Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) (samsung-j7xelte)
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| This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7) for installation instructions and more information. |
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) running Phosh | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
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| Name | Galaxy J7 (2016) |
| Codename | samsung-j7xelte |
| Released | 2016 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa |
| CPU | 1.6GHz Octa-Core (Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 |
| Display | 720 x 1280 Super AMOLED |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 6.0.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 8.1 |
| 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 |
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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. |
Partial
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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 |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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GPS |
Broken
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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. |
Works
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Broken
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Broken
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| This page is supplementary to the Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7) page. Please document only device-specific information here. |
Contributors
Users owning this device
- Bastindo (Notes: very bad condition, broken microUSB connector)
- Brewy (Notes: Running mainline, sorta broken charging port)
- ByteXD23!
- Error1001
- Heit0r (Notes: Stock ROM)
- Laaledesiempre (Notes: Running postmaketOS)
- MettleSphee (Notes: (broken off power button))
- Samcday
- Stani2000
- Tuxryan (Notes: Running pmOS Mainline.)
Mainline status
This device is supported in mainline tree from kernel.org
How to enter flash mode
- Download (Heimdall): Power on the device by holding down , and buttons. A turquoise colored screen will appear, asking for confirmation. Press to confirm.
- Recovery: Power on the device by holding down , and buttons.
Notes
- Fastboot inside U-Boot is broken, so you can't install postmarketOS to the internal storage. Please install to an SD card.
- Generic kernels don't boot due to the lack of proper DRM. Select
exynos7870close-to-mainline kernel duringpmbootstrap.
See also
- pmaports!1853 Initial merge request
- pmaports!7651 Mainline port