Generic MSM8953 (qualcomm-msm8953)

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Manufacturer Qualcomm
Name Snapdragon 625
Codename qualcomm-msm8953
Released 2016
Type generic
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953)
GPU Adreno 506
Display 720x1280
Storage 16-64 GB
Memory 2-4 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android
FOSS bootloader partial
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Mainline yes
postmarketOS kernel Mainline
Features
USB Networking
Works
Internal storage
SD card
Battery
Works
Screen
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Partial
Audio
Partial
Camera
Partial
Camera Flash
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Partial
NFC
Partial
Modem
Calls
Partial
SMS
Partial
Mobile data
Partial
Miscellaneous
FDE
Works
USB OTG
Partial
HDMI/DP
Sensors
Accelerometer
Works
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Haptics
Partial
Barometer
This device is based on the Snapdragon 625.
See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps
Icon WARNING: Support for booting these devices using U-Boot and UEFI is still a work in progress and implementation details are subject to change, be careful if you plan on tinkering with this.

This is a generic port for msm8916 based devices. This port is experimental and is Work-In-Progress.

Supported Devices

All msm8953 devices that can run aarch64 kernel should be supported by this generic port.

Installation

extlinux.conf based boot

Install lk2nd to your device.

See also