Samsung Galaxy E7 (samsung-e7)
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This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909). |
 Samsung Galaxy E7 | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Name | Galaxy E7 |
| Codename | samsung-e7 |
| Released | 2015 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | 4x 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 306 |
| Display | 720 x 1280 |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
| Original software | Android |
| Original version | 4.4 |
| Extended version | 5.1.1 |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | community |
| Pre-built images | yes |
| postmarketOS kernel | Mainline |
| Unixbench Whet/Dhry score | 907.6 |
| Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909) |
| Flashing |
Works |
|---|---|
| USB Networking |
Works |
| Internal storage | |
| SD card | |
| Battery |
Works |
| Screen |
Partial |
| Touchscreen |
Works |
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration |
Works |
| Audio |
Works |
| Camera |
Broken |
| Camera Flash | |
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi |
Works |
| Bluetooth |
Works |
| GPS | |
| NFC |
Works |
| Modem | |
| Calls |
Works |
| SMS |
Works |
| Mobile data |
Works |
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE |
Works |
| USB OTG |
Works |
| HDMI/DP | |
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer |
Partial |
| Proximity |
Broken |
| Hall Effect |
Works |
| Haptics | |
| Barometer | |
Architecture
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Note: Even though MSM8916 is capable of aarch64, the firmware of some variants were never updated with aarch64 support. Therefore, this device can only boot mainline on armv7 at the moment. |
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Users owning this device
- Bolilingmeng89006 (Notes: e7ltezs)
- KenOokamiHoro (Notes: SM-E7000 (China), Official firmware only provides 4.4.
lk2nd runs, while blank screen on booting pmOS, more investigation needed.) - V6lhost (Notes: E700F, FocalTech Touchscreen, touch doesn't work)
- WonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise
Installation
lk2nd is a secondary bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface, which can be used to boot postmarketOS without Android boot flashed or pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel.
- Download lk2nd-msm8916.img from Releases page on Github.
- Boot your phone to bootloader (Odin/Download) mode by holding Volume Down and Home while powering up.
- Follow lk2nd instructions to install lk2nd. Basically flash it to the boot partition (
heimdall flash --BOOT lk2nd-msm8916.img) - Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation to install postmarketOS.
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Note: Enter lk2nd fastboot mode by pressing only Volume Down + Power (without Home). Pressing Home additionally will bring you to the Samsung Download mode. |
Audio
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WARNING: The speakers are rather loud on 100% volume and may produce distorted sound that may damage your speakers after long use. Please make sure to use reasonable volumes - your ears and your speaker will thank you! |
Screen
Screen works partially. While displaying the UI works fine, adjusting the brightness doesn't work.
Touch keys
See Tm2-touchkey.
Flash LED
Currently WIP. It can be controlled with SG Micro SGM3140 charge pump LED driver[1].
Accelerometer
lis2hh12 accelerometer is not so stable for auto screen rotation, which suggests you to use fixed portrait or landscape mode.
GPS
No idea how to test yet.
Proximity Sensor
The driver for cm36672p proximity sensor is not available.
Photos
See also
- Samsung Galaxy E5 (samsung-e5)
- Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (samsung-grandmax)
- Device package
- Firmware package