@slowcyclist err, no, my test reconnects to the server. However there is something of a strange behaviour that I don't understand currently. When asking for a sync even in test mode from the command line: syncevolution --print-databases backend=caldav username=<user> password=<pwd> syncURL=http://192.168.20.12:5232 [INFO] start database search at http://192.168.20.12:5232, from sync config '@default', syncURL='http://192.168.20.12:5232' I often see a block, the connection is not established (nor refused). After some time (a few minutes ?) the reply is sent. I see the log of the server at the same time, it does not receive anything, it's syncevolution that is refusing to send. When looking at the same behaviour from the phone UI point of view, when clicking on the sync button, it turns in display busy and after some time the server is receiving data and the sync button turns in mode inactive (but with an red error indicator). Even trying syncevolution --help blocks. It's as if syncevolution was refusing to work at some moments. Looking a bit more, it's as if it's the phone UI connection that is blocking itself (and all other operations such as syncevolution --help or the manual sync that I posted above; when the UI phone attempt at connection finishes, I can then do sync tests from the command line without limitation. It's as if the sync initiated from the phone UI was blocking syncevolution for about 5 minutes, then it deblocks itself (and other syncevolution clients on the phone such as my test sync) , synchronize the events successfully but returns an error. A bit of testing seems to show that the delay is about 5-6 minutes. Maybe it's actually that syncevolution is setup to sync every 10 minutes and the button has no effect other than to block until the automatic sync does its thing. If what you see looks like what I see, that would be a pattern and maybe an issue could be created on Gitlab.

@lsitongia yes

Emacs Emacs: an editor for text and code with infinite adaptation possibilities I have been using Emacs extensively on Ubuntu Touch as text and code editor. I only got Emacs to work inside a Libertine container, since Emacs cannot find its libraries otherwise. Emacs can be adapted in the same way as Firefox inside Libertine container to scale well. The only issues I have seen with Emacs so far is that the menus do not show one out of three times. Keyboard shortcuts, Ctrl, Meta (usually the Alt key left from space bar) and Lisp functions cover all the needs of reformating text. MELPA is a repository with lots of add-ons to deal with things like beautifying html and css code, viewing EPUBs and playing games. When using linux, Emacs is probably one of the tools which is good to know about and use. Of course there are other tools which are equally good. I invite readers to share their view on which tools that are best to use as editors in Ubuntu Touch. Install Emacs in Libertine lirsh fakeroot apt-get update apt-get install emacs Adjust the emacs.desktop line that starts with Exec= to suit your eyes. I currently use these lines with default Xft.dpi: 197 setting: # TryExec=/usr/bin/emacs TryExec=bash -c 'GDK_DPI_SCALE=0.6 GDK_BACKEND=x11 /usr/bin/emacs' # Exec=/usr/bin/emacs %F Exec=bash -c "GDK_DPI_SCALE=0.6 GDK_BACKEND=x11 /usr/bin/emacs %F"

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@lsitongia any carrier's SIM logged into an android phone with a google account. All RCS goes through Google's servers, and RCS is opt out, not opt in. Go into your google account settings, search for RCS. Turn it off for that device. If you never used that device with a google account, then you're good. So, yes, you can put that SIM in another android phone to turn off RCS. But, you need to be sure what google account you used that SIM with.

@ChromiumOS-Guy said: @nbdynl before i continue, append this to camera / location and if possible networking as well. we want a one time approval option, as well as foreground only. only system apps (like Phone app) should be eligable for background access for services microphone/camera by default, devision as follows: only phone (the app) has background access to microphone by default camera should not be accessible on background by default. (any app) location should not be accessible on background by default (any app) networking should not be accessible on background by default ,push notifications goes through a push server so not affected if im wrong this can be ammended (any non system app) It would be nice to have an explicit permission for apps that need to run in the background all the time, even if it's something that makes it require review. There are a number of apps that only work properly when unsuspended, or by using an unconfined background daemon. Would be good to converge on a single permission for them.

@slowcyclist I moved thread so it gets more views, because it may not be device specific.

@arubislander said: it is not the case for video codecs either indeed. This week-end I tried seriously to add ffmpeg codecs to my FP5 with 24.04-1.2 stable and basically succeeded, see https://gitlab.com/ubports/development/core/lomiri-messaging-app/-/issues/359#note_3122981838 So it is possible to play ALAC files with the existing UT applications (mediaplayer...). The fact that it is slower than when accelerated by the hardware is true of course, but a not too old processor like the FP5 one is powerful enough to handle simple video files without acceleration (did not try 4K though).

