Confused - was this device supported?

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Hi all

*This is my first post, hope I chose the right category for it :slight_smile: *

I want to run some nice OS (meaning not Google’s Android) on my Xperia XZ2 Compact.

I saw that it is not in the list of supported devices…
… HOWEVER…
I also saw this thread (an old one, yes but still), where people discuss what works and does not work on their XZ2 Compact:

So it seems the phone was supported some time ago.

So my questions are:

What can I do to get the Jolla version that works with this phone?

I have done some cross-platform development but not for android.. so I am not too scared to try and build my own image - the only thing that holds me back is what precautions should I take not to brick the phone?

Thanks!

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Not officially supported, there are sailfishos versions for officially unsuppirted devices, made by community developpers. Some are apparently very nice, but no android app support

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But maybe Android via Waydroid, works in my Volla Community port flawless

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for working waydroid community port needs binderfs (and ashmem? not sure about this one) kernel modules, else it wont work

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i had by far the best experience on SFOS ever on my XZ2c. the tama port by rinigus is excellent. waydroid works out of the box on the kernel in the flashable image, and in my opinion, works better than aliendalvik/appsupport, though there are also clear downsides. i had to switch because 3G went away where i live and i needed VoLTE, and i do not believe the tama port will ever get VoLTE.

follow the instructions here: main/flashing.md at hybris-10 · sailfishos-sony-tama/main · GitHub

note that you have to flash 4.6.0.13, then do OTA updates to get to latest version.

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