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Samsung Galaxy Amp (samsung-kyle)

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Samsung Galaxy Amp (SGH-I407)
Random online photo of Samsung Galaxy Amp
Random online photo of Samsung Galaxy Amp
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy Amp (SGH-I407)
Codename samsung-kyle
Model SGH-I407
Released 2013
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU 2x 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A9
GPU Mali-400 MP1
Display 480x800 TFT
Storage 4 GB
Memory 1 GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software Android
FOSS bootloader yes
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
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
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
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
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
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
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
U-Boot
Primary Bootloader
It is possible to replace stock bootloader with U-Boot.
Broken
Secondary Bootloader
It is possible to chainload U-Boot from stock bootloader.
Works
Mainline
Latest versions of U-Boot are not broken and it is possible to use them.
Works
Internal Storage
It is possible to boot from internal storage (e.g. eMMC or UFS).
Works
SD card
It is possible to boot from SD card.
Untested
USB Host
It is possible to boot from a USB storage or connect a keyboard.
Works
USB Peripheral
It is possible to use device as a peripheral in U-Boot, e.g. for fastboot mode.
Works
Display
Works
Buttons
It is possible to navigate in boot menu or grub with volume and power buttons.
Works

Contributors

Users owning this device


Installation

Note This device port has not been tested! If you try it out, please file any issues you encounter on the pmaports issue tracker and update this wiki page to reflect the actual status of the device. Thanks!

The mainline kernel can only be booted through U-Boot, not directly with the Samsung bootloader. U-Boot is installed as intermediate bootloader on the boot partition, so it does not replace the Samsung bootloader entirely.

Boot into Download Mode using Power + Volume Down + Home and follow the the NovaThor U8500 U-Boot installation instructions to install U-Boot.

Finally, just follow the Installation guide.

See also