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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. | postmarketOS is a preconfigured version of [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] for mobile devices that offers a choice of several desktop environments including Plasma Mobile and Phosh. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
Rather than downloading a demo image, postmarketOS [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Installation_guide recommends the use of their script], pmbootstrap, that can tailor build your SD card for you. | Rather than downloading a demo image, postmarketOS [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Installation_guide recommends the use of their script], pmbootstrap, that can tailor build your SD card for you. | ||
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[http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.] | [http://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Demo images can be found here.] | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
demo/147147 (for demo images only - when building an image with pmbootstrap you set your own user-id and password. | demo/147147 (for demo images only - when building an image with pmbootstrap you set your own user-id and password. | ||
{{Hint|The Phosh lock screen requires your password, but only presents a numeric keyboard. So you should use only numbers in your password.}} | {{Hint|The Phosh lock screen requires your password, but only presents a numeric keyboard. So you should use only numbers in your password.}} | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page] | See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page] | ||
If you install Firefox browser (or are using a demo image that already has it installed) then [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Firefox these hints] in the pmOS wiki are recommended. | If you install Firefox browser (or are using a demo image that already has it installed) then [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Firefox these hints] in the pmOS wiki are recommended. | ||
=== How to contribute and report defects === | |||
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support] | [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/postmarketos/issues/3 postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support] | ||
=== Contributions === | |||
[https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.] | [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.] | ||
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[https://ubuntu-touch.io/ Ubuntu touch] is a mobile version of Ubuntu developed by the UBports community. Installation instructions can be found on [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone the UBports PinePhone project]. There is also a [https://github.com/goddard/pinephone/ script] to download the latest image and flash to your PinePhone. In the future, Ubuntu Touch will be able to be installed onto the PinePhone with the [https://ubuntu-touch.io/get-ut UBports installer] GUI tool. | [https://ubuntu-touch.io/ Ubuntu touch] is a mobile version of Ubuntu developed by the UBports community. Installation instructions can be found on [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone the UBports PinePhone project]. There is also a [https://github.com/goddard/pinephone/ script] to download the latest image and flash to your PinePhone. In the future, Ubuntu Touch will be able to be installed onto the PinePhone with the [https://ubuntu-touch.io/get-ut UBports installer] GUI tool. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone UBports PinePhone project] | [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone UBports PinePhone project] | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
Set up during boot | Set up during boot | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.] | [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone Scroll down to the bottom of this page.] | ||
=== How to contribute and report defects === | |||
[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.] | [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone See UBports gitlab page.] | ||
=== Contributions === | |||
[https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.] | [https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors See UBports website for how to donate.] | ||
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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 Bullseye. | An unofficial Debian build for ARM64 running with the [https://developer.puri.sm/Librem5/Software_Reference/Environments/Phosh.html Phosh user interface] (developed by Purism, Phosh uses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayland_(display_server_protocol) Wayland] instead of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X.Org_Server Xorg]). The base system is pure Debian, with only the GUI applications and a few others (ModemManager, Wifi chip firmware) being built from modified sources (as well as the kernel and u-boot, of course). Current version is Debian Bullseye. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[http://images.mobian-project.org/ Mobian downloadable images] | [http://images.mobian-project.org/ Mobian downloadable images] | ||
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See the [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/wiki/-/wikis/Install project page] for specific installation instructions. | See the [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/wiki/-/wikis/Install project page] for specific installation instructions. | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
mobian/1234 | mobian/1234 | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for most up to date status. | See [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/blob/master/README.md the project's README file] for most up to date status. | ||
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Check [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/issues bug tracker] for known issues. Questions? Ask on our [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 thread]. | Check [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone/-/issues bug tracker] for known issues. Questions? Ask on our [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9016 thread]. | ||
