Sony Xperia M5 (sony-hollyss)
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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. |
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Manufacturer | Sony |
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Name | Xperia M5 |
Codename | sony-hollyss |
Released | 2015 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) |
CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | PowerVR G6200 |
Display | 1080 x 1920 |
Storage | 16 GB |
Memory | 3 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 5 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 6 |
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 . |
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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). |
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
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Touchscreen |
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
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Modem | |
Calls |
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SMS |
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Mobile data |
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Contributors
- empyreal96
Maintainer(s)
- empyreal96
Users owning this device
- Empyreal96 (Notes: Managed to create initial port)
How to enter flash mode
You will need to be in TWRP. From powered off, hold Vol Down + Power.
Notes
- I doubt it will be able to be mainlined by myself as I (empyreal96) am not developer level but I am learning!
- YOU WILL NEED TO ADD 'msm-fb-refresher' when using 'pmbootstrap init' (I forgot to add to depends, will update with next MR)
Installation
I only had success with the Flashable Zip method using 'pmbootstrap flasher --method=adb sideload' or 'adb sideload PATH_TO_ZIP'
You may recieve errors that it is unable to format partitions, make sure they are NOT mounted in TWRP before sideloading.
If you need to flash back to android, go to (Wipe - Advanced Wipe - Tick System - Repair or Change.. - Change Filesystem - ext4) because TWRP will fail to see the partition
See also
- pmaports!1349 Initial merge request