Generic MSM8953 (qcom-msm8953)
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| Manufacturer | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Name | Snapdragon 625 |
| Codename | qcom-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 |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | community |
| Pre-built images | yes |
| postmarketOS kernel | Mainline |
| USB Networking |
Works |
|---|---|
| Internal storage |
Works |
| SD card |
Works |
| Battery |
Works |
| Screen |
Works |
| Touchscreen |
Works |
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration |
Works |
| Audio |
Works |
| Camera |
Partial |
| Camera Flash | |
| IR TX |
Works |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi |
Works |
| Bluetooth |
Works |
| GPS |
Partial |
| NFC |
Partial |
| Modem | |
| Calls |
Works |
| SMS |
Works |
| Mobile data |
Partial |
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE |
Works |
| USB OTG |
Partial |
| HDMI/DP | |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer |
Works |
| Magnetometer |
Works |
| Ambient Light |
Works |
| Proximity | |
| Hall Effect |
Works |
| Haptics |
Works |
| Barometer | |
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 625. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
This is a generic port for msm8953 based devices.
Supported Devices
All msm8953 devices are supported which have lk2nd port and supported by linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8953 kernel.
| Device | Codename | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Mi A1 | xiaomi-tissot | community |
| Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite | xiaomi-daisy | community |
| Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime | xiaomi-markw | community |
| Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus | xiaomi-vince | community |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 / 4X | xiaomi-mido | community |
| Xiaomi Redmi S2 / Redmi Y2 | xiaomi-ysl | community |
| Asus Zenfone 3 | asus-zenfone3 | testing |
| BQ Aquaris X / Aquaris X Pro | bq-bardock / bq-bardockpro | testing |
| Fairphone 3 | fairphone-fp3 | testing |
| Huawei Maimang 5 | huawei-milan | testing |
| Lenovo P2 | lenovo-kuntao | testing |
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | motorola-potter | testing |
| Motorola Moto G6 | motorola-ali | testing |
| Motorola Moto G7 Power | motorola-ocean | testing |
| Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) | samsung-a6plte | testing |
| Xiaomi Redmi 5 | xiaomi-rosy | testing |
| Xiaomi Redmi 7 | xiaomi-onclite | testing |
Installation
- Follow the Installation guide and your device wiki page.
 |
Warning: Flashing lk2nd is required, as it is a hard dependency. |
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm8953
$ pmbootstrap install
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
Limitations
GPU
GPU is not working out of box with generic device package cannot select specific firmware package for the device it should be installed manually.
Device Specific
Everything should work like in the original device packages except device specific configs if something is missing it should be installed or configured manually.