Hi! i'm new at the Samsung world, i've always used Nexus phones, that you can install any rom over anything and it will boot, and i really want to install an Android 9 ROM. My question is about compatibility between devices, i have an Argentinian SM-G9600, can i install an android 9 rom for a SM-G960F? i didn't find information about and don't wanna wait for a non-comming update (i'm stuck at september patch.....)
thaks a lot
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RizziCN said:
Hi! i'm new at the Samsung world, i've always used Nexus phones, that you can install any rom over anything and it will boot, and i really want to install an Android 9 ROM. My question is about compatibility between devices, i have an Argentinian SM-G9600, can i install an android 9 rom for a SM-G960F? i didn't find information about and don't wanna wait for a non-comming update (i'm stuck at september patch.....)
thaks a lot
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Your device is a snapdragon model and the G960F is an exynos model
I said 960f just as example, but there's is any variant I can use?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...g96xf-fd-n-stock-rom-soldier9312-1-0-t3771346
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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?
Hello. I bought this phone since my Galaxy Note 4 SIM slot is destroyed. Is a pretty decent phone and it run good for all the things I use on it. But the only thing I am wondering is, If this phone will have Oreo Update? On some pages like GSMArena is mentioned that is planned an Android 8.0 update, but date is not given. So I wanna know if some others variants besides J250M (the one I have) has the update available.
And my other question is, is there a way to enable themes with/without root? Thanks to everyone who came and give me an answer though.
Same problem
Please help us get themes on this phone.. been trying to get since last year
ShadowOBS said:
But the only thing I am wondering is, If this phone will have Oreo Update? On some pages like GSMArena is mentioned that is planned an Android 8.0 update, but date is not given. So I wanna know if some others variants besides J250M (the one I have) has the update available.
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The only reported information was in the Samsung Members of India, that Android Oreo would be rolled in January 2019 for SM-J250F.
In Samsung Members of Brazil, nothing was said of SM-J250M.
And also nothing is known about SM-J250G and SM-J250N.
It's quite possible that it stays on Android Nougat.
ShadowOBS said:
And my other question is, is there a way to enable themes with/without root?
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Without root, you can install Samsung Themes, but you can not install Theme Manager.
That is, it will not work.
With root, no tutorial has yet appeared.
Tutorials for the Galaxy J2 2015 and Galaxy J2 2016 (which supported themes but not the theme store) are not valid for it.
Hi all! As I mention it, I just bought this cellphone completely new (it is the one that best suited my budget in my country) I had a Lenovo a6020 so I'm not so lost in the custom roms and modifications. How I said the is new so it has android 7, I already unlocked the boot and I have twrp in the latest version but I don't know if from android 7 (miui) I can jump directly to PE + 10. I have read but can't find if you need a previous version. Taking advantage of the theme and I hope it does not break the rules I will like to know if this rom (pixel expierence) incorporates a version of gcam, If not, which version do you recommend, or is the official camera better? Thank you all! Excuse my lousy English, I'm still learning
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See firmware xda thread from link below to update to latest firmware and flash firmware when you flash your rom in custom recovery.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix-2/development/firmware-xiaomi-mi-mix-2-t3741667
Hi all,
I am the old owner of this device and was wondering to which latest possible Android version can I update it. Even unofficially supported ofc. Currently running 6.1.
Any helper links are welcome.
Thank you.
dEnissay said:
Hi all,
I am the old owner of this device and was wondering to which latest possible Android version can I update it. Even unofficially supported ofc. Currently running 6.1.
Any helper links are welcome.
Thank you.
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Hi, I updated my Tab S T-800 with Resurrection Remix based on 14.1 and it works really great.
Tried LOS15.1 too, but wasn't stable.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-resurrection-remix-n-sm-t800-wifi-t3606243
Good Luck
Guys, I have Samsung Galaxy TAB S (SM T805) if I update it to a newer version will it be faster?
Or if I root the tablet?
nqlida said:
Guys, I have Samsung Galaxy TAB S (SM T805) if I update it to a newer version will it be faster?
Or if I root the tablet?
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Newer firmware doesn't necessarily make the device faster. There isn't much you can do about a 9 yr old device.
Since the T800/T805 are not Treble compliant, the only way to run newer firmware is via custom ROMs, although I doubt development on devices this old gets much attention.
So what I understand is there is not much to do with the tablet to make it a little bit faster.
What about root or that is a different matter?
And last question about
LineageOS 18.1 for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (SM-T805 - chagalllte )
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][11] LineageOS 18.1 for Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 (SM-T805 - chagalllte ) - Beta
First Beta of Lineage 18.1 for SM-T805 (chagalllte) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TmNhkxmLlvSIvMqTJrYQPJ5R9s4U6rVO/view?usp=share_link This is a non-SELinux enforcing build, signed with the standard LineageOS test keys , so you will have...
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nqlida said:
So what I understand is there is not much to do with the tablet to make it a little bit faster.
What about root or that is different matter?
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Root is a different matter. In most cases, you can flash the Magisk app through TWRP, and Magisk will automatically detect the right way to root your device. If TWRP is not available, you'll need to patch the AP firmware file in Magisk, then flash to your device with Odin.
V0latyle said:
Newer firmware doesn't necessarily make the device faster. There isn't much you can do about a 9 yr old device.
Since the T800/T805 are not Treble compliant, the only way to run newer firmware is via custom ROMs, although I doubt development on devices this old gets much attention.
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Would you be able to suggest which old tablets could make sense to flash semi-current roms onto? I tried to bring back some old device to reuse for home assistant display, but it's too old... Been thinking about these samsungs, but from this thread it's also a bit too old.
Darmach said:
Would you be able to suggest which old tablets could make sense to flash semi-current roms onto? I tried to bring back some old device to reuse for home assistant display, but it's too old... Been thinking about these samsungs, but from this thread it's also a bit too old.
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I don't have any suggestions, sorry. I have a Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (T290) at home that I'm running an AOSP GSI on, but those were released in 2018.
Darmach said:
Would you be able to suggest which old tablets could make sense to flash semi-current roms onto? I tried to bring back some old device to reuse for home assistant display, but it's too old... Been thinking about these samsungs, but from this thread it's also a bit too old.
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imho it's correct that a custom ROM doesn't necessarily make old devices faster, but I experienced it such that at least they don't get slower (except I9195).
Recently I was allowed to support development of Android 19=LOS 20 for my T325 and it runs like hell.
P600 and P900 on LOS14, T810 on LOS19 all using daily in different rooms.
I9195 on LOS18 (that is really laggy) N910F on LOS18 as backup devices.
Hi all.....
I live in middle east and I bought unlooked Samsung Note 10 + USA version with Android 9 and I don't have AT&T sim card so when I tried to update through OTA it says "you have the last update" but others got android 11 and I still at android
is there any solution ? Please help
Updates ( read: patches ) get rolled by OEM / carrier if they deem it necessary.
What you probably mean is Upgrading from Android 9 to Android 11. IMO this you only can achive by flashing a Custom ROM based on Android 11 what is suitable to your phone.
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Updates ( read: patches ) get rolled by OEM / carrier if they deem it necessary.
What you probably mean is Upgrading from Android 9 to Android 11. IMO this you only can achive by flashing a Custom ROM based on Android 11 what is suitable to your phone.
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Thanks for your answering I meant that my phone stuck at Android 9 and I couldn't upgrade since I had the phone So my question was can I upgrade to Android 11 by Odin and still get official updates?
And I actually didn't know what is the right rom for my phone