Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (samsung-j5x)
This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916). |
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Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy J5 (2016) |
Codename | samsung-j5x |
Released | 2016 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 306 |
Display | 5.2" 720x1280 Super AMOLED |
Storage | 16 GB |
Memory | 2 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android |
Original version The version the device was shipped with. |
6.0.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
7.1.1 |
FOSS bootloader | yes |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available here. |
no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
Mainline |
Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. |
1032.1 |
Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916) |
Flashing 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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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 Charging and battery level reporting works |
Broken
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Partial
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Partial
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Works
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Broken
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Modem | |
Calls |
Works
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SMS |
Works
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Mobile data |
Works
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Works
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Partial
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Partial
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Proximity |
Broken
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Works
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Haptics |
Broken
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Note: This page is about 2016 version of Samsung Galaxy J5. |
Contributors
Users owning this device
- Bolilingmeng89006 (Notes: j5xnltezt)
- CharaDemon (Notes: 2/16 GB Second phone)
- CharaDemon (Notes: 2/16 GB Third phone, bricked)
- Cherryband (Notes: South Korean U+ variant (SM-J510L). runs postmarketos.)
- Congo666 (Notes: 2x)
- Dreadlh (Notes: 2/16 GB Main phone)
- GamerTygoNL
- Gregorni (Notes: Runs postmarketOS, available for testing)
- GtrxAC (Notes: not available for testing)
- Hacker420 (Notes: Available for testing, runs pmOS.)
- Motschen (Notes: Running pmOS, not in active use)
- Natsu (Notes: Variant:J510UN)
- Plasma bsun (Notes: Dead battery(Otherwise works))
- RoDen (Notes: SM-J510FN/DS, Plasma Desktop & Mobile)
- Sasha0552
- Semfault (Notes: GN variant, only device with PMOS)
- SmP971 (Notes: testing pmOS)
- TryzenAlpensky (Notes: no issues.)
- V6lhost (Notes: J510GN/DS, Physically half-broken touchscreen)
- WonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise
Unlock Bootloader
the China/HK variant (SM-J5108) need the app crom service to unlock bootloader |
See Category:Bootloaders/Unlock Bootloaders#Crom_Service_(For_some_Samsung_phones_only)
This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
FRP Lock
WARNING: Logout / delete all of the accounts (especially Google ones) in Android first, before you wiping out or flashing pmOS to partition userdata . |
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 and 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.
Note: Enter lk2nd fastboot mode by pressing only | + (without ). Pressing additionally will bring you to the Samsung Download mode.
Screen
Screen works partially. While displaying the UI works fine, adjusting the brightness doesn't work.
Fuel Gauge/Charger
sm5703
charger/fuel gauge ic of this device and its driver is WIP, so the charging is not controlled and there is no charging status reporting.
USB OTG
Another sm5703
charger driver issue. It's currently unable to power up a usb device in mainline. Try a hub with external power supply.
Accelerometer
lis2hh12
accelerometer is not so stable for auto screen rotation, which suggests you to use fixed portrait or landscape mode.
Touch keys
The interrupts/input events are not handled properly and it needs a patched driver. See Tm2-touchkey.
NFC
The PN547 NFC chip uses a pad supply voltage (pvdd), which needs a patched driver.
Audio
The headphone microphone and buttons are probably broken. Trying to fix them.
GPS
Tested with Pure Maps & OSM Scout Server.
Also, SIM-card may be required!
[sudo] mmcli -m any --location-enable-gps-nmea
(if needed)
/usr/libexec/geoclue-2.0/demos/agent
/usr/libexec/geoclue-2.0/demos/where-am-i
(use with agent running!)
Proximity Sensor
The driver for cm36672p
proximity sensor is not available. There is another grip sensor sx9310
but the interrupts doesn't work properly either.
Dual SIM
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Duos supports dual SIM functionality but it seems to be broken.
Photos
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Downstream
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Unixbench