yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ivan_Meler:
July security update is up, here is a brief changelog:

- Merged July 2023. Security update

- Fixed misc issues caused by June pixel feature drop

- misc performance and stability improvements

- Synced with LineageOS source

Updated 19.1 and 18.1 builds will be out early next week.

Huge thanks to everyone who supported this project, it wouldnt be possible to keep up without their support which helps cover the build server cost.

Enjoy new builds and stay safe
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdastedt:
Thanks Ivan, really appreciate your continued efforts on the S7 builds.

Is there any way to limit battery charging to 75-80% like in the 18.1 build?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] D3ffect:
Hi @Ivan_Meler any chance to add mirror link to this beautiful rom ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ivan_Meler:
there are 3 seperate mirrors, github releases on my site, google drive and mega
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Hello @Ivan_Meler,

there are three issues with the latest upgrade:

1.

The notification LEDs, although activated, do not work at all, neither when a WhatsApp comes in, nor when I charge the S7.

2.

Notification sounds don't work either, although activated, only the alarm clock works.

3.

The S7 gets very warm with only minimal use.

Maybe you have a solution for this, or someone else here.

Otherwise, thanks for your great work, Ivan, and thanks to everyone who works here.

Kind regards

netra3441
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] bongster:
Hi,

I've installed the update on my daughters phone and have no issue with the led.

Regards
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ScanX:
Me too. Except for the known points:

Not Working

- Storage Encryption (WIP switching to FBE from FDE since FDE was removed in 13)

- Network trafic monitoring (WIP, same reason as bellow, uses BPF)

- BPF specific functions like fancy new GPU monitoring in Android 13

everything is fine!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well... this depends on, wich S7 one has, because Samsung uses different parts in S7 smartphones. To get that running with LOS is always a kind of lottery...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdastedt:
Does anyone know if there is a 'Protect Battery' feature somewhere?

Ivan's 18.1 has it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ThomBacchus:
Hi,

I too have the echo problem.

People calling me complain to hear their own voice.

any help would be really appreciated :)

SM-930F

20-20230707-UNOFFICIAL-herolte

fresh install, fully formatted.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well... this can be a problem of the parts inside the Samsung Galaxy S7 - the manufacturer uses different parts for the same row.

Second can be a reason of the mobile provider, you use. In Germany, f.e., we have D1 and D2 nets, but also E net, and especially the last one has such echo issues often.

Myself I use here only D1 net (Deutsche Telekom), because this is the best working one in my area. And I dont have any echo issues on my two S7s, and I use LOS 20 on both.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ex novo:
I made some changes to mixer_paths_0.xml to eliminate the echo. This works for me on normal call but on speakerphone the echo remains. This file is in vendor/etc on the LineageOS 19 I'm using but it should be the same on LineageOS 20.

To replace the file I used the X-Plore File Manager from the Play Store. Gave superuser permission to the app and in the app settings I gave Superuser permission + Write mode (allows changing read-only and system files). Then accessed Root/vendor/etc and copied mixer_paths_0.xml to the external sd card in case I wanted to revert the change. Then I selected the attached file, copied it to the clipboard and pasted (replaced) it with the file with the same name that was in Root/vendor/etc. Then I restarted the device and made a call to another phone to test.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] D3ffect:
My bad as I didn't asked the right question , i think this is the right question , can you add Car Mirror Link app to this rom ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] XceS01:
Installed it cuz the old OS was being flaky and acting up, freezing the screen and such ..

But, for instance, installing "A.I Type Keyboard", any time I tried to type something, an android window Popped open with an App list and permissions .. but no Keyboard. Uninstalling the app brought back the old keyboard and it worked again ?

Other 2 things are probably just LineageOS, and not the build for this phone ?

- On first boot, going through the login steps, it asks for wifi or mobile data. I can enable Mobile Data, but the checkmark untoggles itselft every time. Although once through the setup, mobile data is enabled.

- Coming from an original OS, where you can just add any type of account: https://hdkb.clemson.edu/phpkb/assets/Exchange/AndroidExchange4.png

> I cannot for the life of me add a simple Outlook Exchange account to add my mail and calendar. I can for instance install Microsoft Outlook, login, which adds my account, but in the accounts menu, it doesn't let me edit it, and I still can't enable Calendar sync. This last makes this OS quite useless in my case. It makes no sense to not just have an "Add account Type menu as in the PNG", and that it only allows you to add an account based on the apps you have installed ...

* LineageOS 19 here on XDA seems to have the exact same issue
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] wadila:
Good afternoon, please add black amoled theme in the future for even more battery saving. Have a nice day.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Not_Rich:
Hi

Open settings, type "dark" in the list will be pure black background for dark theme.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] wadila:
Thank you very much, everything is great now! It's strange that I missed it when setting up my smartphone. Good luck to you.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] mellhen:
First of all.

Thank you for your continuous effort. It is really appreciated from my side. I cannot state enough how much I appreciate to use a modern operating system on this antique phone.

I ran into one issue I could not find a solution for. Whenever I restart my phone permissions for network access of apps are removed. I first noticed this in google photos, then YouTube revanced and the fritz wlan app.

If I manually toggle "Allow network access" the app works flawlessly until reboot. After reboot the setting is reversed and,e.g., google photos waits for network access to synchronize photos.

Is there something I am missing here? Is it related to "Network trafic monitoring" listed in the WIP section?

I wish you all a nice day.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] flouli:
Also from me, thank you very much for your excellent work. I came from 18.1 and after TWRP update, everything worked almost out-of-the-box like a charme :cool:

So far there have been no problems at all!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] System23:
Also when lineageos 20.0 have the same Issues equal witch Rom!!

MTP not work

Adb root crashes

Bluetooth connect but no Sound at Play

And reboot needs a double Action to restart

Think is the same
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] dylansmith:
I'm coming from a super old custom ROM (Android 8 from KingExynos I think). It's been a super long time since I flashed Samsung phones. Do I need to flash back to stock first before flashing this? Is there any way to retain all the data without wiping?

Any video tutorial will be appreciated, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ivan_Meler:
New build is up, here is a brief changelog

- Fixed issue of fingerprint staying active with screen off

- Synced with LineageOS source

More changes will be on their way with next months security update.

As always huge thanks to everyone who suppirted this project and helped cover the build server cost, this project wouldn't be possible without them.

Enjoy new builds and stay safe
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ScanX:
Great! This saves about 6% battery overnight in flight mode.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] orang_the_fruit:
Can someone help me, ive installed the rom and it seems to be working well, but i cant figure out how to get the always on display to function. It stays on for a second or so after turning of the phone then disappears. Any help is appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] fleuh:
Wow, thanks a lot Ivan_Meler for this tremendous work.

I can't express enough my gratitude for this: as mellhen stated it, it's so valuable to have the latest OS on an oldie phone which is still working extremely well.

What would be the best way to make a donation that reaches you?

EDIT: ok sorry, I guess I missed it, it was right in the middle of FP...

After a few weeks of usage, I have to say the build is rockstable, again, very impressive.

Two small feedbacks from my experience:

I don't get the Bluetooth logo in the status bar when a device is connected (even when activated in the settings). Definitely not a big issue, can live with it for sure.

In the first post, you put a link to the 19.1 LineageOS build while we're now at 20 :).
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] mellhen:
Hey Ivan,

I send you a coffee for your continuous work. Thank you very much!

After the update, the permissions for the network appear to stay after reboot.

Do you guys know a way how to remove the keyboard bar?

It is only present when (1) the navbar is and (2) android gestures are enabled. Unfortunately, enabling the navbar is a prerequisite for the gestures option.

I could disable this keyboard bar on my S10 with Samsung's Android and on a one-plus device. However, I could not find this option here. Any clues on what I could do about it?

Attached are a screenshot of the keyboard bar and the option to disable this bar in Samsung's Android.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
@Ivan_Meler is there a LOS 21 build planed?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ivan_Meler:
If nothing major changes in android 14 that would break support sure, i already know of a few patches that will be needed as an extra but they are not that bad at all
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] odiad:
Hi. I have just updated from LOS19 to LOS20, and it is really great to keep this old mobile alive, and LOS20 works really super.

Is it a known bug, that even if in app-setting the network access is forbidden that apps still have access? I just tried with mobile data, I have no WiFi here.

Best regards

Odiad

Edit: I did a clean installation with full wipe before
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] vizolover:
Hello again! Is the fingerprint sensor working for y'all, or not? Cause it doesn't for me, I get a "Time out error" whenever I try to set it up. Also NFC is not working.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] odiad:
Fingerprint sensor works on my phone. I can't test NFC, I damaged NFC-antenna when I exchanged the battery.

Best regards

Odiad
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ptr1968:
Is Volte working?

(no more 2 and 3g arojnd here)

tnx for answering,

Peter
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Alex_11:
Is there possibly a GPS problem as the TomTom app cannot find a satellite? The GPSTest app does not find a satellite either.

Will the encryption be available soon?

