LuneOS

{{Short description|Mobile operating system}}

{{Infobox OS

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| screenshot = Lunaos affogato2.jpg

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| developer = webos-ports.org community{{cite web|url=http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Contributors|title=LuneOS Contributors |access-date=20 November 2014}}

| family = Unix-like

| working state = Current

| source model = Open source

| released = {{start date|2014|9|1|df=yes}}{{cite web|url=http://pivotce.com/2014/09/01/official-release-of-luneos-and-project-updates/|title=Official Release of LuneOS and Project Updates |date=September 1, 2014 |access-date=November 20, 2014}}

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| latest release version = Eiskaffee

| latest release date = {{start date and age|2024|02|15|df=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2024/02/15/luneos-february-stable-release-eiskaffee/|title=LuneOS October Stable Release: Eggnog Latte|date=2024-02-15|access-date=2024-02-20}}

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| marketing target = Smartphones
Tablet computers

| programmed in = C (core), C++, {{nowrap|Qt 5.x (UI), QML (UI), Qt WebEngine (UI)}}

| language = English

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| package manager = [http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Application:Preware Preware] to install/update/remove *.ipk files

| supported platforms = 32-bit and 64-bit with ARMv5 and ARMv7 CPUs

| kernel type = Monolithic (modified Linux kernel)

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| ui = Graphical (Multi-touch)

| license = Apache License 2.0
Modified Linux kernel under GNU GPL v2
Applications and recipies{{sic}} for Base OS are under MIT License{{cite web|url=http://www.webos-ports.org/wiki/Governance_model|title=Governance model|publisher=www.webos-ports.org|access-date=October 20, 2014|quote="Applications are under MIT License. Recipies[sic] for Base OS are MIT License. Things that can go upstream need to be Apache2 License[sic] and have a DCO on file."}}

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| website = {{URL|http://www.webos-ports.org}}

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LuneOS is a mobile operating system (OS) based on the Linux kernel and currently developed by the WebOS Ports community.{{cite web |last1=Kondrat |first1=Tomek |title=LuneOS Goes Official and Brings webOS to Android Devices |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/luneos-webos-android/ |website=xda-developers |date=2 September 2014}}{{cite web |last1=Lawler |first1=Richard |title=webOS granted a second life on mobile as LuneOS |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/09/02/webos-port-renamed-luneos/ |website=Engadget |language=en |date=2 September 2014}} With a user interface based on direct manipulation, LuneOS is designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. The OS uses touch inputs that loosely correspond to real-world actions, like swiping, tapping, pinching, and reverse pinching to manipulate on-screen objects, and a virtual keyboard.

LuneOS is the open source successor for Palm/HP webOS where the user interface is rebuilt from scratch by using the latest technologies available (Qt 5.15.0 / QML, Qt WebEngine, etc). It is not intended to compete with iPhone or Android on features.{{cite web |last1=Reisinger |first1=Don |title=Open WebOS reborn as LuneOS for mobile devices |url=https://www.cnet.com/news/open-webos-reborn-as-luneos-for-mobile-devices/ |website=CNET |access-date=4 August 2019 |language=en}} All devices can have a LuneOS port if they have a CyanogenMod / LineageOS ROM available that works.{{cite web|title=Porting Guide|url=http://webos-ports.org/wiki/Porting_Guide|access-date=20 October 2014}} LuneOS uses the minimal Android System Image that is created using Halium which in turn is based upon CyanogenMod / LineageOS.

Currently, the system is still in alpha, with some internal hardware not supported and some applications still buggy.{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Eric |title=Open WebOS reborn in new LuneOS release |url=http://linuxgizmos.com/open-webos-reborn-in-new-luneos-release/ |website=LinuxGizmos.com |date=3 September 2014}} It can be updated without a reinstall.{{cite web |last1=Tofel |first1=Kevin C. |title=Break out that old HP TouchPad or Nexus 4: webOS port launches as LuneOS |url=https://gigaom.com/2014/09/02/break-out-that-old-hp-touchpad-or-nexus-4-webos-port-launches-as-luneos/ |website=gigaom.com |date=2 September 2014 |access-date=4 August 2019 |archive-date=4 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804205349/https://gigaom.com/2014/09/02/break-out-that-old-hp-touchpad-or-nexus-4-webos-port-launches-as-luneos/ |url-status=dead }} It has the feel of the webOS formerly used on Palm and HP hardware, including a cards-based multitasking system and Universal Search. It has been described as "a niche mobile operating system maintained by enthusiasts".

Release schedule

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CodenameRelease dateNotes
Affogato

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|09|01|abbr=on}}

| First LuneOS release for developers

Antoccino

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|10|02|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://forums.webosnation.com/luneos/328670-pivotce-next-luneos-stable-release-available-antoccino.html|title=pivotCE: Next LuneOS stable release available: Antoccino |date=2 October 2014 |access-date=November 20, 2014}}

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Black Eye

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|11|01|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://forums.webosnation.com/luneos/328828-pivotce-next-luneos-stable-release-available-black-eye.html#post3427690|title=pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Black Eye |date=1 November 2014 |access-date=4 November 2014}}

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Black Tie

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2014|12|06|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://forums.webosnation.com/luneos/329016-pivotce-next-luneos-stable-release-available-black-tie.html#post3429872|title=pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Black Tie |date=6 December 2014 |access-date=8 December 2014}}

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Breve

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|01|09|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://pivotce.com/2015/01/09/luneos-january-stable-release-breve/|title=pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Brave |date=9 January 2015 |access-date=8 February 2015}}

