[TeamExyKings][ROM][8.0][ARD2][G95xF/FD][S9+ Port] Google Edition [02/May/2018][EOL]

[yash92duster]

Notes:
*Always Backup Your IMEI/EFS To SD Card
*Feel Free To Post Fixes and try to help each other
*Report Bugs along with Screenshots and Logs
*Don't Ask for ETA's, We will update ROM's whenever possible
*Please use Search, as most of queries has been answered already
*Get Permission to use my work, else will lead to report on you

Read the Following Posts:
-Post #1- Rom Info, #2- Credits, #3- Installation Steps,
#4- Download Links, #5- Guides, #6- Reviews & FAQ's

*Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F/FD & S8+ SM-G955F/FD
*TWRP Recovery

-ROM Supports Both S8 & S8+

-Supported Variants
------Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F/FD
------Samsung Galaxy S8+ SM-G955F/FD

-Based on S8+ CRD7 Base & S9+ ARD2 Base
-Android Security Patch Level - 01 April 2018
-Aroma Supported
-DeOdexed
-Zipaligned
-Knox Removed
-Added Google Apps
-Removed Many Samsung Apps
-Removed Many Bloatware Apps
-Added Navigation Bar Colors
-Magisk Root
-SuperSU Root
-Note 8 Air Command
-Multi CSC Supported
-Added CSC Tweaks
-Added UPSM Tweaks
-Added Build.prop Tweaks
-S9 Stickers for S8 Stock Camera
-Dual Messenger v2 ( Supports All Apps )
-Applock with Iris, Face & Fp Unlock
-Added Custom Kernels in Aroma
-AKG Headphones Bass Increased ( Loud Enough For Better Music Playback )

-Aroma Supported
-900 mb Bloatware moved to Aroma ( Choose what you need in Aroma, when installing ROM )
-Stock Camera
-Stock SystemUI
-Aroma Supported
-Stock SystemUI
-Google Camera
-Google Pixel Launcher
-Google Calculator
-Google Calander
-Google Chrome
-Google Clock
-Google Dailer
-Google Gmail
-Google Velvet
-Google Keep
-Google Maps
-Google Messages
-Google Photos
-Google Play Music
-Google Keyboard
-Google YouTube
-Google Wallpaper Picker
-SamsungSans 1060 Fonts
-AppLock
-SecGallery
-SamsungSans 1060 Fonts
-Weather
-SBrowser
-Stock Clock
-Stock Keyboard
-Smart Manager
-Samsung Contacts
-SMusic
-SCalculator
-MyFiles
-SCalander
-Sound Mod ( Medium )
-MultiUser support
-Custom Sound Mods
-Custom Camera Mods
-Multi CSC Supported
-Added CSC Tweaks
-Added UPSM Tweaks
-Added Build.prop Tweaks
-Floating Message

-Intelligence Scan
-Dolby

"/system/omc/"
ACR - AFG - AFR - ARO - ATO - AUT - BGL - BNG - BRI - CAC - CAM - CHO
COO - DBT - DKR - ECT - EGY - EON - ETL - EUR - ILO - INS - ITV - KSA
LAO - LUX - MID - MWD - MYM - NEE - NPL - ORX - PAK - PHE - PHN - ROM
SEB - SEE - SEK - SER - SKZ - SLK - THL - THR - TPA - TPH - TTT - TUN
TUR - XEF - XEH - XEO - XEU - XFE - XME - XSG - XSP - XTC - XXV - ZTO


"/system/omc/single/"
BTC - BTU - CEL - CPW - GLB - LYS - MAT - MM1 - PCL - PTR - SIN - SMA
SMP - STH - TEB - TMC - WTL - XFA

If you like our Roms & the work we do,
Then please do consider a Donation

If not possible to make a Donation, no problem.

