Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (xiaomi-ugglite)
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| This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Generic MSM89x7 (qcom-msm89x7) for installation instructions and more information. | 
|  xiaomi-ugglite | |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi | 
|---|---|
| Name | Redmi Note 5A | 
| Codename | xiaomi-ugglite | 
| Released | 2017 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) | 
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 | 
| GPU | Adreno 308 | 
| Display | 720x1280 IPS | 
| Storage | 8/16 GB | 
| Memory | 2G | 
| Architecture | aarch64 | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 7 | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android | 
| 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. | 6.13 | 
| Generic port | Generic MSM89x7 (qcom-msm89x7) | 
| Device package |  device-qcom-msm89x7 | 
| Kernel package |  linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm89x7 | 
| 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 | 
| Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... | Works | 
| SD card Also includes other external storage cards. | Broken | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Works | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Works | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Works | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Broken | 
| Camera | Broken | 
| Camera Flash | Broken | 
| IR TX | Broken | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Works | 
| Bluetooth | Works | 
| GPS | Works | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Partial | 
| SMS | Works | 
| Mobile data | Works | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Works | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Broken | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Works | 
| Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism | Partial | 
| Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. | Broken | 
| Proximity | Broken | 
| Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor | Broken | 
| Haptics | Broken | 
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 425. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps | 
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
While the phone is off, hold the + buttons together for a few seconds.
Installation
- Follow the Installation guide
| Warning: Flashing lk2nd is required, as it is a hard dependency. Without it the mainline kernel will not select the display panel (resulting in black screen on boot). | 
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm89x7
$ pmbootstrap install
$ fastboot flash boot lk2nd.img # Build lk2nd from msm8916-mainline/lk2nd repo
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
Gallery
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			Redmi Note 5A Lite running pmOS with sxmo UI
