Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (samsung-ms013g)
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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. |
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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 running Mate Desktop Environment | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
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| Name | Galaxy Grand 2 |
| Codename | samsung-ms013g |
| Released | 2013 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 305 |
| Display | 720x1280 TFT |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Memory | 1.5 GB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.3 |
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. |
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| 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). |
Broken
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards. |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Broken
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Partial
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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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. |
Works
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Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor |
Works
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Haptics |
Works
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Contributors
Maintainer(s)
Users owning this device
- ArminRetro (Notes: Samsung rom, android 4)
- Bolilingmeng89006 (Notes: ms013gzt)
- WonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise
Info
How to enter flash mode
In order to be in flash mode (or download mode) press Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously. Press Volume Up button to confirm.
Installation
Flashing using heimdall works perfectly fine.
What works
- Booting
- Flashing
- Touch Screen
- Accelerometer
- Bluetooth
What doesn't work
- charging-sdl is currently broken.
- USB Networking
- Everything untested.
Not tested
- FDE
- 3D Acceleration
- Audio
- Camera
- GPS
- Mobile data
- SMS
- Calls
In progress
- Mainline