ARK Benefit A3 (ark-peach)
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| This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916). | 
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| Manufacturer | ARK | 
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| Name | Benefit A3 | 
| Codename | ark-peach | 
| Released | 2015 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) | 
| CPU | Quad-core Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz | 
| GPU | Adreno 306 | 
| Display | 5" 1280x720 IPS | 
| Storage | 8 GB | 
| Memory | 1 GB | 
| Architecture | aarch64 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 5.0 | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android | 
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | testing | 
| Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. | yes | 
| Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916) | 
| Device package |  device-ark-peach | 
| Kernel package |  linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8916 | 
| Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with  pmbootstrap flasher. | Works | 
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| USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). | Works | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Untested | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Broken | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| IR TX | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Works | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| GPS | Untested | 
| NFC Near Field Communication | Untested | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Untested | 
| SMS | Untested | 
| Mobile data | Untested | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Untested | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps | 
Contributor(s)
Users owning this device
- Entrider (Notes: WIP)
How to enter flash mode
- Fastboot: Power on the device with both and buttons.
- lk2nd Fastboot: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold .
- lk2nd Recovery: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold .
Installation
- Make sure you have latest firmware flashed. Follow the LineageOS installation guide until (including) Updating firmware.
- Install lk2nd (alternative bootloader that handles certain mainline quirks like setting up the WiFi/BT MAC addresses).
- Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation (keep in mind that you have to install pmOS components with lk2nd, not original fastboot).
See also
- Device on LineageOS wiki
- pmaports!2812 Initial merge request