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Multilaser M7s Quad Core (multilaser-astar-ococci)

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Multi M7s Quad Core
Multilaser M7s running Xfce
Multilaser M7s running Xfce
Manufacturer Multi
Name M7s Quad Core
Codename multilaser-astar-ococci
Model ML01-M7S-Quad-Core
Released 2016 (uncertainly)
Type tablet
Hardware
Chipset Allwinner A33
CPU Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1.34 GHz
GPU Mali-400 MP
Display 800x480
Storage 8 GB
Memory 512 MB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 4.4.2
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
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
Mainline
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
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, ...
Broken
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Broken
Stylus
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Built-in DVB
TV tuner/DVB device
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Camera Flash
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Ethernet
Untested
GPS
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
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

  • Riomccloud

Users owning this device

  • Riomccloud (Notes: I've given up trying to port it for now)


How to enter flash mode

  1. With the tablet turned off, hold the Volume Up button
  2. While holding it, connect the USB cable and press the Power button five times
  3. Release both buttons

Installation

For this initial testing phase, follow the Installation guide and select a device with the same SoC, like INet Tek D70 A33. Install it to the SD card, since internal storage seems to be not recognized for now.


Features

WiFi

Its wireless network capabilities aren't included in the SoC. It seems to use an Espressif ESP8089 chip - there is a driver being maintained here, but I haven't managed to build it yet.


See also