Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M): Difference between revisions
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| manufacturer = Samsung | | manufacturer = Samsung | ||
| name = Galaxy J2 Prime | | name = Galaxy J2 Prime | ||
| codename = SM-G532M <!-- I didn't find it, I used the model in the file --> | | codename = SM-G532M <!-- I didn't find it, I used the model in the file It's possible that it's Samsung-Grandpplte, considering that from my quick research the only difference between the two phones is the CPU power. --> | ||
| model = SM-G532M | | model = SM-G532M | ||
| image = | | image = File:Phosh J2 Prime Galaxy Vertical.png | ||
| imagecaption = | | imagecaption = Photo of a Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime running PostMarketOS with the Phosh interface | ||
| releaseyear = 2016 | | releaseyear = 2016 | ||
| category = testing | | category = testing | ||
| originalsoftware = Android | | originalsoftware = Android | ||
| originalversion = 6.0.1 | | originalversion = 6.0.1 | ||
| pmoskernel = | | pmoskernel = Running <!-- 6.x.x Version of the kernel that postmarketOS is running --> | ||
| chipset = MediaTek_MT6737T | | chipset = MediaTek_MT6737T | ||
| cpu = 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | | cpu = 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | ||
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| architecture = aarch64 | | architecture = aarch64 | ||
| type = handset | | type = handset | ||
<!-- Features --> | <!-- Features --> | ||
<!-- 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 --> | <!-- 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_usbnet = <!-- USB networking does work? then put Y here and delete this comment --> | | status_usbnet = <!-- USB networking does work? then put Y here and delete this comment --> | ||
| status_flashing = | | status_flashing = Y | ||
| status_touch = <!-- | | status_touch = Y <!-- Depends of the interface --> | ||
| status_screen = <!-- | | status_screen = Y <!-- Depends of the interface --> | ||
| status_3d = <!-- Hardware accelerated 3D graphics (e.g. with freedreno) --> | | status_3d = <!-- Hardware accelerated 3D graphics (e.g. with freedreno) --> | ||
| status_fde = <!-- When installing with full disk encryption, can you type in the password with the on screen keyboard? --> | | status_fde = <!-- When installing with full disk encryption, can you type in the password with the on screen keyboard? --> | ||
| status_emmc = <!-- Internal storage can be accessed? --> | | status_emmc = <!-- Internal storage can be accessed? --> | ||
| status_wifi = <!-- Wireless network works? --> | | status_wifi = N <!-- Wireless network works? --> | ||
| status_mainline = <!-- Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run mainline. --> | | status_mainline = <!-- Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run mainline. --> | ||
| status_battery = <!-- Charging the battery and getting the battery percentage is possible --> | | status_battery = N <!-- Charging the battery and getting the battery percentage is possible --> | ||
| status_audio = <!-- Using the device's speakers/headphone jack works --> | | status_audio = N <!-- Using the device's speakers/headphone jack works --> | ||
| status_bluetooth = <!-- It's possible to pair and use other devices via the bluetooth protocol --> | | status_bluetooth = N <!-- It's possible to pair and use other devices via the bluetooth protocol --> | ||
| status_camera = <!-- Taking photos and videos works. --> | | status_camera = N <!-- Taking photos and videos works. --> | ||
| status_gps = <!-- The Global Positioning System sensor works. --> | | status_gps = N <!-- The Global Positioning System sensor works. --> | ||
| status_mobiledata = <!-- Connecting to the Internet via cellular network. --> | | status_mobiledata = N <!-- Connecting to the Internet via cellular network. --> | ||
| status_sms = <!-- Sending and receiving short messages works as intended. --> | | status_sms = <!-- Sending and receiving short messages works as intended. --> | ||
| status_calls = <!-- Talking to other people over the cellular network. --> | | status_calls = <!-- Talking to other people over the cellular network. --> | ||
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| booting = | | booting = yes | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== How to enter flash mode == | == How to enter flash mode == | ||
With the cell phone turned off, hold Power+Home+Volume Down, then a menu will appear. Press Volume Up to proceed to flash mode. | |||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
=== Using pmbootstrap === | === Using pmbootstrap === | ||
Follow [[Installation/Using pmbootstrap]]. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select | Follow [[Installation/Using pmbootstrap]] to install pmbootstrap. | ||
Use <code>pmbootstrap init</code>. | |||
When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select samsung as the vendor and grandpplte¹ as the codename. | |||
For the interface, in my few test the '''gnome-mobile''' was the better (the posh get some display bugs), but in doubt chose xfce4 in the first time, only to see if your cell phone boot. After that is more easy to test other configurations. | |||
After that, use <code>pmbootstrap install</code>. | |||
When asked for a password, preferably to write one with only numbers. | |||
To flash the image to the device: | To flash the image to the device: | ||
