Rosa Mobile

2026: "Dew Mobile" 2.3

On January 20, 2026, the developer of domestic operating systems and infrastructure solutions STC IT ROSA presented the beta version of mobile OS ROSA Mobile 2.3. The update focuses on the development of communication services, improving the convenience of everyday use and deep refinement of system components - from navigation, camera and emulator to Android sound control, interface and basic applications.

DEW Mobile 2.3

As reported, one of the key changes in version 2.3 was the refinement of geoservices. Now navigation in ROSA Mobile operates without additional manual configuration - location is automatically determined at the operating system level. This optimizes the launch of mapping, transport and service applications and makes geolocation work more stable and predictable for the user.

The implementation of correct system geolocation is one of the most difficult tasks in mobile operating systems. Such services should take into account data from GPS and GLONASS satellites, network sources and sensors of the device, ensure compatibility with both native and Android applications, as well as work correctly in conditions of dense urban buildings and indoors. In version 2.3, geolocation is integrated directly into the ROSA Mobile system services, making coordinates available to all applications without additional user action.

The communication part of the system has also received significant development. The ROSA Messenger application implements audio and video calls in group chats. To increase performance and stability of operation, the messenger database was transferred to RAM, the protocol for interaction between clients when establishing a connection was improved and an updated method for storing user data was implemented. Added features to delete chats, forward messages, and center images when viewing. Messenger push notifications are aligned with the overall system design, and call volume control has become more accurate and predictable.

ROSA Messenger

Special attention is paid to the reliability and safety of communications. The messenger has a white list of servers with which the client can interact, which increases control over network connections and meets the requirements of corporate and state operation. The update also eliminated critical errors that led to service freezes, authorization problems, incorrect video calls and interface failures.

ROSA Mobile 2.3 implements an updated sound control and audio stream separation system. This allowed you to more flexibly control the volume of calls, notifications and system sounds, as well as eliminate the problems of adjusting the volume with the hardware keys when the screen is locked. The design of the Sounds and Vibrations menu has been redesigned, making the settings more visual and logical.

Significant changes affected the work with the camera. The system implements the saving of date and time in the metadata of photos, which ensures correct sorting and compatibility with external services. ROSA Emulator has full support for the operation of cameras, including switching between front and main cameras, focusing, approaching and correctly saving images. This expands the capabilities testings Android of -applications and optimizes the development of programs working with photo and. video content

The Android emulator has received other important changes. The use of processor cores has been optimized, the operation of mapping services has been accelerated, IMEI display has been implemented and the ability to completely reset the device with standard Android tools has been added. Fixed visual artifacts when resizing windows and problems processing emulator system windows.

Version 2.3 implements push notifications about ROSA Mobile updates, which allow the user to timely find out about the release of versions and quickly proceed to the update process. A separate "Applications" menu has been added with the ability to update the built-in components of the system, which is a step towards a more modular and flexible update model.

In the system applications "," "Phone Contacts" and "Messages" icons have been updated, errors in the display of avatars have been fixed and the mechanism for selecting photos through the Gallery has been improved. These changes eliminate visual inconsistencies and make contact handling more accurate and predictable.

The keyboard eliminates display problems in horizontal orientation, fixes artifacts when switching languages, and optimizes animations of additional keys. This increased input responsiveness and optimized user experience with active correspondence.

Emulator

A significant amount of improvements occurred in the system settings and scenarios of the first use. ROSA ID registration is optimized - unnecessary fields associated with documents have been removed from the forms, and tooltips have been added to the input fields. Fixed errors in time synchronization between the lock screen and the system, fixed the problem with constantly asking for a password when unlocking the device, improved the interactivity of FOTA notifications and adjusted the size of virtual buttons in the ROSA ID interface.

The system interface implements a more understandable mechanism for dragging application icons from the menu to the desktop, adds the ability to move icons from folders and eliminates errors in the overlay of interface elements. The full-screen video playback mode has been redesigned. The Calculator application has introduced an updated calculation algorithm that increases the correctness and stability of calculations.

Also in version 2.3, the display of notifications on the lock screen and in the curtain is synchronized, the messenger is optimized by reducing unnecessary network polls, the errors of repeated opening of the Gallery through photo and video previews have been fixed, the problems of registering accounts in the ROSA ID on the @ rosa.ru domain when the device was first launched have been fixed and minor UI and UX shortcomings in various components of the system have been fixed.

The beta version of ROSA Mobile 2.3 is designed for testing and collecting feedback and demonstrates the consistent development of the ROSA mobile platform towards stability, convenience and readiness for commercial use.

The beta version of ROSA Mobile 2.3 is the next step in the development of the system as a mature and independent mobile platform. In this update, we focused on stability, predictability and convenience of basic scenarios - communication, navigation, device and application control. told Yuri Sorochkin, head of the development department of the mobile OS ROSA Mobile

2025

"Rosa Mobile" 2.2 for the smartphone "R-Fon" and the tablet "R-Tab"

STC IT ROSA November 5, 2025 announced the release of a major update to ROSA Mobile 2.2 for smartphone R-FON and. P-TAB plate This version operating system improves the speed, stability and convenience of everyday use of devices by significantly optimizing key components, improving the camera and adding new intelligent features.

In Update 2.2, the engineering team focused on user experience, making the system more responsive and intuitive.

The devices began to work faster and hold the charge longer. Applications now launch almost instantly, and switching between them is smooth, thanks to deep optimization of multitasking performance.

The smartphone now lasts longer without recharging, especially in areas with a weak network signal, due to the implemented modem power saving mode. The overall stability of the system has been enhanced by debugging and stabilizing its key components, which minimizes the likelihood of failures.

The camera in ROSA Mobile 2.2 has become smarter and more reliable. The camera no longer freezes, as errors were fixed when switching between photo and video modes. The function of reading QR codes for quick access to information has also been improved.

Viewing and organizing the footage has become more convenient: the system correctly sorts photos and videos in the gallery and stably processes short videos thanks to fixes in working with media files.

ROSA Emulator - a technology for launching the usual Android-applications in the safe environment of ROSA Mobile, has become much more efficient. Familiar applications now launch much faster thanks to the acceleration of the initial loading of the emulator.

The process has become smoother: when starting, the extra "Launch Phone" screen no longer appears, and the installation of applications from RuStore now takes place in one touch, since the system has stopped asking for additional permissions.

Update 2.2 brings many small but important improvements:

• Simple contact exchange: It became possible to add new contacts or combine existing ones by scanning a QR code.
• Flexible connection to Wi-Fi: A connection to wireless networks via a QR code has been implemented, and the ability to set a static IP address manually has been added.
• Smart Text Input: Text input has become more accurate thanks to system auto-tales, spelling and improved keyboard behavior.

Key stability fixes:

• Desktop Reliability: Fixed an error that could cause icons to disappear from the desktop after restarting the device.
• Correct operation of the access point: Resolved an issue where the Wi-Fi access point may not be visible to other devices.
• Stable work with Bluetooth headsets: Fixed an issue in which the sound during a conversation was simultaneously output to the headset and speaker of the smartphone.

In this update, we focused on what users value most - speed and stability. We have carefully studied the feedback of our users. Version 2.2 is our direct response to their requests to improve the camera and emulator speed. Our goal is to make R-FON not only a safe domestic device, but also a truly comfortable tool for daily tasks, - said Yuri Sorochkin, head of the development department of the mobile OS STC IT ROSA.

ROSA update Mobile 2.2 is already available for installation on all R-BACKGROUND and R-TAB devices through the system menu "System Update."

Compatibility of version 2.1 with CryptoAWS Mobile

STC IT ROSA and Digital Technologies LLC completed the testing cycle of the CryptoARM Mobile mobile application on the ROSA Mobile 2.1 operating system. Based on the results of the tests, the full compatibility and correct operation of the application on smartphones and tablets running ROSA Mobile was confirmed. The STC IT ROSA announced this on September 16, 2025. Read more here.

Software Development Environment Release

On August 20, 2025, STC IT ROSA announced the launch of a software development environment for the domestic mobile operating system Rosa Mobile, which includes a specialized simulator and a full set of tools for creating applications. The new platform combines all the necessary resources for developing software for the R-Fon and R-Tab devices.

According to the press service of the Rosa Scientific and Technical Center for Information Technologies, the created portal became the first official platform for developers of mobile applications for the Russian operating system. The platform includes documentation, installation packages, design guides, an interface component library, and code samples.

Development environment ON for Russian OS Rosa Mobile released

The central element of the new solution is the Rosa Mobile simulator, which operates in the Rosa Fresh operating system. The emulator reproduces the working environment of the mobile OS and provides the ability to launch simple applications without using specialized equipment.

