This page lists the requirements for the current FARMIS release (version 0.1.0, Android only).
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
| Operating system | Android (reasonably recent version) |
| iPhone / iPad | Not supported in this release |
| Free storage | ~150 MB for the installer (~132 MB) plus saved content |
| RAM | Any current Android phone is fine; older devices may feel slower |
| Permissions used | Storage (for saved content), Notifications (optional), Location (optional, for nearest-market accuracy) |
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
| First-time setup | Requires internet (SMS verification + first download of data) |
| Day-to-day reading | Saved content works offline |
| Live features | Need internet — weather, market prices, forum, news, inputs orders |
| SMS | Required for sign-up and PIN reset — your phone number must receive SMS |
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
| Identifier | PNG phone number (e.g. +675 7XXX XXXX) |
| Credential | PIN that you set during registration |
| Email | Not used |
| Language | Status |
|---|
| English | Supported |
| Tok Pisin | Supported |
| Other PNG languages | Planned for future releases |
The app is distributed as an APK from the FARMIS download page. It is not on the Google Play Store yet, which is why Android shows the "unknown source" prompt the first time you install. This is normal.