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PinePhone Software Releases

2020-04-07T21:58:45Z

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This page is intended to help you install a software release on your [[PinePhone]]. It also provides details about all available releases as well as links to further resources.

= General instructions =

Releases are first installed to a Micro SD card. Choose a card with fast I/O (of small files) for the best performance. See [[#Other Resources]] for performance tests of various SD cards.

This section has generic installation instructions. Please see the [[#Software Releases]] section for specific installation instructions for each distribution.

== Boot priority ==

The default PinePhone boot priority is first the SD card and then the eMMC so inserting your own SD card with your preferred release will result in the phone booting your image.

User ''megi'' has demonstrated his multi-boot development [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL1GREqoqx8 on YouTube,] see Other Resouces at the bottom of this page for a link to his notes.

== Preparation of SD card ==
# Download your chosen image from the options below
# Extract the compressed file
# Write the image to your SD card
# Plug SD card into phone
# Boot phone
If you need step-by-step instructions for writing an image to an SD card, check [[NOOB#Step-by-Step_Instructions_to_Flashing_MicroSD_Cards]] then return to this page.

== Installation to eMMC (Optional) ==

=== Method Using Factory Installed Tools ===

The initial OS you get with your phone has the option to flash an image on SD card to eMMC.

# Copy (not flash) the image file to a formatted SD card.
# Insert SD card into powered-off phone.
# Turn on phone and select option to install to eMMC.

=== Safe & Easy Method ===

[https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9444 Jumpdrive thread]

# download and extract [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/releases the Jumpdrive image]
# flash the Jumpdrive image to a SD card
# boot from the SD card
# connect the PinePhone to your computer using USB-A -> USB-C cable.
# flash the exposed (mounted) PinePhone drive with a chosen OS image as you'd flash any SD card, and resize partitions (optional, see below)
# disconnect the PinePhone from your PC, power it down and remove the Jumpdrive SD card
# boot into your OS of choice on eMMC

The Jumpdrive image is smaller than 50MB. You can keep an SD card specifically for using Jumpdrive, and there are 64MB micro SD cards sold cheaply that will suffice.

=== Safe With No Extra Tools, But Slower ===

# Prepare a formatted SD card, flash desired OS to the SD card, and (optionally) resize the partition (see below)
# Insert SD card and boot the phone
# Open terminal and <code>git clone [url]</code> your desired project OR: Open web browser and download the desired OS image file.
# Build the OS (Optional)
# Flash the resulting image file you got by downloading or by building, to eMMC, using <code>dd if=/dev/mmcblkX of=/dev/mmcblkY bs=1M</code> where X is the number label of the SD card, and Y is the number label of the eMMC. Use the command ''lsblk'' to check your devices: typically with the current kernel the SD card is /dev/mmcblk0 and the eMMC is /dev/mmcblk2 but as always with ''dd'' be extremely cautious to get the devices correct. Then, resize partition to fill up entire disk (see below).
# Turn off phone, remove SD card. Turn on phone.

=== Risky Method ===

Warning: This copies a mounted filesystem, which can lead to instability, erratic behavior, and data corruption. Do not use long term.

# Prepare a new SD card, flash desired OS to the SD card
# Boot the phone with your new SD card image
# Within the booted OS, flash/clone the running OS to eMMC, e.g. using dd. It will take about 15 minutes (depending on the speed of your card), and in the end it may show an error about not enough space - just ignore it.
# Turn off phone, take out SD card, and try booting the phone which should load up the new OS from eMMC.
# Open terminal and resize partition to fill up entire disk (see below).

== Resize partition to fit disk space ==

Once you've flashed the OS to your SD card or eMMC storage, you may also need to expand the partition to fill all the available space.

=== Resize SD card's partition using computer ===

For SD cards, insert the SD card and resize the partitions through the computer. For eMMC, insert the phone cable and use Jumpdrive to access the eMMC directly, and resize the partition after flashing the image.

