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[wiki] State of Sailfish X, sensors, apps and Android™ support on Sony XA2 variants

asked 2019-02-01 11:01:12 +0200

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This is intended to collect android apps and other new features (camera quality, bluetooth, NFC, etc...) working on the XA2 series with the new Sailfish X and AlienDalvik for Android 8.1 compatibility. It might help the developers, especially in beta phase. And it helps potential users and users of other Jolla phones to make an educated decision whether it suits their needs.

Please edit the main post with your information since this is a wiki post.
Please try to separate apps from other phone features and use common sense.


Table of contents:

Sailfish X - General

  • Almost continuous minor stuttering in both native and Android UI (XA2 dual sim / 3.0.1 / 2019-02-03)

  • Hotspot (wifi-sharing) only works correctly when the password has been changed at least once. (3.0.1.14 / 2019-02-09)

  • No delivery reports for SMS. Confirmed for multiple variants on 2019-02-22

Sailfish X - Sensors

  • Fingerprint reader - working (XA2 single/double sim [3.1.0.11]), but seems to consume a lot of battery (minus ~20% overnight VS minus ~5% with sensor off - https://together.jolla.com/question/210790/stronger-battery-drain-since-310-seitseminen/?answer=212698#post-id-212698).
  • GPS - working (XA2 Dual SIM H4113); took a long while until GPS position was found initialy, since then it is fine
  • GPS - partially working (XA2 Plus Dual SIM H4113); Intial position quick, but half speed displayed (native apps & android apps)
  • Compass - working (XA2 Dual SIM H4413). Needs calibration (e.g. from within Jussi Vuorisalmi's compass app) before results make sense.
  • Proximity Sensor - currently buggy (either triple-press the bower butten or see workaround here)
  • Flip cover - The flip cover doesn't work as expected during calls (link)

  • earphone jack - (XA2 single sim [3.2.1.20]) finaly works without problems. Looks like some layers of the male 3,5 plug were not supported or defined (link)

  • handsfree set - set with a mic and volume +/- buttons works well on XA2 Dual sim; set with answer button is not tested.

  • ... - ...

Sailfish X - Apps

working 100%

  • (not listed here)

partially working

  • Browser (Native) - Playback of videos are not working i dr.dk (National TV). After 10 sec. of viewing, view will be zoomed in and playback speed will be changed.

    • Camera - When a picture is taken, the preview is shown and after that the camera takes the actual photo. If the phone is moved during the preview animation or right after that it will lead in to a blurry photo.
  • Take the photo when the camera button (SW or HW) is pressend and then show the preview animation, or
  • Take the photo and simultaneously show the preview animation

  • Slightly better performance on the camera in [3.0.2.8], still the photo gets blurred if the phone is moved after taking the photo.

    • Situations - Cannot sense which cell towers are in range. Possibly related to this bug? ([3.0.3.8] / 2019-04-26)
    • Predictive text input - if you type a text, and immediately start typing another one, the new one will start and begin with the last typed word from the previous text (only noticed with Android apps ex: WhatsApp)

not working

  • ...

Aliendalvik Android™ support - General

  • Sailfish Contacts show up in Android Apps, Calenders not.
  • Actually, Sailfish contacts do only partially show up in Signal

  • No access to SD card.

  • Photos taken with android camera apps show up double in android galleries (at least if the are displayed by folder)

  • Sometimes open/running androids apps appcomplaintear double on main sailfish screen

  • Sometimes opening/running android apps, screen goes all black. Pressing the on/off button flashes an image of the android app, then turns off screen again. A second press sends you back to the lock screen.

  • SCP/rsync to ~nemo/android_storage causes aliendalvik crash

  • sometimes android system notifications pop up ("app X is using battery" / low battery warnings)

  • "Allow app background process to be started on boot" (loosely translated from Finnish) isn't respected. If the setting is off, the app will still start which will increase the memory usage a lot.

  • Edit: For reference, here's two screenshots from my "usual" home screen. First one is with the Android support turned off, second one is with the Android support on, without opening any additional apps (ok, CargoDock open...):

  • "usual" home screen: https://together.jolla.com/upfiles/15494797664559088.png

  • with Android support turned on: https://together.jolla.com/upfiles/15494798688161383.png

  • Copy and paste does not work from Android to Sailfish (as stated in release notes) but some users report it also does not work the other way around. ([3.0.1.14] / 2019-02-09)

  • Text-To-Speech seems broken. With OSMAnd and BikeCitizen it does not work. Also when navigating with here maps several popups appear that "TinyTTS" stopped working.

