Alcatel Idol 3 5.5" (alcatel-idol3)
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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). |
| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
 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 | archived |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
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 |
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. |
Works
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Works
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Works
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Works
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SMS |
Works
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Mobile data |
Works
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Works
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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. |
Works
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| This device is based on the Snapdragon 615. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
Maintainer(s)
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Recovery: Power on the device with both and buttons.
- Fastboot: Power on the device with both and buttons. 'adb reboot bootloader' may also be able to enter fastboot.
Stock fastboot was removed on update from Android 5/Lollipop to 6/MarshMallow.
Installing lk2nd is required to run mainline kernel anyway.
Installation
- 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
- 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
- pmaports!2902 Initial merge request