Samsung Galaxy E5 (samsung-e5)

This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916).

Samsung Galaxy E5

Manufacturer	Samsung
Name	Galaxy E5
Codename	samsung-e5
Released	2015
Type	handset
Hardware
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916)
CPU	4x 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 306
Display	720 x 1280
Storage	16 GB
Memory	1.5 GB
Architecture	aarch64
Software
Original software	Android
Original version The version the device was shipped with.	4.4
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.	5.1.1
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
Optional Generic Port	Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916)

Features

Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.	Untested
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.	Partial
Touchscreen	Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration	Works
Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.	Partial
Camera	Broken
Connectivity
WiFi	Works
Bluetooth	Works
GPS	Works
NFC Near Field Communication	Untested
Modem
Calls	Works
SMS	Works
Mobile data	Works
Miscellaneous
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.	Untested
USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching	Works
Sensors
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile	Works
Proximity	Broken
Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor	Works

Architecture

Note: Even though MSM8916 is capable of aarch64, the firmware of some variants were never updated with aarch64 support.

Variants

Model	Codename	Architecture	Supported	lk2nd
SM-E500F	e5ltexx	aarch64	?	Y
SM-E500H	e53gxx	aarch64	?	?
SM-E500M	e5lteub	aarch64	?	?
SM-E500YZ	e5ltezt	armv7	?	?

This device is based on the Snapdragon 410. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps

Installation

lk2nd is a secondary bootloader that provides a standard fastboot interface, which can be used to boot postmarketOS without Android boot flashed or pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel.

1. Download lk2nd-msm8916.img from Releases page on Github.
2. Boot your phone to bootloader (Odin/Download) mode by holding Volume Down and Home while powering up.
3. Follow lk2nd instructions to install lk2nd. Basically flash it to the boot partition (heimdall flash --BOOT lk2nd-msm8916.img)
4. Follow Qualcomm_Snapdragon_410/412_(MSM8916)#Installation to install postmarketOS.

Note: Enter lk2nd fastboot mode by pressing only Volume Down + Power (without Home). Pressing Home additionally will bring you to the Samsung Download mode.

Audio

WARNING: The speakers are rather loud on 100% volume and may produce distorted sound that may damage your speakers after long use. Please make sure to use reasonable volumes - your ears and your speaker will thank you!

Screen

Screen works partially. While displaying the UI works fine, adjusting the brightness doesn't work.

Touch keys

See Tm2-touchkey.

Flash LED

Currently WIP. It can be controlled with SG Micro SGM3140 charge pump LED driver.

Accelerometer

lis2hh12 accelerometer is not so stable for auto screen rotation, which suggests you to use fixed portrait or landscape mode.

GPS

No idea how to test yet.

Proximity Sensor

The driver for cm36672p proximity sensor is not available.

See also

• Samsung Galaxy A5 2015 (samsung-a5)
• Samsung Galaxy E7 (samsung-e7)
• Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (samsung-grandmax)