Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (samsung-r8q)
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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. |
![]() Samsung Galaxy S20 FE booting Linux | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
Codename | samsung-r8q |
Model | SM-G781B |
Released | 2020 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (SM8250) |
CPU |
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Adreno 650 |
Display | 6.5 inches, 1080x2400 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
Storage | 128GB/256GB |
Memory | 6GB/8GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 10 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 13 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available from the postmarketOS Installation page. |
no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
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). |
Works
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards. |
Untested
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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 |
Untested
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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Camera Flash |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Untested
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Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Proximity |
Untested
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Haptics |
Untested
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Contributors
Testers
Users owning this device
- BruninTech (Notes: 4G, Running Android 13, 6/128, Broken display, and board (it works but no SIM, Ultra wide, flash and selfie)
- Latenightdef (Notes: daily driver, running stock Android with locked bootloader)
- Mrrpmeowfurry (Notes: daily driver, running OneUI 5.1 with locked bootloader)
How to enter flash mode
TODO: Add step-by-step instructions for enabling flash mode. |
Installation
Using pmbootstrap
Port not merged yet!