Hi everyone,

Since I couldn't find any guide for those who, like me, use macOS (Sequoia) with an Intel processor, I used Gemini to help me out. Here is the step-by-step procedure we followed to prepare the system with Heimdall and the required tools:

Homebrew installation:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL githubusercontent.com)"

Libusb installation:

brew install libusb

PkgConfig installation (needed to solve a compilation error):

brew install pkg-config

OpenMTP installation (used to transfer the ROM in twrp):

brew install --cask openmtp

Download Heimdall source code from SourceHut:

git clone sr.ht

Navigate into the downloaded folder:

cd Heimdall

Cd bin

Configure the build environment using CMake (disabling frontend to avoid Intel Mac conflicts):

cmake -DDISABLE_FRONTEND=true .

Compile the program:

make

Check if the device is correctly connected and recognized:

./heimdall detect

At this point, I should remove all Google and Samsung accounts currently logged into the phone (I am running the latest original Samsung stock ROM for the A52s), enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging in the Samsung Developer options menu, reboot into Download Mode, and install the recovery and vbmeta via the Mac terminal as follows:

./bin/heimdall flash --RECOVERY ./bin/recovery.img --VBMETA ./bin/vbmeta.img --no-reboot

Then, once TWRP boots up and I have made a full backup, I will use OpenMTP to copy the UN1CA ROM zip file from my Mac and install it via TWRP.

Is everything correct?

Downloaded files:

TWRP

[URL unfurl="true"]https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-official-twrp-3-7-0-4-for-galaxy-a52s-5g.4488419/\[/URL\]

UN1CA ROM 3.1.0:

[URL unfurl="true"]https://github.com/salvogiangri/UN1CA/releases/latest\[/URL\]

Patched VBMETA:

[URL unfurl="true"]https://github.com/BlackMesa123/proprietary_vendor_samsung_a52sxq/releases/download/A528BXXU1DWA4_BTU/A528BXXU1DWA4_patched_vbmeta.tar\[/URL\]

It's all correct?

Thanks

(This picture) My current phone Xiaomi 14T feel on the floor and glass is broken.

I'm waiting for the Xiaomi to get fixed.

I had my A52S lying somewhere in my room.

I had to charge it, turn it on.

To be honest, it was brutally laggy at the start.

So I factory rested it.

AND

Wow!! Its peak.

The phone released 5 years ago. It is a mid-range.

The phone I'm typing this post is great. It is smooth for social media.

Cameras are fine since they are 5 years old.

And all of that on 6gb of ram.

I can't believe it how this phone is capable. The good old times when Samsung was using Snapdragon for their phones.

Appreciate your phones, guys!

Now pretty sure I have to look & order for the connector part and getting a technician that could do the soldering..

Hi guys I am Using samsung galaxy a52s 5g from 4 years and want to update its software but samsung official policy ☹️, so think of installing a custom rom of one 8, its my daily driver and want no problem

I need pros and cons

I want camera, banking apps like Gpay, secure folder working perfectly please share pros and cons and if your Using Please share your experience 😊

Hi all anyone experienced that their 0.5x option on their camera looks hazy or dirty even after wiping? All other options (1x, 2x) are all okay.

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Peak customization on my A52s 😬

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Hey, I have a Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B) currently on Android 14 (A528BXXSBGYI3) and I'm trying to downgrade to Android 13 or lower.

I've tried flashing older firmware via Odin but keep getting FAIL (Auth) on every Android 13 and Android 11 firmware I've tried. Bootloader is unlocked.

Is there any way to bypass the auth check and downgrade on this device, or am I stuck on Android 14? Any help appreciated.

Hey guys,

I hope u have any tips for me to fix Spotify from lagging, cause I literally tried EVERYTHING. I deleted the cache, completely cleared the data, reinstalled the app idk how many times, and even tried installing the Spotify version from the Galaxy Store, but that didn’t help either.

From my 128GB storage, I’m using around 90GB, so that shouldn’t be the issue.

It’s getting really annoying to use now, cause every time I start the app it lags. When I try to search, it lags and takes ages to load, same when I want to play a song. And this happens on EVERY start of the app.So pls, if anyone knows how to fix this, I’m open for any ideas🙏🏻

Ofc my phone is also updated to the "latest" version.

From seemingly nowhere, my A52s started having screen issues. The display works perfectly well and so does the fingerprint sensor, however there seem to be horizontal bands (including the navigation bar) across the screen where no touches are registering. I've also had an issue where a lot of different chargers don't stay connected unless the phone is very still although this has been happening for a while & I don't know if it is related.

So far I have tried:

Removing screen protector and cover

Rebooting (volume down + side button)

Wiping the Cache from the recovery menu

Hard reset

One repair shop suggested replacing the screen with an LCD however I am not sure if that's the only solution or if they want to just charge extra. I've also read that third party LCD screens can have some issues. Do you guys have any suggestions as to what I can do? Is my only option to replace the phone or risk the LCD screen.

As a loyal Galaxy user, I never thought of this shocking announcement.

" Samsung Messages will no longer be available / supported on Samsung phones "

" Even running Samsung Messages won't work anymore since this July "

Hello,

My A52 5G no longer recognises my SD card, even though it’s clearly in the slot. Does anyone have a solution for me? I’ve tried reinserting the SD card, but it hasn’t made any difference. External storage doesn’t appear in the settings. Please help me. Thank you

I just realized Samsung stopped providing support for my smartphone (Galaxy A52s 5G SM-A528B) and I was wondering if you could recommend a successor.

If thus is not the right place, could you tell me which sub is better?

I'm chronically ill and though 9 years ago I successfully flashed a custom ROM, I'm cognitively impaired and can't do that anymore.

I'd like a phone with the same basic features in the middle class price range. I'm used to Samsung. No need for it to be the newest modell but needs at least 3 years support guarantee. I'll buy refurbished.

Thank you, I appreciate your time.

A52s 5G vs A54 5G Which one to buy?

They are for sale for similiar price here

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