Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (xiaomi-platina)
Appearance
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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 The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android (MIUI) 8.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android (MIUI) |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | testing |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
4.4.296 |
| 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. |
Works
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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 |
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 Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Broken
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Contributors
- MollySophia
Users owning this device
- 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-platinaas 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