Changelog — Vulpes OS
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Updates by date and platform. Within each group: Add, Change, Fix, Note, Test. Entries describe the state at their date; a fix in development requires an updated installed version.
22/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.22
: Browser Share offers Messages and Email; the keyboard hides so the chooser remains accessible.
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: Focus is restored for fields and dropdowns in the desktop browser.
: First-click input, typing, selectors and sharing to a Messages draft checked on desktop.
: Preview 22 APK built with shared Gaia fixes and an incremented Android version.
: GeckoView logs a session-restore message on the emulator first launch; Gaia still reaches Home without crashing.-
: Preview 21 installation and upgrade to Preview 22 succeeded in Android 11 emulation; Gaia reached Home. Reported phones still need qualification, including Pixel 4.
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: Initial offline T9 input using Gaia dictionaries. Physical keyboard qualification is still needed.
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: Wi-Fi, reconnection and airplane-mode cycle checked in a RAM session; Gaia controls follow hardware state.
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: This release does not include a new Pixel image. Preview 21 remains the latest published image; this Preview's changes are not installed on the phone.
20/10/2026 : Fixes being prepared for Preview 22
- : Share opens the Messages or Email chooser. The keyboard no longer covers this menu.
- : Web dropdowns regain the focus needed to open.
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: First-click input, web fields, selectors and sharing to a Messages draft checked on desktop. Pixel retesting remains pending.
- : Preview 20 to Preview 21 upgrade succeeded in Android 11 emulation. The reported Pixel 4 installation failure still needs diagnosis.
: Initial offline Nokia implementation using all 42 Gaia dictionaries. Physical qualification remains pending with the flip open.
: The launcher now synchronizes the complete shared Gaia payload while keeping phone data.-
: Gaia now turns the Nokia modem off and back on. Stale network states no longer cancel airplane mode.
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: Nokia phone-mode startup now exposes the Wi-Fi broker to Gaia. Network scanning, radio toggle, saved-network reconnection and HTTPS access passed in a RAM session.
- : Web dropdown selection with the OK key still needs correction and qualification.
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: Wi-Fi and reconnection, volume with Gaia indicator, brightness and vibration stop checked on Nokia. SIM recognized and LTE registration observed.
- : Nokia airplane-mode cycle verified: radios and Wi-Fi off, then back on with LTE registration restored.
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: Each RAM launch copies a test Ogg track and WebM video into Music and Video; both files are readable by the Gaia apps.
18/10/2026 : Nokia network timeouts
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: Shorter call-status wait when the modem stops responding; identical unanswered requests no longer accumulate. Clearer error message.
- : The cause of modem stalls and a new real call still need verification.
18/10/2026 : Forgejo fixes — in development
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: Corrected photo orientation, sharing to Messages or Email, and the empty gallery background.
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: Language changes no longer revert to an earlier selection. Added missing characters in language names.
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: Connected the FFAA Install button for packaged apps, with confirmation before installation.
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: Gaia wallpapers now use their higher-resolution originals.
- : Gaia keyboard input in Marketplace search, including after web navigation.
: Reduced hardware communication overhead while idle; day-long battery testing is still needed.-
: Video recording is accessible and playable; flash controls follow the sensor’s actual capabilities.
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: Time survives a reboot even when the hardware clock is incorrect.
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: Corrected vibration start and stop.
: Verified a 12 MP photo, front/rear switching and playback of a short video on Pixel.
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: Unreleased fixes. Motorola-specific issues, long-term battery use, video audio and wake behavior still need qualification. Full OTA updates and hosted FFAA apps remain unfinished.
18/10/2026 : Nokia Settings navigation
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: Airplane mode and Geolocation are reachable with Up/Down. OK activates Gaia switches and checkboxes; disabled controls remain skipped.
18/10/2026 : Nokia 2720 Flip responsiveness
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: Lighter hardware communication reduces CPU load, leaving more room for the interface.
18/10/2026 : Nokia 2720 Flip Wi-Fi
: Find networks, switch Wi-Fi on or off and connect from Gaia Settings. Saved networks can be reused without entering their password again.- : Browser Internet access and reconnection after switching Wi-Fi off. The displayed status follows reconnections.