The head of the development department of the mobile OS "STC IT ROSA" Yuri Sorochkin noted the company's desire to provide developers with the opportunity to quickly start working with the mobile platform. According to him, the simulator allows you to test interfaces and application logic, and when switching to physical devices, only optimization for specific hardware is required.

The development environment is adapted to work with popular operating systems. Windows users get the ability to install in a few clicks with automatic environment configuration. macOS owners have access to detailed instructions for configuring and connecting the emulator.

A step-by-step guide has been prepared for the Ubuntu operating system, including the installation of Visual Studio Code, a specialized plugin, Docker and Oracle VM VirtualBox with a virtual device image. The platform supports build for the aarch64 architecture through qemu-user-static, which provides compatibility with mobile ARM devices on x86-64 systems.^[1]

Tau Platform Support

Tau Technologies added support for the ROSA Mobile mobile operating system to its cross-platform development solution, Tau Platform. This was announced by STC IT ROSA on June 24, 2025. The application developed on the platform will work both on foreign Android, iOS, and on the domestic mobile ROSA Mobile and on desktop ROSA Fresh and ROSA Chrome. Read more here.

Administration with Rosa DesignCenter

STC IT ROSA March 31, 2025, it presented an updated version of the ROSA Control Center (CU), in which the ROSA Control tools were integrated. Now the platform allows you to centrally administer not only workstations and servers, but also smartphones and tablets based on ROSA Mobile, which makes it a universal tool for the IT infrastructure of enterprises and government organizations. Read more here.

Dew Mobile 2.0

On March 14, 2025, ROSA introduced an updated version of the ROSA Mobile 2.0 mobile operating system for the R-FON smartphone. The updated version significantly expands functionality, updates the interface and increases stability.

Dew Mobile 2.0

According to the company, the update includes a redesigned first launch process, which is now faster and more convenient thanks to improved design. Added interface animation, accelerated screen rotation, and the ability to use the phone as a Wi-Fi access point. There is support for USSD requests, and the mail client received an updated message synchronization mechanism.

To move to R-FON with its contacts application , ROSA Import Contacts was implemented. It allows the user to transfer their contact book from smartphone Android to ROSA Mobile. The user needs to "connect" two phones by, Bluetooth install a special application and, following the instructions on the screen, transfer the contacts and install them on R-FON.

Changes, improvements and additions were also received by other ROSA Mobile services.

The Android emulator has received one of the most significant updates. The emulator now supports resource restriction, file synchronization between ROSA Mobile and the virtual environment, as well as displaying notifications from Android applications in the ROSA Mobile interface. A fourth button has been added to the ROSA Mobile navigation bar, and the standard emulator panel has been removed to simplify interaction.

System settings - the "Access Point" section has appeared, which allows you to distribute the Internet from your phone. In the menu of this function, you can set the type of WPA/WPA2 encryption, the name of the network and set the password. And when connecting to Wi-Fi, you can now set a static MAC address. The location of the "Device Information" and "Security" items has also changed.

Navigation and GPS - now the Android emulator can receive navigation data, and GPS continues to work in the background when launching native and Android applications.

Dew Mobile 2.0

File Manager (Files application) - now supports full-screen video playback, added a progress bar when copying and moving files, and fixed minor errors.

Phone and contacts - the system of notifications about the absence of a SIM-card has been implemented, the animation when importing contacts has been improved, support for "Black List" has been introduced, the rules for displaying names in contacts have been updated. Also, compatibility with the VCF format has been increased, errors with duplicate numbers have been fixed and the launch of the contact list has been optimized.

Messages - Optimized processing SMS and display of notifications. Now the desired one opens correctly chat by clicking on the notification about the new message.

ROSA Mail - now you can move letters between folders, a preview of images in attachments appeared, and synchronization of Gmail subfolders was added. Automatic verification of the delivery of new letters has been implemented, the display of letters and their filtering have been improved.

Browser - supports uploading files to web portals and selecting files through the file manager, photo from the camera or through the gallery. Optimized download interface, fixed content download failures.

Notification panel - added a button to control the emulator ROSA Emulator. Fixed problems with charge display batteries and access to network settings.

Calendar, Gallery and Camera - the calendar can now be opened directly from the notification panel, improved full-screen video viewing, photo display and camera operation.

Lock Screen - Optimized display of notifications.

Thus, ROSA Mobile 2.0 makes using the R-FON smartphone even more convenient. The update is already available to users and continues to develop the ecosystem of domestic mobile software.

R-Fon is a joint project of two Russian companies STC IT ROSA and Rutek. The smartphone was introduced in December 2024. The assembly of R-FON is carried out at the own production of Rutek in Saransk, on the territory of Technopark-Mordovia, with the support of the government of the Mordovian region. The smartphone runs on the basis of the ROSA Mobile mobile operating system.

An important security factor for R-FON is the presence of drivers written by ROSA engineers that ensure the operation of the hardware components of the smartphone. This approach ensures that there is no undeclared device capabilities. The ROSA Mobile OS includes a browser, mail client, instant messengers, organizer, text and multimedia editors, as well as other basic applications necessary for everyday activities. The OS supports integration with Russian office packages, document management systems and analytical platforms, which makes it a suitable choice for domestic ecosystems.

Inclusion in the list of recommended domestic software

FSUE "ProtectionInfoTrans" included the operating system ROSA Mobile, developed by STC IT ROSA, in the list of recommended domestic software. This was announced by STC IT ROSA on January 19, 2025.

This list was created within the framework of the import substitution program and serves as an important tool to ensure the technological independence of the transport industry from foreign software. In accordance with the law, Russian transport companies are obliged to use solutions from this list when purchasing software, which makes the inclusion of ROSA Mobile OS a significant step in the development of the country's digital sovereignty and confirms its high reliability, safety and compliance with the requirements.

We are proud that ROSA Mobile has been included in the list of recommended software for the transport industry. This achievement confirms that Russian developments are able to compete with the best foreign counterparts and provide users with reliable tools for work, - said Oleg Karpitsky, General Director of STC IT ROSA JSC.

2024

Certification of FSTEC of Russia according to the 4th level of trust

The ROSA Mobile operating system has been certified by the FSTEC of Russia in the 4th level of trust. This confirms the compliance of the OS with strict security requirements and opens up new opportunities for its use in facilities with high requirements for the protection of confidential information. This was announced by STC IT ROSA on November 28, 2024.

Thus, ROSA Mobile complies with the information security requirements established in the documents "Information Security Requirements Establishing Levels of Trust in Information Security Tools and Information Technology Security Tools" (FSTEC of Russia, 2020) - by Level 4 of Trust, "Information Security Requirements for Operating Systems" (FSTEC of Russia, 2016) and "Protection Profile of Operating Systems of Type A of the Fourth Protection Class. IT.OS.A4.PZ (FSTEC of Russia, 2017). This confirms the compliance of the OS with strict security requirements and opens up new opportunities for its use in facilities with high requirements for the protection of confidential information.

The certificate of conformity, number 4867, was entered into the state register of the certification system for information protection tools in accordance with information security requirements on November 13, 2024.

Certification of FSTEC of Russia on the 4th level of trust is a significant step for our company. We continue to develop the ROSA ecosystem by offering customers secure and state-of-the-art solutions that can meet their needs. ROSA Mobile smartphone R-FON is the first experience of full integration, demonstrating that domestic technologies are capable of ensuring security at the highest level, - said the Oleg Karpitsky General Director of STC IT ROSA JSC.

Access to RuStore

Users of ROSA Mobile will gain access to the application directory using RuStore. They will be able to download, install and update mobile applications. This was announced by STC IT ROSA on November 25, 2024.

Thanks to the built-in Android emulator, which runs in a secure and isolated ROSA Mobile OS container, users can safely install and run applications on their devices.

User security is ensured at several levels: a secure container provides isolation of Android applications from the main system, and all applications in RuStore undergo mandatory moderation and are checked using antivirus systems.

RuStore integration into the ROSA ecosystem helps meet the demand for Russian solutions and guarantees data protection.

The main task of RuStore is to ensure convenient and secure distribution of applications in Russia. Thanks to our cooperation with STC IT ROSA, R-FON users will be able to install, download and update all familiar applications, - said Oleg Afanasyev, Product Director of RuStore.

The integration of RuStore into our ecosystem is a significant step in creating a secure digital space for Russian users. We are confident that this cooperation will strengthen user confidence in our solutions, - commented Oleg Karpitsky, CEO of STC IT ROSA.

