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====== OpenStick ======

Here are my personal notes on my attempt to install proper Linux on a cheap "4G LTE Wifi Modem"-Stick.

  Project State
  -> Getting the hardware
     Flashing OS
     ...
     Using
     ...

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===== Links =====
https://hackaday.com/2022/08/03/hackable-20-modem-combines-lte-and-pi-zero-w2-power/
  * 2022-08-03

https://extrowerk.com/2022-07-31/OpenStick.html
  * 2022-07-31
  * HowTo


[[https://wvthoog.nl/openstick/]]
  * 2024-01-23
  * Another HowTo


https://www.openstick.de/
  * 2025?
  * Website has an almost empty forum


https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Zhihe_series_LTE_dongles_(generic-zhihe)  |
  * Kernel? (TODO: Read website)


https://liliputing.com/this-dirt-cheap-4g-lte-modem-on-a-usb-stick-can-be-hacked-to-run-mainline-linux/
  * 2022-04-08

https://travis90x.altervista.org/4g-lte-usb-wifi-key-with-armbian-uz801/


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https://hackaday.com/2022/08/03/hackable-20-modem-combines-lte-and-pi-zero-w2-power/#comment-6501083

>Jared says:	
>August 8, 2022 at 2:56 am
>
>I found a few potentially helpful links:
>https://wiki.postmarketos.org/index.php?title=MSM8916_Mainlining&mobileaction=toggle_view_mobile
>https://developer.qualcomm.com/download/sd410/snapdragon-410e-technical-reference-manual.pdf
>https://developer.qualcomm.com/download/sd410/snapdragon-410-processor-device-specification.pdf
>https://trustedfirmware-a.readthedocs.io/en/latest/plat/qti-msm8916.html
>https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/qhypstub/blob/main/README.md
>https://device.report/qualcomm%20technologies/msm8916
>——————- The Following Are Helpful Links Posted By Others On This Thread:
>https://www.zianet.com/jgray/openstick/
>https://www.zianet.com/jgray/openstick/08Aug2022.html
>https://blog.csdn.net/github_38345754/article/details/121481021
>https://github.com/HandsomeYingyan
>https://github.com/OpenStick/linux
>https://github.com/OpenStick/OpenStick/releases
>https://github.com/OpenStick/lk2nd
>https://extrowerk.com/2022/07/31/OpenStick/
>https://developer-archives.toradex.com/knowledge-base/how-to-install-microsoft-rndis-driver-for-windows-7
>https://beebom.com/fastboot-not-detecting-device-windows-10/
>Report comment
>Reply
>
>    Jared S Jones says:	
>    August 9, 2022 at 11:22 pm
>
>    https://www.kancloud.cn/handsomehacker/openstick/2636505
>    Report comment
>    Reply

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===== Hardware Sources =====

Aliexpress

Search URL:  [[https://de.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-wlan-lte-stick.html]]


Maybe this one: 2026-07-13  Farbe: white, 9,80€  [[https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007633418316.html]] \\ Has correct SOC


https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005009974703386.html
  * has SD Slot


https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005008527739719.html
    4G/5G Mobiler WIFI-Router 150 Mbit/s 4G LTE Wireless USB Dongle Modem Stick Sim-Karte Pocket Hotspot WiFi Breitband für Home Office

| Farbe: Black      |   9,88€ | Qualcomm 8916  |
| Farbe: White Red  |  10,03€ | Qualcomm ???   |
| Farbe: White      |   9,65€ | Qualcomm 8916  |

All 3 Models have Qualcomm SOC