=== How to contribute and report defects === | |||
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/issues the project's issue tracker.] As a general rule, issues with third-party apps (even the default ones) should be reported upstream. A Mobian issue would be related to getting the hardware to work on the PinePhone, but if unsure where the issue should be reported just open a ticket or ask. | It is recommended that you log your bug reports in [https://gitlab.com/mobian1/issues the project's issue tracker.] As a general rule, issues with third-party apps (even the default ones) should be reported upstream. A Mobian issue would be related to getting the hardware to work on the PinePhone, but if unsure where the issue should be reported just open a ticket or ask. | ||
=== Contributions === | |||
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/mobian1 Gitlab.] | Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/mobian1 Gitlab.] | ||
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Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI. | Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
The SailfishOS image is built on Gitlab CI. The latest image can be installed using the [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sailfish-on-dontbeevil/flash-it/master/flash-it.sh flashing script]. | The SailfishOS image is built on Gitlab CI. The latest image can be installed using the [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sailfish-on-dontbeevil/flash-it/master/flash-it.sh flashing script]. | ||
The script downloads the image and bootloader from our CI, extracts everything and burns it onto the SD card. | The script downloads the image and bootloader from our CI, extracts everything and burns it onto the SD card. ===Note:=== The script will format and erase the SD card! | ||
Instructions: | Instructions: | ||
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# Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code> | # Execute it: <code>./flash-it.sh</code> | ||
# Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card). | # Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card). | ||
=== user-id/password === Set PIN on initialization. | |||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
May 4th 2020: The SFOS image is now the latest 3.3.0.16 release. This has resolved many problems (for example MTP file transfer now works) but there are several glitches, the most serious being total freeze requiring reboot. Random hissing noise for about 10 seconds. This release of SF has Nextcloud integration. | May 4th 2020: The SFOS image is now the latest 3.3.0.16 release. This has resolved many problems (for example MTP file transfer now works) but there are several glitches, the most serious being total freeze requiring reboot. Random hissing noise for about 10 seconds. This release of SF has Nextcloud integration. | ||
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PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism. | PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
This is an unofficial/unsupported PinePhone port by ''mozzwald'' and maintained by clover that can be downloaded [http://pureos.ironrobin.net/droppy/#/Images here.] | This is an unofficial/unsupported PinePhone port by ''mozzwald'' and maintained by clover that can be downloaded [http://pureos.ironrobin.net/droppy/#/Images here.] | ||
=== source code === | |||
If you want to report a bug or look at what goes into the PinePhone build of PureOS, visit the Git [http://pureos.ironrobin.net/git/clover/pinephone/ repository.] | If you want to report a bug or look at what goes into the PinePhone build of PureOS, visit the Git [http://pureos.ironrobin.net/git/clover/pinephone/ repository.] | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
purism/123456 | purism/123456 | ||
=== Build instructions === | |||
If you want to build it yourself you can follow the instructions posted [https://mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt here]. | If you want to build it yourself you can follow the instructions posted [https://mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt here]. | ||
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See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum.] | See [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9347 this thread in the forum.] | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts] | [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases/ flashable images] or [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/tree/image build scripts] | ||
The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd. | The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd. | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
pine/1111 | pine/1111 | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
* WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work! | * WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work! | ||
* There are still a few bugs though, and [some features don't have driver support yet https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html#toc-feature-driver-support-matrix] on any PinePhone distribution. | * There are still a few bugs though, and [some features don't have driver support yet https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html#toc-feature-driver-support-matrix] on any PinePhone distribution. | ||
=== How to contribute and report defects === | |||
Please send your bug reports at [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/issues the project's issue tracker.] Be sure to include logs if applicable! | Please send your bug reports at [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/issues the project's issue tracker.] Be sure to include logs if applicable! | ||
=== Contributions === | |||
Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.] | Please help! Send us merge requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/ Github.] | ||
