Xiaomi Redmi 6 (xiaomi-cereus)
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| This device has been archived. This means that it no longer appears in pmbootstrap and is likely broken. It can still be selected in pmbootstrap init by typing in the vendor and codename, but you will have to build the kernel package manually. |
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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 | archived |
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