yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Yes you should be fine to restore the backup
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
I loop as well
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
I think these particular library files are intertwined in many of the stock apps. If we delete them then you get the loop. I also suspect they are also ran at boot by the boot image and also written into the boot images various executables. If they are removed, you get a loop. May have to just deal with them.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
OP is updated y'all! I just released everything ive been working on ?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Awesome brother. Hey check your inbox. Replied. Although a bit late. Work has me tied up. I think you can port the dream ux build with ease. Seeing as only minor files configure the carrier,everything else is identical on all three carriers for everything else.

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I have pointed Boost users to this thread from mine for your DreamUX port bro. Nice work by the way.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SammaelAkuma:
Just curious, is the QI2 one a DreamUX port or just a custom ROM similar to the original?(I'll test it on my device either way, just asking so I know myself before hand)
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
The only dreamUX port i have done so far is for qf4 boost mobile, ill do sprint qf4 next?then qi2 and finally apl1 all versions
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Ibuprophen:
I just wanted to drop by to say Hello and also to make a quick announcement regarding The SELinux Switch App.

I had recently decided to push RC's (aka Release Candidate) for this app prior to pushing them out as Stable Releases.

What's the impact between the Switch app and the Firmware ROM from the "J3 ROM Team" (from this thread)?

Nothing tremendous but, I would just like to recommend that the users for this Firmware development to please continue with the "Stable" updates for this app.

I am recommending this only until this Firmware development has been determined "Stable" enough by the "J3 ROM Team" on top of RC indicators for any development are considered "Optional" and may/might/can/etc... be unstable.

This decision is purely up to you and I'm only just making a suggestion/recommendation until the "J3 ROM Team" recommends/suggests otherwise.

Please let me know if anyone has any questions, concerns or just to say hello regarding The SELinux Switch App within the following Official Thread.

[APP][TOOL][4.2+][OFFICIAL]The SELinux Switch by Ibuprophen

Thank you ALL for your time and understanding with this! :)

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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
You got it. Thanks again for your collaboration and support. ?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SammaelAkuma:
I flashed it finally and it said I was on Sprint when my carrier is Boost Mobile. Had no data and couldn't connect to wifi because none nearby that's open or that I know the password to. Will try taking the CSC files from my ROM base and adding them to the zip and flashing it later tonight when I'm not depending on the internet hotspot via WiFi Tether Router like [MENTION=5263063]Curtis1973[/MENTION] has suggested(Best app I've ever purchased). I had to reflash my unreleased and unfinished custom ROM and then update the PRL and the Profile in Settings > Software Update to get data to work again. But, yeah, gonna mess with it to see why it's saying Sprint.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
DO NOT republish our work without our explicit permission. This is our work along with [MENTION=5263063]Curtis1973[/MENTION] and i don't authorize a repost or fix it just hit alpha phase so don't take my work it was my first attempt!
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SammaelAkuma:
Sorry if it seemed like I was going to release the fix. I was not intending to do so, I was intending to find the fix and pass the info on to you on what the fix is.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Thank you ill make sure you are credited, im guessing its just csc folders and a few xml files i did try to edit throughly but because of our chameleon mvno and each carriers required apps to function its hard to tell what to change from spt/vm to bst i am managing 5 different builds for 3 different carriers just on j3 alone plus a the legacy devices so things blend in after awhile plus my mind isn't sharp like it used to be... im OLD lol ? we are appreciate the help we just would rather collaborate
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SammaelAkuma:
Yeah, looking through the zip file on my laptop, the CSC files seem to be missing. I'll test adding them to your current zip for QI2 after while and let you know the results.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
much appreciated. thank you [MENTION=4575791]SammaelAkuma[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Wanted to share this with everyone. My private,fully themed " Samsung Galaxy J3 Recovery" aka twrp. Sorry no screens as I can't seem to take them from within twrp. No matter. You won't be disappointed after flash I promise :).

1. Unzip recovery image file to root of your scard.

2. Reboot to twrp recovery and first make a backup of yours in case you want to go back after trying this out.

3. Select install,install image.

4. Navigate to your scard root and select recovery image you extracted from zip.

5. Point twrp to recovery as image type.

6. Install.

Now reboot recovery and check it out :)

Feedback is welcome.

