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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro (xiaomi-tulip)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi Note 6 Pro
Codename xiaomi-tulip
Released 2018
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636)
CPU 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold
4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver
GPU Adreno 509
Display 1080x2280 (403 PPI) IPS
Storage 32/64 GB
Memory 3/4/6 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android (MIUI)
Original version
The version the device was shipped with.
8.1
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available here.
no
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.
6.13.7
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
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Partial
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
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Works
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Broken
Ambient Light
Broken
Proximity
Broken
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Works
Haptics
Works


Maintainer(s)

  • M0Rf30

Users owning this device

  • M0Rf30
  • Sputnik1973 (Notes: Can't unlock the bootloader, dead screen and back coming apart, thinking of getting another one.)


How to enter flash mode

  1. Turn off the device
  2. Press Power + Volume Down to enter fastboot

Installation

Here's how to boot pmOS via TWRP recovery:

  1. Install to a recovery flashable zip archive

$ pmbootstrap install --android-recovery-zip --recovery-install-partition=data

  1. Export the archive

$ pmbootstrap export

  1. Connect the device to your PC
  2. Enter the recovery mode and enable sideload
  3. Finally, install pmOS:

$ pmbootstrap flasher --method=adb sideload

Additional info

Partition layout

Parition Device Node
boot /dev/block/mmcblk0p58
cache /dev/block/mmcblk0p60
cust /dev/block/mmcblk0p63
misc /dev/block/mmcblk0p42
modem /dev/block/mmcblk0p56
modemst1 /dev/block/mmcblk0p46
modemst2 /dev/block/mmcblk0p47
persist /dev/block/mmcblk0p53
recovery /dev/block/mmcblk0p59
sec /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
splash /dev/block/mmcblk0p52
system /dev/block/mmcblk0p61
tz /dev/block/mmcblk0p32
userdata /dev/block/mmcblk0p64
vbmeta /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
vendor /dev/block/mmcblk0p62
xbl /dev/block/mmcblk0p40

See also