  • Display blanks even when viewing videos or during navigation. It seems Android apps can't prevent screen blanking at the moment. ([3.0.3.8] / 2019-04-26)

  • Screen goes blank when stopping Android support ([3.0.3.8] / 2019-04-25)

  • Automatic Rotation of the screen: when turning the phone from portrait to landscape, pressing your finger on the screen prevents the Automatic Rotation from happening only as long as you keep your finger there. Once you lift it, the Automatic Rotation does happen. Works properly on Sailfish apps. (2019-08-03 still an issue in [3.1.0.11])

  • Keyboard sticks to the screen on Android apps. On Jolla 1 and Jolla C and Jolla Tablet, you could get rid of the keyboard by tapping somewhere else on screen. On Sailfish X, the only way is to background the app and foreground it again. But certain banking apps (e.g. Säästöpankki Tunnistus) seem to reset if they're backgrounded. Which means that you cannot complete the initial login to the app since the proceed button is under the keyboard. (Xperia XA2 Dual Sim, 3.0.2.8, 2019-04-04) [2019-08-03: I managed to get around this issue on 3.1.0.11 on OmaTunnistus app by closing the keyboard by dragging it downwards from the keyboard's top row.]

Aliendalvik Android™ support - Sensors

  • Fingerprint reader working (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11])
  • GPS works (XA2 [3.2.1.20])
  • NFC does not work (XA2 [3.2.1.20])

Aliendalvik Android™ support - Apps

working 100%

Hint: Please try and keep alphabetical order. Thanks!

  • Amazon Music (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
    • Including Alexa
  • APKPure(XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])
  • Aurora Store (XA2+ Dual Sim [3.0.2.8])
  • BNPParibas app in France (XA2 h3113 [3.1.0.11]) If the app does not work open a ticket to have a new "digital key". Do not worry about messages of the app who ask to you to update Google Play ;-) [edit 2019-12-04 : if the digital key is disable, you need to re-able it in "mon profil")
  • Burger King DE (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Credit Mutuel (XA2 Single SIM) : PSD2) starts working on v7.10.0 app revision
  • Danfoss Link (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • DB Navigator 19.12.p01.04 (XA2 single sim [3.2.1.20]) google services warning appears but it works fine!
  • dict.cc (XA2 [3.2.1.20])
  • Duolingo (XA2 [3.2.1.20]) App says it won't work without Google Play Services, but actually it does.
  • Dropbox (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • EDF & Moi (XA2 mono sim [3.2.1.20] seems OK. EDF is a french electric supplier and it's possible to pay invoices on his app.
  • eLiksa (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.2.8])
  • ePassi (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.2.8])
  • Facebook (XA2 single sim [3.0.2.8])
  • Fahrinfo (works on XA2 Dual Sim since [3.0.2.8] works but in a strange way if you press after the stationname a no network concection error accurs. Enter the name waiting without enter works...
  • Firefox Focus (XA2 Ultra Single Sim [3.3.0.14])
  • Firefox Klar (XA2 single sim [3.0.2.8])
  • Firefox Lite (XA2 dual sim [3.2.1.20])
  • Google Translate (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Kicker (XA2 single sim [3.0.2.8])
  • LIFX (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Maps.me (XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.0.12])
  • Memrise Lesring Languages (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
    • only the sound is not so loud.
  • Messenger Lite (XA2 single sim [3.0.2.8])
  • Microsoft OneDrive (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Mi Manga Nu (XA2 Dual Sim [3.1.0.11])
  • Mobile Pay (XA2 Dual Sim / H4113 [3.0.1.14])
  • Moovy
    • Requires up-to-date Google Services, provided by e.g. MicroG 0.2.10.19420
  • Netflix v4.15.1 (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.10])
  • Nextcloud PhoneTrack (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14]) (whats that, there is no such Android App) => https://f-droid.org/de/packages/net.eneiluj.nextcloud.phonetrack/ Nordea Mobile (Suomi) and Nordea Codes (XA2 Dual Sim [3.1.0.11])
  • Opera (XA2 single sim [3.0.1.14])
  • OsmAnd only partially since [3.1.0.11], works on XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.0.12]
  • Payback DE (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
    • Except Payback Pay
  • Plex (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14], XA2 Ultra Single Sim [3.3.0.14])
  • Protonmail (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11], XA2 Ultra Single Sim [3.3.0.14])
  • Qobuz (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Roon (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14], XA2 Ultra Single Sim [3.3.0.14])
  • Sonos App (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11])
  • SoundHound (XA2 single sim [3.0.2.8])
  • Sp-Mobiili (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
    • Does complain about phone being rooted, but works
  • Stocard (XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.0.12])
  • Strato HiDrive (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14], but hints for missing Play Servics)
  • Säästöpankki tunnistus (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Tidal (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Toon, Eneco smart thermostaat app (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Trust Smart Home (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Telegram (calls not yet working with wifi, but working great with mobile internet) IN XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.1.19])
  • Urban Sports Club (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Viber (XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.0.12])
  • Vienna Airport (XA2 [3.2.1.20])
  • VUE NL (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Wallabag (XA2 H3113 [3.1.0.11])
  • willhaben (XA2 [3.2.1.20])
  • Wilma (XA2 Dual SIM [3.0.2.8])
  • Wunderlist (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])
  • Yalp Store (XA2 single sim [3.0.1.14])
    • minor bug: the "Updating" animation (spinning circular arrow) doesn't work.
  • Yesss! (XA2 [3.2.1.20])
  • YLE Areena (XA2 dual sim [3.0.2.8)
  • Yle.fi news app (XA2 dual sim [3.0.2.8])

