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BQ Aquaris U Plus (bq-tenshi)

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BQ Aquaris U Plus
Manufacturer BQ
Name Aquaris U Plus
Codename bq-tenshi
Released 2016
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937)
CPU Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 505
Display 720x1280
Storage 16/32 GB
Memory 2/3 GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 6.0.1
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Category downstream
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.
3.18.31
Device package device-bq-tenshi
Kernel package linux-bq-tenshi
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
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Untested
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Broken
Touchscreen
Untested
Keyboard
Build in physical keyboard
Untested
Touchpad
Build in Touchpad
Untested
Stylus
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Built-in DVB
TV tuner/DVB device
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Camera Flash
Works
IR TX
Untested
IR RX
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Untested
Ethernet
Untested
GPS
Untested
NFC
Near Field Communication
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB-A
Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops).
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested
Haptics
Untested
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested

Contributors

  • fossdd

Maintainer(s)

  • fossdd

Users owning this device


Status

Right now only USB Netwoking (with SSHing into the system) works.

Display seems to be working in initramfs, but not after loading the kernel.

How to enter flash mode

  • Go to Developer options and enable OEM unlocking.
  • Power off and start again using Volume Down and Power on.
  • Connect your phone to your PC and run fastboot flashing unlock.

Installation

Use pmbootstrap to build your own installation image.

$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install

To flash postmarketOS on your phone use:

$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
$ fastboot reboot # if not rebooting already


See also