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<div>{{under construction}}<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! style="text-align:left;", colspan="2"|<br />
! Mobian [[File:Debian-logo.png|20px]]<br />
! Manjaro [[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|20px]]<br />
! Ubuntu Touch [[File:Ubports-logo.png|20px]]<br />
|-<br />
! style="text-align:right;", colspan="2"|Version Tested<br />
|[https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/ mobian-pinephone-phosh-20201215] (released 2020-12-15)<br />
|[https://forum.manjaro.org/c/arm/releases/102 Manjaro ARM beta 4 with Phosh] (released 2020-12-17)<br />
|[https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinephone-systemimage/ ubuntu-touch-pinephone build 94] (released 2020-12-24)<br />
|-<br />
! style="text-align:right;", colspan="2"|UI Shell<br />
|Phosh<br />
|Phosh<br />
|Lomiri<br />
|-<br />
!Features<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|-<br />
!General System<br />
|<br />
|<br />
* ✅ Copy / paste works<br />
* ✅ WIFI works<br />
* ✅ WAN works<br />
* ✅ App switching works, <br />
* ✅ Headphone jack works.<br />
* ❌ Phone crashed and needed restart several times over ~10 days with relatively light usage.<br />
* ❌ UX to place/move typing cursor hard to use<br />
|<br />
* ✅ Copy / paste works<br />
* ✅ WIFI works<br />
* ✅ WAN works<br />
* ✅ App switching works, <br />
* ✅❌ Headphone jack works, but require additional settings change to output audio to headphones. <br />
* ❌ Audio playback (whether from file system or streaming from browser) stops after several minutes.<br />
|<br />
* ✅ Copy / paste works<br />
* ✅ WIFI works<br />
* ✅ WAN works<br />
* ✅ App switching works, <br />
* ❌ Headphone jack does not work. (No UI setting to change sound output to headphone)<br />
|-<br />
!Phone Calls<br />
|<br />
* dialing in<br />
* dialing out<br />
* speaker mode<br />
* mute<br />
* call quality<br />
* Contacts integration<br />
| App: Calls (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Can make / receive calls with decent call quality.<br />
* ✅ Speaker mode works.<br />
* ✅ Displays contact names properly in call history panel for phone numbers that stored in contacts.<br />
* ❌⬆ Cellular connection sometimes terminate and does not reconnect after about a day of usage. Re-locking and unlocking the phone sometimes fixes it.<br />
* ❌⬆ Calls sometimes does not have incoming audio. Toggle to speaker mode fixes that problem.<br />
* ❌ When playing audio in another app, incoming phone call has no incoming audio. <br />
* ❌ ⬇No integration to contacts or SMS app from call history panel. (No way to add new phone number to address book; no way to reply by text to a number in call history panel.)<br />
| App: Calls (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Can make / receive calls with decent call quality.<br />
* ✅ Speaker mode works.<br />
* ✅ Displays contact names properly in call history panel for phone numbers that stored in contacts.<br />
* ❌⬆ Calls sometimes does not have incoming or outgoing audio.<br />
* ❌ ⬇No integration to contacts or SMS app from call history panel. (No way to add new phone number to address book; no way to reply by text to a number in call history panel.)<br />
| App: Phone (Stock App)<br />
* ❌⬆ Cannot make outgoing calls<br />
* ❌⬆ Can receive incoming calls, but sometimes has no incoming or outgoing audio.<br />
|-<br />
!SMS/MMS<br />
|<br />
* Sending text<br />
* Receiving text<br />
* Group MMS<br />
* Sending image (MMS)<br />
* Receiving image (MMS)<br />
* Contacts integration<br />
| App: Chats (stock app)<br />
* ✅ Can send / receive text messages (SMS).<br />
* ❌ No MMS support (cannot send/receive images or group text)<br />
* ❌ No sound/vibrate notification when receiving text when the SMS app is in focus, even when phone is locked.<br />
* ❌ "Add contact" (to address book) does not work<br />
| App: Chats (stock app)<br />
* ✅ Can send / receive text messages (SMS).<br />
* ❌ No MMS support (cannot send/receive images or group text)<br />
* ❌ No sound/vibrate notification when receiving text when the SMS app is in focus, even when phone is locked.<br />
* ❌ "Add contact" (to address book) does not work<br />
| App: Messaging (stock app)<br />
* ✅ Can send / receive text messages (SMS).<br />
* ❌ failed to send / receive images (MMS)<br />
|-<br />
!Email<br />
|<br />
* Sending / Receiving emails<br />
* Contacts integration<br />
* downloading / uploading attachments<br />
|App: Geary (Stock App)<br />
* ❌⬆ No way to specify authentication method / port for IMAP (as a result, probably does not support a lot of different IMAP configs)<br />
|App: Geary (Stock App)<br />
* ❌⬆ No way to specify authentication method / port for IMAP (as a result, probably does not support a lot of different IMAP configs)<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
!Map<br />
|<br />
* GPS location<br />
* building / landmark search<br />
* directions <br />
| App: Maps (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Can get GPS location<br />
* ✅ Can search for landmarks<br />
* ✅ Can search for directions to places<br />
* ❌ search UI not phone optimized (difficult if not impossible to see some text / buttons).<br />
| App: Maps (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Can get GPS location<br />
* ✅ Can search for landmarks<br />
* ✅ Can search for directions to places<br />
* ❌ search UI not phone optimized (difficult if not impossible to see some text / buttons).<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
!Browser<br />
| <br />
|App: GNOME Web (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Basic browsing works<br />
* ✅ Audio playback continues in background<br />
* ✅❌ Multiple tabs work, although attempting to close one tab prompts UI/UX inconsistent with Phosh.<br />
* ❌⬇ YouTube plays, but with low frame rate (<10FPS)<br />
* ❌⬇ When phone is locked, audio playback stops after a while (5mins), but resumes on awaking phone (no unlocking needed)<br />
App: Firefox (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Basic browsing works<br />
* ✅ Audio playback continues in background<br />
* ✅ YouTube plays with good frame rate<br />
* ❌⬇ When phone is locked, audio playback stops after a while (5mins), but resumes on awaking phone (no unlocking needed)<br />
|App: Firefox (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Basic browsing works<br />
* ✅ Audio playback continues in background<br />
* ✅ YouTube plays with good frame rate<br />
* ❌ No way to exit full screen mode after resizing a youtube video to full screen.<br />
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|App: Morph (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Basic browsing works<br />
* ✅ YouTube plays with good frame rate<br />
* ❌⬇ Audio playback does not continue in background<br />
|-<br />
!Camera<br />
|<br />
* Taking pictures with front and back cameras<br />
* Taking videos with front and back cameras<br />
* taking pictures with flash<br />
* Picture quality<br />
|App: Megapixel (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Taking picture with both front and back cameras work<br />
* ❌ Bad picture quality with little/no ISO auto-adjustment<br />
* ❌ No support for taking videos<br />
|App: Megapixel (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Taking picture with both front and back cameras work<br />
* ✅ Decent picture quality<br />
* ❌ No support for taking videos<br />
|App: Camera (Stock App)<br />
* ✅ Taking picture with back camera works<br />
* ❌ Taking picture with front camera does not work<br />
* ❌ Very slow camera stream refresh rate, < 1 FPS. (Basically impossible to capture anything in motion.)<br />
* ❌ Attempt to take video crashes the camera stream.<br />
|}</div>A-waihttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PineTab&diff=12589PineTab2022-02-23T11:39:04Z<p>A-wai: Update Mobian images link</p>
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<div>{{warning|1=IMPORTANT INFORMATION for '''Early Adopters''' - please [[PineTab/Early-Adopter|'''CLICK HERE''']] - some '''known issues''' are listed there}}<br />
<br />
The PineTab is a 10" tablet created by Pine64.<br />
<br />
== Specifications ==<br />
* '''Dimensions:''' 11mm x 175mm x 260mm (Thickness, Width, Height)<br />
* '''Weight:''' 575g (Tablet alone)<br />
* '''Build:''' Plastic<br />
* '''Storage:'''<br />
** 64GB of internal eMMC storage<br />
** MicroSD slot, bootable<br />
** M.2 SSD slot, supports SATA and USB devices only, not NVME (optional)<br />
* '''Cameras:''' 2Mpx Front, 5Mpx Rear<br />
* '''SOC:''' Allwinner A64 Quad Core<br />
* '''CPU:''' 4x ARM A53 1.152GHz<br />
* '''GPU:''' Mali 400 MP2<br />
* '''RAM:''' 2GB LPDDR3<br />
* '''I/O:''' HD Video Out (Mini HDMI), Micro USB 2.0 OTG, USB 2.0 A host, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo,<br />
* '''Network:'''<br />
** WiFi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz only)<br />
** Bluetooth 2.1<br />
** M.2 LTE / Cell MODEM card, (optional, and takes place of optional M.2 SSD)<br />
* '''Display:'''<br />
** '''Size:''' 10.1 inches (257mm) diagonal<br />
** '''Type:''' HD IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors<br />
** '''Resolution:''' 1280x800, 16:10 ratio <br><br />
* '''Attachments/Accessories:''' Magnetically attached keyboard (optional)<br />
* '''Battery:''' 6000MAh (6Ah)<br />
* '''Misc. features:''' <br />
** Volume rocker<br />
** Speakers and Microphone<br />
** 2.5mm OD 0.7mm ID DC Jack Power (5V 2A) Port<br />
<br />
== Keyboard ==<br />
'''Overview:''' The PineTab detachable keyboard features a full function row, FN key functionality, meta key (where the Windows key would be) and all of the keys you need for daily use.<br />
<br />
'''FN keys:''': Pause/play (F2), Stop (F3), Previous(F4), Next(F5), Music (F6), Mail (F7), Home (F8), Mute (F9), Vol- (F10), Vol+ (F11), Disable touchpad (F12), NumLock (Insert), Scroll Lock (Delete), PgUp (Up Arrow), PgDn (Down Arrow), Home (Left Arrow), End (Right Arrow), Digital Numpad (7,8,9,0,U,I,O,P,J,K,L,;,M,.,/)<br />
<br />
==Versions==<br />
* "pinetab-dev": development version sent to ~100 developers. This one is like the Early Adopter version, but has a different display panel.<br />
* [[PineTab/Early-Adopter|Early Adopter]]: the first hardware revision of the PineTab, which shipped to customers.<br />
<br />
[[File:PineTabBoard.jpeg|400px|thumb|right|The insides of the PineTab]]<br />
<br />
== PineTab board information, schematics and certifications ==<br />
* PineTab mainboard schematic:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Schematic%20v1.2-20191125.pdf PineTab mainboard Released Schematic ver 1.2]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-top.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Top View]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-bottom.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Bottom View]<br />
* PineTab keyboard schematic:<br />
** PineTab keyboard and Pinebook (Pro) keyboard using same controller and from same engineering source<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/Pinetab%20HB092A%20Keyboard%20Schematic.pdf PineTab Keyboard Schematic]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/HB092_0884232458_Hynitron_PTP_20200514_662905_Linux_US_BackLight_CRC_175057F5.hex PineTab keyboard firmware code]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/SH68F83V2.0.pdf PineTab Keyboard Controller Datasheet]<br />
<br />
* PineTab certifications:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20FCC-SDOC%20Certificate-S20060600404001.pdf PineTab FCC Certificate]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20CE-RED%20Certificate-S20060600403.pdf PineTab CE RED Certificate]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PINETAB%20ROHS%20TEST%20REPORT.pdf PineTab ROHS Test Report]<br />
<br />
== Datasheets for components and peripherals ==<br />
* Allwinner A64 SoC information:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64%20brief%20v1.0%2020150323.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC brief introduction]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64_Datasheet_V1.1.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Data Sheet V1.1 (Official Released Version)]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner_A64_User_Manual_V1.0.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC User Manual V1.0 (Official Release Version)]<br />
<br />
* X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AXP803_Datasheet_V1.0.pdf AXP803 PMIC datasheet]<br />
<br />
* LPDDR3 (178 Balls) SDRAM:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/ATL3A1632H12A_mobile_lpddr3_11x11.5_v1.0_1600.pdf Artmem LPDDR3 datasheet]<br />
<br />
* eMMC information:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/usb%20emmc%20module%20adapter%20v2.pdf PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module V2 schematic]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/USB%20adapter%20for%20eMMC%20module%20PCB.tar PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module PCB in JPEG]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf 64GB SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]<br />
<br />
* CMOS camera module information:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/OV5640_datasheet.pdf OV5640 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Rear Module datasheet]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/GC2145%20CSP%20DataSheet%20release%20V1.0_20131201.pdf GC2145 2MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Front Module datasheet]<br />
<br />
* LCD touch screen panel information:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271.pdf GOODiX GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller datasheet]<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271_Config_20200818_142030_V66.cfg PineTab GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller configuration file]<br />
<br />
* Lithium battery information:<br />
<br />
<br />
* WiFi/BT module information:<br />
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf RTL8723BS/RTL8723CS specification]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Operating Systems ==<br />
The PineTab will automatically boot from microSD if a bootable card is inserted. Although it is technically possible to use any ARM distro (because the PineTab uses the mainline kernel), only few of them will actually be usable on Early Adopters PineTab, due to specifics of working with LCD panel. Among those listed all except for postmarketOS have working builds.<br />
<br />
=== UBPorts ===<br />
[[File:Ubports-logo.png|100px]]<br />
The UBPorts Ubuntu Touch is what was preinstalled on the PineTab Early Adopters batch.<br />
<br />
<br />
It can update itself in System Settings, and also a jenkins daily build can be downloaded at this updated address for the latest daily image: <br />
<br />
https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinetab-systemimage/<br />
<br />
The last stable builds are also listed and appear to be updated every few weeks.<br />
<br />
<br />
It should be noted that as of 20th January the latest stable/release candidate and development builds still lacked Bluetooth, Rotation and had the same issues with online accounts etc<br />
<br />
Online accounts access have a fix for Google accounts here https://github.com/rubencarneiro/account-plugins/releases<br />
<br />
There are however significant updates to the original pinetab image (without the issues above) <br />
<br />
The old image appears to be deprecated here<br />
[https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinetab/ here]<br />
<br />
In the event that WiFi fails to connect, the USB port can be used with an appropriate dongle to connect for internet using ethernet cable.<br />
<br />
=== postmarketOS ===<br />
[[File:PostmarketOS-logo.png|100px]]<br />
postmarketOS extends [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.<br />
<br />
It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...). As of writing, official images are provided with Phosh and Plasma Mobile. The official images come in two flavors, either as demo image to try out postmarketOS, or with the installer.<br />
<br />
When using the installer images (recommended), it is possible to:<br />
* encrypt your installation<br />
* install from the SD card to eMMC<br />
<br />
Getting postmarketOS for the PineTab:<br />
* [https://postmarketos.org/download/ Download page]<br />
* [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PineTab_(pine64-pinetab)#Installation Flashing instructions]<br />
* Power users may also create their own image with the distribution's install and development tool <code>pmbootstrap</code><br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
[[File:Archlinux-logo.png|100px]]<br />
Arch Linux ARM with Phosh as the UI selection, maintained by the DanctNIX community. <br />
<br />
The latest image can be downloaded [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases here]<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro ARM ===<br />
[[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|100px]]<br />
The PineTab "Early Adopter" edition is currently the only device supported by Manjaro ARM.<br />
<br />
Images with several different environments, including Phosh and Plasma, are available for the "Dev" pre-release can be downloaded [https://osdn.net/projects/manjaro-arm/storage/pinetab/ here]<br />
<br />
Images for the Early Adopter version can be downloaded [https://github.com/manjaro-arm/pinetab-images/releases here].<br />
Both Beta releases and weekly unstable builds for Phosh and Plasma Mobile can be found there.<br />
<br />
=== Mobian ===<br />
[[File:Debian-logo.png|100px]]<br />
Mobian is a project providing Debian images for mobile devices. <br />
<br />
PineTab images can be downloaded [https://images.mobian.org/pinetab/ here]. Password is '''1234'''<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Sailfish OS ===<br />
<br />
[[File:SailfishOS logo.png|100px]]<br />
<br />
You can get SailfishOS on your with the flash-it script, which will write an image on a SD card. https://github.com/sailfish-on-dontbeevil/flash-it<br />
<br />
There is a forum discussion with further information.<br />
<br />
http://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11850<br />
<br />
Many things are still broken but Bluetooth, Audio, Rotation and Keyboard are working.<br />
<br />
== Installation instructions ==<br />
For instructions on how to install the operating systems to the eMMC or microSD card see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]]. The information is almost the same for the PineTab, as it is a very similar device. Do not try to use the PinePhone images though, use the PineTab images linked above.<br />
<br />
=== Testing ===<br />
To test an OS, just flash its image onto an microSD card, plug it into PineTab, and reboot.<br />
Note that USB stick won't work.<br />
Also note that you need to "flash", not just copy the file onto the card.<br />
Also remember that you need to unpack image file if it's packed!<br />
<br />
You can do it using Ubuntu Touch installed on the PineTab! For now, only Mobian is supported by the guide below.<br />
<br />
* First, make sure you have enough free disk space and empty Downloads directory on the PineTab (while not strictly necessary, empty Downloads dir will simplify your typing. You can just move all files from there to another directory).<br />
* Turn off Sleep when idle in the settings. Settings > Battery > Sleep when idle: Never<br />
* Go to the Mobian link above and download compressed image (the one ending with .img.gz) - usual recommendation is to download latest, i.e. lowest one.<br />
* Open terminal and type this in it:<br />
cd Downloads<br />
ls<br />
* It should show you the name of the file you've just downloaded<br />
* This file is compressed, so first you need to uncompress it. Type this into terminal:<br />
gunzip *.gz && echo done<br />
* This command will take some time (you won't see any progress until it's done). It either will succeed (and print "done") and fail (and print why).<br />
* Now, let's have a look at disks. Type this into terminal:<br />
lsblk<br />
* It should show you a tree of disks and their partitions. If you don't have microSD card inserted yet, all of them begin with mmcblk2. Also, some of them have something in the "MOUNTPOINT" column<br />
* Insert microSD card into PineTab. Note that all information on it will be deleted, so don't insert one with valuable information on it!<br />
* type `lsblk` into terminal again.<br />
* Note that now tree of disks has one or more new entries - starting with mmcblk0 - that's partitions of your microSD card.<br />
* Confirm that size of mmcblk0 is close to size of the microSD card, and all lines starting with mmcblk0 have empty "MOUNTPOINT" column.<br />
* now type this:<br />
sudo dd if=`ls` of=/dev/mmcblk0 bs=1M status=progress<br />
* It will take some time, depending on speed of your microSD card and size of image file<br />
* Now, reboot your PineTab - type this into terminal:<br />
sudo reboot<br />
* PineTab should boot from the microSD you've just flashed<br />
<br />
== Tips and tricks ==<br />
<br />
=== Reset ===<br />
<br />
If your PineTab is in unknown state or doesn't want to start: Press power button for 7-8s. It makes a sound and you know it's totally off. 3 seconds after, power button again for 2-3s and it will start to boot.<br />
<br />
=== Power Off While Charging ===<br />
<br />
When plugging your Pinetab into a charger, it automatically powers on. Use the above "Reset" instruction (holding the power button in for several seconds) to turn it off. This will allow your Pinetab to charge without being powered on. <br />
<br />
=== Display rotated 90° on Arch ARM ===<br />
With the following command you can turn the display to landscape:<br />
<br />
* echo 1 | sudo tee /sys/class/graphics/fbcon/rotate<br />
<br />
This command does not persist a reboot.<br />
<br />
=== Opening Pinetab ===<br />
<br />
Be very careful here. It is not a 'pop off' cover design. <br />
Special care should be directed to AVOID anything that may appear to cause a "bend" in screen. <br />
<br />
Gently use fingernails (or if you have one, plastic pry), starting in the very middle location for each side (saving keyboard connector latch over area (bottom side) for the very last removal step).<br />
<br />
Work your way from the inner middle on each side, slowly. Slide gently towards the direction of each corner (saving the lifting of actual corners themselves for the second to last step)). Careful not to break thin speaker wires that line the outside of the inner case.<br />
<br />
The very last opening piece should be the "latch over" (where the keyboard pins connect).<br />
<br />
KEEP IN MIND: The main key here is to avoid any potential "bend" of the screen. We save the corners until after working on the middle of each side to reduce pressure on the screen.<br />
<br />
Do not force anything. If it is not coming off with gentle effort, you are likely doing something wrong (try another side middle).<br />
<br />
== External Links ==<br />
* [https://pine64.com/product/pinetab-10-1-linux-tablet/ The PineTab on the Pine64 store]<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=140 The PineTab section of the Pine64 forums]<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11401 Comments on back cover removal on forums]<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=13118 Demonstration Video: Pinetab back cover removal on forums]<br />
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<div>A list of frequently asked question.<br />
<br />
== Hardware ==<br />
<br />
=== Revisions ===<br />
==== What are Community Editions? ====<br />
Community Editions of the PinePhone were versions of the PinePhone which came preinstalled with the operating system of a partner project and featured the logo of the project on the back panel. The Community Edition was intended to help partner projects developing these systems: "Community editions are meant to bring exposure to partner-projects operating systems and communities, as well as help finance ongoing development.", [https://www.pine64.org/2020/04/02/pinephone-ubports-community-edition-pre-orders-now-open/ source].<br />
<br />
==== Is the Community Edition hardware the latest revision? ====<br />
The Community Edition program (featuring the mainboard numbers 1.2 through 1.2b and branded back covers) which provided the branded PinePhones has since ended, and a Beta Edition has since been released. The only difference between each Community Edition is the inclusion of crucial bug fixes, with the last issue being fixed with the 1.2b motherboard shipping with the Manjaro CE PinePhones. The 1.2b motherboard is also currently used in the Beta Edition PinePhones, however the Beta Edition units do not ship with any back cover branding. There are currently no plans for further hardware revisions.<br />
