Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 (samsung-xcover4lte)
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This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
![]() Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 | |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
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Name | Galaxy Xcover 4 |
Codename | samsung-xcover4lte |
Released | 2017 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad |
CPU | 4x 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex A53 |
GPU | Mali T720 |
Display | 720x1080 IPS |
Storage | 16 GB |
Memory | 2 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 9.0 |
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. |
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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. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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NFC Near Field Communication |
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. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
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
- spholz
Maintainer(s)
Users owning this device
- Alain (Notes: pmOS edge as server. Internal storage, wifi and screen don't work when booting)
- Alexandre 1a (Notes: My daily driver)
- Bastindo (Notes: Very good condition)
- MayeulC
- Newbyte (Notes: 1 daily driver + 1 with cracked screen but otherwise works fine)
- Winbo-yml-exe (Notes: old phone, broken screen cable.)
- Xmeadow
How to enter flash mode
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Installation
Flash rootfs to an sdcard:
pmbootstrap init pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/YOUR_SD_CARD pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
If you get stuck in flash (download) mode and want to exit hold +
See also
- pmaports!2294 Initial merge request