yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
New major update is out, with all LineageOS 21 features now included since it has seen an official announcement:

Changelog 28 - Fantastic Fourteen, Amazing Applications, Undeniable User-Experience

Lets have a drink!

lineageos.org

For more details concerning our phone see here:

Release lineage-21.0-20240215-UNOFFICIAL-a70q · rtd1250/a70q_OTA

Major update! Changelog: All brand new LineageOS 21 features are now available (more info here: https://lineageos.org/Changelog-28/) February 2024 security patch Signature spoofing support for mic...

github.com

If the update shows up in Settings->System->Updates then it can be installed without wiping data, otherwise you have to backup your data and install manually with the installation guide in main post, due to major filesystem changes in 21. For backup you can use seedvault, swift backup, google backup, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mali051:
Battery Drain fast device getting very hot after new update.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
Thank you, I'll look into this. Looks like 21's release has created some issues; expect hotfixes soon

Here is my phone on the same build. Maybe you've installed something that drains the battery? Is the phone rooted? Make sure you've got latest gapps as well
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mali051:
Yes Have Magisk installed.and am just finished installing rom nothing install without using.this happen

On charge.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
After more testing I still don't encounter this heating issue, after all nothing related to this changed from the last build so it could be something not device-related.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Shakavibes1:
Is it me or there is no face id? I've checked but not seeing it. Please confirm.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
This is intentional, LineageOS does not include face unlock as it is insecure - our phone even lacks the hardware to do this securely - and the implementations that certain other roms use are *not* part of AOSP, meaning it is code often taken from elsewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ki3pc0d0n:
I feel stable when I just uploaded this rom :D
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] heian12:
I'm having problems installing Magisk. Re-downloaded the file already but still won't install.

What I did;

installed lineage-21.0-202040127-recovery-a70.tar in download mode

rebooted in recovery mode and installed Google apps and Magisk (all downloaded from the above links)

I just did exactly as the instruction said, flashed recovery via Odin (not auto reboot)

Is there something that I have missed?

Is there a difference when flashing Magisk this way, or get an Apk file and install it when the OS is already running?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
Magisk is deprecating the recovery installer in favour of directly patching the boot image. Try a slightly older Magisk version such as v26.3

*Also a reminder that using Magisk isn't really supported as it's prone to breaking, there are also other root methods available such as kernelsu
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] WilliamAzen:
Hello @rttxda,

I am interested in using your custom OS ROM. I ask if you will be continuing to develop it, and how long for?

Furthermore I ask if anyone has had any success with this device?

Additionally can someone comment on if their are any common, and know limitations, besides those discussed already?

I raise that the OS developer remarks regarding having to use software encryption on this manufacturers devices because of proprietary hardware. Is this the case in this instance?

Many thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
LineageOS for this device has been maintained for many years (and I have maintained it for the last two years)

The encryption thing is nonsense, this phone uses hardware-backed encryption.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] B0IIE:
I´m trying to flash lineage revoery but I get this message: only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed.

I booted the phone in download mode, connected it to my pc and selected lineage-21.0-20240127-recovery-a70q.tar in the AP field in odin.

The bootloader is unlocked (it says OEM Lock off in download mode)

Any tips what went wrong?

Do I need to follow these instructions until step 4?

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL][ROOT] TWRP for Galaxy A70

Team Win Recovery Project 3.x, or TWRP3 for short, is a custom recovery built with ease of use and customization in mind. Its a fully touch driven user interface no more volume rocker or power buttons to mash. The GUI is also fully XML driven and...

xdaforums.com

edit: it worked now
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] heian12:
Bootloader is unlocked.

Started all from scratch, but even the two previous versions of Magisk won't continue to install.

I'm quiet new in this stuff and will figure out if it is possible to install later on with an .apk file or eventually an other program. (just when problems appear and I need it :unsure::giggle:)
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
Make sure you only rename .apk->.zip, since an apk is already a zip file, no need to re-compress it again
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] heian12:
Does this mean to say, whenever I got a (eg Magisk.zip) or other *****.zip file, it is always possible to use the update function for that file to be installed. (thus it can be during fresh install, or after several months, that doesn't matter?)

Is there an advantage over installing it with the update function over an .apk file install?

(me too prefer the .zip file install during fresh install from the OS) Just wondering about those questions.

ps, I do understand now what you mean by apk -> zip. (y)
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] crobby67:
Is there a plan to have an upgrade directly from the lineage 20 update manager soon ?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
Yes as long as it's flashable in recovery.

