Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC (xiaomi-angelican)
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| This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. Status: Mainlining in progress | 
|  Redmi 9C NFC starting postmarketOS | |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi | 
|---|---|
| Name | Redmi 9C NFC | 
| Codename | xiaomi-angelican | 
| Model | M2006C3MNG | 
| Released | 2020 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (MT6765G) | 
| CPU | 4 x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 4 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | 
| Display | IPS LCD, 720x1600 6.53", 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 
| 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 (MIUI) 10 (MIUI 12) | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android (MIUI) 11 (MIUI 12) | 
| postmarketOS | |
| Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. | no | 
| pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. | 4.9.190 | 
| 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 | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Untested | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Partial | 
| Touchscreen | Works | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Broken | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| Camera Flash | Untested | 
| IR TX | Untested | 
| IR RX | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Untested | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| GPS | Untested | 
| NFC Near Field Communication | Untested | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Untested | 
| SMS | Untested | 
| Mobile data | Untested | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| USB-A Whether the full-sized USB-A port works. | Untested | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Untested | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism | Untested | 
| Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| Proximity | Untested | 
| Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor | Untested | 
| Haptics | Untested | 
| Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure | Untested | 
| Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! | Untested | 
| This device is based on the MediaTek Helio G35. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps | 
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Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Bootloader Unlocking
MIUI way
Like other Xiaomi devices, the user will have to acquire the bootloader unlock key: https://en.miui.com/unlock
The device will not unlock if the device isn't 7 days old (from the time when your device connects to internet and powered on, and linked with Mi Account)
MTK way
If you don't want to wait a week, you can use the MTK unlock method
- Install mtkclient USB drivers - mtkclient#Install
- Clone mtkclient and redmi 9c binaries: git clone https://github.com/bkerler/mtkclient cd mtkclient pip -r install requirements.txt git clone https://github.com/coloredmarble/redmi_blossom cp redmi_blossom/* . 
- Run mtkclient: python mtk.py da seccfg unlock --preload preloader_k62v1_64_bsp.bin --loader n.bin 
- Turn the device off
- Hold and buttons at same time
- Connect the USB cable
Read more: Mtkclient#Bootloader_Unlocking
Recovery mode
- Turn the device off (or restart also works)
- Hold and button
- Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release button
- Keep holding until you get to recovery.
Fastboot (Flashing, Download) mode
- Same as recovery, but this time hold the and keys.
FastbootD mode
- Enter normal fastboot mode
- Unplug the USB cable
- Run command: fastboot reboot fastboot
- Connect the USB on message: <waiting for any device>
- Wait for the FastbootD logo
Preparing
First of all, you need to flash the latest MIUI firmware (v12.0.16.0) with MiFlashTool (or usign ./flash_all.sh script)