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== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
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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. Updates include general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Neo.
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The '''Om 2008.9 Update''' was the second [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_release point release] of [[Om 2008]]. It is now superseded by [[Om 2008.12 Update]]. It included general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Neo.
  
 
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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Products Affected:  Neo FreeRunner
 
Products Affected:  Neo FreeRunner
 
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== Installing the update ==
 
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IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you back up your Neo prior to installing any updates.
 
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=== Opkg Upgrade ===
 
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=== Download and Flashing ===
 
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* [http://downloads.openmoko.org/
 
  
 
== What's Included? ==
 
== What's Included? ==
  
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===Illume===
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'''Distribution'''
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[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]
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* Created public unstable/testing/stable branches for Om 2008
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* New meta toolchain [http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/devel/2008-September/002030.html Details]
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* Fixed issue with unknown wifi showing in settings
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* Fixed Qtopia build issues
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* [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]
  
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* Improved overall startup / restart speed]
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'''Illume'''
 
* Fixed suspend request issues in illume
 
* Fixed suspend request issues in illume
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* Added alert signal for low battery
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* Added low battery alert signal - battery turns red
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* Added carrier information
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===Installer===
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* [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]
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[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]
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'''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
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* Added capabilites to update all packages in Update view
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* [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]
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'''Locations'''
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* Fixed issues with accuracy of tag saving
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* Fixed tag text issues
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* Fixed issues with the location of saving maps
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* [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]
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'''Qtopia'''
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* Improved overall call/message handling during suspend
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* Improved PIN dialog pop up
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* Fixed issues with showing UTF8 correctly
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* Improved sound handling issues during calls
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* Improved overall GUI usability issues
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* [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]
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'''Settings'''
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* Improved speed of opening/closing of application
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* Improved suspend time handling
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* Fixed issues with sound profile not switching correctly
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* [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]
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'''System Software'''
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* Fixed issues with time changes after removal of battery
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* Fixed issues with no sound after resume
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* Improved AUX light during charging
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* Improved overall suspend/resume handling
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* [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]
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Also, along that distribution update comes a new (more sober) splash screen.
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==Known Issues==
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'''GSM'''
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* {{Ticket|1662}} GSM not working properly after x hours
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* {{Ticket|1832}} Cannot dial numbers starting with * or #
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'''WiFi'''
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* {{Ticket|1929}} WiFi can only connect once
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* 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.
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'''Audio quality'''
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* {{Ticket|1267}} Strong echo when calling a Neo from another phone
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* {{Ticket|1640}} Improve overall audio
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'''System Software'''
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* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1597 After long suspend, kernel thread events]
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* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1315 xglamo: performance decreases after a while]
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* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1682 Neo turns off before reaching x]
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'''Battery'''
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* [http://docs.openmoko.org/trac/ticket/1158 Charging stops even while connected to the charger]
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==What's Next?==
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Openmoko set up an "Optimization team" led by John Lee to work on improving the distribution. The project last two months. No formal release was made in the end, even though the team considerably improved boot speed and fixed many bugs ([http://downloads.openmoko.org/distro/experimental/daily/ download directory]). The state of the tree at the end of the effort is summarized [http://lists.openmoko.org/nabble.html#nabble-f1954 here].
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See [http://n2.nabble.com/No-more-optimization-team-tp1637861p1638039.html Openmoko's software roadmap] from December 2008 to mid 2009.
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==Reference==
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Some useful resources:
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* [[Om 2008]]
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* [http://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]
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* [http://onlinedev.blogspot.com/search/label/om2008.8%20review Alasal's Test Reports]
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* Matthias's [http://www.unixarea.de/openmoko.txt installation report].
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[[Category:Om 2008]]

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[edit] Summary

The Om 2008.9 Update was the second point release of Om 2008. It is now superseded by Om 2008.12 Update. It included general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Neo.

For detailed information about fixes and updates, please visit Openmoko Trac. 

Products Affected:  Neo FreeRunner

[edit] What's Included?

Distribution

  • Created public unstable/testing/stable branches for Om 2008
  • New meta toolchain Details
  • Fixed issue with unknown wifi showing in settings
  • Fixed Qtopia build issues
  • Details

Illume

  • Fixed suspend request issues in illume
  • Added low battery alert signal - battery turns red
  • Added carrier information
  • Details

Installer

  • Improved overall error handling and stability
  • Fixed issues with packages getting switched to wrong categories
  • Details

Locations

  • Fixed issues with accuracy of tag saving
  • Fixed tag text issues
  • Fixed issues with the location of saving maps
  • 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 usability issues
  • Details

Settings

  • Improved speed of opening/closing of application
  • Improved suspend time handling
  • Fixed issues with sound profile not switching correctly
  • 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

Also, along that distribution update comes a new (more sober) splash screen.

[edit] Known Issues

GSM

WiFi

  • 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

System Software

Battery

[edit] What's Next?

Openmoko set up an "Optimization team" led by John Lee to work on improving the distribution. The project last two months. No formal release was made in the end, even though the team considerably improved boot speed and fixed many bugs (download directory). The state of the tree at the end of the effort is summarized here.

See Openmoko's software roadmap from December 2008 to mid 2009.

[edit] Reference

Some useful resources:

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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. Updates include general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Neo.

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

Download and Flashing

What's Included?

Illume

Details

  • Improved overall startup / restart speed]
  • Fixed suspend request issues in illume
  • Added alert signal for low battery

Installer

Details

  • Improved overall error handling and stability
  • Fixed issues with packages getting switched to wrong categories
  • Added capabilites to update all packages in Update view