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Xiaomi Redmi 5A (xiaomi-riva)

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A
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Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi 5A
Codename xiaomi-riva
Released 2017
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 308
Display 720x1280 IPS
Storage 16/32 GB
Memory 2/3 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android 7.1.2 with MIUI 9
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no


TODOs

  • test on device
  • Ask maintainer of kernel at (here)[1] if 4.9 rebased branch is ready to use and if right defconfig was chosen; (waiting for answer)[2]
  • Investigate Potential to share kernel with xiaomi-rolex as one of stock kernels from Xiaomi was shared between them
  • Upload packaged to pmaports?
  • Investigate dm verity
  • Investigate if firmware is needed
  • Investigate if something around CMDLINE should be changed

Contributors

  • None

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device

  • AppData 174
  • Bczeman
  • CoderCharmander (Notes: Recently superseded by my new phone, trying to port various Linux distros on it)
  • Gelzar2041 (Notes: slightly cracked screen, 2/16)
  • Hander (Notes: testing rolex version on riva)
  • Meowka (Notes: Boots with kernel for android)
  • Misopog (Notes: Few scratches, stock)
  • Paricbat (Notes: Im not sure if it works, cracked screen)


How to enter flash mode

  • Shutdown the phone completely
  • Hold power and Volume - (down) until fastboot logo

Installation

See also