[LINEAGE 20] April 2026 re-release

Changes since last release:

• Fix camera being not working and showing green
• Revert HWUI to android 13 r13 - from LineageOS UL to fix a bit of jank

Reverted gralloc changes, missed a definition that caused the camera to not work. sorry about that!

[LINEAGE 20] - April 2026 release

08.04.2026

• Revamp kernel
• Remove some janky plat/mach arm64 stuff, move more to drivers/soc
• Revert some patches that werent doing much for us, like process_reclaim
• Backport changes from 8890 interactive governor, results in slightly faster/consistent 1T scores
• KernelSU updated to 32276
• Backport execveat() syscall
• Re-enable multi-mode irq
• Backport LCD_RES and DSU_MODE from 8890
• Disable SEC_SLOW_MODE
• Backport HMP_DOWN_MIGRATION_COMPENSATION from 8890
• Copy HMP values from 8890, and load them from dts, instead of being hardcoded values
• Backport NEON accelerated crypto for lz4/crc32
• Set HZ to 250
• Revert some decon memory frequency hacks as they are no longer needed
• Do a more complete backport of arm64 3.18/4.4 additions
• Add back rtc-sec addition, but modify so it works with stackprotector on strong
• Enable exynos persistent clock
• Backport SELinux stuff from 3.18
• Backport some changes from 8890 to cpuidle
• remove bkops_ufs_uid
• Update unified modem pdata to be inline with one from newer sources
• Remove a bunch of unnecessary NFC code, and guard properly behind config_samsung_nfc
• remove samsung ecryptfs and replace with one from 3.10 caf
• remove legacy fimc-is code for 54xx from kernel and dt
• remove legacy 54xx code from a bunch of places
• Properly mount gps.conf, results in much more GNSS satellites being detected
• Fix issue with NFC not turning on after restart in some scenarios
• Revert change to libril-samsung - > libril.
• Move mobicore to separate init.rc file, for preparation for an update
• Move swap parameters to be later in boot
• Boost little cores on io. This results in 2x storage speeds in some scenarios
• Move back to A10 gralloc implementation, as the A13 linaro one had a few issues

If you enjoy my work, consider supporting at https://ko-fi.com/fakemanoan. Thanks!

Working on sorting lineage 18.1 ASB shortly. Need to figure out why old installs have broken keystore. I suspect its due to the Dec 2025 ASB lineage merged.

Then new Lineage 21 builds with the revamped kernel + some extra bits I picked up along the way

[LINEAGE 19] - January 2026 release

Major changes since last release:

• Update KernelSU to 32181 (credits to @backslashxx)
• Backport AIO f_fs from A600F Q
• Remove fake command line, can be spoofed with root tools
• Add showmem_extra from A600F Q
• Add Ion from A600F Q
• Updates to Kbuild
• Add some missing sched updates I missed
• Backport cpu_interactive_speedchange_task (credits to @ananjaser1211 from cronos_7420)
• Backport more arm64 patches
• Hook up ZSMALLOC_STAT and enable it
• Backport PAGE_BOOST from 7885
• Backport some mm changes/fixes from android-3.18 common kernel and 8890
• percpu updates
• block updates
• int_sqrt optimizations
• Backport new shrinker and move lmk over to it
• GPU: use interruptable wait for lower latency
• Backport mm/cma.c from 8890 kernel
• Enable UIDGID_STRICT_TYPE_CHECKS to make porting kernelsu easier
• Enable PGTABLE_MAPPING
• Enable DIRECT_RECLAIM_FILE_PAGES_ONLY
• Enable INCREASE_MAXIMUM_SWAPPINESS
• Enable BALANCE_ANON_FILE_RECLAIM
• Set CMA size to 24 on S6/S6e only
• Backport process_reclaim
• Add defconfig option for vmpressure_medium levels
• remove SCFS
• Enable ext4 posix
• enable qfmt_v2
• Enable MPTCP on all devices, just because
• Enable some misc drivers
• Remove libsensor patch - ship with pre compiled modded one
• Rename libril to libril-samsung to avoid collisions
• Enable config_vibrateOnIconAnimation, more vibrations throughout the system
• Implement DO_ONCE and therefore remove some hacks from BPF Implementation

If you like what i'm doing, feel free to donate at https://ko-fi.com/fakemanoan. It supports me and allows me to continue building.
Also a new TWRP with various fixes, as well as hKtweaks_7420 which allows for greater system control. You can find them on https://fakemanoan.github.io

This is a nice build in my opinion. Feels snappier than before! These changes will come to Lineage 20 and 21. I plan to revisit cgroupv2 patchset as well as explore other areas like EAS. Still working on OneUI.

