yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] MadSilence:
I really want it! And for several good reasons too. Been using MIUI 8 and 9 for a year now. and some of th features are very nice in MIUI.

The best ever feature is the ability to LOCK APPS IN MEMORY. so they will never quit unless its an emergency. On all other androids ive used with for example Pokemon go. it never stays in memory. but on MIUI on Mix 2 i could lock the apps I wanted and they were never ever killed=) awesome! also the app launcher is genious. moving around and deleting several apps at once. and! the most important one. its freakking snappy!!!!!!!!!!!!! MIUI 9 was the best ever android experience I have ever had. no lag, slowdowns opening apps chrome etc. it just worked. and was there, when I wanted it. FAST!!!!!!! :D

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Exactly!!!!! =)

RAM management FTW!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] zakriaz:
I think xda developer just can't develope miui 9 or color 0s 5 rom for s8.. they are just porting s9 also yeah without s9 camera.... common show something....
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] androidbadboy:
I agree that MIUI on S8 might be a strange and surprising idea but if You had the chance to work on a Xiaomi phone with MIUI (that cost 150USD tax not included) You would maybe considering the same thing. The idea is not bad but I think MIUI wasn't designed to be displayed in better resolution and on the best screen on the market (Super AMOLED). Maybe the TOP Xiaomi phones would overcome the resolution problem but it may be a need for a new colors to look great on Super AMOLED.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Kizoky:
Worst Android Experience??

I don't know what were you smoking, but MIUI offers more features than Touchwiz

I've used MIUI phones for years, and it still has more features than this crappy Touchwiz
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] StonebridgeGr:
why is it worse than touchwiz?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] vladimir_carlan:
I miss MIUI too. And the software support from Xiaomi. Xiaomi is by far the OEM with the best software support.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] s.supervisor:
It would be great to have miui on the 8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] manups4e:
i'd love to see miui 9 or 10 on our devices.. i made a request thread on miui forums too http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=3194310&highlight=galaxy+s8
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Deleted member 7998465:
Samsung Experience:

Lock apps: Click on recent apps button > top right 3 dots > lock apps (also available in good lock 2018)

Move/Delete several apps at once: On samsung home launcher > hold the app > select items > click on the apps you want to uninstall/move/disable/create folder > select your choice at the top of the screen
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] askpcguy:
You can run Miui PORTROM to attempt porting MIUI to the Galaxy S8. I tried that with the Galaxy S2 (Skyrocket) but nobody offered to help with the fixing of port rom rejects (when portrom fails to insert MIUI kernel code).

Plus there's the thread about Roll your own skinny MIUI. The post goes into massive details about removing much of the Chinese apps and so on. I'd never keep using MIUI unless I was certain nothing in MIUI is phoning home to China.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] androidbadboy:
I don't remember TouchWizz much but MIUI certainly (and thats good for me) has not as many options to configure as Samsung Experiance on Oreo in Galaxy S8 for example.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Blitzz.666:
I hope for a miui v10 on s8+ . That will make the best device ever. Maybe there is an exynos issue here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] androidbadboy:
There is only license issue. No hope for that to ever happen officially.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] major214849:
只能
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] androidbadboy:
WHAT?
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] cesedy:
Hi.

I wanted to upgrade to Oreo manually, but mistakenly downloaded files for P10 Plus VKY-L29C432. The Update was successful and I had a phone with P10+ firmware (DPI was way off).

After update I successfully flashed TWRP over stock recovery. Then I tried to flash the correct Oreo update for VTR-L29C432 but it did not work.

Now I am stuck in ERROR MODE.

Fastboot is working and bootloader is unlocked.

Flashing TWRP does not work.

Is there any way to recover P10 firmware?

https://xdaforums.com/p10/help/help-please-error-mode-recovery-t3757571

This guy successfully flashed recovery by flashing kernel.img first. But there is no kernel.img after extracting Oero`s update.app.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] Blackball:
There is a kernel image in the update.app from the update.zip.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] cesedy:
There is a kernel.img in P10+ update.app, but not in P10 (Oreo)
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] cesedy:
So nothing has helped so far.

Flashed kernel first then TWRP, but I cannot boot into it.

Is there a way I can flash all those IMGs from UPDATE.APP from bootloader?
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] grockstar:
Hi Cesedy, I'm in the exact same situation as you (https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75791054&postcount=36) and am out of ideas. I even tried manually flashing the system.img via fastboot but not joy.

There must be a way of recovering the device, but I'm not sure where to go next...:crying:
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] cesedy:
Hi.

I am out of options as well.

But, there is a saying in this forum, that if bootloader is unlocked and fastboot is working, there is a way out.

Still waiting for it.

Anyway, I opened a thread in this forum too - https://forum.hovatek.com/thread-22218.html
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] martindoublem:
Are we having the same problem?