My gift to you all. \m/
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Ibuprophen:
[MENTION=5263063]Curtis1973[/MENTION], typically, to grab a screenshot within TWRP, all you have to do is Quickly press the Volume Down and Power Button Together (Simultaneously) and you should see the flicker like display to tell you that a screenshot was made.

I used TWRP for a very long time before realizing that this was implemented in TWRP.

I hope this helps you out! :)

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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Thank you [MENTION=8240249]Ibuprofen[/MENTION]. Most appreciated. You would think I would know this buuuuut lol. Well I didn't.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Screens for the twrp
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SammaelAkuma:
The following is what I used as a test(without anything else modified) from my QI2 base:

Folder(s):

/system/csc

File(s):

/system/csc_contents

/system/CSCVersion.txt

Also, a few apps like Carrier Setup(Only when first booting afaik) and Samsung Notes and Mobile ID Force Close on you.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
SWEET! nice work [MENTION=5263063]Curtis1973[/MENTION] this looks amazing!
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Add Sw_Configuration.xml from /system to those listed below and it should configure then. If data was the goal.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Hey all. Here's a final of my personal J3 recovery. Polished now. Hope you all get some use out of it. :)
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Hey all. Looks like we are developing for the sm-j327u now as well! https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-j3-2017/development/custom-nougat-rom-j3-2017-sm-j327u-t3776914

[MENTION=8293730]SonderTech[/MENTION] i tried to tag you but for some reason it wouldn't allow it. I also plan on helping development for The J3 Luna Pro and you and [MENTION=5263063]Curtis1973[/MENTION] are more than welcome to help. You both have been there since day one. Enjoy the credit YOU BOTH DESERVE IT! ? ? ?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
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[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
The Luna Pro is with Tracphone through Total Wireless. A real sh*t service through a front company like total wireless. I won't own anything put out by a Carlos Slim company.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Ok ? my bad [MENTION=5263063]Curtis1973[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
No no its not you bro. It's me. I owned that turd. Thought I was purchasing a phone from a valid and new U.S. Carrier. But it's Tracphone. And it's so bad that they didn't even take the straighttalk branding off of it. The service is garbage. Your net is terminated...not throttled after allotment. Carlos Slim sells garbage. Anything the fat piñata touches is gold. But not for the consumer. Bootloader locked. I took it back after one month and was GRATEFUL to be back with Virgin Mobile! And that's saying something! I would work with you on anything. Just nothing Tracphone or Tracphone related.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Understood. I'll skip that model and look for another j3 varient that has root but no solid development yet. I'm just trying to help those folks that might be feeling forgotten about.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Hey, So i was going to wait until may to announce this but i guess my mind and body have other plans for me. I am retiring from Android Development effective immediately. Physically i am not doing well as i am losing the ability to use my hands and after almost 15 years of all things android, my mind isn't as sharp as it used to be so i need to call things good. I want to pass the torch onto you guys in the J3 rom community so im letting you know first. I am going to be hospitilized this week in an effort to keep what is left of me physically so I'll be focusing on that first. It's been an amazing experience here all but my health is failing and i need to eliminate any additional stresses in my life. I appreciate you understanding and i wish the best of luck for all of you!! I'll check back periodically on your progress ?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
I wish you the best of luck, get well soon !! Thanks for all you've done for this community! :)
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
So, I finally got around to messing around with the recovery IMG. This is what I have so far. What do you think? I'm using the Celtic knots font from fonts101
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Looks good. Here's my final build for our recovery. Lots of fixes and cleaner style overall. And a private theme. Be warned. It's grown ups only. If you're a kid. Get lost.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
My thoughts and best wishes are with you brother. I have my own health issues(chron's and stage 3,4 Gerd) to deal with so I know your pain. Fight with all you have. If you need a friend to talk to,I am here. Thank you for all you have done here over the years.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dbeeheim:
Hi

1. I have an unlocked boostmobile J327p. I manage to load apl firmware using Odin, everything ok. I reboot i skip skip skip until i get to springboard

2. then i have to reinstall trwp and i boot into recovery all good.

here is what likely creates the problem. when i wipe everything but last two boxes, i get a load of red stuff unable to mount data etc etc..

unable to mount storage, failed to mount data, failed to wipe dalvik

so i format data partition and wipe again.. everything works fine. i take nogapps sands boost rom and i hit install it runs smoothly until done and reboot

I get stuck at the boot. i suspect it has something to do with

me reformating the data partition but i am not sure. i reinstall apl rom and same loop again.

any clues? thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
How long were you stuck at boot?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dbeeheim:
I waited 15 min to make sure is not a slow boot. one of the roms, the one with blue menu with soft and hard reset option actually worked but no wifi, so maybe I just gotta keep going until I try all of the roms posted here.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
What stock firmware were you on before you flashed these set of roms?