But Do the Following :
-Rate This Thread 5 stars to Motivate Us for Future Developments
-Hit Thanks for our Posts

Click Here To Join The " Note 8/S8/S8+ Exynos On The Go " Group in Telegram
Click Here To Join The " Note 8/S8/S8+ Exynos News Channel " in Telegram
Click Here To Join The " Note 8/S8/S8+ Exynos Testers " in Telegram

IF YOUR DEVICE IS RUNNING TWRP RECOVERY THEN TAKE " BACKUP " OF FULL ROM
INCLUDING " EFS " to your SD Card AND KEEP IT SAFE

*WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE* 
*DO AT YOUR OWN RISK*
*Your Warranty Will be VOID If you Flash TWRP Recovery and ROM*

​

XDA:DevDB Information
[TeamExyKings][ROM][8.0][ARD2][G95xF/FD][S9+ Port] Google Edition [02/May/2018][EOL], ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S8

Contributors
yash92duster
ROM OS Version: 8.x Oreo
ROM Firmware Required: Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F/FD & S8+ SM-G955F/FD, TWRP Recovery

Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v9
Stable Release Date: 2018-05-02

Created 2018-03-04
Last Updated 2018-05-24

 

[yash92duster]

Samsung - For Firmwares
To Rom Users - XDA Members
yash92duster - Google Edition ROM
amarullz - Aroma Installer
SuperR - SuperR's Kitchen
ASSAYYED - Assayyed Kitchen TOOL
Ticklefish -Tickle My Android APK Tool
topjohnwu - Magisk
Chainfire - SuperSU
osm0sis - Busybox Installer
osm0sis - AnyKernel2 Template for Kernel Releases with Ramdisk Modifications
djb77 - AnyKernel2 Ramdisk Modifications
jesec - TWRP Recovery, Jesse Kernel
geiti94 - For Help/Guides
::indie:: - For Help/Guides
farovitus - For NOTORIOUS-KERNEL
amtra - For Help/Guides
malbert16442 - For Help/Guides
somadsul - For Help/Guides
tdunham - TouchWiz Unified Help/Guides
asc1977 - Help/Guides
thereassaad - Help/Guides
ambasadii - For Help/Guides
venkat kamesh - For Help/Guides
BlackMesa123 - For Help/Guides
Tkkg1994 - For Help/Guides & BatStock Kernel
ryan42680 - Boot Animations
zeroprobe - Zero Camera Mod
Winb33 - SamsungSans 1060 Fonts
Grouxho - GooglePackageInstaller Overlay
palaych - Help/Guides
edzamber - Help/Guides
one_love_420 - Help/Guides
CNexus - Help/Guides
Ouweshs28 - Help/Guides
djb77 - TGP Kernel
DRSDavidSoft - Galaxy Animations
AlexisXDA - Note 8 Port Apps
kill-switch - Note 8 Port Apps
Repulsa, thereassaad & Ouweshs28 - Air Command
thereassaad, a.raul, Wuby986 & koko115 - Private Mode
BlackMesa123 - Fix For Auto SMS Bug
vnManhIT - Oreo Beta System Dump
Noxxxious - For NX Kernel
AleR95 - Help/Guides
nambavuong - Launcher Landscape Fix - Help/Guides
AlexisXDA - Headphones Fix - Help/Guides
amirzaidi - Pixel 2 Launcher
Grouxho - Reboot Recovery Toggle - Help/Guides

 

[yash92duster]

Do the following:

-Enable "OEM Unlock" From Developer Option

In Download Mode
-Flash " TWRP Recovery " Via " Odin "

-For " TWRP Recovery " select " AP "
-Now hit Start in ODIN after selection

-Now enter " TWRP Recovery " and Format
---" Dalvik/ART Cache, System, Internal, Data & Cache "

-After Formatting

-Flash the Rom zip

*** It will take 5-10 minutes for the device to boot up, wait patiently ***

 

[yash92duster]

Google Edition:
Android File Host Link :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754478341

Download the TWRP From Original Thread
TWRP Links :https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102

Download this zip, Extarct and then load it in ODIN
Android File Host Link :https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=198423

For Samsung Galaxy S8
Android File Host Link :https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=202332

For Samsung Galaxy S8+
Android File Host Link :https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=202339