Thank you for your great work and answer.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] odiad:
I tried to exchange the file to eliminate the echo, but then the voice of the caller is very quiet, even in loudest setting. So I changed back to original file.

Best regards

Odiad
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] odiad:
My internet connection is very slow on mobile data, even if phone has 4G. In Speedtest I had 0.4 Mbit. On my other phone with same provider I reached 10 mbit here in this location. Reboot didn't improve.

Has anybody else recognized that problem?

EDIT 28.07.: problem disappeared without any change. Don't know the reason. So please ignore my post above
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Penmaxis:
No volte is not working
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] haumich_blau:
Thank you for this great Rom!

I want to ask: How did you install Magisk?

I tried to follow this guide:

Installation

The Magic Mask for Android

topjohnwu.github.io

It has a specific section about Samsung, but I am not sure if it applies here. I tried Odin+boot.patched, but it didn't work.

Shall I flash the Magisk.zip?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] vizolover:
Assuming you have the latest TWRP version, you can install Magisk the default way. Download the apk file, change the extension to .zip and install through TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] haumich_blau:
That was It! Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well... I have a question regarding the Magisk too... who really needs rooting?

Myself I dont need it, and also I did not found any usable information/manual or other explanation about how to use Magisk and avaible Magisk modules seriously and reasonable.

I assume, that these informations all are here in XDA... but XDA is a jungle... sometimes it is very difficult to find informations.

This is not a critic... just a friendly statement ✌🏼🖖🏼😉
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] _Danil_:
I'm thinking of switching to this ROM, since safetynet stopped pass it on the old one and google play writes that the device is not certified....

Therefore, a couple of questions.

1. Does the ROM pass the safetynet test?

2. Whether there is a root or not? (I do not need root.)

3. Does Google play on this firmware to install the official ChatGPT application? In my ROM its say "Your Device isn't Compatible":

ChatGPT - Apps on Google Play

The official app by OpenAI

play.google.com

4. Does NFC pay in Google Pay work?

5. Does the heart rate sensor work in samsung health?

6. Does fingerprint work in banking applications?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
My mentioned problem related to the camera seems fixed now. Not sure its either from the new builds, LOS general or something else. I just using OpenCamera now with NoiseReduction Mode on. selected AutoMacro and in progressing Settings Edge mode algorithm same as Noise reduction algorithm in High Quality Settings. Its now same good as with the Stock Photo App ago.

I love it! :)(y)

Also I can confirm @netra3441 impression of the highly improved battery-life by dispense of any kind of GApss.

Just flashed current TWRP via Odin (I wanted to overwrite in general this way, instead of using TRWP intern method), format internal drives, flashed the latest Custom LOS from here and added current Magisk . Not a single App from all my currently used ones needs the GFS or whatever from Google. Phone laid 1 day without any interaction, still is 98% battery life. Would be already below 80% for normal. Its unbelievable how much it drained it before. Very good now.

I cant wait for a possible LOS21, and will probably use the S7 for another 10 years haha 😄

@netra3441 tell me if you need help for anything, I will do! Thanks for the Infos about GFS. Keep it up! 👍

Only one thing bothers me right now. I don't know why exactly, but AuroaStore App-Search does not work. (Didn't often in previous Firmware situations either, problem seems randomly appearing.) Need to use the categories and for some apps a third party source. Also I can't find the .apks location, I actually set the options for downloading updates and keep them on external disk. 🤷‍♂️

Having all needed apks and option to installing them back in batch after reflash would be la perfection.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
@_Danil_

1. Not sure what that is, but never got any error in some Safety whatever things. Only one is, any android security says its build with public keys. Whatever it exactly means, but as I understand that is normal for custom LOS and no any issue at all. SE is fine.

2. You will need root (unlocked the option to modify the boot-loader) to flash the image. After it, I would recommend using Magisk for any root-related things, like Banking App PhotoTAN App or root-installers etc. Not sure either if there is a real need. But I keep me the option to have anyway. Right now using it for AuroraStore Updates.

About the rest I can't say.

Maybe some other can tell more (and better) about.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
That is a good question. Some apps asking for root access and I give it via magisk. WhatsApp detects I'm using Custom Image, but thats all. Not even my banking app PhotoTAN App or DHL bothers really. But I always keep the option to have, since I want to check for some (really useful) Anti-Malware things some day and some (gray-law) tools, like deeper hardware infos and kernel mods.

