Vulpes OSFirefox OS fork · Open source

Changelog

Vulpes is taking shape.
Here’s what’s changing.

One interface. Three platforms. Follow new features, fixes and milestones as Vulpes OS takes shape.

Releases ↗
DesktopEmulator & applicationsGaia 2.7 · Gecko 156.0.1Android APKThe Android Preview2.7-preview.21 · no flashing requiredDevicesPixel 3a · Tundra2.7-preview.21-sargo.1 · experimental Sargo adaptation

Shared Gaia changes remain visible for each platform they apply to.

VERSION2026-10-14In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevicesWeb14/10/2026 : Browser and videoIn development

All Platforms

  • Change Search : DuckDuckGo becomes the default search engine. Explicit engine choices are preserved.
  • Fix Keyboard : The address bar reopens the keyboard on the first tap, even after dismissal.
  • Fix Keyboard : Submitting from the keyboard now closes it before displaying the page, without freezing the interface.

Desktop

  • Fix Camera : Microphone permission uses the Gaia panel instead of a separate Firefox window.
  • Test Browser : DuckDuckGo navigation and return to Home checked in the test profile.
VERSION2.7-preview.21Published
DesktopAndroid APKDevices14/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.21Published

All Platforms

  • Fix Appearance : Unavailable-feature messages are easier to read in light and dark themes.
  • Fix Call history : Contact names now appear when the call history first loads.
  • Fix Keyboard : Additional dictionaries available offline; improved Gaia keyboard activation and recovery. Verification on affected devices is still needed.
  • Fix Settings : Storage panels restored. A loading error no longer locks the other menus.
Details and limitations

APK published

VERSION2.7-preview.20Published
DesktopAndroid APKDevicesWeb13/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.20Published

All Platforms

  • Add Camera : Video mode, with thumbnails and playback in Gallery and Video.
  • Change Interface : Improvements to settings, appearance, pickers, keyboard, contacts and media.
  • Fix Camera : More reliable camera switching, shutdown and resume.
  • Note Services : Mozilla Account, Sync, remote location, extensions and USB transfer remain incomplete.
VERSION2026-10-12In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices12/10/2026 : Video and timeIn development

All Platforms

  • Add Camera : Video recording with sound, thumbnails and playback in Gallery and Video.
  • Change Help : “Improve Vulpes” opens the project’s issues.
  • Fix Settings : Date and time pickers restored; Keyboard back navigation and list text fixed.

Desktop

  • Test Camera : Recording checked with a simulated camera.
VERSION2026-10-12In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices12/10/2026 : Calls and hotspotIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Settings : Dialog closing and retry after an error fixed.
VERSION2026-10-12In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices12/10/2026 : Network settingsIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Wi-Fi : IP address and connection speed displayed correctly.
VERSION2026-10-12In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices12/10/2026 : Settings reviewIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Settings : Navigation, accessibility and help fixed. Incomplete panels remain visible.
  • Note Testing : Menus reviewed; some actions still depend on hardware or the carrier.

Desktop

  • Add Storage : Storage information and downloads connected.
VERSION2026-10-12In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices12/10/2026 : Settings navigationIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Appearance : Light/Dark selection and picker confirmation or cancellation restored.
  • Fix SIM : Manager adapted to single-SIM phones.
VERSION2026-10-11In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices11/10/2026 : Appearance and keyboardIn development

All Platforms

  • Add Appearance : Light, Dark and System modes, preserved after restart.
  • Fix Keyboard : Text selection and deletion fixed.

Desktop

  • Test Interface : Themes and SMS typing checked.
VERSION2026-10-11In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices11/10/2026 : Settings and home screenIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Home : Second home screen, wallpaper previews and installation banner fixed.
  • Fix Camera : Error message dismissal restored.
  • Fix Settings : Ringtones, lock code, permissions and French/English labels fixed.
VERSION2026-10-09In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices09/10/2026 : MMS and BluetoothIn development

All Platforms

  • Change Bluetooth : Gaia panels connected to each platform’s capabilities.
VERSION2026-10-08In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices08/10/2026 : Camera and MMSIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Camera : Camera switching, shutdown and display after rotation fixed.