working except notifications

  • DHL Paket (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Flipboard (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Logi Circle (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • MeWe (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])
  • Slack (XA2 [3.2.1.20])

partially working

Hint: Please try and keep alphabetical order. Thanks!

Authy

  • complains about missing play services, but works fine otherwise after dismissing the complaint popup. If microg is installed and configured correctly, then the app is working fine without the popup [3.2.0.12])

Berlin.de Service-App

  • doesn't work with mobile data (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])

Business Calendar 2 (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11])

  • not able to sync calendars with Fruux Android App (that works on Xperia X without problems)

BVG

  • no internet connection on mobile data (XA2 single sim [3.0.1.14] XA2 plus dualsim same behavior, stays the same with [3.0.3.10])
  • buying tickets works on mobile however

Cityflitzer (XA2 single sim [3.0.1.14])

  • can't find a location, no GPS
  • do not update to V 1.7.3 as it requires Google Services and does not start anymore, last working is V 1.7.2

Conversations (XA2 PLUS dual sim [3.1.0.11])

  • doesn't work with mobile data

Deezer (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11])

  • not working on mobile data

Denon 2016 AVR Remote

  • Works after enabling WiFi from android settings
  • When it starts, a black window is opened, and notification "App is running in the background" is displayed. It takes several minutes before the app actually starts.

eBay Kleinanzeigen

  • doesn't work with mobile data (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])

Espresso House (Works now after [3.0.3.9] and uploaded from Aptoide)

  • The map does not work especially with Here wego. Otherwise seems to work.

Eufy Home

  • Crashes when trying to pair a home device with Eufy Account (Xperia 10 Dual Sim & XA2 Dual Sim [3.3.0.16]). Pairing has to be performed with an Android/iOS phone. Afterwards the app works on Sailfish X without issues.

Foobar2000 (10 Dual SIM [3.3.0.16])

  • file picker doesn't work (opens, but can't make a selection)
  • playback from SD card works if you manually add the location as file:///storage/UUID/Music

Foreca weather

  • Cannot get the current location - locations can be manually selected

F-Droid Store

  • 2019-02-01 - XA2 Dual Sim (F4113) [3.0.1.14])
  • Mobile network doesn't work (fixed in [3.0.2.8])
  • images not displayed (app icons / screenshots)

Firefox (not Klar nor Lite)

  • 2019-02-01 - Xperia XA2 (F4113) [3.0.1.14]
  • Video playback doesn't work (works in 3.0.3.8 as long as one doesn't turn off the screen)
  • Sync won't authorize (fixed in [3.0.3.8])
  • FF won't start syncing ([3.0.3.9] / XA2 F4113)
  • setting as default with Mimer won't open links anymore after a while (at least in variants like Fennec or IceCat from f-droid)
  • does not work with mobile data ([3.2.1.20] / XA2 Dual SIM)

