Samsung Galaxy A8 2018 (samsung-jackpotlte)
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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. |
![]() Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) running GNOME | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy A8 (2018) |
Codename | samsung-jackpotlte |
Released | 2018 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7885 |
CPU |
2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 6x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 |
Display | 1080x2220 AMOLED |
Storage | 32 GB |
Memory | 4 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 7.1.1 |
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. |
no |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
4.4.177 |
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). |
Untested
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Partial
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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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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
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 |
Works
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Contributors
- VDavid003
- Dakotath
Maintainer(s)
- VDavid003
Users owning this device
- Dsankouski
- Hjin06park (Notes: used this as dual boot machine)
- JanLuna (Notes: Trebleized)
- Leahh (Notes: Missing back-glass, missing battery, somehow still boots-ish)
- Manty
- Ungeskriptet (Notes: Trebleized)
- VDavid003 (Notes: One with EVT 0.1, and a former daily driver with 7885 EVT 0.2)
How to enter flash mode
In a turned off state, press
+ + then press to continue.Installation
Like other heimdall phones, heimdall doesn't seem to like the subpartitions in the SYSTEM partition. It's recommended to use the android recovery zip installer with TWRP on the phone, but you can also install to an SD card/USB Drive and flash the boot.img using heimdall.
Installing with recovery
$ pmbootstrap install --android-recovery-zip
$ pmbootstrap export
Then copy the zip to an SD card or similar and install it from TWRP.
Installing to external SD/USB
$ pmbootstrap install --sdcard=<SDCARD/USB LOCATION>
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel