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[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] SamDaaEpic:
Ponces has released builds of AOSP Android 14, it has gapps and some features but not fully pixel. I've been using it recently as a daily driver and it's working great.

GitHub - ponces/treble_aosp: Script and patches for building TrebleDroid AOSP

Script and patches for building TrebleDroid AOSP. Contribute to ponces/treble_aosp development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] seandpa:
Now that people have had time to do a bit of testing on different ROMs, which would be recommended for battery usage on the sm-x200? I've been using SuperiorOS android 13 but drains battery quite quickly.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] SamDaaEpic:
I've been using the AOSp Android 14 build by ponces and it's been working great
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Hello, with so much of Android support moving to Telegram I sometimes forget about XDA.

I'll be working on updating the header this next week with information regarding A14 support
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
I sold my S5E because the only support was on Telegram. My problem with Telegram is that the Dev that originates the "dicussion" becomes a dictator. Post anything they disagree with and they can ban you. The S5E dictator was insistant that TWRP was "trash" and that encryption was always a good and necessary. BS!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] BrokenSailor:
Maybe a stupid question?

I have a A8 with the following "status" and I am all locked out...

Now the "entire world" search for ways to overcome the FRPLock and iam just another face in that crowd, but unlike many others I also want Google OUT of my life if possible.

And hence that I ask if these things presented here can "overwrite" the Android that is keeping this hardware of mine hostage?

In the PC world I can not even count how many computers where I have liberated the hardware from another "SpyWare" corporation, namely Microsoft and replaced that with various Linux distroes depending on the hardware owners needs.

And that this can be taken one step further by installing a Open Source BIOS, and then take control over the entire "value chain" kicking the Corporations out of the box.

My only wish is to be able to run OPENCPN that is quite a allround piece if software that runs on most platformst. And that the GPS must work as OPENCPN is a Chartplotter for use @sea.

The learining curve is step here and I am a bit to old to start "specializing" in another "technology world" with new stuff that u guys mention here.

My Device states this:

11/RP1A.200720.012/X200XUU1CVL5

SAMSUNG/ gta8wifixx/gta8wifiSupported API 3

Manual Mode v1.0.0#

Reboot to bootloader info

Odin Mode

sm-x200

Samsung official binary

FRP Lock : On

OEM Lock: On

KG status: Prenormal

Unisoc secure boot: Enable

Varranty Void 0x0 (0x0)

RP SWREV: B1 Kb1,DT1,Vb1,Vbs1 S1

Secure Download: Enable

GRDM STATUS; Normal (D0000502)

DID: 440235421411

So the short question is if I can FORCE Google out of my A8 by diving in to these systems, whereas Lineage OS is the only term i am somewhat familiar with?

Sam does a great job for this community. Kudos to him.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Sir, if it's not too much trouble, please message me on Telegram so I can solve your problem in real time https://t.me/MaximRoot
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Selling a device because of your experiences in one channel is beyond ridiculous. That can happen anywhere on the internet and isn't exclusive to Telegram

I'm a member of close to 100 different channels. There is one in particular for my main device in which the admin acts similar to how you described. Not for one minute did I even think to ditch my device, but hey that's just me
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
There are certain projects like Graphene OS that cater to what you are seeking - http://grapheneos.org

A few others as well, but the names escape me. Maybe someone else can fill in that info
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
To each his own. There was only ONE channel to support the device and I'm too old to put up with the aggravation of a dictatorial mod. Sold that device and purchased another model and was quite happy with the new one. You might consider that ridiculous, I don't.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Updated header with crDroid to working list and download link

If anyone has any ideas on getting Ancient OS to boot properly please share. I've tried every build available and no luck so far
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] BrokenSailor:
Hi and thanks Kevinco1...

I was w

very happy to read your comment, but not so impressed as GrapheneOS does NOT have any Samsung supported, apart from S4 for a older version of their OS.

This of course is why I post under the Samsung Tab A8 sm-x200/ sm-x205 thread and not in a general Samsung whatever model kind of forum. The hope is that people whom reply has a reason for it, apart from guessing.

Graphene OS seems like its limited to Pixel Phones, and thats it.

Can you please provide some link to whatever source there is for GrapheneOS working on my Samsung Tab A8 sm-x200? I am open to this being a actual solution, but also for the statement to be pure fantasy.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] swefos:
Pixel Experience does not work. It forces you to use face recognition and it crashes and you can't continue, you just go back to the setup device screen, it's a loop.

Edit: it works if you don't set any pin or password and it will not ask for facial recognition. But play store is partly broken, most apps fail to install
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Whenever I first flash a GSI, I always bypass all the setup steps even for connecting to wifi. Go through and change a few settings and then reboot which helps make it a smoother experience

For Play Store, you need to make sure it's the latest version as well as Play Services. If they haven't auto updated after a few reboots, you can get the APKs from Apkmirror.com
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Press F kevinco1​
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] swefos:
Lineageos 20 is random rebooting during stresstest or heavy load. Is there anything I can do about it?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Get another gsi or wait for the developer to fix it
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Here is a photo crDroid launched well no bugs owner of the tablet likes everything
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Good evening sir could you please write instructions on how to use this command correctly, because I went into fastboot and when I use the command gives an error
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
and I still have one more question 1. when will there be an update to your TWRP that will allow sm-x200.205 to interact with the data partition and make partition backups?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
good evening dear xda users today i tested a gsi that was not on the list (AOSP 14.0 v2023.12.17) this is the 6th gsi i tested and i can say that all these gsi are similar to each other. they differ only in stability and their features.

Release AOSP 14.0 v2023.12.17 · ponces/treble_aosp

Changelog Based on android-14.0.0_r18 Sync with latest sources of TrebleDroid Update GMS spoof approach to be based on an OTA system or a local JSON file. Play Integrity passes by default at this...

github.com
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
I wonder if there is a gsi for sm-x200.205 with a different interface with a more beautiful interface
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
good afternoon kevinco1 could you add a link to this gsi to the beginning of your topic thank you so much.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Hello dear xda users. I have good news for some gsi from the list came out updates in the form of Android 14 here are some of them

1. Evolution X A14 When you download the firmware, take the firmware for arm64 processor. don't take the firmware for a64 or similar, it just won't load for you. https://github.com/KoysX/treble_build_evo/releases
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
2. DerpFest Aosp A 14 When you download the firmware, take the firmware for arm64 processor. don't take the firmware for a64 or similar, it just won't load for you. https://github.com/KoysX/treble_DerpFest_GSI/releases
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
3. crDroid A14 beta When you download the firmware, take the firmware for arm64 processor. don't take the firmware for a64 or similar, it just won't load for you. https://github.com/naz664/crDroid_gsi/releases
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
I also found 2gsi which are not in the list of tested but they will run on our device 1. AOSP TrebleDroid Builders A14. When you download the firmware, take the firmware for arm64 processor. don't take the firmware for a64 or similar, it just won't load for you https://github.com/TrebleDroid/treble_experimentations/releases
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
2. LeOS-U A14 When you download the firmware, take the firmware for arm64 processor. don't take the firmware for a64 or similar, it just won't load for you https://leos-cloud.de/s/JFrFgLgSSTEMtmL?path=/LeOS-U/December
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
I would also like to add to this list is Arrow OS but it was reported as not working.it was indeed so, but on October 28 the developer is releasing an update that fixes the download problems. download the version under Arm64 https://github.com/naz664/ArrowOS_gsi/releases/tag/v2023.10.28
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Bigdrago:
Will the drm be lost? Can I still watch netflix in hd?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
The person who uses crdroid installed through aurora store and everything works.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] rolarocka:
Nice list there and gj. What is a fast and light gsi that you recommend?

Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
Crdroid
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] seandpa:
How many of these gsi have microg options?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Maxim-Root:
You need to install this yourself
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] kevinco1:
Updated header with Android 14 GSIs
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] MrFluffyOven:
Test update

I'm working on implementing the EGL and Vulkan drivers required to boot all GSIS without flashing stock recovery, test builds 1&2 will not repair this problem yet, test Build 1 does work fully minus the usual problems, if anyone can flash builds 2 and 3 and pull recovery logs and send them to me, I'll see if I've missed anything

(I've done alot of studying since my failed builds)

TWRP with working Touch screen test implementation of EGL fixed and Vulkan Drivers (TEST BUILDS)

I've decided to make a test build post if new builds of TWRP, I have made all touch screens work, I'm attempting to fix the EGL bug which prevents some GSIs from booting without flashing the stock recovery Test Build 1 (Stable)...

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] DeepReef11:
Is anyone else having bad call reception with tab A8 LOS21 GSI (or other roms)?

Edit: Nevermind, its fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] merlinolillo:
I've just flashed Voltage OS gsi rom and I can state that it works fine. It's very fast and smooth
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bobcanberra:
If anyone else is having boot loops after flashing many of these GSI images, I recommend using myfluffyoven TWRP version and following his recommendation if you run into issues.

"Flashing system images is working from fastboot on my device, if you get reboots after flash, do a data format, a factory wipe, and clear metadata, dalv, and cache, if you still get reboots, go to advanced, terminal I'm twrp and type "multidisabler""

I had no troubles flashing my SM-X200 after installing the new recovery image (TWRP) from https://github.com/MrFluffyOven/and...ifi/releases/download/twrp-3.7.1/recovery.img. I had no success with Magendanz TWRP version for some reason.

Currently running Andy's image seems very stable and fast! - lineage-21.0-20240217-UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bvS.img.xz

Enjoy!
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] DeepReef11:
Do you mean this TWRP? https://github.com/MrFluffyOven/android_device_samsung_gta8wifi/releases/tag/12.1-V2.6(unofficial)

I've got a slightly previous version of Andy's los21 and I'm stuck with the knox screen. I'm currently trying to let battery drain but it doesn't seem to work.

I've used 2 different TWRP to be able to flash los21 as explained here:

instructions on how to install gsi on SM-X200(SM-X205)

(Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any devices you may have broken while installing the firmware using these instructions) Hi all, I c FrankyDoodle found a way to install custom firmware on sm-x200, sm-x205, here are the instructions

xdaforums.com
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bobcanberra:
No Feb 23 is the latest twrp fluffy has made, that's the one I used. Try the image from Andy's page, the exact one I posted. Seems Andy's had the best success rate on booting. Don't forget to Wipe all your data in twrp (to remove encryption) then factory reset. Then boot to fast boot. And again don't forget to extract the image and rename to system.IMG and flash "fastboot flash system system.img" then "fastboot reboot". Hopefully it boots if not follow fluffys instructions.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bobcanberra:
https://github.com/MrFluffyOven/android_device_samsung_gta8wifi/releases/download/twrp-3.7.1/recovery.img

Just flash new recovery IMG with fastboot.

Also why did you flash magisk, its not needed also putting original Samsung recovery is not needed with new twrp. And you didn't call your image system.img when flashing.

I would flash stock firmware get it to boot and start again. I'm wondering if anyone has flashed these with unisoc software using .PAC files, this is a sure way that you could never really brick the sm-x200.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
The version of TWRP doesn't matter. If it boots, lets you format data and enter fastboot, then that's all that counts. GSIs ROMs may find ALL versions of TWRP cause bootloops. That is why, after flashing system, you need to also flash stock revovery from fastboot. However, this should not be needed with LOS 21. But WHICH version of LOS 21 you flash does make a difference. If you want gapps then it should be the arm64 bgN version. If you don't then arm64 bvN.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] DeepReef11:
Solved with the help of @Maxim-Root

Connect the tablet to the PC next

Turn off the tablet by holding down the volume down and power keys after it turns off, do the following

Immediately press the increase plus volume down + power button after a blue or cyan background appears, press volume up, agree and continue, go to the next background

So I suppose it is no big deal. Will tell if it happens again.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] dibinho8:
Hi, thank you for your thread and all gsi reviews,

I have already installed 3 of them and feeling always a bad experience with this tablet this is so slow,

have you experienced the same on your side ?