General sub forum is: https://xdaforums.com/f/magisk.5903/

Main Thread: https://xdaforums.com/t/magisk-the-magic-mask-for-android.3473445/

Github for download: https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk (this one I'm using either)

Install-How to: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html

Install-How to2: https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/

Modules collection: https://xdaforums.com/t/collection-of-magisk-modules-v2.3575758/

Modules collection2: https://www.xda-developers.com/best-magisk-modules/

For install while having TWRP, its very simple:

1. Downloading the apk from the release hub on linked github.

2. Flashing the apk right after LOS ("adding zips), yep, the apk works this way either.

3. Installing the apk, it will update (direct method recommended), reboot etc, you also can activate zygisk

(It changes the way how Magisk works, it has any to do with ramdisk etc, more secure, I forgot what exactly)

4. You can additional hide the app from detecting, steps are self-explaining.

5. You can install any modules from zip sources the List above.

When some app wants to have root access magisk will ask if you want to permit it, easy.

About all the modules and what they do, I cant tell... I need to check either some day soon.

I also wanted to check for LSPosed Xposed Framework for some extra stuff, but not done it working yet so far..

Currently I'm using magisk mainly for AuroaStore Background Updates via root.

If you can't find any usage for, I would recommend then not bothering by it and don't install, I guess.

Ask if you have further questions. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well... I am not the innovator of not using the GSF / *Gapps - I am reading here in XDA, as much as I can, and one day there was the information, not to use the *Gapps, so to free the S7 from that Google stuff. I remember, that Master @Ivan_Meler himself gave me that hint.

I tried - and now I am happy about that, happy without Google stuff and mess.

Because I am professional writer, I report such cognitions to help others, because I believe in interchange.

Your problems with Aurora could maybe result in an elder version, you maybe use.

I use the Aurora version from FDroid store, and in this the search works.

Furthermore, can it be, that you use that Google Play Store too much?

I ask, because on my opinion 99% of all apps inside Google Play Store are unfunctional crap, full with spyware and other mess...

I prefer Fdroid store apps. They often are open source, and contact to the coders to pay a fee for using their apps is also much easier than with that damn Google Pay.

So, @Devolix that my suggestion: forget Google Play Store. Rethink. That makes your smartphones and your life easier.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well... just a big THANK YOU for your informations I forgot to send. Here it is ;)

I have read that informations about the Magisk. And still do not see a real need for me to install it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
Weird. I actually installed the apk from here: https://auroraoss.com/AuroraStore/Stable/

Coming from here: https://xdaforums.com/t/app-5-0-aurora-store-open-source-play-store-client-jul-14-2023.3739733/

Still was older version. 4.1.2 not 4.2.5 as it shows there and also FDroid shows. Also FDroid shows that my version needed to uninstall (instead of update) first because anything different there, already forgot what it was. Now even the links above are offline and other things. It really let me think not good of Aurora anymore tbf.

In the new version its not working either for me. It says Im "rate limited", whatever that means why ever I am that. I thought maybe it could be because of VPN but I tried 2 different ones and even without, just using mobile internet, still having that Problem.

Nah, just installing standard apps, like a few social ones, and common things like OpernCamera VLC, Shazam. Every app works good, no advertisement or whatever random crap you find in "freeware" or bs games etc. Sp everything pretty clean. - Thing is in Fdroid I can't find all the apks I'm using.

Well I need a store what updates all my important apps, like banking, PhotoTAN App, DHL, WhatsApp (because older versions can cause trouble, they always want you to use latest etc). It was always working with Aurora, pretty good tool, no any problems. But since recently, I can't tell.. maybe over a year (I lost my sense of time because of private matters) the search does not work any more.

I found threads about that issue in web (reddit etc), but its all older and they said it got fixed. idk if the problem returned or its a complete new thing, or it has to do with my phone or myself, whatever reasons I don't get it......

Welcome. :)

Tell me if you need help in any other matter, and I will try my best. That people helps each other or even cause some progress in revealing bits of useful information, its pretty rare days. So even more I'm very thankfully if that happens for me and I try to cause same for these. It's like a honor for me. (y)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] derders:
could you try if it works for you too? If I open Aurora I have no apps visible and can not search. But if I kill the app and open it again everything works like it should.

If your install was from apk directly or vice verses you will get a signature doesen't match blah blah message if you want to update from different source.

The auroraoss.com link works here - perhapse a VPN problem?

The rate limited message is when you use the given "main account" from aurora self. Because everyone is using this and then it could be that google blocks this account. "You're being rate limited because there are thousands of users logged in to the gmails provided by aurora (anonymous logins), and google is rate limiting those accounts due to the extremely large and unusual number of requests from those accounts"

You can always login with your google play account - works better for me...