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PinePhone Software Releases

2020-07-12T18:57:33Z

Dumpster-Of-Things: Fixed incorrect link to UBports installer.

This page contains a list of all available releases for the PinePhone as well as links to further resources.

See [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]] on how to install the operating systems.

Note: Some releases may not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness. If configured too low the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.

= Software Releases =
This is a list of OSes that specifically support the PinePhone, but as support is included in Mainline Linux, in principle any ARM Linux OS can be used, if possible required patches are included.

== postmarketOS ==
[[File:PostmarketOS-logo.png|100px]]

postmarketOS is a preconfigured version of [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] for mobile devices that offers a choice of several desktop environments including Plasma Mobile and Phosh.

* ''' Download location '''
Rather than downloading a demo image, postmarketOS [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Installation_guide recommends the use of their script], pmbootstrap, that can tailor build your SD card for you.

Note: pmbootstrap offers an option [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation to install to the eMMC].

Demo images can be found [http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ here].

* ''' username/password '''
demo/147147 (for demo images only - when building an image with pmbootstrap you set your own username and password (the Phosh lock screen requires your password, but only presents a numeric keyboard, so you should use only numbers in your password).

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page]

If you install Firefox browser (or are using a demo image that already has it installed) then [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Firefox these hints] in the pmOS wiki are recommended.

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker] for PinePhone support. See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing postmarketOS wiki] for options to contribute.

== Ubuntu Touch by UBports ==
[[File:Ubports-logo.png|100px]]

A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.

Ubuntu touch is a mobile version of Ubuntu developed by the UBports community. Installation instructions can be found on [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone the UBports PinePhone project]. There is also a [https://github.com/goddard/pinephone/ script] to download the latest image and flash to your PinePhone. In the future, Ubuntu Touch will be able to be installed onto the PinePhone with the [https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/installer UBports installer] GUI tool.

* ''' Download location '''
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone UBports PinePhone project]

* ''' username/password '''
Set up during boot

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
Scroll down to the bottom of [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone this page].

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
See [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone UBports gitlab page]. See [https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors UBports website] for how to donate.

== Mobian ==
[[File:Debian-logo.png]]

An unofficial Debian build for ARM64 running with the Phosh user interface (developed by Purism, Phosh uses Wayland instead of Xorg). The base system is pure Debian, with only the GUI applications and a few others (ModemManager, WiFi chip firmware) being built from modified sources (as well as the kernel and u-boot). Current version is Debian Bullseye.

* ''' Download location '''
[http://images.mobian-project.org/ Mobian downloadable images]

Don't forget to extract the image before installing:
$ gzip -d Downloads/mobian-pinephone-*.img.gz

See the [https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=install project page] for specific installation instructions.

* ''' username/password '''
mobian/1234

* ''' What works, what does not work '''

See [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/mobian-recipes/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for most up to date status.

Check [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/issues bug tracker] for known issues. Questions? Ask on our [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 thread].

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/issues the project's issue tracker]. As a general rule, issues with third-party apps (even the default ones) should be reported upstream. A Mobian issue would be related to getting the hardware to work on the PinePhone, but if unsure where the issue should be reported just open a ticket or ask. Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/mobian1 Gitlab].

* ''' Notes '''
See [[Mobian for PinePhone]] for additional information regarding screen resolution, USB networking, WiFi hotspot, Chatty and the repository.

== SailfishOS ==


Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.

* ''' Download location '''
The SailfishOS image is built on Gitlab CI. The latest image can be installed using the [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sailfish-on-dontbeevil/flash-it/master/flash-it.sh flashing script].

The script downloads the image and bootloader from our CI, extracts everything and burns it onto the SD card. '''Note:''' The script will format and erase the SD card!

Instructions:
# Download the flashing script
# Insert a microSD card in your device
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code>
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code>
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).
* ''' username/password '''

Set PIN on initialization.

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
May 4th 2020: The SFOS image is now the latest 3.3.0.16 release. This has resolved many problems (for example MTP file transfer now works) but there are several glitches, the most serious being very intermittent wifi. Random hissing noise for about 10 seconds. This release of SF has Nextcloud integration.

May 24th 2020: Voice calls now work but not available in public builds yet. If you have a Jolla registration a minor bug means you have to submit the request twice. WiFi still intermittent. The battery indicator previously only showed level at boot, now improved but far from reliable.

