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Q: Who is the current version of the Openmoko FreeRunner phone intended for?
A:
The current version of the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone is intended for
developers who are experienced with Open Source software
Q: When will the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone be available to regular consumers?
A: We expect to have the phone released to general consumer customers before the end of 2008.
Q: What software does the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone come with?
A: Currently the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone comes with the OpenMoko 2007.2 software.
Q: Does the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone come with the Android software preloaded?
A: Not at this time
Q: Will I be able to use the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone with the Android software when it becomes available?
A: Android will be released as an Opensource software platform. We anticipate that it will be available for the FreeRunner.
Q: What additional software do you recommend to download onto the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone prior to the release of Android?
A: What software runs on the FreeRunner depends upon your needs and applications. There
are currently other software stacks available for installation on the
phone. Information on these stacks, their current status and
instructions for installation can be found
athttp://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/Distributions
Q; What cellular network does the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone work with?
A: The Openmoko FreeRunner Phone works with GSM networks.
Q: Can I switch my current service with my cellular company to the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone?
A:
At this time you can only use a SIM card that works on the GSM
network. We have found that the prepaid cards for the pay-as-you-go
packages work best.
Q: What VOIP and Wireless carriers do you recommend for the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone?
A:
We are still in the development and testing phases regarding VOIP and
wireless carriers. We expect that we will have a beta available for
release in the
next 3-4 months. We will be posting information to our website as it becomes available.
Q: Does the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone come with the D-Board also known as the Debug Board?
A: The phone doesn't come with the D-Board and it isn't something we usually stock. There are two partitions in the Openmoko Phone. The main working partition is called NAND flash and is 256 MB. There is a recovery
partition on the NOR flash which is 2 MB. It is currently not possible
to write to the NOR flash without a debug board. As
such, one can always boot from the NOR flash to be able to update the
software and image on the NAND flash. The D-Board is
generally not necessary unless people are developing u-boot (the boot
loader on the NOR and NAND flashes) or doing extremely advanced kernel development/debugging. All of the flashing that is required
to update the kernel and base software can be done by booting up into
the NOR flash. If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact
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to check if we have any available.
Q: Does the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone come with the spare battery pack?
A:
The Openmoko FreeRunner Phone doesn't come with the spare battery pack,
however we do have these items available for purchase. Please check our shopping cart for pricing and availability.
Q: I live in your area, can I come and pick up an Openmoko FreeRunner Phone?
A: Yes. You can place your order
through our website and click on the pick-up option in the shipping
information.
The pick-up address will be provided to you in your order
confirmation. Please note that you will receive an e-mail confirming
that your order is ready for pick-up within 2 – 3 business days.
Q: Where do you ship from?
A:
Currently all orders are shipped from Canada. We are in the process of
establishing distributors in the UK and US. This information will be
added to our website as it becomes available.
Q: How long will it take for my order to be shipped?
A: Orders usually ship within 3 – 5 business days unless otherwise stated on our website when the order was placed.
Q: Will I receive a tracking number for my order?
A:
All order shipped by Purolator, Xpresspost or Expedited Mail will
receive a tracking number, by e-mail, from Canada Post once the order
has been shipped. A tracking number is not provided with all other shipping options.
Q: What is your return policy?
A:
Our return policy is 14 days from date of receipt for DOA units. If
you purchase a 10 pack you have 30 days to return DOA units. Please
contact us at:
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for an RMA before returning.
Q: What is the difference between the World Version and the North American Version?
A:
The World Version has the Tri-band frequencies of 900/1800/1900 and the
North American Version has 850/1800/1900. The 850 and the 900 are the
GSM cellular frequencies used in the different areas around the
world. We invide people to check the frequencies used in their country
of interest to make sure they are purchasing the right version at http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/index.shtml
Q: What colors does the Openmoko FreeRunner Phone come in:
A: Currently we only have the black phones in stock.
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