Samsung Galaxy Avant/Galaxy Core LTE (samsung-afyonltecan)
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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. |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Name |
Galaxy Avant Galaxy Core LTE |
| Codename | samsung-afyonltecan |
| Released | 2014 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
| Display | 540x960 |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Memory | 1.5 GB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.4.2 |
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. |
3.4.113 |
| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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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). |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Broken
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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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 |
Untested
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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. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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| Note: For the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE: This page is about the SM-G386W only. Other variants like the SM-G386F use a different SoC and will require their own port. |
What works
- Flashing
- Booting
- USB Networking
What does not work
- Display turns off after Samsung logo
- Everything else untested
How to enter flash mode
Press and hold + + simultaneously. Then click to confirm.
How to enter recovery mode
Press and hold + + simultaneously.
Installation
Installation guide. Heimdall installation is not tested.