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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet (sony-castor-windy)

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Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Manufacturer Sony
Name Xperia Z2 Tablet
Codename sony-castor-windy
Released 2014
Type tablet
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (APQ8074AB)
CPU Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Display 1200x1920 TFT
Storage 16/32 GB
Memory 3 GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software Android
Original version
The version the device was shipped with.
4.4.2 (Linux 3.4)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available here.
no
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
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Partial
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
NFC
Near Field Communication
Broken
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

This device is very similar to Sony_Xperia_Z2_Tablet_LTE_(sony-castor) and uses the same device package. A difference is that it has no modem.

Users owning this device