HMD Global Nokia 4.2 (nokia-panther)
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| This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Generic MSM89x7 (qcom-msm89x7) for installation instructions and more information. |
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Nokia 4.2 running Plasma Mobile | |
| Manufacturer | HMD Global |
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| Name | Nokia 4.2 |
| Codename | nokia-panther |
| Released | 2019 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (SDM439) |
| CPU |
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 505 |
| Display | 720x1520 |
| Storage | 16 / 32 GB |
| Memory | 2 / 3 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 9 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 11 |
| 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 |
| Generic port | Generic MSM89x7 (qcom-msm89x7) |
| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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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 Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Broken
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Keyboard Whether the built-in physical keyboard works. |
Untested
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
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 Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Works
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism |
Untested
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Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Proximity |
Untested
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Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor |
Untested
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Untested
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| Note: Currently, PostmarketOS is working on the TA-1152 model. Other models may not boot or operate correctly. |
Contributors
- Biswa96
- garethppls
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Entering fastboot: hold + buttons until fastboot mode is displayed on the screen. Or use
adb reboot fastbootwith adb in Android SDK.
Installation
- Unlock bootloader
- Follow the Installation guide
| Warning: Flashing lk2nd is required, as it is a hard dependency. |
Prebuilt dtbo images can be found here https://github.com/barni2000/dtbo-lk2nd/releases
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm89x7
$ pmbootstrap install
$ fastboot flash dtbo dtbo-nokia-panther.img
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
Or, install it manually in specific a/b slot with the following commands.
$ fastboot set_active a # or b
$ fastboot flash boot_a lk2nd.img # or boot_b
$ fastboot flash dtbo_a dtbo-nokia-panther.img # or dtbo_b
$ fastboot flash system_a qcom-msm89x7.img # or system_b
Photos
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Nokia 4.2 showing lk2nd bootloader fastboot mode