Hi,

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, maybe it's the KDE subforum or the developer site.
On my Pinephone (KDE Community Edition) I installed Watchmate to manage and update my Pinetime.
The Pinetime is found by the app but when I try to connect it I get the error "device rejected by app".
I had Watchmate running on other distros on the Pinephone without any problems. What could be the reason for this behaviour?

Thanks!

What's the latest update on getting a tip to install threaded inserts?

They're commonly used in 3d printing and the off-the-shelf tip adapters for other irons do not fit the Pinecil.

Example:    

https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/threaded-inserts/0278534

The most common size the 3D printing community uses is M3, followed by M2 then M4.

The tips could be made in several ways but I think the second option of the two I've sketched up below makes the most sense:
   


If there was a tip with element that simply had a m3 screw thread I suspect someone with a welder could pretty easily whip up the varying heads and sell them cheaply online.

next pinephone model, maybe "pinephone handheld".

this is a discussion to start possible features of next pinephone. i don't think there is going to be new model any time soon, maybe next year (2024) as earliest. i put my proposed features list here.

absolute priority:
generic bootloader and partitioning, which can be controlled. no fastboot, no android partitioning.

high priority:
bigger battery.

medium priority:
one battery integrated into one unit. edit: no two batteries, but battery is replaceable.
one unit with integrated keyboard, or dual screen.
horizontal flip.
full hd screen.
faster modem chip.
3.5mm audio jack.
usb port works if dual piece.
cpu, ram and gpu comparable to pp pro.

low priority:
nr5g modem chip.
all the keys should be inside the device, not accessible when (flip is) closed.
easy access to memory card slot.
possible gpio pins, these could be in difficult place.

this is a picture of keyboard accessory and pinephone. i would propose something little more bulkier and integrated. edit: battery and unit as one, but parts replaceable.

Does Pine64 shares how many pinephones are already sold? I am curiois about those numbers

Hi all, probably this has been mentioned somewhere and i missed it but when are the pinetab2 expected to be shipped. 
I remember reading somewhere it would be mid may, but i can't find it anymore and there seems to be no info anywhere.
Someone knows?

Hello,
i have a pinephone ub port edition but upgraded to 3GB/32GB mainboard and when i press the volume down button nothing happens. For what i remember i didn't have this issue when it arrived, is it possibile i broken something when i replaced the mainboard? How can i check if i can fix it or i have to replace the part?
Thank you in advance for the help.

P.S. i played a little bit with the volume buttons and sometimes the phone is able to recognize di volume down but it looks like a random thing. Maybe some contact issue?

Hi, I recently purchased a Quartz64 model A 4GB and installed DietPi using a 32gb SD card. Once done with setup, I installed it in its case and connected a fan (which I bought from the pine store) to the 2 pin connector on the board. The fan does not function. Do I have to install a fan controller? If so, would anyone have recommendations?

Just wanted to confirm this aftermarket Samsung J7 Battery is a suitable "spare" battery for Pine Phone Pro (PPP) ?

https://www.ifixit.com/products/galaxy-j...nt-battery

Are there any known plans for Pine64 to ship "spare" batteries alone in the future or is it simply not worthwhile / economical ?

Seems unfortunate that we can get every other spare from the Pine64 store for PPP's except batteries ? (Appreciating the Lithium shipping difficulties)

I realize "normal" phones used for daily driving should be slim and light. I am happy to sacrifice for something bulkier that can still be fitted into a trouser or large shirt pocket that runs the POWA of Open Source Linux More along the lines of the "Old Skool" PDA's (Where the Pine Keyboard headed of course)

I've grabbed a Pine Phone Keyboard with a view to using that so I can daily drive the PPP. Various Reviews describe "mixed" results especially noting the Phone USB C Port being unusable due to the Loop back Charging fault. Is there any news on a future hardware revision / keyboard update to resolve this fault ?

Purely as feedback in real life usage I've really only bought the keyboard for the 6000 mAh battery. No disrespect to all that brought this wonderful keyboard and battery to life. I do find it as a keyboard to be very clunky in daily usage. Noting there are so many suitable, accessible and in-expensive self powered Bluetooth options out there that I find much more usable and closer to a full "featured" touch typing keyboard. (Well as best as can be in a folding style !)

e.g. something like

https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07...UTF8&psc=1

Is it not worth developing a factory Pine64 extended life battery back and molded cover similar to a few of the projects posted on these forums ?

(Otherwise time to assemble my 3D Printer currently in it's box !)

Noting the on average 4 hours Battery time I'm getting out of the Factory on board 3000 mAh PPP Battery using default Mobian. Just wondering what any PhinePhonePro daily drivers / "warriors" are using for real world extended battery life currently ?

I see reference in the custom batteries post for PhinePhonePro to the Samsung S20 Ultra Battery as well. Wondering If anyone has supplier links that might be suitable for Australia at all ? Most comments are for US, European or Asia sources which can be a problem when shipping Lithium products to Australia.

I'm searching for and testing some suitable extended battery life (Accessible) battery options suitable for the PPP in Australia and will post results as I have them.

Any assistance gratefully appreciated in advance

I just received a Star64 and I have some questions.

I assumed I could power it by USB-C but apparently there is no such port,
and the power supply was not included. On the product info page there is
not a strong emphasis on this detail, and there is no suggestion that I should buy
a power supply with the Star64. It's not a "related product". I feel this is
an oversight. But the question now is, if the only possibly compatible
AC adapter that I have is only 2 amps at 12 V, will that suffice?

Secondly, is there any official support from a major distro that would
be applicable to this board, given that it uses a well known processor?

I put Maemo Leste on the sd card, ran it and it really works on the pinephone. The images are from an older system where QtWebBrowser could not be installed but Chromium worked. When typing on the virtual keyboard, the font didn't show up in Chromium, but it could be highlighted, copied, and pasted.

Phone calls even work, SMS can be sent and received and will appear in conversations. Connection via the operator's mobile data also works, but the APN context must be set after starting the system for the first time. I don't have a physical pinephone keyboard, so I had to turn off PP and modify the sd card in PC.
It is still not comfortable to use, but a significant improvement can be seen.

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