Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G (xiaomi-taoyao)
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This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. |
![]() Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G running gnome-mobile | |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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Name | 12 Lite 5G |
Codename | xiaomi-taoyao |
Model | 2203129G |
Released | 2022 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) |
CPU |
Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Adreno 642L |
Display | 2400 x 1080 (120Hz 6.55" AMOLED) |
Storage | 128/256 GB |
Memory | 6/8 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 12 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 14 |
FOSS bootloader | no |
postmarketOS | |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available here. |
no |
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. |
6.17.0 |
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 |
Works
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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. |
Partial
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Broken
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Broken
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Modem | |
Calls |
Works
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SMS |
Works
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Mobile data |
Works
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Miscellaneous | |
USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Works
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HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works. |
Broken
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Broken
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Works
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Ambient Light |
Works
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Proximity |
Broken
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Broken
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Haptics |
Broken
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Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure |
Broken
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Broken
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Contributors
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Bootloader: Power on the device with both and buttons.
How to unlock bootloader
Unlocking the bootloader is tricky on all Xiaomi devices, follow the official process here. You'll have to wait 1 week or even more.
Installation
Using pmbootstrap
Note: The device has not yet been merged into pmaports. Use manual installation. |
Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select xiaomi as the vendor and taoyao as the codename.
To flash the image to the device:
- Enter flashing mode (see #How to enter flash mode)
- Run
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
to flash the kernel - Run
pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs