LG L70 (lg-w5)

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Note This device is still running on armhf, although the processor supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way.


Icon WARNING: This device is not recommended for future use with postmarketOS due to its armhf architecture. Alpine Linux (the distribution that postmarketOS extends) has been considering dropping it.
In some cases, the processor of the device may support the armv7 architecture. If so, you can modify the device package and change the architecture accordingly.
LG L70
Manufacturer LG
Name L70
Codename lg-w5
Released 2014
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android
Original version 4.4.2
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210)
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Adreno 302
Display 480 x 800 IPS LCD
Storage 4 GB
Memory 1 GB
Architecture ARMhf
Features
USB Networking
Works
Flashing
Touchscreen
Display
WiFi
FDE
Mainline
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader


Contributors

  • Paakke

Installation

At the moment flashing is not working, so it is necessary to install to sdcard and then live boot from fastboot.

Installing to sdcard works with the command

# Replace /dev/sdX with the device for your sdcard
$ pmbootstrap install --sdcard /dev/sdX

Now place the sdcard into the phone. Assuming that the bootloader is unlocked, it is possible to get to fastboot by following steps

  1. Disconnect and reconnect the battery.
  2. Hold volume up while connecting phone to computer with a usb cable.

Now it is possible to live boot.

$ pmbootstrap flasher boot

The screen doesn't work yet, so for now the only way to find out if it booted is by usb networking or the maximum attention hook.