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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (samsung-ms013g)

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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 running Mate Desktop Environment
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 running Mate Desktop Environment
Manufacturer Samsung
Name Galaxy Grand 2
Codename samsung-ms013g
Released 2013
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8226)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Adreno 305
Display 720x1280 TFT
Storage 8 GB
Memory 1.5 GB
Architecture armv7
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 4.3
postmarketOS
Category downstream
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
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Device package device-samsung-ms013g
Kernel package linux-samsung-ms013g
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).
Broken
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Works
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Broken
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Partial
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
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
Works
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Works
Haptics
Works

Contributors

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device


Info

How to enter flash mode

In order to be in flash mode (or download mode) press Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously. Press Volume Up button to confirm.

Installation

Flashing using heimdall works perfectly fine.

What works

  • Booting
  • Flashing
  • Touch Screen
  • Accelerometer
  • Bluetooth

What doesn't work

  • charging-sdl is currently broken.
  • USB Networking
  • Everything untested.

Not tested

  • FDE
  • 3D Acceleration
  • Audio
  • Camera
  • GPS
  • Mobile data
  • SMS
  • Calls

In progress

  • Mainline

See also

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