Using batches iteration Librem 5 Linux phone shipments to consumers yesterday delivered the second batch of equipment, code-named Librem 5 Birch.
Librem 5 Birch plans to ship two weeks ago , but because of the lack of resistance , leading to a USB port is not working, so I finally had to delay delivery. This issue has now been fixed, Librem 5 Birch was also officially shipped yesterday.
Officials said the first batch of Librem 5 Aspen to now Librem 5 Birch, the team offers a number of improvements in terms of hardware, such as optimization of antenna design, PCBA increase in shielding protection for all components, from rubber bumper to strengthen the close placement of components degree, a stable firm grip using WiFi and cellular data cards, used to clean a shorter cable wiring, the overall control more precise tolerances, and improve the heat dissipation efficiency.
Although the hardware has been improved, but Librem 5 Birch there are still some software problems. Officials said work is underway to improve the software, the team also confirmed the presence of two software problems during the test: the boot process delay and call routing error . Specifically, that is, to start Librem 5, you need to disconnect it from the power source, and press the power button until the phone starts. Call routing error even if it means the current call has been established (for example, both sides call connection is normal), but the call was not routed (the parties can not hear or send a voice), the team said they still need several days to fix the error.
In addition, the team also hope to solve the problem of heat dissipation and battery life through software updates. For more information, please see Puri.sm .