Generic MSM8956 (qcom-msm8956)
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Manufacturer | Qualcomm |
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Name |
Snapdragon 650 652 653 |
Codename | qcom-msm8956 |
Released | 2015 |
Type | generic |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 (MSM8956) |
GPU | Adreno 510 |
Display | 720x1280 |
Storage | 8-32 GB |
Memory | 2-4 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
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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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 |
Works
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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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. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Broken
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Broken
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Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Works
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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 |
Works
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Haptics |
Untested
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This device is based on the Snapdragon 650/652/653. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
This is a generic port for Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652/653 (MSM8956/MSM8976) based devices.
Supported Devices
All msm8956 devices are supported which have lk2nd port and supported by linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8956 kernel.
Device | Codename | Category |
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BQ Aquaris X5 Plus | bq-gohan | testing |
Sony Xperia X Compact | sony-kugo | testing |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro | xiaomi-kenzo | testing |
Possible Supported Devices
These devices can be find in the kernel but was not tested yet:
Installation
- Follow the Installation guide and your device wiki page.
Warning: Flashing lk2nd is required, as it is a hard dependency. Without it the mainline kernel will not select the display panel (resulting in black screen on boot). |
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm8956
$ pmbootstrap install
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
Limitations
CPU
CPU only works with 4 cores because A72 cores make the booting unstable.
Add a new device
- Make lk2nd support your device. msm8916-mainline/lk2nd Platform: lk2nd-msm8952
- Make a mainline devicetree for it and open a PR for msm8956-mainline/linux on Github.
- (Optional) Open a PR for generate panel drivers for your device. msm8956-mainline/linux-panel-drivers
- Update the modules-initfs file with the necessary modules (panels, touch, ...)