# Running Linux on the Xiaomi Pad 5
## [←](prepare-en.md) Installing Linux
### Prerequisites
- Brain
- Rooted Android
- [Rootfs image](https://timoxa0.su/?dir=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 Linux
#### Flash Linux image via fastboot
```
fastboot flash linux
```
> Replace with path to ubuntu.img or arch.img
#### Reboot to bootloader
```
fastboot reboot bootloader
```
#### Erase dtbo
```
fastboot erase dtbo
```
#### Temporary boot Linux from PC
```
fastboot boot
```
> Replace with path to kernel image
#### Complete initial setup and reboot the tablet into bootloader
#### Restore dtbo backup
```
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!