New Jolla Phone Now Available for Pre-Order as an Independent Linux Phone
New Jolla Phone Now Available for Pre-Order as an Independent Linux Phone - 9to5Linux
They have reached their goal and it is currently 2121 phones pre-ordered. I assume the pre-order remains open until 4th of January for batch 1. https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-phone-preorder
Is there a way to try the os? 500 is a bit much to see if i like it...
Sailfish OS is available on Sony and Fairphone. The Fairphone version is a community port and is missing support for Android apps as I understand it. The Sony version might be official.
Is there a subscription fee for sailfish OS involved?
On the website they say it is voluntary.
We have opened the Sailfish OS voluntary subscription as a way for anyone interested to support Sailfish OS development and the activities around it. Your support directly contributes to the long-term viability and existence of this unique European project. Together we can keep the platform open, independent and continuously improving.
Not for USians, correct?
From the FAQ
Will the Jolla Phone work outside Europe, can I use it e.g. in the U.S.? Will the Jolla Phone work outside Europe, can I use it e.g. in the U.S.?
Yes, we will design the cellular band configuration to enable global travelling as much as possible, including e.g. roaming in the U.S. carrier networks.
Edit: Wrong reply, wanted to add that to the comment about US "goofy bands"
Not yet, but you can provide your email to express interest at the bottom of the pre-order page.
Sadly not it appears.
Unless you know someone where they are delivering orders that will send it to you.
Relevant bit is what antenna it's got, not where they'll ship it. We've got goofy spectrum here, varies carrier to carrier too
Answered my own question with 2 clicks. You can track the amount of pre-orders here. (2000 needed for them to even make this phone) https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-phone-preorder
Anyone know if the bootloaders unlocked? Couldn't find anything on the Jolla site.
Also, I'm curious about the below. If the switch is configurable, doesn't that mean its ultimately triggering a software function? If so then what's the point of it being physical?
Jolla is unlocked.
Definitely unlocked.
You can even buy a couple of sony xperia devices and install Jollas Sailfish os on if you don't want to wait for this one