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== Welcome to the Firefox OS Tablet Contribution Program ==
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We've got a new form factor for Firefox OS with a whole range of new challenges, from design to implementation and from the top to the bottom of the software stack.
== Firefox OS Tablet Contribution Program ==


This program is looking for help from all of you, with an early focus on defining, designing, developing, localizing, and testing the core of the OS: Gecko/GFX, Gaia, UX, Productivity and System Apps.  
We've got a new form factor for Firefox OS with a whole range of new challenges and opportunities, from design to implementation and from the top to the bottom of the software stack.


== Getting Started ==
Most of the Firefox OS team is nose to grindstone on either 1.4 or 2.0, or "Tarako" the $25 Firefox OS smartphone. Those are the the right priorities for most people working on Firefox OS today.


So you've got a [https://hacks.mozilla.org/2014/02/open-applications-tcp/ Firefox OS tablet] and you're ready to dive in.
This program, bringing Firefox OS to the tablet form factor, will grow and thrive only with your involvement. With most of Mozilla's thrust going into phones, you all will be responsible for making this tablet program go.
 
This page, and most of the pages it links to ("the Firefox OS wiki") are here to help you get connected to the Firefox OS project in a meaningful way. Now's a good time to hit that bookmark button :) From here, you can quickly access the documentation and other content you'll find useful to revisit.
 
== Welcome to the Program ==


This Tablet Contribution Program wiki is designed to give you pointers to the information you need to get connected to the Firefox OS project in a meaningful way. From here, you will be able to quickly access the technical documentation and other content you'll find useful in your Mozilla participation.


== So what can I do? ==
=== Step 1: Get in touch ===
=== Step 1: Get in touch ===
* '''join the mailing list''': [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/tcp https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/tcp]
* '''Join us on [[IRC]]''': the [irc://irc.mozilla.org/tcp #tcp] channel on irc.mozilla.org ([http://client00.chat.mibbit.com/?server=irc.mozilla.org&channel=%23tcp Webchat])
* '''join us on [[IRC]]''': the [irc://irc.mozilla.org/tcp #tcp] channel on irc.mozilla.org
* '''Join the discussion on [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/category/tablet-contributor-program Discourse]
* '''join the mozillians.org group''' [https://mozillians.org/en-US/group/firefox-os-tablet-contribution-program/ firefox os tablet contribution program]
* '''Add your personal info to the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VXcn_I_pkkSVC6D8sju-NSXQlKECkftzOnXrVVYyIso/viewform?usp=send_form Team Directory]'''
* '''Join the dev.b2g and dev.gaia mailing lists'''
** [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-gaia dev-gaia - anything to do with the default apps shipped with FirefoxOS]
** [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-b2g dev-b2g - discussion about the operating system]
 
 
=== Step 2: Break things (and make a record of broken things) ===
Please follow our guidelines for reporting bugs at [[FirefoxOS/TCP/Reporting]].
 
=== Step 2.5: Scrub the bugs! ===
With 500 people with 500 different levels of experience logging thousands of bugs and feature requests, we need your help tending to the tablet buglist so it doesn't turn into a mess.


=== Step 2: Break things ===
We need to weed out the duplicate reports. We need to help the less experienced reporters file better bug reports (or their first report.) We need to try to reproduce every bug and make sure it is filed in the right place or resolved if it cannot be reproduced.
Quality of Firefox OS is of upmost importance to us so as a first priority we need to iron out any bugs that arise from running Firefox OS on the new hardware and at the larger screen resolution of the Tablet device. Currently the only difference in the Tablet build from the phone build of Firefox OS is that the dialer is disabled due to to the lack of hardware to make calls. That means, '''there will be lots of bugs'''. Please report anything you see that looks wrong or that could be improved.
To report bugs, do the following:
* See if the issue has already been reported, by [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/query.cgi?format=specific&product=Firefox%20OS searching with relevant keywords]
* If not, [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi#h=dupes|Firefox+OS file a new bug]
Try and be as [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developing_Firefox_OS/Firefox_OS_bugwork descriptive as possible] when reporting a bug, so that it's easier to reproduce and fix.


