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

Running Linux on the Xiaomi Pad 5

← Installing Linux

Prerequisites

• Brain

• Rooted Android

• Rootfs image

• Kernel image

• UEFI installer

Installation

Reboot to fastboot to install Linux

Flash Linux image via fastboot

fastboot flash linux <rootfs.img>

Replace <rootfs.img> with path to rootfs image

Reboot to bootloader

fastboot reboot bootloader

Erase dtbo

fastboot erase dtbo

Temporary boot Linux from PC

fastboot boot <linux-boot.img>

Replace <linux-boot.img> with path to kernel image Do dot disconnect tablet from pc until it boots to initial setup

Complete initial setup and reboot the tablet into bootloader

Restore dtbo backup

fastboot flash dtbo <dtbo.img>

Replace <dtbo.img> with path to dtbo backup

Reboot tablet into android

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

Done!