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Xiaomi Pad 2 (xiaomi-latte)

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Xiaomi Pad 2
Xiaomi Pad 2 (latte)
Xiaomi Pad 2 (latte)
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Pad 2
Codename xiaomi-latte
Released 2015
Type tablet
Hardware
Chipset Intel Atom x5-Z8500
CPU Cherry Trail(4x2.2GHz)
GPU Intel HD Graphice(CHV)
Display 1536x2048
Storage 16G or 64G
Memory 2G
Architecture x86_64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 5
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
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.
6.12.0
Unixbench score
Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench.
0.0
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Broken
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Partial
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Stylus
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Partial
Camera
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Works
Ambient Light
Works
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Works

Contributors

  • Qs315490

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

DNX Fastboot

  • Shutdown the device completely.
  • Hold the Volume Up Volume Down and Power button simultaneously, until the "DNX FASTBOOT" text appears.

Installation

Using pmbootstrap

Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select xiaomi as the vendor and latte as the codename.

To flash the image to the device:


USB Gadget

For a BIOS with all options unlocked, set USB OTG Support to PCI Mode.

In the original BIOS, modify the setup variable at offset address 0x2a2. Change the value from 0x3 (AUTO) to 0x1 (PCI).

setup_var.efi setup_var.efi Setup:0x2a2=0x1

grub_setup setup_var 0x2a2 0x1

Audio

Command:

amixer -c0 cset "name='Amp Input1' Right" 1

Explanation:

This command uses amixer (ALSA mixer control) to configure the right channel of the audio device (-c0 specifies card 0). It sets the Right control under 'Amp Input1' to 1 (right), ensuring the right speaker plays the right audio channel.

See also

https://github.com/Qs315490/postmarketos_device-xiaomi-latte

https://github.com/Qs315490/postmarketos_linux-xiaomi-latte

https://github.com/Qs315490/postmarketos_firmware-xiaomi-latte