If you're not familiar with SFOS pay attention to the tutorial - the interface works great but isn't immediately obvious. If you are familiar with SF you can skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. There is a limited selection of apps available from the Jolla store, the vast majority are hosted on openrepos.net. The Storeman app for openrepos is now preinstalled, and also Webcat browser as the built in browser is not working at the moment.

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''

See the [https://sailfishos.org/wiki/Collaborative_Development#Reporting_issues SailfishOS wiki] for links to their forum as well as info required when reporting an issue. See the [https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS SailfishOS wiki] for options to contribute

* ''' Notes '''
OTA is supported: <code>zypper refresh && zypper update</code> as root (<code>devel-su</code> to get root access). Things that need reflash are bootloader specific at the moment. If improvements like crust or changes of partition layout are added then you need to reflash.

== PureOS ==
[[File:Pureos.png]]

PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism.

* ''' Download location '''
This is an unofficial/unsupported PinePhone port by ''mozzwald'' and maintained by clover that can be downloaded [http://pureos.ironrobin.net/droppy/#/Images here].

* ''' source code '''
If you want to report a bug or look at what goes into the PinePhone build of PureOS, visit the Git [http://pureos.ironrobin.net/git/clover/pinephone/ repository].

* ''' username/password '''
purism/123456

* ''' Build instructions '''
If you want to build it yourself you can follow the instructions posted [https://mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt here].

== Fedora ==
[[File:Fedora-logo.png|100px]]

An (unofficial) vanilla Fedora rawhide build for aarch64 with megi's kernel and [https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/njha/mobile/packages/ some additional packages] to tie it all together. It aims to eventually be an upstream part of the Fedora project, rather than a phone-specific distribution.

See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum].

* ''' Download location '''
[https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts]

* ''' username/password '''
pine/1111

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work! There are still a few bugs though, and [some features don't have driver support yet https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html#toc-feature-driver-support-matrix] on any PinePhone distribution.

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
Please send your bug reports at [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/issues the project's issue tracker]. Be sure to include logs if applicable! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github].

== Arch Linux ARM ==
[[File:Archlinux-logo.png|100px]]

(Unofficial) Arch Linux ARM with Phosh as the UI selection, it's usable on the PinePhone and currently being maintained by the DanctNIX community.

* ''' Download location '''
Get the latest image here: https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases

* ''' username/password '''
alarm/123456

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
Most of the things now works, there are some minor issues with crust.

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
Feel free to send us merge requests and report issues on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls GitHub].

== Manjaro ARM ==
[[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|100px]]

Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.

* ''' Download location '''
Plasma: [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha5 version]

Phosh: [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha1-with-phosh/151630 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha1 version]

* ''' username/password '''
** manjaro/1234
** root/root

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
See Manjaro's [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 announcement]. In particular, phone calls do not yet work from the Phone application.

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''

See the end of the [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 announcement].

== Maemo Leste ==


[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maemo Maemo] is a trimmed-down version of Debian for mobile devices, originally a collaboration between Nokia and many open source projects (the [http://maemo.org/intro/ Maemo community]) before Nokia abandoned it. The community now takes full responsibility in developing fully open source Maemo for a variety of mobile devices.

The new version Maemo 7 "Leste" is an ARM64 port of [https://devuan.org/ Devuan] (Debian without systemd) and runs the mainline Linux kernel. The default user interface stack is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildon Hildon], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X.Org_Server Xorg], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchbox_(window_manager) Matchbox WM], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GTK GTK]. The current version is Devuan Ascii (Debian Stretch) and they are working on an upgrade to Devuan Beowulf (Debian Buster) as well as simultaneous support for both Devuan and Debian. In addition to the main repository, they [https://maemo-leste.github.io/maemo-leste-repositories-and-community-packages.html announced] a [https://github.com/maemo-leste-extras/bugtracker community repository]. To keep updated they use automation in their package maintenance with [https://github.com/maemo-leste/jenkins-integration jenkins] (similar to [https://www.debian.org/devel/buildd/ debian's buildd]). Porting packages to Maemo Leste is basically a simple matter of porting to arm64 version of Debian/Devuan, which benefits both projects.

More detailed information can be found on [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page the Maemo Leste wiki], or follow [https://maemo-leste.github.io/ announcements on their website], and check out [https://leste.maemo.org/Leste_FAQ Frequently Asked Questions].

* ''' Download location '''
[http://maedevu.maemo.org/images/pinephone/ Maemo Leste test builds]. There is also an [https://github.com/maemo-leste/image-builder image builder], see their wiki for instructions on how to [https://leste.maemo.org/Image_Builder build a custom image].

* ''' username/password '''
root/toor

You may use "sudo" directly.

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
For current status and work arounds please read their [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page], and update as necessary (make sure to notify them of new issues by leaving a report on their github, see below).

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
Most discussion occurs at #maemo-leste on freenode IRC. The Maemo website also has an [https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1565822 ongoing forum thread] for feedback about Maemo Leste on the PinePhone BraveHeart edition.

All other contact information is listed on the [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page main page] of the Maemo wiki. You should [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues submit bug reports] on github. To track known issues, you may use these search terms: [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pinephone pinephone], [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pine64 pine64]. Learn about [https://leste.maemo.org/Development development], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Porting_Packages porting packages], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Building_Packages building packages], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Tasks todo list], and general info on [https://wiki.debian.org/HowToPackageForDebian how to package for Debian]. Some tasks have funding available.

== Nemo Mobile ==


Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS, see the new website nemomobile.net.

You can install Nemo on any device that runs Sailfish, see the above website for details. Or you can flash the image to SD card/emmc on the PinePhone, download here https://yadi.sk/d/8oSZp-frGidscw (requires Yandex Disk account).

* ''' Download location '''
Download location is [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ here on GitHub]. The latest version is not an image file and therefore not for beginners!

Alternative easy installation method: install Sailfish on your PP first (follow instructions on this page under Sailfish). Enable developer mode.
In the terminal run as root (devel-su):

ssu ar nemo-devel-ux http://repo.merproject.org/obs/home:/neochapay:/nemo-ux/sailfish_latest_armv7hl/

then
pkcon refresh

then install the nemo-specific Glacier packages:

pkcon install lipstick-glacier-home-qt5

If necessary, reboot.

* ''' username/password '''

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
Scroll down the page [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ here].

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's Github page]

== KDE Neon ==


Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.

* ''' Download location '''
Plasma mobile images can be found [https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ here].

* ''' username/password '''
phablet/1234

* ''' What works, what does not work '''

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''

== NixOS ==


''NixOS support is handled through the Mobile NixOS project.''

* [https://mobile.nixos.org/ Project home page]
* [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos Source code repository]

There is no pre-built complete image. For now users are expected to follow the instructions in the [https://mobile.nixos.org/getting-started.html Getting Started page], and on [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone-braveheart.html the device's page].

* ''' What works, what does not work '''

This information may change, but currently it boots, it's as compatible as the Android-based devices are with Mobile NixOS. It even supports a bit more since it can use Wi-Fi.

<cite>
Support for all of the hardware will be coming, this project is a breadth-first work, where the work spans multiple devices in parallel.
</cite>

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''
On [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos/issues the project's repository]. Please specify that you are using a PinePhone when reporting issues. Details about contributions and donations are on the [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html NixOS website].

== LuneOS ==


Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.

* ''' Download location '''
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone]
Tofe recommends using bmaptool ; for example "bmaptool copy http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/luneos-dev-image-pinephone-testing-0-15.rootfs.wic.gz /dev/mmcblk0". Rename .wic file to .img for standard dd usage.

* ''' username/password '''

* ''' What works, what does not work '''

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''

== Sxmo ==

A collection of Suckless programs to create a mobile UI. Based on Postmarket OS

* ''' Download location '''
Sxmo images can be found [http://images.lrdu.org/pinephone/ here].

* ''' username/password '''
mo/mo

* ''' What works, what does not work '''

PinePhone's backlight turns off at 2/10 brightness.

* ''' How to contribute and report defects '''

All the contributing information is [https://git.sr.ht/~mil/sxmo-docs/tree/master/CONTRIBUTING.md here].

== openSUSE ==
[[File:SLEM-OS-logo.png|100px]]

openSUSE running on the PinePhone

* ''' Download location '''
openSUSE images can be found [http://images.alefnode.com/ here].

