Librem 5 Birch | Status
Librem 5 Birch | Status
Let's see what it's like to use a Librem 5 in December 2019.
This video provides a status update on the Librem 5 Birch batch from Purism. The Birch batch was one of the early developer units shipped to backers, representing an important milestone in the development of this privacy-focused Linux smartphone.
Birch Batch Overview
The Librem 5 was shipped in batches named after trees:
- Aspen: First developer batch
- Birch: Second batch with hardware improvements
- Chestnut: Third batch
- Dogwood: Fourth batch
- Evergreen: Mass production batch
- Current software state and stability
- Hardware functionality and any issues
- Battery life observations
- Call and messaging capabilities
- App availability and usability
- Overall user experience
- Hardware design
- Thermal management
- Software stability
- Driver support
December 2019 State
This video captures the real-world experience of using a Librem 5 Birch unit as a daily device, including:
Development Progress
The Birch batch represented significant progress from the initial Aspen units, with improvements to:
This honest assessment helps potential buyers understand what to expect from early Librem 5 hardware.