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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A (xiaomi-ugglite)

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Note This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Generic MSM89x7 (qcom-msm89x7) for installation instructions and more information.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
xiaomi-ugglite
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-msm8917
Features
Flashing
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
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
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
Broken
Modem
Calls
Broken
SMS
Broken
Mobile data
Broken
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Broken
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Broken
Ambient Light
Broken
Proximity
Broken
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Broken
Haptics
Broken


Users owning this device

  • Bczeman (Notes: Have 3 all with replacement display)
  • Veynamer (Notes: battery died)


How to enter flash mode

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

Installation

Note 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
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs

Gallery

See also