update xda developers links + a7 2017 support (#321)

* migrate xda developers link to a new url
* add A7 2017 support

Author: tsterbak

README.md

@@ -57,12 +57,12 @@ Linux is currently the best supported platform (tested with Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 L
       - [MicroG](https://microg.org)
         - The recommended way to install MicroG is to use the zip file provided here: [https://github.com/FriendlyNeighborhoodShane/MinMicroG-abuse-CI/releases](https://github.com/FriendlyNeighborhoodShane/MinMicroG-abuse-CI/releases).
       - [F-Droid App-Store](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.fdroid.fdroid.privileged.ota).
-    - or you can just search the web or the [xda-developers forum](https://forum.xda-developers.com) for an appropriate version for your device.
+    - or you can just search the web or the [xda-developers forum](https://xdaforums.com) for an appropriate version for your device.
 3. Start the desktop app and follow the instructions.
 
 ## Officially supported devices
 
-Currently, the **we support 73 devices** by various vendors and working on adding more soon!
+Currently, the **we support 74 devices** by various vendors and working on adding more soon!
 
 Support for these devices is provided as best effort, but things might still go wrong.
 Help to improve the tool by reporting any issues you might face.
@@ -77,6 +77,7 @@ Samsung | Galaxy A3 2017 | a3y17lte | SM-A320FL | tested
 Samsung | Galaxy A5 2016 | [a5xelte](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/a5xelte) | SM-A510F | tested
 Samsung | Galaxy A5 2017 | [a5y17lte](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/a5y17lte) | | tested
 Samsung | Galaxy A7 2016 | a7xelte | | tested
+Samsung | Galaxy A7 2017 | [a7y17lte](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/a7y17lte) | | untested
 Samsung | Galaxy Grand Prime VE | grandprimevelte | SM-G531F | tested
 Samsung | Galaxy S III Neo | s3ve3g | GT-I9301I | tested
 Samsung | Galaxy Tab S2 | [gts210vewifi](https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/gts210vewifi/) | T813 | tested

docs/unlocking_the_bootloader.md

@@ -25,6 +25,6 @@ Other phone manufacturers no longer allow you to unlock the bootloader. Nothing
 | LG | Fastboot | Impossible since December 2021 | **Yes** |  |
 | ASUS | Fastboot | Impossible since May 2023 (ASUS unlocking App) | **Yes** |  |
 
-**\*** In the EU you won't loose your standard 2 years of the warranty when you unlock your bootloader, flash your device or root it. ([source](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/info-eu-rooting-and-flashing-dont-void-the-warranty.1998801/))
+**\*** In the EU you won't loose your standard 2 years of the warranty when you unlock your bootloader, flash your device or root it. ([source](https://xdaforums.com/t/info-eu-rooting-and-flashing-dont-void-the-warranty.1998801))
 
 You can find more information about the brands and their bootloader policies [here](https://wikilibriste.fr/fr/tutoriels-android/bootloader-unlock) (in French).

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/a5y17lte.yaml

@@ -1,18 +1,19 @@
 metadata:
   maintainer: Tobias Sterbak (tsterbak)
   device_name: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
-  is_ab_device: false 
+  is_ab_device: false
   device_code: a5y17lte
   supported_device_codes:
     - a5y17lte
     - a5y17ltecan
+    - a5y17ltexx
 steps:
   unlock_bootloader:
   boot_recovery:
     - type: call_button
       content: >
-        As a first step, you need to boot into the bootloader. A bootloader is the piece of software, 
-        that tells your phone how to start and run an operating system (like Android). Your device should be turned on. 
+        As a first step, you need to boot into the bootloader. A bootloader is the piece of software,
+        that tells your phone how to start and run an operating system (like Android). Your device should be turned on.
         Then press 'Confirm and run' to reboot into the bootloader. Continue once it's done.
       command: adb_reboot_download
     - type: call_button
@@ -23,6 +24,6 @@ steps:
     - type: confirm_button
       img: samsung-buttons.png
       content: >
-        Unplug the USB cable from your device. Then manually reboot into recovery by pressing the *Volume Down* + *Power buttons* for 8~10 seconds 
-        until the screen turns black & release the buttons immediately when it does, then boot to recovery with the device powered off, 
-        hold *Volume Up* + *Home* + *Power button*.
+        Unplug the USB cable from your device. Then manually reboot into recovery by pressing the *Volume Down* + *Power buttons* for 8~10 seconds
+        until the screen turns black & release the buttons immediately when it does, then boot to recovery with the device powered off,
+        hold *Volume Up* + *Home* + *Power button*.

openandroidinstaller/assets/configs/a7y17lte.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+metadata:
+  maintainer: Tobias Sterbak (tsterbak)/SirRGB
+  device_name: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
+  is_ab_device: false
+  device_code: a7y17lte
+  supported_device_codes:
+    - a7y17lte
+    - a7y17ltexx
+steps:
+  unlock_bootloader:
+  boot_recovery:
+    - type: call_button
+      content: >
+        As a first step, you need to boot into the bootloader. A bootloader is the piece of software,
+        that tells your phone how to start and run an operating system (like Android). Your device should be turned on.
+        Then press 'Confirm and run' to reboot into the bootloader. Continue once it's done.
+      command: adb_reboot_download
+    - type: call_button
+      content: >
+        In this step, you need to flash a custom recovery on your device.
+        Press 'Confirm and run' to start the process. Confirm afterwards to continue.
+      command: heimdall_flash_recovery
+    - type: confirm_button
+      img: samsung-buttons.png
+      content: >
+        Unplug the USB cable from your device. Then manually reboot into recovery by pressing the *Volume Down* + *Power buttons* for 8~10 seconds
+        until the screen turns black & release the buttons immediately when it does, then boot to recovery with the device powered off,
+        hold *Volume Up* + *Home* + *Power button*.

openandroidinstaller/views/select_view.py

@@ -357,7 +357,7 @@ def toggle_additional_image_selection(self):
 
 ## Where do I get these images?
 You can download the required images for your device from the [LineageOS downloads page](https://download.lineageos.org/devices/{self.state.config.device_code}/builds).
-If this download page does not contain the required images, you can try to find them on the [XDA developers forum](https://forum.xda-developers.com/).
+If this download page does not contain the required images, you can try to find them on the [XDA developers forum](https://xdaforums.com).
                 """,
                 auto_follow_links=True,
             ),