Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (xiaomi-ginkgo)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi Note 8
Codename xiaomi-ginkgo
Released 2019
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android (MIUI)
Original version 9 (MIUI 10)
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU Adreno 610
Display 1080 x 2340 IPS LCD
Storage 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
Memory 3GB, 4GB
Architecture AArch64
Type Handset
Features
USB Networking
Flashing
Touchscreen
Display
WiFi
FDE
Mainline
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader


Contributors

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

Recovery mode

  • Shutdown the device completely.
  • Hold the Volume Up and Power button simultaneously. When Xiaomi logo appears, release Power and keep pressed Volume Up until recovery screen shows up.

Fastboot

  • Shutdown the device completely.
  • Hold the Volume Down and Power button simultaneously, until the "FASTBOOT" text appears.

Installation

There aren't any installation guides for Redmi Note 8 yet. I haven't seen any of it working yet. I you want to port this device yourself, check out guides on porting a new device and mainlining a kernel.