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Features & Usability
Pro Tip
Use Gitlab to subscribe to the linked Issues. So, whenever bugs get solved (or a fix needs testing) you will know about that.Core Connectivity State: Abandoned
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
- - Camera: Video
Automated Usability (beta)
The device has basic data capabilities and can connect to mobile networks (as applicable), but currently offers minimal features, and some of the smart functionalities might not work yet. It can be a very nice second device.
Community strength (beta)
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Actors:
- Manual brightness
- Torchlight
- Vibration
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Camera:
- Flashlight
- Photo
- Video
- Switching between cameras
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Cellular:
- Carrier info, signal strength
- Data connection
- Incoming, outgoing calls
- MMS in, out
- PIN unlock
- SMS in, out
- Change audio routings
- Voice in calls
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Endurance:
- 24+ hours battery lifetime
- 7+ days stability
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GPU:
- Boot into UI
- Hardware video playback
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Misc:
- Waydroid
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- SD card storage
- RTC time
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless External monitor
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Network:
- Bluetooth
- Flight mode
- Hotspot
- WiFi
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Sensors:
- Automatic brightness
- Fingerprint reader
- GPS
- Proximity
- Rotation
- Touchscreen
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Sound:
- Earphones
- Loudspeaker
- Microphone
- Volume control
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USB:
- MTP access
- ADB access
Confirmed, depending on the maintenance
If there is a link here, follow it to learn more' '
Working to some extent but with issues
Issue is not specific to this device
Subject to port development
Global issues
The issues listed below are present in most or all of the devices depending on the technology they are built on.
Activation and deactivation of wifi hotspot may be inconsistent with the user interface.
All devices on Xenial
Calling over VoLTE is not supported, please check that this is not a requirement in your country.
Halium and Legacy ports
Devices may take longer than usual to get the first GPS fix because of missing Assisted GPS support.
All devices
Unsupported features
The device hardware does not support these features, if you need them, please consider a different device.
- Notification LED
- Dual SIM functionality
- Volume control in calls
- Anbox patches (deprecated)
- Wireless charging
- FM radio
- NFC
- Double touch to wake
- Wired External monitor
Do you own this device and can help with testing?
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 still has 1 unverified features.
→ Please contact Danct12 , they need your help.
Release channels
This device gets updates through these channels, learn more about OTA updates
Ubuntu Release | Channel | Version | Release Date | Description |
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16.04 - xenial | stable | OTA-25 | 4/17/2023 | Stability over newer features (recommended) |
16.04 - xenial | rc | 2023-W16 | 4/17/2023 | Testing before the next stable release |
16.04 - xenial | devel | 2023-05-09 | 4/18/2023 | Daily built development releases |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
Chipset | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
Storage | 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB |
Memory | 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB |
Android Version | Android 9.0 |
Battery | 4000 mAh |
Display | 1080x2340 pixels, 6.3 in |
Rear Camera | 48 MP, 5 MP or 12 MP, 2 MP |
Front Camera | 13MP |
Contributors
How to install Ubuntu Touch OS
You can install Ubuntu Touch on this device using the UBports Installer on your computer.
Make sure your device is unlocked and has the required version of Android installed. Before installing, follow the device-specific instructions below:
- Please double-check that your device is a Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (lavender).
- If you haven't done so already, make sure to OEM unlock your device first.
You will also need to download manually some files specific for your port depending on the type of your install:
Linux
Windows & Mac
Failed to install?
The world hasn't come to its end yet. Try our troubleshooting channel on Telegram or read the troubleshooting documentation if the problem persists. Finally, you can discuss the problem with our support team. Good luck!
Report an Issue for
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Did the maintainer say that feature ‘works’ but you know from doing it that
it really doesn’t?
Start by searching the device issue , if you found it, hopefully the porter is on it. 'Subscribe' to the issue in case it get solved.
Couldn't find it?
Uh-oh… Well it is time to let the porter and everyone else know about the fail and send the tech magic back to the workshop for a makeover.
1. Read 'Bug Reporting' section in UBports docs on 'How to report a bug'.
2. Then (this time), head to the device repository and submit it, so the porter knows about it.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Subforum
Post to UBports forum
20 Forum Discussions
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used by the system
9/29/2024 • 8:34:03 AM • OtaDr • 165 views
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UBPorts doesnt do anything
1/19/2022 • 5:37:54 PM • leonetikos • 4504 views
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How to resize root directory on Redmi Note7
3/22/2024 • 10:55:30 AM • zhaiker • 249 views
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Problem losing voice during call.
2/9/2024 • 10:50:50 AM • OtaDr • 122 views
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Why is this device not in the devices list for ...
2/7/2024 • 5:45:57 PM • MrT10001 • 291 views
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start fasboot
2/7/2024 • 3:18:58 PM • OtaDr • 291 views
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Can I run Docker
11/22/2023 • 6:21:35 AM • gas0324 • 216 views
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Waydroid on Note 7 crashing
10/2/2023 • 4:05:44 AM • Kratuzov • 180 views