Desktop + Sargo

  • Fix MMS : Attachments preserved and sending shown as pending until confirmation.
VERSIONdevelopment-2026-10-08-call-log-dialogsRetrospective
DesktopAndroid APKDevices08/10/2026 : Call history and dialogsRetrospective

All Platforms

  • Fix Interface : Readable error messages with usable buttons.

Desktop + Sargo

  • Fix MMS : Clear message when sending is unavailable, without losing the draft.
  • Fix Phone : Calling back from call history restored.
VERSION2026-10-08In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices08/10/2026 : SMS and audioIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Interface : Volume display, lock screen and notification swiping fixed.
  • Fix SMS : Send with one tap without first closing the keyboard. Attachment menu restored.
VERSION2026-10-08In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices08/10/2026 : Network reliabilityIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix SMS : Messages linked to the correct conversation.
VERSION2026-10-08-source-publicationRetrospective
DesktopAndroid APKDevices08/10/2026 : Public source codeRetrospective

All Platforms

  • Change Source code : Camera, contacts, SMS and Marketplace fixes published, with updated French/English project overviews.
VERSIONdevelopment-2026-10-08-camera-lifecycleRetrospective
DesktopAndroid APKDevices08/10/2026 : Camera and contactsRetrospective

All Platforms

  • Fix Camera : More reliable opening and camera switching.
  • Fix Contacts : Photos, dates, edits and number selection from Messages or Phone fixed.
  • Fix Gallery : Media selection fixed.
  • Note Availability : Fixes in source code; public APK unchanged at this stage.
VERSIONdevelopment-2026-10-06-system-bannerRetrospective
DesktopAndroid APKDevices06/10/2026 : Notification bannersRetrospective

All Platforms

  • Fix Notifications : The “Application installed” banner disappears automatically and is replaced correctly.

Desktop

  • Test Notifications : Banner display and dismissal checked.
VERSIONdevelopment-2026-10-06-wifiRetrospective
DesktopAndroid APKDevices06/10/2026 : Wi-Fi and settingsRetrospective

All Platforms

  • Fix Settings : Panels open even when an animation does not finish normally.
VERSIONdevelopment-2026-10-06-marketplace-viewsRetrospective
DesktopAndroid APKDevices06/10/2026 : Marketplace navigationRetrospective

Desktop + Sargo

  • Add Marketplace : Local message with a Retry button when the catalogue is unavailable.
  • Fix Marketplace : The catalogue stays below the status bar and hides when returning home or closing it.
  • Fix Navigation : An earlier error no longer hides a new attempt.

Desktop

  • Test Marketplace : Navigation, errors, returning home and closing checked.
VERSION2.7-preview.17Local build
DesktopAndroid APKDevices05/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.17Local build

All Platforms

  • Add Apps : Install, launch and uninstall packaged web apps.
  • Add Marketplace : Vulpes catalogue on the home screen, in French and English, with its original icon.
  • Change Security : Installed apps kept separate from system apps.
  • Note Compatibility : Some old Firefox OS apps and APIs are not yet supported.

Desktop

  • Test Marketplace : Installation and use of 2048 checked.
VERSION2.7-preview.16Local build
DesktopAndroid APKDevices05/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.16Local build

All Platforms

  • Change Startup : Vulpes startup logo.
  • Fix Home : Unwanted horizontal scrolling removed; test apps hidden.
  • Fix Customization : Wallpaper and sound selection restored. Home screen language applied and preserved after restart.
  • Note Availability : APK built, not published; Pixel image tried without permanent installation.
VERSION2.7-preview.15Published
DesktopAndroid APKDevices30/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.15Published

All Platforms

  • Add Source code : First publication of Desktop, Android and Tundra source code, with French/English project overviews.
  • Fix Camera : More reliable camera stream shutdown and replacement.
  • Fix SMS : Dates and sending statuses fixed in conversations.

