Joplin will come preloaded on the HMD Terra M

[laurent]

We’re happy to announce a collaboration with HMD Secure, who will preload Joplin on their upcoming device, the HMD Terra M.

This partnership brings Joplin to a new class of rugged, professional devices built for instant reliable communication, and reflects a shared focus on reliability, security, and long-term use.

About HMD Secure

HMD Secure Oy is a subsidiary of HMD (Human Mobile Devices), the largest European smartphone manufacturer. Headquartered in Finland, HMD Secure develops rugged, sovereign, and secure solutions for governments, defence, public safety, enterprise, and critical infrastructure.

Built on a foundation of European R&D and enhanced supply chain traceability and security, HMD Secure offers organisations a trusted platform for sovereignty, resilience, and long-term control.

About the HMD Terra M

The HMD Terra M is a compact, ultra-rugged smart feature phone delivered as a fully managed, mission-critical communications solution. Designed for professionals operating in demanding environments, it combines MIL-STD-810H and IP68/IP69K durability with instant Push-to-Talk, programmable PTT and emergency keys, loud high-output audio, and long battery life.

Built for rapid enterprise deployment, Terra M supports modern connectivity including dual SIM and eSIM, enterprise-grade MDM, and secure applications—enabling organisations to deploy, manage, and scale frontline communications reliably from day one.

Why Joplin on the Terra M

Joplin’s offline-first design, end-to-end encryption, and focus on data ownership make it a natural fit for a device built to be trusted in the field. With Joplin preloaded, Terra M users can securely capture notes, procedures, and checklists from day one, even in challenging conditions.

[tuxfanmatze]

Congratulations, very good to hear!

[Sofie]

Is this phone a SCAM?

Is it Open Source?

No, HMD Secure is not open source. It’s a proprietary solution developed and offered by HMD Global.

Security Reviews and Audits

However, specific audit reports or third-party security certifications are not publicly disclosed on their website.

Technical Documentation

Technical documentation is not publicly available on the website.

[laurent]

I think you need to elaborate because none of what you quoted suggests that it is a scam

[Sofie]

HMD Secure has "Secure" in its name, but unfortunately it is not secure at all. There is only one solution, and that is a Pixel device with GrapeheneOS. This is secure washing, nothing more.

[james-carroll]

It’s an enterprise phone, not a personal device. No IT department is going to roll GrapheneOS into their MDM tooling, you’ve already broken the security model enterprise IT relies on by unlocking the bootloader to begin with, even if you reseal it with different keys. Enterprise trusts Google, not third party ROMs. I’d imagine you’d be reprimanded in most organisations were you to try use GrapheneOS on a work phone.

I don’t think the majority of people here are the intended market, that doesn’t make it a scam.

Windows is secure by the same standards even if it’s not open. A huge part of security is nothing more than trust, and it’s not unreasonable to trust people being paid to manufacture hardware and operating systems over randomers doing it as a hobby. Can you sue GrapheneOS if you had to? You could certainly try with Google, or by extension, a company that actually has a proper legal presence like HMD would.

[tomasz86]

I wonder if the Joplin app is actually going to be usable on the tiny screen:

Currently, there are already some issues, e.g. with only a very limited number of notebooks visible in the sidebar, and that's on a normal size display .

[laurent]

I did test it on this device and it's actually quite usable. We fixed a few issues due to the small screen size and performances but otherwise there's no major issues. Even the drawing feature works quite well!