The synport installer allows users to install Arch Linux alongside the Android operating system on Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi K50 Ultra smartphones. The process requires a USB cable and a computer running Windows or Linux. The original Android system remains on the device, and users can select the operating system during boot by pressing the volume buttons.
The installation process requires an unlocked bootloader. The installer automatically manages adb and fastboot drivers. It verifies the device firmware, specifically supporting version OS2.0.5.0.VLFCNXM. During the setup, the installer copies a 1.8 GB image to the device, reboots into fastboot mode, and patches the boot partition to enable a dual-boot menu.
Once installed, the system supports hardware features such as the 120 Hz screen, GPU acceleration via Adreno 730, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular connectivity, and all five cameras. Fingerprint scanning is currently not supported. Users can remove the installation via the same tool, which restores the original boot partition.
The developer has also ported the system to the ONYX BOOX Note Air 4C and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, with public releases for these devices planned for the future.
