Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M): Difference between revisions
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Use <code>pmbootstrap init</code>. | Use <code>pmbootstrap init</code>. | ||
When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select samsung as the vendor and grandpplte¹ as the codename. | 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- | For the interface, in my few test the '''gnome-mobile²''' 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>. | After that, use <code>pmbootstrap install</code>. | ||
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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)]]. | 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)]]. | ||
Note²: When using gnome-mobile, set a 6-digit password for easy login | |||
Problems: | Problems: |
Revision as of 19:21, 4 March 2025
![]() Photo of a Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime running PostMarketOS with the Phosh interface | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
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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 |
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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-mobile² 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).
Note²: When using gnome-mobile, set a 6-digit password for easy login
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.