Flinkster (Car sharing app)

  • 2019-06-15 -Xperia XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.10]
  • Runs but needs for booking Google Services

FUT Companion

  • doesn't work with mobile data (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])

Here Maps 2.0.13173 (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11]) not working with mobile data

  • Everything works except text-to-speech (TinyTTS) for navigation. Using a recorded voice should work however. (XA2 single sim [3.0.1.14])

Heartstone (XA2 Dual Sim [3.1.0.11])

  • Everything works but only in WiFi
  • Without Google Services Store is closed

HEOS

  • Works after enabling WiFi network in the Android settings

idealo

  • doesn't work with mobile data (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])

K9 Mail (XA2 dual (H4113) [3.0.1.14])

  • IMAP idle not working (only polling works)
  • no sound / vibration / LED for notifications
  • notifications appear twice in events view
  • does not sync on mobile network (manual polling works)

Magenta Smart Home (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])

  • Mobile Network doesn't work
  • Google Play notice on start

Mapy.cz (XA2 Single Sim [3.0.3.10])

  • GPS locks on fast, searching and routing works, off-line maps can be downloaded
  • the app isn't connected when using wi-fi, mobile data work (annoying when you want to download large maps)

Messenger * Works with mobile data (XA2 dual sim 3.1.0.11) * doesn't work with mobile data (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9]) * sharing some content from Facebook via Messenger works with mobile data

Microsoft Edge (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.9])

  • Mobile Network doesn't work

NetFlix (XA2+ Dual Sim [3.0.3.9])

  • Installed via Aurora Store
  • WiFi Only
  • No Download to App.
  • Version 4.12.2 -> WiFi needed at launch then mobile data works.

Nextcloud (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])

  • New on-device media content is discovered only after full reboot of the device.

Nextcloud Talk

  • in a chat on mobile messages can be send, but the view is not updated
  • video calls not working

* ÖBB Scotty* (XA2 [3.2.1.20])

  • Works except for Map view (requires Google Play services), but works with MicroG

OP-mobiili (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.2.8])

  • Complains about missing network connection on mobile data

OsmAnd (XA2 Dual Sim [3.1.0.11])

  • import (of tracks e.g.) isn't possible anymore since 3.1.0.11, app crashes

Pix-Art Messenger (XA2 PLUS dual sim [3.0.3.8])

  • doesn't work with mobile data

Quip (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])

  • Mobile Network doesn't work

SeriesGuide (XA2 dual (H4113) [3.0.1.14])

  • does not fetch new episodes
  • episode screenshots not displayed

Shazam 8.4.2-190521-c3ef0e2 (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11])

  • not working with mobile data

Signal Secure Messenger (XA2 Dual Sim [>= 3.1.0.11])

  • contacts are not synched with SailFish OS, only a handful of the last added contacts are visible within Signal

Sony Headphones Connect (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.8])

  • App starts up, but isn't functional when running
  • It tries to turn on bluetooth, but fails - even when bluetooth is enabled and/or headphones are already paired in the sailfish settings
  • Pairing with the WF-1000X case using NFC does not work

Spotify

  • not working on mobile data (XA2 [3.1.0.11])
  • working on mobile data (XA2 [3.1.0.11]) - android app permissions diskspace enabled
  • working media keys in SFOS lock screen (XA2 [3.1.0.11]) - android app permissions diskspace enabled
  • No media keys in SFOS lock screen
  • Cannot find chromecast devices for streaming audio to them ([3.0.2.8] / Requires a working Google Home, maybe?).

Sricam (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])

  • Works Wi-Fi only
  • On mobile data crashes if you try to connect to the camera

Suomi.fi (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.2.8])

  • Doesn't load messages

Telegram

  • working now with mobile data in XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.0.12] connection only through wifi, not working on mobile data (XA2 Dual Sim [3.1.0.11])
  • Call voice comes from main speakers instead of on-ear speaker FIXED FOR MOBILE INTERNET CALL(not yet working with wifi) IN XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.1.19]
  • Cracking sound during calls FIXED FOR MOBILE INTERNET CALL(not yet working with wifi) IN XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.1.19]
  • Vibration works for incoming calls, but there is no visual UI to accept a call (partly fixed, visual UI still only when you open the app, following the notification, in FIXED IN XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.1.19]).

