Xiaomi Mi 4i (xiaomi-ferrari)
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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). |
This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
![]() Mi 4i running Phosh with (close-to-mainline) kernel | |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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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 |
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Kernel package |
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Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
Works
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Untested
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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This device is based on the Snapdragon 615. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
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 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.
Installation
- Install pmbootstrap first on your PC
- zap & reinit pmbootstrap (
pmbootstrap -y zap ; pmbootstrap init
), choosexiaomi-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
- pmaports!1207 Initial merge request
- Mainline Repo