Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (xiaomi-kenzo)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Redmi Note 3 running weston
Redmi Note 3 running weston
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi Note 3 Pro
Codename xiaomi-kenzo
Released 2016
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 (MSM8956)
CPU Hexa-core (4x1.4GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU Adreno 510
Display 1080x1920 IPS
Storage 16/32 GB
Memory 2/3 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android
Original version 5.1
Extended version 6.0.1 (MIUI 9)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Mainline partial
postmarketOS kernel 3.10.105
Unixbench Whet/Dhry score 2417.9
Features
Flashing
Works
USB Networking
Works
Internal storage
SD card
Battery
Works
Screen
Partial
Touchscreen
Partial
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Audio
Camera
Camera Flash
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Modem
Calls
SMS
Mobile data
Miscellaneous
FDE
Partial
USB OTG
Partial
HDMI/DP
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Haptics
Barometer


Note Not to be confused with the xiaomi-hennessey, which is based on a MediaTek SoC
Icon WARNING: 16.06.2023

- Takes a long time to boot, UI doesn't work, and screen hangs on the boot animation.

- Over SSH it works, but the screen cannot be switched off

How to install

Fastboot Mode

Hold down Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds, until Fastboot Mode screen appears.

Installation

First build the image:

$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install

Then in order to flash it put your device in fastboot mode, and plug it in USB. Then do:

$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel

To connect to a Wi-Fi network simply run:

$ sudo nmtui

And connect to your prefered wifi network using the terminal UI.

UI options

Nothing works, even console.

Community info

Maintainers

  • None

Old maintainers

  • IdanHoro

Users owning this device

See also