[Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries] mindlery:
October release is available with or without root

Made a few changes as far as adding in some apk's to hopefully make it stable for everyone.

Besides that, the usual with normal default font BUT lots more choices in the font section.

Enjoy!

*if anyone has solid reasons to remove any apk files i've put back please let me know as some I should not have been removing and others... not so sure

I will no longer be able to provide new copies of this after the October security patch. I no longer own an A8 2018 and without a device to test the work, I do not feel it is appropriate to continue the project. I'd like to thank everyone that participated and I hope you enjoyed using it! If anything changes in the future that will allow me to provide the latest edited firmware, I will definitely be providing it here for you. I am using an S7 now so if you own one and like this work, there shall be downloads available there similar to this one. (Already testing).

Anyone that would like to continue on their own or have access to files used in making it I will try to include as much as possible from the link provided below by the end of October. There is currently a slightly outdated set of files and instructions (from June I believe) on how I made it already available.

Thanks Again!

Oct Security patch zip ready for download

Available with or without root AND with or without exo font - also an attempt to allow printing feature version. "Attempt" meaning I've placed a set of apk files into a separate and clearly labelled zip on the main download page that may allow proper use of the feature which has not been validated as operational by me or any other user. The "print fix" zip is rooted with exo font

This was made ONLY for the SM-A530W! Please do not use if not W (Canadian) variant. Check your phone info before attempting to flash

All ROMS/extras here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12Vwzn1CxNdT-ISsrOnSL4D353Nr14iRb?usp=sharing

The ROM will function very well and does not require any special patches, kernels, etc except obviously TWRP

Any additional issues you face with added mods most likely will need to be addressed with the creator

*Built by Superr's Kitchen*

Over 100 apps removed

***Find my mobile and pop-up asking to store lockscreen info removed- BE AWARE reduced ability to locate lost device!***

retro shutdown qmg

Overloaded notifications and ringtones

Oreo Weather (pie weather is a serious downgrade)

August Security release

FM tuner and App Lock (Next Radio may now be used starting from July 2019). Gee, THANKS SAMMY! What took you so long? Was it the polar bears?

Goofy selfie stickers that are funny... and creepy *big thanks to hadesRom genius Corsicanu for the find*

Other typical CSC changes

If your plan has wifi calling, turn it on/off once in phone settings to "break in" the qs tile

Dedicated Screen Recorder access in launcher with no shortcut style appearance (if deleted may be re-enabled with activity launcher as shortcut)

Chrome can be safely disabled at any time if desired and auto replaced with system webview

dm-verity + force encrypt already removed

Magisk rooted

Installation is easy as pie

BACK UP FIRST!

Wipe caches, data, system. Internal may be safely wiped and give the "freshest" install but is optional. Then flash away.

Once flash completes, just reboot.

-*Usage*-

You are free to use any ideas/changes included in the zip. In fact, I encourage you to do so. I've mostly pieced together work from other very difficult projects to create this. Nobody has asked me to add, remove or alter anything contained within this page or in shared downloads. Their work is everywhere and it's what made this possible.

Built with Superr's Kitchen

Some screens to sample below. yay