Changelog v1

Fixed:
-Live Message
-Samsung Email_O

Added:
-Initial Release
-Aroma Supported
-Base Oreo S9+ G965F 1ARB3
-Android Security Patch Level - 01 February 2018
-Aroma Supported
-Stock SystemUI
-TouchWizHome
-SecGallery
-SamsungSans 1060 Fonts
-Weather
-Stock Clock
-Stock Keyboard
-Smart Manager
-Samsung Contacts
-SMusic
-SCalculator
-MyFiles
-SCalander
-MultiUser support
-Navigation Bar Colors
-Changelog To About Device
-ROM Logo TO About Device
-SysScope Edited - Device Status Official
-Custom Sound Mods
-Added UPSM Tweaks
-Added Build.prop Tweaks
-Floating Message
-Signature Check Disabled
-Added Toggles to UPSM Mode UI Panel
-Added Toggles to DEX UI Panel
-LTE Only To Network Mode
-Outdoor Mode Option to Display Settings
-TWRP Recovery in Aroma
--TWRP For S8/S8+
-Root Options in Aroma
----SuperSU & Magisk Root ( Choose In Aroma )
----( No Root ) Option in Aroma
-Custom Keyboards in Aroma
--Google Keyboard
--Samsung Stock Keyboard
--Choose No Keyboard Option in Aroma
-Custom Cameras in Aroma
--Stock Galaxy S8 S8+ Oreo Camera
--ZeroCameraMod Camera
--Choose No Camera Option in Aroma
-Stock Boot Animations in Aroma
--Samsung Stock S8/S8+ Boot Animation
--Stock System Sounds
-3rd_Party_Apps
--AIDA64
--App_Backup_Restore
--App_Cloner
--Energy_Bar
--Knox_Status
--Terminal_Emulator
-AdAway
--AdAway App
--Enable Host
--Disable Host
-Busybox
--osm0sis Busybox
--YashdSaraf YDS-ARM Busybox
-S Power Planning Feature
-Encryption Remover in Aroma
--Choose to Instal Dm_Verity
--Skip Dm_Verity Zip
-Added Floating_Fratures.xml Tweaks
-Skip Option for Boot Animation in Aroma
-RMM State Lock Fix
--Bloatware moved to Aroma
-Baby_Cry_Sound_Detector
-FindMyMobile
-FlipCover
-Keyguard_Wallpaper_Updator
-S_Beam
-S_Cloud
-S_Dictionary
-S_Finder
-S_LinkSharing
-S_Screen_Saver
-ScreenMirroring
-SmartCard
-SmartManager
-SysScope
-CRAP Modem
-CRAP Bootloader
-78 Country CSC Tweaks Updated
-Live Drawing Latest Version
-SystemUI Toggles Added for DEX
-SHealth5
-SBrowser_7.0
-Magisk v16
-ZeroCameraMod Latest
--Custom Kernels
-NOTORIOUS_Kernel
-NX_Kernel
-CRB7 Stock_Kernel
-Device Maintenance set to Active in Aroma Debloat Menu
-AOD Gif
-New Infinity Wallpapers
-S9 Port Optimized to s8 s8+
-Landscape Mode to Stock Launcher
-Dual Messanger v2
-AOD Auto Brightness
-S8 Bixby Vision
-Google Camera
-Google Pixel Launcher
-Google Calculator
-Google Calander
-Google Chrome
-Google Clock
-Google Dailer
-Google Gmail
-Google Velvet
-Google Keep
-Google Maps
-Google Messages
-Google Photos
-Google Play Music
-Google Keyboard
-Google YouTube
-Google Wallpaper Picker

Removed:
-Some Samsung Bloatware
-Some Google Bloatware
-Marketing Option from Settings
-Dual Sim Bar from Notification Panel
-Flag Secure

Changelog v2

Fixed:
-Some Issues with Aroma
-Headphones Now Work Fine
-AOD Low Brightness
-Launcher Landscape
-Bixby Vision Reverted Back To S8
-Floating_Feature.xml

Added:
-Base Oreo Stable 1CRB7
-Android Security Patch Level - 01 February 2018
-More Optimizations For Better Battery Life

Removed:

Changelog v3

Fixed:
-Led Cover App
-Bixby vision
-AOD 1st clock

Added:
-Led Cover App ( Reverted Back to S8 Led Apps )
-Pixel 2 AOSP Launcher
-S9 Bixby Apps
-S9 Vision App
-Dual Messenger v2 ( Supports All Apps )
-S9 Stickers for S8 Stock Camera
-NOTORIOUS_Kernel NK18
-NX_Kernel NX-Test65_Tequila

Removed:

Changelog v4

Fixed:
-

Added:
-Full Deodex Supported
( No More Arm Arm64 inside Framework Folder )
-S8 Vision App
-S9 AOD
-Reboot Recovery To Power Menu