Using Growpart:

growpart /dev/sdX 1
resize2fs /dev/sdX 1

Locate growpart (<code>apt-cache search growpart</code> and install the package in the search results) and run:
growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y
resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY
where X is the storage device and Y is the partition number (viewable from lsblk).

If you get any errors about missing or unknown commands, use apt-cache search to find and install the needed software. Also don't forget to use sudo.

Using Parted:

Parted's interactive mode and resize work well together. Do this before you put your SD card into the PinePhone for the first time for best results.

sudo parted /dev/<your_sd_card_device>
(parted) resizepart 2 100%
(parted) quit
sudo resize /dev/<the_second_sd_card_PARTITION>

=== Resize from within PinePhone: ===

eMMC: you would need to resize the partition on eMMC (flashed with the operating system) by booting another image from the SD card: that way, the eMMC will be unmounted. It is '''not recommended''' to resize eMMC while booted from eMMC! Resizing a currently mounted partition can have weird results.

SD card: It is generally not possible to boot from eMMC to partition the unmounted SD card, because of the boot order -- you would have to write the image to the empty SD card first, then resize partition, all without rebooting. It is also '''not recommended''' to resize the SD card while booted from SD card! Resizing a currently mounted partition can have weird results.

== Installing Any ARM64 Distribution ==
'''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 distro 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 4MiB to about 252MiB) and root (from 252 MiB 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 distro'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).
# Follow the README instructions, which involves copying the kernel modules into the sd card rootfs and writing u-boot and the bootloader.

== Backlight ==
All current distributions do 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.

Sailfish is one OS that initially uses automatic backlight control and the default setting makes the screen appear blank. When shining a bright light on the screen, you can still navigate the screen (and maybe the screen switches on temporarily due to the light sensor). This will make it possible for you to disable auto brightness in Settings, Display.

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= Software Releases =

== postmarketOS ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/postmarketos.png

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 [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Installation_guide postmarketOS recommend] the use of their script, pmbootstrap, that can tailor build your SD card for you. See for example [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8285 this forum thread.]

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

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

* ''' user-id/password '''
demo/147147 (for demo images only - when building an image with pmbootstrap you set your own user-id and password. '''NOTE: currently some lock screens require your password, but only present a numeric keyboard. So you should use [[only]] numbers in your password until you've verified you can unlock with other characters.''')

* ''' 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) [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Firefox then these hints in the pmOS wiki are recommended.] GDK_SCALE=1 is best for PinePhone screen, enable Wayland gets application to fit screen and allow keyboard entry.

* ''' Where/how to report defects '''
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support]

* ''' Contributions '''
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.]

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== Ubuntu Touch by UBPorts ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/ubports.png
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.

A short, state-of-the-art (as at 2 April 2020) [https://youtu.be/3Ne6G0-hn9g demo on YouTube.]

[https://ubuntu-touch.io/ Ubuntu touch] is a mobile version of Ubuntu developed by the UBports community. Images can be downloaded from [https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinephone/ here]. There is also a [https://github.com/goddard/pinephone/ script] to download the latest img and flash to your pinephone. In the future, Ubuntu Touch will be able to be installed onto the PinePhone with the [https://ubuntu-touch.io/get-ut UBports installer] GUI tool.

* ''' Download location '''
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]

* ''' user-id/password '''
The default password is <code>phablet</code>

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

* ''' Where/how to report defects '''
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]

* ''' Contributions '''
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.]

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

See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 this thread in the forum.]

An unofficial Debian build for ARM64 running with the [https://developer.puri.sm/Librem5/Software_Reference/Environments/Phosh.html phosh user interface] (developed by Purism, phosh uses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayland_(display_server_protocol) Wayland] instead of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X.Org_Server 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, of course). Current version is Debian Bullseye.

* ''' Download location '''
[http://pinephone.a-wai.com/images/ Debian-pinephone downloadable images]

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

See the [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone project page] for specific installation instructions.

* ''' user-id/password '''
debian/1234

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

See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/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].

