Hello, I'm working on setting up a pinephone for the first time. When it boots up, the Mobian logo comes up briefly. Then the phone enters what looks like a Command centre with a keyboard at the bottom. 

No matter what I enter, I get this string momentarily before I'm back at the keyboard: begin: mounting root file system ... Begin: running scripts/local-top ...

These are the six icons I see when looking at the pinephone's contents on my mac: boot.scr, image.gz, initramfs.gz, sun50i-a64-pinephone-1.0.dtb, sun50i-a64-pinephone-1.1.dtb, sun501-a64-pinephone-1.2.dtb

The phone also only boots up when connected to a power source. 

Will I need to get an SD card and try to follow the instructions to flash a new OS onto the phone that way? Anyone else encountered this problem?

Ordering a battery from the Pinestore is sometimes expensive for the shipment and import taxes.
Looking for an alternative I've ordered the PATONA Battery EB-BJ700CBE 3000mAh on Amazon.
So far seems to last more than the original battery and reaches the 75% as maximum.

I'm waiting for order the pinephone being out of order about one month ago 

https://pine64.com/product-category/pine...46c16e2e66

It appears MIPS has become a member of RISC-V: https://tuxphones.com/mips-joins-risc-v-...-standard/

I would really recommend checking out MIPS, these processors can be found in the wild in lots of random low-power devices, including WiFi routers.

MIPS could become *very* interesting if they start adding ASEs (application specific extensions) to their 64 bit RISC processors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture

For example an MCU (great for getting Linux running), SIMD, virtualization, multi-threading and 3D graphics. As it becomes a member of RISC-V, in theory these features will be open, allowing for rock solid kernel development rather than some reverse engineering effort.

[When the Pinetab becomes available again there should be an option for the internal SDR card]

I made this video tutorial on GQRX + SDR. For the threaded SMA antenna connector part (small modification) see my previous post on opening Pinetab/adding this.

LINK: Video Tutorial On Listening To Voice GQRX/SDR

Top three highest-rated robot vacuum cleaners for a flawlessly clean home

Vacuum engineering technologies have significantly evolved in the last ten years or so. You no longer need to drag around a bulky and heavy-wheeled canister to vacuum your house. Better still, you don’t even need to get off your couch during weekends as vacuuming tasks are now taken care of by robots. That said, the best vacuum cleaners of the 21st century can be super compact and convenient to use. So why wasting your valuable time while smart robot vacuums can always keep your house clean?

But how do you identify the most suitable machine for your home? Though robot vacuums are newcomers in the vacuuming world, there are many models to choose from, which might confuse you. So let us help you out with this short Top vacuum cleaners review of the three best options for your consideration. Let’s take a look!

1. iRobot Roomba i3+

Specifications

• Dimensions: 13.34'' x 13.26'' x 3.63'''

• Weight: 11 pounds

• Warranty: 1 year limited

• Intelligent mapping navigation

• Tangle-resistant rubber brushes

• High-efficiency filter

• Self-emptying base



This Amazon Choice’s product is a not-to-be-missed model. It comes with tangle-resistant brushes to enhance the cleaning capabilities. With a smart navigation system, it can get the job done quickly by mapping your home using tracking sensors.

While other robots can easily get stuck on furniture or other obstacles, the i3+ is equipped with Reactive Sensor Technology. This feature effectively alerts the robot where it can go and where it shouldn’t, so no more sudden stops when working.

One of the biggest problems most pet owners have to deal with is removing tangled pet hair trapped in the brush roll after each vacuuming session. This i3+ sets you free from this frustration as it is outfitted with the Unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes. These uniquely designed brushes adjust and flex, minimizing tangled hair.

2. Roborock S6 MaxV

Specifications

• Dimensions: 19.4'' x 15.9'' x 6.1''

• Weight: 12.1 pounds

• Dual cameras

• 2500Pa strong suction

• Multi-level mapping technology

• Run time: 180 minutes

• Customized suction and water level

This device perfectly combines a vacuum and a map in a smart design. It has a built-in camera with an impressive set of AI features, bringing you more peace of mind.

Thanks to the upgraded HyperForce airflow design, the machine can generate 25% more suction power, making it an ideal choice for carpeted floors. Besides, its “No-Go Zones” lets you set the areas needed to avoid. Moreover, you can even set the level of suction or water to use in different areas of your house.

Another useful feature is the Auto Top-up: when it needs to clean large spaces, the machine automatically returns to the dock to top up the battery and continue where it left off.

3. iRobot Roomba S9+

Specifications

• Dimensions: 12.25’’ x 12.25’’ x 3.5’’

• Weight: 8.2 pounds

• Anti-Allergen filtration system

• 3-stage cleaning mechanism for enhanced efficiency

• PerfectEdge technology for better edges cleaning

• Warranty: 1year

iRobot makes some of the Best Vacuum Cleaners for automatic cleaning, and the S9+ is one of those. With well-made navigation features, it leaves no corners of your house untouched. Additionally, the tool’s Anti-Allergen system ensures that your living space is free from 99% of allergens and pollutants.

Edge cleaning seems to be a challenge for most robots, but this i9+ is an exception. It features the PerfectEdge technology to deep clean all edges and corners. More importantly, its wider Dual Rubber Brushes do not get tangled with pet hair - making this machine a perfect companion for homes with pets.



The bottom line,

These days, the Best vacuum cleaner brands always come with modern technologies to free up our valuable time and energy. Robots are truly exciting innovations that change our life, and I hope this review has provided you with some useful recommendations. Two models from iRobot are armed with distinctive features to meet the needs of different customers. The Roborock S6 MaxVis dedicated to those looking for a combination of vacuuming and mopping functions in one little machine.

I'm currently trying to figure out which Pine hardware might be most suitable for a project I want to build. I asked questions in the Pinephone hardware forum here; https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?...1#pid91141

I want to build a bicycle computer around an android device that has a high quality camera and powerful LED like Arducam on a swivel mount. The 7" touchscreen offered on the Pinestore is larger than I'd prefer, and I'm not certain which board to get, and if it will be possible to interface the Arducam with any of them.

Any help would be appreciated.

Good morning!

A few months ago my team and I bought 30 units of PineTime Dev Kit for a University project (in Spain).
However, we didn't end up using them and they are still brand new, unused in their boxes.
I have the purchase invoice and all the corresponding documents, so I publish the following add:

I have 30 units of PineTime Dev Kit, new and in perfect condition, for sale. The price is negotiable, since I am not looking to make business, only to get back some of the investment. International shipping can be arranged.

Thank you very much!

For any questions you can contact me at the following address: ogilmiro@gmail.com

Hello,
I'm experiencing problems updating my OS (KDE Plasma Mobile).
I'm using a SD Verbatim 32 GB (just KDE Plasma Mobile on it).
On the terminal, after:

$ sudo pacman -Suuyyw

got this message:

error: failed to update mobile (unable to lock database)
error: failed to update core (unable to lock database)
error: failed to update extra (unable to lock database)
error: failed to update community (unable to lock database)
error: failed to synchronize all databases

Also, tapping on Discover, on the bottom of the screen, when the application starts, I got:

unable to lock database

Any help?

Many thanks.

As I found it a bit confusing how the ringtone to be played is determined, I wrote up my experiences. So  you ever want to customize the ringtone on Mobian or PureOS, the linked blog post might be of help. It tells you how to use the terminal to change sound themes, but be aware that there is no simply app to do that for you at the moment.