Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 (samsung-j3)
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Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy J3 2016 |
Codename | samsung-j3, samsung-j3ltetw |
Released | 2016 |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
CPU | 4x 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 306 |
Display | 1280x720 |
Storage | 8 GB / 16 GB |
Memory | 1.5 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android 5.1.1 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images | no |
Mainline | yes |
Unixbench Whet/Dhry score | 929.9 |
Flashing |
Works |
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USB Networking |
Works |
Internal storage |
No data |
SD card |
No data |
Battery |
Partial |
Screen |
Partial |
Touchscreen |
Works |
Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works |
Audio |
Works |
Camera |
Broken |
Camera Flash |
No data |
Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works |
Bluetooth |
Works |
GPS |
No data |
NFC |
Broken |
Modem | |
Calls |
Works |
SMS |
Works |
Mobile data |
Works |
Miscellaneous | |
FDE |
Works |
USB OTG |
Partial |
HDMI/DP |
No data |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer |
Partial |
Proximity |
Broken |
Haptics |
No data |
Barometer |
No data |
Note: This page is about Qualcomm MSM8916 variants of Samsung Galaxy J3 2016. For Spreadtrum SC9830 variants, see Samsung Galaxy J3 (samsung-j3xnlte). |
Contributors
- LorenDB
Users owning this device
- Bolilingmeng89006 (Notes: j3ltezt)
- LorenDB
- Magic RB
- Miki (Notes: dead amoled)
- NBon (Notes: Broken, untested yet)
Variants
There are 9 known MSM8916 variants. Current device tree is based on SM-J3109/SM-J320Y/SM-J320YZ and the other variants need their own device tree to work properly.
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
lk2nd is a secondary bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface, which can be used to boot postmarketOS without Android boot
flashed or pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
.
- Download lk2nd-msm8916.img from Releases page on Github.
- Boot your phone to bootloader (Odin/Download) mode by holding and while powering up.
- Follow lk2nd instructions to install lk2nd. Basically flash it to the boot partition (
heimdall flash --BOOT lk2nd-msm8916.img
) - Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation to install postmarketOS.
Note: Enter lk2nd fastboot mode by pressing only | + (without ). Pressing additionally will bring you to the Samsung Download mode.
This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
FRP Lock
WARNING: Logout / delete all of the accounts (especially Google ones) in Android first, before you wiping out or flashing pmOS to partition userdata . |
Installation
lk2nd is a secondary bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface, which can be used to boot postmarketOS without Android boot
flashed or pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
.
- Download lk2nd-msm8916.img from Releases page on Github.
- Boot your phone to bootloader (Odin/Download) mode by holding and while powering up.
- Follow lk2nd instructions to install lk2nd. Basically flash it to the boot partition (
heimdall flash --BOOT lk2nd-msm8916.img
) - Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation to install postmarketOS.
Note: Enter lk2nd fastboot mode by pressing only | + (without ). Pressing additionally will bring you to the Samsung Download mode.
Screen
Screen works partially. While displaying the UI works fine, adjusting the brightness doesn't work.
Fuel Gauge/Charger
sm5703
charger/fuel gauge ic of this device and its driver is WIP, so the charging is not controlled and there is no charging status reporting.
USB OTG
Another sm5703
charger driver issue. It's currently unable to power up a usb device in mainline. Try a hub with external power supply.
Accelerometer
lis2hh12
accelerometer is not so stable for auto screen rotation, which suggests you to use fixed portrait or landscape mode.
Touch keys
The interrupts/input events are not handled properly and it needs a patched driver. See Tm2-touchkey.
NFC
The PN547 NFC chip uses a pad supply voltage (pvdd), which needs a patched driver.
Proximity Sensor
The driver for cm36672p
proximity sensor is not available.
Photos
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Old booting screen and it's fixed. It also turns green when sleeping.
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neofetch