# Pinephone-Pro The PinePhone Pro is PINE64's flagship smartphone designed to run mainline Linux with open-source drivers. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Full PinePhone 3D File Released DevFeed: [Full PinePhone 3D File Released]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-07-25T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [3D](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Mobile](), [Linux]() Tags: [3d](), [3d-printed](), [linux](), [mobile](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro]() ### AI overview PineStore released a complete 3D model of the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro, including buttons and internal and external frames. The release may support self-repair and custom 3D-printed parts. The article also says a successor is not currently planned, though that decision could change. ### Source excerpt Table of contents Full PinePhone 3D Files Released PinePhone2? JFs 3D Printed Back Cover Do you have something to share? Contact Community PineStore Full PinePhone 3D Files Released This week PineStore has released the full 3D file for the PinePhone/PinePhone Pro. This is different than the file only containing the back cover, which does not include the buttons or the internal and external frame. This opens up the possibility of self repairing some PinePhone components using 3D printers along with creating custom parts. This may be considered as a final hurrah for this generation of the PinePhone from PineStore. Though this does not however mark the end of the devices themselves. They are still going, still supported by many mobile Linux projects and still one of the most open mobile Linux hardware platforms you can find. Let's keep them going for many years to come! The 3D file can be found on the PineStore server and the "PinePhone board information, schematics and certifications" section of the wiki. https://files.pine64.org/doc/PinePhone/PinePhone_and_Pro_case_asm.stp (direct link) https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PinePhone PinePhone2? This has been said previously in another blog post but many continue to inquire about a successor to the first PinePhone line. It is not off the cards, but the straight answer is not right now. The founder of PineStore has discussed how the PinePhone was always meant as a development platform to help bring the at the time stagnant mobile Linux space up. He thinks that they have done their job as the focus has moved on to porting Linux to Android phones that are much cheaper and have more performance. It would be a big financial risk, where PineStore would lose a lot of money developing the device and with the current market there, is no SOC that currently fits the solution. But coming back to the beginning, this does not mean "no". But when the time is right, this decision may change. JFs 3D Printed Back Cover Community member JF has ## Quick update: May 2026 DevFeed: [Quick update: May 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: LoRa Left-handed operational Radio authority; Obviously Published: 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Home Assistant](), [lora](), [Matter](), [Pinephone](), [zigbee](), [Kernel](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [USB](), [Crystal](), [Dongle]() Tags: [2026](), [community](), [crystal](), [dongle](), [eol](), [home-assistant](), [kernel](), [lcd](), [pinedio](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [pinevoice](), [protocol](), [table](), [update](), [usb](), [zigbee]() ### AI overview Pine64's May 2026 update covers the PineVoice Home Assistant speaker, PineTime and PineTime Pro hardware, PineDio USB LoRa development, and recent PineTab2, PinePhone, PinePhone Pro, and PineTab-V software updates. It also reports instability in the PineDio adapter caused by an overheating crystal oscillator. ### Source excerpt Table of contents Whats been going on recently? PineVoice PineTime/PineTime Pro LoRa? (Left-handed operational Radio authority, obviously) Important recent community updates: Do you have something to share? Contact Community PineStore Whats been going on recently? Hello everyone, we wanted to do a quick update on what's been happening recently. Life has been pretty busy but there's lots of nice things happening in the background that we'd like to share. PineVoice The PineVoice Home Assistant speaker (formally PineVox) is in its final stages. Production begins. Further on this, there will be limited bundle with this device which will include a PineVoice, Zigbee dongle, power supply and two matter modules. Pair it with a SBC of choice and run your Home Assistant instance locally! PineTime/PineTime Pro The current PineTime LCD is EOL and a new one is replacing it, though it is essentially the same display. These will be shipping in the next PineTime batch. New PineTime Pro samples have been received by developers. Shiny! LoRa? (Left-handed operational Radio authority, obviously) The PineDio USB LoRa Adapter is at the focus of a new effort to begin progress on potential new LoRa devices. MeshCore is the current protocol target for the USB LoRa Adapter along with help from the pyMC_core library project. The current problem with the device is that the crystal oscillator is heating up too much and can cause clock frequency drifting instability. In a nutshell that means your messages come out garbled. This may eventually be fixed with a TXCO (Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator) to maintain a stable clock frequency. Important recent community updates: DanctNIX PineTab2 updates (including factory image) Adam Piggz: PinePhone, PinePhone Pro, PineTab2 all updated to kernel 7.0, and improved USB config. Zypper ref and dup to update. machaddr@mastodon.sdf.org: with their new Gentoo PineTab-V image Do you have something to share? Do you have news to share with the communit ## August Update: Note-able Tablet Updates DevFeed: [August Update: Note-able Tablet Updates]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-08-16T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Arch Linux](), [Linux](), [Kernel](), [Nix](), [GPU](), [Hardware]() Tags: [community-update](), [gpu](), [hardware](), [kernel](), [linux](), [pinenote](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetab2](), [software](), [update]() ### AI overview Pine64's August 2025 community update announces a new community manager and covers the discontinuation of the PinePhone Pro, planned refurbished sales and spare-parts availability. It also reports updates involving the PineNote, PineTab2, operating systems, GPU software, PinePhone Pro patches, FreeBSD, and Pinecil. ### Source excerpt Table of contents Housekeeping PinePhone Pro discontinuation New community manager About me My goals as community manager PineNote Current status Operating Systems Arch PostmarketOS Nix WiFi Compatibility The issue Workaround #1 Workaround #2 Some words of warning with this workaround PineTab2 Kernel OS (DanctNIX's Arch Linux ARM port) Mesa (GPU) PinePhone Pro Mainlining project FreeBSD port Contributors welcome! Blisp Want to contribute to the next community update? Housekeeping Welcome back to another community update! In this update we announce a new community manager, updates to the PineTab2 and PineNote, FreeBSD on the PinePhone Pro, a guide on upstreaming PinePhone Pro patches and a small bit for you Pinecil users. PinePhone Pro discontinuation Recently PineStore has also discontinued the PinePhone Pro which was talked about in the last recent blog post. TLDR, sales were low which lead to the discontinuation