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== Installation ==
== Installation ==
* Unlock the bootloader if it hasn't been unlocked before. (My memory is hazy, but I think I did it a sketchy way. I downloaded KingoRoot and rooted my device. I then installed ClockWorkMod from [https://forum.xda-developers.com/i437 here] although TWRP works fine as well. Then get a ROM to overwrite the original. Compiled a recent one [https://forum.xda-developers.com/i437/help/revive-samsung-galaxy-s3-i437-t3844764 here])
* Unlock the bootloader if it hasn't been unlocked before. (My memory is hazy, but I think I did it a sketchy way. I downloaded KingoRoot and rooted my device. I then installed ClockWorkMod from [https://forum.xda-developers.com/i437 here] although I think TWRP by jt works fine as well. Then get a ROM to overwrite the original. Compiled a recent one [https://forum.xda-developers.com/i437/help/revive-samsung-galaxy-s3-i437-t3844764 here])
* Enter Flash Mode
* Enter Flash Mode
* Flash pmOS using pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
* Flash pmOS using pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs

Revision as of 20:40, 14 December 2019

Samsung Galaxy SIII SGH-I437
Samsung Galaxy SIII SGH-I437
Samsung Galaxy SIII SGH-I437
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy SIII SGH-I437
Codename samsung-expressatt
Released 2012
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 225
Display 480x800 AMOLED
Storage 8GB
Memory 1GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no
postmarketOS kernel 3.4.106
Features
Flashing
Works
USB Networking
No data
Internal storage
No data
SD card
No data
Battery
No data
Screen
Partial
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
No data
Audio
No data
Camera
No data
Camera Flash
No data
Connectivity
WiFi
No data
Bluetooth
No data
GPS
No data
NFC
No data
Modem
Calls
No data
SMS
No data
Mobile data
No data
Miscellaneous
FDE
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


Contributors

LogicalErzor

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

Start powered off. From there, hold the volume down button, home button, and power button. Once the phone buzzes, release the power button.

Installation

  • Unlock the bootloader if it hasn't been unlocked before. (My memory is hazy, but I think I did it a sketchy way. I downloaded KingoRoot and rooted my device. I then installed ClockWorkMod from here although I think TWRP by jt works fine as well. Then get a ROM to overwrite the original. Compiled a recent one here)
  • Enter Flash Mode
  • Flash pmOS using pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
  • Flash kernel using pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel

Current Known Problems

  • Red Tint
  • Power button boot loops
  • Screen on 24/7

See also