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An (unofficial) barebone Arch Linux ARM image, all you have is just a shell and SSH. | An (unofficial) barebone Arch Linux ARM image, all you have is just a shell and SSH. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases | https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
alarm/alarm | alarm/alarm | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
It's just fast and smooth, there's nothing, you'll have to install a desktop at your own. GNOME is a good example to look at. | It's just fast and smooth, there's nothing, you'll have to install a desktop at your own. GNOME is a good example to look at. | ||
To access the device, ssh to 172.16.42.1 with the credentials above. | To access the device, ssh to 172.16.42.1 with the credentials above. | ||
=== Contributions === | |||
Feel free to send us merge requests on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls GitHub.] | Feel free to send us merge requests on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls GitHub.] | ||
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Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment. | Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha5 version] | [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha5 version] | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
** manjaro/1234 | ** manjaro/1234 | ||
** root/root | ** root/root | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 See Manjaro announcement.] | [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 See Manjaro announcement.] | ||
In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application. | In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application. | ||
=== How to contribute and report defects === | |||
=== Contributions === | |||
[https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 See the end of the announcement here.] | [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-alpha5-for-pinephone-testing-branch/136614 See the end of the announcement here.] | ||
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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]. | More detailed information can be found on [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page the Maemo Leste wiki], or follow [https://maemo-leste.github.io/ announcements on their website], and check out [https://leste.maemo.org/Leste_FAQ Frequently Asked Questions]. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[http://maedevu.maemo.org/images/pinephone/ Maemo Leste test builds.] There is also an [https://github.com/maemo-leste/image-builder image builder], see their wiki for instructions on how to [https://leste.maemo.org/Image_Builder build a custom image]. | [http://maedevu.maemo.org/images/pinephone/ Maemo Leste test builds.] There is also an [https://github.com/maemo-leste/image-builder image builder], see their wiki for instructions on how to [https://leste.maemo.org/Image_Builder build a custom image]. | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
root/toor | root/toor | ||
You may use "sudo" directly. | You may use "sudo" directly. | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
For current status and work arounds please read their [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page], and update as necessary (make sure to notify them of new issues by leaving a report on their github, see below). | For current status and work arounds please read their [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page], and update as necessary (make sure to notify them of new issues by leaving a report on their github, see below). | ||
=== Where to Report Issues === | |||
Most discussion occurs at #maemo-leste on freenode IRC. The Maemo website also has an [https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1565822 ongoing forum thread] for feedback about Maemo Leste on the PinePhone BraveHeart edition. | Most discussion occurs at #maemo-leste on freenode IRC. The Maemo website also has an [https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1565822 ongoing forum thread] for feedback about Maemo Leste on the PinePhone BraveHeart edition. | ||
All other contact information is listed on the [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page main page] of the Maemo wiki. You should [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues submit bug reports] on github. To track known issues, you may use these search terms: [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pinephone pinephone], [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pine64 pine64] | All other contact information is listed on the [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page main page] of the Maemo wiki. You should [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues submit bug reports] on github. To track known issues, you may use these search terms: [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pinephone pinephone], [https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pine64 pine64] | ||
=== Development === | |||
Learn about [https://leste.maemo.org/Development development], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Porting_Packages porting packages], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Building_Packages building packages], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Tasks todo list], and general info on [https://wiki.debian.org/HowToPackageForDebian how to package for Debian]. Some tasks have funding available. | Learn about [https://leste.maemo.org/Development development], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Porting_Packages porting packages], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Building_Packages building packages], [https://leste.maemo.org/Development/Tasks todo list], and general info on [https://wiki.debian.org/HowToPackageForDebian how to package for Debian]. Some tasks have funding available. | ||