Nightly images [http://images.alefnode.com/nightly/ here].

CI/CD for nightly images [https://jenkins.alefnode.com/job/public/job/slemos-imagebuilder/ here].

* ''' username/password'''
pine/1234

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
You can find all information about the progress of the project [https://gitlab.com/slem.os/slem.os/-/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md here].

== AVMultiPhone ==

AVMultimedia linux running on the PinePhone

* ''' Download location '''

https://de.osdn.net/projects/avmultimedia/releases/

* ''' username/password'''
archivista/1234

* ''' What works, what does not work '''

All linux applications (Firefox, LibreOffice, Gimp, Inkscape, Kodi etc.). Phone calls and SMS (text messages), primitiv acces to camera (1280x720).

AVMultiPhone offers a classic Linux desktop (Mate) on the PinePhone. The basis is PostmarketOS. In contrast to other PinePhone distributions, AVMultiPhone offers real Linux feeling without sacrificing the functionality of a smartphone.

== GloDroid ==

A fully open source port of Android to the PinePhone

* ''' Download location '''

https://github.com/GloDroid/glodroid_manifest/releases

* ''' username/password'''
* ''' What works, what does not work '''

= Factory Test OS =
On the BraveHeart model there was a pmOS based basic factory test OS pre-installed on the eMMC. Martijn Braam from pmOS has improved the functionality of the image considerably.

Since the 20200501 version it is able to test all the hardware. It also includes functionality to install a new OS to the eMMC when using with an test image that includes that OS image. The downloadable image just does the hardware tests.

Do not flash eMMC to test your device, just copy it to mSD and test from there. New versions are distributed as part of the pmOS distribution.

Links:
* [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Software Images] (download the latest one that is marked pine-pinephone-YYYYMMDD-factorytestX.img.xz)
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest Git repo]
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest/-/blob/master/README.rst Documentation]

= Installing other ARM64 distributions =
'''Warning:''' Distributions not on this page may not even boot after you follow this section. In the best case, they will be barely usable. This is more for fun, or if you would like to port a new distribution to the PinePhone.

'''Note:''' This section uses megi's kernel releases, and not the official ones from PINE64. While it is possible to use the official (and in the future, mainline) kernel, megi provides binary releases, which makes it very easy.

If you would like to see specific commands for how to complete these steps, see https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup (an example for Fedora) or https://xnux.eu/howtos/install-arch-linux-arm.html (an example for Arch Linux).

# Create a boot (from 4 MB to about 252 MB) and root (from 252 MB to the end of the card) filesystem on the SD card.
# Format the boot partition with vfat, and the root partition with f2fs.
# Extract the root filesystem from your distribution's ARM image into the root filesystem on the SD card. Do not copy the partition, copy the files (in archive mode: like rsync -ar).
# Edit /etc/fstab to match your partitions.
# Grab megi's kernel from https://xff.cz/kernels/ (you probably want 5.6 or later).
# Follow the README instructions, which involves copying the kernel modules into the SD card rootfs and writing u-boot and the bootloader.

= Other Resources =
Community
* [[Main_Page#Community_and_Support|Links to the community services]]

Hardware information
* [[PinePhone|General PinePhone hardware info]] in this Pine64 wiki.
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart|PinePhone 1.1 BraveHeart hardware details]] (details specific to the BraveHeart Edition).
* [[PinePhone_v1.2|PinePhone 1.2 hardware details]] (details specific to the Community Edition).
* The postmarketOS wiki has a detailed page on the PinePhone hardware [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) here,] and the preceding devkit [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_Don%27t_be_evil_devkit_(pine64-dontbeevil) here].

Other software information
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi feature/driver support matrix]
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)] see demonstration [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL1GREqoqx8 on YouTube,]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]

Other
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]
* [https://fam-ribbers.com/2019/12/28/State-of-Linux-on-mobile-and-common-misconceptions.html Bart Ribbers blog on Linux distributions and desktop environments on mobile devices]
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing micro SD cards]

PinePhone

2020-07-12T17:20:49Z

Dumpster-Of-Things: corrected small grammatical errors in the installation section.

The PinePhone is a smartphone created by Pine64, capable of running mainline Linux and supported by many partner projects. The BraveHeart Edition was the first publicly-available version of the phone, though it came without a fully functional OS (factory test image) and was geared specifically towards tinkerers and hackers. Its successor is the Community Edition, the first Community Edition started to ship in June 2020. The phone will be available for at least five years.

