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Alberto Ponces edited this page Jun 18, 2021 · 10 revisions

Samsung Galaxy A40

Summary of what works and doesn't

Steps to install

  1. Unlock bootloader
  2. Install latest firmware version
  3. Flash TWRP
  4. Reboot into TWRP and follow these:
    • Disable file encryption with this patch
    • Format Data (you will lose all files)
    • Wipe Davlik, Cache, Data and System
  5. Choose a GSI image and flash it in System
  6. Reboot to System

Hardware support

Android 11

Component Works?
Camera Yes
Speaker / Mic Yes
Bluetooth Yes
WiFi Yes
SIM / Mobile Data / Voice Yes
VoLTE No
Fingerprint Yes
NFC Yes
Offline Charging No
MTP/PTP Kernel dependent
Bluetooth calls Yes

Android 10

Component Works?
Camera Yes
Speaker / Mic Yes
Bluetooth Yes
WiFi Yes
SIM / Mobile Data / Voice Yes
VoLTE No
Fingerprint Yes
NFC Yes
Offline Charging No
MTP/PTP Kernel dependent
Bluetooth calls No

Android Pie

Component Works?
Camera Yes
Speaker / Mic Yes
Bluetooth Yes
WiFi Yes
SIM / Mobile Data / Voice Yes
VoLTE No
Fingerprint Yes
NFC Yes
Offline Charging No
MTP/PTP Kernel dependent
Bluetooth calls No

Tested GSI's

  • AOSP 9/10/11
  • Lineage OS 16/17/18.1
  • Pixel Experience 9/10/11
  • Havoc OS

Tested by:

  • LittleCherryFox
  • Iddqd228
  • Other guys from 4PDA

Info

  • Model number: A405FM and A405FN
  • Latest firmware version: A405FNXXU3CUD3

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