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You can install Nemo on any device that runs Sailfish, see the above website for details. Or you can flash the image to SD card on the PinePhone, download here https://yadi.sk/d/8oSZp-frGidscw (requires Yandex Disk account). | You can install Nemo on any device that runs Sailfish, see the above website for details. Or you can flash the image to SD card on the PinePhone, download here https://yadi.sk/d/8oSZp-frGidscw (requires Yandex Disk account). | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.] The latest version here is not an .img and not for beginners! | [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Download location is here on GitHub.] The latest version here is not an .img and not for beginners! | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
[https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.] | [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/ Scroll down the page here.] | ||
=== How to contribute and report defects === | |||
For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page] | For more info please visit [https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil neochapay's github page] | ||
=== Contributions === | |||
== KDE Neon == | == KDE Neon == | ||
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Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile. | Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.] | [https://images.plasma-mobile.org/pinephone/ Plasma mobile images can be found here.] | ||
=== user-id/password === | |||
phablet/1234 | phablet/1234 | ||
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== NixOS == | == NixOS == | ||
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There is no pre-built complete image. For now users are expected to follow the instructions in the [https://mobile.nixos.org/getting-started.html Getting Started page], and on [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone-braveheart.html the device's page]. | There is no pre-built complete image. For now users are expected to follow the instructions in the [https://mobile.nixos.org/getting-started.html Getting Started page], and on [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone-braveheart.html the device's page]. | ||
=== What works, what does not work === | |||
This information may change, but currently it boots, it's as compatible as the Android-based devices are with Mobile NixOS. It even supports a bit more since it can use Wi-Fi. | This information may change, but currently it boots, it's as compatible as the Android-based devices are with Mobile NixOS. It even supports a bit more since it can use Wi-Fi. | ||
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</cite> | </cite> | ||
=== How to contribute and report defects === | |||
On [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos/issues the project's repository]. Please specify that you are using a PinePhone when reporting issues. | On [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos/issues the project's repository]. Please specify that you are using a PinePhone when reporting issues. | ||
=== Contributions === | |||
[https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.] | [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.] | ||
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Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment. | Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment. | ||
=== Download location === | |||
[http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone] | [http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/ LuneOS test image for PinePhone] | ||
Tofe recommends using bmaptool ; for example "bmaptool copy http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/luneos-dev-image-pinephone-testing-0-15.rootfs.wic.gz /dev/mmcblk0". Rename .wic file to .img for standard dd usage. | 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. | ||
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= Factory Test OS = | = Factory Test OS = | ||
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= Installing other ARM64 distributions = | = Installing other ARM64 distributions = | ||
===Warning:=== Distributions not on this page may not even boot after you follow this section. In the best case, they will be barely usable. This is more for fun, or if you would like to port a new distribution to the PinePhone. | |||
===Note:=== This section uses megi's kernel releases, and not the official ones from PINE64. While it is possible to use the official (and in the future, mainline) kernel, megi provides binary releases, which makes it very easy. | |||
If you would like to see specific commands for how to complete these steps, see https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup (an example for Fedora) or https://xnux.eu/howtos/install-arch-linux-arm.html (an example for Arch Linux). | 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). |
Revision as of 17:35, 19 May 2020
This page contains a list of all available releases for the PinePhone as well as links to further resources.
See PinePhone Installation Instructions on how to install the operation systems.
Note: Some releases may not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness. If configured too low the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.
Software Releases
This is a list of OSes that specifically support the PinePhone, but as support is included in Mainline Linux, in principle any ARM Linux OS can be used. From Linux kernel V5.7 most drivers are included.
postmarketOS
postmarketOS is a preconfigured version of Alpine Linux for mobile devices that offers a choice of several desktop environments including Plasma Mobile and Phosh.
Download location
Rather than downloading a demo image, postmarketOS recommends the use of their script, pmbootstrap, that can tailor build your SD card for you.
Note: pmbootstrap offers an option to install to the eMMC.
Demo images can be found here.
user-id/password
demo/147147 (for demo images only - when building an image with pmbootstrap you set your own user-id and password.
What works, what does not work
See postmarketOS dedicated PinePhone wiki page
If you install Firefox browser (or are using a demo image that already has it installed) then these hints in the pmOS wiki are recommended.
How to contribute and report defects
postmarketOS issue tracker for PinePhone support
Contributions
See postmarketOS wiki for options to contribute.
