[Release notes] Tampella 5.0.0.61

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Version history of the OS release

  • 2024-10-24: OS version 5.0.0.21 “Tampella” was released for the Jolla C2 community phones as an over-the-air update.
  • 2024-11-14: OS version 5.0.0.29 “Tampella” was released for the Jolla C2 community phones as an over-the-air update.
  • 2024-12-17: OS version 5.0.0.43 “Tampella” was released for the Jolla C2 community phones as an over-the-air update.
  • 2025-01-30: OS version 5.0.0.55 “Tampella” was released for Early Access subscribers of all supported Sailfish OS devices as an over-the-air update.
  • 2025-02-20: OS version 5.0.0.61 “Tampella” was released for Early Access subscribers of all supported Sailfish OS devices as an over-the-air update.
  • 2025-02-24: OS version 5.0.0.61 “Tampella” was released as an over-the-air update for all supported Sailfish OS device users. Installable images are available at Jolla shop.

Supported devices

The supported Sailfish X devices are listed in this table.

What’s new in Sailfish OS 5.0.0?

  • Sailfish Browser engine updated to Gecko ESR91, with work ongoing towards ESR102.
  • Android AppSupport upgraded to Android 13 (API level 33) for better app compatibility – first made available in C2 and later to other devices with migration from AppSupport 11 targeted for a future release.
  • MicroG 0.3.6 enablers added and fixed, improving opt-in support for Android apps dependent on Google services. MicroG instructions
  • WireGuard VPN support added — can be manually installed on 5.0.0. Wireguard instructions.
  • New landscape mode for home view, events view, alarm view, and lock screen, with better support for notches and rounded corners.
  • Call blocking capability added, allowing selected incoming calls to be blocked.
  • Support for Jolla C2 and Jolla Mind2 built into the system, shaping the roadmap for future Sailfish development.

Release highlights 5.0.0.61 compared to 5.0.0.55

The list below contains the major improvements of 5.0.0.61 compared to 5.0.0.55. This link has the release notes from 4.6.0.15 to 5.0.0.55. All Sailfish OS release notes can be found here.

  • VoLTE switch in Settings fixed - it did not always turn VoLTE off
  • Robustness fixes for connectivity
  • Browser address bar search fixed and user agent URL updated (ESR91)
  • Improvements for how the browser uses the display area (e.g. avoiding the notch)
  • Fixed the issue of the keyboard disappearing when typing the first character on a new Browser tab
  • Fixes primarily for Mind2
    • Ethernet is enabled by default on the first boot
    • Bluetooth enabled
    • Ensure that different connected displays work
    • Mouse scroll-wheel scrolling enabled in the Browser app

Installable images

Installable images are available at Jolla shop. Installation instructions for Xperia phones are at Sailfish X Installation Instructions - Jolla.

Known issues on the latest devices

Jolla C2

  • Mobile data may not be available for Android apps in some environments. A fix is coming up.
    • Workaround: Stop and Start AppSupport
  • The touch panel doesn’t sometimes work on the first device unlock screen, and the security code can’t be entered.
    • Workaround: Shut down and start the device using the power button.
  • Recording videos does not work
    • Try Android camera apps, e.g., Open Camera
  • Disabling a SIM card crashes AppSupport after which mobile data does not work
    • Toggle the flight mode on and off to eliminate the problem.
  • Limited fastboot flashing support added to the C2 bootloader. Allow users to flash specific partitions with the public fastboot tool. C2 flashing instructions.

Xperia 10 IV and 10 V

  • Still in the free trial phase. No Android AppSupport (and Sailfish licence) is available. Download the installable images from the Shop.
  • The issues of 4.6.0.15 remain.
  • Reflashing Sailfish (the 2nd time) does not work with the flashing script. The additional flashing instructions for Xperia 10 IV and 10 V are here (while the first-time flashing instructions are in the Shop).

Changelog

The changelogs compared to 5.0.0.55 is here.

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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Help articles

The Sailfish OS help articles are available at Sailfish OS Documents repository.

Other

This 5.0.0.61 is the target for the public release for all supported devices. There will be more 5.0.0 update releases later during the first half of the year.

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There will be more 5.0.0 updates.

That should be obvious ;). My question is if this 5.0.0.61 is expected to be released if no major issues will be found? Or it’s already clear that another EA is comming?

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[C2]First upgrade attempt: Download (160 MB), reboot, unlock went well. Then upgrade failed with “Sailfish can’t be upgraded now. Try again later” message.

Reboot, searched anew for update, which is again found. Now downloading fails while “Waiting for connection…”. Tried probably ten times to no avail :frowning: .

Inrush of people eager to update overloading server?

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Sony V, from 0.55 upgrade went smooth, no problems in process

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Probably, be patient! :wink:
My C2 update went fine, but boot up took ‘ages’.

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Patience is a virtue, I’m told :wink:

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I was told so to, but I have never had it scientifically confirmed. :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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Update went well and without issues for 10III and C2. Minor glitch with C2, boot up took a long time and after more than 30 seconds of showing the C2 logo phone rebooted once again and then started normally.

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Had same experience with 10XIII, here is systemupdate.log

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More interesting behaviour…

Rebooting, then opening Updates from notification results in “Preparing update” plus spinner for ~10 minutes. Then “Update available for download” - d/l still hangs on “Waiting for connection…”.

I fear something is amiss.

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Are you in position to try changing connection mobile/WiFi ?

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Update went fine without any glitches on the C2, Xperia 10 ii and Xperia 10 iii

Thank sailors, well done!

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I tried, but my C2 no longer connects to my WiFi.
Scratch that, it just takes a long time to connect (minutes) to WiFi.

Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to make much of a difference for the update. I have just had >60 minutes of “Preparing update” + spinner… (Reboot, then Notification→Settings | Update → Spinner).

…which ended in “Update available” → “Waiting for connection…” as above :frowning:

I’ll try to locate the logs and see if there are any hints as to why update fails for me.

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Update went fine with Xperia 10 III. I’ll try it with the C2 later.

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Xperia 10Plus - no new issues, browser adr bar search is fixed

disabled all patches before update of course then updated from terminal via ssh
edit: same for Xperia 10II - all ok

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Seems like you have an overall connection problem then, whatever it may be.

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Correct, 5.0.0.61 is the targeted public release for all supported devices.

I’ll elaborate the “Other” section.

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@rainemak Did you forget the usual release poll, or is it deliberate?

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X10III, X10V and C2 upgrade all went fine with no hassle, except C2 needed some extra time and another reboot to boot up.

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I’m having the exact same problem with the C2. Upgrade failed with “Sailfish can’t be upgraded now. Please try again later”. Then I rebooted and checked for updates again. It found 5.0.0.61 but said “Waiting for connection”. And both wifi and mobile data work.