Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (xiaomi-platina)
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![]() Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite | |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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Name | Mi 8 Lite |
Codename | xiaomi-platina |
Released | 2018 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) |
CPU |
4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
GPU | Adreno 512 |
Display | 1080 x 2280 |
Storage | 64/128GB |
Memory | 4/6GB |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software | Android (MIUI) |
Original version The version the device was shipped with. |
8.1 |
postmarketOS | |
Category | testing |
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. |
partial |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
4.4.296 |
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 |
Broken
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Broken
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Camera |
Broken
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Broken
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GPS |
Broken
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Modem | |
Calls |
Broken
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SMS |
Broken
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Mobile data |
Broken
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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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 |
Broken
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Contributors
- MollySophia
Users owning this device
- ItisFarzin
- MollySophia
- Shadowsvanish (Notes: Secure fuses blown)
How to enter flash mode
Bootloader Unlocking
Like other Xiaomi devices, the user will have to acquire the bootloader unlock key: https://en.miui.com/unlock
The device will not unlock if the device isn't 7 days old (from the time when your device connects to internet and powered on, and linked with Mi Account)
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-platina
as a device - proceed with installation as usual: reboot device to fastboot mode, then:
pmbootstrap install pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs pmbootstrap flasher flash_vbmeta
And then
fastboot reboot
See also
- GSMARENA
- pmaports!2837 Initial merge request