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This page contains a list of all available OS releases for the regular [[PinePhone]], as well as links to other resources.
This page contains a list of all available releases and tools for the [[PinePhone]] in alphabetical order.


See [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]] on how to install the operating systems.<br>
{{Info|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.}}
However, if your phone came preloaded with software, Please see [[PinePhone Updating Instructions]].


{{Hint| '''Note:''' Some releases may not have a good setup for the backlight at low brightness.
See [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]] on how to install the operating systems. Please see [[PinePhone Updating Instructions]] for how to update the phone.
If configured too low, the backlight shuts down completely, but the screen is still displayed and usable in bright front-light.}}


= Software Releases =
== Software Releases ==


This is a list of OSes that specifically support the PinePhone.
=== Arch Linux ARM ===
Since PinePhone support is included in Mainline Linux, in principle, any ARM Linux OS can be used if possible required patches are included.
 
== Arch Linux ARM ==
[[File:Archlinux-logo.png|right|100px]]
[[File:Archlinux-logo.png|right|100px]]


(Unofficial) Arch Linux ARM with choice of Phosh UI, Plasma Mobile, sxmo or barebones.
(Unofficial) Arch Linux ARM with choice of Phosh UI, Plasma Mobile, sxmo or barebones. It is maintained by the [https://danctnix.org/ DanctNIX] community (GitHub: [https://github.com/DanctNIX/danctnix danctnix], [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded dreemurrs-embedded]).
Currently being maintained by the DanctNIX community.


* GitHub: [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch]
==== Download ====
 
'''Download location'''


Get both stable and test builds at [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases GitHub releases].
Get both stable and test builds at [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/releases GitHub releases].
'''username/password'''


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! Default user
! Default user
| <code>alarm/123456</code>
| <code>alarm/123456</code>
|-
|-
! root
! root (barebone only)
| <code>root/root</code>
| <code>root/root</code>
|}
|}


'''What works, what does not work'''
==== Notes ====


Most of the things should work.
* There are ''archmobile'' chat rooms on Matrix ([https://matrix.to/#/#archmobile:kde.org #archmobile:kde.org]) and Telegram ([https://t.me/archmobile @archmobile]).
* Feel free to send us [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/pulls pull requests] and reports [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch/issues issues] on [https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Pine64-Arch GitHub].
----


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
=== ExpidusOS ===
 
* There are archmobile chat rooms on Matrix ([https://matrix.to/#/#archmobile:kde.org #archmobile:kde.org]) and Telegram ([https://t.me/archmobile @archmobile]).
* 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].
 
== ExpidusOS ==


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].
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].
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* GitHub: [https://github.com/ExpidusOS ExpidusOS]
* GitHub: [https://github.com/ExpidusOS ExpidusOS]


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====
 
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 filename that starts with "pinephone".


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".
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! Default user
| <code>expidus/expidus</code>
|}


'''username/password'''
==== Notes ====


expidus/expidus
What works, what does not work:


'''What works, what does not work'''
* The ExpidusOS Wiki has a page detailing [https://wiki.expidusos.com/index.php/Device:PinePhone supported features].


The ExpidusOS Wiki has a page detailing [https://wiki.expidusos.com/index.php/Device:PinePhone supported features].
How to contribute and report defects:


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
* Join the [https://discord.gg/GVfBF2w Discord server] or corresponding repo at GitHub ([https://github.com/orgs/ExpidusOS/repositories repo list]).


Join the [https://discord.gg/GVfBF2w Discord server] or corresponding repo at GitHub ([https://github.com/orgs/ExpidusOS/repositories repo list]).
----


== Fedora ==
=== Fedora ===
[[File:Fedora-logo.png|right|100px]]
[[File:Fedora1.png|right|100px]]


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.
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.
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* GitHub: [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup]
* GitHub: [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup]


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====


* [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases Flashable images]
* [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/releases Flashable images]
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There is also an FTP server with images build every night @ ftp://pine.warpspeed.dk/nightly/pinephone/ (Mount this with something like Nautilus)
There is also an FTP server with images build every night @ ftp://pine.warpspeed.dk/nightly/pinephone/ (Mount this with something like Nautilus)


'''username/password'''
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! GitHub images
| <code>pine/123456</code>
|-
! Nightly images (via FTP)
| <code>pine/1111</code>
|}
 
==== Notes ====


On github images use:
WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work! 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.
pine/123456


On Nightly images from FTP use
Please send your bug reports to [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/issues the project's issue tracker]. Be sure to include logs if applicable! Send us pull requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/pulls Github].
pine/1111
'''What works, what does not work'''


WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work!
----


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.
=== Gentoo ===
[[File:GentooLogo.png|right|100px]]


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
There are unofficial Gentoo overlays with ebuilds for the PinePhone. There are no images - the image must be built manually, including picking the kernel, bootloader and the desired desktop environment. The ARM64 version of Gentoo has to be selected.


Please send your bug reports to [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/issues the project's issue tracker].
==== Download ====
Be sure to include logs if applicable!
Send us pull requests on [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup/pulls Github].


== Gentoo ==
Overlay locations:
[[File:GentooLogo.png|right|100px]]


{{hint|Please consider cross-compiling the software on the computer.
* https://git.gjdwebserver.nl/gjdwebserver/gjdwebserver-overlay
Long compilation times and heat production can lead to a reduced lifespan of the phone.}}


There are unofficial Gentoo overlays with ebuilds for the PinePhone.
==== Notes ====
There are no images - you'll be building it yourself, picking which kernel, bootloader and desktop environment you want to use.
You will be using the arm64 version of Gentoo.


'''Documentation'''
The documentation can be found here:


* https://stealthgun.tweakblogs.net/blog/19336/gentoo-on-a-pinephone
* https://blog.gjdwebserver.nl/ords/f?p=107:HOME:::::ARTICLE:gentoo-on-a-pinephone
* https://blog.gjdwebserver.nl/ords/f?p=107:HOME:::::ARTICLE:gentoo-on-a-pinephone-making-it-a-usable-phone
* https://blog.gjdwebserver.nl/ords/f?p=107:HOME:::::ARTICLE:gentoo-on-a-pinephone-pro
* https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/User:Dr41nU/PinePhone
* https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/User:Dr41nU/PinePhone
* https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/PinePhone (incomplete)
* https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/PinePhone (incomplete)


'''Overlay locations'''
{{Info|Please consider cross-compiling the software on the computer. Long compilation times and heat production can lead to a reduced lifespan of the phone.}}


* https://gitlab.com/bingch/gentoo-overlay
----
* https://github.com/stealthgun/gjdwebserver-overlay


== GloDroid ==
=== GloDroid ===


{{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.}}
A fully open-source port of Android and LineageOS to the PinePhone.