Desktop

  • Test Apps : Navigation, settings, gestures and saved data checked.
VERSION2026-09-30In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices30/09/2026 : SMS and camera follow-upIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Camera : Camera release and switching fixed.
  • Fix SMS : Empty conversations fixed.
VERSION2026-09-30In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices30/09/2026 : SMS and photosIn development

Desktop + Sargo

  • Fix SMS : Failed messages preserved and sending statuses updated.
VERSION2.7-preview.14Published
DesktopAndroid APKDevices30/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.14Published

All Platforms

  • Fix Interface : Fonts, version information, lock screen and notifications aligned.

Desktop + Sargo

  • Change Keyboard : Larger keyboard, improved text editing and recipient number entry.
VERSION2.7-preview.13Local build
DesktopAndroid APKDevices27/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.13Local build

All Platforms

  • Fix Calendar : Event reminders fixed, including after deletion.
  • Fix Gallery : Initial display and closing the editor fixed.
  • Fix SMS : Conversation filters fixed.

Desktop

  • Test Apps : Photo, video, calendar and conversations checked.
VERSION2.7-preview.12Local build
DesktopAndroid APKDevices27/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.12Local build

All Platforms

  • Add Browser : Local start page, in French or English according to language.
  • Fix Apps : SMS conversations and Calendar translations fixed.
  • Fix Camera : Camera switching and interface zoom fixed; flash disabled when unavailable.
  • Fix Interface : Sharper icons, long press on Home and gestures fixed.
VERSION2026-09-27In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices27/09/2026 : Interface and hardwareIn development

All Platforms

  • Add Browser : First local start page.
  • Change Shutdown : Original shutdown animation retained, with blue circles.
  • Fix Interface : List and Video text fixed; transparent Home bar adapted to landscape.
  • Fix Phone : Call history headers and icons fixed.
VERSION2026-09-27In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices27/09/2026 : Restoring Gaia componentsIn development

All Platforms

  • Add About : Credits, startup screen and browser name updated.
  • Change Interface : Original Gaia panels and styles restored in Settings, Data Usage, FM Radio and imports.
  • Fix Interface : Home button no longer overlaps controls; date, battery and lock screen restored.
VERSION2026-09-27In development
DesktopDevices27/09/2026 : Calls and hardware buttonsIn development

Desktop + Sargo

  • Add Phone : Gaia incoming and outgoing call interfaces, with call history.
  • Fix Interface : Fira fonts, contacts and battery display fixed.
VERSION2026-09-26In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices26/09/2026 : Startup and fontsIn development

All Platforms

  • Fix Interface : Fira fonts and battery information fixed; test buttons removed from settings.
VERSION2026-09-25In development
DesktopAndroid APKDevices25/09/2026 : Home screen and first native trialsIn development

All Platforms

  • Change Home : Round button, transparent background on Home and blue background in apps.
  • Fix Interface : Pressed button state, gradient, fonts and system information fixed.
VERSION2.7-preview.7Local build
DesktopAndroid APK2.7-preview.7Local build

Desktop + Android

  • Change About : Vulpes, Gaia and Gecko versions shown separately.

Desktop

  • Fix Camera : Improved permission handling and clearer error messages.
VERSION2.7-preview.6Local build
DesktopAndroid APK2.7-preview.6Local build

Desktop

  • Add Camera : Gaia Camera app connected to the webcam.
  • Add Gallery : File import and photos available in Gallery.
  • Note Camera : Camera switching depends on hardware; flash and video unavailable.
VERSION2.7-preview.5Local build
DesktopAndroid APK2.7-preview.5Local build

Desktop

  • Add Integration : System settings, media and contact imports, notifications and webcam test.
  • Change Interface : Interface and version numbering aligned with Android.
EARLIER MILESTONESThe foundationsRetrospective
DesktopDevicesEarly milestonesRetrospective

Desktop + Sargo

  • Add Apps : Adaptation of contacts, messages, settings, alarms and storage.
  • Change Branding : Creation of Vulpes: visual identity, translations and system information.
  • Change Engine : Move from old Firefox OS engines to a modern Gecko.

A local build or an in-development change is not a public downloadable release.