[Samsung Galaxy M52 5G] ShaDisNX255:
NcX S21FE Port for Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
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I usually work on A52s but decided to make a version for M52 since it's pretty much the same thing lol. This is a OneUI ROM that adds extra functionality, read the features carefully so you can give yourself an idea of what features you're getting. Also be sure to read the FAQ if possible.

This ROM is now EOL

* Warning, your warranty is now void.
* We are 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 flashing this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at us for messing up your device, we will laugh at you. HARD!

Supported variants!​

SM-M526B

SM-M526BR

Features!​

Based on S21 FE August firmware (G990BXXS6EWG9)

OTA Support

Resolution change in Settings

Voice Focus

Gallery object cut/copy from S23 series

[Optional] Bootanimation zip support instead of Samsung's qmg implementation

DeX working

Live Blur

Native AppLock

Advanced Reboot options

Bluetooth patched

Remaster Picture in Gallery

Allow screenshots on secure apps

Fixed Private Share and Secure Wifi

Secure Folder fixed

Smart Widgets

Native object, shadow and reflection eraser

Debloated

Edge Lighting effects fully enabled

High-End Animations

Enhanced pocessing (this also probably doesn't do anything, but give it a try)

CSC Features like:

Stock call recording

Speed meter on statusbar

Spam call blocker

Added camera privacy toggle to remove camera access across apps (Already on S21FE FW by default)

Added HDR10+ lines (improves effect in HDR content)

Added optional AOD to clock animation. Avoid using it with FOD. You can disable it in the installer.

Screenshots!

Spoiler content hidden.

Sources!​

I decided to show my work so to speak on GitHub. You can see the list of all the apps I removed and all the lines that were added to camera and floating features. Feel free to take a look and make pull requests if you want me to add something on potential future releases.

ROM source: GitHub

Stock Kernel source: Samsung Open Source

OnUpdate source: GitHub

Bugs!​

Changing wallpaper no longer prompts changing color palette [bug introduced by Samsung]

Share external doesn't work on Facebook

Changelog!​

2/Octubre/2023:

Release based on August S21FE Firmware (G990BXXS6EWG9)

Added button grid in SystemUI options

Update to latest BL for B and BR variants (U3)

14/June/2023:

Release based on May S21FE Firmware (G990BXXS4EWE3)

Officially added OTA support

Add multiple resolution options in Settings

Officially added OTA support

Fixed Reboot to download mode - SystemUI

31/March/2023:

Release based on February S21 FE Firmware (G990BXXU2EWAJ)

Update to OneUI 5.1

Add Voice Focus in calls

Add Gallery object cut/copy [special thanks to KhanVaiiii@Telegram for providing the necessary libs]

13/February/2023:

Release based on January S21 FE Firmware (G990BXXU2DWA4)

Fixed block capabilities for SMS and calls (you may need to re-install your stock CSC before applying this)

Added Quick Switch in Secure Folder settings (same as above)

Updated installation visual instructions

Added compatibility for BR variant (needs testing)

06/January/2023:

Release based on December S21 FE Firmware (G990BXXS2DVK4)

Links!​

NcX S21FE August - M52 5G [AFH]

NcX S21FE May - M52 5G [OneDrive]

NcX S21FE February - M52 5G [OneDrive / AFH]

NcX S21FE January - M52 5G [GoogleDrive]

NcX S21FE December - M52 5G [GoogleDrive]

Prequisites​

TWRP

Being unencrypted (recommended)

Android 13 Bootloader (Android 12 BL may break camera features)

Instructions!​

Video tutorial here

Add zip to either internal memory or SD card

OPTIONAL but recommended: Format data. This will erase media too.

Flash zip via custom recovery and read the on-screen information. ROM installs in 2 steps.

After step 1 is complete, you should be able to reboot to recovery and flash the zip again

Follow instructions and make the selections based on your preference

Credits!​

@SuperR. For his Super R's Kitchen which you can find here: https://xdaforums.com/apps/superr-kitchen/windows-linux-superr-s-kitchen-v3-0-0-0-t3601702

@topjohnwu for Magisk

@BlassGO for dynamic installer, which makes this installation easy. You can find dynamic installer here: https://xdaforums.com/t/zip-dual-in...ler-stable-3-5-android-10-or-earlier.4279541/

@kirbynx for allowing me to use some aspects of her setup of Dynamic Installer and for the Samsung Services disabler.

@ricci206 for various fixes and mods posted here: https://xdaforums.com/t/mods-samsung-not-android-mods-collection-exynos.3772017/

@ananjaser1211 for always being there willing to help on all my questions and support.

@BlackMesa123 for a lot of his help, giving advice and sharing his knowledge

@Simon1511 for his help with kernel and development in general.

@Flylarb for helping me fix Remaster Picture

@DavidArsene for his method to bypass the Samsung Health knox check which was shared in the Telegram Development group

@PhatWalrus for the changes made to updater script to auto detect step 1 and 2

@afaneh92 for helping me add bootanimation zip support in OneUI 5

@sameepkambli__ for his wonderful NcX custom bootanimation, I think it looks great!

@ All my testers

@ Samsung for the firmware

@ To users like you!

If you feel I missed you, please give me a PM so I can add you