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Dear Sailors,

like Jolla dismissed Android 8 for Xperia X, but there already is Android 8 for similar phones (Xperia XA2) with similar hardware, how hard could it be to adapt a Sailfish OS port for XA2 to Xperia X, i know that there already was a proof of concept, so it should be doable, but its it is still a bit of work to do. But there was also a SFOS user who by himself brought SFOS to Xperia X Compact, so this way should work too, and as soon as the hardest part would have been done, i am sure Jolla would officially support it, as this could then improve the Sailfish experience for a broad user base with a minimal manpower and investment. Then i also think the reflash of the devices would be no problem, if it would be officially supported. I understood that for Android update, the kernel also would have to be updated, but as there is a newer kernel as well as Android version for Xperia this all should be doable by a community effort. If we have to do a crowdfunding for it, i would also be ready to pay 20 € for that. What do you other Xperia X and Sailfish OS users think about this? Please share your opinion :)

Dear Sailors,

like Jolla dismissed Android 8 for Xperia X, but there already is Android 8 for similar phones (Xperia XA2) with similar hardware, how hard could it be to adapt a Sailfish OS port for XA2 to Xperia X, i X? I know that there already was a proof of concept, so it should be doable, but its it is still a bit of work to do. But there was also a SFOS user who by himself brought SFOS to Xperia X Compact, so this way should work too, and as soon as the hardest part would have been done, i am sure Jolla would officially support it, as this could then improve the Sailfish experience for a broad user base with a minimal manpower and investment. Then i also think the reflash of the devices would be no problem, if it would be officially supported. I understood that for Android update, the kernel also would have to be updated, but as there is a newer kernel as well as Android version for Xperia this all should be doable by a community effort. If we have to do a crowdfunding for it, i would also be ready to pay 20 € for that. What do you other Xperia X and Sailfish OS users think about this? Please share your opinion :)