* ''' Where/how to report defects '''
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/issues/ the project's issue tracker.] As a general rule, issues with third-party apps (even the default ones) should be reported upstream. A Debian-PinePhone 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.

* ''' Contributions '''
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/ Gitlab.]

* ''' User Experience Notes '''

If not already mentioned on the project page, the [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 thread] might have known workarounds to software and user experience issues as contributed by the users.

'''The Chatty app''' requires that in order to start a new text, you need to enter +[country code]-[phone number]. Without the + and the country code (+1 for USA) you won't be able to send a new text.

'''To adjust screen resolution''' [https://puri.sm/posts/easy-librem-5-app-development-scale-the-screen/] [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61403#pid61403] [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61685#pid61685]

# <code>sudo apt install linux-libc-dev build-essential ninja-build meson cmake libwayland-dev</code>
# Continue the rest of the instructions on [https://puri.sm/posts/easy-librem-5-app-development-scale-the-screen/ this page]
# When you finish, you will have a touch-capable app you can use to adjust resolution any time, useful when switching between various apps. Unlike other solutions, this works across reboots.

'''Most of Debian's repository is available.''' There are packages that apt won't find, which need to be cross compiled ("ported") to ARM64 (see [https://wiki.debian.org/Arm64Port Debian's wiki on ARM64 port]), but the process is fairly easy. Most developers package their software for the AMD64 version of Debian, so they will throw an error when run; if you have the source code, you can compile it to run on ARM64/PinePhone. If you do so, you should contact the developers so they can provide precompiled ARM64 packages for others in the future. You should also contact Debian if you have working ARM64 packages not listed on [https://wiki.debian.org/Arm64Port this page], since this helps them track the status of ARM64 with Debian. Give their wiki page some TLC.

'''Apps that don't work with Wayland''': if you encounter an app that only works with X11 and not Wayland, report it upstream to the app's developers.

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== SailfishOS ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/sailfishos.png
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).

Note that after baking µSD card and booting phone, as per [https://www.reddit.com/r/pinephone/comments/f1l7bm/sailfish_os_on_pinephone_best_os_so_far_in_my/fh8o0s2/ Reddit comment] you have to adjust autobrightness settings in order to actually see interface.

* ''' user-id/password '''

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
The current (2 Apr) version of Sailfish no longer has a defect with the auto brightness! If you're not familiar with SFOS, be prepared by having a (free) Jolla account and 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 poor selection of apps available from the Jolla store. To enable openrepos.net install the Storeman app by downloading the rpm from https://openrepos.net/content/osetr/storeman. Browse the apps and add repository first from the pulley menu before installing the app.

* ''' Where/how to report defects '''

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

* ''' Contributions '''
[https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute.]

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== PureOS ==
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 creation by ''mozzwald'' that can be downloaded [https://droppy.ironrobin.net/#/Images/PureOS here.]

* ''' user-id/password '''
purism/123456

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== Fedora ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/fedora.png

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]

The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd.

* ''' user-id/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.

* ''' Where/how to 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!

* ''' Contributions '''
Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.]

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== Arch Linux ARM ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/archlinux.png

An (unofficial) barebone Arch Linux ARM image, all you have is just a shell and SSH.

* ''' Download location '''
https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases

* ''' user-id/password '''
alarm/alarm

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
It's just fast and smooth, there's nothing, you'll have to install a desktop at your own. GNOME is a good example to look at.

To access the device, ssh to 172.16.42.1 with the credentials above.

* ''' Contributions '''
Feel free to send us merge requests on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls GitHub.]

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== Manjaro ARM ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.

* ''' Download location '''
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha4 version]

* ''' user-id/password '''
** manjaro/1234
** root/root

* ''' What works, what does not work '''
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro announcement.]

In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application.

* ''' Where/how to report defects '''

* ''' Contributions '''
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See the end of the announcement here.]

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== Maemo Leste ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/maemo_leste.png

[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].