- : Open and WPA/WPA2 Personal networks are supported. Enterprise networks, WPS and hotspot sharing still need integration on the Nokia.
- : Wi-Fi results remain visible when a signal update arrives before the list. Saved networks that are not detected are marked out of range.
18/10/2026 : Nokia 2720 Flip keypad browsing
- : Press Up then OK to access the address bar, type with the keypad and submit. Back closes address entry; Down returns to page content. The bar remains reachable on web pages and network error pages.
18/10/2026 : Nokia customization and privacy
- : Tracking protection enabled by default; introductory popup no longer shown on launch.
: Added red, orange, purple, cyan, turquoise and grey.-
: Decorative transitions are nearly instant on Nokia; loading animations remain active.
- : Custom text saves after typing without leaving the field.
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: The status bar uses the same dimming as the home background.
18/10/2026 : Nokia 2720 Flip lid and keys
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: The dedicated key opens and closes the Gaia notification tray.
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: The cover display is activated when starting with the phone closed, without opening the lid first.
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: Volume keys remain usable with the lid closed.
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: The assistance and headset keys, and the long-press power menu, still need integration.
18/10/2026 : Nokia 2720 Flip hardware controls
- : Side keys connected to the Gaia volume panel and native phone volume.
- : Brightness control now adjusts the screen backlight.
- : Short vibration patterns with automatic stop and cancellation.
- : Gaia starts with the phone’s actual volume level.
- : A fixed-focus 2 MP rear camera has been identified. Connecting it to Vulpes remains in progress.
: Volume, Gaia panel, brightness and vibration stop checked on the Nokia. No new flash or APK published.
18/10/2026 : Experimental Nokia 2720 Flip build
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: First private boot package built with Gecko 156.0.1 and shared Gaia.
- : Prototype files now survive a Nokia reboot.
- : Unsigned image, not yet boot-tested or qualified for flashing. The phone still relies on its installed hardware services; no standalone ROM published.
- : Image format, archives and fallback logic checked locally. Gaia and network verified from the new persistent location.
18/10/2026 : In development — Nokia 2720 Flip
- : Custom text and title/battery colours in Display settings, with a preview.
- : Calls and simple SMS connected to the Gaia applications.
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: Displays and keypad backlight corrected when opening and closing; operation confirmed on the phone.
- : Radio reconnections are spaced out after errors to avoid a retry loop.
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: Red key connected to Gaia’s Hang up button and return to Home.
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: Temporary session on the existing KaiOS hardware stack; no standalone image or new release. Long-term reliability still needs testing.
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: Call, two-way voice audio and SMS confirmed by the Nokia owner.
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: Repeated presses of Call no longer send multiple requests while connecting. An audio error no longer blocks the call screen.
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: Phone keypad, Call button and tabs fit small screens without overlap.
- : Shared resources synchronized; no new APK compiled.
17/10/2026 : In development — Nokia 2720 Flip
- : Inner display power management when closing and reopening the phone, under hardware validation.
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: Clock, date, operator and battery; turns off after 15 seconds.
- : Temporary trial only. Physical flip behavior and battery life still need validation; no new image published.
15/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.21-sargo.1
- : Full Pixel 3a package available with installer, FR/EN instructions and checksums. Unlocked bootloader required; installation erases data.
- : Includes fixes for DuckDuckGo search, keyboard submission and web page rendering.
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: The exact public binary still needs a hardware boot test. Calls, audio, suspend and battery life need validation; provenance limitations are detailed in the release.
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: Vulpes sources and collected upstream sources attached. Complete correspondence for some components remains to be established.
Download and instructions
14/10/2026 : Browser and video
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: DuckDuckGo becomes the default search engine. Explicit engine choices are preserved.
- : The address bar reopens the keyboard on the first tap, even after dismissal.
- : Submitting from the keyboard now closes it before displaying the page, without freezing the interface.
- : Microphone permission uses the Gaia panel instead of a separate Firefox window.
- : DuckDuckGo navigation and return to Home checked in the test profile.
- : Shared resources updated; no new APK distributed for these fixes.
