Haier G151 (haier-g151)
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This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909). |
This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. |
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Manufacturer | Haier |
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Name |
G151 Andromax A |
Codename | haier-g151 |
Model | g151/a16c3h |
Released | 2016 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) |
CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7 |
GPU | Adreno 304 |
Display | 480x854 |
Storage | 8GB |
Memory | 1GB |
Architecture | armv7 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 5.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 5.1 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available from the postmarketOS Installation page. |
no |
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. |
6.12.1 |
Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909) |
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. |
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 |
Partial
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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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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
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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This device is based on the Snapdragon 210. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Users owning this device
- Icyllite (Notes: Owns 2 units, actively maintained. one for testing and other one for my mini home server)
Installation
🚧 | This page is a work-in-progress. Some information contained within may be inaccurate or incomplete. |
Preparations
The device's first stage bootloader have a quirk where it refuses to boot lk2nd regardless of what you do, therefore we have to completely replace the first stage bootloader with lk1st
Compiling and flashing lk1st
WARNING: Be aware that if anything goes wrong, your device may be unable to boot, you can always reflash your old first stage bootloader through edl. but given how scarce the files for this device on the internet, it's always a good idea to back up the device's partitions first. |
Build lk1st
$ git clone https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/lk2nd && cd lk2nd $ make TOOLCHAIN_PREFIX=arm-linux-gnueabi- LK2ND_BUNDLE_DTB="msm8909-1gb-qrd-skuc.dtb" LK2ND_DISPLAY="ili9806e_fwvga_hsd_hlt_video" LK2ND_COMPATIBLE="haier,g151" lk1st-msm8909
Flashing lk1st
After done compiling, we'd see emmc_appsboot.mbn
in the build directory, thats what we'd have to flash
In order to flash you'd, have to put your device in edl mode, and have edl
tool installed.
https://github.com/bkerler/edl
The test point is here as shown, you'd have to short both SCL
and USBBOOT
pins in order to enter edl mode

Once in edl mode, flashing our new bootloader is as simple as running
python3 edl w aboot emmc_appsboot.mbn
Once done, you can follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation to install postmarketOS.