Xiaomi Mi 5X (xiaomi-tiffany)
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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 Mi 5X | |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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Name | Mi 5X |
Codename | xiaomi-tiffany |
Released | 2017 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) |
CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | Adreno 506 |
Display | 1080x1920 IPS LCD |
Storage | 64 GB |
Memory | 4 GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 7.1.2 (on Linux 3.18.31) |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
FOSS bootloader | no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
Flashing It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher . |
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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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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards |
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. |
Works
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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IR TX |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Partial
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Modem | |
Calls |
Partial
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SMS |
Works
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Mobile data |
Partial
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Works
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Works
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Works
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Works
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Ambient Light |
Broken
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Proximity |
Broken
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Works
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Haptics |
Broken
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This device is based on the Snapdragon 625. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
Users owning this device
OEM unlock
How to enter flash mode
- Stock Fastboot: Power on the device with both and buttons
- lk2nd Fastboot: Power on the device. After it vibrates, hold
Note: Pressing the keys too early will cause the stock bootloader to handle the key combination. You will end up in the wrong Fastboot interface. |
- Recovery: Power on the device with both and buttons
Installation
Xiaomi Mi 5X can have 4 codenames: Mi A1, but also Mi 5X are found with the same codename. Most likely it is Mi A1, but the a/b structure was changed to a only, and miui from Mi 5X was also installed. But it could also be Mi 5X (tiffany), but with a flashed bootloader from Mi A1), (A device with firmware from the seller (more often from Vietnam) with an unlocked bootloader and a "surprise" in the form of a bootloader from Xiaomi Mi Max2 under the nickname Oxygen).
(Primary codename), (A device created at the Xiaomi factory in Beijing "Exclusively" for the Chinese market), (Although it isWhat works
What works partially
What does not work
Mainline
Look at Xiaomi Mi A1 (xiaomi-tissot) status
See also: MSM8953 mainlining status
Serial debugging (UART)
See also: Serial debugging