Samsung Galaxy SIII mini Value Edition (samsung-i8200)

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Note This device is still running on armhf, although the processor supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way.


Icon WARNING: This device is not recommended for future use with postmarketOS due to its armhf architecture. Alpine Linux (the distribution that postmarketOS extends) has been considering dropping it.
In some cases, the processor of the device may support the armv7 architecture. If so, you can modify the device package and change the architecture accordingly.
Samsung Galaxy S III mini Value Edition
Galaxy SIII mini VE
Galaxy SIII mini VE
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy S III mini Value Edition
Codename samsung-i8200
Released 2014
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android
Original version 4.2.2
Hardware
Chipset Marvell PXA986
CPU Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU Vivante GC1000
Display 480x800 4in
Storage 8/16 GB
Memory 1 GB
Architecture ARMhf
Features
USB Networking
Works
Flashing
Partial
Touchscreen
Works
Display
Works
WiFi
Works
FDE
Works
Mainline
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Partial
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader


Contributors

  • Ashymad

What works

  • Wi-Fi (Marvell 88W8787)
  • Bluetooth (although untested it should work because it's the same chipset as Wi-Fi)
  • FDE
  • Touchscreen
  • Wayland
  • XWayland

What does not work

  • Flashing rootfs through Heimdall #581
  • Cell
  • Audio
  • ...

How to enter flash mode

Hold Home+Volume Down+Power then release Power when phone vibrates. Press Volume Up upon seeing warning.

Installation

You can flash rootfs to sdcard or use netcat #456

pmbootstrap init
pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/mmcblkX
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel

Change X in the command to your sdcard device node!


Mainline

There is no support upstream for this SoC.

See also