The phone was launched in late 2024 and this is the version reviewed in this unboxing video.

// INFOS //

The Volla Phone Quintus is a flagship smartphone from the German company Volla Systeme GmbH, designed to offer users a high level of privacy and control over their data. It operates on Volla OS, a Google-free Android-based operating system, and also supports Ubuntu Touch, providing flexibility for users who prefer open-source platforms.
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Key Features:

Display: The device boasts a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, offering vibrant colors and sharp visuals. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and responsiveness.

Camera: Equipped with a triple-camera system, the Volla Phone Quintus includes a 50 MP wide-angle lens, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens. This setup allows for versatile photography options, from detailed close-ups to expansive landscape shots. The front-facing camera features a 15.9 MP sensor, suitable for high-quality selfies and video calls.

Performance: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 processor with an octa-core architecture and clock speeds up to 2.6 GHz, the smartphone delivers robust performance for multitasking and running demanding applications. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage, providing ample space for apps, media, and files.

Battery: The device houses a lithium-ion polymer battery with a typical capacity of 4,700 mAh, ensuring extended usage throughout the day.

Connectivity: The Volla Phone Quintus supports 5G networks for high-speed internet access and includes Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, and USB-C 2.0 connectivity options. It also features dual SIM support, allowing users to manage personal and professional contacts on a single device.

Design: Featuring a sleek and lightweight design with a glass back, the smartphone measures 164.15 x 74.7 x 8.75 mm and weighs 204.6 grams. Its minimalist aesthetics are complemented by a piano black finish, giving it a premium look and feel.

Privacy and Security:

A standout feature of the Volla Phone Quintus is its integrated, optional cloud service that operates without a traditional data center. Utilizing distributed encrypted edge computing, this peer-to-peer network allows users to synchronize data securely across devices without relying on centralized servers, enhancing privacy and data control.

Availability:

As of October 2024, Volla Systeme GmbH announced the commencement of shipping for the Volla Phone Quintus, starting with supporters from their Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, followed by pre-orders.
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The Volla Phone Quintus represents a significant step forward in providing users with a smartphone that combines high-end specifications with a strong emphasis on privacy and user autonomy.

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The first part of the project focuses on replacing the screen (broken after a fall), the OLED itself is a spare part from Amazon.

The video shows the steps to replace the screen, the Force touch sensor and the battery.

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0:00 Start
01:45 Opening
03:36 cleaning
05:46 Showing B-Roll
06:00 The Amazon chinese OLED Assembly...
07:12 Removing the battery
07:48 Removing the old Force Touch sensor
8:58 Cleaning the inside
9:57 New Force Touch sensor Installation
14:05 Installing the Battery
16:02 Testing the new OLED Assembly from Amazon...
18:17 Installing the Apple OLED Assembly from ebay
20:20 Closing the Apple Watch
21:12 Pressure for the glue
22:23 Charging (basic working test)
23:54 Touching /function test

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I had in mind something in the direction of the Apple Watch Ultra, a difficult replica to find, until web searches showed the bracelet by Smanique. It's an Italian startup focused on bracelets compatible with Apple Watch.

The bracelet arrived and here's a first unboxing, testing it on the Apple Watch (before the watch fixing).
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Connect the JC2 to a trusted source of power, and starting with a good level of charge, in order to avoid any interruption. Download the update and then install from the UI.
Patiently wait for the install process, and the reboot.
Updated successfully.

The video was shot with the Sony A7 II with the SIGMA 28-70mm 2.8 Aspherical (old model from 00s).

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Let's unbox this set that it represent the first batch shipped during Q3 2024; at the moment there is a pause on deliveries due to some adjustment by Reeder or by Jolla before the next production batches.
The packaging is basically all paper aside a small plastic wrapper, it's a plus!

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00:00 B-Roll
00:16 Beginning
01:13 Inside the box
03:26 JC2 in the hands
05:37 Booting
07:13 New Ambiences
08:44 Cameras
09:59 Tampella Update

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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Apple Music
01:27 HomePod mini
02:10 AirPods
02:58 M1 Pro & M1 Max
03:26 Listen to Johny Srouji
04:00 Craig Federighi
04:38 Best transition IMO
05:17 Trevor
05:45 Movie
07:18 macbook Pro panel
07:32 Back to Tim transition
08:02 Final transition

"OS" - A. G. Cook http://apple.co/AGCook
"Bunny Is A Rider" - Caroline Polachek http://apple.co/CarolinePolacheck
"Steam" - Leon Bridges http://apple.co/LeonBridges
"Crossings" - Nils Frahm http://apple.co/NilsFrahm
"Take My Breath" - The Weeknd http://apple.co/TheWeeknd
"Brngthat" - Model 86 http://apple.co/Model86
"Spinatures" - Hudson Mohawke
"Guerrilla" - Remi Wolf http://apple.co/RemiWolf
"Romeo (feat. Bas)" - Jungle http://apple.co/Jungle
"Go" - Matt Ox http://apple.co/MattOx
"BLOW YA TRUMPET (feat. Knucks, Ghetts, Akala & Kojey Radical)" - Swindle http://apple.co/Swindle
"I'm So Blessed You're Mine" - James Blake http://apple.co/JamesBlake
"Blue Skies" - Lex Junior http://apple.co/LexJunior
"Rumors" - Lizzo & Cardi B http://apple.co/LizzoandCardiB
"jealousy, jealousy" - Olivia Rodrigo http://apple.co/OliviaRodrigo
"GO FAST BABY (Mura Masa Remix)" - Raissa http://apple.co/Raissa
"Orck" - Gesaffelstein http://apple.co/Gesaffellstein
"All I Have Left (Dis Fig Remix)" - Réelle http://apple.co/Réelle
"Get Busy" - Soolja http://apple.co/Soolja
"Bim" - Kyle Dion http://apple.co/KyleDion
"Chemical Bond" - Rezz & Deathpact http://apple.co/RezzxDeathpact
"On the Move!" - Genesis Owusu http://apple.co/GenesisOwusu
"Eventually" - Chiiild http://apple.co/Chiiild
“Warning (feat. Washyb.)” by Martin Wave http://apple.co/MartinWave
"Skywalker" - Oliver Malcom http://apple.co/OliverMalcom

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On this bigger device, the 21:9 format is more useful: the width of the phone is still similar to phones with 5" displays, like the Pixel 3a. But with a lot of extra screen above.

The fingerprint sensor is reliable and fast, while a limitation is that the audio is still MONO...

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0:00 Starting
0:30 Booklets
1:10 Earphones and cable
2:15 Booting
3:11 AIDA64
5:50 Industrial design
6:41 Fingerprint sensor test
6:54 LLs video player (searching 21:9 YT trailers)
7:42 Avengers music and don't cover the mono speaker
8:20 Ending

Credits
The soundtrack is the "Sauce" song from the "Man of the woods" album. By Justin Timberlake.
Listen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLgzY8uL86U

Now we're in 2020 and I decided to pickup-it, see which are the updates:
there is a major update for KaiOS (V17) that I noticed refine some typography,
and after that, the app Whatsapp appears in the Store.

I decided to repackage the phone and film the whole process in real time;
now the "banana phone" is ready for some usage and a review, coming later.

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The song is "Morning Light" Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys

There are already enough review of the Pixel 3a, so this is the review of an exemplary modified with Graphene OS, a ROM focused on security!

0:11 Unboxing
3:01 Booting
4:43 Graphene OS in short
7:28 Gestures
10:36 Update settings
12:04 Supporting Graphene
14:07 Camera
17:24 Final words
18:52 the Snowden Quote
20:04 BUT, the cons

Ed, the review scratches the surface only, focusing mostly on the UI/UX.
A next video will show a selection of FOSS/privacy focused apps...

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