Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Value Edition (samsung-serranove)
This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909). |
![]() Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Value Edition | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy S4 Mini Value Edition |
Codename | samsung-serranove |
Released | 2015 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
CPU | 4x 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 306 |
Display | 4.3 inch 16:9, 540 x 960 AMOLED |
Storage | 8 GB |
Memory | 1.5 GB |
Architecture | armv7 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.4.4 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android No updates from Samsung. |
FOSS bootloader | yes |
postmarketOS | |
Category | community |
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. |
886.7 |
Optional Generic Port | Generic MSM8909 (qcom-msm8909) |
Device package |
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Kernel package |
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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 |
Works
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Partial
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Works
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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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Modem | |
Calls |
Works
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SMS |
Works
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Mobile data |
Partial
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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 |
Works
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Works
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Ambient Light |
Broken
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Proximity |
Broken
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Broken
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Haptics |
Works
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This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Note: Even though MSM8916 is capable of aarch64, the firmware of this device was never updated with aarch64 support. Therefore, this device can only boot mainline on armv7 at the moment. |
Contributors
Users owning this device
- Bastindo (Notes: White GT-i9195I, works, good condition)
- Jakko
- Kreyren (Notes: Mint condition including the original box and flip case, projected to be used as a part of every day carry emergency kit and subject to NixOS contribution)
- Madhaxbro
- Minecrell (Notes: GT-I9195I)
- TryzenAlpensky (Notes: GT-I9195)
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.
Touch keys
For configuration of the touch keys, see Tm2-touchkey.
Flash LED
Currently WIP. It can be controlled with SG Micro SGM3140 charge pump LED driver[1].
Suspend
Suspend is not yet fully implemented. It's recommended to disable suspend. See Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Suspend.
Hardware Acceleration in Firefox
As of 04.01.2024 it was observed on phosh that firefox-esr has a broken UI on launch, this has been linked to the hardware acceleration currently tracked on #2332!pmaports and including a hotfix and on https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mesa/mesa/-/issues/10374.
Other notable issues
GNOME and Plasma are affected by the same glitches as Firefox. Phosh is completely usable, Plasma is glitchy but works and GNOME is currently unusable.
Mobile data crashes randomly and requires a reboot, observed using Linux 6.12.1-msm8916.
Proximity/light sensor is not working.
Like other msm8916 devices, the CPU is currently running at 900mHz. Setting the governor to performance can improve usability.
Automatic audio device selection can be hit or miss, the sound works great and is very loud.
Official Support Checklist
Fix pmaports#2332 (To be decided, if it turns out to be a mesa bug then it would have to be fixed otherwise minor issue)
Other components cannot be fixed due to lack of firmware source code and signing keys from Samsung including the limitation to use armv7 instead of aarch64 architecture