A fully open source port of Android to the PinePhone.
GitHub: [https://github.com/GloDroidCommunity/pine64-pinephone GloDroid]


GitHub: [https://github.com/GloDroid/ GloDroid]
==== Download ====


'''Download location'''
* Releases: [https://github.com/GloDroidCommunity/pine64-pinephone/releases GloDroid]


Stable image (last release at 2021-11-25)
==== Notes ====


[https://github.com/GloDroid/glodroid_manifest/releases  GloDroid]
Feature overview:


'''What works, what does not work'''
* Works: WiFi, screen dimming, sound, touchscreen, charging and telephony(partially) works.
* Doesn't work: Bluetooth and GPS
* See more at [https://github.com/GloDroidCommunity/pine64-pinephone/issues/2 project status page]


Works: WiFi, screen dimming, touchscreen and charging work.
----
Don't work: Bluetooth, Telephony, GPS, Sound


== Kali Linux ==
=== Kali Linux ===
[[File:Kali-logo.png|right|200px]]
[[File:Kali-logo.png|right|200px]]


An unofficial [https://www.kali.org Kali Linux] build for PinePhone running with Phosh.
The official Kali Nethunter images for PinePhone and PinePhone Pro have been released now. For older/unofficial releases, you can still download from the GitHub releases page. Get [https://github.com/Shubhamvis98/nethunter-pinephone Nethunter App] for your PinePhone's Kali Linux. Packet Injection is working now, use iwconfig instead of airmon-ng.
This Kali Linux Phosh build contains only the Phosh GUI and a few other packages (ModemManager, WiFi chip firmware).
Custom Kernel Added in the new release. Thanks to Mobian Project for WiFi Firmware.


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====


[https://github.com/Shubhamvis98/kali-pinephone/releases Kali Phosh]
* [https://github.com/Shubhamvis98/kali-pinephone/releases Kali Phosh Unofficial]
* [https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-mobile Kali Nethunter Pro Official]


'''Installation'''
{{Warning|There are reports that the official Kali images fail to boot.}}


$ unxz -c Kali-pinephone-{Version}.img.xz | dd of=/dev/{storage_block} bs=1M status=progress
{| class="wikitable"
$ growpart /dev/mmcblkX Y
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
$ resize2fs /dev/mmcblkXpY
|-
# X: Storage Device Y: Partition Number
! Default user for Unofficial Releases
| <code>kali/8888</code>
|-
! Default user for Nethunter Releases
| <code>kali/1234</code>
|}


'''username/password'''
==== Notes ====
 
For the installation see the installation instructions under [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]]


kali/8888
----


== LuneOS ==
=== LuneOS ===
[[File:Luneos-logo-256.png|right|100px]]
[[File:Luneos-logo-256.png|right|100px]]


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.
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.


* [https://www.webos-ports.org/wiki/Main_Page WebOS Ports Wiki]
* [https://www.webos-ports.org/wiki/Main_Page WebOS Ports Wiki]
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* GitHub: [https://github.com/webOS-ports WebOS Ports]
* GitHub: [https://github.com/webOS-ports WebOS Ports]


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====


* [https://github.com/webOS-ports/meta-pine64-luneos/releases LuneOS test images for PinePhone]
* LuneOS Preview images: [https://github.com/webOS-ports/meta-pine64-luneos/releases Downloads]


It is recommended to use ''bmaptool'', which is faster than dd, and can decompress archived image files on-the-fly.
{| class="wikitable"
 
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
Syntax is:
|-
! Default user
| <code>root</code>
|}


bmaptool copy [from] [to]
==== Notes ====


For example:
In order to connect to the device using SSH/SCP via WiFi: You can simply connect via SSH/SCP via WiFi using the PinePhone's IP address on port 22.
----


bmaptool copy https://github.com/webOS-ports/meta-pine64-luneos/releases/download/20220108-pinephone/luneos-dev-image-pinephone-0-0.rootfs.wic.gz /dev/mmcblk0
=== Maemo Leste ===
 
.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.
 
== Maemo Leste ==
[[File:Maemoleste-logo.png|right|100px]]
[[File:Maemoleste-logo.png|right|100px]]


[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maemo Maemo] is a trimmed-down version of Debian for mobile devices,
[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.
originally a collaboration between Nokia and many open source projects (the [http://maemo.org/intro/ Maemo community]) before Nokia abandoned it. The more well-known devices Maemo supports are the OpenMoko and N900. The community now takes full responsibility in developing fully open source Maemo for a variety of mobile devices. You may be interested to learn more about the features in their [https://leste.maemo.org/Leste_FAQ Maemo Leste FAQ].
The community now takes full responsibility in developing fully open source Maemo for a variety of mobile devices.  


Maemo 8 "Leste" is an ARM64 port of [https://devuan.org/ Devuan] (Debian without systemd) and runs the mainline Linux kernel.
Maemo 8 "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 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 Beowulf (Debian Buster) and has simultaneous support for both Devuan and Debian.


In addition to the main repository, they have a [https://github.com/maemo-leste-extras/bugtracker community repository].
==== Download ====
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]).
Porting packages to Maemo Leste is basically a simple matter of porting to arm64 version of Debian/Devuan, which benefits both projects.


* [https://maemo-leste.github.io/ Maemo Leste website]
* [http://maedevu.maemo.org/images/pinephone/ Maemo Leste test builds]
* [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page Maemo Leste Wiki]
** [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page]
** [https://leste.maemo.org/Leste_FAQ Maemo Leste FAQ]
* GitHub: [https://github.com/maemo-leste maemo-leste]
* Twitter: [https://twitter.com/maemoleste @maemoleste]


'''Download location'''
There is also an [https://github.com/maemo-leste/image-builder image builder], see the wiki for instructions on how to [https://leste.maemo.org/Image_Builder build a custom image]. For current status and instructions, please read their [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page].


[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].
{| class="wikitable"
 
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
'''username/password'''
|-
! root
| <code>toor</code>
|-
! user
| <code>12345 (lockscreen)</code>
|}


root/toor
==== Notes ====


You may use <code>sudo</code> directly.
Most discussion occurs at  [ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/#maemo-leste <code>#maemo-leste</code> on <code>irc.libera.chat</code>] and [https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=100192&page=60 this thread].
 
'''What works, what does not work'''
 
For current status and workarounds, please read their [https://leste.maemo.org/PinePhone PinePhone wiki page].
 
'''How to contribute and report defects'''
 
Most discussion occurs at  [ircs://irc.libera.chat:6697/#maemo-leste <code>#maemo-leste</code> on <code>irc.libera.chat</code>].
The Maemo website also has an [https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1565822 ongoing forum thread] for feedback.


All other contact information is listed on the [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page main page] of the Maemo wiki.
All other contact information is listed on the [https://leste.maemo.org/Main_Page main page] of the Maemo wiki.
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[https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pine64 pine64].
[https://github.com/maemo-leste/bugtracker/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+pine64 pine64].


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.


== Manjaro ARM ==
=== Manjaro ARM ===
[[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|right|100px]]
[[File:Manjaro-logo.svg|right|100px]]


Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile and Phosh desktop environment.
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile and Phosh desktop environment.


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====


* Phosh: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/phosh Stable] / [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/phosh-dev Dev]
* Phosh: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/phosh-dev/releases Dev] and [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/phosh/releases Stable]
* Plasma Mobile: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/plasma-mobile Stable] / [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/plasma-mobile-dev Dev]
* Plasma Mobile: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/plasma-mobile-dev/releases Dev] and [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/plasma-mobile/releases Stable]
* Lomiri: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/lomiri-dev Dev] (No longer maintained)
* Lomiri: [https://github.com/manjaro-pinephone/lomiri-dev Dev] (unmaintained)
 
'''username/password'''


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials (Only Phosh)
|-
! Default user
! Default user
| <code>manjaro/123456</code>
| <code>manjaro/123456</code>
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|}
|}


'''What works, what does not work'''
==== Notes ====
 
{{Hint| '''Note:''' At the first boot, the Phosh image will be loaded at a TTY login prompt for multiple minutes.}}
 
See Manjaro's release announcements on their [https://forum.manjaro.org/c/arm/100 forum].


