To progress further with the initial flashlight idea, controlling the flash directly appears to work fine in the following way. #!/usr/bin/env bash flashOff() { printf '%s' "0" > /sys/class/leds/led:torch_0/brightness printf '%s' "0" > /sys/class/leds/led:switch_0/brightness } flashOn() { # 2 appears to be the minimum brightness value possible printf '%s' "2" > /sys/class/leds/led:torch_0/brightness printf '%s' "1" > /sys/class/leds/led:switch_0/brightness } So with a loop I can have a nice flashing pattern at the minimum brightness. Just need to find what to hook into so I can have it only running only while there is a green notifications icon. As for using the screen, I think the green envelope icon, possibly slowly moving along the top edge of the screen (to minimise any burn in); would be a nice option there.

@stanwood thanks I might revisit in like 6 months time and see if things have improved I actually own two FP5s (got a 2nd one recently very cheap second hand recently to muck around with) and for now I'm having fun using CalyxOS I did rather enjoy UT for my short few days using it. As it matures I'd love to re-visit it

To be honest, I don't think it's ready to be promoted as such. It should be listed there but not described as "best" since as you mentioned, it only has the devel channel and development is still active so big changes lands from time to time that may bring functionalities but could also land regressions. For example, proper sleep was implemented however there are quirks that came with it such as wifi issue while device is sleeping. Theoretically it is one, if not the best device for UT but currently I don't think it is.

@sub078 Try to reinstall with UBT installer maybe.

@Benoit-NL This seems like the Mailo-mail-web bookmark from Open Store. It has not been updated since 2022, which is a very long time in web developement. I would consider this app abandoned, and try to find another solution. I don't have a Mailo-account, but I would try things in this order: Dekko, e-mail app from the Open Store where you can register you e-mail accounts and send and receive mails. A bit similar to how Thunderbird works, if you have tried that in the past. You would probably need to use IMAP to configure the e-mail client. Download Mimi and uWolf. Log into your Mailo account and test these two browsers. If they don't work, learn how to install "clicks" and get the uFirefox browser in stead. Lastly, install Waydroid (a program that emulates an Android phone) and check your mail through a modern browser there, or the Mailo app if they have one that works on non Google phones.

My experience with Fairphone 5: Bluetooth: Working in my car for receiving and sending calls. Works also connected to a Pebble watch. GPS: Works for me, it takes 10 to 20 minutes to get a fix, in the open air or at the balcony of my place (1st floor of a building 9 floors high). Sometimes it takes longer, if I don't see a fix in 20 minutes I restart the phone. IDLE: Using the current development image the battery lasts for the whole day, unless using Waydroid for too long. I haven't seen the background apps draining battery so far. NFC I use it with Waydroid in the transport system of my city, no issues. Calls: No issues, 5G or Volte are working. SMS/MMS: SMS fine, I don't use MMS. Waydroid: Very fluid, but it hangs often when put in the background. Not a big deal because it starts in seconds. Connection to PC: No issues to mount the device in Linux, or connect with adb. Wifi/network: Disconnects if moving between WIFI antenna, but otherwise no issues.

@arubislander Yes.

@kugiigi Great to know. I guess I'll wait for an official release with 24.04 then to try it on my FP5.

Can we get an update on this regarding the newer Noble release by chance?

@JDee-Intl Ideally, you have to flash the latest Android 13 from their site. Fairphone OS is Android so they're the same. Latest Android 14 would also work however when I tried that on mine, Fingerprint wasn't working. I'm not sure if that's the exact reason though. Maybe you can try it yourself see if it's the same In any case, Android 13 is still recommended to avoid issues that is not consistent with other people. Also, this isn't the right thread for this

@poVoq FP5 UT port is out now, on the installer, dev channel only for now.