Samsung Galaxy Young (samsung-royss)
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| This device has been archived.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. |
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Samsung Galaxy Young running Xfce. | |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
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| Name | Galaxy Young |
| Codename | samsung-royss |
| Released | 2013 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7625A) |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 1GHz Cortex A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 |
| Display | 320x480 TFT |
| Storage | 4GB |
| Memory | 768MB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.1.2 (Linux 3.4.0) |
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. |
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| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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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. |
Works
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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 |
Partial
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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
- fireman112
Maintainer(s)
Users owning this device
- DTBTech (Notes: Holy e-waste, running android 4.4)
- Eldyj (Notes: Untested with PMOS)
- Etam
- Fireman112 (Notes: Broken power IC)
How to enter flash mode
Press and hold + + until confirmation dialog appear, then press to confirm.
Installation
See Installation guide.
What works
- Booting
- USB Networking
- Flashing
- Touchscreen
- SD Card installation
- Proximity sensor
What does not work
Touchscreen on wayland, kwin, i3wm (see issues below)
Not tested
WiFi (need kernel modules)WiFi works but see issues below- Bluetooth
- Accelerometer
Issues
- Audio output only on earpiece (need config?)
- Starting PulseAudio causes a reboot
- WiFi works if the kernel modules compiled with gcc4 and needs firmware (I haven't package it yet)
See also
- Similar hardware with Samsung Galaxy Mini 2
- CyanogenMod 11 kernel source
- pmaports!670 Initial merge request