I have an idea to port Android 9.0 Pie to the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime. This will most likely be able to be ported to all models of this device.
The idea is that we can port a rom from the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), since the specs of the device are *exactly* the same. (If you want to find out for yourself, click this link for the specs of the J5 Prime: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j5_prime-8342.php#g570y , and click this link for the J3 (2017): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j3_(2017)-8438.php )
The specs are exactly the same (at least on paper), so theoretically speaking, we should be able to port this device's new update, which is Android 9.0 Pie, with Samsung's One UI. First, we should try dirty flashing a rom (Using Odin, since all custom roms are just oreo roms, and most require a stock rom installed already), and see if it at least boots up. If not, we customize software, and try to help it become compatible with the hardware inside of the Galaxy J5 Prime.
Now, here are the problems we will be facing. First, the device tree might be slightly different, which could hinder the process of porting this rom. Second, modifying the stock software is really difficult, especially if you don"t have any experience in porting roms. Third, not all apps are going to be compatible, like the Camera app, unless modified with the data from the oreo Camera app we have in our roms now. And fourth, Wifi and Bluetooth may not work in the first few builds, but could be fixed with using the oreo Wifi and Bluetooth APKs and libs.
So, now that we have gotten all that info out of the way, which developers would like to help? I can do it myself, but I have never ported a rom before, but have done a good amount of research on it. I DO have a test device, which is my trusty old Galaxy J5 Prime (M model). But I would still appreciate some professional help. Anyone can pitch in, but you need some experience or some knowledge on porting roms. And that includes you, tutibreaker! You made so many good roms, and I think you can really help the community on this one!
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I understand that tutibreaker is already working on a port. However, I'm sorry to be pessimistic, but I don't think it's going to be possible; mainly because Samsung still does not release the source code of some kernel M. Anyway you can enter to his Telegram group and try to speak directly with him.
* I am dev, but I am not interested in Android Pie. I prefer to stay in Oreo with root and my mods.
PD: Galaxy J2 Core (J260); J3 2017 (J330); J4 (J400); Xcover 4 (G390). Everyone has the same processor. I was investigating a little. Only for curiosity.
LUCiON3 said:
I understand that tutibreaker is already working on a port. However, I'm sorry to be pessimistic, but I don't think it's going to be possible; mainly because Samsung still does not release the source code of some kernel M. Anyway you can enter to his Telegram group and try to speak directly with him.
* I am dev, but I am not interested in Android Pie. I prefer to stay in Oreo with root and my mods.
PD: Galaxy J2 Core (J260); J3 2017 (J330); J4 (J400); Xcover 4 (G390). Everyone has the same processor. I was investigating a little. Only for curiosity.
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Thanks for replying, LUCiON3! I understand that getting the source code is impossible, but we can still try. I mean, it's been done many times before. And most of those ports are mostly bugless, and work flawlessly. So if those ports can work, I bet that this port will work flawlessly, when put in front of the right person. And I also consider joining tutibreaker's Telegram group, and try to speak with him directly, of course without asking the ETA of the rom. Also say thanks to tutibreaker from me. (Or I can do it myself lol):good:
Edit: I did know that the Xcover and the J2 had the same SoCs, but did not know about the J4 having the same one too. The things you learn everyday!
LUCiON3 said:
I understand that tutibreaker is already working on a port. However, I'm sorry to be pessimistic, but I don't think it's going to be possible; mainly because Samsung still does not release the source code of some kernel M. Anyway you can enter to his Telegram group and try to speak directly with him.
* I am dev, but I am not interested in Android Pie. I prefer to stay in Oreo with root and my mods.
PD: Galaxy J2 Core (J260); J3 2017 (J330); J4 (J400); Xcover 4 (G390). Everyone has the same processor. I was investigating a little. Only for curiosity.
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Well, let me show you something
untimateandroid1 said:
I have an idea to port Android 9.0 Pie to the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime. This will most likely be able to be ported to all models of this device.
The idea is that we can port a rom from the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), since the specs of the device are *exactly* the same. (If you want to find out for yourself, click this link for the specs of the J5 Prime: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j5_prime-8342.php#g570y , and click this link for the J3 (2017): https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j3_(2017)-8438.php )
The specs are exactly the same (at least on paper), so theoretically speaking, we should be able to port this device's new update, which is Android 9.0 Pie, with Samsung's One UI. First, we should try dirty flashing a rom (Using Odin, since all custom roms are just oreo roms, and most require a stock rom installed already), and see if it at least boots up. If not, we customize software, and try to help it become compatible with the hardware inside of the Galaxy J5 Prime.
Now, here are the problems we will be facing. First, the device tree might be slightly different, which could hinder the process of porting this rom. Second, modifying the stock software is really difficult, especially if you don"t have any experience in porting roms. Third, not all apps are going to be compatible, like the Camera app, unless modified with the data from the oreo Camera app we have in our roms now. And fourth, Wifi and Bluetooth may not work in the first few builds, but could be fixed with using the oreo Wifi and Bluetooth APKs and libs.
So, now that we have gotten all that info out of the way, which developers would like to help? I can do it myself, but I have never ported a rom before, but have done a good amount of research on it. I DO have a test device, which is my trusty old Galaxy J5 Prime (M model). But I would still appreciate some professional help. Anyone can pitch in, but you need some experience or some knowledge on porting roms. And that includes you, tutibreaker! You made so many good roms, and I think you can really help the community on this one!
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Porting Pie to J5 Prime is already done and doesn't any kernel modification
To boot on M so it should for all model ...
The port has just some bug reason why it is not shared yet
tutibreaker said:
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THE MAN THE LEGEND DID IT
WE HAVE PIE
Ultimate thanks from me tutibreaker!
untimateandroid1 said:
THE MAN THE LEGEND DID IT
WE HAVE PIE
Ultimate thanks from me tutibreaker!
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dude, dont get too happy for it, is far for a public release yet, wanna keep an eye on the dev? check out the telegram group Telegram Group
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tutibreaker said:
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Hey I'm interested in this please....
Hello everybody. I love this community and I have been lurking for a long time.
I have noticed on a foreign language forum that some people were offering a custom rom for my android 9 TV box.
The chinese box is based on a s905x3 CPU and has a mediatek wifi chip for which it is hard (if not impossible to find the wifi drivers).
The site claims that the image was made by modifying the stock rom that came with the box. Is this possible or do all custom roms need to be build from the source?
The custom rom I want to make is going to replace the launcher with kodi.
I am prepared to build the whole rom from source but I do have a couple of questions.
Since the mediatek wifi drivers cannot be found how would I go about including the binary for the wifi?
I have noticed that the box that I have uses a .ko (kernel object) module to drive the wifi chip.
Can I include these kernel objects in build? It is a shame that the kernel is built as a 32bit system. Would that mean that I can only compile a 32bit kernel if I were to reuse those kernel modules and binaries?
Another idea is to perhaps use the kernel from coreelec in my build since it seems to include a lot of drivers.
Is it possible to use a kernel from something like coreelec but use the source from AOSP for the rest of my build?
Is there anything else that I should be aware of?
Thank you all!!!!
Can anyone give me any hints to any of the questions?
Essentially I want to swap out the stock launcher for Kodi. What is the easiest way to do so?
Well, I am looking for a kernel that supports HID (Or a Kali Nethunter Kernel support) or anything of the sort.
I've realized that the Moto G Play doesn't have a lot going on yet and I don't know if there's a universal kernel or anything?
Sorry, are you saying stock doesn't support OTG keyboards/mice/etc? It's not a problem for me to build missing modules if you need them.
Edit: It seems likely OP wants a kernel with CONFIG_USB_CONFIGFS_F_HID enabled. Seems late now, and there was never any clarification, so meh. Good to know anyway.
Samsung release the kernel sources for the S22 series:
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s22-kernel-sources/
Can we expect decent custom ROM support?
Would be unexpected to me but yes, would be great.
So do I get this right: at this point there is no custom rom available for the S22+?
Right. TWRP doesnt exist yet to s22 models, and only few people build "limited" magisk roms. You cant modify/delete anything in /system. Just mask it with magisk
marquelito said:
Right. TWRP doesnt exist yet to s22 models, and only few people build "limited" magisk roms. You cant modify/delete anything in /system. Just mask it with magisk
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Many thanks! I will absolutely root it with magisk, like I do for so many yrs now (not magisk, but root) Custom-roming later then, it slipped my mind that the ROMs always take a little while to develop after the release...
Hi all,
I recently got an SM-T220 for cheap, running the latest stock rom, build: T220XXS3CWD1, (I've identified my stock rom is likely this EUX version: https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-T220/EUX/T220XXS3CWD1).
The tablet is not that powerful - it runs like a fat guy up a hill. So, my aim is to install the fastest, lightest/least bloated GSI version of A13 I can find, without Samsung UIX (Ie. just using the vanilla android UI) - I dont care for special features, dont need root or custom recovery, just performance. Currently, based on scanning this forum, I think this is the most suitable rom for me:
https://github.com/ponces/treble_build_aosp/releases/tag/v2023.06.16
Currently, I have unlocked the bootloader on the tablet and that is all so far (have not rooted, or added a custom recovery, yet).
So, before I get started on flashing, I have 3 questions:
What is the fastest known A13 rom, supported on this tablet? - has anyone done any testing on performance (i have seen a lot of aesthetic rom forks on this forum, but no benchmarks on performance)
What is the most smooth-brain method for installing a GSI - can a GSI just be flashed with odin?
Has anyone tried overclocking the A7? (this would likely require root, but curious if it is worth it).
Bananadroid Gsi rom
I use magisk with busy box module working on Hebf app for overclocking
Use twrp or stock recovery fastbootd patch to flash gsi . You can use Odin to flash gsi but is very inconvenient
All GSIs are the same (now A13 QPR3). why need benchmarks? its performance is ability of mobile processors.
Want performance ? then compile new kernel and creates new ROM.
(Now there are universal TWRP and soon its will has touch screen fixing, KernelSU new way to root .)