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Samsung Galaxy J6 2018 (samsung-j6lte)

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Note This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7) for installation instructions and more information.
Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018)
J6 running Phosh
J6 running Phosh
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy J6 (2018)
Codename samsung-j6lte
Released 2018
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa
CPU Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T830 MP1
Display 720 x 1480 OLED
Storage 32/64 GB
Memory 3/4 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 8.0
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android 10.0
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
Generic port Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7)
Device package device-samsung-exynos7
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-exynos7870
Features
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
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS...
Works
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards.
Works
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Partial
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Works
Proximity
Broken
Hall Effect
Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor
Works
Haptics
Works
Notice This page is supplementary to the Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7) page. Please document only device-specific information here.

Samsung Galaxy J6, also known as Samsung Galaxy On6, is an Exynos 7870 device released by Samsung in 2018.

Contributors

Users owning this device

Mainline status

This device is supported in mainline tree from kernel.org

How to enter flash mode

  • Download (Heimdall): When the phone is powered off, insert the USB cable while holding the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons. A turquoise colored screen will appear, asking for confirmation. Press Volume Up to confirm.
  • Recovery: Power on the device by holding down Power and Volume Up buttons.

See also