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| imagecaption = Moto G6 with Mate desktop | | imagecaption = Moto G6 with Mate desktop | ||
| releaseyear = 2018 | | releaseyear = 2018 | ||
| originalsoftware = Android 8.0 | | originalsoftware = Android | ||
| pmoskernel = | | originalversion = 8.0 | ||
| chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | | pmoskernel = 6.12.0 | ||
| chipset = Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (MSM8953) | |||
| cpu = 8x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | | cpu = 8x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | ||
| gpu = Adreno 506 | | gpu = Adreno 506 | ||
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| memory = 3/4 GB | | memory = 3/4 GB | ||
| architecture = aarch64 | | architecture = aarch64 | ||
<!-- the following status_* questions should be answered with Y | | type = handset | ||
| status_usbnet = Y | <!-- Features --> | ||
| status_flashing = Y | <!-- the following status_* questions should be answered with Y for yes, P for partial, N for no, - for N/A or unavailable, or left blank for untested or unknown --> | ||
| status_touch = Y | | status_usbnet = Y <!-- USB networking does work? then put Y here and delete this comment --> | ||
| status_screen = Y | | status_flashing = Y <!-- Flashing with "pmbootstrap flasher" works? Put Y here. It works the same for everything coming below. --> | ||
| | | status_touch = Y <!-- Touch screen is working? You can also answer these questions with P for partially. --> | ||
| status_xwayland = | | status_screen = Y<!-- The display is working? --> | ||
| status_fde = | | status_3d = Y <!-- Hardware accelerated 3D graphics (e.g. with freedreno) --> | ||
| | | status_xwayland = <!-- Showing X11 applications in a Wayland compositor (Weston, KWin, ...) works? --> | ||
| | | status_fde = <!-- When installing with full disk encryption, can you type in the password with the on screen keyboard? --> | ||
| | | status_emmc = Y<!-- Internal storage can be accessed? --> | ||
| | | status_wifi = Y<!-- Wireless network works? --> | ||
| status_audio = N | | status_mainline = Y<!-- Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run mainline. --> | ||
| status_bluetooth = | | status_battery = Y<!-- Charging the battery with charging-sdl is possible --> | ||
| status_camera = | | status_audio = N<!-- Using the device's speakers/headphone jack works --> | ||
| status_gps = | | status_bluetooth = Y<!-- It's possible to pair and use other devices via the bluetooth protocol --> | ||
| status_mobiledata = | | status_camera = N<!-- Taking photos and videos works. --> | ||
| status_sms = | | status_gps = <!-- The Global Positioning System sensor works. --> | ||
| status_calls = | | status_mobiledata = <!-- Connecting to the Internet via cellular network. --> | ||
| status_otg = N | | status_sms = <!-- Sending and receiving short messages works as intended. --> | ||
| | | status_calls = <!-- Talking to other people over the cellular network. --> | ||
| | | status_otg = N<!-- USB-OTG adapters work, e.g. to connect an USB flash drive to the device --> | ||
| status_nfc = | |||
<!-- Sensors --> | |||
| status_accel = <!-- The sensor that measures proper acceleration works --> | |||
| status_magnet = <!-- Magnetometer works --> | |||
| status_light = <!-- Ambient light sensor works --> | |||
| status_proximity = <!-- Proximity sensor works --> | |||
| status_hall = - <!-- Hall effect sensor works --> | |||
| status_barometer = - <!-- Barometer works --> | |||
| status_powersensor = - <!-- Power sensor works --> | |||
<!-- Misc --> | |||
| status_fossbootloader = - | |||
| status_ethernet = - | |||
| status_hdmidp = - | |||
| status_stylus = - | |||
| status_dvb = - | |||
| status_cameraflash = <!-- Camera flash/torch works --> | |||
| status_keyboard = - | |||
| status_touchpad = - | |||
| status_usba = - | |||
| status_irrx = - | |||
| status_irtx = - | |||
| status_haptics = | |||
| status_sdcard = | |||
<!-- | | booting = yes <!-- The device is booting at all, can be yes/no *IMPORTANT* --> | ||
| status = <!-- Text displayed in the "not booting" table on the Devices page , e.g "kernel compiles, doesn't boot" --> | |||
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--> | }}{{Based on SoC|Qualcomm_Snapdragon_450/625/626/632_(MSM8953)|Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (MSM8953)}} | ||
}} | |||
== Maintainer(s) == | == Maintainer(s) == | ||
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== How to enter flash mode == | == How to enter flash mode == | ||
* {{Button|Power}} + {{Button|Volume Down}} buttons | * {{Button|Power}} + {{Button|Volume Down}} buttons, reboot to bootloader via TWRP, or <code>adb reboot bootloader</code> | ||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
{{ | * Follow the [[Installation guide]] | ||
{{Note|'''Note:''' [[lk2nd]] is a hard dependency, without it the mainline kernel will not select the panel.}} | |||
<syntaxhighlight lang="shell-session"> | |||
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm8953 | |||
$ pmbootstrap install | |||
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd | |||
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs | |||
</syntaxhighlight> | |||
== | == Status == | ||
The Motorola Moto G6 is supported by upstream [https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/lk2nd lk2nd]. | |||
There is an initial device tree in upstream Linux for the Motorola Moto G6. | |||
As of 11/21/2021, a device tree, panel driver, and kernel configuration have been added to the msm8953 mainline kernel fork, and patches have been submitted to upstream Linux to add initial support. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* {{MR|1281|pmaports}} Update to arm64, update gcc, remove unused patches | * {{MR|1281|pmaports}} Update to arm64, update gcc, remove unused patches | ||
* {{MR|1956|pmaports}} Revert arch to armv7 | * {{MR|1956|pmaports}} Revert arch to armv7 | ||
* {{MR|3569|pmaports}} Use mainline kernel fork and add firmware support | |||
* {{MR|6041|pmaports}} Removal of device-specific packages in favor of generic msm8953 package | |||
* [https://github.com/msm8953-mainline/linux/pull/48 Add support for Motorola Moto G6 to msm8953-mainlining/linux] | |||
* [https://lkml.org/lkml/2022/11/19/304 Add initial Moto G6 device tree to upstream Linux] | |||
* {{issue|1494|pmaports}} Motorola Moto G6 doesn't boot to graphics | * {{issue|1494|pmaports}} Motorola Moto G6 doesn't boot to graphics | ||
* {{issue|1516|pmaports}} motorola-ali: How to use mainline? | * {{issue|1516|pmaports}} motorola-ali: How to use mainline? | ||
* [https://github.com/MotorolaMobilityLLC/kernel-msm/tree/MMI-PPS29.55-24 Downstream kernel source] | * [https://github.com/MotorolaMobilityLLC/kernel-msm/tree/MMI-PPS29.55-24 Downstream kernel source] | ||
* [https://github.com/moto-g6-mainlining/extracted-decompiled-fdt Decompiled downstream kernel device tree] | * [https://github.com/moto-g6-mainlining/extracted-decompiled-fdt Decompiled downstream kernel device tree] | ||
* [https://github.com/moto-g6-mainlining/lk2nd | * [https://github.com/moto-g6-mainlining/lk2nd Original lk2nd port] | ||
* [https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/lk2nd/pull/412 Add support for Motorola Moto G6 to upstream lk2nd] | |||
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Link to related GitLab issues or merge requests like the following (replace CHANGEME with the ID, e.g. 1234): | Link to related GitLab issues or merge requests like the following (replace CHANGEME with the ID, e.g. 1234): |
Latest revision as of 09:46, 7 February 2025
![]() Moto G6 with Mate desktop | |
Manufacturer | Motorola |
---|---|
Name | Moto G6 |
Codename | motorola-ali |
Released | 2018 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (MSM8953) |
CPU | 8x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 506 |
Display | 1080x2160 |
Storage | 32/64 GB |
Memory | 3/4 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android |
Original version | 8.0 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images | no |
Mainline | yes |
postmarketOS kernel | 6.12.0 |
Flashing |
Works |
---|---|
USB Networking |
Works |
Internal storage |
Works |
SD card |
No data |
Battery |
Works |
Screen |
Works |
Touchscreen |
Works |
Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works |
Audio |
Broken |
Camera |
Broken |
Camera Flash |
No data |
Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works |
Bluetooth |
Works |
GPS |
No data |
NFC |
No data |
Modem | |
Calls |
No data |
SMS |
No data |
Mobile data |
No data |
Miscellaneous | |
FDE |
No data |
USB OTG |
Broken |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer |
No data |
Magnetometer |
No data |
Ambient Light |
No data |
Proximity |
No data |
Haptics |
No data |
This device is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (MSM8953). See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Maintainer(s)
Uclydde
Users owning this device
- Bhashithe (Notes: 3GB/32GB)
- Clygro (Notes: 4GB/64GB, running lineage 19.1)
- FieryFlames (Notes: 3GB/32GB Google Fi)
- Foldmorepaper (Notes: 3GB/32GB)
- Michael Mc Donnell (Notes: 3GB/32GB Google Fi variant)
- Uclydde (Notes: 3GB/32GB, PVT2 variant)
- Xproot (Notes: (3GB/32GB) no pmOS - Unofficial Battery, degraded - Second Main)
How to enter flash mode
adb reboot bootloader
+ buttons, reboot to bootloader via TWRP, or
Installation
- Follow the Installation guide
Note: lk2nd is a hard dependency, without it the mainline kernel will not select the panel. |
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm8953
$ pmbootstrap install
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
Status
The Motorola Moto G6 is supported by upstream lk2nd. There is an initial device tree in upstream Linux for the Motorola Moto G6.
As of 11/21/2021, a device tree, panel driver, and kernel configuration have been added to the msm8953 mainline kernel fork, and patches have been submitted to upstream Linux to add initial support.
See also
- pmaports!1071 Initial merge request
- pmaports!1281 Update to arm64, update gcc, remove unused patches
- pmaports!1956 Revert arch to armv7
- pmaports!3569 Use mainline kernel fork and add firmware support
- pmaports!6041 Removal of device-specific packages in favor of generic msm8953 package
- Add support for Motorola Moto G6 to msm8953-mainlining/linux
- Add initial Moto G6 device tree to upstream Linux
- pmaports#1494 Motorola Moto G6 doesn't boot to graphics
- pmaports#1516 motorola-ali: How to use mainline?