# Running Linux on the Xiaomi Pad 5 ## [←](prepare-en.md) Installing Linux ### Prerequisites - Brain - Rooted Android - [Rootfs image](https://timoxa0.su/share/nabu/images) (ubuntu.img или arch.img) - [Kernel image](https://timoxa0.su/share/nabu/images/linux-6.1.10-nabu.boot.img) - [UEFI installer](https://timoxa0.su/share/nabu/uefi-installer-nabu.zip) ### Installation #### Reboot to fastboot to install installing linux #### Flash linux image via fastboot ```cmd fastboot flash linux ``` > Replace with path to ubuntu.img or arch.img #### Reboot to bootloader ```sh fastboot reboot bootloader ``` #### Erase dtbo ```sh fastboot erase dtbo ``` #### Temporary boot linux from PC ```sh fastboot boot ``` > Replace with path to kernel image #### Complete initial setup and reboot the tablet into bootloader #### Restore dtbo backup ```sh fastboot flash dtbo ``` > Replace with path to dtbo backup #### Reboot tablet into android ```sh fastboot reboot ``` ### Set up dualboot #### Flash UEFI installer via Magisk or recovery > After rebooting, a menu will appear in which you can navigate using the volume and power buttons ### Готово!