Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A running XFCE4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A running XFCE4
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi Note 5A
Codename xiaomi-ugg
Released 2017
Category testing
Original software Android 7.1.2, MIUI 11
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 (MSM8940)
CPU 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 505
Display 720x1280 IPS LCD
Storage 32G
Memory 3GB
Architecture aarch64
Features
USB Networking
Works
Flashing
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Display
Partial
WiFi
FDE
Mainline
Battery
Works
3D Acceleration
Audio
Broken
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Unavailable
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Unavailable
Touchpad
Unavailable
USB-A
Unavailable
HDMI/DP
Unavailable
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader
Broken




Contributors

  • Flafflar

Users owning this device

  • Filip2cz (Notes: Prime version - this just added fingerprint reader, better camera and littlebit better cpu)
  • Flafflar (Notes: Broken camera)


How to enter flash mode

While the phone is off, hold the Power + Volume Down buttons together for a few seconds.

How to enter EDL mode

EDL mode (Emergency Download Mode) is a special mode in Qualcomm devices that allows, among other things, flashing firmware even when the phone is completely bricked. This might come useful in case something goes extremely wrong and the device won't even boot to fastboot.

To boot into EDL, you must first disassemble the device in order to expose the motherboard points required. This phone is very easy to disassemble, you can search for videos on YouTube if necessary. Once you have removed the back case and disconnected the battery, find the points shown below on the motherboard:

EDL testpoints on Redmi Note 5A motherboard (highlighted in red)

These are the test points that enable EDL mode. With the battery disconnected, use a metal tweezer or a small wire to short these two points. While keeping them sorted, plug the phone to a computer. The device should show up as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008". You can now use this tool to download firmware to your device.

Installation

See also