Xiaomi Mi 2 (xiaomi-aries)
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| WARNING: This device
is not recommended for future use with postmarketOS due to its armhf architecture. Alpine Linux (the distribution that postmarketOS extends) pmaports#599 has been considering dropping it. |
| This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way. |
| This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
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Xiaomi Mi 2 | |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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| Name | Mi 2 |
| Codename | xiaomi-aries |
| Released | 2012 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) |
| CPU | Quad-Core Krait @ 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 320 |
| Display | 720x1280 IPS |
| Storage | 16/32 GB |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Architecture | armhf |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android (MIUI) 4.1 (MIUI 4) |
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 |
| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether 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 Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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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 Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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| This device is based on the Snapdragon 600. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
- Lwrless
Maintainer(s)
How to enter flash mode
+ , it will look like this:
Progress
In pmaports!168 I used outdated cm11 kernel from LineageOS, it boots fine but I wasn't able to get the display working.
Then I switched to the kernel which is still maintained by GuaiYiHu from MoKee. By following the steps on Troubleshooting:display and Tuning_sysfs, the display was enabled.
Installation
See also
- pmaports!171 Initial merge request