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 |  device-samsung-afyonltecan | 
| Kernel package |  linux-samsung-afyonltecan | 
| Flashing Whether 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). | Works | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Untested | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Broken | 
| Touchscreen | Untested | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Untested | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| GPS | 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 | 
| 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.