== First time installation ==

[[File:PinePhone-3.jpg|400px|thumb|right|PinePhone is capable of running a multitude of different Linux mobile OSes]]

[[File:PinePhoneSides.svg|400px|thumb|right|Backward and front of PinePhone UBPorts Edition]]

From the factory the battery has a sticker on it that isolates the battery from the phone. The battery '''will not''' charge until this is removed.

After unboxing remove the back panel using the notch in the corner of the back panel. Then remove the battery and peel off the clear plastic sticker below it that isolates the charging contact. Then replace the battery. See [[PinePhone#Battery|Battery]] for more information.

== Specifications ==

'''Dimensions:''' 160.5 x 76.6 x 9.2mm 
'''Weight:''' Between 180-200 grams 
'''SIM Card:''' Micro-SIM 
'''Display:'''
: '''Size:''' 5.95 inches (151mm) diagonal
: '''Type:''' HD IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
: '''Resolution:''' 1440x720, 18:9 ratio 
'''System on Chip:''' [https://linux-sunxi.org/A64 Allwinner A64] 
'''RAM:''' 2GB LPDDR3 SDRAM 
'''Internal Storage:''' 16GB eMMC, extendable up to 2TB via microSD, supports SDHC and SDXC 
'''Back Camera:''' Single 5MP, 1/4", LED Flash 
'''Selfie Camera:''' Single 2MP, f/2.8, 1/5" 
'''Sound:''' Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack & mic (jack doubles as hardware UART if killswitch 6 is deactivated) 
'''Communication: [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/project_anakin/LTE_module/Quectel_EG25-G_LTE_Specification_V1.1_Preliminary_20180522%20(002).pdf EG25-G]'''
: '''LTE:''' B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41
: '''WCDMA:''' B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B19
: '''GSM:''' 850, 900, 1800, 1900 (MHz)
: '''WLAN:''' Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, single-band, hotspot
: '''Bluetooth:''' 4.0, A2DP
: '''GNSS:''' GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo/QZSS, with A-GPS
'''Sensors:''' Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, ambient light, compass 
'''[[#Killswitch configuration|Killswitches]]:''' Modem, Wifi & Bluetooth, Microphone, Cameras 
'''[[#Battery|Battery]]:''' [https://wiki.pine64.org/images/0/04/PinePhone_Battery_model_QZ01-396172-2750.pdf Lithium ion] Rated Capacity 2800mAh (10.64Wh), Typical Capacity 3000mAh (11.40Wh) (nominally replaceable with any Samsung J7 form-factor battery) 
'''I/O:''' USB Type-C, USB Host, DisplayPort Alternate Mode output, 15W 5V 3A Quick Charge, follows USB PD specification

== Hardware Revisions ==

# [[Project Anakin]]
# [[Project Don't be evil|"Project Don't Be Evil" devkit]]
# [[PinePhone v1.0 - Dev|PinePhone v1.0 - Developer batch]]
# [[PinePhone v1.1 - Braveheart]]
# [[PinePhone v1.2‎]] - Community Edition

== Hardware Addons ==

=== PinePhone Hardware Accessory Compatibility ===
See [[PinePhone Hardware Accessory Compatibility]] for a list of devices working with the PinePhone (depending on their OS support)

=== USB-C Connector ===

The USB-C can be used to power the device, and offers USB2 host and OTG possibilities, and also can make use of the USB-C capability to integrate HDMI signals. Some USB-C hubs are available that offer power throughput, USB connection, HDMI port and Ethernet connection. The driver that would make this connection available is not supported at this time.

=== Pogo Pins ===

The PinePhone has 6 pogo pins on the back allowing for custom hardware extensions such as wireless charging or an IR blaster. The pogo pins provide access to an interrupt line, power input to charge the battery, 3.3 V power source (disputed: see [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart#Pogo_Pins_supply_5v0.2C_not_3v3]]), and an I2C interface.

'''A step/stl/stp (3D model) file for the back cover is [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20Back%20Cover%20ver%200.5.stp freely available] for creating custom cases that interface with the pogo pins.'''

