General Mobile GM 8 Go
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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. |
![]() GM8 Go running SXMO | |
Manufacturer | General Mobile |
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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 |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
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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, ... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Partial
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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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. |
Partial
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Camera |
Partial
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Camera Flash |
Works
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
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Bluetooth |
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GPS |
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NFC Near Field Communication |
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Modem | |
Calls |
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SMS |
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Mobile data |
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Partial
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Works
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Partial
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
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Ambient Light |
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Proximity |
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Works
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Haptics |
Works
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Works
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Contributors
- Logkos
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Connect a USB cable
- Power the device off
- Hold +
- 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.