Xiaomi Redmi 5A (xiaomi-riva)

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Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Redmi 5A running gnome-mobile
Redmi 5A running gnome-mobile
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi 5A
Codename xiaomi-riva
Released 2017
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917)
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 308
Display 720x1280 IPS
Storage 16/32 GB
Memory 2/3 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android
Original version 7.1.2 (MIUI 9)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Mainline partial
Features
Flashing
Works
USB Networking
Works
Internal storage
SD card
Battery
Partial
Screen
Partial
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Partial
Audio
Broken
Camera
Camera Flash
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Partial
GPS
NFC
Modem
Calls
SMS
Mobile data
Miscellaneous
FDE
USB OTG
HDMI/DP
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Haptics
Barometer


Contributors

Maintainer(s)

Users owning this device

  • AppData 174
  • Bczeman
  • CoderCharmander (Notes: Recently superseded by my new phone, trying to port various Linux distros on it)
  • Hander (Notes: testing rolex version on riva)
  • Meowka (Notes: Boots with kernel for android)
  • Misopog (Notes: Few scratches, stock)
  • Paricbat (Notes: Im not sure if it works, cracked screen)


How to enter flash mode

  • Shutdown the phone completely
  • Hold power and Volume - (down) until fastboot logo

Installation

Note: Oreo version is not supported, downgrade to V10.1.1.0.NCKCNFI

First build the image: 

$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install

Then in order to flash it put your device in fastboot mode, and plug it in USB. Then do: 

$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel

Wifi

To connect to a wifi network simply run: 

$ sudo nmtui

And connect to your prefered wifi network using the terminal UI.

Note: Use the wlan0 interface.

Notes

Some desktop environment will result in a blank. LXQT or SXMO UI is Recommended to use

Gallery

  • Redmi Note 5A Lite running pmOS with sxmo UI

    Redmi Note 5A Lite running pmOS with sxmo UI

See also

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