* ''' user-id/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).

* ''' Where to Report Issues '''
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]

* ''' Development '''
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.

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== Nemo Mobile ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nemo_mobile.png
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS.

See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9043 this forum thread] for how to get going.

* ''' Download location '''
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.]

* ''' user-id/password '''

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

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

* ''' Contributions '''

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== KDE Neon ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/plasma_mobile.png
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.

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

* ''' user-id/password '''
phablet/1234

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

* ''' Where/how to report defects '''

* ''' Contributions '''

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== NixOS ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nixos.png

''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>

* ''' Where/how to 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.

* ''' Contributions '''
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.]

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== LuneOS ==
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/luneos.jpg
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.

* ''' user-id/password '''

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

* ''' Where/how to report defects '''

* ''' Contributions '''

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== Aurora ==
Available soon? https://mobile.twitter.com/neochapay/status/1189552654898188288?p=p

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== Android 10 ==
https://www.pine64.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/androidpp.jpg

While I didn't find a download link yet, I did find this image on the March community update from Pine64 of an Android 10 rom running on the Pinephone by [https://github.com/Icenowy Moe Icenowy]. This image is absolutely bare-bones (no applications yet) and comments on IRC indicated it was a theoretical test only, rather than a step towards a release.

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= Mobile Carrier APN Settings =

See thread: https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9150

Disclaimer: Go to the websites of or speak to the customer support lines of those carriers which you want to use. No guarantees. This list is simply user-generated and serves to demonstrate examples of what worked for them. This list is not exhaustive, does not cover all possible carriers.

''' Distributions with Phosh (Debian + Phosh, pmOS + Phosh, Fedora) '''

APN settings are either located in <code>Settings > Mobile > Access Point Names</code> (pureOS, Debian + Phosh) or <code>Settings > Network > Network Dropdown > Add new connection</code> (pmOS, Fedora).

== ATT-based ==

* ATT
* Metro
*

== Red Pocket (USA) ==

You can choose AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint network. Known to work with the GSMA (ATT) SIM, calls and SMS work.

APN settings:

name: Red Pocket
APN: RESELLER

== Mint Mobile (USA) ==

Source: https://www.mintmobile.com/setup-for-android/

Use the following APN settings:

Name: Ultra
APN: Wholesale

Call their customer service to activate using the number on their website, or activate on their website: https://my.mintmobile.com/activation. You may also need to reboot your phone.

== Tracfone (USA?) ==

BYOP sim card: works with T-Mobile and ATT compatible SIM cards provided in BYOP kit
"Activation was as simple as putting the card in the phone and sending a text message."
"I went to a different area today with better cell tower coverage and was able to make my first call from my pinephone."

== Carriers That Do Not Work ==

* FreedomPop (USA): VoIP-service. Customer service said they require Android 4.3+, and their free calling and texting works only with the Google Play app they make you use. So calls and texts don't work with non-smart phones and won't work with the PinePhone (even though it is a smart phone) because of software incompatibility. However, the data part still work if APN has been seen correctly set to fp.com.attz. You get 200MB free data per month. However, please watch out that you will get ding by $20 top up charge when over 200MB limit.
* VoLTE services like Sprint or Verizon

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= Other Resources =
Community
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=120 PinePhone Forum]
* [http://www.pine64.xyz:9090/?channels=PINEPHONE PinePhone IRC Channel]

Hardware information
* [[PinePhone]] hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart]] hardware details specific to the Braveheart handsets.
* The postmarketOS wiki has a detailed page on the PinePhone hardware [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) here,] and the preceeding 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)]
* [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.]

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1080P Pinebook

2019-05-18T03:54:28Z

Samueldr: There is no SPI NOR Flash on the Pinebook

== Software and OS Image Downloads ==
=== [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release| 1080P Pinebook]] ===

* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_S3A3OmpLpnLTIRnhK31IDZOonq2-CFGIxT1fgM5GqY/edit#gid=0 Pinebook's 1080p OS Comparison Chart @maintain by e-minguez]

Under [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release|'1080P Pinebook Software and OS Image Download Section']] you will find a complete list of currently supported Operating System images that work with the Pinebook as well as other related software.
The list includes OS images and descriptions of:

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#aosc}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/kde.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#KDE_Neon_Image|'''KDE (microSD and eMMC boot)''']]

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Arch_Linux_mainline_XFCE}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/archlinux.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Arch_Linux_mainline_XFCE|'''Arch Linux mainline XFCE (microSD Boot)''']]

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#aosc}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/aosc.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#AOSC|'''AOSC (microSD and eMMC boot)''']]

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#DietPi}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/dietpi.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#DietPi|'''DietPi(microSD Boot)''']]

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Manjaro}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Manjaro|'''Manjaro (microSD Boot)''']]

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#NetBSD}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/netbsd.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#NetBSD|'''NetBSD (microSD Boot)''']]

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Q4OS}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/q4os.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Q4OS|'''Q4OS (microSD Boot)''']]

* [{{fullurl:1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Android 6.0}} http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/android_6.png] [[1080P_Pinebook_Software_Release#Android 6.0|'''Android 6.0 (microSD to eMMC)''']]

----

=== Quick Links to OS Images Build Sources===
'''Some of the provided OS images are still in <span style="color:#FF0000">beta or nightly build</span> and only fit for testing purposes. These images ought to be avoided for normal usage - use them at <span style="color:#FF0000">your own risk</span>'''

* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/linux-build/releases/latest/ ayufan Linux]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-7.1/releases/latest/ ayufan Android 7.1]
* [https://downloads.blissroms.com/Bliss/Official/pinebook/ Pinebook Bliss OS]
* [https://dl.armbian.com/pinebook-a64/archive/ Pinebook Armbian]
* [https://github.com/anarsoul/linux-build/releases/latest Arch Linux XFCE]
* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/q4os/files/stable/ Q4OS]

== [[Pinebook_Service_Step_by_Step_Guides|Pinebook Service Step-by-Step Guides]] ==
Under [[Pinebook_Service_Step_by_Step_Guides|'Service Guides for Pinebook']] you can see instruction guides concerning disassembly of:

'''Note: The installation process is the reverse order of removal guide'''

* 11.6″ Pinebook Lithium Battery Pack Removal Guide
* 11.6″ Pinebook LCD Panel Screen Removal Guide
* 11.6″ Pinebook eMMC Module Removal Guide

== Pinebook Information ==
* Dimensions: 299mm x 200mm x 12mm (WxDxH - 11" Pinebook)
* Weight: 1.04Kg (11" Pinebook)
* Input Power: DC 5V @ 3A

== SoC and Memory Specification ==
* Based on Allwinner A64
[[File:Allwinner_A64.jpg]]

=== CPU Architecture ===
* [http://www.arm.com/products/processors/cortex-a/cortex-a53-processor.php Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 Processor@1152Mhz]
* A power-efficient ARM v8 architecture
* 64 and 32bit execution states for scalable high performance
* Support NEON Advanced SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) instruction for acceleration of media and signal processing function
* Support Large Physical Address Extensions(LPAE)
* VFPv4 Floating Point Unit
* 32KB L1 Instruction cache and 32KB L1 Data cache
* 512KB L2 cache

=== GPU Architecture ===
* [http://www.arm.com/products/multimedia/mali-gpu/ultra-low-power/mali-400.php ARM Mali400MP2 Dual-core GPU]
* Support OpenGL ES 2.0 and OpenVG 1.1 standard
* Open source driver: [https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/lima/web/wikis/home]

=== System Memory ===
* System RAM Memory: 2GB

=== Battery ===
* Lithium Polymer Battery (10,000mAH)

=== Video ===
* Mini Digital Video Port (Type A - mini)

