Samsung Galaxy A50 (samsung-a50)

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Samsung Galaxy A50
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Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy A50
Codename samsung-a50
Model SM-A505F - SM-S506DL
Released 2019
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android
Original version 9.0
Hardware
Chipset Samsung Exynos 9610
CPU Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G72 MP3
Display 1080 x 2340 Super AMOLED
Storage 64GB, 128GB
Memory 4GB, 6GB
Architecture AArch64
Type handset
This device is marked as not booting.
Features
USB Networking
Flashing
Touchscreen
Display
WiFi
FDE
Mainline
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader


Contributors

Users owning this device

  • ArMor (Notes: SM-A505F/DS, Fresh ROM daily driver)
  • LegoLivesMatter (Notes: Stock ROM, daily driver)
  • Speedyes (Notes: SM-A505FN, LineageOS, trying to port pmOS onto it)
  • Zoom90x


Status

  • Kernel compiled!
  • Can't build yet, don't know how to install dtb files

How to install TWRP on your Samsung A50

How to enter Recovery mode

  • Turn the phone off
  • Connect phone to a computer, otherwise it will boot into system
  • Wait for the phone to show battery percentage
  • Hold Volume Up and Power button
  • Release Power button when Samsung logo appears and keep holding Volume Up button until you see the TWRP recovery Logo

Installation

See also

Credits

Thanks to TenSeventy7 for the Kernel.

Sources

Kernel : https://github.com/FreshROMs/android_kernel_samsung_exynos9610_mint