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Jolla Tablet Could Get 3G Connectivity And Other Features!

JollaTides — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 15:06:56 +0000

News just in that if the Jolla tablet campaign increases to certain price levels, we could be in for some special treats!

At time of writing, the campaign is on $1,275,587USD

But if the following goals are reached, further features can be added:

$1,500,000: Micro sd card support up to 128gb (currently only up to 32gb)
$1,750,000: Split screen, ability to run 2 applications side by side - this would be amazing!
$2,500,000: For an additional $30, the tablet would be compatible with 3G sim cards for on the fly web access

Some great features there as voted for by the community - it would be amazing to have 3.5G compatibility!

We've got just under 2 weeks to help push the campaign up a level and unlock some of these great features - hopefully the addition of a retailer perk (30% discount off 20 tablets bulk buy) will help increase that total so help spread the word!

Are there any features you would have preferred or which out of those features do you like the look of the most ?

Jolla Tablet: Have You Pledged And What Are Your Dreams ?

JollaTides — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 17:41:08 +0000

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jolla-tablet-world-s-first-crowdsourced-tablet

Have you pledged on the Jolla tablet yet and will it be your 1st tablet ?

Or are you hoping to replace an existing android/ipad or other tablet with the J-tablet ?

We're very excited that USA is finally on the map to get some Jolla goodness and a number of other countries that weren't open when the Jolla phone was first released - the global reach has definitely expanded since last year!

But maybe you currently live in a country that hasn't been served by the crowdfunding - let us know!

Do you plan on using it for Linux coding ? Or maybe just a pal for your Jolla phone ? Maybe a media/games centre ? What are your expectations for Sailfish OS 2.0 ?

Not sure how we're going to be able to wait until May 2015 (WANT NOW!!), but drop by and let us know what your hopes and dreams are with Jolla's new slate! :-)

Sailfish OS: Update 10 - What do you think we can expect ?

JollaTides — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:44:24 +0000

It seems update 10 is still due for a November release - but does anyone know what we can expect ?

Here is what we know:

Hi all,

Here is a quick summary of our plans for this month. Our current focus is towards enabling update10 to be a stable OS update, therefore ironing out issues related to memory handling is the utmost priority right now. In addition to that, we expect to release the following improvements:

Alphanumeric support in device lock
https://together.jolla.com/question/19890/alphabetic-device-lock/
Option to keep display on while charging
https://together.jolla.com/question/37616/keep-display-on-while-charging/
Silence an incoming call by flipping the phone or by pressing the power key
https://together.jolla.com/question/371/silence-incoming-calls-by-turning-the-phone-face-down/
Snooze alarm by flipping the phone or by pressing power key
https://together.jolla.com/question/8559/alarm-clock-alarm-unintuitive/
https://together.jolla.com/question/35555/bug-power-button-not-active-during-clock-alarm/
Enable zram in kernel
https://together.jolla.com/question/45055/suggestion-zram-swappiness-tweaks-more-performance/
Edit a single occurence of a recurring event
https://together.jolla.com/question/27716/enable-edit-of-single-occurrence-event-for-repeating-calendar-event/
A way to set default reminder
https://together.jolla.com/question/10327/feature-request-calendar-reminder-turned-on-by-default/
Our implementation: on creating a new calendar event with reminder, the reminder time set is saved and used as default for the subsequent new calendar event entries.
As protection against pocket calls, block touch input until proximity sensor is uncovered
https://together.jolla.com/question/11374/bug-accidental-unlocks-and-pocket-dialing-feature-req-disable-touch-screen-and-pwrbtn-when-proximity-is-detected/
https://together.jolla.com/question/9615/preventing-pocket-dialing-to-emergency-service-112/
Since this also means any proximity sensor faults will render the device practically unusable, it will be possible to temporarily disable proximity sensor by triple power key press.
Device lock can be activated manually by double power key press
https://together.jolla.com/question/4339/locking-the-device-right-away-without-waiting-for-the-lock-time/

Apart from finalizing update10, we will start the following activities:

start the work to update to GStreamer 1.x (latest upstream version 1.4.3)
start the work on platform UI scalability, beginning with making icons resolution independent and improving layout scaling

Regards, Soumya

Something new coming from Jolla! Anyone with theories ??

JollaTides — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:05:47 +0000

Jolla have just announced something new to show off in 5 days http://www.jollatides.com/2014/11/14/something-big-this-way-comes-jolla-sailfishos/

Does anyone have any clue whatsoever what this could be ?

Feature Requests: Sailfish Native Virtual Keyboard

JollaTides — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:47:57 +0100

Hot on the heels of the Native Email App feature request poll started by @andreibechet, let's start compiling the next area of feature requests which we feel is critical for smartphone operation: the virtual keyboard.

