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Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (samsung-a2corelte)

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Note This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7) for installation instructions and more information.
Samsung Galaxy A2 Core
A2 Core running Phosh
A2 Core running Phosh
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy A2 Core
Codename samsung-a2corelte
Released 2019
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa
CPU Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T830 MP1
Display 540 x 960 PLS IPS
Storage 8/16 GB
Memory 1 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (Go) 8.0
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (Go)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
1304.5
Generic port Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7)
Device package device-samsung-exynos7
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-exynos7870
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.
Works
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Partial
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Works
Ambient Light
Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces.
Works
Proximity
Works
Haptics
Works
Notice This page is supplementary to the Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7) page. Please document only device-specific information here.

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core is an entry-level Exynos 7870 device released by Samsung in 2019.

Contributors

Users owning this device

  • Acealtair (Notes: running PostmarketOS)
  • Mahmucan (Notes: running stock rom, works properly.)
  • Naproxen (Notes: Mainlining Subject)

Mainline status

This device is supported in mainline tree from kernel.org

How to enter flash mode

  • Download (Heimdall): When the phone is powered off, insert the USB cable while holding the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. A turquoise colored screen will appear, asking for confirmation. Press Volume Up to confirm.
  • Recovery: Power on the device by holding down Power and Volume Up buttons.

See also

pmaports!4981 Initial merge request