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The PinePhone is a smartphone created by Pine64, capable of running mainline Linux and supported by many partner projects. The BraveHeart Edition was the first publicly-available version of the phone, though it came without a fully functional OS (factory test image) and was geared specifically towards tinkerers and hackers. Its successor is the Community Edition, which is expected to be shipped in May 2020 and will be available for at least five years.
The PinePhone is a smartphone created by Pine64, capable of running mainline Linux and supported by many partner projects. The BraveHeart Edition was the first publicly-available version of the phone, though it came without a fully functional OS (factory test image) and was geared specifically towards tinkerers and hackers. Its successor is the Community Edition, which is expected to be shipped in May 2020 and will be available for at least five years.


== First time installation (BraveHeart Edition) ==
== First time installation ==


[[File:PinePhone-2.jpg|400px|thumb|right|PinePhone is capable of running a multitude of different Linux mobile OSes]]
[[File:PinePhone-2.jpg|400px|thumb|right|PinePhone is capable of running a multitude of different Linux mobile OSes]]
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From the factory the battery has a sticker on it that isolates the battery from the phone. The battery '''will not''' charge until this is removed.
From the factory the battery has a sticker on it that isolates the battery from the phone. The battery '''will not''' charge until this is removed.


After unboxing remove the back panel. Then remove the battery and peel off the clear plastic sticker below it that isolates the charging contact. Then replace the battery. See [[PinePhone#Battery|Battery]] for more information.
After unboxing remove the back panel using the notch in the corner of the back panel. Then remove the battery and peel off the clear plastic sticker below it that isolates the charging contact. Then replace the battery. See [[PinePhone#Battery|Battery]] for more information.
 
If you power on the phone the factory test image will boot. RTL8723CS (WiFi modem) will fail unless there is a WiFi network in range for it to see and the battery is charged. EG25 will fail until battery is charged.
 
By default there is no true OS image installed on BraveHeart phones. An SD card with a bootable image needs to be inserted into the phone. See section 12 below for a list of OS options. Note that the SD and SIM sockets are stacked on each other. The SD slot is the "shallower" socket and the SIM card goes in the "deeper" socket.
 
Some videos that illustrate the process:
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACcxegtDVBI Excellent first time guide video from Rob Braxman Tech]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0FMW72_OYcI Flash an OS to microSD card video from Rob Braxman Tech]


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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=== USB-C Connector ===
=== USB-C Connector ===
The USB-C can be used to power the device, and offers USB2 host and OTG possibilities, and also can make use of the USB-C capability to integrate HDMI signals. Some USB-C hubs are available that offer power throughput, USB connection, HDMI port and Ethernet connection. The driver that would make this connection available is not supported at this time.
The USB-C can be used to power the device, and offers USB2 host and OTG possibilities, and also can make use of the USB-C capability to integrate HDMI signals. Some USB-C hubs are available that offer power throughput, USB connection, HDMI port and Ethernet connection. The driver that would make this connection available is not supported at this time.


===Pogo Pins===
=== Pogo Pins ===


The PinePhone has 6 "pogo pins" on the back allowing for custom hardware extensions such as wireless charging or an IR blaster. The pogo pins provide access to an interrupt line, power input to charge the battery, 3.3v power source (disputed: see [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart#Pogo_Pins_supply_5v0.2C_not_3v3]]), and an I2C interface.
The PinePhone has 6 pogo pins on the back allowing for custom hardware extensions such as wireless charging or an IR blaster. The pogo pins provide access to an interrupt line, power input to charge the battery, 3.3 V power source (disputed: see [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart#Pogo_Pins_supply_5v0.2C_not_3v3]]), and an I2C interface.


'''A step/stl/stp (3D model) file for the back cover is [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20Back%20Cover%20ver%200.5.stp freely available] for creating custom cases that interface with the pogo pins.'''
'''A step/stl/stp (3D model) file for the back cover is [http://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone%20Back%20Cover%20ver%200.5.stp freely available] for creating custom cases that interface with the pogo pins.'''


=== Serial console ===
=== Serial console ===
[[File:Uart pinephone connection.gif|250px|thumb|left|UART serial connector for PineBook and PinePhone]]
[[File:Uart pinephone connection.gif|250px|thumb|left|UART serial connector for PineBook and PinePhone]]
The PinePhone has a serial port in the headphone connector, it's activated by the 6th contact on the dipswitch. If the switch is on then the headphone connector is in audio mode, if it's off then it's in UART mode. This uart serial connection can also be used for communication with other devices from the PinePhone.
The PinePhone has a serial port in the headphone connector, it's activated by the 6th contact on the dipswitch. If the switch is on then the headphone connector is in audio mode, if it's off then it's in UART mode. This uart serial connection can also be used for communication with other devices from the PinePhone.
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