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Lenovo A6010 (lenovo-a6010)

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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).
Lenovo A6010
Manufacturer Lenovo
Name A6010
Codename lenovo-a6010
Released 2015
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 306
Display 720x1280
Storage 8/16 GB
Memory 1/2 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 5
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Category community
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available here.
no
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-lenovo-a6010
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
Partial
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Works
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Works
SMS
Works
Mobile data
Works
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Partial
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Works
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Works


Contributors

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

  • Fastboot: Power on the device with both Power and Volume Down buttons.
  • Recovery: Power on the device with Volume Down, Volume Up, and Power buttons.
  • lk2nd Fastboot: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold Volume Down.
  • lk2nd Recovery: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold Volume Up.
  • EDL: Connect device via USB as peripheral with both Volume Up and Volume Down buttons.

Installation

  1. Make sure that you have qimei-ili9881, yassy-ili9881 or tianma-hx8394d panel. Other panels aren't supported yet.
  2. Install lk2nd. Although Lenovo already provides a Fastboot interface, lk2nd contains various quirks for booting mainline.
    • use fastboot flash:raw boot lk2nd-msm8916.img
  3. Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation.

Battery

Lenovo A6010 uses VM-BMS to measure battery status and FAN54015 charger. Battery status works. It is inaccurate, but you will know when you need to reboot into recovery and charge the device. Charging is not supported yet.

Mobile data

The default mode is 2G only, you will probably want to change it (Phosh Settings > Mobile Network > Network Mode). You will also have to set up APN (Phosh Settings > Mobile Network > Access Point Names).

USB OTG

Works with external power.

Leds

Enabling green:

$ echo 1 | sudo tee /sys/class/leds/green/brightness

Disabling green:

$ echo 0 | sudo tee /sys/class/leds/green/brightness

Enabling red:

$ echo 1 | sudo tee /sys/class/leds/red/brightness

Disabling red:

$ echo 0 | sudo tee /sys/class/leds/red/brightness

See also