=== Audio ===
* Loudspeaker
* 3.5mm stereo earphone/microphone plug

=== Network ===
* WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with Bluetooth 4.0
* 10/100Mbps USB Ethernet Dongle (Optional)

=== Storage ===
* eMMC port: 16GB eMMC module, can be upgraded to 32GB or 64GB eMMC module
* microSD - bootable, support SDHC and SDXC, storage up to 256GB
* USB - 2 x USB 2.0 Host port

=== Expansion Ports ===
* mini Digital Video port
* microSD card port - support SD, SDHC, SDXC uo to 256GB
* 2x USB 2.0 port
* earphone plug with UART console mux circuit

== Pinebook Schematics and Certifications ==
* Pinebook A64 Main Board Schematic:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/pinebook/pinebook_mainboard_schematic_3.0.pdf Pinebook Main Board Schematic]
* Pinkbook Daughter Board Schematic:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/pinebook/pinebook_smallboard_schematic_1.0.pdf Pinebook Daughter Board Schematic]
* Pinkbook Serial Console Earphone Jack Pinout:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/pinebook/guide/Pinebook_Earphone_Serial_Console_Developer_Guide.pdf Pinkbook Serial Console Earphone Jack Pinout]

* Pinebook Certifications:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/Pinebook%20FCC%20certification%20VOC20170928.pdf Pinebook FCC Certificate]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/Pinebook%20FCC%20ID-Spread%20Spectrum%20Transmitter.pdf Pinebook FCC ID-Spread Spectrum Transmitter Certificate]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/Pinebook%20FCC%20ID-Digital%20Transmission%20System.pdf Pinebook FCC ID-Digital Transmission System Certificate]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/Pinebook%20CE%20certification%20Micom20171207.pdf Pinebook CE Certificate]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/Pinebook%20ROHS%20certification%20VOC20170918.pdf Pinebook RoHS Certificate]

== 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 information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AWL3A1632_mobile_lpddr3_1600Mbps.pdf Allwinner LPDDR3 Datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/FORESEE%20178ball%2012x11.5%20LPDDR3%2016G%20Spec%20V1.0-1228.pdf Foresee LPDDR3 Datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/K4E6E304EE-EGCE.pdf Samsung LPDDR3 Datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/LPDDR3%20178ball%208Gb_H9CCNNN8JTALAR_Rev1.0.pdf Hynix LPDDR3 Datasheet]* eMMC information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/FORESEE_eMMC_NCEMASD9-08G%20SPEC%20A0%2020150818.pdf Foresee eMMC Datasheet]
* eMMC information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/usb%20emmc%20module%20adapter%20v2.pdf PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module V2 schematic]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/USB%20adapter%20for%20eMMC%20module%20PCB.tar PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module PCB in JPEG]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/H26M64003DQR%20Datasheet.pdf Hynix eMMC Datasheet]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/FORESEE_eMMC_NCEMBSF9-xxG%20SPEC%20A0%2020150730.pdf Foresee eMMC Datasheet]
* Wifi/BT module information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf Realtek RTL8723BS WiFi with BT SDIO]
* LCD Panel:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinebook/11.6inches-1080P-IPS-LCD-Panel-spec-WJFH116008A.pdf 11.6" 1080P IPS LCD Panel datasheet]
* Touchpad information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinebook/11-Toucpad-HK-9058%20specification.pdf Touchpad Specification for 11.6" model]
* Camera sensor:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinebook/ZC-RZ3762-3703%C2%A0S1.0-Camera-Module%20spec.pdf VGA Camera module specification]
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinebook/VGA-CMOS-Sensor--BF3703%20Datasheet.pdf VGA Camera Sensor Data Sheet]
* Lithium Battery information:
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinebook/PL5267103P-3.7V-10000mAh-1S2P58-9-W101-7P正向-11.6.pdf 10000mAH Lithium Battery Specification for 11.6" model]

== Other Resources ==
* [http://linux-sunxi.org/Pine_Pinebook Linux Sunxi Wiki page on Pinebook]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/linux-build/releases Pinebook Linux Github by ayufan]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-7.1/releases Pinebook Android Github by ayufan]
* [https://www.armbian.com/pinebook-a64 Armbian's Pinebook Page]

== FAQ / Tips and tricks ==

'''Key left of Z ( \ | )'''

How to map the key next to Z to the symbols on \ and | (rather than <>) ?