=== Serial console ===

[[File:Uart pinephone connection.gif|250px|thumb|left|UART serial connector for PineBook and PinePhone]]
The PinePhone has a serial port in the headphone connector, it's activated by the 6th contact on the dipswitch. If the switch is on then the headphone connector is in audio mode, if it's off then it's in UART mode. This uart serial connection can also be used for communication with other devices from the PinePhone.

The UART is 115200n8

The pinout for the serial connector on the tablet side is:

* Tip: RX
* Ring: TX
* Sleeve: GND

''Because it is a "host"/DTE that means that you need a "cross modem cable" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Null_modem Wikipedia Null Modem]) with TX on Tip to be connected to RX on tablet side.''

The serial connection is 3.3V. A cable like e.g. [https://www.ftdichip.com/Products/Cables/USBTTLSerial.htm FTDI TTL-232R-3V3-AJ] which has TX on Tip and RX on Ring fits perfectly.

You can also buy the debug cable from [https://store.pine64.org PINE64 Store]
The store cable uses a 4 ring plug, as seen in the [http://files.pine64.org/doc/pinebook/guide/Pinebook_Earphone_Serial_Console_Developer_Guide.pdf PDF], but a 3 ring plug works just as well. That cable uses a CH340 chipset based serial to USB converter, but any 3.3v serial connection can be used.

== Killswitch configuration ==

[[File:PinePhone switches.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|Photo of BraveHeart switches from OSAKANA TARO on Twitter]]

The PinePhone features six switches that can be used to configure its hardware. They are numbered 1-6, with switch 1 located nearest to the modem. Their on position is toward the top of the phone.

# Modem: On enables 2G/3G/4G communication and GNSS hardware, off disables.
# WiFi/BT: On enables Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication hardware, off disables.
# Microphone: On enables audio input from on-board microphones (not 3.5mm jack), off disables.
# Rear camera: On enables the rear camera, off disables.
# Front camera: On enables the front camera, off disables.
# Headphone: On enables audio input and output via the 3.5mm audio jack, off switches the jack to hardware UART mode.

== Battery ==

The [https://wiki.pine64.org/images/0/04/PinePhone_Battery_model_QZ01-396172-2750.pdf supplied battery] is [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8120&pid=53307#pid53307 meant to be] compatible with Samsung part number EB-BJ700BBC / BBE / CBE from the 2015 J7 phone. There is [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8563&pid=55053#pid55053 a report] that the EB-BJ700CBE isn't quite the same size, causing the back not to fit properly.

The battery terminals, in order from nearest the edge to nearest the middle, are:

# +ve
# thermistor
# -ve
# not connected

The battery includes a protection circuit that isolates it in a number of fault conditions, including if it is discharged too far. The fully discharged battery [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8563&pid=55377#pid55377 can be recharged] by connecting the phone to a charger. Once it has charged sufficiently you will be able to boot the phone.

If your battery is hard to remove from the phone, try loosening the screws around it. Possibly cutting up a piece of plastic and sliding it under the battery as a pull tab can work too.

{{Note|The BraveHeart Edition ships with a plastic sticker between the battery and the phone. You need to open the back cover (gently), then remove the battery and finally remove the sticker. This is to protect the device from turning on during shipping.}}

[[File:PinePhone battery1.png|600px|thumb|centre|Photo of Brave Heart case from OSAKANA TARO on Twitter]]
[[File:PinePhone battery3.jpeg|600px|thumb|centre|Photo of Brave Heart battery sticker from OSAKANA TARO on Twitter]]

{{Hint|The EG25 modem and RTL8723CS Wifi/bluetooth do not work without battery power, even if you are supplying enough power to the PinePhone with USB-C.}}

There has been [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8960 a report on the forum] that this sticker can bend the pins that make connection between the battery and the phone: please check your setup carefully after removing the sticker.

== Modem and Carrier Support ==

{{Hint|There is a document about using the modem from January 18th 2020 by user ''megi'' [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/modem.txt here]. The script at the end to disable the modem before power off is pretty essential to avoid corrupting your modem's flash memory.}}

To check if the PinePhone is supported on your carrier:

Search for your carrier on [https://www.frequencycheck.com/ frequencycheck.com] and compare the carrier's LTE/GSM/WCDMA frequencies to the PinePhone's supported frequencies (listed under the [[#Specifications|specifications]] section).

