Linux/Debian on the Sony SVD1321X9EW

Current status of hardware support on the Sony Vaio Duo 13" using Debian/Sid with Linux kernel 3.14.0~rc1. Please let me know about any udates.

  • Rear Camera works
    • usb 0bda:58df
  • Front camera does not work
    • no stable picture, gstreamer aborts
    • usb 0bda:5722
  • Touchscreen works
    • needs CONFIG_I2C_HID, CONFIG_I2C_DESIGNWARE_PLATFORM, CONFIG_X86_INTEL_LPSS
    • Debian Bug, DebianBug
    • Multitouch events work with 3.15.0~rc6. Checked with mtdiag.
  • Touchpad works
    • needs CONFIG_I2C_HID,CONFIG_I2C_DESIGNWARE_PLATFORM
  • Stylus pen works
    • needs CONFIG_I2C_HID,CONFIG_I2C_DESIGNWARE_PLATFORM
  • Sound/Speakers works
  • Headphone Jack works
  • Microphone not tested yet
  • WWAN works
    • Huawei ME906E
    • usb 12d1:1573
    • needs recent MM and libqmi-glib (checked git HEAD at 2014-01-26)
    • Debian Bug
  • WLAN works
    • Broadcom BCM4324
    • slow
    • needs CONFIG_BRCMFMAC, CONFIG_BRCMFMAC_SDIO
    • Debian Bug
    • Works with Network-manager and ifup/down as of Linux 4.1.0
  • NFC not tested yet
  • GPS not detected yet
  • Rotation-Sensor/Accelerometer works
    • detected as iio device (/sys/bus/iio/devices
    • needs CONFIG_I2C_HID,CONFIG_I2C_DESIGNWARE_PLATFORM
    • Handled via iio-sensor-proxy
  • Bluetooth not tested yet
  • SD-Card slot works

Installation

Prepare a USB stick as documented. After shutting down Windows press the *Assist" button at the bottom side of the laptop next to the volume buttons. The then showing menu will allow you to boot from USB stick.