Hisense A9 (hisense-hlte556n)
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| This device is marked as not booting. | 
|  Hisense A9 | |
| Manufacturer | Hisense | 
|---|---|
| Name | A9 | 
| Codename | hisense-hlte556n | 
| Released | 2022 | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) | 
| CPU | 4x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 | 
| GPU | Adreno 610 | 
| Display | 824x1648 E-Ink | 
| Storage | 128 GB | 
| Memory | 6GB | 
| Architecture | aarch64 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android (InkOS) 11 | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android (InkOS) | 
| Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. | no | 
Contributors
- aa13q
Users owning this device
Bootloader unlock
"Unlocking the Bootloader of A9 is not allowed, replied by the Hisense's technical support." Arthurliao @ xda thread
Update: as of September 2023, the A9 bootloader has been cracked open at XDA: how-to draft guide. CAUTION: the process is quite experimental yet!
How to enter flash mode
Installation
See also
GitHub: bkerler/edl: 0014D0E1 Snapdragon 662 (SM_KAMORTA_H) issue: https://github.com/bkerler/edl/issues/303
General information about rooting, bootloader unlocking, installing LineageOS: https://xdaforums.com/t/hisense-a9-root-reward-offered-snapdragon-662.4495809/page-11#post-88983317
https://github.com/aimindseye/hisense-a9
Patcher for android system.img https://github.com/damianmqr/a9_accessibility_service