[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Android Development] prototype74:
Changelog:

v6.0 Final - 2019-05-31:

- ROM renamed to SEPerience-ROM A8 2018 Port

- Updated Base version to J510MNUBU3BSC1

- Updated OpenCV library

- Updated system binaries metadata

- Hybrid security patch Aug 2018/March 2019

- Reworked aroma installer

- Dual Speaker Mod (for all variants)

- Unified build (A3/A5 + J5)

- Serenity Kernel has been removed (J500xx)

- Quasar Kernel has been removed (A 2015 series)

- Added Call recording option (selectable in aroma)

- Added Camera shutter sound (selectable in aroma)

- Added OneUI Audio (selectable in aroma)

- Added DPI settings in aroma

- Added extra quick tiles

- Corrected J500G battery properties (2100 mAh)

- Disabled rotation on lockscreen

- Disabled dm_verity check and tima service

- Enabled Caller ID and Spam Protection for all CSC

- Extra volume steps in calls (selectable in aroma)

- Fixed compatibility failed issues in certain TWRP versions

- Fixed permissions for certain system configurations

- Fixed Live Message

- Fixed Samsung Health on non-rooted phones

- Fixed Smart Stay

- Full OneUI emojis support

- Moved some CSC features to customcsc_v25.xml

- OneUI clock font (selectable in aroma)

- Patched OMC to make all of CSC dependent features working for all CSC

- Removed IMEI Tracker from certain CSC (BNG, INS, SLK)

- Removed Kernel menu from aroma installer

- Removed RMM stuff as Snapdragon 410 BL doesn't even have RMM state

- SEPerience-ROM's own custom bootanimation (selectable in aroma)

- System-wide font changed to Android Pie

- Tweaks for better performance and battery life experience

- Updated RIL (J500H)

- Updated System HALs and components

- Updated WiFi configurations

- Using default hw parameters

- Other under the hood improvements

v5.0 - 2018-11-30:

- Updated Base version to J510FNXXU2BRI1 (INS)

- Added support for the Galaxy A5 2015 variants

- Cleaned up system apps

- Updated Custom CSC feature to v2.0

- Merged additional CSC into OMC (CAM, THL, XME and XXV)

- Ported SE 9.0 Oreo system apps

- Enabled Samsung Camera sticker center and attitional features

- New Samsung Messages (v5.0) Oreo with stickers support

- Reworked troubleshoot options

- Introduced Night Light

- Rotation on lockscreen

- Removed Blue light filter

- Removed Face Recognition completely

- Updated Edge panels

- Patched OMC to make most of CSC dependent features working on all CSC codes

- Search bar in quick settings

- Added Quick tools edge

- Other under the hood improvements

v4.5 - 2018-09-05:

- Updated Port version to A530FXXS3ARH1 (OMC)

- New security patch level 2018-08-01

- Added Clipboard and SBrowser Edge

- Enhanced Troubleshoot options

- New debloat option in aroma installer

- Qualcomm location service

- Qualcomm RIL service

- Small changes for edge screen

- Updated Custom CSC feature to v1.5

- Other under the hood improvements

v4.0 - 2018-07-17:

- Updated Base version to J510FNXXU2BRE6 (DBT)

- Updated Port version to A530FXXS2ARF1 (OMC)

- New security patch level 2018-06-01

- Air Message

- Custom CSC feature support

- Data usage view on quick panel

- Grace UX Launcher (choosable in aroma)

- Merged additional CSC into OMC (ACR, AFG, BTC, CEL, EGY, ILO, KSA, LYS, MAT, MID, MWD, PAK, PCL, PTR, THR, TUN, TUR, XFA, XFE, XSG)

- Removed some universal (exynos) system apps

- S Clean

- S Bike Mode

- S Power planning

- S Secure

- Screen Recorder

- Security enhancement

- Smart Manager CN (+ Samsung's Package Installer with extra features)

- Troubleshoot options in aroma installer

- USB Backup (requires OTG support)

- Use 4G or LTE data icon

v3.0 - 2018-06-10:

- Updated Base version to J510FNXXU2BRD7 (INS)

