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It is unlikely to be officially bootloader-unlockable (being a T-Mobile exclusive). But I'm expecting it is a Mediatek SoC, which has known security flaws allo
by phh 4y ago
It is unlikely to be officially bootloader-unlockable (being a T-Mobile exclusive). But I'm expecting it is a Mediatek SoC, which has known security flaws allowing for bootloader unlocks, so uh, /maybe/.
If by chance it is bootloader-unlockable, GSI (Generic System Image, generic Android custom ROMs) should boot just fine on it. As a reference, GSI work on Coolpad C558 (not flip-phone, but uh bar-phone I guess? not sure if the term still makes sense in the age of smartphones) - it doesn't work great on Coolpad C558 because of the severe lack of RAM, but should be ok on Cat S22.
Some specifics will just probably need a bit of work for PTT button, and mapping long press on "#" to vibrator. Unless you want T9 on it, or to fix random apps's broken DPAD UX, there shouldn't be more than a day of work to be fully usable.
Edit: If someone wants to send me one (in EU), I'd be happy to take a look
- nfriedly 4y agoSoC is Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215
- mschuster91 4y agoAt least the old CAT phones all used to be shipped with unlocked MTK bootloaders.
- stratosmacker 4y agoHey! We spoke on your Github https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/issues/2295 https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/issues/2... Bootloader unlocking worked out of the box, and GSI installed without a hitch issues right now: - The flip doesn't turn on the internal screen - front screen is inoperable and just displays T-Mobile's logo after installing the APK for the radio - obviously there is no T9 keyboard with the GSI - PTT button DOES work with an add-on app that maps keys, it registers fine Happy to help anyway I can if you're interested