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Samsung Galaxy A71 (samsung-a71)

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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.
Samsung Galaxy A71
Samsung Galaxy A71 running postmarketsOS with framebufferphone
Samsung Galaxy A71 running postmarketsOS with framebufferphone
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy A71
Codename samsung-a71
Model A715F
Released 2020
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB)
CPU Kryo 470
GPU Adreno 618
Display 2400x1080 AMOLED
Storage 128 GB
Memory 6 GB / 8 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android
Original version
The version the device was shipped with.
13
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available here.
no
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.x.x
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
0.0
Features
Flashing
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).
Works
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Untested
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Untested
Touchscreen
Untested
Keyboard
Build in physical keyboard
Untested
Touchpad
Build in Touchpad
Untested
Stylus
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Built-in DVB
TV tuner/DVB device
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Camera Flash
Untested
IR TX
Untested
IR RX
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Works
Ethernet
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-A
Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops).
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested
Haptics
Untested
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested


Contributors

  • WiiPlayer2

Users owning this device

  • Luaxlab (Notes: Stock Android (SM-A715FN/DS))
  • WiiPlayer2 (Notes: Daily driver running LineageOS; mainlining on the side)


How to enter flash mode

Download Mode: Hold down the Volume Up and Volume Down keys while plugging in the USB cable.

Recovery Mode: Hold down the Volume Up and Power keys while plugging in the USB cable.

Installation

Use pmbootstrap to build your own installation image.


See also