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Xiaomi Mi 4i (xiaomi-ferrari)

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Note This page is about the dedicated port of this device. There is also an optional generic port available for this device - see Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916).
Xiaomi Mi 4i
Mi 4i running Phosh with (close-to-mainline) kernel
Mi 4i running Phosh with (close-to-mainline) kernel
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Mi 4i
Codename xiaomi-ferrari
Released 2015
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939)
CPU Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Adreno 405
Display 1080 x 1920 IPS LCD
Storage 16/32 GB eMMC 4.5
Memory 2 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (MIUI) 5.0.2
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (MIUI)
postmarketOS
Category downstream
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
no
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
3.10.104
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
2246.4
Optional Generic Port Generic MSM8916 (qcom-msm8916)
Device package device-xiaomi-ferrari
Kernel package linux-xiaomi-ferrari
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested


Contributors

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device

  • JuniorJPDJ (Notes: half broken touch)
  • Sungold (Notes: No longer with me, dead speakers and display, stopped mainline development)
  • TQMatvey (Notes: half broken touchscreen)


How to enter flash mode

Recovery mode

  • Turn the device off (or restart also works)
  • Hold Volume Up and Power button
  • Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release Power button
  • Keep holding Volume Up until you get to recovery.

Flashing (Download, Fastboot) mode

  • Same as recovery, but this time hold the Volume Down and Power keys.

Installation

  • Install pmbootstrap first on your PC
  • zap & reinit pmbootstrap (pmbootstrap -y zap ; pmbootstrap init), choose xiaomi-libra as device
  • proceed with installation as usual: reboot device to fastboot mode, then:
pmbootstrap install
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs

See also