Samsung Galaxy SIII mini Value Edition (samsung-i8200)
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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. |
This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way. |
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 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 |
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Kernel package |
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Flashing 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 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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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 Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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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.