Removed:
-S9 Stickers for S8 Stock Camera
-S9 Vision App

Changelog v5

Fixed:
-

Added:
-Based on S8+ CRC7 Base & S9+ ARC5 Base
-Android Security Patch Level - 01 March 2018
-Magisk v16.1
-Google Apps Updated
-CRC7 Stock_Kernel
-Notorious Kernel
-NX Kernel
-CRC7 Modem
-CRC7 Bootloader
-CRC7 CSC

Removed:
-

Changelog v6

Fixed:
-Some Issues with Aroma

Added:
-Based on S8+ CRC7 Base & S9+ ARCC Base
-Android Security Patch Level - 01 March 2018
-Google Apps Updated
-Magisk
-Vision App In Aroma Debloat
-More Optimizations
-ScreenRecorder_3.1.00.8

Removed:
-Gear Manager App

Changelog v7

Fixed:
-Some Issues with Aroma

Added:
-Viper4Android Sound Mod
-New AROMA ( Completely Reworked On AROMA For Easy Understanding )
-Google Debloat Menu in Aroma
-Samsung Debloat Menu in Aroma
-Black Themes
--Black_EnvBodhisattva
--Black_Galaxy
-Google YouTube in Aroma
--YouTube Stock
--YouTube_Vanced
-TTS
--GoogleTTS
--SamsungTTS
-Samsung Cloud Apps In Aroma Debloat
-AccessibilityServices
-USSD Apps
-VPN Services
-Device Maintenance Apps
--OperaMax
--SProtect For Applock And Secure Wifi
--UltraDataSaving
-Google Apps Updated
-Build Prop Tweaks
-Under The Hood Optimizations For Smoother Experience

Removed:
-Some Bloatware

Changelog v8

Fixed:
-Some Issues with Aroma

Added:
-Based on S8+ CRD7 Base & S9+ ARD2 Base
-Android Security Patch Level - 01 April 2018
-Magisk
-More Optimizations

Removed:
-Some Bloatware

Changelog v9

Fixed:
-Some Issues with Aroma

Added:
-Based on S8+ CRD7 And S9+ ARD2 Base
-Android Security Patch Level - 01 April 2018
-All My Basic Mods Added Back
-ZeroCameraMod Camera App Updated To Latest
-Samsung Music Latest Version
-Magisk v16.4
-NX Kernel R7
-Under The Hood Optimizations For Smoother Experience

Removed:
-Some Bloatware

​

 

[yash92duster]

*** Guide to Set Google Dailer InCallUI as Default ***

Open Settings App,
Locate to Application Manager and Open Default Application List
Choose Google Phone as Default Dailer

*** Guide to Install Apps to Data/App Folder ***

When new version of ROM comes out, then you can use this trick to install apps instantly.

* Firstly, Backup all Apks to SD card using the following app

Take a look at "App / SMS / Contact - Backup & Restore"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup&hl=en

* Then do a Full wipe ( System, Internal, Data, Cache, Dalvik/ART Cache )

* Install the new version of ROM, let it boot

* Then, Copy all apks to "data/app" folder using "Root Explorer" app

* Finally do a Reboot, and all apps gets installed, you just need to sign into them

*** RMM State Lock Information ***

Read the following post to know about RMM State Lock
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22
by @BlackMesa123


*** Guide to Hide Navigation Bar And Use Swipe Gestures ***

Download the App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phoenixstudios.aiogestures&hl=en

Edit build.prop,

Add this line
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1

Reboot

Now the Nav Bar will be gone,
Open All In Gestures app
Set Gestures for home
(swipe up) Recents (swipe left edge, swipe right bottom corner) and back (swipe right edge)

​

 

[yash92duster]

1. Google Edition Battery Life?
A: With Stock Oreo Kernel
6hrs 30min SOT
15hrs 30min Usage



With Stock Oreo Kernel

Thanks to @santiago013
2. Antutu Scores?
A:

3. Fingerprint not working? How to Fix it?
A: Flash ROM,
In Aroma Choose Stock Apps,
Let the ROM Boot,
Setup your Fingerprint,
Then Dirty Flash ROM And Choose Modded Apps,
Reboot.
Now Fingerprint will work fine and you will have modded settings too.

4. Can I update Google Camera in play store?
A: No dont update it, if you update then camera may give FC.
If it works then Ok.

