Difference between revisions of "PineNote: Getting Started"
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== Background / Intro == | == Background / Intro == | ||
=== Information on software shipped with the Pinenote === | === Information on software shipped with the Pinenote === | ||
As of July 2022, the Pinenote ships with a modified version of android. All hardware items are functional with this OS, though the ability to tune and tweak may be limited by the proprietary nature of some drivers (e.g., the driver for the e-ink display). | As of July 2022, the Pinenote ships with a modified version of android. All hardware items are functional with this OS, though the ability to tune and tweak may be limited by the proprietary nature of some drivers (e.g., the driver for the e-ink display). Ongoing support for this OS is absent, though further community development is possible and hoped for by more than a few users already. | ||
Apps preloaded with this OS include: | Apps preloaded with this OS include: | ||
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Additional apps may be added via the included browser; for example, F-droid can be installed and then used to install further android apps. | Additional apps may be added via the included browser; for example, F-droid can be installed and then used to install further android apps. | ||
The main bar drawn along the screen's top edge features buttons for accessing the following, from left-to-right: | |||
* Home | |||
* Refresh | |||
* Installed Apps | |||
* Active Apps | |||
* Settings | |||
* Back | |||
* Wifi Menu | |||
* Bluetooth Stylus Menu (pairing included stylus allows use of hardware buttons on the stylus) | |||
When hidden by an open app, this bar can be made to reappear by swiping downward anywhere along the screen's top edge. | |||
=== Accessories included in the box === | === Accessories included in the box === | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 24 July 2022
Please help to review and edit this page or section. Information are subject to change.
This page is a work in progress. Its goals are to help users get their devices up and running while minimizing redundancy with other pages (e.g., Documentation, Development), and to synthesize information provided in existing guides. Sections below represent a rough outline and will need to be expanded with details and further instructions.
Who Can Contribute
Anyone! Generally, the PineNote is in a very early state, and at least an intermediate level of linux knowledge is probably necessary to be able to do anything at this moment. That said, there are multiple efforts happening at once, and there are a number of ways a person of any skill level can help:
- Join in the ongoing documentation effort here: PineNote Documentation.
- Help mainline the kernel by testing, fixing bugs.
Background / Intro
Information on software shipped with the Pinenote
As of July 2022, the Pinenote ships with a modified version of android. All hardware items are functional with this OS, though the ability to tune and tweak may be limited by the proprietary nature of some drivers (e.g., the driver for the e-ink display). Ongoing support for this OS is absent, though further community development is possible and hoped for by more than a few users already.
Apps preloaded with this OS include:
- Xphoto
- WPC Office Lite
- Browser from Tencent (would urge users to replace/remove)
- Core: Notes (stylus-driven note app), Local Storage (file browser), Task List (notes list with text and handwriting input)
- Application Management
- More Settings
Additional apps may be added via the included browser; for example, F-droid can be installed and then used to install further android apps.
The main bar drawn along the screen's top edge features buttons for accessing the following, from left-to-right:
- Home
- Refresh
- Installed Apps
- Active Apps
- Settings
- Back
- Wifi Menu
- Bluetooth Stylus Menu (pairing included stylus allows use of hardware buttons on the stylus)
When hidden by an open app, this bar can be made to reappear by swiping downward anywhere along the screen's top edge.
Accessories included in the box
As of July 2022, the Pinenote ships with the following items in the box:
- Pinenote (duh)
- Stylus
- USB-c to USB-a cable
- USB-c to micro-b cable (for stylus)
- UART dongle
General Overview of Linux Installation Process
Prerequisites
- This section should provide the user with a listing of required software, e.g., for cross-compiling; communicating via UART, etc.
- The following sections should walk the user through the process of going from a factory-fresh device to a functional e-ink tablet running linux.
Partitions
Factory setup
Possible configurations for
- dual boot
- linux alone