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MediaTek MT6789 (mediatek-mt6789)

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MediaTek Helio G99 (MT8789
MT8781)
Manufacturer MediaTek
Name Helio G99 (MT8789
MT8781)
Codename mediatek-mt6789
Model MT6789, MT8781
Released 2022
Type generic
Hardware
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789)
Architecture aarch64
Software
FOSS bootloader yes
postmarketOS
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
7.0
Initial MR
Initial merge request.
pmaports!8365
Features
U-Boot
Primary Bootloader
Whether it is possible to replace stock bootloader with U-Boot.
Works
Mainline
Whether latest upstream versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them.
Partial
Internal Storage
Whether it is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS).
Works
SD card
Whether it is possible to boot from SD card.
Broken
USB Host
Whether it is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard.
Broken
USB Peripheral
Whether it is possible to use device as a peripheral in U-Boot, e.g. for fastboot mode.
Broken
Display
Partial
Keyboard
Broken
Buttons
Whether it is possible to navigate in boot menu or grub with volume and power buttons.
Broken

This is a generic port for MT6789-MT8781-based devices. This port is experimental, WIP!

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