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bobcanberra:
No problems with this build, fast for me compared to the sanasung ui.

Currently running Andy's image seems very stable and fast! - lineage-21.0-20240217-UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bvS.img.xz
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] DeepReef11:
Mine is fine with LOS21. The original Android that came with it was obviously sl;ower. I sure didn't really use it before flashing but I've noticed the parameter panel wasn't as smooth as LOS21. I'm no tablet specialist and I don't play video game.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] dibinho8:
Hi,

thanks for your replies, i'am actually installating LOS21 but having bootloop on samsung logo,

I'm checking tonight
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Melomi:
Do I have to re-flash Magisk after flashing a custom ROM
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jayjay1234:
I can see the pros in flashing a custom RoM but what are the cons?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] dibinho8:
Hi guys,

Update: i have flashed los21 without gapps, this is awesome, no lags my tablet just revived,
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jayjay1234:
Are you able to backup stock ROM and restore if you're not happy with gsi ROMs?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] dibinho8:
Hi,

Yes you just have to flash stock rom with Odin in download mode
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jayjay1234:
I real want to test one of these ROM. Can anyone tell me which one is the most stable for you.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jayjay1234:
Thank but I meant a full restore with TWRP
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] bobcanberra:
No full restore in twrp. You will need to flash OEM stock firmware back with Odin. The stock firmware is rubbish. Just install this version you will be happy with performance and lack of spyware. Use fdoid, aptiode etc...for playstore.

lineage-21.0-20240217-UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bvS.img.xz
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] Eboola69:
does any of this GSI support floating windows / pop-up view?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] telectricturtle:
Looking at Andy Yan's page, it doesn't seem that specific version is available anymore. Has anyone got this to work with his newer updates?

I tried this myself with the MrFluffyOven TWRP, but all my tablet does is go into the bootloop. However, I haven't had issues using MrFluffyOven with CRDroid or Evolution X.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Exactly what is the "this" you are attempting to flash and HOW are you doing it? Are you using the Install button or fastboot and what TWRP version?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] telectricturtle:
lineage-21.0-20240424-UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bvS.img.xz, extracted to an img, renamed to system.img, and then sent with fastboot.

TWRP version is MrFluffyOven's as stated.

EDIT: I followed this guide: https://xdaforums.com/t/instructions-on-how-to-install-gsi-on-sm-x200-205.4632869/
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Try it with bgN, if you want gapps, or bvN if you don't. The S versions don't seem to work on these tablets. BTW, MrFluffyOven has several version of TWRP. I wanted to know if you are using the latest
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] telectricturtle:
Oh okay, appreciate the help! And yes, it should be his most recent version.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
Let me know how it turns out. Actually, the version of TWRP shouldn't make any difference. Any recovery should work so long as it has fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] jayjay1234:
I can vouch that the latest twrp 3.7.1 X200XXS3CWG2 stabile-2.6 with the latest lineage-21.0-20240424 any version will bootloop. The only version that I got to boot was bvN version but it will have a lot of random reboots and very unstable.

If you want to try Lineage then you will have to got to the History folder and use lineage-21.0-20240217 versions. I got those to boot fine and it runs the smoothest compared to other roms.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
You are right. I was on 0217 bgN and I just tried flashing 0424 bgN and it bootloops. Had to reflash 0217 and it is booting now.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] techkhaled:
Evolution X Android 14 didn't work but aosp android 14 did

Any help?

I really want evo x
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] NarcoticvV:
I hope someone can clarify the process a bit for me.

