Om 2008.9 Update
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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
− | The '''Om 2008.9''' | + | The '''Om 2008.9 Update''' is the first of many [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_release point releases] to come after the initial [[Om2008.8|Om 2008.8 release]] and is recommended for Om versions 2008.8 and 2008.8-update. This includes general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your device. |
For detailed information about fixes and updates, please visit [https://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&group=component&order=priority&col=id&col=summary&col=status&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&col=component&milestone=Om2008.9 Openmoko Trac]. | For detailed information about fixes and updates, please visit [https://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&group=component&order=priority&col=id&col=summary&col=status&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&col=component&milestone=Om2008.9 Openmoko Trac]. | ||
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=== Opkg Upgrade === | === Opkg Upgrade === | ||
+ | * Not yet available | ||
=== Download and Flashing === | === Download and Flashing === | ||
− | * | + | * Not yet available |
== What's Included? == | == What's Included? == | ||
− | + | '''Distribution''' | |
− | [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max= | + | * Created public unstable/testing/stable branches for Om 2008 |
+ | * New meta toolchain [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/devel/2008-September/002030.html Details] | ||
+ | * Fixed issue with unknown wifi | ||
+ | * Fixed Qtopia build issues | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max=10&component=Distro&order=changetime&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=changetime&milestone=Om2008.9&desc=1&resolution=fixed Details] | ||
+ | '''Illume''' | ||
* Improved overall startup / restart speed] | * Improved overall startup / restart speed] | ||
* Fixed suspend request issues in illume | * Fixed suspend request issues in illume | ||
* Added alert signal for low battery | * Added alert signal for low battery | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max=3&component=E+-+Illume&order=changetime&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=milestone&col=changetime&milestone=Om2008.9&desc=1&resolution=fixed Details] | ||
− | + | '''Installer''' | |
− | + | ||
− | + | ||
* Improved overall error handling and stability | * Improved overall error handling and stability | ||
* Fixed issues with packages getting switched to wrong categories | * Fixed issues with packages getting switched to wrong categories | ||
− | * Added | + | * Added improvements to scrolling and list usability |
− | * | + | * Added one press to update all packages capability in Update view |
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max=6&component=Installer&order=changetime&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=changetime&milestone=Om2008.9&desc=1&resolution=fixed Details] | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Locations''' | ||
+ | * Fixed issues with accuracy of tag saving | ||
+ | * Fixed tag text issues | ||
+ | * Fixed issues with the location of saving maps | ||
+ | * Added improvements to scrolling and list usability | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max=4&component=Locations&order=changetime&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=changetime&desc=1&resolution=fixed Details] | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Qtopia''' | ||
+ | * Improved overall call/message handling during suspend | ||
+ | * Improved PIN dialog pop up | ||
+ | * Fixed issues with showing UTF8 correctly | ||
+ | * Improved sound handling issues during calls | ||
+ | * Improved overall GUI issues | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max=10&component=Qtopia&order=changetime&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=changetime&milestone=Om2008.9&desc=1&resolution=fixed Details] | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Settings''' | ||
+ | * Improved overall speed of opening/closing of application | ||
+ | * Improved suspend time handling | ||
+ | * fixed issues with sound profile handling | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max=10&component=Settings&order=changetime&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=changetime&milestone=Om2008.9&desc=1&resolution=fixed Details] | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''System Software''' | ||
+ | * Fixed issues with time changes after removal of battery | ||
+ | * Fixed issues with no sound after resume | ||
+ | * Improved AUX light during charging | ||
+ | * Improved overall suspend/resume handling | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&max=8&component=System+Software&order=changetime&col=id&col=summary&col=owner&col=milestone&col=changetime&desc=1&resolution=fixed Details] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Known Issues== | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''GSM''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1662 GSM not working properly after x hours] | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1832 Cannot dial numbers starting with * or #] | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''WiFi''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1929 WiFi can only connect once] | ||
+ | * A lot of focus is on wifi at the moment. An Om update is scheduled to release once we have basic usability working on the device. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Audio quality''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1267 Strong echo when calling a Neo from another phone] | ||
+ | * [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/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] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Reference== | ||
+ | Some useful resources: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[Om2008.8|Om 2008.8]] | ||
+ | * [https://docs.openmoko.org/trac/query?status=closed&group=component&order=priority&col=id&col=summary&col=status&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&col=component&milestone=Om2008.9 Om 2008.9 Milestone list] | ||
+ | * [http://onlinedev.blogspot.com/search/label/om2008.8%20review Alasal's Test Reports] |
Revision as of 10:35, 18 September 2008
Contents |
Summary
The Om 2008.9 Update is the first of many point releases to come after the initial Om 2008.8 release and is recommended for Om versions 2008.8 and 2008.8-update. This includes general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your device.
For detailed information about fixes and updates, please visit Openmoko Trac.
Products Affected: Neo FreeRunner
Installing the update
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you back up your Neo prior to installing any updates.
Opkg Upgrade
- Not yet available
Download and Flashing
- Not yet available
What's Included?
Distribution
- Created public unstable/testing/stable branches for Om 2008
- New meta toolchain Details
- Fixed issue with unknown wifi
- Fixed Qtopia build issues
- Details
Illume
- Improved overall startup / restart speed]
- Fixed suspend request issues in illume
- Added alert signal for low battery
- Details
Installer
- Improved overall error handling and stability
- Fixed issues with packages getting switched to wrong categories
- Added improvements to scrolling and list usability
- Added one press to update all packages capability in Update view
- Details
Locations
- Fixed issues with accuracy of tag saving
- Fixed tag text issues
- Fixed issues with the location of saving maps
- Added improvements to scrolling and list usability
- Details
Qtopia
- Improved overall call/message handling during suspend
- Improved PIN dialog pop up
- Fixed issues with showing UTF8 correctly
- Improved sound handling issues during calls
- Improved overall GUI issues
- Details
Settings
- Improved overall speed of opening/closing of application
- Improved suspend time handling
- fixed issues with sound profile handling
- Details
System Software
- Fixed issues with time changes after removal of battery
- Fixed issues with no sound after resume
- Improved AUX light during charging
- Improved overall suspend/resume handling
- Details
Known Issues
GSM
WiFi
- WiFi can only connect once
- A lot of focus is on wifi at the moment. An Om update is scheduled to release once we have basic usability working on the device.
Audio quality
System Software
- After long suspend, kernel thread events
- xglamo: performance decreases after a while
- Neo turns off before reaching x
Reference
Some useful resources: