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== Summary ==
The '''Om 2008.12 Update''' was the second and last [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_release point releases] fo [[Om 2008]]. It included general operating system improvements that enhance the speed and stability of your Neo.

For detailed information about fixes and updates, please visit [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&group=component&order=priority&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&keywords=%7E2008.11 Om2008.12 Openmoko Trac].

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Products Affected:  Neo FreeRunner
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== Installing the update ==
{{Warning|It is recommended that you back up your Neo prior to installing any updates.
Do not attempt to install 2008.12 to the Neo 1973 (GTA01).  It is not compatible with this earlier model.}}

=== Download and Flashing ===
To install the 2008.12 point release, download the Root Filesystem and the Kernel image files from [http://downloads.openmoko.org/distro/releases/Om2008.12/ Download] page and install according to [[Flashing the Neo FreeRunner]].

== What's Included? ==

'''Illume'''
* Fixed illume/ompower bug

'''Installer'''
* Fixed issues with accessing the last item in a list

'''Locations'''
* Fixed issues with new tags 
* Fixed issues with deleting tags

'''Qtopia'''
* Fixed issues with duplicate contacts
* Fixed GSM signal issues
* Fixed SIM import issues
* Improved call volume
* Impproved voice call experience by adding a volume bar

'''Settings'''
* Removed suspend time option for 10 seconds

'''System Software'''
* Improved boot time
* Improved touch screen interaction

'''Om 2008.12 Trac'''
* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&group=component&order=priority&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&keywords=%7E2008.11 Closed bugs]

==Known Issues==

'''GSM'''

* {{Ticket|1662}} GSM not working properly after x hours
* {{Ticket|1832}} Cannot dial numbers starting with * or #

'''WiFi'''

* {{Ticket|1929}} WiFi can only connect once

'''Audio quality'''

* {{Ticket|1640}} Improve overall audio

'''System Software'''

* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1597 After long suspend, kernel thread events]
* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1315 xglamo: performance decreases after a while]
* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1682 Neo turns off before reaching x]

'''Battery'''

* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1158 Charging stops even while connected to the charger]

==What's Next?==

* Merging [[om.dev]] back to [[OpenEmbedded]] upstream
* Updating to latest kernel in [[andy_tracking]]
* Next major release: Om 2009
* More notes from John Lee

** #1255 No indication of battery charging when power is off
** #1662 [GSM] not working properly after x hours of usage
** #69   Speed up System Initialization
** #1482 [oe]AUX bottom doesn't shine red light while charging
** #1884 [suspend/resume] if press power button right after suspend, the device won't wake up
** #1803 Installer reports all package Download size as 0 bytes

Above remain to be fixed.
1884 and 1482 are known to be solved in andy-tracking, and #69 is just there for easy
tracking because we haven't reach 30 secs yet.

==Reference==
Some useful resources:

* [[Om2008]]
* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&group=component&order=priority&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&keywords=%7E2008.11 Om 2008.12 closed bugs]
* [http://onlinedev.blogspot.com/search/label/om2008.8%20review Alasal's Test Reports]
* [http://www.teaparty.net/technotes/openmoko-3.html Tom's guide to setting up 2008.12]

[[Category:Om 2008]]