[LINEAGE 19] - April 2025 release

Major changes since last release:

• Revamp kernel
• Remove some janky plat/mach arm64 stuff, move more to drivers/soc, still not free of this curse yet (not by any means)
• Revert some patches that weren't doing much for us, like process_reclaim
• Backport changes from 8890 interactive governor, results in slightly faster/consistent 1T scores
• KernelSU updated to 32276
• Backport execveat() syscall
• Re-enable multi-mode irq
• Backport LCD_RES and DSU_MODE from 8890
• Disable SEC_SLOW_MODE
• Backport HMP_DOWN_MIGRATION_COMPENSATION from 8890
• Copy HMP values from 8890, and load them from dts, instead of being hardcoded values
• Backport NEON accelerated crypto for lz4/crc32
• Set HZ to 250
• Revert some decon memory frequency hacks as they are no longer needed for now
• Do a more complete backport of arm64 3.18/4.4 additions
• Add back rtc-sec addition, but modify so it works with stackprotector on strong
• Enable exynos persistent clock
• Backport SELinux stuff from 3.18
• Backport some changes from 8890 to cpuidle
• remove bkops_ufs_uid
• Update unified modem pdata to be inline with one from newer sources
• Remove a bunch of unnecessary NFC code, and guard properly behind config_samsung_nfc
• remove samsung ecryptfs and replace with one from 3.10 caf
• remove legacy fimc-is code for 54xx from kernel and dt
• remove legacy 54xx code from a bunch of places
• fix improper vdso, causing some chrome based browsers to error out

DT

• Properly mount gps.conf, results in much more GNSS satellites being detected
• Fix issue with NFC not turning on after restart in some scenarios
• Revert change to libril-samsung - > libril. Hopefully this fixes data issues for some people
• Move mobicore to separate init.rc file, for preparation for a future update
• Move swap parameters to be later in boot, matches other devices
• Boost little cores on io. This results in 2x storage speeds in some scenarios
• Move back to A10 gralloc implementation, as the A13 linaro one had a few issues
• Couple of SELinux fixes, no enforcing yet still :(

Ran into issue after issue with this one. But hopefully this one works fine
Next up is probably lineageos 20, assuming no issues arise.

I did promise on XDA i would have a new lineage 18 build out by now, but they may not have properly tested their backports, as new builds seem to prevent existing devices from unlocking. So I will need to manually revert some of their ASBs to find the problematic one. I assumed it would be fine, but my mistake I suppose lol.

I will detail some stuff in a ko-fi post.
Speaking of, if you enjoy my work, feel free to support me @ https://ko-fi.com/fakemanoan. Appreciate it! Enjoy.

[LINEAGE 18.1] July 2026 release

Major changes since last release:

• Cap GPU max freq to to 700MHz, in an attempt to reduce heat
• Remove NFC patch hack, handled vendor side now
• Update lineage ota link to a different repo. Fully automated.
• Fix encryption, I tested ext4 on userdata and it works fine
• A little DT cleanup
• add "palm rejection" patch for stylus users
• use proper mscaler build parameters in slsi bsp
  Kernel Side
• Update arm64 mm patches, missed a few from last time
• reserve more memory for video_ext, copied from a8xelte
• revert some decon memory boosting hacks, caused dropped frames sometimes
• remove exynos 7420 specific clear_user arm64 assembly with upstream version
• revert some legacy patches
• some misc changes and updates

[LINEAGE 18.1] - February 2026 release

Changes since last release:

• Move back to GCC for the kernel (temporarily)
• Enable audio earsmart driver in the kernel for s6e+, fixes no call audio on NA variants
• Apply NFC patch preventing nfc fw being downloaded on boot, fixes NFC toggling in some scenarios
• Copy gps.conf to system. Many more satellites available and fixes issues where some users couldnt get a lock
• Disable SDP in the kernel, could break encryption in certain scenarios
• Move mobicore init to separate rc file, in preparation for new driver/userspace libs
• Move zram swap parameters around in the init process, matches upstream pixel devices
• 2GB zram for all devices now

This is not what I wanted to release. I was doing some kernel updates changing some stuff, but it simply wouldn't be ready in time. So a temporary release instead.

