Samsung Galaxy A7
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Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy A7 |
Codename | samsung-a7 |
Released | 2015 |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 |
CPU | 4x1.2 Ghz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 405 |
Display | 1080 x 1920 |
Storage | 16 GB |
Memory | 2 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android 4.4.4 / 5.0.2 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images | no |
Mainline | yes |
postmarketOS kernel | Mainline |
Unixbench Whet/Dhry score | 735.0 |
Flashing |
Works |
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USB Networking |
Works |
Internal storage |
No data |
SD card |
No data |
Battery |
Partial |
Screen |
Partial |
Touchscreen |
No data |
Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Partial |
Audio |
Works |
Camera |
Broken |
Camera Flash |
No data |
Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Partial |
Bluetooth |
Partial |
GPS |
No data |
NFC |
Works |
Modem | |
Calls |
No data |
SMS |
No data |
Mobile data |
No data |
Miscellaneous | |
FDE |
No data |
USB OTG |
Broken |
HDMI/DP |
No data |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer |
Works |
Magnetometer |
No data |
Ambient Light |
No data |
Proximity |
No data |
Hall Effect |
No data |
Haptics |
No data |
Barometer |
No data |
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Press Volume Down, Power, and Home all at the same time to boot to Odin mode. After lk2nd is installed, press Volume Down and Power at the same time.
Installation
- Install lk2nd (alternative bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface)
- Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation.
Note: Enter lk2nd fastboot mode by pressing only Volume Down + Power (not the Home button). Pressing the Home button additionally will bring you to the Samsung Download mode. |
Audio
Note: The speakers are rather loud on 100% volume and may produce distorted sound that may damage your speakers after long use. Please make sure to use reasonable volumes - your ears and your speaker will thank you! |
Touch keys
See Tm2-touchkey.