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Nexphone (nex-nexphone)

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Manufacturer Nex Computers
Name Nexphone
Codename nex-nexphone
Model nexphone
Released 2026
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm QCM6490
CPU Octa-core (1x2.7GHz Cortex-A78
3x2.4GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.9GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 643
Display 1080 x 2408 IPS @ 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
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
0.0
Features
Flashing
Whether 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
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS...
Works
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards.
Broken
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Works
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Partial
SMS
Works
Mobile data
Works
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or DisplayPort.
Partial
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Works
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism
Works
Ambient Light
Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces.
Works
Proximity
Works
Haptics
Broken
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested

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_kernel to flash the kernel
  • Run pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
  • Run fastboot erase dtbo

See also