Huawei Ascend G330 (huawei-u8825)
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This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
![]() Huawei Ascend G330 running LineageOS 13 | |
Manufacturer | Huawei |
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Name | Ascend G330 |
Codename | huawei-u8825 |
Released | 2012 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) |
CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
GPU | Adreno 203 |
Display | 480x800 IPS |
Storage | 4GB |
Memory | 512 MB |
Architecture | armv7 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.0.4 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
FOSS bootloader | no |
postmarketOS | |
Category | downstream |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
Device package |
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Kernel package |
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Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
Partial
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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 Charging and battery level reporting works |
Untested
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Works
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Camera |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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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. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Untested
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Ambient Light |
Untested
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Proximity |
Untested
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Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure |
Untested
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Untested
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Contributors
- Bastindo
Users owning this device
- Bastindo (Notes: Bootloader unlocked)
How to enter flash mode
- Fastboot: Hold
fastboot devices
+ for 10 seconds on boot. The device will not show any signs of being in fastboot mode (It'll just show the Huawei logo), so you should check with - This device has a locked bootloader, see Bootloader#Huawei
For some reason, adb reboot bootloader
doesn't work. In fastboot mode, I also couldn't get a kernel to boot with pmbootstrap flasher boot
.
Installation
You have to do an sdcard install since there doesn't seem to be any partition large enough for pmbootstrap flasher
.
Make sure you have an unlocked bootloader. If not, Installation will not be possible. See Bootloader#Huawei for information on how to unlock it.
Status table explanation
Component | Status | Notes |
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Flashing | P | Flashing the kernel works, flashing the rootfs doesn't. (Use sdcard install) |
Touchscreen | Y | evtest reports the correct values, can't test in a GUI.
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Display | P | Splash screen works. Wayland compositors sometimes show up, but the screen flickers on and off. Xorg doesn't work at all. |
WiFi | N | Nothing. Doesn't even show up in dmesg. The device seems to use an ath6k chipset, can't find any firmware in the Android filesystem. |
hwtest
Category Model Path Status Value framebuffer msmfb303_90000 /sys/class/graphics/fb0 working U:480x800p-0 input ts_test_input /dev/input/event5 working input 7k_handset /dev/input/event4 working input sensors_aps /dev/input/event3 working input default_keypad /dev/input/event2 working input sensors /dev/input/event1 working input synaptics /dev/input/event0 working speaker default:CARD=msmaudio working mic default:CARD=msmaudio working
See also