of the device. Spare parts will be available for purchase for up to two years depending on if they sell well. If you still want a PinePhone Pro, refurbished ones will be put up for sale on the PineStore around the end of the month, similar to how it worked for the PineBook Pro. For more details, people can find it at the link below. https://pine64.org/2025/08/14/august_2025_short_update/ New community manager Authors: Caffeine Today I would like to formally announce that I have stepped up to take the roll as the community manager. This decision was made a few months ago as life has become a lot busier for Gamiee. We would like to thank him for the work he has done maintaining our community cluster and the countless hours spent on helping the community. Gamiee will continue maintaining the cluster for the foreseeable future. About me Hello everyone, my name is Camden, but you may also know me by my online alias CarbonatedCaffeine. I am a computing student from New Zealand (that country next to Australia) and I have been an active part of the Pine64 communit ## A Quick Community Update on PinePhone Pro and What's Next DevFeed: [A Quick Community Update on PinePhone Pro and What's Next]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-08-14T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone](), [RISC-V](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [community-update](), [pinephone-pro](), [risc-v](), [update]() ### AI overview Pine64 announces that the PinePhone Pro is discontinued because sales were insufficient to sustain production. Spare parts may remain available for up to two years depending on demand, while the original PinePhone is expected to continue for about two more years. A small batch of refurbished PinePhone Pros is also planned. ### Source excerpt Hey everyone! As many have noticed, the PinePhone Pro is currently out ot stock on the Pine Store. Unfortunately we have to deliver you the following news: the PinePhone Pro is officially discontinued. We were told it didn't sell well enough to keep production going. But the good news for current owners are that spare parts will still be made for up to two years, depending on demand. Meanwhile, the trusty PinePhone (A64) is still alive and kicking, and Pine Store plans to keep it rolling for about two more years. No new PinePhone (Yet), future with RISC-V Right now, we've got no insider info on a brand-new PinePhone, so don't expect any surprise announcements soon. Pine Store is steering its energy toward other projects (including RISC-V and a little bit of AI), which you've probably noticed with the Oz64, STAR64, StarPro64, and Alpha One launches. And one last thing: later this month there'll be a small batch of refurbished PinePhone Pros up for grabs -- your final shot at owning one of these little powerhouses. ## Pine64 September 2024 Community Update Covers RISC-V Hardware and Device Development DevFeed: [Pine64 September 2024 Community Update Covers RISC-V Hardware and Device Development]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-10-02T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [RISC-V](), [Hardware](), [Single Board Computer](), [Open Source](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro]() Tags: [community-update](), [hardware](), [ironos](), [open-source](), [pinecil](), [pinenote](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [risc-v](), [single-board-computer]() ### AI overview Pine64's September 2024 community update reviews new hardware and device development, with particular attention to the RISC-V platform and the StarPro64. It also lists operating-system progress, product updates, community projects, and infrastructure news. ### Source excerpt Hello and welcome back to another Pine64 community update! The community has been hard at work behind the scenes with development of new hardware along with bringing back some previously manufactured products. Of course, we will also go over the current state of our devices as well. And just before you ask, yes it is October. Most of the work for this update was done last month. We'd also like to thank you for your patience, it's been difficult with a most of us having limited time to work on these updates. We will continue to write and release these updates as fast as we can and continue to become more consistent again like we used to be. Thanks! Table of contents Updates New products announcements StarPro64 Oz64 Quartz64-Zero PineNote Operating System Progress Mobian PostmarketOS Call For Contributors! PineTab-V PinePhone Pro PinePhone Pinecil / IronOS Stability Timer weirdness New Screen Driving / GUI Handling New from Ralim Quartz64/RK3568 PineTime PineStore announcement: small hardware change InfiniLink Blog posts about the PineTime Rework of ITD Flatpak package for Amazfish PineTime integration in MyGnuHealth The super-power of open source InfiniEmu InfiniTime Status PineDio Community Updates Infrastructure and Moderation Lomiri on PostmarketOS GTK3 inspired watchface Want to contribute to the next community update? Updates New products announcements StarPro64 Author: Lukasz The PINE64 project and PineStore have been committed to bringing more devices based on the RISC-V architecture since three years ago. Since 2021, several devices including the Pinecil -- PINE64's most popular hardware -- have adopted this architecture. While the Ox64 may have been the first Linux-capable single-board computer (SBC) technically, the first full-fledged PINE64 RISC-V SBC was the Star64, which laid the foundation for the PINETAB-V tablet introduced last year alongside its ARM sibling, the PineTab2. Although significant development is still needed for the JH7110, interest in the ## PINE64 August Community Update Covers Collaborative Publishing and Hardware and Software Progress DevFeed: [PINE64 August Community Update Covers Collaborative Publishing and Hardware and Software Progress]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-08-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Embedded Software Dev](), [Pinephone](), [Ubuntu](), [NVMe](), [pcie](), [USB](), [ui]() Tags: [blog-post](), [community](), [community-update](), [devices](), [firmware](), [infinitime](), [news](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's August community update introduces collaborative authoring for future monthly posts and reviews recent progress across its devices and software. It covers PineTab2 and PineTab-V development, PinePhone Pro thermal-camera use, Ubuntu Touch, Quartz64 and SOQuartz, U-Boot support, PineTime and InfiniTime improvements, and related firmware and battery-life work. ### Source excerpt We apologize for the lack of regular community updates during the past few months. In short, the people who usually wrote them became very busy. However, we have a new way to write and publish these updates, involving you: the community. Let's talk about it, and about so much more of what's been happening. This community update consists of contributions by Caffeine, CounterPillow, Funeral, gamiee, JF002, and mpreditor. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. TL;DR Housekeeping Community updates are now written collaboratively by several members of the community The public is invited to contribute to the monthly update posts Rework of the community website and logo Newsflash megi released rk2aw: a loader for your bootloader Progress on the PineTab2 and PineTab-V A PinePhone Pro connected to a thermal imaging camera Oren Klopfer's progress on Ubuntu Touch Quartz64 and SOQuartz U-Boot improvements thanks to Kwiboo and CounterPillow: USB, NVMe, and soon PXE Improved SOQuartz CM4 baseboard compatibility Improved PCIe devices compatibility QuartzPro64 What it means to "mainline" things, and why it takes time Things that have been mainlined: SATA, PCIe, USB, AV1, and more! Things still being worked on: cpufreq, GPU, video output InfiniTime 1.13 and other PineTime news Heart rate monitoring improvements thanks to Ceimour! Did you know that InfiniTime has a BLE weather service feature? Improved memory management Huge improvements to battery life (with help from Ayke!) InfiniSim UI update Improvements to ITD, the InfiniTime daemon Ayke is developing a brand new firmware for the PineTime Housekeeping You might have been wondering why nothing new has been posted on the PINE64.org community blog in quite a few months. As was already revealed in the opening section, the reason is that previously blogs were mainly authored and edited by one person (Lukasz) and said person is extremely busy these days. Going forward, ## postmarketOS v22.12 SP2 adds Phosh updates, device kernel upgrades, and caching improvements DevFeed: [postmarketOS v22.12 SP2 adds Phosh updates, device kernel upgrades, and caching improvements]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-04-10T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [postmarketOS Blog]() Topics: [Mobile](), [Kernel](), [LineageOS](), [upgrade](), [version](), [Caching](), [Android](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinebook-Pro](), [Firefox](), [Fediverse]() Tags: [android](), [caching](), [fediverse](), [firefox](), [kernel](), [mobile](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [postmarketos](), [scheduler](), [upgrade](), [version]() ### AI overview The postmarketOS v22.12 SP2 service pack updates Phosh components, fixes Waydroid on several devices, adds or upgrades applications and dependencies, updates kernels for multiple phones and tablets, enables kexec on Pinebook Pro and RockPro64, and enables FSCACHE and NFS caching on PinePhone and PineTab. It also documents a remaining SD card versus eMMC issue affecting a previous service-pack fix. ### Source excerpt Phosh upstream did this really nice Quick Settings menu style refresh that we are happy to ship with this service pack, among other improvements. Without a long introduction, enjoy the full list of changes: Contents Phosh: Upgrade Phosh from 0.24.0 to 0.26.0 Upgrade Phoc from 0.24.0 to 0.26.0 Upgrade phosh-mobile-settings 0.24.1 to 0.26.0 Fix Waydroid: it was broken for several devices since the upstream image had been updated to LineageOS 18 (Android 11) and required new kernel options (!3901, !3975) Tuba: Tuba is a GTK4 Fediverse client, forked from the unmaintained tootle. Add version 0.2.0 mobile-config-firefox: upgrade from 3.2.0 to 4.0.0 Millipixels: Millipixels is a fork of the Megapixels camera application that works with the Librem 5. Add version 0.21.0 Upgrade dependency libcamera from 0.0.1 to 0.0.4 Purism Librem 5 Upgrade kernel from 6.2.0 to 6.2.8 (!3986) Upgrade librem5-base from 54 to 58 (!3989) PINE64 PinePhone Pro: Upgrade kernel from 6.1.10 to 6.2.7 (!3967) Enable Lazy RCU scheduler (!3928) Fix SD->eMMC installer prompt (!3978, related wiki notes) Samsung Galaxy S III: Upgrade exynos4 kernel from 6.0.2 to 6.1.0 (!3717) Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7 inch, 10.1 inch): Upgrade omap kernel from 6.1.0 to 6.2.1 (!3911) Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Upgrade qcom-msm8996 kernel from 6.0.2 to 6.1.14 (!3910) PINE64 Pinebook Pro, RockPro 64: Enable kexec (!3999) PINE64 PinePhone, PineTab: Enable FSCACHE and NFS caching (!3979) Notes on SP1 As we found out later, the fix for high CPU consumption on the PinePhone (original, not Pro) and PineTab mentioned in SP1 only works if postmarketOS is installed to the SD card, not it if is installed to the eMMC. This is being investigated in #1946. If you are affected, consider installing to SD card in the meantime or consider contributing towards getting it fixed. Careful readers will notice that it would have more sense to include Millipixels in SP1 already, as we had backported related improvements in the Librem 5 packaging. We missed i ## March Update: Tablet Bonanza! DevFeed: [March Update: Tablet Bonanza!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pine64](), [Pinetab2](), [Pinenote](), [Software](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Hacking](), [DDoS](), [Ubuntu]() Tags: [attacks](), [blog-post](), [community-update](), [hacking](), [news](), [pine64](), [pinenote](), [pinetab-v](), [pinetab2](), [quartz64](), [software](), [unicorn](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's March community update announces April availability dates for Star64, PineTab2, and PineTab-V, and covers PineNote development, software progress, and PineTab2 performance expectations. It also reports recent attacks on the PineStore and other community updates. ### Source excerpt We end the first quarter of the year with news that Star64 will be available for purchase on April 4th and that the PineTab2 and PineTab-V(ery good!) will launch the following week on April 11th. In this month's update we also cover PineNote development (I know many of you have been waiting for this) and discuss how software on the device has really taken off in recent months. Finally, CounterPillow - a key RK3566 community developer - sets the expectations for the PineTab2 with some real-life performance examples. Strap on your unicorn horns because there's much ground to cover this month - let's get to it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank Alex (clover), CounterPillow and Maximilian Weigand and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of this month's update TL;DR Housekeeping We held our 5th community Q&A session mid-March; thank you to all those who showed up; you can watch the recorded live-stream on Youtube, PeerTube and Odysee The PineStore has been targeted by DDOS and hacking attacks recently, which caused page time-outs and general inconvenience; rest assured nothing was compromised The reworked community site is taking shape and its looking great - help us test it starting April 15 PINE64 EU Pinecil restock on April 1st instead of March 31st Newsflash Star64 will be available on April 4th in two configurations: 4GB and 8GB LPDDR4 memory for $69.99 and $89.99 r ## PINE64 November Update Covers Hardware Availability and Community Projects DevFeed: [PINE64 November Update Covers Hardware Availability and Community Projects]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-11-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Development](), [Hardware](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [lora](), [gateway]() Tags: [announcements](), [availability](), [community](), [community-update](), [hardware](), [ox64](), [pinebuds](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [software-development](), [star64](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's November community update announces expected availability for the PineBuds Pro, Ox64, and Star64, while warning that zero-COVID restrictions could change predicted dates. It also covers restocks, community projects, software development, and upcoming products. ### Source excerpt We've got three key hardware availability announcements this month: for the PineBuds Pro, the Ox64 and Star64, all of which ought to be available in the coming weeks. However, reading this update I'd like you to keep in mind that Chinese factories and logistics are currently experiencing significant restrictions