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    Features & usability list of Volla Phone Quintus

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        jojumaxx
        last edited by jojumaxx

        It seems, there are not many Quintus running Ubuntu Touch out there and since I have been asked about working features I thought I'd make an entry here for those who are interested.
        Since there's no Quintus sub section, yet I write it here until it can be moved to its according place.

        I took this list from the Ubuntu Touch device page.
        I don't have the device for a very long time, so I will update things marked "untestet" (❓).
        These are my personal observations on stable channel (OTA-8).

        Actors:
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Manual brightness
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Torchlight
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Vibration

        Camera:
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Flashlight
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Photo
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Video
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Switching between cameras

        Cellular:
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Carrier info, signal strength
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Data connection
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Incoming, outgoing calls
        ❓ MMS in, out
        :white_heavy_check_mark: PIN unlock
        :white_heavy_check_mark: SMS in, out
        ❓ Change audio routings
        ❓ Voice in calls
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Volume control in calls

        Endurance:
        :white_heavy_check_mark: 24+ hours battery lifetime
        ❓ 7+ days stability

        GPU:
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Boot into UI
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Hardware video playback

        Misc:
        ❓ AppArmor patches
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Battery percentage
        ❓ Offline charging
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Online charging
        ❓ Recovery image
        ❓ Reset to factory defaults
        ❓ RTC time
        〽 Shutdown / Reboot (see bottom)
        ❓ Wireless External monitor
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Waydroid

        Network:
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Bluetooth
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Flight mode
        ❓ Hotspot
        ❓ NFC
        :white_heavy_check_mark: WiFi

        Sensors:
        ❓ Automatic brightness
        :cross_mark: Fingerprint reader
        :white_heavy_check_mark: GPS
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Proximity
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Rotation
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Touchscreen
        :cross_mark: Double touch to wake

        Sound:
        〽 Earphones (see bottom)
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Loudspeaker
        :white_heavy_check_mark: Microphone
        〽 Volume control (see bottom)

        USB:
        ❓ MTP access
        ❓ ADB access

        Reboot not always working. The screen turns off but it doesn't come back again. Hard reboot is necessary.

        Bluetooth earphones work. The USB-C to 3.5mm adapter that came with the phone works, too. Another one I tested does not work. So this depends on hardware.

        When listening to Music in the Music App, sometimes sound goes completely down on switching tracks. Same happens occasionally when switching position in the video app.

        In some cases, but especially after the container has been frozen, Waydroid does not start again after having been closed/stopped. The only workaround working for me is running

        systemctl restart waydroid-container
        

        in the terminal (sometimes twice). Then Waydroid will start again.

        Happily running Ubuntu Touch:

        • BQ Aquaris E5 HD (Retired)
        • BQ Aquaris M10 HD (Retired)
        • Meizu MX4 Pro (Retired)
        • Meizu Pro 5 (Retired)
        • PinePhone UBPorts Edition
        • Volla Phone
        • Volla Phone X
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          NewBports @jojumaxx
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          @jojumaxx
          Hey mate. Quick question.
          I've installed Ubuntu Touch on a Volla Phone Quintus. Always wanted to try UBTouch but not on old hardware.
          Speaking of features and usability.
          Have you tried running an external monitor from the VP Quintus?
          I was going to give it a go but don't particularly feel like wasting money on cables etc if it doesn't work.

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            kugiigi @NewBports
            last edited by

            @NewBports I read the specs of this device and it seems like it doesn't support wired external display. It only has USB 2.0 and the Kickstarter page even explicitly mentioned wireless display in UT which mostly indicates no wired solution.

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              NewBports @kugiigi
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              @kugiigi
              Thanks for the heads up.
              Looks like I've got some homework.

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                jojumaxx
                last edited by

                I'm sorry, I haven't tried that yet due to the lack of according hardware (wireless receiver)...

                Happily running Ubuntu Touch:

                • BQ Aquaris E5 HD (Retired)
                • BQ Aquaris M10 HD (Retired)
                • Meizu MX4 Pro (Retired)
                • Meizu Pro 5 (Retired)
                • PinePhone UBPorts Edition
                • Volla Phone
                • Volla Phone X
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                  kugiigi @NewBports
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                  @NewBports Microsoft Wireless Adapter is the one known to be the most compatible with UT. Take note that it won't be a great experience since input delay is not good.

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