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 |
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| Kernel package |
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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
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Broken
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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IR TX |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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| 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