Xiaomi Redmi 5A (xiaomi-riva)
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Redmi 5A running gnome-mobile | |
Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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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 | yes |
postmarketOS kernel | 6.12.5 |
Flashing |
Works |
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USB Networking |
Works |
Internal storage |
Works |
SD card |
Works |
Battery |
Works |
Screen |
Partial |
Touchscreen |
Works |
Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works |
Audio |
Broken |
Camera |
Broken |
Camera Flash | |
Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works |
Bluetooth |
Works |
GPS |
Broken |
NFC | |
Modem | |
Calls |
Broken |
SMS |
Broken |
Mobile data |
Broken |
Miscellaneous | |
FDE |
Works |
USB OTG |
Broken |
HDMI/DP | |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer |
Broken |
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- CoderCharmander (Notes: Recently superseded by my new phone, trying to port various Linux distros on it)
- Gelzar2041 (Notes: slightly cracked screen, 2/16)
- 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 and until fastboot logo
Installation
Oreo version is not supported, downgrade to V10.1.1.0.NCKCNFI |
- Follow the Installation guide
Warning: Flashing lk2nd is required, as it is a hard dependency. Without it the mainline kernel will not select the display panel (resulting in black screen on boot). |
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm89x7
$ pmbootstrap install
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
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
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Redmi Note 5A Lite running pmOS with sxmo UI
See also
- pmaports!3595 Initial merge request
- Specs on GSMArena.com
- Device package
- Kernel package
- Firmware package