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postmarketOS in 2026-07: libcamera 0.7.2
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postmarketOS's July 2026 update integrates libcamera 0.7.2, enabling out-of-the-box video calls on supported devices after upstreaming 11 previously-required patches.
The libcamera upgrade and Firefox camera-selection fix mean devices like the Pixel 3a and FairPhone 5 can handle video calls without manual configuration, though a WebRTC freezing bug still needs merging. The upstreaming of 11 patches reduces ongoing maintenance burden and signals improving collaboration with upstream libcamera developers.
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libcamera 0.7.2 adds color correction matrix support in tuning files and GPU-ISP performance improvements, particularly when dmabuf direct import is available.
Video calls now work out-of-the-box on devices with working cameras via pipewire/libcamera, but a WebRTC camera-freezing issue has pending patches not yet merged.
The PinePhone was demoted from community to testing because its allwinner kernel is older than six months, highlighting that device support requires ongoing kernel maintenance.
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