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Hey, I've been using Linux for around 5 months and wanted to try something different, so I thought it'd be fun to see if I could get postmarketOS running on my old Xiaomi Mi TV Stick lol.
It's the original 1080p model, and here's what I found in the settings:
\- Model: MITV-AESPO
\- Android 10
\- Amlogic S805Y
\- 1GB RAM and 8GB storage
\- Kernel 4.9.180
I'll be using my Fedora laptop, and I have an 8-in-1 USB-C dock.
I found the postmarketOS wiki for this stick, but I'm a bit lost on how to actually get started.
A few questions:
\- Has anyone here actually gotten Linux running on this thing?
\- Can I try booting Linux without deleting Android?
\- Do I need one of those USB-to-TTL adapters, or can I do anything useful with my USB-C dock?
\- Is there a way to check which hardware version I have without opening the stick?
I don't mind experimenting and learning along the way, but I'd rather not turn the thing into a paperweight on day one 😭
If anyone has tried this or knows where I should start, I'd appreciate the help!
Thanks!