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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
burnt_31 said:
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.
/S
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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,
/S
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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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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s2scotty said:
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?
When will the A320FL Get lineage os?
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adel pro said:
+1
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+2
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Sent from my SM-A320FL using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Just a plus Wont help reason is that non of a aosp lineage dont hav a a3 2017
Just collect a donation a danate a a3 to dev will will guive u aosp linaege os roms....
Since the A5 2016 has the same processor a Lineage OS port would be easier?
I'm looking into it no guarantees, I'll post a forum post when I have got somewhere.
ii_Troy said:
Since the A5 2016 has the same processor a Lineage OS port would be easier?
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Are you sure of that ?
AFAIK, the A510F has an Exynos 7580 (Cortex-A57/Mali-T720) whereas the A320FL has an Exynos 7870 (Cortex-A53/Mali-T830).
I believe he means either the J5 (2017), the J5 Prime (2016?) or the J7 (2016).
I would be happy to help the development, too.
I've never ported a device but I've compiled LineageOS for another device before and I'm eager to learn porting.
Contact me if you think I can help with something.
nyllep said:
I would be happy to help the development, too.
I've never ported a device but I've compiled LineageOS for another device before and I'm eager to learn porting.
Contact me if you think I can help with something.
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I've got experience porting, just not to Exynos devices. AFAIK it's a challenge, and I've got exams coming up soon so I don't know if I'll be able to devote a huge amount of time to it, but I'll try my best.
Just found this https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74602290&postcount=17
Guys, I got the device yesterday, I am working on this project, no idea when it will boot but it will
Link of my work : https://gitHub.com/a3y17lte
Awesome for your donation @oneofthekaramasowbrothers ! I'll keep up the work thanks you for the motivation it give me ! You'll be in credit when I'll make post
emreee123 said:
Me and @McFy49, we are already working on it. Stay tuned!
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glad that you created a new account and that you help me !
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ii_Troy said:
Since the A5 2016 has the same processor a Lineage OS port would be easier?
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lol they have not same soc
exynos 7880 for a5 2017
exynos 7580 for a5 2016
exynos 7870 for a3 2017
exynos 7870 for j7 2016
exynos 7870 for j5 2017
Thanks you for all donation i got, I will have shorter night to give you los
Which one are you working on? Lineage 14.1? Thank you for your work by the way.
ayziaa said:
Which one are you working on? Lineage 14.1? Thank you for your work by the way.
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Me but actually it is Christmas time then i work slowly, but now i own the device my work will be faster dont worry, actually eta is that it compile but fail at 9รท, when my exam revision will end i'll look more seriously to fix it
Btw i have now a vps thanks to the donation i got, i can now work much often
Any help for installing rom lineageos for j7 pro
chichareal said:
Any help for installing rom lineageos for j7 pro
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Currently theres no working aosp based roms that are functional for our device...
razkal1 said:
Currently theres no working aosp based roms that are functional for our device...
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Why do you think this is the case? It's not like no one uses the J7 Pro. It's a really good phone with plenty of users I'm sure.
jansgeorge said:
Why do you think this is the case? It's not like no one uses the J7 Pro. It's a really good phone with plenty of users I'm sure.
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Yeah your right its a good phone the problem is the exynos processor i think... That, and the fact that maybe not devs with our phone... Im sure we will get a fully working rom sonner or later... I hope
In need of LineageOS ROMS with latest Android security patches for this phone. Not really into all the Samsung ported ROMs
I want to have multiple ROM's on my Samsung but i cant find a multi ROM version for the 2017 A5, is there an alternative i can use or something? Any help would be apreciated
elderwolf123 said:
I want to have multiple ROM's on my Samsung but i cant find a multi ROM version for the 2017 A5, is there an alternative i can use or something? Any help would be apreciated
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No.
This is really sad but the a52017's community hasn't many developers... this is the only reason I think of changing my phone with a s7
Ok that sucks, the A5 is a really good phone and I'm on contract so nothing I can do. It's a shame as even lineage OS isn't comparable so I'm left with ****ty ROM's like Revolution OS
Hello guys.
