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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) (samsung-j7xelte)

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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 J7 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) running Phosh
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) running Phosh
Manufacturer Samsung
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 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).
Broken
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
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Broken
GPS
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Broken
Notice This page is supplementary to the Samsung Exynos 7 (samsung-exynos7) page. Please document only device-specific information here.

Contributors

Users owning this device

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 Power, Home 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, Home and Volume Up 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 exynos7870 close-to-mainline kernel during pmbootstrap.

See also