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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
- Notification LED
- Torchlight
- Vibration
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Camera:
- Flashlight
- Photo
- Video
- Switching between cameras
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Cellular:
- Carrier info, signal strength
- Data connection
- Dual SIM functionality
- Incoming, outgoing calls
- MMS in, out
- PIN unlock
- SMS in, out
- Change audio routings
- Voice in calls
- Volume control 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:
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- SD card storage
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless External monitor
- Waydroid
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Network:
- Bluetooth
- Flight mode
- FM radio
- 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
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.
- Anbox patches (deprecated)
- Wireless charging
- NFC
- Double touch to wake
- Wired External monitor
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 | 4/14/2023 | Stability over newer features (recommended) |
16.04 - xenial | rc | 2023-W15 | 4/14/2023 | Testing before the next stable release |
16.04 - xenial | devel | 2023-04-18 | 4/14/2023 | Daily built development releases |
16.04 - xenial | edge | 2022-11-21 | 11/21/2022 | Here be dragons |
CPU | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 |
GPU | Adreno 505 |
Storage | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64GB |
Memory | 2 GB / 3 GB / 4 GB |
Android Version | MIUI based on 6 |
Battery | 4100 mAh |
Display | 720x1280 |
Rear Camera | 13 MP, LED flash |
Front Camera | 5 MP, No flash |
Architecture | Arm v8 |
Dimensions | 139.2 mm (5.48 in) (h), 70 mm (2.76 in) (w), 8.7 mm (0.34 in) (d) |
Weight | 150g |
Release date | 14.02.2017 |
Maintainer notes
- The camera requires latest MIUI.
- Video still doesn’t record (tested on devel)
- For wireless display you need to install Aethercast, display connects but crashes (tested on LG webos).
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 4X (santoni).
- If you haven't done so already, make sure to OEM unlock your device first.
- For details about Ubuntu Touch support for the Redmi 4X, please head over to the UBports forum thread.
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 4X
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 4X
Subforum
Post to UBports forum
13 Forum Discussions
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Massive feature verification
1/5/2023 • 11:56:24 PM • shipa_2 • 834 views
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How to unlock Xiaomi Redmi 4X without permission ?
5/8/2022 • 11:00:25 PM • Ub • 9358 views
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Ubuntu 20.04
9/2/2022 • 9:43:27 PM • suoko • 1071 views
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Video recording and gst-droid
9/13/2022 • 1:48:19 PM • HYPER • 322 views
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Installer issues on 4X
3/10/2021 • 8:33:52 AM • siucdude • 1038 views
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A hard PROBLEM
9/19/2021 • 5:43:36 AM • MrLee • 1286 views
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Can't record videos
11/21/2021 • 8:07:36 AM • suoko • 392 views
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Can't install any apps
7/19/2021 • 2:00:47 PM • suoko • 577 views