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Samsung Galaxy S8+ (samsung-dream2lte)

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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy S8+
Codename samsung-dream2lte
Released 2017
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Samsung Exynos 8895
CPU 4x 2.3 GHz Mongoose M2
4x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-G71 MP20
Display 1440 x 2960 Super AMOLED, 60 Hz, 6.2"
Storage 64/128 GB
Memory 4/6 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 7.1
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android 9.0
postmarketOS
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.
no
Features
Flashing
Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Untested
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS...
Untested
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards.
Untested
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Untested
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Untested
Touchscreen
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Untested
Proximity
Untested

Contributors

Maintainers

Users owning this device


How to enter recovery/odin mode

  • Press and hold Bixby Key + Volume Down + Power simultaneously while device is powered off for odin mode
  • Press and hold Bixby Key + Volume Up + Power simultaneously while device is powered off for recovery mode.