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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (samsung-a55x)

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Samsung Galaxy A55
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy A55
Codename samsung-a55x
Model SM-A556B
Released 2024
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Exynos 1480
CPU Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Xclipse 530
Display 1080 x 2340 (120Hz 6.6" Super AMOLED)
Storage 128/256 GB
Memory 6/8/12 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (One UI) 14 (One UI 6.1)
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (One UI)
postmarketOS
Category downstream
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.
N/A
Device package device-samsung-a55x
Kernel package linux-samsung-a55x
Features
Flashing
Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Untested
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Untested
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Untested
Touchscreen
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Camera Flash
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
NFC
Near Field Communication
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces.
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor
Untested
Haptics
Untested
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Untested

Contributors

Users owning this device

  • Quintenko (Notes: will try porting when i get a new phone)


How to enter flash mode

  • Download mode: Shutdown phone, hold Volume Up and Volume Down while connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable.
  • Recovery mode: Shutdown phone, hold Volume Up while connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable.

Installation

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See also