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    Browser won't run on Nexus 5

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        apple.muncy
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        Of the Ubports channels for N5 devel_rc-proposed is definitely the better choice at this point in time.

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          hairy @Thatoo
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          @Thatoo Thanks for the link. Sound promising, as M. Gripsgard also mentions...:
          https://plus.google.com/110699558853693437587/posts/AJC19V4EyX8

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            A Former User
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            As said at https://opensourceforu.com/2017/01/ubuntu-touch-gets-full-compatibility-nexus-5/ : "And for Nexus 5 that's now a fully working device, I even use it as my daily driver at the moment :)"

            Really ? There is a fully usable build now ?

            See You ;-))

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              Thatoo
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              I've tried the 217 on devel_rc-proposed, and almost everything works fine (just one restart) except that I can't receive phone call (which is a problem for a phone :-).
              I have a feeling that soon, we'll be able to switch (me from Firefox OS) to Ubuntu touch.

              Nexus 5

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                A Former User
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                :-))

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                  A Former User
                  last edited by

                  New builds !!!!
                  /ubuntu-touch/devel_stable/hammerhead ==> Version 14 (OTA-14 ?)
                  /ubuntu-touch/devel_rc-proposed/hammerhead ==> Version 219

                  Someone tested it ?

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                    Thatoo
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                    Not yet. I will try the 219 this week end then and let you know.

                    Nexus 5

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                      A Former User
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                      So impatient, I flash the /ubuntu-touch/devel_stable/hammerhead
                      Everything seems to work but...
                      Incoming call don't work but calls are ok
                      Lost of wifi on reboot but works
                      Date & Time set to 01/01/1970 on boot

                      Web Browser works fine & quickly !!!
                      sms works (mms not tested)
                      uNav works after install but no signal (Maybe because I'm indoor)

                      It smell good Folks :--))

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                        A Former User
                        last edited by A Former User

                        I just try too the /ubuntu-touch/devel_rc-proposed/hammerhead build
                        Unfortunately, everything's fine like the /devel_stable/ build but incoming calls still don't works...

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                          Tomacaster
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                          Build 220 - dev-rc-proposed, what didn't working:

                          • encrypted wifi
                          • if you touch something from webbrowser UI like "back button" or you decidet to add more tabs, it freezes.
                          • battery lvl didn't work properly
                          • after reboot (it works fine! Even the shutting down) clock and data sets to 1970 etc.
                          • Nobody can call to me
                          • music player - distorts the signal from the speaker at the higher volume lvl
                          • sometimes I need to push power on button many times to unlock device
                          • ugly camera quality

                          System is stable, after three days of use it does not hang even once.

                          Sorry for my english, greetings from Poland! 🙂

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                            Thatoo
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                            thank you for that feedback

                            Nexus 5

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                              Tomacaster @Thatoo
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                              @Thatoo

                              I've got one more bug. I don't have internet via 3g/4g and I can't get to 3g/4g connection type in system settings.

                              Edit:

                              After reeboot sytem forgets wifi connection

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                                Thatoo
                                last edited by

                                I've installed 221. I can't see any changement with problems that Tomacaster had with 220.

                                Nexus 5

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                                  A Former User
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                                  Youpi !!!
                                  As you can see, after the announcement of Cannonical to stop everything until the advent of Snap, no more dev on repo...
                                  Cool ! For sure, This will help us to trust all projects around UB !
                                  !!! THANKS YOU ALL !!!

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                                    Tomacaster
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                                    Good news everyone!

                                    Browser works!
                                    Battery lvl seems to be fine!
                                    You can call me now!
                                    Music sounds great!
                                    Not sure, but camera doin' a bit better pics!

                                    Still forgets wifi, time.

                                    Funny thing. I managed to connect to the encrypted network after reboot with plane mode, but after next reboot encryption didn't work.

                                    There is a big progress but some cases need to be solved! Anyway im happy 🙂

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                                      thofli
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                                      That's great to hear! I'll have to give dev-rc-proposed a try. Thanks!

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                                        Thatoo
                                        last edited by

                                        Nice, nice, sounds good...

                                        Nexus 5

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                                          Gladimdim
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                                          I flashed devel rc proposed. WIFI could not connect to network with passcode. After several reboots it finally connected. Data connection does not work. Browser works and does not crash.

                                          I can call, receive sms, use camera etc.

                                          So I have to wait when 3g connection is fixed

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                                            mixmoto
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                                            hi! yes i see good progress in stability. in my nexus 5 i can't see the correct battery lvl for the others bugs i can confirm the same

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                                              andybleaden
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                                              Can confirm that on stable installed today via UBports that Browser and many other apps still will not open or run.
                                              Interesting though as I tried to use a few channels and they all resulted in the same faults. No apps would start other than calculator. It is such a shame as I really really love the look and feel how Ubuntu Touch works on this Nexus. Used to have it on a Nexus 4 when it was a little less buggy.

                                              However hats off to you Marius for all the work you and all the others have put in to this. I had to reflash Android back on as I need a little functionality other than SMS 🙂

                                              However what is odd is how much is or seems broken on these on my Nexus...the sound is gone and obvious the bluetooth is bust but I expected that with the notes you have provided. What is less clear is why the battery drain is so huuuuuuge and all the issues with power off/on.

                                              How did you resolve these on your daily driver. Is it just an older image that was more reliable or just me?

                                              Anyway thanks for the work so far. I will stay involved and contribute some cash as I really appreciate the work so far on this.

                                              What is really good is:
                                              Website and wiki
                                              Installation process
                                              The look and feel of what does work

                                              So it makes it something I want to come back to with a reliable build. I remember when testing Chromium OS a few years ago there was a way to mark a build that are extra strong and reliable. Would this be possible or would it take resources?

                                              Andy

                                              I got my Nexus 4 then 5 then FP2 then one plus cooking on #UBUNTU via @ubports and have run it on Op3T Op6t OP5T Pinephone/Pro Pine Tab and Pinebook Pro and my favourite OnePlus One.

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