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They are very well made!!
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dbeeheim:
it looks very nice! the one that works is made for the boost I believe j3qi2buildbysands20712918 and J3ROMQL3CUSTOMBYSANDS207TWRP but both no wifi. when I toggle the wifi switch it always goes back in off position on SANDSPRIVATESTOCKAPL1 i get the wifi during the setup but UI crashes and never reboots gain .

originally I had software: J327pvpu1Aqb6

hardware: j327p.03
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
There have been no users reporting being on AQB6. The roms are your problem with no wifi. Mismatch based on modem and other files on build. If you can restore your stock backup then do so. Then allow an update to AQF4. Then the Sands207 AQF4 Dream UX port of my rom should work for you. The Boost port of Dream UX is listed in original post of this thread. There is also a listing of data fix zips for all boost builds I put together there you can flash to fix your data in case his dream UX port doesn't configure your data properly.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
That firmware isn't for aqb6 it's for ql3.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dbeeheim:
great! ill do that tomorrow! thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] PiggyFlooper:
Before I flash these recoveries, just wondering how you halved the size of the twrp recovery? Was is just the images (i.e.-xXx) you swapped out were that much smaller?

Thank you for your work btw!
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Decompilation via mkboot recalculates the size and adjusts it to actual size. Samsung has the images padded out to 32mb. Which is most likely as large as the boot image should be in total. Over that would most likely brick the device.

These twrp images are actually larger than our twrp. It's 14mb.

I used high quality images and expanded upon the ui.xml and splash.xml files. Which made them larger. Now as I said above,mkboot the tool set I used to decompile twrp. Is same I used on boot. Now with boot it actually takes away the padding in the boot image which makes it smaller by half. But in doing so you get the seandroid warning jut who cares at this stage. If you are flashing custom boot and recoveries then seandroid warnings do not matter at this point lol.

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You are welcome. And don't hesitate to ask if you need myself or SonderTech. We will help all we can.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] dbeeheim:
I swapped and let twrp format data, it didn't see an option to format system let or I don't know how to do it yet. I was afraid I am going to mess up recovery partition,m so went easy on the phone. I think one of the sands ROMs (with TWRP)does that for you.

I looked up online how to format partitions with twrp. This is basically the third phone I am messing with. I don't know what Samsung/Android uses, I think is ext4 or ext3. I am not sure what is the benefits may be more space for apps.

I guess I could use sudo gparted format but I didn't want to ruin the phone. I am getting some more phones to mess with and find out. I still have an att galaxy gold but I am afraid that bootloader is locked, I still have to swap the battery.

After all done with it, I am going to swap it for something else to mess with it. Maybe another J3 - I really like the phone, I love the feel in the hand, the screen is good enough, battery is just about my daily use.

Never again a locked bootloader. That is for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kirbenheim:
Hi there, I've been reading through your thread for the last few days. It amazes how much you all can?do! I apologize for not knowing, but I am new to xposed. For installation:

1. Format.

2. Should I also wipe system?

3. Flash j3rom

4. Mount data

5. Flash dm-verity

6. Wipe dalvik cache

7. Flash gapps

7. Reboot into sysyem?

Does that sound like a good plan?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kirbenheim:
I'm on stock, rooted with supers and dm-verity fix

Sm-j327p sprint
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kirbenheim:
Update...I wiped everything in TWRP other than micro SD. I flashed sprint apl. I wiped dalvick, I rebooted to system.

it looped once, then was stuck on the sprint boot animation. I let it sit for about 15 minutes. pulled the battery, and entered recovery.

couldn't mount data, it wouldn't even let me click it. couldn't wipe. couldn't restore backup.

entered bootloader, and flashed repair firmware from sammobile.

now i'll reflash twrp, no-verity, supersu, and restore from Titanium Backup.

any ideas where I went wrong there?

