/linux-on-xiaomi-pad-5

Collection of information on porting GNU/Linux on Xiaomi Pad 5 (Nabu)

GNU General Public License v3.0GPL-3.0

Steps to run GNU/Linux (postmarketOS) on Xiaomi Pad 5 (nabu)

Thanks to the work done by xda member serdeliuk and many others. This repository attempts to document various steps involved in the process.

Hits

What's tested and what not!

  • Bluetooth (audio, mic, keyboard, mice)
  • WiFi (and WiFi sleep)
  • 1440p/30fps Youtube with no frame drops
  • Manual Screen rotation
  • Display dark sleep
  • GPU
  • Display and CPU sleep (similar to Android)
  • Sleep / Suspend
  • Hibernation
  • Sound from speakers
  • Microphone
  • Front and rear camera
  • Fast charging
  • Battery status
  • Power and volume buttons
  • Sensors (Ambient, rotation)

Contents

  1. Getting device ready

  2. Partitioning & installing GNU/Linux(PostmarketOS or pmos)

  3. Do's and Don't with the KDE

  4. Switching between Android and GNU/Linux

  5. Testing your Linux Kernel (upcoming)

  6. Trying Xfce or other low power desktop environments (upcoming)

  7. Performance tests (upcoming)

  8. Screenshots and videos (upcoming)

  9. References