Hi, I have a slightly different problem. Oneplus Nord N100 (UT 24.04-1.2 stable) with Nissan hands-free kit <MyCar>. Pairing works without any errors, but the screen shows that no network is available. This means that I cannot make or receive calls. image20260223_151514524.png[image: 1772400412224-9cd5c12b-0204-409c-a456-f4a635e3a255-image.jpeg] It seems that my hands-free kit cannot handle VoLTE, is that correct? With UT 20.04 OTA 9 / on the 3G network, it was possible to make calls using the hands-free system. Greetins Mario

@lsitongia Maybe you could try in the terminal (or better connected via ssh) a command like: syncevolution --print-databases backend=caldav username=<your-user-name> password=<your-password> syncURL=<your-service-url> as an example, the service URL for my test radicale server looks like: http://192.168.20.12:5232

@nbdynl There is a way to force the update. https://ubports.com/blog/ubports-news-1/ubuntu-touch-24-04-1-2-and-20-04-ota-12-release-3987

I admire the partnership between UBports and Volla. It's very good to have two new modern high-performance smartphones supporting 5g. This has nothing to do with UT but I am less confident in the future with what we will be able to do with UT as a daily use smartphone and especially with androîd alternatives like Volla OS or others due to upcoming restrictions from Google and the incidious need to use official apps with real Google Play services, Micro G being rarely sufficient. This will not dissuade me from continuing to support Volla.

@messayisto I just checked on my signal bridge room. That has encryption enabled. So in theory it should work this way. But of course no idea if it would work when setting it up new again. Sometimes old tjings work and new ones break.

@WillemHexspoor said: I'm referring to 24.04-1.x oh, right. I must learn to read. And not reply early on a Sunday morning

@formel Can confirm it works as well. I have installed it successfully on TB-X306F and TB-X306X multiple times to breath a better life into these older tablets. To help you, you must have the following before attempting the UT install: a) A TB-X306F or X that is the 4Gb/64Gb version - that gives you the best experience. b) A return to Android strategy - You need a windows PC and the Lenovo Software Fix tool - by far the easiest way to restore a Lenovo device is with this tool. c) Decent USB-C cable d) The tablet has to have Android 11 running on it for technical reasons e) The latest version of ADB and Fastboot installed on the PC - Windows had an issue with FastbootD (not fastboot), but it has sorted itself out now and works. f) Patience and leaving things alone. Moving the tablet when things are going on can cause a loose USB cable to move and stop things working. g) This tablet on the installer does everything for you with minimal interaction, as above, leave it alone and things take time, the reboot from fastboot to fastbootD can take a couple of minutes and the reboot from fastbootd to recovery can take 2~3 minutes. Be patient and persevere. I hope this helps, but do make sure you have the TB-X306F 4Gb/64Gb version. There is a Telegram channel for this device here as well as help with installation here where you will get help and quickly.

said: Hello, With the next calendar-app release coming, a bunch of new strings are waiting to be translated, thanks for looking into it: https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/lomiri/lomiri-calendar-app/ Lionel oops forgot to mention the forum post about it: ( arf can't paste the link here), look into category OS->Call for testing: calendar-app)

Just wanted to share that I had some battery issues (draining too fast, often draining the entire battery within 1 day) with a OnePlus Nord N10 5g. The phone I purchased was an old refurbished one and I'm not sure if the battery was refreshed or if it was the original battery. Nonetheless, my battery issues have seemed to resolved and thought I'd share. It may help others or not. So, take it or leave it. By default, the screen brightness was quite high (to the far right on the slider) and I can't recall if "Adjust automatically" was enabled or not. I manually selected the screen brightness to the lowest level I could tolerate without feeling like I couldn't see the screen. Surprisingly for me, I can move the slider almost all the way to the left. I also unchecked the "Adjust automatically". So, now the screen brightness is using the minimal battery. (I believe this was the biggest gain for me). Furthermore, I am fairly conscious to disable WiFi unless I am actively using it for internet access. That is all I did and now the battery lasts a couple days without charging (vs completely drain in 1 day) and does not drain much at all. One last thing I am mindful of is to only use the charging cable that came with the device. I think the fast chargers that are more modern may easily cycle/overcharge older batteries and reduce the battery's long term life. With all batteries, there is a limited number of charging cycles and you'll notice that each 100% full charge may not last as long as when it was brand new. Overcharging (while at 100%) and/or letting the battery drain completely to 0% may reduce the life of the battery a bit. So, being mindful to unplug when at 100% and to start charging before it gets too low may help in maximizing its life. Hope this helps. Good luck maximizing your device's battery life!

@Upruzzinga said in Lenovo model that is two years older than the M10.: be flashed with this UBTouch image and then used as a Linux smart device similar to the Ubuntu Touch M10? Very, very unlikely and there is a risk you'll brick it. Phones and tablets differ a lot more than PCs do. Each device needs its own installation file and if there isn't one, it's generally not a good idea to flash one that is meant for a different device.