Compatibility with InfoWatch Traffic Monitor

Companies InfoWatch STC IT ROSA have tested the compatibility of solutions: - DLP systems InfoWatch Traffic Monitor OS and ROSA Mobile. As part of the partnership, the companies tested the ability to monitor corporate mail on operating R-FON smartphone under the ROSA Mobile OS. This was announced by STC IT ROSA on August 19, 2024.

The use of corporate mail by employees on a mobile phone entails additional risks of information leakage: an employee can save a confidential letter or attachment on a smartphone and thereby take it out of control. In this case, data transfer does not occur, which means that it is impossible to track the leak using the classic DLP system without installing the agent on your personal gadget. To solve this problem, InfoWatch Traffic Monitor uses a module to monitor data synchronization protocols between mail servers and mobile clients. This approach prevents data leakage even if the data is not transmitted directly from one user to another.

The use of the InfoWatch Traffic Monitor allows users to safely and efficiently use R-BACKGROUND running on ROSA Mobile and minimize the risks of information leakage. We are confident that our cooperation with InfoWatch will open up opportunities to improve the security of corporate information, said Oleg Karpitsky, General Director of IT ROSA Research and Development Center.

Mobile devices are a full-fledged working tool, so corporate data protection should be built taking into account their use. Thanks to the integration of InfoWatch Traffic Monitor and ROSA Mobile, we have implemented monitoring of this communication channel and are ready to offer customers who use both solutions a new level of protection of confidential information, "added Andrey Arefiev, director of innovative projects at InfoWatch Group.

Compatible with "VK Video"

Manufacturer of domestic operating systems infrastructure software STC IT ROSA and on August 13, 2024 testing , about a video hosting application based on VK Video smartphone R-FON ROSA OS Mobile. More. here

Remote Office Release Plan. Cloud "

Digital Markets will release a project management application "Remote Office" for the OS ROSA Mobile developed by STC IT ROSA. Cloud "and became one of the trusted developers of full-fledged Russian solutions for the domestic smartphone R-FON. The developer announced this on June 24, 2024. Read more here.

Integration with P7-Office

The mobile the Russian office environment "" P7 Office has become a partner native application that is downloaded to the ROSA Market app store. Now, R-FON working for OS ROSA Mobile, it has become a full-fledged mobile office that can be used to solve a large range of work and private tasks.

About this JSC "R7" and JSC "STC IT ROSA" agreed on June 6, 2024. More here.

2023

Announcement of R-FON

On August 17, 2023, the head of the Association of Professional Users of Social Networks and Messengers, Vladimir Zykov, published photos of the first smartphone on the Russian operating system Rosa Mobile. Read more here.

Product Announcement

In July 2023, the ROSA IT Research and Development Center showed the interface of the Rosa Mobile mobile operating system and named the timing of the release of smartphones under its control.

We sought to integrate the best experience of Android and iOS users into our system so that a user accustomed to these operating systems did not have to retrain, "ROSA Karpitsky, head of the ROSA IT Research and Development Center, told RBC.

According to him, the company has developed all engineering solutions, for example, it has completely rewritten the drivers for the device components: Wi-Fi modules, cameras, etc. When creating Rosa Mobile, Android components were not used, which should protect against possible disconnection and hidden functions from Google, but we made it possible to launch a number of Android applications on it, Karpitsky noted.

At the first stage, all applications that only need access to the Internet will work on Rosa Mobile: banking, online stores, public services. For the correct operation of applications using positioning systems, refinement will be needed, said a representative of the OS developer.

The first batch of smartphones from the company "ROSA" will be released by Zelenograd "Rutek" (its ultimate owner, like the Scientific and Technical Center of IT "ROSA," is Leonid Reiman, who headed the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies in 1999-2008). As Oleg Karpitsky noted, the company is capable of producing up to 100 thousand devices a year, however, despite this, the developer Rosa Mobile is negotiating with other companies by July 2023 - with which it is not disclosed. The first devices running Rosa Mobile are expected on the market in the fall of 2023, their cost will be up to 40 thousand rubles.

software Merlion Evgeny Chuverin, head of the group and corporate systems, believes that Rosa Mobile has development prospects, since by July 2023 the mobile OS market is not as overheated as the PC segment. According to him, sales of devices based on Rosa Mobile can reach tens of thousands per year.^[2]

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