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Samsung Galaxy Young (samsung-royss)

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Samsung Galaxy Young
Samsung Galaxy Young running Xfce.
Samsung Galaxy Young running Xfce.
Manufacturer Samsung
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 downstream
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
Device package device-samsung-royss
Kernel package linux-samsung-royss
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
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
Works
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
Partial
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Contributors

  • fireman112

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

Press and hold Home + Volume Down + Power until confirmation dialog appear, then press Volume Up 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