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. |
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Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916) |
Device package |
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Kernel package |
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Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
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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). |
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Untested
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
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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 Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
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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