Tesla App

  • @Breeze: "Can't use my phone (XA2 single SIM) as a key on my Tesla Model 3 (uses bluetooth). Can connect with bluetooth for media files, calendar, phonebook and recent calls, but not as a key. Summon and Location doesn't work because of lack of Goolge Play Services. Everything else works fine."

Threema 4.3 (XA2 single & dual sim [3.2.1.20])

  • messaging works fine, except threema-web, works just with mobile data see here

  • Threema phone, works only with mobile data

  • Taking pictures within the app is only working by taping on the camera symbol in the textfield. With the adding attachment and the system camera is not working

Tiny Tiny RSS (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11])

*not working on mobile Data

Todois (XA2 single SIM [3.3.0.16])

  • Only works with MicroG installed.

Toshl Finance (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])

  • doesn't work with mobile data

Twitter (XA2 single sim [3.0.3.9])

  • partially doesn't work with mobile data, some parts work

Vainglory (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.1.0.11])

  • Sometimes stucks for 1s or more but it s completely playable later

Verisure (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])

  • Works on Wi-Fi (fixed in [3.0.2.8])
  • Doesn't work over mobile data (fixed in [3.0.2.8])

Viber (10 dual SIM [3.3.0.16])

  • calls work, can't set custom ringtone

WhatsApp (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.1.14])

  • Initial setup needs to be done with Wi-Fi (mentioned in the release notes)
  • Notifications show up double
  • Background process dies occasionally (need to have the app cover active to receive notifications)
  • Background process dies if app is closed by swipe or from home screen (x)
  • Video call works, but there's no audio on the receiving end
  • Watching videos requires a small workaround
  • QR-code scanner sometime not responding (XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.0.12])

** Zedge. Does not work in XA2 4113. It was earlier possible to enable Jolla tunes for notifications in Android WA and Telegram etc by means of Zedge. Zedge uploaded from Aptoide.

Öffi

  • shows banner when on mobile data that there's no connection but it actually works (XA2 single sim [3.0.1.14])

not working

Hint: Please try and keep alphabetical order. Thanks!