- : Gaia edge gesture zones no longer hide web pages on the Pixel’s narrow screen.
- : Microphone permission appears inside Gaia to start video recording.
- : Flicker cleared after a cold restart; search results and a direct address visually checked on the Pixel. Video audio quality still needs listening tests; no new release published.
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: Search, keyboard, return to Home and a short playable video with thumbnail checked on the Pixel in RAM without the debugger. Permission buttons remain accessible above Home.
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: FR/EN compatibility page updated: standalone installation, Bluetooth, video, browser and remaining feature limitations. Public image still in preparation.
14/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.21
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: Unavailable-feature messages are easier to read in light and dark themes.
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: Contact names now appear when the call history first loads.
- : Additional dictionaries available offline; improved Gaia keyboard activation and recovery. Verification on affected devices is still needed.
- : Storage panels restored. A loading error no longer locks the other menus.
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: Read Android contacts, SMS and call history in Gaia after granting access. Existing local Vulpes data is preserved.
- : Return to Vulpes without a persistent white overlay; a closed catalogue can be reopened.
- : The reported blank keyboard still needs reproduction on the affected devices.
- : First, read-only integration, excluding MMS. Sending and editing Android records use Android apps; new Gaia contacts stay local. SMS and call log access depend on ROM and installer permissions. Tested on Android 9; other versions need verification.
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: Smaller boot image; fixed the black screen at startup on Pixel 3a.
- : Shared Gaia fixes are included in full installation images and boot updates.
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: Calls, audio, SMS/MMS, camera, automatic time and battery life still need testing on this installation.
- : Full installation and reboots verified on Pixel 3a; personal data restored. Image not yet published.
13/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.20
- : Video mode, with thumbnails and playback in Gallery and Video.
- : Improvements to settings, appearance, pickers, keyboard, contacts and media.
- : More reliable camera switching, shutdown and resume.
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: Mozilla Account, Sync, remote location, extensions and USB transfer remain incomplete.
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: Preview 20 APK available.
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: Calls and SMS use Android. This Preview has not yet been validated in use on Android.
- : Preview runs at around 16 frames per second.
- : Updates to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, calls, SMS/MMS and network settings.
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: Video sound and two-way call audio still need separate testing.
- : Preview 20 installed on Pixel 3a with data preserved. Wi-Fi connected and 4G registration observed.
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: Simpler French and English history, with badges and platform filters. Shared content for the website and releases.
Release
12/10/2026 : Video and time
- : Video recording with sound, thumbnails and playback in Gallery and Video.
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: “Improve Vulpes” opens the project’s issues.
- : Date and time pickers restored; Keyboard back navigation and list text fixed.
- : Recording checked with a simulated camera.
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: Changes prepared for a future APK; video not yet tested on Android.
- : Improved preview, at around 16 frames per second.
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: Automatic time depends on network information; time zone remains manual.
- : Video recording and camera switching checked. Video sound still needs listening tests.
12/10/2026 : Calls and hotspot
- : Dialog closing and retry after an error fixed.
- : Settings for call waiting, caller ID and call forwarding.
- : Hotspot with or without a password.
- : Slow settings no longer block calls and SMS.
- : Hotspot activation checked; Internet access from another device still needs testing.
12/10/2026 : Network settings
- : IP address and connection speed displayed correctly.
- : Network type selection and mobile access point editing.
- : More reliable network settings when the modem responds slowly.
- : Adding, deleting and resetting access points remain incomplete.
12/10/2026 : Settings review
- : Navigation, accessibility and help fixed. Incomplete panels remain visible.
- : Menus reviewed; some actions still depend on hardware or the carrier.
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: Storage information and downloads connected.
- : Display of storage used by Vulpes.
- : Mobile data, roaming, time, hidden Wi-Fi networks and Sound panel fixed.
12/10/2026 : Settings navigation
- : Light/Dark selection and picker confirmation or cancellation restored.
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: Manager adapted to single-SIM phones.
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: SIM information, message centre and delivery reports.
- : Faster loading of saved networks.
- : Wi-Fi certificates, SIM security and USB storage remain incomplete.
