Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909)
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Manufacturer | Qualcomm |
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Name | Snapdragon 210 |
Codename | qcom-msm8909 |
Released | 2014 |
Type | generic |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) |
CPU | 4 x 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
GPU | Adreno 303 |
Display | 720x1280 |
Storage | 4-64 GB |
Memory | 0.5-4 GB |
Architecture | armv7 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.4 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
FOSS bootloader | partial |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
Mainline |
Device package |
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Kernel package |
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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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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 |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
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 OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Works
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Haptics |
Works
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This device is based on the Snapdragon 210. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
This is a generic port for msm8909 based devices. This port is experimental and is Work-In-Progress.
Supported Devices
All msm8909 devices and some msm8916 devices that can only run armv7 kernel should be supported by this generic port.
Device | Codename | Category |
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Acer Liquid Z330 | acer-t01 | testing |
FarEasTone Smart 506 | fareastone-smart506 | testing |
Huawei Mediapad T1 10 | huawei-hwt1a21l | testing |
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10 LTE | lenovo-lxf-p5100 | testing |
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 10 WiFi | lenovo-lxf-p5100 | testing |
LG Wine Smart 2015 | lg-cf_global_com | testing |
Nokia 6300 4G | nokia-leo | testing |
Nokia 8000 4G | nokia-sparkler | testing |
Nokia 8110 4G | nokia-argon | testing |
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 | samsung-heatqlte | testing |
Samsung Galaxy E7 | samsung-e7 | community |
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max | samsung-grandmax | community |
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530Y) | samsung-fortunaltezt | testing |
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Value Edition | samsung-serranove | community |
Installation
extlinux.conf based boot
Install lk2nd to your device. Currently you will need 17.0+ branch of lk2nd.
Then you can follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation.