Xiaomi Pad 6 (xiaomi-pipa)
| This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. |
 Xiaomi Pad 6 running gnome with mainline kernel | |
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
|---|---|
| Name | Pad 6 |
| Codename | xiaomi-pipa |
| Released | 2023 |
| Type | tablet |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) |
| CPU |
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| Display | 1800 x 2880 (144Hz 11.0" IPS LCD) |
| Storage | 128/256 GB |
| Memory | 6/8 GB |
| Architecture | aarch64 |
| Software | |
Original software  The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| FOSS bootloader | no |
| 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. |
6.12.0 |
Unixbench score Unixbench Whetstone/Dhrystone score. See Unixbench. |
9461.5 |
Flashing 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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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Works
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Keyboard Build in physical keyboard |
Works
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Touchpad Build in Touchpad |
Works
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Stylus |
Works
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Partial
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Camera |
Partial
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Camera Flash |
Works
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Broken
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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 |
Works
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HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works. |
Partial
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Works
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Ambient Light |
Works
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Works
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Contributors
- luka177 (cvbnm90i) - Mainline developer
- adomerle - Mainline developer, maintainer
- vipaoL - Mainline developer
Users owning this device
How to enter flash mode
- Fastboot Mode: Power on the device by holding down and .
- Recovery Mode: Power on the device by holding down and .
Installation
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Note: Device has not been merged to pmaports yet (See pmaports!5959) |
Use pmbootstrap to build your own installation image.
$ pmbootstrap init
$ pmbootstrap install --fde
There are multiple ways to flash rootfs:
Before installing rootfs, please erase dtbo_b (dtbo_a reserved for android)
$ fastboot erase dtbo_b
1.Flash rootfs to the userdata partition:
- Flashing the rootfs to userdata does not allow for dual boot and will wipe all your Android user data
- This method gives you the most available disk space for postmarketOS
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs --partition userdata
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel --partition boot_b
$ fastboot set_active b
2.Flash rootfs to the super partition:
- This method does not erase your Android user data
- The super partition is rather limited in size
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs --partition super
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel --partition boot_b
$ fastboot set_active b
NFC
The device itself does not have NFC, but in the Xiaomi keyboard case with a touchpad version, it is integrated into the keyboard.
Audio
All 4 speakers are working, including in stereo, but the microphone is not working yet.
Camera
Only the rear camera is working, and it has poor quality.
HDMI/DP
Works, but the monitor is not always detected. Try disconnecting the monitor from the power supply before connecting the cable.
Photos
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Unixbench