12/10/2026 : Appearance on Pixel 3a
- : Shared light and dark modes available on Pixel 3a.
- : Settings fixes and Firefox OS fonts included.
- : No new call, SMS or Bluetooth test at this stage.
- : Themes and display checked on the phone.
11/10/2026 : Appearance and keyboard
- : Light, Dark and System modes, preserved after restart.
- : Text selection and deletion fixed.
- : Themes and SMS typing checked.
- : Experimental Gaia keyboard; Android keyboard remains the default.
- : Retry available when the camera is busy.
- : Preview 19 built; themes, keyboard and front camera still need testing on Android.
11/10/2026 : Settings and home screen
- : Second home screen, wallpaper previews and installation banner fixed.
- : Error message dismissal restored.
- : Ringtones, lock code, permissions and French/English labels fixed.
- : Open the notification tray by tapping the status bar.
- : Preview 18 built locally.
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: Returned to the previous version after an unstable interface restart.
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: Operation confirmed by the user.
09/10/2026 : MMS and Bluetooth
- : Gaia panels connected to each platform’s capabilities.
- : Discovery, pairing, connection, forgetting devices and audio output.
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: Sending preserved and resumed after interruption.
- : MMS accepted by the carrier, delivery not confirmed. Headset call audio still needs testing.
- : Bluetooth audio playback to a PC checked.
08/10/2026 : Camera and MMS
- : Camera switching, shutdown and display after rotation fixed.
- : Attachments preserved and sending shown as pending until confirmation.
- : Preview measured at around 16 fps on the rear camera and 25–27 on the front.
- : Real sending still blocked by the mobile data connection.
- : Focus, zoom and photo capture checked.
08/10/2026 : Call history and dialogs
- : Readable error messages with usable buttons.
- : Clear message when sending is unavailable, without losing the draft.
- : Calling back from call history restored.
- : Flow checked with simulated calls; real audio not tested.
08/10/2026 : SMS and audio
- : Volume display, lock screen and notification swiping fixed.
- : Send with one tap without first closing the keyboard. Attachment menu restored.
- : Call audio routing fixes.
- : Network issues prevented testing a real conversation; two-way audio not confirmed.
08/10/2026 : Network reliability
- : Messages linked to the correct conversation.
- : Improved modem recovery; retries avoid duplicate calls and SMS.
- : Network stability and two-way audio still need confirmation.
- : Return to the 4G network after modem restart checked.
08/10/2026 : Public source code
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: Camera, contacts, SMS and Marketplace fixes published, with updated French/English project overviews.
- : Building from a fresh repository copy fixed.
- : The public APK remains Preview 17; these fixes are in the source code.
- : Network search still unstable at this stage; no new image published.
08/10/2026 : Camera and contacts
- : More reliable opening and camera switching.
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: Photos, dates, edits and number selection from Messages or Phone fixed.
- : Media selection fixed.
- : Fixes in source code; public APK unchanged at this stage.
- : Number and text passed correctly to the Android app.
- : Discovery available; pairing and audio use still need testing.
- : Photo capture, focus, zoom and camera switching checked.
06/10/2026 : Marketplace theme
- : Integration planned for a future APK.
- : Embedded theme: Fira font, compact navigation, touch buttons and scrollable screenshots.
- : Embedded display preserved during search, filtering and language changes.
- : Theme prepared locally, not yet deployed to the website.
- : French and English pages checked on small screens.
06/10/2026 : Notification banners
- : The “Application installed” banner disappears automatically and is replaced correctly.
- : Banner display and dismissal checked.
- : Fix prepared for the next APK.
- : Banner disappearance after five seconds checked.
06/10/2026 : Wi-Fi and settings
- : Panels open even when an animation does not finish normally.
- : Fixes not yet included in the public APK.
- : Detected networks and disconnections displayed correctly.
- : Search, connection and Internet access checked.
06/10/2026 : Marketplace navigation
- : Local message with a Retry button when the catalogue is unavailable.
- : The catalogue stays below the status bar and hides when returning home or closing it.
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: An earlier error no longer hides a new attempt.
- : Navigation, errors, returning home and closing checked.
