Samsung Galaxy A10 (samsung-a10)
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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. Status: WIP, to be uploaded soon |
![]() Samsung Galaxy A10 in the blue color | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy A10 |
Codename | samsung-a10 |
Released | 2019 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7884B |
CPU |
Octa Core (2x Cortex-A73 @ 1.6 GHz 6x Cortex-A53 @ 1.35 GHz) |
GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 |
Display | 720 x 1520 |
Storage | 32GB |
Memory | 2 GB / 4 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 9.0 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 11 |
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. |
6.15.0-rc1 |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
Partial
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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). |
Partial
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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 Charging and battery level reporting works |
Partial
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Broken
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Touchscreen |
Broken
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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GPS |
Broken
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Broken
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Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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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 |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Broken
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Proximity |
Broken
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Haptics |
Broken
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This device is based on the Exynos 7884B. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
- HenriDellal
- Chaosleo07
How to enter flash mode
Press and hold
+ while plugging it in the Computer. Then click to confirm.Unlocking the bootloader and disabling dm-verity
WARNING: This will reset your device to factory settings and blow Knox E-Fuse. |
- Go to Settings > About phone > Software information
- Tap Build number 7 times
- Go to Settings > Developer options and enable OEM unlocking
- Turn off the phone and enter flash mode
- Confirm bootloader unlock
Disabling dm-verity can be done by flashing TWRP and flashing an archive which disables it, follow this instruction: https://xdaforums.com/t/recovery-official-twrp-3-6-x-for-galaxy-a10-exynos-series-sm-a105-4-january-2022.4212641/
This version of TWRP works with bootloader version 3 and higher only |
Installation
Preparing
pmbootstrap init pmbootstrap install pmbootstrap export
In order to boot device, it is needed to either replace dt and dtbo partition contents (which is not tested) or use secondary bootloader, such as uniLoader.
To create uniLoader image, use exported boot.img
and follow this instruction: https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Samsung_Exynos_7885/Mainlining#Creating_uniLoader_image
Flashing boot and rootfs
Copy boot and rootfs to your device's internal storage or sdcard and use Install menu in TWRP to flash.
Flashing rootfs via download mode with Odin/Heimdall is not supported.
See also
Users owning this device
- Aboba2286 (Notes: It working)
- AKArien (Notes: Custom Android, daily driver for now, can be used for testing and development)
- AlinTriesPorting (Notes: Broken replacement screen from Aliexpress)
- Gamiel72 (Notes: Old Main)
- Hedwig7s (Notes: Stock OS hesitant to modify)
- Hnoble (Notes: Cracked screen, to be test for linux)
- Illen
- Lm2 (Notes: lienageos)
- TryzenAlpensky (Notes: the phone works)