It is likely that there will be a few frequencies that your carrier uses which are not supported by the PinePhone. Not all of the carrier's frequencies need to be supported by the PinePhone for it to work - as long as ''most'' of them are supported, you will still get good coverage.

=== Voice Mail ===

Some phone operating systems may not have support for accessing your voicemail by holding down the 1 key. If you are in Canada and using rogers or a rogers associated carrier (such as Chatr), you can access your voice mail by calling an external number, see: https://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/913346-Rogers-GSM-Voicemail-Retrieval-Numbers

In America, AT&T also has support for accessing your voicemail via an external phone number: https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1009101/

=== APN settings ===

For tested APN settings and how to apply them see [[PinePhone APN Settings]].

== Operating Systems ==

The PinePhone will automatically boot from microSD if a bootable card is inserted. Although it is technically possible to use any ARM distribution (because the PinePhone uses the mainline kernel), there are a few that are designed specifically for mobile use on devices like the PinePhone.

The [[PinePhone Software Releases]] page has a complete list of currently supported phone-optimized Operating System images that work with the PinePhone as well as other related software information. As soon as more patches get mainlined and distributions ship with the updated kernel, they will also be able to run unmodified on the device.

=== Installation instructions ===

For instructions on how to install the operating systems to the eMMC or SD card see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]].

=== Flashing eMMC using Jumpdrive ===

[[File:jumpdrive.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Jumpdrive running on the PinePhone]]
The internal eMMC flash storage can be flashed using the Jumpdrive utility by Danct12 and Martijn from postmarketOS.
This utility boots from micro SD and exposes the internal eMMC flash storage when the PinePhone is connected to a computer.
The process of flashing an OS to the exposed and mounted eMMC is identical to that of any other storage medium - e.g. a SD card. You can use the 'DD' command or a utility such as Etcher or Gnome Disks, etc.

Latest Jumpdrive can be found [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/releases/ here].

==== Detailed Usage Instructions ====

# Download the Jumpdrive image
# Flash the Jumpdrive image to a micro SD card
# Boot the PinePhone from the Jumpdrive micro SD card
# Connect the PinePhone to your computer using USB-A -> USB-C cable
# Flash the exposed PinePhone drive (e.g. /dev/mm..., check for the right device in dmesg, GNOME disks, or similar, and make sure it's unmounted) with your chosen OS image
# Once the flashing process is complete, disconnect the PinePhone from your PC, power it down and remove the Jumpdrive SD card
# The process is now finished, and you can boot from eMMC

Jumpdrive also acts as a rescue image in case if you messed up your installation. To do so, you can telnet to '''172.16.42.1''', mount rootfs and fix it!

==== Resize file system ====

If you flash a 4GB image distribution (such as phosh+debian) to your eMMC, your eMMC will only have a 3.7G partition on it. To use the entire 14.7G on the eMMC, run the following commands:

# sudo cfdisk /dev/sdX
# Change to [Resize] in the ncurses program, resize the 3.7G partition to 14.7G, and [Write]
# sudo resize2fs /dev/sdXY

Replace X with your drive's name. Replace Y with the partition you resized in cfdisk.

==== Feedback ====

If you've found an issue or want to improve the tool consider these sites:

* Issues: https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/issues
* Pull Requests: https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/pulls

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

For a list of frequently asked questions (including information regarding the shipping), see [[PinePhone FAQ]].

== PinePhone Board Information, Schematics and Certifications ==
* PinePhone Main Board Schematic:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20v1.2%20Released%20Schematic.pdf PinePhone mainboard Released Schematic ver 1.2]
** [[PinePhone_v1.2|PinePhone Schematic ver 1.2 change list]]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20Schematic%20v1.1%2020191031.pdf "Braveheart" PinePhone mainboard Schematic ver 1.1]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20mainboard%20top%20placement%20v1.1%2020191031.pdf "Braveheart" PinePhone mainboard component top placement drawing ver 1.1]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20mainboard%20bottom%20placement%20v1.1%2020191031.pdf "Braveheart" PinePhone mainboard component bottom placement drawing ver 1.1]
* PinePhone USB-C Small Board Schematic:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20USB-C%20small%20board%20schematic%20v1.0%2020190730.pdf PinePhone USB-C small board Schematic ver 1.0]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20USB-C%20small%20board%20top%20placement%20v1.0%2020190730.pdf PinePhone USB-C small board component top placement drawing ver 1.0]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20USB-C%20small%20board%20bottom%20placement%20v1.0%2020190730.pdf PinePhone USB-C small board component bottom placement drawing ver 1.0]
* PinePhone Certifications:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PinePhone%20FCC%20SDOC%20Certificate-S19112602605001.pdf PinePhone FCC Certificate]
** [https://fcc.report/FCC-ID/2AWAG-PINEPHONE RF Exposure SAR Information from FCC ID site]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PinePhone%20CE%20RED%20Certificate-S19112602602.pdf PinPhone CE RED Certificate]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PinePhone%20ROHS%20Report.pdf PinePhone ROHS Report]