Iam from Indonesia, and sorry for bad english
I wanna ask.
What is the best custom ROM for a5 2017?
Right now iam using HadesROM S9+. And that's too much eating my memory
that's make my GCam freeze.
I need the best ROM that:
1. Stable.
2. Good battery life.
3. Good RAM management.
4. GCam support.
Any ideas?
Thank you guys -/\-
Hades v5.0
FaisalR29 said:
Hello guys.
Iam from Indonesia, and sorry for bad english
I wanna ask.
What is the best custom ROM for a5 2017?
Right now iam using HadesROM S9+. And that's too much eating my memory
that's make my GCam freeze.
I need the best ROM that:
1. Stable.
2. Good battery life.
3. Good RAM management.
4. GCam support.
Any ideas?
Thank you guys -/\-
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bang saya pengguna A5 2017, mau pasang Gcam gimana ya, mohon pencerahannya
FaisalR29 said:
Hello guys.
Iam from Indonesia, and sorry for bad english
I wanna ask.
What is the best custom ROM for a5 2017?
Right now iam using HadesROM S9+. And that's too much eating my memory
that's make my GCam freeze.
I need the best ROM that:
1. Stable.
2. Good battery life.
3. Good RAM management.
4. GCam support.
Any ideas?
Thank you guys -/\-
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As long as you can use TWRP to create backups my advice would be to try Resurrection Remix 7 for Android Pie, or HadesROM V6 for Oreo.
for oreo hades v6...
and if you want pie, try RR 7....
i already try Pixel Exp and i think still better RR 7...
Halo, saya juga dari Indonesia .
For number 1-3, I suggest hadesrom v6.0. For 1, 3, 4 I say PE is a quite good choice.
But I think you have to try it all because everyone has individual experiences and preferences. Like, I don't use Gcam in hadesROM because Samsung camera is good enough for my needs.
FaisalR29 said:
Hello guys.
Iam from Indonesia, and sorry for bad english
I wanna ask.
What is the best custom ROM for a5 2017?
Right now iam using HadesROM S9+. And that's too much eating my memory
that's make my GCam freeze.
I need the best ROM that:
1. Stable.
2. Good battery life.
3. Good RAM management.
4. GCam support.
Any ideas?
Thank you guys -/\-
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oleonit said:
Halo, saya juga dari Indonesia .
For number 1-3, I suggest hadesrom v6.0. For 1, 3, 4 I say PE is a quite good choice.
But I think you have to try it all because everyone has individual experiences and preferences. Like, I don't use Gcam in hadesROM because Samsung camera is good enough for my needs.
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Ow wow.
I've been used Pixel Experience version 1st January.
Good enough but the i dont like the camera
Right now iam using hades rom v6.0 and nothing change from the hades rom v5.0 xD
FaisalR29 said:
Ow wow.
I've been used Pixel Experience version 1st January.
Good enough but the i dont like the camera
Right now iam using hades rom v6.0 and nothing change from the hades rom v5.0 xD
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Yeah, the camera is not good, the result cropped. I used gcam in pixel experience.
Security patch updated in hadesrom v6.0.
oleonit said:
Halo, saya juga dari Indonesia .
For number 1-3, I suggest hadesrom v6.0. For 1, 3, 4 I say PE is a quite good choice.
But I think you have to try it all because everyone has individual experiences and preferences. Like, I don't use Gcam in hadesROM because Samsung camera is good enough for my needs.
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gimana caranya supaya ada slow mo?
ifdha said:
gimana caranya supaya ada slow mo?
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Next time google first before asked. I found this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...emes/slow-motion-camera-a5-2017-t3744445/amp/
Try by yourself.
oleonit said:
Next time google first before asked. I found this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...emes/slow-motion-camera-a5-2017-t3744445/amp/
Try by yourself.
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i'm really sorry, cos my english very bad