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
The installation of the stable images is strongly suggested. The dev images might break frequently.


See the end of the [https://forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-arm-beta7-with-phosh-pinephone/58901 announcement].
----


== Mobian ==
=== Mobian ===
[[File:Debian-logo.png|right|100px]]
[[File:Debian-logo.png|right|100px]]


An unofficial [https://www.debian.org Debian] build for ARM64 running with Phosh (developed by Purism, uses Wayland instead of Xorg).
An unofficial [https://www.debian.org Debian] build for ARM64 running with Phosh. The current version of the base Debian system is Debian Bookworm. See the installation instructions [https://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/PINE64/PinePhone here]. If you have questions about Mobian, please ask them in the [https://matrix.to/#/#mobian:matrix.org Mobian Matrix room].
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).
Current version is Debian Bookworm.


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====


[https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/weekly/ Weekly] /
* [https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/ Images]
[https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/installer/ Installer] /
[https://images.mobian.org/pinephone/ Stable (not recommended)]


Extract the image before installing:
{{Info|Tow-Boot is required to be able to boot the images, see [https://tow-boot.org/devices/pine64-pinephoneA64.html here]!}}


$ gzip -d Downloads/mobian-pinephone-*.img.gz
{| class="wikitable"
 
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
See the [https://wiki.mobian.org/doku.php?id=install project page] for specific installation instructions.
|-
 
! Default user
'''username/password'''
| <code>mobian/1234</code>
|}


mobian/1234
==== Notes ====
* The development is work in progress. The Mobian wiki can be found [https://wiki.debian.org/Mobian/ here].
* 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 PinePhone's IP address on port 22.


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


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.
=== Multi-distro demo image ===


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].
{{Warning|This is a demo image for testing different operating systems before installing a regular image. Attempting to use this image productively is highly discouraged. The kernel is shared across the different operating systems and is not updated.}}


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
This image allow users to try many 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.
 
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.
Feel free to pick an open issue to work on, or send a merge request on [https://gitlab.com/mobian1 Gitlab].
 
'''Notes'''
 
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.
 
== Multi-distro demo image ==
 
{{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.}}
 
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.


* Main page: https://xnux.eu/p-boot-demo/
* Main page: https://xnux.eu/p-boot-demo/
* Git repo: https://megous.com/git/pinephone-multi-boot/
* Git repo: https://megous.com/git/pinephone-multi-boot/
* Forum discussion: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11347 15-distro multi-boot image for Pinephone]
* Forum discussion: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=11347 15-distro multi-boot image for Pinephone]
==== Download ====


'''Update 2022-01-26, using megi's kernel 5.16.2'''
'''Update 2022-01-26, using megi's kernel 5.16.2'''
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* [http://mirror.uxes.cz/dl.xnux.eu/ Download torrent and img.zst from discord user uxes' mirror]
* [http://mirror.uxes.cz/dl.xnux.eu/ Download torrent and img.zst from discord user uxes' mirror]
** '''File name:''' multi.img.zst
** '''File name:''' multi.img.zst
** '''SHA-256:''' <span style="word-break: break-all">9b099cdfece3ba862348ca32af6c51a41a1d161b1d897f9928ae8be3c824a0b6</span>
** '''SHA-256:''' <span style="word-break: break-all">39915b9d2aa2f33fd78552ac9a0e665c4aef97dd68a9f9a6c76f9fa2f0ac049e</span>
** '''File Size:''' 6.9GiB
** '''File Size:''' 6.9GiB


Due to its size, download though torrent is suggested by the author on its main page.
Due to its size, download though torrent is suggested by the author on its main page.


{{hint | '''Note about .zst archive file:'''
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! General
| <code>1111</code>
|-
! sxmo
| <code>user/1111</code>
|-
! Manjaro
| seems to insist on <code>123456</code>
|}
 
==== Notes ====


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.
{{Info | Note about zstd) archive file (<code>.zst</code>):


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].}}
On Linux, you may install or compile <code>zstd</code>, then write the image to SD card by piping <code>zstdcat</code> and <code>dd</code>. See the "Installation" section of its [https://xnux.eu/p-boot-demo/ web page] for command examples.
 
On Windows, instead of the offical [https://github.com/facebook/zstd zstd] command line program, you may use [https://github.com/mcmilk/7-Zip-zstd 7-zip-zstd]. Different installation method is provided in their README. Install 7-Zip-zstd / zstd, extract the disk image file (<code>.img</code>) from the zstd archive, and flash with tools like [https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/ Win32 Disk Imager].}}


Also see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]].
Also see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions]].


'''username/password'''
----


All passwords were changed to 1111. sxmo login/password is user/1111. Manjaro seems to insist on 123456.
=== Nemo Mobile ===
 
== Nemo Mobile ==
[[File:nemo_mobile.png|right|100px]]
[[File:nemo_mobile.png|right|100px]]


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].
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].


* Website: [https://nemomobile.net/ Nemo Mobile UX team]
==== Download ====
* [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Nemo Mer Wiki page]


'''Download location'''
[https://img.nemomobile.net/2022.05/Manjaro-ARM-nemomobile-pinephone-0.9.img.xz Image]


See the [https://nemomobile.net/installation/ installation page] on their website for the newest release and installation guides.
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! Default user
| <code>manjaro/123456</code>
|-
! root
| <code>root/root</code>
|}


'''What works, what does not work'''
==== Notes ====
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].


Development is now moving very fast after rebasing. For the current devel image, Wifi, SMS and Bluetooth works.
----


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
=== NixOS ===
[[File:NixOS.webp|right|100px]]


For the Nemo Mobile UX itself:
NixOS is a Linux distribution built on top of the Nix package manager using declarative configuration to allow reliable system upgrades.
* GitHub issues: https://github.com/nemomobile-ux/main/issues


For hardware:
==== Download ====
* GitHub issues: https://github.com/neochapay/nemo-device-dont_be_evil/issues
There is a guided installer by the [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone.html Mobile NixOS] project available. An installer image that can be flashed to a sdcard can be downloaded from the [https://hydra.nixos.org/job/mobile-nixos/unstable/installer.pine64-pinephone Hydra build instance].


== NixOS ==
Users that want to build a local image, are expected to follow the instructions in the [https://mobile.nixos.org/getting-started.html Getting Started page],
[[File:nixos.png|right|100px]]
 
NixOS support is handled through the Mobile NixOS project.
 
* Project home page: [https://mobile.nixos.org/ Mobile NixOS]
* PinePhone device page: [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone.html Pine64 PinePhone — Mobile NixOS]
* GitHub: [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos NixOS/mobile-nixos]
 
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 [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone.html Project's device page].
and [https://mobile.nixos.org/devices/pine64-pinephone.html Project's device page].


'''What works, what does not work'''
==== Notes ====
 
Project home page: [https://mobile.nixos.org/ Mobile NixOS]
Currently, it boots, it's just as compatible as the Android-based devices are with Mobile NixOS.
It even supports a bit more since it can use WiFi.
 
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 [https://github.com/NixOS/mobile-nixos/issues the project's repository].
=== OpenMandriva Lx ===
Please specify that you are using a PinePhone when reporting issues.
Details about contributions and donations are on the [https://nixos.org/nixos/community.html NixOS website].
 
== OpenMandriva Lx ==
[[File:Oma-logo-22042013_300pp.png|right|100px]]
[[File:Oma-logo-22042013_300pp.png|right|100px]]
{{Hint| '''Note:''' This image is solely for testing purposes.}}


OpenMandriva Lx with Plasma Mobile as UI.
OpenMandriva Lx with Plasma Mobile as UI.


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====


The official image can be found [https://sourceforge.net/projects/openmandriva/files/release/4.2/RC/Pinephone/ at sourceforge.net].
The official image can be found [https://sourceforge.net/projects/openmandriva/files/release/4.2/RC/Pinephone/ at sourceforge.net].
See [https://www.openmandriva.org/en/news/article/openmandriva-lx-4-3-rc-available-for-testing here] for the offical announcement.
See [https://www.openmandriva.org/en/news/article/openmandriva-lx-4-3-rc-available-for-testing here] for the offical announcement.


'''What works, what does not work'''
==== Notes ====
 
{{Info| This image is solely for testing purposes.}}


From the [https://www.openmandriva.org/en/news/article/openmandriva-lx-4-3-rc-available-for-testing 4.3 announcement],
----
in future updates (4.3 and later), "Phone calls are working, and we have rewritten the camera app to be far more useful".


== openSUSE ==
=== openSUSE ===
[[File:SLEM-OS-logo.png|right|100px]]
[[File:SLEM-OS-logo.png|right|100px]]


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Using [https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:DNF dnf] is possible, if preferred.
Using [https://en.opensuse.org/SDB:DNF dnf] is possible, if preferred.


'''Download links'''
==== Download ====


* [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]
* [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]
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You can find install instructions at [https://en.opensuse.org/HCL:PinePhone#Installing_openSUSE_in_a_Pinephone this section] in the openSUSE Wiki.
You can find install instructions at [https://en.opensuse.org/HCL:PinePhone#Installing_openSUSE_in_a_Pinephone this section] in the openSUSE Wiki.


'''Username/Password'''
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! Default user
| <code>pine/1234</code>
|-
! root
| <code>root/linux</code>
|}


The login credentials are pine/1234 and root/linux.
==== Notes ====
Change (or disable) the root password once you are set up.
 
'''What works and what does not work'''


You can find all information about the releases of the project [https://gitlab.com/slem.os/slem.os/-/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md here].
You can find all information about the releases of the project [https://gitlab.com/slem.os/slem.os/-/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md here].
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You will also find information in our wiki on how to report issues (Contributing section).
You will also find information in our wiki on how to report issues (Contributing section).


== postmarketOS ==
----
[[File:PostmarketOS-logo.png|right|100px]]
 
=== postmarketOS ===
[[File:PostmarketOS_logo.png|right|100px]]


postmarketOS extends [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.
postmarketOS extends [https://www.alpinelinux.org/ Alpine Linux] to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.
It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...).
It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...).


==== Download ====
[https://postmarketos.org/download/ Download page]
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! Test images user
| <code>user/147147</code>
|}
==== Notes ====
As of writing, official images are provided with Phosh, Plasma Mobile and Sxmo.
As of writing, official images are provided with Phosh, Plasma Mobile and Sxmo.
The official images come in two flavors, either as a test image to try out postmarketOS, or with the installer.
The official images come in two flavors, either as a test image to try out postmarketOS, or with the installer.
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Power users may also create their own image with the distribution's install and development tool <code>pmbootstrap</code>.
Power users may also create their own image with the distribution's install and development tool <code>pmbootstrap</code>.


Please read the detailed [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation installation instructions] in the wiki.
See the [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone) pine64-pinephone] page of the postmarketOS wiki for details.


'''Download location'''
----


* [https://postmarketos.org/download/ Download page]
=== Rhino Linux ===
* [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/PINE64_PinePhone_(pine64-pinephone)#Installation Flashing instructions]
[[File:rhino-linux-logo.png|right|100px]]


'''Username/password'''
Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution that uses the rolling-release model by tracking the <code>devel</code> branch of repositories. The port is currently maintained by Oren Klopfer (oklopfer).


* Test images: user/147147
Tow-Boot is required for installing Rhino Linux. Instructions for installing Tow-Boot to the PinePhone can be found [https://tow-boot.org/devices/pine64-pinephoneA64.html here]. After Tow-Boot has been installed to your device, Rhino Linux installation just requires flashing the <code>.img.xz</code> to an SD or the eMMC.
* When using the installer images or building an image with pmbootstrap, you set your own username and password.


'''What works, what does not work'''
==== Download ====
[https://rhinolinux.org/download.html Rhino Linux Downloads] (select Pine64 on the dropdown)


See the [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/issues?label_name%5B%5D=device-pine64-pinephone issue tracker].
{| class="wikitable"
 
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
'''How to contribute and report defects'''
|-
 
! Default user
[https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/issues?label_name%5B%5D=device-pine64-pinephone postmarketOS issue tracker] for PinePhone support.
| <code>rhino/1234</code>
See [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/Contributing postmarketOS wiki] for options to contribute.
|}
 
== PureOS ==
[[File:Pureos.png|right|100px]]
 
{{Warning|This project is no longer under development and has been abandoned. Use [https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PinePhone_Software_Releases#Mobian Mobian] instead}}
 
{{Hint|There is no prebuilt image, you'll need a Linux environment and build the image yourself.}}


[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.
==== Notes ====
Foundational to the distribution is [https://pacstall.dev Pacstall], a Debian-based user repository inspired by the AUR. Additionally, RL comes with [https://rhinolinux.org/unicorn/ Unicorn], a custom modified version of XFCE with various modernizations and improvements, including auto-rotation for mobile devices.


* [https://tracker.pureos.net/w/ PureOS Wiki], no PinePhone page there
[https://discord.gg/reSvc8Ztk3 Discord] - [https://matrix.to/#/#rolling-rhino-remix:matrix.org Matrix] - [https://github.com/rhino-linux GitHub] - [https://rhinolinux.org/wiki.html Wiki]
* 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]
* [https://github.com/rufferson/pureos-pinephone current PinePhone PureOS repo], A script to convert Librem5 PureOS to PinePhone Pure-OS


'''Download location'''
----


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.
=== Sailfish OS ===
 
[[File:SailfishOS_logo.png|right|100px]]
Also see:
* [https://forums.puri.sm/t/successful-installation-of-pureos-on-pinephone/8741/12 Successful installation of PureOS on PinePhone - PureOS - Purism community]
* The PureOS section of [https://www.ruff.mobi/go/mobi/pine.html PinePhone page] on ruff.mobi
* An [https://gitlab.com/a-wai/debos-pinephone archived repo] for PureOS on PinePhone
* A [https://mozzwald.com/pp/ file list] with [https://mozzwald.com/pp/pureos-pinephone-build-instructions.txt pureos pinephone build instructions] on mozzwald.com
 
== Sailfish OS ==
[[File:Sailfish_logo.png|right|100px]]


[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].
[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].
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* [https://gitlab.com/sailfishos-porters-ci/dont_be_evil-ci/ Sailfish OS repo]
* [https://gitlab.com/sailfishos-porters-ci/dont_be_evil-ci/ Sailfish OS repo]


'''Download location'''
==== Download ====


'''Flashing script'''
'''Flashing script'''
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Set PIN on initialization.
Set PIN on initialization.
==== Notes ====


* Sometimes the first run stalls before the tutorial. Reboot and it will start from setting the security pin.
* Sometimes the first run stalls before the tutorial. Reboot and it will start from setting the security pin.
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'''How to contribute and report defects'''
'''How to contribute and report defects'''
See the documentation wiki at [https://github.com/sailfish-on-dontbeevil/documentation/wiki the github project] for help and links.