Ubuntu Touch by UBports
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.
A short, state-of-the-art (as at 2 April 2020) demo on YouTube.
Ubuntu touch is a mobile version of Ubuntu developed by the UBports community. Installation instructions can be found on the UBports PinePhone project. There is also a script to download the latest image and flash to your PinePhone. In the future, Ubuntu Touch will be able to be installed onto the PinePhone with the UBports installer GUI tool.
Download location
user-id/password
Set up during boot
What works, what does not work
Scroll down to the bottom of this page.
How to contribute and report defects
Contributions
See UBports website for how to donate.
Mobian
An unofficial Debian build for ARM64 running with the Phosh user interface (developed by Purism, Phosh uses Wayland instead of Xorg). The base system is pure Debian, with only the GUI applications and a few others (ModemManager, Wifi chip firmware) being built from modified sources (as well as the kernel and u-boot, of course). Current version is Debian Bullseye.
Download location
Don't forget to extract the image before installing: $ gzip -d Downloads/mobian-pinephone-*.img.gz
See the project page for specific installation instructions.
user-id/password
mobian/1234
What works, what does not work
See the project's README file for most up to date status.
Check bug tracker for known issues. Questions? Ask on our thread.
How to contribute and report defects
It is recommended that you log your bug reports in the project's issue tracker. As a general rule, issues with third-party apps (even the default ones) should be reported upstream. A Mobian issue would be related to getting the hardware to work on the PinePhone, but if unsure where the issue should be reported just open a ticket or ask.
Contributions
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on Gitlab.
User Experience Notes
If not already mentioned on the project page, the thread might have known workarounds to software and user experience issues as contributed by the users.
Most of Debian's repository is available
There are packages that apt won't find, which need to be cross compiled ("ported") to ARM64 (see 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 this page, since this helps them track the status of ARM64 with Debian. Give their wiki page some TLC.
Apps that don't work with Wayland
If you encounter an app that only works with X11 and not Wayland, report it upstream to the app's developers.
The Chatty app
Requires that in order to start a new text, you need to enter +[country code]-[phone number]. Without the + and the country code (+1 for USA) you won't be able to send a new text.
To use the USB port for networking
For serial port access:
sudo apt install pinephone-devtools
Note that this also installs openssh-server, see here.
To enable WiFi hotspot
sudo apt install dnsmasq-base
Then you need to configure a suitable range of available IP addresses in /etc/dnsmasq.conf e.g. the following single line:
dhcp-range=10.42.0.50,10.42.0.150,24h
Finally in "Settings > WiFi" enable your hotspot.
To adjust screen resolution
sudo apt install linux-libc-dev build-essential ninja-build meson cmake libwayland-dev yad
Continue the rest of the instructions on this page. When you finish, you will have a touch-capable app you can use to adjust resolution any time, useful when switching between various apps. Unlike other solutions, this works across reboots.
SailfishOS
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer and including a closed source UI.
Download location
The SailfishOS image is built on Gitlab CI. The latest image can be installed using the flashing script.
The script downloads the image and bootloader from our CI, extracts everything and burns it onto the SD card. ===Note:=== The script will format and erase the SD card!
Instructions:
- Download the flashing script
- Insert a microSD card in your device
- Make the script executable:
chmod +x flash-it.sh
- Verify that you have the
bsdtar
package installed - Execute it:
./flash-it.sh
- Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).
=== user-id/password === Set PIN on initialization.
What works, what does not work
May 4th 2020: The SFOS image is now the latest 3.3.0.16 release. This has resolved many problems (for example MTP file transfer now works) but there are several glitches, the most serious being total freeze requiring reboot. Random hissing noise for about 10 seconds. This release of SF has Nextcloud integration.
May 9th 2020: Voice calls now work in pipeline, arriving in builds within days. If you have a Jolla registration a minor bug means you have to submit the request twice. WiFi is intermittent. The battery indicator previously only showed level at boot, now improved but far from reliable.
