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Fairphone 6 PostmarketOS gains main camera functionality and emergency call testing approval
Key points
- Main camera driver for Fairphone 6 on PostmarketOS is now functional.
- Autofocus and initial color correction are implemented.
- Emergency calling tests for Linux phones are scheduled for August 18th.
- Fairphone 6+ support is planned upon release.
Fairphone 6 Main Camera Functionality on PostmarketOS
A developer has successfully implemented the main camera driver for the Fairphone 6 running PostmarketOS. This development includes working autofocus and initial color correction capabilities. The effort builds upon prior work that enabled the wide-lens camera on the device.
Ongoing Camera Improvements
While the main camera is now functional, the developer notes that color correction is still a work in progress, and images currently exhibit graininess. Further work is planned to reduce image grain and improve overall quality, with comparisons to Android devices highlighting areas for improvement.
Emergency Calling Verification for Linux Phones
Tests for emergency calling functionality on Linux phones have been approved by Dutch authorities for August 18th. This marks a significant step towards verifying that Linux-based phones can reliably access emergency services, addressing a previously unconfirmed critical feature.
Future Support for Fairphone 6+
The developer also announced plans to support the newly announced Fairphone 6+. Upon its release, a unit will be acquired to test and adapt the existing PostmarketOS image, ensuring compatibility and addressing any new issues specific to the updated hardware.
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Reporting from
A developer has enabled the main camera on the Fairphone 6 running PostmarketOS, including autofocus and color correction, building on previous wide-lens camera work. Additionally, emergency calling tests for Linux phones have been approved for August 18th, moving closer to verifying this critical function.