Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (samsung-j2y18lte)
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| This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. | 
| Manufacturer | Samsung | 
|---|---|
| Name | Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 | 
| Codename | samsung-j2y18lte | 
| Released | 2018 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) | 
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | 
| GPU | Adreno 308 | 
| Display | 540x960 Super AMOLED | 
| Storage | 16 GB | 
| Memory | 1.5 or 2 GB | 
| Architecture | aarch64 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 7.1 | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android | 
| Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. | no | 
| 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. | Partial | 
| Touchscreen | Untested | 
| Keyboard Whether the built-in physical keyboard works. | Untested | 
| Touchpad Whether the built-in touchpad works. | Untested | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| IR TX | 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-A Whether the full-sized USB-A port works. | Untested | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Untested | 
| HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or DisplayPort. | Untested | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism | Untested | 
| Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Proximity | Untested | 
| Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor | Untested | 
| Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure | Untested | 
| Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! | Untested | 
Contributors
Users owning this device
- Choc (Notes: not with me)
How to enter flash mode
- Download mode: + +
- Recovery mode: + +
Installation
TODO
lk2nd
- https://github.com/msm8953-mainline/lk2nd
- can boot itself
- incorrectly shows device state as locked
 
- https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/lk2nd/tree/experimental-tmp/ as lk2nd-msm8952
- leaves some deviceinfo fields empty
- fastboot boothangs
 
screen
- EA8061S_AMS498QV01_QHD
- https://github.com/msm8953-mainline/linux-mdss-dsi-panel-driver-generator
- dsi_panel_EA8061S_AMS498QV01_qHD_octa_video.dtsi
usb
- SM5703 MFD, needed for charging and usb otg
See also
- similar device: Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus (samsung-j6primelte)
- gsmarena page
- deviceinfohw.ru page
- seems like someone else has tried porting too: pmbootstrap#2112