[Release notes] Finlayson 5.2.0.16 - Jolla Phone only

This is a minor bug fix release for the Jolla Phone. Not too many fixes as many of us have been, or still are, on a well deserved summer break. And others have been busy on the production line, improving the final assembly and QA process, and all the things around actually getting the devices to your hands :slight_smile:

5.2.0.16 release highlights

Known issues

And many others that can be found in the bug reports category. Thank you for all the detailed reports and discussion on those, which help in diagnosing the issues.

Changelog

Full Changelog_from_5.2.0.15_to_5.2.0.16.md (2.9 KB)

How did the upgrade go?

  • I had no issues during the upgrade process
  • I had small issues, but was able to handle them
  • I got into serious trouble when upgrading my device (please help!)
  • I did not dare or want to update
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Version history of the Sailfish 5.2.0 releases

2026-07-29 5.2.0.16 Jolla Phone only
2026-07-20 5.2.0.15 Jolla Phone only
2026-06-16 5.1.0.11

All recent Sailfish OS release notes can be found here.

Help articles

The Sailfish OS help articles are available at Sailfish OS Documentation.

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Good work, @Keto, and thank you!

One question comes to mind: Is it possible to also offer MicroG in the Jolla Store for Jolla C2 users?

I’m pretty sure you need 5.2 for that.

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Yes, the microG installation will be available from store also on other devices when they get 5.2

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What is the max charging rate? Updated and I’m (still) only pulling in 5.4v at 2.1A on my PinePower at least. Plugging in to PD65W was actually slower. Mind, I am at 80% battery life (I don’t have the longevity settings enabled) so guessing it isn’t going to charge as quickly when it’s current capacity is what it is. I might have to let it drain over today and tomorrow to re-test.

According to the Mediatek Dimensity 7100 specs the charging speed should be up to 45W (PD3).

Same here, no change in charging current and voltage on new version.

The charging rate is still not as good as it should be, but at least it should now charge on most chargers.

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Thank you for the update. Camera now works on Android apps, great! Also page scrolling in browser feels smoother, maybe it could be little bit faster aswell. Charging, no difference for me, it’s not charging when the phone is in use. Old dummy charger 5V 2.4A works.

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I notice that I couldn’t use one of newer usb3 cables when trying to SSH to my phone, I assume might be related to the charging issue

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You can still use SSH over WiFi.

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yes I know, and I still have other old usb2 cables that work fine, its just the newer usb3 that seems to cause issue (at least for me)

Does it offer the usb mode selector or select developer mode automatically, if you have it set as default, or does it identify it as just charger?

Does unplugging and re-plugging the cable help?

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I have it dev mode by default, it goes in dev mode and PC does recognize that I have the phone connected at least for a while ..and no re-plugging doesnt work.

and as mentioned older usb2 cables work just fine, its just the newer usb3 which I have this issue.

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Wow, another Sailfish OS update! It feels like we’re back to the launch of the first Jolla Phone in 2013, when there was a new update almost every month. Now we’re getting bug fixes even faster. The sailors are at the helm, holding the course and navigating quickly toward their goal.

Your commitment and hard work are truly appreciated.

The update was fast and smooth.

The browser is smoother, as expected, but it’s still a bit sluggish on heavy websites. An ad blocker would help a lot, by the way.

The issue with the second SIM card not being recognized is now fixed.

Charging has also improved. One charger that wasn’t previously recognized now works properly. With another charger, the charging rate is still a bit low, but overall it’s much better.

Thanks again to the Jolla team!

Chris

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In AppSupport settings

Pressing

Settings > Connected devices (where Bluetooth is)

just highlights and looks to do page switch animation then crashes after few seconds.

In the next update, if possible, could you try adjusting the vibration motor settings? I’ve noticed that some people are a little bothered by the Jolla Phone’s vibration motor. Perhaps using a different vibration pattern would make it less uncomfortable for users.

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I am on c2 5.1.0.11 and installed the package from official repos

pkcon install appsupport13-product-microg-unprivileged

and got microg working hassle free.

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“Downloading update…” spins infinitely, progress (light-)bar seems stuck at.. 1%, 1 pixel or whatever it might be.

5.2.0.15 downloaded and installed fine.

Connectivity (Wi-Fi) isn’t the issue: Browser and all other apps work fine.

Tried restarting update download multiple times, but it doesn’t want to progress.

I think I did install Chum inbetween now and .15, but only Pure Maps and QuickLaunch installed.

What’s the debugging procedure for this situation again?

Not necessarily the same problem as you, but I had a similar problem once. I just left the phone alone for hours (it was maybe 4-6 hours) thinking I would investigate further later. But when I came back, to my surprise the phone had downloaded the update, so I thought it must have just been some kind of glitch on their side or in the network routing.

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