So the A5 2017 is officially supported by the dua Boot Patcher, but what version is supported? The Snapdragon or Exynos model? Or is it compatible with both?
Did anyone of you tested Dual Boot patcher on A520F?
simon151102 said:
So the A5 2017 is officially supported by the dua Boot Patcher, but what version is supported? The Snapdragon or Exynos model? Or is it compatible with both?
Did anyone of you tested Dual Boot patcher on A520F?
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I tried on my a520w which is about the same, without much success.
iloveoreos said:
I tried on my a520w which is about the same, without much success.
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A520w isnt oficially supported, only A520F
simon151102 said:
A520w isnt oficially supported, only A520F
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They are basically the same. A ROM that works on an a520f works on an a520w.
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I am curious to know the difference between these two versions and what ROM to use for the SM-A520W...I am new to this and all the info would be appreciated
Dynamo22 said:
I am curious to know the difference between these two versions and what ROM to use for the SM-A520W...I am new to this and all the info would be appreciated
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I believe A520W is a canadian variant.
Only difference I can find is the frequencies used for LTE (4G)
SM-A520W : 700, 750, 800, 850, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2600 MHz
SM-A520F : 700, 900, 1700, 1800, 2100 2300, 2500, 2600 MHz
Custom ROM
So then I can use a A520F custom ROM no problem? Having a hard time ensuring I use the correct custom ROM. Also sucks that there's no LineageOS for me yet...
Dynamo22 said:
So then I can use a A520F custom ROM no problem? Having a hard time ensuring I use the correct custom ROM. Also sucks that there's no LineageOS for me yet...
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Yes, I think so. At least you could try since modem part is not included in twrp flashable roms. Only system and kernel.
Just make sure you do a backup in recovery before flash so you can easily go back, in case of boot problems or bugs.
Thank you.
Okay. Thanks for the support. I will try that out
Hi did you end up trying it out?
Marshmallow vs Nougat
Decided I want to try out Nougat instead. Hopefully I am not disappointed.
Dynamo22 said:
Decided I want to try out Nougat instead. Hopefully I am not disappointed.
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Hey Dynamo,
How did you get Nougat to install on your phone?
I tried through Odin but it wouldn't start (due to an error) because I'm trying to install an A520F firmware on a A520W device.
Thanks
1Nexus said:
Hey Dynamo,
How did you get Nougat to install on your phone?
I tried through Odin but it wouldn't start (due to an error) because I'm trying to install an A520F firmware on a A520W device.
Thanks
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The modem is different, Odin won't let you flash it. Even if it did, your phone would either be bricked or unable to use mobile networks. To make custom roms compatible, it's probably enough to create a modem patch which you flash after the rom.
It's been awhile...
tys0n said:
Yes, I think so. At least you could try since modem part is not included in twrp flashable roms. Only system and kernel.
Just make sure you do a backup in recovery before flash so you can easily go back, in case of boot problems or bugs.
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Kinda veered off doing other things in life. Decided to give some attention to my phone again. Currently I am rooted on the stock Marshmallow 6.0.1 Wondering if I should go with a custom ROM? Xposed Framework seems like a risky route to take...Just wondering the best way to get the most difference and reach the potential of my phone but it seems like resources are a little limited? But I could be wrong.
Well... I broke my new Galaxy A5 2017 phone (3 weeks used),the digit amoled screen is kaput ! but phone still working. .... (keep calm)
Trying to replace the digit screen ... sellers want to sell the SM-A520W only witch is the phone model screen , but all other digit screen for A5 Galaxy like SM-520F , SM-520S or SM-520D ... etc , are much cheaper and looks like to be the same ... ("W" is for .... What? ... I'am canadian ...so What ? )
No idea why that specific canadian 2017 Samsung A5 Galaxy stupid fu ... ing screen would be different than others ? no mater the frequencies used on carrier , it should not affect the digit screen ... as I know ... Am I right ?
( I know we are not Trump's fans here in Canada !!! could it be the reason ? ahahaha ! )
has anyone actually flashed a a520F firmwire on a520W?
aren't they the exact same phone?