I will update OTAs as soon as it is confirmed ok

If you enjoy my work, consider donating at https://ko-fi.com/fakemanoan

Enjoy!

[LINEAGE 18] - August 2026 Hotfix

This is a hotfix to fix devices bootlooping present in previous builds.

If you do not experience this issue, there is no need to update.

[LINEAGE 18] April 2026 re-release

Re-releasing due to using the wrong kernel. Woops.

Chromium browsers are actually fixed this time.

[LINEAGE 18] April 2026

This release will break your lockscreen. You will need to clear your lockscreen password before you update (lineage asb stuff, sorry!)

If you get stuck with a device you cant unlock, flash this:
A2017X_remove+all+locksettings.zip

credits: https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-twrp-zip-remove-all-locksettings-from-lockscreen.3790897/#post-81874415 (mirrored due to AFH)

• Sync with LineageOS
• Merge ASBs (though security patch date will appear to regress as per LineageOS)
• Redo kernel
• Remove some janky plat/mach arm64 stuff, move more to drivers/soc
• Revert some patches that werent doing much for us, like process_reclaim
• Backport changes from 8890 interactive governor, results in slightly faster/consistent 1T scores
• KernelSU updated to 32276
• Backport execveat() syscall
• Re-enable multi-mode irq on all devices
• Backport LCD_RES and DSU_MODE from 8890
• Disable SEC_SLOW_MODE
• Backport HMP_DOWN_MIGRATION_COMPENSATION from 8890
• Copy HMP values from 8890, and load them from dts, instead of hardcoded values
• Backport NEON accelerated crypto for lz4/crc32
• Set HZ to 250
• Revert some decon memory frequency hacks as they are no longer needed
• Do a more complete backport of arm64 3.18/4.4 additions
• Add back rtc-sec addition, but modify so it works with stackprotector on strong
• Enable exynos persistent clock
• backport some lib/random changes from 3.18
• Backport SELinux stuff from 3.18
• Backport some changes from 8890 to cpuidle
• remove bkops_ufs_uid
• Update unified modem pdata to be similar to more recent a810f dual sim pdata
• Remove a bunch of unnecessary NFC code, and guard properly behind config_samsung_nfc
• remove samsung ecryptfs and replace with one from 3.10 caf
• remove legacy fimc-is code for 54xx from kernel and dt
• remove legacy 54xx code from a bunch of places
• fix broken chromium browsers

[LINEAGE 18] January 2026 release

Changes since last release:

• Update KernelSU to 32181 (credits to @backslashxx)
• Backport AIO f_fs from A600F Q (but use legacy adb as it is supported in los18)
• Add HWUI props, maybe better who knows
• Remove fake command line, can be spoofed with root tools
• Add showmem_extra from A600F Q
• Add Ion from A600F Q
• Updates to Kbuild
• Add some missing sched updates I missed
• Backport cpu_interactive_speedchange_task (credits to @ananjaser1211 from cronos_7420)
• Backport more arm64 patches
• Hook up ZSMALLOC_STAT and enable it
• Backport PAGE_BOOST from 7885
• Backport some mm changes/fixes from android-3.18 common kernel and 8890
• percpu updates
• block updates
• int_sqrt optimizations
• Backport new shrinker and move lmk over to it
• GPU: use interruptable wait for lower latency
• Backport mm/cma.c from 8890 kernel
• Enable UIDGID_STRICT_TYPE_CHECKS to make porting kernelsu easier
• Enable PGTABLE_MAPPING
• Enable DIRECT_RECLAIM_FILE_PAGES_ONLY
• Enable INCREASE_MAXIMUM_SWAPPINESS
• Enable BALANCE_ANON_FILE_RECLAIM
• Set CMA size to 24 on S6/S6e only
• Backport process_reclaim
• Add defconfig option for vmpressure_medium levels
• remove SCFS
• Enable ext4 posix
• enable qfmt_v2
• Enable MPTCP on all devices, just because
• Enable some misc drivers

If you want me to continue supporting this device, feel free to donate at https://ko-fi.com/fakemanoan. Enjoy!

These changes will come to 19, 20 and 21. And the OneUI 1.0 pack I promised will be ready too by the end of the month.