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.

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