What was it?
Linux-based mobile OS, MeeGo successor. Jolla phone hardware (2013), Tablet (2015 — Indiegogo failed). Independent mobile OS hope.
What happened?
Jolla pivoted to enterprise/B2B licensing after consumer hardware flopped. Jolla Tablet refunds delayed years. Sailfish 4 onward focused on Russian and corporate markets only.
Migration Guide
Android (LineageOS for de-Googled), GrapheneOS, /e/OS (Murena), or Linux phones (PinePhone, Librem 5).
Timeline & context
Jolla / Sailfish OS (Consumer Decline) abandoned in December 2020, 6 years ago. It sat in the design category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Jolla / Sailfish OS (Consumer Decline) shut down?
Jolla pivoted to enterprise/B2B licensing after consumer hardware flopped. Jolla Tablet refunds delayed years. Sailfish 4 onward focused on Russian and corporate markets only.
What should I migrate Jolla / Sailfish OS (Consumer Decline) to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the design category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to Jolla / Sailfish OS (Consumer Decline)?
Not among the tracked alternatives.