The stock ROM on my device currently has a "super" partition, as opposed to a "system" partition.

When I tried to flash LineageOS 19 from inside TWRP, only the "super" partition was given as an option, not "system", so I didn't go ahead.

When I tried to flash it using fastboot, it gave:

What is the expected behavior here? Is it even possible to flash "system" using fastboot, if that partition exists only as a dynamic partition inside "super"?

And can I expect LOS 19 to even work, or should I use a newer LOS (is downgrade to Android 12 feasible)?

In any case, I was using @Magendanz TWRP, so I will retry this with MrFluffyOven's TWRP to see if it makes a difference.

Thanks a bunch in any case.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] lewmur:
The reason TWRP doesn't have "system" as an option is that it doesn't have the ability to resize the dynamic partitions that fastboot does. Your fastboot error says it cannot find the "system.img" file in the fastboot directory. You need to either move the system.img to that directory or include the entire path to the file in the fastboot command. And that assumes that you renamed the los image file to system.img.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] NarcoticvV:
Thanks for the very quick reply!

Good to know that fastboot should in theory be able to write dynamic partitions.

However, your assumption about system.img not being there is incorrect: it was definitely there. TBH, I was lazy and copy-pasted the error screenshot from another user who had the exact same issue, but you can see in the screenshot (like happened for me) that the "No such file or directory" error is coming from the remote side.

If the file didn't exist, fastboot would not have any idea how many chunks to send.

In any case, I will try again with the other TWRP version and see what happens.

EDIT: it is flashing as we speak with the MrFluffyOven TWRP, after I had tried before unsuccessfully twice with the Magendanz one. So for some reason this seems to make a difference. Also, touchscreen works in the MrFluffyOven TWRP whereas with Magendanz' version I needed an USB-OTG mouse.

EDIT 2: unfortunately I keep getting boot loops when installing lineage-21.0-20240217-UNOFFICIAL-arm64_bgN.img. This despite also first rooting successfully with Magisk on stock, then flashing lineage and stock recovery right after one another.

EDIT 3: don't know why, but on the Nth time got it to work (see https://xdaforums.com/t/twrp-with-w...kan-drivers-test-builds.4655637/post-89561512)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2021)] were928:
crDroid is boot looping on my tablet :(

Sent from Pixel 7 using ReLabs
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] X117:
On ebay folks are doing remotely, anyone here knows which method are they using to unlock these phones
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] xhypnotik:
Hey, I would be glad to host any file which is created for xda-developer in the Raphael section. I made a gaming website, which I didn't even bother finishing. I have about 600GB per month for one year, I'll be glad to host file for you guys.

If you are interested please contact me here. Or at webmaster@warrockgamers.com

Thank you.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] pmow:
How much space do you have?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] xhypnotik:
About 60 GB, 20 GB with free space.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] pmow:
I've mirrored the entire XDA FTP, and that's about 20GB alone. Unfortunately, most of this stuff isn't on there. Especially the Raphael section...there's not much on the official FTP. For all XDA, I'd think more like 150GB, but not sure. I'm currently thinking about crawling the forum, harvesting links to archives, hashing the files, and providing a sort of automatic check for mirrors.

Once that's done, a report could be run to find non-redundant linked files, so that mirrors can be found for them and added.

Assuming certain commands are supported on the FTP side, one could even script an auto-mirror function. I really don't think it'll be necessary though. If mirrors are missing, you wget all those single-repo files, upload them to a fresh FTP, and then add those mirrors to the database. Easy peasy.

Any takers?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] shabbat:
Hi guys, please help! I have a broken screen note 9 with an exynos cpu (512Gb) and I found a cheap note 9(128Gb) with a snapdragon cpu with good screen and I want to buy it and exchange the motherboards of them. So, Is the screen of Samsung note 9 with exynos cpu can be replaced with a screen of note 9 with snapdragon cpu?

Thanks