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PinePhone Carrier Support

2020-09-24T00:55:52Z

Jjsullivan51: /* Carriers */

{{warning|1=MMS doesn't currently work in any distro on the Pinephone by default! This means images and group chats will not work in text messages.}}
{{warning|1=Call audio is currently bad quality as there is a clock mismatch from the modem to the mainboard, this should be resolved soon.}}
{{hint|This page is incomplete, you're welcome to improve it.}}

This page contains hints on setting up cellular network connectivity for specific carriers.
For more general information, see [[PinePhone#Modem_and_carrier_support|Modem and carrier support]]. For the APN settings see [[PinePhone APN Settings]].

= Carriers=

== T-Mobile ==

According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page],
T-Mobile's primary frequency band for the United States is 12 (700ac MHz).

T-Mobile's bands and protocols are summarized on
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/t-mobile-united-states this page].

While the Pinephone's modem does support all LTE bands that T-Mobile uses in the US (And is one of the best choices for band support with the Pinephone's modem in the US), VoLTE is still listed as "Under development" by the modem manufacturer. T-Mobile's system also does not list the Pinephone as a compatible device due to this lack of official VoLTE support. The modem is capable of working on T-Mobile with VoLTE support enabled "unofficially" however. (It's also very possible that the manufacturer of the modem will eventually add "official" support)

== SimpleMobile ==

SimpleMobile is a T-Mobile prepaid MVNO operating in the United States. 4G LTE, VoLTE, data, and SMS all work on the pinephone after activation. Activation can be done online without extra software or assistance, go to https://www.simplemobile.com/activation/byopcollectsim and make sure you have your SIM card and IMEI ready.

== Cricket Wireless ==

Cricket wireless is a MVNO that uses AT&T's network. VoLTE is fully supported and the pinephone is considered a compatible device in the US by the carrier.

== Verizon ==

According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page],
Verizon's primary frequency band for the United States is 13 (700 MHz).

Verizon's bands and protocols are summarized on
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/verizon-wireless-united-states this page].
Verizon officially says:

<blockquote>
This carrier only accepts approved devices on its network.
Even if a device supports some or all of the required frequencies for this carrier,
it will not be able to connect unless the device is approved for this network.
Check with the network operator to confirm whether a device is approved or not.
</blockquote>

But the truth is that with any Verizon-Approved burner phone, you can activate a Verizon SIM and swap it into your PinePhone.
Verizon does not care about what IMEI your phone has at all once the SIM itself is activated. [https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/iPhone-X-Xr-Xs/Swapping-SIM-Cards/td-p/1129291][https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/Prepaid-Plans/swapping-sim-card-to-another-device/td-p/1001334][https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/My-Verizon/Swapping-Sim-Card-to-different-Device/td-p/1157544]

VoLTE also seems to work as well, calls sound a lot better after enabling it using the steps from [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#VoLTE The postmarketOS Wiki].

== AT&T ==

According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page], AT&T's primary bands are 12 and 17 - 700ac and 700 MHz respectively. The PinePhone seems to work out-of-the-box with AT&T. Activating a SIM works. Calls and SMS messages work. VoLTE is as yet untested.

= Issues =

The [https://www.frequencycheck.com/models FrequencyCheck model page]
does not list either Pine64 or the PinePhone.

T-Mobile's system does not list the pinephone as a compatible device due to the lack of official VoLTE support from the manufacturer, despite the fact that it does work.

MMS doesn't currently work in any distro on the pinephone by default. This means images and group chats will not work in text messages.

https://github.com/smaeul/linux/commits/patch/sun8i-codec-1-new - WIP fix for audio mismatch

= Resources =

* IMEI - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity International Mobile Equipment Identity]

[[Category:PinePhone]]

PinePhone Hardware Accessory Compatibility

2020-08-07T06:14:04Z

Jjsullivan51: Added extra notes to HP LapDock for clarity

List of devices that have been tried on the PinePhone, and the results.

== Peripheral equipment ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"

!Type || Make/Model || Connected via || Hardware IDs || Result || Tested OS || Notes
|-
|5-1 USB-C hub || [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954358411.html from aliexpress] || USBC || 05e3:0626 hub || PD not working, rest not working yet ||UBPorts/pmOS || HDMI, GBit eth, 2xUSB-3, USB-C PD [http://www.sympato.ch/~dryak/files/usbc-dock.jpg image]
|-
|Generic Bluetooth keyboard || generic || BT || -- || No pairing via ui, but functional via terminal || pmOS || [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Bluetooth Instructions]
|-
|UMAX U-Connect Type-C Multiport H7 || [https://www.tsbohemia.cz/umax-u-connect-type-c-multiport-h7_d350000.html ts-bohemia] || USBC || - || USB-A ports, PD, HDMI works, SD card reader not enumerating on PP with removed VCONN switches (may need VCONN) || Arch Linux || HDMI, 3xUSB-3, USB-C PD, SD reader
|-
|Google Pixel USB-C to 3.5mm adapter || [https://store.google.com/?srp=/product/usb_c_headphone_adapter google] || USBC || 18d1:5029 || Works, recognized as usb soundcard, but only if a cable is plugged in || pmOS ||
|-
|-
|Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C PD Ethernet Hub || [https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerexpand--7in1-usbc-pd-ethernet-hub/A83520A1 Anker] || USBC || -- || USB Ports and HDMI Port work, can charge while using this device (needs VCONN HW mod) || [https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=mods Mobian] || HDMI, USB3, Ethernet, PD-USBC, SD Card, Micro SD Card
|-
|Dell WD-15 Docking station || [https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln296829/how-to-use-and-troubleshoot-dell-docking-station-wd15?lang=en Dell] || USB-C || 0424:2807 || USB Ports and charging works. Audio sinks and DP status changes are detected (needs VCONN HW mod and ANX firmware) || pmOS || HDMI, VGA and DP might work after a kernel update. ANX firmware is needed for charging after VCONN mod.
|-
|Microsoft HD-500 Dock || [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/mobile/accessory/hd-500/specifications Microsoft Docs] || USB-C || -- || USB Hub, Display Out, and Power Delivery all works. (needs VCONN HW mod and ANX firmware) || [https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=mods Mobian] ||
|-
|HP Elite x3 LapDock || [https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-elite-x3-lap-dock/12088822/document/c05320203 HP Product Info] || USB-C || -- || Dock display, keyboard/trackpad, and Power Delivery all works. (needs VCONN HW mod and ANX firmware) || [https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=mods Mobian] || Haven't tested micro-HDMI port or the internal USB-C hub.
|-
|}

