Samsung Galaxy SIII mini Value Edition (samsung-i8200)
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WARNING: This device cannot run postmarketOS, as its architecture is unsupported. |
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This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change the device packages' architectures, test it and submit a patch. |
| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
 Galaxy SIII mini VE | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
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| 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 | archived |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
| Device package |
 device-samsung-i8200 |
| Kernel package |
linux-postmarketos-marvell |
Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Partial
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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). |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Partial
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
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. |
Works
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Contributors
- Ashymad
Users owning this device
- 37nx (Notes: bootlooping pmos)
- Acealtair (Notes: broken buttons, stock android)
- Bastindo (Notes: I have several of these)
- Jbm11208 (Notes: working on moving from armhf to armv7)
- Progmetalbg (Notes: running Android 4.2 and collecting dust)
- Prowindows62 (Notes: the display is broken, and no battery)
- Wurzel3
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.