Oh and still struggling like mad to make my #jollaC2 work on a day to day basis.

I don't think the basic phone hardware is stellar which is not helping.

Anyone else persevering??

Jolla C2 just got a deep dive review from LinuxEasy. They looked past the specs and into what really matters: why this is a true community phone, and how that shows up in daily use.

Read the full review:
https://www.linuxeasy.org/jolla-c2-community-phone/

How does using the #Jolla #JollaC2 (@jolla) with #SailfishOS for about a week as a daily driver now (with my old #iPhone at home as a backup)?

In general, it works much better than I had hoped after my experiences with other alternative #smartphone systems and it indeed is the first (and so far only) system that indeed works quite well. Also at around 285€ (https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-community-phone) it isn't too expensive, so one can simply try it out.

There are a few limitations though:

* I am really missing biometric unlocking
* There is no predictive text input, so typing could be more comfy
* The UX experience sometimes feels strange (but no no-gos for me)
* It is not a snappy and fast device
* Audio quality is so-so
* GPS really needs a GPS signal, so no WIFI-based location

What is great:

* It is a real #Linux, so it has a #terminal, #sshd, you can e.g. use the #Nix package manager etc.
* Android apps are running in a container
* You can have different users to limit data access

Unfortunately there are nearly no high-quality native apps so far and the built-in ones are very basic (e.g. email).

But: The #Android compatibility layer is very good, the system comes with #Fdroid and #AuroraStore (#Google store front-end) pre-installed, so you can easily install practically all official Android apps.

Most apps work very well, some (especially banking) apps do not though as they complain that the system is rooted, so YMMV regarding the apps you need.

In general I am really happy with this system.

And: All the de-ggoglefied Android phones like the #Volla will always still remain just that: A more limited Android. SailfishOS offers a path towards powerful native (#Qt/#QML/#Cplusplus/#Python/you name it) based apps.

I am hoping that Jolla will provide a significantly more powerful device option and that some of the problems above will be solved.

But already now, even with the limitations above, if you are somewhat technically inclined (but without the need to fiddle with a command line unlike with the open mobile Linux distributions), want to get rid of #Google or #Apple for whatever reason, want a #Linux #smartphone, support a #European company from #Finland, this phone is really usable.

Really finding the Jolla C2 a tricky beast to use day to day, lots of hanging and frozen native apps, camera locking up the moment you open it. The Android apps are a little better but still unreliable. Banking app for the Nationwide in the UK does work!

Shame as they are pushing it as a daily driver now and I have to say its not, other than for phone calls and sms.

So I guess some would argue it is meeting the basic needs of a phone but no a smartphone.

Will keep at it.....
#jolla #jollac2

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (06/2025): Videos about Phones and (mainline) Phones taking Photos

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-06-2025/

In der kommenden @ct_Magazin Ausgabe und jetzt schon auf @heiseonline #heise+ findet ihr meinen Test des Linux-Smartphones Jolla C2 mit Sailfish OS 5

Sailfish ist ein waschechtes #Linux und kein Android-Abkömmling, kann aber (bis zu einem gewissen Grad) Android-Apps starten

Wie steht es nach der wechselhaften Geschichte um @jolla und #Sailfish ?

https://www.heise.de/tests/Smartphone-Jolla-C2-mit-Mobil-Linux-Sailfish-OS-5-im-Test-10257606.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (3/2025): Find mobile-friendly apps on #Flathub

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-03-2025/

Finally installed and trying the new #gecko browser 91.13.1 for #SailfishOS ported by @flypig on Xperia #XA2
Therefore we switched from Sauna-release (4.6.0.15) to Tampella release (5.0.0.43), which is officially only available for the new #JollaC2 but after dist-upgrade the XA2, phone and gecko browser is luckily working!
#38c3

Happy Holidays from Jolla!

We've been busy elves here at Jolla, with lots of progress on Sailfish OS and updates for the community!

Jolla C2: Shipments continue, and we're working hard on VoLTE and camera improvements.
Sailfish 5.0: Rolling out to C2 with a major Gecko ESR91 upgrade!
Xperia 10 IV/V: Updates coming soon!
Salo AI Factory grand opening.
Mind2: Pre-order customers can now claim their devices!
Community News: Catch up on the latest app updates and more in our forum post.

https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/sailfish-community-news-19th-december-2024-xmas-greetings/21466

Wishing you a joyous holiday season!

My #JollaC2 Community Edition phone is finally fully working and I'm spending a bit of time getting to know it.

I like the physical feel, although some aspects will take a little getting used to (big screen, rounded corners, notch). I do appreciate the subtle touches like "Privacy from Finland" printed on the camera bump. Captures the spirit of #SailfishOS.

Can't deny I'm thrilled to see #Gecko ESR91 running on it.

Now to spend some time getting the software set up just right!

9 things from 24 hours with the Jolla C2 and the latest SailfishOS 5:

The OS doesn't currently support many of the community apps most users would consider "required", and the git repos are not showing much activity yet. Keep in mind that you should check the compatibility.

Weekly GNU-like #MobileLinux Update (43/2024): Go and install #MobileNixOS or Android 15 (#GlodDoid) on your #PinePhone !

https://linmob.net/weekly-update-43-2024/

Yay, my #Jolla C2 has shipped. I should have my new #Sailfish device in a few days :)