Xiaomi Redmi 9 and 9 Prime

Supports cellular and data State: Active

Features & Usability

Automated Usability (beta)

This device currently offers minimal features, most of the smart functionalities might not work yet. It can be a very nice second device.

Actors:
Manual brightness
Torchlight
Vibration

Camera:
Flashlight
Photo
Video
Switching between cameras

Cellular:
Dual SIM functionality
Carrier info, signal strength
Data connection
Incoming, outgoing calls
MMS in, out
PIN unlock
SMS in, out
Change audio routings
Voice in calls
Volume control in calls

Endurance:
24+ hours battery lifetime
7+ days stability

GPU:
Boot into UI
Hardware video playback

Misc:
Anbox patches (deprecated)
AppArmor patches
Battery percentage
Offline charging
Online charging
Recovery image
Reset to factory defaults
SD card detection and access
RTC time
Shutdown / Reboot
Wireless External monitor
Waydroid

Network:
Bluetooth
Flight mode
Hotspot
NFC
WiFi

Sensors:
Automatic brightness
Fingerprint reader
GPS
Proximity
Rotation
Touchscreen

Sound:
Earphones
Loudspeaker
Microphone
Volume control

USB:
MTP access
ADB access

Working

Confirmed, depending on the maintenance

Not Working

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Partial

Working to some extent but with issues

Global Issue

Issue is not specific to this device

Untested

Subject to port development

Release channels

This device gets updates through these channels, learn more about OTA updates

Ubuntu Release	Channel	Version	Release Date	Description
Xenial	devel	2022-03-11	11-03-2022	Daily built development releases
Xenial	rc	2022-W06	09-02-2022	Testing before the next stable release
Xenial	stable	OTA-22	09-02-2022	Stability over newer features (recommended)

Xiaomi Redmi 9 and 9 Prime

Specifications

CPU	Octa-core 64-bit
Chipset	Mediatek Helio G80
GPU	Mali-G52 MC2
Storage	32GB/64GB/128GB
Memory	3GB/4GB/6GB
Android Version	Android 10 Miui 11
Battery	5000 mAh
Display	IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ) 6.53 inches 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Architecture	arm64
Rear Camera	13MP(wide), 8MP(ultrawide), 5MP(macro), 2MP(depth)
Front Camera	8MP
Dimensions	163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight	198 g (6.98 oz)

Port Resources

Maintainers

How to install Ubuntu Touch OS

You can install Ubuntu Touch on this device using the UBports Installer on your computer.
Unless device specific instructions are provided by the porter, please follow these general steps:

Unlock the bootloader, please search the internet for instructions
Install the required Android/stock rom version ¹
Select the appropriate installer package for your computer
Plug in your device and follow the on-screen instructions
The installer will take it from there

¹ Devices generally require a specific version of Android/stock rom to be installed. This depends on the halium version the port is build on. For example, if the port is based on halium 9, make sure you have Android version 9 installed before running the installer.

Linux

snap (try me first)

Ubuntu

deb (64)

AppImage

x86

Mac & Windows

Mac

dmg x64

Windows

exe x86

Failed to install?

The world hasn't come to its end yet. Try our troubleshooting channel on telegram group or try older versions of the installer if the problem keeps occurring. Lastly, you can guide throught the problem with our support team. Good luck!