No, and there won't be, for the reason stated in that very message :)
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] crobby67:
Ok, Thanks ! Now i have to find the good moment to upgrade my a70 to 21.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
If you want to find a good moment then I suggest that you wait until official lineageos 21 builds release, so far these have been unofficial builds by me, but I'm working on getting this into official repos.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] crobby67:
Thank you :) , I will follow your advice.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] zsiga19:
I flashed 20240215 build yesterday. Thank you for cooking this up!

I'm using LineageOS with Mindthegapps-14.0.0-arm64-20240225_232108.zip. I install the google wallet, but don't work it. The error message:

"There was a problem setting the active account. Would you like try again?"

I using this google account by an another phone in parallel, is that causing the problem or something else?

The Contacts application not syncing contacts list from google. What did I do wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
Google blocks certain features on modified phones; check if your phone passes Play Integrity with an app like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gr.nikolasspyr.integritycheck

If it doesn't, you could try using some magisk module like "play integrity next" that makes the checks pass

further info https://lineageos.org/PlayIntegrity/
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] zsiga19:
Thanks! I checked it, the results:

meets_device_integrity - red

meets_basic_integrity - green

meets_strong_integrity - red

Could this also cause the problem of the contacts application?

I will try it, thank you!

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
try google contacts app
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] zsiga19:
I tried it. When I choose my google account, then under the menu item for the "Account sync" only these look: calendar, gmail, google calendar, tasks is calendar.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] zsiga19:
I flashed today the update (21-20240313). The google wallet is start, I can add a payment card. Starting the bank contact and then I get the error message:

"This device can't be set up to tap to pay

Your device doesn't meet security standards to make contactless payments. It may be rooted or running uncertified software. For more info visit Google Pay Help or contact your device manufacturer.

You can use this payment method on Google and across other apps and sites."

I also set up a fingerprint after the update. I don't know if it was the update or the fingerprint that started the wallet :)
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
First LineageOS builds for Galaxy A70s (SM-A707) are now available:

Release lineage-21.0-20240313-UNOFFICIAL · rtd1250/a70q_OTA

Changelog: Synced latest LineageOS source (still no crop fix; more info in previous release!) Builds are now made with completely revamped device source over at https://github.com/a70q-lineage Ini...

github.com

Additionally, new otas for A70 are now live as well

That's related to play integrity mentioned earlier
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] steford:
Lovely ROM. Thanks so much.

Working beautifully with only a slight issue. No haptic feedback (at all) or sound with GBoard. I'm fairly sure all my settings are on.

Any ideas?

Thanks again.

Edit: OK I found sound for the keyboard (volume was at 0%) but no vibration when changing the intensity or after at 100%

Edit2: It just started working. No idea why. Great stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rajansth77:
Working great on my a70s. :)

Thank you so much for the ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] zsiga19:
I installed Magisk from the bootloader "Apply update" menu. I turned on Zygisk in Magisk and installed PlayIntegrityFix module (https://github.com/chiteroman/PlayIntegrityFix/releases/tag/v15.9.6). These solved it my two problems (google wallet and contacts list synchronize) :) Thanks for the help @rttxda !
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] W-Zaki:
I'm currently on pixel experience 13 plus and want to switch to this rom, of course I'll have to flash the lineage recovery via Odin at 1st, the thing is I can't find the oem unlock tab in developer options to make sure it's on and greyed out, so can I proceed with the process and it will succeed? If not, what should I do to regain that oem unlock button back?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ki3pc0d0n:
Cleanly, go back to stock rom, install inside, turn on usb debug, flash vbmeta, flash recovery lineage 21, sideload rom, gapp...
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
You can switch roms just fine, no need for unlocking again when already running a custom rom
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] W-Zaki:
That's what I actually did and it worked fine. Thank you so much for your effort.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MilkyCode:
First of all, thanks so much for great work

I have flashed the 20240313 version on my device and I'm happy overall, but, unfortunately, fingerprint enrollment doesn't work.

When placing my finger, I'm just told 'Lift, then touch again' with some other error flashing for a moment (I wasn't able to read it) without any progress.

I've tried both A705FNXXU5DWB4 and A705FNXXS5DVK6 versions of firmware, still getting the same error.

Logs with level warning and up (by default logs are filled with thousands of messages, had to limit that) are attached to this message. I'm eager to help and test if this helps. Thanks!

