Xiaomi Redmi 6 (xiaomi-cereus)
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| This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
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| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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| Name | Redmi 6 |
| Codename | xiaomi-cereus |
| Released | 2018 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Display | 720 x 1440 IPS |
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Memory | 3 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 8.1 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | downstream |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
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| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether 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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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Broken
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Contributors
- jerin
Maintainer(s)
- jerin
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Shutdown the phone completely
- Press Volume down(-) and Power button simultaneously to enter the fastboot mode.
- To enter BootROM mode, press and hold all buttons together, for mtkclient flashing.
Bootloader original status
- The bootloader in new Xiaomi devices are locked. To unlock it, you need to go to https://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html and follow the instructions as given.
- A token from the the official unlock tool is required for some devices, unlocking via mtkclient does not work to the token verified not being present in
devinfopartition. See bkerler#mtkclient#110
Installation
The following steps boots postmarketOS.
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
Plasma Mobile
WIP
See also
- Kernel Official Source (same as cactus)
- Kernel Source (with history)
- Initial merge request: pmaports!4408