- Updated Port version to A530FXXS2ARE1 (OMC)

- New security patch level 2018-05-01

- Added LTE/4G only in network mode

- Additional Quick tiles

- App Lock

- Auto reboot section in settings

- Cleaned up system apps

- Data usage notifications

- Disabled text magnifying glass

- Edge lighting notification (partially working)

- Extended power menu

- Extended Wi-Fi menu

- Fixed incorrect bluetooth battery stats

- Live Drawing

- Manage app data (Samsung's built-in firewall)

- Merged additional CSC into OMC (BNG, NPL, INS and SLK)

- New data usage settings

- Private Mode

- Removed preloaded Samsung Keyboard languages (sipdb) for more free system space

- Removed Samsung Secure Wi-Fi

- Reworked MirrorLink without external libs

- Security enhancement

- Snap Window

- SVoice

v2.0 - 2018-04-29:

- Updated Port version to A530FXXU2ARD1

- New security patch level 2018-04-01

- Added hadesKernel v3.1.2 by [MENTION=4658360]corsicanu[/MENTION]

- Aroma installer by [MENTION=402300]amarullz[/MENTION]

- Adapted System framework to MSM8916 with A300xx properties

- Added A300Y (a3ultedv) support

- Added Always On Display

- Added Qualcomm's Performance framework

- Cleaned up System apps

- Custom debloat level (low, medium, heavy) in aroma installer

- Debloated more apps

- Disabled Face Recognition (due to hardware limitations)

- Edge Screen support

- Enabled Edge lighting for Samsung Music

- Enabled some OMC (CSC) features (thanks [MENTION=4658360]corsicanu[/MENTION])

- Fixed brightness issues

- Fixed charging issues

- Fixed shutdown animation size for 540x960 screens

- Improved battery life

- Improved performance

- Improved RAM management

- Navigation bar

- Reenabled some System apps and features

- Removed unsupported 1536x1536 (1:1; 6.0M) camera resolution

- Software information shows current installed SEP 8.5 ROM version

- Support for additional Samsung Camera shooting modes

- SystemUI side padding

- Ultra Data Saving mode

- White boot & shutdown animation

v1.0 - 2018-02-25:

- initial release

F.A.Q

Q: How to root it?

A: Grab Magisk from here.

Q: Splash screen gets more and more greenish when I try to boot. Is that normal?

A: Of course not. This means you're not on Marshmallow bootloader & Modem. Flash any MM stock ROM first before you flash this ROM.

Q: ROM booted but there is no gallery, clock etc. Why did you removed it?

A: I didn't, YOU debloated them in aroma installer. Reflash the ROM again without wiping data and this time don't debloat them.

Q: There is no CSC folder in /system. How to add CSC features?

A: This ROM is featured with OMC, a new multi CSC solution. Locate to /system/omc and add your features to customcsc.xml.

Q: My GPS does not find my location. Any fix?

A: Download GPS Test app from Google play, run it, go outside and wait 10 minutes.

Q: Do I have to clean flash when there is a new update?

A: No, flash it over a previous version is ok.

Q: I enabled screen recorder in aroma but I can't find it in settings. How to run screen recorder?

A: You can find it's settings in settings > advanced features > screen recorder. To start recording, pull down quick settings, search for Screen Capture tile, extend it and select screen recorder.

Q: XYZ app does not work/force closes and I want create a log to help you. How can I create a logcat?

A: I'm glad you'd like to help. Follow this xda tutorial or download any logcat app from Google Play.

Q: Why still no Oreo or Pie port?

A: Samsung won't update any MSM8916 device to Oreo/Pie anymore.

Q: Why I can't enable 4G in second SIM?

A: Galaxy MSM8916 modems don't support dual LTE.

Q: I've enabled navigation bar but I don't like it. How can I remove it?

A: Reflash the ROM select everything you did before except nav bar without wiping data.

Q: Do I have to flash Galaxy A8 2018 mods, recoveries etc. when I use this ROM?

A:

NO!

This ROM will not transform your Galaxy to an A8. Only flash mods, recoveries etc. meant for your device variant.