BQ Aquaris U Plus (bq-tenshi)
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This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
Manufacturer | BQ |
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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 |
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Kernel package |
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Flashing 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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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ... |
Untested
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Works
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Broken
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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Keyboard Build in physical keyboard |
Untested
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Touchpad Build in Touchpad |
Untested
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Stylus |
Untested
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Built-in DVB TV tuner/DVB device |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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Camera Flash |
Works
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IR TX |
Untested
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IR RX |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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Ethernet |
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-A Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops). |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Untested
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HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works. |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Untested
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Ambient Light |
Untested
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Proximity |
Untested
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Untested
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Haptics |
Untested
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Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure |
Untested
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Untested
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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 enableOEM unlocking
. - Power off and start again using
Volume Down
andPower 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
- pmaports!4938 Initial merge request