[ROM][18-01-03][Guhl] Chiron - Sailfish OS 2.1.3.7 [Alpha 1]

[guhl99]

Hi,

This is a port of Sailfish OS to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (aka chiron).
At the moment this is a very early state port.
Current state: Alpha 1

Download:
Sailfish OS Version 2.x (work in progress)
ROM lineage-14.1-20171229_174133-UNOFFICIAL-chiron.zip
Alpha 1: sailfishos-chiron-release-2.1.3.7-guhl180103.zip (current)

Installation:
Be warned. This will wipe all your data and you will get a very, very early user experience!
Remark: The installation of the correct LOS (14.1 for SF 2.x) image is only necessary once. So if you already did this the first time you can skip steps 1,2 and 5.2
1. Boot into fastboot mode and format the data partition using the command:

fastboot format userdata

2. Boot into your custom Android Recovery (TWRP) and make sure that the sdcard is mounted
3. Upload the LOS release:

adb push lineage-14.1-20171229_174133-UNOFFICIAL-chiron.zip /sdcard/

4. Upload Sailfish OS:

adb push sailfishos-chiron-release-2.1.3.7-guhl180103.zip /sdcard/

5. In the Recovery on the device:
5.1. Clear data and cache (factory reset)
5.2. Install the CM release by picking the CM image (this is needed so that the correct version of the binary libraries and firmware files are in place)
5.3. Install Sailfish OS by picking the SFOS image (this will take quite some time)
6. Reboot the device

After the initial boot the language selection and initial setup will show.
You have to skip the WLAN connection because there is no working WLAN or modem atm.
After that it will take a while and then the Jolla tutorial should come up. You can skip the tutorial if you want by clicking the corners of the screen in the following sequence: Top-Left, Top-Right, Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left.

Change-log:
Version 20180103
What works:

• Telnet access via USB to the device on IP 192.168.2.15 and port 2323
• ssh access for the user nemo after Remote connection is enabled in Developer tools in Settings
• GUI
• You can play Galaxy Attack if you enable the on screen controls as sensors do not work yet (click on top-right corner)

What does not work:

• everything else

Credits:
mal, sledges, MisterMagister - et al. from the #sailfish-porters IRC channel on freenode
These guys are doing amazing work and their competence and readiness to help is really inspiring.
Without their support this would not be possible!
If you want to help and participate, please find me on IRC

Have fun - Guhl

 

[itsdan313]

Sweet, looking forward to checking it out

 

[hillolp]

Thanks for supporting mix 2 :laugh:,
Its great to see support for our device increases with every passing day. Loving it . Looking forward to it

 

[TrustAugustus]

This is so cool. Thanks for supporting this phone.

 

[stani2103]

Waiting .....Thanx

***TAPATALKING***

 

[HAN216256]

What time with it!

 

[breakkblade]

Nice.
Waiting to test it

 

[emilrune]

Interesting stuff, thanks for keeping the MIX 2 dev scene alive!

 

[vutiendung]

Great work, wait for 1 st public build

 

[guhl99]

Hi,

thanks for the encouragement!
Currently I am fighting with the Wifi driver. As soon as I have this up I'll upload the first ROM.

Have fun - Guhl

 

[TrustAugustus]

Cool. I'm really interested in trying this ever since I heard the Turing phone uses it.

 

[craigzhong]

cant wait..
good luck

 

[duraaraa]

Well, on to the important stuff! Do bluetooth audio, proximity sensor, and VoLTE work!?!?!?

Just kidding. Cool that you're bringing Sailfish to this phone. Best of luck

 

[guhl99]

Well, on to the important stuff! Do bluetooth audio, proximity sensor, and VoLTE work!?!?!?

Hehe!
Well atm still nothing works but hwcomposer (screen output) and touchscreen.
Porting for a device that has a 4.4 kernel (no Sailfish OS port is using such a recent kernel) and not even having the real kernel sources for the device is challenging.
But I wanted a challenging device for my 4th Sailfish OS port so nothing to complain.

I am making progress on the Wifi but i am still not there.

Have fun - Guhl

 

[hillolp]

Hehe!
Well atm still nothing works but hwcomposer (screen output) and touchscreen.
Porting for a device that has a 4.4 kernel (no Sailfish OS port is using such a recent kernel) and not even having the real kernel sources for the device is challenging.
But I wanted a challenging device for my 4th Sailfish OS port so nothing to complain.

I am making progress on the Wifi but i am still not there.

Have fun - Guhl

Take you time. Merry Christmas

 

[rowihel2012]

Great new
Waiting ??

 

[Droid Workstation]

Does the mi mix support sellfish
Coz if it does Itz awesome

 

[guhl99]

Alpha 1 -> Sailfish OS 2.1.3.7

Hi,

I released Alpha 1 and updated the OP.
See installation instructions and changelog in OP.

I can not press enough that this is Alpha 1. No Wifi, no modem, no sensors, no nothing. Only the Sailfish GUI user experience and you can play Galaxy Attack. Yes Galaxy Attack and that even in HD
The installation process will wipe your user data. So you better know how to backup/restore your stuff.

I would be happy if you give it a try but of course I understand that there is a lot to loose (but well, you get Galaxy Attack).

Have fun - Guhl

 

[nima0003]

Hi,

I released Alpha 1 and updated the OP.
See installation instructions and changelog in OP.

I can not press enough that this is Alpha 1. No Wifi, no modem, no sensors, no nothing. Only the Sailfish GUI user experience and you can play Galaxy Attack. Yes Galaxy Attack and that even in HD
The installation process will wipe your user data. So you better know how to backup/restore your stuff.

I would be happy if you give it a try but of course I understand that there is a lot to loose (but well, you get Galaxy Attack).

Have fun - Guhl

Wait, does this mean it's possible to Port Android 4.4?!

 

[guhl99]

Wait, does this mean it's possible to Port Android 4.4?!

What do you mean by that.

Are you referring to Alian Dalvik that is running on Jolla Phones to run Android? Well yes that would be Android 4.4.
But Alien Dalvik won't be running on this Sailfish OS port anyway as it is a licensed closed source product that must not be installed on Sailfish OS ports.

Well whatever. I personally do not care for any kind of Android Version or Android anymore. Otherwise I would not use my time to port Sailfish OS to other phones.

Have fun - Guhl