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[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] sansei:
I'm using LineageOS 20 for few months now, upgrading each time there is a new build available, but I think I'll go back to original Samsung rom.

Despite great work from Ivan Meler, Lineage OS 20 is not a great experience, as I had:

- 3 complete hangs of the system, hard restart helped

- once during charging the phone got extremely hot despite not being used, and was consuming energy quicker than it was charging, it remained hot even after disconnected from the charger, after hard restart temperature went to normal immediately

- camera colors twice changed to monochrome - restart helped

- speaker volume yesterday dropped by half during spotify listening and remained as such in all activities (regular phone call, spotify, skype) - restart helped

- Google Meet (Duo) calls do not wake up the phone

On Samsung OS this was a perfect phone with no issues whatsoever, now it feels like cheap chineese noname phone. This simply shows how much testing and bug-fixing is required by phone manufacturers before a build can be released to public. With LineageOS this for obvious reasons only minimal testing is done.

Such a pity, I have great memories of LineageOS used with another phone many years ago.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well...

just the battery drain is an issue, it was heavy when using that damn Google stuff (*Gapps). Without Google Systems Framework Ivan's LOS 20 works very fine here.

Actually, with the newest ROM (from Sunday) the battery usage is a bit higher than before, I hope, that @Ivan_Meler will check and correct that soon.

But all the other issues, you @sansei mentioned, are here not, I am very satiesfied with Ivan's LOS20.

So the question must be:

what did you have installed beside Ivan's ROM?

Because you mentioned Google Meet, I assume, that you have installed a *Gapps. All the *Gapps cause much battery drain, because Google looks like to have changed a lot in its GSF (Google Systems Framework), what, f.e., sucks the battery empty quickly.

So, one solution is to get away from the Google mess, what I did.

I use two Samsung Galaxy S7s here with Ivan's LOS 20 and without any *Gapps. No hangs, no heat while charging. I use an other camera app, not the one, wich is delivered in the ROM, works fine. No speaker problems. Without the *Gapps the S7s run quick and properly. Same with a tablet Samsung A6, what runs with LOS 19, also no *Gapps, and it runs fine.

The Google stuff is a large issue, believe me. Get away from that.

I think, that you, @sansei did have installed a lot of stuff, what make Ivan's ROM do not work anymore properly, and this seems to be the main reason for the issues you have.

You should think about that, and maybe do a clean install again and stop your experiements on it...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] sansei:
Battery life was ok for me - not particularly different from stock OS. I charged the phone every 5 days or so.

I don't think I had much stuff installed. As I handed over the phone to a child for daily use. It had NikGapps installed with google parental controls enabled. Nearly zero apps above what google offered. Spotify added and that's it.

For me Google apps are essential. Maps show my kids location live. 'Google app' allows kids to scan homework from school and reads it alound. Family Link limits access to apps, resticts content of ads and limits what can be seen and installed from the store.

If not for Google apps, I'd have to go for expensive apple products, which makes no sense for young children, or give my kids traditional phones. I understand what you're saying about Google framework and that basically it had became a resource-hungry beast over the years, but for me if that's what it takes for the phone to be usable then so be it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] master373:
I recommend the Pixel Experience ROM which is also based on Ivans work. So i dont have to worry about gapss cause they are allready included it of course it will not be as fluid as stock rom but hey. You are running Android 13 on a almost 7 Years old Android phone and have to make compromises if you want latest android
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well, sorry, but to this I wont agree at this point.

In Ivan's LOS ROMs there is no GSF (Google Systems Framework) included. I know, that they are basing on the Pixel Experience ROM, but there is no GSF in Ivan's ROMs, not in the 20, and also not in the 19 or 18...

Furthermore without any *Gapps, so without any Google Systems Framework (GSF), my both 7 years old Samsung Galaxy S7 run great, quick, stable and have nearly no unneeded battery drain by using Ivan's LOS 20.

Sorry, but at this point I think, that its just a rumor, that an elder unit needs compromises.

The problem is, as @sansei says correctly, that the Google stuff had become a "resource-hungry beast" over the years, and so there is a need for users of elder mobile units to rethink, and start to use smartphones or tablets without this Google mess.

Ok, this might not work for everyone, if there are very special app needs, f.e. "family link" and others from Google. But I am sure, a rethinking could be also possible here...

For me it was a real clearance kick to free my both S7s from GSF by installing pure LOS 20 (Ivan's ROM) without any *Gapps.

Same with my, also 7 years old tablet, a Samsung A6 10.1, what was running very, very slow with *Gapps, and now runs quick and stable without by an LOS 19 (Android 12).

So actually not the modern Android 13 is the problem, but the "resource-hungry beast" GSF...

This maybe changes with Android 14 or 15, but I guess, this will not happen, the Android itself is not the problem, its just the GSF stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Not_Rich:
I suppose this is not your main phone, like me.

One day I took the sim out of my daily phone and put it in my S7 to find out if I had the echo when calling people, I didn't, and during the day the battery behaved normally and Gapps are installed.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Here on my both Samsnung Galaxy S7 also no echo when calling people.

But when have installed GSF (Google Systems Framework) by any *Gapps, the battery drain is so immense, that I made a clean new install of Ivan's LOS20 without any *Gapps, and now the battery drain is negligible.

And without the *Gapps everything runs much faster and more stable, so I never will install that Google stuff again, because, after some rethinking, I recognized, that I really do not need this Google stuff anymore.

Aurora and Fdroid give me everything, I need.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] master373:
Ivan idk what youve done at all but man this device is almost flying after a factory reset even with pe
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ScanX:
Every maintainer can make a mistake. Of course also those of the different gapps (open-, nik-, mind-......). This happens and will be corrected.

To say in general that gapps consume excessive amounts of electricity is wrong. I wish everyone who needs gapps a lot of fun with the optimized packages.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] master373:
I was refering to people that heavily depends on GSF and just want a ROM without to worry about what gapps they have to use and so on. But i agree with you that if you have the time then try without gfs.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ScanX:
In my opinion, the load on the battery is a bit higher. Without fp, consumption is 4% lower overnight. It's worse during the day. Presumably because every touch requests a query.

I turned fp off. This makes the battery consumption as good as LOS19.1 with fp on.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well... whats "fp"?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] oddfellow667:
fingerprint (sensor)?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Λαβιθήραν:
Will it have future updates to Android 14 ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] master373:
Hopefully yes
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Gatecrash448:
Hi, sorry if this isn't specific to this Rom - I have a very specific carrier issue with Jio in India. I'm simply unable to get calls and SMS to work but mobile data works fine.

The customer support wasn't very helpful and suggested that this is an old device and doesn't have "VOLTE" capability so I have to use an app from play store to get telephony working - This did help but the app is quite buggy and stops working after few mins.

Just wanted to see if there's anyone out there who has faced a similar issue and if there is any solution.

Jio is a 4G ONLY network and is not backwards compatible with older bands and there isn't much information I could find here to get this device working with it.

My device model number is SM-G930F and prior to using this Rom I was on stock from with the oreo update.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Hello forum,

@Ivan_Meler's LOS 20 is running very well for me, a bit higher battery consumption since the last update, but overall I'm happy with it. Thanks again to @Ivan_Meler!!!!

Now that I'm working without *Gapps, my old Samsung Galaxy S7s have become a real hit, maybe I'll have to put them on a leash soon and tie them somewhere so they don't run away from me... - Ivan, couldn't you go and add a dog leash to your LOS20-ROM? ;)

But seriously:

does anyone of you know how to set the system to accept the gallery app I installed later as the default gallery?

I use a more comfortable gallery app than the one that Ivan includes in the LOS20 ROM. I have already removed all rights from the default gallery app.

Nevertheless, e.g. Whatsapp now offers me the old gallery app and also the new one to choose from if I want to embed an image or video, as well as an installed file manager.

It's annoying and totally uncomfortable, and I'm already thinking about installing Magisk to remove the old gallery app so that only the new gallery is available, and e.g. Whatsapp then takes the new one directly instead of the selection.

Does anyone of you have a better idea how to solve this?

I'd rather ask before I mess around with Magisk and possibly break something...

Thanks and Greetings

netra3441
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ivan_Meler:
May builds are up, here is a brief changelog:

- Merged May 2023. Security update

- Synced with LineageOS source

There will likely be few more builds this month with more exciting improvements, Lineageos 19.1 and 18.1 will also get updated later this week or next week.

Huge thanks to everyone who supported this porject, donations towards this project help cover the build server cost and get me coffee for time spent working on new features/releases.

Enjoy new builds and stay safe
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] kundifon:
This is for you, see my posts. I get rid of crapy and bad stock apps.

https://xdaforums.com/t/lineageos-2...for-s8-s8-note8.4485525/page-29#post-88470281
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
Thank you for the detailed answer. That is indeed very useful interesting information. Yes, I always thought that everywhere where it says GFS, it needs Google stuff (Whatever is needed there exactly, I imagine now it's mainly about in-app purchases [micro-transactions] or just tracking). - Well then I will try the next installation without it.

Thanks again and a belated first of may. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
You are welcome.

You can try this f.e. with WhatsApp. In Google Play Store it is written, that Whatsapp needs GSF. But I run it here without any *Gapps, so without the GSF, on three units, and it works properly.