<br />
Aside from the back cover, the only other difference between each Community Edition is that starting with the postmarketOS PinePhone, a convergence package option was released that adds another gigabyte of ram to the phone and a 32GB eMMC instead of a 16GB eMMC. Convergence packages also included a dock for plugging in USB peripherals and connecting to an HDMI monitor, however you can purchase a generic USB-C dock to use with a 2GB PinePhone. <br />
<br />
The predecessor to the Convergence Edition PinePhones was the Braveheart Edition intended for developers to bring up the platform, which had the version number 1.1. For more details about the topic see [[PinePhone#Hardware Revisions]].<br />
<br />
==== Will there be other Community Editions? ====<br />
Five Community Editions have been announced: [https://www.pine64.org/2020/04/02/pinephone-ubports-community-edition-pre-orders-now-open/ UBports], [https://www.pine64.org/2020/06/15/june-update-postmarketos-ce-pinephone-shipping-pine64-cluster/ postmarketOS], [https://www.pine64.org/2020/08/31/pinephone-manjaro-community-edition/ Manjaro], [https://www.pine64.org/2020/12/01/kde-community-edition-is-now-available/ KDE], and [https://www.pine64.org/2021/01/17/mobian-community-edition/ Mobian]. Since the release of the Mobian edition, the Beta Edition PinePhones have been released and the Community Edition Program has ended.<br />
<br />
==== In simple terms, what are the differences between Braveheart and the new Community Edition? ====<br />
The Braveheart PinePhone was the first public revision of the PinePhone which was intended solely for developers and Linux enthusiasts. The UBports Community Edition was the next revision of the PinePhone with an updated mainboard based on feedback from the Braveheart Edition, see [[PinePhone#Hardware Revisions]]. All current revisions of the PinePhone continue to be intended for developers and enthusiasts, however, PINE64 will be starting to offer partnered retail units of the PinePhone which will have a better warranty and technical support (keep in mind even then it is not intended for a broader audience at this time, as the software still needs work and the hardware does not hold up well to modern consumer standards).<br />
<br />
==== Will there be a newer revision after the Community Editions? ====<br />
Starting with the UBports Community Edition the PinePhone has gotten CE and FCC certifications, repeating the certification process due to changes in the hardware design is very expensive, so the 1.2b motherboard is viewed as the final revision. The PinePhone (and parts for them) will be produced and sold for at least 5 years.<br />
<br />
==== Will there be hardware differences between the Community Editions? ====<br />
<br />
Besides the varied back covers, starting with the launch of the PostmarketOS CE there has been the release of a convergence package option for the PinePhone which includes more ram and storage, and an included dock for convenience. There has also been minor hardware changes with the UBports CE (mainboard 1.2) and the Manjaro CE (mainboard revision 1.2b).<br />
<br />
=== General ===<br />
<br />
==== How powerful is the PinePhone's hardware? ====<br />
<br />
The PinePhone is about on par with a Raspberry Pi 3 in terms of CPU performance, however it's Mali 400 MP2 is much weaker than the Pi 3's VideoCore IV. The Mali 400 was the first mobile OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU on the market back in 2008 when it was released, compared to the much newer Videocore IV released in 2010. The PinePhone has been shown to handle smooth H.264 1440p30 video playback using Cedrus and gstreamer as documented [https://xnux.eu/log/#001 here]. The device should be more than capable of a smooth phone experience when used in conjunction with well optimized software that makes use of its hardware features. It is also capable of running many light games (including 3D ones such as SuperTuxKart), and retro gaming. Expect further speed improvements over time as the drivers are improved, and in the meanwhile you can look into slightly [[overclocking]] the device (at your own risk).<br />
<br />
=== Sound ===<br />
<br />
The default ringtone for Mobian Phosh can be found at /usr/share/sounds/freedesktop/stereo/phone-incoming-call.oga<br />
<br />
=== Bluetooth ===<br />
For some reason, using pipewire-pulse with bluetooth headphones (In my case, Sony WH1000X-M3) using the default LDAC codec causes the headphones to constantly connect and disconnect until they eventually give up pairing. A work around I've found is to quickly go into Sound settings and switch the codec to "SBC".<br />
<br />
=== Modem ===<br />
<br />
==== The modem isn't working ====<br />
<br />
In order to use the modem and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, you need to ensure the battery is inside the device and has a sufficient charge. Even when supplying the phone with enough power, the modem and Wi-Fi chip will not work without a connected battery. Further, double check that you have not put the SD card into the sim card slot, or vice versa.<br />
<br />
==== Does the PinePhone only wake up from sleep for calls and texts? ====<br />
<br />
Yes. Unless the PinePhone is configured to wake up every few minutes from deep sleep in Crust (At the cost of battery life. However, in the future there may be other solutions), then there is not any way to get any notifications for applications. The modem on the PinePhone will wake the device for incoming calls and texts however, and the real-time clock is also capable of waking the device for alarms.<br />
<br />
=== Battery ===<br />
<br />
==== The battery is stuck inside the phone ====<br />
<br />
The battery can be stuck in the phone if the screws of the frame are overtightened.<br />
<br />
First, try loosening the screws to the left and right of the battery compartment and remove the battery, it should go much easier now. These screws may be the culprit as they seem to make the sides of the midframe grip the battery. Do not tighten them fully and the problem should go away.<br />
<br />
If your battery is still stuck inside the PinePhone, completely unscrew all the screws of the midframe. Then pull out the battery (you may have to fully take off the midframe in some cases to get it out). And then rescrew the midframe, but only tighten the screws to the point where they are just barely tight to hold. This should allow you to remove the battery easily.<br />
<br />
==== The battery is discharging while the phone is powered off (Braveheart Edition) ====<br />
<br />
The issue is not present on the Community Edition. Due to a hardware bug, after power off, the phone still consumes 20–30mA which drains the battery in 3-4 days. A manual procedure to fix the hardware bug is described [https://xnux.eu/devices/pp-pmic-fix.jpg here].<br />
<br />
==== The battery only charges to ~84% ====<br />
<br />
Some pre-made OSes using megi's kernel limit the maximum amount of charge to roughly ~84% in the hope of prolonging the battery life, as repeatedly reaching the upper level of battery charge reduces the battery's lifetime (this is <b>not</b> a safety feature!). The same effect however also applies when repeatedly draining the battery to a low level - users are therefore advised to consider if that setting is reasonable depending on their usage. The setting can be overwritten via Sysfs, to let the battery fully charge (this can lower the replaceable's battery lifetime considerably depending on the charging behavior!):<br />
<br />
{{warning|The following instructions are directed towards expert-level users and developers!}}<br />
<br />
<code>echo 4350000 > /sys/class/power_supply/axp20x-battery/voltage_max_design</code><br />
<br />
=== Privacy Switches ===<br />
==== What are the privacy switches doing? ====<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Number<br />
! Name<br />
! Explanation<br />
! Description<br />
|-<br />
| 1<br />
| Modem<br />
| Pulls Q1501 gate up (FET disabling modem power)<br />
| "On" enables cellular communication and GNSS hardware, "off" disables it.<br />
|-<br />
| 2<br />
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth<br />
| Pulls up CHIP_EN<br />
| "On" enables Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication hardware, "off" disables it.<br />
|-<br />
| 3<br />
| Microphone<br />
| Breaks microphone bias voltage from the SoC<br />
| "On" enables audio input from on-board microphones (not 3.5mm jack), "off" disables it.<br />
|-<br />
| 4<br />
| Rear camera<br />
| Pulls up PWDN on OV5640 <br />
| "On" enables the rear camera, "off" disables it.<br />
|-<br />
| 5<br />
| Front camera<br />
| Pulls up PWDN on GC2145<br />
| "On" enables the front camera, "off" disables it.<br />
|-<br />
| 6<br />
| Headphone<br />
| Pulls up IN2 on analog switch BCT4717ETB<br />
| "On" enables audio input and output via the 3.5mm audio jack, "off" switches the jack to hardware UART mode.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Memory ===<br />
<br />
==== What's the speed difference between the eMMC and SD cards? ====<br />
Maximum transfer speed of the eMMC is around 85 MB/s, while SD cards are limited to approximately 23 MB/s (even with faster cards).<br />
<br />
=== GPS ===<br />
<br />
==== GPS doesn't work ====<br />
<br />
Like almost all smartphones, the PinePhone GPS antenna is small and can only get a first fix unassisted if the GPS signal is very strong. To make first fix faster and more reliable, phones download assistance data either from the phone network or from the internet. The GPS in the PinePhone modem supports the internet based assistance method, as detailed in the modem documentation, but this is currently only supported by a few distributions, and a [https://gist.github.com/alastair-dm/263209b54d01209be28828e555fa6628 proof of concept script] that shows it can work.<br />
<br />
Until aGPS support becomes standard you'll have to make some manual changes - see for example [https://wiki.mobian.org/doku.php?id=location Mobian wiki]<br />
<br />
==== GPS can't determine direction ====<br />
<br />
Currently, due to the magnetometer not being hooked up in software at this time, it is not possible for GPS software to use the phone's compass functionality. This means while you are walking it will not be possible to determine the direction of travel. This is not as much of an issue for vehicles as the faster speeds mean that it is possible to estimate the direction of travel, however it will still be an issue should the vehicle travel through a tunnel and lose GPS signal.<br />
<br />
== Software ==<br />
<br />
=== Installation ===<br />
<br />
==== How can I install an operating system on the SD card / eMMC? ====<br />
<br />
See [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]].<br />
<br />
=== Updating ===<br />
<br />
Read the [[PinePhone Updating Instructions]].<br />
<br />
=== Booting ===<br />
<br />
==== What's the boot order for SD cards and eMMC? ====<br />
<br />
The PinePhone will automatically boot from microSD if a bootable card is inserted. If no (bootable) microSD is found, it will boot from eMMC.<br />
<br />
==== How can I select different OSes at boot? ====<br />
<br />
There was a project by Danct12 which allowed the user to select different OSes at boot, but the repository has since been archived: https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pineloader.<br />
<br />
==== I turned on my Manjaro CE PinePhone. The red LED and screen backlight are briefly lit, then both are not and it will not boot. ====<br />
<br />
This can be the result of at least one situation:<br />
<br />
# The eMMC installation became corrupt or otherwise unbootable<br />
# An SD card is present but not bootable (consider [[PinePhone#Detailed usage instructions]])<br />
<br />
If there is an installation of Manjaro on both the eMMC & an SD card, the SD card will always boot first on the device. Try taking the SD card out and booting the installation that is on the eMMC. If the problem persists, it is likely there is an issue with both installations and you will need to reinstall your distribution. You may also want to check with your distribution's maintainers if boot issues are a common problem in a recent update.<br />
<br />
==== I did not install an update in Ubuntu Touch and I'm stuck on the PINE64 logo after rebooting. ====<br />
<br />
# Use a USB A-C cable to plug your phone into your PC<br />
# Hold the PinePhone's power button for 4 seconds or more to power it off.<br />
# Wait 5 seconds<br />
# Hold the Volume Up and Power buttons on the PinePhone to boot into recovery. You should see the LED light red, then yellow, then green. The "Installing update" screen will appear, but a progress bar to indicate update progress will not. Ignore the "Installing update" part.<br />
# Your PC may automatically mount the PinePhone's partitions. If it does, Safely Remove or Eject all of them.<br />
# Open a terminal on your PC. Type <code>telnet 172.16.42.1</code><br />
# You should receive the text 'Welcome to Rescue SD Shell!'<br />
# In the new Rescue SD shell, type <code>umount /dev/mmcblk2p10; e2fsck -fy /dev/mmcblk2p10 && sync</code><br />
# Once this command pipeline finishes, type <code>sync && reboot -f</code><br />
<br />
Your PinePhone should reboot into Ubuntu Touch. Now head to Settings -> Updates and install the new update! <br />
<br />
If these steps did not solve your issue, please create a new thread here on the PINE64 forums, note what the problem looks like, then say that you've tried these steps already.<br />
<br />
This is caused by corruption on the userdata partition. Normally this should be fixed by 'e2fsck' in the initramfs, however, an error in image creation means that that version of e2fsck is unable to correct the corruption. This has been fixed in all new PinePhone updates, so if you update from the factory image to any other image available to the PinePhone now, you will not experience this issue any longer.<br />
<br />
==== The PinePhone does not boot ====<br />
<br />
Most OSes on the PinePhone do not boot if the battery is not connected or if it is fully drained. If you received a new PinePhone make sure to remove the battery isolator as explained under [[PinePhone#First time installation]].<br />
<br />
If you removed the battery isolator and the battery contacts are intact, the battery is either fully drained or there is no valid OS (or a corrupted OS or bootloader) installed on the eMMC or the SD card. Make sure to charge the phone with a compatible charger (500 mAh is not enough for modern phones), as well as the installation instruction under [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]]. If the OS got corrupted it is highly recommend to simply reflash.<br />
<br />
If nothing works please don't hesitate to contact the community via [[Main Page#Chat Platforms]], they are eager to help and booting issues are usually very easy to solve (as they are typically either battery or installation related. The phones itself are all tested individually at the factory. Do not contact PINE64's support for booting issues.<br />
<br />
<gallery mode="nolines" widths="400px" heights="400px"><br />
Image:Pinephone_warning.png|A protection foil isolates the battery for the shipping.<br />
Image:Pinephone_backside.png|The microSD belongs in the upper slot, the micro SIM in the lower slot.<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==== Can I install a different OS on my Community Edition? ====<br />
<br />
Yes! While all the Community Edition PinePhones come with an OS preinstalled, you are free to use any OS on the integrated storage (the eMMC) or an SD card, see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]] and [[PinePhone Software Releases]] on how to install them.<br />
<br />
=== Other ===<br />
<br />
==== How can I enable SSH? ====<br />
<br />
In Ubuntu Touch you can run "sudo start ssh" to get a one-time start, or edit /etc/init/ssh.override and remove the manual line to make it auto-start.<br />
<br />
In other distributions you may have to install SSH through its package manager and then proceed to use its init system to enable it. For Manjaro, Arch, and Mobian you can use "systemctl enable sshd" and "systemctl start sshd" command to enable and start the ssh daemon.<br />
<br />
==== What works, what doesn't? ====<br />
<br />
For Ubuntu Touch see https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#what-works-what-doesnt.<br />
<br />
Other distributions will have different levels of functionality. Please refer to the release page of your chosen distribution for further information.<br />
<br />
==== I can't connect to a 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network in Ubuntu Touch. ====<br />
<br />
Reboot your device by holding the power button until the "Power" dialog appears, then pressing "Restart".<br />
<br />
If that does not fix the issue, note that all the following conditions must be met to use Wi-Fi on the PinePhone:<br />
<br />
# The plastic tab between the battery and the device's battery contacts has been removed<br />
# The battery is installed<br />
# The Wi-Fi privacy switch (switch number two) on the rear of the device is switched "ON"<br />
<br />
Wi-Fi in the PinePhone only seems stable after a warm reboot like this.<br />
<br />
==== What's the status of Android for the PinePhone? ====<br />
<br />
Currently, there isn't any major push to get Android running well on the PinePhone. The developer Icenowy did get a Android image to run and partly work, it was however slow and buggy, with major functions not working. A solution for running some of your android apps may be found in Anbox as of now. Anbox is currently not included in Ubuntu Touch. In other distributions your millage may vary on what applications will run and how well.<br />
<br />
==== Why are my apps loading slower than on my Android phone? ====<br />
<br />
Android has multiple techniques in place to speed up launching applications after the first launch, such as the "Dalvik cache".<br />
<br />
Using an alternative filesystem such as F2FS on the eMMC (which is considerably faster than running software on the SD card) may help improve performance slightly. Over time you can expect further optimizations and improvements in various distributions that will help speed up the PinePhone.<br />
<br />
==== How can I turn on the backlight? ====<br />
<br />
On some devices the default calibration of the backlight is not sufficient and the minimum setting of the brightness of the used OS can be too low, causing the backlight to completely shut down. In that case it is recommended to connect the phone to a charger and/or to shine a flashlight at the screen to adjust the brightness to a higher setting again.<br />
<br />
On many Linux OSes the brightness setting is an integer between 0 and 1000 and available at runtime in /sys/class/backlight/backlight/brightness and stored at shutdown and loaded at boot from /var/lib/systemd/backlight/platform-backlight:backlight:backlight by systemd-backlight@backlight:backlight.service. Changing the brightness setting can be done at runtime, for example over SSH, by executing as root <code>echo 500 > /sys/class/backlight/backlight/brightness</code>. The stored brightness setting can be modified using another system, by mounting the root filesystem of the system you want to fix and by executing <code>echo 500 > [MOUNT LOCATION]/var/lib/systemd/backlight/platform-backlight\:backlight\:backlight</code>.<br />
<br />
==== How can I contribute regarding the WiFi and Bluetooth firmware? ====<br />
<br />
The PinePhone uses [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf Realtek RTL8723CS] for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, just like the other Realtek wireless chipsets ''([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_open-source_wireless_drivers see more info])'' - the RTL8723CS chipset requires proprietary firmware for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality. For those who want to create replacement free software firmware, resources like [https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Group:Hardware/research/e-readers/Kobo/Aura_H2O_Edition_2#Firmwares this] and [https://8051enthusiast.github.io/2021/07/05/002-wifi_fun.html this] (different chipsets, but still Realtek) could be a great starting point for further research.<br />
<br />
=== SMS ===<br />
<br />
==== The phone does not receive SMS ====<br />
<br />
Sometimes incoming SMS messages are not being received, but outgoing ones, phone calls and data are working fine. One potential cause could be SMS messages that linger in the modem's queue (10 or more of them). This queue appears to be persistent across reboots and also re-imaging the OS.<br />
<br />
On Mobian and Manjaro, the ModemManager does all the communications with the 3G modem including phone calls, cellular data, GPS and SMS. This may not be the case with other PinePhone OSes.<br />
<br />
You can access the ModemManager using the mmcli command.<br />
<br />
'''Mobian:'''<br />
<br />
<pre>$ sudo mmcli -m 0 --messaging-list-sms<br />
Found 10 SMS messages:<br />
/org/freedesktop/ModemManager1/SMS/0 (received)</pre><br />
<br />
'''Manjaro:'''<br />
<br />
<pre>$ sudo mmcli -m 3 --messaging-list-sms<br />
/org/freedesktop/ModemManager1/SMS/77 (received)</pre><br />
<br />
For Mobian, delete all the messages like this:<br />
<br />
<code>$ sudo mmcli -m 0 --messaging-delete-sms=1</code> (Repeat with 1 through 10 to delete all the messages)<br />
<br />
For Manjaro, delete all the messages like this:<br />
<br />
<code>$ sudo mmcli -m 3 --messaging-delete-sms=77</code> (Repeat with all listed messages)<br />
<br />
Note that the "-m 0" or "-m 3" refers to modem 0 or 3 (the only one in a PinePhone). For more help on the messaging related actions available in mmcli you can check the help with <code>mmcli --help-messaging.</code> This article is also helpful in learning: https://electronproton.com/mmcli-command-examples/. For your particular configuration, you may need to try different "-m #" combinations, e.g., "-m 2" or "-m 4." "-m 0" is not always the default.<br />
<br />
It should also be noted that recent releases of Mobian and postmarketOS now include a userspace daemon called [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/devices/eg25-manager eg25-manager], which helps manage the modem and ensure proper operation.<br />
<br />
== Shipping ==<br />
=== I did not receive an order confirmation ===<br />
Check your "spam" folder. It was reported that some users did not receive an order confirmation. You will also still get a shipping notification when the device ships out, even if you didn't get an order confirmation email.<br />
<br />
=== When does the phone ship? ===<br />
For up-to-date information when the phone's shipping date is estimated, see the edits in the corresponding forum thread.<br />
<br />
=== It is shipping day but I did not receive a shipping notification ===<br />
For shipments with DHL the shipping notification is sent out as soon as the packet reached DHL's warehouse and scanned (it can take up to 24 hours after scanning after the shipment is added to DHL's database). For all other shipments (via Ascendia) the notification is sent out sometime after shipment.<br />
<br />
=== When does my phone ship if I order now? ===<br />
Orders made after Friday, 22nd May 2020 are shipped after the first bulk of pre-orders has been shipped. The exact date is not known yet due to various reasons, it may be a few weeks after the first bulk shipped. [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9942 The forum] will be edited with updated information and you will receive a shipping notification when the device was shipped.<br />
<br />
=== What about import taxes? ===<br />
Import taxes have to be paid by the buyer depending on the jurisdiction of the country of the buyer. Please check with your local laws if there are import taxes to pay and if so how to do the tax filing.<br />
<br />
== Accessories ==<br />
<br />
=== Protection ===<br />
==== Which screen protector should I use? ====<br />
<br />
Protecting your screen is important, especially for devices like the PinePhone that doesn't have access to the newest glass technology.<br />
The Braveheart and Community Editions of the PinePhone comes with a plastic film screen protector installed, and PINE64 sells a tempered glass screen protector [https://pine64.com/product/pinephone-tempered-glass-screen-protector/ in their store].<br />
<br />
You can also buy a third-party screen protector, as the screen protectors for the iPhone 11 Pro Max/XS Max fit the PinePhone pretty well based on [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8458&pid=65409#pid65409 this] forum post.<br />
<br />
=== Batteries ===<br />
==== I want a replacement battery, which one should I buy? ====<br />
<br />
Replacement batteries for US customers are available in the store.<br />
<br />
Currently the PinePhone battery is known to be compatible with replacement batteries for the Samsung J700. Specifically, models "EB-BJ700BBC" and "EB-BJ700BBE" are compatible with all PinePhone models, and "EB-BJ700CBE" is compatible with Community Editions [https://www.reddit.com/r/PINE64official/comments/kcof97/pinephone_replacement_battery_found_and_tested/gfrx4p2/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 after UBPorts] (due to plastic tabs on its bottom which only the newer phones [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11901 have tolerance for]).<br />
<br />
=== External hardware ===<br />
<br />
==== Will PINE64 sell other add-ons made for the PinePhone? ====<br />
<br />
Yes, currently there is a keyboard case [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8537&pid=55396#pid55396 with similarities to the Psion 5] which includes an internal battery, and a [https://www.pine64.org/2020/05/15/may-update-pinetab-pre-orders-pinephone-qi-charging-more/ Qi wireless charging] add-on planned, both of which PINE64 intends to directly sell. There is the potential for future add-ons such as a game pad, however that is currently just an idea and not in any way planned.<br />
<br />
==== Which 3rd party hardware can connect to my PinePhone? ====<br />
<br />
See [[PinePhone Hardware Accessory Compatibility]].<br />
<br />
<br />
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<hr />
<div>This page contains a list of all available OS releases for the regular [[PinePhone]], as well as links to other resources.<br />
<br />
See [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]] on how to install the operating systems.<br><br />
However, if your phone came preloaded with software, Please see [[PinePhone Updating Instructions]].<br />
<br />
{{Hint| '''Note:''' Some releases may not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.<br />
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.}}<br />
<br />
= Software Releases =<br />
<br />
This is a list of OSes that specifically support the PinePhone.<br />
Since PinePhone support is included in Mainline Linux, in principle, any ARM Linux OS can be used if possible required patches are included.<br />
<br />
== DanctNIX (Arch Linux ARM) ==<br />
[[File:Archlinux-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
(Unofficial) Arch Linux ARM with choice of Phosh UI, Plasma Mobile, sxmo or barebones.<br />
Currently being maintained by the [https://danctnix.org/ DanctNIX] community (GitHub: [https://github.com/DanctNIX/danctnix danctnix], [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded dreemurrs-embedded]).<br />
<br />
* GitHub: [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
Get both stable and test builds at [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases GitHub releases].<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>alarm/123456</code><br />
|-<br />
! root<br />
| <code>root/root</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
Most of the things should work.<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
* There are archmobile chat rooms on Matrix ([https://matrix.to/#/#archmobile:kde.org #archmobile:kde.org]) and Telegram ([https://t.me/archmobile @archmobile]).<br />
* You may find the Discord, Matrix and Telegram of DanctNIX community at [https://github.com/DanctNIX/danctnix/blob/master/README.md#channel-list the Channel list section of DanctNIX/README.md], read the [https://github.com/DanctNIX/danctnix/blob/master/docs/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md Code of Conduct].<br />
* Feel free to send us [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls pull requests] and report [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/issues issues] on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch GitHub].<br />
<br />
== ExpidusOS ==<br />
<br />
A fork of [https://voidlinux.org Void Linux] with a custom fork of XFCE called [https://github.com/ExpidusOS/genesis Gensis] as the default desktop environment, developed by [https://midstall.com/ Midstall Software].<br />
<br />
* [https://expidusos.com ExpidusOS official website]<br />
* [https://wiki.expidusos.com/index.php/Main_Page ExpidusOS Wiki]<br />
* [https://discord.gg/GVfBF2w Midstall Software Discord server]<br />
* GitHub: [https://github.com/ExpidusOS ExpidusOS]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
Check the [https://expidusos.com/download download page] for that latest version, or the [https://build.expidusos.com/ image file list] for all versions, look for the file name that starts with "pinephone".<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
expidus/expidus<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
The ExpidusOS Wiki has a page detailing [https://wiki.expidusos.com/index.php/Device:PinePhone supported features].<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
Join the [https://discord.gg/GVfBF2w Discord server] or corresponding repo at GitHub ([https://github.com/orgs/ExpidusOS/repositories repo list]).<br />
<br />
== Fedora ==<br />
[[File:Fedora-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
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.<br />
It aims to eventually be an upstream part of the Fedora project, rather than a phone-specific distribution.<br />
<br />
* Forum discussion: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 Fedora + Phosh for PinePhone]<br />
* GitHub: [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
* [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases Flashable images]<br />
* [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup Build scripts]<br />
* [https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/coprs/njha/mobile/ Packages (Fedora COPR)]<br />
<br />
There is also an FTP server with images build every night @ ftp://pine.warpspeed.dk/nightly/pinephone/ (Mount this with something like Nautilus)<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
On github images use:<br />
pine/123456<br />
<br />
On Nightly images from FTP use<br />
pine/1111<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work!<br />
<br />
There are still a few bugs though, and [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html#toc-feature-driver-support-matrix some features don't have driver support yet] on any PinePhone distribution.<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
Please send your bug reports to [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/issues the project's issue tracker].<br />
Be sure to include logs if applicable!<br />
Send us pull requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/pulls Github].<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Gentoo ==<br />
[[File:GentooLogo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
{{hint|Please consider cross-compiling the software on the computer.<br />
Long compilation times and heat production can lead to a reduced lifespan of the phone.}}<br />
<br />
There are unofficial Gentoo overlays with ebuilds for the PinePhone.<br />
There are no images - you'll be building it yourself, picking which kernel, bootloader and desktop environment you want to use.<br />
You will be using the arm64 version of Gentoo.<br />
<br />
'''Documentation'''<br />
<br />
* https://stealthgun.tweakblogs.net/blog/19336/gentoo-on-a-pinephone<br />
* https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/User:Dr41nU/PinePhone<br />
* https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/PinePhone (incomplete)<br />
<br />
'''Overlay locations'''<br />
<br />
* https://gitlab.com/bingch/gentoo-overlay<br />
* https://github.com/stealthgun/gjdwebserver-overlay<br />
<br />
== GloDroid ==<br />
<br />
{{Hint|There can be large intervals between release update, so available images may be outdated and do not reflect the state of the current developments.}}<br />
<br />
A fully open source port of Android to the PinePhone.<br />
<br />
GitHub: [https://github.com/GloDroid/ GloDroid]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
Stable image (last release at 2021-11-25)<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/GloDroid/glodroid_manifest/releases GloDroid]<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
Works: WiFi, screen dimming, touchscreen and charging work.<br />
Don't work: Bluetooth, Telephony, GPS, Sound<br />
<br />
== LuneOS ==<br />
[[File:Luneos-logo-256.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
LuneOS is a open source mobile operating system based on [https://www.webosose.org/ webOS Open Source Edition]([https://github.com/webosose GitHub], previously known as [https://github.com/openwebos Open webOS]) by LG, comes with [https://webos-ports.org/wiki/Luna_Next Luna Next] UI, currently developed by the WebOS Ports community.<br />
<br />
* [https://www.webos-ports.org/wiki/Main_Page WebOS Ports Wiki]<br />
* [https://webos-ports.org/wiki/Pinephone_Info WebOS-Ports Wiki's Pinephone page]<br />
* GitHub: [https://github.com/webOS-ports WebOS Ports]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
* [https://github.com/webOS-ports/meta-pine64-luneos/releases LuneOS test images for PinePhone]<br />
<br />
It is recommended to use ''bmaptool'', which is faster than dd, and can decompress archived image files on-the-fly.<br />
<br />
Syntax is:<br />
<br />
bmaptool copy [from] [to]<br />
<br />
For example:<br />
<br />
bmaptool copy http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/luneos-dev-image-pinephone-testing-0-177.rootfs.wic.gz /dev/mmcblk0<br />
<br />
.wic file can be treated as .img file when flashing. You may rename .wic file to .img when using GUI tools that require file extension to be .img.<br />
<br />
== Maemo Leste ==<br />
[[File:Maemoleste-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maemo Maemo] is a trimmed-down version of Debian for mobile devices,<br />
originally a collaboration between Nokia and many open source projects (the [http://maemo.org/intro/ Maemo community]) before Nokia abandoned it.<br />
The community now takes full responsibility in developing fully open source Maemo for a variety of mobile devices. <br />
<br />
The new version Maemo 8 "Leste" is an ARM64 port of [https://devuan.org/ Devuan] (Debian without systemd) and runs the mainline Linux kernel.<br />
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].<br />
The current version is Devuan Beowulf (Debian Buster) and has simultaneous support for both Devuan and Debian.<br />
<br />
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].<br />
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 build]).<br />
Porting packages to Maemo Leste is basically a simple matter of porting to arm64 version of Debian/Devuan, which benefits both projects.<br />
<br />
* [https://maemo-leste.github.io/ Maemo Leste website]<br />
* [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page Maemo Leste Wiki]<br />
** [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page]<br />
** [https://leste.maemo.org/Leste_FAQ Maemo Leste FAQ]<br />
* GitHub: [https://github.com/maemo-leste maemo-leste]<br />
* Twitter: [https://twitter.com/maemoleste @maemoleste]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
[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].<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
root/toor<br />
<br />
You may use <code>sudo</code> directly.<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
For current status and workarounds, please read their [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page].<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
Most discussion occurs at [ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/#maemo-leste <code>#maemo-leste</code> on <code>irc.libera.chat</code>].<br />
The Maemo website also has an [https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1565822 ongoing forum thread] for feedback.<br />
<br />
All other contact information is listed on the [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page main page] of the Maemo wiki.<br />
<br />
Submit [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues bug reports] on github.<br />
To track known issues, you may use these search terms:<br />
[https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pinephone pinephone],<br />
[https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pine64 pine64].<br />
<br />
Learn about<br />
[https://leste.maemo.org/Development development],<br />
[https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Porting_Packages porting packages],<br />
[https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Building_Packages building packages],<br />
[https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Tasks todo list],<br />
and general info on [https://wiki.debian.org/HowToPackageForDebian how to package for Debian].<br />
Some tasks have funding available.<br />
<br />
== Manjaro ARM ==<br />
[[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
* Phosh: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/phosh Stable] / [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/phosh-dev Dev]<br />
* Plasma Mobile: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/plasma-mobile Stable] / [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/plasma-mobile-dev Dev]<br />
* Lomiri: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/lomiri-dev Dev] (No longer maintained)<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>manjaro/123456</code><br />
|-<br />
! root<br />
| <code>root/root</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
{{Hint| '''Note:''' At the first boot, the Phosh image will be loaded at a TTY login prompt for multiple minutes.}}<br />
<br />
See Manjaro's release announcements on their forum.<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
See the end of the [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-beta7-with-phosh-pinephone/58901 announcement].<br />
<br />
== Mobian ==<br />
[[File:Debian-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
An unofficial [https://www.debian.org Debian] build for ARM64 running with Phosh (developed by Purism, uses Wayland instead of Xorg).<br />
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).<br />
Current version is Debian Bookworm.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
[https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/weekly/ Weekly] /<br />
[https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/installer/ Installer] /<br />
[https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/ Stable]<br />
<br />
Extract the image before installing:<br />
<br />
$ gzip -d Downloads/mobian-pinephone-*.img.gz<br />
<br />
See the [https://wiki.mobian.org/doku.php?id=install project page] for specific installation instructions.<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
mobian/1234<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
See [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/mobian-recipes/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] or [https://wiki.mobian.org/doku.php?id=pinephone the wiki] for most up to date status.<br />
<br />
Check [https://gitlab.com/groups/mobian1/-/issues bug tracker] for known issues. Questions? Ask on our [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 thread].<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/issues the project's issue tracker].<br />
As a general rule, issues with third-party apps (even the default ones) should be reported upstream.<br />
A Mobian issue would be related to getting the hardware to work on the PinePhone, <br />
but if unsure where the issue should be reported just open a ticket or ask.<br />
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/mobian1 Gitlab].<br />
<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
<br />
See [https://wiki.mobian.org/doku.php?id=start the wiki] for additional information regarding screen resolution, USB networking, WiFi hotspot, Chatty and the repository.<br />
<br />
== Multi-distro demo image ==<br />
<br />
{{Warning | This is a demo image for testing different OSes before installing a regular image. Attempting to use this image productively is highly discouraged. The kernel is shared across the different OSes and is not updated.}}<br />
<br />
This image allow users to try many of the above Linux distributions easily, without having to figure out how to flash them individually and juggle with many microSD cards. Also called megi's 15-in-1 multi boot image.<br />
<br />
* Main page: https://xnux.eu/p-boot-demo/<br />
* Git repo: https://megous.com/git/pinephone-multi-boot/<br />
* Forum discussion: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11347 UPDATED (June 2021): 17-distro multi-boot image for Pinephone (incl. 3GiB variant)]<br />
<br />
'''Update 2021-06-02, using megi's kernel 5.13-rc4'''<br />
<br />
DD image to SD card and boot. This image is for 16GiB or larger SD cards, also works if flashed to eMMC.<br />
<br />
This is also a good build for charging depleted battery. Just boot up this build with power supply connected, keep the PinePhone charging for 3 hours at power down stage.<br />
<br />
For more info on this build, please visit its entry the "News" section of its [https://xnux.eu/p-boot-demo/ web page].<br />
<br />
* [http://dl.xnux.eu/p-boot-multi-2021-06-02.torrent Download torrent file from author's website]<br />
* [http://dl.xnux.eu/p-boot-multi-2021-06-02/ Download img.zst from author's website] (speed limited to 512KiB/s)<br />
* [http://mirror.uxes.cz/dl.xnux.eu/ Download torrent and img.zst from discord user uxes' mirror]<br />
** '''File name:''' multi.img.zst<br />
** '''SHA-256:''' <span style="word-break: break-all">9b099cdfece3ba862348ca32af6c51a41a1d161b1d897f9928ae8be3c824a0b6</span><br />
** '''File Size:''' 6.57GiB<br />
<br />
* [https://files.pine64.org/os/PinePhone/Multi/p-boot-multi-2021-06-02.img.gz Direct download img.gz from pine64.org] (re-zipped from zstd to gzip)<br />
** '''File name:''' p-boot-multi-2021-06-02.img.gz<br />
** '''MD5:''' 2abdaafb01dd7519f678b5a7c6538493<br />
** '''File Size:''' 6.8GB<br />
<br />
Due to its size, download though torrent is suggested by the author on its main page.<br />
<br />
{{hint | '''Note about .zst archive file:'''<br />
<br />
On Linux, you may install or compile <code>zstd</code>, and write the image to SD card by using <code>zstdcat</code> and <code>dd</code>. See the "Installation" section of its [https://xnux.eu/p-boot-demo/ web page] for command examples.<br />
<br />
On Windows, you may use [https://github.com/mcmilk/7-Zip-zstd 7-zip-zstd], it provides different installation method in the README.md.Install and extract the .img file from the zst archive, and flash with tools like [https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/ Win32 Disk Imager].}}<br />
<br />
Also see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]].<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
All passwords, including root passwords, are <code>1111</code>.<br />
sxmo username is <code>user</code>.<br />
<br />
== Nemo Mobile ==<br />
[[File:nemo_mobile.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS with a open source UI called [http://nemomobile.net/glacier-home/ Glacier] ([https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Nemo/Glacier Mer Wiki]), [http://nemomobile.net/pages/Hello_manjaro/ based on Manjaro].<br />
<br />
* Website: [https://nemomobile.net/ Nemo Mobile UX team]<br />
* [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Nemo Mer Wiki page]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
See the [https://nemomobile.net/installation/ installation page] on their website for the newest release and installation guides.<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work''' <br />
<br />
Development is now moving very fast after rebasing. For the current devel image, Wifi, SMS and Bluetooth works.<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
For the Nemo Mobile UX itself:<br />
* GitHub issues: https://github.com/nemomobile-ux/main/issues<br />
<br />
For hardware:<br />
* GitHub issues: https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/issues<br />
<br />
== NixOS ==<br />
[[File:nixos.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
NixOS support is handled through the Mobile NixOS project.<br />
<br />
* Project home page: [https://mobile.nixos.org/ Mobile NixOS]<br />
* PinePhone device page: [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone.html Pine64 PinePhone — Mobile NixOS]<br />
* GitHub: [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos NixOS/mobile-nixos]<br />
<br />
There is no pre-built complete image.<br />
For now users, are expected to follow the instructions in the [https://mobile.nixos.org/getting-started.html Getting Started page],<br />
and [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone.html Project's device page].<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
Currently, it boots, it's just as compatible as the Android-based devices are with Mobile NixOS.<br />
It even supports a bit more since it can use WiFi.<br />
<br />
Support for all of the hardware will be coming, this project is a breadth-first work, where the work spans multiple devices in parallel.<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
On [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos/issues the project's repository].<br />
Please specify that you are using a PinePhone when reporting issues.<br />
Details about contributions and donations are on the [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html NixOS website].<br />
<br />
== OpenMandriva Lx ==<br />
[[File:Oma-logo-22042013_300pp.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
{{Hint| '''Note:''' This image is solely for testing purposes.}}<br />
<br />
OpenMandriva Lx with Plasma Mobile as UI.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
The official image can be found [https://sourceforge.net/projects/openmandriva/files/release/4.2/RC/Pinephone/ at sourceforge.net].<br />
See [https://www.openmandriva.org/en/news/article/openmandriva-lx-4-3-rc-available-for-testing here] for the offical announcement.<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
From the [https://www.openmandriva.org/en/news/article/openmandriva-lx-4-3-rc-available-for-testing 4.3 announcement],<br />
in future updates (4.3 and later), "Phone calls are working, and we have rewritten the camera app to be far more useful".<br />
<br />
== openSUSE ==<br />
[[File:SLEM-OS-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
Our images use the same [https://en.opensuse.org/Portal:Tumbleweed openSUSE Tumbleweed] base as our desktop images,<br />
except what needs to be changed for the PinePhone.<br />
The images include <i>zypper</i> (RPM) as the default package manager,<br />
and have access to virtually the same (open source) software as our desktop repositories,<br />
thanks to the [https://en.opensuse.org/Portal:Factory Factory] ports.<br />
Using [https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:DNF dnf] is possible, if preferred.<br />
<br />
'''Download links'''<br />
<br />
* [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/devel:/ARM:/Factory:/Contrib:/PinePhone/images/openSUSE-Tumbleweed-ARM-PHOSH-pinephone.aarch64.raw.xz Phosh] / [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/devel:/ARM:/Factory:/Contrib:/PinePhone/images/openSUSE-Tumbleweed-ARM-PHOSH-pinephone.aarch64.raw.xz.sha256 SHA-256] / [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/devel:/ARM:/Factory:/Contrib:/PinePhone/images/openSUSE-Tumbleweed-ARM-PHOSH-pinephone.aarch64.raw.xz.sha256.asc SHA-256 Signature]<br />
* [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/devel:/ARM:/Factory:/Contrib:/PinePhone/images/openSUSE-Tumbleweed-ARM-PLAMO-pinephone.aarch64.raw.xz Plasma Mobile] / [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/devel:/ARM:/Factory:/Contrib:/PinePhone/images/openSUSE-Tumbleweed-ARM-PLAMO-pinephone.aarch64.raw.xz.sha256 SHA-256] / [https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/devel:/ARM:/Factory:/Contrib:/PinePhone/images/openSUSE-Tumbleweed-ARM-PLAMO-pinephone.aarch64.raw.xz.sha256.asc SHA-256 Signature]<br />
<br />
To verify the images you need to import [https://build.opensuse.org/projects/devel:ARM:Factory:Contrib:PinePhone/public_key our GPG key].<br />
Keep on mind that the first boot may stay on black screen for about a minute - consequent boots should be faster.<br />
<br />
You can find install instructions at [https://en.opensuse.org/HCL:PinePhone#Installing_openSUSE_in_a_Pinephone this section] in the openSUSE Wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Username/Password'''<br />
<br />
The login credentials are pine/1234 and root/linux.<br />
Change (or disable) the root password once you are set up.<br />
<br />
'''What works and what does not work'''<br />
<br />
You can find all information about the releases of the project [https://gitlab.com/slem.os/slem.os/-/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md here].<br />
Detailed information, tips and troubleshooting suggestions are also provided at [https://en.opensuse.org/HCL:PinePhone the openSUSE Wiki].<br />
You will also find information in our wiki on how to report issues (Contributing section).<br />
<br />
== postmarketOS ==<br />
[[File:PostmarketOS-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
postmarketOS extends [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.<br />
It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...).<br />
<br />
As of writing, official images are provided with Phosh, Plasma Mobile and Sxmo.<br />
The official images come in two flavors, either as a test image to try out postmarketOS, or with the installer.<br />
<br />
When using the installer images (recommended), it is possible to:<br />
* encrypt the installation<br />
* install from the SD card to eMMC<br />
<br />
Power users may also create their own image with the distribution's install and development tool <code>pmbootstrap</code>.<br />
<br />
Please read the detailed [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation installation instructions] in the wiki.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
* [https://postmarketos.org/download/ Download page]<br />
* [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation Flashing instructions]<br />
<br />
'''Username/password'''<br />
<br />
* Test images: user/147147<br />
* When using the installer images or building an image with pmbootstrap, you set your own username and password.<br />
** The Phosh and Plasma Mobile lock screens only support numeric keyboard, so you should '''only use numbers''' in your password.<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
See the [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/issues?label_name%5B%5D=device-pine64-pinephone issue tracker].<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/issues?label_name%5B%5D=device-pine64-pinephone postmarketOS issue tracker] for PinePhone support.<br />
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing postmarketOS wiki] for options to contribute.<br />
<br />
== PureOS ==<br />
[[File:Pureos.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
{{Warning|This project is no longer under development and has been abandoned. Use [https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PinePhone_Software_Releases#Mobian Mobian] instead}}<br />
<br />
{{Hint|There is no prebuilt image, you'll need a Linux environment and build the image yourself.}}<br />
<br />
[https://www.pureos.net/ PureOS] is a user friendly, secure and freedom respecting GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian and GNOME developed by the Purism community.<br />
<br />
* [https://tracker.pureos.net/w/ PureOS Wiki], no PinePhone page there<br />
* Mobile-optimized apps list from the [https://tracker.pureos.net/w/pureos/mobile_optimized_apps/ Software Center in PureOS] and [https://tracker.pureos.net/w/pureos/3rd-party_mobile_optimized_apps/ 3rd party repos]<br />
* [https://github.com/rufferson/pureos-pinephone current PinePhone PureOS repo], A script to convert Librem5 PureOS to PinePhone Pure-OS<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
Use [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rufferson/pureos-pinephone/master/build_image.sh the convert script] to download and build the image from u-boot, PinePhone linux kernel and Librem5 PureOS.<br />
<br />
Also see:<br />
* [https://forums.puri.sm/t/successful-installation-of-pureos-on-pinephone/8741/12 Successful installation of PureOS on PinePhone - PureOS - Purism community]<br />
* The PureOS section of [https://www.ruff.mobi/go/mobi/pine.html PinePhone page] on ruff.mobi<br />
* An [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone archived repo] for PureOS on PinePhone<br />
* A [https://mozzwald.com/pp/ file list] with [https://mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt pureos pinephone build instructions] on mozzwald.com<br />
<br />
== Sailfish OS ==<br />
[[File:Sailfish_logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
[https://sailfishos.org/ Sailfish OS] is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Main_Page Mer], and a closed source UI based on [https://sailfishos.org/wiki/Lipstick Lipstick].<br />
<br />
* [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Adaptations/PinePhone64 PinePhone Wiki Page] on Mer Wiki, for both Nemo Mobile and Sailfish OS.<br />
* [https://gitlab.com/pinephone-sailfish-os/linux-kernel/ Linux kernel config repo]<br />
* [https://gitlab.com/sailfishos-porters-ci/dont_be_evil-ci/ Sailfish OS repo]<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
'''Flashing script'''<br />
<br />
The Sailfish OS 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].<br />
<br />
The script downloads the image and bootloader from the CI, extracts everything and burns it onto the SD card.<br />
Note: The script will format and erase the SD card!<br />
<br />
Instructions:<br />
# Download the flashing script<br />
# Insert a microSD card in your device<br />
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed<br />
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).<br />
<br />
* When asked where to flash, type 'raw' and it will build the image on your computer. Otherwise define the path /dev/.... to flash to card or internal emmc. <br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
Set PIN on initialization.<br />
<br />
* Sometimes the first run stalls before the tutorial. Reboot and it will start from setting the security pin.<br />
* The homescreen may be locked unless you boot with a sim card inserted. An old expired sim will do. '''If you do not have a SIM card on hands, do NOT set a security code on first boot.'''<br />
* When a screen with a loading circle is displayed, just left/right swipe it away.<br />
* If you're not familiar with Sailfish OS, pay attention to the tutorial - the interface works great, but is not immediately obvious. If you are familiar with it, you can skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left.<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
See the [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Adaptations/PinePhone64#Hardware_Support Hardware Support section] on the Mer Wiki's PinePhone Page.<br />
<br />
There is a limited selection of apps available from the Jolla store, the vast majority are hosted on openrepos.net. If the Storeman app for openrepos is not preinstalled, download the RPM and click to install.<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
See the [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Adaptations/PinePhone64#Installation Installation section] on the Mer Wiki's PinePhone Page for compile, build and development.<br />
<br />
Git repo links are at the top of this OS section. other repos that may be helpful:<br />
<br />
* [https://github.com/sailfish-on-dontbeevil GitHub project page]<br />
* [https://github.com/sailfish-on-dontbeevil/flash-it the repo of the flash-it.sh flashing script]<br />
* [https://build.merproject.org/project/show/nemo:devel:hw:pine:dontbeevil Mer Open Build Service page] ([https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/changes-needed-to-merge-the-project-names-to-sailfish-os/1672 Mer is being assimilated into Sailfish OS] and [https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/obs-shut-down-and-next-steps/1814 OBS is shutting down], also see [https://specs.openstack.org/openstack/fuel-specs/specs/7.0/replace-obs.html OpenStack is replacing OBS with another build system based on Jenkins], if it's related, even OBS come back under Sailfish OS, it will be different.)<br />
<br />
See the [https://sailfishos.org/wiki/Collaborative_Development#Reporting_issues Sailfish OS wiki] for links to their forum, as well as info required when reporting an issue. See the [https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS Sailfish OS wiki main page] for options to contribute to Sailfish OS.<br />
<br />
'''Notes'''<br />
<br />
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.<br />
== Slackware ==<br />
<br />
Unofficial slackware images with xfce for the pinephone<br />
<br />
Discussion thread: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=12181&highlight=slackware+pinephone Thread]<br />
<br />
Download link: http://dl.fail.pp.ua/slackware/images/pinephone/<br />
== SkiffOS ==<br />
[[File:SkiffOS-Icon-1.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
Minimal in-memory cross-compiled OS optimized for hosting multiple in parallel Docker containers.<br />
<br />
Provides the reliability of firmware with the ease-of-use of package managers.<br />
<br />
Upgrade over-the-air via a simple rsync script, or copying 3 files.<br />
<br />
Uses the [http://buildroot.org Buildroot] cross-compilation tool for support for all Pine64 boards.<br />
<br />
Use configuration packages to configure distro:<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Package !! Distro<br />
|-<br />
| core/pinephone_neon || KDE Neon via Ubuntu repositories<br />
|-<br />
| core/pinephone_nixos || Nixos Mobile<br />
|-<br />
| core/pinephone_gentoo || Gentoo with Link-time Optimization & KDE Mobile or Phosh<br />
|-<br />
| core/pinephone_ubports || Ubuntu Ports for PinePhone<br />
|-<br />
| core/pinephone_manjaro_kde || Manjaro for PinePhone: KDE variant<br />
|-<br />
| core/pinephone_manjaro_phosh || Manjaro for PinePhone: Phosh variant<br />
|-<br />
| core/pinephone_manjaro_lomiri || Manjaro for PinePhone: Lomiri variant<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The boot-up OS is upgraded independently from the containers.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
The repository and instructions can be found [https://github.com/skiffos/SkiffOS/tree/master/configs/pine64/phone here].<br />
<br />
== Sxmo ==<br />
<br />
A collection of Suckless programs to create a mobile UI. Based on postmarketOS.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
Sxmo images can be found [https://images.postmarketos.org/bpo/ here] (in the ''/pine64-pinephone/sxmo/'' sections respectively).<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
user/147147<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
Contributing information is listed [https://man.sr.ht/~anjan/sxmo-docs-stable/CONTRIBUTING.md here].<br />
<br />
== Ubuntu Touch ==<br />
[[File:Ubports-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.<br />
<br />
Ubuntu touch is a mobile version of Ubuntu developed by the UBports community.<br />
Installation instructions can be found on<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone the UBports PinePhone project].<br />
There is also a [https://github.com/goddard/pinephone/ script] to download the latest image and flash to your PinePhone.<br />
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.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone UBports PinePhone project]<br />
<br />
'''username/password'''<br />
<br />
Set up during boot<br />
<br />
'''What works, what does not work'''<br />
<br />
Scroll down to the bottom of [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone this page], or directly here [https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/pinephone/#deviceOverview]<br />
<br />
'''How to contribute and report defects'''<br />
<br />
See [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone UBports gitlab page].<br />
See [https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors UBports website] for how to donate.<br />
<br />
== Kali Linux ==<br />
[[File:Kali-logo.png|right|200px]]<br />
<br />
An unofficial [https://www.kali.org Kali Linux] build for PinePhone running with Phosh (developed by Purism, uses Wayland instead of Xorg).<br />
Debootstrapped Kali Linux, with only the Phosh GUI and a few other packages (ModemManager, WiFi chip firmware). Currently running on Mobian's Kernel. Thanks to Mobian Project for WiFi Firmware.<br />
<br />
'''Download location'''<br />
<br />
[https://github.com/Shubhamvis98/kali-pinephone/releases Kali Phosh]<br />
<br />
'''Installation:'''<br />
<br />
$ unxz -c Kali-pinephone-{Version}.img.xz | dd of=/dev/{storage_block} bs=1M status=progress<br />
$ growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y<br />
$ resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY<br />
# X: Storage Device Y: Partition Number<br />
<br />
'''username/password: '''kali/8888<br />
<br />
= Tools =<br />
<br />
There are software tools, that can be booted on the PinePhone.<br />
<br />
== JumpDrive ==<br />
<br />
JumpDrive can be used to flash the eMMC (and the microSD card), see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions#Using JumpDrive]].<br />
<br />
See https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/releases for the latest image.<br />
Make sure to download the "PinePhone" image and to unpack the archive before flashing.<br />
<br />
= Factory Test OS =<br />
<br />
{{Hint|'''Note:''' The magnetometer test will fail on the new Beta Edition, as the factory image wasn't updated for it yet.}}<br />
<br />
On the Braveheart model, there was a postmarketOS based basic Factory Test OS pre-installed on the eMMC.<br />
The developer Martijn Braam from postmarketOS has improved the functionality of the image considerably later.<br />
Since the 20200501 version, it is able to test all the hardware.<br />
It also includes functionality to install a new OS to the eMMC when using with an test image that includes that OS image.<br />
The downloadable image just does the hardware tests.<br />
Do not flash eMMC to test your device, just dd it to microSD and test from there.<br />
New versions are distributed as part of the postmarketOS distribution.<br />
<br />
Links:<br />
* [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Software Images] (download the latest one named like pine-pinephone-yyyyMMdd-factorytestX.img.xz)<br />
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest Git repo]<br />
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest/-/blob/master/README.rst Documentation]<br />
<br />
== Factory-loaded OS builds ==<br />
<br />
These are different operating system builds that was preloaded in the factory with testing utility.<br />
<br />
Download the build, extract the image and dd it to a 8 GB or larger microSD card, then insert it into the PinePhone.<br />
After power up or reboot, you may perform and complete the test routine, or apply the build from microSD card to eMMC.<br />
<br />
All the download links below are direct download from pine64.org.<br />
<br />
<div style="overflow: auto;"><br />
{| class="wikitable" style="white-space: nowrap"<br />
! OS<br />
! Download Link<br />
! File Size<br />
! MD5<br />
|-<br />
| Beta Edition<br />
| [https://files.pine64.org/os/PinePhone/BetaEdition/pine64-pinephone-plamo-beta-factorytest.img.xz pine64-pinephone-plamo-beta-factorytest.img.xz]<br />
| 1.78GB<br />
| <code>f16bce93504a52217540ac886863a418</code><br />
|-<br />
| Mobian<br />
| [https://files.pine64.org/os/PinePhone/Mobian/pine64-pinephone-20201207-factorytest-mobian.img.xz pine64-pinephone-20201207-factorytest-mobian.img.xz]<br />
| 1.41GB<br />
| <code>015be381ff4e650a7fca6d4eaa90d63d</code><br />
|-<br />
| KDE<br />
| [https://files.pine64.org/os/PinePhone/KDE/pine64-pinephone-20201208-factorytest-kde.img.xz pine64-pinephone-20201208-factorytest-kde.img.xz]<br />
| 2.28GB<br />
| <code>32979ff17b5ec4d358ce99f1aff0c77c</code><br />
|-<br />
| Manjaro<br />
| [https://files.pine64.org/os/PinePhone/Manjaro/pine64-pinephone-20201013-manjaro-stable-20201018-factory56.img.xz pine64-pinephone-20201013-manjaro-stable-20201018-factory56.img.xz]<br />
| 1.04GB<br />
| <code>4edfd4dceaefdd32a3417c1727161c29</code><br />
|-<br />
| postmarketOS<br />
| [https://files.pine64.org/os/PinePhone/PostMarketOS/pine64-pinephone-20200726-phosh-v20.05-factory.img.xz pine64-pinephone-20200726-phosh-v20.05-factory.img.xz]<br />
| 517MB<br />
| <code>244093be2f6d728fcbd1d29114607727</code><br />
|-<br />
| Ubuntu Touch<br />
| [https://files.pine64.org/os/PinePhone/UBPorts/PinePhone-flasher-ubuntu-7b.img.gz PinePhone-flasher-ubuntu-7b.img.gz]<br />
| 1.05GB<br />
| <code>2d7f5271e7a281db8f1b1219bedbe131</code><br />
|}<br />
</div><br />
<br />
= Installing other ARM64 distributions =<br />
<br />
{{Warning|Distributions not on this page may not even boot after you follow this section. In the best case, they will be barely usable.<br />
This is more for fun, or if you would like to port a new distribution to the PinePhone.}}<br />
<br />
{{Hint|'''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.}}<br />
<br />
General steps:<br />
<br />
# Create a boot partition (from 4 MB to about 252 MB) and a root partition (from the end of boot to the end of the card) filesystem on the SD card.<br />
# Format the boot partition with vfat, and the root partition with a supported filesystem like ext4 or f2fs.<br />
# 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 instead (in archive mode, like <code>rsync -ar</code>).<br />
# Edit <code>/etc/fstab</code> to match your partitions.<br />
# Grab megi's kernel from https://xff.cz/kernels/, Follow the instructions in the [https://xff.cz/kernels/README README], which involves copying the kernel modules into the SD card rootfs, and writing u-boot and the bootloader.<br />
<br />
If you would like to see examples or specific commands for how to complete these steps, see:<br />
* [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup an example for Fedora], current unofficial [#Fedora] release<br />
* [https://xnux.eu/howtos/install-arch-linux-arm.html an example for Arch Linux] by megi<br />
<br />
= Other Resources =<br />
Community<br />
* [[Main_Page#Community_and_Support|Links to the community services]]<br />
<br />
Hardware information<br />
* [[PinePhone|General PinePhone hardware info]] in this Pine64 wiki<br />
* Details specific to the Braveheart Edition: [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart|PinePhone 1.1 Braveheart hardware details]]<br />
* Details specific to the Community Edition: [[PinePhone_v1.2|PinePhone 1.2 hardware details]]<br />
* 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]<br />
<br />
Other software information<br />
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]<br />
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi's feature/driver support matrix]<br />
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)] see demonstration [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL1GREqoqx8 on YouTube]<br />
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]<br />
<br />
Other<br />
* [https://pine64.com/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]<br />
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]<br />
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]<br />
* [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]<br />
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing microSD cards]<br />
<br />
[[Category:PinePhone]]</div>A-waihttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PinePhone_Pro_Software_Releases&diff=12586PinePhone Pro Software Releases2022-02-23T11:34:25Z<p>A-wai: /* Mobian/Download */ Edit image link</p>
<hr />
<div>This page contains a list of all available releases and tools for the [[PinePhone Pro]].<br />
<br />
== Software releases == <br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
[[File:Archlinux-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
(Unofficial) Arch Linux ARM with choice of Phosh UI, Plasma Mobile, sxmo or barebones.<br />
Currently being maintained by the [https://danctnix.org/ DanctNIX] community (GitHub: [https://github.com/DanctNIX/danctnix danctnix], [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded dreemurrs-embedded]).<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
<br />
Get both stable and test builds at [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases GitHub releases].<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials<br />
|-<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>alarm/123456</code><br />
|-<br />
! root (barebone only)<br />
| <code>root/root</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
The GitHub page can be found here: [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/ dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch]<br />
<br />
A Re-image of the Arch phosh (based on the Danctnix one) on a Btrfs Root as been made by kaida<br />
<br />
Github repo : https://github.com/K-arch27/pinebtrfs/tree/snaptest<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Gentoo ===<br />
[[File:GentooLogo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
{{hint|Please consider cross-compiling the software on the computer.<br />
Long compilation times and heat production can lead to a reduced lifespan of the phone.}}<br />
<br />
There is an unofficial Gentoo overlay with ebuilds for the PinePhone Pro.<br />
There are no images - you'll be building it yourself, picking which kernel, bootloader and desktop environment you want to use.<br />
The PinePhone Pro will not work with P-Boot but will with U-Boot, there is an ebuild for it you can use.<br />
You will be using the arm64 version of Gentoo.<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
<br />
The overlay can be found under https://github.com/stealthgun/gjdwebserver-overlay<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
<br />
See https://stealthgun.tweakblogs.net/blog/19830/gentoo-on-a-pinephone-pro for the documentation.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== LuneOS ===<br />
[[File:Luneos-logo-256.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
LuneOS is one of the original multi-tasking OS-es that runs on Linux. Based on HP/Palm's webOS, merged with latest technology stack from LG called webOS OSE (a derivative of what LG uses on their Smart TV's), software such as Qt5 and makes use of the Yocto build system.<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
<br />
* LuneOS (Initial preview): [https://github.com/webOS-ports/meta-pine64-luneos/releases Downloads] <br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials<br />
|-<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>root</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
<br />
In order to connect to the device using SSH/SCP via WiFi: You can simply connect via SSH/SCP via WiFi using the PinePhonePro's IP address on port 22.<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro ARM ===<br />
[[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
<br />
* Phosh: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/phosh-dev/releases Dev] <br />
* Plasma Mobile: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/plasma-mobile-dev/releases Dev]<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials<br />
|-<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>manjaro/123456</code><br />
|-<br />
! root<br />
| <code>root/root</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Mobian ===<br />
[[File:Debian-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
An unofficial [https://www.debian.org Debian] build for ARM64 running with Phosh (developed by Purism, uses Wayland instead of Xorg).<br />
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).<br />
Current version is Debian Bookworm.<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
<br />
[https://images.mobian.org/pinephonepro/ Images]<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials<br />
|-<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>mobian/1234</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
The development is work in progress. See [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/devices/pinephonepro-support pinephonepro-support] for further information.<br />
<br />
In order to connect to the device using SSH/SCP via WiFi, you need to install SSH on the device. You can do this by executing the following in a shell: "sudo apt-get install ssh", afterwards you can connect via SSH/SCP via WiFi using the PinePhonePro's IP address on port 22.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Nemo Mobile ===<br />
[[File:nemo_mobile.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS with a open source UI called [http://nemomobile.net/glacier-home/ Glacier], [http://nemomobile.net/pages/Hello_manjaro/ based on Manjaro].<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
<br />
[https://img.nemomobile.net/2022.05/Manjaro-ARM-nemomobile-pinephonepro-0.7.1.img.xz Image]<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials<br />
|-<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>manjaro/123456</code><br />
|-<br />
! root<br />
| <code>root/root</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
The website of the Nemo Mobile UX Team can be found [https://nemomobile.net/ here]. Please report bugs regarding the Nemo Mobile UI as [https://github.com/nemomobile-ux/main/issues GitHub issue].<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== NixOS ===<br />
[[File:nixos.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
NixOS is a Linux distribution built on top of the Nix package manager using declarative configuration to allow reliable system upgrades.<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
Not available yet.<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
WIP. See https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos/issues/440<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== postmarketOS ===<br />
[[File:PostmarketOS-logo.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
postmarketOS extends [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.<br />
It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...).<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
Official images for the PinePhone Pro will be available once it is in the "community" category of devices. Until then, build your own image with pmbootstrap.<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
See the [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_Pro_(pine64-pinephonepro) pine64-pinephonepro] page of the postmarketOS wiki for details.<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Various DPA Images ===<br />
Multiple versions of unofficial images of various Debian-based distributions by the user DPA. They also contain some of DPA's own software.<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
The latest successful image builds can be found here: https://repo.dpa.li/apt/dpa-image-builder/images/pinephone-pro/<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
Most of these images are still in development / incomplete and DPA doesn't have time to test them all, but they can still be useful as a starting point to get distributions running for which no other images have been created yet. DPA made these images because they wanted to run their favorite distribution, Devuan, on their phone.<br />
<br />
The build scripts can be found in various places: [https://gitlab.com/DanielAbrecht/dpa-image-builder GitLab], [https://projects.dpa.li/git/?p=dpa-image-builder.git;a=summary my server], [https://github.com/Daniel-Abrecht/dpa-image-builder GitHub]<br />
<br />
In theory, these build scripts can create images for any Debian-based distribution which supports ARM64 and can be bootstrapped using ''debootstrap''.<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
=== Template ===<br />
[[File:OS_LOGO.png|right|100px]]<br />
<br />
Description of the operating system / distribution.<br />
<br />
==== Download ====<br />
<br />
* Phosh: LINK<br />
* Plasma Mobile: LINK<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials<br />
|-<br />
! Default user<br />
| <code>user/123456</code><br />
|-<br />
! root<br />
| <code>root/root</code><br />
|}<br />
<br />
==== Notes ====<br />
Optional! Notes.<br />
<br />
==== How to contribute ==== <br />
Optional! Possibility to contribute.<br />
<br />
==== How to report bugs ====<br />
Optional! Explanation about how to report bugs.<br />
--><br />
<br />
== Tools == <br />
<br />
== Factory releases ==<br />
<br />
[[Category:PinePhone Pro]]</div>A-waihttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PinePhone_MMS_with_Matrix&diff=12585PinePhone MMS with Matrix2022-02-23T11:33:44Z<p>A-wai: Update Mobian Wiki link</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:Pinephonematrixfractalmmsscreenshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Screenshot of fractal displaying an MMS conversation]]<br />
<br />
The one known way to get MMS fully (meaning pictures and group messages) working is by relaying all SMS and MMS to a matrix server and using a matrix client to interact with them. https://gitlab.com/untidylamp/mmmpuppet is the bridge used here<br />
<br />
Outgoing messages over the max size are sent as a link. The link will not resolve if matrix is hosted on the PinePhone itself, so resize your images. An easy way might be to take a screenshot of your image viewer and send that image instead.<br />
<br />
This method works with a local-to-the-pinephone matrix server but you could instead use a public one on the internet. Free accounts on matrix.org should work fine for example. Sleep may need to be disabled for non-local servers or the bridge can get stuck.<br />
<br />
=Install packages=<br />
==Arch==<br />
Start with a nice and up-to-date Danctnix' Arch ARM PinePhone installation, mine is from April 20 2021. SSH into the PinePhone and then run this to install all the needed packages<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo pacman -Sy matrix-synapse fractal python-matrix_client python-gobject git meson ninja base-devel python-matrix-nio python-dbus<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
Start the service<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo systemctl enable synapse<br />
sudo systemctl start synapse<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Mobian==<br />
<br />
Flash a fresh mobian nightly (Tested September 28 2021) and install the following:<br />
<br />
<pre>sudo apt install matrix-synapse fractal mmsd-tng python3-matrix-nio python3-vobject python3-aiofiles git</pre><br />
<br />
=Set up Matrix Synapse on localhost=<br />
<br />
Skip this if you will be using a remote homeserver. Make a new config with the server name set to local host. <br />
<br />
==Arch==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
cd /etc/synapse/<br />
sudo python -m synapse.app.homeserver --server-name localhost --config-path homeserver.yaml --generate-config --report-stats=no<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo vi /usr/lib/systemd/user/matrix-synapse.service<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<pre><br />
[Unit]<br />
Description=Multimedia Messaging Service Daemon<br />
After=ModemManager.service<br />
<br />
[Service]<br />
ExecStart= python3 -m synapse.app.homeserver --config-path=/etc/matrix/homeserver.yaml<br />
<br />
Restart=on-failure<br />
RestartSec=10s<br />
<br />
[Install]<br />
WantedBy=default.target<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
Start the service<br />
<pre><br />
systemctl enable matrix-synapse --user<br />
systemctl start matrix-synapse --user<br />
<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==mobian==<br />
<pre><br />
cd /etc/matrix-synapse/<br />
sudo rm homeserver.*<br />
sudo python3 -m synapse.app.homeserver --server-name localhost --config-path homeserver.yaml --generate-config --report-stats=no<br />
sudo service matrix-synapse start<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
== Add new matrix users ==<br />
in /etc/synapse/ (arch) or /etc/matrix-synapse/ (mobian)<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
register_new_matrix_user -c homeserver.yaml http://localhost:8008 # New user name and pw will both be pp<br />
register_new_matrix_user -c homeserver.yaml http://localhost:8008 # New user name and pw will both be mm<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
Open fractal and log into the homeserver at http://localhost:8008 with username pp and password pp<br />
<br />
=Set up MMSD=<br />
<br />
==from git (historical, no longer needed, mmsdtng commonly packaged)==<br />
Grab the git repository and install it:<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
cd ~<br />
git clone https://source.puri.sm/kop316/mmsd.git<br />
cd mmsd<br />
meson _build<br />
meson compile -C _build<br />
meson test -C _build<br />
sudo meson install -C _build<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo vi /usr/lib/systemd/user/mmsd-mm.service<br />
<br />
[Unit]<br />
Description=Multimedia Messaging Service Daemon<br />
After=ModemManager.service<br />
<br />
[Service]<br />
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/mmsd -n -d<br />
<br />
Restart=on-failure<br />
RestartSec=10s<br />
<br />
[Install]<br />
WantedBy=default.target<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo chmod 644 /usr/lib/systemd/user/mmsd-mm.service<br />
systemctl enable mmsd-mm.service --user<br />
systemctl start mmsd-mm --user<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Settings for T-Mobile==<br />
This config works for me<br />
<br />
After starting mmsdtng the first time it should generate a config. Edit the following 3 options:<br />
<pre><br />
vi ~/.mms/modemmanager/ModemManagerSettings<br />
<br />
CarrierMMSC=http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc<br />
MMS_APN=fast.t-mobile.com<br />
AutoProcessSMSWAP=true<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Restart MMSD ModemManager service==<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
systemctl restart mmsdtng<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=Install MMS bridge=<br />
Grab it from git and put things in places<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
cd ~<br />
git clone https://gitlab.com/untidylamp/mmmpuppet.git<br />
cd mmmpuppet<br />
chmod +x mmmpuppet.py<br />
sudo cp mmm*.py /usr/local/bin/<br />
mkdir -p $HOME/.config/mmm/<br />
cp conf.json.sample $HOME/.config/mmm/conf.json<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Configure MMS bridge==<br />
This will mostly take care of editing the config for you if you are running a local matrix server.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sed -i 's^"https://matrix-client.matrix.org"^"http://localhost:8008"^' $HOME/.config/mmm/conf.json<br />
sed -i 's^"@bot_account:matrix.org"^"@mm:localhost"^' $HOME/.config/mmm/conf.json<br />
sed -i 's^"Change_me"^"mm"^' $HOME/.config/mmm/conf.json<br />
sed -i 's^"@your_accounts:matrix.org"^"@pp:localhost"^' $HOME/.config/mmm/conf.json<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
You actually have to fill these two out yourself. I put "US" and my +1 and rest of 10 digit number.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
vi $HOME/.config/mmm/conf.json<br />
<br />
"cell_number": "+15554441234",<br />
"cell_country": "CA",<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
Now we need to run it once to process the config file and remove secrets (It will say it has done this and exit on first run)<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
/usr/local/bin/mmmpuppet.py<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
check it out now<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
cat $HOME/.config/mmm/conf.json<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
If it doesn't change the file to remove all the linebreaks then it didn't like it. Figure out why by looking at the log file.<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
cat ~/.config/mmm/mmmpuppet.log<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
Go fix whatever went wrong. Which should be nothing. You should have seen a message like this as output before it returns you to a prompt:<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
Login successful. Config updated with token. Run again to start bridge.<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
==Set up MMS bridge service==<br />
<br />
Make systemd unit<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo vi /usr/lib/systemd/user/mmmpuppet.service<br />
<br />
[Unit]<br />
Description=Starts mmmpuppet interface<br />
After=mmsd-mm.service<br />
<br />
[Service]<br />
ExecStart=/usr/bin/python3 /usr/local/bin/mmmpuppet.py<br />
Restart=on-failure<br />
RestartSec=10s<br />
<br />
[Install]<br />
WantedBy=default.target<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
and start it<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
sudo chmod 644 /usr/lib/systemd/user/mmmpuppet.service<br />
systemctl enable mmmpuppet.service --user<br />
systemctl start mmmpuppet.service --user<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
done? see if services are running:<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
ps aux | grep mm<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
should show something like this even after reboot<br />
<br />
<pre><br />
alarm 6374 0.0 0.3 235364 7752 ? Ssl 22:44 0:00 /usr/local/bin/mmsd -n -d<br />
alarm 6825 9.8 2.7 224976 54188 ? Ssl 22:52 0:05 /usr/bin/python3 /usr/local/bin/mmmpuppet.py<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=Remove chatty=<br />
for arch do pacman stuff to remove chatty<br />
<br />
mobian<br />
<pre><br />
apt remove chatty<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
=Don't forget to enable data=<br />
<br />
You can get sms but not mms with mobile data off<br />
<br />
=Launch fractal=<br />
<br />
Log in with this homeserver<br />
<br />
<pre>http://localhost:8008</pre><br />
<br />
username <pre>pp</pre> and password <pre>pp</pre><br />
<br />
Logins are not saved. You need to add a new item named login to the gnome keyring manually to fix it. See: https://wiki.mobian.org/doku.php?id=fractal<br />
<br />
Basically apt install seahorse, open "passwords and keys" in the app drawer, click new (plus), select password keyring, and name it "login" (all lower no quotes). Then autologin will work as it should.<br />
<br />
=Done=<br />
At this point if you get a message a new room should be created by the bridge bot which you will be invited to. You can start a new conversation by creating a new room, setting the topic with phone numbers of participants, and then inviting the mm user. See the mmmpuppet readme for examples.<br />
<br />
=Other clients=<br />
<br />
quaternion also seems to work but has clunky UI issues. Might work better with scaling</div>A-waihttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PinePhone_Updating_Instructions&diff=9417PinePhone Updating Instructions2021-03-11T08:10:54Z<p>A-wai: /* Mobian */ Remove deprecated instructions to update bootloader</p>
<hr />
<div>== Mobian ==<br />
There is no need to regularly flash the newest images to your phone. You can use the pre-installed program "Software" or because Mobian is based on Debian you can open a terminal and use apt to keep the system updated. The following command will check for updates and install them:<br />
$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade<br />
If some packages were held back, you can update them with:<br />
$ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade<br />
<br />
== Other OSs ==<br />
<br />
== Manjaro, or other Arch Linux based OSs ==<br />
<br />
To first download all new package's<br />
<br />
$ sudo pacman -Suuyyw<br />
<br />
and do the same without the 'w' to apply new package's<br />
<br />
$ sudo pacman -Suy <br />
<br />
(--cache-dir can be used for a separate download location, otherwise consider reading https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Pacman#Configuration for further optimization)<br />
<br />
If you encounter any errors during the update, you may have to update the Pacman mirrors as follows:<br />
<br />
$ sudo pacman-mirrors -f<br />
<br />
Please add the information<br />
<br />
[[Category:PinePhone]]</div>A-waihttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PineTab&diff=6950PineTab2020-09-09T08:00:49Z<p>A-wai: /* Operating Systems */ Add Mobian section</p>
<hr />
<div>PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION, INFO SUBJECT TO CHANGE<br />
<br />
The PineTab is a 10" tablet created by Pine64.<br />
<br />
== Specifications ==<br />
* '''Dimensions:''' 11mm x 175mm x 260mm (Thickness, Width, Height)<br />
* '''Weight:''' 575g (Tablet alone)<br />
* '''Build:''' Plastic<br />
* '''Storage:'''<br />
** 64GB of internal eMMC storage<br />
** MicroSD slot, bootable<br />
** M.2 SSD slot, (optional)<br />
* '''Cameras:''' 2Mpx Front, 5Mpx Rear<br />
* '''CPU:''' Allwinner A64 Quad Core<br />
* '''GPU:''' Mali 400 MP2<br />
* '''RAM:''' 2GB LPDDR3<br />
* '''I/O:''' HD Video Out (Mini HDMI), Micro USB 2.0 OTG, USB 2.0 A host, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo,<br />
* '''Network'''<br />
** WiFi<br />
** M.2 LTE / Cell MODEM card, (optional, and takes place of optional M.2 SSD)<br />
* '''Screen:''' 10.1" IPS 800x1280 Capacitive LCD<br />
* '''Attachments/Accessories:''' Magnetically attached keyboard (optional)<br />
* '''Battery:''' 6000MAh (6Ah)<br />
* '''Misc. features:''' <br />
** Volume rocker and home button<br />
** Speakers and Microphone<br />
** 2.5mm OD 0.7mm ID DC Jack Power (5V 2A) Port<br />
<br />
== Keyboard ==<br />
'''Overview:''' The PineTab detachable keyboard features a full function row, FN key functionality, meta key (where the Windows key would be) and all of the keys you need for daily use.<br />
<br />
'''FN keys:''': Pause/play (F2), Stop (F3), Previous(F4), Next(F5), Music (F6), Mail (F7), Home (F8), Mute (F9), Vol- (F10), Vol+ (F11), Disable touchpad (F12), NumLock (Insert), Scroll Lock (Delete), PgUp (Up Arrow), PgDn (Down Arrow), Home (Left Arrow), End (Right Arrow), Digital Numpad (7,8,9,0,U,I,O,P,J,K,L,;,M,.,/)<br />
<br />
<br />
== PineTab board information, schematics and certifications ==<br />
* PineTab mainboard schematic:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Schematic%20v1.2-20191125.pdf PineTab mainboard Released Schematic ver 1.2]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-top.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Top View]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PineTab/PineTab%20Board%20View%20v1.2-20191201-bottom.pdf PineTab mainboard component placement ver 1.2 - Bottom View]<br />
* PineTab certifications:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20FCC-SDOC%20Certificate-S20060600404001.pdf PineTab FCC Certificate]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/PineTab%20CE-RED%20Certificate-S20060600403.pdf PineTab CE RED Certificate]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Datasheets for components and peripherals ==<br />
* Allwinner A64 SoC information:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64%20brief%20v1.0%2020150323.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC brief introduction]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64_Datasheet_V1.1.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Data Sheet V1.1 (Official Released Version)]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner_A64_User_Manual_V1.0.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC User Manual V1.0 (Official Release Version)]<br />
<br />
* X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AXP803_Datasheet_V1.0.pdf AXP803 PMIC datasheet]<br />
<br />
* LPDDR3 (178 Balls) SDRAM:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/ATL3A1632H12A_mobile_lpddr3_11x11.5_v1.0_1600.pdf Artmem LPDDR3 datasheet]<br />
<br />
* eMMC information:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/usb%20emmc%20module%20adapter%20v2.pdf PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module V2 schematic]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/USB%20adapter%20for%20eMMC%20module%20PCB.tar PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module PCB in JPEG]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]<br />
<br />
* CMOS camera module information:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinephone/OV5640_datasheet.pdf OV5640 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC for Rear Module datasheet]<br />
** [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]<br />
<br />
* LCD touch screen panel information:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271.pdf GOODiX GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller datasheet]<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pinetab/GT9271_Config_20200818_142030_V66.cfg PineTab GT9271 Capacitive Touch Controller configuration file]<br />
<br />
* Lithium battery information:<br />
<br />
<br />
* WiFi/BT module information:<br />
** [http://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf RTL8723BS/RTL8723CS specification]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Operating Systems ==<br />
The PineTab will automatically boot from microSD if a bootable card is inserted. Although it is technically possible to use any ARM distro (because the PineTab uses the mainline kernel), there are a few that are designed specifically for phones and tablets:<br />
* [[#UBPorts|UBPorts]]<br />
* [[#postmarketOS|postmarketOS]]<br />
* [[#Arch Linux ARM|Arch Linux ARM]]<br />
* [[#Manjaro ARM|Manjaro ARM]]<br />
* [[#Mobian|Mobian]]<br />
<br />
=== UBPorts ===<br />
The UBPorts jenkins daily build can be downloaded [https://ci.ubports.com/job/rootfs/job/rootfs-pinetab/ here]<br />
<br />
=== postmarketOS ===<br />
postmarketOS is a preconfigured version of [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] for mobile devices. The latest builds can be downloaded from the [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinetab/ images page] to be flashed to the PineTab.<br />
<br />
More information is available at [https://postmarketos.org postmarketos.org] and on their [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PineTab_(pine64-pinetab) dedicated PineTab wiki page].<br />
<br />
=== Arch Linux ARM ===<br />
Arch Linux ARM with LXQt built by Danct12 can be downloaded [https://github.com/Danct12/Pine64-Arch/releases/tag/20191207 here]<br />
<br />
=== Manjaro ARM ===<br />
Manjaro ARM with several different environments, including Phosh and Plasma, can be downloaded [https://osdn.net/projects/manjaro-arm/storage/pinetab/ here]<br />
<br />
=== Mobian ===<br />
Mobian is a project providing Debian images for mobile devices. PineTab images can be downloaded [https://images.mobian-project.org/pinetab/ here]</div>A-waihttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PinePhone_Software_Releases&diff=5397PinePhone Software Releases2020-03-27T10:44:53Z<p>A-wai: /* Debian + Phosh */</p>
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<div><br />
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.<br />
<br />
= General instructions =<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
This section has generic installation instructions. Please see the [[#Software Releases]] section for specific installation instructions for each distribution.<br />
<br />
== Boot priority ==<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Preparation of SD card ==<br />
# Download your chosen image from the options below<br />
# Extract the compressed file<br />
# Write the image to your SD card<br />
# Plug SD card into phone<br />
# Boot phone<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Installation to eMMC (Optional) ==<br />
<br />
=== Method Using Factory Installed Tools ===<br />
<br />
The initial OS you get with your phone has the option to flash an image on SD card to eMMC. <br />
<br />
# Copy (not flash) the image file to a formatted SD card.<br />
# Insert SD card into powered-off phone.<br />
# Turn on phone and select option to install to eMMC.<br />
<br />
=== Safe & Easy Method ===<br />
<br />
[https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9444 Jumpdrive thread]<br />
<br />
# download and extract [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/releases the Jumpdrive image]<br />
# flash the Jumpdrive image to a SD card<br />
# boot from the SD card<br />
# connect the PinePhone to your computer using USB-A -> USB-C cable.<br />
# flash the exposed (mounted) PinePhone drive with a chosen OS image as you'd flash any SD card, and resize partitions (optional, see below)<br />
# disconnect the PinePhone from your PC, power it down and remove the Jumpdrive SD card<br />
# boot into your OS of choice on eMMC<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
=== Safe With No Extra Tools, But Slower ===<br />
<br />
# Prepare a formatted SD card, flash desired OS to the SD card, and (optionally) resize the partition (see below)<br />
# Insert SD card and boot the phone<br />
# Open terminal and <code>git clone [url]</code> your desired project OR: Open web browser and download the desired OS image file. <br />
# Build the OS (Optional)<br />
# 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).<br />
# Turn off phone, remove SD card. Turn on phone.<br />
<br />
=== Risky Method ===<br />
<br />
Warning: This copies a mounted filesystem, which can lead to instability, erratic behavior, and data corruption. Do not use long term.<br />
<br />
# Prepare a new SD card, flash desired OS to the SD card<br />
# Boot the phone with your new SD card image<br />
# 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.<br />
# Turn off phone, take out SD card, and try booting the phone which should load up the new OS from eMMC.<br />
# Open terminal and resize partition to fill up entire disk (see below).<br />
<br />
== Resize partition to fit disk space ==<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
=== Resize SD card's partition using computer ===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Using Growpart: <br />
<br />
growpart /dev/sdX 1 <br />
resize2fs /dev/sdX 1<br />
<br />
Locate growpart (<code>apt-cache search growpart</code> and install the package in the search results) and run: <br />
growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y<br />
resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY<br />
where X is the storage device and Y is the partition number (viewable from lsblk).<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Using Parted: <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
sudo parted /dev/<your_sd_card_device><br />
(parted) resizepart 2 100%<br />
(parted) quit<br />
sudo resize /dev/<the_second_sd_card_PARTITION><br />
<br />
=== Resize from within PinePhone: ===<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Installing Any ARM64 Distribution ==<br />
'''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.<br />
<br />
'''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.<br />
<br />
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).<br />
<br />
# Create a boot (from 4MiB to about 252MiB) and root (from 252 MiB to the end of the card) filesystem on the SD card.<br />
# Format the boot partition with vfat, and the root partition with f2fs.<br />
# 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).<br />
# Edit /etc/fstab to match your partitions.<br />
# Grab megi's kernel from https://xff.cz/kernels/ (you probably want 5.6).<br />
# Follow the README instructions, which involves copying the kernel modules into the sd card rootfs and writing u-boot and the bootloader.<br />
<br />
== Backlight ==<br />
All current distributions do not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.<br />
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
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= Software Releases =<br />
<br />
== postmarketOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/postmarketos.png<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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.] <br />
<br />
Note pmbootstrap offers an option [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation to install to the eMMC.]<br />
<br />
[http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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.''')<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page]<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Ubuntu Touch by UBPorts ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/ubports.png<br />
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.<br />
<br />
A short, state-of-the-art (as at 5 Feb 2020) [https://youtu.be/ST_BjKicTAk demo on YouTube.]<br />
<br />
[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]. 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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
The default password is <code>phablet</code><br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.]<br />
<br />
To get the modem to work (as at 10 Feb) you need to manually:<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/enable-modem<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/online-modem<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.]<br />
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== Debian + Phosh ==<br />
[[File:Debian-logo.png]]<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
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 Sid, as needed packages are not yet in testing (Debian Bullseye). <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://pinephone.a-wai.com/images/ Debian-pinephone image builds]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
debian/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for most up to date status.<br />
<br />
March 9th release: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61968#pid61968 thread]<br />
<br />
Known issues as of March 27th, 2020:<br />
* headphone jack insertion is still not detected, you need to manually switch to the "Headphone" output in "Settings" -> "Sound"<br />
* bluetooth doesn't work on reboots, you need to turn your phone off and power it on again<br />
* camera is still not usable, even though the low-level drivers seem to work<br />
* a few voice calls issues: unable to mute the mic, audio quality to be improved (if the hardware is capable of more)<br />
* Chats app: 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. <br />
<br />
'''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] <br />
<br />
# <code>sudo apt install linux-libc-dev build-essential ninja-build meson cmake libwayland-dev</code><br />
# Continue the rest of the instructions on [https://puri.sm/posts/easy-librem-5-app-development-scale-the-screen/ this page]<br />
# When you finish, you will have a touch-capable app you can use to adjust resolution any time, useful when switching between various apps<br />
<br />
Most of Debian's repository is available. There are packages that 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. Currently their wiki page is out of date.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/issues/ the project's issue tracker.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/ Gitlab.]<br />
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== Maemo Leste ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/maemo_leste.png<br />
<br />
[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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[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].<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
root/toor<br />
<br />
You may use "sudo" directly.<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where to Report Issues '''<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]<br />
<br />
* ''' Development '''<br />
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. <br />
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== SailfishOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/sailfishos.png<br />
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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].<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
''Instructions:''<br />
# Download the flashing script<br />
# Insert a microSD card in your device<br />
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed<br />
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The current (6 Feb) version of Sailfish has a defect with the auto brightness: on first boot this means you get a blank screen. You need to hold your phone up to a bright light to enable the screen, then disable the auto brightness in Settings, Display. [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9054 See this forum thread.] If you're not familiar with SFOS, be prepared by having a Jolla account and skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. This is just because holding a light over the sensor can be tricky, otherwise the SFOS tutorial is necessary as the UI is not that intuitive. <br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Manjaro ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha4 version]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
** manjaro/1234<br />
** root/root<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro announcement.]<br />
<br />
In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See the end of the announcement here.]<br />
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== Nemo Mobile ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nemo_mobile.png<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9043 this forum thread] for how to get going.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== KDE Neon ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/plasma_mobile.png<br />
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
phablet/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== PureOS ==<br />
PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
This is an unofficial/unsupported creation by ''mozzwald'' that can be downloaded [https://droppy.ironrobin.net/#/Images/PureOS here.] <br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
purism/123456<br />
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== Fedora ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/fedora.png<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts]<br />
<br />
The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
pine/1111<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
* WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work!<br />
* 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. <br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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!<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.]<br />
<br />
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== Arch Linux ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/archlinux.png<br />
<br />
An (unofficial) barebone Arch Linux ARM image, all you have is just a shell and SSH.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
alarm/alarm<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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.<br />
<br />
To access the device, ssh to 172.16.42.1 with the credentials above. <br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to send us merge requests on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls GitHub.]<br />
<br />
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<br />
== NixOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nixos.png<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
See [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Bugs section on this page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.]<br />
<br />
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== LuneOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/luneos.jpg<br />
Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone]<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== Aurora ==<br />
Available soon? https://mobile.twitter.com/neochapay/status/1189552654898188288?p=p<br />
<br />
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== Android 10 ==<br />
https://www.pine64.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/androidpp.jpg<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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= Mobile Carrier APN Settings =<br />
<br />
See thread: https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9150<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
''' Distributions with Phosh (Debian + Phosh, pmOS + Phosh, Fedora) '''<br />
<br />
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).<br />
<br />
== ATT-based ==<br />
<br />
* ATT<br />
* Metro<br />
* <br />
<br />
== Red Pocket (USA) ==<br />
<br />
You can choose AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint network. Known to work with the GSMA (ATT) SIM, calls and SMS work.<br />
<br />
APN settings:<br />
<br />
name: Red Pocket<br />
APN: RESELLER<br />
<br />
== Mint Mobile (USA) ==<br />
<br />
Source: https://www.mintmobile.com/setup-for-android/<br />
<br />
Use the following APN settings:<br />
<br />
Name: Ultra<br />
APN: Wholesale<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Tracfone (USA?) == <br />
<br />
BYOP sim card: works with T-Mobile and ATT compatible SIM cards provided in BYOP kit<br />
"Activation was as simple as putting the card in the phone and sending a text message."<br />
"I went to a different area today with better cell tower coverage and was able to make my first call from my pinephone."<br />
<br />
== Carriers That Do Not Work ==<br />
<br />
* 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. <br />
* VoLTE services like Sprint or Verizon<br />
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= Other Resources =<br />
Community<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=120 PinePhone Forum]<br />
* [http://www.pine64.xyz:9090/?channels=PINEPHONE PinePhone IRC Channel]<br />
<br />
Hardware information<br />
* [[PinePhone]] hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.<br />
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart]] hardware details specific to the Braveheart handsets.<br />
* 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.]<br />
<br />
Other software information<br />
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]<br />
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi feature/driver support matrix]<br />
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)]<br />
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]<br />
<br />
Other<br />
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]<br />
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]<br />
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]<br />
* [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.]<br />
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing micro SD cards.]<br />
<br />
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<div><br />
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.<br />
<br />
= General instructions =<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
This section has generic installation instructions. Please see the [[#Software Releases]] section for specific installation instructions for each distribution.<br />
<br />
== Boot priority ==<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Preparation of SD card ==<br />
# Download your chosen image from the options below<br />
# Extract the compressed file<br />
# Write the image to your SD card<br />
# Plug SD card into phone<br />
# Boot phone<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Installation to eMMC (Optional) ==<br />
<br />
=== Method Using Factory Installed Tools ===<br />
<br />
The initial OS you get with your phone has the option to flash an image on SD card to eMMC. <br />
<br />
# Copy (not flash) the image file to a formatted SD card.<br />
# Insert SD card into powered-off phone.<br />
# Turn on phone and select option to install to eMMC.<br />
<br />
=== Safe & Easy Method ===<br />
<br />
[https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9444 Jumpdrive thread]<br />
<br />
# download and extract [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/releases the Jumpdrive image]<br />
# flash the Jumpdrive image to a SD card<br />
# boot from the SD card<br />
# connect the PinePhone to your computer using USB-A -> USB-C cable.<br />
# flash the exposed (mounted) PinePhone drive with a chosen OS image as you'd flash any SD card, and resize partitions (optional, see below)<br />
# disconnect the PinePhone from your PC, power it down and remove the Jumpdrive SD card<br />
# boot into your OS of choice on eMMC<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
=== Safe With No Extra Tools, But Slower ===<br />
<br />
# Prepare a formatted SD card, flash desired OS to the SD card, and (optionally) resize the partition (see below)<br />
# Insert SD card and boot the phone<br />
# Open terminal and <code>git clone [url]</code> your desired project OR: Open web browser and download the desired OS image file. <br />
# Build the OS (Optional)<br />
# 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).<br />
# Turn off phone, remove SD card. Turn on phone.<br />
<br />
=== Risky Method ===<br />
<br />
Warning: This copies a mounted filesystem, which can lead to instability, erratic behavior, and data corruption. Do not use long term.<br />
<br />
# Prepare a new SD card, flash desired OS to the SD card<br />
# Boot the phone with your new SD card image<br />
# 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.<br />
# Turn off phone, take out SD card, and try booting the phone which should load up the new OS from eMMC.<br />
# Open terminal and resize partition to fill up entire disk (see below).<br />
<br />
== Resize partition to fit disk space ==<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
=== Resize SD card's partition using computer ===<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Using Growpart: <br />
<br />
growpart /dev/sdX 1 <br />
resize2fs /dev/sdX 1<br />
<br />
Locate growpart (<code>apt-cache search growpart</code> and install the package in the search results) and run: <br />
growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y<br />
resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY<br />
where X is the storage device and Y is the partition number (viewable from lsblk).<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
Using Parted: <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
sudo parted /dev/<your_sd_card_device><br />
(parted) resizepart 2 100%<br />
(parted) quit<br />
sudo resize /dev/<the_second_sd_card_PARTITION><br />
<br />
=== Resize from within PinePhone: ===<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Installing Any ARM64 Distribution ==<br />
'''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.<br />
<br />
'''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.<br />
<br />
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).<br />
<br />
# Create a boot (from 4MiB to about 252MiB) and root (from 252 MiB to the end of the card) filesystem on the SD card.<br />
# Format the boot partition with vfat, and the root partition with f2fs.<br />
# 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).<br />
# Edit /etc/fstab to match your partitions.<br />
# Grab megi's kernel from https://xff.cz/kernels/ (you probably want 5.6).<br />
# Follow the README instructions, which involves copying the kernel modules into the sd card rootfs and writing u-boot and the bootloader.<br />
<br />
== Backlight ==<br />
All current distributions do not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.<br />
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
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= Software Releases =<br />
<br />
== postmarketOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/postmarketos.png<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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.] <br />
<br />
Note pmbootstrap offers an option [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation to install to the eMMC.]<br />
<br />
[http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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.''')<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page]<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Ubuntu Touch by UBPorts ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/ubports.png<br />
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.<br />
<br />
A short, state-of-the-art (as at 5 Feb 2020) [https://youtu.be/ST_BjKicTAk demo on YouTube.]<br />
<br />
[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]. 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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
The default password is <code>phablet</code><br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.]<br />
<br />
To get the modem to work (as at 10 Feb) you need to manually:<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/enable-modem<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/online-modem<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.]<br />
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== Debian + Phosh ==<br />
[[File:Debian-logo.png]]<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
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 Sid, as needed packages are not yet in testing (Debian Bullseye). <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://pinephone.a-wai.com/images/ Debian-pinephone image builds]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
debian/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for most up to date status.<br />
<br />
March 9th release: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61968#pid61968 thread]<br />
<br />
Known issues as of March 27th, 2020:<br />
* headphone jack insertion is still not detected, you need to manually switch to the "Headphone" output in "Settings" -> "Sound"<br />
* bluetooth doesn't work on reboots, you need to turn you phone off and power it on again<br />
* camera is still not usable, even though the low-level drivers seem to work<br />
* a few voice calls issues: unable to mute the mic, audio quality to be improved (if the hardware is capable of more)<br />
* Chats app: 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. <br />
<br />
'''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] <br />
<br />
# <code>sudo apt install linux-libc-dev build-essential ninja-build meson cmake libwayland-dev</code><br />
# Continue the rest of the instructions on [https://puri.sm/posts/easy-librem-5-app-development-scale-the-screen/ this page]<br />
# When you finish, you will have a touch-capable app you can use to adjust resolution any time, useful when switching between various apps<br />
<br />
Most of Debian's repository is available. There are packages that 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. Currently their wiki page is out of date.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/issues/ the project's issue tracker.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/ Gitlab.]<br />
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== Maemo Leste ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/maemo_leste.png<br />
<br />
[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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[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].<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
root/toor<br />
<br />
You may use "sudo" directly.<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where to Report Issues '''<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]<br />
<br />
* ''' Development '''<br />
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. <br />
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== SailfishOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/sailfishos.png<br />
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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].<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
''Instructions:''<br />
# Download the flashing script<br />
# Insert a microSD card in your device<br />
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed<br />
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The current (6 Feb) version of Sailfish has a defect with the auto brightness: on first boot this means you get a blank screen. You need to hold your phone up to a bright light to enable the screen, then disable the auto brightness in Settings, Display. [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9054 See this forum thread.] If you're not familiar with SFOS, be prepared by having a Jolla account and skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. This is just because holding a light over the sensor can be tricky, otherwise the SFOS tutorial is necessary as the UI is not that intuitive. <br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Manjaro ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha4 version]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
** manjaro/1234<br />
** root/root<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro announcement.]<br />
<br />
In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See the end of the announcement here.]<br />
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== Nemo Mobile ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nemo_mobile.png<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9043 this forum thread] for how to get going.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== KDE Neon ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/plasma_mobile.png<br />
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
phablet/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== PureOS ==<br />
PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
This is an unofficial/unsupported creation by ''mozzwald'' that can be downloaded [https://droppy.ironrobin.net/#/Images/PureOS here.] <br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
purism/123456<br />
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== Fedora ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/fedora.png<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts]<br />
<br />
The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
pine/1111<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
* WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work!<br />
* 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. <br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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!<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.]<br />
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== Arch Linux ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/archlinux.png<br />
<br />
An (unofficial) barebone Arch Linux ARM image, all you have is just a shell and SSH.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
alarm/alarm<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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.<br />
<br />
To access the device, ssh to 172.16.42.1 with the credentials above. <br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to send us merge requests on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls GitHub.]<br />
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== NixOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nixos.png<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
See [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Bugs section on this page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.]<br />
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== LuneOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/luneos.jpg<br />
Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone]<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== Aurora ==<br />
Available soon? https://mobile.twitter.com/neochapay/status/1189552654898188288?p=p<br />
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== Android 10 ==<br />
https://www.pine64.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/androidpp.jpg<br />
<br />
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.<br />
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= Mobile Carrier APN Settings =<br />
<br />
See thread: https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9150<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
''' Distributions with Phosh (Debian + Phosh, pmOS + Phosh, Fedora) '''<br />
<br />
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).<br />
<br />
== ATT-based ==<br />
<br />
* ATT<br />
* Metro<br />
* <br />
<br />
== Red Pocket (USA) ==<br />
<br />
You can choose AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint network. Known to work with the GSMA (ATT) SIM, calls and SMS work.<br />
<br />
APN settings:<br />
<br />
name: Red Pocket<br />
APN: RESELLER<br />
<br />
== Mint Mobile (USA) ==<br />
<br />
Source: https://www.mintmobile.com/setup-for-android/<br />
<br />
Use the following APN settings:<br />
<br />
Name: Ultra<br />
APN: Wholesale<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Tracfone (USA?) == <br />
<br />
BYOP sim card: works with T-Mobile and ATT compatible SIM cards provided in BYOP kit<br />
"Activation was as simple as putting the card in the phone and sending a text message."<br />
"I went to a different area today with better cell tower coverage and was able to make my first call from my pinephone."<br />
<br />
== Carriers That Do Not Work ==<br />
<br />
* 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. <br />
* VoLTE services like Sprint or Verizon<br />
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= Other Resources =<br />
Community<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=120 PinePhone Forum]<br />
* [http://www.pine64.xyz:9090/?channels=PINEPHONE PinePhone IRC Channel]<br />
<br />
Hardware information<br />
* [[PinePhone]] hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.<br />
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart]] hardware details specific to the Braveheart handsets.<br />
* 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.]<br />
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Other software information<br />
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]<br />
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi feature/driver support matrix]<br />
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)]<br />
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]<br />
<br />
Other<br />
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]<br />
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]<br />
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]<br />
* [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.]<br />
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing micro SD cards.]<br />
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This page is intended to help you install a software release on your PinePhone. In addition it provides details of all the available releases so that you can do some background reading about them to help inform your choice. Finally it provides a number of links to other resources related to your PinePhone. <br />
<br />
= General instructions =<br />
<br />
Initial (new) release installation should be to a micro SD card. It is recommended to choose a card with fast I/O of small files for best performance of your PinePhone. See [[#Other Resources]] for tests on SDcards.<br />
<br />
Generic installation instructions are in this section, please see the releases below for specific installation options they may offer/require.<br />
<br />
== Boot priority ==<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Preparation of SD card ==<br />
# Download your chosen image from the options below<br />
# Extract the compressed file<br />
# Write the image to your SD card<br />
# Plug SD card into phone<br />
# Boot phone<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Installation to eMMC ==<br />
* Prepare a new SD card as above<br />
* Boot the phone with your new SD card image<br />
* The eMMC appears as /dev/mmcblk2 and so any standard Linux mechanism to move your image there will work, e.g. dd.<br />
<br />
You can dd the current installation to eMMC using this command:<br />
<br />
dd if=/dev/mmcblkX of=/dev/mmcblkY bs=1M<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
This is method is more convenient because you don't have to rebuild the image from within the PinePhone, which usually requires resizing partitions and other extra steps.<br />
<br />
Also, in the default/factory installed image provided to you upon shipment, there is an option to install any image to the eMMC.<br />
<br />
== Resize partition to fit disk space ==<br />
<br />
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. To do so after you've booted the device, install growpart and resize2fs on the phone and then run:<br />
growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y<br />
resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY<br />
where X and Y correspond to your SD card's identifier (viewable from lsblk).<br />
<br />
== Backlight ==<br />
All current distributions do not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.<br />
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
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= Software Releases =<br />
<br />
== postmarketOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/postmarketos.png<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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.] <br />
<br />
Note pmbootstrap offers an option [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation to install to the eMMC.]<br />
<br />
[http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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.''')<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page]<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Ubuntu Touch by UBPorts ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/ubports.png<br />
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.<br />
<br />
A short, state-of-the-art (as at 5 Feb 2020) [https://youtu.be/ST_BjKicTAk demo on YouTube.]<br />
<br />
[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]. 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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
The default password is <code>phablet</code><br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.]<br />
<br />
To get the modem to work (as at 10 Feb) you need to manually:<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/enable-modem<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/online-modem<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.]<br />
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== Debian + Phosh ==<br />
[[File:Ryodebianphosh.png]]<br />
<br />
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 Sid, as needed packages are not yet in testing (Debian Bullseye). <br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
To adjust screen resolution, see these threads: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61403#pid61403] [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61685#pid61685] <br />
<br />
Most of Debian's repository is available. There are packages that 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. Currently their wiki page is out of date.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://pinephone.a-wai.com/images/ Debian-pinephone image builds]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
debian/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
Everything works except bluetooth, camera, and switching sound output when (un)plugging the headphones.<br />
<br />
Please note it is recommended you disable PIN code verification on your SIM card, as you might run into trouble otherwise.<br />
<br />
See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for more details.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/issues/ the project's issue tracker.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/ Gitlab.]<br />
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== Maemo Leste ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/maemo_leste.png<br />
<br />
[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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[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].<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
root/toor<br />
<br />
You may use "sudo" directly.<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where to Report Issues '''<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]<br />
<br />
* ''' Development '''<br />
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. <br />
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== SailfishOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/sailfishos.png<br />
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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].<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
''Instructions:''<br />
# Download the flashing script<br />
# Insert a microSD card in your device<br />
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed<br />
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The current (6 Feb) version of Sailfish has a defect with the auto brightness: on first boot this means you get a blank screen. You need to hold your phone up to a bright light to enable the screen, then disable the auto brightness in Settings, Display. [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9054 See this forum thread.] If you're not familiar with SFOS, be prepared by having a Jolla account and skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. This is just because holding a light over the sensor can be tricky, otherwise the SFOS tutorial is necessary as the UI is not that intuitive. <br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Manjaro ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha4 version]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
** manjaro/1234<br />
** root/root<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro announcement.]<br />
<br />
In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See the end of the announcement here.]<br />
<br />
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== NixOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nixos.png<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
See [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Bugs section on this page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.]<br />
<br />
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== LuneOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/luneos.jpg<br />
Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone]<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== Nemo Mobile ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nemo_mobile.png<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9043 this forum thread] for how to get going.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== KDE Neon ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/plasma_mobile.png<br />
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
phablet/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== PureOS ==<br />
PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
This is an unofficial/unsupported creation by ''mozzwald'' that can be downloaded [http://www.mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-20200226.img.xz here.] Instructions to create your own image are [http://www.mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
purism/123456<br />
<br />
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== Fedora ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/fedora.png<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts]<br />
<br />
The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
pine/1111<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The UI is smooth, WiFi, Bluetooth, incoming SMS, and the modem all work.<br />
Voice calls, SMS (outgoing), and mobile data don't work (yet).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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!<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.]<br />
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== Aurora ==<br />
Available soon? https://mobile.twitter.com/neochapay/status/1189552654898188288?p=p<br />
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= Other Resources =<br />
Community<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=120 PinePhone Forum]<br />
* [http://www.pine64.xyz:9090/?channels=PINEPHONE PinePhone IRC Channel]<br />
<br />
Hardware information<br />
* [[PinePhone]] hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.<br />
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart]] hardware details specific to the Braveheart handsets.<br />
* 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.]<br />
<br />
Other software information<br />
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]<br />
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi feature/driver support matrix]<br />
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)]<br />
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]<br />
<br />
Other<br />
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]<br />
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]<br />
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]<br />
* [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.]<br />
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing micro SD cards.]<br />
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This page is intended to help you install a software release on your PinePhone. In addition it provides details of all the available releases so that you can do some background reading about them to help inform your choice. Finally it provides a number of links to other resources related to your PinePhone. <br />
<br />
= General instructions =<br />
<br />
Initial (new) release installation should be to a micro SD card. It is recommended to choose a card with fast I/O of small files for best performance of your PinePhone. See [[#Other Resources]] for tests on SDcards.<br />
<br />
Generic installation instructions are in this section, please see the releases below for specific installation options they may offer/require.<br />
<br />
== Boot priority ==<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Preparation of SD card ==<br />
# Download your chosen image from the options below<br />
# Extract the compressed file<br />
# Write the image to your SD card<br />
# Plug SD card into phone<br />
# Boot phone<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Installation to eMMC ==<br />
* Prepare a new SD card as above<br />
* Boot the phone with your new SD card image<br />
* The eMMC appears as /dev/mmcblk2 and so any standard Linux mechanism to move your image there will work, e.g. dd.<br />
<br />
You can dd the current installation to eMMC using this command:<br />
<br />
dd if=/dev/mmcblkX of=/dev/mmcblkY bs=1M<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
This is method is more convenient because you don't have to rebuild the image from within the PinePhone, which usually requires resizing partitions and other extra steps.<br />
<br />
Also, in the default/factory installed image provided to you upon shipment, there is an option to install any image to the eMMC.<br />
<br />
== Resize partition to fit disk space ==<br />
<br />
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. To do so after you've booted the device, install growpart and resize2fs on the phone and then run:<br />
growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y<br />
resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY<br />
where X and Y correspond to your SD card's identifier (viewable from lsblk).<br />
<br />
== Backlight ==<br />
All current distributions do not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.<br />
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
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= Software Releases =<br />
<br />
== postmarketOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/postmarketos.png<br />
<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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.] <br />
<br />
Note pmbootstrap offers an option [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation to install to the eMMC.]<br />
<br />
[http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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.''')<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page]<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Ubuntu Touch by UBPorts ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/ubports.png<br />
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.<br />
<br />
A short, state-of-the-art (as at 5 Feb 2020) [https://youtu.be/ST_BjKicTAk demo on YouTube.]<br />
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[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]. 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.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
The default password is <code>phablet</code><br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.]<br />
<br />
To get the modem to work (as at 10 Feb) you need to manually:<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/enable-modem<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/online-modem<br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.]<br />
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== Debian + Phosh ==<br />
[[File:Ryodebianphosh.png]]<br />
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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 Sid, as needed packages are not yet in testing (Debian Bullseye). <br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
To adjust screen resolution, see these threads: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61403#pid61403] [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016&pid=61685#pid61685] <br />
<br />
Most of Debian's repository is available. There are packages that 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. Currently their wiki page is out of date.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://pinephone.a-wai.com/images/ Debian-pinephone image builds]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
debian/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
Everything works except bluetooth, camera, and switching sound output when (un)plugging the headphones.<br />
Please note it is recommended you disable PIN code verification on your SIM card, as you might run into trouble otherwise.<br />
<br />
See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for more details.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/issues/ the project's issue tracker.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/ Gitlab.]<br />
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== Maemo Leste ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/maemo_leste.png<br />
<br />
[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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]. <br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[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].<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
root/toor<br />
<br />
You may use "sudo" directly.<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where to Report Issues '''<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]<br />
<br />
* ''' Development '''<br />
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. <br />
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== SailfishOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/sailfishos.png<br />
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
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].<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
''Instructions:''<br />
# Download the flashing script<br />
# Insert a microSD card in your device<br />
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed<br />
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The current (6 Feb) version of Sailfish has a defect with the auto brightness: on first boot this means you get a blank screen. You need to hold your phone up to a bright light to enable the screen, then disable the auto brightness in Settings, Display. [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9054 See this forum thread.] If you're not familiar with SFOS, be prepared by having a Jolla account and skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. This is just because holding a light over the sensor can be tricky, otherwise the SFOS tutorial is necessary as the UI is not that intuitive. <br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Manjaro ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha4 version]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
** manjaro/1234<br />
** root/root<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro announcement.]<br />
<br />
In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See the end of the announcement here.]<br />
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== NixOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nixos.png<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
See [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Bugs section on this page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.]<br />
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== LuneOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/luneos.jpg<br />
Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone]<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== Nemo Mobile ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nemo_mobile.png<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9043 this forum thread] for how to get going.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page]<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== KDE Neon ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/plasma_mobile.png<br />
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
phablet/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== PureOS ==<br />
PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
This is an unofficial/unsupported creation by ''mozzwald'' that can be downloaded [http://www.mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-20200226.img.xz here.] Instructions to create your own image are [http://www.mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt here.]<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
purism/123456<br />
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== Fedora ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/fedora.png<br />
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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.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts]<br />
<br />
The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd.<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
pine/1111<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The UI is smooth, WiFi, Bluetooth, incoming SMS, and the modem all work.<br />
Voice calls, SMS (outgoing), and mobile data don't work (yet).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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!<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.]<br />
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== Aurora ==<br />
Available soon? https://mobile.twitter.com/neochapay/status/1189552654898188288?p=p<br />
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= Other Resources =<br />
Community<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=120 PinePhone Forum]<br />
* [http://www.pine64.xyz:9090/?channels=PINEPHONE PinePhone IRC Channel]<br />
<br />
Hardware information<br />
* [[PinePhone]] hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.<br />
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart]] hardware details specific to the Braveheart handsets.<br />
* 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.]<br />
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Other software information<br />
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]<br />
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi feature/driver support matrix]<br />
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)]<br />
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]<br />
<br />
Other<br />
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]<br />
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]<br />
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]<br />
* [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.]<br />
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing micro SD cards.]<br />
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This page is intended to help you install a software release on your PinePhone. In addition it provides details of all the available releases so that you can do some background reading about them to help inform your choice. Finally it provides a number of links to other resources related to your PinePhone. <br />
<br />
= General instructions =<br />
<br />
Initial (new) release installation should be to a micro SD card. It is recommended to choose a card with fast I/O of small files for best performance of your PinePhone. See [[#Other Resources]] for tests on SDcards.<br />
<br />
Generic installation instructions are in this section, please see the releases below for specific installation options they may offer/require.<br />
<br />
== Boot priority ==<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Preparation of SD card ==<br />
# Download your chosen image from the options below<br />
# Extract the compressed file<br />
# Write the image to your SD card<br />
# Plug SD card into phone<br />
# Boot phone<br />
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.<br />
<br />
You may also need to expand the flashed image to fill your SD card. To do so after you've booted the device, install growpart and resize2fs on the phone and then run...<br />
growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y<br />
resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY<br />
... where X and Y correspond to your SD card's identifier (viewable from lsblk).<br />
<br />
== Installation to eMMC ==<br />
* Prepare a new SD card as above<br />
* Boot the phone<br />
* The eMMC appears as /dev/mmcblk2 and so any standard Linux mechanism to move your image there will work, e.g. dd.<br />
<br />
== Backlight ==<br />
All current distributions do not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.<br />
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.<br />
<br />
Sailfish is currently the only OS that initially uses automatic backlight control. This makes the screen to 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.<br />
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= Software Releases =<br />
<br />
== postmarketOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/postmarketos.png<br />
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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. <br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
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.] <br />
<br />
Note pmbootstrap offers an option [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation to install to the eMMC.]<br />
<br />
[http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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.''')<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page]<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Ubuntu Touch by UBPorts ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/ubports.png<br />
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.<br />
<br />
A short, state-of-the-art (as at 5 Feb 2020) [https://youtu.be/ST_BjKicTAk demo on YouTube.]<br />
<br />
[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]. 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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
The default password is <code>phablet</code><br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.]<br />
<br />
To get the modem to work (as at 10 Feb) you need to manually:<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/enable-modem<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/online-modem<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.]<br />
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== Debian + Phosh ==<br />
[[File:Ryodebianphosh.png]]<br />
<br />
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 Sid, as needed packages are not yet in testing (Debian Bullseye). <br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://pinephone.a-wai.com/images/ Debian-pinephone image builds]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
debian/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The UI works fine, as well as Wifi, mobile data and text messaging.<br />
Voice calls, however, don't work for now, as is the case for bluetooth and the camera.<br />
<br />
See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for more details.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/issues/ the project's issue tracker.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/ Gitlab.]<br />
<br />
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== Maemo Leste ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/maemo_leste.png<br />
<br />
[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. <br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]. <br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[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].<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
root/toor<br />
<br />
You may use "sudo" directly.<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where to Report Issues '''<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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]<br />
<br />
* ''' Development '''<br />
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. <br />
<br />
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== SailfishOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/sailfishos.png<br />
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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].<br />
<br />
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!<br />
<br />
''Instructions:''<br />
# Download the flashing script<br />
# Insert a microSD card in your device<br />
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed<br />
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The current (6 Feb) version of Sailfish has a defect with the auto brightness: on first boot this means you get a blank screen. You need to hold your phone up to a bright light to enable the screen, then disable the auto brightness in Settings, Display. [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9054 See this forum thread.] If you're not familiar with SFOS, be prepared by having a Jolla account and skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. This is just because holding a light over the sensor can be tricky, otherwise the SFOS tutorial is necessary as the UI is not that intuitive. <br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
<br />
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== Manjaro ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha4 version]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
** manjaro/1234<br />
** root/root<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See Manjaro announcement.]<br />
<br />
In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application.<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha4-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/127684 See the end of the announcement here.]<br />
<br />
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== NixOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nixos.png<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
See [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Bugs section on this page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.]<br />
<br />
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== LuneOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/luneos.jpg<br />
Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone]<br />
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. <br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== Nemo Mobile ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nemo_mobile.png<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9043 this forum thread] for how to get going.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== KDE Neon ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/plasma_mobile.png<br />
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
phablet/1234<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
<br />
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== PureOS ==<br />
PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
This is an unofficial/unsupported creation by ''mozzwald'' that can be downloaded [http://www.mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-20200226.img.xz here.] Instructions to create your own image are [http://www.mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
purism/123456<br />
<br />
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== Fedora ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/fedora.png<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts]<br />
<br />
The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd.<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
pine/1111<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The UI is smooth, WiFi, Bluetooth, incoming SMS, and the modem all work.<br />
Voice calls, SMS (outgoing), and mobile data don't work (yet).<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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!<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.]<br />
<br />
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== Aurora ==<br />
Available soon? https://mobile.twitter.com/neochapay/status/1189552654898188288?p=p<br />
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= Other Resources =<br />
Community<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=120 PinePhone Forum]<br />
* [http://www.pine64.xyz:9090/?channels=PINEPHONE PinePhone IRC Channel]<br />
<br />
Hardware information<br />
* [[PinePhone]] hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.<br />
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart]] hardware details specific to the Braveheart handsets.<br />
* 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.]<br />
<br />
Other software information<br />
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]<br />
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi feature/driver support matrix]<br />
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)]<br />
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]<br />
<br />
Other<br />
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]<br />
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]<br />
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]<br />
* [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.]<br />
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing micro SD cards.]<br />
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This page is intended to help you install a software release on your PinePhone. In addition it provides details of all the available releases so that you can do some background reading about them to help inform your choice. Finally it provides a number of links to other resources related to your PinePhone. <br />
<br />
= General instructions =<br />
<br />
Initial (new) release installation should be to a micro SD card. It is recommended to choose a card with fast I/O of small files for best performance of your PinePhone. See [[#Other Resources]] for tests on SDcards.<br />
<br />
Generic installation instructions are in this section, please see the releases below for specific installation options they may offer/require.<br />
<br />
== Boot priority ==<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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.<br />
<br />
== Preparation of SD card ==<br />
# Download your chosen image from the options below<br />
# Extract the compressed file<br />
# Write the image to your SD card<br />
# Plug SD card into phone<br />
# Boot phone<br />
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.<br />
<br />
You may also need to expand the flashed image to fill your SD card. To do so after you've booted the device, install growpart and resize2fs on the phone and then run...<br />
growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y<br />
resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY<br />
... where X and Y correspond to your SD card's identifier (viewable from lsblk).<br />
<br />
== Installation to eMMC ==<br />
* Prepare a new SD card as above<br />
* Boot the phone<br />
* The eMMC appears as /dev/mmcblk2 and so any standard Linux mechanism to move your image there will work, e.g. dd.<br />
<br />
== Backlight ==<br />
All current distributions do not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.<br />
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.<br />
<br />
Sailfish is currently the only OS that initially uses automatic backlight control. This makes the screen to 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.<br />
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= Software Releases =<br />
<br />
== postmarketOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/postmarketos.png<br />
<br />
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. The latest builds can be downloaded from the [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ images page] to be flashed to the PinePhone.<br />
<br />
More information is available at [https://postmarketos.org postmarketos.org] and on their [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) dedicated PinePhone wiki page].<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
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.] The demo images are currently (13-02-2020) built from a development branch with more fixes, so images built with pmbootstrap may not be as nice yet.<br />
<br />
Note pmbootstrap offers an option [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation to install to the eMMC.]<br />
<br />
[http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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.''')<br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS wiki page]<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Ubuntu Touch by UBPorts ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/ubports.png<br />
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.<br />
<br />
A short, state-of-the-art (as at 5 Feb 2020) [https://youtu.be/ST_BjKicTAk demo on YouTube.]<br />
<br />
[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]. 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.<br />
<br />
* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
The default password is <code>phablet</code><br />
<br />
* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.]<br />
<br />
To get the modem to work (as at 10 Feb) you need to manually:<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/enable-modem<br />
sudo /usr/share/ofono/scripts/online-modem<br />
<br />
* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.]<br />
<br />
* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.]<br />
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== Maemo Leste ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/maemo_leste.png<br />
<br />
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maemo Maemo] is an operating system originally developed by Nokia in collaboration with many open source projects (the [http://maemo.org/intro/ Maemo community]) before Nokia abandoned it. The community now takes responsibility in developing fully open source Maemo for a variety of mobile devices including the Pinephone. <br />
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Maemo Leste is basically [https://devuan.org/ Devuan] (Debian without systemd) for mobile devices. The version Maemo 7 Leste is an ARM64 port of Devuan Ascii (Debian Stretch) and runs the mainline Linux kernel. The default user interface is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hildon Hildon], but this can be changed. 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, which benefits both projects.<br />
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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]. <br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[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].<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
root/toor<br />
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You may use "sudo" directly.<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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).<br />
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* ''' Where to Report Issues '''<br />
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.<br />
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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]<br />
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* ''' Development '''<br />
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. <br />
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== SailfishOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/sailfishos.png<br />
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
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].<br />
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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!<br />
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''Instructions:''<br />
# Download the flashing script<br />
# Insert a microSD card in your device<br />
# Make the script executable: <code>chmod +x flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Verify that you have the <code>bsdtar</code> package installed<br />
# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code><br />
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).<br />
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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.<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The current (6 Feb) version of Sailfish has a defect with the auto brightness: on first boot this means you get a blank screen. You need to hold your phone up to a bright light to enable the screen, then disable the auto brightness in Settings, Display. [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9054 See this forum thread.] If you're not familiar with SFOS, be prepared by having a Jolla account and skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. This is just because holding a light over the sensor can be tricky, otherwise the SFOS tutorial is necessary as the UI is not that intuitive. <br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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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.<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://sailfishos.org/wiki/SailfishOS See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute.]<br />
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== Manjaro ARM ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/manjaro.png<br />
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha3-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/120761 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha3 version]<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
** manjaro/manjaro<br />
** root/root<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha3-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/120761 See Manjaro announcement.]<br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha3-for-pinephone-and-pinetab/120761 See the end of the announcement here.]<br />
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== NixOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nixos.png<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
See [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Bugs section on this page.]<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.]<br />
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== LuneOS ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/luneos.jpg<br />
Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone]<br />
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. <br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== Nemo Mobile ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/nemo_mobile.png<br />
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS.<br />
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See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9043 this forum thread] for how to get going.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.]<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.]<br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page]<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== Debian + Phosh ==<br />
[[File:Ryodebianphosh.png]]<br />
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A Debian build for ARM64 running with phosh user interface. 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).<br />
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See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 this thread in the forum.]<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[http://pinephone.a-wai.com/images/ Debian-pinephone image builds]<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
debian/1234<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
The UI works fine, as well as Wifi, mobile data and text messaging.<br />
Voice calls, however, don't work for now, as is the case for bluetooth and the camera.<br />
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See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for more details.<br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/issues/ the project's issue tracker.]<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/ Gitlab.]<br />
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== KDE Neon ==<br />
http://files.pine64.org/sw/pine64_installer/json/plasma_mobile.png<br />
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.<br />
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* ''' Download location '''<br />
[https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.]<br />
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* ''' user-id/password '''<br />
phablet/1234<br />
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* ''' What works, what does not work '''<br />
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* ''' Where/how to report defects '''<br />
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* ''' Contributions '''<br />
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== Aurora ==<br />
Available soon? https://mobile.twitter.com/neochapay/status/1189552654898188288?p=p<br />
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= Other Resources =<br />
Community<br />
* [https://forum.pine64.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=120 PinePhone Forum]<br />
* [http://www.pine64.xyz:9090/?channels=PINEPHONE PinePhone IRC Channel]<br />
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Hardware information<br />
* [[PinePhone]] hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.<br />
* [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart]] hardware details specific to the Braveheart handsets.<br />
* 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.]<br />
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Other software information<br />
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]<br />
* [https://megous.com/dl/tmp/README.bootui megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting)]<br />
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/boot-tools ayufan boot tools]<br />
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Other<br />
* [https://store.pine64.org/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]<br />
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]<br />
* [https://tuxphones.com/yet-another-librem-5-and-pinephone-linux-smartphone-comparison/ Martijn Braam Librem 5 comparison, especially covering openness/blobs]<br />
* [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.]<br />
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing micro SD cards.]<br />
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