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Pantech VEGA R3 (pantech-ef50)

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Pantech VEGA R3
VEGA R3 (White) with Weston Demos
VEGA R3 (White) with Weston Demos
Manufacturer Pantech
Name VEGA R3
Codename pantech-ef50
Model IM-A850
Released 2012
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064)
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 320
Display 720x1280 IPS
Storage 16 GB
Memory 2 GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 4.4.2 (Linux 3.4.x)
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.
3.4.113
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).
Partial
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
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
Untested

Contributors

  • HexagonWin

Maintainer(s)

  • HexagonWin

Users owning this device

How to enter flash mode

Press Volume + - and power button together when the device is off. Then, navigate to fastboot or recovery in the pantech menu using the volume keys

Installation

Sideload with zip in recovery works well, fastboot just disconnects sometimes

See also