== Datasheets for Components and Peripherals ==
* Allwinner A64 SoC information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64%20brief%20v1.0%2020150323.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Brief Introduction]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64_Datasheet_V1.1.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Data Sheet V1.1 (Official Released Version)]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner_A64_User_Manual_V1.0.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC User Manual V1.0 (Official Release Version)]
* X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AXP803_Datasheet_V1.0.pdf AXP803 PMIC Datasheet]
* LPDDR3 (178 Balls) SDRAM:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/ATL3A1632H12A_mobile_lpddr3_11x11.5_v1.0_1600.pdf Artmem LPDDR3 Datasheet]
* eMMC information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/Kimtigo_fbga153_16_32_64_eMMC_datasheet_v1.3.pdf Kimtigo eMMC Datasheet]
* CMOS Camera module information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/QZ01-rear-2019-0717(HW)%20Model.pdf PinePhone 5M Pixel Real CMOS Image Sensor Module]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/OV5640_datasheet.pdf OV5640 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Rear Module Datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/QZ01-front-2019-0717(HW)%20Model.pdf PinePhone 2M Pixel Front CMOS Image Sensor Module]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/GC2145%20CSP%20DataSheet%20release%20V1.0_20131201.pdf GC2145 2MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Front Module Datasheet]
* LCD Touch Screen Panel information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/PinePhone%20LCD-QZ01.pdf 5.99" 1440x720 LCD IPS Panel Specification]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/ST7703_DS_v01_20160128.pdf ST7703 LCD Controller Datasheet]

** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/GT917S-Datasheet.pdf GOODiX GT917S Capacitive Touch Controller Datasheet]
* Lithium Battery information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/PinePhone%20QZ01%20Battery%20Specification.pdf PinePhone Lithium Battery Specification]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/PinePhone%20QZ01%20Battery%20ZCV%20Curve%20Chart.xlsx PinePhone Lithium Battery ZCV Curve Chart]
* Wifi/BT module information:

* LTE module information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/Quectel_EG25-G_LTE_Specification_V1.0.pdf Quectel EG25-G LTE Module Specification]
** [[Media:Quectel EC25EC21 AT Commands Manual V1.2.pdf|EC25&EC21 AT Commands Manual]]
* Sensors:
** [https://www.st.com/en/mems-and-sensors/lis3mdl.html ST LIS3MDL 3-axis Magnetomater Datasheet]
** [https://www.invensense.com/products/motion-tracking/6-axis/mpu-6050/ InvenSense MPU-6050 Six-Axis (Gyro + Accelerometer) MEMS Datasheet]
** [http://www.sensortek.com.tw/en/product/Proximity_Sensor_with_ALS.html SensorTek STK3335 Ambient Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor]
* Digital Video to USB-C Bridge:
** [https://www.analogix.com/en/system/files/AA-002281-PB-6-ANX7688_Product_Brief.pdf ANX7688 Product Brief]
* Case information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/PinePhone%20Exploded%20Diagram%20ver%201.0.pdf PinePhone Case Exploded Diagram]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/PinePhone%20Back%20Cover.stp PinePhone Back Battery Cover 3D file]

== Developer works ==
=== Megous ===

* [https://xnux.eu/howtos/pine64-pinephone-getting-started.html Getting start with PinePhone Hardware]
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html#toc-pine64-pinephone State of development progress]
* [https://xnux.eu/news.html PinePhone Technical News and Update, also applies to other Allwinner devices including PINE A64 SBC]

== External links ==
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]