Jolla's native virtual keyboard, while perfectly good and more than useable, could benefit from some improvements nonetheless. Let's keep this strictly about the 'main' virtual keyboard and we'll look to cover the terminal virtual keyboard in the future.

So, what features do you miss in the native virtual keyboard if any at all ?

Much like the procedure in the last feature request, lets keep the comments succinct and precise and after 1-2 weeks, we'll put it to the vote again to present over at Together:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Example post could read like this:-

Sailfish VKB Feature Request:

1/ …….

2/ …….

3/ …….

Next weeks target area: ……..

_______________________________________________________________________________

I want to see some ideas from you guys on the next priority area of improvement for Sailfish so we can keep this rolling every few weeks, thanks! :)

Android apps running hot since Saapunki update - anyone else notice this ?

JollaTides — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:10:05 +0100

Since the last major update (Saapunki), I notice that when I'm playing an android game, or using streaming services like Tunein radio, my phone gets quite hot and the battery seems to discharge much quicker.

I'm not sure if it is because the general ambient temperature is hotter now with summer here or if it is just since the last update.

Has anyone else experienced this ?

I've also experienced for the first time some lagging after the phone has been running for a while. My phone memory is using 8.4gb of the 13.7gb so maybe I need to follow @grimtech suggestion: http://www.jollatides.com/forums/discussion/178/phone-memory-filling-up-and-apps-crashing-solution#Item_3

If anyone else has experienced this or knows of a fix would be good to hear from you. :-)

How to Add an Arabic Keyboard on Your Jolla

Hamano88 — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 13:41:28 +0100

Hello!

These are the steps to get the Arabic keyboard for your Jolla :)

Part one
First Download both Files.
ar.xml.txt:: http://www.filedropper.com/arqml
Fonts.zip http://www.filedropper.com/fonts_9

1. Unzip fonts

2. Change ar.xml.txt to ar.xml (you can do it via file browser app in your Jolla)

3. Connect your Jolla Copy/Cut both files and Paste in Documents

4. Turn your Developer mode on ( settings> system> Developer mode) to get terminal app
Activate Remote Connection and Generate or create a password for rooting

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Part two
Open terminal app
Type

devel-su *enter*
[your password] *enter*

cd /usr/share/fonts *enter*
cp /home/nemo/Documents/fonts/* . *enter* (remember capital D for Documents and be sure you type fonts/star space Fullstop)
fc-cache *enter*

Your done RESTART your Jolla.
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Part Three
Open Terminal app
Type

devel-su *enter*
[your password] *enter*

cd /usr/share/maliit/plugins/com/jolla/layouts *enter*
cp /home/nemo/Documents/ar.qml . *enter*

BE CAREFULL NOW

vi layouts coif *enter* (info appears)
i *enter* (in for moves down one row)

[ar.qml] *enter*
name= Arabic *enter*
languageCode=AR *enter*

Good Job !
Now Press ESC
Press :
Press W
Press Q *enter* (screen will move to the bottom)

Type
exit* enter*

systemctl --user restart maliit-server.service *enter*

exit *enter*

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Your done !
Enjoy !

Map Factor: An Offline Navigation Solution For Jolla

JollaTides — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 13:44:16 +0100

After some more research into this, I think I've found the ultimate offline satnav option for Jolla: http://www.jollatides.com/2014/07/05/perfect-offline-map-solution-for-jolla/

Have a read and if you need a Satnav on your Jolla I would suggest giving this one (Mapfactor) a try. From initial testing it looks pretty good and offers either free (OpenStreetMap) or paid (TomTom) maps which you can select from within the app.

Chime up below on your experiences if you decide to give it a whirl. :-)

Who Really Needs Official Flash Support On Sailfish?

JollaTides — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 19:36:59 +0000

With the transition from flash to HTML in mobile well under way, we ask is it really still worth supporting an old, dying technology in 2014?

I suppose that during this transitional phase and while HTML isn't 'quite' there yet, some stop gaps would be nice to allow us to still access certain features that may only run on flash maybe?

But there are many other options now to help make the transition to HTML less 'painful'. All the major OS's including android, IOS and even windows phone (gasp!) have apps or web browsers available that can enable some kind of flash functionality without the full official Adobe support, if indeed you need it.

It may even be possible to run some of these android-based 'stop gaps' on Sailfish via the inbuilt compatibility layer?

If the 2 major OS's (Android/IOS) have both dropped full Adobe flash support long ago, it's time to accept that flash on mobiles is going to die, and that train left the station a long time ago, so the sooner we can all board it and leave behind the under performing, browser crippling, flash technology the better don't you think?

What do you LOVE about your Jolla?

JollaTides — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 15:28:03 +0000

Okay, so we've got a few threads running for ongoing constructive feedback, beta bugs aside, what is it that you really love about your Jolla ?

So far, I really love the multitasking homescreen which is that one place you always return to, with it's live tiles and multitasking goodness - it definitely feels like home!

I love the fact that apps are freely available out of the box, and most (95%) have worked without hitch and even integrating with some UI features in some cases. That's not to say they are absolutely perfect and I would far prefer more native options with better integration, but mostly they do the job fine.

I love the fact we've got the power of terminal running in our pockets - that's something that goes without saying, but it never ceases to amaze me! :-D

Now I've got past the initial learning curve, I'm really loving the swipe UI which is now (after only 3 days) becoming second nature. I went back to my old phone earlier to copy some files across and was using Sailfish gestures to try and navigate without much success. That's how quickly it's become almost second nature!

I really enjoy discovering new things and with the Jolla phone I keep finding new treasures just when I thought I'd learn't all there was to learn.

Finally, I'm really looking forward to what the other half might bring - that - I'm sure will add a whole new dimension and I can't wait to see what Jolla and community people come up with! :-D

What do you really like about your Jolla ?

Connected to Mac via SSH But Can't Write To SD Card

JollaTides — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 19:56:00 +0000

I've managed to connect Jolla to a Mac via SSH and can read/write all phone internal files, but when I attempt to copy files from Mac to SDcard (/run/user/100000/media/sdcard), it's not possible.

1/ Is there a method to copy files from Mac to Jolla micro SD card via SSH or USB (without resorting to a card reader).
2/ If not is there an easy way to copy files in the phone storage to SD card via terminal (on the Jolla).

I tried doing step 2 with the "Cargo Dock" found in the Jolla Store, but had no luck. I also tried changing the permissions of the SD card to include "write" but this couldn't be achieved.

Any help gratefully received! :-)

Issue With Android Compatibility Troubleshooting

JollaTides — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:40:59 +0000

I just thought I'd start a troubleshooting thread because in the last 12hrs I haven't been able to get any android app to load and can't figure out what the problem is.

If I try to load an android app, the multitasking card briefly loads for 5 seconds and then disappears.

I have tried rebooting the phone; turning the phone off removing SD/sim card and rebooting but nothing seems to work.

Has anyone come across this and if so does anyone know of a fix ?

New Native WebCat browser for Sailfish includes landscape browsing

JollaTides — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:33:51 +0000

Tethering App Officially Available From Jolla Store!

JollaTides — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 12:04:30 +0000

Network tethering via Bluetooth PAN or WiFi (WPA2) is now officially available at the Jolla store. :-)

From the description:

It uses NAT and creates a private network which is shared over WiFi (WPA2) or Bluetooth PAN.

The needed connections will be automatically switched on when enabling tethering so there is no need to change your network settings. The app also restores your network settings to the previous state when you switch tethering off or close the app.

Only the WiFi network name and pre-shared key needs to be configured. After that you just have to enable tethering, connect to the network and start surfing.

Native Flashlight App Finally Docks In Jolla Store!

JollaTides — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:44:24 +0000

Finally the all important 'flashlight' app arrives in the Jolla store.

It can be downloaded direct from Jolla store on device (just search: 'flashlight')

Up until now I've been using an android based app which only uses the screen for some light, but this one utilises the camera led so is far superior.

From early experience it's still in 'beta' with some flickering but otherwise works as intended and will be updated once the API is open to the developer.

Nice app to help us navigate safely home after New Year celebrations!

Thanks to the developer artem.marchenko! :-)

The Grand Shipping Status Thread

JollaTides — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:26:10 +0000

Let's start a thread to update each other with our order shipping status here.

Feel free to let us know what your current order shipping status is and if/when your order is changed to a new status.

You can also let us know that extremely exciting day when the postman calls and you finally receive your Jolla. :-)

Latest Sailfish Update 1.0.1.10 Your Thoughts

JollaTides — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:36:35 +0000

With the very first software update released just today, it seems that already folk around are noticing some really nice improvements to the running of Sailfish OS.

Earlier on we got a tweet from Peter Graham saying that Microsoft Exchange is now fully working with multiple accounts possible:

@JollaHQ @JollaTides @JollaSuomi Wohoo, hotmail MfE works with new updates! Awesome!! Oh, and multiple MfE accounts supported as well :)
— Peter Graham (@PeterSmurffiPan)
December 9, 2013

Are there any other things in the changelog that you've particularly noticed will add some much needed functionality or do you have any suggestions for the next software update that need fixing/adding as a matter of priority ?

