Samsung Galaxy J7 (samsung-j7elte)
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This device is marked as not booting.
Status: Kernel compiles but failes to start
Status: Kernel compiles but failes to start
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Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy J7 |
Codename | samsung-j7elte |
Released | 2015 |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Exynos 7580 Octa |
CPU | 8x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1500 MHz |
GPU | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 @ 600 MHz |
Display | 720x1280 SuperAMOLED |
Storage | 16 GB |
Memory | 1.5 GB LPDDR3 |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android 5.1.1(Upgradable to 7.1.1) |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images | no |
postmarketOS kernel | 3.10.108 |
Contributors
Users owning this device
Development status
WARNING: There is no package or repo published yet. Please keep that in mind |
Sources used
Lineage OS kernel sources for Exynos 7580 Devices
Compiles
- Linux kernel 3.10.108
- Device information
What's working
- Making a PMOS Recovery zip
- Flashing using custom recovery
- Showing splash screen during boot
What's wrong
- When the phone boots it shows the splash screen meaning the rendering is working. But it crashes and force reboots soon after.
How to enter flash mode
Power down the device first.
ODIN/Heimdall Mode
To enter ODIN/Heimdall flashing mode, press and hold
+ + buttons until a warning screen pops up. Then press Volume Up button to enter ODIN mode.Recovery (Stock/Custom) Mode
To enter Recovery (Stock/Custom) mode, press and hold
+ + buttons until the Recovery splash screen pops up.Installation
Perform the standard installation method provided by PostMarket OS Installation Guide
But keep in mind that...
WARNING: Installation with Heimdall doesn't work. Use the custom recovery method provided by PMOS Wiki to install it. |
Remember to add these packages into the rootfs when asked in 'pmbootstrap init' :
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