Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (xiaomi-platina)
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|  Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite | |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi | 
|---|---|
| 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 |  device-xiaomi-platina | 
| Kernel package |  linux-postmarketos-qcom-sdm660 | 
| Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with  pmbootstrap flasher. | Works | 
|---|---|
| USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). | Works | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Works | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Works | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Broken | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Broken | 
| Camera | Broken | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Broken | 
| Bluetooth | Broken | 
| GPS | Broken | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Broken | 
| SMS | Broken | 
| Mobile data | Broken | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Works | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Broken | 
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