Sony Xperia XA2 (sony-pioneer)
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![]() Xperia XA2 | |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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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 |
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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). |
Works
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Broken
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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GPS |
Broken
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Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Broken
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Broken
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Broken
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Broken
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Ambient Light |
Broken
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Proximity |
Broken
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Haptics |
Broken
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Contributors
- Konrad Dybcio (@konradybcio)
- Maxnet
Users owning this device
- Alexeymin (Notes: Test subject #4)
- DarkNeutrino
- Igor121
- Konradybcio
- Maufl
- Maxnet (Notes: backup phone)
- Retourmy (Notes: running SailfishOS 4.6 Daily driver during holidays, when no VoLTE is needed)
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
and 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
- Platform-common device page
- Konrad Dybcio's patchwork profile, new features will likely appear here.*
- pmaports!1645 Closed Merge Request including different devices
- pmaports!4207 Open Merge Request