I try to use more surrogate apps from Fdroid store. The Google Play Store I use via the Aurora app, but only, if Fdroid has not the app, I look for.

Payment via Google Play Store does not work without the GSF. But it works to write eMail to coders, and ask them for an other way to pay - the very most of them offer this.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdastedt:
Thank you so much for being so active and engaged in this project I know it has helped me and many others.

Here's my vote for 18.1 as I'm still evaluating 19&20 (issues with compass, sensors...). Please keep up the good work and keep well.

Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Luis_2023:
does it work on s7 snapdragon?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] master373:
No
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Godsend999:
Just had an issue with the May 2023 security update. The script used for updating through TWRP fails, which leaves me having to revert back to the April 2023 security patch. Is anyone else experiencing a similar issue?

EDIT: The error given in TWRP is "Error installing zip file @/cache/recovery/block.map"
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] MastahMatt:
No error for me!

"Installing zip file '@/cache/recovery/block.map'" was successful.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ScanX:
Can you tease us a little bit more? 🙂
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] xdastedt:
It the "Protect Battery" feature not available in 19 or 20?

I'm running 18.1 (May 7, 2023) and like having this.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] coyotxxx:
Hello, can anyone help with the internet connection, I'm trying in all ways and I only have 4G that doesn't work
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] migudent:
Hi, sometimes Wifi doesn't work, than try system restart, for me, after boot it is ok
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] coyotxxx:
The wifi works perfectly

I have a problem with the mobile network, 3G, 4G, LTE does not work, so strange that I receive e-mail messages but when I go to the website, nothing works

I tested with different settings nothing helps me when I move the sim card to another phone s7 with original samsung software the network works without any problems LTE, 4G
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
btw. I found out how I can even increase the quality: Simply using "Noise Reduction"-Mode.

(Accessible via Scroll-down, PhotoMode)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] thinkplus_1990:
Hello

Despite doing all the steps correctly after installing the ROM, my phone has the following network problem:

Wi-Fi, imei and sim signals are good, but when I call, it says not registered and NG is false.

I already took a backup of the base ROM and I can recover it.

But I want to use this custom ROM!!

Can anyone help me??
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] dunconio:
Hi

I'm having what I believe to be a FlipFlap problem intermittently with my unofficial case that does have a magnetic clasp.

When it happens the display is dark - only showing date and time, and the only way to regain functionality is to do a volume-down+power 'hard reboot'.

Before the last update I had removed the FlipFlap files from the phone, but I guess the update would have effectively reinstalled it (and I forgot to remove it again :)

I believe a previous version of LineageOS for S7 had an option to disable FlipFlap, and I've searched settings and couldn't find it here, so I would *REALLY* appreciate that option to be implemented.

Otherwise, this is a fantastic ROM (which has breathed new life into the S7) and the updates are a great bonus!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Hello forum,

here the lake rests quietly? Why?

So I'll write something.

As you can read here in this thread, I now use Ivan Meler's LineageOS 20 entirely without Google Systems Framework (GSF), i.e. without *Gapps.

Firstly, the Samsung Galaxy S7 runs much faster without *Gapps, and secondly, the battery consumption is much lower.

Instead of the Google Play Store app, I use the Aurora app - and it shows me whether there are trackers in every app in the Google Play Store.

And what shall I tell you? There are trackers in almost every app in the Google Play Store, and possibly other dirt that no honest person needs. Apart from the fact that the Google Play Store contains vast amounts of completely superfluous apps twice and three times, even four and five times or more.

So questions: why does Google allow apps in its Playstore that are full of trackers and other junk, why doesn't Google sift through them properly so that all the junk apps can get out there?

It is often claimed that the apps in other stores, i.e. Fdroid and others, are contaminated with viruses and spyware.

In fact, it's more likely that the stuff in the Google Play Store is heavily contaminated with all sorts of crap stuff.

So, that was my mustard for today.

Finally, I would like to ask, how you, @Ivan_Meler, are doing, because you haven't moved for a long time. Everything ok?

Greetings

net3441
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] drbauer:
Last few days noticing the phone getting very warm while under normal use, significant battery drain and sometimes battery percentage keeps dropping even with the charger connected (charger has enough wattage & cable is good)

:((
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well, this issue was discussed here yet, read this thread.

One reason can be, that you had installed a *Gapps. This causes a very heavy battery drain, also a heating of battery.

Avoid that Google stuff. LOS20 runs well without Google Systems Framework (GSF). Do a clean new install of LOS20, but now without that *Gapps.

After installation use Aurora app, so you can reach some apps from Google Play Store, you had installed before. Additional use Fdroid store.

With both your Samsung Galaxy S7 runs properly.

Thats the way, I did, and I am happy with.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ScanX:
Take your time don't rush!

Is there any progress at this point?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] notquitenull:
[bug report]

Hello all,

I have encountered a rather annoying bug:

Google maps (and GPS Status) will randomly close and send me to the home screen. When I re open Maps it has forgotten everything about my navigation and I have to re enter my destination every time this happens.

I hope that the attached files provide all the nesecarry information, if you need me to provide anything else let me know.

I really like the ROM otherwise, and would hate to return to stock because of this, but I rely on my phone for navigation, and 1h to 3h drives are not uncommon for me. I am also aware that this is probably a passion project and not worked on full time, so I don't expect this to be fixed over night xD

Cheers

NotQuiteNull
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
Well... as it seems, you had installed a *Gapps, it looks like the NikGapps. Is that right?

In the past there were issues with this NikGapps because of massive battery drain and heating up.

Is the Google stuff so important for you?

If not, do again a clean new installation of LOS 20, but now without (!!!) any *Gapps.

Then you dont have Google Systems Framework (GSF) on you S7 anymore.

After clean new installation of LOS20 use Aurora app to get some of the apps from Google Play Store, you had used before.

Additionally use FDroid store to get apps without all that Google mess.

In Fdroid store you will find OsmAnd Navigation app. This uses the OpenStreetMaps, and you can work offline with it, you can download all the maps, you need and save them them on an sdcard. I did not have tried that OsmAnd in a car, but I guess, that this would work much better than the Google Maps...

I know, that maybe deny Google in the future might be a big step for you, but it is neccessary to change your mind in this, to rethink, and to give your old Samsung Galaxy S7 a new spirit.

I am very happy without the Google stuff (GSF) and without that addiction to Google... Google is not your friend, its your enemy.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] walttheboss:
Hello All. I am rebuilding two old g930f phones for my kids as audio players. Can someone help me figure out the best root and LineageOS version. All I need is stabilitiy, bluetooth, battery life. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Devolix:
--- After recherche: Never mind the question.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] ScanX:
No!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ivan_Meler:
June builds are up, after some delay due to pixel feature drop merge at lineageos and googles source release delay.

Here is a brief changelog

- Merged June 2023. Security update

- Merged latest pixel feature drop

- misc performance and stability improvements

- Synced with LineageOS source

As always big thanks to everyone who supported this project, helped cover the build server cost and got me coffee, this project wouldnt be possible without your support

Enjoy new builds and stay safe
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] netra3441:
@Ivan_Meler thanks a lot for your good work and great efforts!!! (y)😘
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] MaelZ:
Thanks Ivan !! :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] c-snees:
I installed LineageOS and booted up. But then realised I needed NikGApps, so I rebooted to TWRP and deleted data and installed NikGApps and this worked. I got the phone all working. I was going to use the phone for Pokemon Go and Polygon. So far, I could get Polygon and Pokemon to work, but not to share location etc. I was told I needed Magisk. So I went back into TWRP mode and put Magisk's latest APK file (renamed to .zip as recommended) and flashed that. Magisk appeared, I did some updates, installed and granted Polygon SuperUser access. But now I can no longer access Pokemon Go, it is almost as if NikGApps isn't there again.

Any ideas on the fix?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Ex novo:
You will probably need to install the "Universal SafetyNet Fix" Magisk module from here: https://xdaforums.com/t/module-mod-universal-safetynet-fix.4553699/ You must install the module "safetynet-fix-v2.4.0-MOD_1.3-Zygisk.zip"

You must also in the Magisk settings hide the Magisk app, enable Zygisk, Force Deny List Application and configure Deny List (include the Pokemon go app in the deny list).

After installing the module and restarting, clean Google Play Store and Google Play Services data. After that, the device should appear as certified in the play store settings.

The best place to get help with this type of problem is here: https://xdaforums.com/t/discussion-magisk-the-age-of-zygisk.4393877/
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] c-snees:
Thanks for this reply. I did find I needed SafetyNet Fix but wasn't sure what needed to go in the deny list. I will fix that.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] GalaxyNote10:
Thanks again for your great work to keep the Galaxy S7 running!

Just starting to use Lineage 20 on my device.

Could it be that you missed to include the "Signature Spoofing" patch?

MicroG tells me "Your ROM has no native support for signature spoofing"
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] KenMacD:
Just installed this and I can't get a hotspot to work. Is it working for others, or any suggestions as to what might be wrong? (logcat/dmesg/kmsg attached)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] System23:
Thx good work, works fine
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] Forron:
I have the echo problem too. Even with the PixelExperience ROM. Is there a fix?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Recoveri] webhook:
Hello,is ROM compatible with G930W8??