Sailfish x86 is a Linux distribution, based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Sailfish OS 3.4 It can be run on any x86_64 (amd64) PC (e.x. Asus Transformer Mini, Thinkpad X200T, Thinkpad X230T, Dell XPS 15 2-in-1) that can work with GRUB.
You can follow the instructions at https://docs.sailfish-x86.yeheng.org to install on a USB stick or SD card if your tablet computer supports booting from it.
Limitations
Currently the Jolla Browser doesn’t work because Mesa is used for graphics rather than libhybris/hwcomposer.
Webcat and Webpirate displays webpages too big.
Sound not working.
No Jolla Store access. Most apps can be installed from OpenRepos.
Hardware Requirements
Graphics card: supported by Mesa preferably Intel
Wifi: Supported by Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
BIOS: i386-pc, i386-efi, x86_64-efi
CPU: x86_64 (amd64)
Touchscreen strongly recommended for touch gestures
In some time I might write net-install. Probably make a debian base that unpacks a tarball into the filesystem. Or even do that with SFOS so users can try before installing like Ubuntu.
wow man !
runs on my medion akoya. wlan works, pirate browser shows something.
mousepad does behave strange, so u have to use the touchscreen.
but again !
wow ! thanks !
Ok, finally my impressions after using it today.
This port looks like a sorcery for how stable and usable is. I’d say that nearly 70% of sailfish is working. As I said to Heng already, I’m using it as live usb from an Asus X554L (which is a normal laptop, nothing to do with tablets).
I downloaded sfos forum viewer and read this thread lol.
I’d like to thank you again Heng and the other porters involved for all the hardwork and dedication, because this was the latest hole in devices to cover. And thank again Heng for helping with the installation!
I can confirm that is working on my Samsung 670Z. No touch screen, but mouse and touchpad do the job. It’s nice to see this happening; thanks you all!!!
