asked 2014-12-02 08:26:47 +0200
Another company from Finland, Circular Devices, is planning to release an AOSP phone next year. Is there something that our community could do to help them adapt Sailfish OS instead / also? Common values includes at least:
answered 2014-12-02 09:45:22 +0200
Well, you could contact them and ask about their OS and plans but there's nothing that can be done here now I'm afraid, except, discussing, speculating and of course dreaming :)
So go ahead, and let's see how the Community can put something together and convince Alejandro Santacreu to ship SailfishOS on the puzzlephone...
@MiLano: Hey, relax :) I'm just saying that at this stage, @simo opens a topic where we cannot do anything else than speculate and our Community can hardly participate if HW and SW specs aren't fully known. How come i this arrogant? I'm just trying to be a little pragmatic here... And I'm sure we will have the opportunity to contribute based on the public roadmap available here: http://www.puzzlephone.com/when
eric ( 2014-12-02 10:32:47 +0200 )editI think, Jolla already has enough on their plate - they need to get their Phone & tablet to good shape first! :-) . Also, I believe there would already be a Jolla team looking for such vendor partnerships. Am not saying it is wrong suggesting it here but unlikely to have any real impact, IMO
anandrkris ( 2014-12-02 10:46:28 +0200 )editanswered 2015-11-04 00:29:46 +0200
Update: Sailfish is coming to Puzzlephone, as announced on Slush and Indiegogo. I will leave the following text here anyway...
As mentioned in the current crowdfunding campaign, it seems that at least theoretically there could be the possibility to use different OS like Sailfish on the Puzzlephone, as they plan for an optional package with unlocked bootloader.
See in the comments the answer of Alejandro to Marko Paasila: Indiegogo Campaign Comments.
Maybe we can convince everyone that not only a "Maker" package is useful, but also a "Sailfish Package"? At least quite a few backers seem to also be backers of the Jolla Tablet. I guess we could at least ask politely.
Update: Let's collect votes for Puzzlephone here in the Poll on TJC
Update2: in the comments on Indiegogo we asked about unlocked bootloader and SFOS. Agra Apele answered (to Chris) that an unlocked bootloader "will be provided", and that they do take a note on SFOS for Puzzlephone... let's see what that means. :-)
Update3: a perk has been added that contains some info on tailoring custom modules... Quote:
The Heart (battery module) has a standard USB connection to the Brain (processor & cellular module). That makes The Heart (battery module) your ticket to ride: 3D print your custom modified version and fit your custom PCB solution, ready to talk with your app on the device.
The perk contains:
- Access to the PuzzlePhone Makers Community for regular updates on these materials during the R&D process.
- 3D CAD of casework in STL format for 3D printing prior to end of campaign.
- Puzzlephone Design Guide: How to make your own modules (how to connect, how to make your own modules, how to interface with sensors, etc.)
- Module connector cables in various lengths, plus break out connector board.
- Unlocked boot-loader.
looks like TOH - The Other Heart...
Update4: SFOS will come to PuzzlePhone, as announced on Slush, and in the latest Indiegogo Update. Yeah...
answered 2014-12-03 21:49:29 +0200
sailfish would be great for the puzzlephone. Still it depends if they are already working on some linux/personalized version for their phone. However Sailfish on puzzlephone means more work for Jolla team. and It seems that they are gonna start shipping the first versions with android on it.
With more or less standard hardware it must be possible. If SailFish is wonderful, flexible, adaptable and open, why porting should be a problem? It's about contacting Puzzlephone and start cooperation. Users can't do it, companies should do it. Again, in the beginning there were talks that SailFish OS will grow by licensing. Year later, FireFox OS is already available on at least 14 different devices from different vendors. I would expect that somebody at Jolla responsible for licensing and contact will take a phone or write en e-mail to PuzzlePhone team and then tell us here what they were able to settle down.
MiLano ( 2014-12-04 10:13:43 +0200 )editanswered 2015-10-28 11:27:53 +0200
Looks like the Puzzlephone Project is launching an IndieGoGo
Still no major word about Operating Systems, and open source code, but I guess we will see more at their SLUSH 2015 Launch in a few weeks.
According to them it will be Android based: PuzzlePhone Blog from 19.10.2015: "For now, we are working on a Android based PuzzlePhone. But we will be happy if any interested third party develops a brain that can run another OS."
dac ( 2015-10-28 15:11:47 +0200 )editJust now it was claimed that the bootloader will not be unlocked by default, but an optional package is planned for "makers" as they claim which include an unlocked bootloader. Indiegogo Comment by Alejandro Santacreu, answer to Marko Paasila
dac ( 2015-11-04 00:18:54 +0200 )editanswered 2015-10-30 08:49:15 +0200
Hih... :D these modular phones looks great, when they have involuntary flight or introducing with gravity :D
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I don't think they'd be interested, since they're looking to have a fully auditable phone, hence fully open-source, which Sailfish unfortunately is NOT!
dsilveira ( 2014-12-02 14:41:34 +0200 )edit@dsilveira Yes, unfortunately not yet, but hopefully reaching their goal to be that. Let's work towards it!
simo ( 2014-12-02 23:28:46 +0200 )editI don't think they are from Nokia background(at least not the main guys), you are probably mixing them with Vseen, yet another Finnish company doing a modular phone with Android :)
VDVsx ( 2014-12-03 20:00:05 +0200 )editYeah, probably minor... They mention marketing (Agra Agala) with Nokia Latvia background, but in the main team no other mentions. Editing that part away.
simo ( 2014-12-03 21:05:43 +0200 )editI think speculation will be much more informed, both for Puzzlephone and Vsenn, after MWC .. for now, it's purely academic.
midnightoil ( 2014-12-03 21:48:51 +0200 )edit