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Xiaomi Redmi 9A (xiaomi-dandelion)

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Note The alternative codename for the product lineup this phone is part of is 'blossom'
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi 9A
Codename xiaomi-dandelion
Model M2006C3LG
M2006C3LC
M2006C3LI
Released 2020
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Mediatek Helio G25 (MT6762G)
Display 720x1600 IPS LCD (@60 Hz, 20:9, 6.53")
Storage 32/64/128 GB
Memory 2/3/4 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 10 (MIUI 12)
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android 11 (MIUI 12)
FOSS bootloader uniLoader
postmarketOS
Category testing
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
6.10.0-rc3-next-20240613-mt6765
Features
Flashing
Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS...
Broken
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards.
Works
Battery
Whether charging and battery level reporting work.
Broken
Screen
Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
Touchscreen
Broken
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Broken
Camera
Broken
Camera Flash
Broken
Connectivity
WiFi
Broken
Bluetooth
Broken
GPS
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching.
Broken
Fingerprint
Fingerprint reader.
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces.
Broken
Ambient Light
Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces.
Broken
Proximity
Broken
Haptics
Broken

Contributors

Users owning this device

The current state of the device

Boots with uniLoader and postmarketOS edge.

Mainline kernel boots at cpu0, brings up secondary cpus, mounts rootfs at sdcard and starts SSH. Display works but only with framebuffer since there is currently no panel. DRM works so the display is almost done.

Gallery

See also