FarEasTone Smart 506 (fareastone-smart506)
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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 MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909). | 
| This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. | 
| Manufacturer | FarEasTone | 
|---|---|
| Name | Smart 506 | 
| Codename | fareastone-smart506 | 
| Released | 2015 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) | 
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 | 
| GPU | Adreno 304 | 
| Display | 720x1280 | 
| Storage | 8 GB | 
| Memory | 1 GB | 
| Architecture | armv7 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 5.1 | 
| 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 | 
| Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. | 735.7 | 
| Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909) | 
| Flashing Whether 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 Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Works | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Partial | 
| Touchscreen | Works | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Partial | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Broken | 
| Camera | Broken | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Works | 
| Bluetooth | Works | 
| GPS | Broken | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Broken | 
| SMS | Broken | 
| Mobile data | Broken | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Works | 
| Proximity | Broken | 
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 210. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps | 
Users owning this device
- Bolilingmeng89006 (Notes: Spicy pillow)