Huawei E8372h-153 (huawei-e8372h-153)
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| Manufacturer | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Codename | huawei-e8372h-153 |
| Model | E8372h-153 |
| Released | 2015 |
| Type | embedded |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Hisilicon Balong v7r11 (hi6921) |
| CPU |
2 x Cortex-A7 1 x Cortex-M3 |
| Storage | 256 MB |
| Memory | 128 MB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Linux (and VxWorks on 2nd core) 21.321.01.00.37 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Linux (and VxWorks on 2nd core) |
| FOSS bootloader | yes |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | testing |
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. |
3.4.5 |
Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. |
0.0 |
| Device package |
device-huawei-e8372h-153 out-of-tree |
| Kernel package |
linux-huawei-e8372h-153 out-of-tree |
Flashing Whether 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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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards. |
Works
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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| Modem | |
SMS |
Partial
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Mobile data |
Works
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB-A Whether the full-sized USB-A port works. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Untested
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Primary Bootloader Whether it is possible to replace stock bootloader with U-Boot. |
Partial
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Secondary Bootloader Whether it is possible to chainload U-Boot from stock bootloader. |
Partial
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Mainline Whether latest upstream versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them. |
Partial
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Internal Storage Whether it is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS). |
Untested
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SD card Whether it is possible to boot from SD card. |
Untested
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USB Host Whether it is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard. |
Untested
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USB Peripheral Whether it is possible to use device as a peripheral in U-Boot, e.g. for fastboot mode. |
Untested
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Contributors
Users owning this device
- AskorbinovayaKislota (Notes: 2 of these, branded "Megafon M100-4")
- Hitechshell
How to enter flash mode
There are two programs:
1) from forth32 [1] allows you to load the vendor bootloader (with fastboot support) into RAM (the repository contains downloads for almost all modems from Huawei on Balong SoC) (program only in Russian, but supports also Windows)
2) from hitechshell [2] allows you to load arbitrary code into RAM and run it on the device (for example, U-boot). In addition to the payload for launching, it is necessary to compile a microprogram to initialize the RAM (the source code is in the repository)
Both programs use the emergency protocol. To enter this mode, you must close the test points before power on the device.
Issues (source build downstream kernel with stock userspace)
wifi cant recover from powersave mode (for now, we just disable ps at userspace) sending SMS not work (need investigate)
Hardware
| Parts | Components | comment |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | hi6921 | |
| PMIC | HI6559 | |
| WiFI | RTL8192ES | driver has name rtl8192cd |
| Power IC(?) | HI6361GFC | |
| Power Amplifier | TriQuint TQP9059 |