Ich möchte mir demnächst das #Volla #Quintus kaufen. Funktionieren darauf 'mobile Hotspot' und 'NFC'? An die Besitzer des Handys: Was ist toll an dem Handy, was vermisst ihr von Android oder Apple? Danke für die Infos
@volla

#Volla #Messages is a new #messenger that works #without an #account, #server, or #data #collection https://www.giga.de/tech/messenger-revolution-aus-deutschland-neue-whatsapp-alternative-startet--01JRT2WVJN7PDTS3YQES6GAVBQ

Messenger-Alternative: #Volla hat die Beta-Phase der Volla Messages App eröffnet und damit für viele Schlagzeilen gesorgt. Der Messenger sei eine WhatsApp- und Telegram-Alternative, sogar „Made in Germany“. (heise)

Ach, noch so ein „Alleinunterhalter“. Ich habe es dennoch mal installiert – zum gucken. Ich bin ja froh, wenn außerhalb von WA die Leute bereit sind, was anderes zu benutzen – Signal und Threema sind gut in Betrieb. Das mag reichen. Wire und Element sind auch in Betrieb. Hin und wieder verläuft sich da wer. Telegram ohne Zuspruch am Morgen.

RCS funktioniert zwar auch, aber ich mag es nicht – steht Google drauf.

Volla, ein deutsche Hersteller von Smartphones, hat die öffentl. Beta-Version seines neuen Messengers „Volla Messages“ veröffentlicht. Die App ist u.a. für Android, Windows, Linux verfügbar. Die digitale Kommunikation erfolgt dezentral, sicher und unabhängig von klassischen Server-Infrastrukturen. Hat jemand von euch Erfahrungen mit den Produkten von Volla? Würde mich sehr interessieren, ob sie halten, was sie versprechen?

#dezentral #sicher #datenschutz #volla #messages #messenger #app

How does using the #Jolla #JollaC2 (@jolla) with #SailfishOS for about a week as a daily driver now (with my old #iPhone at home as a backup)?

In general, it works much better than I had hoped after my experiences with other alternative #smartphone systems and it indeed is the first (and so far only) system that indeed works quite well. Also at around 285€ (https://commerce.jolla.com/products/jolla-community-phone) it isn't too expensive, so one can simply try it out.

There are a few limitations though:

* I am really missing biometric unlocking
* There is no predictive text input, so typing could be more comfy
* The UX experience sometimes feels strange (but no no-gos for me)
* It is not a snappy and fast device
* Audio quality is so-so
* GPS really needs a GPS signal, so no WIFI-based location

What is great:

* It is a real #Linux, so it has a #terminal, #sshd, you can e.g. use the #Nix package manager etc.
* Android apps are running in a container
* You can have different users to limit data access

Unfortunately there are nearly no high-quality native apps so far and the built-in ones are very basic (e.g. email).

But: The #Android compatibility layer is very good, the system comes with #Fdroid and #AuroraStore (#Google store front-end) pre-installed, so you can easily install practically all official Android apps.

Most apps work very well, some (especially banking) apps do not though as they complain that the system is rooted, so YMMV regarding the apps you need.

In general I am really happy with this system.

And: All the de-ggoglefied Android phones like the #Volla will always still remain just that: A more limited Android. SailfishOS offers a path towards powerful native (#Qt/#QML/#Cplusplus/#Python/you name it) based apps.

I am hoping that Jolla will provide a significantly more powerful device option and that some of the problems above will be solved.

But already now, even with the limitations above, if you are somewhat technically inclined (but without the need to fiddle with a command line unlike with the open mobile Linux distributions), want to get rid of #Google or #Apple for whatever reason, want a #Linux #smartphone, support a #European company from #Finland, this phone is really usable.

Zum Wochenende: Volla Phone Quintus Teil 1

Volla Phone hat uns ihr neues Modell Quintus zur Verfügung gestellt. Hier kommt Teil 1 des Erfahrungsberichts.

#Volla #Volla_Phone #Quintus #Testbericht #Google_frei #entgooglet #Linux

https://gnulinux.ch/volla-phone-quintus-teil-1

Ubuntu Touch VoLTE support rollout begins, starting from Fairphone 5 and Volla 22.

#Ubuntu #Linux #UbuntuLinux #UbuntuTouch #UBports #Fairphone #Volla #Fairphone5 #Volla22 #VoLTE #cellular #TechNews #TechUpdates

https://officialaptivi.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/ubuntu-on-phones-now-receive-initial-volte-support/

Ubuntu on phones now receive initial VoLTE support

If you are using one of the supported Ubuntu Phone devices, such as a Volla 22 (contains a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC) or a Fairphone 5 (contains a Qualcomm QCM6490 SoC), you can now use VoLTE on your device.

The necessary modifications for both SoC vendors have been added to both the Noble Numbat version and the Focal Fossa version so that VoLTE works on these devices that have Ubuntu Touch installed. However, for other phones, such as Xiaomi and Google Pixel phones, it’s on the developer who created the port to modify it so that it works with VoLTE.

While they have tested the functionality with both high-quality voice calls and SMS messages, they have reported issues when working with MMS. In the status bar, if your phone shows VoLTE, this means that you can have high-quality voice calls.

In order to try out VoLTE support, you must make sure that:

• your phone is running the latest version of Ubuntu Touch,
• your phone supports VoLTE, and
• your carrier and your cellular plan support VoLTE.

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Volla OS Tip

Activate security mode with a single gesture to temporarily block apps or their Internet access and filter Internet traffic.

Swipe to the right on the home screen until the quick menu appears. Select 'Security mode is ON/OFF' by pressing and holding to activate or deactivate security mode.

Safe the date

Es ist wieder soweit, wir laden zu den Community Days 2025 ein

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It's that time again, Volla is once again inviting you to the Volla Community Days

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Wir freuen uns über alle ZUSAGEN Egal ob hier, bei Facebook, per Email oder bei LinkedIn. Eine kurze Mitteilung mit Name und Wunschdatum reicht aus

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We look forward to all CONTRIBUTIONS Whether here, on Facebook, by email or on LinkedIn!-

#volla #vollaOS #opensource
#software #smartphone

Volla OS tip

Create calendar entries via the springboard

The text field on the springboard anticipates what you want to do. To do this, you must enter a future time, e.g: Friday morning or tomorrow morning, optionally with a time.

The system will suggest “Add to calendar” and you can complete the entry in the calendar by tapping on it.

Das Volla Tablet mit Ubuntu Touch klingt interessant. Auch das Quintus Phone hat seinen Reiz. Hat von euch schon jemand Erfahrung mit Volla / Ubuntu Touch?
#ubuntutouch #volla

https://volla.online/de/

Das Volla Tablet mit Ubuntu Touch im Test
https://linuxnews.de/das-volla-tablet-mit-ubuntu-touch-im-test/ #ubuntutouch #volla #tablet #linux

Does anyone have experience with the #VollaPhone ?
#Volla looks like an interesting concept, though I am pessimistic on the camera.

Die deutsche Firma #Volla hat jetzt sein erstes #Tablet veröffentlicht, das den Fokus auf #Privatsphäre legt und ganz ohne Dienste von #Google auskommt. Das Gerät läuft mit Volla OS oder #Ubuntu Touch. https://winfuture.de/news,148565.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=ManualStatus&utm_campaign=SocialMedia