Xiaomi POCO F3 (xiaomi-alioth)
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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. |
![]() Official image for the smartphone | |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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Name | POCO F3 |
Codename | xiaomi-alioth |
Released | 2021 |
Type | handset |
Hardware | |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) |
CPU |
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) |
GPU | Adreno 650 |
Display | 1080x2400 AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
Storage | 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 |
Memory | 6/8 GB RAM |
Architecture | aarch64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 11 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 13 |
postmarketOS | |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. |
9463.8 |
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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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ... |
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. |
Partial
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Camera |
Partial
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Camera Flash |
Works
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IR TX |
Works
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Broken
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Works
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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 |
Works
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Works
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Ambient Light |
Works
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Proximity |
Broken
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Haptics |
Broken
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This device is based on the Snapdragon 870. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Contributors
- Nikroks
- RodoMa92
- Weijia
Maintainer(s)
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Bootloader: Power on the device with both and buttons.
- Recovery: Power on the device with both and buttons.
- Fastbootd: Reboot into bootloader mode first and then run
fastboot reboot fastboot
from a computer.
Installation
Note: The device has not yet been merged into pmaports. Use manual installation. |
PostmarketOS Installation guide.
Status
Component | Model | Notes |
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Screen | samsung,ams667xx01 | 90/120Hz are supported |
Battery | qcom,pm8150b-fg | |
Charger | qcom,pm8150b-charger | |
ti,bq2597x-standalone | Used as pump for pm8150b-charger | |
Internal storage |
jedec,ufs-2.0 qcom,sm8250-qmp-ufs-phy |
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Touchscreen | focaltech,ft3658 @ 0x0 | Connected via spi4 |
GPU | qcom,adreno-650 | Requires a650 (unsigned) & a650-zap (signed) firmware |
SBA-MUX | fcs,fsa4480 @ 0x42 | Connected via i2c15 |
Flash LED | qcom,spmi-flash-led | Connected via pm8150l spmi |
WiFi | qca6391 | Requires ath11k (unsigned) firmware |
Bluetooth | Requires qca (unsigned) firmware | |
NFC | qcom,nq-nci @ 0x28 | Connected via i2c1 |
Modem | sdx55m | SDX55m is not supported by mainline |
USB OTG | usb-c-connector | Switches by pm8150b typec controller |
Sensors | hexagonrpcd libSSC |
Managed by SDSP-remoteproc Requires signed SDSP firmware |
Haptics | awinic,aw8697 | Connected via i2c11 |
Type | Sensor | EEPROM | Actuator | Bus |
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Main D-Phy | sony,imx582 @ 0x10 | giantec,gt24p128e @ 0x51 | dongwoon,dw9800@ 0xc | cci0_i2c0 |
Ultra Wide D-Phy | sony,imx355 @ 0x1a | giantec,gt24p64e @ 0x50 | - | cci1_i2c0 |
Macro D-Phy | samsung,s5k5e9 @ 0x2d | puya,p24c64f @ 0x52 | dongwoon,dw9800@ 0xc | cci0_i2c1 |
Front D-Phy | samsung,s5k3t2 @ 0x10 | puya,p24c64f @ 0x51 | - | cci1_i2c1 |
Note:
- EEPROMs work, but sensor drivers can't work with EEPROMs yet. Libcamera doesn't support it either?
Codec | Appointments | Bus | Notes |
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cirrus,cs35l41 | EAR Speaker | i2c3 @ 0x40 | |
Main Speaker | i2c3 @ 0x41 | ||
qcom,wcd9380-codec | Chassis microphones x3 | ||
Analog I/O audio port |
Known issues
* Changing brightness causes graphical artifacts
Serial UART
UART TX is below the sub board connector on the left size of a 0402 capacitor. Baud - 115200. For ground you can use the metal shielding.