due to the zero-COVID policy. This means that some of the predicted availability dates may change. That aside, we've got a great update for you this month, so tune in and let's get to it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank Alex (clover), Gamiee, Danct12, mothenjoyer69 and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Synopsis in video format TL;DR Housekeeping Community Q&A November 25th 20:00 UTC; your chance to ask us questions live in the chat We're reworking the main PINE64 website to better reflect the community aspect of the project; we can't til you see it PINE64 EU restock of most hardware; Pinecil V2 available on Nov. 14, 19, 24, 29 an in December Newsflash Newsflash - new segment of the update focusing on shorter stories focusing on community projects, software development and smaller announcements Pinecil mod adds LED lights powered from the iron A DIY LiPo battery pack for the Pinecil (V2) An awesome PinePhone (Pro) keyboard case adds RGB backlight to the keyboard Roshambo retro-game console case with matching controllers and carts available in Pine Store soon PineDio Lo ## PINE64 October Update: Ox64 Announcement, Star64 Linux Boot, and PinePhone Pro Development DevFeed: [PINE64 October Update: Ox64 Announcement, Star64 Linux Boot, and PinePhone Pro Development]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-10-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Single Board Computer](), [Linux](), [RISC-V](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [GPU](), [USB](), [IO]() Tags: [announcements](), [gpu](), [linux](), [news](), [ox64](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [quartzpro64](), [single-board-computer](), [star64](), [update](), [usb]() ### AI overview PINE64's October community update announces the Ox64, an $8 RISC-V Linux-capable single-board computer, and reports that Star64 now boots Linux. It also covers Star64 hardware issues, expected availability, and PinePhone Pro development, including camera support and standby improvements. ### Source excerpt I hope that the good news and all the announcements of this month will make up for the much delayed publication date - which is something I sincerely apologize for. This month we're announcing the Ox64 - a sub $10 Linux capable single board computer, we are bringing you news that both the Star64 and QuartzPro64 now boot Linux (and run it well too already!) and share all the latest PinePhone Pro development. Let's get to it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank Alex (clover), Gamiee, Danct12, mothenjoyer69 and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Community update video synopsis TL;DR Housekeeping Apologies for the delayed release of the update; moving forward we're reverting to 15th of the month for updates PINE64 at KDE Akademy earlier this month - talks about Plasma Mobile and the PinePhone (Pro) We've applied for a stall at FOSDEM 2023; we hope to be accepted and to see you there in February 2023 Community Q&A next month at 8PM UTC, November 25th Star64 Star64 now boots Linux thanks to work by Icenowy Most of Star64's IO and core functionality already works including the GPU Things to be ironed out include USB 3.0 and onboard WiFi not working, and issues with Gigabit Ethernet dropping packages More developers getting their hands on with the Star64 now Expect to see wide OS support for Star64 once the Linux base is fledged out fully Star64 will be available in November Ox64 The Ox64 ## postmarketOS v22.06 SP2 release brings Phosh upgrades, kernel updates, and device fixes DevFeed: [postmarketOS v22.06 SP2 release brings Phosh upgrades, kernel updates, and device fixes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-09-04T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [postmarketOS Blog]() Topics: [releases](), [Linux](), [Kernel](), [upgrade](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [version](), [hdmi](), [USB]() Tags: [firmware](), [hdmi](), [kernel](), [linux](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [postmarketos](), [releases](), [upgrade](), [usb]() ### AI overview postmarketOS v22.06 SP2 delivers Phosh and Phoc upgrades, updated kernels and drivers, device-specific fixes, and safeguards for modem firmware upgrades. Existing v22.06 users receive the service pack automatically through system updates. ### Source excerpt Here it is, after a bit of delay to figure out why the new Phosh version didn't boot on the Samsung Galaxy S III. Now that the reason is known and a workaround is in place, we also happened to hit the timeframe where fixup versions of these huge Phosh and Phoc releases were made. Enjoy the following changes on stable! Contents Phosh 0.21.0 and Phoc 0.21.1 are huge upgrades from the previous versions 0.17.0 and 0.13.1. Both skipped a lot of version numbers to 0.20.0 in case you are wondering. Most excitingly it is now possible to swipe up and down to make menus show up. Also the lockscreen has been reworked, it's now possible to use the top menu there and for everyone who configured Phosh with pmOS tweaks to show the battery percentage, you will be able to see that right on the lockscreen too. See the changelogs of (Phosh) 0.20.0 (and the 3 betas linked there), 0.21.0 and (Phoc) 0.20.0, 0.21.0, 0.21.1 for a detailed list of changes. postmarketOS-welcome 0.6.0 informs about how menus are now opened in Phosh (so users who did not read this blog post are not confused). Also the logic was changed to make it show up once when booting into this new Phosh version. linux-postmarketos-qcom-sdm845 5.19.0 is a well-tested upgrade from edge for the SDM845 based SHIFT6mq, OnePlus 6/6T and Xiaomi Pocophone F1. powersupply 0.8.0 (previously 0.6.0) is relevant for the SDM845 SoC as well, as it brings the necessary quirks to show the charging/discharging rate, temperature and USB current limits for SDM845 too. PinePhone Pro now has a workaround to fix audio if not having proper SMBIOS information coming from the bootloader (pma#1601). This was properly fixed in Tow-Boot 2021.10-005. PinePhone: kernel upgrade to 5.19.2 and the AF8133J magnetometer driver is now enabled PinePhone (Pro): add the upower fwupd plugin to prevent (modem firmware) upgrades if the phone is not connected to AC (pma!3320) Samsung Galaxy S III: HDMI out had to be disabled as the kernel driver reports the wrong s ## PINE64 August Update: Star64, PinePhone Pro, Pinecil V2, and PineTime DevFeed: [PINE64 August Update: Star64, PinePhone Pro, Pinecil V2, and PineTime]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-08-28T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Hardware](), [Software](), [Linux](), [Fedora]() Tags: [blog-post](), [community-update](), [hardware](), [pine64](), [pinebuds](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinepower](), [pinetime](), [releases](), [risc-v](), [software](), [soquartz](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's August community update covers the Star64 prototype and I/O layout, PinePhone Pro hardware and software changes, Pinecil V2 availability and authentication, PineTime companion apps, and other community and software updates. ### Source excerpt This month we take a close look at the Star64, check out PineBuds (Pro) progress and discuss the Pinecil V2. I also come bearing good news concerning the PinePhone Pro, which has seen a small but significant hardware redesign and some important software updates. Let's get into it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank Alex (clover), Gamiee, JF and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of the August community update TL;DR Housekeeping We're sponsoring Akadamy; meet us there! Community Q&A was held August 13, you can now watch it on YouTube A call for sticker design - looking forward to seeing what you come up with Blade hostboard for the SOQuartz is now in the PineStore The PinePower in the Pine Store and EU store is grounded - cause for confusion outdated photographs PinePhone (Pro) Spare parts for the PinePhone Pro are now in stock Small hardware redesign - the PinePhone Pro now takes nano SIM Megi's patches bring improvements to sound on the PinePhone Pro New releases from postmarketOS, DanctNIX, OpenSUSE and Manjaro; OpenSUSE shows off Qi Wireless charging Work-around instructions for Mobian installer issues Star64 Pictures of the first Star64 prototype Overview of the final Star64 IO layout, components (WiFi 6 & BT 5.2among them) and features Debian and Fedora already being ported to the SoC; we trust many other OSes will follow Pinecil First batch of Pinecil V2 sold ## A response to Martijn's blog DevFeed: [A response to Martijn's blog]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-08-18T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Mobile](), [Linux](), [Development]() Tags: [article](), [community](), [opinions](), [pine64](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro]() ### AI overview PINE64 responds to Martijn Braam's criticisms of its treatment of mobile Linux developers and explains why SPI was initially considered for removal from the PinePhone Pro. The company says developer input led it to include SPI despite concerns about past limited use, support problems, and increased cost and sourcing difficulty. ### Source excerpt We rarely, if ever, make responses to blog posts or articles. In fact, there is only one instance that I can think of when we did so. So then, somewhat uncharacteristically, this is a response post to Martijn Braam's blog in which he explains why he left the PINE64 community. Let's get one thing out of the way first: Martijn has done a lot for mobile Linux and PINE64 - he is a valued contributor and a colleague with a good insight into how PINE64 and the Pine Store Ltd operate. I should add that his opinions are welcome just as they have always been. Finally, there is no denying that his leaving is a significant loss to the project and, on a private level, a sad state of affairs for us in the community. If it wasn't clear, we really like Martijn. But this isn't what this blog post is about. Instead, this is a response to the points and concerns Martijn raises. A short summary first: Martijn's blog entry alleges that following PinePhone community editions, and after settling on Manjaro with KDE's plasma mobile as the default OS, PINE64 and the Pine Store Ltd have sidelined developers from other mobile Linux projects. The argument is made that this has hurt development. The example given in the blog post supposes that the community team and Pine Store employees were firmly intent on removing SPI on the PinePhone Pro and coerced not to ship Tow-Boot. He concludes by saying that we no longer listen to the development community. But here is the thing, SPI has been included on the PinePhone Pro due to the input from developers and against our initial intent. The talks concerning SPI were tense, as Martijn mentions in the article, in part because we did approach them with a presumption that we'll inform developers of our plan to drop SPI. I may add that the decision was made among ourselves, without the input of any third parties or partners. The reasoning behind not including SPI on the PCB wasn't motivated by any single project or outside source - it was based on the fac ## postmarketOS v22.06.1 adds PinePhone Pro and Samsung Galaxy E7 support DevFeed: [postmarketOS v22.06.1 adds PinePhone Pro and Samsung Galaxy E7 support]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-07-17T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [postmarketOS Blog]() Topics: [Embedded Software Dev](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone](), [samsung](), [Encryption](), [Simple DirectMedia Layer](), [APK]() Tags: [apk](), [encryption](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [postmarketos](), [release](), [samsung](), [sdl](), [update]() ### AI overview postmarketOS v22.06.1 is a service-pack release that adds PinePhone Pro and Samsung Galaxy E7 to the stable release. It also includes stability improvements, improved Megapixels picture quality and postprocessing, and installer support for encryption and SD-to-eMMC installation. An osk-sdl input update was later reverted after reports of broken PinePhone input. ### Source excerpt The first service pack for the v22.06 release is here! It adds two new devices to the stable release that did not make it into the original release of v22.06. It also has a few nice stability improvements and adds the new Megapixels and postprocessd changes for improved picture quality on the PinePhone. A photo of the PPP running postmarketOS v22.06. Shot with Megapixels and postprocessd. Contents PINE64 PinePhone Pro has been added, with support for the postmarketOS installer. Just like with the OG PinePhone, the installer allows using encryption and installing from SD to eMMC. Find installation instructions in the updated wiki page as always. Samsung Galaxy E7 has been backported to the stable release too. Again, reading the device's wiki page is a good idea. Modem udev rules have been added to improve the stability when using the Biktorgj firmware on the PinePhone modem Megapixels 1.5.2 is now available together with the updated version of postprocessd for improved picture quality and faster postprocessing on the supported Megapixels devices. To make use of it, run "apk add postprocessd" in existing installations. New installation images will have it installed by default. See the video Megapixels and postprocessd improvements (PeerTube, YouTube) for details. osk-sdl 0.67 powers the device off when pressing the power button (in case you don't feel like unlocking your phone on boot right now), and fixes the issues with slow input when using an external keyboard. UPDATE 2022-07-20: We've gotten two reports that input is broken with this osk-sdl version on the PinePhone; although we can't reproduce it yet, the osk-sdl update has been reverted. Details and recovery instructions in pma#1618. How to get it Find the most recent images at our download page. Existing users of the v22.06 release will receive this service pack automatically on their next system update. If you read this blog post right after it was published, it may take a bit until binary packages and new im ## PINE64 June Update Covers RISC-V SBC Development, PineNote Software, and Device Availability DevFeed: [PINE64 June Update Covers RISC-V SBC Development, PineNote Software, and Device Availability]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-06-28T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [RISC-V](), [Single Board Computer](), [Software](), [Linux](), [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro]() Tags: [announcements](), [availability](), [linux](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [risc-v](), [single-board-computer](), [software](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's June community update covers development of an affordable RISC-V single-board computer, software improvements for PineNote, availability updates for PinePhone, PinePhone Pro, and Pinebook Pro, and a community manager transition. ### Source excerpt This month we reveal that we are working on a powerful and affordable RISC-V single board computer, discuss PineNote's huge software improvements and provide updates on PinePhone, PinePhone Pro and Pinebook Pro's availability. I am also taking the opportunity to let you know that, after 6 years of holding PINE64's community manager post, I'll be resigning from my position shortly, once PINE64 EU launches next week; Marek Kraus will gradually be taking over my responsibilities. There is much to cover this month, so let's get cracking. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank dsimic, Alex (clover) and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. TL;DR Housekeeping Read JF's post about using the Quartz64 as a NAS QuartzPro64 developer coupons have started going out - devs, check your inbox New PineTalk is out Pinebook Pro available in July - a post on PCB revision coming soon PINE64 EU launching after (over) a month long delay Marek becomes community manager at PINE64 Who likes RISC-V? We're making a powerful and affordable RISC-V model-A type SBC SBC in final layout phase Comparable specs and price point to Quartz64, but with RISC-V SoC Be the first to solve the riddle and receive our first RISC-V SBC PinePhone (Pro) PinePhone and PinePhone Pro are back in stock - shipping mid July Installing community modem firmware is now easy You can play Doom on PinePhone (Pro)'s modem! Camera developments and major improvements to Megapixels postprocessing PineNote Linux on the PineNote is now in good shape Major developmen ## PINE64 May Community Update Covers Pinebook Pro, Quartz64 Model-B, and PinePhone Pro DevFeed: [PINE64 May Community Update Covers Pinebook Pro, Quartz64 Model-B, and PinePhone Pro]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-05-31T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pine64](), [Pinebook-Pro](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Soquartz]() Tags: [community-update](), [pine64](), [pinebook-pro](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinesound](), [pinetime](), [quartz64](), [soquartz](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's May community update covers the resumption of Pinebook Pro production, the introduction of Quartz64 Model-B, SOQuartz Blade hostboard production, PinePhone Pro camera enablement, keyboard issues, and other community projects. ### Source excerpt Hello everyone! This month we're announcing production of the Pinebook Pro resuming and introduction of Quartz64 model-B. I had an opportunity to meet with TL earlier this month, and got some ear-on time with the Pinebuds, so I dedicated a section to my early impressions from the time spent with the prototype. This update also brings news of SOQuartz Blade hostboard production, camera enablement on the PinePhone Pro and a guest write-up by dsimic addressing issues some users have been experiencing with their PinePhone (Pro) keyboards. There is truly a lot to get to this month, so let's get into it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Dylan, dsimic, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis TL;DR Housekeeping Update moved to 28th of the month PINE64 in-person meeting Pinebook donation to school with kids in need of laptops We're going though QuartzPro64 dev pre-orders PINE64 EU store; addressing delay Quartz64 & SOQuartz Model-B released - available for $60 SOQuartz Blade hostboard enters production Pinebook Pro Pinebook Pro is making a return after months of absence Expected in Pine Store late June early July Price stays the same as do most specs Highlight of selected new released for the Pinebook Pro PinePhone (Pro) PinePhone Pro restock expected late June early July PinePhone Pro camera enablement underway; look at first pictures Mob ## PINE64 April Update Covers Pinebook Pro, QuartzPro64, PineSound, and PinePhone Projects DevFeed: [PINE64 April Update Covers Pinebook Pro, QuartzPro64, PineSound, and PinePhone Projects]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-04-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Embedded Software Dev]() Tags: [announcements](), [firmware](), [pine64](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinepower](), [pinesound](), [quartzpro64](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's April community update reports on negotiations to resume Pinebook Pro production, QuartzPro64 production and developer orders, the new PineSound project, returning PinePower supplies, and ongoing PinePhone and PinePhone Pro developments. ### Source excerpt This month's update is packed to the brink with news: the product team is negotiating restarting Pinebook Pro production, QuartzPro64 will be heavily subsidized and developer sign-ups are now open, we're introducing the PineSound project, and PinePower power supplies will be making a return to the Pine Store soon. I cannot recall the last time I had so many positive things to report on, so let's get to it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow the PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Peter (LinMob), Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of the April community update TL;DR Housekeeping Go back and read the April fool's post prior to continuing with the update Quarterly community Q&A April 15th, join in and ask your question PINE64 EU launches on May 10th Product team negotiates resuming Pinebook Pro production QuartzPro64 QuartzPro64 is now in production Dev order system open for those who want to get their hands on the device early We subsidize the QuartzPro64 for devs - selling it for $150 Dev boards do not have CE or FCC PineSound Introducing the PineSound community driven project PineSound dev board soon to be allocated to devs; will be available broadly at a later point in time PineBuds are the first product based on the dev board; prototype exists and works PineBuds include many common high-end wireless earphone features and allow end-users to flash their own firmware ## February update: chat with the machine DevFeed: [February update: chat with the machine]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-02-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Mobile](), [Software]() Tags: [community-update](), [malware](), [modem](), [pinecil](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's February community update covers returning product shipments, PinePhone and PinePhone Pro developments, a new keyboard-case driver, community modem firmware updates through fwupd, PineNote progress, Plasma Mobile changes, counterfeit Pinecils, and a warning about malware and unknown software sources. ### Source excerpt As the Chinese New Year comes to an end and people return to work, production and shipping return to normal. More units of the PinePhone Explorer Edition, the PinePhone (Pro) keyboard case, the PinePhone Beta Edition and all the other popular products will be dispatching in the coming days. In the meantime, we bring you exciting news concerning PineNote development progress, LVFS and fwupd for the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro's and instructions on how you can modify your Pinecil to increase its performance further (at your own risk, of course). Let's get to it! You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), PizzaLovingNerd, biktorgj, Dylan Van Assche, William Starkey (ThanosTheTankEngine), Caleb and Samuel Holland (smaeul) for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of this month's update TL;DR Housekeeping CNY comes to an end; give shipping and support a few days to get back to their routine First community Q&A was great fun; we'll do better next