LineageOS

Note

This edition of Jami is maintained by the community and runs on devices running the LineageOS operating system.

The Free Software community recommends using Jami with GNU/Linux.

Download and install the LineageOS operating system

LineageOS can be installed from the LineageOS site.

LineageOS Android Distribution is a free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform.

The LineageOS operating system can be used without needing to sign up to an account.

Download and install the F-Droid app store

F-Droid can be installed from the F-Droid site.

F-Droid is the FOSS app distribution ecosystem for Android where user freedom comes first.

The F-Droid app store can be used without needing to sign up to an account.

Download and install a UnifiedPush distributor application

ntfy (pronounced “notify”) can be installed from the F-Droid app store.

ntfy (pronounced “notify”) is an open-source push notification service that can be used as a UnifiedPush distributor.

The ntfy service can be used with the default server without needing to sign up to an account.

See also

A distributor application is required to receive notifications and distributes them to other applications.

For more information, click here to visit the Introducing UnifiedPush support in Jami article.

Download and install Jami

Jami for LineageOS can be installed from the F-Droid app store.

1. Ensure that the device allows installation from unknown sources by going to Settings > Security > Install unknown apps and enabling it for the F-Droid app.

2. Download and install the F-Droid app from its official website or through the LineageOS app store.

3. Once F-Droid is installed, open it and search for Jami.

4. Install the Jami application from the search results.

Important

If a device has multiple user profiles, ensure that the F-Droid app version is consistent across all profiles to avoid installation errors due to version mismatches.