Realme C15 (realme-rmx2180)
| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
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| Manufacturer | Realme |
|---|---|
| Name | C15 |
| Codename | realme-rmx2180 |
| Released | 2020 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765G) |
| Display | 720x1600 IPS LCD @60 Hz, 20:9, 6.5" |
| Storage | 32/64/128 GB |
| Memory | 2/3/4 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android (RealmeUI) 10 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android (RealmeUI) 11 |
| FOSS bootloader | no |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | archived |
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. |
4.9.190 |
| Device package |
 device-realme-rmx2180 |
| Kernel package |
linux-realme-rmx2180 |
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. |
Untested
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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 |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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GPS |
Untested
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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| 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. |
Partial
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Fingerprint Fingerprint reader. |
Broken
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. |
Partial
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Proximity |
Untested
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Haptics |
Untested
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Contributors
Maintainers
Users owning this device
- Fantom3031 (Notes: run downstream, WIP mainline)
Status
Boots to xfce4 login page, crashes on login.
Mainline Status
Boots with uniLoader or stock bootloader (need minimal dtbo). Mainline kernel boots with 4 cpu cores to pmos debug shell. Telnet, simple-fb work. MMC0 dead. Maybe work DRM, MMC1.
How to enter flash mode
Unlock Bootloader
use mtk client
- Turn the device off
- Hold Volume Up and Volume Down buttons at same time
- Connect the USB cable
Read more: Mtkclient#Bootloader_Unlocking
enter fastboot mode
hold Power Down and Power keys.
Installation
Using pmbootstrap
Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select Realme as the vendor and rmx2180 as the codename. To flash the image to the device:
- Enter flashing mode (see #How to enter flash mode)
- Run
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernelto flash the kernel - Run
pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs