# PinePhone: postmarketOS community edition

DevFeed: [PinePhone: postmarketOS community edition](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/pinephone-postmarketos-community-edition-41688.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://postmarketos.org/blog/2020/06/15/pinephone-postmarketos-community-edition/>)

Published: 2020-06-15T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [postmarketOS Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/postmarketos-blog.md>)

Topics: [Pinephone](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pinephone.md>), [Linux](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/linux.md>), [Mobile](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mobile.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>), [Pine64](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pine64.md>), [Android](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/android.md>), [Kernel](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kernel.md>), [Wi-Fi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/wi-fi.md>), [Bluetooth](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bluetooth.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>), [USB](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/usb.md>)

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## AI overview

An announcement for the PinePhone postmarketOS community edition, describing its beta software status, hardware features, Linux-based system, and planned Phosh user interface. The edition is intended for Linux enthusiasts and emphasizes privacy, security, and long-term software support.

## Source excerpt

Introduction We are proud to announce the PinePhone postmarketOS community edition! postmarketOS was created to take a stand against the smartphone industry. Compared to what we see on desktop machines, smartphones have artificially short software update lifespans. You cannot even download updates for installed apps without logging in. And unless you are extremely careful, the downloaded (or even pre-installed) apps will turn the little device in your pocket into an advertising- and malware-riddled combination of big brother and a slot machine. PINE64 breaks tradition with that very industry. Their PinePhone is not just another Android based smartphone that inherits all of Android's problems. Instead, PINE64 has focused on creating amazing hardware and encouraged many alternative FLOSS smartphone OS developers to port their project to the PinePhone. Linux enthusiasts only Before we get into the details: postmarketOS is in beta state. The parts to have basic smartphone functionality with phone calls, SMS, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and a touch friendly UI are there (overview). But as of writing, there are too many bugs to provide a reasonable user experience. We will fix as much as we can over the next weeks, until the device is shipped to everyone who has pre-ordered. More fixes and improvements will become available over time through software updates. It should be possible to avoid most future regressions with the new stable release channel. Please have realistic expectations. The PinePhone SoC Allwinner A64 Quad Core, Mali 400 MP2 GPU RAM 2 GB, LPDDR3 Display 5.95″ LCD 720x1440, 18:9 (hardened glass) Internal storage 16 GB eMMC Modem Quectel EG-25G with worldwide bands USB port Type C (power, data and HD digital video out) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, single-band, hotspot capable Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP GNSS GPS, GPS-A, GLONASS Rear Camera Single OV5640, 5 MP, 1/4″, LED flash Front Camera Single GC2145, 2 MP, f/2.8, 1/5″ Sensors Accelerator, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, ambie