  • 0100100 Merellä - refuses to start on a rooted device
  • Airbnb (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.8]) - requires Google Play / Seems to work when installing this way: https://together.jolla.com/question/203485/how-to-install-a-split-android-apk/
  • Aktia Wallet - The most important feature, seeing your credit card information for paying, doesn't open. You can't even pay online (not to mention paying with NFC)
  • AMEX DE (Play Services and App crashes after complaining)
  • Beter Spellen / NU Beter Engels - No login screen, so content cannot be viewed (Dutch spelling test)
  • Bitpanda (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.2.0.12]) - starts, but can't login
  • BOOM (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.3.8]) - start, but can't find bluetooth-speaker, also connected ones
  • DAZN: Sport & Fußball Live Stream - app starts but doesn't load the login page
  • DB Navigator 20.04.p04 hangs at startup (XA2 Dual Sim [3.2.1.20]); older version (19.10) does work
  • Duckduckgo: Cannot be installed (window closes after pressing "install" in the Android App installation widget), 3.2.1.20
  • Easy Park - starts up telling that won't work without G services, then closes itself
  • ElsterSmart - display protection required
  • Flickr (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.8]) - if it can't get network connection clear its app cache
  • Flightradar 8.8.1 (XA2 Dual SIM [3.3.0.16]) - app start fails. With MicroG stuck on app start screen.
  • G7 Taxi (XA2 mono sim H3113 [3.3.0.16]) Needs Google Play and/or Google Services
  • Gadgetbridge (Androidapp via F-droid) - doesn't get a bluetooth connection even when bluetooth (and GPS, per suggestion of gadgetbridge) in Sailfish are on
  • Garmin Smartphone Link version 2.9.8 - doesn't get a bluetooth connection even when bluetooth in Sailfish is on, and Garmin Zumo is already connected; OpenAndroid Settings menu "Connected devices (Bluetooth, Cast)" cannot be opened.
  • Google Duo . Installation does not succeed in / XA2 4113.
  • Google Home, for home automation & streaming to chromecast devices. (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.8] - Requires Google Play
  • Google Calendar does not start nor will alternative android calendars sync
  • iRobot Home: can't log in to older version, new version doesn't start at all
  • Imgur: does not start
  • Jakdojade: public transport, crashes during startup (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.10])
  • Jitsi (XA2 monosim h3113 [3.2.1.20] cf: https://together.jolla.com/question/219001/bug-jitsi-does-not-stream/
  • Lumos (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.3.8]) - show "Bluetooth is off" , but it is enabled
  • MagentaSport (crashes on start)
  • Magisk & Magisk Manager
  • Mindfulness App (XA2 [3.1.0.11]) -freezes to first screen complaining "please verify that you have internet" even with WLAN on
  • Moovit: Cannot be installed (window closes after pressing "install" in the Android App installation widget), XA2 3.2.1.20
  • MyFritz!App 2 (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.3.8]) - show "enable Wlan", but it is enabled, after click the button to enable Wlan inside the app nothing happens)
  • Nest (message, during installation: App not installed)
  • ORF Tvthek
  • PayByPhone (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.10] - App doesn't start
  • Pivo (XA2 Plus Dual Sim [3.0.2.8]) - during installation: App not installed
  • PlantNet (XA2 Single SIM [3.3.0.16]) - Only opens with MicroG installed and cannot take/choose pictures.
  • Pôle Emploi (France) (XA2 mono sim H3113 - 3.2.0.12) - the app start but no connection at all (wifi or data) :-(
  • PostNL (app has no icon, only name/text; won't open/run)
  • RATP (France) [XA2 mono sim H3113 - 3.2.1.20] : needs all Google Tools.
  • (Samsung) Galaxy Wearables App. / Samsung Gear S3 App. (for both Android & Tizen) with Aliendalvik Android 8.1 beta, too. No BT connection. Can not enter to setup of eg. Galaxy Watch 46 mm.
  • Signal Secure Messenger (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14] "incompatible" according to yalp store)
  • Steam link (XA2 Dual Sim [3.1.0.11] cannot start and crashes
  • Teamspeak 3 3.3.5 (XA2 Dual SIM [3.3.0.16]) - "Critical Payment Error!" for payment verification upon start, also with MicroG
  • Tibo Audio (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.1.14] Cannot connect, WIFI not working :-( . Tibo audio works on a Sony Xperia X :-) )
  • Ticketmaster (message: Ticketmaster won't run without Google Play services, which are not supported by your device)
  • TrackerControl (XA2 Mono Sim - h3113[3.3.0.16] dowloaded with Fdroid : 0 tracker observed but Aurora Store says that some android apps have trackers.
  • Trainline.eu from Aptoide (XA2 H3113 [3.1.0.11][3.2.1][3.3.0.16]) Can connect on your account but fail on synchronisation of your datas. So impossible to see your previous travels, your future travels, or valid your basket.
  • TuneIn Radio
  • Uber: Cannot be installed (window closes after pressing "install" in the Android App installation widget), XA2 3.2.1.20
  • ViaNavigo (France) [XA2 mono sim H3113 - 3.2.1.20] Will never work on a "modified android" :-(
  • Oslo Bysykkel (Oslo City Bike, no.urbansharing.bysykkel), (XA2 Dual Sim [3.0.3.8]) - requires Google Play
  • ZDF Mediathek (XA2 single sim [3.1.0.11]) - Google Play services required
  • Zedge / from Aptoide. (XA2 4113 [3.0.3.9]) - Not working
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Well this is coincidence... I wanted to create the same wiki just now only to see that you already did it 6 minutes ago :D

I think it should be structured into 4 categories:

  1. Sailfish in general (with sensors)
  2. Sailfish apps
  3. Aliendalvik in general (Android™ support)
  4. Android apps

For android apps we should also write if internet access with mobile data connection works.

I just noticed that topic 2 will most probably only list 100% working apps ;)

Yo ( 2019-02-01 11:13:20 +0200 )edit
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How 'bout changing the topic to State of Sailfish X, sensors, apps and Android™ support on Sony XA2 variants?

Yo ( 2019-02-01 11:19:23 +0200 )edit

I hope nobody is offended by the way I restructured and renamed the wiki page.

