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Samsung Galaxy Avant/Galaxy Core LTE (samsung-afyonltecan)

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Samsung Galaxy Avant/
Galaxy Core LTE
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy Avant/
Galaxy Core LTE
Codename samsung-afyonltecan
Released 2014
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Adreno 305
Display 540x960
Storage 16 GB
Memory 1.5 GB
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.
no
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
3.4.113
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
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Broken
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
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested


Note Note: For the Samsung Galaxy Core LTE: This page is about the SM-G386W only. Other variants like the SM-G386F use a different SoC and will require their own port.

What works

  • Flashing
  • Booting
  • USB Networking

What does not work

  • Display turns off after Samsung logo
  • Everything else untested


How to enter flash mode

Press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power simultaneously. Then click Volume Up to confirm.

How to enter recovery mode

Press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power simultaneously.

Installation

Installation guide. Heimdall installation is not tested.

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