@arubislander
Yes, i know, but there already IS a working port for the pro, that's all i said (did not say perfect).

@jaag It was not planned, but UT did the detox thing for me. I don't have fb and the sorts anymore and I can only vouch for what @Moem said: it's a calmer experience indeed. Notifications are usually far and between and i consume much less videos / games / social and much more books, forums, and interactive novels, thanks mostly to @cybersheep job

@arubislander That sucks, but understandable. Hopefully in the future that it gets better.

@b4t54ndw1ch

Update: I finally cracked my Windows 7 computer and got my admin privileges back. Now I have a phone rooting computer.

The basic problem was that I had forgotten my admin password and couldn't do anything as root. Also, I don't have the install CD.

I had to find the image online buried in a repo somewhere. Then I had to DL a program called 'Rufus' to make a stick that would boot a Windows OS...something special that Rufus (and a few other programs) does that makes something say 'this is a Windows install'.

I had to take all this stuff over to my mom's computer and make the bootable USB sticks there because I cannot run Rufus without an admin password. Also, Rufus is a .exe and will not run on Linux.

The boot stick was successful and I was able to use the product key on the bottom of the laptop to reinstall a fresh copy and set a new password.

Now to get back to running some rooting software tests...

@audrew It would help those that know if this is possible what you are trying to achieve. Please remember UT is designed as a mobile OS not a pc.
That said you can also ask here the main Telegram group http://t.me/ubports or https://t.me/breakyourut for more odd stuff.

@b4t54ndw1ch Normally when I get this on occasionloging out shutting everything down including (Prob out of habit) pc/laptop/phone and restarting fixes it. If there is still an issue today I will push it further along on Monday

@developerbayman Welcome to UBports and UT (no B by the way). Have a look at the links below to get you started. The best place to start is with apps for 20.04 Focal Fossa which is just around the corner for UT. The old 16.04 for will go into maintenance mode.

https://forums.ubports.com/category/35/app-development
https://forums.ubports.com/topic/8197/welcome-to-focal-fossa/1
https://forums.ubports.com/topic/8277/focal-fossa-more-information/1

@milky_pimms - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is more modern design with good hardware, that is also well supported, including Waydroid, but is a little bit of a pain to unlock (you need their app and a Windows PC to do so)

Best regards,
Steve Berson

Awesome stats!

UBports Awards when? 😂

I would start by recommending a device that's got ubuntu 20.04 as an option

Xiaomi Poco M3 OnePlus 5 OnePlus 5T OnePlus 6 Xiaomi Mi A2 Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Google Pixel 3a Volla Phone Volla Phone X Sony Xperia X Fairphone 4 Volla 22

I've mostly heard updates from Alfred who praises the Pixel 3a, and also talks about the Fairphone 4, I know the OnePlus 5 runs wonderfully, and I know you can get the OP5 for pretty cheap.

What's best for you, is up to you, but I wouldn't even consider looking at devices without 20.04 support because you don't know how long they'll last, you don't know if they'll ever get a 20.04 update.

Another thing to consider is, which companys help and support ubuntu touch? maybe if you want to support ubuntu touch, you should consider getting the phones that either give you it pre-installed, or at least show off, or help the developers in some way.