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Alcatel Idol 3 5.5" (alcatel-idol3)

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Note 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).
Alcatel Idol 3 (5.5")
Alcatel Idol 3 (5.5")
Alcatel Idol 3 (5.5")
Manufacturer Alcatel
Name Idol 3 (5.5")
Codename alcatel-idol3
Released 2015
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405
Display 1080 x 1920 IPS LCD
Storage 16GB / 32GB
Memory 2 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 5.0.2
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
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
Mainline
Optional Generic Port Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916)
Device package device-alcatel-idol3
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8916
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
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
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Works
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Works
NFC
Near Field Communication
Untested
Modem
Calls
Works
SMS
Works
Mobile data
Works
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Works


Contributors

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device

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How to enter flash mode

  • Recovery: Power on the device with both Power and Volume Up buttons.
  • Fastboot: Power on the device with both Power and Volume Down buttons.

Stock fastboot was removed on update from Android 5/Lollipop to 6/MarshMallow.
Installing lk2nd is required to run mainline kernel anyway.

Installation

  1. Install lk2nd (alternative bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface) to boot partition using either:
    • Alcatel Flasher tool
    • emmcdl with Idol35_5_NPRG7627.bin or edl.py
    • dd command from TWRP
  2. Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation.

Touchscreen

There are two touchscreen variants:

  • edt-ft5x06
  • synaptics / rmi4

Currently, only the edt-ft5x06 one is enabled.
If you have the Synaptics one, you'll have to edit the DTS file to disable edt-ft5x06 and enable synaptics, then rebuild the kernel package.
This shall be solved in lk2nd in the future.

See also