Description
With it's smooth 120Hz display, affordable price and long-lasting battery, the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC / X3 stands as a great option for those users who need a safe, decent Linux phone option for their daily tasks.
Features & Usability
Pro Tip
Use GitHub to subscribe to the linked Issues. So, whenever bugs get solved (or a fix needs testing) you will know about that.
Core Connectivity
State: In development
Q: What does this port need to get better?
A: Complete the following features:
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:
- Waydroid
- AppArmor patches
- Battery percentage
- Offline charging
- Online charging
- Recovery image
- Reset to factory defaults
- RTC time
- SD card storage
- Shutdown / Reboot
- Wireless External monitor
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Network:
- Bluetooth
- Flight mode
- Hotspot
- NFC
- WiFi
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Sensors:
- Automatic brightness
- Fingerprint reader
- GPS
- Proximity
- Rotation
- Touchscreen
- Double touch to wake
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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'
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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.
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Cellular data is not available on SIM 2 when two are inserted.
All devices on Focal
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Calling over VoLTE is not supported, please check that this is not a requirement in your country.
Halium and Legacy ports
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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.
- Wireless charging
- FM radio
- Wired External monitor
Do you own this device and can help with testing?
The Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC / X3 still has 4 unverified features.
→ Please contact ywmaa , 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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20.04 - focal | devel | 2023-09-28 | 9/28/2023 | Daily built development releases |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM7150-AC Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) |
GPU | Adreno 618 |
Storage | 64GB/128GB |
Memory | 6GB |
Android Version | Android 10 |
Battery | 6000/5160 mAh |
Display | IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits (typ), 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio), 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
Architecture | arm64 |
Rear Camera | 64 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, 13 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Front Camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
Dimensions | 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.37 in) |
Weight | 215 g (7.58 oz) |
Release date | October 2020 |
Preparatory step
Make sure to have MIUI Build V12.0.9.0.QJGMIXM installed
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Download Here: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/surya/stable/V12.0.9.0.QJGMIXM/
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Recommended : Use the Fastboot version for surya users/Global version of the phone.
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For karna users/indian version of the phone, it is tested that the recovery version works.
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 the required Android version is installed, follow the device-specific instructions below:
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 Poco X3 NFC / X3
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.