Guide-Linux-Nabu/guide/English/prepare-en.md

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# 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!
#### Flash vbmeta_disabled.img via fastboot
```
fastboot flash vbmeta_ab <vbmeta_disabled.img>
```
> Replace <vbmeta_disabled.img> with path to vbmeta_disabled.img
#### Boot Orange Fox recovery through PC
```
fastboot boot <recovery.img>
```
> Replace <recovery.img> 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)