The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) represented a pivotal shift in Samsung’s design language. It was the first device to introduce the premium metal unibody design that would later define the S series. However, in 2024, the device has reached its "End of Life" regarding official software support.
For enthusiasts, the device remains a capable backup or a lightweight daily driver, thanks largely to the custom development community. While installing a custom ROM is common, "Repacking" a ROM—modifying an existing ROM build to suit specific needs or fix bugs—is a niche skill that extends the lifespan of this aging hardware.
This article explores the technical process, tools, and specific challenges of repacking custom ROMs for the Galaxy A5 (2015).
Samsung_A5_2015_Repack.zip
├── META-INF/
├── system/ (modified)
├── kernel/ (custom boot.img)
├── aroma/ (installer config)
├── addons/
│ ├── magisk.zip
│ ├── gapps_config.prop
│ └── soundmods/
└── tools/
└── flash_twrp_first.sh
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Wi-Fi MAC address changes after every reboot | Repack's MAC randomization conflict | Go to Settings → Network → Private DNS → Change to automatic or disable MAC randomization in Developer Options. |
| Camera force closes | Legacy HAL1 vs HAL3 | Edit /vendor/build.prop – change persist.vendor.camera.HAL3.enabled=1 to 0. Reboot. |
| RIL (Mobile network) not working | Wrong modem firmware | Flash your region’s stock modem.bin via Odin (CP slot) before flashing the repack. |
| Battery drains overnight | Deep sleep not working | Use BetterBatteryStats. Repack kernel likely needs wakeup tweaks. Disable Bluetooth scanning. | samsung galaxy a5 2015 custom rom repack
After crawling XDA-Developers, Telegram groups, and 4pda (Russian forum), these are the three most stable repacks currently available for the A5 2015 (codename: a5ulte / a5lte).
A repack is a modified distribution of an existing custom ROM (e.g., LineageOS, Pixel Experience, AOSP-based ROMs) that has been tailored specifically for a device or group of devices. Repack authors often:
Repacks are convenient for users who want a ready-to-flash ROM with extra fixes and preconfigured settings without manually adding multiple packages. The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2015) represented a pivotal
You may wonder: Can the A5 2015 run Android 14?
Technically, yes. A developer known as "ChronoMonochrome" released a test build of LineageOS 21 (Android 14) in July 2024. However, it is not a repack (optimized) yet. The current "Alpha" build has broken Bluetooth calling and no hardware acceleration for video.
Prediction: A stable Android 13 Repack will likely arrive by Q1 2025. For now, Android 11 repacks remain the peak of performance and reliability. Samsung_A5_2015_Repack
Original ROM: ArrowOS by Jack
Repack author: LeVy (4pda)
Best for: Users who want the look and feel of Pixel Android 12.
This repack is the most aggressive. It repacks the vendor partition to spoof a Pixel 3a, enabling Google Photos unlimited uploads (in standard quality). It also includes a repacked version of NikGapps (core only) to save system space. However, the camera in this repack is finicky—use Open Camera from Play Store.