Xiaomi Redmi 8 (xiaomi-olive)
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![]() Redmi 8 running XFCE4 | |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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Name | Redmi 8 |
Codename | xiaomi-olive |
Released | 2019 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 (SDM439) |
CPU | 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53 |
GPU | Adreno 505 |
Display | 720 x 1520 IPS |
Storage | 32GB/64GB |
Memory | 3GB/4GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android |
Original version | 10 (MIUI 12) |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
Pre-built images | no |
Flashing |
Works |
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USB Networking |
Works |
Internal storage |
No data |
SD card |
No data |
Battery |
Partial |
Screen |
Works |
Touchscreen |
Works |
Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
No data |
Audio |
No data |
Camera |
No data |
Camera Flash |
No data |
Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works |
Bluetooth |
No data |
GPS |
No data |
Modem | |
Calls |
No data |
SMS |
No data |
Mobile data |
No data |
Miscellaneous | |
FDE |
Works |
USB OTG |
No data |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer |
No data |
Magnetometer |
No data |
Ambient Light |
No data |
Proximity |
No data |
Hall Effect |
No data |
Haptics |
No data |
Barometer |
No data |
Contributors
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Bootloader Unlocking
Like other Xiaomi devices, the user will have to acquire the bootloader unlock key: https://en.miui.com/unlock
The device will not unlock if the device isn't 7 days old (from the time when your device connects to internet and powered on, and linked with Mi Account)
Recovery mode
- Turn the device off (or restart also works)
- Hold and button
- Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release button
- Keep holding until you get to recovery.
Flashing (Download, Fastboot) mode
- Same as recovery, but this time hold the and keys.
Device notes
FDE
Use unl0kr instead osk-sdl
$ pmbootstrap install --fde --add unl0kr
Installation
See also
- pmaports!4313 Initial merge request