See the [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Adaptations/PinePhone64#Installation Installation section] on the Mer Wiki's PinePhone Page for compile, build and development.
See the [https://wiki.merproject.org/wiki/Adaptations/PinePhone64#Installation Installation section] on the Mer Wiki's PinePhone Page for compile, build and development.
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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.
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.
----


== SkiffOS ==
=== SkiffOS ===
[[File:SkiffOS-Icon-1.png|right|100px]]
[[File:SkiffOS-Icon-1.png|right|100px]]


Minimal in-memory cross-compiled OS optimized for hosting multiple in parallel Docker containers.
Minimal in-memory cross-compiled OS optimized for hosting multiple in parallel Docker containers. Provides the reliability of firmware with the ease-of-use of package managers.


Provides the reliability of firmware with the ease-of-use of package managers.
==== Download ====
 
The repository and instructions can be found [https://github.com/skiffos/SkiffOS/tree/master/configs/pine64/phone here].
 
==== Notes ====


Upgrade over-the-air via a simple rsync script, or copying 3 files.
Upgrade over-the-air via a simple rsync script, or copying 3 files.
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Package !! Distro
! Package  
! Distro
|-
|-
| core/pinephone_neon    || KDE Neon via Ubuntu repositories
| core/pinephone_neon     
| KDE Neon via Ubuntu repositories
|-
|-
| core/pinephone_nixos  || Nixos Mobile
| core/pinephone_nixos   
| Nixos Mobile
|-
|-
| core/pinephone_gentoo  || Gentoo with Link-time Optimization & KDE Mobile or Phosh
| core/pinephone_gentoo   
| Gentoo with Link-time Optimization & KDE Mobile or Phosh
|-
|-
| core/pinephone_ubports || Ubuntu Ports for PinePhone
| core/pinephone_ubports  
| Ubuntu Ports for PinePhone
|-
|-
| core/pinephone_manjaro_kde  || Manjaro for PinePhone: KDE variant
| core/pinephone_manjaro_kde   
| Manjaro for PinePhone: KDE variant
|-
|-
| core/pinephone_manjaro_phosh || Manjaro for PinePhone: Phosh variant
| core/pinephone_manjaro_phosh  
| Manjaro for PinePhone: Phosh variant
|-
|-
| core/pinephone_manjaro_lomiri || Manjaro for PinePhone: Lomiri variant
| core/pinephone_manjaro_lomiri  
| Manjaro for PinePhone: Lomiri variant
|}
|}


The boot-up OS is upgraded independently from the containers.
The boot-up OS is upgraded independently from the containers.


'''Download location'''
----


The repository and instructions can be found [https://github.com/skiffos/SkiffOS/tree/master/configs/pine64/phone here].
=== Slackware ===


== Slackware ==
[https://arm.slackware.com/ Slackware] is the world's oldest actively developed Linux distribution, providing a modern user land (applications) and Linux Kernel, within a more classic Unix Operating System environment.


Unofficial slackware images with xfce for the pinephone
==== Download ====


'''Discussion'''
* http://dl.fail.pp.ua/slackware/images/pinephone/


[https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=12181&highlight=slackware+pinephone Thread]
==== Notes ====


'''Download location'''
Discussion: [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=12181&highlight=slackware+pinephone Thread]
* http://dl.fail.pp.ua/slackware/images/pinephone/


== Swmo ==
----


A collection of Suckless programs to create a mobile UI. Based on postmarketOS.
=== Ubuntu Touch ===
[[File:Ubports-logo.png|right|100px]]


'''Download location'''
A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community. The port is currently maintained by Oren Klopfer (oklopfer).


Swmo images can be found [https://images.postmarketos.org/bpo/ here] (in the ''/pine64-pinephone/sxmo-de-sway/'' sections respectively).
Tow-Boot is required for installing the latest version of Ubuntu Touch (20.04) on the PinePhone. Instructions for installing Tow-Boot to the PinePhone can be found [https://tow-boot.org/devices/pine64-pinephoneA64.html here].  


'''username/password'''
Installation instructions can be found at
[https://ubports.com/en/blog/ubports-news-1/post/pinephone-and-pinephone-pro-3889 this UBports post]. After Tow-Boot has been installed to your device, Ubuntu Touch installation just requires flashing the <code>.img.xz</code> to an SD or the eMMC.


user/147147
==== Download ====


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
[https://gitlab.com/ook37/pinephone-pro-debos/-/releases UBports 20.04 PinePhone Latest Releases]


Contributing information is listed [https://man.sr.ht/~anjan/sxmo-docs-stable/CONTRIBUTING.md here].
[https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/pinephone/release/focal UBports PinePhone Device Info]


== Ubuntu Touch ==
{| class="wikitable"
[[File:Ubports-logo.png|right|100px]]
!colspan="2" style="background: #a7d7f9;"| Default credentials
|-
! Default user
| Set during boot
|-
! root
| <code>phablet/1234</code>
|}


A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community.
==== Notes ====


Ubuntu touch is a mobile version of Ubuntu developed by the UBports community.
Scroll down to the middle of [https://gitlab.com/ook37/pinephone-pro-debos/ the GitLab project page], or directly here [https://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/device/pinephone/release/focal/#deviceOverview at the UBports website] to see which features work.
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://devices.ubuntu-touch.io/installer UBports installer] GUI tool.


'''Download location'''
Contributions and bug reports can be made at the [https://gitlab.com/ook37/pinephone-pro-debos/ UBports PinePhone GitLab page]. See [https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors UBports website] for how to donate.


[https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone#how-do-i-install-ubuntu-touch-on-my-pinephone UBports PinePhone project]
== Further Releases ==


'''username/password'''
=== Apache NuttX RTOS ===


Set up during boot
[https://nuttx.apache.org/docs/latest Apache NuttX RTOS] is a Real-Time Operating System that supports PinePhone


'''What works, what does not work'''
* [https://nuttx.apache.org/docs/latest/platforms/arm/a64/boards/pinephone/index.html Apache NuttX RTOS on PINE64 PinePhone]


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]
=== Sculpt Operating System (Genode OS Framework) ===


'''How to contribute and report defects'''
[https://genode.org/news/sculpt-os-release-23.04 Sculpt OS since version 23.04] supports PinePhone.
Ready-to-use system image available on the [https://genode.org/download/sculpt download page].


See [https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone UBports gitlab page].
== Tools ==
See [https://ubports.com/foundation/sponsors UBports website] for how to donate.
 
= Tools =


There are software tools, that can be booted on the PinePhone.
There are software tools, that can be booted on the PinePhone.


== JumpDrive ==
=== JumpDrive ===


JumpDrive can be used to flash the eMMC (and the microSD card), see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions#Using JumpDrive]].
JumpDrive can be used to flash the eMMC (and the microSD card), see [[PinePhone Installation Instructions#Using JumpDrive]].
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Make sure to download the "PinePhone" image and to unpack the archive before flashing.
Make sure to download the "PinePhone" image and to unpack the archive before flashing.


== Tow-Boot ==
----
 
=== Tow-Boot ===
 
Tow-Boot is a more user-friendly distribution of U-Boot. Can also mount internal storage as USB Mass Storage by holding the volume up button at startup before and during the second vibration and the LED will turn blue if done successfully.
Tow-Boot is a more user-friendly distribution of U-Boot. Can also mount internal storage as USB Mass Storage by holding the volume up button at startup before and during the second vibration and the LED will turn blue if done successfully.


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Make sure to download the image with pinephoneA64 in the name.
Make sure to download the image with pinephoneA64 in the name.


= Factory Test OS =
== Hardware test build ==


{{Hint|'''Note:''' The magnetometer test will fail on the new Beta Edition, as the factory image wasn't updated for it yet.}}
{{Warning|The factorytest image for hardware testing appears to be no longer maintained.}}


On the Braveheart model, there was a postmarketOS based basic Factory Test OS pre-installed on the eMMC.
On the Braveheart model, there was a postmarketOS based basic Factory Test OS pre-installed on the eMMC. The developer Martijn Braam from postmarketOS has improved the functionality of the image considerably later. 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 flash it to microSD and test from there. New versions are distributed as part of the postmarketOS distribution.
The developer Martijn Braam from postmarketOS has improved the functionality of the image considerably later.
 
Since the 20200501 version, it is able to test all the hardware.
{{Info|The magnetometer test will fail on the new Beta Edition, as the factory image wasn't updated for it yet.}}
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 dd it to microSD and test from there.
New versions are distributed as part of the postmarketOS distribution.


Links:
Links:
* [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Software Images] (download the latest one named like pine-pinephone-yyyyMMdd-factorytestX.img.xz)
 
* [https://images.postmarketos.org/pinephone/ Software Images] ('''NOTE:''' Link is is broken) (download the latest one named like pine-pinephone-yyyyMMdd-factorytestX.img.xz)
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest Git repo]
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest Git repo]
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest/-/blob/master/README.rst Documentation]
* [https://gitlab.com/MartijnBraam/factorytest/-/blob/master/README.rst Documentation]


== Factory-loaded OS builds ==
== Historic factory builds ==


These are different operating system builds that was preloaded in the factory with testing utility.
These are different operating system builds that was preloaded in the factory with testing utility.
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All the download links below are direct download from pine64.org.
All the download links below are direct download from pine64.org.
{{Warning|These images are for testing purposes only. If you are looking for an up-to-date image please select one from the [[#Software Releases|software releases]] section instead.}}


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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.
Other ARM64 distributions might be installed as well, however this requires some tinkering and may not work well.
 
{{Info|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.}}
This is more for fun, or if you would like to port a new distribution to the PinePhone.}}
{{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.}}


General steps:
General steps:
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If you would like to see examples or specific commands for how to complete these steps, see:
If you would like to see examples or specific commands for how to complete these steps, see:
* [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup    an example for Fedora], current unofficial [#Fedora] release
* [https://github.com/nikhiljha/pp-fedora-sdsetup    an example for Fedora], current unofficial [#Fedora] release
* [https://xnux.eu/howtos/install-arch-linux-arm.html an example for Arch Linux] by megi
* [https://xnux.eu/howtos/install-arch-linux-arm.html an example for Arch Linux] by megi


= Other Resources =
== Other Resources ==
 
Community
Community
* [[Main_Page#Community_and_Support|Links to the community services]]
* [[Main_Page#Community_and_Support|Links to the community services]]


Hardware information
Hardware information
* [[PinePhone|General PinePhone hardware info]] in this Pine64 wiki
* [[PinePhone|General PinePhone hardware info]] in this Pine64 wiki
* Details specific to the Braveheart Edition: [[PinePhone_v1.1_-_Braveheart|PinePhone 1.1 Braveheart hardware details]]
* Details specific to the Braveheart Edition: [[PinePhone v1.1 - Braveheart|PinePhone 1.1 Braveheart hardware details]]
* Details specific to the Community Edition: [[PinePhone_v1.2|PinePhone 1.2 hardware details]]
* Details specific to the Community Edition: [[PinePhone v1.2|PinePhone 1.2 hardware details]]
* 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]
* 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]


Other software information
Other software information
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]
* [https://linux-sunxi.org/Main_Page sunxi community wiki]
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi's feature/driver support matrix]
* [https://xnux.eu/devices/pine64-pinephone.html megi's feature/driver support matrix]
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Other
Other
* [https://pine64.com/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]
* [https://pine64.com/?post_type=product Pine64 shop]
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]
* [https://www.pine64.org/2020/01/24/setting-the-record-straight-pinephone-misconceptions/ Pine64 blog on blobs]
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* [https://fam-ribbers.com/2019/12/28/State-of-Linux-on-mobile-and-common-misconceptions.html Bart Ribbers blog on Linux distributions and desktop environments on mobile devices]
* [https://fam-ribbers.com/2019/12/28/State-of-Linux-on-mobile-and-common-misconceptions.html Bart Ribbers blog on Linux distributions and desktop environments on mobile devices]
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing microSD cards]
* [https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2019/a2-class-microsd-cards-offer-no-better-performance-raspberry-pi Jeff Geerling on testing microSD cards]


[[Category:PinePhone]]
[[Category:PinePhone]]

Latest revision as of 09:57, 9 December 2023

This page contains a list of all available releases and tools for the PinePhone in alphabetical order.

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.

See PinePhone Installation Instructions on how to install the operating systems. Please see PinePhone Updating Instructions for how to update the phone.

Software Releases

Arch Linux ARM

Archlinux-logo.png

(Unofficial) Arch Linux ARM with choice of Phosh UI, Plasma Mobile, sxmo or barebones. It is maintained by the DanctNIX community (GitHub: danctnix, dreemurrs-embedded).

Download

Get both stable and test builds at GitHub releases.

Default credentials
Default user alarm/123456
root (barebone only) root/root

Notes


ExpidusOS

A fork of Void Linux with a custom fork of XFCE called Gensis as the default desktop environment, developed by Midstall Software.

Download

Check the download page for that latest version, or the image file list for all versions, look for the filename that starts with "pinephone".

Default credentials
Default user expidus/expidus

Notes

What works, what does not work:

How to contribute and report defects:


Fedora

Fedora1.png

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

There is also an FTP server with images build every night @ ftp://pine.warpspeed.dk/nightly/pinephone/ (Mount this with something like Nautilus)

Default credentials
GitHub images pine/123456
Nightly images (via FTP) pine/1111

Notes

WiFi, Bluetooth, SMS, Data, Calls all work! There are still a few bugs though, and some features don't have driver support yet on any PinePhone distribution.

Please send your bug reports to the project's issue tracker. Be sure to include logs if applicable! Send us pull requests on Github.


Gentoo

GentooLogo.png

There are unofficial Gentoo overlays with ebuilds for the PinePhone. There are no images - the image must be built manually, including picking the kernel, bootloader and the desired desktop environment. The ARM64 version of Gentoo has to be selected.

Download

Overlay locations:

Notes

The documentation can be found here:

Note: Please consider cross-compiling the software on the computer. Long compilation times and heat production can lead to a reduced lifespan of the phone.

GloDroid

A fully open-source port of Android and LineageOS to the PinePhone.

GitHub: GloDroid

Download

Notes

Feature overview:

  • Works: WiFi, screen dimming, sound, touchscreen, charging and telephony(partially) works.
  • Doesn't work: Bluetooth and GPS
  • See more at project status page

Kali Linux

Kali-logo.png

The official Kali Nethunter images for PinePhone and PinePhone Pro have been released now. For older/unofficial releases, you can still download from the GitHub releases page. Get Nethunter App for your PinePhone's Kali Linux. Packet Injection is working now, use iwconfig instead of airmon-ng.

Download

Warning: There are reports that the official Kali images fail to boot.
Default credentials
Default user for Unofficial Releases kali/8888
Default user for Nethunter Releases kali/1234

Notes

For the installation see the installation instructions under PinePhone Installation Instructions


LuneOS

Luneos-logo-256.png

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.

Download

Default credentials
Default user root

Notes

In order to connect to the device using SSH/SCP via WiFi: You can simply connect via SSH/SCP via WiFi using the PinePhone's IP address on port 22.


Maemo Leste

Maemoleste-logo.png

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 more well-known devices Maemo supports are the OpenMoko and N900. The community now takes full responsibility in developing fully open source Maemo for a variety of mobile devices. You may be interested to learn more about the features in their Maemo Leste FAQ.

Maemo 8 "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.

Download

There is also an image builder, see the wiki for instructions on how to build a custom image. For current status and instructions, please read their PinePhone wiki page.

Default credentials
root toor
user 12345 (lockscreen)

Notes

Most discussion occurs at #maemo-leste on irc.libera.chat and this thread.

All other contact information is listed on the main page of the Maemo wiki.

Submit bug reports on github. To track known issues, you may use these search terms: pinephone, pine64.


Manjaro ARM

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Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system with the Plasma Mobile and Phosh desktop environment.

Download

Default credentials (Only Phosh)
Default user manjaro/123456
root root/root

Notes

The installation of the stable images is strongly suggested. The dev images might break frequently.


Mobian

Debian-logo.png

An unofficial Debian build for ARM64 running with Phosh. The current version of the base Debian system is Debian Bookworm. See the installation instructions here. If you have questions about Mobian, please ask them in the Mobian Matrix room.

Download

Note: Tow-Boot is required to be able to boot the images, see here!
Default credentials
Default user mobian/1234

Notes

  • The development is work in progress. The Mobian wiki can be found here.
  • 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 PinePhone's IP address on port 22.

Multi-distro demo image

Warning: This is a demo image for testing different operating systems before installing a regular image. Attempting to use this image productively is highly discouraged. The kernel is shared across the different operating systems and is not updated.

This image allow users to try many 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.

Download

Update 2022-01-26, using megi's kernel 5.16.2

DD image to SD card and boot. This image is for 16GiB or larger SD cards, also works if flashed to eMMC.

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.

For more info on this build, please visit its entry the "News" section of its web page.

Due to its size, download though torrent is suggested by the author on its main page.

Default credentials
General 1111
sxmo user/1111
Manjaro seems to insist on 123456

Notes

Note: Note about zstd) archive file (.zst):

On Linux, you may install or compile zstd, then write the image to SD card by piping zstdcat and dd. See the "Installation" section of its web page for command examples.

On Windows, instead of the offical zstd command line program, you may use 7-zip-zstd. Different installation method is provided in their README. Install 7-Zip-zstd / zstd, extract the disk image file (.img) from the zstd archive, and flash with tools like Win32 Disk Imager.

Also see PinePhone Installation Instructions.


Nemo Mobile

Nemo mobile.png

Nemo Mobile is the open source build of Sailfish OS with a open source UI called Glacier, based on Manjaro.

Download

Image

Default credentials
Default user manjaro/123456
root root/root

Notes

The website of the Nemo Mobile UX Team can be found here. Please report bugs regarding the Nemo Mobile UI as GitHub issue.


NixOS

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NixOS is a Linux distribution built on top of the Nix package manager using declarative configuration to allow reliable system upgrades.

Download

There is a guided installer by the Mobile NixOS project available. An installer image that can be flashed to a sdcard can be downloaded from the Hydra build instance.

Users that want to build a local image, are expected to follow the instructions in the Getting Started page, and Project's device page.

Notes

Project home page: Mobile NixOS


OpenMandriva Lx

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OpenMandriva Lx with Plasma Mobile as UI.

Download

The official image can be found at sourceforge.net. See here for the offical announcement.

Notes

Note: This image is solely for testing purposes.

openSUSE

SLEM-OS-logo.png

Our images use the same openSUSE Tumbleweed base as our desktop images, except what needs to be changed for the PinePhone. The images include zypper (RPM) as the default package manager, and have access to virtually the same (open source) software as our desktop repositories, thanks to the Factory ports. Using dnf is possible, if preferred.

Download

To verify the images you need to import our GPG key. Keep on mind that the first boot may stay on black screen for about a minute - consequent boots should be faster.

You can find install instructions at this section in the openSUSE Wiki.

Default credentials
Default user pine/1234
root root/linux

Notes

You can find all information about the releases of the project here. Detailed information, tips and troubleshooting suggestions are also provided at the openSUSE Wiki. You will also find information in our wiki on how to report issues (Contributing section).


postmarketOS

PostmarketOS logo.png

postmarketOS extends Alpine Linux to run on smartphones and other mobile devices. It offers various user interfaces (Phosh, Plasma Mobile, Sxmo, Plasma Desktop, Gnome 3, Kodi, XFCE4, ...).

Download

Download page

Default credentials
Test images user user/147147

Notes

As of writing, official images are provided with Phosh, Plasma Mobile and Sxmo. The official images come in two flavors, either as a test image to try out postmarketOS, or with the installer.

When using the installer images (recommended), it is possible to:

  • encrypt the installation
  • install from the SD card to eMMC

Power users may also create their own image with the distribution's install and development tool pmbootstrap.

See the pine64-pinephone page of the postmarketOS wiki for details.


Rhino Linux

Rhino-linux-logo.png

Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution that uses the rolling-release model by tracking the devel branch of repositories. The port is currently maintained by Oren Klopfer (oklopfer).

Tow-Boot is required for installing Rhino Linux. Instructions for installing Tow-Boot to the PinePhone can be found here. After Tow-Boot has been installed to your device, Rhino Linux installation just requires flashing the .img.xz to an SD or the eMMC.

