fix fm issue?

 

[Edgars Cīrulis]

Thanks!

I tried to compile the LOS gsi, but my pc didn't like the phh script and i have very limited time to debug why it fails.

No time to test your build right now (though i i'm planning to use as daily driver from the new year), but i got a few questions regarding functionality:
- Do the dual sim, sd card, mtp, camera, lockscreen features work?
- Is it possible to install a new-ish gcam under LOS?
- Also, would it be possible to compile LOS 8.1 and just add the fm radio firmware from samsung stock to fix fm issue?

Hello, Thanks for your reply. Lockscreen, dual sim, mpt, camera works. Well this is 64bit rom it supports GCAM but the camera HALs needs remake for GCAM (you can take black pictures on GCAM)

Almost all samsung apps require Samsung Frameworks but I am not gonna do it.

 

[wafelciooo]

Hi!
Can you do something with SafetyNet? Because i can't install snapchat

 

[Edgars Cīrulis]

Hi!
Can you do something with SafetyNet? Because i can't install snapchat

Hello there if your phone is rooted with magisk, You can download Magisk module and install it manual on magisk!

Link: https://magiskroot.net/md/MagiskHide_Props_Config-v5.0.1-v65(49).zip

 

[jcd000]

Hello, Thanks for your reply. Lockscreen, dual sim, mpt, camera works. Well this is 64bit rom it supports GCAM but the camera HALs needs remake for GCAM (you can take black pictures on GCAM)

Almost all samsung apps require Samsung Frameworks but I am not gonna do it.

I see, thanks.

Another question:
I'm still on OREO. I guess the BL binary 4 requirement mentioned in the first post is the PIE BL binary?
So i'd have to first flash the latest PIE stock?
From what i see over at ashyx's TWRP thead, it is possible to install TWRP on latest PIE, but not to root afterwards.
So, since from your answer to wafelciooo above, it seems clear that magisk can be installed, what did i get wrong?

 

[Not_Sure]

I see, thanks.

Another question:
I'm still on OREO. I guess the BL binary 4 requirement mentioned in the first post is the PIE BL binary?
So i'd have to first flash the latest PIE stock?
From what i see over at ashyx's TWRP thead, it is possible to install TWRP on latest PIE, but not to root afterwards.
So, since from your answer to wafelciooo above, it seems clear that magisk can be installed, what did i get wrong?

I will probably boot on any bootloader. But things line telephony, wi-fi might not work because of uncompatible firmware.
It's possible to make it work properly on any firmware although not implemented yet.

 

[SuperQvas]

Bootloader Binary 4?

Hi,
how do I know my - Bootloader Binary?
regards,
Wilkin

 

[Not_Sure]

Hi,
how do I know my - Bootloader Binary?
regards,
Wilkin

Look for "Baseband version" in software info in settings. The number in the middle is bootloader binary. For example:
A605FNXXS4BSH1 -> 4
A605FNXXU3ARK2 -> 3

 

[SuperQvas]

I'll look for it... once my wife vacates my cellphone.

Look for "Baseband version" in software info in settings. The number in the middle is bootloader binary. For example:
A605FNXXS4BSH1 -> 4
A605FNXXU3ARK2 -> 3

 

[SuperQvas]

Look for "Baseband version" in software info in settings. The number in the middle is bootloader binary. For example:
A605FNXXS4BSH1 -> 4
A605FNXXU3ARK2 -> 3

mine is A605FNXXU4BSJ1, so I guess I am good to go.

 

[SuperQvas]

I'm looking to try this but it bootloops for eons an then goes back to the recovery. anyone with the same issue?

edit: after various wipes and re-installing, I finally made it... it looks pretty smooth so far

 

[elokuba]

how to return to oreo

 

[SuperQvas]

Yeah I am think about it too, because there's few to no-help-at-all from the OP.

To go back to Oreo, provided you didn't make a backup of you're ROM you'll have to download a firmware from https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and use Odin to flash it into your device.

how to return to oreo

 

[elokuba]

how to return to oreo

 

[SuperQvas]

how to return to oreo

firmware + odin