Khadas VIM3 (khadas-vim3)
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| khadas-vim3 khadas-vim3 | |
| Manufacturer | Khadas | 
|---|---|
| Name | VIM3 | 
| Codename | khadas-vim3 | 
| Model | VIM3 | 
| Released | 2025 | 
| Type | embedded | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Amlogic A311D | 
| CPU | 2.2GHz Quad core Cortex-A73 and 1.8GHz dual core Cortex-A53 | 
| GPU | Mali G52 MP4 | 
| Display | external | 
| Storage | 16GB | 
| Memory | 2GB | 
| Architecture | aarch64 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | unknown unknown | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | unknown | 
| 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. | 6.10.8 | 
| Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. | 0.0 | 
| Device package |  | 
| Kernel package |  | 
| Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with  pmbootstrap flasher. | Works | 
|---|---|
| USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). | Works | 
| Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... | Works | 
| SD card Also includes other external storage cards. | Works | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Untested | 
| Stylus | Untested | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| IR TX | Untested | 
| IR RX | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Untested | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| Ethernet | Untested | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| USB-A Whether the full-sized USB-A port works. | Works | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Untested | 
| HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or DisplayPort. | Works | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism | Untested | 
| Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Proximity | Untested | 
| Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor | Untested | 
| Haptics | Untested | 
| Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure | Untested | 
| Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! | Untested | 
Contributors
- mkorpershoek
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Installation
Using pmbootstrap
Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select khadas as the vendor and vim3 as the codename.
To flash the image to the device:
- Enter flashing mode (see #How to enter flash mode)
- Run pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernelto flash the kernel
- Run pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
See also
- pmaports!6220 Initial merge request