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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos 1330)
isaaccoder13 edited this page Apr 16, 2026
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Status: Windows install guide (Linux coming soon)
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Android | Android 13 (One UI 5) |
| Tested Android | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| SoC | Exynos 1330 |
| System-as-Root | Enabled |
| VNDK Lite | Disabled |
| Architecture | ARM64 |
| VNDK Version | 33 |
| Dynamic Partitions | Enabled |
Tested By: isaaccoder13 - SM-A146(M), A146MUBSCDZB2 @ 4/14/2026
- Requires ARM64 A/B (arm64-ab) GSIs
Example:
system-arm64-ab.img.xz
- 🔓 Bootloader unlocked
- 🛠️ Custom recovery installed (TWRP recommended, as it has a custom fastboot.)
- 🚫 vbmeta disabled for the custom recovery and GSI (in most cases, in LineageOS you can use with vbmeta stock.)
- 📶 Not carrier locked (recommended)
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Stock firmware (AP file recommended)
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Your GSI image
- 👉 GSI List
- Go to: Settings → About phone → Software information
- Tap Build number 7 times
- Enable OEM unlocking in Developer Options
- Power off the device
- Hold Volume Up + Volume Down, then plug USB
- Hold Volume Up to unlock
⚠️ WARNING
- This will factory reset your device
- Knox will be permanently tripped
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Download stock firmware (or AP file) +
TWRP.tar -
Extract AP file and obtain:
vbmeta.img.lz4vbmeta_system.img.lz4
lz4 -d vbmeta.img.lz4 vbmeta.img
lz4 -d vbmeta_system.img.lz4 vbmeta_system.img./vbmeta-disable-verification vbmeta.img vbmeta_patched.img
./vbmeta-disable-verification vbmeta_system.img vbmeta_system_patched.imgvbmeta_patched.img → vbmeta.imgvbmeta_system_patched.img → vbmeta_system.img
- Use 7-Zip
- Include ONLY patched vbmeta files in the
.tar
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AP: TWRP
.tar -
USERDATA: patched vbmeta
.tar - Disable Auto-Reboot
- Hold Power + Volume Down
- Quickly switch to Power + Volume Up
Wipe → Format Data → type "yes"
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Boot into Fastboot mode
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Flash system:
fastboot flash system system.img-
Reboot into recovery
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⚠️ Format Data in TWRP (REQUIRED) -
Reboot into system
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⏱️ Takes 2–5 minutes
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🔁 If bootloop occurs:
- Reflash
- Wipe again
- Still broken? → Open an issue
- Some GSIs (especially Android 15+) may not boot
- Use PHH settings for fixes
- Name: LineageOS 21.0
- Build Date: 21/06/2025 (M-D-Y)
- Android Version: 14
- GApps: ✅
- Type: ARM64 A/B (arm64-ab), VNDK 33, bgN, Non-root
- Method: Fastboot (flash) + TWRP (wipe)
Wipes Performed:
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System: Auto (GSI flash)
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Data: ✅
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Cache: ✅
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vbmeta: Patched
- Booted: ✅
- Boot Time: ~2–3 minutes
- Issues: None
- Detected
- Carrier shown
- Connected
- Bars visible
- Stable
- Correct type (4G/5G)
- Toggle works
- Icon appears
- Internet works
- Outgoing calls
- Incoming calls
- SMS send/receive
- Auto APN (needed SIM toggle)
- Manual APN
- VoLTE available (ghost entry)
- VoLTE working
- IMS registered
- Camera opens
- Rear works
- Front works
- Video works
- Flash works
- HDR (missing option)
- Speaker (slightly quieter than stock)
- Earpiece
- Microphone
- Headphones
- Bluetooth audio (connection issues)
- Fingerprint detect
- Fingerprint unlock
- Face unlock (missing)
- Wi-Fi stable
- Bluetooth (detects but won’t connect)
- GPS
- Hotspot (slower)
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity
- Light sensor
- Charging
- Fast charging
- Normal drain
- Idle drain normal
- Smoothness: Slightly smoother than stock
- App Speed: Faster
- Thermals: Runs cooler than stock
- Gaming: (not tested)
- IMEI (#06#)
- Baseband (missing)
- SELinux (Enforcing)
- SafetyNet / Play Integrity (failed)
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- Daily driver
- Usable with bugs
- Testing only
- Not usable