EDIT: fixed a typo
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
There's a few things to consider:

- Has the screen assembly been replaced at any point?

- Does the sensor work on stock OS? (As in, no "calibration" errors)

- Are there any screen protectors?

I'm planning to update fingerprint-related stuff next update, but even with that I wouldn't really recommend using this particular phone's fingerprint sensor as it's very mediocre, and in some cases even insecure as some members of the community have noted.

There have been reports of the phone unlocking with any finger on both the stock OS and Lineage. I'm not sure what causes that to happen as it has never happened to me yet.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MilkyCode:
Well, yes, screen was replaced and, consequently, calibration errors appear on stock higher than A9. Therefore, I've considered the possibility that fingerprint sensor blocking happens on the firmware level and tried the A705FNXXU5ASL4 (the last for Android 9) firmware too, but then the enrollment just fails immediately with an error.

EDIT: Wanted to mention that on stock Android 9 fingerprint sensor is functional
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
Using Android 11 firmware is necessary for Lineage to function. Only thing I can suggest is waiting and trying if the next update fixes it or not, or - as one of the community members did - have it fixed by Samsung to get rid of the issue.

* You could also try out if the bug with fingerprint sensor accepting everything happens on that 9 firmware that works
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MilkyCode:
Thanks so much for replies! I'm going to wait for the next update and possibly consider going to Samsung, will see
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ki3pc0d0n:
I just updated

GPS has worked stably again
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] crobby67:
I took the plunge and I have installed LineageOS version 21 (the one dated March 13, 2024) on my A70. I lost my data but I took the precaution of backing up the most important ones. Following this installation, I did not encounter any difficulty with the functions I use (so well done ! and many thanks to the developers ).

The only difficulty I encountered concerns the Gadgetbridge application that I use to configure Samsung Bud Pro headphones. I succeed to get around the difficulty without really understanding what's happening. The Bluetooth of the Bud Pro is well detected by Gadgetbridge but transiently in two mode, once in Classic mode with a first address, and once in Low Energy mode with a second and different address, and then quite quickly stays in the only LE mode with which the Bud Pro is not recognized by Gadgetbridge. By doing quickly, I was able to connect to the Bud Pro in the Classic mode, so the Bud Pro was well recognized by Gadgetbridge. Weird ...
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] jetuar:
Thank you very much for the information and work done. I just installed it and it is wonderful.

Thank you so much
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] steford:
Really loving the ROM. A couple of minor issues only.

1) After a day or so the flick up/side swiping gestures seem to get less responsive. Right now I cannot dismiss an app with a short upward flick although I can do the longer one and get to the App Switcher. From the App Switcher I cannot close single apps with a flick up. Similarly it's harder to dismiss notifications with a short left swipe. A reboot fixes the issue.

2) I have a single app that cannot get past Safetynet. I'm running Magisk with Deny List set and tried Shamiko without success. The App is Japanese "Coke On". Not an issue with the ROM of course but annoying that Google Wallet and my banking apps all work fine. Any help appreciated here.

Great ROM though. My phone is in mint condition, the hardware is perfectly adequate and I can't find anything remotely worth upgrading to at present. Having 14 on it is so good.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] evilhack28:
Hello is can break mi sim card because after installing the rom my sim card no more working like send messages or other stuff
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] payolo:
I wanted to know if this rom is safe in terms of using bank applications. I know that they do not work when the bootloader is unlocked, but through root it can be made to work.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] W-Zaki:
Today updated to the latest build from April 16 via OTA update but had to roll back to the previous build because the swipe up gesture to get home or switch apps was not working however back swipe was ok. Is it a bug or should I try a clean install?

Edit: problem fixed with manual clean install and and everything is working flawlessly.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] crobby67:
I alse have updated to the build of april 16 and all is working fine too. I just have to renew my finger print wich was daleted (i suppose) during the update.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] W-Zaki:
Adding finger prints in the previous build was so painful but now it's smoother.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] payolo:
Hello, I installed this rom a few days ago. Everything is going great but there is one thing that doesn't work 100%. When I'm listening to music and I lower the notification bar, the movement seems to slow down. I have tried without having the music player notification on the bar and it works perfectly. I don't know if it's on my device or if it's normal that having the music player controls in the notification bar makes the movement of the notifications not smooth.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] steford:
Same issue here and as on previous version. A reboot solves it temporarily.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] steford:
All my banking apps work (Starling, Revolut, Japanese banks) with root. Only app I have an issue with is Coke On which doesn't seem to want to work on this ROM with or without root.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] mistaluai:
Does this rom support lock screen customizations?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] brownfox2k6:
there is one thing: I have to reinstall Magisk every when I update OS to a newer version
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] fernbacher:
I can confirm Revolut works without root for me, i don't use anything else.