Choose the alternative international US keyboard layout and variant. The name will depend on you desktop environment:

* English (US, alt. intl.)
* English (US, international AltGr Unicode combining, alternative)
* English (US, alternative international)

'''Note:''' keyboard variants with similar names as the ones above change the upper left key for ` and ~. You have to press that key twice to get the desired char. This happens with the alt-intl variant. Choose the altgr-intl variant (or however it is called in your desktop environment) and it should work as expected.

To set the keyboard layout and variant in the terminal for X-Windows use:

setxkbmap -layout us -variant altgr-intl

The Archlinux Wiki has some good help if you need to tweak your layout further [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xorg/Keyboard_configuration#Setting_keyboard_layout]

'''Key between Fn and Alt (Menu)'''

How to map the key between Fn and Alt to SUPER / META ?

The initial setup in many desktop environments maps the key between Fn and Alt to MENU. Although the menu key can be useful as well (e.g. spell correction in the browser) many desktop environments and window manager use the Super key for many other useful functions. And users are probably more used to have the META key near Ctrl and Alt.

In X-windows the following command maps the key between Fn and Alt to META and the Caps-Lock key to MENU.

setxkbmap -option caps:menu,altwin:alt_super_win

'''Set display brightness in the terminal'''

To set the display brightness in the terminal use xbacklight (if available in your distro):

xbacklight -setXX

XX is the percentage (%) of brightness. E.g. for 70% brightness

xbacklight -set70

If you use LXQt you can also use:
pkexec lxqt-backlight_backend --inc
pkexec lxqt-backlight_backend --dec

For an alternative solution please see the scripts discussed in this thread: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=5062]

'''Get battery % in CLI'''

As ACPI is not compatible with ARM, to gather the % battery this can be used:

cat /sys/class/power_supply/battery/capacity

'''Firefox font size'''

How to get a useful font size with firefox ?

To have every web page displayed in a larger more readable font size type about:config in the search bar and confirm on the first page that you want to make changes. Then search for this parameter:

layout.css.devPixelsPerPx

and modify the value (right click) to something between 1.2 to 1.5 depending on your preferences.

In addition to that you can set in Preferences -> General -> Fonts & Color -> Advanced Minimum font size to 16

'''Disable wireless power management'''

If having issues with wifi connectivity, try to disable power management in the 8723cs module options, adding rtw_power_mgnt=0 in /etc/modprobe.d/8723cs.conf

options 8723cs rtw_initmac=00:ba:ch:16:85:46 rtw_power_mgnt=0

'''Touchpad acceleration and scroll direction.'''

To set touchpad parameters from the cli you can use the command ''xinput''.
To use it correctly you first need to determine the device id / name for your touchpad. Use
xinput list
to do so.
You are looking for a line like this:
HAILUCK CO.,LTD USB KEYBOARD Mouse id=7 [slave pointer (2)]

With the device id = 7 found you can list the parameters that can be set with ''xinput''.
xinput list-props 7

The result looks similar to this:
device 'HAILUCK CO.,LTD USB KEYBOARD Mouse':
...
libinput Natural Scrolling Enabled (256): 0
...
libinput Accel Speed (265): 0.000000
...

To change the parameter use ''xinput set-prop''

To set reverse scrolling for the touchpad use this command
xinput set-prop 7 'libinput Natural Scrolling Enabled' 1

To set mouse speed
xinput set-prop 7 'libinput Accel Speed' 0.95
Check different numbers for 0.95 to meet your needs.
For more details on xinput and mouse speed also see the Archlinux Wiki [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Mouse_acceleration#Using_xinput]