=== Step 3: Make it awesome! ===
=== Step 3: Make it awesome! ===
All those bugs you reported above? They need fixing! That's not the only way to help us make the product better though. Choose one (or more!) areas to get involved in from the ones below:
All those bugs and feature requests we're reporting? They're not going to fix themselves :)
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Introduction#Step_1_-_Build_Firefox.2C_Firefox_OS.2C_Thunderbird.2C_or_another_application Fix bugs in the apps (Gaia) or in lower levels (Gecko/Gonk)]
 
* [[FirefoxOS/TCP/Patching|Quick start guide to building for Firefox OS tablets (flatfish)]]
* Go right to work on the [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?short_desc=&#91;Flatfish&#93;&resolution=---&short_desc_type=allwordssubstr known tablet (Flatfish) bugs]. Useful [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Tools Debug tools] and more.
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Introduction First steps of contributing code]
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developing_Firefox_OS/Localizing_Firefox_OS Translate Firefox OS to a different language]
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developing_Firefox_OS/Localizing_Firefox_OS Translate Firefox OS to a different language]
* [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved Update documentation and help other tablet users]
* [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/get-involved Update support documentation and help other tablet users]
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developing_Firefox_OS/Quickstart_guide_to_Gaia_development Quickstart guide to Gaia development]
* [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox-os Firefox OS User Guide]
 
== Questions? ==
If you have any questions or problems, ask away on [irc://irc.mozilla.org/tcp IRC (#tcp)] or on one of the mailing lists.
 
== Comments? ==
Got an idea for making this page more helpful, please edit this page, or find someone in IRC to edit it for you.
 
== FAQ ==
=== When will my tablet be shipped? ===
Soon. We have only one person packaging up and mailing 500 tablets (and he's also got other people depending on him to ship things.) We have the tablets in Mountain View and we've started shipping, but it's going slowly. Your patience is appreciated.
 
=== Will I get a tracking number when my tablet ships?===
Yes, once your tablet has been shipped you will receive an email with the tracking number.
 
=== How do I get vouched on mozillians.org? ===
If you're not vouched on mozillians.org - don't worry! The purpose of "joining" the TCP group in the Mozillians people directory is so that we can find each other to help each other. If we must find a different tool for finding each other, we will do that. Temporarily we will use Google Drive for this purpose. Please [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VXcn_I_pkkSVC6D8sju-NSXQlKECkftzOnXrVVYyIso/viewform?usp=send_form add your personal info] to the Team Directory (the list can be [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ak9pd4LIfrWLdGJyU2hLY2Z4ZThlZHFSUzVhSUJ1MHc&usp=sharing viewed here]). Hopefully mozillians.org will be fixed (see last bullet of step 1 above).
 
=== What version of Firefox OS will be installed on the tablets? ===
A prerelease of Firefox OS 1.4 will be installed. Some of you are going to be helping to make it really easy to upgrade and install regular development and testing builds.
 
=== How do I update Firefox OS on my tablet? ===
Over the Air (OTA) updates are not available so you will need to flash your tablet by connecting it to a PC (Linux or Windows). You may flash our Firefox OS [[FirefoxOS/TCP/Flashing your device/|pre-built images]] or build your own [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Building_and_installing_Firefox_OS from source]. It is also possible to develop and update [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developing_Gaia only Gaia], the home screen and apps, rather than the entire Firefox OS. And you can always develop and install [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Apps your own apps].
 
=== How do I factory reset my tablet? ===
This [[FirefoxOS/TCP/Reset|wiki page]] has full instructions.


=== What tablet will I get? ===
The first round of tablets will be the 10" Foxconn InFocus tablet. ([[FirefoxOS/TCP#First_Tablet_Hardware |hardware specifications]]).


=== How can I get the 7" tablet? ===
There will be another application process for the 7" VIA Vixen tablet. The timing of that is to be determined. ([[FirefoxOS/TCP#Future_Tablet_Hardware|hardware specifications]]).


We've also listed a lot more links below to give you even more information.  
=== How should I build the image by myself ===
You can reference the [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Firefox_OS_build_prerequisites#Version_Compatibility MDN page] for getting your environment ready.