If you're not familiar with SFOS pay attention to the tutorial - the interface works great but isn't immediately obvious. If you are familiar with SF you can skip the tutorial by touching all 4 corners starting top left. There is a poor selection of apps available from the Jolla store, the vast majority are hosted on openrepos.net. The Storeman app for openrepos is now preinstalled, and also Webcat browser as the built in browser is not working at the moment.
Updates
OTA is supported: `zypper refresh && zypper update` as root (`devel-su` 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.
How to contribute and report defects
- See the SailfishOS wiki for links to their forum as well as info required when reporting an issue.
- See the SailfishOS wiki for options to contribute
PureOS
PureOS is a GNU/Linux distribution focusing on privacy and security, using the GNOME desktop environment. It is developed and maintained by Purism.
Download location
This is an unofficial/unsupported PinePhone port by mozzwald and maintained by clover that can be downloaded here.
source code
If you want to report a bug or look at what goes into the PinePhone build of PureOS, visit the Git repository.
user-id/password
purism/123456
Build instructions
If you want to build it yourself you can follow the instructions posted here.
Fedora
An (unofficial) vanilla Fedora rawhide build for aarch64 with megi's kernel and 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.
Download location
flashable images or build scripts
The images are compressed with zstd because the maintainer needs an excuse to use zstd.
user-id/password
pine/1111
What works, what does not work
- WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work!
- There are still a few bugs though, and [some features don't have driver support yet https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html#toc-feature-driver-support-matrix] on any PinePhone distribution.
How to contribute and report defects
Please send your bug reports at the project's issue tracker. Be sure to include logs if applicable!
Contributions
Please help! Send us merge requests on Github.
Arch Linux ARM
An (unofficial) barebone Arch Linux ARM image, all you have is just a shell and SSH.
Download location
https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases
user-id/password
alarm/alarm
What works, what does not work
It's just fast and smooth, there's nothing, you'll have to install a desktop at your own. GNOME is a good example to look at.
To access the device, ssh to 172.16.42.1 with the credentials above.
Contributions
Feel free to send us merge requests on GitHub.
Manjaro ARM
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile desktop environment.
Download location
See Manjaro forum announcement of Alpha5 version
user-id/password
- manjaro/1234
- root/root
What works, what does not work
In particular phone calls do NOT yet work from the Phone application.
How to contribute and report defects
Contributions
See the end of the announcement here.
Maemo Leste
Maemo is a trimmed-down version of Debian for mobile devices, originally a collaboration between Nokia and many open source projects (the Maemo community) before Nokia abandoned it. The community now takes full responsibility in developing fully open source Maemo for a variety of mobile devices.
The new version Maemo 7 "Leste" is an ARM64 port of Devuan (Debian without systemd) and runs the mainline Linux kernel. The default user interface stack is Hildon, Xorg, Matchbox WM, and 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 announced a community repository. To keep updated they use automation in their package maintenance with jenkins (similar to debian's buildd). Porting packages to Maemo Leste is basically a simple matter of porting to arm64 version of Debian/Devuan, which benefits both projects.
More detailed information can be found on the Maemo Leste wiki, or follow announcements on their website, and check out Frequently Asked Questions.
Download location
Maemo Leste test builds. There is also an image builder, see their wiki for instructions on how to build a custom image.
user-id/password
root/toor
You may use "sudo" directly.
What works, what does not work
For current status and work arounds please read their PinePhone wiki page, and update as necessary (make sure to notify them of new issues by leaving a report on their github, see below).
Where to Report Issues
Most discussion occurs at #maemo-leste on freenode IRC. The Maemo website also has an ongoing forum thread for feedback about Maemo Leste on the PinePhone BraveHeart edition.
All other contact information is listed on the main page of the Maemo wiki. You should submit bug reports on github. To track known issues, you may use these search terms: pinephone, pine64
Development
Learn about development, porting packages, building packages, todo list, and general info on how to package for Debian. Some tasks have funding available.
