Nexphone (nex-nexphone)
| This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. |
| Manufacturer | Nex Computer |
|---|---|
| Name | NexPhone |
| Codename | nex-nexphone |
| Released | 2026 |
| Pre-released | 2012 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm QCM6490 |
| Display | 1080x2408 IPS LCD @ 90hz, 6.58" |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Memory | 12 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android / Windows 16 / 11 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android / Windows 16 / 11 |
| FOSS bootloader | no |
| postmarketOS | |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available from the postmarketOS Installation page. |
no |
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. |
6.19.0 |
Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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|---|---|
USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards. |
Broken
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Works
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
|
Camera |
Broken
|
Camera Flash |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
|
Bluetooth |
Works
|
GPS |
Untested
|
NFC Near Field Communication |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Partial
|
SMS |
Works
|
Mobile data |
Works
|
| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Untested
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HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or DisplayPort. |
Partial
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Fingerprint Fingerprint reader. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Works
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism |
Works
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Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. |
Works
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Proximity |
Works
|
Haptics |
Broken
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Contributors
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Fastboot: Boot device while holding volume DOWN
Recovery: Boot device while holding volume UP
EDL: Boot device while holding volume UP and DOWN
Installation
Using pmbootstrap
Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select nex as the vendor and nexphone as the codename.
To flash the image to the device:
- Enter fastboot mode (see #How to enter flash mode)
- Run
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernelto flash the kernel - Run
pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs - Run
fastboot erase dtbo