If anybody has please let me know. i am running Nougat, I would love to try lineage os. I started out with the htc dream (Canadian Variant) known as the G1 running Cyanogen Rom back in the day. This is the first time i cant seem to install Lineage OS. I have an A520W Canadian Variant
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If anybody has please let me know. i am running Nougat, I would love to try lineage os. I started out with the htc dream (Canadian Variant) known as the G1 running Cyanogen Rom back in the day. This is the first time i cant seem to install Lineage OS. I have an A520W Canadian Variant
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Well try it yourself and report back. You've got nothing to lose I promise. You can easily go back to stock.
cyranoff said:
("W" is for .... What? ... I'm Canadian ...so What ? ). No idea why that specific Canadian 2017 Samsung A5 Galaxy stupid fu ... ing screen would be different than others ? no mater the frequencies used on carrier , it should not affect the digit screen ... as I know ... Am I right ?
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The language police require consumer labeling and docs be bi-lingual (English & French); thus, the digitizer screen type "W" is bilingual, err, at least the stickers on the boxes and docs are.
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supertac said:
has anyone actually flashed a a520F firmware on a520W (2017)?
Aren't they the exact same phone?
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Hello everybody, I too have the same question. New A5 SM520W (2017) owner. Out of the box this week, it is android 7.0 and samy experience 8.1. Security, build dates, were 2018-JAN. It immediately took one OTA, resulting in security bumping to 2018-MAR-01 and baseband bumped to "C1" from "B2".
I'd like to get to lineage OS 15.1 sooner vs. later.
TWRP has recovery ROM for "Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (Exynos)." Does this work with/on A520W 2017?
Cheers to all,
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So then I can use a A520F custom ROM no problem? Having a hard time ensuring I use the correct custom ROM. Also sucks that there's no LineageOS for me yet...
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I have been running lineage OS 14.1 20180418 image on my SM-A520W for one week with great success. The hard part was finding a working TWRP for the A5 2017 and then getting that twrp.img to stay installed and not be over-written.
If you line your trwp ducks up, then go for it!
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I have been running lineage OS 14.1 20180418 image on my SM-A520W for one week with great success. The hard part was finding a working TWRP for the A5 2017 and then getting that twrp.img to stay installed and not be over-written.
If you line your trwp ducks up, then go for it!
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I switched from Stockrom mini to LineageOS 14.1. Loving it so far! I really feel like Samsung's ROMs are heavy if that makes any sense. But hopefully Oreo (Hadesrom) will be a bit different.
how much would a screen for the SM- A520w cost?
Hi
Last week a build a GSI ROM for liquid Remix (pie).
I'm looking for tester for my build , it worked well in other a/b devices so I think it would work also (s9 is only A only)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603880295
Please tell what S9 model and which setup you used (firmware,vendor,kernel) if the ROM booted or Not.
Note : the ROM might not boot with enforcing kernel so try one with permissive type
any user tried the ROM ?
Sorry I thought s9 is ab device but instead it's a only device.
Link updated.
king1990 said:
Sorry I thought s9 is ab device but instead it's a only device.
Link updated.
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I will try on s9+ snapdragon with december patch
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I will try on s9+ snapdragon with december patch
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Use only oreo vendor/kernel.
It wont work with pie vendor
king1990 said:
Use only oreo vendor/kernel.
It wont work with pie vendor
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Didint work on my snap s9+ :fingers-crossed:
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Didint work on my snap s9+ :fingers-crossed:
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Thanks for testing, which vendor/boot you used ?
I got a result from a tester who was able to boot to rom using pie vendor and permissive kernel.
Can you try it ?
king1990 said:
Thanks for testing, which vendor/boot you used ?
I got a result from a tester who was able to boot to rom using pie vendor and permissive kernel.
Can you try it ?
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ARL1 oreo vendor sadly latin american snapragon variant dont have stable pie or beta :silly:,used permissive kernel too
Great work by devs (Astrako,) but I see at least 3 different people finding the same problem that NO SIM card is detected in either slot. Logs show no radio found. Have tried LOS17.1 and EvolutionX. Not sure if there is any point trying H-ROM or cDroid or just wait? Thanks!
That's probably because Astrako has the European variant of the A3 (A320FL). They do work fine on the European variant. Did you try to flash H-VENDOR before flashing a Treble ROM?
Hi thanks for replying. I've done nothing with H-ROM. I will try that. The only thing is reading up it looks like that should be done AFTER not before? So wipe dev, vendor partition, flash GSI ROM then H-ROM no?
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That's probably because Astrako has the European variant of the A3 (A320FL). They do work fine on the European variant. Did you try to flash H-VENDOR before flashing a Treble ROM?
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H-VENDOR same thing.
Hi, i will probably upgrade to this phone and I was wondering if there are any custom roms or treble support for this device?
At the moment there aren't any custom recoveries for this device, as a result there are no custom ROMS available for flashing.
As for GSI's, if you have your bootloader unlocked you could use this GSI sideloader: github.com/VegaBobo/DSU-Sideloader
However, I am currently in the process of building a TWRP for this device, so perhaps custom ROM's will be available in the future...
If you do use the sideloader, i recommend: https://github.com/ponces/treble_build_pe/releases/tag/v412-plus and https://sourceforge.net/projects/andyyan-gsi/files/lineage-19.x/ for the latest android 12l/12.1
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At the moment there aren't any custom recoveries for this device, as a result there are no custom ROMS available for flashing.
As for GSI's, if you have your bootloader unlocked you could use this GSI sideloader: github.com/VegaBobo/DSU-Sideloader
However, I am currently in the process of building a TWRP for this device, so perhaps custom ROM's will be available in the future...
If you do use the sideloader, i recommend: https://github.com/ponces/treble_build_pe/releases/tag/v412-plus and https://sourceforge.net/projects/andyyan-gsi/files/lineage-19.x/ for the latest android 12l/12.1
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Thank you for the responce but to use gsi roms don't you need a vendor file to flash?
PATHJUK said:
Thank you for the responce but to use gsi roms don't you need a vendor file to flash?
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I've flashed the pixel experience gsi ROM on a different device without the use of a vendor file
TheYellowRay said:
I've flashed the pixel experience gsi ROM on a different device without the use of a vendor file
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hello, will it work on one ui4.1?
oli231 said:
hello, will it work on one ui4.1?
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What do you mean?
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What do you mean?
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Exaclty How to Flash this
oli231 said:
Exaclty How to Flash this
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You don't need to because it's already rolling out as a software update for this device
One UI 4.1 update rolling out to the Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and Galaxy S20 FE 4G
Samsung is rolling out the stable One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A71 5G, and Galaxy S20 FE 4G.
www.xda-developers.com
TheYellowRay said:
At the moment there aren't any custom recoveries for this device, as a result there are no custom ROMS available for flashing.
As for GSI's, if you have your bootloader unlocked you could use this GSI sideloader: github.com/VegaBobo/DSU-Sideloader
However, I am currently in the process of building a TWRP for this device, so perhaps custom ROM's will be available in the future...
If you do use the sideloader, i recommend: https://github.com/ponces/treble_build_pe/releases/tag/v412-plus and https://sourceforge.net/projects/andyyan-gsi/files/lineage-19.x/ for the latest android 12l/12.
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Do you know when it would be ready?
I am having an S20+ Ultra KSA (Saudi Arabian) variant. Since my specific model's latest android 13 hasn't been released, I am going for the UAE variant's Android 13 ROM. My question is that has the root for SM-G986B running android 13 been released or not yet using MAGISK ?
If you have G988B (Exynos) there should be no prob with Magisk. There are some probs with Snapdragons.
Yes. My phone variant is the international model with EXYNOS CPU. The model is SM-G986B. But there is a catch. Last year when Android 12 was released, the most recent versions of MAGISK at that time were not successfully patching the AP file of the Android 12 ROM. I read it on many forums and I also tried it myself 3 times. Finally JOHN WU of MAGISK had to re-release a new version of MAGISK with some additional modifications in it for rooting the Android 12 AP file. I am wondering if I am going to face such an issue again. What are your thoughts?
Easiest way is to install custom ROM - Beyond, Unbound, Ambasadii... I cannot say if patching AP from official sams. ROM works. You have to try :-(
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I am having an S20+ Ultra KSA (Saudi Arabian) variant. Since my specific model's latest android 13 hasn't been released, I am going for the UAE variant's Android 13 ROM. My question is that has the root for SM-G986B running android 13 been released or not yet using MAGISK ?
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Flash desired A13 fw and root it...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...pgrade-firmware.4079353/page-26#post-87722259