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Samsung Galaxy SIII mini Value Edition (samsung-i8200)

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Warning WARNING: This device is not recommended for future use with postmarketOS due to its armhf architecture.
Alpine Linux (the distribution that postmarketOS extends) pmaports#599 has been considering dropping it.
Note This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way.
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
Type handset
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
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 4.2.2
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Category downstream
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
Device package device-samsung-i8200
Kernel package linux-samsung-i8200
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Partial
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Partial
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

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