HTC Desire 816 single SIM (htc-a5ul)
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WARNING: This device cannot run postmarketOS, as its architecture is unsupported. |
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This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change the device packages' architectures, test it and submit a patch. |
| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
 Desire 816 running stock Android | |
| Manufacturer | HTC |
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| Name | Desire 816 |
| Codename | htc-a5ul |
| Released | 2014 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.6 GHz (ARM Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
| Display | 720x1280 5.5" SLCD |
| Storage | 8 GB + microSD card |
| Memory | 1.5 GB |
| Architecture | armhf |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 6.0 (Linux 3.4.0) |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | archived |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
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| Device package |
 device-htc-a5ul |
| Kernel package |
linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8226 |
Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Untested
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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 Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
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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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Contributors
- Aerotinge
Maintainer(s)
- Aerotinge
Users owning this device
- Worldbluesquadron (Notes: Running LineageOS 14.1)
How to enter flash mode (HBOOT)
- Power off the phone
- Press volume down
- Keep volume down pressed, and press power button.
How to turn off the phone
Hold power button for ten seconds.
Installation
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The bootloader have to been unlocked (s-off). If not, see htcdev here. |
- Install
- using an microsd card (replace mmcblk0 with your sd slot, recommended):
pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/mmcblk0 - until #1206 is fixed, it is necessary to copy the extracted QCDT from a known working ROM such as the TWRP image (see !1378):
sudo cp ~/mkbootimg/boot.img-dtb ~/.local/var/pmbootstrap/chroot_rootfs_htc-a5ul/boot/dt.img
- using /data partition
pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs --partition userdata
- using an microsd card (replace mmcblk0 with your sd slot, recommended):
- Insert the microsd card on the device
- Connect usb cable to your phone and boot it into flash mode (HBOOT)
- Select "FASTBOOT" by volumes and power button. Make sure it displays "FASTBOOT USB" on top.
- Boot kernel using
pmbootstrap flasher boot(recommended) - Flash kernel using
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel, then reboot.
- Boot kernel using
Misc
The device is similar to the 2014 flagship HTC One M8 (htc-m8) in many aspects.
Some resources can be shared between two devices.
Links
- !1378 initial pull request
- Current working kernel source