- : Preview 17 rebuilt locally, without a new Android test.
- : Interface tested with a local page; remote catalogue not checked without Internet.
05/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.17
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: Install, launch and uninstall packaged web apps.
- : Vulpes catalogue on the home screen, in French and English, with its original icon.
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: Installed apps kept separate from system apps.
- : Some old Firefox OS apps and APIs are not yet supported.
- : Installation and use of 2048 checked.
- : 2048 installed, preserved after restart and uninstalled on an Android emulator.
- : Home screen checked; app installation still needs validation on Pixel.
05/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.16
- : Vulpes startup logo.
- : Unwanted horizontal scrolling removed; test apps hidden.
- : Wallpaper and sound selection restored. Home screen language applied and preserved after restart.
- : APK built, not published; Pixel image tried without permanent installation.
- : Android bars hidden and accessible by swiping; launcher mode checked.
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: Return from sleep and the lock screen camera fixed.
- : Old files no longer overwrite updates at startup.
04/10/2026 : Standalone installation
- : Installer with device and file checks before writing.
- : Standalone Vulpes installation without going through Droidian.
- : Package not published; tested on one Pixel only. Installation replaces phone data.
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: Backups checked; full restoration still needs testing.
- : Installed boots, saved settings, camera, keyboard and notifications checked.
03/10/2026 : Per-device installation
- : Preparation adapted to each Pixel, with device-specific backups.
- : Focus sometimes times out; issue still open.
- : Direct installation from stock Android not yet available.
- : Temporary boots, saved settings and return to the previous installation checked.
03/10/2026 : Installation and recovery
- : Package preparation and recovery kit with a boot backup.
- : Restoration possible without booting the diagnostic tool.
- : Preparation checked locally; installation on another Pixel still needs completion.
- : Shared history included in upcoming source releases.
03/10/2026 : Modem and first startup
- : Recover the modem without restarting the whole phone.
- : Fonts and modem initialization fixed on a fresh installation.
- : Intermittent modem restarts still need fixing; public package incomplete.
- : Cameras, focus, zoom, keyboard, notifications and Wi-Fi search checked.
01/10/2026 : Preparing distribution
- : Preparation of an image with clean user data.
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: Font display on first boot fixed.
- : Image not published. Calls, SMS and mobile data still need end-to-end testing.
- : Intermittent modem restart identified.
- : SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi search, cameras, keyboard and notifications checked in a temporary boot.
30/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.15
- : First publication of Desktop, Android and Tundra source code, with French/English project overviews.
- : More reliable camera stream shutdown and replacement.
- : Dates and sending statuses fixed in conversations.
- : Navigation, settings, gestures and saved data checked.
- : Update, Camera, Gallery and returns from the background checked on an Android emulator.
- : Source code included; universal installation still unavailable at this stage.
- : Flash, video, rotation, sleep and call audio still incomplete or awaiting tests.
Release
30/09/2026 : SMS and camera follow-up
- : Camera release and switching fixed.
- : Empty conversations fixed.
- : Shared sources updated, without a new APK.
- : Vibration now stops correctly.
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: Dialog after sending SMS and camera smoothness still need fixing.
- : Focus and zoom confirmed by the user.
- : Sending and receiving confirmed by the user; conversations displayed.
30/09/2026 : SMS and photos
- : Failed messages preserved and sending statuses updated.
- : Preview 14 APK unchanged at this stage.
- : Tap to focus and digital zoom. Photos up to 12 MP at the rear and 8 MP at the front.
- : Preview return after taking a photo fixed.
- : Delivery to the recipient not yet confirmed.
30/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.14
- : Fonts, version information, lock screen and notifications aligned.
- : Larger keyboard, improved text editing and recipient number entry.
- : Startup and fonts checked on an Android emulator.
- : Vibration stopping fixed.
- : Notifications preserved, conversation opening and duplicate messages fixed.
- : Saved networks, reconnection and forgetting a network fixed.
- : Audio controls tested outside calls; conversation audio and notification sounds still need testing.
Release
27/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.13
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: Event reminders fixed, including after deletion.