Now let the content arise!

Yo ( 2019-02-01 11:53:46 +0200 )edit

I have no karma to edit I guess, but here's my take on XA2 Plus Dual Sim:

  • Authy : partially working (google services warning appears, auth codes and account sync work correctly though)
  • Bitwarden : not working, at least for me (fails to detect internet connection on WLAN and mobile)
orangecat ( 2019-02-01 13:00:06 +0200 )edit
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Firefox Beta, OsmAnd+ and NewPipe are all working flawlessly, even on mobile data.

XA2 Single Sim

laubblaeser ( 2019-02-01 13:12:26 +0200 )edit

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answered 2019-03-23 15:41:25 +0200

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updated 2019-03-23 15:41:59 +0200

I've tried the 3.0.2 Oulanka beta, but Signal messenger still can't send messages (receiving works tough). Using a Sony Xa2 (normal) single sim

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answered 2019-04-04 16:28:41 +0200

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Is LPM working well in XA2 ? Mine only work few times

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answered 2019-04-24 19:10:07 +0200

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updated 2019-04-26 07:48:11 +0200

Signal Messenger works for me now <3 Sailfish 3.0.3, Sony Xa2 single sim. I've updated the wiki.

edit: to add: Both on the normal Xa2 single sim and the Ultra Xa2 dual sim

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Still does not work for me on 3.0.3. Tried it with latest Signal version from website. Tried with full microG suite and without.

How to get this working?

update: I got it working now...

  1. Had to uninstall microG und signal

  2. install signal

  3. Signal now only sends messages when in 3G...not in WIFI

  4. (microG can be installed/enabled again)

yeoldegrove ( 2019-04-26 18:13:23 +0200 )edit
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answered 2019-05-08 21:57:14 +0200

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on Sony XA2, no Difference on 3.0.2 and 3.0.3

Working:

Polytopia

  • with Micro G, except Google Play connection aka ingame purchases
  • without: exits on start

Partly:

Subcard

  • with Micro G, unspecified server error, card function useable, initial login works with version 127 (depublished since?)

Broken:

Too Good To Go

  • with Micro G, map not displayed, location not found just an empty shell.
  • without not even that

Drive Now

  • with Micro G, does not load cars.
  • Without: does not start, needs google services

Ubeeqo

  • with Micro G, crashes on car select
  • without: map not displayed, needs google services

Cloud PBX

  • does exit on start, thinks device is rooted and that is not acceptable
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answered 2019-05-11 06:27:59 +0200

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I've been testing a few apps out on my Xperia XA2 on Sailfish 3.0.3.9 and thought I'd compile a little list of what I have discovered so far in terms of apps that are not listed on the compatibility list at the moment.

Works Perfectly: Westpac One NZ

Warehouse Mobile App

2Degrees Mobile App

Partially working (but still usable): Discord (Runs and is functional but interface is a bit laggy and the slide to open the channel drawer gesture doesn't really work well since that just takes you to the home screen. Audio input from the microphone also doesn't seem to register either and notifications seem to be broken although I've had a very wonky notification experience with android apps so far)

Tusky (Was unable to sign into my fediverse instance unless I installed Firefox for android and made that my default browser. For some reason the default Sailfish OS browser doesn't like talking to some android apps)

Not Working:

BlackPlayer (App started and was able to see my music library in its entirety but audio playback was broken)

Shuttle (Didn't see my music at all no matter where I put it)

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answered 2019-05-15 09:49:47 +0200

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updated 2019-05-30 13:19:03 +0200

Xperia XA2 dual SIM H4113. Sailfish 3.0.3.9

What is working flawless:

  • F-Droid
  • Bromite (via F-Droid Repo)
  • WhatsApp
  • Open Camera
  • Öffi (Public Traffic)
  • Transportr (Public Traffic)
  • Finanzblick (german banking app - hasnt root check)
  • Aurora Store
  • YMusic
  • Cx File Explorer (not my Favorite but the only one I found with working SMB Support to my NAS)

Partially working:

  • Amazon App Store (hangs on the "Apps-Update" page, workaround is: go to installed Apps or search them and upgrade from the apps overview)
  • Line Lite (runs fine in 3.0.3.10 - mobile data trouble fixed)

Not Working:

  • Line App (as mentioned before)
  • Netflix (via Aurora Store, after installing, got the message: Your phone isnt supported, ..bla)
  • Solid Explorer (didnt start after install)

I didnt test more because thats all I need at the moment, only a good working map and a banking app are missing.

