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Samsung Galaxy S9+ (samsung-star2lte)

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Samsung Galaxy S9+
File:Samsung-star2lte.jpg
Manufacturer Samsung
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 device-samsung-star2lte
Kernel package linux-samsung-star2lte
Features
Flashing
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).
Untested
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Touchpad
Build in Touchpad
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
IR TX
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
NFC
Near Field Communication
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB-A
Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops).
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested

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

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