* Enter flashing mode (see [[#How to enter flash mode]]) | * Enter flashing mode (see [[#How to enter flash mode]]) | ||
* Run <code>pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel</code> to flash the kernel | * Inside the flashing mode, connect the cell phone in the pc with a good cable | ||
* Run <code>pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs | * Run <code>pmbootstrap flasher --method=heimdall-bootimg flash_kernel --no-install</code> to flash the kernel | ||
* Run <code>pmbootstrap flasher --method=heimdall-bootimg flash_rootfs</code> to flash the system | |||
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For change only the interface: | |||
Isn't necessary to flash the kernel again, only the <code>flash_rootfs</code> is necessary after the first time. | |||
Note¹: If you find grandpplte strange, it is simply because both phones are extremely similar, so the same system works on both. His page is [[Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus (samsung-grandpplte)]]. | |||
Problems: | |||
I was unable to conduct many tests, but the same errors likely occur on the grandpplte as well. You can check the table on the grandpplte page to get an idea of other details. | |||
====ERROR: boot partition is too small for given file. Use --skip-size-check to flash anyways.==== | |||
If you get this error, try install with the xfce4, and use the <code>flash_rootfs</code> before the <code>flash_kernel</code>. After that you can install other interfaces. | |||
====Other errors==== | |||
If you encounter any other errors, you can contact me in my [https://matrix.to/#/@schlemuel:matrix.org Matrix] account or browse the internet/make tests to discover. If you discover a solution, please edit this page and add it. |
Revision as of 17:52, 4 March 2025
![]() Photo of a Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime running PostMarketOS with the Phosh interface | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
---|---|
Name | Galaxy J2 Prime |
Codename | SM-G532M |
Model | SM-G532M |
Released | 2016 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | MediaTek_MT6737T |
CPU | 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 600 MHz |
Display | 540 x 960 PLS |
Storage | 8/16 GB |
Memory | 1.5 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android |
Original version | 6.0.1 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images | no |
postmarketOS kernel | Running |
Flashing |
Works |
---|---|
USB Networking |
No data |
Internal storage |
No data |
SD card |
No data |
Battery |
Broken |
Screen |
Works |
Touchscreen |
Works |
Keyboard |
No data |
Touchpad |
No data |
Stylus |
No data |
Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
No data |
Built-in DVB |
No data |
Audio |
Broken |
Camera |
Broken |
Camera Flash |
No data |
IR TX |
No data |
IR RX |
No data |
Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken |
Bluetooth |
Broken |
Ethernet |
No data |
GPS |
Broken |
NFC |
No data |
Modem | |
Calls |
No data |
SMS |
No data |
Mobile data |
Broken |
Miscellaneous | |
FDE |
No data |
USB-A |
No data |
USB OTG |
No data |
HDMI/DP |
No data |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer |
No data |
Magnetometer |
No data |
Ambient Light |
No data |
Proximity |
No data |
Hall Effect |
No data |
Haptics |
No data |
Barometer |
No data |
Power Sensor |
No data |
Contributors
- Schlemuel
Users owning this device
- Schlemuel (Notes: 16GB Storage)
How to enter flash mode
With the cell phone turned off, hold Power+Home+Volume Down, then a menu will appear. Press Volume Up to proceed to flash mode.
Installation
Using pmbootstrap
Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap to install pmbootstrap.
Use pmbootstrap init
.
When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select samsung as the vendor and grandpplte¹ as the codename.
For the interface, in my few test the gnome-mobile was the better (the posh get some display bugs), but in doubt chose xfce4 in the first time, only to see if your cell phone boot. After that is more easy to test other configurations.
After that, use pmbootstrap install
.
When asked for a password, preferably to write one with only numbers.
To flash the image to the device:
- Enter flashing mode (see #How to enter flash mode)
- Inside the flashing mode, connect the cell phone in the pc with a good cable
- Run
pmbootstrap flasher --method=heimdall-bootimg flash_kernel --no-install
to flash the kernel - Run
pmbootstrap flasher --method=heimdall-bootimg flash_rootfs
to flash the system
For change only the interface:
Isn't necessary to flash the kernel again, only the flash_rootfs
is necessary after the first time.
Note¹: If you find grandpplte strange, it is simply because both phones are extremely similar, so the same system works on both. His page is Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus (samsung-grandpplte).
Problems: I was unable to conduct many tests, but the same errors likely occur on the grandpplte as well. You can check the table on the grandpplte page to get an idea of other details.
ERROR: boot partition is too small for given file. Use --skip-size-check to flash anyways.
If you get this error, try install with the xfce4, and use the flash_rootfs
before the flash_kernel
. After that you can install other interfaces.
Other errors
If you encounter any other errors, you can contact me in my Matrix account or browse the internet/make tests to discover. If you discover a solution, please edit this page and add it.