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What comes to Whatsapp, do you have allready got the hearable sounds for the entering messages' notifications as to be working? I have not succeeded in this with H4113 / 3.0.3.9, yet.Thank you for your help. Otherwise WA is very ok.

N9Sailfish ( 2019-05-15 12:58:27 +0200 )edit

These notifications are strange, and I am not 100% sure about that. Sometimes I got these sounds, sometimes not. I`ll check it again. I bet it has something to do with Android 8.1 - run in background and/or battery optimised apps etc to do. These features are not implemented in Alien Dalvik. (just my 5 cents, others knew better)

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answered 2019-05-21 03:36:39 +0200

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updated 2019-05-21 03:42:01 +0200

Aurora Store should probably be moved from fully supported to Partially Supported.

I've found that while Aurora store works for basic apps, if you try to install any application that makes use of an OBB file (i.e a game or something) it chokes on itself and won't correctly download/install the OBB data file meaning you cannot launch the application.

Downloading the apk OBB file combo manually from the internet and installing it via manually copying to the phone however confirms that these apps do work, it's just Aurora Store doesn't download them properly

To add to the list of apps that work however:

Azur Lane: (Manual install of OBB seems to be required but game boots and runs fine)

Girls Frontline: (Again, manual install required but game runs fine after that)

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answered 2019-06-01 20:56:16 +0200

Microsoft Outlook with Company Portal (Intune) for android detect "rooted device" and Outlook doesn't want to sync with server (Office365). Native Sailfish email client (exchange account) is not supported on email server which I need to use, MS Outlook is only way how to handle with emails.

Is there way how to tell android's app that device (phone) is not rooted?

If not, it can be idea for new feature :)

Thanks for help

Device: Sony Xperia XA2 - Dual SIM (H4113)

Sailfish X version: 3.0.3.9 (Hossa), will be update to 3.0.3.10

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Did the native Email client automagically find you the Exchange server? Try using outlook.office.365 (port 443) if you have something else for server. That one works for me.

edit: Or did I misunderstand, and you have a specific company server you need to use?

teemu ( 2019-06-01 21:06:50 +0200 )edit
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answered 2019-06-16 04:22:18 +0200

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updated 2019-06-16 12:40:02 +0200

On XA2 dual sim, ver. 3.0.3.10, built-in call recording doesn't record other side!!

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answered 2019-06-16 19:06:06 +0200

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updated 2019-06-16 19:06:06 +0200

Hello XA2 users,

can someone please confirm whether the Telegram Android app is working with the latest update? Some users reported is didn't work with mobile data (wi-fi only). However, the latest update claimed to fix this issue with Android apps in general.

I'd like to buy the XA2 but Telegram support is crucial for me. Thanks.

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XA2 dual sim, 3.0.3.10, vendor binaries 17b:

Results of a very short test after installing the app:

I have problems with wi-fi, "searching for network" and apparently not connecting. Mobile connection works ok for me.

But network for Android apps is currently all over the place, so you will want a second opinion on this.

Also the goddamn keyboard got stuck onto the screen in the registration phase, and I had hard time accepting the terms of use after giving my name, because the Accept button kept being hidden behind the keyboard.

teemu ( 2019-06-16 22:52:54 +0200 )edit

XA2 Plus dual sim, 3.0.3.10, Telegram works for me both with mobile data and Wi-Fi. But I do not use Telegram at daily basis, so I could miss some details regarding its usability.

kravich ( 2019-06-17 05:19:50 +0200 )edit

Thanks a lot:)

asgeirr ( 2019-06-17 10:43:44 +0200 )edit

Telegram works as mobile with 3.0.3.10 on XA2 dual sim, except for the notification sounds. I received information from Jolla helpdesk that the Telegram notification sounds might work with 3.1.0. update. Thus waiting for this a lot.

N9Sailfish ( 2019-06-17 12:11:07 +0200 )edit

You might also consider native Depecher from OpenRepos, alas it does not support secret chats at the moment.

Blizzz ( 2019-06-18 12:00:44 +0200 )edit
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