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Khadas VIM3 (khadas-vim3)

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Khadas VIM3
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 device-khadas-vim3
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-amlogic
Features
Flashing
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
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
Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops).
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works.
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as 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_kernel to flash the kernel
  • Run pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs


See also