time and include more chat protocols and potentially stream the event on multiple platforms Malware shared again - do not install software from unknown sources onto your device Beware of flood of counterfeit Pinecils PINE64 online store - PINE64 EU - opening in April/ May PinePhone (Pro) Many orders of PinePhone Pro & keyboard case over CNY - shipping will resume shortly New keyboard case driver allows to check battery levels and ## January Update: More News DevFeed: [January Update: More News]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone](), [Pinephone-Pro](), [Linux](), [Fedora](), [PICO-8](), [Sailfish OS](), [Raspberry Pi]() Tags: [fedora](), [news](), [pinenote](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-keyboard](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [release](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's January 2022 update covers the release of the PinePhone keyboard case and PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition, PineNote purchasing changes, production plans, community events, PinePhone software developments, and the RK3588 SoC. ### Source excerpt Welcome to the first update of the year. The year just began but much has already happened. These past 2 weeks saw the release of the highly anticipated PinePhone keyboard case and the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition. And there is more good news: the PineNote's e-paper display now works, and is now available for purchase without the need for a coupon. We have many things to cover, so let's get to it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Lukasz, PizzaLovingNerd, and Samuel (smaeul) for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of this month's update TL;DR Housekeeping We're running a PinePhone community poll - it takes 2 min to answer, please fill it in We'll be hosting quarterly Q&A sessions allowing you to ask any questions related to PINE64 - first Q&A on Friday, January 21 at 21:00 UTC Chinese New Year starts February 1st; production, shipping and support members are off on holidays until Late February Once Chinese New Year is over, we'll investigate Pinebook Pro and PineTab production opportunities PinePhone Pro PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition is available for pre-order for $399 PinePhone Pro orders placed before January 18th ship late January; orders placed on and after January 18th ship in late February, after Chinese New Year A quick review of PinePhone Pro's software state - a list of things that need to be enabled or fixed before the phone is daily-drivable New OSes to ch ## PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition pre-orders open January 11 DevFeed: [PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition pre-orders open January 11]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2022-01-11T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone]() Tags: [news](), [orders](), [pinephone-pro](), [production](), [resolved]() ### AI overview PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition pre-orders opened on January 11 after factory issues were resolved and production began. Orders placed from January 11 through 17 were scheduled for shipment by the end of January, with later orders shipping after the team's holidays. ### Source excerpt We initially hoped to open PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition pre-orders earlier this month, but the factory encountered minor problems which had to be resolved prior to production starting. Such hiccups are common and expected, and normally a ten-day delay isn't a major problem. However, with the Chinese New Year starting on February 1st the January production and shipping windows have now shrunk to just a handful of days. We've therefore been impatiently awaiting the factory's green light per our policy that "(...) we [only] take pre-orders for [devices] once production is securely underway". Thankfully the 'go-ahead' signal arrived earlier today. PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition pre-orders open today, January 11th (7:00PM UTC / 11AM PST) and there will be a 6 day order window for January/ early February deliveries. Pre-orders placed on or after January 18th will first ship out once the team returns from their holidays. The Explorer Edition is a large production run and we don't expect it to sell out quickly. This also means that if the Pine Store server becomes slow or unresponsive on January 11th then please don't spam it with repeated F5 key presses - instead, come back the next day to place your order then. Your PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition will ship by the end of January as long as you place your order anytime in the January 11th - 17th window. Please note that we're only selling 1 unit per person and that the PinePhone Pro needs to be checked-out separately to other store items. Stay tuned for more PinePhone Pro news in this month's Community Update. Learn more: PinePhone Pro website Pine Store product page Documentation Currently available operating systems order now ## Happy New Year, the keyboard and cases are here! DevFeed: [Happy New Year, the keyboard and cases are here!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-12-31T00:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone](), [keyboard]() Tags: [battery](), [camera](), [firmware](), [keyboard](), [peripheral](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [screen](), [speaker](), [torch](), [usb](), [wireless]() ### AI overview Pine64 announces that the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro keyboard case, along with add-on cases, are available in the Pine Store. The keyboard case features a 180-degree hinge, rearrangeable keycaps, open firmware, a 6000mAh battery, and USB-C peripheral support. ### Source excerpt The PinePhone & PinePhone Pro keyboard case and add-on cases are now available in the Pine Store! Go to store About the keyboard case The keyboard case works with both the PinePhone and PinePhone Pro and features a clam-shell design. It uses pogo pins located on the phone's midsection and attaches by replacing the default back cover. When folded, the phone's screen and the keyboard rest securely against each other. The hinge features a 180° design, which not only allows for two-hand typing on a surface but also for comfortable thumb-typing when fully extended. The etched keycaps can be easily relocated for alternate layouts such as AZERTY or QWERTZ. The keyboard case runs an open firmware, which means that anyone with the know-how can alter existing functions or add new ones. The bottom (keyboard) and top (phone) sections of the assembly are well-balanced thanks to the large, 6000mAh, internal battery capable of charging the PinePhone (Pro) during operation. The internal battery effectively triples the phone's battery life. The internal keyboard battery can be manually toggled on/off and the keyboard's battery charge level can be read in the supported OSes; the keyboard remains functional with the battery fully depleted. You do not lose access to the PinePhone (Pro)'s USB-C port, speaker, microphone, or any external features, such as volume and lock buttons, with the keyboard attached. There is also a cut-out for the camera, torch, and headphone jack. The USB-C port on the keyboard is capable of powering both the keyboard and PinePhone (Pro) simultaneously. This means that you can plug in a USB mouse, a USB-C dongle, or some other peripheral while the phone and keyboard's internal battery charge. Please keep in mind that the keyboard