Xiaomi Redmi 3S (xiaomi-land)

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Xiaomi Redmi 3S
booted os with xfce4
booted os with xfce4
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi 3S
Codename xiaomi-land
Released 2016
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android (MIUI)
Original version 6.0.1 (MIUI 9.2)
postmarketOS kernel 4.9.247
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937)
CPU 4 x CortexA53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.1GHz
GPU Adreno 505
Display 720 x 1280 IPS
Storage 16GB / 32 GB
Memory 2GB / 3GB
Architecture AArch64
Features
USB Networking
Flashing
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Display
Works
WiFi
Works
FDE
Mainline
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Bluetooth
Camera
Broken
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader


Currently testing if lk2nd works.

Contributors

  • Alikates

Users owning this device

  • Alikates
  • Bczeman
  • ByteXD23! (Notes: few dead pixels, 3/32 variant, mtp doesnt work)
  • Jojo autoboy (Notes: Prime variant)
  • Minicx (Notes: Need mainline kernel(because of fbdev drivers)
  • Mirko (Notes: Prime variant and battery not charging correctly)
  • Netman (Notes: Screen does not respond to touch, 2/32 variant (Redmi 3X))
  • Selfisekai (Notes: held by polish law enforcement)
  • Sungold (Notes: Another lab rat to work on,AEX A12)


How to enter flash mode

With the phone powered off, hold Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously. Release when you feel a vibration and the fastboot screen shows up.

Installation

Soon...

UART pinout

On the back of the board. These pins are only 0.5mm and have solder mask on them, be careful.

Position of the pins on the board

UART and JTAG pinout described

See also