- : Initial display and closing the editor fixed.
- : Conversation filters fixed.
- : Photo, video, calendar and conversations checked.
- : Camera, Gallery, Calendar and background resume checked.
- : Camera, Wi-Fi and brightness checked on the installed version.
27/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.12
- : Local start page, in French or English according to language.
- : SMS conversations and Calendar translations fixed.
- : Camera switching and interface zoom fixed; flash disabled when unavailable.
- : Sharper icons, long press on Home and gestures fixed.
- : Smoother preview, at around 23 frames per second in testing.
- : More responsive brightness and Wi-Fi connection fixed.
- : Video, flash, Bluetooth and advanced call settings remain incomplete.
27/09/2026 : Interface and hardware
- : First local start page.
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: Original shutdown animation retained, with blue circles.
- : List and Video text fixed; transparent Home bar adapted to landscape.
- : Call history headers and icons fixed.
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: Brightness adjustment connected.
- : Call audio, video, full-resolution photos and rotation still need testing.
27/09/2026 : Wi-Fi stability
- : Preview 9 built with shared fixes; Wi-Fi handled by Android.
- : Network discovery stabilized to avoid phone freezes.
- : Camera and calls remain incomplete.
- : Lock screen, fonts, date, battery and Wi-Fi checked.
27/09/2026 : Restoring Gaia components
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: Credits, startup screen and browser name updated.
- : Original Gaia panels and styles restored in Settings, Data Usage, FM Radio and imports.
- : Home button no longer overlaps controls; date, battery and lock screen restored.
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: Launcher mode, access to Android settings and background resume.
- : Initial integration unstable; returned to the previous version.
27/09/2026 : Calls and hardware buttons
- : Gaia incoming and outgoing call interfaces, with call history.
- : Fira fonts, contacts and battery display fixed.
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: Support for Power and Volume keys, shutdown menu and waking the screen.
- : Native camera still unavailable.
- : Ringing and hanging up checked; conversation audio still needs testing.
26/09/2026 : Startup and fonts
- : Fira fonts and battery information fixed; test buttons removed from settings.
- : Data preserved in the installed boot.
- : Stable fullscreen, without automatic gestures or app launches.
- : Sound and microphone tested separately; call audio, camera and sleep not validated.
25/09/2026 : Home screen and first native trials
- : Round button, transparent background on Home and blue background in apps.
- : Pressed button state, gradient, fonts and system information fixed.
- : App resume changed in source code, not yet tested on Android.
- : First native image trials with accelerated display and battery support.
- : Temporary trials; many hardware features still need connecting.
2.7-preview.7
- : Vulpes, Gaia and Gecko versions shown separately.
- : Improved permission handling and clearer error messages.
- : Resume after the first permission request fixed.
2.7-preview.6
- : Gaia Camera app connected to the webcam.
- : File import and photos available in Gallery.
- : Camera switching depends on hardware; flash and video unavailable.
- : Gaia Camera app connected to Android cameras.
- : File import and photos available in Gallery.
- : Camera switching depends on hardware; flash and video unavailable.
2.7-preview.5
- : System settings, media and contact imports, notifications and webcam test.
- : Interface and version numbering aligned with Android.
- : Interface and version numbering aligned with Desktop.
- : Improved background resume and display recovery.
2.7-156.0.2
- : Android settings, sound, brightness, imports and notifications.
- : Calls, SMS, clock and camera handled by Android apps.
- : White screens and background resume fixed.
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: Historical numbering: this number does not represent a Gecko update.
2.7-156.0.1
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: “Vulpes OS – Preview” name and project icon.
- : Wallpaper flickering fixed.
- : Historical numbering retained to identify this release.
Release
2.7-preview.2
- : Wallpaper flickering fixed.
Release
2.7-preview.1
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: First Android Preview to try Vulpes without flashing the phone.
- : Known wallpaper flickering in this first version.
Release
Early milestones
- : Adaptation of contacts, messages, settings, alarms and storage.
- : Creation of Vulpes: visual identity, translations and system information.
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: Move from old Firefox OS engines to a modern Gecko.
- : First native boots and hardware trials on Pixel 3a.
