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 |
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| 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 | 2 GB |
| 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
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Works
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS... |
Works
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards. |
Works
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Works
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Works
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Camera |
Broken
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Camera Flash |
Broken
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IR TX |
Broken
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Works
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Partial
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SMS |
Works
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Mobile data |
Works
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Works
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. |
Broken
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Works
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure the Earth's magnetism |
Partial
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Ambient Light Measures the light level; used for automatic screen dimming in many interfaces. |
Broken
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Proximity |
Broken
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Hall Effect Measures magnetic fields; usually used as a flip cover sensor |
Broken
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Haptics |
Works
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| This device is based on the Snapdragon 425. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps |
Users owning this device
- Bczeman (Notes: Have 3 all with replacement display)
- FerassElHafidi (Notes: Android backup, postmarketOS testing)
- Veynamer (Notes: battery died)
How to enter flash mode
While the phone is off, hold the + buttons together for a few seconds.
Installation
Make sure you have unlocked the bootloader.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 with a Mi account).
If unlock fails at "Can't get info", start unlock process, disconnect USB and reconnect it once the counter hits 99%.
Follow the Installation guide.
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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-msm8952.img # get lk2nd from https://github.com/msm8916-mainline/lk2nd/releases/
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
Dualboot with Android
For dualbooting with Android, what can be done is installing postmarketOS to an SD card and have lk2nd flashed to recovery instead of boot:
$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/sdcard_goes_here
$ fastboot flash recovery lk2nd-msm8952.img
With this approach, you will boot to Android by default, and you can hold and (or, in custom ROMs supporting this, selecting "Reboot to recovery" in the power options) to boot to postmarketOS.
What works
Audio
Mostly works, but with static noise on the speaker, and garbage noise when PulseAudio suspends the speaker (when not in use). Also does strange noise whenever PulseAudio starts/quits.
Modem
Calls only work over 2G/3G, and without voice.
GPU
Quite buggy. For that reason, GTK4 is rendering in software.
Forcing OpenGL 2.1 / ES 2.0 in games (e.g. SuperTuxKart) makes them playable.
Gallery
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Redmi Note 5A Lite running pmOS with sxmo UI