Samsung Galaxy S9+ (samsung-star2lte)
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This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
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Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy S9+ |
Codename | samsung-star2lte |
Released | 2018 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
CPU |
Octa-core (4x 2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 |
Display | 2960x1440 Quad HD+ Super AMOLED |
Storage | 64 GB |
Memory | 6 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 9.0 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
FOSS bootloader | No |
postmarketOS | |
Category | downstream |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
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). |
Untested
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Untested
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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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Touchpad Build in Touchpad |
Untested
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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IR TX |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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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-A Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops). |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Untested
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HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works. |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Untested
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Ambient Light |
Untested
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Proximity |
Untested
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Untested
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Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure |
Untested
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Untested
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Contributors
- Eshark22
- nm111
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Use TWRP latest version as Recovery mode: follow steps A) and B) from this guide When booting up, hold Volume Up + Bixby Button + Power buttons to enter Recovery mode
Installation
Use pmbootstrap to build your own installation image.
$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install --android-recovery-zip
Notes
- See crownlte device page for more info.
Unixbench
======================================================================== BYTE UNIX Benchmarks (Version 5.1.3) System: samsung-star2lte: GNU/Linux OS: GNU/Linux -- 4.9.299-RC-Stock -- #1-postmarketOS SMP PREEMPT Mon May 15 19:40:40 UTC 2023 Machine: aarch64 (unknown) Language: en_US.utf8 (charmap=, collate=) 11:23:31 up 1 day, 23:46, 0 users, load average: 12.74, 12.86, 12.94; runlevel ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Benchmark Run: Fri May 19 2023 08:23:31 - 08:28:18 8 CPUs in system; running 1 parallel copy of tests Dhrystone 2 using register variables 24783864.7 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples) Double-Precision Whetstone 6758.3 MWIPS (10.4 s, 7 samples) System Benchmarks Partial Index BASELINE RESULT INDEX Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 24783864.7 2123.7 Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 6758.3 1228.8 ======== System Benchmarks Index Score (Partial Only) 1615.4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Benchmark Run: Fri May 19 2023 11:28:18 - 11:33:13 8 CPUs in system; running 8 parallel copies of tests Dhrystone 2 using register variables 81488213.8 lps (10.0 s, 7 samples) Double-Precision Whetstone 28359.8 MWIPS (10.1 s, 7 samples) System Benchmarks Partial Index BASELINE RESULT INDEX Dhrystone 2 using register variables 116700.0 81488213.8 6982.7 Double-Precision Whetstone 55.0 28359.8 5156.3 ======== System Benchmarks Index Score (Partial Only) 6000.4