I'd also like to thank you for this unofficial version of LineageOS, i wanted to use LineageOS on my phone for a long time but i couldn't bother building it myself, i don't see a reason why this phone isn't an option as an official release for them but again, thank you, it basically revived it and made me more excited to use my phone for things.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] RootedFaraz:
Guys which one is better and smoother- Lineage OS 21 for Galaxy A70 or Pixel Experience 13?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] W-Zaki:
Fingerprint unlock frequently becomes non fuctional and I have to restart the phone in order to get it to function again. I keep 4 prints registered for 3 fingers and when this happens non of them works except with a restart.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
try disabling night light, it can happen on the new build
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] W-Zaki:
Didn't notice the relation but I actually had it enabled. I will test it thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ki3pc0d0n:
When I make a call, the alarm app closes suddenly or waits. I'm using lineage 21, update to the latest version
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] martinsche:
Hi all, only one question. the last update is from April 16. When will the next come? Greetings
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] casouzaj:
This ROM doesn't pass device integrity test anymore. I've found out that it has been signed with test keys. I guess it should be release keys. Hope the dev(s) could resign it accordingly in the next version (if ever).
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] masonfirman:
Just installed this rom without reading the whole thread!

Unable to boot due to this. Do you know if there's a way around this?
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] casouzaj:
Have you unlocked the bootloader, prior to installing a recovery and, subsequently, the ROM? Anyway, it's somewhat usual not being able to boot to system if you dirty-flashed the ROM, coming from the stock ROM. If this is your case, wipe your data in recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] masonfirman:
Yeah I followed the instructions in the thread. Unblocked bootloader, download the Lineage recovery. Performed a wipe using lineage recovery and then installed the ROM using adb sideload.

Given the error:

"Reason recovery: Public key used to sign data does not match key in chain partition descriptor.

dtbo: Error verifying vbmeta image"

Will wipe my data and give it another go. Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] masonfirman:
Just to update, silly me didn't realise the issue was with the lineage recovery. Just reflashed it and my phone booted straight into Lineage OS! Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] steford:
Anyone know any work around a for this? My banking and one other app no longer work. I'm only rooted to get the device integrity working and now I can't.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] casouzaj:
Signing a ROM is only possible during its build up from source. I guess it will be up to to dev(s). Unless someone comes up with a (Magisk, APatch, KernelSU) module which spoofs a test key for a release one.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
I will release an update shortly, sorry for the delay, I've been busy doing other things. They will be worth the wait, I reckon..

Vast majority of unofficial LineageOS builds tend to use test-keys for convenience. It's common practice and nothing unusual, though recent changes made by Google will require to use custom keys.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] [HUN]Petros_76:
Hi!

This ROM works very well on my phone, a big thanks for it!

There is only one exception:

if I read it correctly, Google screwed up Bluetooth on the Android14-QPR2 edition. My Galaxy Watch 3 is unusable for now with this ROM.

Is there any fix or chance that the new update will solve this problem?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] laslo warga:
This is likely to help improve. Bluetooth.

I have not been able to test it because the QEM switch has not grayed out for me.

GitHub - 3arthur6/BluetoothLibraryPatcher

Contribute to 3arthur6/BluetoothLibraryPatcher development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] [HUN]Petros_76:
Today's update seems to have fixed the Bluetooth issue. Everything works as expected.

Big thanks to the developers!
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] casouzaj:
Unfortunately, the latest release (06-18) keeps being signed with test keys. There are important apps which aren't even offered by Play Store because device integrity test fails. Even force installing them doesn't work, because they crash right upon being launched. Still waiting for a properly signed release. Thanks, anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] [HUN]Petros_76:
I was happy early on...

Bluetooth sync worked immediately after pairing, but not after disconnection. Galaxy Wearable works, but Samsung Health still doesn't.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] laslo warga:
This is a perfect rom, much better than the original.

Thank you very much.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] laslo warga:
I found only one error.

Usb debugging does not work.

No OTG function.
[Samsung Galaxy A70 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] rttxda:
Check the drivers. USB debugging does work (I use it to debug issues after all..)