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HTC Desire X (htc-protou)

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HTC Desire X
HTC Desire X
HTC Desire X
Manufacturer HTC
Name Desire X
Codename htc-protou
Released 2012
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225)
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU Adreno 203
Display 480x800 Super LCD
Storage 4 GB
Memory 768 MB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (HTC Sense) 4.1
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (HTC Sense)
postmarketOS
Category downstream
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
3.4.8
Device package device-htc-protou
Kernel package linux-htc-protou
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Partial
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Contributors

  • feinerer

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device

  • Misopog (Notes: Fully working, stock)
  • Snejp (Notes: Cant turnon because power button destroyed)
  • Uknown


What works

  • USB Network
  • Framebuffer graphics (Splash screens)
  • SSH Connectivity
  • Touchscreen
  • Wi-Fi
  • Xwayland
  • Weston on framebuffer

How to enter fastboot mode

Hold Volume DownPower buttons to enter the Bootloader and select Fastboot then with a Power.

Installation

See also

Photos