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Sony Xperia Z Ultra (sony-togari)

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Manufacturer Sony
Name Xperia Z Ultra
Codename sony-togari
Released 2013
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974)
CPU Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Display 1080x1920 IPS
Storage 16 GB
Memory 2 GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 4.2 (Linux 3.4)
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
Device package device-sony-togari
Kernel package linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8974
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
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Untested
Touchscreen
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
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


Kernel support has been merged to MSM8974 close to mainline kernel fork since 6.11.4.

Contributors

  • kevinwidjaja21 (porting)
  • (all the Z1C contributors since started using Z1C package as reference)

Users owning this device


Special keycombo's

  • Boot to recovery: hold volume down and power button till the phone shakes
  • Boot to bootloader: unplug device, hold volume up and plug usb into device
  • Reset if stuck: hold volume up and power button till the phone shakes


What works

Using Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (sony-amami) device package and mainline kernel package, USB networking and SD card works.

See also

Downstream kernel source.

Updated MR for the device.

Pull request for initial support in close to mainline kernel.