Powerway Dreamtab DRN-X500 (astar)
 drn-x500 running xfce4, broken touchscreen | |
| Manufacturer | Powerway |
|---|---|
| Name | Dreamtab DRN-X500 |
| Codename | astar |
| Model | Dreamtab DRN-X500 |
| Released | 2016 (uncertainly) |
| Type | tablet |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Allwinner A33 |
| CPU | Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1.34 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP |
| Display | 800x480 |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Memory | 512 MB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
| Original software | Android |
Original version  The version the device was shipped with. |
4.4.2 |
| 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 |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
Mainline |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Untested
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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, ... |
Broken
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Works
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Broken
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Stylus |
Untested
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Built-in DVB TV tuner/DVB device |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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Camera Flash |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Ethernet |
Untested
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GPS |
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 Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Untested
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Ambient Light |
Untested
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Proximity |
Untested
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Untested
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Haptics |
Untested
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Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure |
Untested
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Untested
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Contributors
- Riomccloud
- V6lhost
Users owning this device
- V6lhost (Notes: physically broken touchscreen)
How to enter flash mode
- With the tablet turned off, hold the button
- While holding it, connect the USB cable and press the button five times
- Release both buttons
Installation
For this initial testing phase, follow the Installation guide and select a device with the same SoC, like INet Tek D70 A33. Install it to the SD card, since internal storage seems to be not recognized for now.
Features
WiFi
Its wireless network capabilities aren't included in the SoC. It seems to use a Realtek RTL8703AS:
