# Running Linux on the Xiaomi Pad 5 ## Preparing your device [→](install-en.md) ### Prerequisites - Brain - [Vbmeta image](https://timoxa0.su/share/nabu/vbmeta_disabled.img) - [Recovery Image](https://timoxa0.su/share/nabu/orangefox.img) - [ADB & Fastboot](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools) ### Notes: > [!Warning]\ > All your data will be erased! Backup now if needed. > > These commands have been tested. > > Ignore `udevadm` warnings > > Do not run the same command twice > > Do not run all commands at once, execute them in order! #### Reboot tablet to bootloader #### Flash vbmeta_disabled.img via fastboot ``` fastboot flash vbmeta_ab ``` > Replace with path to vbmeta_disabled.img #### Boot Orange Fox recovery through PC ``` fastboot boot ``` > Replace with path to recovery.img #### Repartition yout device ``` adb shell partition [TARGET LINUX SIZE IN GB] ``` #### Create dtbo backup ``` adb shell backupdtbo; adb pull /tmp/dtbo.img ``` > Backup will be saved to current directory #### Check if Android still starts Just restart the tablet, and see if Android still works. If isn't boot or looping or animation, wipe data in recovery. ### [Next step: Installing Linux](/guide/English/install-en.md)