How to install

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.	Works
Touchscreen	Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration	Works
Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.	Broken
Camera	Broken
Camera Flash	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	Broken
Sensors
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile	Broken

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
	; Redmi Note 3 running weston
Manufacturer	Xiaomi
Name	Redmi Note 3 Pro
Codename	xiaomi-kenzo
Released	2016
Type	handset
Hardware
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 (MSM8956)
CPU	Hexa-core (4x1.4GHz Cortex-A53 ; 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU	Adreno 510
Display	1080x1920 IPS
Storage	16/32 GB
Memory	2/3 GB
Architecture	aarch64
Software
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with.	Android 5.1
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.	Android 6.0.1 (MIUI 9)
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.	6.14
Generic port	Generic MSM8956 (qcom-msm8956)
Device package	device-qcom-msm8956
Kernel package	linux-postmarketos-qcom-msm8956

Fastboot Mode

Hold down Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds, until Fastboot Mode screen appears.

First build the image:

$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm8956
$ pmbootstrap install

Then in order to flash it put your device in fastboot mode, and plug it in USB. Then do:

$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd

To connect to a Wi-Fi network simply run:

$ sudo nmtui

And connect to your prefered wifi network using the terminal UI.