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Americano

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|02|04|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://pivotce.com/2015/02/04/luneos-february-stable-release-americano/|title=pivotCE: Next LuneOS Stable Release Available: Americano |date=4 February 2015 |access-date=8 February 2015}}

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Café au lait

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|4|13|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2015/04/13/luneos-april-stable-release-cafe-au-lait/|title=LUNEOS APRIL STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ AU LAIT |date=13 April 2015 |access-date=15 September 2015}}

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Café Bombón

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|5|10|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2015/05/10/luneos-may-stable-release-cafe-bombon/|title=LUNEOS MAY STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ BOMBÓN |date=10 May 2015 |access-date=15 September 2015}}

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Café Cubano

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|6|6|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2015/06/06/luneos-june-stable-release-cafe-cubano/|title=LUNEOS JUNE STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ CUBANO |date=6 June 2015 |access-date=15 September 2015}}

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Caffè Crema

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|8|17|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://pivotce.com/2015/08/17/luneos-august-stable-release-caffe-crema/|title=LUNEOS AUGUST STABLE RELEASE: CAFFÈ CREMA |date=17 August 2015 |access-date=15 September 2015}}

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Café de Olla

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|9|7|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2015/09/07/luneos-september-stable-release-cafe-de-olla/|title=LUNEOS SEPTEMBER STABLE RELEASE: CAFÉ DE OLLA |date=7 September 2015 |access-date=15 September 2015}}

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Caffé Latte

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|10|6|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2015/10/07/luneos-october-stable-release-caffe-latte/|title=LUNEOS OCTOBER STABLE RELEASE: CAFFÈ LATTE |date=6 October 2015 |access-date=8 October 2015}}

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Caffè Marocchino

! style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2015|12|10|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2015/12/10/luneos-december-stable-release-caffe-marocchino/|title=LuneOS December Stable Release: Caffè Marocchino |date=10 December 2015 |access-date=14 January 2016}}

|First release with Qt WebEngine

Caffè Medici

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|01|13|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/01/14/luneos-january-stable-release-caffe-medici/|title=LuneOS January Stable Release: Caffè Medici |date=13 January 2016 |access-date=7 February 2016}}

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Café Miel

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|02|07|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/02/07/luneos-february-stable-release-cafe-miel/|title=LuneOS February Stable Release: Café Miel |date=10 February 2016 |access-date=7 February 2016}}

|First release that supports calling

Coffee Milk

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|03|03|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/03/03/luneos-march-stable-release-coffee-milk/|title=LuneOS March Stable Release: Coffee Milk |date=25 May 2016 |access-date=3 March 2016}}

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Café Mocha

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|05|13|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/05/13/luneos-may-stable-release-cafe-mocha/|title=LuneOS May Stable Release: Café Mocha |date=25 May 2016 |access-date=13 May 2016}}

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Caffè Tobio

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|06|16|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/06/16/luneos-june-stable-release-caffe-tobio/|title=LuneOS June Stable Release: Caffè Tobio |date=16 June 2016 |access-date=8 August 2016}}

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Café Touba

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|08|09|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/08/09/luneos-august-stable-release-cafe-touba/|title=LuneOS August Stable Release: Café Touba |date=9 August 2016 |access-date=11 June 2017}}

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Cafe Zorro

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|09|15|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/09/17/luneos-september-stable-release-cafe-zorro/|title=LuneOS September Stable Release: Cafe Zorro |date=17 September 2016 |access-date=11 June 2017}}

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Cà phê sữa đá

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|10|13|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/10/14/luneos-october-stable-release-ca-phe-sua-da/|title=LuneOS October Stable Release: Cà phê sữa đá |date=14 October 2016 |access-date=11 June 2017}}

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Cappuccino

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2016|12|25|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2016/12/26/luneos-december-stable-release-cappuccino/|title=LuneOS December Stable Release: Cappuccino |date=26 December 2016 |access-date=11 June 2017}}

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Chai Latte

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|02|22|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2017/02/24/luneos-february-stable-release-chai-latte/|title=LuneOS February Stable Release: Chai Latte |date=24 February 2017 |access-date=11 June 2017}}

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Cold Brew

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|04|30|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2017/05/01/luneos-april-stable-release-cold-brew/|title=LuneOS April Stable Release: Cold Brew |date=5 May 2017 |access-date=11 June 2017}}

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Cortado

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|07|23|abbr=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2017/07/23/luneos-july-stable-release-cortado/|title=LuneOS July Stable Release: Cortado|date=2017-07-23|access-date=2017-09-03}}

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Decaf

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2017|10|08|abbr=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2017/10/08/luneos-september-stable-release-decaf/|title=LuneOS September Stable Release: Decaf|date=2017-10-03|access-date=2017-10-23}}

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Doppio

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2018|11|28|abbr=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2018/11/28/luneos-november-stable-release-doppio/|title=LuneOS November Stable Release: Doppio|date=2018-11-28|access-date=2017-12-10}}

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Eggnog Latte

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2019|10|24|abbr=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2019/10/24/luneos-october-stable-release-eggnog-latte/|title=LuneOS October Stable Release: Eggnog Latte|date=2019-10-24|access-date=2019-11-19}}

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Eiskaffee

!style="white-space: nowrap" | {{dts|format=dmy|2024|02|15|abbr=on}}{{Cite web|url=https://pivotce.com/2024/02/15/luneos-february-stable-release-eiskaffee/|title=LuneOS February Stable release: Eiskaffee|date=2024-02-15|access-date=2024-02-20}}

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See also

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References

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