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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (samsung-q5q)

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy Z Fold5
Codename samsung-q5q
Model SM-F946B
Released 2023
Type foldable handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 740
Display
  • Internal: 1812 x 2176 (7.6" Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz)
  • External: 904 x 2316 (6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz)
Storage UFS 4.0 (256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB)
Memory 12 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (One UI) 13 (One UI 5.1.1)
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (One UI) 14 (One UI 6.1)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
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
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Broken
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Broken
Touchscreen
Broken
Stylus
Broken
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Broken
GPS
Broken
NFC
Near Field Communication
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Broken
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Broken
HDMI/DP
Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works.
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Broken
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Broken
Ambient Light
Broken
Proximity
Broken
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Broken
Haptics
Broken
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Broken
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Broken

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

  • Download mode: Hold Volume Up and Volume Down while connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable.
  • Recovery mode: Hold Volume Up and Power while connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable.

How to unlock bootloader

Warning WARNING: This process will wipe all user data and will irreversibly trip Knox.
  1. Enable OEM unlocking in the developer options
  2. Reboot into download mode
  3. At the blue warning screen, hold Volume Up
  4. On the second screen, press Volume Up to unlock the bootloader

See also