Sony Xperia Z3C (sony-aries)
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WARNING: This device cannot run postmarketOS, as its architecture is unsupported. |
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This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change the device packages' architectures, test it and submit a patch. |
| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
 Sony Xperia Z3C | |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
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| Name | Xperia Z3 Compact |
| Codename | sony-aries |
| Released | 2014 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| Display | 720x1280 IPS |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Architecture | armhf |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 4.4.4 on Linux 3.10 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | archived |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
| Device package |
 device-sony-aries |
| Kernel package |
linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8974 |
Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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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). |
Untested
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Works
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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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 |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Works
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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| This device is based on the Snapdragon 801. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
Special thanks to:
- opendata
- ata2001
- MartijnBraam
and all IRC/Matrix folks
What works
- Compiling the kernel
- SSH into device
- GUI
- Touch
- Battery
- USB OTG
What doesn't
- Everything else
Build Instructions
git clone https://gitlab.postmarketos.org/postmarketOS/pmbootstrap
cd pmbootstrap
./pmbootstrap.py checksum device-sony-aries
./pmbootstrap.py build device-sony-aries
./pmbootstrap.py checksum linux-sony-aries
./pmbootstrap.py build linux-sony-aries --arch=armhf
./pmbootstrap.py install