case transforms the PinePhone (Pro) into a PDA, which means that taking calls will likely prove awkward without a wired or wireless headset connected. More information To learn more about the keyboard and its journey please read: Februa ## December update: a year in review DevFeed: [December update: a year in review]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Pinephone](), [Hardware](), [ransomware](), [incident](), [RISC-V]() Tags: [blog-post](), [hardware](), [incident](), [keyboard](), [malware](), [pinecube](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [pinetime](), [risc-v](), [update](), [year-in-review]() ### AI overview PINE64's December 2021 community update reviews the year's hardware progress and manufacturing difficulties, including the introduction of the PinePhone Pro, Quartz64 devices, PineNote, and PineDio projects. It also reports on PinePhone malware, previews 2022 plans, and describes software progress for the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition. ### Source excerpt Seasonal greetings from the PINE64 community team! In the last community update of 2021 we'll take a look at progress made this year and discuss potential avenues to explore in 2022. As far as news is concerned, we are happy to let you know that the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition and PinePhone Pro keyboard production is steaming ahead with units available soon. Let's get into it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), PizzaLovingNerd, CounterPillow and Marek (Gamiee) for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Video synopsis of this month's update TL;DR Housekeeping Merry Christmas everyone! PineTalk recorder live on December 15 - listen and join us after the show Serious incident with malware made for the PinePhone; a run-down of what happened and steps taken A look back at 2021 Component shortages, logistics hurdles and brown-outs; a difficult year to manufacture and introduce new hardware to the market Introduction of Quartz64-line of devices, including the PineNote Crucial year for laying foundations for PineDio LoRa devices and peripherals The introduction of the PinePhone Pro High LCD prices stalled Pinebook Pro and PineTab production for much of the year A sneak peak at 2022 The RK3588 will be announced at Rockchip's event tomorrow and it's looking great We're pushing to bring PineDio to the Market ASAP; this is our main goal for early 2022 A small, but super cool, myster ## November update: first impressions DevFeed: [November update: first impressions]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-11-15T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Hardware](), [Pinephone](), [SOC](), [keyboard]() Tags: [hardware](), [keyboard](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [release](), [soquartz](), [update]() ### AI overview PINE64's November 2021 community update covers initial impressions of the PinePhone Pro and production keyboard, the SOQuartz Blade hostboard, InfiniTime 1.7, and ongoing PineDio development. It reports that the PinePhone Pro runs warmer than the original PinePhone but that the heat does not transfer to the user, while describing its performance and design changes. ### Source excerpt Is it truly November already? Is it just me, or is this year flying by at warp speed? This month's update focuses on initial impressions of the PinePhone Pro and production keyboard. We're also going to take a look at the SOQuartz Blade hostboard and discuss InfiniTime 1.7 release. But before we get into it; next month I plan on doing a recap of the year 2021, similar to the one from last year, so make sure to stay tuned for that. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2) and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Community update video synopsis TL:DR Housekeeping We've made efforts to curb spam in the chats, you should be seeing less of it from now on We're considering making an in-person PINE64 community meetup mid-2022, would you attend? PinePhone Pro Dedicated this month's section to first impressions of the PinePhone Pro A look at small previously undiscussed design changes from OG PinePhone SoC does run warmer than OG PinePhone's, but heat doesn't transfer to person using the phone Its fast, very fast Packaging from recycled cardboard and plastic PinePhone (Pro) keyboard Available next month for $49.85 We're fixing membranes (again) following feedback from early production units Initial impressions of hardware - quite a few things changed since prototypes Open firmware works out-of-the-box on OSes that support it SOQuartz In case you missed it, the SOQuart ## October Update Follow-up DevFeed: [October Update Follow-up]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-10-29T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Community blog on PINE64]() Topics: [Pinephone-Pro](), [Soquartz](), [Discord](), [Raspberry Pi](), [foss](), [Matrix](), [IRC]() Tags: [announcement](), [community-update](), [discord](), [foss](), [irc](), [matrix](), [pinedio](), [pinephone](), [pinephone-pro](), [quartz64](), [soquartz](), [telegram](), [update]() ### AI overview Pine64's October community update follow-up covers discussion of the PinePhone Pro, delivery delays affecting China and the USA, community chat activity across Discord and bridged platforms, and the planned Pine Store availability of the SOQuartz module. SOQuartz is described as pin-compatible with the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and suitable for existing CM4 baseboards and planned hostboards. ### Source excerpt Happy Halloween! As promised earlier this month, here is the follow-up to the October community update. Some of the topics I'll touch upon will be covered in more detail in November. I'll keep this one brief. Housekeeping PineTalk discussed the PinePhone Pro in last week's episode. At the time of writing, it is the most listened-to episode of our community-run podcast, and there is a reason for it - it is a very good episode. I encourage you to have a listen. Earlier this week we had a guest post about the creation of the Meet the PinePhone Pro announcement trailer. If you're interested in learning how the trailer was made, and which software was used during its production, then I invite you to have a read. Logistics issues in China and the USA have caused a significant increase in parcel delivery times. The USA is particularly affected by the situation. There is nothing we can do about it, but the reason I am bringing it up is due to the increase in support tickets requesting help in tracking down packages (and sporadic claims of packages being lost). All I can do is ask you for patience - it may take a long time, but in 99.9% of cases the parcel will eventually arrive at your doorstep. Lastly, our Discord is about to reach (or already reached) 9000 members, making it the biggest chat platform out of all protocols used by our community. I think this is quite the milestone and I am very happy to see many new faces actively engaging in discussions. I know Discord is frowned upon by some in the FOSS community, so before anyone complains - there are corresponding and bridged channels in Telegram, IRC, and Matrix available for those who wish to use a different platform. Full chat list here. SOQuartz The SOquartz module will be available for purchase in the Pine Store next week. I already covered the SOQuartz in-depth in the June update, so I encourage you to read that blog entry for more information. For those who do not know, the SOQuartz is a module that is pin-compat [Next page]()