== Protection ==

=== Screen protector ===

Official: [https://store.pine64.org/product/pinephone-tempered-glass-screen-protector/ PinePhone Tempered Glass Screen Protector]

Most screen protectors for the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone XS Max fit the PinePhone (if the top notch is not obscured by a black foil or similar).

=== Case ===

The Pine store got official cases:

* [https://store.pine64.org/?product=pinephone-hard-protective-case PinePhone Hard Protective Case]
* [https://store.pine64.org/?product=pinephone-soft-tpu-protective-case-reduce-digital-gap-donation-program PinePhone Soft TPU Protective Case - "Reduce Digital Gap" Donation Program]

Tight-fit cases of other phones can't be alienated for the PinePhone due as most times the proportions and/or camera notch won't fit. The phone can however also be used with "phone sleeves", such as those from fitBAG.

PinePhone Hardware Accessory Compatibility

2020-08-07T06:13:08Z

Jjsullivan51: Added items for windows continuum docks

List of devices that have been tried on the PinePhone, and the results.

== Peripheral equipment ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"

!Type || Make/Model || Connected via || Hardware IDs || Result || Tested OS || Notes
|-
|5-1 USB-C hub || [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32954358411.html from aliexpress] || USBC || 05e3:0626 hub || PD not working, rest not working yet ||UBPorts/pmOS || HDMI, GBit eth, 2xUSB-3, USB-C PD [http://www.sympato.ch/~dryak/files/usbc-dock.jpg image]
|-
|Generic Bluetooth keyboard || generic || BT || -- || No pairing via ui, but functional via terminal || pmOS || [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Bluetooth Instructions]
|-
|UMAX U-Connect Type-C Multiport H7 || [https://www.tsbohemia.cz/umax-u-connect-type-c-multiport-h7_d350000.html ts-bohemia] || USBC || - || USB-A ports, PD, HDMI works, SD card reader not enumerating on PP with removed VCONN switches (may need VCONN) || Arch Linux || HDMI, 3xUSB-3, USB-C PD, SD reader
|-
|Google Pixel USB-C to 3.5mm adapter || [https://store.google.com/?srp=/product/usb_c_headphone_adapter google] || USBC || 18d1:5029 || Works, recognized as usb soundcard, but only if a cable is plugged in || pmOS ||
|-
|-
|Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C PD Ethernet Hub || [https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powerexpand--7in1-usbc-pd-ethernet-hub/A83520A1 Anker] || USBC || -- || USB Ports and HDMI Port work, can charge while using this device (needs VCONN HW mod) || [https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=mods Mobian] || HDMI, USB3, Ethernet, PD-USBC, SD Card, Micro SD Card
|-
|Dell WD-15 Docking station || [https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln296829/how-to-use-and-troubleshoot-dell-docking-station-wd15?lang=en Dell] || USB-C || 0424:2807 || USB Ports and charging works. Audio sinks and DP status changes are detected (needs VCONN HW mod and ANX firmware) || pmOS || HDMI, VGA and DP might work after a kernel update. ANX firmware is needed for charging after VCONN mod.
|-
|Microsoft HD-500 Dock || [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/mobile/accessory/hd-500/specifications Microsoft Docs] || USB-C || -- || USB Hub, Display Out, and Power Delivery all works. (needs VCONN HW mod and ANX firmware) || [https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=mods Mobian] ||
|-
|HP Elite x3 LapDock || [https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-elite-x3-lap-dock/12088822/document/c05320203 HP Product Info] || USB-C || -- || Dock display, keyboard/trackpad, and Power Delivery all works. (needs VCONN HW mod and ANX firmware) Haven't tested micro-HDMI port or the internal USB-C hub. || [https://wiki.mobian-project.org/doku.php?id=mods Mobian] ||
|-
|}

== Protection ==

=== Screen protector ===

Official: [https://store.pine64.org/product/pinephone-tempered-glass-screen-protector/ PinePhone Tempered Glass Screen Protector]

Most screen protectors for the iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone XS Max fit the PinePhone (if the top notch is not obscured by a black foil or similar).

=== Case ===

The Pine store got official cases:

* [https://store.pine64.org/?product=pinephone-hard-protective-case PinePhone Hard Protective Case]
* [https://store.pine64.org/?product=pinephone-soft-tpu-protective-case-reduce-digital-gap-donation-program PinePhone Soft TPU Protective Case - "Reduce Digital Gap" Donation Program]

Tight-fit cases of other phones can't be alienated for the PinePhone due as most times the proportions and/or camera notch won't fit. The phone can however also be used with "phone sleeves", such as those from fitBAG.