Xiaomi Redmi 9T (xiaomi-lime)
| 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. |
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Redmi 9T | |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
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| Name | Redmi 9T |
| Codename | xiaomi-lime |
| Model | J19S, M2010J19SG, M2010J19SY |
| Released | 2021 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) |
| CPU |
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Display | 6.53" IPS LCD 1080 x 2340, 400 nits (typ) |
| Storage | 64GB UFS 2.1 / 128GB UFS 2.2 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM / 6GB RAM |
| 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) |
| 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 |
USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
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Touchscreen |
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
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Camera |
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
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Bluetooth |
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| Miscellaneous | |
USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
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| This device is based on the Snapdragon 662. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
The Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a mid-range smartphone manufactured by Xiaomi and officially announced on January 8, 2021. The device was released globally on January 18, 2021 and is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 platform.
Some device info
At the moment it's possible to boot PostmarketOS but with no functionality beyond ssh and pre-installed packages.
The device shares hardware similarities with other Snapdragon 662 phones, but a functional device tree configuration suitable for PostmarketOS have not yet been completed.
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
Power off device, hold down both and to enter fastboot mode.
Installation
It's possible to boot PmOS with limited functionality.
pmbootstrap init
Choose fxtec-qx1050
pmbootstrap install
Install PostmarketOS:
fastboot erase dtbo
pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs --partition userdata
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel
fastboot reboot
UART (untested)
It's possible to access UART pins (TX and RX) by only opening its back plate. For more info: Serial debugging
UART Debug points from the Redmi 9T datasheet:
Actual PCB view: