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Qt Extended 4.4.2 on Freerunner
It appears that I may have spoken too soon. Earlier this morning, Qt Extended 4.4.2 flash images for Neo 1973 and Neo Freerunner devices.
Interestingly, I noticed that download.openmoko.org also now had packages for the Neo 1973. Perhaps it was a buildhost issue, or perhaps I missed it but there are now images of the testing branch of 2008.09.
First off, 4.4.2 fixes several bugs. The first one that makes me very happy is that headphones now switch properly. Plugging in a set of headphones turns off the speakers on the device and routes audio exclusively to the headset or AUX line. This means for the first time, I'm able to listen to my podcasts without disturbing my co-workers! Score!
The "media player crashes upon resume" bug has been fixed. Resuming from suspend now works cleanly, even on paused audio. The playback resumes after phone call bug has been "touched" but not exactly corrected. Now, after a phone call, the media doesn't begin playing again, but it causes a soft freeze. The pause/play button is still responsive, but the audio doesn't playback and the timer isn't advancing.
GSM on the Freerunner is working. No bouncing, no disconnects. I tested incoming calls on the 1973 and there was still a very strong echo and the ringer didn't play. I have yet to test calls on the Freerunner using the latest Qt Extended image.
The SMS import issue seems to have also been corrected and the "missing" SMS from the FSO testing image has appeared in the list. Sweet!
So far, the Qt Extended 4.4.2 images seem to work very well. I'm actually so happy with it that I've, for the first time, been able to bring the Freerunner to work instead of the 1973. Additionally, I've added a custom wallpaper to my theme - a first and an indicator that things are getting better.
Interestingly, I noticed that download.openmoko.org also now had packages for the Neo 1973. Perhaps it was a buildhost issue, or perhaps I missed it but there are now images of the testing branch of 2008.09.
First off, 4.4.2 fixes several bugs. The first one that makes me very happy is that headphones now switch properly. Plugging in a set of headphones turns off the speakers on the device and routes audio exclusively to the headset or AUX line. This means for the first time, I'm able to listen to my podcasts without disturbing my co-workers! Score!
The "media player crashes upon resume" bug has been fixed. Resuming from suspend now works cleanly, even on paused audio. The playback resumes after phone call bug has been "touched" but not exactly corrected. Now, after a phone call, the media doesn't begin playing again, but it causes a soft freeze. The pause/play button is still responsive, but the audio doesn't playback and the timer isn't advancing.
GSM on the Freerunner is working. No bouncing, no disconnects. I tested incoming calls on the 1973 and there was still a very strong echo and the ringer didn't play. I have yet to test calls on the Freerunner using the latest Qt Extended image.
The SMS import issue seems to have also been corrected and the "missing" SMS from the FSO testing image has appeared in the list. Sweet!
So far, the Qt Extended 4.4.2 images seem to work very well. I'm actually so happy with it that I've, for the first time, been able to bring the Freerunner to work instead of the 1973. Additionally, I've added a custom wallpaper to my theme - a first and an indicator that things are getting better.
#2 Re: Qt Extended 4.4.2 on Freerunner
Following issues on the Freerunner with that image: Does not ring, get a
missed call, although I did not miss it, cannot clear missed call history.
To reproduce:
when someone calls the Freerunner only vibrates and does not ring.
I answer that call and can phone normal (although my speaker volume is
relatively low)
During the call I get a notice that there is a missed call. The phone
number is the same I am just talking to.
Afterwards when I go to missed calls and say "clear" -> "Missed
history" -> "Are you sure you want to delete: all missed items?" than
I cannot click anything (nor yes, nor no). I have to press the power
button for a short moment to go back to the home screen.
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#3 Re: Qt Extended 4.4.2 on Freerunner
laen, <> / 3 November, 2:11am
Other poblems with the new Qt image, seems when defining a network and afterwards trying to delete it. That'll result in you removing the battery cause the device froze.
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#1 Re: Qt Extended 4.4.2 on Freerunner
I wish the "regular" openmoko platform (200x.x series) worked that well. I'd much prefer to see FSO work this well than qt. *sigh*