Ok so I tried again. I wiped everything. Flashed the rom, formatted, mounted data. Flashed supersu. Flashed no verity. Booted into system. And same result. [MENTION=6085001]Sands207[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
So, you shouldn't have formatted after flashing the rom and you definitely shouldn't have flashed no verity since sands integrated it into his ROMs. So try again, go to wipe and do format data or whatever the other option is next to advanced wipe then type yes and then to go to the twrp home screen and then go back to wipe and then hit advanced wipe and then wipe everything except for the SD card and then reboot to recovery, you shouldn't have an os, once your in recovery then you flash sands207's rom.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kirbenheim:
Here is a pic of my system info. Which program should I be using because I did it the way you expressed and came to the same result
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
When you do the format of data in TWRP. The part where you need to verify wipe by typing yes...after this wipe you MUST reboot recovery THEN wipe all except external storage. After that install rom. TWRP gives errors after formatting data with the hard wipe option. A reboot of recovery is needed to continue.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
I have never even seen that build before. I support apl1 primarily and that is definitely NOT apl1

also i have dm verity and force encryption disabled in our builds because i got sick of flashing patches. If you do a system dump with that firmware i could likely help you [MENTION=9068081]kirbenheim[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kirbenheim:
I tried to do it the Curtis described. I ended up locked in the boot screen again. This phone is aweful. Every step of the process has been painful and required a lot of research and fixes. On top if that i can't find a single custom Rom to work on it. Thank you all for your help and hard work with what you're all doing.

I apologize [MENTION=6085001]Sands207[/MENTION], I'm not sure how to do one, I will research and get back to you. Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
do you have twrp and root access now?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kirbenheim:
[MENTION=6085001]Sands207[/MENTION] yes I have had both for a few days
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
ok. Use flashify to backup your boot.img and make sure you have adb systemwide installed on your computer. Once that is set open a command prompt and type adb devices

allow the adb authorization on your phone and then type

adb pull /system

once that is completed take your boot.img and /system and zip them up in a folder with 7zip or winrar

Upload the files to a site like Google drive or similar and pm me the link. Ill make a twrp flashable rom for you.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] kirbenheim:
Wow, it's amazing that you are willing to do all that work for some guy you've never met before. Thank you so much!
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
No worries =) We are happy to help.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
That firmware type seems to be an as of yet unreleased firmware. At least from the usual places we get firmwares from like sammobile. The ARC1 I do see however,in the t mobile variant. But its running 7.0 not 6.0.1. And only the ARC1 is similar in regards to your build number. So if this is a new J3 from sprint then they are just now putting that on the J3 for sprint. Because the last update roll out for any of us was January 2018. Nothing since. And with your ARC1 variant still being only 6.0.1 just furthers my belief that sprint and sammy never intend on pushing 7.0 to this J3 variant even though it is practically the same device as what other carriers have that are running 7.0 on the J3. All sprint has done it would seem is cherry picked patch related garbage from 7.0 and pushed it to the 6.0.1 build.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
That's the most recent update for our device. I found it when I went back to to stock to get to the 2nd most recent security update.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Ok so we know now its official it just hasn't made it to the firmware websites yet right?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
Right
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
Could you possibly do a full system dump?
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] SonderTech:
I'm not on that one, atm. The one that I'm on is AQL3 which is right before the RC one. AQL3 is the most up to date one on sammobile
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
ok no problem
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Check guides section for a guide to get your MSL number. Posted earlier. Easy as J3 pie baby lmao
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
what is mutant kernel? link us please so we can help you further also if you see its already patched i question if it flashed successfully. You may need to flash the stock boot.img for ARC but i don't believe that firmware is available yet.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
That kernel isn't compatible with your device, there are many j3 variants
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Curtis1973:
Check guides. Guide for full wifi hotspot without apps or subscription. Virgin Mobile and possibly other carriers on Sprint network and other carriers outside sprint network.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Babakkardan:
Can you make a pure AOSP rom for the J3 2017? I need the usb ethernet connectivity.
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] PiggyFlooper:
I realize this isn't for you, but someone else

Gotta be rooted

Terminal Emulator

su

Grant superuser permissions

Type in

am start com.sec.hiddenmenu/.Program_Edit

All one line above

It will bring up DATA program screen, scroll to bottom, there it is, your msl!

Unfortunately, for me, nothing in there is editable
[Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] Sands207:
That is in the works.

Any help or attempt at this is needed! I have built aosp for lg devices but im unsure at how to proceed with this build and samsung holding out isn't helping!