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
Type handset
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
Software
Original software Android (MIUI)
Original version 9 (MIUI 10)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Features
Flashing
USB Networking
Internal storage
SD card
Battery
Screen
Touchscreen
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Audio
Camera
Camera Flash
Connectivity
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Modem
Calls
SMS
Mobile data
Miscellaneous
FDE
USB OTG
HDMI/DP
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Haptics
Barometer


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.