Sound off below...

Sailfish: The Big Bug Fix/Software/Hardware Request Threads!

JollaTides — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:50:42 +0000

It seems from reading around that Sailfish is, as already stated clearly by Jolla, still in BETA and so to help move forward and proactively improve things for all the early adopters, let's channel all that needs improving, or is indeed lacking into 3 threads.

I for one will be able to provide input hopefully from after tomorrow when fingers crossed my Jolla will arrive unscathed.

In the meantime, if any of you who have already had a chance to play could add your thoughts/observations, that would be most appreciated and I will make sure Jolla are aware so you're comments don't fall on deaf ears. ;-)

~~So keep it simple/concise and fire away..~~.

After some further input, we've split this into into 3 different threads in order to organise your thoughts better:

1/ Bugzilla: report any general bugs/errors you may have experienced in day-to-day operation.
http://www.jollatides.com/forums/discussion/94/bugzilla-report-all-observed-sailfish-bugs-here#Item_1

2/ Software feature requests: list any OS/UI/App specific features you may potentially be missing.
http://www.jollatides.com/forums/discussion/95/missing-software-features-please-make-requests-here#Item_1

3/ Hardware feature requests: list any potentially missing hardware features which could be added via OH or just in need of activation (eg. 4G)
http://www.jollatides.com/forums/discussion/96/missing-hardware-features-please-make-requests-here#Item_1

Sailfish On Your Nokia N9: Full Tutorial

JollaTides — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:29:06 +0000

There has been some more great news today for Nokia N9 users, the news that a full tutorial has been published on getting Sailfish running on the N9.

To read more about it, you can visit this link: http://www.jollatides.com/2013/12/09/get-sailfish-on-your-n9-full-unabridged-guide/

If you do manage to get Sailfish working on your N9 come and tell us how it's working for you in this thread - we would love to hear! ;-)

Who 'Will Be The First' To Post From Their Jolla Phone ?

JollaTides — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:22:23 +0000

I just wondered who 'would be the first' to test the forum and post in this thread from their Jolla phone ?

We have set up some forum optimisations for mobile and can confirm that both Android/IOS work very nice with a custom template which makes reading/writing very easy.

Of course I'm yet to see what the forum looks like on the Sailfish native browser and whether it renders the 'Full Site' or the 'Mobile Version'.

So it would be nice to maybe post a screenshot here of how the forum looks in the native Sailfish browser or just make a reply in this thread if any new Jolla owners are out there! :-D

Obie's sailfish development journey

Obie — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:50:41 +0000

Alright there, I'm starting this thread to document my journey to try and become a sailfish developer. I'm a noob but will hopefully learn as I go.

Today I have already learned a lot and downloaded the mac SDK from here: https://sailfishos.org/develop.html
I already hit a problem tho as it seems I would also need virtualbox, but when I go to the website here: http://www.virtualbox.org/ I can't get to download the right version from that website and any links to download bring up a 'can't conenct to the server' error msg. I've tried another site but got the same message. Going to try again tomorrow and will post here when I find a site that works unless someone else can help?

Also which version of virtual box is best to run with sailfish sdk? Jolla reccomend version 4.1.18 or higher.

I found this page helpful:https://sailfishos.org/develop-installation-article.html

Who's Excited About Tomorrow ?? #SLUSH2013

JollaTides — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:22:57 +0000

One whole year ago Jolla excited the tech world by showing us the very early iterations of Sailfish OS running on a Nokia N950 for the first time. And now again a year later, they return to Slush... who knows what surprises are in store for all of us!

Will this be the platform they have been waiting for to officially show off the finished, polished product ? Will they be announcing the pre-order shipping dates ?

From recent activity on the DNA twitter feed via: jollausers, it would appear Finnish network operator DNA are closing in on a pre-christmas release.

So does anyone have any predictions for SLUSH 2013? :-)

Calling Developers: N9 + Sailfish Anyone ?

JollaTides — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:47:14 +0000

Calling all Sailfish/MeeGo/Maemo/Qt/Nemo/Mer developers... the community is desperate to know who "will be the first" to release a fully working port of Sailfish for the Nokia N9.

We can all appreciate that until Jolla release the the Sailfish UI code, it's going to be difficult and Jolla have said that they're waiting until the first handset has been released.

But are there indeed any developers out there who are already on the case, chomping at the bit waiting for that last piece of code ?

Moreso, would the community prefer a dual boot port experience similar to the Nitdroid project or would you go for a completely singular Sailfish/N9 experience ?

It would be nice to hear from you and any developers please feel free to chime in on your... developments! :)