Owners of Google’s Nexus 5 smartphone might be interested to learn that an unofficial copy of the Sailfish OS has been ported to the Nexus 5 by Siteshwar Vashish with the help of Martin Brook.
Martin Brook has also been responsible for porting the Sailfish OS to the Nexus One previously, and the pair flashed the Sailfish OS Image that was originally released for the Nexus 4 and Samsung Galaxy S3, to create the version for Google’s Nexus 5 smartphone.
Performance and Compatibility
As you can see in the video after the jump, the graphics for the smartphone scale perfectly for the 5 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel screen of the Nexus 5 and both the animations and touch screen responsiveness appear to be fine. This is a significant achievement considering the challenges involved in porting an operating system to a new device. The smooth performance and compatibility with the Nexus 5 hardware demonstrate the robustness of the Sailfish OS and the skill of the developers involved.
The developers of the Sailfish OS are planning to launch the operating system on to other Android phones with unlocked boot loaders soon and will publish a Hardware Adaptation Development Kit (HADK) in the next few weeks, aimed at allowing Android devices supporting CyanogenMod 10.1 to have a Sailfish OS port created. This move is expected to broaden the reach of Sailfish OS, making it accessible to a wider audience and providing more users with an alternative to the mainstream Android and iOS operating systems.
Future Prospects and Community Involvement
The release of the HADK is particularly exciting for the developer community. It will enable enthusiasts and developers to port Sailfish OS to a variety of devices, potentially leading to a surge in the operating system’s adoption. The open-source nature of the project encourages community involvement, fostering innovation and collaboration. This could result in a diverse range of devices running Sailfish OS, each with unique customizations and features.
Moreover, the success of the Nexus 5 port could serve as a catalyst for further development. If the community sees that Sailfish OS can run smoothly on popular devices, it might inspire more developers to contribute to the project. This could lead to faster development cycles, more frequent updates, and a richer ecosystem of apps and services for Sailfish OS users.
The porting of Sailfish OS to the Nexus 5 is a noteworthy milestone. It showcases the potential of the operating system and the dedication of its developers. As the community prepares for the release of the HADK, the future looks promising for Sailfish OS. With continued support and innovation, it could become a viable alternative for users seeking a unique and customizable mobile experience.
Source: Liliputing : Jolla Blog
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