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Powkiddy X55 (powkiddy-x55)

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Powkiddy X55
Powkiddy X55
Powkiddy X55
Manufacturer Powkiddy
Name X55
Codename powkiddy-x55
Model Powkiddy X55
Released 2023
Type handheld
Hardware
Chipset Rockchip RK3566
CPU Rockchip RK3566
4xCortex A55@1.8GHz
GPU Mali G52
Display 5.5-inch 720x1280 IPS RGB Screen
Storage 8 GB internal MMC / 2 TF card slots
Memory 2 GN
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android / Linux Android 7 / Rockchip BSP
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android / Linux
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.
6.8.0
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
2026.7
Device package device-powkiddy-x55
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-rockchip
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).
Untested
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Works
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB-A
Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops).
Works
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works.
Untested


Contributors

  • vognev

Users owning this device

How to enter flash mode

Installation

Use pmbootstrap to build your own installation image.

$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/mmcblk0

See also