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LG Leon LTE (lg-c50)

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Note This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916).
LG Leon LTE
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Manufacturer LG
Name Leon LTE
Codename lg-c50
Released 2015
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 306
Display 480x854
Storage 8 GB
Memory 1 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 5.0
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
Optional Generic Port Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916)
Device package device-lg-c50
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8916
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
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Broken
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
Touchscreen
Broken
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Broken
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Broken
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Broken
Ambient Light
Broken
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Broken



Contributors

Users owning this device

Preparation

Some modifications of this device require unlocking bootloader

How to enter flash mode

Note NOTE: Some modifications do not have a way to enter flash mode until lk2nd is installed.
  • lk2nd Fastboot: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold Volume Down.
  • lk2nd Recovery: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold Volume Up.

Installation

Download lk2nd from https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/lk2nd and flash it to the device.

Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation.