HL7588 Android 7.1.1 HAL integration

Hi all,

After integrating the latest Sierra HAL into my Android build, still can’t seem to make it work.

I followed the integration guide so I hope someone on this forum can help.

The setup:

  • NXP i.MX6 processor (kernel 4.1.15)
  • Android 7.1.1
  • Sierra HAL V7.1.4
  • HL7588 modem

Observations:

  • Kernel driver seems to be fine (wwan0-3 are up)
  • Android always shows the “No SIM” icon although a SIM is inserted
  • No communication can be made

Here are some logs in case it helps:
pastebin.com/rHqs3UJL

Questions:

  • The driver used for the HL7588 seems to be cdc_ncm so it seemed right to choose sys.ril.type=HL, can you confirm this is correct?
  • The logcat always shows “getIccId: No UICC”, is it normal?
  • How can we make the SIM card properly recognized?
  • The firmware part is confusing, should a specific firmware be flashed on HL7588? Seems that only .exe files are provided…
  • Can this modem work on other carriers than VRZ and ATT? For instance, would this work in Europe with Orange carrier?

Thanks in advance,
Gary

Hi,

The SIM card issue was due to a modification from NXP in frameworks/opt/telephony.

This is now sorted out, however the other questions remain.

Thanks,
Gary

Did you ever get this figured out?
I am also starting to integrate the HL7588 into Android’s RIL.
Did you just follow the guide and slowly work through all the details?
Any help or advice would be appreciated.