Nemo Mobile
Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS. See the new website nemomobile.net/ You can install Nemo on any device that runs Sailfish, see the above website for details. Or you can flash the image to SD card on the PinePhone, download here https://yadi.sk/d/8oSZp-frGidscw (requires Yandex Disk account).
Download location
Download location is here on GitHub. The latest version here is not an .img and not for beginners!
user-id/password
What works, what does not work
How to contribute and report defects
For more info please visit neochapay's github page
Contributions
KDE Neon
Based on KDE Neon for the desktop, comes with Plasma Mobile.
Download location
Plasma mobile images can be found here.
user-id/password
phablet/1234
NixOS
NixOS support is handled through the Mobile NixOS project.
There is no pre-built complete image. For now users are expected to follow the instructions in the Getting Started page, and on the device's page.
What works, what does not work
This information may change, but currently it boots, it's as compatible as the Android-based devices are with Mobile NixOS. It even supports a bit more since it can use Wi-Fi.
Support for all of the hardware will be coming, this project is a breadth-first work, where the work spans multiple devices in parallel.
How to contribute and report defects
On the project's repository. Please specify that you are using a PinePhone when reporting issues.
Contributions
Details about contributions and donations are on the NixOS website.
LuneOS
Based on WebOS by LG, comes with Luna Next desktop environment.
Download location
LuneOS test image for PinePhone Tofe recommends using bmaptool ; for example "bmaptool copy http://build.webos-ports.org/luneos-testing/images/pinephone/luneos-dev-image-pinephone-testing-0-15.rootfs.wic.gz /dev/mmcblk0". Rename .wic file to .img for standard dd usage.
Factory Test OS
On the BraveHeart model there was a pmOS based basic factory test OS pre-installed on the eMMC. Martijn Braam from pmOS has improved the functionality of the image considerably.
Since the 20200501 version it is able to test all the hardware. It also includes functionality to install a new OS to the eMMC when using with an test image that includes that OS image. The downloadable image just does the hardware tests.
Do not flash eMMC to test your device, just copy it to mSD and test from there. New versions are distributed as part of the pmOS distribution.
Links:
- Software Images: (download the latest one that is marked pine-pinephone-YYYYMMDD-factorytestX.img.xz)
- Git repo
- Documentation
Installing other ARM64 distributions
===Warning:=== Distributions not on this page may not even boot after you follow this section. In the best case, they will be barely usable. This is more for fun, or if you would like to port a new distribution to the PinePhone.
===Note:=== This section uses megi's kernel releases, and not the official ones from PINE64. While it is possible to use the official (and in the future, mainline) kernel, megi provides binary releases, which makes it very easy.
If you would like to see specific commands for how to complete these steps, see https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup (an example for Fedora) or https://xnux.eu/howtos/install-arch-linux-arm.html (an example for Arch Linux).
- Create a boot (from 4MiB to about 252MiB) and root (from 252 MiB to the end of the card) filesystem on the SD card.
- Format the boot partition with vfat, and the root partition with f2fs.
- Extract the root filesystem from your distribution's ARM image into the root filesystem on the SD card. Do not copy the partition, copy the files (in archive mode: like rsync -ar).
- Edit /etc/fstab to match your partitions.
- Grab megi's kernel from https://xff.cz/kernels/ (you probably want 5.6).
- Follow the README instructions, which involves copying the kernel modules into the SD card rootfs and writing u-boot and the bootloader.
Other Resources
Community
Hardware information
- PinePhone hardware details in this Pine64 wiki.
- PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart hardware details specific to the BraveHeart handsets.
- The postmarketOS wiki has a detailed page on the PinePhone hardware here, and the preceding devkit here.
Other software information
- sunxi community wiki
- megi feature/driver support matrix
- megi bootUI notes (for dualbooting/multibooting) see demonstration on YouTube,
- ayufan boot tools
Other