Now that im around that n9 again, im getting a bit nostalgic about it. Is it still possible and are there any viable tutorials. Starting from the nokia and meego era, to developing jolla devices, all the way to our global licensing strategy. So, jolla introduced sailfish 3, the latest edition that will be able to run on feature phones too. Sailfish os on nokia devices nokia phones community. Care to elaborate when you switched from android to n9. Sailfish os also styled as sailfishos or abbreviated to sfos is a general purpose linux distribution used commonly as a mobile operating system combining the linux kernel for a particular hardware platform, the opensource mer core stack of middleware, a proprietary ui contributed by jolla. But i have heard that while it can be ported over, it isnt much use as it there are aspects of the os that doesnt work on the n9. The sdk, installation and coding tutorials are available for free download from the sailfish os website despite the overall license not being open source. When a user asked jolla over twitter if there is a port of the operating system for the nokia n9, jolla replied. They, or currently we saved meego by setting up a new company, jolla ltd. Jolla resuscitates meego with sailfish os, plans to show.
Sailfish can officially be installed to android devices. Instructions on how to install jolla sailfish os on nokia. Sailfish os is the perfect solution for country ecosystem and corporate mobile projects, or for consumer devices. In less than six months china will have its own independent mobile operation system based on sailfish os. Jolla sailfish os to support android hardware, apps the.
However, the n9 will not get an official port of the. This finnish startup company emerged from people that were building meego os and by now already legendary nokia n9. At the heart of jolla is sailfish os, the independent mobile operating system offering an alternative to the existing dominant systems. Jolla sailfish installation on nokia n9n950 stepbystep. Jolla recently started the alpha testing of its jolla launcher for android. Jolla shows its sailfish mobile os running on android. Sailfish natively supports android apps, and the jolla phone comes with the popular yandex thirdparty app. Jolla says no to official sailfish os port for nokia n9. The question has been closed for the following reason the question is answered, an answer was accepted by ced117 close date 20170703 23. Jolla has been struggling to find the safe harbour for her boat and it finally did in russia, which embraced the sailfish os as an official os.
Tens of thousands of mobile lovers around the world are enjoying sailfish os on their daily mobile devices. News of sailfish running on the n9 has been circulating the interwebs for a bit. I had originally planned on buying a nokia n9 and porting sailfish over to it, just for fun really. Ask questions, get help or discuss the latest blog news. Oct 31, 2018 ive been a jolla customer since day one, and was a longtime nokia user, having used the old internet tablets such as the n770, n800, n810, the n900, and the n9. The developers released a video showing that some of the features of the jelly bean port work.
Jolla folks have the best possible background so expectations are quite high but the other half concept provides a an excellent usp. The sailfish os sdk was announced at the slush helsinki conference in 2012, and the alpha was published in february 20. We quickly enhanced sailfish os to run android apps and it became. Apr 06, 2017 in less than six months china will have its own independent mobile operation system based on sailfish os. My brother inherited the n9 and still uses it, although he wants an android now because of apps prolly pokemon go, which doesnt interest me. This video shows stepbystep how to install jolla sailfish os on a nokia n9 or n950 using linux. Nokias jolla smartphone os goes chinese, becomes sailfish. Sailfish is the official continuation of meego harmattan, which was first seen on the nokia n9 back in the middle part of 2011. Check the maemo community wiki nokia n9 flashing guide for further information. Jolla launcher provides the users with a sailfish os like experience on their android devices.
Sep 24, 2014 with the new smartphone, jolla also took their software efforts to the next level with the sailfish os. The only mobile operating system offering a regional licensing model sailfish os offers governmental and corporate customers a comprehensive solution, which can be adapted to specific customer needs. List of android apps that are working on jolla the jolla blog. If you have not already, download the flasher for your system and install it. Heres not one, not two but three different oses on the nokia n9. Sailfish os is managed and developed by european mobile company jolla, which has a strong heritage in nokia and meego os. Jolla phone running meegobased sailfish os available for. This video shows stepbystep how to install jolla sailfish os on a nokia n9 or n950 using microsoft windows only no linux required. The finnish company jolla announced that the integration of nokia here maps on their sailfish operating system is completed and now the app is going to become its default navigation. Sailfish os for the samsung galaxy s2 i9100 sailfishos. Yes, i tried the n9 again this week, and sailfish has a much improved user experience. The full sailfish 3 version will include all sailfish features, constant sw updates, android support, and full enduser support. Sailfishos is developed by jolla and has nothing to do with nokia.
Apkenv for nokia n9 android meego harmattan duration. The last phone under them was jolla c which has a same hardware as our nokia 2. Jolla unveils first sailfish os smartphone with android. Heres a list of android apps that are working on jolla phone, android app store and some tips if you think that we missed something please comment below so that we can update this page android app store 1mobile tips amazon app store tips aptoide fdroid get. Install an earlier version, effectively downgrade the app. The n9 os was you can uprade in android or jolla sailfish os this phone has double boot on running in android on nokia n9.
Jolla, a finnish startup company created by exnokia people, also had an event organized at mwc2018 where they have been talking about their latest software products. I might actually succumb to pure technolust and get the jolla device despite my private nokia n9 being all fine. What android apps does sailfish os support and how do i get. Theres n9 s default meego with the classic swipe ui, the android os or even jolla s sailfish os. Flashing can permanently damage or brick your nokia n9. I want to install android apps but cannot as there is no android app support in the jolla store. Video nokia n9 including jollas sailfish os and android. Fan developers of the nokia n9 are moreorless what is keeping the phone afloat. Oct 12, 2018 we are in 2020 and you know that the actual lineage of meego harmattan is represented by sailfish os. According to a tweet by jolla, though, the n9 will not get an official port of the sailfish os.
Sailfish os has its roots in nokia s meego operating system and was set up by ex nokia staff. The only other iteration of sailfishos which exists is the one with the hardware layer for the nokia n950. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Given the history of the platform, that is quite fitting. Jolla is a company formed and mostly consisting of the previous nokia employees best known for the legendary n900 running maemo, as well as the n9 running meego. Without android app compatibility using sailfish would be very tough as it would lack many apps which you use on a regular basis. This is interesting, since it can run not only available native sailfish apps, but also selected android apps. List of android apps that are working on jolla the jolla. When jolla came out, a friend and i both both ordered one pretty early.
Overall, ive been impressed with sailfish, and i do my best to evangelize on jolla. Announced in june 2011 and released in september, it was the first and only device from nokia with meego, partly because of the companys alliance with microsoft announced that year. Can anyone tell me how usable sailfish is on the n9. Sailfish os is flexible, adaptable, and secure, ensuring that all data remains fully in your own control. Nokia n9 running meego, android and sailfish os from jolla. Feature phone smartphone sailfish os jolla android, smartphone png. That being said, i like the graphical part of harmattans ui more than the ambience themes in sailfish. Mar 17, 2020 install an earlier version, effectively downgrade the app. Instructions on how to install jolla sailfish os on nokia n9 now available two year old nokia n9 has given a new life today, as its owners can now install the jolla a k a sailfish operating system alongside the original meego os. Shortly after this, we released sailfish os version 1. Dec, 20 new video reveals how nokia n9 can work with sailfish os installed on it. Jolla chairman antti saarnio made the announcement as chinese president xi jinping was visiting finland. Except it was founded by exnokia people developing meego and n9.
Jan 07, 2014 this video shows stepbystep how to install jolla sailfish os on a nokia n9 or n950 using microsoft windows only no linux required. Jun 28, 2014 jolla recently started the alpha testing of its jolla launcher for android. As far as nokia was concerned, the nokia n9 was the the birth and death. Jolla showed sailfish 3, but also its feature phone. Keep an eye on future updates they may come with fixes which make the app work on the android app platform of sailfish os again. Jolla says no to official sailfish os port for nokia n9 technology. Android is the cherry on top and the saftey line for all those afraid of dead ends. Jolla showed sailfish 3, but also its feature phone version that runs android apps. The jolla project developed by nokia has its first phones running on the sailfish operating system. Jolla is the creation of a few ex nokia bods who decided to go it alone when the company abandoned meego for windows phone. Video nokia n9 including jolla s sailfish os and android. Sailfish os 3 could be your next mobile os alt oses medium. The platform that runs on nokia n9 is not compatible with android, while the original sailfish os is.
We quickly enhanced sailfish os to run android apps and it became hardware compatible with android chipsets. Jolla themselves arent promoting it or making new devices. The software is built on top of meego but also supports android apps. Jolla, which means dinghy in finnish, was founded last year by a group of former nokia employees. Jolla was founded in 2011 by a group of former nokia employees who wanted to continue the development work the phone maker had done on the meego operating system. The n9 was released shortly before the nokia phone department was. Now because it is just a launcher and not the whole os, it only provides access to the lockscreen, multitasking view, pulley menu and the app grid.
Video sailfish os running smoothly on samsung galaxy s3 4g. However, it has one thing that gives it a pretty good headstart. One of the best ideas of jolla was to include the android emulator. The nokia n9 codename lankku is a smartphone developed by nokia, running on the linuxbased meego harmattan mobile operating system. Not only that, the sailfish will easily access android apps as the two operating systems compatibility allows the upstart os to run on android phones. This triple boot option is through the use of ubiboot. Sailfish oss heritage lies in nokia times, especially in the meego operating system. But i had planned to use it as my main phone it worked well. If you take mer and add the hardware layer for the jolla device and then the sailfish silica ui you get sailfishos. Hi, can i install last version of sailfishos on nokia n9 16gb w meego os, v1. For the various officially supported devices as well as for the community port devices, jolla offers frequent software updates with new features and fixes to know issues. Dec 10, 20 news of sailfish running on the n9 has been circulating the interwebs for a bit. Jun 16, 2014 nokia n9 running meego, android and sailfish os from jolla.
The jolla os uses wayland server and the touchscreen keyboard technology of the nokia n9. Heres a list of android apps that are working on jolla phone, android app store and some tips. Sailfish os has its roots in nokias meego operating system and was set up by exnokia staff. Its been a journey of many ups and downs, moments of celebration, and several not so pleasant times as well. Jolla is continuing their work from nokia, and focusing all efforts into their new sailfish operating. We target to release the official sailfish x for gemini by the end of this year. Modifications were required to make it android compatible so the phones are now mostly linux. The jolla phone has finally landed in the indian market at a price of rs 16,499. The first sailfish os running smartphone jolla is already officially announced, but did you know that the operating system can work on nokia n9 as well. Overall, ive been impressed with sailfish, and i do my best to evangelize on jollas behalf whenever i can.
Video sailfish os running smoothly on samsung galaxy s3. Oct 02, 2012 the finnish company, comprised of former nokia employees, is poised to enter yet another combatant to the wireless arena with a meegobased os, codenamed sailfish, as early as this november. Open up a root terminal or terminal and gain rootuse sudo or an elevated cmd. We got a chance to experience the phone at the launch event and heres what we feel about it. Jolla showed sailfish 3, but also its feature phone version. In the development team of sailfish os nokia is involved so maybe nokia will provide official way to switch to sailfish os. Urker xda developers was founded by developers, for developers. May 20, 20 jolla, the effort by nokia s former meego team, has introduced its first phone, running the android appcompatible sailfish os. The developers working on the young platform are open for experiments.
What android apps does sailfish os support and how do i. Nov 05, 2018 although the nokia n9 became the beacon of. This will never be released as an official or supported version. This opened new possibilities for devices such as the nokia n9. Jolla shows meegobased sailfish mobile os computerworld. Ive been using it on one of my n9s for a few days, and made this little video showing it off. Nokia n9 ubiboot meego, android, sailfish os youtube. Ive been a jolla customer since day one, and was a longtime nokia user, having used the old internet tablets such as the n770, n800, n810, the n900, and the n9.