The pine64 wiki datasheet links for the LTE modem link to outdated files, also there are quite a few more data sheets available on the vendors product page (though I don't know if all are applicable to the modem in the Pinephone).

Here are the most recent versions of the files listed by the wiki:
https://www.quectel.com/UploadFile/Produ...n_V2.0.pdf
https://www.quectel.com/UploadImage/Down...l_V1.3.pdf

A login seems to be required to access the various data sheets, but this can be circumvented by directly accessing the files using the base url "https://www.quectel.com/UploadImage/Downlad/" + "<file_name>.pdf".

For example, the link for "Quectel_EC25_Hardware_Design_V2.3" resolves to https://www.quectel.com/UploadImage/Down...n_V2.3.pdf

It would be nice if the wiki could be updated in that regard, thanks

Results: mobian/2020-08-20

Conclusion: Looks like this os is coming along nicely. Still not ready for pinephone to be a general daily driver.

Notes: Texts seems quicker, call quality was better than yesterday. Speaker still blows.

Hello,

I have flashed up linaro as found on the wiki at http://files.pine64.org/os/ROCK64/debian...k64.img.xz

I am trying to install driver for PAU05. I download the linux driver from panda wireless and then follow their instructions.

I hit the point where I need to tar jxvf linuxdriver4fedora_v2.5.0.3.tar.bz2 and then make it.

When executing make, I get make[1]: *** /lib/modules/4.4.70/build: No such file or directory.

Can anyone point me in the right direction to solve this?

Further, when trying to upgrade the kernel, I run sudo apt-get install linux-image-armmp and it is successful while telling me I need to install the headers which I do... But upon reboot uname -r still shows 4.4.70. Any thoughts?

Thank you!

Hi,

I just posted an article on how to update U-Boot for PostmarketOS on the PinePhone. From the introduction of the article:

Quote:In this article, I am going to explain what U-Boot, SoC and the SPL are. After that, I will describe the sunxi bootable storage layout as well as the PinePhone boot procedure, so you will understand what you will be updating and why. Then, I will teach you how to determine if an upgrade is required, and I will explain two different ways of upgrading U-Boot. As a special treat for the curious, I will show you the first steps to reverse engineer the U-Boot+SPL firmware blob. I hope this article peeks your curiosity and encourages you to learn more.

Wondering,
is anyone else having issues with calls not coming through on Ubuntu touch?
Was out and about a few weeks ago with my PinePhone and had messages online later that day that several people had been trying to reach me, yet no notification what so ever on the PinePhone about it. Earlier that day, I was making calls with the phone so I was just assuming this was working properly. Am I correct to assume this is an issue with software?
I've looked every second day or so for updates to Ubuntu touch through "updates" under settings, but no system updates available.

I tried PostmarketOS just when I got the phone, but was unable to make calls in or out. Not really sure why. Are both distros having issues with calls?

Hello,

In the preferences in Firefox, I have deactivated the setting "Ctrl+Tab cycles through tabs in recently used order". This should allow me to move to the left tab by using "Ctrl + Shift + Tab", but it is not working. I have checked through the default key bindings and there is no conflict. All of the keys work fine, it is just this specific binding that is problematic.

I have looked for this problem in more obvious places (Firefox and Manjaro forums), but I have not seen anyone talking about this issue. Does this feature work for any of you? I am working on a brand new pinebook pro.

Hey all,
 
I just installed Manjaro Alpha2 on an SD Card on the Pinephone but once it finished installing it is asking me for a passcode but I have no idea what that could be. I was never given the opportunity to enter a username and password as it just went to the screen to enter a passcode. I tried 1234 but it fails.

Anybody have any ideas to offer?

Thank you in advance!


Solved!

It was 123456. Then I was able to get in and change it through the terminal.

Results: ubports/2020-08-20

Conclusion: This build was an improvement from the last. Still not a ready.

Notes: I got reports that this build did not function very well, but I have had a different experience. It seemed to test alright.  Let me know what your thoughts are. I will be adding 3g phone and text tests in the next few days to break out for a little more clarity.

It's been a while, and it seems like the only design files available on the wiki are still just the schematic (which has wiring information, but not mechanical layout) and the PCB silkscreens (which only give the positions of components, not tracks).

I've been scheming now and then about various hardware modifications to the device, especially using the extra internal USB lines that are available on the USB hub chip, but all of them would really benefit from being able to know where the tracks are. Would it be possible to add those copper layer design files to the wiki as well?

Dear folks,

my Pinebook won't charge any more; there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the charger brick though. I followed the advice on this forum for battery problems but that only made things worse but I did discover that indeed its the charger circuit.

For the battery reset, i had to unplug the battery cable while the mains was on but this instantly gave a power loss to the machine so no power was arriving from the power cable and it was just running on fumes so to say of the little that was still in the battery although it showed 0% power. The situation is now that it runs on the fumes but at the same time reports there is no battery :-S

Is this charger part replaceable and what PCB is it? The USB connector on the PCB with the power plug and the SDcard is in working order so i doubt its the cabling between the PCBs. Can I order a new side PCB or do I need to replace the main PCB?

With regards,
Reinoud Zandijk