Samsung Galaxy A30 (samsung-a30)
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This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
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Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy A30 |
Codename | samsung-a30 |
Released | 2019 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7904 |
CPU |
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 |
Display | 1080 x 2340 Super AMOLED |
Storage | 64GB |
Memory | 4GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 9 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
postmarketOS | |
Category | downstream |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
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pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
4.4.177 |
Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. |
3683.6 |
Device package |
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Kernel package |
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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). |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Works
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Screen 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 |
Untested
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IR TX |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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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 |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Contributors
Johnnyhandsome69
Maintainer(s)
Johnnyhandsome69
Users owning this device
- Sprite Night (Notes: 4/64 2nd daily driver)
How to enter flash mode
- Bootloader/Download mode: With the device powered off, hold
Volume Down
+Volume Up
and connect USB cable to PC. - Recovery: With the device powered off, hold
Volume Up
+Power
until logo appears.
Installation
1. Use: pmbootstrap install --android-recovery-zip --recovery-install-partition=data
2. Copy pmos-samsung-a30.zip to external sdcard
3. Boot into TWRP
4. Format Data
5. Wipe Dalvik, Cache, Data
6. Mount External SD Card Only
7. Install zip file (If you see failed to mount /data, ignore it)
8. Reboot to system
Tested UIs
- weston
- xfce4
- plasma-desktop
- GNOME
- Sxmo-de-dwm
See also
- pmaports!2886 Initial merge request
device-samsung-a30
linux-samsung-a30
firmware-samsung-a30