Thread

I found the kernel.img in the update.app of the FULL-OTA of the oreo update but it was not helpful nor a solution!
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] cesedy:
The same.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] martindoublem:
Out of curiousity? does everybody get their previous version for fastboot oem get-build-number?

maybe we should update the bootloader?
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] grockstar:
Update and a suggestion from the manual updating thread: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75800881&postcount=40.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] grockstar:
I get:

D:\>fastboot oem get-build-number
...
(bootloader) :System 8.0.0.046(062P)
OKAY [ 0.003s]
finished. total time: 0.004s
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] cesedy:
I get this with that command:

(bootloader) :System 8.0.0.046(04W5)
OKAY [ 0.008s]
finished. total time: 0.010s

Aw, man, that is not good. Should never lock bootloader if phone is not working.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] grockstar:
Yeah, desperation took over from brains. However no harm appears to have done as the bootloader is actually still unlocked (if the warning splash screen is to be believed).

I've now also managed to get back into fastboot after letting the battery drain completely.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] martindoublem:
That command is not for locking the bootloader, it is for finding the version. Pretty harmless but useful to find which version we have.
[Huawei P10 Questions & Answers] martindoublem:
The funky Huawei Unbrick tool did the trick for me on this one. I know it is a pay option but for $50 seems to be worse it.

I was able to boot in the system again, Grockstar was able to get into erecovery so that was progress in both cases!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] y2ksnoop:
I am looking for a Oreo ROM that has SELinux in enforcing state by default. Some of the enterprise apps that I use refuse to initiate if the SELinux is in 'permissive' state.

I found that Omni ROM has SELinux set to enforcing by default.

Setting the SElinux to enforcing state manually via terminal results in kernel panic/hung state in roms like AOSPEX.

Can somebody list out the Oreo roms having SELinux as enforcing by default?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] DarthJabba9:
https://xdaforums.com/redmi-note-4/...ies--other-development/rom-atomic-os-t3640177
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] ebrahem khedr:
AOSIP
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] y2ksnoop:
Wow that's awesome. Never thought these ROMs would have Selinux enforcing, given their small userbase.

Don't judge a rom by it's userbase. Lesson learnt.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ashwini215:
File size in the parent folder shows 616.7 MB but while downloading with IDM the file size is 588.16 MB.

Hope this should not be an issue ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] JackSparrow17:
Glad to see you here.:highfive:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aladin6:
Nice to see new ROMs ! Good luck and I will certainly test it !
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] aydinbahadir88:
Flash OB3 Firmware before flashing ROM ??
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bassgenerator:
great ROM. but sorry Margarita does not work or any theme in the substrate. Is not there a way to get a dark theme into this ROM? it would be great in the future. Thank you for your hard work on ROM

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No it is not necessary
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ps000000:
Welcome... :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] daveve:
What do you exactly mean with Mobile data always on disabled by default in the features list?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] AlexX-DE:
He mean, the mobile Data always on, disabled by default in the Developer Options ;)
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bundizle:
Otg is not working :/
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] bassgenerator:
It works. open for developers / select USB / MTP configuration
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nyzoli72:
i think in the op the gapps date is very old.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] se7ensde:
Why would we need button backlight controls on 5t? This has no buttons that have back lights. We have on screen navbar.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nyzoli72:
i've got android system closed message when it boot. Clean flash rom+gapps nano. what can i do? thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
:good:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Quick Update: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75777974&postcount=2
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] alewis2k12:
does thisrom have pie controls? I hate the nav bar lol
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] suhas.holla:
Does anyone know how to swap recent and back button in navigation bar?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Sukhi:
I don't think that is possible. Haven't seen any option anywhere.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mackentosh:
Camera?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] suhas.holla:
Do you know if there is any way by editing key files?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Sukhi:
Use the App method or ADB whichever you feel easy. I prefer the adb one.

adb shell settings put secure sysui_nav_bar "space,recent;home;back,space"

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-...icons-or-re-arrange-the-buttons-without-root/

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Snapdragon
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] swapavi:
How's everyone's experience with this rim been so far?

I'm currently running Omni but this looks interesting
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] emilio242:
Pretty solid so far running 3 days now no.issues for me
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] elanandkumar:
This rom is quite good and stable.

Though I feel that if gallery app and photos rendering can be improved. Gallery is not caching the image at all due to which it feels slow. Also, when viewing the image from camera app mostly renders slow.

Otherwise, thumbsup :good:. Nice rom.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] mchlbenner:
Hi

Is SuperSU support on this ROM thanks
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Time for update : https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75777974&postcount=2
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] yashankk:
Getting error 7 but 'modem' error on flashing. Does this means that ill have to install the latest firmware first? Is there a way to only update the modem as im already on OpenBeta 5?

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Nvm, solved by twrp installing the latest firmware from Oneplus
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] nikz106:
Amazing ROM.. Totally loving the minor customization touch up of accent and smoothness..overall good battery back up too..
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Cardinal-AOSP v5.6 for dumpling

CHANGELOG:

• Merged AOSP tag android-8.1.0_r28

• Merged translations from crowdin

• Added Clock and date customization

• Added Cpu info overlay

• Added Always-on-display QS tile

• Added toggle for proximity Wake

• Added search bar to Apps & notification

and Battery optimization screen

• Added Suspend actions

• Added Per-app cellular data and wifi

restruction

• Added Ambient display music ticker

• Added some ringtones

• Added double tap to sleep on lockscreen

• Updated APN's from OOS

• Updated Margarita theme

• Ticker improvements

• Volume skip track improvements

• Fixed issues with ADB

• Moved Quick face unlock toggle to Wings

======================

DEVICE CHANGELOG:

• Updated to latest flash Kernel

• Update audio,media & display Hals to

latest CAF tag

• Update gps,data-ipa & SDM to LA.UM

6.4.r1-07600 tag

• Added thermal & VR hal from latest CAF

tag

~DUMPLING~

https://sourceforge.net/projects/cardinal-aosp/files/dumpling/Cardinal-AOSP-5.6-OREO-dumpling-OFFICIAL-20180518.zip/download
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Rajeev:
Flashed in 5T and looks good. Anyway to get 3 Finger swipe for screenshot option?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Bundizle:
I think I found my new daily driver. Just a little feature request.. could you add screen recording? I didn't find it anywhere it's a minor feature anyway. Thanks!
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] punit1708:
Beautiful ROM Dev..thanks for your wonderful efforts..BTW deep sleep is working fine
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Xokoz:
Ummm what is going on with your phone?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] punit1708:
What do u mean?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Xokoz:
33%/hour drain lol, you have lost 71% of your battery with just wifi on and 27min sot
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] punit1708:
No its not..I installed this ROM when I was on 51% and still not charged yet..exact will be given after full cycle
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Amrut Parmar:
Ota support ?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] adame09:
What firmware is needed?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cuciu70:
they are currently on ROM xxx in decrypted mode. twrp bkuspark 8.76! can I flash this ROM with the current twrp is a decrypted phone?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] cowalex01:
Is compatible with android pay?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Glsoto:
Can i Used 5.11 firmware, to flash 5.6 ROM
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] ivankolev:
Yes.

I am on 5.1.2 now
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Cardinal AOSP update to 5.6.2

========================

• Merged AOSP tag android-8.1.0_r32

• Ambient music ticker improvements

• Added notification counter options

• Added power off option to reboot tile

• Switched to Ezio's Launcher3

• Exposed QS tiles tint for themes

• Exposed fastscroll text color for themes

• Margarita updates

DEVICE CHANGELOG:

Added Alipay support

Updated to latest flash kernel

Download:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/cardinal-aosp/files/dumpling/Cardinal-AOSP-5.6.2-OREO-dumpling-OFFICIAL-20180622.zip/download
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Rajeev:
Hello brother

Screen recording Quick tiles available? What about 3 Finger screenshot? Any hope? :o
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Both not there & won't too
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Rajeev:
No issues. Thanks for your reply... :good:
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] hemant_jeengar:
Which firmware needed? 5.1.2 or 5.1.3?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Rajeev:
Simply use 5.1.2
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] hemant_jeengar:
Okay. Thanks. Gonna flash now.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] Licuadito:
hi dude, app scalling its supported for our 18:9 screen?
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Cardinal AOSP 5.6.3 available for OnePlus 5t

Changelog:

Updated to latest flash kernel

Dumpling: https://sourceforge.net/projects/ca...-OREO-dumpling-OFFICIAL-20180627.zip/download
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Cardinal-Aosp has been updated to v5.7.0

Mon, 9-07-2018

===================

• Merged AOSP tag android-8.1.0_r40

• Hide signal icons & carrier label for Disabled SIM

• Exposed QS Tiles unavailable color for themes

• Fixed issues when importing Contacts from .vcf

• Added Live volume steps

• Imported translations from crowdin

• Margarita updated to v6.5.0

• Misc fixes and improvements

Device changelog

• updated to latest flash kernel

Dumpling: https://sourceforge.net/projects/ca...-OREO-dumpling-OFFICIAL-20180710.zip/download
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Cardinal-AOSP has been updated to v5.8.0

Changelog:

• Merged Augest AOSP security patch (android-8.1.0_r43)

• Merged latest translations from crowdin

• Merged latest Launcher3 changes from ezio84 and Amir

• Added option to use Media volume as default

• Added option to control brightness from Statusbar

• Added options for Call recording

• Fixed battery percentage disappearing issue after low battery

• Fixed some issues with CardinalOTA

• Updated Margarita Substratum theme to v6.5.5

Device changelog:

~Uptodate with Linux kernel

~Fixed otg

~Enabled volume gestures

~Fixed various issues with ipacm

~Various audio related updates

~Updated blobs from 5.1.4

Required firmware : stable 5.1.4

Dumpling: https://sourceforge.net/projects/cardinal-aosp/files/dumpling/Cardinal-AOSP-5.8.0-OREO-dumpling-OFFICIAL-20180819.zip/download
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] BlueFlasher:
How do you enable call recording? Where is the option? Also everytime I try to install this ROM with Open GAPPS micro the Google Services Framework has stopped working and cant continue and would often reboot.
[OnePlus 5T  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Dev] sathish saju:
Cardinal-AOSP has been updated to v5.8.2

Changelog:

Sat, 06-10-2018

• Merged October AOSP security patch (android-8.1.0_r47)

• Add support for forcing HAL1 for apps

• Add support for forcing 18:9 full screen aspect ratio

• Fixed backuptool for A/B devices

Device changelog

* Treble supported

* Updated blobs from OB19/17

* Fixed audio related issues

* GPS enhancements

* Kernel tuned for better power consumption

* Better headset compatibility

Download links

Dumpling: https://sourceforge.net/projects/cardinal-aosp/files/dumpling/Cardinal-AOSP-5.8.2-OREO-dumpling-OFFICIAL-20181011.zip/download
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] McFy:
TWRP 3.3.0 For A3 2017

​

Disclaimer

/*
* Your warranty will be VOID after installing a custom recovery.
*
* Get notified yourself that I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed.
* Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this recovery
* before flashing it!
* YOU are choosing to make these modifications,
* and if you point the finger at me for messing up your device,
* I will laugh at you.
*/

This is for A3 2017 only ​

Download

• TWRP Unoffiicial for a3 2017 : host.mcfy.fr

• TWRP Offiicial for a3 2017 : twrp.me

Instructions

• With Odin : download the .tar file and flash on AP case of Odin

• With Twrp : download the .img file on your phone and flash it throw the older twrp by the image installation menu

Credits and sources

• [MENTION=8910950]TwrpBuilder[/MENTION] Our team :) check our project ! twrp buider

• source : https://github.com/TwrpBuilder/android_device_a3y17lte

Changelog

- 5th March 2018 : Initial build : TWRP 3.2.1-0
- 10th March 2018 : Fixed ODIN ZIP format
- 26th June 2018 : TWRP is now official
- 8th august : TWRP 3.2.3
- 18th Aprile 2019 : TWRP 3.3.0
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] EVILWAR83:
what is difference between this version and https://xdaforums.com/samsung-a-series-2017/development/recovery-galaxy-a3-sm-a320f-t3562302 this version of twrp?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] McFy:
This one is up to dated, and can flash oreo zip, my lineage 15.1 zip's were edited to can be flashed on the older twrp
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] vwtc6yc8e:
THANK YOU

McFy, amazing contribution!

i got a new a3 (2017 sm-a320f) and wanted to flash twrp. since there is [no official release][1], i came across your unofficial release, which is the most up to date i could find.

i am on a macos box, still trying to figure out what is the safest and easiest way to flash the bootloader ([odin is only compatible with windows][2]) and whether i should unlock the bootloader... but once i do, i am definitely going to give your build a try and report back.

searching the net i couldn't find how one contributes his code to the twrp upstream. could you please share any details you have on it as i would be happy to see your code changes being pushed to the twrp upstream for others to enjoy it.

[1]: https://teamw.in/Devices/Samsung/
[2]: https://samsungodin.com/
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] McFy:
I would at your place look at jodin3 for mac, after having installed it, it will be the same than for the windows users, tick AP box select twrp and hit flash, think to disable OEM on developper settings ;)
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] vwtc6yc8e:
thank you for the reply!

from what i understood, jodin3 has issues flashing "large" files and no one provided any quantification to what is "large" so i thought i better use [heimdall][1].

if you worked with jodin3 and you were able to flash twrp, i will head and do that.

[MENTION=7698739]McFy[/MENTION], could you please relate to my question on how can we merge your code changes into twrp code base?

[1]: https://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] McFy:
Maybe, but twrp is not a large file, large file would be a rom, what do you mean by merging my change to twrp code base ?, I didn't edited source code twrp, just build it for a3 2017
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] xtracter360:
For me Odin gets stuck at: NAND Write Start!!

Complete log:

When I use my existing TWRP, it doesn't see the image file (.img and .tar, both do not work). What am I doing wrong?

UPDATE:

Oh my bad, I found out in TWRP I have to press "Install image" to actually see the image file.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) ROMs, Kernels, Re] Pat750:
And you have to flash the .tar file in Odin. It seems you tried the .img file.