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Sony Xperia XA2 (sony-pioneer)

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Sony Xperia XA2
Xperia XA2
Xperia XA2
Manufacturer Sony
Name Xperia XA2
Codename sony-pioneer
Released 2018
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630)
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 PERF cluster
4x Cortex-A53 PWR cluster
GPU Adreno 508
Display 1080x1920 IPS LCD
Storage 32GB eMMC on sdhci5
Memory 3GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 8.0 on Linux 4.4
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
6.14.6
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
2001.6
Device package device-sony-pioneer
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-qcom-sdm660
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
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Broken
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Broken
GPS
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
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
Haptics
Broken

Contributors

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

Enter Developer options on Android and enable OEM Unlock

Unlock your bootloader by following instructions here: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/

Hold Power and Vol+ until the LED becomes blue. Congratulations, you've entered fastboot.

Installation

Make sure to flash the latest stock ROM (via Androxyde's Flashtool or SONY Flash Tool (notice the space in the tool from SONY))

Then, flash the latest ODM binaries for Nile platform via (fastboot flash oem IMAGE_NAME.img)

Follow the Installation guide

See also