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General Mobile GM 8 Go

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General Mobile GM8 Go
GM8 Go running SXMO
GM8 Go running SXMO
Manufacturer General Mobile
Name GM8 Go
Codename gm8go
Released 2019
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset MediaTek MT6739
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU PowerVR GE8100
Display 720x1440 IPS
Storage 16 GB
Memory 1 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (Go)
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (Go)
FOSS bootloader no
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
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, ...
Works
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Partial
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Partial
Camera
Partial
Camera Flash
Works
Connectivity
WiFi


Bluetooth


GPS


NFC
Near Field Communication


Modem
Calls


SMS


Mobile data


Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Partial
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Partial
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism


Ambient Light


Proximity


Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Works
Haptics
Works
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Works

Contributors

  • Logkos

Users owning this device

How to enter flash mode

  • Connect a USB cable
  • Power the device off
  • Hold Power + Volume Up
  • select fastboot
  • unlock bootloader using fastboot oem unlock

Installation

Use pmbootstrap to build your own installation image.

$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
$ pmbootstrap flashing flash_rootfs

See also

WIP downstream kernel that can be compiled with gcc6 is here.