ARK Benefit A3 (ark-peach)

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ARK Benefit A3
Manufacturer ARK
Name Benefit A3
Codename ark-peach
Released 2015
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android
Original version 5.0
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
Features
USB Networking
Works
Flashing
Works
Touchscreen
Broken
Display
Works
WiFi
Works
FDE
Mainline
Works
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader
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


How to enter flash mode

  • Fastboot: Power on the device with both Power and Volume Down buttons.
  • lk2nd Fastboot: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold Volume Down.
  • lk2nd Recovery: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold Volume Up.

Installation

  1. Make sure you have latest firmware flashed. Follow the LineageOS installation guide until (including) Updating firmware.
  2. Install lk2nd (alternative bootloader that handles certain mainline quirks like setting up the WiFi/BT MAC addresses).
  3. Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation (keep in mind that you have to install pmOS components with lk2nd, not original fastboot).

See also