5. Why did you add " KNOX " Apps inside ROM AROMA Zip?
A: Some users need them for AirWatch to work.
Klms Agent.apk is required for AirWatch MDM App to work.

6. Netflix not working.How to fix?
A: Use Root Explorer app
Locate to system/lib folder
Rename
liboemcrypto.so.
To
liboemcrypto.so.bak
Reboot

7. UPSM - Ultra Power Saving Mode not working?
A: To use UPSM you must use Samsung Keyboard.
Make sure you checked Samsung Keyboard in Aroma while installing the ROM

8. No Finder in Samsung Launcher?
A: For Finder you must use S_Finder app.
Make sure you checked S_Finder app in Aroma while installing the ROM

9. My Second Sim not working, shows emergency calls only. How to fix it?
A: If Only SIM1 Slot works ( eg. Vodafone ) and SIM2 Slot ( eg. Jio ) shows Emergency calls,
then issue is STK, STK2 app
Make sure you checked STK, STK2 apps in Aroma while installing the ROM

10. My Samsung Sans Fonts disappeared after updating them in Galaxy Store? How to fix it?
A: ROM has custom Samsung Sans.apk with 1060 fonts,
So don't update this app in Galaxy store


How to fix it:
Delete the samsungSans app in both
Data/app/SamsungSans & System/app/SamsungSans
Then
Reboot once
ThenCopy the SamsungSans.apk from rom zip to system/app
Set Permissions
Reboot and Enjoy

Dont forget, Never update this app again.

11. ?
A:

12. ?
A:

13. ?
A:

14. ?
A:

15. ?
A:


​

 

[yash92duster]

Reserved#1

 

[Pixel Power]

@yash92duster Thanks man, was waiting for the google edition ;p Think they will be any success in porting the s9 camera and that new emojii thing over?

 

[yash92duster]

@yash92duster Thanks man, was waiting for the google edition ;p Think they will be any success in porting the s9 camera and that new emojii thing over?

I didnt start work on s9 camera at all

will check when free again

Last 2 full days worked on s9+ port for s8 s8+
now only v2 stable with almost all bugs fixed

AR stickers may or may not work, i have no idea
If its hardware releated stuff we can never get it


Good day

 

[Pixel Power]

I didnt start work on s9 camera at all

will check when free again

Last 2 full days worked on s9+ port for s8 s8+
now only v2 stable with almost all bugs fixed

AR stickers may or may not work, i have no idea
If its hardware releated stuff we can never get it


Good day

Ok thanks :good:

 

[beerente]

Thank you

Hi,

Thanks for this nice ROM. It's very responsive and working perfectly sofar.

Maybe you can add a modded Pixel 2 launcher for the next releases :cyclops:

Bye!

-Edwin

 

[Mayex]

Is it stable? Does Dolby effects work for you?

 

[vipelp]

After flashing this ROM the LED View Cover does not work.

 

[yash92duster]

Hi,

Thanks for this nice ROM. It's very responsive and working perfectly sofar.

Maybe you can add a modded Pixel 2 launcher for the next releases :cyclops:

Bye!

-Edwin

Great to hear that

i will try to add it next build

Need to test it

 

[yash92duster]

Is it stable? Does Dolby effects work for you?

ROM is stable

Dolby dont work

But bass is increased n AKG earphones

 

[yash92duster]

After flashing this ROM the LED View Cover does not work.

S8

<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_NFC_LED_COVER_LEVEL>30</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_NFC_LED_COVER_LEVEL>


s9
<SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_NFC_LED_COVER_LEVEL>50</SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_FRAMEWORK_CONFIG_NFC_LED_COVER_LEVEL>


Set to 30
in system/etc/floating_feature.xml

and chk once

 

[beerente]

Great to hear that

i will try to add it next build

Need to test it

I replaced it by removing NexusLuancherPreb folder in /system/app and install Modded Pixel 2 Launcher (v8.1.0), but then I lost At a glance (with weather) at the top of the Homescreen. Reflashed ROM and replaced again. Now its working again (hopefully longer then a few hours.)
:good:

 

[Enrico0815]

why doesnt my fingerprint scanner work any ideas?

 

[manix1969]

GPS Working?

 

[yash92duster]

why doesnt my fingerprint scanner work any ideas?

Read faq