Huawei MediaPad T5 (huawei-agassi2)
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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. |
Manufacturer | Huawei |
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Name | MediaPad T5 |
Codename | huawei-agassi2 |
Model | AGS2-W09/AGS2-W19 (Wi-Fi only); AGS2-L03/AGS2-L09 (LTE/Wi-Fi) |
Released | 2018 |
Type | tablet |
Hardware | |
Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 659 |
CPU |
4x 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 4x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 |
Display | 1920 x 1200 IPS |
Storage | 16 / 32 GB |
Memory | 2 / 3 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android (EMUI) 8.0 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android (EMUI) |
FOSS bootloader | no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
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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, ... |
Partial
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Works
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Broken
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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Ethernet |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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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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Haptics |
Untested
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Contributors
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Bootloader Unlocking
1. Power off and disassemble the device.
Insert the sharp end of the knife under the display frame (not under the display but under its frame!) and carefully unclip the connector. then insert a plastic card (or cut a circle out of a plastic two-liter bottle) into the hole that appears and draw along the entire line so that all the connectors unclip. (from 4pda)
Disassembly video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLM4j7SZOY
Be very careful when disassembling! The glass is very easy to break (i did).
2. Download PotatoNV-crossplatform:
git clone https://github.com/mashed-potatoes/PotatoNV-crossplatform --recursive
cd PotatoNV-crossplatform
Install python requirements:
pip install -r requirements.txt
Run the script:
python -m usrlock -b hisi65x_a -k 0123456789ABCDEF
3. Short the test point and connect usb cable.
4. Wait for the message: info Reboot result: None
Other guides:
- Bootloader unlocking video guide
- Bootloader unlocking from 4pda (russian)
- PotatoNV guide from github wiki (russian)
Recovery mode
- Turn the device off and unplug it from USB
- Hold and button
- Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release button
- Keep holding until you get to recovery.
Erecovery mode
- Same as recovery mode but with plugged in USB cable
Fastboot (Flashing, Download) mode
- Turn the device off. (or enter to recovery mode and reboot)
- Hold and button
- Once phone turns on, release buttons.