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Sony Ericsson Xperia mini (semc-smultron)

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Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini
Manufacturer Sony Ericsson
Name Xperia mini
Codename semc-smultron
Released 2011
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255)
CPU 1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU Adreno 205
Display 3.0" LED-backlit LCD
Storage 302 MB internal, up to 32 GB microSD support
Memory 512 MB RAM
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 2.3
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-semc-smultron
Kernel package linux-semc-smultron
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Untested
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.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Contributors

  • mishaor
  • joshas

Maintainer(s)

  • mishaor

Users owning this device

  • Bastindo (Notes: Good condition, works)
  • Farooqkz (Notes: A relative gifted for dev purposes)
  • Mishaor (Notes: case is generally borked, screen is cracked, home button is missing)


What works

  • USB networking
  • Display
  • Touchscreen

What does not work

  • Wi-Fi (something's wrong with calibration file)
  • Flashing (system partition too small)

What is untested/probably won't work

  • Camera (blobs)
  • Everything else

How to unlock bootloader

Official method

How to enter Fastboot

1. Hold the Volume Up button

2. Connect the USB cable while holding the button

3. If the blue LED is on, then you successfully entered the Fastboot mode!

See also