== Links ==
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'''The Basics'''
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*[http://masterfirefoxos.mozilla.org Firefox OS features]
*[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox-os Firefox OS User Guide]
*[http://contribute.jquery.org/open-source Contributing to Open Source]
*[http://contribute.jquery.org/open-source Contributing to Open Source]
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*[https://quality.mozilla.org/ Quality Assurance]
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*[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Accessibility Accessibility]
*[http://masterfirefoxos.mozilla.org Firefox OS features]
*[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/products/firefox-os Firefox OS User Guide]
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'''Dive Right In'''
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*[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Releases/1.3 Release notes]
*[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Releases/1.3 Release notes]
*[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Developing_Firefox_OS/Localizing_Firefox_OS Localization]
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<span style="font-size:larger;">Communication</span><br />
<span style="font-size:larger;">Communication</span><br />
'''Discuss your ideas'''
'''Discuss your ideas'''
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* TCP team [https://mail.mozilla.org/listinfo/tcp mailing list]
* TCP team [irc://irc.mozilla.org/tcp live chat on IRC]
* TCP team [irc://irc.mozilla.org/tcp live chat on IRC]
* [https://discourse.mozilla-community.org/category/tablet-contributor-program Mozilla Discourse]
* Development teams
* Development teams
** [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-b2g dev-b2g mailing list]
** [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-b2g dev-b2g mailing list]
** [https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/dev-gaia dev-gaia mailing list]
** [[IRC]] chats
** [[IRC]] chats
*** UI (gaia): [irc://moznet/gaia #gaia]
*** UI (gaia): [irc://irc.mozilla.org/gaia #gaia]
*** System level: [irc://moznet/b2g #b2g]
*** System level: [irc://irc.mozilla.org/b2g #b2g]
*** Localization: [irc://moznet/l10n #l10n]
*** Localization: [irc://irc.mozilla.org/l10n #l10n]
*** Accessibility: [irc://moznet/accessibility #accessibility]
*** Accessibility: [irc://irc.mozilla.org/accessibility #accessibility]
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===Additional Links/Information===
* [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Firefox_OS/Debugging/Developer_settings Developer settings for Firefox OS]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlKw496PdkE Firefox OS: The What, Why, and How - Introductory video by Rob Lauer]
* [[Accessibility/Mobile/ScreenReader|Using the Firefox OS screen reader]] for accessibility


===First Tablet Hardware===
===First Tablet Hardware===
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<code><strong>Brand/Model:</strong> Foxconn InFocus<br />
<code><strong>Brand/Model:</strong> Foxconn InFocus New Tab F1/F1P<br />
<strong>Processor:</strong> A31 (ARM Cortex A7) Quad-Core 1.0GHz w/ PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU<br />
<strong>Processor:</strong> A31 (ARM Cortex A7) Quad-Core 1.2GHz w/ PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU<br />
<strong>RAM:</strong> 2GB<br />
<strong>RAM:</strong> 2GB<br />
<strong>Storage:</strong> 16GB<br />
<strong>Storage:</strong> 16GB<br />
<strong>Screen:</strong> 10.1" IPS capacitive multi-touch @ 1280x800<br />
<strong>Screen:</strong> 10.1" capacitive multi-touch @ 1280x800<br />
<strong>Camera:</strong> Dual cameras, 2MP/5MP<br />
<strong>Camera:</strong> Dual cameras, 2MP/5MP<br />
<strong>Wireless:</strong> 802.11b/g/n<br />
<strong>Wireless:</strong> 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR<br />
<strong>Ports:</strong> Micro SD, Micro USB, headphone<br />
<strong>Ports:</strong> Micro SD, Micro USB, Microphone, 3.5mm Earphone jack <br />
<strong>Other:</strong> GPS, Bluetooth, Gyroscope<br />
<strong>Sensors:</strong> Light Sensor, G Sensor, Gyroscope Sensor<br />
<strong>Battery:</strong> 7000mAh</code>
<strong>Other:</strong> Speaker 0.7W x 2 Stereo, GPS/AGPS & GLONASS<br />
<strong>Battery:</strong> 7000 mAh<br />
<strong>Dimensions:</strong> 266(L) x 170(W) x 9.7(H) mm<br />
<strong>Weight:</strong> 580g </code>
<br/>[https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=506311&fcc_id=I46-TMF105USA Manual for Android version] (last row in the table).
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===Future Tablet Hardware===
 
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<code><strong>Brand/Model:</strong> VIA Vixen<br />
<strong>Processor:</strong> WM8880 (ARM Cortex A9) Dual-Core 1.2Ghz w/ Dual-Core Mali 400 GPU<br />
<strong>RAM:</strong> 1GB<br />
<strong>Storage:</strong> 8GB<br />
<strong>Screen:</strong> 7" capacitive multi-touch @ 1024x600<br />
<strong>Camera:</strong> Dual cameras, 0.3MP/2MP<br />
<strong>Wireless:</strong> 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth<br />
<strong>Ports:</strong> Power, Micro SD, 3.5mm earphone jack, USB, Mini HDMI, Mini USB<br />
<strong>Sensors:</strong> Accelerometer<br />
<strong>Battery:</strong> 4000mAh<br />
<strong>Dimensions:</strong> 201(L) x 121(W) x 11(H) mm<br />
<strong>Weight:</strong> Unknown</code>
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Latest revision as of 14:11, 1 February 2015

If you have not yet flashed the new bootloader, please do so. The update has several important improvements.

Firefox OS Tablet Contribution Program

We've got a new form factor for Firefox OS with a whole range of new challenges and opportunities, from design to implementation and from the top to the bottom of the software stack.

