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Samsung Galaxy SL (samsung-i9003)

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Samsung Galaxy SL
Samsung Galaxy SL
Samsung Galaxy SL
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy SL
Codename samsung-i9003
Released 2011
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset TI OMAP 3630
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX530
Display 480x800
Storage 4/16 GB
Memory 478 MB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software Android
Original version
The version the device was shipped with.
2.2
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
2.3
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available here.
no
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.
Partial
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Contributors

  • dakk

Users owning this device


Installation

Use pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/sdX to perform an SD card install (install to MTD /system may not work). Also, use `pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel` to flash the initfs using Heimdall (ensure your device is in Download mode VolDown + Home + Power)

Wi-Fi

This device has a wl1271 chip from TI. To use it, you need to install a non-free firmware linux-firmware-ti-connectivity

apk add linux-firmware-ti-connectivity
modprobe -r wl12xx_sdio && modprobe wl12xx_sdio

ifconfig wlan0 up

iw wlan0 set type managed

wpa_supplicant -u -Dnl80211 -B -c /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf -iwlan0

udhcpc -b -i wlan0

Display

To adjust brightness:

# # Replace $VAL with a value from 0 to 255:
# echo $VAL > /sys/class/backlight/omap_bl/brightness

Keyboard Backlight

To enable, and turn off the keyboard backlight, insert instead of $ VAL 0 or 1:
echo $VAL >> /sys/class/leds/button-backlight/brightness


Mainlining

It is possible, and the TI OMAP 3630 SoC is supported by the mainline (for example, nokia n9 and n950) But for this device you need to port it. Judging by my research, many drivers are already in the mainline kernel.

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