Download

Rhino Linux Downloads (select Pine64 on the dropdown)

Default credentials
Default user rhino/1234

Notes

Foundational to the distribution is Pacstall, a Debian-based user repository inspired by the AUR. Additionally, RL comes with Unicorn, a custom modified version of XFCE with various modernizations and improvements, including auto-rotation for mobile devices.

Discord - Matrix - GitHub - Wiki


Sailfish OS

SailfishOS logo.png

Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system based on open source projects such as Mer, and a closed source UI based on Lipstick.

Download

Flashing script

The Sailfish OS image is built on Gitlab CI. The latest image can be installed using the flashing script.

The script downloads the image and bootloader from the CI, extracts everything and burns it onto the SD card. Note: The script will format and erase the SD card!

Instructions:

  1. Download the flashing script
  2. Insert a microSD card in your device
  3. Make the script executable: chmod +x flash-it.sh
  4. Verify that you have the bsdtar package installed
  5. Execute it: ./flash-it.sh
  6. Follow the instructions. Some commands in the script require root permissions (for example: mounting and flashing the SD card).
  • 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.

username/password

Set PIN on initialization.

Notes

  • Sometimes the first run stalls before the tutorial. Reboot and it will start from setting the security pin.
  • 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.
  • When a screen with a loading circle is displayed, just left/right swipe it away.
  • 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.

What works, what does not work

See the Hardware Support section on the Mer Wiki's PinePhone Page.

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.

How to contribute and report defects

See the documentation wiki at the github project for help and links.

See the Installation section on the Mer Wiki's PinePhone Page for compile, build and development.

Git repo links are at the top of this OS section. other repos that may be helpful:

See the Sailfish OS wiki for links to their forum, as well as info required when reporting an issue. See the Sailfish OS wiki main page for options to contribute to Sailfish OS.

Notes

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.


SkiffOS

SkiffOS-Icon-1.png

Minimal in-memory cross-compiled OS optimized for hosting multiple in parallel Docker containers. Provides the reliability of firmware with the ease-of-use of package managers.

Download

The repository and instructions can be found here.

Notes

Upgrade over-the-air via a simple rsync script, or copying 3 files.

Uses the Buildroot cross-compilation tool for support for all Pine64 boards.

Use configuration packages to configure distro:

Package Distro
core/pinephone_neon KDE Neon via Ubuntu repositories
core/pinephone_nixos Nixos Mobile
core/pinephone_gentoo Gentoo with Link-time Optimization & KDE Mobile or Phosh
core/pinephone_ubports Ubuntu Ports for PinePhone
core/pinephone_manjaro_kde Manjaro for PinePhone: KDE variant
core/pinephone_manjaro_phosh Manjaro for PinePhone: Phosh variant
core/pinephone_manjaro_lomiri Manjaro for PinePhone: Lomiri variant

The boot-up OS is upgraded independently from the containers.


Slackware

Slackware is the world's oldest actively developed Linux distribution, providing a modern user land (applications) and Linux Kernel, within a more classic Unix Operating System environment.

Download

Notes

Discussion: Thread


Ubuntu Touch

Ubports-logo.png

A Mobile Version of the Ubuntu Operating System made and maintained by the UBports Community. The port is currently maintained by Oren Klopfer (oklopfer).

Tow-Boot is required for installing the latest version of Ubuntu Touch (20.04) on the PinePhone. Instructions for installing Tow-Boot to the PinePhone can be found here.

Installation instructions can be found at this UBports post. After Tow-Boot has been installed to your device, Ubuntu Touch installation just requires flashing the .img.xz to an SD or the eMMC.

Download

UBports 20.04 PinePhone Latest Releases

UBports PinePhone Device Info

Default credentials
Default user Set during boot
root phablet/1234

Notes

Scroll down to the middle of the GitLab project page, or directly here at the UBports website to see which features work.

Contributions and bug reports can be made at the UBports PinePhone GitLab page. See UBports website for how to donate.

Further Releases

Apache NuttX RTOS

Apache NuttX RTOS is a Real-Time Operating System that supports PinePhone

Sculpt Operating System (Genode OS Framework)

Sculpt OS since version 23.04 supports PinePhone. Ready-to-use system image available on the download page.

Tools

There are software tools, that can be booted on the PinePhone.

JumpDrive

JumpDrive can be used to flash the eMMC (and the microSD card), see PinePhone Installation Instructions#Using JumpDrive.

See https://github.com/dreemurrs-embedded/Jumpdrive/releases for the latest image. Make sure to download the "PinePhone" image and to unpack the archive before flashing.


Tow-Boot

Tow-Boot is a more user-friendly distribution of U-Boot. Can also mount internal storage as USB Mass Storage by holding the volume up button at startup before and during the second vibration and the LED will turn blue if done successfully.

See https://github.com/Tow-Boot/Tow-Boot/releases for the latest image. Make sure to download the image with pinephoneA64 in the name.

Hardware test build

Warning: The factorytest image for hardware testing appears to be no longer maintained.

On the Braveheart model, there was a postmarketOS based basic Factory Test OS pre-installed on the eMMC. The developer Martijn Braam from postmarketOS has improved the functionality of the image considerably later. 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 flash it to microSD and test from there. New versions are distributed as part of the postmarketOS distribution.

Note: The magnetometer test will fail on the new Beta Edition, as the factory image wasn't updated for it yet.

Links:

Historic factory builds

These are different operating system builds that was preloaded in the factory with testing utility.

Download the build, extract the image and dd it to a 8 GB or larger microSD card, then insert it into the PinePhone. After power up or reboot, you may perform and complete the test routine, or apply the build from microSD card to eMMC.

All the download links below are direct download from pine64.org.

Warning: These images are for testing purposes only. If you are looking for an up-to-date image please select one from the software releases section instead.
Distribution Download Link File Size MD5
Beta Edition pine64-pinephone-plamo-beta-factorytest.img.xz 1.78GB f16bce93504a52217540ac886863a418
Mobian pine64-pinephone-20201207-factorytest-mobian.img.xz 1.41GB 015be381ff4e650a7fca6d4eaa90d63d
KDE pine64-pinephone-20201208-factorytest-kde.img.xz 2.28GB 32979ff17b5ec4d358ce99f1aff0c77c
Manjaro pine64-pinephone-20201013-manjaro-stable-20201018-factory56.img.xz 1.04GB 4edfd4dceaefdd32a3417c1727161c29
postmarketOS pine64-pinephone-20200726-phosh-v20.05-factory.img.xz 517MB 244093be2f6d728fcbd1d29114607727
Ubuntu Touch PinePhone-flasher-ubuntu-7b.img.gz 1.05GB 2d7f5271e7a281db8f1b1219bedbe131

Installing other ARM64 distributions

Other ARM64 distributions might be installed as well, however this requires some tinkering and may not work well.

Note: 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.

General steps:

  1. 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.
  2. Format the boot partition with vfat, and the root partition with a supported filesystem like ext4 or f2fs.
  3. 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 rsync -ar).
  4. Edit /etc/fstab to match your partitions.
  5. Grab megi's kernel from https://xff.cz/kernels/, Follow the instructions in the README, which involves copying the kernel modules into the SD card rootfs, and writing u-boot and the bootloader.

If you would like to see examples or specific commands for how to complete these steps, see:

Other Resources

Community

Hardware information

Other software information

Other