Most of the Firefox OS team is nose to grindstone on either 1.4 or 2.0, or "Tarako" the $25 Firefox OS smartphone. Those are the the right priorities for most people working on Firefox OS today.

This program, bringing Firefox OS to the tablet form factor, will grow and thrive only with your involvement. With most of Mozilla's thrust going into phones, you all will be responsible for making this tablet program go.

This page, and most of the pages it links to ("the Firefox OS wiki") are here to help you get connected to the Firefox OS project in a meaningful way. Now's a good time to hit that bookmark button :) From here, you can quickly access the documentation and other content you'll find useful to revisit.

Welcome to the Program

Step 1: Get in touch


Step 2: Break things (and make a record of broken things)

Please follow our guidelines for reporting bugs at FirefoxOS/TCP/Reporting.

Step 2.5: Scrub the bugs!

With 500 people with 500 different levels of experience logging thousands of bugs and feature requests, we need your help tending to the tablet buglist so it doesn't turn into a mess.

We need to weed out the duplicate reports. We need to help the less experienced reporters file better bug reports (or their first report.) We need to try to reproduce every bug and make sure it is filed in the right place or resolved if it cannot be reproduced.

Step 3: Make it awesome!

All those bugs and feature requests we're reporting? They're not going to fix themselves :)

Questions?

If you have any questions or problems, ask away on IRC (#tcp) or on one of the mailing lists.

Comments?

Got an idea for making this page more helpful, please edit this page, or find someone in IRC to edit it for you.

FAQ

When will my tablet be shipped?

Soon. We have only one person packaging up and mailing 500 tablets (and he's also got other people depending on him to ship things.) We have the tablets in Mountain View and we've started shipping, but it's going slowly. Your patience is appreciated.

Will I get a tracking number when my tablet ships?

Yes, once your tablet has been shipped you will receive an email with the tracking number.

How do I get vouched on mozillians.org?

If you're not vouched on mozillians.org - don't worry! The purpose of "joining" the TCP group in the Mozillians people directory is so that we can find each other to help each other. If we must find a different tool for finding each other, we will do that. Temporarily we will use Google Drive for this purpose. Please add your personal info to the Team Directory (the list can be viewed here). Hopefully mozillians.org will be fixed (see last bullet of step 1 above).

What version of Firefox OS will be installed on the tablets?

A prerelease of Firefox OS 1.4 will be installed. Some of you are going to be helping to make it really easy to upgrade and install regular development and testing builds.

How do I update Firefox OS on my tablet?

Over the Air (OTA) updates are not available so you will need to flash your tablet by connecting it to a PC (Linux or Windows). You may flash our Firefox OS pre-built images or build your own from source. It is also possible to develop and update only Gaia, the home screen and apps, rather than the entire Firefox OS. And you can always develop and install your own apps.

How do I factory reset my tablet?

This wiki page has full instructions.

What tablet will I get?

The first round of tablets will be the 10" Foxconn InFocus tablet. (hardware specifications).

How can I get the 7" tablet?

There will be another application process for the 7" VIA Vixen tablet. The timing of that is to be determined. (hardware specifications).

How should I build the image by myself

You can reference the MDN page for getting your environment ready.

Links

Communication
Discuss your ideas


 

Additional Links/Information

First Tablet Hardware

 

Brand/Model: Foxconn InFocus New Tab F1/F1P
Processor: A31 (ARM Cortex A7) Quad-Core 1.2GHz w/ PowerVR SGX544MP2 GPU
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 16GB
Screen: 10.1" capacitive multi-touch @ 1280x800
Camera: Dual cameras, 2MP/5MP
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Ports: Micro SD, Micro USB, Microphone, 3.5mm Earphone jack
Sensors: Light Sensor, G Sensor, Gyroscope Sensor
Other: Speaker 0.7W x 2 Stereo, GPS/AGPS & GLONASS
Battery: 7000 mAh
Dimensions: 266(L) x 170(W) x 9.7(H) mm
Weight: 580g
Manual for Android version (last row in the table).

Future Tablet Hardware

 

Brand/Model: VIA Vixen
Processor: WM8880 (ARM Cortex A9) Dual-Core 1.2Ghz w/ Dual-Core Mali 400 GPU
RAM: 1GB
Storage: 8GB
Screen: 7" capacitive multi-touch @ 1024x600
Camera: Dual cameras, 0.3MP/2MP
Wireless: 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth
Ports: Power, Micro SD, 3.5mm earphone jack, USB, Mini HDMI, Mini USB
Sensors: Accelerometer
Battery: 4000mAh
Dimensions: 201(L) x 121(W) x 11(H) mm
Weight: Unknown


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