Call for testing: Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-10

peat_psuwit

We've just released the RC image for the Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-10. Please take some time to switch your spare/development phone to the 20.04 RC channel and test this OTA.

Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-10 is a maintenance release with only a minimal number of changes. The most notable change in Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-10 is the inclusion of the new upgrader, allowing users to upgrade to Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 with ease once it comes out.

In addition, there are a number of general bug fixes and security updates, including QtWebEngine update to the latest patch release in 5.15 series (sadly still based on Chromium 87).

Please note that only critical and security fixes will be able to enter Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-10 as this point. Normal bug fixes and new features will need to wait for our next release. Please do not discuss normal bug fixes and new features here.

Ubuntu Touch 20.04 OTA-10 is expected to be released on 14 August 2025. We appreciate all testing we will receive.

If, however, you're interested in testing the next version of Ubuntu Touch based on Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu Touch 24.04-1.0 Beta 1 is now also available for testing.

messayisto

@peat_psuwit Can it be that the servers are overloaded? Everybody is heading to get the new version(s)

Moem

Not sure if it's a coincidence but battery life seems really to have taken a hit on this RC! I'm on Oneplus 5t.

RJDan

I did the upgrade. It went rather smoothly following the instructions.
Most things seem to still be working with the following exceptions [I'll add to the list as I find issues];

sometimes the keyboard for the login password prompt jumps up and down very rapidly. I need to force reboot the phone and then it seems to be OK.
Many apps no longer start.

FP5 20.04 r577 to 24.01 r509