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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (xiaomi-nikel)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
File:xiaomi-nikel.jpg
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi Note 4
Codename xiaomi-nikel
Released 2016
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797)
Display 1080x1920 IPS LCD, 5.5"
Storage 16/64 GB
Memory 2/3/4 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android (MIUI) 6 (MIUI 7)
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android (MIUI)
FOSS bootloader no
postmarketOS
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was released on August 24, 2016.

Contributors

Users owning this device

How to enter flash mode

Bootloader Unlocking

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)

Recovery mode

  • Turn the device off (or restart also works)
  • Hold Volume Up and Power button
  • Once you feel vibration and phone turns on, release Power button
  • Keep holding Volume Up until you get to recovery.

Flashing (Download, Fastboot) mode

  • Same as recovery, but this time hold the Volume Down and Power keys.

BROM mode

  • Turn the device off (or restart also works)
  • Recommended to disconnect the battery
  • Hold Volume Down and Volume Up buttons
  • Connect USB. You might also need to press and hold Power

From there can be flashed with SP Flash Tool or mtkclient without even unlocking the bootloader

Installation

See also